Adam Lambert on His New Album, and Hopes for Movie Stardom Opposite Natalie Portman

By Amber James Posted Feb 12th 2011 02:28PM

Adam Lambert talks about new album, starring in a film with Natalie Portman

'American Idol' standout Adam Lambert has been lying pretty low recently, but now, he's excited about recording his sophomore release, a follow-up to 2009's 'For Your Entertainment.' As he preps new tracks, the glam pop-rocker is ready to put his original stamp on the new album.

"I can't reveal much, but I'm crossing my fingers for a fall release date," Lambert revealed to PopEater backstage at the Grammy Social Media Rock Stars Summit.

Lambert plans to work with Swedish producer-songwriter Max Martin, who wrote Lambert's hit single 'Whataya Want From Me.' "It's definitely going to happen. He's one of my favorite producers ever," he gushed.

With a focus on the vocals and "honest, genuine and personal" lyrics, Lambert is eager to get back in the studio and evolve beyond his 'Idol' roots. "I want this to be my album, and dive into it with what I've learned this year, and where I'm at personally with love and relationships," he said. "Great music is personal and real. That's what this album will be."

Although making new music is high on his to-do list, he's also ready for his movie close-up. "I want to give acting a shot," he revealed, adding that he'd sign on for a movie "in a heartbeat" if Natalie Portman co-starred. "I love her! She's amazing, and better win that Oscar."

He continued, "There is a lot of territory that has yet to be charted, so I'm taking it one day at a time. Who knows? Maybe you'll be seeing my fashion designs hit the runway soon, too."

At the heart of it all, Lambert credits his success to his devoted following.

"If it weren't for my loyal and dedicated fans, my career wouldn't be what it is," he said. "I have fans all over the world, some who don't even speak English, and they're still singing all my lyrics during my shows. It's surreal, and such a beautiful thing."

Looking back, the former 'Idol' runner-up (season 8) has no regrets about his time on the hit series, adding that he wouldn't want Steven Tyler judging him, even though they share a similar pop-rock edge. "I wouldn't change my experience," he insisted. "I had a good time and loved it....Paula Abdul was a childhood favorite of mine, and yes, Simon is brutal, but it was really good for all of us."

Tags: adam lambert, American Idol, grammys 2011

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Saturday 12 February

By MICKEY

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Whoa, Two freaks of nature. Look out.

By Lissy

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Love Adam! His first album had such a low burn rate with me, his songs are still in my top playlists when so much of the music I loved last year got cut for newer stuff. Can't wait for that second album!

By Mickey

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Looks like this gay, I mean guy called out his freak squad to the message board, ahahahahahahahah

By Nimbus

Eeeek this website attracts horrible trolls with hate issues. Adam Lambert is actually a fantastic kind wonderful person with a glorious voice. But you guys will never understand that. Haters gotta hate, that's what they do. Sorry for you, haters

Sunday 13 February

By diana

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Are you an example of love? Don't be truthaphobic he is a sexual deviant according to God.

By Brit325

Good luck Adam! Just love your music!!

By Tab

My family loves Adam Lambert. We voted for him on AI and wanted him to win. Our love for him grew even more when I sent him a pic of my 6 yr. old son watching a video of one of his AI performances and a letter telling him how much we like his music. A year later we got that pic of my little boy back autographed and he wrote a little message to him. He also sent us an autographed pic of himself to our family. I thought we would never get anything back and wow what a surprise to open that mail. He really does appreciate his fans.

By tab

GEORGE, you are sick and obviously a hater. Just because he is gay does not make him a pedofile. It was a nice thing that he did for us and I don't think not having you for a fan is going to hurt his career at all.

So a gay guy sent a message to your son. So?

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My son recieved a message from a great singer!!!! Why are so many Adam haters posting on here? If you hate him and have issues with his sexuality then why are you spending time reading about him? It is not my place to judge him as some of these holy rolers have been doing, they of all people should know you're not suppose to hate or judge. If you don't care for him then that's your choice, my family chooses to enjoy his music.

By stu

all the boys really like campy Black Swan don't they adam?

By annie

Your ignorance is showing!!

By judy

Could never of thought of such a perfect match,
Its like Rue Paul meets one of the munchkins.

By Bob

Our country has lost it's values.

By lola

AH no - our country if FINALLY moving forward into the 21st century DESPITE the TEa PARTY effort to drag us backward

By Tracey

Adam Lambert has the finest voice and character on earth. Those who do not appreciate these extraordinary things about him is uninformed.

Your head is firmly planted in sand.

By Lisa

Judge not, lest ye be judged.......is that from YOUR book? God made ALL of us in his image. God created no junk! So quit being a hypocrite. If you don't like his music, dont listen. If you don't like the way he looks, don't look at him.....simple as that! Obviously, you cared enough to read the article......go figure......total HYPOCRITE!

God said they side with the wicked so on one gives up their sins. You hate Christians because they follow God's laws and truth. YOU are the hater.

By cynthia

I happen to like Adam Lambert, and I don't believe I am a sinner.

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