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 Aubry

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Wow such hate? God does not teach hate?

Adam is a good person who raises lots of money for those in need.

He has a god given talent and is fabulous.

Love not Hate!!

By laura

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lo ts of crude peopel ehre not nice- thyre hateful bunch of them- thyre full of devil.

By Wicked Glitter

The only reason this country is in trouble is because of people like you who hate everyone who's different than you. I'd like to see your picture. I doubt that you're as good looking as him. Unlike Adam You certainly are ugly on the inside.

Sunday 13 February

By diana

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Hate people who are different..you hate people who don't accept your ideas of morality.. God says it's sexual perversion.. truth is not hate, you hate by approving of their sins and sending them to hell.

By vince

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This guy is still around.His 15 minutes of fame is UP!!!!!!!!

By magsmagenta

He's not going anywhere.

By mm

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Give the 15 min. crap a rest.

By krismidas

Michelle, you are a moron.

By art

I don't like his music so I don't listen to it. I don't like his looks so I don't look at him. I do enjoy PopEater, and have every right to express my opinion as anyone else does. it is what it is, he's Gay, not a MAN, Gay.

What a shame you use the opportunity to express your opinion to spew hate. What a waste of effort because it won't make any difference to how much he's loved.

Just because he is gay doesn't make him any less of a man. Know what you are talking about before you open your mouth!

By Bob

It's not hatred or even your cute word homophobic to point out this boy is a sick pervert. You nor I know him personally, but I guarantee drugs are used in this boy frequently. His singing voice is fine, but his lack of character is a horrible example for today's impressionable youth.

By Suzen

He did a video at the end of the movie 2012. LOVED it!

By vcrozas

I don't care if he is gay or straight. He is definitely a "performer" and personally I must be too old to appreciate his performances. That should be what counts his performances not his sexuality...Are you sure you don't have his "love" everybody confused with promiscuity...he does seem a tad on the unsafe sex side. But then to each his own.

By Sandy

Amen Bob! It is not the looks and it is not judging. It is the WORD OF GOD and there will be judging by Jesus. Homosexuality is a sin and detested by God and Christ.

By Lisa

It's funny how the religious fanatics pick and choose which scripture works for them.

By Ewww

Adam looks like A Dame. Get it, ADamE. ha ha ha ha What a dirt baller.

By Carter

IT is a sick perverted sick deviant . Anyone who would buy Its sick CD is lower then low. It is the reason America is going to the dogs .What a vile low life . He is an It .

No, it's because of hateful bigots like you that this country is the way it is.

By mike

gay, gay gay, we are over gayed in this country. stand them all against the wall and, you know, bang, bang!

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