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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Sunday 13 February

By mm

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Where do you get he has been laying low? He just got off a 6 month world tour. Besides his album he has put out an acoustic cd, a dvd of his concert and is currently working on his 2nd album, plus being nominated for a Grammy. Sorry to burst your negative bubble, but he is doing just fine.

By Anna

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The article says he was lying low. Did you read it?

Such a stickler! It was a type-o get over it!!

It was not the type O I was referring to it was the fact that you said he was not lying low and the article said he was. I am not the grammar police!

By Arthur Woofenden

First Adam can sing, but all this crotch-grabbing and embracing men on stage is ridiculous. And it's not only Lambert but a lot of other artists somehow thing crotch-grabbing is edgy, give me a break. What Lambert has done is trade his morality for popularity and even though there is a segment of fans who think he can do no wrong, someday he'll look back and wonder why he's made a spectacle of himself and would have been better off embracing his voice instead of young men.

By Rebecca

Art, Adam is young and very talented, and I feel he was singled out in the media because he is gay because female performers do this type of thing ALL the time. I am glad you pointed out the behavior of other performers because it is true. Mainly women who grab crotches and make out (kissing) on stage by doing similar bondage type scenes’ like Adam's music and his sexual preference is his choice.
Art what person gay or straight hasn't looked back on their life and said, "That was stupid, over the top ""I should have made a better choice"

By Tell It Like It Is

My goodness. World full of sick people. Agree the haters R what is most detrimental 2 Great America. Lambert gay? Btween him and God. What evidence supports him being a pervert? Popeater spewed hate? No Bieber fan, or big Lambert fan, but my God people. Lifestyle, or because U dislike someone doesn't make them perverted. Rather, your thoughts are perverted if U honestly believe that. I like Lambert's "What Do U want From Me" alot. Haters need prayer badly.

By Dave

He was kinda interesting a year ago. Now, the same old gushy post-American Idol "I want this, I want that". Next. And anyone who insists Natalie Portman had "better win that Oscar" for her workmanlike performance in the overrated "Black Swan" loses points right there.

By diana

He is so perverted as he showed on TV, he looks scary. You hate Christians, hey so do all the wicked.

Such a thing as wicked Christians. Leave judging 2 Almighty. What true Christians do.

By KatieJ

"A legend??? Have never heard his name since his over exposure while losing American Idol."

Um, yeah.

Top 10 single.

GRAMMY NOMINATION.

He's the best male vocalist out there.

Great article. Thanks.

By DrRobert

Just imagine if Lambert and GaGa had children [though I doubt it as we all know what way they swing]how ugly and messed up they would be.

By Ashley

Adam Lambert is the ROCK GOD OF THE 21 CENTURY! GET READY AMERICA!

By danny

As a gay man, I find Adam Lambert kind of creepy. I can't imagine him acting in a movie unless he plays a female impersonator--he's kind of got a young Liza Minnelli thing going on right now.

Adam is very femmie not creepy. Not all gay men are femmie he happens to be; he is beautiful. I could do without his black nail polish though, but darling he can sing and remember everybody loves Liza Minnelli!

By joe palucka

Ashley

Adam Lambert is the ROCK GOD OF THE 21 CENTURY! GET READY AMERICA!

+++++++++++++++LOL... ROCK GOD...LOL

REMINDS ME OF .....Apollo & Hyacinth (Greek) - Apollo, a god of music, dance, healing and inspiration, is known for taking male lovers, most notably Hyacinth. Hyacinth was mortally wounded. Unable to save his beloved, Apollo created the Hyacinth flower from his blood. Hyacinth later became a divine patron to those pursuing same sex love.

BETTER CHECK YOUR FIGURES.. Ruben Studdard IS STILL A MILLION PLUS UP ON LAMBERT...LOL

•Carrie Underwood - 12,539,000
•Kelly Clarkson - 10,428,000
•Daughtry - 5,356,000
•Clay Aiken - 4,910,000
•Ruben Studdard - 2,532,000

HOW THIS KID EVERY CAME IN SECOND PLACE IS A MIRACLE IN ITSELF.
HIS PERORMANCE WITH KISS ON IDOL WAS SO BAD THAT IT PROMPTED
GENE SIMMONS TO MUDDER BEHIND THE SECAN, LESS HOPE WE NEVER HAVE TO GO THRU THAT AGAIN...

HE WILL NEVER BE A SUPER STAR, HE WILL STRUT AND SWAGGER HIS
WAY THRU GIGS SLOWLY WINDING UP IN GAY BARS DOING THE
LAMBERT STRIP... ...

ITS THE NATURE OF HIS BEAST...

By Bob

This is the best and most accurate post on this board. Thanks Joe for the figures, and Carrie's grow every day. It is a factual portrayal of Adams sinking career.

SAVE THE GERBILS!!

Adams career is far from sinking. These guys are years ahead of him in sales and they did not have digital sales back then.
@Bob Didn't know you were into gerbils!

Monday 14 February

By A Real Man

Ooh - what a man. This fella is so manly. Ooh aah ooh. sooo good.

By YellowRose3218

Only a select few, would find Adams ways on stage entertaining.
When he shoved a band mates face into his crotch ,that was it for me. That was totally uncalled for, and disgusting as it could possibly get. That kind of act was a huge mistake, it showed he wanted only a certain group to be his fans.
He got what he wanted as far as I can tell.

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