The Hollywood Bowl's three-night production of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' was a resounding success, highlighted by Cynthia Erivo's powerful and otherworldly portrayal of Jesus and Adam Lambert's energetic and gritty Judas. The show balanced concert and stage elements, emphasizing its rock roots with impressive vocals, dynamic choreography, and modern staging, making it a memorable and divine performance.
Cynthia Erivo leads a powerful LA revival of Jesus Christ Superstar, delivering a moving portrayal of Jesus with a compelling second act, supported by strong performances from Adam Lambert and Phillipa Soo, despite some staging and design shortcomings.
Photos from the sold-out Hollywood Bowl concert of Jesus Christ Superstar feature Cynthia Erivo as Jesus and Adam Lambert as Judas, with a star-studded cast including Phillipa Soo and Raúl Esparza, running through August 3, and directed by Sergio Trujillo.
Adam Lambert defends Cynthia Erivo's casting as Jesus in 'Jesus Christ Superstar' at the Hollywood Bowl, emphasizing the show's purpose to challenge and provoke, and supporting the idea of diverse representation in iconic roles despite some backlash.
Adam Lambert spoke out against homophobic comments directed at his boyfriend, Oliver Gliese, after they were photographed together in West Hollywood. Lambert expressed his love and support for Gliese, stating that they don't care about the haters and encouraged them to grow up and explore tolerance. Lambert also discussed the importance of communication in their relationship and how previous experiences with homophobia have shaped his art. Gliese also condemned the bigots and thanked their supportive fans.
Christina Aguilera and Adam Lambert performed a powerful rendition of "Lady Marmalade" at the Pride Island festival in New York City to celebrate Pride Month. Lambert joined Aguilera on stage and the two belted their hearts out while shimmying to the rhythm. Lambert later gushed over Aguilera's talent and inspiration to him as a vocalist on his Instagram page. This performance came after Lambert sang "The Muffin Man" in a super accurate Cher voice on That's My Jam in April.
Adam Lambert surprised the audience at Christina Aguilera's NYC Pride Island concert by joining her onstage for a performance of "Lady Marmalade." The appearance came as a surprise to Lambert, who had wished Aguilera luck before the show. The two pop stars had been planning a joint tour before the pandemic hit. Aguilera also performed at Stonewall Day on Friday and received GLAAD's Advocate for Change Award in March.
Adam Lambert and Kelly Clarkson share their wildest on-stage experiences after recent incidents involving Bebe Rexha and Ava Max. Lambert reveals that he once had a 12-inch dildo thrown at him on stage, which he kicked back into the audience. Meanwhile, Clarkson shares a frightening experience where a fan charged her on stage and put their arms around her. The incident left her feeling vulnerable and almost made her give up touring. Both artists are set to go on tour soon, and fans are urged to be respectful towards performers.
The top 12 contestants on American Idol performed songs from artists in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, mentored by Adam Lambert. Katy Perry struggled to be heard over the cheers of fans during Haven Madison's performance of "Livin' on a Prayer," while Luke Bryan was moved to tears by Megan Danielle's rendition of "Angel from Montgomery." Marybeth Byrd put a country spin on ABBA's "Dancing Queen," and Iam Tongi's performance of Sam Cooke's "Bring It on Home to Me" was so iconic that Perry could barely be heard over the crowd chanting his name. Love and Nutsa did not make the top 10 after over 22 million votes were counted.
In the latest episode of American Idol, Lucy Love and Nutsa were eliminated after the first live coast-to-coast voting of Season 21. The judges could not save either of them. The episode was full of full-circle moments for Season 8 runner-up Adam Lambert, who returned as a guest mentor. The remaining contestants performed on Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night, and the top 10 will be revealed after the "Judges' Song Contest."
After the first live coast-to-coast voting of American Idol Season 21, America chose to eliminate Lucy Love and Nutsa, despite the judges saving them last week. The remaining contestants performed on Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night, with standout performances from Wé Ani and Iam Tongi. The judges' song contest will determine the final seven contestants.
American Idol is on tonight, April 30, 2023, on ABC with the Top 12 contestants performing in "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night." Two contestants will be eliminated, and Season 8 runner-up Adam Lambert will offer advice. Voting is open during the episode, and results will be revealed by the end of the night. Tomorrow night, May 1, 2023, the Top 7 will be revealed in the "Judge's Song Contest" episode. American Idol airs new episodes Sunday and Monday nights on ABC.
Adam Lambert sang "The Muffin Man" in the style of Cher on Jimmy Fallon's "That's My Jam" show. The former "American Idol" contestant had previously sung Cher's "Believe" in front of the pop icon herself. Lambert's most recent album, "High Drama," features 11 classic songs from music powerhouses reimagined in his own music style.
Adam Lambert wowed the audience on "That's My Jam" by performing the nursery rhyme "The Muffin Man" as Cher during the game Wheel of Musical Impressions. His performance sounded exactly like the Grammy winner and even morphed into sounding like her hit, "Believe." Host Jimmy Fallon was astonished and praised Lambert's talent, while Cher may be proud but not surprised as he previously performed "Believe" as a ballad at the Kennedy Center Honors with her in the audience.
Adam Lambert performs "The Muffin Man" as Cher on an upcoming episode of That's My Jam, a music and dance competition series hosted by Jimmy Fallon. Lambert previously stunned audiences with a solemn rendition of "Believe" at the 41st Annual Kennedy Center Honors in 2018. The singer-songwriter recently released his first covers album, High Drama, featuring new takes on hits ranging from Sia's "Chandelier" to Billie Eilish's "Getting Older." The full episode of That's My Jam featuring Lambert airs on April 17 on NBC.
