Adam Lambert has always had a flair for the flamboyant, to say the least, and he’s ever experimenting with his look. He showed off two different styles on twitter just this week, plus a new tattoo.
Lambert, 30, who was the runner up on American Idol’s eighth season in 2009, finishing behind Kris Allen. Some critics say his over-the-top gayness cost him the crown.
But that hasn’t stopped the gifted singer from letting his freak flag fly. Not long after his “American Idol” appearance he caused an uproar during a performance on ABC’s “American Music Awards.” The sexually charged performance–he kissed a male dancer and shoved another male dancer’s face in his crotch–drew more than 1,500 complaints.
Check out Adam’s look; click to enlarge.
He dismissed the criticism, noting a woman could have had made the same moves, without a fuss. In the end, he said it was just rock ‘n roll. He’s been an unceasing gay advocate and over-the-top personality ever since
He tweeted photos this week showing two new hair styles. He dyed his hair platinum blonde, a la Marilyn Monroe in one, and then switched it to his trademark black, high-rise pompadour, with blonde tricks, for a part in “Pretty Little Liars.”
Then, it was back to blonde again.
His most radical change was a tattoo spanning the length of his forearm. He inked the motto “Music Soothes the Angry Beast” in Latin and Old English text, or “Musica Delenit Bestiam Feram.”
In all, Adam has five tattoos. He has an “Eye of Horus” image on his right arm, along with an infinity sign and a skeleton key. Both are based on a painting by Hans Haveron. His previously new tattoo are the letters “OOFTA” on his hand.
It reportedly means “oy,” “oh my god” or “whoa,” all of which could easily apply to the singer at various times in his career. His boyfriend Sauli Koskinen reportedly has the same tattoo.
The “American Idol” runner up was arrested for allegedly assaulting his Koskinen, a Finish reality TV personality at a Helsinki bar. It was later chalked up to a misunderstanding.
Lambert filmed an episode of “Pretty Little Liars” last week that will air on Halloween. Adam may play a “glampire.’
Keith Girard has four decades of experience as an award-winning reporter, editor-in-chief, and senior media executive. Keith’s career began in Washington, D.C., where he was a reporter for The Washington Post and a contributing editor for Regardie’s and Washingtonian magazines. He also worked as a writer/producer in CNN’s Washington Bureau and has written one book on the U.S. Marines in the Gulf War and two novels: The ‘Heidelberg Conundrum’ and ‘The Curse of Northam Bay.’
The Pretty Little Liars episode was filmed before he dyed his hair. He is still blonde. 🙂
Please! “Adam’s over the top gayness cost him the (Idol) crown”? Everyone by now knows that Adam lost because of the cheating in Arkansas that produced 30 million votes.It seems that you are focusing on the few negative events in Adam’s career.1,500 complaints is small number compared to the millions who watched the show. Elvis had thousands of more complaints back in the day. Adam was not arrested in Finland and he did not assault his boyfriend. There was yelling in a bar and they were both taken to jail until they sobered up. No arrest was ever made. It seems to me that you are hung up on the fact that Adam is gay and because of that you want to portray him in a negative light. Your homophobia is not well concealed. Adam Lambert has the voice of this generation and people like you are not going to stop him from becoming a world wide star.
Well, at least SOME of the facts are right!! HaHa. Adam is now a blond, hasn’t gone back to dark. As far as hairdos, Adam changes his often just because it amuses him.
Adam’s only Hans tattoo is the skeleton key, the infinity sign is Adam’s idea to illustrate how he sees the energy that flows between him as an entertainer and his audience.
The “to do” in Helsinki was simply a spat between them brought on by jet lag and a little too much alcohol. No one actually arrested, just detained to sober up. Although Adam was embarrassed, he and Sauli were laughing about it 12 hours later and I am happy to report are still together as a beautiful, loving couple.
Other than that, well maybe dredging up the AMAs from almost 3 years ago is a little tacky, all’s good.
Thank you thank you for the lovely picture of Adam, way to start the day happy…..
I dearly LOVE Adam Lambert. He is a total sweetheart with an incredible voice. Both critics and fans agree that Adam’s new album “Trespassing” is awesome.