Adam Lambert Finally Confirms: "I'm Gay"

Us Magazine - June 9, 2009 5:37 AM PDT
Story photo: Adam Lambert Finally Confirms: Matthew Rolston for Rolling StoneUs Magazine
Adam Lambert finally confirms his sexuality in the new issue of Rolling Stone (on stands tomorrow).

"I don't think it should be a surprise for anyone to hear that I'm gay," the American Idol runner-up says.

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"I'm proud of my sexuality," continues the rocker, who was photographed holding hands with interior designer Drake LaBry earlier this month. "I embrace it. It's just another part of me."

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But Lambert, 27, from San Diego -- who performed Sam Cooke's "A Change Is Gonna Come" on the Idol finale -- says he's not the poster boy for gay rights.

"I'm trying to be a singer, not a civil rights leader," he tells RS contributor Vanessa Grigoriadis.

VIDEO: Adam Lambert talking to Rolling Stone about his cover shoot.

Lambert admits that he was nervous about coming out while Idol was still on the air because contestants are under a media embargo, and he wanted to do it on his "own terms." (He also says producers were open to him handling it however he wanted to.)

"I was worried that [coming out] would be so sensationalized that it would overshadow what I was there to do, which was sing," Lambert tells the mag. "I'm an entertainer, and who I am and what I do in my personal life is a separate thing. It shouldn't matter. Except it does. It's really confusing."

Find out what an Idol stylist has to say about Lambert's look.

Lambert credits the FOX reality show with helping him gain self confidence.

"I finally checked into my self-worth for the first time in my life, and the fact that it coincided with Idol is so sweet," he says. "I mean, I still have moments where I think, 'Oh, my skin is terrible, and I'm a little fat -- I should really go to the gym more.' But for the most part, when I look in the mirror now, I finally see somebody who can do something cool."

See before and after pics of Idol's weight winners (and losers).

For more details on which Idol Lambert is attracted to, how he came out to his family, and what was going through his head when those photos of him in drag hit the web mid-season, pick up the newest issue of Rolling Stone, on stands Wednesday.

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  • Dave
    frank read more than one bible theres no such truth about anything youve written. God didnt write that crap....man did and man is not perfect. god loves alllllllll his children.
    report abuseposted December 1, 2009 7:45 PM PST
  • Dave
    wow he seemed straight to me???? lmao lmao lmaolmao stop im gonna pee
    report abuseposted December 1, 2009 7:41 PM PST
  • Dave
    wow he seemed straight to me???? lmao lmao lmaolmao stop im gonna pee
    report abuseposted December 1, 2009 7:41 PM PST
  • Doug
    ya think
    report abuseposted November 4, 2009 3:35 PM PST
  • may
    nothing wrong in being true to yourself! you've got the talent & "lakas ng loob"
    report abuseposted November 4, 2009 2:42 AM PST
  • Nadia
    Gay, straight... who gives a crap? He is such a great performer, very unique, awesome voice. I voted for him a lot and I'd do it again. What does his sexual preference have to do with his talent? Look at Elton John. Great, legendary artist. Adam should have won A.I. and by the way, where is Kris? Didn't he win? What happened to that kid? Adam, you rock and I will be buying your cd
    report abuseposted October 28, 2009 6:15 PM PDT
  • Lakers Stink
    faeg
    report abuseposted October 15, 2009 1:23 PM PDT
  • Angel S
    hi what up
    report abuseposted October 7, 2009 3:23 PM PDT
  • Emily Renee'
    Adam you are such a great singer dont let what anyone says about you change that.I love your music and hope u have a great career as a terrific singer.Also you have a great voice and i will be buying your cd's
    report abuseposted September 14, 2009 3:18 PM PDT
  • Emily Renee'
    Adam you are such a great singer dont let what anyone says about you change that.I love your music and hope u have a great career as a terrific singer.Also you have a great voice and i will be buying your cd's
    report abuseposted September 14, 2009 3:18 PM PDT
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