Adam Lambert has been named the new lead singer of Queen… but mostly only by the press at this point.

The Daily Star reported that the former “American Idol” contestant would be the lead singer for the band’s summer tour, including a gig at this year’s upcoming Sonisphere Festival in the U.K., but now both Queen and Lambert have said that nothing is yet confirmed, though it seems the collaboration may be likely.

A Hollywood Records representative told Rolling Stone that, “The Daily Star item only mentions that Adam may perform with Queen at Sonisphere. This is not confirmed. Nothing has been signed. However, if this were to happen, Queen would be returning to the setting of their final concert with Freddie Mercury, which took place in 1986.”

Lambert used Twitter to clarify his comments on the matter.

“Them clever reporters takin my quotes outta context … I haven’t confirmed any guest appearances. I was talking about the EMAs,” he said. “That being said, I’m truly flattered by your jump to such glorious conclusions mr. journalist!! :)

The EMAs Lambert mentions refers to his much talked about appearance with the band in Belfast at the 2011 MTV Music Awards, where he sang a medley of classic Queen songs including “The Show Must Go On,” “We Will Rock You” and “We Are the Champions.”

Lambert’s original statement to the Daily Star was that, “The intention is to pay tribute to Freddie and the band by singing some … great songs.” He went on to say, “Being asked to front Queen is the best thing that can possibly happen.”

In other Lambert news, he will be releasing his second album, “Trespassing,” on March 20. The first single, “Better Than I Know Myself,” preceded the album and was released on December 20. Thus far, the single has peaked at number 76 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.

“American Idol” Season 8 alum Adam Lambert is set to drop his new disc set, “Glam Nation Live” on March 22. The disc contains the performer’s August 31 show at the Clowes Hall in Indianapolis with stage direction from Doug Spangenberg. The disc contains 13 live cuts and performances, 11 of which are live versions of Lambert’s “For Your Entertainment” singles including the chart toppers “If I Had You” and “Whataya Want from Me”.

Clips from the disc set can be previewed via the Vevo YouTube channel starting tomorrow, February 11.

Last month, Lambert’s second single, “Whataya Want from Me”, racked up a Grammy nod for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. The song also went on to become number 1 at the Billboard 100 list and in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South America, Canada, Singapore and South Africa. The same also goes for its follow-up, the upbeat “If I Had You”. His debut set, “For Your Entertainment”, peaked at no.3 at the Billboard 200 upon its release in November 2009. Lambert also holds the distinction as the first “Idol” alum to stage a world tour in support of a debut studio set that surfaced within a year after he exited the competition as a runner up.

Aside from the 11 live versions of Lambert’s debut album cuts, the live CD/DVD set also features the track “Voodoo” and the bonus cut, an encore of “20th Century Boy”.

Adam Lambert, “American Idol” runner up from season eight, will be releasing “Acoustic Live!, an EP of five songs on December 6 from his website along with all of the digital service providers.  Physical copies, in limited numbers, will also be sold from Lambert’s site exclusively.

Fan’s pre-ordering the EP at Lambert’s website will immediately receive an acoustic version of “Whataya Want From Me” along with a lithograph limited edition poster featuring the cover art from the EP.

Included on “Acoustic Live!” are versions of the top songs of Lambert’s, including “Music Again” and “Whataya Want From Me, which were recorded in Germany, along with “Soaked” and “Aftermath” from the “Glam Nation” tour of Lambert’s.  Also included is a “Mad World” acoustic version, which was first performed by Lambert on “American Idol.”

“For Your Entertainment,” the debut album from Lambert, has over over 1 million worldwide copies since it first debuted at No. 3 in November 2009 on Billboard’s 2300 chart.

If his man-to-man lip-locking moment at the American Music Awards last year has shocked audiences from a more liberal country such as the United States, then expect an uproar if Adam Lambert dares to do the same stunt in a tightly religious and conservative nation such as Malaysia.

In a report by British newspaper The Guardian, the Pan Malaysian Islamic Party has utterly appealed to the 28-year old openly gay “American Idol” season 8 finalist to tone down, or better yet tame down, his performance so as not to directly encourage the homosexual lifestyle, a lifestyle that is strictly forbidden in Islam and is also not condoned by other conservative and religious groups.

Lambert assured the Malaysian officials that he will succumb to the request, but he went down swinging via a series of lengthy Twitter posts: “While I don’t believe that my glamnation tour is in any way offensive I have agreed to make a few minor adjustments out of respect for the Malaysian government. Looking forward to a fun show.”  But it didn’t end there, the singer added, “Does my show ‘promote the gay lifestyle’?  It promotes living ANY lifestyle that includes the freedom to seek love and intimacy. Gay, straight, bi, young or old. It’s all inclusive.”  Lambert ended the proactive tweet with “What’s THE gay lifestyle? There isn’t just one. There are so many different kinds of gay people. We have a variety of different lifestyles. There’s not only one lifestyle lived by straight folks. Generalizing….”

TMZ squealed the news of American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert allegedly taking a paparazzo down while vacationing in Miami on Thursday after the photographer reported the incident to the local police station at around 10:30 that evening.

A picture of the incident have surfaced on the internet where Lambert is seen trying to grab the camera from the photographer, which is in contrast to the complainant’s claim that he was “knocked to the ground” by the singer, of which a picture still has to surface.

Lambert defended himself via his Twitter page, saying that the “paparazzi killed my [his] peaceful afternoon on the beach” and that the paparazzi are “real good at provoking” which led him to “lost my [his] temper for a sec”.

The photographer has filed a misdemeanor battery complaint at the Miami police, to which Lambert has this to say, again via his Twitter page: “Battery? Nope. I attempted to grab a camera, no punches were thrown and no one was on the ground…. It was literally harmless. If embarrassment is a crime- that’s all I’m guilty of.”

Earlier today MTV Video Music Awards nominees were announced.  Lady Gaga received a record setting 13 nominations, while Eminem received eight and Florence and the Machine received five.  Justin Bieber only received one nomination.  Wait a minute, the kid is having his very own 3d biopic but only gets one nomination?

Adam Lambert didn’t get any nominations.  Glam Nation members are angry that the ex “American Idol” contestant didn’t receive at least one nod for any of his videos such as “If I Had You” where Lambert rocks out while sporting a mullet ponytail on what looks to be a “Twilight” movie set along with a cast that looks like they are from “Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome” and “Moulin Rouge.”  By the way, that’s a compliment.

Lambert fans, of course, are not the only people irritated with the VMA nominations.  Fans of Rihanna, who received only one nomination, Britney Spears and the Black Eyed Peas all are voicing their objections via Twitter and blog comments.  The Twitter tag #MTVFAIL is growing in popularity.

Did MTV mess up the nominations this year?  Does it matter?  When is Kayne West going to Tweet about the issue?  That might be a while.  Kayne is headed for Asia.

Seriously though, the VMAs have gotten so ridiculous.  It really seems to be a complete waste of time and energy even bothering to get upset with them.  How on earth did Ke$sha’s “My First Kiss” video get nominated?  This video looks like it’s from 1983.  No, that’s not a compliment.

It’s not easy to be Adam Lambert.  Not only would you have to put layers of eyeliner and black mascara and be leather-clad in every show but you would also have to be numb and stay ignorant amidst the very offensive messages being thrown at you every night, right outside your concert venue.

This is the exact scenario from Lambert’s  “Glam Nation” show last night, July 15, at the Midland Theater in Kansas City, MO.  The show was sold-out, as usual, but it also called the attention of all the artist’s conservative and religious haters – all five of them.

Based from the photo that Lambert posted, there were only indeed five protesters from the Westboro Baptist Church outside the Midland Theater and one of them, sadly, is a child (isn’t he a wee bit young to be caught up in such a morality mess?).  From “hate” to “fag” to “coward”, all these signs could really piss anyone who’s not new to such, but Adam Lambert took the high road instead.

“God doesn’t hate”, was Lambert’s simple yet clear cut response to them.   True enough as this is the message of Lambert’s latest chart topping single, “If I Had You” – love and acceptance.

Soon after graduating from “American Idol”, Adam Lambert’s career took off a hundred fold. He released his debut album, “For Your Entertainment”, months after the talent show came to a close and has proved to be a chart-topping success for the out-of-the-box performer. Right now, he is busy performing all over the US and Canada for his “Glam Nation” tour, with his most devoted fans really taking the time out to see every one of his shows, wherever it may be.

Now the question is what’s next for Lambert? In an industry where most American Idols – finalists and winners – fade out as quickly as they have risen to fame, everyone is keeping Lambert on the watch to see if he has what it takes to stay long in the business. With a huge fan base he easily secured during his “Idol” stint and with a style that is completely his own, he might just have what it takes.

While the artist will be spending most of 2010 touring to promote his debut release, there are plans of releasing a fourth single following up the success of “If I Had You”. Lambert and his record label are trying to move smartly here. In a recent interview, the artist was quoted saying, “…definitely in 2011, the plan is to do a new album”.

That’s definitely good news for both his fans and his critics, as we’re sure that we’ll never run out of “Glambert” music, at least, till next year.

Adam Lambert, after selling out in markets across the country, has expanded his summer concert plans. The former runner-up of “American Idol” has added over two dozen dates to his “Glam Nation Tour” since May when onsales started. The entire concert count is now almost 70.

Some of the new dates added to Lambert’s calendar include shows in Nashville, TN at Ryman Auditorium on July 7; in Providence RI at the Lupo Heartbreak Hotel on August 17; in Indianapolis, IN at the Clowes Memorial Hall on August 31; and in Atlanta, GA at the Woodruff Arts Center on September 14.

Officially “Glam Nation Tour” launched in June. It is almost ten dates into the run. The tour of Lambert’s includes support from Allison Iraheta, fellow alum from “Idol” and Orianthi. The outing continues in Hammond, IN at the Horseshoe Casino on June 17.

Over the weekend of June 18-19 public onsales will start for the new tour dates. Many of the tour’s earlier dates are already available. A majority of ticket faces values range from $30 to $40, however according to Ticketmaster.com some market prices go as high as $60.

In several markets the summer tour of Lambert’s has proven to be quite successful. According to reports from the venues, among the several sold-out shows are in Baltimore MD at Rams Head Live on June 27; in Knoxville, TN at Tennessee Theatre on July 6; and in St. Louis, MO at The Pageant on August 8.

The selling power of “Glam Nation Tour” also has proven itself in some of the large U.S. markets, in particular a sell-out on June 22 in New York City at Nokia Theatre. The singer added an extra show for June 23 and it sold out very quickly as well. Out West, a July 23 sold out show in San Francisco at Warfield Theatre resulted in a second show being added for July 25, which also sold out.

Lambert, in a recent USA Today interview, credited the success of his tour to the connection he makes with his audience and his fans’ dedication, who have followed Lambert ever since “American Idol’s” 2009 season.

Lambert said, for this tour I have really focused on the performance’s spiritual quality. When you really are connected with your audience something very special happens. My fans are very passionate and dedicated with what I do. The show was built for my fans.

The gathering on Wednesday night of American Idol‘s royalty was unprecedented. All former winners of “American Idol” were onstage at Nokia Theatre except one. They sang a song for Simon Cowell, mentor and departing judge.

Taylor Hicks, Kris Allen, Jordin Sparks, Fantasia, Ruben Studdard, Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson were lined up together, giving a very rousing performance of “Together We Are One” by Deltra Goodrem. The icons from “Idol,” who were mainly wearing black, also were joined by almost two dozen past season finalists, including favorites like Elliot Yamin, Bo Bice, Michael Johns, David Archuleta and Jason Castro.

David Cook, season seven winner, was the only champion that was missing. Cook said the reason he wasn’t able to attend was due to a prior commitment in Kansas City for a charity event for cancer. During his “American Idol” run, Cook paid tribute to his brother, now deceased, who during Cook’s time on “Idol” was battling cancer. Cook did tweet congratulations to Lee DeWyze for his win. He congratulated him saying he was sorry he wasn’t there to see all his fellow idols, but was there in spirit.

Adam Lambert, runner-up of last year’s “American Idol” competition, was conspicuously absent as well. A report earlier that day was circulated that Lambert was dropped from the performance due to not attending rehearsal. Another report was that Lambert’s doctor had ordered that he rest his vocals. Yet another report was that he hadn’t been invited.

All of the rumors were vigorously denied by Lambert in a series of fiery tweets. He said he would have loved being at the American Idol Finale and say farewell to Simon and give his support to the finalist, but that the tour for his fans was his top priority. Later he elaborated saying that after he had become more aware of the rumor mill and gossip, that he hadn’t been asked to make an appearance in any capacity in the finale and that he had gotten a throat bug that was probably caught on his flight back from Boston after his concert. Lambert further explained that on Tuesday he had been placed on a vocal rest following tour rehearsals.

Lashing out over what he considered irresponsible reporting regarding his absence, Lambert also said that it was sad he was forced defending himself. No one who had pointed fingers had any factual details. I’m working very hard on the tour. The only thing I heard was you weren’t asked to be part of the finale performance. Do you want to be in the audience. My reply sorry, today I have too much work.

PopEater.com created a lot of the drama. Earlier that day they claimed to have an exclusive on all the chaos behind the alleged no-show by Lambert. The report was lambasted by a Lambert rep, stating that the story of Lambert not showing up for rehearsals was completely false.

Spokesperson Roger Widynowski stated that like most of the finalists for “Idol,” producers had approached Lambert to be part of Cowell’s alumni tribute. However over the weekend Lambert came down with laryngitis. Due to the fact that the “Glam Nation Tour” was scheduled to started on June 4, Lambert was put on vocal rest. Widynowski said he never missed rehearsal and was never confirmed for performing on the show. He did disagree with charges that Lambert’s absence was due to his diva behavior. It was confirmed by Widynowski that on May 19 Lambert did send a provocative tweet out stating that he wouldn’t be in the final. Lambert wrote, not performing, unfortunately, at Idol’s Finale. I guess plenty of artists are already booked.