Adam Lambert Says Freddie Mercury Is in His Heart 'Every Time I Take the Stage' as He and Queen Close Out 2023 Tour

Adam Lambert performs with Brian May and Roger Taylor of Queen.Photo:Miikka Skaffari/GettyAdam Lambertmade sure to keep the legacy of lateQueenfrontman,Freddie Mercury, alive as he and original band membersBrian MayandRoger Taylorclosed out their North American tour.Over the weekend, Lambert, May and Taylor played the final two shows oftheir 2023 Rhapsody Tourat BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. The shows marked the end of Queen’s 22-show North American Tour — their first tour in four years — which kicked off in October in Baltimore.

Adam Lambert Says He's 'Flattered' by Lil Nas X Crediting Him with Opening Doors for LGBTQ+ Pop Stars

Adam Lambert; Lil Nas X.Photo:Mike Marsland/WireImageAxelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Mike Marsland/WireImageAxelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic WouldLil Nas Xbe a star today if it weren’t forAdam Lambert? “That was very flattering that he even knows who I am,” said Lambert, 41. “I think he’s such a rock star, and so bold and brave, and I love what he’s doing.” YouTube Lambert’s performance of his debut single “For Your Entertainment” at the 2009 American Music Awards sparked controversy after he kissed a male band member on stage.

Adam Lambert Says Homophobic Backlash Post-'American Idol' Inspired Him to 'Be as Gay' as Possible

Adam Lambert.Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty; Arturo Holmes/Getty Adam Lambertis looking back on the homophobia he endured after finishing as runner-up onAmerican Idolin 2009 — and how it sparked confidence within him. The singer-songwriter spoke through his early career years during an acceptance speech at The Creative Coalition’s annual Spotlight Initiative Awards Gala Dinner withEntertainment Weeklyin Park City, Utah on Saturday, noting that he didn’t think he would go far onAmerican Idolupon auditioning.

Adam Lambert Says It Was 'Lovely' to Meet Kate Middleton at Carol Concert (Exclusive)

Adam Lambert arrives for the Together At Christmas concert at Westminster Abbey in London on Dec. 8; Kate Middleton at Together At Christmas on Dec. 8.Photo:getty (2) getty (2) Lambert, 41, was among the artists tapped to perform at the Princess of Wales’ third annual Christmas carol service, which was held at Westminster Abbey last Friday. TheAmerican Idolalum exclusively tells PEOPLE that it was surreal to sing inside the historic abbey — and shared that he connected with Princess Kate ahead of his performance.

Adam Lambert Says the Music Industry Has Made 'So Much Progress' with LGBTQ Artists Over the Years

Adam Lambertis proud of the strides the entertainment industry has made in relation toLGBTQartists over the years.Whileappearing virtuallyas a guest onThe Kelly Clarkson ShowTuesday, the 38-year-old musician spoke candidly with hostKelly Clarkson, saying he was thankful that the industry has made “so much progress” since he appeared onAmerican Idolin 2009.Detailing that “it’s a big change,” Lambert said, “I remember coming off ofIdoland going into the mainstream music industry, label system, and them just — even if they were excited themselves, there was a lot of question marks.