Adam Lambert – For Your Entertainment – Video Debut!

By On 11/24/2009 · 394 Comments · In American Idol

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After the jump, watch the premier of Adam Lambert’s “For Your Entertainment” music video, directed by Lady Gaga director, Ray Kay.

It’s dark, gothic, with hints of S&M, that leaves much to the imagination. A little can go a long way, Adam…

I like it.

Bonus: Adam tells MTV news who he was flipping off during his AMA appearance…

MTV – Who was Adam flipping off during his AMA performance?

 
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  • alxsavage

    Loving the video. I hate to admit that it makes me like the song more! (along with SFW it’s the song on the album that I’m not loving)

    But, as an honest fan I have to say, I’m dreading the finger explanation. Even Jim was like…”Okay… O_O”.

    It was a bit immature for a pro performer. I love him but it’s true, and I just hope all the AMAs talk fades out.

  • crazedemcee

    The finger was unnecessary. That was low. Wrong move Mr. Lambert. I’m thinking the more he talks about his AMA “fiasco”, the more he’ll get backlash. Better just shut up and be neutral and probably say “it was what it was”.

    Then again, his motives of evading the dreaded “AMA talk” by keeping it mum about it may also be questioned.

    No, I wouldn’t abandon ship because of that. Not sure I was on board really (and by on board i mean to a “crew” level). I’ve seen more than enough proof of the type of person Mr. Lambert is to convince me otherwise. He’s a genuinely nice guy. The “birdie” won’t change that.

  • mr

    This video is great!!!! He looks sooooo hot- I could eat him!
    I’m sure it’ll boost the sales up too.

    Go Adam!!!

  • crazedemcee

    BTW… The video’s great.

  • http://www.planetfierce.proboards.com/ sunsurger

    Carolinacharmless

    This is the last straw, and I cannot abide this stupid, bloated, egotistical brat any longer. I wish him well, but he has much to learn about humility, emotional restraint, self-discipline, graciousness and general good manners. He’s quickly becoming a bore.

    (Wink wink)

    JPL giving advice to anyone! What a doofus! Best laugh all day!!!!

  • eyelinerandcigarettes

    I think I just drooled all over my keyboard.

  • mr

    ross
    11/25/2009 at 2:00 am
    Well, I never watched too many Zodiac Show videos and I mainly saw Adam on AI, so I have to say I’m not really into the whole S&M B&D, ‘I’m the sexy ringmaster, prince of darkness’  thing from Adam. I don’t know what I expected his career to be like, but this wasn’t it. I don’t get the preoccupation with kinky sex. Great for those who dig it but it ain’t for me. I like him personally but I don’t care for this. Sorry.

    Hey Ross-
    You don’t have to be sorry- you like what you like and you don’t what you don’t. So do we all.
    But if I could add me personal feelings: the MAIN (not the only, but the main) reason I like Adam so much is his versatility, his million faces. I think that if he only sang emotinal, subdued songs, or on the other hand, if he only did his wild stuff, my admiration for him wouldn’t be as high. I’d still think he was good, but it wouldn’t be as exciting. What I love about him is that can do both extremes and just about all the shades in between, both performance-wise and vocal-wise.
    And you know that a lot of his performances will be very different than the AMAs, and a lot will be like it (hopefully technically better), depending on the specific song and it’s lyrics.
    So I suppose you could still like some of his stuff, while not liking other stuff…

  • http://www.planetfierce.proboards.com/ adamaloha

    carolinacharms
    11/25/2009 at 2:08 am
    Re: The Finger Comment. Adam is a moron. Plain and simple. This is the last straw, and I cannot abide this stupid, bloated, egotistical brat any longer. I wish him well, but he has much to learn about humility, emotional restraint, self-discipline, graciousness and general good manners. He’s quickly becoming a bore. Pathetic.

    I’m glad you wish the moronic, stupid, bloated, egotistical brat well. Very big of you.
    And if this is the last straw for you, congratulations. You’ve come to a sane and rational conclusion based on feelings you’ve obviously had for quite some time.

    I LOVE the video. Adam looks like a demonic angel in it– in charge, sexy and slyly sharing a joke with all of us, his happy minions.

  • http://legan0.tripod.com mama2dasha

    Early morning twitpic of the line at the Early Show:

    http://twitpic.com/quy9m

    Looks like a good turnout already.

  • justjude

    OMPG, He took my advice,(Shriek..SSShhhrriieekk!!!!). This, Almost exactly what I posted on the AMA’s video thread….I mean, he so got what I meant by illusion,aura of danger, shadow dancers……SO CLASSY!!!!……WHAT?
    ….WHAT? what do you MEAN the video had already been done and packaged by the airing of the AMAs. Sheesh!!!!!
    I LOVE this VIDEO,…..Just the right amount of provocation and illusion.He
    was actually the STAR with this sly and sexy vid….I think the snake was a good choice and one that many of us will relate to. Wink, & NOD!!!!!!!

    About the fingaa, well I for one will try not to take it personally. Maybe it was just the heat of the moment but he could acknowledge it as a MY BAD!!

  • mr

    mama2dasha
    11/25/2009 at 6:01 am
    Early morning twitpic of the line at the Early Show:

    http://twitpic.com/quy9m

    Looks like a good turnout already.

    Alright!!!
    And you know what I noticed? It’s not ALL women!! I def. spot some guys there (this is apropo the discussion on one of the threads last week about whether he has raised interest with straight males… I suppose some of them are straight, lol)

  • http://legan0.tripod.com mama2dasha

    And you know what I noticed? It’s not ALL women!! I def. spot some guys there (this is apropo the discussion on one of the threads last week about whether he has raised interest with straight males’ ¦ I suppose some of them are straight, lol)

    I noticed the guys too, and was happy to see them in the line. Don’t care if they’re gay or straight! Does anyone know how many people can get in to see Adam? Are most of these fans just going to the outside meet and greet?

  • Squirrely

    Well, I never watched too many Zodiac Show videos and I mainly saw Adam on AI, so I have to say I’m not really into the whole S&M B&D, ‘I’m the sexy ringmaster, prince of darkness’  thing from Adam. I don’t know what I expected his career to be like, but this wasn’t it. I don’t get the preoccupation with kinky sex. Great for those who dig it but it ain’t for me. I like him personally but I don’t care for this. Sorry.

    Ross, it’s fine if you don’t like it, I’m sure many won’t. Also this is not the direction of his career just this song. Adam plays to the song and this one was highly sexual.

  • lorismile

    Nice to the see the turnout. I was going to GMA and didn’t know about the meet & greet until I got home. Too late for the last train and driving into NY is just too friggin scary for him. sorry, small town girl, what can I say lol. Glad to see the word got out for others to go though. And GREAT to see men in the line!! They know what we’ve all known….Adam ROCKS! :-)

    Love the video….really really love the video. I like how it’s a take on the underground scene…right up Adam’s alley.

    I really don’t care that he gave the finger. and didn’t even know it until it was posted on her in a pic. Shocking, but I know quite a few who give the finger in the heat of the moment. That’s what I loved about Adam on Idol. He seemed to always get “lost’ in the song / moment, and then you would see him blink and his eyes came back into focus. Anyone remember his face at the end of BOW? I don’t know of too many people who could take the pressure and not crack a bit.

  • hicksaholic

    I’m impressed with the video- kind of has a Thriller vibe to me. I’m kind of like Simon was when he commented to Taylor on AI” you’re interesting”. That’s how I feel about Adam, not a cd buyer but interested in his live performances. He walks a fine line between being his own person and coming across as that or coming across as egotistical. Right now, to me he’s just his own person and not apologizing or changing himself to suit what others think he should do. He’s definitely not taking the safe route to celebrity.

  • eclipse coming

    Is this music video for sale on iTunes – or will it be? Loved Adam on the Early show….sang great!

  • JazzRocks

    I love the video, but I also loved the AMA performance. Not a popular opinion obviously but I gotta be honest.

  • Esqt

    ooooh….wow, i love the video! Adam??? this is the kind of vibe that i would have want you to perform at AMA…oh, well…

    i can’t wait to buy this at i-tunes!! — so sensual but playful and fun!

    they better put it on i-tunes to boost the single’s sale.

  • Mary102

    Lol – just had to say – video = smoking hot!

    Not sure if anyone is still here, but I was at the Early Show, I can definitely attest that it was a very diverse crowd (lots of 20-somethings, men and women, though definitely more women still). And in fact you can actually see me in that twitpic (oh, lordy…)

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