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“One” Week Away From The “Adam Idol” Finale, Afterwards I’ll be “Cryin’ ” For More!

Posted by WillowRaine on May 14, 2009 | 1 Comment

I will not tell a lie. I sat in front of my television, glued, phone in hand with my best friend, Kasey, on the other end of my receiver, awaiting the verdict in tears. Screeching obscenities at Ryan Seacrest and anyone else, that was prolonging, causing us this painful wait to see who was going home. Now,I know that if Adam Lambert goes home, if he doesn’t win American Idol, that he WILL have a prominent music career, anyone can see that. That doesn’t stop the bats,no make that pterodactyls I have in my stomach every week, awaiting to see if he is safe. There were moments of that show, that I just gripped the phone tightly, and couldn’t say a word.
When they showed the footage of him going back home, I got misty eyed there as well. The way he interacts with his fans, it is as if he can’t believe that he is where he is. Adam is a star, I’m willing to bet anyone that has ever known him, could have told him that. I’m telling him, and the world, that now. Have been for quite some time. His talent and his voice are unparalleled. Bar NONE.
And even though, I KNOW all of that, even though I KNOW he will never just fade away, when they announced he was safe..the scream that came from my mouth was possibly louder than any note he has EVER hit. No joke. Immediately, while still on the phone with Kasey, I started firing off texts, Taylor Blue got one, Lauren got several. She was probably begging me to stop as a matter of fact, and a few other friends received one as well, because I was celebrating. Happy dancing all around my house. Elated. NOT SURPRISED, just THRILLED.
Let me just say, before posting the first video from Tuesday night, the Judge’s choice (Of course Simon chose Adam’s), that I have never been a big U2 fan. I know. I know. Bono is an amazing activist, but the music isn’t my taste, sorry. Though if Adam sang me their songs, I could possibly be swayed. *Laugh* This is “ONE” by U2

Tell me, wasn’t that absolutely captivating? *Sigh, drool, grin* And yes, I can multi task and do all three things at once.
The next song he performed, because apparently he googles himself and found that the fans would LOVE to hear him sing Aerosmith because of his vocal range (one can only hope he’s seen MY posts on him), is “Cryin’ “ and the way that song made me feel when he sang it should come with censors and a mature rating. WOW.

I just read a quote by, Adam Lambert that I absolutely ADORE, although, come to think of it, I adore almost anything he says. But I digress. He said:
“I’m like your boy next door that decided he wanted to be a rebel one day…so I’m a NICE rebel.”
I’m not sure that there is a word, befitting, to describe Adam Lambert, but I can tell you one thing, he is beautiful, inside and out. Whatever you do Adam, wherever you go, you will OWN it, no doubt about it.
Last, but certainly not least, Adam since I hear you are into astrology, if you ever need advice, or need to be (as we call it) oracalized, you should get in touch with me. I know someone who is an amazing Tarot reader, is deeply spiritual and into astrology.
I know she’d consider it an honor to do a reading for you.

{Images courtesy of Getty Images Entertainment}

James Holzier: Sexy and Selfless

Posted by WillowRaine on May 10, 2009 | 3 Comments

The amazing, giving heart that I am bringing from the dark,into the light today belongs to none other than James Holzier. I’m sure you’ve read the interview, here on Ten Gossip, between James and our own Taylor Blue. If that didn’t cause you to become smitten with him, then this surely will. There are several charities that hold special places in my heart, no longer than I have been doing these posts, I’m sure you’ve come to realize that. However, any time anyone opens up their hearts to give, it makes ME swell with pride and contentment. James Holzier makes me smile from ear to ear,and sigh in awe. He supports the Make A Wish Foundation which grants wishes to children with life threatening medical conditions, and their families. Wishes that they would not have had the ability to afford and/ or make come true without the help of this charity. Though it can’t cure them, it has brought smiles to many sick faces, and created beautiful memories that will last for eternity. There have currently been 178,638 wishes granted, one approximately every 40 minutes, if that isn’t incredible, I don’t know what is.
James also lends his support to ONE a grassroots campaign and advocacy organization. At this moment they have the support of over 2 million people, standing strong in the fight against extreme poverty and preventable disease,especially in Africa. This cause was Co-founded by Bono and several others, ONE is nonpartisan and works closely with African policy makers and activists. Are you sitting there, mouth agape? Well, don’t close your mouth JUST yet, he also extends his support to
Project Home  – H.O.M.E standing for (Housing, Opportunities for Employment, Medical Care, Education). This cause is absolutely astounding. Their motto? “None of us are home, until all of us are home” Still unsure what they do, and haven’t clicked the link yet? *Smile* It’s okay, this is what it said on their site, as part of their mission statement:

“The mission of the Project H.O.M.E. community is to empower adults, children, and families to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty, to alleviate the underlying causes of poverty, and to enable all of us to attain our fullest potential as individuals and as members of the broader society. We strive to create a safe and respectful environment where we support each other in our struggles for self-esteem, recovery, and the confidence to move toward self-actualization.”

James like so many other celebrities, isn’t merely aesthetically pleasing, but he is also moral, ethical, and I would love and be proud to extend my hand to him, for being such an astonishing humanitarian, and wonderful human being.