Released in 1965, “I Got You Babe” by Sonny and Cher, topped the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks and became the anthem of the early hippie movement. Decades later, Adam Lambert and Cyndi Lauper sang this song at an awards ceremony to honor Cher, whose career blossomed glimmeringly.

Adam and Cyndi gave the audience a memorable performance, leaving them in awe. The crowd was instantly captivated, rising to their feet to join in the fun, singing and dancing along. Adam, famous for his soaring high notes, chose to honor the original melody, which made for a beautiful rendition. The enjoyment between the two performers was evident.

It’s interesting to know that Cher was present in the house. Like the audience, she loved this duet so much. The legend was visibly moved, joining the crowd in a standing ovation and cheering enthusiastically for Adam and Cyndi.

This rendition was mesmerizing because it was covered by truly talented singers. At over 60, Cyndi Lauper has been in the entertainment industry for almost as much time as Cher. Her music video for her 1983 song “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” was considered one of the best music videos of that decade.

On the other hand, Adam Lambert, who gained fame as the “American Idol” runner-up in 2009, has rapidly risen to stardom with his dramatic flair and impressive vocal range. He duetted with some pretty big stars like Queen and Rihanna.

The Voice Australia judge Adam Lambert has revealed what he really thinks about the reality show ahead of its season 13 premiere.

The Grammy-award winning singer, 42, has joined the cast of the singing show, alongside LeAnn Rimes, 41, Kate Miller Heidke, 42, and Guy Sebastian, 42.

Adam, LeAnn and Kate have replaced outgoing judges Rita Ora, Jessica Mauboy and Jason Derulo for the 2024 season.

Speaking to Perth Now, he admitted that while he sometimes gets ‘flashbacks’ to his days as a contestant on the 2009 season of American Idol, the differing formats of the two shows is what drew him Down Under

‘The format is a bit different to American Idol that I was on, but I love that we get to mentor people and put together a team,’ he told the publication.

‘I think that’s what drew me to this in the first place, the chance to get to help, give them some helpful criticism and encouragement . . . it’s an exciting creative process.’

Adam also admitted that he has been ‘blown away’ by the considerable depth of talent on display in the upcoming season.

‘It’s surpassed any expectation I had. The talent is really, really great,’ Adam said.

‘There are different styles of singers and something for everybody. I know that sounds like a generic pitch, but there really is. We have singers doing contemporary pop songs, country and soul.’

After rising to fame as the runner-up on the 2009 season of American Idol, Adam launched a successful solo career with his Billboard number three debut album For Your Entertainment.

He then took over from Freddie Mercury as the frontman for British rockers Queen in 2011.

Yahoo Lifestyle recently claimed that the reason for the change in judges for The Voice Australia 2024  was the star’s pay cheques, and a desire from producers to keep costs down.

 ‘The decision was made last year and the casting team were looking for quite some time,’ an industry insider told the publication.

The insider added that salary increases are necessary to keep returning stars on the show and the price tag for the former crop was ‘too expensive’.

‘The company line was that Jessica, Rita and Jason were all too busy, but I don’t think anyone is too busy to pick up these sorts of pay cheques.

‘It certainly did have a lot to do with keeping the costs down.’

With former configurations of coaches being praised for their on-screen chemistry and diversity, the insider added that Channel Seven executives were ‘nervous’ about the new lineup.

They claimed that the network was worried when Keith Urban departed the show in 2022, adding the success of the show proved they had found the right replacement.

‘Jason was a big risk in 2023 and Channel Seven knew that if he worked on the show his management was going to ask for a much higher figure to come back this year, which in the end was obviously too expensive,’ the source told the publication.

Adam Lambert has hit back at homophobic trolls who criticised his boyfriend’s appearance on social media over the weekend.

The ‘Holding Out For a Hero’ singer has been dating his partner Oliver Gliese for over two years.

The 40-year-old regularly posts photos of Oliver, 28, on Instagram, where Oliver’s gender-queer sense of style sometimes attracts anti-gay comments.

However, after photos of the pair on a night out in West Hollywood last Friday made it onto the internet and yet again prompted “obnoxious homophobia”, as Adam put it, the American Idol alum decided to take action.

“Grow up and challenge yourself to explore tolerance” – Adam Lambert

“Oli and I had a fun night out!” the ‘What Do You Want From Me?’ singer said in an Instagram Story. “Rare to encounter paps in WEHO – so retro. Haha. Lifts my spirits to see support in the comments.”

“Oli identifies as a he,” the former Attitude cover star went on. “He has wicked style and refuses to conform to the societal norms regarding his fashion choices.

“He is beautiful and brave and daring. He’s a leader not a follower. One of the many things i love about him!”

Adam – who released his fifth studio album High Drama earlier this year, and headlined Pride In London last month – furthermore continued: “We are very happy together and if the haters don’t like it, we don’t really give a f**k.

“Grow up and challenge yourself to explore tolerance. We are all just trying to stay happy and fulfilled with our lives.”

Gasps. Cheers. Then stunned silence. That’s what rippled through the studio of The Voice UK when Adam Lambert, 43, and Sir Tom Jones, 85, walked side by side onto the stage—two generations, two titans, one historic moment.

It was a performance no one saw coming. Dressed in a midnight velvet suit with signature rhinestone boots, Adam flashed that devilish grin. Sir Tom, ever the Welsh gentleman, wore his classic black turtleneck and a knowing twinkle in his eye. Together, they launched into a powerful duet of “Somebody to Love”—a nod to Queen, a nod to legacy, and an absolute mic drop for the season premiere.

But it wasn’t just the vocals that stole the show. It was the chemistry. Adam’s electrifying falsetto danced around Tom’s gravelled growl like two old souls who’d somehow rehearsed for years. The standing ovation lasted nearly two full minutes.

Backstage, the mood turned from electric to unexpectedly emotional. Cameras caught a raw, unfiltered moment: Sir Tom placing a hand on Adam’s shoulder, his voice quiet but firm.

“You’ve got the pipes, the presence,” he told him. “But if you want to be great on that red chair, you listen more than you speak. You fight for the voice behind the voice.”

Adam—usually the life of the room—was visibly moved. Sources say the glam rocker wiped a tear, then hugged Tom tightly. “I’ve admired you since I was a kid,” he whispered. “This is a full-circle moment.”

The mentorship didn’t stop there. Later in the taping, Sir Tom reportedly gave Adam his personal judging notes from over a decade on the show—scrawled on worn parchment with red ink and coffee stains. One note simply read: “Believe in the odd ones. They’re usually the fire.”

Producers were stunned by the unexpected bond. “We thought it would be oil and water,” one insider said. “Turns out, they’re more like whiskey and flame.”

Fans are already begging for a studio version of the duet—and the internet is ablaze with speculation that a special “Legends & Rebels” episode is being discussed, where Tom and Adam would mentor contestants together.

One thing’s certain: this wasn’t just a performance. It was a generational handshake. A passing of the torch with fireworks. And if tonight was any preview of what’s to come on The Voice UK 2025, the real competition might not be between the singers—but between the judges themselves.

Stay tuned. This season just found its soul.

From ArtRave pop diva to Cheek To Cheek jazz chanteuse, Lady Gaga is truly a musical chameleon. And last night, the “Born This Way” singer-songstress delighted an unsuspecting audience with yet another musical switch-up: Glam-rock goddess!

Yesterday, while down under for the Australian leg of her ArtRave, Gaga popped out on stage during the acclaimed Adam Lambert and Queen Tour in Sydney, which has electrifying audiences all over the world this summer. (It makes sense, too — Gaga is named after Queen’s “Radio Ga Ga,” after all!)

Together, the two friends gleefully tore into Queen classic “Another One Bites The Dust” together to the roaring delight of the crowd. “Tonight I felt alive in a way I have not before. I returned to the Radio GaGa mothership to pay homage to my leaders. It was emotional and wild,” Gaga wrote on Instagram. “So much fun tonight! @ladygaga” Lambert wrote on his page.

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Sometimes all you need is a song — but a little support from Oprah Winfrey and Adam Lambert doesn’t hurt, either. Cynthia Erivo opened the 2025 Tony Awards on Sunday night (June 8) with a show-stopping number featuring epic cameos from both the talk show legend and American Idol alum.

Just before taking the stage in a glittering red gown, the Wicked star — who made her hosting debut at this year’s ceremony — ran into Winfrey, who gave her some sage advice. “The only thing you need to do is just be yourself,” the mogul said before offering up her pointer finger to Erivo, who then hilariously grasped it as a tribute to her viral 2024 “holding space” meme with Ariana Grande.

Erivo then embarked on a vocally stunning musical performance of an original song to start the show, during which she shouted out many of the night’s honorees and repeated the phrase, “Sometimes all you need is a song.” Toward the end of the number, she stepped out into the audience at New York City’s Radio Music Hall and prompted some of the ceremony’s all-star guests to sing the same line. Kristin Chenoweth and Aaron Tveit both gave pitch-perfect on-the-spot deliveries as Erivo held out her microphone to them, but the most memorable was definitely Lambert, who blew the crowd away with spontaneous, dexterous riffs.

The Pinocchio actress ended the number back on stage with a full gospel choir backing her up, earning a standing ovation from the crowd. Then it was off to the races, with Erivo helming the program as Darren Criss, Nicole Scherzinger, Cole Escola, Sarah Snook and more all took home statuettes for their performances in various Broadway shows. Maybe Happy Ending won best musical, while the Scherzinger-led Sunset Blvd. won best revival of a musical and Purpose won best play.

Erivo’s hosting debut comes just one week after she appeared on the cover of Billboard, and two days after she dropped her long-awaited studio album, I Forgive You. In August, she’ll play the titular role in a three-night production of Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl, appearing alongside Lambert, who will portray Judas.

Watch Erivo’s opening number at the 2025 Tony Awards below.

On a memorable evening in Newcastle, England, Susan Boyle received a rousing standing ovation at the premiere of a musical inspired by her incredible journey. The production told the story of the Scottish woman who shot to fame in her late 50s after a jaw-dropping performance on a radio talent show in 2009.

While Susan didn’t take on the role of herself in the show, she made a special appearance at the end, performing two songs, including her iconic hit, “I Dreamed a Dream.” Dressed elegantly in a red ensemble and sporting a polished new look, Susan captivated the audience, who responded with heartfelt cheers of, “Susan, we love you.”

Below is the full version of the song:

Few songs capture Susan Boyle’s story of overcoming odds like “I Dreamed a Dream.” This powerful ballad from Les Misérables, the famous musical based on Victor Hugo’s 1862 novel, tells the tale of Fantine, a young mother facing hardship. She sings the song after losing her job, reflecting on lost dreams and the harsh realities of life.

With emotional lyrics about stolen youth and shattered hopes, the song resonates deeply. Written by Claude-Michel Schönberg, with French lyrics by Alain Boublil and an English version by Herbert Kretzmer, it begins with Fantine recalling a time when love was thrilling and life was full of promise—before everything went wrong.

Watch Queen and Adam Lambert cover opera anthem Nessun Dorma in Italy

“So proud of Adam!” gushes Brian May, as Queen’s frontman serves up a goosebump-inducing live take on Nessun Dorma

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Queen’s Brian May has hailed vocalist Adam Lambert for his spontaneous rendition of popular opera standard Nessun Dorma during the band’s July 10 show in Bologna, Italy.

Lambert performed an impromptu version of the song at the Unipol Arena on the first of Queen’s two nights in Bologna, much to the guitarist’s delight.

An aria from the closing act of Giacomo Puccini’s 1924 three-act opera Turandot, Nessun Dorma became engraved on global consciousness when and reached new audiences in 1990 when the legendary Italian tenor Luciana Pavarotti performed it during the 1990 FIFA World Cup finals in Italy.

“A spontaneous gift to Bologna last night!!!” May posted on Instagram. “So proud of Adam!!! I can see our dear departed friend Luciano smiling!! Let’s Rock tonight!!!”

The package containing all three of Queen’s Greatest Hits albums originally launched on CD in 2000 and was re-released in 2011 to mark the band’s 40th anniversary celebrations.

Now a new limited edition vinyl edition will arrive on June 17 spread across six 180g discs on yellow, red, pink, purple, blue and green vinyl. Each disc has been mastered at half speed at Abbey Road Studios.

The Platinum Collection will also feature a slipcase with new artwork, while each of the six sleeves will come with their own individually designed sleeve. In addition, the new release will also include a 24-page, 12-inch photo booklet.

In other Queen-related news, Brian May has teamed up with 10cc’s Graham Gouldman to record a new song to celebrate the historic first deep space images captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope.

The song, Floating In Heaven, is available to stream now.