In the new “Out 100” issue of Out magazine, editor Aaron Hicklin pens a sharp letter criticizing Lambert’s management for their efforts to re-cloak his sexuality.
Lambert gave the magazine a terrific interview, but his handlers were not so glorious, according to Michael Musto at the Village Voice.
Says Hicklin (according to Musto):
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*Adam’s people were reluctant to let him appear on the cover. They only let it happen if it was a group shot, preferably including someone straight.
*Out was urged not to make Adam appear “too gay” in the shot.
*They were also informed that Adam probably wouldn’t be able to attend an Out 100 event because they didn’t want to jeopardize his record sales.