STAGE TUBE: Adam Lambert Chats Music, Coming Out And 'Girls' To ABC's 20/20

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Adam Lambert sat down with 20/20's Chris Connolly last Friday night for to chat about his Rolling Stone cover , how he came out to his parents, and wanting to be in lovE. Lambert, busy getting ready for the 'Idol' summer tour, was joined for part of the interview by his mother, who talked about supporting her young son when he came out and how he always used to love playing dress up. You can watch the segment right here on STAGE TUBE!

Lambert was a true stand out on AMERICAN IDOL's 8th season - coming in second place in the finals behind winner Kris Allen.

The young Los Angeles based singer made every song his own with a soaring vocal style that thrilled week after week. Adam is also is no stranger to the theatrical stage having gotten his early start behind the footlights. Adam Lambert appeared in WICKED twice, once with the touring company in March 2005 for a six month contract, and then opening in the sitdown Los Angeles production in February 2007 and remaining with the show until October 2008. For both engagements in "Wicked", he was a member of The Ensemble and understudied the role of Fieryo, the show's love interest. "

In addition to performing in WICKED, Adam Lambert also had a role in The Ten Commandments and appeared in The Zodiac Show.

AMERICAN IDOL is created and executive-produced by Simon Fuller, founder of 19 Entertainment; and executive-produced by Cecile Frot-Coutaz, CEO, FremantleMedia North America; and Ken Warwick, executive producer, FremantleMedia North America.