Adam Lambert got advice from Madonna & Lady GaGa

Adam Lambert enlisted the help of pop divas Madonna and Lady GaGa when his music career started to take off. The flamboyant former American Idol runner-up says he got some advice from the two singers.

“GaGa told me about the previous three years,” he said. “She worked really, really hard before she made it.

“She told me there’s no glamor, you don’t get a lot of sleep, you don’t get a lot of stability in your social life — you just have to count on yourself and go for it. It was a good pep talk. And she was right.

“Madonna told me that you can’t get wrapped up in all the media and message boards, that everyone’s going to have an opinion. People will criticize you especially when you’re doing it well.

“You can’t do much better than getting career advice from Madonna. She’s the queen, right?

“I’ve learned there are plenty of challenges, but if you work hard enough you can arrive.

“You find a spot for yourself and get to communicate with your art and hopefully inspire people. That’s what I’m working towards.”