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| Artist = [[Adam Lambert]]
| Artist = [[Adam Lambert]]
| Cover = Adam Lambert - For Your Entertainment - 2009.jpg
| Cover = Adam Lambert - For Your Entertainment - 2009.jpg
| Released = November 23, 2009
| Released = {{start date|2009|11|23}}
| Recorded = May–October 2009
| Recorded = May–October 2009
| Producer = {{flatlist|
| Producer = [[Rob Cavallo]], [[Dr. Luke]], [[Max Martin]], [[Kristian Lundin]], [[Shellback (songwriter)|Shellback]], [[Greg Wells]], [[Linda Perry]], [[Jeff Bhasker]], [[Ryan Tedder]], [[Howard Benson]]
*[[Rob Cavallo]]
| Genre = [[Pop music|Pop]], [[dance-pop]], [[pop rock]]
*[[Dr. Luke]]
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| Length = 57:24
*[[Max Martin]]
*[[Kristian Lundin]]
*[[Shellback (songwriter)|Shellback]]
*[[Greg Wells]]
*[[Linda Perry]]
*[[Jeff Bhasker]]
*[[Ryan Tedder]]
*[[Howard Benson]]}}
| Genre = {{flatlist|
*[[Pop music|Pop]]
*[[dance-pop]]
*[[pop rock]]}}
⚫
| Length = {{duration|m=57|s=24}}
| Label = [[RCA Records|RCA]]/[[19 Recordings|19]]
| Label = [[RCA Records|RCA]]/[[19 Recordings|19]]
| Last album = {{ubl|''[[Take One (Adam Lambert album)|Take One]]''|(2009)}}
| Reviews = <!-- Reviews are NO LONGER placed in the infobox, see [[WP:ALBUMS#Professional reviews]]. -->
| Last album = ''[[Take One (Adam Lambert album)|Take One]]''<br>(2009)
| This album = {{ubl|'''''For Your Entertainment'''''|(2009)}}
| This album = '''''For Your Entertainment'''''<br>(2009)
| Next album = {{ubl|''[[Acoustic Live!]]''|(2010)}}
| Next album = ''[[Acoustic Live!]]''<br>(2010)
| Misc = {{Singles
| Misc = {{Singles
| Name = For Your Entertainment
| Name = For Your Entertainment
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To promote the album's release, several songs from the album were performed live on [[AOL Sessions]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://music.aol.com/video/whataya-want-from-me-sessions/adam-lambert/bc:66124731001|title=Adam Lambert Live Performance|publisher=aol.com|date=2010-01-01}}</ref> Following his controversial performance at the [[American Music Awards of 2009]] (AMAs), Lambert was dropped from a few scheduled performances on the [[American Broadcasting Company]] (ABC) network,<ref>{{cite news | url=http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=9157186| last=Bauder| first=David| title=ABC: Lambert's Performance Draws 1,500 Complaints| agency=Associated Press}}</ref> though CBS subsequently invited Lambert for an interview and performance on ''[[The Early Show]]'' in New York City instead.<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/11/24/earlyshow/leisure/celebspot/main5762324.shtml |title=Adam Lambert To Perform On "Early Show"|date=24 November 2009|work=CBS News|publisher=Cbsnews.com|accessdate=24 November 2009}}</ref> On November 25, 2009, Lambert performed his single "[[Whataya Want from Me]]" on the ''[[Late Show with David Letterman]]''. He later appeared on ''[[The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien]]'' on December 14, 2009, and performed his single.<ref>{{cite web |title=Adam Lambert on Conan O'Brien Tonight |date=2009-12-14 |accessdate=2011-11-04 |url=http://www.adamofficial.com/us/news/adam-lambert-conan-obrien-tonight}}</ref> He provided another live performance two days later on the season finale of ''[[So You Think You Can Dance (U.S. TV series)|So You Think You Can Dance]]''. Appearing with other superstar artists, Lambert's "[[Whataya Want from Me]]" stole the show, according to an MTV review. Earlier that day, he appeared on ''[[Chelsea Lately]]'', with host [[Chelsea Handler]].<ref>{{cite web |author=Vena, Jocelyn |date=2009-12-17 |title=Adam Lambert Steals The Show On 'So You Think You Can Dance' Finale |accessdate=2011-11-04 |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1628435/adam-lambert-steals-show-on-sytycd.jhtml}}</ref>
To promote the album's release, several songs from the album were performed live on [[AOL Sessions]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://music.aol.com/video/whataya-want-from-me-sessions/adam-lambert/bc:66124731001|title=Adam Lambert Live Performance|publisher=aol.com|date=2010-01-01}}</ref> Following his controversial performance at the [[American Music Awards of 2009]] (AMAs), Lambert was dropped from a few scheduled performances on the [[American Broadcasting Company]] (ABC) network,<ref>{{cite news | url=http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=9157186| last=Bauder| first=David| title=ABC: Lambert's Performance Draws 1,500 Complaints| agency=Associated Press}}</ref> though CBS subsequently invited Lambert for an interview and performance on ''[[The Early Show]]'' in New York City instead.<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/11/24/earlyshow/leisure/celebspot/main5762324.shtml |title=Adam Lambert To Perform On "Early Show"|date=24 November 2009|work=CBS News|publisher=Cbsnews.com|accessdate=24 November 2009}}</ref> On November 25, 2009, Lambert performed his single "[[Whataya Want from Me]]" on the ''[[Late Show with David Letterman]]''. He later appeared on ''[[The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien]]'' on December 14, 2009, and performed his single.<ref>{{cite web |title=Adam Lambert on Conan O'Brien Tonight |date=2009-12-14 |accessdate=2011-11-04 |url=http://www.adamofficial.com/us/news/adam-lambert-conan-obrien-tonight}}</ref> He provided another live performance two days later on the season finale of ''[[So You Think You Can Dance (U.S. TV series)|So You Think You Can Dance]]''. Appearing with other superstar artists, Lambert's "[[Whataya Want from Me]]" stole the show, according to an MTV review. Earlier that day, he appeared on ''[[Chelsea Lately]]'', with host [[Chelsea Handler]].<ref>{{cite web |author=Vena, Jocelyn |date=2009-12-17 |title=Adam Lambert Steals The Show On 'So You Think You Can Dance' Finale |accessdate=2011-11-04 |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1628435/adam-lambert-steals-show-on-sytycd.jhtml}}</ref>


Lambert appeared for the first time on ''[[The Jay Leno Show]]'' on December 21, 2009, giving a lengthy interview and performing "[[Whataya Want from Me]]".<ref>{{cite web |author=Vena, Jocelyn |date=2009-12-11 |title=Adam Lambert Clears Up Rumors On 'The Jay Leno Show' |accessdate=2011-11-04 |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1628695/adam-lambert-clears-up-rumors-on-jay-leno-show.jhtml}}</ref> He was invited back in March 2010 to close the second episode of ''[[The Tonight Show]]'' featuring [[Jay Leno]], with a performance of the song "Sleepwalker" from his debut album.<ref>{{cite web |title=Adam Lambert Does 'Sleepwalker' on Jay Leno |date=2010-03-04 |accessdate=2011-11-04 |url= http://news.softpedia.com/news/Adam-Lambert-Does-Sleepwalker-on-Jay-Leno-136574.shtml}}</ref> Lambert performed his newly released single "[[If I Had You (Adam Lambert song)|If I Had You]]" on Leno's May 21, 2010, show.<ref>{{cite web |author=Gilmore, Story |date=2010-05-22 |title=Video: Adam Lambert Performs "If I Had You" On The Tonight Show With Jay |accessdate=2011-11-04|url=http://neonlimelight.com/2010/05/22/video-adam-lambert-performs-if-i-had-you-on-the-tonight-show-with-jay-leno/}}</ref> Lambert then went on a series of promotional interviews and performances to address the controversy, clear up rumours, discuss his rise to fame, and promote the album. Interviews included ''[[The Ellen DeGeneres Show]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.adamofficial.com/us/news?page=2 |title=Adam Lambert News - Updates, Blog, Fan Comments & More &#124; The Official Adam Lambert Site |publisher=Adamofficial.com |date= |accessdate=2010-02-01}}</ref> ''[[The View (U.S. TV series)|The View]]'',<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b157395_abc_still_afraid_of_adam_lambert.html |title=ABC Still Afraid of Adam Lambert, Pretapes View Performance |last=Cady |first=Jennifer |date=December 10, 2009 |work=[[E!|E! Online]] |accessdate=January 3, 2010 }}</ref> and ''[[The Oprah Winfrey Show]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/959678/adam-lambert-sits-down-with-oprah |title=Adam Lambert Sits Down With Oprah |publisher=Billboard.com |date=2009-09-14 |accessdate=2010-02-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oprah.com/entertainment/American-Idol-Rocker-Adam-Lamberts-Rise-to-Stardom|title=Adam Lambert's Rise to Fame|publisher=Oprah.com |date=2010-01-19}}</ref> On the March 10, Lambert performed on [[VH1]]'s "''Unplugged''", where he sang stripped-down versions of songs off the album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://neonlimelight.com/2010/03/11/adam-lambert-strips-down-in-breathtaking-vh1-unplugged-performances/|title=Adam Lambert Unplugged|publisher=neonlimelight.com|date=2010-03-11}}</ref> During the spring of 2010, Lambert undertook a series of promotional interviews (TV and Radio) in Europe and Asia, to promote the international release of his album. A few days prior, he was interviewed for the [[Fuse TV]] "On the Record" segment.<ref>{{cite web|title=Adam Lambert Fuse TV Interview Video: On The Record with Fuse 1-11-10|date=2010-01-12|accessdate=2011-11-16|url=http://www.shallownation.com/2010/01/12/adam-lambert-fuse-tv-interview-video-on-the-record-with-fuse-1-11-10/}}</ref> In March, as part of his swing through Australia to promote his album, he performed on "[[So You Think You Can Dance Australia|So You Think You Can Dance]]", as well as the popular morning show "[[Sunrise (TV program)|Sunrise]]".<ref>{{cite web |title=Adam Lambert – So You Think You Can Dance Australia – VIDEO |date=2010-03-04 |accessdate=2011-11-09 |url=http://www.mjsbigblog.com/adam-lambert-so-you-think-you-can-dance-australia-video.htm}}</ref> Lambert also did a series of television appearances in Japan,<ref>{{cite web|title=Adam Lambert: More From Japan - VIDEOS|date=2010-03-16|accessdate=2011-11-19|url=http://www.mjsbigblog.com/adam-lambert-more-from-japan-videos.htm}}</ref> as part of his Asian and European promotional tour.
Lambert appeared for the first time on ''[[The Jay Leno Show]]'' on December 21, 2009, giving a lengthy interview and performing "[[Whataya Want from Me]]".<ref>{{cite web |author=Vena, Jocelyn |date=2009-12-11 |title=Adam Lambert Clears Up Rumors On 'The Jay Leno Show' |accessdate=2011-11-04 |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1628695/adam-lambert-clears-up-rumors-on-jay-leno-show.jhtml|work={{noitalic|[[MTV]]}}|publisher=[[Viacom]]}}</ref> He was invited back in March 2010 to close the second episode of ''[[The Tonight Show]]'' featuring [[Jay Leno]], with a performance of the song "Sleepwalker" from his debut album.<ref>{{cite web |title=Adam Lambert Does 'Sleepwalker' on Jay Leno |date=2010-03-04 |accessdate=2011-11-04 |url= http://news.softpedia.com/news/Adam-Lambert-Does-Sleepwalker-on-Jay-Leno-136574.shtml}}</ref> Lambert performed his newly released single "[[If I Had You (Adam Lambert song)|If I Had You]]" on Leno's May 21, 2010, show.<ref>{{cite web |author=Gilmore, Story |date=2010-05-22 |title=Video: Adam Lambert Performs "If I Had You" On The Tonight Show With Jay |accessdate=2011-11-04|url=http://neonlimelight.com/2010/05/22/video-adam-lambert-performs-if-i-had-you-on-the-tonight-show-with-jay-leno/}}</ref> Lambert then went on a series of promotional interviews and performances to address the controversy, clear up rumours, discuss his rise to fame, and promote the album. Interviews included ''[[The Ellen DeGeneres Show]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.adamofficial.com/us/news?page=2 |title=Adam Lambert News - Updates, Blog, Fan Comments & More &#124; The Official Adam Lambert Site |publisher=Adamofficial.com |date= |accessdate=2010-02-01}}</ref> ''[[The View (U.S. TV series)|The View]]'',<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b157395_abc_still_afraid_of_adam_lambert.html |title=ABC Still Afraid of Adam Lambert, Pretapes View Performance |last=Cady |first=Jennifer |date=December 10, 2009 |work=[[E!|E! Online]] |accessdate=January 3, 2010 }}</ref> and ''[[The Oprah Winfrey Show]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/959678/adam-lambert-sits-down-with-oprah |title=Adam Lambert Sits Down With Oprah |work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]] |date=2009-09-14 |accessdate=2010-02-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oprah.com/entertainment/American-Idol-Rocker-Adam-Lamberts-Rise-to-Stardom|title=Adam Lambert's Rise to Fame|publisher=Oprah.com |date=2010-01-19}}</ref> On the March 10, Lambert performed on [[VH1]]'s "''Unplugged''", where he sang stripped-down versions of songs off the album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://neonlimelight.com/2010/03/11/adam-lambert-strips-down-in-breathtaking-vh1-unplugged-performances/|title=Adam Lambert Unplugged|publisher=neonlimelight.com|date=2010-03-11}}</ref> During the spring of 2010, Lambert undertook a series of promotional interviews (TV and Radio) in Europe and Asia, to promote the international release of his album. A few days prior, he was interviewed for the [[Fuse TV]] "On the Record" segment.<ref>{{cite web|title=Adam Lambert Fuse TV Interview Video: On The Record with Fuse 1-11-10|date=2010-01-12|accessdate=2011-11-16|url=http://www.shallownation.com/2010/01/12/adam-lambert-fuse-tv-interview-video-on-the-record-with-fuse-1-11-10/}}</ref> In March, as part of his swing through Australia to promote his album, he performed on "[[So You Think You Can Dance Australia|So You Think You Can Dance]]", as well as the popular morning show "[[Sunrise (TV program)|Sunrise]]".<ref>{{cite web |title=Adam Lambert – So You Think You Can Dance Australia – VIDEO |date=2010-03-04 |accessdate=2011-11-09 |url=http://www.mjsbigblog.com/adam-lambert-so-you-think-you-can-dance-australia-video.htm}}</ref> Lambert also did a series of television appearances in Japan,<ref>{{cite web|title=Adam Lambert: More From Japan - VIDEOS|date=2010-03-16|accessdate=2011-11-19|url=http://www.mjsbigblog.com/adam-lambert-more-from-japan-videos.htm}}</ref> as part of his Asian and European promotional tour.


In the same month, Lambert was selected to inaugurate the newly resurrected award-winning [[MTV Unplugged|VH1 Unplugged]] concert series, for which he interviewed as well as performed stripped-down versions of five songs from the album.<ref>{{cite web |author=TJ |title=Adam Lambert Strips Down In Breathtaking VH1 Unplugged Performances |date=2010-03-11 |accessdate=2011-11-11 |url=http://neonlimelight.com/2010/03/11/adam-lambert-strips-down-in-breathtaking-vh1-unplugged-performances/}}</ref> March 2010 also saw him as a featured artist on the ''[[ABC News Nightline]]'' "Playlist" segment, in which he discussed his musical influences and favorite tracks.<ref>{{cite web|author=Baker, Steven|title=Adam Lambert's All-Time Favorite Tracks|date=2010-03-12|accessdate=2011-11-15|url=http://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/Playlist/adam-lambert-favorite-albums/story?id=10076499#.TsMiFGAUggY}}</ref>
In the same month, Lambert was selected to inaugurate the newly resurrected award-winning [[MTV Unplugged|VH1 Unplugged]] concert series, for which he interviewed as well as performed stripped-down versions of five songs from the album.<ref>{{cite web |author=TJ |title=Adam Lambert Strips Down In Breathtaking VH1 Unplugged Performances |date=2010-03-11 |accessdate=2011-11-11 |url=http://neonlimelight.com/2010/03/11/adam-lambert-strips-down-in-breathtaking-vh1-unplugged-performances/}}</ref> March 2010 also saw him as a featured artist on the ''[[ABC News Nightline]]'' "Playlist" segment, in which he discussed his musical influences and favorite tracks.<ref>{{cite web|author=Baker, Steven|title=Adam Lambert's All-Time Favorite Tracks|date=2010-03-12|accessdate=2011-11-15|url=http://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/Playlist/adam-lambert-favorite-albums/story?id=10076499#.TsMiFGAUggY}}</ref>
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{{Album ratings
{{Album ratings
| MC = 71/100<ref name="Metacritic">{{cite web | url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/artists/lambertadam/foryourentertainment | title=Adam Lambert:For Your Entertainment (2009): Reviews | work=[[Metacritic]] | publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] | accessdate=December 21, 2009}}</ref>
| rev1 = [[Allmusic]]
| rev1 = [[AllMusic]]
| rev1Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="AMG">{{cite web |author=Allmusic staff|title=Review: ''For Your Entertainment'' |url={{Allmusic|class=album|id=r1700290|pure_url=yes}} |publisher=[[Allmusic]] |accessdate=26 November 2009}}</ref>
| rev1Score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="AM">{{cite web |author=Allmusic staff|title=Review: ''For Your Entertainment'' |url={{Allmusic|class=album|id=r1700290|pure_url=yes}} |work={{noitalic|[[AllMusic]]|publisher=[[All Media Network]]|accessdate=2009--11-26}}</ref>
| rev2 = ''[[Boston Globe]]''
| rev2 = ''[[Boston Globe]]''
| rev2Score = (mixed)<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.boston.com/ae/music/articles/2009/11/24/adam_lambert_shifts_styles_in_for_your_entertainment/|title=Adam Lambert shifts styles in ''For Your Entertainment''|publisher=''[[Boston Globe]]''|last=Rodman|first=Sarah|date=2009-11-24|accessdate=2009-11-29}}</ref>
| rev2Score = (mixed)<ref name="Boston Globe">{{cite news|url=http://www.boston.com/ae/music/articles/2009/11/24/adam_lambert_shifts_styles_in_for_your_entertainment/|title=Adam Lambert shifts styles in ''For Your Entertainment''|publisher=''[[Boston Globe]]''|last=Rodman|first=Sarah|date=2009-11-24|accessdate=2009-11-29}}</ref>
| rev3 = ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]''
| rev3 = ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]''
| rev3Score = (B+)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20320921,00.html|title=Adam Lambert - ''For Your Entertainment'' review|publisher=''[[Entertainment Weekly]]''|last=Greenblatt|first=Leah|date=2009-11-18|accessdate=2009-11-29}}</ref>
| rev3Score = (B+)<ref name="EW">{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20320921,00.html|title=Adam Lambert - ''For Your Entertainment'' review|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|publisher=[[Time Warner]]|last=Greenblatt|first=Leah|date=2009-11-18|accessdate=2009-11-29}}</ref>
| rev4 = ''[[The Detroit News]]''
| rev4 = ''[[The Detroit News]]''
| rev4Score = (favorable)<ref name="Detroit News">{{cite web|url=http://detnews.com/article/20091113/ENT04/911130457/Review--Adam-Lambert-s--For-Your-Entertainment--glams-it-up-greatly|title=Review: Adam Lambert's ''For Your Entertainment'' glams it up greatly|publisher=''[[The Detroit News]]''|last=Graham|first=Adam|date=2009-11-13|accessdate=2009-11-29}}</ref>
| rev4Score = (favorable)<ref name="Detroit News">{{cite web|url=http://detnews.com/article/20091113/ENT04/911130457/Review--Adam-Lambert-s--For-Your-Entertainment--glams-it-up-greatly|title=Review: Adam Lambert's ''For Your Entertainment'' glams it up greatly|work=[[The Detroit News]]|publisher=[[MediaNews Group]]|last=Graham|first=Adam|date=2009-11-13|accessdate=2009-11-29}}</ref>
| rev5 = ''[[Los Angeles Times]]''
| rev5 = ''[[Los Angeles Times]]''
| rev5Score = {{Rating|3|4}}<ref>{{cite news|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2009/11/album-review-adam-lamberts-for-your-entertainment.html|title=Album review: Adam Lambert's ''For Your Entertainment''|publisher=''[[Los Angeles Times]]''|last=Powers|first=Ann|date=2009-11-19|accessdate=2009-11-29}}</ref>
| rev5Score = {{Rating|3|4}}<ref name="LA Times">{{cite news|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2009/11/album-review-adam-lamberts-for-your-entertainment.html|title=Album review: Adam Lambert's ''For Your Entertainment''|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|publisher=[[Tribune Company]]|last=Powers|first=Ann|date=2009-11-19|accessdate=2009-11-29}}</ref>
| rev6 = ''[[The New York Times]]''
| rev6 = ''[[The New York Times]]''
| rev6Score = (unfavorable)<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/23/arts/music/23choice.html|title=Critics' Choice - New from Rihanna, Shakira, Kris Allen, Adam Lambert - Review|publisher=''[[The New York Times]]''|last=Caramanica|first=Jon|date=2009-11-22|accessdate=2009-11-29}}</ref>
| rev6Score = (unfavorable)<ref name="New York Times">{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/23/arts/music/23choice.html|title=Critics' Choice - New from Rihanna, Shakira, Kris Allen, Adam Lambert - Review|work=[[The New York Times]]|publisher=[[Arthur Ochs Sulzberger, Jr.]]|last=Caramanica|first=Jon|date=2009-11-22|accessdate=2009-11-29}}</ref>
| rev7 = ''[[Rolling Stone]]''
| rev7 = ''[[Rolling Stone]]''
| rev7Score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name="rs">{{cite web|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/album/30994722/review/31053811/for_your_entertainment|title=For Your Entertainment|work=Rolling Stone|author=Rosen, Jody|accessdate=November 24, 2009|date=November 23, 2009}}</ref>
| rev7Score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name="RS">{{cite web|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/album/30994722/review/31053811/for_your_entertainment|title=For Your Entertainment|work=[[Rolling Stone]]|publisher=[[Jann Wenner|Wenner Media]]|author=Rosen, Jody|accessdate=2009-11-24|date=2009-11-23}}</ref>
| rev8 = [[Slant Magazine|Slant]]
| rev8 = [[Slant Magazine]]
| rev8Score = {{rating|3.5|5}}<ref name="slant">{{cite web|url=http://www.slantmagazine.com/music/music_review.asp?ID=1930|work=Slant Magazine|title=Adam Lmabert: For Your Entertainment: Music Review: Slant Magazine|author=Keefe, Jonathan|date=November 22, 2009|accessdate=2009-11-23}}</ref>
| rev8Score = {{rating|3.5|5}}<ref name="Slant">{{cite web|url=http://www.slantmagazine.com/music/music_review.asp?ID=1930|publisher=[[Slant Magazine]]|title=Adam Lmabert: For Your Entertainment: Music Review: Slant Magazine|author=Keefe, Jonathan|date=2009-11-22|accessdate=2009-11-23}}</ref>
| rev9 = ''[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]''
| rev9 = ''[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]''
| rev9Score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref name="Spin magazine">{{cite web|url=http://www.spin.com/reviews/adam-lambert-your-entertainment-19-recordingsrca|title=Adam Lambert ''For Your Entertainment'' (19 Recordings/RCA)|publisher=[[Spin (magazine)]]|last=Walters|first=Barry|date=2009-11-19|accessdate=2009-11-29}}</ref>
| rev9Score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref name="Spin">{{cite web|url=http://www.spin.com/reviews/adam-lambert-your-entertainment-19-recordingsrca|title=Adam Lambert ''For Your Entertainment'' (19 Recordings/RCA)|work=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]|publisher=[[Spin Media]]|last=Walters|first=Barry|date=2009-11-19|accessdate=2009-11-29}}</ref>
| rev10 = ''[[Toronto Star]]''
| rev10 = ''[[Toronto Star]]''
| rev10Score = {{Rating|2|4}}<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/music/article/729743--cd-pick-of-the-week-for-your-entertainment-by-adam-lambert|title=CD Pick of the Week: ''For Your Entertainment'' by Adam Lambert|publisher=[[Toronto Star]]|last=Rayner|first=Ben|date=2009-11-24|accessdate=2009-11-29}}</ref>
| rev10Score = {{Rating|2|4}}<ref name="Toronto Star">{{cite news|url=http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/music/article/729743--cd-pick-of-the-week-for-your-entertainment-by-adam-lambert|title=CD Pick of the Week: ''For Your Entertainment'' by Adam Lambert|work=[[Toronto Star]]|publisher=John D. Cruickshank|last=Rayner|first=Ben|date=2009-11-24|accessdate=2009-11-29}}</ref>
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Critical response to ''For Your Entertainment'' was generally positive. At [[Metacritic]], which assigns a [[Standard score|normalized]] rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album has received an [[weighted mean|average]] score of 71, based on 10 reviews.<ref name="metacritic">{{cite web | url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/artists/lambertadam/foryourentertainment | title=Adam Lambert:For Your Entertainment (2009): Reviews | work=[[Metacritic]] | publisher=CNET Networks, Inc | accessdate=December 21, 2009}}</ref> ''[[The Huffington Post]]'' called the album "An instant classic" and also stated that "As a whole, For Your Entertainment marks one of the most impressive mainstream pop album debuts in recent memory."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joe-vogel/review-lamberts-for-your_b_366296.html|title=Review: Adam Lambert's ''For Your Entertainment'' Instant Classic|publisher=Huffington Post|last=Vogel|first=Joe|date=2009-11-21|accessdate=2009-11-29}}</ref> ''[[The Detroit News]]'' said that "It goes without saying that "For Your Entertainment" is the most poised debut from any "Idol" to date. Lambert has a vision and has successfully honed a sound that pays homage to his heroes while carving a niche for himself."<ref name="Detroit News" /> ''[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]'' said the album is "perhaps the strongest, most flavorful batch of tunes to reach an AI vet, and Lambert's polymorphous vocal skills unite dancefloor strut and hard-rock pomp in a convincing glam package."<ref name="Spin magazine" /> [[Slant Magazine]] wrote that "'Music Again' and the awkwardly written 'Strut' [are] every bit as obnoxious as the songs from Mika's ''[[The Boy Who Knew Too Much (album)|The Boy Who Knew Too Much]]''," and that "'Music Again' apes its production and a good deal of its melody from Mika's 'Touches You,' while the title track and lead single is so similar to [[Sam Sparro]]'s 'Black and Gold' that 19 Entertainment should probably keep a strong legal team on retainer...but questions of originality aside, there's simply no getting around the fact that the Lady Gaga co-write 'Fever' and 'Whataya Want from Me,' written by Pink and Max Martin, are phenomenally well-crafted pop singles that give Lambert the opportunity to shine. To co-opt one of Simon Cowell's favorite phrases: Lambert's music sounds current in a way that Idol albums rarely do."<ref name="slant"/> ''Rolling Stone'' wrote that "The songs sound great but feel strangely stuffy — Entertainment seems like a disc that was overthought. Next time, the hugely talented Lambert should make sure he's going straight for the gut."<ref name="rs" /> In 2010, Adam Lambert was nominated for a [[GLAAD Media Awards|GLAAD Media Award]] for "Outstanding Music Artist" for the album ''For Your Entertainment'' during the [[21st GLAAD Media Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |title=21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards - English Language Nominees |publisher=[[Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation]] |year=2010 | url=http://www.glaad.org/mediaawards/21/nominees |accessdate=February 21, 2010}}</ref>
Critical response to ''For Your Entertainment'' was generally positive. At [[Metacritic]], which assigns a [[Standard score|normalized]] rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album has received an [[weighted mean|average]] score of 71, based on 10 reviews.<ref name="Metacritic"/> ''[[The Huffington Post]]'' called the album "An instant classic" and also stated that "As a whole, For Your Entertainment marks one of the most impressive mainstream pop album debuts in recent memory."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joe-vogel/review-lamberts-for-your_b_366296.html|title=Review: Adam Lambert's ''For Your Entertainment'' Instant Classic|publisher=Huffington Post|last=Vogel|first=Joe|date=2009-11-21|accessdate=2009-11-29}}</ref> ''[[The Detroit News]]'' said that "It goes without saying that "For Your Entertainment" is the most poised debut from any "Idol" to date. Lambert has a vision and has successfully honed a sound that pays homage to his heroes while carving a niche for himself."<ref name="Detroit News" /> ''[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]'' said the album is "perhaps the strongest, most flavorful batch of tunes to reach an AI vet, and Lambert's polymorphous vocal skills unite dancefloor strut and hard-rock pomp in a convincing glam package."<ref name="Spin"/> [[Slant Magazine]] wrote that "'Music Again' and the awkwardly written 'Strut' [are] every bit as obnoxious as the songs from Mika's ''[[The Boy Who Knew Too Much (album)|The Boy Who Knew Too Much]]''," and that "'Music Again' apes its production and a good deal of its melody from Mika's 'Touches You,' while the title track and lead single is so similar to [[Sam Sparro]]'s 'Black and Gold' that 19 Entertainment should probably keep a strong legal team on retainer...but questions of originality aside, there's simply no getting around the fact that the Lady Gaga co-write 'Fever' and 'Whataya Want from Me,' written by Pink and Max Martin, are phenomenally well-crafted pop singles that give Lambert the opportunity to shine. To co-opt one of Simon Cowell's favorite phrases: Lambert's music sounds current in a way that Idol albums rarely do."<ref name="Slant"/> ''Rolling Stone'' wrote that "The songs sound great but feel strangely stuffy — Entertainment seems like a disc that was overthought. Next time, the hugely talented Lambert should make sure he's going straight for the gut."<ref name="RS"/> In 2010, Adam Lambert was nominated for a [[GLAAD Media Awards|GLAAD Media Award]] for "Outstanding Music Artist" for the album ''For Your Entertainment'' during the [[21st GLAAD Media Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |title=21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards - English Language Nominees |publisher=[[Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation]] |year=2010 | url=http://www.glaad.org/mediaawards/21/nominees |accessdate=February 21, 2010}}</ref>


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==Chart performance==
==Chart performance==
The album sold 198,000 copies in its first week, debuting at number 3 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]].<ref name="Idol Chatter1">{{cite news|url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/post/2009/12/album-sales-adam-lambert-gets-soooo-close-to-200k/1|work=USA Today|title=Album sales: Adam Lambert gets soooo close to 200K|date=2009-12-02}}</ref> As of May 2012, it has sold 838,000 in the U.S.<ref>http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/488658/adam-lambert-takes-control-with-trespassing</ref> The album was first released in the UK on November 20, 2009 available only on imports, however it still managed to debut at number 80. The album was officially released in the UK on May 3, 2010 and debuted and peaked at number 36. ''For Your Entertainment'' was released across Europe between April and June, being successful mostly in Finland, Germany, Greece, and Sweden peaking at number 4, number 16, number 5 and number 8 respectively. The album was released in Australia on March 5, 2010 and debut inside the top 20 on the ARIA charts in its first week. After the success of singles "Whataya Want from Me" and "If I Had You" the album went on to be certified Gold by ARIA, later being accredited Platinum status for selling over 70,000 copies in Australia.
The album sold 198,000 copies in its first week, debuting at number 3 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]].<ref name="Idol Chatter1">{{cite news|url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/post/2009/12/album-sales-adam-lambert-gets-soooo-close-to-200k/1|work=[[USA Today]]|publisher=[[Gannett Company]]|title=Album sales: Adam Lambert gets soooo close to 200K|date=2009-12-02}}</ref> As of May 2012, it has sold 838,000 in the U.S.<ref>http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/488658/adam-lambert-takes-control-with-trespassing</ref> The album was first released in the UK on November 20, 2009 available only on imports, however it still managed to debut at number 80. The album was officially released in the UK on May 3, 2010 and debuted and peaked at number 36. ''For Your Entertainment'' was released across Europe between April and June, being successful mostly in Finland, Germany, Greece, and Sweden peaking at number 4, number 16, number 5 and number 8 respectively. The album was released in Australia on March 5, 2010 and debut inside the top 20 on the ARIA charts in its first week. After the success of singles "Whataya Want from Me" and "If I Had You" the album went on to be certified Gold by ARIA, later being accredited Platinum status for selling over 70,000 copies in Australia.


The album has received success across Asia, being certified Gold in Malaysia and Singapore, with success in Japan also. As of January 2011, the album has sold over 1.2 million units worldwide, while all singles tracks from the albums have a sales total of 4.2 million units worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kobaltmusic.com/news_press_releases.php?id=185 |title=Kobalt press release |publisher=Kobaltmusic.com |date=2011-01-24 |accessdate=2012-03-17}}</ref>
The album has received success across Asia, being certified Gold in Malaysia and Singapore, with success in Japan also. As of January 2011, the album has sold over 1.2 million units worldwide, while all singles tracks from the albums have a sales total of 4.2 million units worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kobaltmusic.com/news_press_releases.php?id=185 |title=Kobalt press release |publisher=Kobaltmusic.com |date=2011-01-24 |accessdate=2012-03-17}}</ref>
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For Your Entertainment is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Adam Lambert, which he started to record after the end of the eighth season of American Idol. It was released on November 23, 2009 by RCA Records.[3] Three singles have been released from the album worldwide: "For Your Entertainment", "Whataya Want from Me" and "If I Had You" while "Sleepwalker" has been released in some countries as the fourth single. "Fever", "Sure Fire Winners" and "Aftermath" were released as radio-only singles in select countries. The album peaked at position number three on the Billboard 200 and reached Gold and Platinum status in multiple countries. The album's second single "Whataya Want from Me" became an international hit reaching the top ten in fourteen countries. The album was supported by Lambert's first concert tour, the 2010 Glam Nation Tour.

Development

Immediately following his participation on American Idol, Lambert began writing and recording with predominant pop hit makers such as Lady Gaga, Greg Wells, Max Martin, Linda Perry, RedOne, Ryan Tedder, Evan "Kidd" Bogart, Sam Sparro, Kara DioGuardi, Alex James, Rivers Cuomo and Pink. On October 28, Lambert announced that the lead single would be "For Your Entertainment" produced by Dr. Luke. He tweeted, "Debut single is called 'For Your Entertainment' ..." He also confirmed a song called "Soaked" written by Matthew Bellamy of Muse and a song called "Music Again" written by Justin Hawkins of The Darkness. Another song from Justin Hawkins titled "Suburban Decay" was also considered for the album, but Lambert decided not to record it, saying it was too different than the rest of the album.[citation needed] He also stated that he co-wrote six of the songs on the album: "Strut", "Pick U Up", " Voodoo, "Down The Rabbit Hole," "Aftermath" and "Broken Open". Lambert also announced through Twitter that he had collaborated with Lady Gaga. "Yes it's true: I spent yesterday in the studio with the insanely talented and creative Lady Gaga recording a song that she wrote! I love her."[4] The guitar solo on the song "Sleepwalker" was performed by Orianthi.

Promotion

To promote the album's release, several songs from the album were performed live on AOL Sessions.[5] Following his controversial performance at the American Music Awards of 2009 (AMAs), Lambert was dropped from a few scheduled performances on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) network,[6] though CBS subsequently invited Lambert for an interview and performance on The Early Show in New York City instead.[7] On November 25, 2009, Lambert performed his single "Whataya Want from Me" on the Late Show with David Letterman. He later appeared on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien on December 14, 2009, and performed his single.[8] He provided another live performance two days later on the season finale of So You Think You Can Dance. Appearing with other superstar artists, Lambert's "Whataya Want from Me" stole the show, according to an MTV review. Earlier that day, he appeared on Chelsea Lately, with host Chelsea Handler.[9]

Lambert appeared for the first time on The Jay Leno Show on December 21, 2009, giving a lengthy interview and performing "Whataya Want from Me".[10] He was invited back in March 2010 to close the second episode of The Tonight Show featuring Jay Leno, with a performance of the song "Sleepwalker" from his debut album.[11] Lambert performed his newly released single "If I Had You" on Leno's May 21, 2010, show.[12] Lambert then went on a series of promotional interviews and performances to address the controversy, clear up rumours, discuss his rise to fame, and promote the album. Interviews included The Ellen DeGeneres Show,[13] The View,[14] and The Oprah Winfrey Show.[15][16] On the March 10, Lambert performed on VH1's "Unplugged", where he sang stripped-down versions of songs off the album.[17] During the spring of 2010, Lambert undertook a series of promotional interviews (TV and Radio) in Europe and Asia, to promote the international release of his album. A few days prior, he was interviewed for the Fuse TV "On the Record" segment.[18] In March, as part of his swing through Australia to promote his album, he performed on "So You Think You Can Dance", as well as the popular morning show "Sunrise".[19] Lambert also did a series of television appearances in Japan,[20] as part of his Asian and European promotional tour.

In the same month, Lambert was selected to inaugurate the newly resurrected award-winning VH1 Unplugged concert series, for which he interviewed as well as performed stripped-down versions of five songs from the album.[21] March 2010 also saw him as a featured artist on the ABC News Nightline "Playlist" segment, in which he discussed his musical influences and favorite tracks.[22]

In May 2010, he returned to Ellen to perform a new single, "If I Had You".[23] Lambert performed an acoustic version of "Whataya Want from Me" on Ellen’s February 10, 2011 show, soon after being nominated for a Grammy Award for his vocal performance of the song.[24] Lambert returned to the American Idol stage for the March 10, 2011, results show, singing an acoustic version of his song "Aftermath", accompanied only by guitar. After the performance, a dance remix version was made available for purchase, with proceeds benefitting The Trevor Project.[25]

Release

The album was released in the United Kingdom, on November 20, 2009 and November 23 in the United States, to generally positive reception. The album was later released internationally with "Time for Miracles", "Master Plan", "No Boundaries", "Down the Rabbit Hole" and "Voodoo" as bonus tracks. It was later released as a special Tour Edition in 2010, including the bonus tracks, live performances from Iheart Radio and AOL Stripped, music videos for "For Your Entertainment," "Whataya Want From Me," "If I Had You" and the making of "If I Had You"'s music video. The album was released with the same image of the title track artwork.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic71/100[26]
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[27]
Boston Globe(mixed)[28]
Entertainment Weekly(B+)[29]
The Detroit News(favorable)[30]
Los Angeles Times[31]
The New York Times(unfavorable)[32]
Rolling Stone[33]
Slant Magazine[34]
Spin[35]
Toronto Star[36]

Critical response to For Your Entertainment was generally positive. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album has received an average score of 71, based on 10 reviews.[26] The Huffington Post called the album "An instant classic" and also stated that "As a whole, For Your Entertainment marks one of the most impressive mainstream pop album debuts in recent memory."[37] The Detroit News said that "It goes without saying that "For Your Entertainment" is the most poised debut from any "Idol" to date. Lambert has a vision and has successfully honed a sound that pays homage to his heroes while carving a niche for himself."[30] Spin said the album is "perhaps the strongest, most flavorful batch of tunes to reach an AI vet, and Lambert's polymorphous vocal skills unite dancefloor strut and hard-rock pomp in a convincing glam package."[35] Slant Magazine wrote that "'Music Again' and the awkwardly written 'Strut' [are] every bit as obnoxious as the songs from Mika's The Boy Who Knew Too Much," and that "'Music Again' apes its production and a good deal of its melody from Mika's 'Touches You,' while the title track and lead single is so similar to Sam Sparro's 'Black and Gold' that 19 Entertainment should probably keep a strong legal team on retainer...but questions of originality aside, there's simply no getting around the fact that the Lady Gaga co-write 'Fever' and 'Whataya Want from Me,' written by Pink and Max Martin, are phenomenally well-crafted pop singles that give Lambert the opportunity to shine. To co-opt one of Simon Cowell's favorite phrases: Lambert's music sounds current in a way that Idol albums rarely do."[34] Rolling Stone wrote that "The songs sound great but feel strangely stuffy — Entertainment seems like a disc that was overthought. Next time, the hugely talented Lambert should make sure he's going straight for the gut."[33] In 2010, Adam Lambert was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for "Outstanding Music Artist" for the album For Your Entertainment during the 21st GLAAD Media Awards.[38]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Music Again"Justin HawkinsRob Cavallo3:16
2."For Your Entertainment"Lukasz Gottwald, Claude KellyDr. Luke3:35
3."Whataya Want from Me"Pink, Max Martin, ShellbackMax Martin, Shellback3:47
4."Strut"Kara DioGuardi, Greg Wells, Adam LambertWells3:29
5."Soaked"Matthew BellamyCavallo4:33
6."Sure Fire Winners"David Gamson, Alex James, Oliver LeiberCavallo3:33
7."A Loaded Smile"Linda PerryPerry4:04
8."If I Had You"Martin, Shellback, Savan KotechaMartin, Shellback, Kristian Lundin3:48
9."Pick U Up"Rivers Cuomo, Wells, LambertWells4:00
10."Fever"Lady Gaga, Rob Fusari, Jeff BhaskerBhasker3:26
11."Sleepwalker"Ryan Tedder, Aimee Mayo, Chris LindseyTedder4:26
12."Aftermath"Lambert, Alisan Porter, Ferras, Ely RiseHoward Benson4:26
13."Broken Open"Wells, Lambert, Evan "Kidd" BogartWells5:03
14."Time for Miracles" (bonus track)Alain Johannes, Natasha ShneiderCavallo4:42
International and Tour Edition bonus tracks
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
15."Master Plan"Ryan Tedder, Dave Roth, Pat Benzner, David JostTedder3:21
16."Down the Rabbit Hole"Greg Wells, Lambert, Evan BogartWells4:04
17."No Boundaries"Kara DioGuardi, Cathy Dennis, Mitch AllanEmanuel Kiriakou3:48
18."Voodoo"Adam Lambert, Sam Sparro, Jesse RoggRogg3:13
19."Can't Let You Go" (UK edition only)Greg Wells, Claude KellyRogg4:14
Tour Edition DVD
No.TitleLength
1."Music Again" (Stripped) 
2."Sleepwalker" (Stripped) 
3."For Your Entertainment" (Stripped) 
4."Soaked" (Sessions@AOL) 
5."If I Had You" (Sessions@AOL) 
6."Whataya Want from Me" (Sessions@AOL) 
7."Strut" (Sessions@AOL) 
8."Fever" (Sessions@AOL) 
9."If I Had You" (Music video) 
10."For Your Entertainment" (Music video) 
11."Whataya Want from Me" (Music video) 
12."Making of 'If I Had You'" (music video) 
Remixes [citation needed]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Whataya Want from Me" (Fonzerelli Electro House Club Mix)Pink, Martin, Shellback5:51
2."Whataya Want from Me" (Brad Walsh a Vivir Mix)Pink, Martin, Shellback4:31
3."Whataya Want from Me" (Jason Nevins Electrotek Extended Mix)Pink, Martin, Shellback6:22
4."For Your Entertainment" (Bimbo Jones Vocal Mix)Kelly, Dr. Luke6:29
5."For Your Entertainment" (Brad Walsh Remix)Kelly, Dr. Luke4:56
6."If I Had You" (Jason Nevins Radio Edit)Martin, Kotecha, Shellback3:44

"Glam Nation" World Tour

In support of the album, Lambert embarked on his first headlining world solo tour entitled The Glam Nation Tour. The tour travelled across North America, New Zealand, Australia, Asia and Europe, before finishing with two final shows in Los Angeles, California. The tour began with a sold out show at the Kirby Sports Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Opening acts were Allison Iraheta and Orianthi for the North American leg of the tour.[39][40]

Chart performance

The album sold 198,000 copies in its first week, debuting at number 3 on the Billboard 200.[41] As of May 2012, it has sold 838,000 in the U.S.[42] The album was first released in the UK on November 20, 2009 available only on imports, however it still managed to debut at number 80. The album was officially released in the UK on May 3, 2010 and debuted and peaked at number 36. For Your Entertainment was released across Europe between April and June, being successful mostly in Finland, Germany, Greece, and Sweden peaking at number 4, number 16, number 5 and number 8 respectively. The album was released in Australia on March 5, 2010 and debut inside the top 20 on the ARIA charts in its first week. After the success of singles "Whataya Want from Me" and "If I Had You" the album went on to be certified Gold by ARIA, later being accredited Platinum status for selling over 70,000 copies in Australia.

The album has received success across Asia, being certified Gold in Malaysia and Singapore, with success in Japan also. As of January 2011, the album has sold over 1.2 million units worldwide, while all singles tracks from the albums have a sales total of 4.2 million units worldwide.[43]

Charts and certifications

Release date

Country Date Label Formats
United Kingdom November 20, 2009[71] RCA Records Digital download
United States November 23, 2009 CD, digital download
Canada Sony Music
Philippines[72] CD
Brazil January 28, 2010
Australia March 5, 2010 CD, digital download
Japan March 10, 2010
Argentina April 13, 2010 CD
Netherlands April 30, 2010 CD
Finland May 1, 2010 CD
United Kingdom[73] May 3, 2010 RCA Records CD
Italy[74] June 1, 2010 CD, digital download
Japan September 22, 2010 Sony Music CD+DVD
Australia October 1, 2010
United Kingdom October 25, 2010

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