Adam Lambert is now officially an icon: who else would make the cover of Rolling Stone and Parade in the same month?

Here is some of his interview with Parade: as Adam prepares to go out on summer tour with American Idol winner Kris Allen and the rest of the show’s eight finalists this season.

Dealing with his newfound fame.
“It’s difficult. I’m not used to it. I’m still kind of working on finding that balance. I want to find it. I think because I’m so busy and really focused in on rehearsing for the tour and preparing for the album, that’s definitely my priority right now. That helps me get past the crazy publicity.”

Being a voice in the gay community.
“[I do feel the pressure] a little bit, just by default. Honestly, I’m so wrapped up in the process of creating music that I don’t really have the energy to go there right now. Who knows what the future may hold, but I’m an entertainer and that’s what I want to put my energy into right now.”

On comments made by Perez Hilton about keeping his sexuality unconfirmed.
“I heard a little bit about it. I think he might have a crush on me. That’s what it feels like…I don’t have a crush on him!”

Any Hollywood crushes of his own?
“I don’t know if there’s actually that many celebrities that play for my team that are open about it. I have a ton of celebrity crushes but I’m not going to tell you! Maybe you should ask someone that question about me.”

Rubbing elbows with the stars.
“I’ve met a lot of people that I look up to, artists that I respect. That’s been crazy. Just last night I met Usher, Enrique Iglesias and My Chemical Romance at the studio. I’ve just been meeting these artists and they know who I am now because of the show and Rolling Stone and all that, so it’s weird that they’re like ‘Hey, Adam!’ and I’m like ‘What?!’ It’s just weird to be on the same page as them, so to speak.”

Meeting his own American idol.
“I met Madonna and that was pretty wild. Most everybody I’ve met is pretty cool and on the level, but Madonna is just legendary. I was definitely the most starstruck with her. I’ve been a fan of hers since I was a kid. So that’s definitely part of the intimidation factor.”

On his headline-making Rolling Stone cover.
“This whole experience is liberating and validating at the same time. It’s really allowing me to be the artist I’ve always wanted to be. This experience has opened up so many doors and connected me with so many amazing, talented, reputable producers and writers. That’s liberation right there.”

Reuniting with the Top 10 Idols for their summer tour.
“I missed a lot of them so much. We’ve built quite a bond during the process of the show. Once we hit the road we’ll have more time to spend with each other.”