Lambert: 'Kids don't care about controversy'

Adam Lambert has reportedly claimed that children "don't really care" about the controversies surrounding him.

The For Your Entertainment star, who sparked complaints following his performance at the American Music Awards last year, recently helped distribute classroom supplies at an East Los Angeles school.

Speaking to CNN, he said: "None of the kids asked me about controversies, because I don't think the kids really care. I think it's the parents that care."

The singer, who performed latest single 'Whataya Want From Me' with the children, added: "A lot of people were upset over that performance because they were thinking, 'Oh, my God, the children!'

"But what is so funny to me is that by making such a big deal out of it, they drew more attention to it, and the children can see anything they want on the internet, anyway."

He added: "So in actuality - in a full-circle way - because of their protest, it was probably more visible to the children, because kids, teenagers, tend to look at what they're not supposed to look at. So I think if it's a big deal, just sweep it under the rug, like I did. Next! Moving on."

Lambert's fans helped raise more than $290,000 (£193,954) for the school supplies through non-profit website DonorsChoose.

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