When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Sign up fornow and never miss the top Royal stories again. The superstar singer, along with Queen, will launch the glitzy ceremony from LA this evening. Speaking to Ryan Seacrest on E! ahead of the Oscars , he revealed how he got his blink-and-you-miss-it role in the record-breaking biopic. And, he joked, it was a particularly “classy” moment. Bohemian Rhapsody: 'Being in Queen was like a huge cock fight' WATCH Lambert plays a trucker who, it is implied, hooks up with Freddie Mercury (Rami Malek) at a truck stop. Getting cast in the film was as simple as being asked by the group. “You know, the band was like, ‘you wanna be the movie?’, and I was like, ‘yeah!’” he recalled. “So I’m a trucker, and I tempt Freddie at the restroom.<doc-sep>When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Sign up fornow and never miss the top Royal stories again. The film won Best Motion Picture - Drama at the Golden Globes in January, in what was seen as something of a curveball. But while Rami Malek is the runaway favourite for Best Actor at the Oscars , the Queen biopic has not been considered to be the likely winner for Best Picture. Could a massive upset be on the cards? Express.co.uk has learned from leading bookies Ladbrokes that - of all the Academy Awards betting markets - it's Bohemian Rhapsody's Best Picture odds that have been slashed the most. A spokesperson told us: "Following its (and Malek's) success over the last few weeks, we're trimming the odds on it more than anything else as far as I'm aware. "If there was to be an upset, that may well be it." Currently the film has 16/1 odds of taking the prize, in contrast to being a 33/1 long-shot just weeks ago. Given the momentum behind it, it seems it would be a very popular choice for the top prize of the night.<doc-sep>Bohemian Rhapsody: Official trailer released FREE now and never miss the top Royal stories again. SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign up fornow and never miss the top Royal stories again. When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. It is an impossible task stepping into Freddie's shoes as an entertainer, let alone a singer. At the Oscars on Sunday night, Adam Lambert will once again perform alongside Brian May and Roger Taylor, as he has done for some years now. However, his distinctive vocals are not used in the movie. A little known singer was used to fill in the gaps between archive Freddie recordings and Malek's own voice in the live scenes, and he sounds remarkably like the late, great Queen star. The incredible bonus features on the BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY home entertainment packages give the first proper look (and listen) to Malek in action, performing many of the musical numbers from the show. Malek, himself, has protested that "nobody wants to listen to that." At one point, the behind-the-scenes footage shows him singing Fat Bottomed Girls and the simple fact is he sounds good. Not only can he carry a tune, he has the rock strength and sound of Freddie. However, another performer, picked by Brian May and Roger Taylor as the winner of Queen Extravaganza competition back in 2011, was also used for the film. Marc Martel, 42, still performs at Queen tribute concerts and spoke of the incredible experience being part of Bohemian Rhapsody. Watch him sing the title song below. Bohemian Rhapsody: Does Rami Malek sing? Bohemian Rhapsody: Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury LOcal Canadian star Martel told Noise11: "They hired me to do some of the singing in the movie and give the audience an immersive experience and not be able to tell where the singing is coming from. It is to make the audience believe they are really watching Freddie Mercury sing." The Christian rock singer spent weeks at Abbey Road Studios laying down vocal tracks but says he still does not know where his voice mixes with Malek and Mercury in the final film. Martel told iHeartradio.ca: "Even I didn’t know beforehand where they were choosing to use me. I tried to see as little as possible while work was being done on the movie so that it could be mostly a surprise for me." Bohemian Rhapsody: Rami Malek with Brian May, Roger Taylor and Freddie's sister Kashmira<doc-sep>Rami Malek and the Bohemian Rhapsody movie received great reviews, but some of the Queen story has been “tweaked” for dramatic purposes. Radio X separates fact from fiction… Let's take a look at how the 2018 biopic treated the true story of Queen and frontman Freddie Mercury.... Is it true Queen “hadn’t played for years” before Live Aid? Definitely not! Live Aid came in the year following the release of Queen’s hugely-successful album The Works. The tour to support the LP started in August 1984 and ended in May 1985, two months before Live Aid. Queen were experts at playing stadium shows at this point, which is why they were so tight on the day. Freddie wasn’t diagnosed as HIV positive before Live Aid The biggest incident of dramatic license in Bohemian Rhapsody is the timing of Freddie Mercury’s HIV diagnosis. In a heart-breaking scene, the singer tells his bandmates that he has the condition at a rehearsal for Live Aid. They perform the biggest show of their lives with this tragic knowledge. In fact, Mercury didn’t find out he was HIV-positive until April 1987, according to his partner Jim Hutton. In the film, Freddie tells the other members of Queen about his illness, introduces Hutton to his family and then goes on to play Live Aid, which is a rollercoaster of a day in anyone’s book. Freddie Mercury, during his final trip to Japan, in 1986. Picture: Koh Hasebe/Shinko Music/Getty Images Fat Bottomed Girls wasn’t played on tour in the early 1970s Early in the film, Queen are shown performing to huge crowds on their first US tour. In real life, the band’s first US tour was in April 1974 supporting fellow British band Mott The Hoople (the tour is referenced in the Queen song Now I’m Here). The headline band are not mentioned in the movie and Queen are seen performing Fat Bottomed Girls, a song not written or recorded until the summer of 1978 for the Jazz album. We Will Rock You is recorded in the wrong year In the movie, Brian May is shown recording his stomping classic in London in 1980, while Mercury arrives from a heavy night of partying, complete with moustache. In actual fact, the song was recorded in 1977 for the News Of The World album and Fred was resolutely clean shaven. Freddie Mercury, performing with Queen at New York's Madison Square Garden, February 1977. They would start work on their News Of The World album that summer. Picture: Richard E. Aaron/Redferns/Getty Images Rock In Rio was in the 1980s, not the 1970s At one point in the Bohemian Rhapsody film, we see Freddie leading the band in front of a MASSIVE crowd in South America while the “love of his life” Mary Austin watches on TV from miles away. The movie places this gig in the mid to late 1970s, whereas it actually took place in January 1985. It WAS stupidly big, however as this clip proves. Freddie didn't fire Queen manager John Reid In the Bohemian Rhapsody film, manager John Reid (played by Aidan Gillen) tried to persuade Mercury to drop the rest of the band and go solo, leading the singer to kick the businessman out of his limo and fire him. In reality, Reid had managed Queen between 1975 and 1978 and had moved on from the role amicably, handing over the role to Jim Beach and describing it as “the gentlest parting of the ways of anyone I have ever worked with”. Freddie Mercury and Queen manager John Reid in 1977. Picture: Richard Creamer/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Freddie’s solo career didn’t split the group up One of the key plot points of the Bohemian Rhapsody film is that Freddie Mercury turned his back on Queen and started a very well paid solo career creating dance music in Munich. The band have to be persuaded to reconvene and play Live Aid in July 1985. This is chronologically confusing - Freddie was, in fact, the THIRD member to record a solo album, after Roger Taylor (Fun In Space in 1981 and Strange Frontier in 1984) and Brian May (the Star Fleet Project in 1983). While all this was going on, Queen recorded Hot Space (1982) and The Works (1984). Freddie’s Mr Bad Guy album was released just before Live Aid in April 1985 and was actually a commercial success, making Number 6 in the UK charts and spawning the hit single I Was Born To Love You. Queen are shown taking the stage at Live Aid right after U2 There’s a Bono-alike shown coming off the stage as Freddie and co warm up for the show. In reality, Dire Straits had played a half hour set before Queen came along to steal the show.<doc-sep>
Adam Lambert: Backstage with Queen at the O2 Bohemian Rhapsody is among films nominated for the Best Picture category of the Oscars this year. The film, which serves as a biopic of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury, and charters the growth of the legendary rock band, has seen mixed reviews from critics but largely adored by fans. At the helm is Mr Robot actor Rami Malek, who has already won a Bafta for his performance, and has also been nominated for an Oscar this weekend. Adam Lambert was not offered the role of Freddie Mercury, but he did manage to get a part in the film. Why did Adam Lambert not play Freddie Mercury? Adam Lambert is the current frontman of Queen + Adam Lambert, having assumed the role in 2011. However, in his current job he was not approached to play the band’s first singer and founder. He was on tour with Queen from 2014 to 2018, and the singer himself has said he did not want to play Mercury READ MORE: Queen star reveals 'dark times' Adam Lambert SNUBBED: Why did Adam Lambert NOT play Freddie Mercury in Queen movie? Lambert revealed he thought Rami Malek was the better choice of the two of them to play the tragic rocker. The 2009 American Idol runner up also said he did not want to be known as a Freddie Mercury impersonator and preferred to be simply seen as himself. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, he said: “I don't look like Freddie. I don't sound like Freddie. I sound like me. “Rami looks amazing. He's a great actor.” READ MORE: Will Rami Malek sing with Queen at Oscars? Adam Lambert believed Rami Malek was the best man for Bohemian Rhapsody “From what I understand, they used pieces of the actual studio recording of Freddie and Marc Martel, who is an impersonator of Freddie Mercury, to do some of the other vocal stuff. “So it's really about recreating Freddie. So no, it wouldn't have been me. “What I love is the way that they show the music coming together with the band creating a song. "I found that really exciting having now played with Brian [May] and Roger [Taylor] for the last few years. “Watching that process be recreated, I thought was really brilliant.” READ MORE: Bohemian Rhapsody Adam Lambert cameo REVEALED Queen guitarist Brian May is a fan of Adam Lambert While Adam was not chosen to front Queen in the film, he did manage to make a brief cameo. The blink-and-you'll-miss-it part comes some way through and happens when Freddie is waiting at a truck stop during Queen’s American tour. As he calls his then-fiancee Mary Austin (played by Malek’s real-life girlfriend Lucy Boynton) he exchanges an intense glance with an unnamed gentleman caller. The man who approaches Malek is Adam Lambert. Adam appeared alongside Queen's Brian May and Roger Taylor for the Oscars today, singing two iconic songs. Lead guitarist May strode on stage to the beat of We Will Rock You, before playing We Are The Champions. As they played, Hollywood's elite stood in respect to the late Freddie Mercury, as an image of the tragic singer was beamed behind the band while they played. Rami Malek's impressive performance as the star netted him his first Oscar, as best actor. Queen Adam Lambert at the Oscars 2019 Tweeting after the event, Adam said how much he enjoyed playing with Queen. He said: "Truly an honour to continue performing alongside these two legends after 7 years. "You’ve changed my life! "I'm honoured to help keep your songs exist as live entertainment!" "I love u Freddie! @DrBrianMay @OfficialRMT @QueenWillRock"