Adam Lambert on Being Dumped Again by ABC: "Don't Blame Them"
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Adam Lambert is trying to keep his chin up.
ABC -- which already cancelled his Good Morning America performance in the wake of his provocative AMAs number -- has dumped Lambert again. And again!
Lambert Tweeted Tuesday, "Yes, sadly friends, ABC has cancelled my appearance on Kimmel and NYE." The singer, 27, suggests the network isn't exactly to blame for nixing his Jimmy Kimmel Live and New Year's Eve appearance.
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"Don't blame them," he writes. "It's the FCC heat."
(The Federal Communication Commission could potentially fine ABC if its programming is found objectionable; ABC received more than 1500 complaints as a result of Lambert's AMAs show, in which he simulated oral sex and kissed his keyboardist.)
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The American Idol runner up adds that he's not gig-less by any stretch: "I AM doing Leno though. And lookin into something for NYE ... It'll all blow over. Let's focus on being positive! :)
Publicly, Lambert has said he has no plans to apologize for his AMAs set, and that "my intention was to interpret the lyrics of my song and have a good time."
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Yet, privately, an insider says in the new issue of Us Weekly, "he's freaking out. He's trying not to piss people off; he's trying to push buttons as an artist."
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43adams i really liked you when you was on the show. but you need to change your ways, you are becoming a pain where you like to take it.
Oh No! What did Adam done this time for ABC to dumped him this time AGAIN?
I hate to see such talent go to waste. I think most of us agree how incredibly gifted Adam is. During the show and on tour he demonstrated that he knows how to be gracious and sweet. When the top 10 were asked to comment on their fellow idols, one comment that surfaced a lot about Kris Allen was that he was the same in public or in private. I always thought that was a little odd because it seemed to imply that others were putting on a front. I never thought it was Adam, but now I'm not so sure. Adam's behavior at the AMAs was inappropriate. If you're a parent and you're saying in front of your kids that his behavior should be excused because others have done it - watch out. You've just given permission to your kids to do whatever everyone else does. It doesn't matter if others have gotten away with it before. But it isn't the sexual moves that bother me the most - it is his act of giving the finger to the audience or the world, as he did on his single album cover. When I saw that, I was done. What is it about women that make so many want to stay in abusive relationships? Not me! A man says f- you to me and then expects me to buy his record?? No way!! No matter how Adam acts now, I think we got a taste of the "real" Adam and it will be difficult to not see anything else as fake. He is young and he needs to have more chances - but his lack of respect for the viewing public will not soon be forgotten. He told us to f- off, in effect, leave him alone... and I certainly intend to.
YUCK, He looks like a girl....What a sissy
I think Adam should concentrate on making more gorgeous videos right now. He should give no publicity to the shows that he won't be on. Give them no press what so ever. For now on ABC and all of those connected to it does not exist. ShameOnYouABC for blacklisting, witch hunting and emotionally terrorizing Adam Lambert. I am boycotting ABC until they invite Adam Lambert back on. To try and destroy someone's life because of one risque theatrical performance late at night is abhorrent! Adam has been acting out the lyrics of songs on stage since he was a little boy. It has been ingrained in him to be a fierce performer. That is what everyone has been pushing at him to do. He has seen so many over the top performances. Abc wanted him to do a shocking performance. They made him perform last, hyping it for weeks. They used Adam for ratings. They are greedy. They are not getting one more cent from me. I will spend my money on Adam's CD's,and concerts.
ABC/Disney is trying single-handily to destroy to best male artist the US has had in the last 10+ years and are going all the way out. They could have stopped with the GMA cancellation and stated that the parties involved "had resolved their differences". Instead, ABC made the unilateral decision to drag this as far as possible, as long as possible to a point of no return. I believe in Adam as an artist, a performer and will always support him. Vendetta is not the right word for what is happening. It is disgusting, malicious, sadistic, virulent, sickening and what's worse - all those goody two-shoes performers with the "stellar" records are keeping quieter than a death chamber, as if they are trying not to offend the Rodent. This backlash is unheard of in our country in 21st century; society has more compassion and understanding for mass murderers, rapist and drug dealers than for a performer in a 3-piece haute couture, on a late-night, adult-oriented show of all things. Enough it enough!
Adam has shown himself over and over again to be gracious and giving from his classy acceptance of his friend Kris Allen winning the AI tital to accepting this hammering with savey and grace...good for you Adam and shame on you ABC, because Adam was performing was the only reason I watched the American Music Awards as I am sure was the case with many others-I bet your ratings were up because of Adam. The other networks don't seem to have a problem with him, I for one will not watch the New Years Eve thing if Adam is not there.
I can't imagine anyone who could handle the public scrutiny about his sexual orientation with more grace and good humor than Adam Lambert has over the past 8 months. Talk about pressure. He just came on IDOL to sing, and he sang better than any singer we have heard for a couple of decades. Unbelievable talent. Then the Bill O'Reilly camp said he was "too gay." Then the gay community said he was "not gay enough." His cd cover was "too gay." Not wanting to be the only one on OUT magazine's cover was "not gay enough." Then the world expects his debut music and performances to be better than Elvis, the new MJ, etc. I didn't like what he did on the AMAs but agree that ABC wanted him to push people's buttons. They wanted controversy but not too controversial. Hypocrites.
I am a huge Adam Lambert fan, and continue to be after the AMA performance. Was I dismayed and disgusted? Yes. But mostly because Adam blew an opportunity to show a broader audience his incredible and incomparable talent. What people are not taking into consideration is the unprecedented level of expectation put on a young man on his debut post IDOL performance. ABC hyped his performance for five weeks before the AMA's, saying it would be over the top and controversial. They WANTED Adam to do something big and very EDGY. He sat and watched artists before him smash whiskey bottles, grab crotches and sing about raping women. That was his example of "acceptable" performances. Shame on ABC for putting the pressure on him to do something that would blow people's minds and then slapping him repeatedly for it afterwards. Yes, he should have a consequence. But it is obvious that there is absolutely no danger of him repeating that kind of performance on tv. He has been on Letterman and Ellen since and gave stunning performances of another song. I detest the song that he chose to perform at AMAs, but it is the most controversial on the cd and he must have felt that pushing people's buttons and being edgy was most possible in those lyrics. Bad bad judgment this time. He has some very fine songs on the cd that would have made for an incredible performance if he just sang them straight up. But, he would have been criticized as being boring, or nothing new, or not as BIG as his hype if he just sang a song without blowing the roof off or being EDGY enough. I'll stick by him because I have seen his character shine through in all of his pst interviews and know that he is putting on an act on stage. Unfortunately, most viewers didn't have that context for Adam. But mostly, I truely believe this firestorm is about him showing homosexual sexuality on stage. Sorry, can't convince me otherwise, ABC. If he kissed a girl onstage or shoved a female dancer into his crotch, NONE of this would have resulted. You know this is true. So, bottom line is that it IS a double standard. Janet J. grabbing a man's crotch? no big deal. Pink doing the SAME move, with TONGUE towards crotch, in another awards show this year? just fine as long as its a hetero oral reference. Eminem invited to brag about raping women? Oh, those lyrics are just fine. Do I want to see Madonna kiss Britney, Pink simulate oral sex onstage, Janet crotch grab or Eminem sing violent sexual lyrics? No. The point is that slamming Adam (especially when you WANTED him to give a controversial performance, hyped it before hand and saved it for last) is SO completely inconsistent and most definitely discriminatory.
ABC used Adam Lambert to hype the AMA Awards show and now is throwing his under the bus to deflect the blame away from themselves for all the other sexually provocative acts that were performed as they were "rehearsed". Throughout the program they kept on describing his performance as being "controversial", the one everyone who be talking about the next day. Seeing Janet Jackson, Lady Gaga, and Eminem, I can understand how this new performer made a mistake and went overboard in order to live up to that expectation. ABC is taking this too far.
I say that Moss has no clue what real talent is. Adam is real talent. When Moss has performed in Broadway performances and can successfully negotiate an American Idol audition, then maybe he/she can intelligently join the conversation. The recent controversy regarding Tiger Woods makes Adam Lambert look like a saint in regards to his AMA performance. If you are going to be a critic regarding "sex", then be a critic universally.
I admire Adam's talent and was his big supporter during AI. I liked how respectful he was, and how he used to handle the gossip, the media and his fans. But I was shocked and very disappointed by the way he chose to perform at the AMAs, flashing his sexuality in such crude manner, making a rude statement, trying to prove something that he didn't need to prove. His behavior was disrespectful and completely classless. It was a very selfish move that did not take into consideration all his fans nor the diversity of his audience. Extreme liberalism without regard to moral values has become an excuse to approve questionable acts, behaviors and trends. Very sad! I applaud ABC for standing on its ground. Adam chose to act that way, like an irresponsible kid, and is now paying the consequences. I hope he has learned his lesson. Shocking an audience is not going to open any doors. Making good music, being a classy artist and a respectful man WILL!!!
Bad taste is just that Baaad..and he was certainly bad...another creep feeding off society... I say get some real talent..then I will watch regular tv again...
It's hard to believe that a major network is allowing itself to be bullied by "Liberty" (ironic name). I am a 51 year old middle school teacher, mother of teenagers, and straight. Sure, this young man may have shown an error in judgment. It is quite clear he will not do this again. He is young. He is also the most talented artist I have seen in years. He is unique, talented, gifted, fearless (perhaps too fearless, but still admirable). We will seek Adam Lambert wherever he goes. ABC-- please forgive him and allow him to move on. Loads of potential to do well and to be appropriate.
The Liberty Counsel who sounds too much like Westboro Baptist are going after the FCC. They are anti everything. They just didn't happen to see the rest of the show nor have they ever seen anything raunchy except for Adam's performance, but they are causing all the fuss. I refuse to watch anything ABC right now. I will watch any station that picks up Adam. Maybe Oprah can interview him since he is being treated unfairly. Let's see ABC tell her what to do.
Maybe he should move to Uganda , he will be very welcome over there,they will appreciate his moves he did on stage over here
Some crazy group is barraging the FCC to do something (it's a Christian group!) obviously anti-gay, and they are razzing the FCC. EVeryone must tell the FCC not to cave in to those rightwing Christian lunatics!
ABC cancels Adam and I'm canceling GMA, Kimmel and New Years Eve on ABC. I suggest ALL of Adam's fans to not watch these ABC shows. They want to punish him. Well it works both ways. Watch their competition!!
December 3, 2009 at 8:21 pm This is rediculous. ABC let the man sing. error in judgment. Give the entertainer extrodiar the spot he has worked so hard for. ABC has benefited from Adam now I think they should be adult about it. How sad. There are so many more people that would love to have him sing on New Year. A time for starting over- New beginnings!
Thank you ABC! There is no place for vulgar tasteless performances. Adam had a great opportunity and totally blew it. And he doesn't have the class to even apologize. What kind of role model is he? This performance was so offensive, and it is amazing that anyone could defend it. Sad.