
Lambert's 'GMA' Gig Nixed After Racy AMA Performance
By PopEater Staff Posted Nov 24th 2009 11:32AM
Adam Lambert shocked the world with his racy, pelvis-thrusting performance at the American Music Awards this weekend, and aside from just overall furor and upset viewers, it's now affecting his promotional schedule. A performance on 'Good Morning America' -- which runs on ABC, the same station that aired the AMAs -- has been called off for the former 'American Idol' star, as a result of the uproar he's facing this week.


ABC now claims they were "concerned" that Lambert's sex-heavy number isn't appropriate "so early in the morning."
Lambert's ultra-risque performance drew the ire of many viewers, as ABC announced yesterday they received thousands of complaints following the number. On the West Coast, Lambert's performance was censored because it was so explicit.
Responding to the 'GMA' cancellation, Lambert told Ryan Seacrest "I respect their decision - they gotta do what they gotta do ... It's too bad - I think there were a lot of fans whowere excited to come see me," adding that ABC "probably had a lot of pressure coming at them from certain people who weren't happy about it."
During his performance of his song 'For Your Entertainment,' Lambert -- complete with bondage-styled dancers and band members -- made many squirm thanks to dancers on leashes, and thrusting the face of a male dancer into his crotch several times. He later went on to passionately kiss his keyboardist for several seconds, and gave the crowd/camera the finger in the closing moments.
Lambert, who is openly gay, responded to the controversy, telling Access Hollywood that he's "not an artist that does things for every single person," likening the censoring of his performance to "discrimination."
"If it's edited, that's discrimination. I will be a little disappointed because there is a little bit of discrimination going in this country. There's a big double standard, female pop artists have been doing things provocative like that for years, and the fact that I'm a male, and I'll be edited and discriminated against could be a problem," he said.
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I don't care about Adam Lambert one way or the other...but what the heck do "negroe hoe's" (his spelling) have to do with this?
It simply amazes me how much power racist idiots have behind the safety of a keyboard.
What a blooming idiot, if you don't like the USA there are trains , planes and automobiles available whenever you're ready. What a waste of breath.
I like Adam, but I agree that performance was beneath his talents. It would have been fine in Las Vegas, or some other type venue where it's predominantly adults. But that was the AMA's and there were probably millions of young teens watching to see Taylor Swift. If he had only done the kiss, I dont think it would have been too bad, hell Britney and Madonna liplocked. BUT he did the crotch thing on the girl, and grinding his crotch into the guys face was just over the top!!
HOW CAN ONE KEEP CLASSY THIS ABOMINABLE DEGENERATE DEMORALISE INDIVIDUAL THAT IS OBVIOUSLY DEAMON POSSESSED. THIS REFLEXED THE STATE OF A SOCIETY THAT IS NOW CONTROLED BY THE FORCES OF EVIL
with the likes of adam lambert and perez hilton its no wonder the world hates america and americans.
I am an Adam Lambert fan. IMO, the man is extremely talented, extremely poised and a thoughtful human being. And not that he wants to be, but clearly he was helping bridge understanding between the homosexual world, who just want to be accepted as people, and the homophobic world, who are afraid to accept.
Well Adam, you blew it (excuse the pun). Sure, entertainers get away with little snippets of sexuality here and there. You, however, dropped an atomic bomb on the viewers. It was gross, unnecessary, inappropriate and demeaning to everyone involved. Adam, YOU turned people into sexual objects and play toys. Your career will nosedive if you keep it up.
Men have been grabbing their crotches for a couple of decades now. They also have been grabbing women, going down on their microphones, and simulating sex on stage FOREVER. So, what's the problem with Adam doing it? It boils down to just plain old BIGOTRY. Solely because Adam is gay...there is controversy. Give me a break, you stupid prejudice idiots!
I wonder how many fecal E. coli urinary tract infections he's had?
You young person are a self righteous opinionated little bore, the thing that bothers you is he's gay, get over it
As a die hard fan of Adam Lambert I was so disappointed. I am not a prude, I teach sex ed to high school and college students across the country. This thought process of what Madonna and Brittany have done is crazy...what kind of conflicting messages are these musicians sending? We have the highest STI rate of any of the industrialized nations! Teens are confused about sex and are often sent the wrong messages! This performance should have been about Adam's incredible voice, not his lewd actions in front of a national audience. He cheapened the AMA's. I wonder if his parents were looking on as proudly as they did during his American Idol performances!
The only discrimination that's happening, Mr. Lambert, is against pornography, basically. It has nothing to do with what KIND (gay or other) it is. And, I disagree that "other artists" have been doing this for years. NOT! Either you make good music (whatever your taste) or you don't! I didn't like Michael Jackson's (and zillions of hip hop "artists") crotch-grabbing, and I don't like yours OR the rest of the porn-trash stunts you pulled.
Unfortunately, I have to agree. His performance was mediocre at best, and the gratutious sexuality did nothing to distract from his lack of talent. Discrimination? Nope, you suck, Adam. Censorship? Nope, you got bounced. Have a nice future, kid!
I remember my grandmother thinking Elvis was disgusting and a "pervert". I remember my parents saying that Janis Joplin, Elton John, David Bowie and yes the Beatles would be the downfall of our generation. I remember the disgust of people over Madonna. Get off it folks... Adam Lambert does not want the over 40 crowd to like him. Just like every good marketing entertainer over the last century, he is eyeing for the younger crowd and trying to shock the older crowd. Good for him. He is a talented young man.
What hypocrits! Janet Jackson grabbed a crotch and did sexual things at the BEGINNING of the show when kids are up, Eminem & 50 Cent rapped about murder, guns, etc. So THAT's ok but Adam kissing a guy isn't? Where were all of you self-righteous people when Janet and Eminem did their things? That IS a double standard. Adam is talented and hopefully he can get past this and go on to a long career, he deserves to be noticed for his talent.
Well... yes his performance was a little racey, but no worst than what Madonna, or Britney, or any other women has done on stage. As far as him being gay, sooooo!! Let's see ..... some of our FAMOUS singers that are gay..... ever heard of Sir Elton John? Davey Bowey was bi, as well as Mick Jager of the Rolling Stones,Gees even Madonna was Bi for a while and was very open with it on tv and her concerts. Adam didn't do anything that some of our women singers haven't already done. Adam is a very talented singer and performer. I wish him all the luck in the world.
And, you are a repressed right wing gay-hater- tea bagger who would not know what the word ENTERTAINMENT means!
I agree totally with you.
i agree with enough is enough. he overplayed his popularity quotient.he was disgusting, and i think he might have ruined his career.he said female entertainers do it and get away with it. well hello, hes not a female.even if he thinks he is.
BTW I dont care if its btwn males or females or both, its just gross and I don't support it! esp financially which speaks the loudest!
I think he should be cancelled. This is not the art his displayed on American Idol. He showed no regard for his fans and there will be no more Adam Lambert in my home. I was a huge fan, I think he is being very stupid about the people who believed in him and his talent. It is a huge slap in the face which is not where he apparently likes to slap people.
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I totally agree. There will be no more Adam Lambert in my home. I couldn't tell you if his song was any good or not, as I was so offended by his behavior I had to turn off the TV, and to think I was ready to go out and buy his album. I will not be!