Elisabeth Hasselbeck 'Going for the Kill' With Adam Lambert

By Rob Shuter Posted Dec 8th 2009 08:39AM

If you like drama, you may want to set your DVR to tape 'The View' on Thursday, as there is going to be an old-fashioned throwdown between host Elisabeth Hasselbeck and the newly-controversial Adam Lambert. Word is the conservative host is ready to pounce on the openly gay star's recent racy performance. Also in the column, Elton comforts Billy Joel and Catherine Zeta Jones is one classy gal. Details After the Jump!

It's On Between Hasselbeck and Lambert

Of all the fabulous argue-happy ladies on 'The View,' the conservative Elisabeth Hasselbeck is the one that is most excited about controversial singer Adam Lambert's taping today ... because she smells blood in the 'View' water. "She can't wait to bait Adam about his infamous inappropriate performance," an insider told me, "and don't expect her to pull any punches. She's going for the kill."

Lambert's face-in-crotch, keyboardist-tonguing American Music Awards performance seems to be easy fodder for Hasselbeck, who 99 out of 100 times falls on the right side of politically neutral. She's also said to be quite upset that Lambert's 'View' interview and performance will be taped (and air on Thursday) rather than the usual live format, because she knows this is is a big, fat softball for her to whallop out of the park. But she should probably blame Lambert for that, as ABC -- for good reason -- is a bit nervous about giving him a live spot.

"Elizabeth knows the power of live TV. Remember, it was her live fight with Rosie that made her a household name. She would love to make headlines again by getting into it with Adam," said a source.

However, if she thinks Lambert is easy prey, she might be in for a surprise. Lambert's pal has told me: "Adam has had to deal with people like her all his life. If it's a fight she wants, she's got it."

Rawr! No matter what side you are on, tune in Tuesday to see who wins!

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Rocket Man Comforts Piano Man

When the tragic news broke that Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley's daughter, Alexa Ray Joel, was hospitalized after a reported failed suicide attempt, the first person to call offering support was superstar Elton John.

"Elton has been friends with Billy for years and knows only too well the effects of substance abuse. He did what any other real friend would do in the same circumstance, he wanted to help," a friend of Elton tells me.

This isn't the first time the flamboyant star has wanted to get involved. He also reached about to troubled singer George Michael, who told him to, "shut up and get on with his own life." We're guessing (and hoping) Elton's call to Billy was a bit more cordial.

Catherine Zeta Jones Gives Lansbury Star Treatment

Not only is Catherine Zeta Jones Broadway's biggest and newest arrival, she's also its most generous. Catherine insisted from day one that the real star of the new production of 'A Little Night Music' would be Broadway legend Angela Lansbury. "Catherine is such a huge movie star who could have demanded the whole revival be all about her. Instead, she did the opposite. She is sharing top billing above the title and has even made sure that Angela gets the star dressing room right next to the stage," a 'Music' insider says.

When was the last time you heard of a movie star deflecting attention on themselves so that another could shine? That's right ... probably never. So the next time one of you big Hollywood film stars fancy doing a little bit of old Broadway, give Catherine a ring before you learn your lines.

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Tuesday 08 December

By Lazarus Long

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ik wrote: " if he is so objectionable, why is he on the show,"

Because it's BaBa WaWa's show,and besides being a idiot leftie that got where she is by putting her lips the same place Adam does,she likes the money she gets from increased ratings. Don't forget,the show is a business for BaBa. That's why she has the mushy moderate Elizabeth on the show with the 3 airhead lefties. She wants to pretend to present a balanced viewpoint,while insuring any actual conservative thought is shouted down 3 to 1 so it can't be heard.

By Rita

Elizabeth is an idiot, Adam has no worry at all, can't wait to see this - he is much more intelligent than she is, will be a joke,

By EM

Lambert is a childish, self-absorbed jerk who throws around the title of "artist." Apparently that makes you special. He will try to play the homophobic card, but this is really just about really bad behavior and needing a lot of attention. He calls his critis "haters," but it is he who is the hater. So indifferent to offending people. I wish all the networks would dump him. There are 1,000 others who could replace him.

By Brarbs

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I am a Christian and my jaw dropped when Adam performed on the AMA's, BUT who am I to judge him! I am not preaching, but to those Christians who are upset, remember, hate the sin- NOT the sinner. We are ALL sinners and I for one would not want to have to defend every mistake I've made. I choose to forgive (not that it it is up to me to do anyway)and move on. Adam has SO much talent and I hope everyone can get past this and give him the chance to showcase his true talent now. Best of luck to Adam.

By Dawn

I don't think Lambert can sing at all. However, as far as the "lewd" acts performed at the AMAs doesn't anyone remember Prince dry-humping his background dancers back in the day? Madonna making out with Brit and Christina a few years back? I mean really. The double standard here is just astounding. You can only be lewd and inappropriate if you're straight or a smoking hot woman? Really? LAME!

By Jennifer

I love the way she should be allowed to say and do whatever she wants, but he should be censored or be verbally attacked by some crazed loony TV host for doing what he believes in. And I really don't like Adam Lambert, but to each their own. Gotta love those Conservatives! Fighting to take our rights away, one at a time!

By Mark

This ones for "MOM" in your sentence above you said we are discussted ?Learn how to spell its Disgusted you Frigging Backwoods Hillbilly Crawl back under that Moss covered rock you came out form Under..and as for Elisabeth Hasselbeck ?? My Money is on Adam Lambert I hope he Rips that Uppity Hasselbeck a new one shes Not really that attractive anymore your Roots are showing and you could use a Little Botox the Wrinkles are really starting to show maybe its because of you Having a Nasty Looking Evil Puss on her face all of the time shes always ready to try and put someone down or get them etc..Id like to see her try it with Barbara or Whoopie they would Kick her whiny little azz ..someone Needs to challange that Uppity Little Witch to a Live Boxing Match on TV I bet that would boost the ratings for the Network..

By Victoria

I don't watch The View anymore, because of Elizabeth and that idiot Sherry. I feel like I am dumber after watching an hour of their banter.

By rom

Oh boy. Here we go. The other fat, ugly liberal big mouths will definitely interfere with the interview and take Adam's side just to have that control over Elizabeth. They're all jealous of her. And they usually have no idea what they're talking about. Just flapping their lips and following the other sheep around.

By debbie

What?

So people that disagree or HATE Hasselback are fat, ugly Liberals???

NOT!!!! Also we are so NOT JEALOUS!!! To be jealous we would have to want to be her or LIKE HER and this hater doesn't want to be one bit like her. She is just plain STUPID and UGLY on the inside. Who would be JEALOUS of THAT!!!! YUCK!!!

By Leo

she's a C@NT!

By Jearleyd

Has anyone ACTUALLY seen this show yet???? I would think not since it hasn't aired, yet everyone is judging what may or may not happen in advance. I find this very odd.

By Bill

Another sick degenerate perverted homo doing whatever he can to get the attention they all seem to crave. Where did the happy days go where all of these sickos stayed in the closet? Those were great times.

By Diva

Im all for gays but I do think his act was a bit much. Its too much for kids who were watching the AMA's. Kids dont need to see people on leashes or faces in crotches. With that said, Adam has talent no doubt and as for going this far just for attention was a lil desperate, I think.

By ROB SHUTER

Was i tooooo Naughty about Elizabeth??

By Nunyadamnbusiness!

el, of course no one would be saying anything if he kissed a female. Remember how much POSITIVE buzz there was after the Madonna/Britney kiss. Americans are hypocritical, homophobic narcissists like that dimwit Hasselbeck. She is truly one of the most moronic people I have ever had the displeasure of hearing speak. She is one of those conservative drones who make up their minds about an issue before they even hear the facts. I'm a parent and I know that I cannot protect or shelter my kids from sex. We live in a sexually charged world. We are sexually charged people. It's up to us as parents to restrict what our children are exposed to and to educate them about sex and the consequences of promiscuity. We can't go around censoring television and the world simply because we decided to reproduce. My children would not be up at 10pm watching an awards show so they wouldn't have seen thsi performance. Take responsibility parents and stop being so damn homophobic!

By Sam

AND YOU ARE truly one of the most moronic people I have ever had the displeasure of reading their pro-homo postings. You have obviously made up your mind before seeing how the interview goes. So that would make you hypocritical, wouldn't it? LOL you psycho libs kill me.And I AM NOT homophobic, that would mean I am scared of them, I'm not I just abhor their degenerate lifestyle choice.

By Dottie

Hey I think they should replace Hasselbeck with Adam Lambert. When she opens her mouth I change channels anyway.

By smnsclan

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Hassleback is an idiot, supposed to be a "Christian" but is intolerate of anybody "not normal" I love the saturday night live skits that show "her" what a riot

By KATHY

I happen to like Adam Lambert and think that he is extremely talented and unique, but his performance was very inapropriate. As for Elizabeth Hasselback, I appreciate the fact that she says what's on her mind and seems to stand up for what she thinks is right, but seems to act like she is so perfect, and doesn't know her limits with her mouth

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