Adam Lambert AMA Performance – Sexy or Too Raunchy? (Video)
November 23rd, 2009 by Wendy
Tagged as: Adam Lambert, American Idol, American Music Awards, Music Stars, Video
Whether you loved or hated it, Adam Lambert’s AMA performance of “For Your Entertainment” is getting loads of attention. Sound off (and check out the video clip)… do you think Adam Lambert’s AMA performance was over-the-top sexy or just too dang raunchy?
I’ve been reading some comments this morning about Adam Lambert’s 2009 American Music Awards performance and there are a lot of people that are not too happy about it. And that includes Lambert fans!
It’s not that we haven’t seen racy musical performances on TV before – Madonna and Britney Spears come to mind – but Lambert’s was so sexy that it was censored for the West coast telecast.
How do you think Adam Lambert did? Were you shocked by his simulated oral sex bit and grabbing the keyboardist for a guy-on-guy kiss?
All that shock factor aside, I didn’t like all of the shrieking and thought the vocals were just so-so.
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On November 23rd 2009, Carol wrote:
American society has dropped to a new level of decadence. No wonder we are such a mess..we tolerate skum like this.
On November 23rd 2009, John wrote:
American society is a mess because you’re all a bunch of intolerant, bigoted, self-righteous hypocrites. Get bent Carol!
On November 23rd 2009, Gina wrote:
This performance if you can call it that was absolutely awful. Bad singing, bad song, ridiculous show. Was he serious?
On November 23rd 2009, Nikol wrote:
I loved every minute of it. It tells the entertainment industry that he is not going to follow suit of all the bubble gum crap out there. I love the fact that he went above and beyond the boarders of what the norm is. In America it is the only country that still is in shock when it comes to anything sexual, yet, we lead the world in adult industry sales. Kind of a hypocritical norm huh? I say good for him for bucking the system and even making Lady GaGa go WTF
On November 23rd 2009, Cynthia wrote:
I love Adam.. but was so saddened that this was his breakthrough performance?? does he have a clue who is fan base is?? has he been tainted this quickly? BUT i don’t agree people should not buy his CD.. I did.. out of respect i really do have for his talent… what a shame he made a dreadful mistake and i fear has cost him album sales for sure. i saw him perform he was amazing… hope he learns from this very bad mistake.. i can’t imagine what his mom and dad really “thought” about last night… I still am a fan Adam.. please come back to center… the person you were was amazing on AI.. where is he?
On November 23rd 2009, Karen wrote:
I agree with Carol. This guy’s performance was beyond awful – it was pathetic. He didn’t even sing well and he had to rely on shock factor just to get through the song. NO TALENT!
On November 23rd 2009, Industry worker wrote:
As some one who works in the industry I can almost garauntee he will not be seen after christmas. nothing to do with the sexual act just the overall performance and singing if you can call it that was awfull but fairplay to him for singing live there are to many so called artist miming. but unless his next performances are mimed and the recordings are good it ’s bye bye Adam and all i can say to that is good luck and good ridence. go to the pubs and clubs to find real artists with real original talent.
On November 23rd 2009, Wldwmn wrote:
Okay, am I the only one who was super stoked when he kissed the keyboardist b/c at least he stopped singing?! Holy crap what a terrible voice…
On November 23rd 2009, Todd X. wrote:
I like the idea of “over the top” performances. If our rock stars aren’t going to push the limits, then who will?
But, I agree with Wendy. The performance was “meh” and the kiss seemed planned for shock value. Not that I care about the kiss, but there were cuter guys he could’ve snogged.
On November 23rd 2009, Trina wrote:
I thought Adam’s performance was fantastic! He is the package deal for a rock star. It wasn’t any different than Madonna singing “Like a Virgin” or what some of these rappers sing for song lyrics. I say “rock on” Adam and I have been anxiously waiting for your first CD and it is finally here.
On November 23rd 2009, Anna wrote:
Oh yes, one man kissing another is the reason for the downfall of the entire system; it has nothing at all to do with hypocritical asshats. How many of you watched Madonna kiss Brit or writhe around in the 80’s to Like a Virgin? Grow up, put on your big girl panties and quit freaking out.
The performance wasn’t anything other than spectacularly shocking – something musicians have been doing for decades, from Kiss to Ozzy. It’s nothing new. And I think the man did an amazing job.
On November 23rd 2009, James wrote:
I find it hilarious that this performance is being hail as some type of break-out performance in light of the David Bowie’s, Mick Jagger’s, Prince’s, & Madonna’s that laid the ground work for these type of shock-value performances many years before. In truth there was nothing really original or shocking about this performance unless you consider how truly generic and mediorce the song is. Though I appluad his openess regarding his sexuality I actually expect some actual talent to be on display. Hopefully Adam can re-focus on the music & not just be another adrogynous Bowie, Prince, MJ clonethat is outed.
On November 23rd 2009, sh wrote:
he’s a pig and a disgrace, no wonder our young people are out of control when they “idol”ize someone like this. makes me sick to my stomach to see such behavior, even wild animals in nature know not to be with their own sex!
On November 24th 2009, Marissa wrote:
I completely agree…
Get BENT, Carol!!!
On November 24th 2009, CultureWarrior wrote:
Adam has some vocal talent, but the song sucks and so did his delivery. His theatrics were not for TV either. If he wanted to promote light porn, then he should have chosen the correct forum, and that is not mainstream television. As a gay male, I’m disgusted with how lewdness has become an acceptable homosexual practice, and how a very vocal segment of the gay community finds this to be acceptable behavior for every day life. Homosexuality is not all about gay sex, but one would think so by the way many in the gay community behave. No wonder so many ordinary gay men prefer NOT to be associated with the gay lifestyle.
On November 24th 2009, Julia P. wrote:
Hmmmm….well I definatelly DON’T want my kids to see Adam thrust another man’s face into his crotch while he gyrates. Poor taste, indeed. Toilet Entertainment is the “in” thing in the U.S.
On November 24th 2009, steve talbert wrote:
I agree. it was a lame performance. So Madonna circa late 1980s. I thought he was supposed to be cutting edge!?!??
On November 24th 2009, jeff doulgas wrote:
America….you created the monster that IS Adam Lambert…if his performance on the AMA’s shocked you you shoulda taken off those rose colored glasses when he was on Idol, and voted his ass off the show…complaining now is pointless.
On November 24th 2009, tee wrote:
I have no problem with the kiss, or the S&M aspect. I thought his performance was awful.
Adam sounded off key, and screamed half the song. Not pleasing to my EARS!
I could care less about the rest, it is just a show.
On November 24th 2009, Maverick wrote:
Comeon…THIS is Adam Lambert. Not he guy you saw on AI. He is not part of the bubble gum industry AI tried to make him become. I thought it was AWESOME. You have to listen to the lyrics..”Can you handle what I’m about to do?”. It was raunchy and maybe a little over the top, but he was amazing. He was being himself. I admire that. Fantastic performance.
On November 24th 2009, Dani wrote:
Ya I just watched the video I dont get what the fuss is about I didnt find it any more sexy then regular primetime shows or soaps even with way more naked people then that. I was actually captivated by the performance found it very delightful, artistic and great actually. The song and performance were very cohesive i think… was it any worse then the girl on girl kiss madonna and britt? Shall we start painting over nude pictures at museums? Anyway untill today I never heard of this kid and I enjoyed it still trying to understand what the fuss is about.
On November 24th 2009, Liza wrote:
I can’t imagine the amount of stress put on Adam for that performance. There are so many people that have been dying to see him again after AI and I think it must have been overwhelming. Apparently, what he didn’t realize is that he doesn’t need the spectacle to be unforgettable. All he needs to do is sing.
On November 24th 2009, Shanell wrote:
i had no problem with watching that… i am 14 and it doesnt matter to me… its just his way of saying he doesnt care what other people think of him because he knows he is a good artist. my mother thought it was disgusting… just look back on britney and madonna… who cares because i surely dont!!!!
i will always love adams music!!! go adam… lol
On November 24th 2009, Connie wrote:
Well said, Cynthia – I have been a serious fan of Adam since his auditon on Idol. Watched every show and spent many hours voting for him. His talent is amazing – huge vocals with passion that touch me deeply, breathtaking good looks and charm. I feel his performance on AMA was too raunchy especially considering his fan base which is made up of so many variables. But like many others I am a diehard fan. Bought his CD yesterday and love it and am hoping for many more and hopefully a music video, too.
On November 24th 2009, John wrote:
What happened to him? I liked him on his performances on american idol and was pissed when he didn’t win. I changed my mind he stunk on this award show and his in your face attitude with this raunchy performance. No class.
On November 24th 2009, Togah wrote:
Oh brother. Some people are just taking this too seriously.
Sure, he was pushing the envelope with the dancing and the crotch thing. . .but give him a break for goodness sake! Think of all the pressure he’s been under to perform. It must have been nerve wracking.
So he went a little far. So what. It was his first time taking the stage as Adam the solo artist and it wasn’t perfect. He’s got time to improve.
At least it was entertaining! Lol
On November 24th 2009, John wrote:
I know I know oh he hates gays I don’t really care what they do in there bedrooms I hate the in your face attitude. Just for the record I didn,t really like the stunt with spears neither.
On November 24th 2009, John wrote:
Maverick I’m 53yrs old and I’d pretty open minded with my 13 year old daughter to a point I even liked him on idol. When he sang with Queen and sang Mad World even better than the original but if you say that putting someone’s face in your crotch and french kissing a guy on stage a great performance then you don’t know what a great performance is like.
On November 24th 2009, John wrote:
hay Anna your right to a point Ozzy, Kiss hell even Alice Cooper they all shocked to a point but in my opinion they new how to put on a performance. Aside from his bad vocals on that show I think, like probably alot of people out there it the in your face hay look i am gay watch me french kiss a guy and watch me put a guys face in my crotch tactics that people may have a problem with.
On November 24th 2009, oops wrote:
It’s plain as day, the “vulgarity” shouldn’t be the issue here, its the fact that the dude can’t sing, its worse then bad karaoke. Its impossible for anyone who isn’t deaf to listen to that without being mortified for him and for themselves for watching, that..was..a..disaster!! singing shouldn’t involve the tongue being stuck out, how could you? well you can’t!! The guy isn’t even unique, nor talented, not even close to listenable, how anyone ever thought he was passable even for bad reality tv, is a wonder.
I think perhaps, they’re putting so much emphasis on how “controversial” it was (it wasn’t even!) is to distract from the fact that he sounded worse then nails on a chalkboard. No wonder Good Morning America canceled, no one in their right mind would of tuned in after that horror.
On November 24th 2009, Jason wrote:
It’s not the video that makes me mad as much as the fact that someone that sings that bad ever made it as far as he did!? It was the American MUSIC Awards…..and frankly, his music sucks!! Wake up America!!
On November 24th 2009, Christina wrote:
I am mostly surprised at the lack of singing talent used in this performance. I liked Adam on American Idol and knew that he had talent, that was never a question.This performance did not show was he is capable of as an artist, however. It was horrible, I’m sorry. The only time I was able to completely hear him over the background vocalists was when he was screaming (which anyone can do, he just thinks it’s his trademark), and there were many times when he wasn’t singing into the microphone. How did he get so far through American Idol without learning the basics of performing? Oh, Adam, here’s your first strike.
On November 24th 2009, BV wrote:
All I have to say – HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
He sounded horrible and he made the AMA’s entirely too political.
As a fan of Adam Lambert, I am disappointed.
On November 24th 2009, Christina wrote:
In response to “oops”…
When he was a contestant on American Idol he was unique! He had a great voice, every week. Sometimes his song choices were a bit questionable, but overall a good performer. He always enticed the crowd and recieved many standing ovations. I do agree with you, though. Especially if you are not a fan of American Idol, I can see how you would feel that he is talentless and not unique. This was a haneous performance and does not by any means truly show what Adam Lambert is capable of as an artist. Just give him another shot. Maybe he will correct his bad mistake.
On November 24th 2009, Savanah wrote:
Honestly who cares if he represents his sexualty. good for him i guess but did he really need to be THAT up front about it on national television? i liked him on A.I. but i mean really….everyone watches the AMA’s and he went a little over board with that one.
On November 24th 2009, Zednik wrote:
There is nothing offensive about this! If you want to see something raunchy, stop in at your next local high school dance and watch all the “grinding” taking place on the dance floor. It is ten times worse than what Adam Lambert displayed.
On November 24th 2009, val wrote:
if this was a girl who kissed another girl, half of america wouldnt be complaining right now. he sounded amazing, and probably almost everyone on this page that says he sounded “awful” cannot sing yourselves, so you shouldnt be critisizing the way he sounds. he was ment to sound different from everyone else out there and give the world something new. thats exactly what hes doing. it is 2009 and people need to realize that the world has GAYS!. he sounds like nothing i have heard in a very long time and i think its great.
On November 24th 2009, Sean wrote:
There have been similar performances from a score of singers following in Madonna’s footsteps. As for the kiss and face rape, I hope the keyboardist had a towel, it looked messy.
The song sucks, and the singing wasn’t great either. Talented? He can sing better than I can, but he’s not Freddie F*ing Mercury.
On November 24th 2009, Rhoda wrote:
Nothing worse than what we see on TV already!! Vocals…..not so good, but I thought it was a great performance. Not sure why people are offended by this? Nevermind…I know why…simply because he is gay!!! Closed minded people piss me off!
On November 24th 2009, Mikayla wrote:
Personally i think he went a bit over the top, its a good song but not the right one for AMA’s he should have brought it down to PG rating cause kids watch the AMA’s, and i disagree with some of you Adam Lambert is not a bad person hes just not a good performer for younger audiences. Hopefully he learned from his mistake.
On November 24th 2009, Brett wrote:
I think that he was tryin to prove a point (dont ask me what point lol) but this was too much. during american idol i liked adam lambert he has a good voice. but when he pulled a stunt like this. i was beyond shocked. he was so into what he was doing or going to do on the stage that only 10 % of his focus was on his singing. well if its attention he wanted its attention he got.
On November 24th 2009, Crista wrote:
WOW. That guy has NO class what-so-ever!!
There were CHILDREN watching the amas! What the hell is his problem? He needs some respect.
And was he like, Lip singing the whole time or something??
Thank goodness I voted for Kris Allen.
On November 24th 2009, Ashley wrote:
I think that his performance was not ok. Beside the fact that his vocals sucked, these televised performances are not meant to be soft-core porn. Children watch these, no other artist is allowed to hump peoples faces, pull on the crotch of girls, etc why should he be able to? I find it completely unacceptable. He could’ve proved a point without the extreme sexuality.
On November 24th 2009, Brook wrote:
Does anyone know what that show was rated? ABC has some apologizing to do given they knew about the simulated oral sex and still allowed that to be showed on Primetime when kids are watching. I don’t mind televison getting racier, let’s face it that is where our society is headed, but lets give it a later time slot and proper ratings. I know people who’s young children were up when this aired and it was not appropriate for them. And, how long will it be before the keyboardist and female dancer sue for sexual harrassment or, better yet, sexual assault. Apparently, the only rehearsed part was the simulated oral sex so they did not consent to his actions. Especially, the female dancer whose leotard he pulled aside in order to stick his hand in her crotch. And, before anyone says it, not everyone would consider it an honor to be sexually manipulated in order to promote Lambert’s agenda and career. By the way Adam, your voice sucked!
On November 24th 2009, The Jesse wrote:
Well I really don’t care for his style of music so I may be a bit against him to begin with but I believe the best part of this performance was the kiss cuz it made me laugh, plain and simple. The rest was ridiculously boring besides the simulated blow job which is really the only part that crossed the line. Next time he should come out and just make out with a line of guys one after another, i would totally watch that.
On November 24th 2009, Wm. Bell wrote:
Bill age 53: Fair is fair, Madonna did it, now a man has done it.It is hotter when two girls do it though. Bravo to Adam Lambert for putting some fire back into the music scene. Conservatives can suck it! Keep you kids shielded from everything then. By age nine I had already found my dad’s hardcore porno.It’s only sex for chrissake!
On November 24th 2009, ks wrote:
Didn’t surprise me. whatever
On November 24th 2009, christie wrote:
I THINK EVERYONE NEEDS TO GET A LIFE AND LEAVE HIM ALONE.SO WHAT IF HIS PERFORMANCE WASNT GREAT BUT IT DIDNT SHOW THAT MUCH COMPARED TO REGULAR TV.HE IS A GREAT SINGER AND HE WILL COME BACK WITH SOMETHING BETTER.
On November 24th 2009, surfacing wrote:
i love adam!! he’s a great entertainer.
On November 24th 2009, Kathie wrote:
I didnt see anything wrong with the video. I dont care that he kissed a guy. Maddona kissed Brittney and nobody seemed to care. I think the only problem people have is that he’s a guy. I dont care if Adam is gay, bi or straight. I am and always will be a fan. His vocals ROCK. I loved him on Idol and I will love him no matter what he does or who he kisses. I think everyone should just get over it. He is AWESOME
Kathie from Oklahoma
On November 24th 2009, Sharia wrote:
It wasn’t his performance that disappointed me. It was that it didn’t showcase his phenomenal voice. I was really sad that the theatrics were put before his singing. I am worried that he stumbled too much and he will burn out before he even really gets a chance to show the world what he can do. Hopefully, that wasn’t a preview of the future. I felt like he had the world in his hand when he finished on American Idol. Now I am not so sure. I agree, however, that he was probably extremely nervous. It kept building up and building up and I am sure it is a lot of pressure to walk out and perform at the top of your game. But he wasn’t even singing close to what I have seen in the past. If he wanted to make a gay statement, I am not sure that was the kind of statement to make. I could care less if he is gay, green or bipolar. I became a fan because of his talent. Everything else to me doesn’t matter. I am just really sad. Instead using this amazing opportunity to blow the country away with his unparalleled vocals, he alienated a lot of people with an unsatisfactory and subpar performance.
On November 24th 2009, Jen wrote:
I always thought Adam Lambert was too theatrical for my taste. Too much drama. Too much screaming, but he is smart. Everyone is going to remember him after that performance. Everyone is talking about him. I bet he’ll sell a lot of records.
On November 24th 2009, Jen wrote:
I thought he sounded a little bit like the lead singer to Queensryche, when Queensryche was just starting out. The operatic and shrieking that is. Queensryche is a much better band than he ever will be, but Adam is going for a different crowd. All the raunchy stuff didn’t faze me, seen it before and at least it was on last when all good little kids should be in bed.
On November 24th 2009, Heather wrote:
I loved the performance! Vocals, not his best but he was doing a lot of moving a choreography. I am shocked that they are giving him so much crap about it. What’s the difference between the Madonna and Britney kiss? Maybe he was a lil more aggressive in his performance but that was due to the song.
On November 24th 2009, Derek wrote:
Huge disappointment for me…though not totally surprised looking back to his desperate performance of “Ring of Fire” from AI. Desperate in that he seems to be so obsessed to use his talent to try gain acceptance for his sexuality. Obviously he has technical talent, though the content of his performance goes against our God given conscience that warns us “this is sooo wrong.” The “shocking” elements of his creation actually represent a lack of artistic ability…par for Hollywood in general. Sadly, as a nation, we are allowing our corrupt nature to be entertained by evil, which is easy to create and easy to follow. What is more admirable is to creatively reflect what is good, noble, pure, and beautiful. Isaiah 5:20
20 Woe to those who call evil good
and good evil,
who put darkness for light
and light for darkness,
who put bitter for sweet
and sweet for bitter.
On November 24th 2009, mspaap wrote:
Knowing what type of sex Adam Lambert likes is his own personal business and nothing I need to be exposed to.. He is very talented and lets be honest, people like HIS VOICE. Besides that, I don’t see alot of performers kissing on stage. Isn’t it suppose to be about their talent. Sorry but kissing another guy isn’t why I started listening to Adam Lambert, and he should respect the impressionable. Enough said.
On November 24th 2009, Person wrote:
sick, absolutely sick.
On November 24th 2009, Ricky wrote:
I agree also..
Get bent carol! Go do something with ur self. noone wants to read what u have to say!!
But on a better note. I loved the performance. I wasnt big on his singinig. but the performance itself was great. I love that he kissed another dude = ) nothing is wrong with being gay. Im gay. and everyonoe needs to get a life and not be so homophobic. GROW UP…
On November 24th 2009, Bailey wrote:
Adam is the most talented person I have seen in a long time…. not sure why he had to perform this way?? The whole performance took away from his talent….he needs to be more careful when dealing with the public…
On November 24th 2009, Sarah wrote:
Oh people stop b*tching. I loved it. Im n ot gay but it is a hot song and it was a sexy perfomance..everyone here knows theyve watched things worse than this..and liked it. So stop it. I cant wait for his actual video.
You people are the ones who disgust me not him.
On November 25th 2009, Andi wrote:
“Wldwmn wrote:
Okay, am I the only one who was super stoked when he kissed the keyboardist b/c at least he stopped singing?! Holy crap what a terrible voice…”
LMFAO!!! YES! His mouth getting stuffed was the best part of the “performance”!
On November 25th 2009, Troy wrote:
LOL – the oral sex move made me gasp and put my hand over my mouth.
Way to go! I’m not a Lambert fan – don’t like his voice or his musical style. But, you get kudos for giving me a shock. I enjoyed it.
Americans are such prudes. Shocking is not necessarily a bad thing.
On November 25th 2009, London wrote:
Well personally I like Adam Lamberts voice because it is very unique, I am shocked that his voice wasn’t as strong and delightful as I have known it to be! Lol The performance was over the top but I don’t believe that some people should already throw him under the bus so quickly. People make mistakes in life and learn from them, therefore I think that he has learned from his mistake of giving such a bad performance and singing horribly. I am a 27 year old heterosexual female but I have respect for Adam. I may not agree with certain things that gay people or any other individual does but as a intelligent woman I know that I still have to respect that person and show respect to that person. Adam’s performance was like a blind date. We couldn’t wait to see his performance but it turned out to be a disappointment in the end! Lol I’m not condoning some of the sexual behavior in his performance, I respect him as an artist and that’s THAT!
On November 25th 2009, CJ wrote:
Please. Didn’t we see Madonna and Britney do this several years ago? What’s the big deal? There’s so much raunch on TV anyway, it’s not like kids don’t see far, far worse. When I was growing up, Miami Vice was considered heavy, but that pales on comparison to the stuff today. And c’mon people, get used to seeing men kiss men. So what if he’s gay. Kids these days are raised by parents of all different backgrounds. They will figure it all out eventually. Geez, maybe if we remained as open-minded as kids are, the world would be a better place.
On November 25th 2009, Sam wrote:
Well not my favorite performance by Adam, but I wasn’t really affected by his act – I mean serious are you people kidding me who freking cares. It’s so easy for people to judge another and yet you are the very people that take the fun and joy out of expressing ones self. Maybe you should try it or are you held back because of your questionable religious values (who knows if you actually believe in them, or just what you were told to believe) or ashamed what people might think of you, or maybe you’re just so surpressed that you really don’t know how to truly be who you really are. We are all expressions of love, maybe people should stop judging one another and just LOVE and allow others to express however they choose. We all choose everyday, we are all one so why isn’t it ok for someone else to choose what they really want. Just LOVE and support others with LOVE. Happy Holidays.
On November 25th 2009, Susan wrote:
I completely agree with CultureWarrior…as a straight 50 something woman who could care less about anyone’s sexuality, I believe his performance simply embarressed the gay community who simply wants society to know they are just like everyone else. Narrow minded people already believe that homosexuals have nothing more than outlandish sexual behaviors on their minds and Adam’s display just encouraged their way of thinking. So sad to think that he felt he needed to go to such extremes to make his point. On another note, I still feel he is a very talented young man…I hope he can come to realize what gifts he can give the world if just focuses on his music.
On November 25th 2009, Todd wrote:
RAUNCHY
On November 25th 2009, Todd wrote:
Adam Lambert video at popcrunch d o t c o m
On November 25th 2009, tammy randall wrote:
I like adam he performed a beautiful sound track for 2012. But what the heck was that performace. My grandchildren love to watch awards with me and that garbage comes on. Ok your gay we all get it but you don’t have to but it out there for children to see. Do you realize there was kids in the audience that night could you imagian how there families felt.I’m very disappointed in Adam Lambert just makes me sick.I hope they never put him on another awards again doing that garbage cause I will never watch it again.
On November 25th 2009, sky wrote:
I really like AL voice and I think he is a great singer/performer…BUT I did not like his singing in this and I really do not like this song of his. The performance well, ok, maybe over the top for some but that did not bother me but his singing was way off for him…..
On November 25th 2009, John wrote:
Typical response on some of these blogs, because a person don’t like the in your face tactics that Lambert showed on tv. your called homophobic, not the fact that it was in bad taste, and classless, he could of performed without adding that bit of tasteless entertainment. So Ricky your gay so what grow up just because people think that Adam’s tactics were in bad taste does’t mean their “homophobic” it just means that they have morals.
On November 25th 2009, John wrote:
Just for the record when I saw Adam on American Idol which I don’t usually watch but Adam drew me in by his performance.I thought he had class and talent and when he lost I thought he got robbed and I e-mailed the show. MAN WAS I WRONG.
On November 25th 2009, Alisha wrote:
Carol I agree with you! John you must be gay.
On November 25th 2009, John wrote:
Sam, with all due respect you don’t get it its the tactics he used. I hope your not trying to suggest that its ok to let people do what ever they want publicly because its their form of expression? There is a fine line that one has to draw. Using the arguement that everyone should be able to express themselves any way they what may send a bad message to some.
Happy Thanksgiving to all Americans from your cousin to the north Canada. John
On November 25th 2009, John wrote:
Alisha,sorry straight as they come lol. My wife will definitely vouch for that!
On November 25th 2009, Renee wrote:
Yay, for him for not lip syncing. The oral sex sim and then when he grabbed the chicks crotch in the guillotine like chair… little too much, maybe. But I liked it. Have y’all been to a Madonna, Britney, Lady Gaga, Justin Timperlake, any of the pop/rap concerts? Holy smokes. They are all the same as this one. My only prudish concern is the network it was on and the time it was aired. But I feel that way about most videos that air throughout the day… they are a little too hot for the younger kids.
He may have lost fans with this risky move…. but he also gained fans. I’m going to buy his CD
On November 25th 2009, John wrote:
To Renee. Two wrongs don’t make a right.
On November 25th 2009, John wrote:
Ah the Liberal attitudes out there. Live and let live do anything you want . A bit of sarcasm Yap. Whats that? Chris Brown beat Rhianna to a pulp oh thats ok we will still buy his albums more sarcasm in case no one noticed. Not the same as Adam of course but it shows that people are willing to put these people on a pedestal and willing to accept their behavior. Maybe people should take a look at their morals
On November 25th 2009, John wrote:
Alisha, I wrote a reply earlier that I am straight my wife could vouch for that. I think you were replying to another john that said that” we are all bigots etc. my mistake
On November 25th 2009, CIF wrote:
I THOUGHT THAT AMERICA IS THE LAND OF THE FREE AND PEOPLE HAVE THE RIGHT TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES HOW THEY SEE FIT. HOW IS HE ANY DIFFERENT THAN MADONNA, BRITNEY SPEARS, THE ONLY REASON THAT PEOPLE ARE COMPLAINING IS BECAUSE HE IS A MAN. PEOPLE ARE OK WITH WOMEN ACTING IN SUCH A SEXUAL MANNER BUT WHEN A MAN DOES IT PEOPLE TROW A FIT. GET A LIFE PEOPLE THIS IS 2009, AMERICA NEEDS TO STOP BEING SUCH PRUDES. HAS ANYONE STOPPED TO THINK THAT MAYBE THIS IS WHAT HE HAD PLANNED. LOOK AT ALL THE ATTENTION THAT HES GETTING REMEMBER PUBLICITY IS PUBLICITY WEATHER ITS GOOD OR BAD.
On November 25th 2009, John wrote:
Your right in a way cif but but but expressing themselves as they see fit could be interpreted in a wrong way. and could be taken to the extreme
On November 25th 2009, Renee wrote:
Two wrongs don’t make a right? I didn’t see any wrongs… I liked it.
On November 25th 2009, Marcy wrote:
Is there no limit these days. Where is the line of decency? What is inappropriate on a stage ? Will the next performer need to do more to get the shock value once we are __desensitized to this level of vulgarity? This act representing torture and bondage is not entertaining. It is cruel, demeaning to other human beings, not to mention evil.
On November 25th 2009, Mark wrote:
He’s a perv trying to do enough in public to say”see what I am, and I’m not bad. Well he is a gross perv. Wouldn’t want anything associated with this dude.
On November 25th 2009, Renee wrote:
Yet Britney can show her nether regions to the public and we embrace her. If you don’t like it, don’t watch it. There! Problem solved.
On November 30th 2009, Nikola wrote:
Yawn!!! Booooring…
He constantly shrieked… the show was so and so… and basically i was waiting for something awesome to happen.. but never did..
he kissed a guy… he received some head.. so what… big deal.. If that show was about impressing… he didnt… if it was to shock… the puritans are shocked… the others.. are just.. meh!
If he keeps it up like that.. he will be a gonner..
On November 30th 2009, Trish wrote:
Hi Everyone
I have to say I do agree abit with Adam in saying that it probably wouldn’t of been a big deal if he was straight. But in all reality I myself watched the show and the video of it. And whats done is done. I am a true fan of Adam Lambert I have always believed he should of won American Idol. He was different and something new. But I also believe that is why he didn’t. Because face it America is so afraid of different. I also do agree this was not one of his best performances but he is a amazing performer and can do much better. And back to all the huff about this performance it was only like 30 seconds of the whole performance that all the talk is about. Face it we have seen much worst. Like have you turned on the tv lately.
On December 1st 2009, Tori wrote:
As someone who voted for Adam on AI the entire time (and I’ve never voted like that before) for his beautiful voice, pure musicality, and ability to deliver a performance, this debut performance was atrocious, horrifying, and disappointing. I could not hear a single melodic tone. WTH happened Adam? Choosing to do that for his debut performance was really uncooth and tacky. That did alienate a lot of people when he had his golden opportunity to win a lot of people over. I know enough about Adam that I will give him a second chance. But all he needs to do is sing, from his heart. It is sad he felt he had to “compete” with any other singer. I am really let down. Adam thinks we all should just get over it, it was just a performance. But performances make or break your career. Adam you may have a better career in the rauncy porn industry if you are going to take such an important performance opportunity and do THAT. OMG WTF, that was so distasteful. From the actual song, to the singing, to the ‘acting it out,’ it really hurt me because I thought you were better than that…I am really sorry, I am really in shock and am grieving for the Adam I thought I knew and loved.
On December 1st 2009, America wrote:
Gaaayyyyyyyyyy!!!!!! What happened to heterosexuality in this country?
On December 1st 2009, Jo wrote:
I don’t care about the kiss. I care about whether or not he has talent, this was the first time that I’ve ever heard him so for all I know he does but based on this performance I wouldn’t say so. Yes musicians have been doing shocking performances for a long time but the song that he sang wasn’t one I’m going to spend $1.29 on itunes for.
On December 1st 2009, hcw-newf88 wrote:
By no means am I a fan of Adam Lambert in fact I didn’t even know he existed until all this, but what I don’t understand is how everyone could get their panties in such a bunch about this performance. It’s not the first time someone made a sexual reference like Adam’s oral sex schrade, pople rap and sing about this tuff all the time and just because he expressed himself in a different matter everyone gets bent out of shape. And well as for the kiss GET OVER IT!!! correct me if I’m wrong but a few years back didnt the VMA’s have a whole venue of teenage/young adult lesbians making out and throwing their clothes all over the place as part of a T.A.T.U. performance? and all you seen then was P.Diddy and I’m sure many more men smiling and coaching them on farther.
On December 1st 2009, La'Rae wrote:
All-around horrible.
On December 1st 2009, jrdragster1344 wrote:
i loved it! it was sexy and if it was a guy singing it but a girl no one would say a damn thing….has britney spears not done worse!?!?!?!?! come on its 2009 almost 2010 this kind of stuff happens in freakin hershey park in the kissing tower…people need to grow up, and if ur not exposed to it now u live a very sheltered life.
On December 1st 2009, Ally wrote:
Me and my little sister cheered for him on American Idol and I think he is an amazing singer. I personally don’t care about the kiss and the rest of his performance…koodos to him for it, but I was ashamed that my little sister had to see that when she thought he was such a good singer. He should have used a little discretion and realized that it was a show that younger children would be watching. I also thought that his singing sucked.
On December 1st 2009, Curly wrote:
What the H—, go watch Greys Anatomy, you can see a couple of lesbians kiss on every weekly episode on public T.V.. I guess I dont understand why everybody is making such a big deal about Adams performance with male counterparts. People are so double standered its unreal. His performance was great. Go gettm Adam. Looking forward to more.
On December 2nd 2009, person wrote:
gay.
On December 2nd 2009, Shara wrote:
I love Adam Lambert. I was routing for him all of American Idol. I personally think the ‘oral sex’ part was way worse then the kiss. If it was a male kissing a female it wouldn’t have been that big of a deal at all, i don’t think. Maybe it was a bit to touchy.. and not the smartest move but i don’t think he has to worry too much about his career. He’s brillant either way and there’s noone like him. It’s 2009 people! Boys kiss boys, girls kiss girls. You see that kind of stuff on teen shows now a days. Like degrassi, south of nowhere.. . so get over it.
On December 2nd 2009, wb wrote:
he was shocking on idol. who else can take a johnny cash song and twist it the way he did? He was shocking on the AMA’s.
He is going to make the madonna and britney look like first cuts on idol.
This young man is going to set the music industry on their ear.
He’s dynamic, fresh, he is out there. No skeletons in the closet, ready to rock the world..
Go adam.
gaga, you got your hands full..
Just hope america is ready for him.
On December 2nd 2009, Shentell wrote:
Why is it that no one gets disgusted if 2 women kiss, but there is a huge problem with 2 men. Get over it!!! If u can stand to see 2 women then shut the hell up about 2 men!! Adam, it was bold, sexy and unforgetable!!!
On December 3rd 2009, Erin wrote:
I find it funny that people expect him to be the same all the time.
He is Adam Lambert.
He’s shocking, exciting, and smart. Thats what we need right now. He’s coming into his own right now, and I’m liking where it’s going. I don’t see why us gays are forced to live in the typical please everyone “gay way”. If a woman did the same thing, nobody would have said anything. Good for Adam. :]
On December 3rd 2009, Erin wrote:
“American society has dropped to a new level of decadence. No wonder we are such a mess..we tolerate skum like this.”
Or maybe it’s because we tolerate “skum” like you?
Just sayin.
On December 4th 2009, overseas wrote:
I think it was for the show.
showing the bombing in a War… in the name of news..is crossing the line!
I have seen more offensive things telecast.
Adam is just performing. that is hard work!
On December 4th 2009, Stephanie wrote:
The whole performance was a little too risky, and i didnt expect this from him. Although i will say that if this were a girl, it would be the hottest thing of the year. As far as moral and “family tv” lets not say this is the one thing that has pushed it all over the edge. Lets not forget at the Grammy’s forest witaker and leeanne rimes sang a duet called, “my d**k in a box”. i just think what is acceptable has changed so much through the years and people are just pushing the limits to see how far they can get.
On December 4th 2009, Surreal wrote:
When its a prime time show, face humping could really stay off the air! Regardless if its a guy and girl, two girls, or two guys! Kiss all you want! Well, do it was style and taste. But the face humping was a bit much. Otherwise the performance was fine!
It’s the younger audience that watch that sort of thing and I don’t think its appropriate for children to see any face humping!
On December 4th 2009, Surreal wrote:
When I say the performance was fine, I only meant the use of the stage! HIS OWN performance, vocals and such, was terrible! As it just me or was he trying to push some diva vocal screams in there?
On December 5th 2009, Lady D wrote:
You know, I’ll agree the performance was very rough, but I’ve seen some otherwise excellent performers give equally lousy live renditions on award shows like this, and he’s new to this whole thing.
Secondly, to those who say this isn’t true to who he was on AI, you’re blind. He had to tone it down a LOT for the show, but now that he’s on his own he can be more himself. Look up some of his non-AI performances like Crawl Thru Fire and you’ll see this is almost exactly his style, and frankly, I’m pleased to see it, Can’t wait to go to one of his shows!
On December 5th 2009, Tori wrote:
Not only was the song he sang terrible, I thought his performance was simply disgusting. Children were watching this. After watching it, I am GLAD he didn’t win American Idol. I hope his career suffers because of it and he learns his lesson. I strongly dislike him now! Strongly!
On December 5th 2009, Mary wrote:
I have to say that if he had done all the sexual moves with only women no one would have complained at all. As american’s we’re prude, it’s a shame really. I the think acting portion of the performance was fine, I’ve seen far more “offensive”, but his singing on the other hand was offensive. I know he can do better than that. He sounded awful.
On December 5th 2009, buddhes wrote:
What is sad about this is Adam wouldn’t have received much shock value had he taken a machine gun on stage and mocked killing people. America, mostly those in power, can handle violence and hatred, as it supports their power, but not their own sexuality, as it stirs people to think outa the box. A man beats a man, ok; a man touching a man, not ok. Something is wrong and it isn’t Adam, it is the PR machine and old farts running corporate media. Come on, maybe America is actually ahead of them, yet they have the power to suppress Americans expression. Thank you Adam for being a true rocker; a true person showing himself and maybe not just the next PR covergirl (oops, coverboy).
On December 5th 2009, jerika wrote:
I think that him getting in trouble or whatever people have said aboutt his pathetic. If that would have been lesbians up there or a boy and girl no one would be complaining! Madonna has done things like this multiple times and no one has ever made a big of deal of like they are with Adam! Adam’s performance was amazing, fantastic, and by the far the best performance on the whole show! Anyone who agrees with me is a true, open minded fan of adam lambert! keep up the good work adam!!!
On December 5th 2009, Hannah wrote:
I think the vocals were so-so, I love the CD version though, and I’m personally GLAD that he pushed the limits and put some gay/lez material out there. He pushed the limits, and yea, there might have been kids watching, but it was after “child-friendly” hours and it’s up to the PARENTS to put their kids to sleep. This might have seemed “raunchy”, but if a guy had made out with a GIRL up there would it have been a problem? Looking at the top music vids, I don’t think so. So I say “go Adam”, thanks for helping us change America into a more tolerant nation– or at least, pointing out just how intolerant some people are.
On December 6th 2009, Brooke wrote:
You know, for everyone saying he can not sing then clearly you didn’t see him on Idol b/c his performances were spot on every week. Like someone already mentioned, he even sung Mad World better than the original. I am sad to say that I think fame has kind of went to his head where he thinks he can do whatever and it’s okay. He’s now a member of the Britney, Madonna club where you push the envelope for shock factor. The thing is that Madonna and Britt are great performers and okay singers (Don’t get me wrong I love them both, but let’s just be serious), but when I watched Adam on Idol I thought this kid can sing and I don’t care if he’s gay or straight, he is just that good. However the problem with pushing the envelope is that you have to top it the next time and the next time ect. I just thought he was a good enough singer alone to not have to resort to such cheap tactics. I guess I was wrong b/c his show was raunchy and I am surely no prude. I didn’t mind the kiss at all, I could care less that he’s gay and he’s right women push the envelope and get away with it more than guys can BUT the simulated oral sex was tacky, the leash and S&M even worse (if it were MTV I wouldn’t of minded so much but this was the AMA on basic cable TV which kids have access to). It makes gay people look bad IMO, I am a straight girl but have a lot of gay guy friends and they even were upset about this performance b/c they say that Adam makes gays all look like oversexualized in your face types. They want to be taken seriously and this type of thing makes it hard for them. I get that Adam’s gay, but so are a lot of people and performers for that matter why does he have to throw it in everyone’s face? Elton John is gay and a performer and he doesn’t resort to this type of thing, he lets his music stand for itself. The bigger problem IMO here is that Adam doesn’t think he did ANYTHING wrong, hello I don’t know what planet AL has been living on, but a lot of kids have a TV in their room now days and while most parents only let the kids have like basic cable or block the bad channels if they have full cable/satelite so they expect that the basic cable channels would be safe for kids to watch. Don’t get me wrong the AMA’s should be something that shouldn’t be inappropriate for older kids to watch, but of course Adam wasn’t the ONLY one on the AMA’s like he pointed out that was racy, he was just the worst. He said he’s not a babysitter but does he not realize that b/c he decided to be on Idol that he then would have millions of young fans out there? So, therfor he should then assume, as any resonible minded person with a brain, that parents would let their children watch the AMA’s because 1. their kids are fans of his 2. a show on regular network television shouldn’t be inappropriate for kids to watch. It is sad that kids can not turn on the TV without seeing rauchy over sexualized stuff like this. If this had been on MTV or any other cable network then it wouldn’t of been quite as bad b/c parents would know that it may not be appropriate for kids to watch but parents can’t sensor what their kids watch 247 anymore without taking the TV away which is silly. I realize that in a lot of places this came on later at night, but where I live I believe it was around 8pm or 9pm that it came on so most kids especially older kids are still awake. His flippant attitude about not caring what his young fans think or see is sad, it really is. He can say well, Brittney does it, but so what. Does he want to follow in her foot steps? Just b/c she does something doesn’t make it okay either. However at least her more risque performances were on MTV and not ABC. Like I said I am not a prude, the kiss wasn’t a big deal and honestly that shouldn’t of been a concern for most parents, but the simulated oral sex and the S&M stuff were just plain raunchy, no matter who does it whether that person were a guy or girl. So if Britt did it then I’d be saying the same thing. He thinks it is being blown out of proportion and that b/c others do cheap tactics for shock value that it’s okay, but what he isn’t considering is that when Britt/Madonna kissed their was a public outrage as well and that was on MTV and when Miley danced around on a stripper pole (which actually really wasn’t a stripper pole but you know what I mean) their was a public outrage and then the whole Janet/Justin fiasco well there was a big public outrage about that so this is nothing new and he’s not being singled out because he’s a guy or b/c he’s gay. The saddest part is that I realize he doesn’t want to be pigeon-holed into the bubble gum mainstream, BUT he did put himself in this position by being on Idol in the first place and why can’t he let his singing stand for itself? Yes, we know he’s gay, I understand his need to let people in on his sexuality, but he doesn’t have to do that in a raunchy way b/c then he isn’t educating people he is turning people off. He is coming across now as a bit of a whore, which is not a good image either. Like I said he is a good enough singer that he doesn’t have to do the whole shock thing, but I will say that his singing on this particular night was terrible and it isn’t b/c he can’t sing. I think it was that he was trying so hard to shock people that he failed to deliver in vocals, he sounded shrieky and yelled most of the song. Basically, the boy can sing so he needs to do that and if he is unable to sing well and dance around then he should sit on a stool and sing his heart out and then people would be talking about how amazing his singing was instead of how he was raunchy on the AMA’s. That’s just my opinon of course he can do what he wants, but he is gonna lose some, if not a lot of fans in the process if he doesn’t shape up b/c his biggest fanbase was his AI fans. If that is not the image he wanted to portray then he should of been this way on AI instead of sugar coating it just to try and win and then completely changing after he lost on AI. There is nothing wrong with not wanting to be yourself, but there is something wrong with worrying more about shock value than your vocals.
On December 6th 2009, Jennifer wrote:
Everyone’s freaking out over the wrong thing in this video. I have a huge problem with the simulated oral sex. Yet all I hear anyone freaking out over is the fact that he kissed the piano player. So the heck what? Madonna french kissed Britney and… no one cared! Why’s it different for Adam!?
Love the song. Maybe in this performance, no, but the song’s awesome. Loved it!!
On December 7th 2009, Adam wrote:
i didn’t get to see the actual performance but was really curious on what really happened. so after i’ve seen the video clip in here, i would say that his performance was not that explicit. it was just like watching any other artists who are exploring if they can create/stir news when they make some scene in front of the public. for me, this was purely for publicity. its just that our society is still in limbo when it comes to homosexuality… we would prefer seeing two girls kiss and make out than seeing guys do it when in reality there’s no difference. i heard that some people thought that it was not good for the kids… hence, the parental guidance note in your screen… another fact that needs to be addressed. news make it sound like adam’s performance would pose as a big factor if ever their children began exploring… news flash: more than 50% of american teenagers or teenagers in general are already sexually active. lastly, with our technology… adam’s performance was just minor if we associate it with exploitation… how easy is it to just search for m2m sex on the internet?
to conclude: focus on his singing rather than his performance… i would definitely have to agree i hated hearing the screams! i’m a rock enthusiast but i hated his song! he has done better in the past…
On December 7th 2009, Brooke wrote:
Jennifer, I believe that when Britt and Madonna kissed people did care b/c I remember people being quite upset about it. However the biggest difference wasn’t that it was a guy/guy kiss instead of girl/girl kiss, it was the fact that Britt and Madonna were on the MTV Music Awards, which people would expect to be more risque and AL was on the AMA’s which was broadcast on reg. basic cable which most people who aren’t living in the dark ages have access to and like I stated above that most kids now have televisions in their rooms with basic cable (channels 1-12). AL keeps saying that 1. he is not a babysitter and 2. that this show was on late at night around 11pm BUT IT WAS NOT ON THAT LATE EVERYWHERE. Here where I live it came on at I believe 8pm (maybe it was even 7pm) and not 11pm and no he’s right he is not a babysitter yet he is a role model for a lot of young kids and I’m not just talking about teenagers, I am talking about small children that watched him on AI with their parents. So considering he has a verasitile fan base consisting of all ages and that a lot of kids wanted to see him perform and their parents let them watch thinking well, it’s on basic cable it can’t be that bad, he messed up. Parents shouldn’t be concerned about the kiss (it’s easy enough to sit your child down and tell them that some people like guys and some like girls), no one should unless your homophobic, but you should be concerned that your child could turn on the TV and see AL simulating oral sex and S&M. I don’t care if they did post a warning, it shouldn’t be that way on the AMA’s it should be appropriate for ALL ages because people of ALL AGES love music. I realize that with so many families now have computers in their house and kids with computers in their rooms and that kids have easy access to worse things, but parents should definitely monitor their children on computers (there are actually even worse things than porn that you child could be doing like talking in chat rooms to people that they don’t know and that could lead to them getting abducted) with that said, parents shouldn’t have to monitor basic cable such as regular ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX channels especially before 10pm. Also, like I stated it wasn’t just AL, like AL did point out that had a risque performance, there was Lady GaGa and Eminem. I don’t think this is that big of a deal myself, he messed up now he needs to do better next time. I do feel he knew exactly what he was doing, he was trying to shock and I still think he shouldn’t have to resort to such ridiculous tactics to get attention, his singing is enough to get the attention yet instead of worrying about singing well he worried more about shocking people to get publicity. Which when you think about it the only person AL really hurt was himself. I love Britney Spears, but let’s face it she hasn’t been a positive role model by any means ( she was worried so much about shedding the whole Disney image that she went above and beyond and kind of wrecked her own image for a while) and she is always having to shock to get publicity. She’s a pretty good singer and an awesome performer. AL is an awesome singer and sometimes an awesome performer as well, but he doesn’t have to do the whole shock thing b/c there is a huge problem with that and that is like I already said, he is going to have to top it the next time and the next time and pretty soon everyone runs out of things to shock with. Does he really want to follow in Britt’s foot steps? Yes she has made millions for herself and done really well, she has also had to out do herself to the point that she is out of tricks now it seems. Why would you want to be like her when you are a much much better singer? Why not be original instead of copying others? I don’t get it….I just hope that on his next performance he lets his singing shine instead of trying to top this.
On December 7th 2009, Prynn wrote:
I’m a Adam L. fan & have recently ordered both of his CDs. I did not see the AMAs live, but just watched the video after hearing all the discussion surrounding the performance. I was saddened by the performance mostly because it was not good “entertainment” from a music standpoint. It sounded terrible. The sexual nature was over the top for regular television. It would be awesome in a concert somewhere or paid television where you might expect to find over the top sexuality –but this was the wrong place. I think Adam made some poor choices here and should have used his talents more wisely. He really did not need shock-value added to shine. And to the contrary, even his “already fans” are cringing at this performance. I still stand behind him & believe he will be a super-idol of his generation……. But he needs to understand, sometimes you MUST use discretion. One musn’t give up artistic self-expression–but please be respectful of others.
On December 8th 2009, Kristyna wrote:
I think it was awesome .. society needs to open their eyes and accept the fact that gay men exist. You can watch girl on girl action until you’re blue in the face but the second one person decides to switch it up and show u how it really is everyone is a critic and a homophobe. Well i think that if adam lambert wants his performance to paint a picture of the song then he did just that . Anything less would not have been true to who he is.
On December 9th 2009, Sarah wrote:
I thought his performance was great, I loved the kissing bit along with everything else, his vocal could have been better but he did fall over half way through so the guy should be given a break. I don’t understand why people in the US are so outraged but stuff like this?! You really need to get with the times, what an uptight nation the US is, makes me glad I live in the UK.
On December 9th 2009, lexi26 wrote:
I’m sorry but this was beyond horrible. His singing was so bad it was embarrassing to watch . I’m all for fighting censorship, freedom of expression, and gender equality…but this is just a bad performance, with or without the “shock factor”.
On December 10th 2009, IveHadWorse wrote:
I think you’ve all grossly missed the point.
Now, as a gay-person, I can speak from experience that the moment people get wind of your sexuality (not the case for straight people, as we live in a VERY hetero-sexist society), that’s all you become.
He didn’t choose to come out, he was thrust out by all the rumour mongering and back-handed compliments. He knew he couldn’t keep it a secret, but wanted it known it wasn’t what defined him, as it shouldn’t ever be. But lo and behold, he was proven wrong by every last one of you.
So this was his Eminem moment. His, “The Way I Am”, in performance if not in song, to tell you all and the recording industry that you are the groups marginalizing him as nothing but a gay performer. So he’s going to give you the scary-homo routine because that’s what you want to see, ultimately. You want him to be lewd and disgusting so you can feel safe having your bigoted opinion.
Now let me clarify, I know that not everyone’s opinions were mean-spirited and bigoted, but even the person who said he was gay and felt that Adam Lambert was part of the reason people don’t associate with the gay community was marginalizing him. I was surprised that you did not seem to get what he was doing. I’m sure you’ve had to deal with consistently fighting off the stereotypes and the attention your sexuality ultimately attract.
It’s hard, especially as a performer (I’ve been an actor for 10 years), to breakaway from the concept of gay when you’ve been outed. Not only is it difficult to be taken seriously, and not have everyone assume you’d rather audition for The Laramie Project or Angels in America et cetera, but also the characters that are written as gay go to straight people anyway (Brokeback Mountain anyone? The L Word?).
So before you criticize him for “going there”, think for just a second what he’s actually trying to say.
Of course it was over the top, that was the only way he could get your attention and tell you to forget the whole gay thing and just let him be a performer!
On December 10th 2009, Gimmeabreak wrote:
It’s unfortunate that Adam Lambert has a good voice but sings songs (if you can call it a “song”) that are totally out of control. His actions during his performance at the AMA’s was disgraceful and actually gave me the creeps.
I really thought I was watching the Anti-Christ.
On December 14th 2009, Chippy wrote:
I watched this and wasn’t shocked at all. We’ve all seen Britney and Madonna do these types of performances hundreds of times. I think the only issue that people have here is that it’s a gay man performing instead of a heterosexual woman. Sure, it’s okay for Britney Spears to kiss Madonna, because we know she’s straight and it’s all an act. But it’s not okay for Adam Lambert to kiss the keyboard player because he’s gay and they might possibly be attracted to each other. I don’t think there was anything disgusting about this performance at all. It was just another attempt at being shocking and sexual by a performer. Maybe I’m desensitized to it all by now but it didn’t faze me one bit.
On December 16th 2009, kkelly wrote:
I was not shocked by the video, yet i don’t agree with some of adams actions during the preformance. It was way to sexual for television that children were watching. when he grabbed the persons head a grinned it to himself, a bit much for cable televison. oh ya……everyone needs to get over the kiss, i bet if he had kissed a girl nobody would even be talking about it.
On December 16th 2009, Brittany wrote:
you people all are so judgemental. just shut up. his preformance was nothing compared to other things out there
On December 16th 2009, Kendra Edwards wrote:
I think that Adam Lambert has an exceptional vocal range and is very talented at many singing styles, HOWEVER he went a little over the top for his break out performance. I would say that for the first time you perform a song you should probably sing it as it is on the CD so people see what they are buying. He did not do this AND he did, in my opinion, go over the top with the sexcapades. If toned down just a tad it would have only been as overtly sexual as Brittney’s “Im a slave for you”. I dont remember anyone bitching about that video! There is a double standard in the industry. I think he just broke another ceiling. People dont like it when the norm is broken. So overall I say he is still learning, but I dont think it will hurt him down the road. Any press is good in music. Brittney’s back too and look and if she can come back full swing after being a shaved headed umbrella toting car beater woman, than he has a good chance at success!
On December 16th 2009, abby wrote:
Ok, my objective POV: His performance was clearly not his best. He was pitchy and over dramatic at times. But he did hit some great notes as well.
My subjective opinion (but this isn’t simply concerning Dave, it’s what Dave has now joined): We’re victim to our own so called liberalistic views. Sexual liberty – madonna paved the way blah blah blah. WHAT sexual liberty? Girls are still killing themselves to be thin and high fashion! A large majority of female music videos are sexual in nature. So what do aging teens at home think? Sexual availability will bring you love and much needed attention from your desired fantasy lover. Why is it that no one has anything else to talk about? I don’t even listen to the radio anymore. Mainstream music for the most part has become so one dimensional. Sex, drugs, money. Thaaaat’s pretty much it. There is so little substance in the entertainment industry these days. Whether it’s movies, tv shows, music/music videos….it all disgusts & frankly saddens me: whether it’s female, male, or both. Guy videos degrade females as walking sex toys, and the girl videos “sass” the girl up as some power driven independent woman, and yet the girl is barely wearing anything while she shoves her hairy monster into the camera’s face! Yeah, you’re bringing your girl power image out nice and strong for the men to take seriously. BANG up job ladies. Way to represent. Are we so out of control that sex has become the dominant theme in our art? Correct me if I’m wrong but I thought there was more to life than that. Call me a prude, an old lady, whatever – but there is no liberty in what the world has become. We have this foolish belief that all the sexually charged predecessors of the music industry have paved the way for sexual liberty but we’ve increased incidences of STDs, pregnancies, abortions, rape, and more. Yep, homeland of the free. The only difference with david is that he’s scaring a bunch of homophobes. But in essence he’s stooping to the demands of the same sex driven industry that have called him to make music. Teen pregnancy is especially continuing to grow at an alarming rate – gee I wonder why…We’re horn dog masochists. And I don’t suspect things will get any better…it’s too bad really. I’ll be expecting flack for this comment, but y’know what? Freedom of opinion. So if people disagree (which I’m sure they will), respond respectfully – God did give you common sense to carry out a civil conversation no matter how annoying my comment was
On December 17th 2009, shir wrote:
he is an amazing singer with a great voice!!!!
and i really LOVE his performance !!!!
ADAM LAMBERT ROCK’s !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On December 17th 2009, Alicia wrote:
As a big Lambert fan I am not surprised at his action. And I see nothing wrong with what he did at all. So if he kissed a girl everyone would have looked the other way, but he kissed a guy so we have to make a big deal about it? That to me makes everyone racist! And everyone that didn’t like his performance, can’t say that they have never made a sexual action of any kind in public, or told a dirty joke, or for MOST, not all, kissed someone of the same sex. There are a lot of performers, Lady Gaga, Brittany Spears, Madonna are a few that have always had performances just as racy or sexual as his, but because he is a gay man everyone says it was bad, and he shouldn’t have done it? well shame on America. Way to go Adam, be your self and be proud of it no matter what these racist people have to say about it!
On December 17th 2009, jhgljyf wrote:
I think that the performance was horrible. His voice was horrible, he screamed the whole time. I could do without the crotch in the face; however the fact that someone is finally showing people that you are who you are and you shouldn’t be judged whether you be heterosexual, homosexual, pansexual, whatever sexual. I find his openness very relieving. love is love, i respect that.
Performance: horrible, unoriginal, laid on thick
Adam Lambert: My respect, somewhat.
On December 18th 2009, love is love wrote:
Okay for one most of you leaving these comments are a little riddiculous. This is who Adam is! He is an AMAZING singer!!!!! I loved his performance because of his singing and the fact that he didnt hide anything. He is like most artist out here who dont sing themselves when they perform! They lip sing and that just makes me think that if they cant sing themselves then they are definetly not true artist!!! Adam has always been able to sing and he proved that that night at the AMA’S!!! So what he kissed a guy!!!! Thats deffinetly not as bad as half the things other artist do when they perform. TV, music videos and much more are so much worse then that. I mean come on grow up people!! It’s no longer just a world of hetersexuals. There are many gay artist and a lot of them are too scared to admitt it. Obviously Adam isn’t embarrassed by who he is and isn’t afraid to show it!!!
I’m one of his biggest fans and I say “GO ADAM!!!!!!!”
On December 18th 2009, Elizabeth wrote:
To sh:
Last time I checked, we weren’t wild animals in nature. I mean, they don’t have proof or anything that people can actually be born gay? There’s not many people who would choose to be bashed just because of their sexual preference. Does it affect you whatsover if someone chooses to be gay? No. It’s their choice, their sexuality. Not yours. Take your bible elsewhere.
On December 18th 2009, Domenica wrote:
When woman are on the stage selling nothing but sex society loves and supports it. But now that a man is doing the same thing (selling sex) he is considered offensive. Well people whats good for the goose is good for the gander. You can choose to change the channel, you can choose to not listen, but people of all types have the right to be heard. After all this is the year 2009 not 1909. I wish him all the best with not being the same old stereotype that floods the music industry.
On December 19th 2009, Barb wrote:
I missed it before and just saw it tonight…and thought it was terrible. Honestly, if he had sung like that on American Idol, Simon Cowell would have accused him of screaming it. Gays often accuse of a hetero double standard (which is certainly sometimes true), but I honestly would have had the same opinion if a another artist had simulated heterosexual oral sex.
Too much! And is the keyboard guy gay? Was it planned…or was he just assaulted?
(My sister went to a Melissa Ethridge concert and felt that it was over the top that many lesbians in the crowd were shouting “Pussy, pussy” . Give it up. I’ve been to many rock concerts with great rockers and never felt I had to act like that.
On December 21st 2009, Olivia wrote:
I am a fan of big performances, But this was just DISGUSTING! i felt like I was wacthing a porn video. my little sister walked in while I was wacthing it and she is really disturbed by it also. Why has society sunk this low?
On December 22nd 2009, Jaydi wrote:
Ok I loveeee Adam to death. I think he should have won American Idol and as far as his voice? I’d like to hear you assholes saying he sounds bad do better. What? You can’t? Yea that’s what I thought. Ok so anyway, I’m glad he went there. I’m glad he made me say “OMG WTF?!” Because that’s what he is. That’s what he does. No one is perfect and everyone is different. I absolutely love him and support him completely!! He went wayyyy over board and I loved every minute of it. I’m sick of seeing these prude little girls trying be dirty. It’s time for someone to go the extra mile and I think he went a few extra…which makes me wanna buy his albums and shit.
If you don’t want little kids to watch him, then don’t let them. That was a late show. Tell their asses to go to bed. He’s not a performer for children. Keep that in mind the next time you say something like “my little sister was watching and…” Uhm…her ass should be in bed after 10 anyway. Listen to the words of the song. CLEARLY not a song for little kids. Makes you feel kinda stupid, huh?
On December 23rd 2009, a wrote:
first i think what he did is a little bit over if you know hat i mean i think he could have gone with only kissing the guy not having oral sex!!! yet i liked his performance and i think he is amazing
On December 25th 2009, kitana wrote:
i think it was sexy because im a girl and if hes gay so wat he still sings good and if hes gay idc because if likes men then u should leave him alone
On December 25th 2009, Yahoooo wrote:
He obviously wanted a huge dramatic show. A lot of artists do this at award shows. Almost every award show these days has some type of controversy. Miley Cyrus= pole dancing move. Kanye- that’s different but still got a lot of attention. Now this, a lot of sexual moves/things that might be considered inappropriate. Beside that, it just wasn’t his best vocal performance. Too screechy. I don’t care if he was doing those moves, his voice just wasn’t at its top best, you know? I think he probably should of waited til he had a better fan base before he did something so controversial that could make fans stop supporting him. If they got to know him longer, and gotten used to his different personality, I don’t think this would have been such a big shock.
On December 26th 2009, Cassidy wrote:
I ♥ Adam Lambert and I think that he is a awesome singer and who cares if he gay!
It was an awesome performance too! 
On December 27th 2009, Emmalene wrote:
I haven’t read all the comments but I am responding to SH near the top. You’re an idiot.
You should maybe research a little before saying that even animals in nature know not to be with their own sex.
Monkeys (in the primate family just like us) often indulge in some homosexual pleasure via mutual masturbation with both males and females.
Two male Penguins in central park zoo are homosexual and even adopted an egg.
Gay/bi idols are not the reason the kids these days are screwed up.
Kids these days are screwed up because parents aren’t parenting and then they blame everyone else for THEIR OWN MISTAKES!
And before any of you go calling me a ‘fag’ or anything like that, I am heterosexual. I just understand that being gay isn’t a choice.
On December 27th 2009, Rebecca wrote:
oh come on people I mean really.. adam is an exceptinal singer he was just a little shaky here. And yes the performance was not great but so what, it was a mistake and why in the hell are some of you people so damn sexist, everyone should be able to have there own sexuality. Adam will maybe learn from the mistake maybe not, but he is still an amazing singer and will still have many fans. you dont like then dont watch it, sont think about, just let it go
On December 28th 2009, Glambert Love wrote:
that was sexy!!! damn
i enjoyed it a lot…. seriously!
maybe he enjoys flaunting his sexuality.
maybe he doesnt give a shit what people say about him, he doesnt let people put him down (which most people do)
Adam is an amazing person, he’s sweet and funny and really nice…
so dont go saying (excuse my language “oh hes a fag, he shouldn’t be famous, hes a disgrace to music” cause your probably jealous of him, if you don’t like him why and you watching videos just to make fun of him, its not fair to him, he never did anything to you to make you hate him…
I love Adam and respect him for him, not what goes on tv, people make mistakes, deal with it..
On December 28th 2009, Paige wrote:
I love Adam! but honestly it was over the top, but who cares! i was happy that he stepped outside of the box. gay people should have as much repect for straight people. if a guy and girl kissed on screen nobody would care! so why do people make such a big deal if two guys kiss?! one award show madonna and brittney spears kissed! and it really wasnt that big of a deal. so people get over it! and go buy his cd, because he is amazing, and has an amazing voice. he screwed up just this once. but everyone messes up. so people seriously, stop being so judgmental, and move on with your lives. by the way, i’m straight, so it’s not like i’m only saying this because he’s gay.
On December 28th 2009, Me wrote:
F***! He kissed another dude… big whoop, poeple do it all the time, gay/bi people exist and we just have to live with it! Grow up people! I personally think everyone in the world should kiss a person of the same sex just once, so they know what its like… the same as kissing somone of the opposite sex. A kiss is just that, a kiss.
The crotch thing… have you ever seen a soap opera? They actually have sex, movies too… I was watching a movie the other day at like 5pm and the guy was nude (you could see everything) and it’s okay for that to be on TV? Something very wrong with that picture! I think people should realize that he doesn’t care, he’s gay/bi/whatever and he’s proud of it. Anyone who has a problem with it, go f*** off!
On December 28th 2009, Brianna wrote:
I thought this performance, along with Adam LAmbert himself, was DISGUSTING!!!!!!!! No one, not even the president of the United States, should be allowed to do anything so dispicable on national television!!! I thought before seeing this Adam Lambert was disgusting, well for me he hit an all new low!!!! Adam Lambert, you should be banned from the entertainment industry so no one should ever have to see anything so disgusting EVER AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On December 28th 2009, Josh wrote:
Adam performance was amazing and he is going to continue do do wat he does . I like this new Adam unlike the old one this Adam shows more poetential than the old. This singer is my favorite singer and all u can go to hell for hating wat he does he is gay and proud of it.
Adam keeping doing wat u do ur the best see ya.
On December 29th 2009, sarah wrote:
Adam’s performance was perfect in portraying a message. I think it showed us who he is and how proud he is of that. I accept him for who he is and I am a christian heterosexual. People need to realize that we are all different and we cannot change who we are to please others, so we should just accept others for who they are. The fact that Adam is gay should not affect what people think of him as an artist. Truthfully on the vocal part of the performance Adam lost focus. The message was clear but the pitchiness and screaming didn’t always fit in perfectly. I think Adam can recover from the negative comments. I hope he comes out with even more songs and I hope I get to see him perform someday. He really does have a great voice and an appearance anyone can admire–no matter what he’s wearing.
On December 29th 2009, Pouchy wrote:
Actually, I thought it was a spectacular performance, his vocal as well. Don’t tell me this performance was a complete unknown to the producer/s.. that’s a load of crap. It was approved, and Adam put his all into it. This was his breakthru performance, you think he’s gonna come out singing ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow’? They had to have seen his act being practiced. If it was not to their likeing, “they” should have instructed a softer version. I say Adam Lambert!! Your a STAR!
On January 1st 2010, Reg wrote:
If you listen to the lyrics of the song and all the things that are going on, it almost seems that this performance was crafted out of spite. I bet that Lambert did this because he felt that people voted against him on Idol because he’s gay. Lets be honest, he was the best singer, and the fact that he didn’t win shows something about at least the taste of the viewers.
So instead of doing nothing and acting like it was a fair decision Lambert has instead decided to force this down our throats. This was a statement about sexuality sure, but not about his so much as the viewers. The fact that it was on television when children could watch was probably not on his mind, (but it certainly should have been). I would say, if he had just kissed a guy, there wouldn’t be any problem, but the simulated sex acts make one wonder if this guy isn’t just trying to cross the line, but he has completely forgotten where the line is!
To sum up, too sexy for TV, but still shows forethought. Three out of four stars.
On January 1st 2010, Tammy wrote:
I was NOT a huge Adam Lambert fan during AI, although I did appreciate his amazing vocal abilities (and although not pretty, sticking your tongue out like that when you sing, does bring about another vocal level – let’s just get ’straight’ on that) and his unique performance art. That’s what needs to be realized – he is a ‘performance artist’, just like GaGa. He is unique to this bubble-gum pop industry (and I’m so tired of all the Mickey Mouse kids trying to be pop stars – get real!). My husband bought his CD for me for Christmas (btw, my husb is 53 and I’m 45) and I am completely blown away by how smart this young man is. He has several great songs on this CD that are written by Pink, GaGa, the new judge from AI, etc. Every song is different, the vocals are amazing (and yes, sometimes the over the top vocals get old, but he’s been coached and has toned it down quite a bit on this CD); it’s like this crazy mix of Scissor Sisters, Freddy Mercury, and GaGa – just pure genius. Adam Lambert is going to have a long, beautiful career if he continues to surround himself with the right people/coaches/mentors. A person’s sexual orientation makes no matter. For those self-righteous, hypocritical ‘critics’ who continue to blog about this young talent – Grow up, open your minds, and educate yourself. I know it’s painful, but it only hurts for a little bit.
On January 1st 2010, fay wrote:
what the hell was that??????????
On January 2nd 2010, KJ wrote:
Seriously, people seem to pick and choose what to react to. Didn’t anyone notice him running his hand uuuuuup that womans leg and … Honestly, the “sex” factor was not just guy on guy. And yes, it was too much for TV, or a public audience for that matter. If this is what people have to do to get America’s attention (and stay famous), I guess the porn industry is looking up! Sad state for the US. Anyway, that was NOT entertainment, but he isn’t the 1st to go there.
On January 2nd 2010, brie wrote:
ADAM LAMBERT IS AMAZING….. THIS IS ENTERTAINMENT AT ITS BEST…HE MENT TO STIR THE POT AND GET THE PUBLICITY HELLO PEOPLE YOU ALL WATCHED AND YOUR ALL STILL TALKING ABOUT IT THATS ALL THAT HE WANTED!!!!!!
On January 2nd 2010, brie wrote:
OH AND HE DIDNT MESS UP!!! HE MENT TO DO EVERYTHING HE DID! HE IS GENIUS!!!
On January 5th 2010, ashley wrote:
wow ….. he looked like willie wonka rated x with his striper oompa-loompa’s , britney spears was harmless to what was going on there wow adam not a good way to come out !
On January 5th 2010, Jonney wrote:
he should be banned from music awards if he turns country or christian i will never listen to music to music again
On January 5th 2010, kink kong wrote:
he is so gay and ugly, he is the worst singer ever and the gayest GAY VIDEO 4 SHURE
On January 5th 2010, ADAM IS GAY wrote:
all i have 2 say is GAY!!!!!!!!!!!
On January 7th 2010, Teresa wrote:
I thought his performance was genius! Everyone knows that any press is good for publicity. It was ok for Brittiney and Madonna to kiss at an earlier time of evening. Heck, they held his performance until the end of the show. And do you really believe that they didn’t know he was going to do the things he did? Come on! It had to be rehearsed. AMA is just trying to cover their a- -! By the way, I am 52 years old. So I am not just some 20 year old trying to excuse his behavior.
On another note, so it is OK for Lady GAGA (GagGag) to break things during her performance but what about all of the fuss over Michael Jackson’s Black and White video? OMG, he was criticized for bashing in a car and hooking his thumb in his waistband, which looked like he was cupping his crotch, and even if he did, SO WHAT! He was one of the greatest artists/entertainers of all time and I think his critics looked for anything to bring him down.
Thank God, yes God, for Adam Lambert! After Idol I thought he should hook up with Queen, but I think he is going to do well on his own. Adam, I support you and will be cheering you on!
Go for it and don’t have regrets! You are an artist and deserve to flaunt your stuff and style.
On January 7th 2010, Teresa wrote:
Oh, one more comment on the crotch grabbing criticism Michael Jackson gets/got. How many America’s funniest home videos do we have to watch where some guy gets hit in the crotch and then grabs himself? Why isn’t this criticized? I don’t think someone’s pain is funny.
On January 7th 2010, LA wrote:
I wouldn’t care what he kissed or grabbed, Adam lambert’s talent is irrefutable.
On January 8th 2010, Melissa wrote:
I think what he did went right along with the song. You could tell he was having fun and I didn’t see anything different than stuff Madonna does. He is here for our Entertainment and I am ready to be entertained! Bring it on Adam I want more!!
On January 12th 2010, Bryan wrote:
Okay, as a fellow gay, i want everyone to STOP OBSSESSING OVER THIS!!! The kiss, okay, whatev, just a kiss. The whole sexual thing he did, eh, i wasnt as disturbed as every1 else is! I mean, SERIOUSLY! Give the guy a break!!! You should be aware of what might happen based on the title of a song. “For Your Entertainment” is definatly NOT gonna be a kids song, its not gonna be about chillin and hanging with friends. If you cant tell what a songs lyrics might be at first, dont listen! I, personally, LOVE the song! i LOVE Adam Lambert and his vocals and everything! Yes, vocals! that’s what its about! Sure his voice had a lil malfunction, but, it was because he tripped and tried to recover! If no1 can c that ur all phsycotic-ians! C! i had to make up a word for all u phsycotic-ians! BTW, Adam……..U ROCK!!!!!!!! Keep rockin!! keep being awesome!!! keep being….umm….hold on…give me a second….oh! heep being HOTTER THAT HELL!!!!!! ‘Kay, Later all y’all Glamberts!
On January 12th 2010, Bryan wrote:
OOPS!! in my last comment,i meant HOTTER THAN HELL!!!!!! not hotter that hell!! P.S. NO1 UG HIM ANYMORE OR I WILL FIND A WAY TO SUE ALL THE ADAM HATERS!!! ‘Kay, later all y’all Glamberts……again!
On January 16th 2010, Terri wrote:
seriously, that’s what america got up in arms about? How conservative are we? That was nothing…
big deal. Was that even PG on today’s ratings?
T
On January 16th 2010, Emily wrote:
I thought it was a fun performance. I like that he is willing to take risks, He is a very talented artist. I bought the cd and i love it! i listen to it everyday. So for everyone who is freaking out over this:
GET A LIFE! It was just a performance, and personally i think it was cool. Way to go Adam.
On January 17th 2010, brenda wrote:
This is the first time I’ve listened to him sing and I have to say the guy needs singing and dance lessons. The act was o.k. Hope his other songs sound better than this one.
On January 20th 2010, Brianna wrote:
So..I find it very disturbing that everyone has given such double standards to the entertainment industry. In just about EVERY music video now, two chicks are making out or a heterosexual couple are grinding in barely any clothes and that’s the norm. However, when Adam Lambert comes out and kisses another man the entire world has a HEART ATTACK.
WHAT THE HELL!?!?!
I will admit, the fact that he was on television..he maybe could have not done the simulation oral, but if I recall the LoveGame video by Lady Gaga a guy is like pelvic thrusting into her and guys are all in between her legs so what makes that okay?
P.S. To all of the people who are like “OMG he’s so gay that was disgusting!!”
1) No sh– he’s gay, he’s PROUD of it and what makes it better for us to be PROUD to be straight?
2) All of your people who let your kids listen to Miley Cyrus have you seen her f—ing ice cream truck pole dance? AND SHE’S ON F—ING DISNEY CHANNEL!
How about we stop being hypocrites for like two seconds, hm?
The only thing “disappointing” about the performance was that it didn’t really show how much of an AMAZING singer he is!
I am a die hard fan and I LOVE HIM FOREVER!!!! (gay or not! ;P)
On January 20th 2010, Brianna wrote:
Oh and like another P.S. That song I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry was huge on the charts and from the title we can obviously see where that song went..so again I ask, WHAT THE HELL!?!
On January 24th 2010, Dani wrote:
Omg did you see him drag that girl across the floor!? She could have gotten rug burn! How dare America show such violence on national television! No wonder this video was edited.
On January 25th 2010, kaitlin wrote:
everyone knows adam lambert is gay and so what if he kissed a guy. i personally think it was kind of sexy and that people are making to big of a deal about it.
On January 27th 2010, kitti wrote:
We get it you want to be an over the top rock icon. Maybe selling his recorded music is not what he wants to do but selling concert tickets. Where do you go from here? How much more shocking,,,,,,,,,,,,, what about your music?
On January 31st 2010, Alastair Baybelle wrote:
I think Adam Lambert is endlessly talented and extremely handsome. Homophobic America needs to get over themselves…he’s incredible and USAs squirmishness, bigotry, and intolerance needed to be revealed. Job well done. Don’t watch it if you don’t like it. I admire him beyond what words can say and I think that it took balls to do what he did. He’s absolutely amazing.
On February 1st 2010, J wrote:
America…how far you have fallen! Disgusting! What a waste of talent!
On February 1st 2010, Judi wrote:
I am 60 yrs old and waited for every performan on A Idol. So amazing,,he should have shown his talent ,,established his fans,,then shocked us all. I think you made a mistake a far as trying to hard to fast. Slow down..Show the people what you can do. You haven’t had Madonna, Pink, Gaga’s stage presence yet. Give your imaination a break. I still think your awesome.
On February 2nd 2010, sue wrote:
I like Lambert’s video and thought there was nothing criminally wrong with it even though it was a little over the top and pushing the boundaries somewhat who cares it maybe wasn’t the best work of his singing voice you might think …but never the less it had an erotic and daring appeal after all and this is 2009 living in these times these days should that really have shocked anyone to the degree it did! Come on! Is was exactly what the title of his song implied “for your entertainment” Cheers
On February 2nd 2010, Jackie Bowling wrote:
If you believe Adam Lambert’s performance at the AMA was too “sexy” or “raunchy” then you need to take a hard look at the TV shows being served up during the day and evening. People are shown simulating sex, displaying half naked bodies, and using explicit language. Is Adam Lambert’s performance more shocking than our daily fare of soap operas and movies? Fair is fair. You condemn one, you need to condemn them all. He does have the right to express himself just like you have the right to turn off the TV if his performance offends you. As for the children who may have been watching the show, why would parents allow their young children to still be up at 11 p.m.? It’s not Adam Lambert’s job to be a babysitter or a censor. He is a performer. I loved the performance and think he’s sexy as hell. Get off your high horse and find something more important to complain about.
On February 7th 2010, Emily wrote:
That AMA performance was not what I expected.I expected something amazing, to be blown out of my seat, wanting more.Come on adam, you are amazing, I was not impressed with that display on AMA .I love you, your style, everything about you, I believe you can do better than that. You are sexy, you can get back to the Adam we all know from the beginning, show me more!!!