All posts containing the tag: "AmericanMusicAwards"
Posted Dec 3rd 2009 5:30PM by TMZ Staff
Adam Lambert's sexual orientation had nothing to do with ABC's decision to can him from two upcoming gigs on their network ... it was all because he can't stick to a script -- at least that's what ABC and GLAAD would like you to believe.
The nation's most outspoken gay rights group just released a statement in support of ABC's decision to boot Lambert from "Jimmy Kimmel Live" and an upcoming New Year's Eve special in the wake of his AMA performance -- the one with the man-on-man kiss.
ABC sent a statement to GLAAD, explaining how Adam's removal was "not a question of Lambert's sexual orientation" but was instead because his live performance at the AMAs differed "greatly" from rehearsals and "caught the network off guard" -- which is justification for dropping him from other live shows.
Today, GLAAD backed ABC's explanation saying, "It would appear that the kiss between Adam Lambert and his keyboardist did not factor into ABC's decision ... ABC has a history of positive gay and transgender inclusion that includes featuring kisses between gay and lesbian couples on-air."
For the record, neither Adrien Brody nor Halle Berry were banned from appearing on any ABC shows after their "unscripted" make-out session at the 2003 Academy Awards.
UPDATE: GLAAD tells us they have "asked ABC and calls on them for clarification on 'caught off guard' so that the community knows why Lambert is being denied the opportunity to perform on the network."
Filed under: TV, Adam Lambert
Tags: abc, adam lambert, AdamLambert, adrien brody, AdrienBrody, amas, american music awards, AmericanMusicAwards, gay and lesbian alliance against defamation, GayAndLesbianAllianceAgainstDefamation, glaad, halle berry, HalleBerry, jimmy kimmel live, JimmyKimmelLive, new years eve, NewYearsEve
Posted Nov 25th 2009 1:35PM by TMZ Staff
As far as "The Early Show" goes, a kiss is just a kiss ... except when it's a male-on-male kiss.
During an interview on "The Early Show" this morning, Adam Lambert's AMAs same-sex face suck was blurred out -- but moments later they ran a completely uncensored version of Madonna and Britney's infamous 'lesbian' lip-lock at the MTV VMAs.
All along Adam has said, "...if it had been a female pop performer doing the moves that were on the stage, I don't think there would be nearly as much of an outrage." Dude may have a point.
TMZ called CBS for comment -- so far, their lips are sealed.
Filed under: TV, Adam Lambert
Tags: Adam Lambert, AdamLambert, American Music Awards, AmericanMusicAwards, blur, britney, censor, double standard, DoubleStandard, Early Show, EarlyShow, gay, kiss, Madonna
Posted Nov 24th 2009 11:46AM by TMZ Staff
The people who didn't like Adam Lambert's "American Music Awards" performance won't have to worry about a repeat performance on "Good Morning America" -- cause that gig is canceled.
Leading a guy around on a leash and kissing another was apparently too much for ABC. A rep for the show told TV Newser, "Given his controversial live performance on the AMAs we were concerned about airing a similar concert so early in the morning."
Ironically enough, Lambert announced he was gay on "20/20" earlier this year -- which airs on ABC.
Filed under: TV, Adam Lambert
Tags: abc, adam lambert, AdamLambert, american music awards, AmericanMusicAwards, good morning america, GoodMorningAmerica
Posted Nov 23rd 2009 8:16AM by TMZ Staff
If you watched the AMAs last night on the West Coast, then you missed the highlight of the evening -- when J.Lo botched a jump and fell flat on her infamous rear.
Anyone who saw the show live was treated to the booty bailout -- but when it re-aired on the left coast, a slow-mo shot of Lopez was added making it look like she pulled off a perfect dismount.
We, of course, gave you the unedited version above.
Filed under: Awards/Awards Shows, Jennifer Lopez
Tags: ama, amas, american music awards, AmericanMusicAwards, butt, fall, j.lo, jennifer lopez, JenniferLopez
Posted Nov 23rd 2006 12:05PM by TMZ Staff
Britney's back, and the newest bachelorette is popping up (and out) everywhere. It started with her drive-by appearance on Letterman on the night before filing divorce papers. The very next night, she was caught at a New York City Gap store shopping for cotton thong panties and clothes for an evening of ice skating at Rockefeller Center with an old friend ...
That old friend was her former manager, Larry Rudolph, the man who transformed Britney from former Mouseketeer into America's reigning Pop Princess. His relationship with Brit was solid until K-Fed came along. Kevin reportedly had a problem with Larry, and Brit chose Fed over Rudolph. Just one night after she left K-Fed, she reunited with Rudolph; it appears they were in talks before Brit's split.
Now, old television commercials for Britney's fragrances have begun popping up in time for the holidays, and rumors of musical collaborations with the likes of Pharrell, and a surprise appearance at last night's AMAs, are signs that the hard-working Britney Spears is definitely back. One thing she's retained from her K-Fed days; that awful gum-chewing. At least she tucked her gum to one side of her mouth while she presented the AMA to Mary J. Blige. Classy.
Meanwhile, there are rumors of a surprise superstar appearance at Los Angeles radio station 102.7 KIIS FM's annual concert, Jingle Ball. Our guess: It's gonna be Brit.
Filed under: Break-Ups, Britney Spears
Tags: American Music Awards, AmericanMusicAwards, Britney Spears, BritneySpears, commercials, divorce, fragrance, K-Fed, music, NYC, split
Posted Nov 22nd 2006 2:05PM by TMZ Staff
Paris might be a wild child, but it took the newly out-and-about Britney Spears to really get her in hot water.
Police were called to Hilton's Hollywood home after the heiress and new pal Britney Spears allegedly blasted music a little too loud for folks on the block.
The neighbors were already on edge after word leaked to paparazzi that the two blondes were planning on kickin' it at Paris' place after the American Music Awards. As the ladies arrived, a swarm of paparazzi unleashed a blinding flashbulb frenzy that lit up the whole neighborhood.
The police incident comes just days after Paris and a pantsless Britney were photographed in Vegas during a crazy girls night out.
Filed under: Paparazzi Video, Paparazzi Photo, Britney Spears, Paris Hilton
Tags: american music awards, AmericanMusicAwards, blonde, Britney Spears, BritneySpears, chaos, frenzy, hollywood hills, HollywoodHills, house, paparazzi, Paris Hiton, ParisHiton, party
Posted Nov 22nd 2006 1:26PM by TMZ Staff
She played it cool on stage, but Britney Spears was "pissed" at ABC over a derogatory sketch aimed at her estranged husband, Kevin Federline, during last night's "American Music Awards," a Britney rep tells TMZ.
E!'s Marc Malkin first reported Brit was upset, and now a rep for Brit tells TMZ, "She had no idea" that the skit would immediately precede her appearance. We're told Britney was "incredibly upset" and "inconsolable."
The sketch featured AMA host Jimmy Kimmel sealing a Federline look-a-like in a wooden crate and shipping him out to sea. Kimmel called K-Fed,"the world's first ever no-hit wonder." Less than five minutes later, Kimmel introduced Spears as a surprise presenter.
When contacted, a rep confirms to TMZ the idea for the skit was Kimmel's and he went forward with it because, "I knew they wouldn't mind because I know they both have great senses of humor."
Filed under: TV, Britney Spears, Celebrity Feuds, K-Fed
Tags: ama, american music awards, AmericanMusicAwards, britney and kevin, britney spears, BritneyAndKevin, BritneySpears, jimmy kimmel, JimmyKimmel, pissed, upset
Posted Nov 22nd 2006 10:29AM by TMZ Staff
Britney Spears has yet to personally bash her soon-to-be-ex-hubby, Kevin Federline, but she's definitely in support of other people doing it.
Federline was the target of a comedic offensive at the start of last night's "American Music Awards," with host Jimmy Kimmel promising, that it would be "his last time appearing on American television." Kimmel then sealed a look-a-like of "the world's first ever no-hit wonder," into a giant shipping crate and dropped it into San Pedro Harbor. The comedian then announced, "a whole school of fish just got pregnant."
Less than five minutes later, Britney took the stage. Introduced as "Bachlorette Britney Spears," she looked amazing in a titillating knee-length cream-colored frock, smiled and waved to the ecstatic crowd before presenting the award for Favorite Soul/Rhythm & Blues to Mary J. Blige.
Brit steered clear of commenting on the Fed-Ex dumping, but didn't seem to mind the idea.
Filed under: TV, Britney Spears, K-Fed
Tags: american music awards, AmericanMusicAwards, britney spears, BritneySpears, jimmy kimmel, JimmyKimmel
Posted Sep 22nd 2006 4:15AM by TMZ Staff
What's going on with Shakira?
Marlene, we have the goods for you on the hip swaying sensation that is Shakira! Born Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, the 29-year-old Colombian-born beauty is engaged to long-time beau Antonio de la Rua. On a more random note, she once got kicked out of choir for singing "too forcefully"!
There's still time to get tickets for her Oral Fixation tour -- she'll be in Dallas and McAllen, Texas beginning tomorrow through Tuesday and will be closing out the year with a couple concerts in Miami.
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Filed under: Music, Brad & Angelina, Shakira, Mariah Carey, I Just Gotta Know!
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