I am not feeling sorry for AL, as I do think he has done a huge disservice to the gay community. I admired him for coming out, but think he has taken two major steps back for acceptance of gays. Geez’ ¦.the leather, bondage, S&M thing. What was he thinking. Or not.

Seriously? I thought he made a giant step forward for the gay community. He showed gay men can be sexual and provocative. I loved the symoblism of his coming through the door (hmm like coming out of a closet anyone???) was really a brilliant idea.

So excited to see Adam – had to wait in various confusing lines over an hour to get in – decent seats center but in the loge (2nd tier) – sat next to 2 (presumably) young gay men who were the most excited about Janet, Whitney & GaGa – I did hear one say something about Adam early on like “I hear he performs well live” or something like that.

The best sounding performers were the ones that just stood there – Kelly sounded great. All of them who moved around didn’t sound that great. Lady GaGa was entertaining, Rihanna and JLo were weird, I thought Janet and Whitney were a little boring but it was fun to see them live.

I got nervous and anxious – every single commercial break, they would talk about Adam’s upcoming debut – more than any other upcoming singer – I was thinking how in the world could he live up to this, especially after all the stress from the Out controversy recently – I was feeling a little worried.

There were 2 stages – they would alternate between the 2 stages for each performer. Janet got the entire 2 stage set-up and 1 or 2 others I can’t remember. Even Lady GaGa only used a 1/2. But for Adam the whole HUGE 2 stage set-up.

Adam opened to great fanfare – flashing lights etc. – the stage was a little dark but I liked the staging – very interesting with like a picture frame or something. He started the opening and I thought, hmmm he sounds really good but will people be thinking “Broadway” with this?

Ha, that was short lived as he started spinning and dragging the girl, and the leash bit – I thought it was entertaining. I thought it was hard to hear him, and he seemed a little nervous – again the sound wasn’t great either. But I was very impressed by all that he was doing up there and still singing live.

I had no problem with the sexuality and it fit the song lyrics. I had out my binoculars and when I saw him stumble, my heart just sank. He recovered from that remarkably well (still holding his mic even) and many people didn’t know if that was choreographed. But I was pretty sure it was a stumble and I was very disappointed for Adam – I knew there was so much pressure and expectation on him and I felt really bad for him – nobody would like to stumble like that.

After that, he had a harder time with the vocals (at one point a back-up singer sang louder and not good) but he still managed to do his moves and even the rif at the end. He may have thrown in the kiss to take the focus off his stumble and if so, seems it was brilliant. People are talking about the kiss and “fellatio move”, not the trip (unlike JLo).

The crowd seemed stunned at the end – just “polite” clapping up in my section. I felt really sad, because I wanted so much for the audience and TV viewers to see all that is fabulous about Adam and what I loved in the AI concert. They didn’t get that Adam.

I expected the performance to be edgy and sexy (I had seen the preview of the leashes) – and I think the producers expected it too.

In a way, he was set-up for going overboard: the producers kept going on and on about how this was going to be the most talked about performance the next day, and Adam had to make sure it was. At least he did accomplish that to his credit.

I do think he went too far, and I feel bad that he lost some fans. Some of them he was going to lose sooner or later anyway, just by being true to himself and his vision. But I would rather have had it been later, after he had more success behind him.

Too much choreography, especially for Adam to do while singing in a debut performance. He wanted to come in with a bang and overshot a little. He didn’t seem happy and playful – not sure if he was trying to conform to the tone of the song, or was perhaps releasing pent up anxiety over all of the expectations and the OUT editor slam – the finger move seems to suggest the latter.

Also, fans have some culpability in this too. Fans started throwing bras and underwear, then graduated to whips, handcuffs and dildos. I didn’t mind this and thought it was fun, and so did Adam (so long as they weren’t thrown AT him). Yes, he gained a lot of fans due to his amazing and soaring vocals, but there are many fans of all ages who find him very HOT and enjoyed his more sexual AI tour performances (hence, the throwing of sexual things). So now he tries to give them more of what he thinks they want, and gets slammed. He will never please everyone, not even his own fans. But I think he is a sexual person, and will express that side of himself (along with other sides) in future. Personally, I look forward to it. And I thought the kiss was kind of hot. But most everyone I know was not impressed with some or other part of his performance.

After the show, I went to meet the other fans (40-50) who had planned a private party at a close by restaurant. 5 people were no shows, and the rest were rather quiet and subdued discussing the performance. I was gratified to hear the younger fans were not too concerned about the fallout – made me feel better.

Actually we then watched it on the big screen TV they had for us, and it seemed better to me the second time. Funny how they cut out the “fellatio” bit – after the East Coast had already seen it anyway.

I made the mistake of coming to MJ’s when I got home Monday, and I just felt incredibly sad for Adam and in mourning all day.

I feel much better today – well enough to write this. And now I feel he’ll be ok. But I really don’t like all the jokes about him and negative press.

ABC canceling his GMA performance really pisses me off – I know a LOT of people that flew great distances for that concert. I hope they will get to see or hear him somehow.

ABC clearly overreacted and GMA blew a perfect opportunity to shine a greater light on this so-called controversy.

I don’t agree. ABC was the one that Adam went too far with. He even said himself that he was caught up in the moment. They very easily could have been in hot water with the FCC. As a business person I understand that they couldn’t take the chance that he would do it again. Once scorned. As to CBS, they saw a chance for ratings nothing more. They did not do Adam a favor. They wanted the ratings. It was as simple as that.

O wow, this is the first snippet I’ve seen of an Adam interview/ or listened to since the AMAs and he seemed different to me.

It’s the chip on his shoulder.

He shouldn’t. For me, he should apologize for offending people. Of course, not everything he does will go well with other people’s sensibilities. But, I don’t think his performance at the AMA’s was meant to be shocking, it was meant to be offensive. He did cross the line. And he needs to acknowledge that.

ITA Instead he seemed to insult people that didn’t “get” his performance or were offended. Instead of whining that women aren’t censored like he was, why not just say that he’s sorry that it offended some and it wasn’t his intention….. That might have gone a long way and certainly better than what he did say. I’m not a fan of his singing style however always thought he came across as a nice guy on the show so his statements disappointed me.

For me it doesn’t really matter because I wasn’t a fan or going to buy his album but I do think it could hurt him.

How Adam Lambert Is Hurting Gay Marriage

Yes, Adam Lambert. You’re right.

Hiphop artists and women get away with salacious performances all the time without an uproar. Of course, there was that famous Madonna-and-Britney kiss that caused a stir, but that was likely because the artists were ‘“ well, Madonna and Britney.

And yes, Adam Lambert, your performance on ABC’s American Music Awards this week was not really all that raunchy. A kiss is a kiss, and there’s nothing wrong with that. I could have done without you sticking a guy’s head in your crotch spontaneously, but it happened so quickly, and in the midst of so many other things, that if the dancer didn’t mind, I’m not sure ‘offensive’  is what I’d call it.

What I’d call it, instead, is misguided’ ¦.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jennifer-vanasco/why-adam-lambert-is-right_b_369274.html

Kind of don’t think it was totally spur of the moment since he has so much stage experience I would think this would be less likely. I too, think that this is one of the reasons GMA cancelled, because they don’t know what he’s going to do. I’m also pretty sure his management is behind him on this also.

I do think he doesn’t understand some of his fans, I saw in an interview that he was surprised that some of his fans don’t like Lady Gaga, or are more conservative and don’t like that type of performance. He did say that if you didn’t like it then you’re not for me, but I think being that he just came off of IDOL he shouldn’t be so dismissive. I too wish he would have said sorry if I offended anyone or something like that. He’s coming across as a bit arrogant to some people. People I talk to that had never heard him just know about what he did at the AMAS, and not that he has an amazing voice.

Now I like Adam, just thought the performance went a bit too far for my taste, and I don’t like that song, but I like other songs on the CD. I must be a conservative fan. I can’t wait to see his performances tomorrow. Funny that the song hes doing is What do you want from me.

Its beyond my comprehension why everyone’s so atwitter about the kiss, etc. And yep, I have a kid. Was in bed before Janet came on, let alone Adam.

For about the millionth time, no one cares about the kiss. It was the simulated oral sex and the finger bang, and the flipping the bird that has people face-palming this monstrosity.

‘ ¦ But, seriously, Gaga hasn’t just gone from brilliant artsy success to brilliant artsy success either. She’s tanked, too. Everybody does. Not so easy to put these things together so that they’re always brilliant or come off like clockwork.

Oh, I totally agree. The first time I saw her perform on TV was definitely in the “tanked” category. It took a while for me to come back around.

It’s crazy to think that girl is 23 years old. I had no idea she was so young! She has so many years ahead of her to really hone her vision, and I can’t wait to see where she goes.

Adam…I see no artistic vision in what he’s doing. It’s all derivative and meaningless. That’s fine for an Idol contestant, but not fine if you claim it’s something more than that.

Gaga’s performance was thought-provoking compared to Adam’s. Nothing she did on that stage was pointless. Her costume told a story; her breaking of the glass to get to the flaming piano was artfully executed, and the breaking of the whiskey bottles tied into her song ‘Speechless’ . Adam? He pretty much just shoved his crotch at his back-up dancers’ faces because, you know, that’s how you roll when you’re a rocker. Oh, and flip off the audience, too, while you’re at it. That’s so rebellious!

I agree that that was a *great* Gaga performance. But she’s had some dumb and silly ones, too. I think I’ll give Adam a chance to do performances over a couple of years, as we’ve seen with Gaga now, and if, after that time, he doesn’t have any subtle, or thoughtful, or funny, or well performed ones, then I’ll say — Yeah, he’s lousy at this. … But, seriously, Gaga hasn’t just gone from brilliant artsy success to brilliant artsy success either. She’s tanked, too. Everybody does. Not so easy to put these things together so that they’re always brilliant or come off like clockwork.

If there is something on there that I don’t think is appropriate for my kids, I turn it off or don’t have them watch for that dance.

How are the AMAs any different from DWTS?

IDK, we didn’t watch the AMAs. But I’m still curious about whether the over 1500 complaints includes one night of DWTS or an entire season.