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Adam Lambert discusses his AMA controversy (and dresses like a vampire)
We all know that Adam Lambert's Good Morning America performance was canceled because of his controversial appearance at The American Music Awards. But The Early Show snatched him up for a performance this morning and he also talked about the AMAs and why he thinks there was nothing wrong with it.
Good Morning America cancels Adam Lambert concert
Adam Lambert has been on a lot of shows with "America" in the title, including American Idol and The American Music Awards. He won't be appearing on another show with that word in it though.ABC has confirmed that Lambert's appearance on Good Morning America on Wednesday has been canceled. And yes, we can all assume that it's because of Lambert's ridiculous performance on the AMAs over the weekend, where he made out with a guy, dragged another guy along on a leash, and also simulated oral sex with a dancer who was down on this knees. You know, because Lambert wanted to be so EDGY. (Update: Lambert will appear on CBS' The Early Show instead, and Dick Clark Productions has released a statement about the performance.)
American Music Awards: J.Lo falls, Adam Lambert freaks out parents
I had the American Music Awards on last night in the background, and for the most part it looked like a pretty standard awards show: People wore pretty dresses, played pianos suspended by wires, wore more makeup than their wives (I'm looking at you, Keith Urban), and simulated oral sex. Wait-- what?Yeah, so for once, Lady Gaga's performance, which involved smashing a plate-glass window and setting a piano on fire wasn't the most interesting performance of the night. Instead, everyone is talking about two people: Jennifer Lopez and Adam Lambert. Lopez's unfortunate fall during her performance of "Louboutins" probably mortified her, but it wasn't the most awkward thing to happen during the ceremony. That distinction goes to American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert's decidedly non-family-friendly performance.
You can check out both videos after the jump.
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What's On Tonight: 60 Minutes, Next Iron Chef, American Dad
- At 7, CBS has a new 60 Minutes, then new episodes of The Amazing Race, Cold Case, and Three Rivers.
- NBC has a new Football Night in America at 7, followed by the Eagles vs. the Bears.
- FOX has a new Brothers at 7.
- Lifetime has the movie Unstable at 7.
- Syfy has the movie Lightning Strikes at 7, followed by the movie Fire From Below.
- At 8, ABC has the American Music Awards.
- FOX has a new episode of The Simpsons at 8, then new episodes of The Cleveland Show, Family Guy, and American Dad.
- At 9, PBS has a new Masterpiece Contemporary.
- HBO has the season finale of Curb Your Enthusiasm at 9.
- Showtime has a new Dexter at 9, followed by a new Californication.
- Food Network has the season finale of Next Iron Chef at 9.
- History Channel has two new episodes of Cowboys & Outlaws at 9.
- At 11:30, Cartoon Network has a new Titan Maximum.
- At midnight, Cartoon Network has a new episode of The Venture Brothers, then a new Metalocalypse.
Check your local TV listings for more.
What's On Tonight: 24, American Music Awards, A Colbert Christmas
At 7, ABC has the American Music Awards Red Carpet, followed by the American Music Awards.- CBS has a new 60 Minutes at 7, then new episodes of The Amazing Race, Cold Case, and The Unit.
- NBC has Football Night In America at 7, followed by the Colts/Chargers game.
- At 8, FOX has 24: Redemption.
- Disney has a new Hannah Montana at 9, then the movie Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds.
- Showtime has a new Brotherhood at 8, followed by new episodes of Dexter and Californication.
- At 9, PBS has Masterpiece Special: The Unseen Alistair Cooke.
- HBO has a new True Blood at 9, followed by new episodes of Entourage and Summer Heights High.
- Lifetime has the movie Wisegal at 9.
- At 10, Comedy Central has A Colbert Christmas.
- Food Network has a best of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives at 10.
- There's a new Skins on BBC America at 10.
- At 11:45, Cartoon Network has a new Superjail.
- At 12:15am, Cartoon Network has a new Drinky Crow Show.
Check your local TV listings for more.
Idol dominates AMAs with two triple-crown winners
With Daughtry, fronted by American Idol alumnus Chris Daughtry, and former Idol winner Carrie Underwood each taking home three trophies at this year's American Music Awards (AMAs), it's clear that the music landscape continues to be shaped by the dominant FOX reality competition. Daughtry, who didn't win his season of AI but has gone on to more commercial success than any of his season's compatriots thus far, picked up awards for favorite pop-rock album, breakthrough album and adult contemporary artist for his band's self-titled debut Daughtry. While Daughtry acknowledged the show's role in his success, as reported on AOL.com, he insists "the show didn't make me who I am. It just gave me a chance to show everybody else who I am."
Underwood, meanwhile, continued her award show success with trophies for favorite female country artist, country album (for Some Hearts) and the T-Mobile text-in award. For the first time in its 35 year history, winners this year were chosen by online voting. With the AMAs being essentially a "popularity contest" it should come as no surprise that two of the most popular artists ever on one of televisions most popular television shows ever would have a good showing.
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What's on tonight: House, NCIS, Veronica Mars, Nip/Tuck, ECW
At 8, ABC has the 2006 American Music Awards, with host Jimmy Kimmel. - CBS has new episodes of NCIS, The Unit, and 3 Lbs.
- NBC has the special Tony Bennett: An American Classic at 8, followed by new eps of Law and Order: CI and Law and Order: SVU.
- There's a new Standoff on FOX at 8, followed by a new House.
- The CW has a new Gilmore Girls at 8, then a new Veronica Mars.
- PBS has a new Nova at 8, followed by a new Frontline.
- Remember the show China Beach? It's on American Life at 9.
- Also at 9: Spike has Die Another Day, which seems pretty crappy after you've seen Casino Royale.
- At 10, FX has a new Nip/Tuck.
- Sci-Fi has a new ECW at 10.
- At 10:30, Food Network has a new ep of The Hungry Detective.
Jimmy Kimmel to host the American Music Awards again
Jimmy Kimmel really is the hardest working man in show biz, isn't he? The late-night talk show host and former TV Squad interview subject has been named host of the American Music Awards for the third time.In the press release announcing the move, Kimmel responds in a sentence that's confident and self-deprecating at once, "I am very happy to have been asked to return as host of the American Music Awards and graciously accept ABCs apology for snubbing me last year."
Remember that Kimmel is also set to host an ABC game show called Set for Life, is a "creative consultant" on buddy Adam Carolla's radio show, and produces shows like Crank Yankers and The Andy Milonakis Show. He makes Ryan Seacrest look like a lazy bastard, doesn't he?
[via The Futon Critic]
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