Did Adam Lambert go too far at the AMAs?

[Raev]

Music awards should be reasonable enough for the entire family to be able to enjoy.

What she said.

[Homicidalheathen]

I find rapping about rape MUCH more offensive.

Kevork Djansezian/Getty ImagesNEW YORK -- Adam Lambert admits he got carried away with his sexually charged American Music Awards performance, but he's offering no apology.

The glam rocker from "American Idol" said on "The Early Show" that his performance would not have caused as much controversy if he weren't openly gay. He also said there were other "adult" moments on the show that caused no outrage.

"I admit I did get carried away, but I don't see anything wrong with it," he said Wednesday. "I do see how people got offended and that was not my intention. My intention was to interpret the lyrics of my song and have a good time with it."

Lambert kissed a male keyboard player, dragged a female dancer around by the ankles and had a dancer simulate oral sex on him while performing "For Your Entertainment," a song with a sexual edge. ABC received many complaints about the performance and that network's morning show, "Good Morning America," canceled Lambert's scheduled appearance on Wednesday because it said it couldn't trust what he would do.

"The Early Show" on CBS, perennially third in a three-network morning show race, happily gave him a platform and milked it -- interviewing him, having him interact with fans and asking him to sing. One of the show's hosts, Harry Smith, tied the flap to rock history, noting that camera operators were only allowed to shoot Elvis Presley from the waist up during a network TV appearance generations ago.

Lambert admitted he didn't rehearse some of the more risque elements of his award show performance -- a point that particularly upset ABC, which said it was taken by surprise by what he did. In the future, he said he'd try to get these issues cleared before the show.

But he noted that Lady Gaga smashed whiskey bottles during her performance, Eminem rapped about rape and Janet Jackson briefly groped a male dancer.

"Janet Jackson, crotch grab," he said. "I haven't heard one peep about that."

He said that "if it had been a female pop performer doing (his) moves that were on the stage, I don't think there would be nearly as much of an outrage."

"I think it's because I'm a gay male," he added.

Offered a chance to apologize, he declined. He said he didn't consider that there may have been children watching because his American Music Awards performance came at nearly 11 p.m., and that it's a parent's job to monitor what their children are watching on TV.

"I'm not a baby sitter," he said. "I'm a performer."

Asked what he'd do differently if he had the chance, Lambert said, "I would sing it a little bit better."

"I guess I have a tendency to divide people," he added. "Apples and oranges -- you either like it or you don't."

"For Your Entertainment" is the title cut and first single from Lambert's new album, which went on sale Monday. He didn't perform that on "The Early Show," opting instead for the songs "What Do You Want From Me" and "Music Again."

He said before performing, "Parents, this is appropriate, I promise."

Lambert took questions from fans surrounding CBS' midtown Manhattan studio, including one who said she had traveled from Japan to see him. None of the questions were about Sunday's performance.

Lambert's mother came on stage between his two songs, and was asked what she thought of her son at the American Music Awards.

"I was a little taken aback," she said. "But, you know, I just went with the flow. It's all good."

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Edited November 25, 2009 by Homicidalheathen

[Raev]

See, on a show that I may be watching with my 10 year old - I don't want to see ANY of that. Rap-rape, Janet crotchgrab or Lambert simulated whatever.

[Homicidalheathen]

All I am saying is its going to get worse.

Next it will be simulated butt rape.

Its about publicity and pushing boundaries gets you that.

Edited November 25, 2009 by Homicidalheathen

[bean]

I don't care if "you" don't find it offensive, BUT, that is a family show and there were probably children watching. Some children are exposed to way too much as it is and know far too many things way too young. I do not know what goes through people's heads sometimes.

[Head Wreck]

you know what. how about we just ban all that shit

[torn asunder]

you know what. how about we just ban all that shit

sure, then we can ban the bible, because, you know, it has rape, and incest, and murder in it...

wait! i know! nobody is allowed to speak in public again, on the off-chance that they might offend someone.

[Head Wreck]

next. shakespear.

and rohl dahl.. because its usually umnpleasant endings

[torn asunder]

next. shakespear.

and rohl dahl.. because its usually umnpleasant endings

[Raev]

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Edited November 25, 2009 by Raev
I know better

[Destroit]

how much does one get for shoving another mans face into your crotch.

On Michigan Avenue, guys get $25 for this. In Hollywood, I'm not sure.

[Destroit]

What she said.

I third this, which means the motion passes. Adam Lambert is a danger to your children and grandmas.

[Raev]

I third this, which means the motion passes. Adam Lambert is a danger to your children and grandmas.

So let it be written, so let it be done.

[phee]

Just think if this was Christopher Lambert..... *shutters*

[Oh_My_Goth]

Ummmm.. Does anyone remember MADONNA?!?!?

I see no problem with it.. If it was so shocking, then why did people not turn the channel???

Because they wanted something to bitch about.. That's why.

Once it started getting dirty, then the channel should have been turned.

If you don't like something.. Don't fucking watch it!!!!! Remotes were made for a reason.

Love Yous

CHANGE THE CHANNEL

Edited November 25, 2009 by Oh_My_Goth

[Rev.Reverence]

Ummmm.. Does anyone remember MADONNA?!?!?

I see no problem with it.. If it was so shocking, then why did people not turn the channel???

Because they wanted something to bitch about.. That's why.

Once it started getting dirty, then the channel should have been turned.

If you don't like something.. Don't fucking watch it!!!!! Remotes were made for a reason.

Love Yous

CHANGE THE CHANNEL

Dude...did you READ any of this thread?

Do you remember the guidelines for a fetish show production?

...KISSING...ok...(gender neutral)

...fake-face-fuck-on-national-T.V.?...against society & morals in general (or something like that.)

[Oh_My_Goth]

Dude...did you READ any of this thread?

Do you remember the guidelines for a fetish show production?

...KISSING...ok...(gender neutral)

...fake-face-fuck-on-national-T.V.?...against society & morals in general (or something like that.)

Yep.. For once honey.. I read the WHOLE article & the WHOLE thread

& I still say.. TURN THE CHANNEL IF YOU DON"T LIKE IT!

[Raev]

Yep.. For once honey.. I read the WHOLE article & the WHOLE thread

& I still say.. TURN THE CHANNEL IF YOU DON"T LIKE IT!

Once the damage is done, it is done.

You must first see something in order to object to it. That which has been seen, cannot be un-seen.

During a time slot that will have kiddies and grandmas, that wasn't cool.

[Oh_My_Goth]

Once the damage is done, it is done.

You must first see something in order to object to it. That which has been seen, cannot be un-seen.

During a time slot that will have kiddies and grandmas, that wasn't cool.

Didn't say it was.. Nobody forced anyone to keep watching it.

[Rev.Reverence]

Yep.. For once honey.. I read the WHOLE article & the WHOLE thread

& I still say.. TURN THE CHANNEL IF YOU DON"T LIKE IT!

..I don't see how you can advocate face-fucking on network T.V.

...but, the only way in hell, that I could side with yous...is IF, they had ALREADY designated the show rated-M. (which it was not.)

Edited November 25, 2009 by Rev.Reverence

[phee]

Good thing I never have to worry about this.... me being Amish and all....

[Rev.Reverence]

Good thing I never have to worry about this.... me being Amish and all....

...good thing...

[Destroit]

Ummmm.. Does anyone remember MADONNA?!?!?

I see no problem with it.. If it was so shocking, then why did people not turn the channel???

Because they wanted something to bitch about.. That's why.

Once it started getting dirty, then the channel should have been turned.

If you don't like something.. Don't fucking watch it!!!!! Remotes were made for a reason.

Love Yous

CHANGE THE CHANNEL

Welllll...normally I would full-heartedly agree with this, AMAs are geared FOR family viewing. That would be like taking your kids to go see Sesame Street Live KNOWING that it is a kids' show, or at least kid friendly show, and then Big Bird gives Snuffalufagus head...now do you see the problem? Watching something that, to your understanding, is supposed to be family-wholesome and then BAM...simulated oral sex, without any warning to be able to change the channel. It seems really unfair to parents, imo, definitely a rogue attack.

The Madonna thing is MUCH different, Madonna did that on MTV at the VMA awards which are purposely geared to people of an older demographic (older teens, twenty somethings, thirty somethings...but usually by your 30s you're watching VH1, you get the point) so it was more appropriate. Same with Janet Jackson's nipple...KIDS watch the Super Bowl, sons watch it with their dads, etc, it's a family thing, hence why she was fined. It's VERY understood that kids watch that stuff and that is why it is obviously inappropriate. Was Madonna or Britney fined for their VMA kiss? No, it was technically appropriate and the VMAs are geared toward a more mature demographic.

Edited November 25, 2009 by Chernobyl

[Rev.Reverence]

...AND...that was a KISS.

[Oh_My_Goth]

Welllll...normally I would full-heartedly agree with this, AMAs are geared FOR family viewing. That would be like taking your kids to go see Sesame Street Live KNOWING that it is a kids' show, or at least kid friendly show, and then Big Bird gives Snuffalufagus head...now do you see the problem? Watching something that, to your understanding, is supposed to be family-wholesome and then BAM...simulated oral sex, without any warning to be able to change the channel. It seems really unfair to parents, imo, definitely a rogue attack.

The Madonna thing is MUCH different, Madonna did that on MTV at the VMA awards which are purposely geared to people of an older demographic (older teens, twenty somethings, thirty somethings...but usually by your 30s you're watching VH1, you get the point) so it was more appropriate. Same with Janet Jackson's nipple...KIDS watch the Super Bowl, sons watch it with their dads, etc, it's a family thing, hence why she was fined. It's VERY understood that kids watch that stuff and that is why it is obviously inappropriate. Was Madonna or Britney fined for their VMA kiss? No, it was technically appropriate and the VMAs are geared toward a more mature demographic.

I see your point.. & He should be reprimanded for doing that IF it violated any rules.

BUT I still say what I said before.. If people didn't like it.. They didn't have to watch it.

I, personally would not let my kid watch that crap anyhow, so it's not a problem for Me