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Watch the AMAs with me!

2009 November 22
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by TopIdol

I’ve never attempted this before, so let’s try it. Hang out and watch the American Music Awards with me tonight. You will probably be on your laptop, anyway, so come on over. Discussion in the comments thread starts whenever and lasts throughout the show.

(Also check out the VFTW Live Stream for even more shits & giggles.)

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  • cimi

    It wasn’t that bad. I think that most were gearing up for great and they didn’t get great. I think Adam’s performance was one of the best on AMA. I was bored silly with all the others, all except Lady Gagas-and I think she’s nuts–but she’s not boring at least. Adam’s performance was not boring so I think he accomplished what he set out to do.

  • rehabilitard

    It. Was. Aweful. Why off key? I thought he could do better than that. I like theatrics, like Lady Gaga. But, OMG, Adam, it was distasteful.

  • deez

    Ok, I tivo’ed it, and just got caught up. Ummm, errr…I don’t know what to say. I don’t care for the song to begin with, but I was expecting something spectacular for the performance. I wasn’t shocked by anything, but I imagine plenty of people will be. Whether or not that was a smart move remains to be seen. Bad press is better than no press (Kris is getting no press). I bet he will be on every morning news show answering questions about it…so…mission accomplished ?? (I guess)

    The song sounded so disjointed…the wailing (screaming w/e you want to call it) just seemed unnecessary and really added nothing. I’m one who enjoys a little of the OTT wail incorporated into a song, but that wasn’t right, I can’t really explain it.IDK .

  • StopHurtsEars

    Oh I saw that pic of him giving the bird on VFTW and I thought it was a chop. Shrug.

    Rolling Stone liked it? I don’t know. I don’t think I am a prude or anything. I just don’t think it was good. It was just kind of all around an odd performance. It was his debut in front of the industry, so nerves were bound to play into it all. It was like he was throwing everything in but the kitchen sink. Shocking can be good, pushing the envelope can be artistic. But that performance for me for you did not do any of that. I don’t think this is the end for Adam. He has to many supporters in the media and just in general. I think he got what he wanted out of this performance. People talking about him.

    • TopIdol

      Rolling Stone worships him because he gave them their best sales numbers of the year.

    • on the edge

      Yep, love it or hate it, EVERYONE will be talking about Adam this week. Does Kris have to do any tv appearances because YOU KNOW he’ll be asked about the…uh…”performance.”

  • LeighKat

    watched again and his vocals sounded better the 2nd time around.

  • on the edge

    Yeah, and with that…thank goodness “Dexter” repeated at 10. Holy CRAP the end, that was a surprise (won’t ruin it for any “Dexter” fans here).

    Can’t believe I missed “Californication” for…well, Adamfornication!

    • deez

      Yessssss! DEXTER! I will watch it tomorrow, thanks for the non-spoiler…can’t wait for the Trinity showdown.

  • Isidra

    I never really thought I was prudish, but I really didn’t need to see the simulated blowjob. (Though, ten to one, the making out with the keyboardist actually gets the most pearl-clutching from the homophobes.)

    I hope RCA wasn’t relying on just this performance to sell the album, because that may well backfire.

  • Steph

    http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/93313254/Getty-Images-Entertainment

    Does he seriously flip the audience off after his performance? WTF are you trying to do Adam, make sure no one buys your album…

    …or is that his retaliation to the audience trying to comprehend what the hell you just did, and since apparently no one got it.

    Whatever, it’s still in poor taste to flip off at the end of your performance.

    • sosad

      What an idiot. I think he’s clearly insane.

  • sosad

    Oh wow. That was absolutely horrible. The worst thing I’ve seen ever on an awards show. Or maybe anywhere. That’s what everyone was waiting for?
    Gee Adam, sure hope you can get your day/night job back. Where’s lip-synching when you need it?

  • Tessa

    It’s Tommy Joe Ratliff.

    He’s normally the bassist, but he plays the keyboard as well. :)

  • sosad

    Oh crap. I haven’t seen the end yet. Left off watching live & am watching TV now. Everyone seemed pretty sucky so far tonight. Maybe there’s something in the water in LA or something. At least I’m prepared for the horror ahead. Maybe.

  • Smartie

    HAHAHA FAIL. Fat loser.

  • LeighKat

    He is eating that man’s face

  • lauren722

    The kiss: http://twitpic.com/qliin

    Haha is it bad that I’m still not sure. I’m thinking male now though

    • http://www.affinityhealthandbeauty.co.uk Lamberkitten

      Yep, looks like a dude to me. Oh your poor mother LOL

      • lauren722

        She was like “Is…Is that a GUY?!?” I started clapping and almost fell off the sofa :)

        • http://www.affinityhealthandbeauty.co.uk Lamberkitten

          Your mom prolly praying for your soul right now :) . Just seen the whole thing. Well it certainly had his jaw-dropping moments and if anyone was still under the impression that he was soft and sweet that is all changed now LOL

    • http://theepezdispenser.blogspot.com/ James

      It has to be male. Although I’m sure some sparkle cows will insist otherwise to continue deluding themselves.

      Interesting question I’ve seen posed elsewhere: Was this the first guy-on-guy makeout on a live, major TV broadcast? (There probably have been joke kissed between straight guys, but….) ‘Cause people were comparing it to Britney/Madonna.

  • ML

    Not a great performance. Voice could have been better. Too many expectations on this single performance. Haters are going to pop the champagne bottles and run him over with eight-wheelers the rest of the night. Still think he’s a decent guy with a great voice and I still wish him a great future. (I know this is a TopIdol and we’re supposed to be all snarky but I hate Sundays in general and am trying to be hopeful for others for once.)

  • on the edge

    Was it supposed to be funny? I was wondering because there were parts where I laughed my ass off. Sorry Saneberts (I like that nickname BTW), it sucked, but everybody else will think it was the greatest thing since sliced bread because they’ve been brainwashed to think so.

  • http://www.affinityhealthandbeauty.co.uk Lamberkitten

    Aaaargh, I missed it! Woke up late! Can only find half of it on youtube. Mixed comments so far even at Adam Official. Dayam :(

    • TopIdol

      Oh, I’m sure it will be up in all its glory soon.

      It was…um…interesting? Lots of crotch action. I think Lambert was happy he could grab crotches other than his own now that he’s off the Idol tour.

      • LeighKat

        Wanna see him do that if that Seacrest concert competition takes them to Arkansas!

  • StopHurtsEars

    I actually think the Keyboard player is a girl. Right? Someone on MJ’s posted his “band” info a few weeks back. Wasn’t she in the Smashing Pumkins or some such thing. So man on man kiss…no. Crotch grab..yes, simulated BJ..yes. Just so were are all clear. LOL

    Yeah, as a women that “kiss” looked like it had no finesse. Just a grab and stab if you will.

    • lauren722

      Lol! I have been cleverly avoiding gender because I wasn’t sure. That disappoints me. I would love to see Adam make out with a guy on live television!

    • pattyluponey

      He had two keyboard players…one was the girl from all of his tweets, not who he made out with, the other…an androgynous looking person…most likely a man? Enough of a question to cause the majority of viewers to believe it was a man on man kiss regardless of if it was or not…my first thought was that it was a guy.

      • TopIdol

        My first thought was that it was a guy, too. But I think it was a girl. I hope she didn’t smell ;)

  • WooAmanda

    I didn’t do the live blogging thing because award shows pretty much bore me. I did, however, switch over during the break for extra time in the MLS Cup. What I saw, only for about 45 seconds, because I couldn’t actually watch longer, was that Lambert sucked…hind tit. I feel so vindicated for not having any use for the man.

  • LeighKat

    Lambert was not good- bottom line. But, I guess he was on the same level as all the other people who performed tonight- that is not saying much.

  • StopHurtsEars

    Errrr..hmmmm….uhhhhh. OK? Well uhh. Yeah I got nothing.

  • lauren722

    I loved that!!!!!!!! I mean he did start kinda out of tune but the performance was just insane! In a good way. When he grabbed the keyboardist and started making out my mom almost had a heart attack. This is why I love Adam Lambert!

    • TopIdol

      Re: The Keyboardist–I now know why my friend who made out with him in 2008 did not go back with him to his tent.

      I think his crotch grabbing is better than his kissing. I mean, we all have our strengths and weaknesses, so I’m not dissing him.

      • lauren722

        wHATTTTT?????? This is a story you must tell TopIdol!

        Haha! He seemed rather into it. I hope that poor soul wasn’t bleeding afterward.

        • LeighKat

          reminded me of that horror movie with the woman kissing the guy in the hot tub and then killing him with her tongue

    • pattyluponey

      At the end my dad came into the room and said…”Is that Adam Lambert?” Totally based on the last 30 second wail…sadly at the beginning he sounded out of sync with the music…So, no nipple tassles like the NY Post reported, but a fake bj and making out with a dude…provacative…maybe…I guess the theatre kid in me feels like she was watching a production of Cabaret…I’m used to dudes making out and fake homosexual humping…I have done Rocky Horror y’all…

      • lauren722

        You might be used to it but I bet a bunch of the viewers (such as my mom) were horrified! For some reason Adam getting head didn’t bother her but the making out did? I will never understand that woman.

        • pattyluponey

          My mom was pretty horrified too. She stays away from my more provocative performances (and I’m in my 30′s). My parents don’t get the theatre kid/club kid lifestyle. It was quite the debate during the Idol season. This short time back home is quite the eyeopener for both sides…

          • lauren722

            Aww. Parents are silly. I had the sense to send my dad away before Adam’s performance. He would have thrown a fit. My mom is recovering. She is still an Adam fan despite the shock I believe. Though they are pretty accepting people generally. At least as long as they don’t have to see it.

      • http://theepezdispenser.blogspot.com/ James

        The douche who wrote the article with the nipple tassles in the title had no sources. He merely did that to grab attention, and suggested the possibilities based on those crazyawesomecrazyugly goth hot messes from Adam’s video shoot.

  • Steph

    And what was up with the guy giving Adam a pretend blow job, they bleeped the music out, but I’m sure that’ll cause a stir….

  • wnb

    Just want to clarify. He was completely out of tune.

  • wnb

    OMG… that was terrible. I like Adam… but THAT!

  • TopIdol

    He grabbed some ladyparts. OMG !!!!ELEVENTY!!11 THIS TOTALLY MEANS HE IS BISEXUAL!!!

  • blacklisted

    Is it really bad? I couldn’t watch it, I was a bit anxious for him.

    • Steph

      it got better, but Adam was out of tune, a first. He wailed all over the place.

      • TopIdol

        He was pretty out of tune at first. It was not good. He recovered vocally and I’m all about being edgy, but I’m just not into shock value for shock value’s sake. Perhaps I’m just world weary and jaded or something, but I don’t find any of his (or Gaga for that matter) antics shocking.

        • lauren722

          You must be jaded top idol! My mom certainly found it pretty shocking :) Her discomfort made me smile :)

      • blacklisted

        Okay, as long as he was only a little out of tune. That means he was better than Janet, Whitney, Rihanna and JLo.

        • lauren722

          You forgot Shakira!

  • Steph

    I can’t guage audience reaction, but mine was uh…okay.

  • Steph

    Oh dear Adam, you sound like shit.

    If people are talking about this tomorrow it won’t be in the positive light.

    Was that roll on purpose because it almost looked accidental

    • theonlyone05

      Fans will be death and think this is the greatest performance ever.

  • TopIdol

    You couldn’t spin or drag around a sparkle cow that easily now, could you?

    Oh, he does not sound good. But nice that he got a crotch nuzzle even before the chorus.

    • Lakshmi

      And he needs a better makeup artist. HD is not very forgiving, and whoever applied his foundation did not blend very well.

      • http://theepezdispenser.blogspot.com/ James

        Yeah…just WAY too cakey.

        I can’t figure out which bloated old man he looks like, but I’m gonna keep trying.

        • TopIdol

          I took a photo of the makeup disaster. Dude needs to chill on the MAC, ya know? It was not a good look.

  • TopIdol

    THE EXCITEMENT HAS BEEN BUILDING FOR MONTHS.

    Oh jesus. He better shoot off in a rocket or something because they’ve built this up way too much.

  • Steph

    WTF? Miss I can’t sing a lick just won over Michael Jackson…not right.

  • TopIdol

    I don’t care about the quality of the actors or director–”Brothers” still looks like it’s going to be total and utter shit.

    • http://theepezdispenser.blogspot.com/ James

      !!

      I forgot if I replied to a comment of this already at some point….But I agree. It’s gonna be a misfire.

      Gyllenhaal looks great in it (I’ve heard he’s the only bright spot, from critics), but Portman seems uninspired. As for Maguire…RAZZIE ALERT. So badly overacted in the trailer alone….

  • TopIdol

    Am I just out of touch? Who the hell is Keri Hilton?

    • LeighKat

      Hilson- I just know she sang a hook on a Kanye song, or a Timbaland song- or something like that.

  • blacklisted

    Green Day is going to show them how it’s done. Boy do I love these mofos!!!

    • Steph

      REally? I thought Green Day was out of tune and terrible, but I kinda think that all the time, no offense, just more noticeable tonight.

      • blacklisted

        Green Day released the best album of the year. Their concerts are fantastic. Maybe one day Adam and Kris will reach their level of amazing. Doubt it.

  • LeighKat
    • TopIdol

      Thank you! I wasn’t paying attention the first time. I hate JLo. Seeing her wipeout was a thing of beauty, especially as it was on her ass that’s insured for over $1 million via Lloyd’s of London.

      • LeighKat

        It was even more wonderful after she did that degrading “walking up men’s backs” move.
        Bringing her right back down to earth.

  • TopIdol

    If the entire place gets destroyed tonight, I want Seth Green to be at the bottom of the rubble.

    Wait. Will Wheelchair Jimmy come out to sing this one, too?

    You know who I wish could perform at the AMAs? Amy Winehouse. I don’t care how messed up she is, I still love her.

    • erinnthered

      Amy is awesome. Has she even straightened out the visa issue? I’d settle for Adele.

      Why the Seth Green hate? I mean, I know he’s a tool, but he did create Robot Chicken. :)

      • lauren722

        I mean I will always love him for playing Oz in Buffy. I love that show

        • blacklisted

          The only thing that redeems Seth Green is having played Oz in Buffy.

      • TopIdol

        I actually think most of Robot Chicken sucks. Watch it with Family Guy several weeks in a row. You will see how Seth Green is totally lifting from Seth McFarlene. Case in point: Season 1′s Frankenberry and Booberry on Idol crap. Family Guy referenced Frankenberry. It’s been awhile, but I know I can come up with other examples. Yes, Green and McFarlene are buddies, obviously, but I just can’t take Seth Green. I was especially pissed when he was prominently featured on this “Famous people who love Battlestar Galactica” special. It was mostly him and Brad Paisley and not enough S. Epatha Merkerson and Jesse L. Martin. I couldn’t even give Seth Green love for loving BSG.

        His best work was the Vegas episode of “Entourage”. He basically played himself.

        • LeighKat

          So right on!!! The last thing I enjoyed on Robot Chicken was the “Dark Crystal” spoof.

          • on the edge

            I will always love the “Cannonball Run” spoof, mainly because he managed to get Burt Reynolds AND Dom DeLuise…RIP Captain Chaos.

          • TopIdol

            I had high hopes for the Star Wars super episode (oh yeah, there was also an all-Star Wars “Family Guy” episode too, wasn’t there?) but I was disappointed.

        • erinnthered

          I understand, but sometimes it’s the other way around. Like with the Star Wars spoofs and such. Yeah, he does get featured a lot in geek celeb specials, but he’s a rare breed – the geek celeb who is also a fame whore. My question is, was there any Ed Quinn in that celebs who like BSG?

          Also, where is this Dark Crystal parody, and how the hell did I miss it!?!?!

      • LeighKat

        “settle for Adele” Damn!!! Adele is amazing! hardly think she plays second fiddle to Winehouse.

        • TopIdol

          I do love Adele, too.

        • Lakshmi

          I love Adele, but I still think she’s a poor man’s Amy Winehouse. Amy’s a much better songwriter and, when she’s well, her vocals are incomparable.

          • TopIdol

            Amy Winehouse is just too damn talented. Out of all the messed up young celebrities who are viable picks in any death pool, she’s the only one who I would be really upset about losing. She’s just such a phenomenal singer and songwriter. Her voice is one of my favorites of all time.

        • erinnthered

          I love her something fierce, but I’ve heard from people I trust that Amy is a force live, and Adele is just good. That’s all I was sayin’

  • blacklisted

    I’m going to admit right now that I’m an Eminem tard. I hope I don’t get too much hate for that.

    Anyways, OMG! He’s looking so damn good. I’m so glad he’s off the pills.

  • StopHurtsEars

    Yeah Rivers Cumo from Weezer. Travis Barker and I think Pete Wentz? Ha I always laugh at those Band Hero commercials and think of David Cook and for some reason he is the only one to wear tighty whitey’s in the commercial.

    • on the edge

      Okay, I shouldn’t admit this but…without the emo hair and emo eyeliner, Pete Wentz is somewhat semi-attractive.

  • on the edge

    Okay, just a question…I’ve seen this damn “Band Hero” ad with Taylor Swift too many times, and I know Travis Barker is the drummer…who are the other two? I feel like I should know, like maybe one of them’s in Weezer?

  • Steph

    joining the party late…I have no clue who just performed, I just caught the tail end…Leona Lewis?

  • StopHurtsEars

    Alicia Keys why ruin a good first performance with something so odd?

    • Steph

      That was Alicia Keys? Whoops, called that one wrong, and that didn’t even sound like her!

  • on the edge

    Jermaine Jackson is Muslim? I thought they were all Jehovah’s Witnesses!

    • TopIdol

      Yeah, I remember he was a Muslim from his run on Celebrity Big Brother (UK) in 2007. I was in London for both the first few episodes and then when I returned before flying out was the night of the finale with him and Shilpa Shetty.

      Jevhovah’s Witnesses are whacked. My dad’s brother is one. We haven’t talked to him since my grandmother died…in 1992.

      • Steph

        You know, I wondered about that, because technically if they are Jehovah Witnesses shouldn’t they have shunned Michael when he denounced the faith and what not? I always got the impression that Jehovah Witnesses weren’t allowed to associate much with family members who left the faith. I don’t know much about Jehovah Witnesses I taught a student who was a Jehovah Witness once, so I guess that’s where my experience lies. I just know the basics, no holiday stuff, no saluting the flag, it’s Kingdom Hall not church, etc.

        But I guess why would they shun their cash cow? Aren’t his parents still practicing Jehovah Witnesses, or at least that’s what my sister told me, don’t know how reliable of a source she is.

        • TopIdol

          You’re correct. You are not supposed to associate with anyone who left Kingdom Hall. You’re also not supposed to stand for the American flag, celebrate birthdays or go to college.

    • StopHurtsEars

      Ehh I thought Jemaine might be normal until he introduced his son Jermajesty???!!!!! Holy crazy name batman? Pilot Inspector might be safe.

    • lauren722

      Haha! First one not thanking God up there! I’m waiting for someone to go up and thank the God and Goddess.

    • Lakshmi

      Jermaine’s a Muslim, Janet says she’s more spiritual than religious, and MJ himself left the JWs a long time ago. I think the only Jacksons who are still Jehovah’s Witnesses are Mama Katherine and Rebbie.

      • TopIdol

        Oh crap. Then I can’t claim Rebbie Jackson as my favorite living Jackson then.

        • Lakshmi

          The trick is separating the art from the artist. Have you seen Rebbie’s fabulous Centipede video?

  • blacklisted

    Taylor Swift is the most hated teenager on the planet.

    • TopIdol

      Nah. Miley Cyrus totally has her beat.

      If I was a member of the Jackson family, I wouldn’t be able to remember everyone’s names. I’m gonna tell everyone my favorite Jackson is Rebbie. Rebbie Jackson gets no love.

      • LeighKat

        The Miley hate will only grow as I understand the oversexed child recently said she wasn’t into Twilight. Can you imagine? not liking Twilight? lol! hahahaa (i hope my sarcasm has come through)

    • lauren722

      Where do you get that from?

  • on the edge

    Fucking hilarious, I’m watching a livestream, and whoever’s streaming it flipped to Beckham & Major League Soccer! Everyone in chat said “what the FUCK is this?”

  • StopHurtsEars

    She looks beautiful and healthy. But she does not have the same voice. It’s a nice voice just not as strong. Still better than RiRi.

  • blacklisted

    I’m just catching the last part of Whitney. Her voice sounds completely shot with no chance of recovery. What a tragedy.

    • TopIdol

      Was that Bobbi Kristina in the audience? I’ve always wondered how she is going to turn out. She’s a beautiful little girl. Wow. I just can’t even imagine the crap she’s grown up with.

      That’s the best I’ve seen Whitney look in years, though.

      • blacklisted

        That looks like her kid. Even she knows that her mother’s singing days are behind.

        Whitney does look better than she has in years.

    • sosad

      wow, that was sad. poor Whitney. she was so awesome. unbelievable. what is going on in the music business. major suckage all over the place.

  • on the edge

    Sounds like Whitney’s being a bit autobiographical…does she have DTs or something, or is the hand-shaking just for show?

    • TopIdol

      She sounds terrible. Crack whacked her voice. And this is a terrible song. Granted, I’ve always loathed Whitney ballads.

      Did she forget the words or was she just overcome with emotion? Just for showing up she will get a standing O.

      I couldn’t understand half the crap she sang. I prefer Maya Rudolph as Whitney Houston.

      • on the edge

        Yep, her voice is shot in comparison to her pre-Bobby days. It’s sad…the years that should have been her peak and she spent them smoking rock with that no-count gap-toothed mo-fo.

  • StopHurtsEars

    Spirit Fingers from Whitney.

    • TopIdol

      Is she singing about BOBBY BROWN BOBBY BROWN BOBBY BROWN?

      • lauren722

        Yes. My mom just told me that whole story and how it sounded like a song to him!
        She looked pretty but she didn’t sound that amazing. Let that be a lesson against drug use.

        • TopIdol

          Yeah. It’s unbelievable. Bobby Brown is just poison.

          Hey, what did Emimem do this year to get nominated for anything?

          • Lakshmi

            No idea. He did have that horrible song about Mariah that didn’t get any airplay, but that’s about it.

  • StopHurtsEars

    I had to change the channel, when JLo fell on her ass. I cannot watch people embarrass themselves. I know why am I watching this show then.

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