First up, what in the blue hell was Adam Lambert doing? His performance on last night's American Music Awards was over-the-top and ridiculous in all the worst ways. He kissed a male band member, simulated oral sex and treated back-up dancers like pets, none of which I have a problem with.
What I didn't enjoy was his off key screeching of a truly awful song. I also felt that his performance was just a reason to grab headlines. He tried to say that some of the controversial moments were spur of the moment, but they were so clearly orchestrated ahead of time.
There is also the idea that you have to earn the right to do a crazy performance. Lambert has just released his first album and has barely released his first single.
Adam Lambert you are not Madonna or Lady Gaga, try more singing and less theatrics.
Other notes from the show: Kelly Clarkson had the best performance of the night with her subdued version of "Already Gone," Jay Z and Alicia Keys brought the house down with "Empire State of Mind" and Janet Jackson is still awesome whether or not she lip syncs.
I always loved the AMAs because it was the cool awards show, but, the last few years it's felt irrelevant. It may be time for ABC to retire the AMAs or completely revamp the show.
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