ABC lifts ban on Adam Lambert
(AP Photo/Charles Sykes)
The ABC network has lifted its ban on rock singer Adam Lambert. The 2009 “American Idol” runner-up will perform on “The View” Dec. 10 and the Barbara Walters’ special “The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2009″ on Dec. 9.
After Lambert’s controversial performance at the American Music Awards, the ABC network canceled his appearances on “Good Morning America,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live” and a New Year’s Eve special.
Lambert created controversy at the “American Music Awards” when he kissed a male band member during his performance and shoved a man and a woman’s face into his private region.
No word yet on whether the network will reconsider their decision to pull Lambert from the New Year’s Eve special.
ABC cancels more Adam Lambert appearances
Adam Lambert during a performance at the American Music Awards. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
The ABC network is still punishing “American Idol” singer Adam Lambert for his performance at the “American Music Awards.”
Lambert announced on his Twitter page that ABC canceled his upcoming appearances on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” and a performance on a New Year’s Eve special. Lambert was previously canceled from “Good Morning America” on the network.
Lambert created controversy at the “American Music Awards” when he kissed a male band member during his performance and shoved a man and a woman’s face into his private region.
Since then, the ABC network doesn’t want anything to do with Lambert. His new album titled “For Your Enterainment” debuted at number three on the Billboard charts. It sold 198,000 copies in its first week.
American Music Awards nominations announced
Taylor Swift performed during last year's American Music Awards (AP Photo by Matt Sayles)
The 2009 American Music Awards nominations were announced Tuesday, and Taylor Swift and Michael Jackson garnered the most nods.
Swift was nominations six times, and Michael Jackson received five nominations.
I was surprised to see the late M.J. on the nominations list because he didn’t release new music this year. But I’m not one to argue.
So far, the musicians scheduled to perform are Alicia Keys, Adam Lambert, Jennifer Lopez and Black Eyed Peas.
The show will air Nov. 22. The nominations are posted below.
Elizabeth Taylor and Michael Jackson during the American Music Awards in 1993 (AP photo by Mark Terrill)
Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist
Eminem
Michael Jackson
T.I.
Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist
Beyonce
Lady Gaga
Taylor Swift
Favorite Pop/Rock Band, Duo or Group
Black Eyed Peas
Kings of Leon
Nickelback
Favorite Pop/Rock Album
Lady Gaga / Fame
Michael Jackson / Number Ones
Taylor Swift / Fearless
Carrie Underwood accepted an award during the American Music Awards in 2006 (AP photo by Kevork Djansezian)
Favorite Country Male Artist
Jason Aldean
Darius Rucker
Keith Urban
Favorite Country Female Artist
Reba McEntire
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood
Favorite Country Band, Duo or Group
Rascal Flatts
Sugarland
Zac Brown Band
Favorite Country Album
Rascal Flatts/ Unstoppable
Taylor Swift / Fearless
Zac Brown Band / Foundation
Jay-Z on the red carpet at the American Music Awards in 2006 (AP photo by Danny Moloshok)
Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Male Artist
Eminem
Jay-Z
T. I.
Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Album
Eminem / Relapse
Jay-Z / Blueprint 3
T.I. / Paper Trail
R&B CATEGORIES
Favorite R&B/Soul Male Artist
Jamie Foxx
Michael Jackson
Maxwell
Favorite R&B/Soul Female Artist
Beyonce
Keyshia Cole
Keri Hilson
Favorite R&B/Soul Band, Duo or Group
Black Eyed Peas
Day26
Mary Mary
Favorite R&B/Soul Album
Beyonce / I Am…Sasha Fierce
Black Eyed Peas / The E.N.D.
Michael Jackson / Number Ones
Beyonce on the red carpet at the American Music Awards in 2007 (AP photo by AP Photo/Evan Agostini)
Favorite Soundtrack Album
Hannah Montana: The Movie
Hannah Montana 3
Twilight Soundtrack
Favorite Alternative Rock Artist
Green Day
Kings of Leon
Shinedown
Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist
Daughtry
Jason Mraz
Taylor Swift
Favorite Latin Artist
Aventura
Luis Fonsi
Wisin Y Yandel
Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist
Jeremy Camp
Brandon Heath
Mary Mary
Artist of the Year
Kings of Leon
Taylor Swift
Lady Gaga
Eminem
Michael Jackson
T-MOBILE BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST NOMINATIONS
Pop/Rock Breakthrough Artist – Kings of Leon, Lady Gaga
Country Breakthrough Artist – Gloriana, Zac Brown Band
Soul/R&B Breakthrough Artist – Keri Hilson, Jermiah
Rap/Hip-Hop Breakthrough Artist – Drake, Kid Cudi
