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Adam Lambert Debuts ‘Better Than I Know Myself’ Music Video

@coltondaniel — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:00:08 +0000

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Adam Lambert’s latest video ‘Better Than I Know Myself’ dropped yesterday, it uses the tired concept popularized by another Adam.

The Sandler-like multi-character plot (or Eddie Murphy or Peter Sellars or Jerry Lewis) features the familiar Glambert persona with the guy liner, spikey hair and all black everything versus a clean cut, happier, tea-drinking version of his ego. Could it be a battle of the Adam past and Adam future? Introversive and extroversive? Is this some sort of psychobabble that we cannot grasp?!

“It’s about the relationship you have with yourself between your dark and light side,” Lambert explained to MTV News. “It’s about duality. It’s about that balance and finding it and struggling to maintain it and what that means. It’s an emotionally complicated video and I hope people are open-minded about it. I thought really hard and long about what was covered in it and what I was trying to say with it.”

The video nods to his ‘Whataya Want From Me’ video. “It’s a cousin to that. … There is something similar to ‘Whataya Want From Me.’ I think that domesticated version of myself is my idealistic better version of me,” he explained. “It’s the me I want to be in my right mind. It’s the most happy, content, peaceful, wholesome version of myself.”

One thing is for certain, he’s definitely no Freddy Mercury. Hey dude – you brought on the comparisons yourself.

UPDATE: Adam Lambert Addresses Queen Rumours

@coltondaniel — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:30:35 +0000

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Adam Lambert, the flamboyant American Idol alum, was rumoured to be joining Queen for a performance at the Sonisphere Fest in July followed by a string of tour dates.

As we reported yesterday, Lambert gloated to the Daily Mail: ”The intention is to pay tribute to Freddie and the band by singing some f***ing great songs,” he allegedly said. “It’s to keep the music alive for the fans and give it an energy that Freddie would have been proud of.”

Lambert then took to his Twitter to dismiss the rumours on Friday evening:

“Oooh them clever reporters takin my quotes outta context…. I haven’t confirmed any guest appearances. I was talking about the EMA’S,” he tweeted, without directly referencing the report. “That being said, I’m truly flattered by your jump to such glorious conclusions mr journalist!! ”

They had all performed together at the 2009 American Idol finals as well as a November gig at the MTV EMAs.

Lambert’s sophomore album Trespassing is due in March.

Adam Lambert is the New Lead Singer of Queen

Natalia Buia — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:35:46 +0000

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Freddie Mercury is irreplaceable, but unfortunately, Adam Lambert never got the memo.

The flambouyant “American Idol” winner thinks people will still pay attention to Queen now that he’s their brand new lead singer. Mercury died of bronchopneumonia brought on by AIDS in 1991. Queen was just never the same.

Now, 21 years later, the rest of the band wants to ressurect their sound and carry on. Lambert’s busy promoting his new album “Trespassing” that comes out next month but Rolling Stone reveals he’s set to tour with Queen in the summer.

“The intention is to pay tribute to Freddie and the band by singing some great songs. It’s to keep the music alive for the fans and give it an energy that Freddie would’ve been proud of,” Adam tells reporters.

I doubt anybody is proud that the band constantly tries to replace Freddie. Sometimes you just got to give up and start something new.

The 7 Least Anticipated Albums of the Year

Natalia Buia — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:00:44 +0000

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While we are keeping our ear to the ground for Lana Del Rey’s debut album, “Born to Die” and the full length from Azealia Banks, there are some artists we really wish would quit while they’re ahead.

As posted on Cracked, here are the 7 least anticipated albums of 2012.

7. Insane Clown Posse – “The Might Death Pop!”

6. Scorpion – “Comeback”

5. Adam Lambert – “Trespassing”

4. Willow Smith – “Willow: You Think You Know Me”

3. Bret Michaels – “Get Your Rock On”

2. Marilyn Manson – “Born Villian”

1. Scott Stapp – “Somewhere in the Middle of Love and Lust”

Adam Lambert and Boyfriend Return To LA After Fight

andPOP Staff — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 17:18:15 +0000

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As we reported last week, Adam Lambert had a huge fight with his Finish boyfriend, and both of them got arrested after they were fighting in the street. Luckily, it seems like the couple have kissed and made up.

The couple returned back to LA yesterday to celebrate Christmas. TMZ’s crew caught up with the couple, but they weren’t too interested in speaking. They do blame what happened on drinking too much alcohol. However, as you can see in the pic above, it looks like everything has been smoothed over, and the couple is back in love.

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Adam Lambert in Finland Jail for Beating Up Boyfriend

andPOP Staff — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:58:59 +0000

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Adam Lambert spent some time in a Finland jail after getting into a brawl with his boyfriend outside of a bar, reports TMZ.

The two lovers initially started fighting in the Helsinki bar, when eventually they took the fight out to the street. Lambert’s boyfriend is Finnish Big Brother star Sauli Koskinen. Adam apparently also got physical with people who tried to break up the fight.

Both guys were taken to the police station, questioned and eventually released.

Afterward, Koskinen blogged about the incident saying, “Publicity is not easy, but also celebrities are just human. Love is not easy either, but it lasts forever!”

This is an interesting take on domestic violence. Normally when it’s a man and a woman in a dispute, someone is charged. But what happens when it’s a man and a man? Apparently nothing happens.

Celebrities Tweet Their Response to Japan Earthquake

@coltondaniel — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:34:29 +0000

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Follow the 8.9 scale earthquake that hit Japan Friday morning, there has been an outpour of support via Twitter and other social networking sites from everyone and celebrities have sent their condolences and best wishes. The tsunami effects are expected to hit Hawaii and the West Coast later today, even north and central coasts are on Tsunami advisories.

P. Diddy Tweeted immediately: “Oh man yall see this earthquake in japan??????!!!!!! Let us pray!!!! God bless Japan!”

Ciara tweeted upon hearing the sad news: “I am sooooo sad to hear about what’s happening in Japan. It breaks my heart. Let’s pray for the families and their country!”

Katy Perry, who just finished a leg of her tour in Japan: “My prayers go out to anyone that is being effected by the disaster in Japan… #prayforjapan.”

Hip-hop singer Nicki Minaj retweeted tsunami facts and preparedness tips from the Red Cross.

Adam Lambert, from American Idol: “My thoughts and energy are towards japan”

Dave Chapelle: “#prayforjapan times like this we gotta stick together, real talk. God bless everyone affected by the earthquake & #tsunami”

Taylor Swift: “I’m sending my thoughts and prayers and love to those in Japan who are hurting” Cher expressed her concern: “Anyone know about wailea Maui! Have home & friends ! No answers from them ! Concerned.”

Paris Hilton: “The images on the news are breaking my heart. I am so worried for everyone in Japan. My thoughts are with you Japan. God bless you all.”

Lea Michele, from Glee: “So devastating to hear about the huge earthquake & tsunami Japan. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone there.”

Will.I.Am.: “I’m worried about my friends from smap smap, verbal, kage son, and all my friends I care about . I can’t reach any of them in Japan.”

Update: Adam Lambert Could Face Jail Time

Jacob Morris — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 19:46:52 +0000

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The photographer that Adam Lambert allegedly roughed up in Miami on Thursday has filed a police report that accuses Lambert of misdemeanour battery, reports PerezHilton.com.

According to the report, the singer allegedly took hold of the photographer’s backpack “where the camera was placed” and “wrestled [the photographer] to the ground forcefully.”

Although the report that was filed states that the photographer didn’t receive any “bruises or lacerations,” if Lambert is prosecuted, he faces some pretty hard penalties. Worst case scenario, he faces a $1,000 fine and up to a year in jail.

Lambert responded to the claims on his Twitter account saying, “Battery? Nope. I attempted to grab a camera, no punches were thrown and no one was on the ground…. It was literally harmless. If embarrassment is a crime- thats all I’m guilty of.”

Adam Lambert Assaults Photographer on Miami Beach

andPOP Staff — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:28:42 +0000

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“American Idol” runner up Adam Lambert was lounging around a Miami Beach Thursday when he suddenly had an altercation with a photog, reports PopEater.

“Eeew paparazzi killed my peaceful afternoon on the beach!” the singer, 28, told his Twitter followers Thursday. “They’re real good at provoking, but there ain’t any pics or video of the bs they spew out.”

Earlier in the day, Lambert was seen giving peace signs while lounging at the beach in his sunglasses and straw hat, but that quickly turned to assaulting the photographer. Pictures on PopEater show the singer slapping, grabbing, and basically mounting the photographer.

“Hahha the photos are hilarious!!! LOL please everyone forgive me for that hat,” he said on Twitter. “I was attempting a disguise — clearly failed.”

Adam Lambert Expected To Be Awesome Mentor on ‘American Idol’

andPOP Staff — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:38:21 +0000

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Randy Jackson is a man who tells it like it is. So when he says that Adam Lambert is a great mentor for the newest contestants on “American Idol,” we tend to believe him.

During a recent interview with MTV News, Jackson explained his feelings. “You know, I think he’s gonna be really great because he knows, first and foremost, what they’re going through [as contestants] and what the feelings are and what’s happening and what’s gonna happen,” he explained. “So he’s going to be one of the best mentors, I think, all season.”

Adam will appear on tonight’s episode as a mentor, and on Wednesday night he returns to perform “Whataya Want From Me” from his debut album.

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Adam Lambert Confirmed As ‘American Idol’ Mentor Next Week

andPOP Staff — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:01:19 +0000

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Adam Lambert is heading back to his old stomping ground next week as a mentor on “American Idol.”

EW.com reports that a spokesperson for 19 Entertainment has confirmed Lambert’s participation next week. On the upcoming episode Adam will be advising season 9’s Top 8 contestants, and then perform his current single “Whattaya Want From Me” on the April 14 results-show telecast.

Lambert’s appearance next week should certainly help “Idol” which has been struggling to find its mojo this season. Bringing a veteran and awesome performer like Lambert will definitely add some spice.

Adam Lambert Tells Fan to Get off Cellphone

Sara Harowitz — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:39:41 +0000

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Oh no she di-in’t. Well, she did. But Adam Lambert had something to say about it.

The “American Idol” alum ripped one of his own fans yesterday, in the middle of a performance, after the girl was caught chatting away on her cellphone while the star was trying to sing, reports TMZ.

Lambert was performing a song for iheartradio in New York when he caught the girl talking. He stopped mid-song and said, “Can you get off you’re phone?! You’re yelling into it … wait, sorry, we’re going to start over.”

Lambert further confronted the fan by saying, “Really?! Dominoes … we deliver!” and continued with, “You’re not watching TV honey … it’s a live show.”

For the whole TMZ story visit http://www.tmz.com/2010/02/16/adam-lambert-rips-fan-get-off-the-damn-phone/

Lady Gaga and Adam Lambert both nominated for GLAAD Award

andPOP Staff — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:18:46 +0000

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This is going to be a tight race! MTV is reporting that Lady Gaga and Adam Lambert are both nominated for Outstanding Music Artist at the The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation 21st annual GLAAD awards. Other nominees for the award include Brandi Carlile, Gossip and Otep. The nominees will be honoured and awarded throughout three ceremonies taking place from March to June in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

Eminem Raises Hell with Controversial Lyric

Stephen Baldwin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:20:08 +0000

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Fans of both Adam Lambert and Eminem have weighed in with MTV on the rapper’s controversial anti-gay lyric from the song “Elevator.”

Eminem, whose new album Relapse: Refill will be officially released on December 21st, has once again revealed his controversial opinion of homosexuality…shocking. But this time there were specific targets:

“Sorry, Lance, Mr. Lambert and Aiken ain’t gonna make it/ They get so mad, when I call them both fake/ It’s all these f—ing voices in my head, I can’t take it/ Someone shut that f—ing baby up, before I shake it.”

Doesn’t seem so harsh until you here the fake/it’s combo, and then you understand that Eminem is still as reckless as always.

There are obviously two sides to the controversy: those who see defamation in music as a cheap, hurtful tool (leave this stuff out of the industry), and those Eminem fans who are all too familiar, and perhaps to accepting, of Eminem’s message (If you don’t like it don’t listen).

If any aspect of this controversy pisses you off, that was the point.

GLADD Defends Adam Lambert

Vanessa Baker — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:17:07 +0000

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The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation claims ABC is treating Adam Lambert with a double standard, reports E! News.

Following the former American Idol contestant’s controversial performance at the American Music Awards, the network announced it was cancelling three upcoming performances by Lambert. He will not appear as scheduled on Jimmy Kimmel Live or Dick Clark’s New Years Rockin’ Eve because the network claims his performance at the American Music Awards differed greatly from what was rehearsed. However, Lambert will be performing on The View and will be named one of Barbara Walters’ 10 Most Fascinating People of 2009.

“We appreciate ABC’s commitment to gay and transgender inclusion in other programming,” said Jarrett Barrios, president of GLAAD. “However, let us be clear that GLAAD remains steadfast in our assertion that Adam Lambert is being subjected to a double standard by ABC as an openly gay performer. We do not support ABC cancelling Adam Lambert’s past and future performances. We urge the community to reach out to ABC and express their concerns that Adam Lambert is being subjected to a double standard.”

Lambert has admitted that his performance may have crossed a line.

Adam Lambert Loses ABC, Picks Up Barbara Walters

Emma Renda — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:45:25 +0000

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Controversy or not, American Idol-runner-up Adam Lambert made his chart debut at #3 this week. For Your Entertainment sold almost 200,000 albums in its first week, overtaking the New Moon soundtrack, following his controversial performance at the AMAs in New York City.

It’s no surprise then that Lambert has been invited for an interview on Barbara Walters’ 10 Most Fascinating People of 2009 television special which will air Dec. 9. Walters has also enlisted Lady Gaga, Kate Gosselin of Jon & Kate Plus 8, vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin, NFL quarterback Brett Favre, filmmaker Tyler Perry, Fox News host Glenn Beck, South Carolina’s first lady Jenny Sanford, and Michael Jackson’s three children, Paris, Prince Michael and Prince Michael II.

Adam Lambert is an interesting candidate, as the majority of his appeal has popped up following his AMA appearance. Openly gay, Lambert used his performance of “For Your Entertainment” to showcase a display of sado-masochistic sexuality, then shoved a male-dancer’s face into his nether-regions and kissed his keyboardist. The event caused such a stir he was dropped from ABC’s Good Morning America (the same network that airs Barbara Walters 20/20).

“Given his controversial American Music Awards performance, we were concerned about airing a similar concert so early in the morning,” an ABC News spokesperson said.

The CBS rival The Early Show was quick to snap up Lambert for a spot to discuss the performance, some of which was cut when the AMAs re-aired on the U.S. West coast.

This week, Lambert was informed ABC cancelled his spots on the Jimmy Kimmel Show and Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve. But he is still busy, with upcoming spots on The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien and the Jay Leno Show.

Lambert told Rolling Stone any cuts to his song would be “discrimination.”

“My goal was not to piss people off, it was to promote freedom of expression and artistic freedom,” said Lambert. “I think it’s up to the parents to discern what their child is watching on television. Lady Gaga smashing whiskey bottles, Janet Jackson grabbing a male dancer’s crotch, Eminem talking about how Slim Shady has 17 rapes under his belt — there was a lot of very adult material on the AMAs this year and I know I wasn’t the only one.

“The minute a man does it, everybody freaks out.”

Adam Lambert is ‘Goin in a New Direction’

Sara Harowitz — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:45:15 +0000

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After an intense week in the spotlight, Adam Lambert is vowing to take a step back.

The American Idol runner-up has finally admitted that he was a little perturbed by the huge reaction to his controversial performance at the American Music Awards last Sunday night, reports rollingstone.com.

In a series of tweets that he posted on his Twitter account on Monday, the star said he was going to drop some of his spectacle so that people would focus more on his music.

“Goin in a new direction now. Focus back on the music,” he wrote.

“Don’t worry friends: I’m still gonna be me,” he added. “Always. W/o apologies. Just gonna experiment differently w how I present myself.”

He concluded by adding, “I’m learning” before thanking his fans for their supportive comments during what he described as “a looong week.”

Lambert’s intense week in the limelight started with a scandalous performance of “For Your Entertainment” at the American Music Awards, which featured the musician making out with his male keyboardist and simulating oral sex with a male dancer.

Some of the performance was edited for the West Coast rebroadcast of the show, but Lambert stood by his performance, saying backstage that any cuts to the performance would be “discrimination.”

“My goal was not to piss people off,” he said. “It was to promote freedom of expression and artistic freedom.”

Of the 14 million people who watched the Awards on ABC, only 1,500 phoned in to complain to the network. Still, ABC cancelled Lambert’s scheduled performance on Good Morning America, claiming the singer was unpredictable in a live environment.

Instead, Lambert played two songs on CBS’ The Early Show, during which he was interviewed, and made sure not to apologize for offending anyone during his performance. Lambert argued that the Awards featured many other instances of mature content, and said, “I think it’s up to the parents to discern what their child is watching on television. Lady Gaga smashing whiskey bottles, Janet Jackson grabbing a male dancer’s crotch, Eminem talking about how Slim Shady has 17 rapes under his belt – there was a lot of very adult material on the AMAs this year and I know I wasn’t the only one.”

Controversy Giants Make Barbara Walters Top 10 List

Stephen Baldwin — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:12:21 +0000

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Barbara Walters has announced her annual top 10 most fascinating people of the year. It is reported that 2009’s show will include Lady Gage, Sarah Palin, Kate Gosselin and Adam Lambert.

Both Sarah Palin and Lady Gaga have become notable sign of female empowerment world wide. Palin recently released book disclosing the details of her personal and political life – over the course of her book tour she was frequently asked whether she’d be running for president in the next election. Lady Gaga has endured one-hit-wonder and shock value accusations; proving herself as a popular mainstay on the international music scene.

For Lambert and Gosselin, though, it’s a different story. Gosselin’s popularity arose out of marital controversy with her husband that very conveniently played out during her reality TV show, Jon and Kate plus Eight. Lambert had minor success after American Idol, but his popularity skyrocketed when he controversially made out with a male band member during the American Music Awards and then mocked oral sex with another male on stage.

Gaga’s songs are sexual in nature, but they are often artistically driven. Lambert, gay or not, stepped across a line that made his performance strictly shock value – it in no way enhanced the performance.

Barbara Walters is on the verge of condoning cheap entertainment.

Adam Lambert Does Not Regret Racy Performance

Joelle Tomlinson — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:41:14 +0000

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After Adam Lambert’s scandalous performance at the American Music awards on Sunday, fans and critics everywhere were left wondering what the singer would have to say about himself. Apparently, according to Lambert, no apology is needed.

According to people.com, Lambert admitted to Seacrest that he thinks the adrenaline took control over the performance. “I admit and I’m kind of proud of the fact that I did get a little carried away. I had a good time and I was merely interpreting the lyrics of my song. It wasn’t meant to piss anyone off, it wasn’t meant to hurt anyone or cause any problems,” he elaborated on Seacrest’s website.

The network doesn’t seem to agree with Lambert’s laid-back explanation and lack of apology. After he French-kissed a band member and imitated oral sex, AMB has issued statements specifically clarifying that Lambert will not be performing on its morning program. It subsequently cancelled his Good Morning America performance following an onslaught of complaints about their broadcast.

Lambert holds the view that his actions are no different than what females have been simulating onstage for years. “I do think there’s a slight double standard,” he explained. “I’m a sexual person, and maybe people didn’t see that on American Idol,” he says. “But now… they do.”

Lambert has certainly got his message across, and it has left many wondering what the state of his career will be following the performance. He has received a lot of support via Twitter, showing that the majority of his fans are willing to stick with him through thick and thin, stating that the network is merely homophobic and Lambert was not doing anything wrong.

AMAs Get Stars Competing for Spotlight: Taylor Swift, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Adam Lambert

Emma Renda — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:41:59 +0000

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The American Music Awards had all the ingredients for success this year: Taylor Swift beating out a pop mogul for a major award, lots and lots of Michael Jackson shout-outs, a Whitney Houston comeback performance and both Lady Gaga and Rihanna wearing next to nothing.

The major shock of the evening was Taylor Swift’s award for Artist of the Year, snagging the posthumous nomination from the King of Pop himself.

“I just want to say that music has never been ultimately about competition,” Swift said in her acceptance speech via video from London, England. “To even be mentioned in a category with Michael Jackson, who will be missed and loved forever, is an unimaginable honour.”

Swift won four other awards, of six nominations, including Pop/Rock Female Artist, Adult Contemporary Artist, Country Female Artist, and Favourite Country Album.

Jackson did pick up a few awards in the end, including Favourite Pop/Rock Male Artist as well as Soul/R&B Male Artist, and set the record most American Music Awards won by any artist with a whopping 23 awards.

Jermain Jackson was present to accept the awards, and Janet performed the show’s opening number.

“We love you, Michael,” Jermaine Jackson said as he accepted one award. “It’s not just about winning the award; it’s mainly the message. The message Michael had will live on forever and that’s that he saw good in everyone.”

Whitney Houston’s performance was another emotional moment, receiving a standing ovation for her rendition of “I Didn’t Know My Own Strength”. Samuel L. Jackson presented Houston with the International Artist Award of Excellence.

As per usual, Lady Gaga’s performance made a splash. Sporting a vulcan-inspired headdress and a vest filled with lights, Gaga burst on stage, shattering the class case around a grand piano with her microphone. When she sat down to perform a medley of songs from her new album, The Monster Show, the piano burst into flames.

Rihanna didn’t need to do more than strut around on stage partially naked to garner as much of a reaction. Performing her new singles from Rated R, “Wait Your Turn” and “Hard” ft. Young Jeezy, Rihanna wore nothing more than a body suit made of strips of white fabric and heeled white leather boots. The performance kept with the theme of the morbid videos she has released lately, Rihanna started her performance with a video of a masked woman on a medical table being electrocuted to life.

Adam Lambert, the most recent American Idol winner, closed the show with his performance of “For Your Entertainment” in which he shoved a male dancer’s face into his crotch.

The full list of winners at the 37th Annual American Music Awards:

Artist of the Year: Taylor Swift
Pop-Rock (Male): Michael Jackson
Pop-Rock (Female): Taylor Swift
Pop-Rock (Band, duo, group): Black Eyed Peas
Pop-Rock (Album): Michael Jackson Number Ones
Soul-R&B (Male): Michael Jackson
Soul-R&B (Female): Beyonce
Soul-R&B (Band, duo, group): Black Eyed Peas
Soul-R&B (Album): Michael Jackson Number Ones
Rap-Hip-Hop (Artist): Jay-Z
Rap-Hip-Hop (Album): Jay-Z Blueprint 3
Country (Male): Keith Urban
Country (Female): Taylor Swift
Country (Band, duo, group): Rascal Flatts
Country (Album): Taylor Swift Fearless
Adult Contemporary: Taylor Swift
Alternative Rock: Green Day
Latin: Aventura
Contemporary Inspirational: Mary Mary
Soundtrack Album: Twilight Soundtrack
T-Mobile Breakthrough Artist Award: Gloriana
International Award of Excellence: Whitney Houston