GLAAD sides with ABC, then asks for clarification

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 12/4/09 at 3:24pm

GLAAD's original statement was included in a press release containing a statement from ABC that said: "Given the live nature of the American Music Awards, Adam Lambert's performance, which differed greatly from his rehearsal, caught many, including the network, off guard. This is not a question of Lambert's sexual orientation. As is evidenced by GLAAD's media report card, ABC is at the forefront of positive gay and lesbian portrayal on television. We welcome openly gay performers and look forward to continuing our great work within the LGBT community...

"Since his American Music Awards performance occurred GLAAD has consistently advocated that Adam Lambert and openly gay artists not be held to a double standard. As we have expressed publicly, it is disappointing that ABC will not give Lambert a chance to perform at this time. GLAAD's discussions with ABC focused on confirming that his sexual orientation was not a factor in their decisions. ABC confirmed this is not about a same-sex kiss or his sexual orientation but about being "caught off guard." GLAAD asked ABC and calls on them for clarification on 'caught off guard' so that the community knows why Lambert is being denied the opportunity to perform on the network."

I still don't understand what the FCC could charge them with that ABC keeps clutching its pearls, although I kind of suspect that's just a red herring.
GLAAD clarifies its position regarding Adam Lambert and asks ABC for an explanationG

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 12/4/09 at 3:36pm

If they aren't bothered by Janet Jackson opening the show by grabbing her crotch over and over, and then grabbing a male dancers crotch while bending him over to simulate anal sex with him, then Adams kiss at the end of the show shouldn't be any problem.

[husk_charmer]

Posted: 12/4/09 at 4:10pm

**gasp of shock and surprise**
A thread that relates to gay rights and quasi-discrimination that wasn't started by romantico?!

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 12/4/09 at 5:30pm

The part where they say ABC has confirmed that this is not about his sexual orientation bothers me; of COURSE they're going to say it wasn't about that! I don't like that they're just like, "ok, well, ABC says it, so yay!"

[snl89]

Posted: 12/4/09 at 5:55pm

^IKR!? It's like, what, you think ABC is just gonna be all "yup, we're totally homophobic! This is ALL about the gay factor!"?? Of COURSE they're going to say it's not! That doesn't mean it's true

[TheatreFan4]

Posted: 12/4/09 at 5:56pm

They are now AGAINST ABC's decision.

http://www.glaad.org/Page.aspx?pid=1137

[orangeskittles]

Posted: 12/4/09 at 6:44pm

GLAAD vs. Adam Lambert- which side will Namo choose?!

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 12/5/09 at 1:55am

GLAAD needs to die. This changes nothing.

[PalJoey]

Posted: 12/5/09 at 8:26am

Love. Love changes everything.

[romantico]

Posted: 12/5/09 at 10:33am

Husk Charmer,Gay rights are my thing. I tend to fight for them and bringing some stories to light and giving them exposure is,in my opinion a good thing.Sorry you have a problem with that.

[husk_charmer]

Posted: 12/5/09 at 10:40pm

^ I was only teasing. I know it's your thing, it was just shocking you didn't break the news first.