Queerty.com goes deep into the Adam vs. AMAs/ ABC/ CBS controversy and the reaction of GLAAD -The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation – which Queerty proves is ridiculous.
In the article of 4 Dec, called How Jarrett Barrios’s Adam Lambert Reaction Assured GLAAD Remains an Absolute Joke we read among others:
When Lambert’s same-sex kiss and crotch-in-face American Music Awards performance generated endless headlines filled with the word “controversial,” GLAAD was the go-to organization for the MSM to grab a soundbite. Fine. That’s it’s job. So after speaking with GLAAD, the network has released these remarks:
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.
GLAAD issues 1st statement:
It would appear that the kiss between Adam Lambert and his keyboardist did not factor into ABC’s decision. ABC has a history of positive gay and transgender inclusion that includes featuring kisses between gay and lesbian couples on-air. We applaud the visibility of openly gay performers and congratulate Adam Lambert for sharing his story on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ this week as well as his upcoming appearance on ‘The Jay Leno Show.’
ABC cancels his appearances on The Jimmy Kimmel Show and New Year’s Rockin’ Eve – GLAAD’s 2nd statement:
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.
GLAOAD’s 3rd statement
“We appreciate ABC’s commitment to gay and transgender inclusion in other programming. 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.”
Bonus info:
1. GLAAD is now acting just like ABC: refusing interviews about its missteps
2. ABC is a proud sponsor of GLAAD
on the basis of Queerty
No related posts.
Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
