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'The View' psychic moment on 'American Idol' Adam Lambert's same-sex kiss

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:23:02 +0000

When it comes to "American Idol" Adam Lambert 's same-sex kiss at the American Music Awards, the hosts of "The View" are frighteningly prescient. The women of "The View" wondered why the more scandalous parts of Lambert's act were censored while video of a kiss between Madonna and Britney Spears at the 2003 Video Music Awards has been widely circulated on network television. No, they weren't talking about CBS' blurring of the kiss on "The Early Show" during a segment on Lambert. In that case, CBS defended showing an unblurred clip of Madonna kissing Britney Spears by saying that video had been "widely disseminated." (As opposed to, we suppose, the millions of people talking about Lambert's performance.) No, they meant the ABC West Coast feed of the American Music Awards, during which parts of Lambert's performance were censored. Viewers elsewhere in the country saw a live feed of the ceremony, and an uncut version of the performance. The supposedly shocking show generated a meager ...

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TV Ratings: CBS' 'Criminal Minds' overshadows NBC's 'The Biggest Loser'

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:35:20 +0000

Fast National ratings for Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009 NBC's " The Biggest Loser : Where Are They Now?" was early Wednesday's biggest winner, though it was quickly steamrolled by the CBS procedural juggernaut in the later hours. "Criminal Minds" took home the night's demo trophy, and "CSI: NY" ended the evening with a bang for the Eye. Those shows pulled out a significant CBS win with 11 million viewers and a 6.7 rating/12 share in households. NBC came in a distant second with 6.8 million and a 4.1/7, followed by FOX (5.4 million, 3.3/6), ABC (5.2 million, 3.2/6) and The CW (1.3 million, 0.8/1). CBS also took the night's demo win, but barely, with a 2.6 over NBC's 2.4. FOX rounded third with a 2.0, ABC lagged with a 1.7 and The CW trailed the pack at 0.4. 8 p.m. NBC: "The Biggest Loser: Where Are They Now?" (7.7 million viewers, 4.6/8 households) CBS: "The New Adventures of Old Christine"/"Gary Unmarried" (6.9 million, 4.1/7) ABC: "Modern Family"/"The Middle" (5.7 million, ...

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CBS Defends Decision to Blur Adam Lambert Kiss

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:14:00 +0000

CBS' The Early Show is standing by its decision to blur the image of Adam Lambert kissing his male keyboard player during the American Idol runner-up's American Music Awards performance. Check out photos of Lambert The Early Show , which added Lambert to its Wednesday lineup of guests after ABC's Good Morning America canceled his scheduled appearance on its show, came under fire for intentionally blurring the image when discussing the controversy that the performance and the kiss created... Read More > Other Links From TVGuide.com Early Show Adam Lambert

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'Lost' vs. 'Glee': Who ya got?

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:15:53 +0000

"Glee" is already a pretty heavily DVR'ed show, adding an average of 1.67 million viewers per episode this season via delayed viewing. That could go up -- maybe by a lot -- come spring. When "Glee" returns in the spring, the fiercely loved cult hit will be going up against another show with a rabid fan base: "Lost." The ABC series will be entering the home stretch of its six-season run by then, with likely only seven episodes remaining when "Glee" comes back on April 13. In the grand scheme of things, the "Lost"-"Glee" showdown will probably be a battle for, at best, second place. Neither show is likely to beat "NCIS: Los Angeles," which is averaging close to 17 million viewers this season ("Glee" is at 8.5 million, and "Lost" last year drew 11.3 million viewers a week). But in terms of fan obsession, few other shows on TV can match "Glee" and "Lost." So our question to you, Zap2it readers, is a simple one: Which one will you watch first? Does your heart lie on the Island with Sawyer, Kate, ...

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Ratings: Dancing Hits Season-High Numbers, Leads ABC to Win

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:14:00 +0000

Dancing with the Stars | Photo Credits: Adam Larkey/ABC" />Dancing with the Stars | Photo Credits: Adam Larkey/ABC" />Dancing with the Stars | Photo Credits: Adam Larkey/ABC" style="margin:0 5px 5px" /> The two-hour Dancing with the Stars finale brought in its biggest audience of the season, helping ABC edge out CBS in the ratings Tuesday night. An average of 19.2 million viewers tuned in to see Donny Osmond claim the Mirrorball trophy for Dancing 's ninth season. Dancing also claimed its highest rating in the 18-to-49 demographic. V , which kicked off the night for ABC, held steady compared to its week-earlier numbers with 9.3 million viewers. CBS still had a strong showing, anchored as usual by NCIS , the night's most-watched show with 20.2 million viewers... Read More > Other Links From TVGuide.com NCIS Biggest Loser Dancing with the Stars V NCIS: Los Angeles

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TV Ratings: ABC, CBS dance, do the splits Tuesday

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:18:17 +0000

Fast National ratings for Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 Tuesday night was a ratings race with CBS' crime procedurals coming out on top among households, but ABC's three-hour "Dancing With the Stars" finale snatched away the adult demo mirrorball trophy -- barely. Also good for ABC was "V," which maintained its viewership from the previous week after dipping in the past two weeks. CBS took the night with 16.6 million viewers and a 10.3 rating/17 share in households, just ahead of ABC's 15.9 million/9.8/16. A far-off third place went to NBC (7.6 million, 4.7/8), followed by FOX (5.4 million, 3.3/5) and then The CW (1 million, 0.7/1). Among adults 18-49, however, ABC jockeyed for position and pulled ahead with a 3.9 average for the night, edging past CBS' 3.8. NBC had a 2.9, FOX a 2.1 and The CW a 0.5. Tuesday's hourly results: 8 p.m. CBS: "NCIS" (20.3 million viewers, 12.3/20 households) ABC: "V" (9.2 million, 5.6/9) NBC: "The Biggest Loser" (8.6 million, 5.3/8) FOX: "So You Think You ...

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GLAAD Calls Adam Lambert GMA Cancellation 'Disappointing'

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:23:00 +0000

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) issued a statement late Tuesday protesting ABC's decision to cancel Adam Lambert's appearance on "Good Morning America."

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'Dancing,' 'NCIS' duo top Tuesday

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:36:36 +0000

TV Ratings: ABC victors in adults 18-49 demo; CBS tops overall viewers -- ABC and CBS were neck and neck in key categories on the final Tuesday of the November sweep, with the former riding the two-hour "Dancing With the Stars" finale and the latter boosted by the first crossover involving the night's two "NCIS" shows.

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'Dancing,' 'NCIS' duo top Tuesday

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:36:36 +0000

TV News: ABC victors in 18-49 demo; CBS tops overall viewers -- ABC and CBS were neck and neck in key categories on the final Tuesday of the November sweep, with the former riding the two-hour "Dancing With the Stars" finale and the latter boosted by the first crossover involving the night's two "NCIS" shows.

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Adam Lambert on Outrage: "I'm Not a Babysitter, I'm a Performer"

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:13:00 +0000

Following a racy performance on the American Music Awards, Adam Lambert says he got carried away, but he is not apologetic. ABC cancels Adam Lambert's Good Morning America performance "I'm not a babysitter, I'm a performer," Lambert said Wednesday on The Early Show . "Honestly, [children] didn't cross my mind. It was almost 11 o'clock, it was ... Read More > Other Links From TVGuide.com Adam Lambert

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Cougar Town's Travis Gets a Girlfriend; Is a Cougar Next?

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:11:00 +0000

Cougar Town 's Thanksgiving episode will revolve around the birds — not turkeys — and the bees, and Dan Byrd . Byrd plays Travis, Courteney Cox's 18-year-old son, on the ABC sitcom, and it's Travis' (would-be) sexual exploits ... Read More > Other Links From TVGuide.com Dan Byrd Cougar Town

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Memo to ABC: Get 'Bachelor' Jake Pavelka's name right

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:09:46 +0000

We love the new promo for ABC's "The Bachelor." Not only does it feature way too many pilot/flight metaphors, it also mispronounces the name of new Bachelor Jake Pavelka . Video below. First of all, it's pronounced "Pah-VEL-cah." Not "Pel-VAY-ka." ABC might want to get that right before the show airs. Secondly, all the flight puns need to stop. In this promo alone (for "The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love," no less) we hear: "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome aboard Rose Air." "Your captain today is Jake Palveka ( sic )." (We already covered the name thing) "This heavenly pilot is ready for take-off." "Fasten your seatbelts 'cause this bachelor needs to make his connection." "Starting Monday, January 4th on ABC, the new Bachelor takes flight. But this trip is bound to get a little bumpy." Sigh. Follow Zap2it on Twitter for all your movies, TV and celebrity news Related Melissa Rycroft back on 'DWTS' 'The Bachelor' premieres Jan. 4 'Bachelor' Jason Mesnick engaged to ...

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Fox finishes in first for the week

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:54:31 +0000

TV Ratings: ABC, CBS in a tie for second place -- A strong finish thanks to the American Music Awards helped ABC tie CBS for a share of the demo lead last week.

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ABC, CBS split week

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:54:31 +0000

TV News: But Fox poised to win November sweep -- A strong finish thanks to the American Music Awards helped ABC tie CBS for a share of the demo lead last week.

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‘GMA’ Cancels Adam Lambert Performance

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:59:34 +0000

'Idol' runner-up’s risqué AMA act runs afoul of ABC standards and practices, lands him on...

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'American Idol's' Adam Lambert to GMA: I'm headed to CBS' 'The Early Show'

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:46:02 +0000

CBS does not have the same qualms as ABC -- Adam Lambert has been slotted in at "The Early Show" for Wednesday, Nov. 25. Lambert has confirmed to ETOnline that he will now be appearing on CBS morning program "The Early Show," where he'll perform live and also discuss his controversial performance on the American Music Awards Sunday night. Some people were commenting earlier today that Adam Lambert's AMA shenanigans have killed his career right out of the gate, but it looks like he's doing just fine now. What ABC won't air, CBS is happy to pick up. So now Adam gets to perform anyway AND has gotten all this publicity about his appearance. Seems like he's come out pretty good today. Follow Zap2it on Twitter for all your movies, TV and celebrity news Related GMA cancels Adam Lambert's performance Paula Abdul says talk show would be 'insightful' Tweet #ShameOnYouABC to support Adam Lambert Photo credit: ABC

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ABC shuts down production on 'FlashForward'

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:14:50 +0000

"Flash Forward" is taking a pause. ABC has stopped production on the freshmen drama series - at least for the next six days.

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Adam Lambert's 'Good Morning America' Appearance Canceled Over AMA Controversy

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:48:00 +0000

Adam Lambert's scheduled appearance on ABC's "Good Morning America" Wednesday has been canceled due to his controversial appearance on the American Music Awards.

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Want to help Adam Lambert's cause? Tweet #ShameOnYouABC

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:42:07 +0000

The Twitter backlash has already begun against ABC and "Good Morning America" for canceling Adam Lambert's concert. If you'd like to show your support for Adam Lambert in the wake of the canceling of his Nov. 25 concert on "Good Morning America," fire up your Twitter accounts. The phrase #ShameOnYouABC has shot to the top of trending topics, along with "Adam Lambert" and "AMA." Twitter's power knows no bounds. People diss TV shows via Twitter, announce illnesses via Twitter, land sitcom deals via Twitter. We fully expect the 2012 presidential debates to be held via Twitter. What do you guys think, Zap2it readers? Do you think "Good Morning America" was in the wrong and you're going to join the "Free Adam Lambert" movement? Or were they right to pull the plug on his performance? Follow Zap2it on Twitter for all your movies, TV and celebrity news Related GMA cancels Adam Lambert's concert Paula Abdul says her talk show 'would be insightful' Watch Adam Lambert's AMA ...

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TV ratings: ABC dances to Monday win; 'Big Bang' hits series high

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:16:09 +0000

Fast National ratings for Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 The final performances of the season on "Dancing with the Stars" scored the show's biggest audience of the season Monday, leading ABC to a victory and helping the new show "Find My Family" and "Castle" grab decent numbers as well. Also of note: CBS' "The Big Bang Theory" hit an all-time high in viewers and surpassed the audience for its lead-in, "Two and a Half Men," for the first time. ABC pulled 15.9 million viewers and a 10.1 rating/16 share in households for the night. CBS (11.9 million, 7.3/11) finished second, and FOX took third with 9.6 million viewers and a 5.7/8. NBC (5 million, 3.1/5) was a fairly distant fourth, and The CW (1.3 million, 0.9/1) trailed with a night of reruns. CBS captured the demographic crown, drawing a 4.0 rating among adults 18-49. FOX came in second with a 3.6, followed by ABC at 3.4. NBC drew a 1.8 in the demo and The CW a 0.6. Monday hour by hour: 8 p.m. ABC: "Dancing with the Stars" (19.8 million viewers, 12.6/19 ...

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'American Idol': 'Good Morning America' cancels Adam Lambert performance

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:10:57 +0000

"American Idol" finalist Adam Lambert has been taken off the "Good Morning America" schedule. Apparently those 1500 complaints about Lambert's performance at the American Music Awards were enough to scare off "Good Morning America." Lambert was slated to perform on Wednesday, Nov. 25 but the concert has been canceled. No word as to any sort of rescheduling. A spokesperson for ABC News says, "Given his controversial live performance on the AMAs, we were concerned about airing a similar concert so early in the morning." Lambert previous appeared on "Good Morning America" as part of their summer concert series. Considering how many people watched the AMAs, 1500 complaints isn't really that many. It's less than 1% of what CBS received after the Janet Jackson boob incident. This seems a little extreme to us. ABC could easily have just asked him to tone it down (which he probably was going to do anyway for a morning show). Follow Zap2it on Twitter for all your movies, TV and celebrity news ...

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'Good Morning America' cancels Adam Lambert performance

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:35:48 +0000

ABC is getting payback for Adam Lambert's simulated sex performance on the "American Music Awards:" It cancelled his appearance on Wednesday's "Good Morning America."

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ABC can't tune out outrage over Adam Lambert's 'simulated oral sex' number

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:29:13 +0000

Two days after Adam Lambert thrust a guy's head into his crotch during a screechy show-closing performance on ABC's "American Music Awards," people are still talking.

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'FlashForward' reportedly hits the pause button

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:25:04 +0000

"FlashForward" is slowing down. The time-bending ABC drama will pause production through the Thanksgiving holiday, according to Variety . While that might seem ominous for a show whose recent ratings numbers have been less that stellar, an ABC rep told the trades the stoppage had been pre-planned since before the show's launch. "They want to maintain the high quality of the show, and this gives the writers the opportunity to do so," the rep told Variety . Wait, so the writers knew they'd need a break to punch up their work? That doesn't reassure us at all. Production on the show is set to resume Nov. 30. We're waiting to hear back from ABC on what the pause means for "FlashForward." More details as we get 'em. Follow Zap2it on Twitter for the latest TV, movie and celebrity news updates. Related: Lee Thompson Young: 'FlashForward's' first casualty talks about changing the game 'FlashForward': Sonya Walger is ready for a fight 'FlashForward' recaps Photo credit: ABC ...

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CBS wins highly competitive ratings race

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:20:37 +0000

TV Ratings: 'Mother,' 'Big Bang' win over Fox, ABC -- CBS won a very competitive Monday night behind the best 18-49 demo of the season for "How I Met Your Mother" and another strong showing of "The Big Bang Theory." Close behind was Fox, with new episodes of "House" and "Lie," while ABC took third with this season's penultimate showing of "Dancing With the Stars."

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CBS wins highly competitive ratings race

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:20:37 +0000

TV News: 'Mother,' 'Big Bang' win over Fox, ABC -- CBS won a very competitive Monday night behind the best 18-49 demo of the season for "How I Met Your Mother" and another strong showing of "The Big Bang Theory." Close behind was Fox, with new episodes of "House" and "Lie," while ABC took third with this season's penultimate showing of "Dancing With the Stars."

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Regis Philbin Taking Leave of Absence for Hip Surgery

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:19:00 +0000

Regis Philbin intends to take some time off from Live with Regis and Kelly to undergo hip-replacement surgery. ABC revives Millionaire for 10th anniversary "I'm allowed to announce I'm going into hip surgery. I'm going to have my ... Read More > Other Links From TVGuide.com Regis and Kelly Regis Philbin

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Adam Lambert's 'Good Morning America' Appearance Canceled Over AMA Controversy

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:39:48 +0000

'Given his controversial live performance ... we were concerned about airing a similar concert so early in the morning,' ABC says in statement. By Gil Kaufman Adam Lambert performs at Sunday's American Music Awards Photo: Kevork Djansezian/ Getty Images In his first major awards-show performance on the American Music Awards Sunday night, Adam Lambert managed to steal the spotlight away from a galaxy of veteran stars with a raunchy performance that made global headlines. But the "American Idol" runner-up also quickly learned that when you push people's buttons, they often push back. In addition to the more than 1,500 complaint calls received by ABC over Lambert's show-closing AMAs appearance Sunday night — during which he kissed a male keyboard player, grabbed a female dancer's crotch, dragged another around by her ankles and mimed getting oral sex from a male dancer — ABC's "Good Morning America" announced on Tuesday (November 24) that it has canceled ...

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AMAs: Advocacy group slams as 'vulgar'

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0000

By Leah Greenblatt Parents Television Council asks its members to contact ABC, Dick Clark Productions, and the show's advertisers to complain

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AMAs: Advocacy group slams as 'vulgar'

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0000

Parents Television Council asks its members to contact ABC, Dick Clark Productions, and the show's advertisers to complain

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Adam Lambert: 'GMA' out, 'Early Show' in

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0000

ABC: After AMAs, network says it was ''concerned about airing a similar concert so early in the morning''

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Adam Lambert: 'GMA' out, 'Early Show' in

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0000

By Leah Greenblatt ABC: After AMAs, network says it was ''concerned about airing a similar concert so early in the morning''

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V's Laura Vandervoort: I Would Love for Lisa to Be Bad

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:33:00 +0000

This year's final episode of V airs Tuesday (8/7c on ABC), and on its way out, the show drops several bombs that will leave viewers scratching their heads. (Just take our word for it.) TVGuide.com caught up with Laura Vandervoort to get the lowdown on the big episode and what's to come when the show returns after the Winter Olympics. Vandervoort teases the creation of an "untraditional family," a new Romeo & Juliet -like development, which V may turn against the Visitors and more... Read More > Other Links From TVGuide.com Elizabeth Mitchell Morena Baccarin Laura Vandervoort V Logan Huffman

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Who will win 'Dancing with the Stars?'

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:38:00 +0000

There must be something in the music: The ninth season of "Dancing with the Stars" is down to three musicians. Donny Osmond , Mya and Kelly Osbourne are your three finalists, but it'll take more than just a really great sense of rhythm to take home the top prize. Mya will go into the finale riding the momentum from a perfect performance, with Donny posting strong sets and Kelly getting below a score of 27 only once. So, who do you think will win "Dancing with the Stars"? Who will win "Dancing with the Stars"? ( survey software ) Follow Zap2it on Twitter for the latest TV, movie and celebrity news updates. Related: 'Dancing with the Stars': Karina Smirnoff on Aaron Carter, licking her wounds & who'll win 'Dancing With the Stars': Guess what Susan Boyle sang? 'Dancing with the Stars' recaps Photo credit: ABC

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AMA ratings hit highest note since '02

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:07:42 +0000

A big gathering of stars at the American Music Awards Sunday led to the show's biggest audience in seven years. The awards show, which featured performances from Janet Jackson , Whitney Houston, Jay-Z and Alicia Keys, Daughtry, Carrie Underwood and others, averaged 14.2 million viewers Sunday night. That was the biggest tune-in for the show since 16 million watched in 2002, and by far the largest audience for the AMAs since they moved from January to November five years ago (the previous November best was 12.9 million viewers in 2004). The show also outdrew this year's Emmys in both viewers (14.2 million vs. 13.5 million) and adults 18-49 (5.5 vs. 5.1). The AMAs and the Country Music Association Awards both gave ABC a pretty decent November sweeps bounce. The CMAs brought in close to 17 million viewers on Nov. 11 -- way above the network's Wednesday-night average -- while Sunday's awards outperformed the average of ABC's regular programming by about 1.9 million viewers. Follow Zap2it on ...

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ABC Receives Complaints Over Adam Lambert's AMA Performance

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:39:00 +0000

ABC received more than 1,500 complaints about Adam Lambert 's sexually-charged performance at the American Music Awards, according to The Associated Press . Taylor Swift, Michael Jackson dominate the AMAs During a S&M-themed performance of his debut single, "For Your Entertainment," the American Idol runner-up flipped off the audience, kissed a... Read More > Other Links From TVGuide.com Adam Lambert

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'American Idol' Adam Lambert's AMAs performance not so scandalous

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:15:57 +0000

Former "American Idol" star Adam Lambert seemed determined to outdo American Music Awards opener Janet Jackson . Apparently, though, acting like a boob doesn't compare to baring one. Despite a closing performance that featured man-on-man smooching, a simulated sex act and one unplanned tumble, ABC tells USA Today the network only received around 1,500 complaints. CBS, meanwhile, reportedly received more than half a million complaints when her swimsuit area was accidentally revealed during a Super Bowl halftime performance. Lambert has said his same-sex kiss wasn't planned , and that his, uh, exuberant performance was the result of an adrenaline surge. Watch his performance and decide for yourself: Follow Zap2it on Twitter for the latest TV, movie and celebrity news updates. Related: 'American Idol' Adam Lambert's AMA performance: Zap2it readers weigh in Adam Lambert falls for the American Music Awards 2009 American Music Awards minute by minute Photo: Getty ...

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Arts, Briefly: Music Awards Strong, but CBS Is Stronger

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:05:28 +0000

The American Music Awards drew its largest audience in seven years on Sunday as ABC attracted 14.2 million viewers, more than 2 million better than last year.

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Adam Lambert's AMA Performance Generates 1,500 Viewer Complaints

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:07:00 +0000

Adam Lambert's sexually provocative performance of "For Your Entertainment" at the American Music Awards on Sunday drew a "moderate" number of complaints — approximately 1,500 — from viewers, according to ABC.

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Modern Family: Is Shakira Getting In On the Act?

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:02:00 +0000

Shakira is no actress, but maybe it's time for her to become one. She and her hips are wanted over at ABC's new hit comedy Modern Family. "I'm trying to...

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'Cougar Town' back to business, tweets Busy Philipps

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:46:10 +0000

All the concerned chatter about " Cougar Town " shutting down production because of a serious family matter Courteney Cox had to tend to? Kind of over the top. Cox's co-star Busy Philipps let fans know via Twitter that the ABC comedy was only dark for one day (Friday, Nov. 20) and that shooting will resume after Thanksgiving. A show insider confirms the report and says that a hiatus was always scheduled for this week. Cast and crew were informed of their unexpected day off last Thursday afternoon, though the details of Cox's personal matter were not disclosed. Thankfully, the situation does not seem to be making much of a dent in production. Jules and friends will be back with a new episode on Wednesday and won't really miss a beat. Follow Korbi on Twitter and follow Zap2It's main feed for all your movie, TV and celebrity news. RELATED: 'Cougar Town' halts production for Courteney Cox's 'family matter' Lisa Kudrow joins Courteney Cox on 'Cougar Town' ...

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Ratings: AMAs Grabs Big Numbers; Football Still the Champ

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:42:00 +0000

ABC's broadcast of the American Music Awards could not outperform NBC's football coverage, even though the annual awards show pulled its largest audience in seven years. The AMAs averaged 14.2 million viewers over the three-hour broadcast, an improvement of 2 million viewers from a year ago and the best numbers the show has averaged since 2002. However, NBC's coverage of the Chicago Bears-Philadelphia Eagles gridiron contest averaged 14.6 million viewers to give NBC the win in total viewers and the 18-to-49 demographic... Read More >

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Cougar Town to Resume Production After Courteney Cox's "Family Matter"

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:07:41 +0000

Looks like the Cox-Arquette family is moving past the "family matter" that temporarily halted production on Courteney's new ABC comedy, Cougar Town. A source close to the...

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ABC O&Os Relaunch Sites

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:48:06 +0000

ABC News gets good real estate on home...

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What Are Your Favorite Holiday TV Classics?

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:15:00 +0000

How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Charlie Brown Christmas | Photo Credits: courtesy Cartoon Network; courtesy 1965 United Feature Syndicate Inc." />How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Charlie Brown Christmas | Photo Credits: courtesy Cartoon Network; courtesy 1965 United Feature Syndicate Inc." />How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Charlie Brown Christmas | Photo Credits: courtesy Cartoon Network; courtesy 1965 United Feature Syndicate Inc." style="margin:0 5px 5px" /> Thanksgiving is upon us, and that means two things: lots of turkey and plenty of TV programming to get you in the mood for the holidays. This year's lineup offers new programs like Prep & Landing (Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 8:30/7:30c, ABC), but if you're anything like us, you look forward to re-watching such classics as Charlie Brown Christmas, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, It's a Wonderful Life and How the Grinch Stole Christmas this time of year. So we want to know: What ...

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Castle's Creator Discusses the Show's Double Identity

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:39:00 +0000

Castle | Photo Credits: Adam Taylor/ABC" />Castle | Photo Credits: Adam Taylor/ABC" />Castle | Photo Credits: Adam Taylor/ABC" style="margin:0 5px 5px" /> On Monday's episode of Castle (10/9c, ABC) Detective Beckett ( Stana Katic ) and Castle ( Nathan Fillion ) investigate the murder of a man who appears to have a double identity, a concept not unfamiliar to the show's creator, Andrew W. Marlowe . Check out photos of the Castle cast No, Marlowe doesn't lead a double life, but his show is increasingly a mix of cops-and-robbers procedural fun and good ol' family drama... Read More > Other Links From TVGuide.com Jon Huertas Seamus Dever Tamala Jones Nathan Fillion Stana Katic Castle Andrew W. Marlowe

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TV ratings: NFL squeezes out Sunday win over AMAs

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:04:03 +0000

Fast National ratings for Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009 NBC's Sunday NFL game pulled in somewhat lower ratings than usual, but they were still big enough to edge CBS and ABC -- which got the biggest audience for the American Music Awards in seven years -- for the night's top spot. NBC averaged 12.94 million viewers and an 8.0 rating/13 share in households on Sunday, edging CBS (12.69 million, 7.8/12) and ABC (12.14 million, 7.3/12) for the lead. (All three networks had live sports for at least a small part of the night, so their numbers may change a little in the final nationals.) FOX came in a fairly distant fourth with 5.5 million viewers and a 3.2/5. In the adults 18-49 demographic, NBC's 4.8 rating beat out ABC's 4.5. CBS took third with a 3.2, while FOX came in at 2.7. Sunday's hourly results: 7 p.m. CBS: NFL overrun/ "60 Minutes" (18.4 million viewers, 11.2/19 households) NBC: "Football Night in America" (7.9 million, 4.9/8) ABC: NASCAR Ford 400/"America's Funniest Home Videos" (6.1 ...

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DVR data boosts 'V' premiere ratings

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:50:00 +0000

The premiere of ABC's "V" was even bigger. The alien drama was the biggest gainer among all freshman series in its first week.

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AMAs win big for ABC in ratings race

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:22:30 +0000

TV Ratings: Telecast draws big numbers for Alphabet -- The American Music Awards telecast drew its best numbers in years on Sunday, helping ABC finish within shouting distance of NBC's "Sunday Night Football" matchup between Philadelphia and Chicago.

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AMAs scores big for ABC in ratings race

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:22:30 +0000

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