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Posted Dec 4th 2009 9:44PM by TMZ Staff
ABC has lifted the ban on Adam Lambert -- and officially booked him to perform on an upcoming episode of "The View" ... in the hopes that he sticks to the script this time.
ABC had previously dropped Lambert from two of the network's shows, in response to catching the network "off-guard" when he improvised his act at the American Music Awards -- and made out with a dude ... something ABC claims he didn't do in rehearsal.
But after taking sharp criticism for their decision, ABC is extending the olive branch -- with an invitation to perform on a December 10 episode of "The View."
Wonder how Elisabeth Hasselbeck will take the news...
Filed under: TV, The View, Adam Lambert
Tags: abc, adam lambert, AdamLambert, gay, glaad, kiss, the view, TheView
Posted Dec 3rd 2009 5:30PM by TMZ Staff
Adam Lambert's sexual orientation had nothing to do with ABC's decision to can him from two upcoming gigs on their network ... it was all because he can't stick to a script -- at least that's what ABC and GLAAD would like you to believe.
The nation's most outspoken gay rights group just released a statement in support of ABC's decision to boot Lambert from "Jimmy Kimmel Live" and an upcoming New Year's Eve special in the wake of his AMA performance -- the one with the man-on-man kiss.
ABC sent a statement to GLAAD, explaining how Adam's removal was "not a question of Lambert's sexual orientation" but was instead because his live performance at the AMAs differed "greatly" from rehearsals and "caught the network off guard" -- which is justification for dropping him from other live shows.
Today, GLAAD backed ABC's explanation saying, "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."
For the record, neither Adrien Brody nor Halle Berry were banned from appearing on any ABC shows after their "unscripted" make-out session at the 2003 Academy Awards.
UPDATE: GLAAD tells us they have "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."
Filed under: TV, Adam Lambert
Tags: abc, adam lambert, AdamLambert, adrien brody, AdrienBrody, amas, american music awards, AmericanMusicAwards, gay and lesbian alliance against defamation, GayAndLesbianAllianceAgainstDefamation, glaad, halle berry, HalleBerry, jimmy kimmel live, JimmyKimmelLive, new years eve, NewYearsEve
Posted Nov 25th 2009 5:19PM by TMZ Staff
CBS' explanation for why they blurred Adam Lambert's man-on-man kiss ain't cuttin' it with the folks at GLAAD -- who claim the network is treating openly gay performers as second class citizens.
Jarrett Barrios, president of GLAAD -- the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation -- tells TMZ, "The Early Show's decision this morning to blur Adam Lambert's kiss from the American Music Awards reinforces an unfortunate double standard that is applied to openly gay performers."
Barrios adds, "I would have hoped CBS would provide the same treatment for images of gay and lesbian people and not create an unfair double standard that treats our community differently."
Filed under: TV, Exclusives, Adam Lambert
Tags: adam lambert, AdamLambert, cbs, early show, EarlyShow, gay, gay and lesbian alliance against defamation, GayAndLesbianAllianceAgainstDefamation, glaad, jarrett barrios, JarrettBarrios, kiss
Posted Nov 5th 2009 12:57PM by TMZ Staff
GLAAD isn't buyin' Chris Jericho's apology for using anti-gay and racist slurs at a recent event -- in fact, the gay rights group is going after the wrestler for being "insincere and worn."
Jarrett Barrios -- president of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation -- tells TMZ:
"Just three months ago Chris Jericho's boss and WWE Chairman Vince McMahon acknowledged to GLAAD that words matter.
There is no time, context or occasion in which it is acceptable to utter racist and anti-gay slurs. Jericho's hollow apology 'if (he) offended anyone' is a template used by many and is insincere and worn."
Filed under: TMZ Sports, Exclusives
Tags: chris jericho, ChrisJericho, gay lesbian alliance against defamation, GayLesbianAllianceAgainstDefamation, glaad, jarrett barrios, JarrettBarrios, jericho, wrestling, wwe
Posted Oct 27th 2009 3:59PM by TMZ Staff
GLAAD has responded to Larry Johnson's apology for hurling a gay slur at reporters yesterday -- and they're hoping the ordeal can be used as an example to other players in the NFL.
President of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation Jarrett Barrios tells TMZ: "Larry Johnson's apology sends an important message that there is no excuse for using anti-gay epithets.
GLAAD is continuing to call on the NFL and the Kansas City Chiefs to use this unfortunate incident as a way to educate and start a dialogue with players and fans regarding the dangers of homophobia in sports."
As we previously reported, the Kansas City Chiefs have already sidelined Johnson from team activities.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, TMZ Sports
Tags: football, Gay Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, GayLesbianAllianceAgainstDefamation, glaad, Jarrett Barrios, JarrettBarrios, kansas city chiefs, KansasCityChiefs, larry johnson, LarryJohnson
Posted Oct 26th 2009 5:28PM by TMZ Staff
Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson is in hot water with GLAAD -- after the former NFL Pro-Bowler reportedly dropped the homophobic f-bomb twice in the last 24 hours.
President of the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation Jarrett Barrio is calling for the NFL to take action against Johnson, saying "All too often this is the word that is used to ridicule and harass young gay and transgender athletes on local sports fields across America.
Professional athletes who use this word need to be held accountable for feeding a climate of intolerance toward our community. NFL officials need to take action and condemn this and future uses of this anti-gay epithet."
Earlier today, it was reported Johnson hurled the slur at a group of reporters after he had already used the same f-word to attack someone on Twitter.
Filed under: TMZ Sports, Exclusives
Tags: gay bashing, GayBashing, glaad, homophobic, kansas city chiefs, KansasCityChiefs, larry johnson, LarryJohnson, nfl, slur, statement
Posted Oct 9th 2009 3:12PM by TMZ Staff
The president of The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) just personally issued the following statement, condemning Mickey Rourke for defending the use of the homophobic f-word:
"This is a slur that, regardless of what Mickey Rourke has convinced himself that it means, is often the last word that gay people, and gay youth in particular, hear before they're bullied, harassed or assaulted.
Rourke is showing himself to be painfully ignorant of how this vulgar, abusive slur feeds a climate of anti-gay hatred, intolerance and violence.
Rourke either needs to figure this out, or media needs to stop giving him a platform for promoting these kinds of slurs."
-Jarrett Barrios -
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Mickey Rourke, Exclusives
Tags: glaad, homophobic, mickey rourke, MickeyRourke, statement, The Gay Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, TheGayLesbianAllianceAgainstDefamation
Posted Jun 23rd 2009 8:04AM by TMZ Staff
GLAAD was furious when they heard Perez Hilton used a gay slur to attack Will.I.Am on Sunday night -- and even asked for an apology -- but now Perez is ticked off at the organization for being ticked at him. Follow that?
Hilton, a former GLAAD employee, tells TMZ:
"I am saddened GLAAD chose to victimize me further by criticizing me for how I non-violently dealt with a very scary situation that, unfortunately, turned violent. While I doubt I will get an apology from GLAAD, nor do I expect one, I would just hope people know how difficult it is to intellectualize a situation and think rationally when a thug disguised as a musician is screaming at your face and intimidating you. I am just very fortunate and grateful that nothing more serious happened to me."
Filed under: Celebrity Feuds
Tags: glaad, Perez Hilton, PerezHilton, will.i.am
Posted Jun 22nd 2009 9:00PM by TMZ Staff
Perez Hilton said he used the word "f**got" to tick off Will.I.Am -- and it worked -- but turns out the Black Eyed Pea wasn't the only one who got offended.
GLAAD -- the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation -- says they've asked P-nasty to apologize for using the highly offensive gay slur ... but have yet to hear a peep from his foul mouth.
GLAAD sent us the following statement:
"We have reached out to Hilton and asked him to apologize for promoting this anti-gay slur, and we would ask media outlets to avoid repetition of the slur in their coverage of this story.
For someone in our own community to use it to attack another person by saying that it is, quote, 'The worst possible thing that thug would ever want to hear,' is incredibly dangerous.
It legitimizes use of a slur that is often linked to violence against our community. And it sends a message that it is OK to attempt to dehumanize people by exploiting anti-gay attitudes."
Filed under: Celebrity Feuds
Tags: Black Eyed Peas, BlackEyedPeas, glaad, perez hilton, PerezHilton, Will.I.Am
Posted Jun 11th 2009 2:47PM by TMZ Staff
TMZ just got this statement from Neil G. Giuliano, President of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD):
"Chaz Bono's decision to live his life authentically represents an important step forward, both for him personally and for all who are committed to advancing discussions about fairness and equality for transgender people," said Neil G. Giuliano, president of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD). "Coming out as transgender is an extremely personal decision and one that is never made lightly. We look forward to hearing Chaz's story in his own words in the future."
"GLAAD encourages media outlets to cover this story accurately, and to avoid speculation about the details of Chaz's story before he is ready to tell it in his own words."
"The GLAAD Media Reference Guide and the Associated Press Stylebook call on media to use the name and pronoun preferred by the transgender person - in this case, referring to him as Chaz and using male pronouns."
Filed under: Chastity Bono
Tags: Chastity Bono, ChastityBono, cher, gender reassignment surgery, GenderReassignmentSurgery, glaad, sonny bono, SonnyBono
Posted Feb 4th 2009 9:15AM by TMZ Staff
Shaquille O'Neal -- the same guy who wanted Kobe to "taste his ass" -- is under fire for his role in an ESPN commercial after some gay rights groups slammed it for being homophobic.
The spot, which was just pulled by the network, features Shaq rejecting a "fist kiss" -- a spin on the term "fist pound" -- from sports commentator Mike Breen. After the offer, Shaq responds, "No fist kiss, no fist love, no fist hump. None of that. You're a weirdo man. Stay over there ... fist kiss ... disgusting."
Long story short: GLAAD (the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) blasted the ad. ESPN apologized and has since pulled the spot.
No word from Shaq yet, but several articles have made sure to point out O'Neal's history of gay rights advocacy -- including the time he stated he would "protect a gay teammate" and the time he chased down a pack of gay bashers in Miami.
Filed under: TMZ Sports, Shaq Attack
Tags: commercial, ESPN, GLAAD, Shaq, Shaquille Oneal, ShaquilleOneal
Posted Jan 20th 2007 12:01AM by TMZ Staff
From the looks of this video, Angelina Jolie would rather be getting a root canal then talking to Ryan Seacrest. Answering inane questions can really wear on a girl.
Sometimes you need something to take the edge off. Which begs the question: What's Paula using to take the edge off?
Dude, if you get in trouble for saying a bad word, the last thing you want to do is go on an internationally televised awards show and say it again. Is GLAAD mad at Isaiah for being homophobic or dumb? Answer: both.
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Filed under: Celebs Caught on Tape
Tags: american idol, AmericanIdol, angelina jolie, AngelinaJolie, bradd pitt, BraddPitt, britney, caught on tape, CaughtOnTape, glaad, golden globes, GoldenGlobes, greys anatomy, GreysAnatomy, isaiah washington, IsaiahWashington, paula abdul, PaulaAbdul, richaard gere, RichaardGere
Posted Apr 11th 2006 12:22PM by TMZ Staff
The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation presented its Vanguard Award to Theron at the 17th annual GLAAD Media Awards over the weekend. GLAAD commended for Theron for increasing "visibility and understanding in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-gender community."
Charlize, Jessica Alba and Jennifer Tilly all stopped on the red carpet to talk about their views on gay marriage and having gay fans.
Filed under: Jessica Alba, Awards/Awards Shows
Tags: Charlize Theron, CharlizeTheron, Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, GayAndLesbianAllianceAgainstDefamation, GLAAD, Jennifer Tilly, JenniferTilly, Jessica Alba, JessicaAlba
Posted Jan 24th 2006 2:32PM by TMZ Staff
More civil rights groups are jumping into the fray over allegations that 'American Idol' is not only cruel to gays, but overweight people as well.
TMZ has learned that 'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell's snipes at overweight contestants have drawn the ire of the National Assn. to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA).
"Discrimination against fat people seems to be one of the last acceptable prejudices," says Peggy Howell, NAAFA'S public-relations chairperson. "I have mixed feelings about 'American Idol.' We saw how far Ruben Studdard has gone because of the show. However, Simon Cowell continues to make rude remarks about overweight and obese contestants."
In tonight's episode, Cowell stokes the coals with this comment to a male contestant dressed in green: "You look like the Incredible Hulk's wife."
TMZ first reported last week that the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) had concerns over how FOX's 'American Idol' ridiculed certain contestants on the show based on their gender appearance and presumed sexuality. GLAAD spokesperson Damon Romine says, "The real offense here was in the producer's decision to add insult to injury by turning a contestant's gender expression into the butt of a joke."
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Filed under: TV, Life Style
Tags: American Idol, AmericanIdol, GLAAD, NAAFA, Simon Cowell, SimonCowell
Posted Jan 24th 2006 1:37PM by TMZ Staff
Park City, Utah -- Yesterday at a press conference at the Queer Lounge in Park City, Utah, the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) announced the nominees for its 17th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Presented by ABSOLUT VODKA.
The GLAAD Media Awards recognize and honor mainstream media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and the issues that affect their lives.
The GLAAD Media Awards ceremonies will be held in New York on March 27, 2006 at the New York Marriott Marquis; in Los Angeles on April 8 at the Kodak Theatre; in Miami on May 25 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel; and in San Francisco on June 10 at the San Francisco Marriott.
For the second consecutive year, the GLAAD Media Awards will be televised on Logo, MTV Networks' cable channel for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender viewers and their allies. This year, VH1 will air the program for the first time. The Logo airdate for the GLAAD Media Awards is April 15, 2006 at 9 p.m. (ET/PT). The VH1 airdate is April 16 at 11 p.m. (ET/PT).
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Filed under: TV, Movies, The Biz, Life Style, Awards/Awards Shows
Tags: GLAAD, Media Awards, MediaAwards, Nominations
