I didn’t get to cover this event like I hoped, but here is a copy of an interview with Adam Lambert on the red carpet, prior to his benefit concert for the Red Cross at Gridlock party at Paramount on New Year’s Eve 2009 in Los Angeles.

Here’s a clip of Adam Lambert’s performance at Gridlock on New Year’s Eve. He’s singing the song “Soaked.” Very pretty song. For more clips from his performance that night check out TV Crunch- Adam Lambert Gridlock New Year’s Eve Performance (video).

Here’s the official music video for Adam Lambert’s “Whataya Want From Me”

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Adam Lambert Counts Down 2010 and Performs at the Biggest Red Carpet Event on the West Coast to Benefit the American Red Cross.

Matthew Gavin, TLK Fusion, Krome Vodka, and Hollywood Studios International Present GRIDLOCK New Year’s Eve 2010 at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, CA

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 11 /PRNewswire/ — Adam Lambert has just signed on to ring in the new decade at the GRIDLOCK New Year’s Eve event located at the legendary Paramount Pictures Studio! The mega-draw Lambert will take over the main stage at Midnight with an electrifying performance to kick off the New Year immediately following an amazing Midnight Countdown and Fireworks display…all hosted by the beautiful Pamela Anderson!

Raising the wattage on this supercharged event, which will host 5,000 people, it will also include additional live performances by Kevin Rudolf, Wonderland, Qwes, Dakota Lamas, Far East Movement, and 10 different DJ’s and performers on four different stages throughout the New York City themed streets of the historic Paramount Pictures lot. Festivities will begin at 9 P.M. and will continue until 3 A.M. The entire New York Street back lot facility of Paramount will be turned into “Times Square West” for this one-of-a kind, six square block party. Lucky attendees will party to hours of musical and visual enjoyment while dancing their way through the city streets and celebrating the New Year.

The headlining Lambert will perform an incredible 40 minute set with songs from his debut album, For Your Entertainment. The event is open to the public, but is guaranteed to sell out fast. Tickets begin at $150, which include a bevy of amenities. To purchase tickets or to obtain additional event information, please visit the off

icial website at www.GridlockLA.com.

The event is produced and presented by Matthew Gavin Enterprises, TLK Fusion, Hollywood Studios International and Paramount Rocks. Past participants have included Katy Perry, The Killers, Carmen Electra and among others.

(source: PR Newswire)

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No shame in my game. I would love, love, love to cover this party!

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• Gridlock event page- www.gridlockla.com
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• Adam Lambert on Myspace- www.myspace.com/adamlambert
• Adam Lambert on Facebook- www.facebook.com/AdamLambert

Got a New Year’s Eve event you want to share?  Leave a comment or hit me up via my CONTACT page.

I heard this song late one night a few weeks ago, and I was reminded that Kris Allen actually was the one who won American Idol this past year. He’s definitely been overshadowed by Adam Lambert, not to mention the timing of album his release not only fell near Lambert’s but also Carrie Underwood, Norah Jones, and Michael Jackson.

Kris Allen released the first single, “Live Like You Were Dying,” off his eponymous debut album in September and the acoustic guitar-driven tune has climbed into the Billboard Hot 100. After three weeks it ranks at #70 on the Hot 100 and #39 on the Billboard Pop Songs chart. (source: Associated Content)

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Kris Allen’s self-titled debut album dropped at No. 11 on The Billboard 200 album sales chart after selling only 80,000 copies during its initial week of release, according to Nielsen Soundscan data for the week ending November 22.

The American Idol eighth-season champ’s first-week debut album sales are the lowest of any Idol champ — a dubious distinction previously held by sixth-season winner Jordin Sparks, whose self-titled debut sold 119,000 copies and dropped at No. 10 on The Billboard 200 in its first week of release in November 2007. (source: Reality TV World)

Watch the video for “Live Like We’re Dying”…

I tell ya, Kris Allen alone is still a hottie. Maybe Taylor Swift will interrupt his performance sometime, somewhere and we can shine the spotlight on Kris for a minute.

I haven’t listened to his album yet, but…

…do you think the single “Live Like We’re Dying” is hot or not?

Does Kris Allen need an image makeover to sell more records?

Pop music seems to like super edgy right now with the Lady Gagas and Adam Lamberts running the scene.  Is the cute, married straight guy too boring regardless of his talent?

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• MTV Newsroom- Kris Allen reveals why he changed his Twitter name
• Associated Content- Kris Allen debuts in midst of big artist CD deluge
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watch it…

Dear Buck (or shall i call you “JerBuck”)…

• Uh, honey, it’s a short “u” sound when pronouncing “Cudi” as in Kid Cudi’s name. He sings that song “Day and Night.”  Here’s a link to watch the video (VIDEO) DAY AND NIGHT.
• The girl with the big hat was the guitarist from Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” tour.  She had a huge moment in the documentary.  Hmmm, wondering if you saw it.
  
• I’m with you on Rihanna. Outfit was wack.  She looked like could hurt me with those spikes in her shoulder pads.  Maybe it was a protective move in case someone tried to beat her in the car (i know… that was wrong… ha ha!)
  
• What an unexpected Adam Lambert flip flop from you!
• What’s up with you guys, gay and straight, and hair loss.  Try shedding the lining of your uterus every month.  Wanna trade? ROFL!!!
• What’s up with saying “stanky leg?” You should learn it and actually do the dance in your next video!
• Sign language??

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photo source: celebrity-gossip.net

Winners include: Artist of the Year — Taylor Swift and T-Mobile ‘Breakthrough Artist Award’ — Gloriana

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ — Winners of the 37th annual American Music Awards (AMA’s) were announced this evening to a sold out crowd, from the Nokia Theatre/LA Live. The show aired live on ABC at 8:00pm ET/ 7:00pm CT. Prior to the awards ceremony, there was a two-hour online red carpet show that streamed live on ABC.com, Facebook.com/celebs, Ustream.tv, and mycokerewards.com along with numerous other sites. The AMA Red Carpet Pre-Show set a new Ustream record for the largest red carpet webcast and farthest-reaching event on the leading internet broadcasting platform. The webcast achieved more than 3 million total views (Total viewers: 3.3 million / Total uniques: 2.1 million) during the 2 hour live event. For highlights and more information, visit ustream.tv/ASNLive.

Produced by Dick Clark Productions, The 2009 AMA’s were produced by Larry Klein and executive produced by Orly Adelson, president of Dick Clark Productions.

Highlights of the event included: Stellar live performances from Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez and an 8 minute opening medley by Janet Jackson featuring “Control,” “What Have You Done for Me Lately,” “Make Me,” “Together Again” and more. The night also marked Whitney Houston’s return to stage singing “I Didn’t Know My Own Strength,” Eminem and 50 Cent performing “Crack a Bottle” and the finale with Adam Lambert’s first live television show since “American Idol.”

Winners of the 37th Annual American Music Awards included Taylor Swift taking home 5 awards including Artist of the Year, Michael Jackson honored with 4 awards including Favorite Male Artist (Pop/Rock), Jay-Z sweeping the Rap/Hip Hop category with 2 awards, Green Day winning Favorite Artist (Alternative Rock Music) and more. A complete list of winners is attached.

Music fans were able to vote for the T-Mobile “Breakthrough Artist” Award and selected Gloriana as this year’s “Breakthrough Artist.”

Winners were determined by online voting at amavote.com, the official voting location for the award show. Additional information about the show and performers can be found on ama.abc.com. Artists were honored in the categories of Pop/Rock, Country, Rap/Hip-Hop, Soul/R&B, Alternative, Adult Contemporary, Latin and Contemporary Inspirational.

About the Voting

Initial nominees were selected by using ballots containing names compiled from data supplied by the music industry trade publication, Radio & Records and Nielsen Soundscan, which tracks retail music sales. The ballots were then sent to a national sampling of more than 15,000 people based among other things on what type of music they listen to, what they buy and how many albums they purchase per year. The top three vote getters in each category were determined to be the nominees for this year’s American Music Awards (except in the Artist of the Year and T-Mobile Breakthrough categories which each have five Nominees). Winners were determined by online voting at ama.abc.com as well as at amavote.com (votes will be collected from October 14 to November 7)

About Dick Clark Productions, Inc.

Founded in 1957, Dick Clark Productions, Inc. (“DCP”) is a leading independent producer of television programming. dcp produces perennial hits such as Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest, the American Music Awards, the Golden Globe Awards and the Academy of Country Music Awards. dcp also produces popular weekly television programming, including So You Think You Can Dance, and owns and maintains one of the world’s most unique and extensive entertainment libraries, which includes more than 30 years of American Bandstand footage. For additional information about DCP, please visit www.dickclarkproductions.com.

About the American Music Awards

In 1973 Dick Clark created the American Music Awards to pay tribute to popular musicians from various genres of music and to put audiences in touch with the latest phenomena in American music. Since its founding, the AMAs have honored and showcased the talents of some of the biggest names in the music industry. For press credential requests, please go to www.dickclarkproductions.com.

Adam Lambert, wtf?? ...(image source: idolator.com)

WINNERS FOR THE 2009 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS

POP or ROCK MUSIC
Favorite Male Artist
Michael Jackson

Favorite Female Artist
Taylor Swift

Favorite Band, Duo or Group
Black Eyed Peas

Favorite Album
Michael Jackson / Number Ones

COUNTRY MUSIC
Favorite Male Artist
Keith Urban

Favorite Female Artist
Taylor Swift

Favorite Band, Duo or Group
Rascal Flatts

Favorite Album
Taylor Swift / Fearless

RAP/HIP-HOP MUSIC
Favorite Male Artist
Jay-Z

Favorite Album
Jay-Z / Blueprint 3

SOUL/RHYTHM & BLUES MUSIC
Favorite Male Artist
Michael Jackson

Favorite Female Artist
Beyonce

Favorite Band, Duo or Group
Black Eyed Peas

Favorite Album
Michael Jackson/Number Ones

SOUNDTRACKS
Favorite Album
Twilight Soundtrack

ALTERNATIVE ROCK MUSIC
Favorite Artist
Green Day

ADULT CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
Favorite Artist
Taylor Swift

LATIN MUSIC
Favorite Artist
Aventura

CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL
Favorite Artist
Mary Mary

ARTIST OF THE YEAR
TAYLOR SWIFT - Country

T-MOBILE BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST
Country Breakthrough Artist - Gloriana

INTERNATIONAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Whitney Houston

Source: Dick Clark Productions

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I’ve decided to post the latest episodes on Mondays.  This week Buck Hollywood talks about Megan Fox, Octomom crush on Jon Gosselin, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, Desparate Housewives, and more! …all in like 10 seconds as he does so well. 

Enjoy!

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Adam Lambert, Kris Allen, Danny Gokey

Forget about Paula Abdul and her new single “I’m Just Here For The Music” (ya, right) or denial about prescription painkillers addiction for a moment and let’s focus on the real talent.  It’s not the bottom 3, it’s the final 3.  Danny Gokey, Adam Lambert, and Kris Allen round out this season of American Idol’s top 3.

Which 2 are going to the finale?

Are you happy with this year’s final 3?

I’ve been going with Adam Lambert and Danny Gokey.  My hubby has been going with Adam Lambert and Kris Allen.  I have to admit that Kris Allen’s success has kind of caught me by surprise.  He definitely has the American Idol look and the potential to throw an upset over the predicted Adam Lambert (when does the predicted winner ever win? always seems like some upset in the last few weeks throws things off.).

We shall see…