Jennifer Lopez Falls On Stage, While Adam Lambert Gives Raunchy and Disgraceful Performance at American Music Awards Show

I tried to make it through the entire telecast of the American Music Awards show and I must say that singer Jennifer Lopez, popularly known as J. Lo, was a leading contender for the worst performance of the night. Never mind the fact that her lips did not quite match her words. With the fake boxing ring, she was hyped as "the main event," which she wasn't. Her comeback performance of her new single "Louboutins" was silly and she sounded "auto-tuned" for the entire performance. She attempted a big jump and fell down on her butt while performing. To her credit, she got right back up, got into a costume change and finished her performance. I guess the shoes she wore will sell, so retailers might be stoked. She should take a tip from her husband Mark Anthony, who can actually carry a tune without lip syncing. By the way, I rate her performance as a big F. Watch J.Lo falling on her butt at the AMAs YouTube video above! Start at the 2:35 mark…

American Idol runner up, Adam Lambert's performance was a disgrace and the choreography was horrible. What has me steamed about this raunchy performance is that he was quite aware that there were children watching his nasty simulation of oral sex by grinding a dancer's head against his crotch, kissing a male band member and flipping his middle finger. He also took a tumble. His performance had no place on prime time television. I give him an F.  Janet Jackson also grabbed her crotch and one of her male dancers' crotch, which I also found to be very tacky and unbecoming for a woman of her caliber. It always bothered me when her brother, the late Michael Jackson, did it as well.

Here's how I grade some of the performances:

Carrie Underwood. She was sporting some kind of half-dress, half-lingerie outfit, and the band was nowhere to be seen. This performance clearly wasn't about the song. It was about her ridiculous strutting around onstage. C

Lady Gaga. A hot mess. Gaga makes for entertaining television, no doubt, but at some point she's going to need more than just crazy masks, pryo and fake blood. D

Mary J. Blige. She kept it real. Her "I Am" isn't a knock-out, but it's the type of ballad she delivered perfectly and could have done it in her sleep.  A-

Whitney Houston. She received a standing ovation, and it was well-deserved. With "I Didn't Know My Own Strength," Houston, it is obvious her voice isn't what it used to be, still delivered in classic style. She can still silence a room.  It was a powerful moment and I felt she has finally been liberated from all those demons in her life, including Bobby Brown.  A

Eminem and 50 Cent. The censors worked overtime in this collaboration for "Crack a Bottle," as there was more silence than music. The performance was disgraceful. Can't these rappers take a page from KRS-One and stop the profanity laced tirades? F

Janet Jackson. If this was the bang that the American Music Awards were going to open with, then I must say that I was a little disappointed. Though I must say that I am glad that it wasn't another tribute to Michael Jackson. Janet's performance was largely a commercial for her  "Number Ones," in which the singer, in a tan outfit that looked like it was ripped straight from the racks at Dick's Sporting Goods Store or REI, performed a medley of her hits.  It was a safe opening, but by no means as solid as it could have been. I like Janet Jackson a lot, so I guess I will give the sister some credit, so B-

Kelly Clarkson. Yes, she had an album this year and she sold it well tonight with a solid take on "Already Gone." Her performance was solid and good. It was a stark reminder of a time when "American Idol" didn't make all artists think they had to over-sing. B+

Alicia Keys and Jay-Z. Keys and Jay-Z performed their pandering "Empire State of Mind." This was fine the first time we heard it on an award show, at the MTV Video Music Awards, and it was fine at the World Series, but  it has worn out its welcome. I would have given Alicia Keys a B+, but Jay-Z just messed it up for her. Side-note: What was the deal with Alex Rodriguez introducing the artists chewing gum? Tacky. Totally unprofessional.  D

Rihanna. Sorry, but this was a hot mess. That bondage look was definitely not working.  Was she singing or talking? Patti Labelle, where are you when they need someone who can really sing? C-