Sorry to not have posted in FOREVER but you know with school and extracurriculars I just haven't had the time!
Well, in Britney news, "Radar" was just announced as the fourth single off of "Circus." The song was originally released on her previous album "Blackout" and was the planned fourth single but because at the time of the announcement she began recording material that would eventually become her new album the plans to release "Radar" were shelved. I like the song but I think what will make the single really pop and stand out is a KICK-ASS music video. I loved "If U Seek Amy" but I think she needs to have a glitzy, dancy, and over-the-top music video to really push "Radar" into the stratosphere.
In other Britney news last week she announced that she would be extending the European leg of her "The Circus: Starring Britney Spears Tour" beyond the planned dates in London, Manchester and Dublin and stops include Paris, Antwerp (Belgium), Copenhagen, Helsinki (Finland), St. Petersburg, which will be her first time ever performing there, Warsaw and Berlin. There have been no official plans to extend the tour into Asia and Australia but if the European leg of the tour is as successful as the North America trek than the tour may be extended. The tour has sold out to 100% capacity for the entire duration of the tour and has been the #1 tour in the United States since it began in March.
People Magazines "Most Beautiful" issue hit the newsstands last week with Christina Applegate on the cover. I know that some people were upset that Robert Pattinson wasn't the main focus, although he was on the cover, but come on the woman had breast cancer and a double masectomy and she isn't even 40! Give her the DAMN cover.
This was almost a month ago but "Grey Gardens" the HBO biopic starring Drew Barrymore and Jessica Lange debuted to BIG numbers and rave reviews. The film was the fourth highest debut for HBO in the past five years and by the end of the first weekend the film had been watched by 2.5-3 million viewers, which would have put it at #2 at the box office if it had been theatrically released. All indications point to Barrymore securing an Emmy nomination for her portrayl of Little Edie. Go Drew!
Addtionally, I just need to write a little something about Miss California USA, Carrie Prejean. People were all in a tiffy because Perez Hilton called her a "dumb bitch" on his blog and I believe that he had every right to. The Q&A portion of the pagaent isn't about personal opinion it is about how the contestant answers the question. She did a terrible job answering the question and her answer was offensive.
Now she has become the public figure for the National Organization for Marriage which is a national organization against gay marriage and all types of civil unions which extend rights and priveliges to same-sex couples. She is doing herself no favors and now she is underfire because semi-nude pictures have been released where she is in underwear but topless and covering her breasts with her arms. The problem is that when contestants sign up for Miss California USA or Miss USA in general they have to disclose if they have ever posed for semi-nude or nude photos, which could make them ineligible, and also state if to their knowledge there could be semi-nude or nude photos that could potentially surface. She did not disclose that informations so now she may lose her crown, I saw good riddance to bad taste.
Can I also say that having seen "Milk" and known about Anita Bryant she really reminds me of her. Anita Bryant was second or first runner up of "Miss America" and was a moron who spewed hate speech across the country. Also, I just found out that Prejean and I share the same birthday but two years apart! OH GOD I HAVE TO SHARE A BIRTHDAY WITH THAT CUNT! (Yes I know that word is offensive but honestly what other word could you use to describe her?!?!)
So LK what do you think of Susan Boyle on "Britain's Got Talent?" I think she is phenomenal and she certainly has staying power in the UK. Also, in regards to her "makeover" I say let her get dolled up...no woman/or man, in their right mind, would pass up the opportunity to spruce themselves up a bit. Meanwhile on "American Idol" it looks like Adam Lambert is a shoo-in to win this season of the talent competition. If he does than it will make him the first gay contestant to ever win the show, the problem is that he was not publically come out as gay even though there are pictures of him as a drag queen and/or making out with men. When asked about his sexuality he was quoted as saying, "I am what I am." Nice way to quote a song lyric from "La Cage aux Folles" which is about drag queens. I have no problem with him winning although I wish he could have come out on the show that way when he won he was open about his sexuality, instead of him potentially winning and coming out after the fact.
Additionally, according to published reports Simon Cowell reportedly makes $30 millin a season for the show while Paula Abdul makes a paltry $2 million in comparison. Of course he created the show and is the head judge but I think that Adbul should make more. As of this season her contract with the show is expired and she has yet to resign with the series, if she doesn't I think it will be detrimental to both Abdul's career, which was risen from the dead due to "American Idol" and the show itself because the judges are Simon, Paula and Randy, sorry Kara but they were a threesome for seven seasons before you came along.
Well that's all I'm gonna write for now but I PROMISE to post more and more frequently!
Showing posts with label American Idol. Show all posts
Showing posts with label American Idol. Show all posts
Friday, May 8, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
Finally you posted LK!
I haven't been watching "American Idol" this season, and I honestly feel like I'm kinda done with show. I still hope that it is a rating success and produces successful artists but it has become so much more than a talent competition. I miss the old "American Idol" where it was just about these literally unknown, untouched singers.
When I first saw Lindsay Lohan's "Funny or Die" skit I laughed out loud because I thought it was really funny, but now that I watch it I still think it is funny but I also think it is a bit sad. It is great to see Lohan giving the finger to all the naysayers but she does seem lost. I think that she really did have a bond with Ronson and anyone who is heartbroken is a bit lost afterwards, but right now it seems reminiscent of Britney about two years ago where she just doesn't have anyone really helping her. I think if Lohan sort of takes some time for herself, pulls herself together and gets some good people around her she can really come back in a big way. She is very talented but at this point no one really knows if she is dependable. If Britney can resurrect her career, so can Lohan.
While Kim Kardashian can be included in the category of celebrities that are famous for merely famous, I actually don't take issue with her because she knows that and doesn't take herself so seriously *cough* Paris Hilton *cough*. Case in point, Kim Kardashian was nominated for "Worst Actress" at this years Razzie Awards for her role in "Disaster Movie" but when asked about it she basically said that she wasn't offended about the nomination and took the whole thing lightly. Also I will say that "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" it a guilty pleasure of mine.
Speaking of guilty pleasures, there is a show on MTV called "College Life" that premiered this past week after the new episode of "The Hills" and I think I am hooked already. It follows four college freshman during their freshman year at college in Wisconsin. It isn't like "The Hills" because all the students have personal, hand held cameras. I don't know how real their experiences are but it looks juicy.
I haven't been watching "American Idol" this season, and I honestly feel like I'm kinda done with show. I still hope that it is a rating success and produces successful artists but it has become so much more than a talent competition. I miss the old "American Idol" where it was just about these literally unknown, untouched singers.
When I first saw Lindsay Lohan's "Funny or Die" skit I laughed out loud because I thought it was really funny, but now that I watch it I still think it is funny but I also think it is a bit sad. It is great to see Lohan giving the finger to all the naysayers but she does seem lost. I think that she really did have a bond with Ronson and anyone who is heartbroken is a bit lost afterwards, but right now it seems reminiscent of Britney about two years ago where she just doesn't have anyone really helping her. I think if Lohan sort of takes some time for herself, pulls herself together and gets some good people around her she can really come back in a big way. She is very talented but at this point no one really knows if she is dependable. If Britney can resurrect her career, so can Lohan.
While Kim Kardashian can be included in the category of celebrities that are famous for merely famous, I actually don't take issue with her because she knows that and doesn't take herself so seriously *cough* Paris Hilton *cough*. Case in point, Kim Kardashian was nominated for "Worst Actress" at this years Razzie Awards for her role in "Disaster Movie" but when asked about it she basically said that she wasn't offended about the nomination and took the whole thing lightly. Also I will say that "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" it a guilty pleasure of mine.
Speaking of guilty pleasures, there is a show on MTV called "College Life" that premiered this past week after the new episode of "The Hills" and I think I am hooked already. It follows four college freshman during their freshman year at college in Wisconsin. It isn't like "The Hills" because all the students have personal, hand held cameras. I don't know how real their experiences are but it looks juicy.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Ashlee, let it go. You're never going to gain credibility back as a singer, and I really wish she wouldn't try and act. Wow, TV is all about reviving old series, huh? The 90s were a great time, but maybe we should let them be. I'm anxious to see the new Melrose Place, the new 90210 is really good, with the same bitchiness and bite of the original. Plus Shannen Doherty and Jennie Garth, always good. And Tori Spelling made some appearances. No comment on that one.
So, very happy news Mandy Moore has married Ryan Adams in a hush hush ceremony in Georgia. Exciting for them! Congrats. Kelly Clarkson and Kanye performed last night on American Idol and brought down the house. The sent home Jasmine and Jorge last night after the all Michael Jackson performance night. What'd you think of that Franklin? I love it. Kelly recently said she had no desire to have kids, that her job was too selfish and it has been swirling around in the media ever since. I say, back off her. She was being honest, and if she doesn't want kids it really isn't any of our business.
Cleo, the 3-D Rock musical I've been anticipating for almost a year is now in 'pre-production' accoring to IMDB.com. Stephen Soderbergh is signed on to direct, and it of course stars the one and only Catherine Zeta-Jones as Cleo, and they're reportedly waiting on Hugh Jackman to sign on. Woo.
In sad news, Bristol Palin and her baby's daddy, Levi Johnson have called it quits. The couple apparently still wants to raise thier child together but have no plans to continue to date.
If there is any hope in Joaquin Pheonix coming back to earth, this story might dash that. He was playing a Miami club the other night (his new hip hop act) and jumped into the crowd to confront a heckler. Casey Affleck, Joaquin's brother in law and BFF filmed the whole thing. WHY isn't Casey shaking Joaquin by the shoulders?! I know they're both artsy...but come on.
Going along with Rihanna & Chris Brown saga, Rosie O'Donnell and Robyn Givens have both issued warnings to her, more or less saying to leave him. This is of course after Oprah's very heart-felt, very public plea to Rihanna. So, obviously we think she should go, but do you think her staying with him will hurt her career?
So, very happy news Mandy Moore has married Ryan Adams in a hush hush ceremony in Georgia. Exciting for them! Congrats. Kelly Clarkson and Kanye performed last night on American Idol and brought down the house. The sent home Jasmine and Jorge last night after the all Michael Jackson performance night. What'd you think of that Franklin? I love it. Kelly recently said she had no desire to have kids, that her job was too selfish and it has been swirling around in the media ever since. I say, back off her. She was being honest, and if she doesn't want kids it really isn't any of our business.
Cleo, the 3-D Rock musical I've been anticipating for almost a year is now in 'pre-production' accoring to IMDB.com. Stephen Soderbergh is signed on to direct, and it of course stars the one and only Catherine Zeta-Jones as Cleo, and they're reportedly waiting on Hugh Jackman to sign on. Woo.
In sad news, Bristol Palin and her baby's daddy, Levi Johnson have called it quits. The couple apparently still wants to raise thier child together but have no plans to continue to date.
If there is any hope in Joaquin Pheonix coming back to earth, this story might dash that. He was playing a Miami club the other night (his new hip hop act) and jumped into the crowd to confront a heckler. Casey Affleck, Joaquin's brother in law and BFF filmed the whole thing. WHY isn't Casey shaking Joaquin by the shoulders?! I know they're both artsy...but come on.
Going along with Rihanna & Chris Brown saga, Rosie O'Donnell and Robyn Givens have both issued warnings to her, more or less saying to leave him. This is of course after Oprah's very heart-felt, very public plea to Rihanna. So, obviously we think she should go, but do you think her staying with him will hurt her career?
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Funny that you mentioned gay marriage. While it isn't about gay marriage I was watching "The Tyra Show" yesterday and even though I know you have an intense dislike of Tyra the topic was very interesting. It was about gay people who want to be straight. At the end of the show Tyra invited viewers to join the dicussion about "The Gay Switch" on her website www.tyrashow.com. I visited the site and voted and amazingly only 60% of the people who answered believed that you are born gay, and 40% believe that it is a choice. I then read what people posted and it is insane that in today's day and age people still think that it is a choice. One post in particular was insulting saying that people chose to be gay because it is chic and popular. As someone who is gay it was bizarre to me because in what world is being a gay teenager popular. While I was never beat up in high school it's a reality that teenagers are beat up, killed, or so scrutinized that they live in shame. Additionally among teenagers, gay teens have the highest suicide rate or attempted suicide rate. Being gay is not chic or popular.
So, apparently Barbara Walters saw John McCain recently and asked him if he would be joining them on "The View" any time soon and he said "Not likely." I think that is a definite snub and I cannot understand why because Elisabeth Hasselback is a huge supporter of him. Even though you has a dislike for Elisabeth, and even though I find some of the things she says to be very insensitive I appriciate her contribution to the dicussions. It makes "The View" interesting because if they were all liberal it would be boring. Elisabeth offers the conservative view point, Sherri offers a christian perspective, Joy is the liberal, while Whoopi and Barbara play devil's advocate. Additionally, "The View" has seen a surge in ratings this past season. Many believed that after the election, ratings would decrease, but they have remained high. I'm not surprised because it is a very fascinating show.
So the Academy Awards are in FOUR DAYS! Apparently there is going to be a song and dance portion of the opening involving the host Hugh Jackman and various stars: reported to be Zach Efron, Vanessa Hudgens and even Beyonce Knowles have been mentioned. M.I.A who recently gave birth has been courted by the shows producers to perform her nominated song "O Saya" from the film "Slumdog Millionaire." They are sensitive to the fact that just gave birth and have offered her a bed to perform in. It would be interesting to see if she performs, we'll probably have to wait to see if she does or not. John Mayer also announced that he will be attending the Academy Award ceremony with Jennifer Aniston, but many are saying that he is only attending because Jennifer does not want to go alone. I say leave Jennifer alone! I like her and she is a good actress, and at 40 she looks great. Let her be happy and have faith that they are really in love.
I haven't been able to watch much of "American Idol" because of rehearsals for the musical but I have been catching recaps on shows like "E! News" and "The View" and I think the show only has two seasons left for it. I like Danny Gokey whose wife died before the auditions of cancer, he is very talented and he has a Daughtry feel to him, also for guys I like Von Smith, who sang "Over the Rainbow" for his audition and was once on "The View." I don't know how far he will go because he does have a big voice, but it'll be cool to see him advance. I like the new judge Kara because she is like a female Simon. She is not afraid to voice her opinion and she offers more balance to the show. I don't think that the show is jumping the shark because there was supposed to be a fourth judge in the second season. Also, many of the other Idol shows and X Factor shows have four judges instead of three. This season should be interesting because we have a new Sanjaya, but this time it's a girl. Tatiana del Toro from Puerto Rico is the annoying girl that has that freaky giggle and I hope she doesn't advance beyond the semi-finals because she doesn't have the vocal chops.
So, apparently Barbara Walters saw John McCain recently and asked him if he would be joining them on "The View" any time soon and he said "Not likely." I think that is a definite snub and I cannot understand why because Elisabeth Hasselback is a huge supporter of him. Even though you has a dislike for Elisabeth, and even though I find some of the things she says to be very insensitive I appriciate her contribution to the dicussions. It makes "The View" interesting because if they were all liberal it would be boring. Elisabeth offers the conservative view point, Sherri offers a christian perspective, Joy is the liberal, while Whoopi and Barbara play devil's advocate. Additionally, "The View" has seen a surge in ratings this past season. Many believed that after the election, ratings would decrease, but they have remained high. I'm not surprised because it is a very fascinating show.
So the Academy Awards are in FOUR DAYS! Apparently there is going to be a song and dance portion of the opening involving the host Hugh Jackman and various stars: reported to be Zach Efron, Vanessa Hudgens and even Beyonce Knowles have been mentioned. M.I.A who recently gave birth has been courted by the shows producers to perform her nominated song "O Saya" from the film "Slumdog Millionaire." They are sensitive to the fact that just gave birth and have offered her a bed to perform in. It would be interesting to see if she performs, we'll probably have to wait to see if she does or not. John Mayer also announced that he will be attending the Academy Award ceremony with Jennifer Aniston, but many are saying that he is only attending because Jennifer does not want to go alone. I say leave Jennifer alone! I like her and she is a good actress, and at 40 she looks great. Let her be happy and have faith that they are really in love.
I haven't been able to watch much of "American Idol" because of rehearsals for the musical but I have been catching recaps on shows like "E! News" and "The View" and I think the show only has two seasons left for it. I like Danny Gokey whose wife died before the auditions of cancer, he is very talented and he has a Daughtry feel to him, also for guys I like Von Smith, who sang "Over the Rainbow" for his audition and was once on "The View." I don't know how far he will go because he does have a big voice, but it'll be cool to see him advance. I like the new judge Kara because she is like a female Simon. She is not afraid to voice her opinion and she offers more balance to the show. I don't think that the show is jumping the shark because there was supposed to be a fourth judge in the second season. Also, many of the other Idol shows and X Factor shows have four judges instead of three. This season should be interesting because we have a new Sanjaya, but this time it's a girl. Tatiana del Toro from Puerto Rico is the annoying girl that has that freaky giggle and I hope she doesn't advance beyond the semi-finals because she doesn't have the vocal chops.
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