AMERICAN IDOL 4/4/12: Top 8 Performances + *POLL*

Don’t have time to post all of the performances from tonight’s 80s night, so I’ll just post the ones I liked.

PHILLIP:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xpwxf3_phillip-phillips-that-s-all-american-idol-2012-top-8_music

• Aww…so cute that Phil’s brother-in-law got to perform with him…and that Phil looks up to/was inspired by his brother-in-law like that!
• I wouldn’t say this was my favorite of Phil’s performances so far…but he did a good job and really “Phil-ified” this Genesis song.  Great as usual!
• Also, it was cute to see some personality from Phillip at the end of the show…when Ryan was making his final announcements, and Phil kinda shadowed behind Ryan while making faces.

HOLLIE:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xpwy07_hollie-cavanagh-what-a-feeling-american-idol-2012-top-8_music

• I was a bit annoyed with the judges’ comments tonight because I felt like they really didn’t give her ANY credit for what she did!  YES she MAY have looked a BIT awkward up there, but come on…this was her FIRST upbeat number this season!  At least she DID ONE, and she moved around the stage/audience too!  Hollie’s only 18!  She still needs to get more comfy up there!  Steven said her pitch was all over the place…I disagree with that one.  There were a few shaky parts, but…it wasn’t THAT BAD.
• Come on America…Vote to keep Hollie in!  She deserves to keep going!

COLTON:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xpwyd9_colton-dixon-time-after-time-american-idol-2012-top-8_music

• I actually already had the Quietdrive version of Time After Time, and I thought it was the PERFECT arrangement for Colton.  He definitely wouldn’t have matched with the Cyndi Lauper version.
• He dyed his hair MORE blond!  I always do like the way he dresses.  I didn’t realize he has a tattoo!

SKYLAR:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xpwyg6_skylar-laine-wind-beneath-my-wings-american-idol-2012-top-8_music

• When they showed Skylar rehearsing Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5, I actually thought that was a good choice for her.  BUT it was very predictable.  Would’ve been a TYPICAL Skylar performance.  Wind Beneath My Wings was definitely different for her, but it was great because it really let Skylar show off her vocal range!  She hit some HIGH notes in there!  While Skylar definitely isn’t my favorite, I’ve always said she really has a good voice…It’s strong, pretty pure, and now we see that she’s got quite a range!  Good choice!  And lucky for her, she got the pimp spot this week after being in the Bottom 3 last week.  Unlucky for Hollie because she already had gone last in a previous week (Hollie was in the B3 last week too!).

Just a couple of notes about some of the others:

• Umm…while she seemed to have gotten better the last couple of weeks, Elise’s attitude?  STILL THERE.  Totally.  As soon as the judges’ comments turned negative, you saw her face drop and the “chip” come out.  She just can’t take criticism…You can tell she doesn’t agree with what they’re telling her. So she doesn’t “soak it all in” like others would.  And that is why I still CANNOT like her…no matter how much talent she may have.
• Jessica to me still isn’t awesome.  Another Whitney song?!  What are you trying to say?  Her voice is strong, but it’s just not pure enough for me.  Plus I feel like she’s not as effortless as you would think she would be.

What do YOU think?

AMERICAN IDOL 3/28/12: Top 9 Performances + *POLLS*

“My Idol” night tonight…Overall a very good night!

COLTON  Everything:

• Not the most EXCITING song to start off the night, but Colton did a great job with that song.  I realized tonight that I really LOVE the SOUND of Colton’s voice.  It’s actually really pleasant to listen to, and he really can hit those notes!  The fact that the song was so touching to him spiritually was something.  I’m still a bit weary about the whole God/religious stuff, ’cause I think too much can definitely hurt a contestant’s chances, but for Colton himself, you can tell how much it means to him.  Good for him.

SKYLAR  Gunpowder & Lead:

• Miranda Lambert being Skylar’s idol is about right.  The way Skylar performs/type of country music she does matches Miranda very well.  Skylar is very good at stuff like this.  Very fitting.

HEEJUN  Song For You:

• Nice to see Heejun do a SERIOUS performance.  It was a total 180 from last week.  He sounded really good, but I’m still not wowed.  But definitely better than last week.

HOLLIE  Jesus Take The Wheel:

• Just the fact that Hollie picked a Carrie song made me like her more.  Wouldn’t have guessed she would pick Carrie.  But if anyone was going to do a Carrie song, I would’ve wanted it to be Hollie.  She did a respectable job, altho she still seemed a bit nervous at times.  Overall it was good.

DEANDRE  Sometimes I Cry:

• Now that was TOO MUCH falsetto for me.  WAY too much.  I KNOW this is what he does, and why he was picked to be on this show, but…That was just too much.  I can’t listen to it.  The judges loved it of course, but just NOT MY CUP OF TEA.  At all.

JESSICA  Sweet Dreams:

• OK, for me this performance was WAY too dramatic.  The fact that she slowed the song down, for me, was just a way to be more SHOWY.  I didn’t love it, and every time Jessica does all this showy stuff, I’m just like…Eh.  Too much.  Interesting choice too…of all of Beyonce’s hits.  I was one of her singles, but not one of her standouts.  But as usual, she sounded good still.

PHILLIP  Still Rainin:

• One word for Phillip — AUTHENTIC.  That’s the best way to describe him.  He’s the real deal.  And the fact that he picked a pretty obscure song/artist (Jonny Lang) just added to that.  He really gives it HIS ALL in every performance, and he’s so consistent.  And I gotta say, somehow this week he seemed a bit more dressed up.  Don’t know why, but he did.  He’s great.  Not to mention the comment that Stevie Nicks gave him…about how if he was around at that time, they would’ve wanted him in Fleetwood Mac?  Awesome.

JOSHUA  Without You:

• Joshua’s definitely got some voice.  To pull off Mariah was very risky, but he did a great job.  I just feel like every song he’s so gospel-y tho.  And that’s just not my thing.  But he did a good job.

ELISE  Whole Lotta Love:

• Guess I shouldn’t be surprised that they saved Elise for the pimp spot this week.  She took on Led Zepplin, which was pretty gutsy…but for me, it was good, but it still wasn’t Adam Lambert good.  She sounded great, but she didn’t have that same oomph that Adam did.  But I guess you could say their performances had different vibes.  Adam’s was definitely more hard rock, whereas Elise’s had more soul.  It’s hard for me to really praise Elise because she’s already turned me off…and I don’t think anything she does will win me over.  It was a good performance, and worthy of the last spot tonight (I guess ).

Just a quick note about the group numbers — I thought the first (Elise, Colton & Phillip) and last groups (Hollie, Jessica & Sylar) were good.  The 2nd one…Eh.  Which kinda makes sense because my favorites were in the first and third groups.

Who was YOUR favorite?

CARRIE UNDERWOOD: New Album Cover/Title Revealed! + *POLL*

The cover & title for Carrie Underwood’s upcoming new album has been revealed!

It has a very different feel from her 3 previous albums, that’s for sure.  I personally LOVE the coloration of the album.  The dark with the gray/silver…Very cool.

The album will be released MAY 1ST!  CAN’T. WAIT.

What do YOU think?

AMERICAN IDOL SEASON 11: Top 13 Favorites + *POLL*

So I wasn’t going to post much about American Idol until after the Top 13 performed, but decided I would post who I’m kind of liking right now:

COLTON DIXON

I like Colton!  He’s cool and creative.  He’s kind of like this season’s Adam Lambert.  He probably is a bit dramatic, but that makes his performances quite engaging and entertaining.  So far, I look forward to what he’s going to do.

PHILLIP PHILLIPS

Is this seriously his real name?  Would his parents really do that to him?  He’s another pretty cool guy.  He may not be the most mainstream, but he’s very good.

JESSICA SANCHEZ

I actually think as the weeks progress, Jessica may start to get on my nerves, but for now, she’s on my list just because of her vocal ability.  For a small little girl, she’s really got a VOICE on her!  Pretty impressive.  Not to mention she’s so YOUNG!  16?!  Wow.  But I will say the fact that she played the whole sick sob story was a bit much.  Guess she had to cover herself just IN CASE she ended up bombing during her performance.

HOLLIE CAVANAGH:

When Hollie first started singing, I really wasn’t impressed.  Plus she looked pretty nervous and not the most confident.  But as the song progressed, she got better and better.  She really hit notes I didn’t think she would be able to pull off.  She’s got quite a voice!  Belting and all!  And just like Jessica, amazing how much power she has for such a small girl.  She’s definitely going to have to open up a bit more tho…She’s a bit too reserved and stiff.  If she stays that way, she won’t win over enough fans.  But right now I’d say Hollie is the dark horse.  ”Quiet killer.”

ELISE TESTONE

Elise was the 2nd person to sing Adele’s One and Only this week.  Of ALL the songs to sing, you’d rather sing the same song as someone instead of something else?  Well, in Elise’s case, she made the right call, ’cause she was MILES AHEAD of Jenn Hirsch, who also sang it.  Elise’s was quite soulful and much more emotional.  Obviously, NO ONE will be able to even come CLOSE to Adele, but Elise did a great job.

ERIKA VAN PELT

Erika is right now my FAVORITE.  I thought she was really good on Wednesday night, but I had a feeling she wasn’t going to have an easy time getting in to the Top 13 (which is why she was the ONLY one I voted for this week).  She’s got that more rocker vibe, which I know is NOT as universal as others.  Not to mention she may not be the typical American Idol looks-wise.  So the fact that she got a Wildcard opportunity was awesome.  And her song choice of Lady Gaga’s Edge of Glory was PERFECTION.  She was SO GOOD.  Her voice is so unique…LOVE how low and full it is.  Plus she’s got that growl/grittiness in her tone, which is AMAZING.  For me, watching her perform for the Wildcard was in another class compared to the other contenders.  SO HAPPY the judges saw what I saw and put her thru!  I’m hoping her wildcard performance made an impression on America now where they will start voting more for her!  She deserves it!  LOVE HER.

Just some other thoughts about the rest of the Top 13:

• Not a fan of DeAndre.  Sorry.  I KNOW they picked him because of his falsetto ability, which is def unique.  Can’t STAND the hair…especially how he ALWAYS whips it around while he’s performing.  That’s just to get the girls.  Ugh.  But he’s definitely not one that I will ever vote for, no matter the fact that he’s a hometown boy.
• Skylar has good stage presence but her whole “vibe” just doesn’t appeal to me.  Altho she kinda could remind me of Reba McEntire.
• Jeremy…Eh.  I know JLo loves him, and he can sing and all…but he’s really not the most impressive to me.  He’s just OK.  Plus wasn’t a fan of his little breakdown at the end of his wildcard performance.
• Heejun must be garnering all of the minority vote.  He has a decent voice, but when he performed this week, I really felt like he was just “karaoke.”  Didn’t really feel connection between him and the song.  He’s just trying to sing well.  Not impressed.  Plus his whole “smart ass/comedy” schtick is annoying.  Some may think it’s funny, but I’m SURE it’s gonna rub others the wrong way.
• I really like Jermaine “The Gentle Giant” Jones!  So happy they brought him back!  His voice, while it may not be the most versatile, is so unique.  But really it’s his personality that’s keeping him in.  He’s such a SWEET guy.  So genuine.  So appreciative/grateful.  That alone will keep him around for at least a little while.

OSCARS 2012: Favorite Looks + *POLL*

Just wanted to post my favorite looks of the Academy Awards red carpet this year…

Milla Jovovich

• Milla’s dress just SPARKLES!  Love the white…and the one shoulder.  So pretty!

Jessica Chastain ("The Help")

• This dress is obviously a bit of a risk for Jessica…but I love the gold on the black.  And her hair looks great.

Rose Byrne ("Bridesmaids")

• Rose’s look is a bit severe, but I love it.  Her hair matches perfectly with the dress, and her body fits in this dress really well.

Viola Davis ("The Help")

• The best thing about this dress is the COLOR.  COLOR COLOR COLOR.  The green on Viola’s skin tone is AWESOME.  And love her hair!  We never get to see it like that!

Missi Pyle ("The Artist")

• Again, it’s all about COLOR COLOR COLOR.  It’s AMAZING and looks perfect on Missi.  I saw her interviewed on the red carpet, and she said that his dress is an ECO dress.  Totally sustainable.  Pretty cool huh?  I LOVE it.

Angelina Jolie

•  This is probably one of my favorite looks of Angelina.  Usually she wears black, but it looks more severe.  This one actually looks more fun and “light” (even tho it’s black ).  Love the slit.  And her hair and makeup are PERFECT.  Awesome.

Photos Credit:  Just Jared

THE VAMPIRE DIARIES: Entertainment Weekly Covers! + *POLL*

The Vampire Diaries made the cover of Entertainment Weekly…and there are THREE different collectible covers featuring Nina Dobrev, Ian Somerhalder & Paul Wesley!  Woohoo!

ONE WORD — HOT

Umm…talk about sexy!  Especially the one of Nina & Ian!  Geez!  It’s kind of funny because these covers sure make it look like the show is MUCH sexier than it really is when you’re watching it.   I mean, don’t get me wrong, all of them are beautiful, even on the show…They just don’t focus on the sex like these covers do!

Enjoy and Vote below for your favorite cover!

Credit: Entertainment Weekly

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GLEE GUYS: SAG Awards 2012 – Red Carpet + *POLL*

Tonight was the annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards.  Glee was nominated for Cast in a TV Series, and as usual, the whole cast attended.

Here are the guys:

Chord Overstreet

Kevin McHale

Cory Monteith

Matthew Morrison

Chris Colfer

Darren Criss

Harry Shum, Jr.

Mark Salling

GLEE LADIES: SAG Awards 2012 Red Carpet + *POLL*

And now on to the ladies…

Jane Lynch

Jayma Mays

Naya Rivera

Jenna Ushkowitz

Dianna Agron

Heather Morris

Amber Riley

Lea Michele

SAG AWARDS 2012: Other Fashion Favorites + *POLL*

Here are just some of my other favorite dresses from tonight’s award show:

Julie Bowen ("Modern Family")

Emma Stone ("The Help")

Jessica Chastain ("The Help")

Sofia Vergara ("Modern Family")

Rose Byrne ("Bridesmaids")

Kyra Sedgwick ("The Closer")

Photos Credit:  JustJared

GOLDEN GLOBES 2012 – Other Fashion Favorites + *POLL*

Already posted about the Glee cast, but here are some of my other favorite looks from tonight’s award show:

Kate Beckinsale ("Contraband")

Berenice Bejo ("The Artist")

Viola Davis ("The Help")

Debra Messing ("Smash")

Jessica Alba

Sofia Vergara ("Modern Family")

Jessica Chastain ("The Help")

Madeline Stowe ("Revenge")

Katharine McPhee ("Smash")

Photos Credit:  Just Jared

 

GLEE LADIES: Golden Globes 2012 + *POLL*

And now…who we’ve been waiting for…

The ladies…

Amber Riley

Jane Lynch

Dianna Agron

Naya Rivera

Jenna Ushkowitz

Lea Michele

GLEE GUYS: Golden Globes 2012 + *POLL*

With Glee being nominated for TV Comedy Series this year again, pretty much the entire cast was in attendance.

We’ll start with the guys…

Chord Overstreet

Harry Shum, Jr.

Cory Monteith

Chris Colfer

Mark Salling

Kevin McHale

Matthew Morrison

I know with guys, it’s hard to really judge since they basically all look the same.  Glad this year the guys all stayed pretty classic overall.  That’s the best look for guys…classic & clean.

LEA MICHELE: People’s Choice Awards 2012 + *POLL*

The People’s Choice Awards aired tonight, and it was a big night for Lea Michele…

…Lea WON for Favorite TV Comedy Actress!  Woohoo!  (I voted, btw )

Lea tweeted after her win:

I CANNOT believe I just won!!!! You guys are the absolute best!!! Thank you so much for voting for me this is such an amazing blessing!!!—
Lea Michele (@msleamichele) January 12, 2012

with Kristen Bell (who presented the award to Lea)

Two of my faves! With TV Drama Actress winner Nina Dobrev (The Vampire Diaries)

with Cory Monteith

Congratulations Lea!  Well-deserved!

NINA DOBREV: People’s Choice Awards 2012 + *POLL*

The Vampire Diaries‘ Nina Dobrev attended the People’s Choice Awards tonight…

…and Nina was a big winner!  She won for FAVORITE TV DRAMA ACTRESS!

with Liam Hemsworth & Jennifer Lawrence (who presented her award)

with fellow winner (Favorite Movie Actress) Emma Stone ("The Help")

GLEE CAST: 2012 TCA FOX All-Star Party 1/8/12 + *POLL*

A bunch of the Glee cast attended the FOX All-Star Party tonight:

Jane Lynch

Matthew Morrison

Jayma Mays

Cory Monteith

Dot-Marie Jones

Harry Shum Jr

Jenna Ushkowitz

Chord Overstreet

Lea Michele