Michael Ausiello reported a Bones/Family Guy crossover in the May 7 episode. Read on to find out which character will be visiting and the circumstances of his appearance.
What do you think of this pairing? On target or too out there?
Friday, March 20, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
American Idol: Grand Ole Opry
There wasn't much that was grand about tonight's Grand Ole Opry theme. But a couple things first:
1. I love Randy Travis and the country theme really brought back memories of listening to country music at home with my parents. I miss those days.
2. Can someone please explain to me why everyone's idea of country music on this show is either Garth Brooks, Martina McBride, or Carrie Underwood? Poor Randy Travis, though he's probably thankful that nobody picked one of his songs.
OK, I'm done. Onto the performances.
Who I liked:
Matt - He makes me all tingly when he performs. Simon even said he outsang Danny. All aboard the Matt train!
Allison - She sang a Patty Loveless song from...nope, not the 80s.. 1992! But she has an awesome voice and I really liked her take on the song. Also loved her look tonight. Where can I get a red leather jacket like that?
Kris - one of my favorites of the night. I can't remember ever hearing the song and I was pleasantly surprised by the fact that it didn't sound like typical country.
Anoop - surprised me by actually singing, and singing well. Maybe he does deserve to be here.
Who was in the middle:
Alexis - I love, love, love Jolene, but her performance was just kind of "eh". She has a good voice but I just don't connect with her personality.
Danny - Just so-so. He sang well, but I found him kind of bland tonight. Between the white jacket and the song choice, he looked more like he was singing in a church than on the AI stage.
Megan - Her voice is really old timey and jazzy, which I think is difficult to put to current music and make it connect with the audience. But no matter how you feel about Megan's vocals, her dancing is never relevant.
Who I didn't like:
Adam - You know I'm an Adam fan, but I truly hated his rendition of "Ring of Fire" and fast-forwarded through the latter half. He completely dissed Johnny Cash, who isn't even that country, and it was like he wasn't even trying, and Ring of Fire was the only country song he's ever heard of. And if he was going to do a different version, he should have taken on Social Distortion's.
Lil - She could have taken any bluesy country song and run with it, but she chose the most trite, overdone country song of them all, not to mention it didn't lend itself to her voice. Her performance was plain and unoriginal.
I'm kind of over it:
Scott- Every song is the same-- boring. Next.
Michael - Yes, you're country, even when it's not country week.
My bottom 3: Scott, Michael, and Megan
My vote to leave: Scott
1. I love Randy Travis and the country theme really brought back memories of listening to country music at home with my parents. I miss those days.
2. Can someone please explain to me why everyone's idea of country music on this show is either Garth Brooks, Martina McBride, or Carrie Underwood? Poor Randy Travis, though he's probably thankful that nobody picked one of his songs.
OK, I'm done. Onto the performances.
Who I liked:
Matt - He makes me all tingly when he performs. Simon even said he outsang Danny. All aboard the Matt train!
Allison - She sang a Patty Loveless song from...nope, not the 80s.. 1992! But she has an awesome voice and I really liked her take on the song. Also loved her look tonight. Where can I get a red leather jacket like that?
Kris - one of my favorites of the night. I can't remember ever hearing the song and I was pleasantly surprised by the fact that it didn't sound like typical country.
Anoop - surprised me by actually singing, and singing well. Maybe he does deserve to be here.
Who was in the middle:
Alexis - I love, love, love Jolene, but her performance was just kind of "eh". She has a good voice but I just don't connect with her personality.
Danny - Just so-so. He sang well, but I found him kind of bland tonight. Between the white jacket and the song choice, he looked more like he was singing in a church than on the AI stage.
Megan - Her voice is really old timey and jazzy, which I think is difficult to put to current music and make it connect with the audience. But no matter how you feel about Megan's vocals, her dancing is never relevant.
Who I didn't like:
Adam - You know I'm an Adam fan, but I truly hated his rendition of "Ring of Fire" and fast-forwarded through the latter half. He completely dissed Johnny Cash, who isn't even that country, and it was like he wasn't even trying, and Ring of Fire was the only country song he's ever heard of. And if he was going to do a different version, he should have taken on Social Distortion's.
Lil - She could have taken any bluesy country song and run with it, but she chose the most trite, overdone country song of them all, not to mention it didn't lend itself to her voice. Her performance was plain and unoriginal.
I'm kind of over it:
Scott- Every song is the same-- boring. Next.
Michael - Yes, you're country, even when it's not country week.
My bottom 3: Scott, Michael, and Megan
My vote to leave: Scott
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
AI Top 13: Michael Jackson Night
I'm not going to go through all of the performances individually, but I will offer my initial reactions, observations, and predictions.
• My favorites tonight were: Danny, Kris, Matt, Adam, and Allison.
• Lil Rounds’ horrendous outfit distracted me from her actual performance. What did she sing again?
• Props to Kris for making “Remember the Time” sound like a groovy Jason Mraz song.
• Danny actually impressed me tonight and should stick to upbeat songs.
• Anoop is just an afterthought in this competition, and he has yet to prove himself to me.
• I think Allison is stuck in the 80s, even though she’s never been there.
• Someone please tell Megan to stop dancing. Seriously.
• Of all of Adam’s qualities, I like his humility the most.
• I would buy Matt’s album right now, when does it go on sale?
• Alexis kind of freaked me out. Is she a goth lesbian?
• How come all of the girls over the age of 18 are mothers? Go Teen Pregnancy! (folks, I’m being facetious)
• The “twist” will be what all the other competition shows are doing: the audience picks the bottom 3, but the judges pick the one that goes home.
• Bottom 3: Jasmine, Jorge, and Alexis.
• Jorge should be sent home.
**3/11/09 3:37 P.M.** Apparently, I didn't realize that Idol was sending two people packing instead of one. My hope is that it's Jorge and Jasmine, but the judges favor her quite a bit, but not over Alexis, who really doesn't deserve that final spot at all, I'm just afraid she's the one that will be stuck in it. Other contenders for the boot: Anoop and Scott.
• My favorites tonight were: Danny, Kris, Matt, Adam, and Allison.
• Lil Rounds’ horrendous outfit distracted me from her actual performance. What did she sing again?
• Props to Kris for making “Remember the Time” sound like a groovy Jason Mraz song.
• Danny actually impressed me tonight and should stick to upbeat songs.
• Anoop is just an afterthought in this competition, and he has yet to prove himself to me.
• I think Allison is stuck in the 80s, even though she’s never been there.
• Someone please tell Megan to stop dancing. Seriously.
• Of all of Adam’s qualities, I like his humility the most.
• I would buy Matt’s album right now, when does it go on sale?
• Alexis kind of freaked me out. Is she a goth lesbian?
• How come all of the girls over the age of 18 are mothers? Go Teen Pregnancy! (folks, I’m being facetious)
• The “twist” will be what all the other competition shows are doing: the audience picks the bottom 3, but the judges pick the one that goes home.
• Bottom 3: Jasmine, Jorge, and Alexis.
• Jorge should be sent home.
**3/11/09 3:37 P.M.** Apparently, I didn't realize that Idol was sending two people packing instead of one. My hope is that it's Jorge and Jasmine, but the judges favor her quite a bit, but not over Alexis, who really doesn't deserve that final spot at all, I'm just afraid she's the one that will be stuck in it. Other contenders for the boot: Anoop and Scott.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Bachelor Meets DWTS
For all you Dancing with the Stars fans out there...
DWTS scrambled this past week to find a replacement for Nancy O'Dell, who injured her knee(s) during rehearsal. And who did they stumble upon? None other than Bachelor winner-cum-reject/former Dallas Cheerleader Melissa Rycroft.
Interesting, true, but I still probably won't watch.
DWTS scrambled this past week to find a replacement for Nancy O'Dell, who injured her knee(s) during rehearsal. And who did they stumble upon? None other than Bachelor winner-cum-reject/former Dallas Cheerleader Melissa Rycroft.
Interesting, true, but I still probably won't watch.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Wild Card Show
I wish all Idol nights were like this.
The eight Wild Card choices really showed what they were made of tonight. I was completely captured by Matt Giraud's performance. I said, "If he doesn't make it after this, I'm done."
I personally was not impressed by Jasmine or Megan, the two girls that ultimately made it through. Jasmine sounded (and looked) like she was a Disney princess singing for little girls at the Magic Kingdom. Megan's voice is really weird and whiny to me - I get that she's different, but it just doesn't sound right to me. I'd much rather have Felicia and Mishavonna- despite her poor song choice- over these two. However, I find Megan's personality (but not her dancing skills) to be a little less grating than Jesse, although I prefer Jesse's performances.
At least this means that we're finally done with Tatiana, who sang Whitney Houston's "Saving All My Love" for the third time. And seriously, where did that accent come from? She doesn't belong on Idol, she belongs on a telenovella!
But the fact that two girls went through to the Top 12 meant that there was only one spot left for the boys, who really outshone the girls tonight. The girls swooned over Anoop and "his perogative" - but didn't his parents look completely appalled, wondering why oh why didn't he want to be a doctor? Despite his likeability, I preferred Matt's sultry voice to his Bobby Brown, and was in agreement with the judges decision.
But wait! Anoop's not done yet - he's the final contestant in the Top 13! Amazing!!
Because we didn't see that one coming from a mile away. :)
There you have it- the final four contestants. What do you think? Were you surprised that the judges made an extra spot - just in case they couldn't pick just 3?
The eight Wild Card choices really showed what they were made of tonight. I was completely captured by Matt Giraud's performance. I said, "If he doesn't make it after this, I'm done."
I personally was not impressed by Jasmine or Megan, the two girls that ultimately made it through. Jasmine sounded (and looked) like she was a Disney princess singing for little girls at the Magic Kingdom. Megan's voice is really weird and whiny to me - I get that she's different, but it just doesn't sound right to me. I'd much rather have Felicia and Mishavonna- despite her poor song choice- over these two. However, I find Megan's personality (but not her dancing skills) to be a little less grating than Jesse, although I prefer Jesse's performances.
At least this means that we're finally done with Tatiana, who sang Whitney Houston's "Saving All My Love" for the third time. And seriously, where did that accent come from? She doesn't belong on Idol, she belongs on a telenovella!
But the fact that two girls went through to the Top 12 meant that there was only one spot left for the boys, who really outshone the girls tonight. The girls swooned over Anoop and "his perogative" - but didn't his parents look completely appalled, wondering why oh why didn't he want to be a doctor? Despite his likeability, I preferred Matt's sultry voice to his Bobby Brown, and was in agreement with the judges decision.
But wait! Anoop's not done yet - he's the final contestant in the Top 13! Amazing!!
Because we didn't see that one coming from a mile away. :)
There you have it- the final four contestants. What do you think? Were you surprised that the judges made an extra spot - just in case they couldn't pick just 3?
American Idol Week 3- Results
First, I would like to give props to the choreographers for making a Scott-friendly routine. I’ve already seen it bashed online, but seriously, come on. I thought it was cute and well done.
To the results.
Lil is the first to be chosen as a top 12 contender. Not a surprise at all.
Ryan has the first row stand up – Arianna, Taylor, Alex, Kendall, and Scott. Out of this group, it’s pretty obvious who’s through – it’s Scott. He gets another chance to perform, and I’ll be the first to say he’s shaky and not always on key, but he sings with so much feeling its unreal. Is it sad that I want to go out and download “Mandolin Rain” right now?
Ryan announces the final person in the top 12 by telling them in pairs. It’s a no for Kristen and Nathaniel and Von and Felicia, which comes as a shock to me, narrowing it down to Ju’Not and Jorge. I thought Ju’Not would slide in, but it’s a win for Jorge instead. He’s got a cute little personality, but I think he will be eliminated early on.
But before Jorge can perform, the judges announce their wild card picks. It’s not a full twelve like I anticipated, but eight judge-worthy singers. I’m fairly happy with *most* of the choices, although there are one or two I would wholeheartedly disagree with. (We could easily guess who was making it back from the first two groups, because they only brought back a handful of them).
The judges pick Von, Jasmine, Ricky, Megan, Tatiana, Matt G, Jesse, and Anoop.
It’s hard for me to pick just three, but I’ve narrowed it down to four: Anoop, Megan, Jesse, and Matt G.
Von, Jasmine, Ricky, and Tatiana (seriously??) should go home.
What did you think of the results? Did you agree with the judges’ wild card choices?
To the results.
Lil is the first to be chosen as a top 12 contender. Not a surprise at all.
Ryan has the first row stand up – Arianna, Taylor, Alex, Kendall, and Scott. Out of this group, it’s pretty obvious who’s through – it’s Scott. He gets another chance to perform, and I’ll be the first to say he’s shaky and not always on key, but he sings with so much feeling its unreal. Is it sad that I want to go out and download “Mandolin Rain” right now?
Ryan announces the final person in the top 12 by telling them in pairs. It’s a no for Kristen and Nathaniel and Von and Felicia, which comes as a shock to me, narrowing it down to Ju’Not and Jorge. I thought Ju’Not would slide in, but it’s a win for Jorge instead. He’s got a cute little personality, but I think he will be eliminated early on.
But before Jorge can perform, the judges announce their wild card picks. It’s not a full twelve like I anticipated, but eight judge-worthy singers. I’m fairly happy with *most* of the choices, although there are one or two I would wholeheartedly disagree with. (We could easily guess who was making it back from the first two groups, because they only brought back a handful of them).
The judges pick Von, Jasmine, Ricky, Megan, Tatiana, Matt G, Jesse, and Anoop.
It’s hard for me to pick just three, but I’ve narrowed it down to four: Anoop, Megan, Jesse, and Matt G.
Von, Jasmine, Ricky, and Tatiana (seriously??) should go home.
What did you think of the results? Did you agree with the judges’ wild card choices?
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