Glee: "I Was Born This Way" (4/26/11)

So this week was the longest episode of Glee. Kinda. The second half of the show felt like mostly commericals but hey they are becoming big enough to do that I guess.

This show was about liking who you are and being happy with how you were born. It's an easy concept but it's 2011 America it's a big deal. So to feel the point of the episode helps big time. Onto the music, there is alot...

Rachel and Quinn-Unpretty/I Feel Pretty
This was actually really enjoyable. I didn't expect the mash-up, but Glee always pulls off great ones. This just fit the show really well and was a great start to an emotional rollercoaster. A+

Finn (with Mike dancing)-It's Gotta Be Me
This song was surprisingly good. They both had alot of fun. Very good story and hit the point really well. A

The Warblers-Somewhere Only We Know
This was Blaine's way and saying goodbye to Kurt as he transfer back to McKinley and rejoined ND. It was really emotional and just really good. A+

Kurt-As If We Never Said Goodbye
Welcome back Kurt!! Not only did he finally get a legit solo, he nailed and welcomed himself back home. Well done and not even that over the top. A

Kurt and New Directions (plus some)-Barbara Streisand
As a dance performance this was alot of fun. Kurt singing the one line of the song was hysterical. The point of the performance worked for what it was for. But honestly, it just felt like wild filler. B

New Directions-Born This Way
Much like last season's Gaga performance of Poker Face, I liked this better than the original. During the whole song they were shirts that showed their flaws. I loved that idea. Overall I loved this performance and this group number actually made storyline sense. A+

That's another Glee down. Next week is a tribute show to Fleetwood Mac with all songs coming off their album Rumours. Hope this goes well.

AHL Calder Cup Playoffs-Division Finals

Eastern Conference

Atlantic Division
A1 Portland vs. E5 Binghamton
Pick: Portland in 6

East Division
E1 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton vs. E3 Charlotte
Pick: Charlotte in 6

Western Conference

North Division
N1 Hamilton vs. N3 Manitoba
Pick: Hamiton in 6

West Division
W1 Milwaukee vs. W2 Houston
Pick: Milwaukee in 7

AHL Calder Cup Playoffs-Semifinals (Results)

Eastern Conference

Atlantic Division
A1 Portland vs. A3 Connecticut
Pick: Portland in 6
Results: 4-2 Portland

A2 Manchester vs. E5 Binghamton
Pick: Binghamton in 6
Results: 4-3 Binghamton

East Division
E1 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton vs. E4 Norfolk
Pick: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in 6
Results: 4-2 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton

E2 Hershey vs. E3 Charlotte
Pick: Hershey in 6
Results: 4-2 Charlotte

Western Conference

North Division
N1 Hamilton vs. W5 Oklahoma City
Pick: Hamiton in 6
Results: 4-2 Hamilton

N2 Lake Erie vs. N3 Manitoba
Pick: Manitoba in 7
Results: 4-3 Manitoba

West Division
W1 Milwaukee vs. W4 Texas
Pick: Milwaukee in 7
Results: 4-2 Milwaukee

W2 Houston vs. W3 Peoria
Pick: Houston in 6
Results: 4-0 Houston

Dancing With the Stars: Guilty Pleasures (4/25/11)

Well I admit I love this week of the season. I LOVE and always will LOVE guilty pleasure songs. It's just something that makes me happy when I hear good dumb songs. It just shows when I'm sitting here singing along to MmmBop during the opening. Let's get to the dancing...

Kristie/Maksim
Dance: Samba
Song: Baby One More Time
Judge's Score: 26
My Rating: 4.5
Thoughts: This was good. It was good to see Kristie take on and pull off a VERY hard dance. Well done.

Chericho
Dance: Tango
Song: Don't Stop Believin (Note: How is this a guilty pleasure? It's one of the most popular songs ever.)
Judge's Score: 22
My Rating: 3.5
Thoughts: For the speed of the song, this seemed very slow and a little sloppy. I really want to praise Chris every week but I can't do it this week at all.

Romeo/Chelsie
Dance: Waltz
Song: My Heart Will Go On (One of the biggest songs of all time is a guilty pleasure? How?)
Judge's Score: 28 (First 10 of the season!)
My Rating: 5
Thoughts: Wow. That was beautiful. I was so sick of that song after all these years but that was amazing.

Chelsea/Mark
Dance: Quickstep
Song: Walkin on Sunshine
Judge's Score: 28
My Rating: 5
Thoughts: Wait Mark was hurt during that?!?! That was great! So entertaining! What the hell would they have done if he was 100%?

Kendra/Louis
Dance: Samba
Song: Livin' la Vida Loca
Judge's Score: 25
My Rating: 4.5
Thoughts: Her inner hoe came out! Awesome birthday present for Len. The dance itself was good.

Hines/Kym
Dance: Viennese Waltz
Song: End of the Road (Again how this a guilty pleasure?)
Judge's Score: 27
My Rating: 5
Thoughts: Beautiful dance. No idea how this didn't get a ten.

Ralph/Karina
Dance: Paso Doble
Song: Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)
Judge's Score: 24
My Rating: 4
Thoughts: Okay this was more funny than anything else. Not sure how "sexy" this was but it was funny. Ralph seemed a step off the whole dance.

Should Go Home: Kendra/Louis
Could Go Home: Chris/Cheryl

AHL Calder Cup Playoffs: Admirals beat the Stars in Double OVERTIME! *Photos* (4/25/11)

Nothing else has to be said. What a night!

Tough Enough: It's Starting To Get Real (4/25/11)

This week's show was about agility. It seemed to be the most important week so far. It showed who the best trained wrestlers are and who just can't seem to pick it up.

I'll keep this pretty short and sweet.

This week Rima was sent home without even getting to the Bottom 3. It's was almost like a strike three you're out kind of deal.

That's about it for this week. Sorry for lack of full recap, it's hard to explain everything that went on this week, especially on such little sleep.

American Idol Results: And Then There Were 6

After a crazy show last night, we get into the results, live from my new iPod touch.

Lauren, Haley, Jacob and Stefano-Hey Soul Sister
That song never gets old. They did a good job.

Scotty, Casey and James-Viva La Vie
I didn't expect a Coldplay song. Really liked it.

First up...
Casey and Jacob
Casey-Safe
Jacob-Bottom 3

Next...
Lauren, James & Stefano
Stefano-Bottom 3
Lauren & James-Safe

Finally...
Scotty and Haley
Scotty-Safe
Haley-Bottom 3 and then quickly safe

Bottom 2
Jacob & Stefano

Eliminated: Stefano