Last night was prom night. To be honest I wasn't sure how this night was going to roll. In the past in shows I have watched prom or dance episodes have either been really good or really cliche. I was hoping that Glee, the show that has been breaking rules since the beginning, would find their own route. What we got was very interseting. Throughout the first half of the show you literally had different perspectives of the anticipation of prom. The second half they gave us one of the most fun but insane proms ever.
Just to set things up, Principal Figgins asked Will to have the Glee Club sing at prom in exchange for money that will help them get to Nationals. He honestly couldn't say no to that.
Let's get into the music and I will get into everything else...
Rachel and Jesse-Rollin in the Deep
Yes you saw that, Jesse St. James is back. He surprised Rachel when she started singing this song in the gym. (Let me say real fast, as much as I love this song, we can now stop having this song on EVERY show, it was also sung by Adele on DWTS later this very same night. Enough already!) The performance was really good. I forgot how awesome the chemistry is between them. What gave this alot of extra points was the fact it was done without music, something completely different on this show. The only background were the people setting up the stage behind them. Totally stood out. A
Artie-Isn't She Lovely
This was Artie's apology to Brittany and also his way of asking her to prom. I thought it was one the cutest moments on this show ever. It was cute just with Artie but when Puck and Sam came in with the gutairs and Finn started playing drums on random stuff in the back of the classroom, it was made epic. This is the stuff musicals are made of. Then again I give the Glee crew credit for not going to the predictable route with this. She said no and everyone's hearts sank with Artie's. A
New Directions-Friday
Now onto the prom songs. This song is a major youtube senstation and is really a terrible song. After hearing it I thought two things, #1 I'm so glad I never heard the original version and #2 even Glee couldn't make this terrible song good, even gleeinized. For a prom dance song it was awesome, but by itself it was awful. So somewhere in between I guess. B-
Rachel-Jar of Hearts
This song surprised me. Not your typical prom song but did lead to alot of cute moment especailly Mercedes getting asked to dance by Sam. Possible love connection? Doubt it but it made a great moment. The question does lie who is Rachel truly singing to, Finn or Jesse? Well done. B+
Blaine-I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance with You
I really had to look this one up, I didn't know this song and am shocked that's the full title of the song. The performance was just fun. It also setup the possibly of Blaine joining ND down the road one day. DURING the song though, Finn really showed his jealous side and got into Jesse's face when he was dancing close and kissing Rachel and they came to blows and got thrown out of prom. This really upset Quinn because her king got booted. B+
Dancing Queen
Not really sure who was singing this because everyone was somewhere on the dance floor during this song. This song was the king-queen dance song. That's sounds weird if the king wasn't Karofsky and the queen wasn't Kurt. Yes I said Kurt. This was supossed to get to Kurt, instead it led to Karofsky running away and Kurt dancing with Blaine. Adorable. Before all this though there was rapid fire scenes from the losing queens. Santana complained to Brittany who pretty told her to come out and be herself and people would like her. In the case of what seems like high school television tradition of something happening in the ladies' room, Quinn blamed Rachel for her losing and slapped her. Great moment. Oh yeah the song. Great version, I just wish I knew who sang it. A
That's that. Two episodes left. Next week apparently someone dies, should be interseting. Two weeks away from nationals. The season is almost over.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
AHL Calder Cup Playoffs-Division Finals (Results)
Atlantic Division
A1 Portland vs. E5 Binghamton
Pick: Portland in 6
Results: Binghamton 4-2
East Division
E1 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton vs. E3 Charlotte
Pick: Charlotte in 6
Results: Charlotte 4-2
Western Conference
North Division
N1 Hamilton vs. N3 Manitoba
Pick: Hamiton in 6
Results: Hamilton 4-3
West Division
W1 Milwaukee vs. W2 Houston
Pick: Milwaukee in 7
Results: Houston 4-3
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Tough Enough: Double Elimination (5/9/11)
This week's show as about focus and made for a very interseting show.
As a wrestling fan I truly enough this episode. Most of the show was actually in the ring. There's not a whole lot to say about this week because it was so much wrestling. This week Andy really stood out in the ring but is still super green but isn't that the whole point of this show to mold a green wrestler and turned him into a superstar?
The only real crazy moment of note was John Morrison guest starring along side an insane climbing course. It was one of the toughest challenges on reality TV in a long time hands down. Poor Eric stood no chance in this thing and got stuck twice. It was sad really.
In a really tough and challenging skills challenge, Luke regained his top spot.
The other item of note was that Ivelisse was still dealing with her leg injury from last week and it showed big time. I do give her credit for really trying to compete.
Bottom 3
Eliminated: Ivelisse and Eric
Stone Cold had to let Invelisse go or she was going to hurt herself. Eric was so out of shape that he should have gone home weeks ago. No major surprises or disappointments here this week at all.
As a wrestling fan I truly enough this episode. Most of the show was actually in the ring. There's not a whole lot to say about this week because it was so much wrestling. This week Andy really stood out in the ring but is still super green but isn't that the whole point of this show to mold a green wrestler and turned him into a superstar?
The only real crazy moment of note was John Morrison guest starring along side an insane climbing course. It was one of the toughest challenges on reality TV in a long time hands down. Poor Eric stood no chance in this thing and got stuck twice. It was sad really.
In a really tough and challenging skills challenge, Luke regained his top spot.
The other item of note was that Ivelisse was still dealing with her leg injury from last week and it showed big time. I do give her credit for really trying to compete.
Bottom 3
- A.J.
- Eric
- Ivelisse
Eliminated: Ivelisse and Eric
Stone Cold had to let Invelisse go or she was going to hurt herself. Eric was so out of shape that he should have gone home weeks ago. No major surprises or disappointments here this week at all.
Celebrity Apprentice: Team Changes, Comedy and OnStar (5/8/11)
This week was a jam packed three hour marathon show. Alot happened and alot changed. I've been trying to figure out how to sort this out since there were two seperate tasks. So I will just sort is out this way:
Teams to start show:
Team Backbone: Jon Rich, Lil Jon, Latoya Jackson, NeNe Leakes
Team A.S.A.P: Star Jones, Marlee Matlin, Meatloaf
Well NeNe got swapped over to Backbone to get her away from Star and that really pissed her off and she ended up quitting before she even got to officially join her team.
In this first challenge of the night, the teams had to recruit comedians and then put together a comedy show. This also was a fundraising challenge so the winning PM would get all the money raised for their charity.
Teams to start show:
Team Backbone: Jon Rich, Lil Jon, Latoya Jackson, NeNe Leakes
Team A.S.A.P: Star Jones, Marlee Matlin, Meatloaf
Well NeNe got swapped over to Backbone to get her away from Star and that really pissed her off and she ended up quitting before she even got to officially join her team.
In this first challenge of the night, the teams had to recruit comedians and then put together a comedy show. This also was a fundraising challenge so the winning PM would get all the money raised for their charity.
Team A.S.A.P.-Winning Team
Project Manager: Meatloaf
In my opinion I wasn't rooting on the team, I was rooting on Meat. He got really emotional about gambling all the money that he raised for his charity and risking it all. So much that Jon Rich told him that if his team lost that he would personally match the money they raised (which ended up being $102,000). Alas Meat's team won and he got close to $190,000 for his charity which actually made everyone happy.
Project Manager: Meatloaf
In my opinion I wasn't rooting on the team, I was rooting on Meat. He got really emotional about gambling all the money that he raised for his charity and risking it all. So much that Jon Rich told him that if his team lost that he would personally match the money they raised (which ended up being $102,000). Alas Meat's team won and he got close to $190,000 for his charity which actually made everyone happy.
Team Backbone-Losing Team
Project Manager: Latoya Jackson
Well despite Jon Rich being able to get Jimmy Fallon to help on the show (and even wrote a fun song), they still didn't raise enough money to win. Latoya ended up being fired, literally a day after getting a second chance, mainly because she didn't raise enough money and was the PM. It was the right decision.
Teams now:
Team Backbone: Jon Rich, Lil Jon
Team A.S.A.P: Star Jones, Marlee Matlin, Meatloaf
The second challenge was to make a new promotional video for OnStar.
Well despite Jon Rich being able to get Jimmy Fallon to help on the show (and even wrote a fun song), they still didn't raise enough money to win. Latoya ended up being fired, literally a day after getting a second chance, mainly because she didn't raise enough money and was the PM. It was the right decision.
Teams now:
Team Backbone: Jon Rich, Lil Jon
Team A.S.A.P: Star Jones, Marlee Matlin, Meatloaf
The second challenge was to make a new promotional video for OnStar.
Team Backbone-Winning Team
Project Manager: Jon Rich
Why am I not surprised that the two of them won this? They had the better video. They showed off the project, emphasized the point of what they were advertising and even included special effects. The Jons are amazing together as a duo. They both deserve to be here.
Why am I not surprised that the two of them won this? They had the better video. They showed off the project, emphasized the point of what they were advertising and even included special effects. The Jons are amazing together as a duo. They both deserve to be here.
Team A.S.A.P.-Losing Team
Project Manager: Marlee Matlin
This video was kind dull and boring especially since it was so short. The fact that they included a terrible cliche cop donut job sold it for me. What I didn't expect was the massive arguement between Meat and Star. The two of them went at it and it was entertaining to watch. When the smoke settled and Trump got down to the problem at hand, it was deemed that Star really couldn't get along with people so thus then she was fired.
Going into next week's show I am very happy with the final four, I have no real problem with anyone winning, but I am indeed rooting on Jon Rich.
Project Manager: Marlee Matlin
This video was kind dull and boring especially since it was so short. The fact that they included a terrible cliche cop donut job sold it for me. What I didn't expect was the massive arguement between Meat and Star. The two of them went at it and it was entertaining to watch. When the smoke settled and Trump got down to the problem at hand, it was deemed that Star really couldn't get along with people so thus then she was fired.
Going into next week's show I am very happy with the final four, I have no real problem with anyone winning, but I am indeed rooting on Jon Rich.
Dancing With the Stars: Instant Dance Party (5/9/11)
This week is one of my favorite and the most unpredictable nights of the season. There's two dances and one is the instant dance. If you forgot from last season the instant dance is simply this, they practice the dance BUT they don't get the music till after their first dance of the night, leaving them a half hour max to get the dance done. This show last year lead to major standouts...that being said on to this year's show.
Chelsea/Mark
Dance: Waltz
Judge's Score: 29
My Rating: 5
Thoughts: Beautiful! Might have been the performance of the whole season for any couple.
Hines/Kym
Dance: Foxtrot
Judge's Score: 28
My Rating: 5
Thoughts: Super cheesy but super entertaining! This has to be the hottest start of the season for this show. Well done!
Romeo/Chelsie
Dance: Tango
Judge's Score: 27
My Rating: 5
Thoughts: Very intense! Might be their best fast paced dance so far.
Ralph/Karina
Dance: Viennese Waltz
Judge's Score: 25
My Rating: 4
Thoughts: Wow. You can never tell that Ralph has an injured leg. 100% professional! Very well done!
\Kristie/Maksim
Dance: Argentine Tango
Judge's Score: 28
My Rating: 5
Thoughts: Kristie looked like the pro out there with some of those moves. Not perfect but well done.
Instant Dance
Chelsea/Mark
Dance: Salsa
Judge's Score: 26 (55)
My Rating: 5
Thoughts: Might have been their hottest dance. Seriously they just showed they CAN win this thing. Amazing!
Hines/Kym
Dance: Jive
Judge's Score: 26 (54)
My Rating: 4
Thoughts: Not that great to be honest. I wanted better.
Romeo/Chelsie
Dance: Salsa
Judge's Score: 25 (52)
My Rating: 4.5
Thoughts: Was about to say best instant dance of the night till he got visibly lost in the middle. Other than that good.
Ralph/Karina
Dance: Cha Cha Cha
Judge's Score: 21 (46)
My Rating: 4
Thoughts: The ultimate instant dance. No prep at all before tonight due to his leg. That being said well done. He didn't do that good but wow what can you expect from his after everything he dealt with?
Kristie/Maksim
Dance: Salsa
Judge's Score: 25 (53)
My Rating: 4.5
Thoughts: A little slower than I expected but otherwise good. This was a crazy round for sure.
Should Go Home: Kristie/Maksim
Could Go Home: Ralph/Karina
Chelsea/Mark
Dance: Waltz
Judge's Score: 29
My Rating: 5
Thoughts: Beautiful! Might have been the performance of the whole season for any couple.
Hines/Kym
Dance: Foxtrot
Judge's Score: 28
My Rating: 5
Thoughts: Super cheesy but super entertaining! This has to be the hottest start of the season for this show. Well done!
Romeo/Chelsie
Dance: Tango
Judge's Score: 27
My Rating: 5
Thoughts: Very intense! Might be their best fast paced dance so far.
Ralph/Karina
Dance: Viennese Waltz
Judge's Score: 25
My Rating: 4
Thoughts: Wow. You can never tell that Ralph has an injured leg. 100% professional! Very well done!
\Kristie/Maksim
Dance: Argentine Tango
Judge's Score: 28
My Rating: 5
Thoughts: Kristie looked like the pro out there with some of those moves. Not perfect but well done.
Instant Dance
Chelsea/Mark
Dance: Salsa
Judge's Score: 26 (55)
My Rating: 5
Thoughts: Might have been their hottest dance. Seriously they just showed they CAN win this thing. Amazing!
Hines/Kym
Dance: Jive
Judge's Score: 26 (54)
My Rating: 4
Thoughts: Not that great to be honest. I wanted better.
Romeo/Chelsie
Dance: Salsa
Judge's Score: 25 (52)
My Rating: 4.5
Thoughts: Was about to say best instant dance of the night till he got visibly lost in the middle. Other than that good.
Ralph/Karina
Dance: Cha Cha Cha
Judge's Score: 21 (46)
My Rating: 4
Thoughts: The ultimate instant dance. No prep at all before tonight due to his leg. That being said well done. He didn't do that good but wow what can you expect from his after everything he dealt with?
Kristie/Maksim
Dance: Salsa
Judge's Score: 25 (53)
My Rating: 4.5
Thoughts: A little slower than I expected but otherwise good. This was a crazy round for sure.
Should Go Home: Kristie/Maksim
Could Go Home: Ralph/Karina
Thursday, May 5, 2011
American Idol: And We're Down To Four (5/5/11)
Tonight it was definitely a fun night to go with the Wednesday theme.
The now belonged to J-Lo (with Pitbull) and Lady A singing their latest hit and new song respectively.
The then went to the top 5 who sang a good reditition of Happy Together, the Turtles classic.
And also, as a side note, Lauren won the Gordon Ramsey hosted American Idol Hell's Kicthen. No I'm not making that up.
But when it came to results time, Ryan was up to his old tricks. He seperated the Idols in pairs, James/Haley and Lauren/Jacob. See where this is going? Then he told Scotty he was safe and asked him to choose which side to go on and that trio would be safe and the others would be the bottom two. Well after Scotty refused, Ryan gave him a little push and made our...
Bottom 2:
Jacob and Lauren
Me and Mandy were yelling and screaming for Lauren to be safe and then finally we said goodie to...
Jacob
This man I've had in my bottom list for WEEKS now and he's finally gone. Took long enough America.
The now belonged to J-Lo (with Pitbull) and Lady A singing their latest hit and new song respectively.
The then went to the top 5 who sang a good reditition of Happy Together, the Turtles classic.
And also, as a side note, Lauren won the Gordon Ramsey hosted American Idol Hell's Kicthen. No I'm not making that up.
But when it came to results time, Ryan was up to his old tricks. He seperated the Idols in pairs, James/Haley and Lauren/Jacob. See where this is going? Then he told Scotty he was safe and asked him to choose which side to go on and that trio would be safe and the others would be the bottom two. Well after Scotty refused, Ryan gave him a little push and made our...
Bottom 2:
Jacob and Lauren
Me and Mandy were yelling and screaming for Lauren to be safe and then finally we said goodie to...
Jacob
This man I've had in my bottom list for WEEKS now and he's finally gone. Took long enough America.
American Idol:Now & Then Rollercoaster (5/4/11)
It's hard to believe it's Top 5 week. The season is almost over! This is where things get interseting and rough. The theme this week was Now and Then. Also they sing twice and Sheryl Crow was their guest mentor. So on with the show...
James
Song: Closer To the Edge
Blake: Started off really weak n my opinion. There were some really terrible high notes near the end. Not that good at all for me.
Rating (out of 5): ***
Mandy: James was okay for me. He will be great in rock, but I don't listen to enough of that kind of music to really appreciate it.
Jacob
Song: No Air
Blake: It was alright. Not "great". Too tough for him. Rough start to the night so far.
Rating (out of 5): ***
Mandy: Jacob confused me. What is he trying to be? Obviously not both Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown, I hope. Definitely not for me.
Lauren
Song: Flat on the Floor
Blake: Very sassy! Loved the fiddle and the playing to the crowd. This might have been her best performance of the season.
Rating (out of 5): ****
Mandy: Lauren is only 15! I have to keep reminding myself that because that was amazing! Carrie, watch out...you have some competition!
Scotty
Song: Gone
Blake: Well done! Our country people are going strong! A lot of energy of just entertaining. Loved all the facial expressions and hand motions. He played the crowd so well.
Rating (out of 5): *****
Mandy: Scotty and Lauren need to get together and have cute little country babies. He was awesome. Put him on the radio NOW America!
Haley
Song: You And I
Blake: So an unreleased Gaga song eh? Could have fooled me. This was really good for her. Very energetic and she really hit the notes in the end.
Rating (out of 5): ****
Mandy: I really liked Haley tonight. I liked the song and I like the fact she was real and not over the top and overly sexy.
James
Song: Without You
Blake: Very great! Wow. Totally different side of him. Totally unexpected. Didn't realize he had a family. He was amazing during this one.
Rating (out of 5): *****
Mandy: This is the James I love. More of this and less of pomp and circumstance. It was the first time we saw his reason and soul.
Jacob
Song: Love Hurts
Blake: Can I have Sheryl's version of the song? This wasn't good at all. At least in my opinion. I didn't like it, it seemed very forced and it's time to say goodbye.
Rating (out of 5): **1/2
Mandy: I am sick of Jacob's bag of tricks. Who are you? I just don't get him as an artist. It wasn't a high note, it was screeching.
Lauren
Song: Unchained Melody
Blake: Very nice. This was beautiful. Vey low key and point on.
Rating (out of 5): *****
Mandy: Lauren looked flawless and sounded the same. She showed a vulnerability that was adorable. I really think she can take it.
Scotty
Song: Always On My Mind
Blake: Tonight Scotty had just sailed into concert mode. There is no better way to put it. This was so well done it almost felt like he's already won the show.
Rating (out of 5): *****
Mandy: Scotty, Scotty, Scotty. Beautiful song. I think he can win too. Can they both win? And again with the cute country babies.
Haley
Song: House of the Rising Sun
Blake: Beautiful beginning. This was fantastic for her. Very good way to go out for the night.
Rating (out of 5): ****
Mandy: Wow Haley! Way to step up your game. My problem with her is I have no idea where she would fit into mainstream music nowadays.
Should Go Home: Jacob
Will Go Home: Jacob
James
Song: Closer To the Edge
Blake: Started off really weak n my opinion. There were some really terrible high notes near the end. Not that good at all for me.
Rating (out of 5): ***
Mandy: James was okay for me. He will be great in rock, but I don't listen to enough of that kind of music to really appreciate it.
Jacob
Song: No Air
Blake: It was alright. Not "great". Too tough for him. Rough start to the night so far.
Rating (out of 5): ***
Mandy: Jacob confused me. What is he trying to be? Obviously not both Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown, I hope. Definitely not for me.
Lauren
Song: Flat on the Floor
Blake: Very sassy! Loved the fiddle and the playing to the crowd. This might have been her best performance of the season.
Rating (out of 5): ****
Mandy: Lauren is only 15! I have to keep reminding myself that because that was amazing! Carrie, watch out...you have some competition!
Scotty
Song: Gone
Blake: Well done! Our country people are going strong! A lot of energy of just entertaining. Loved all the facial expressions and hand motions. He played the crowd so well.
Rating (out of 5): *****
Mandy: Scotty and Lauren need to get together and have cute little country babies. He was awesome. Put him on the radio NOW America!
Haley
Song: You And I
Blake: So an unreleased Gaga song eh? Could have fooled me. This was really good for her. Very energetic and she really hit the notes in the end.
Rating (out of 5): ****
Mandy: I really liked Haley tonight. I liked the song and I like the fact she was real and not over the top and overly sexy.
James
Song: Without You
Blake: Very great! Wow. Totally different side of him. Totally unexpected. Didn't realize he had a family. He was amazing during this one.
Rating (out of 5): *****
Mandy: This is the James I love. More of this and less of pomp and circumstance. It was the first time we saw his reason and soul.
Jacob
Song: Love Hurts
Blake: Can I have Sheryl's version of the song? This wasn't good at all. At least in my opinion. I didn't like it, it seemed very forced and it's time to say goodbye.
Rating (out of 5): **1/2
Mandy: I am sick of Jacob's bag of tricks. Who are you? I just don't get him as an artist. It wasn't a high note, it was screeching.
Lauren
Song: Unchained Melody
Blake: Very nice. This was beautiful. Vey low key and point on.
Rating (out of 5): *****
Mandy: Lauren looked flawless and sounded the same. She showed a vulnerability that was adorable. I really think she can take it.
Scotty
Song: Always On My Mind
Blake: Tonight Scotty had just sailed into concert mode. There is no better way to put it. This was so well done it almost felt like he's already won the show.
Rating (out of 5): *****
Mandy: Scotty, Scotty, Scotty. Beautiful song. I think he can win too. Can they both win? And again with the cute country babies.
Haley
Song: House of the Rising Sun
Blake: Beautiful beginning. This was fantastic for her. Very good way to go out for the night.
Rating (out of 5): ****
Mandy: Wow Haley! Way to step up your game. My problem with her is I have no idea where she would fit into mainstream music nowadays.
Should Go Home: Jacob
Will Go Home: Jacob
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