This week Idol went back an older theme, the music of Caroline King. It's very interseting to see this show, especially since you know that most of the auidence never heard any one of these songs before last night. Let's get into it...
Jacob
Song: Oh No Not My Baby
Blake: First of all horrible outfit. The performance wasn't bad but not great. At this point I want to hear nothing but great.
Rating (out of 5): ***
Mandy: I am so over Jacob. He looks like Urkel but sounds like Myra. Yes I went there. Please go home to Laura and Big Guy.
Lauren
Song: Where You Lead
Blake: Very surprising performance. I liked it, she made it her own. Very nice.
Rating (out of 5): ****
Mandy: Lauren finally came out of her shell. Young girls can look up to her instead of Miley. I love her sass. She's a young Kelly.
Casey and Haley
Song: I Feel The Earth Move
Blake: Haley actually sounded really good on this song. Casey and her mesh really well. They just seemed like they were having a lot of fun.
Rating (out of 5): ****1/2
Mandy: I love Casey and Haley together. He brings the best out of her. Casey, he doesn't need the help. Possible love connection?
Scotty
Song: You've Got A Friend
Blake: Wow. Very well done. He even found a way to hide the country accent during most of the song. Might be one of his best.
Rating (out of 5): *****
Mandy: I love what Scotty did with the song. He's back and with a vengence. He had me wishing I was 16 so I could legally swoon!
James
Song: Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?
Blake: Didn't expect this from him after everything he's done this season. Well done while being very low key.
Rating (out of 5): *****
Mandy: James really impressed me. Just him and the guitar. He's David Cook and Adam Lambert's lovechild. Great twist on the song.
Scotty and Lauren
Song: Up on the Roof
Blake: Well for two people that are "brother and sister" they have a lot of chemistry. They are always fantastic together, this was no different.
Rating (out of 5): *****
Casey
Song: Hi-De-Ho
Blake: This was a different side of a man that has more sides than a rubix cube. Well done!
Rating (out of 5): ****1/2
Haley
Song: Beautiful
Blake: This wasn't great but might just but enough to survive another week. Just felt like she did sing it as well as she could.
Rating (out of 5): ****
Jacob and James
Song: I'm Into Something Good
Blake: Flirting and singing to J-Lo always helps. These two had so much fun and their melodies were amazing. That was really good.
Rating (out of 5): ****1/2
Should Go Home: Jacob
Will Go Home: Jacob
Thursday, April 28, 2011
NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs-Semifinals (Picks)
#1 Washington vs. #5 Tampa Bay
Pick: Washington in 7
#2 Philadelphia vs. #3 Boston
Pick: Philadelphia in 6
Western Conference
#1 Vancouver vs. #5 Nashville
Pick: Nashville in 6
#2 San Jose vs. #3 Detroit
Pick: San Jose in 7
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs-Quaterfinals (Results)
#1 Washington vs. #8 New York R
Pick: Washington in 6
Series: Capitals 4-1
#2 Philadelphia vs. #7 Buffalo
Pick: Philadelphia in 6
Series: 4-3 Phildelphia
#3 Boston vs. #6 Montreal
Pick: Montreal in 7
Series: 4-3 Boston
#4 Pittsburgh vs. #5 Tampa Bay
Pick: Tampa Bay in 6
Series: 4-3 Tampa Bay
Western Conference
#1 Vancouver vs. #8 Chicago
Pick: Chicago in 7
Series: 4-3 Vancouver
#2 San Jose vs. #7 Los Angeles
Pick: San Jose in 7
Series: 4-2 San Jose
#3 Detroit vs. #6 Phoenix
Pick: Phoenix in 7
Series: 4-0 Detroit
#4 Anahiem vs. #5 Nashville
Pick: Nashville in 6
Series: 4-2 Nashville
The Voice Series Premiere (4/26/11)
Last night was the first episode of The Voice, NBC's new singing competition.
I'm not going to review last night's show or even next weeks. I am going to wait till the teams are set and then analyze the show from there.
I will say I love this judging panel.
Adam, Cee Lo, Christina and Blake are hysterical and already have amazing chemistry. Adam and Cee Lo buzzing in just to mess with each other all night was priceless. I was laughing that the first curse of the season actually went to Adam not Blake.
I can't wait to regularly watch this show. The concept is cool and different and it's only going to get more fun.
I'm not going to review last night's show or even next weeks. I am going to wait till the teams are set and then analyze the show from there.
I will say I love this judging panel.
Adam, Cee Lo, Christina and Blake are hysterical and already have amazing chemistry. Adam and Cee Lo buzzing in just to mess with each other all night was priceless. I was laughing that the first curse of the season actually went to Adam not Blake.
I can't wait to regularly watch this show. The concept is cool and different and it's only going to get more fun.
Dancing with the Stars: Extended Concert Farewell (4/26/11)
Well it seems I picked the right week to NOT watch the DWTS results show. Between the extended Glee and premire of The Voice, there wasn't enough room on the downstairs dvr to record the results show. So that being said it seems like it was an extended dance concert for two hours till we finally got to the results...
In Danger...
Chris/Cheryl
Ralph/Karina
Well two of my favorites were on the bubble. Go figure.
The results....
Chris/Cheryl.
The main reason I started watching this season was for Y2J. While I will still watch and will finish the season, it won't be as much fun for me.
In Danger...
Chris/Cheryl
Ralph/Karina
Well two of my favorites were on the bubble. Go figure.
The results....
Chris/Cheryl.
The main reason I started watching this season was for Y2J. While I will still watch and will finish the season, it won't be as much fun for me.
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.
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
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
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