The Glee Rumor Mill (5/3/11)

Well last night rumors were spreading and our DVR missed the first ten minutes of the show.

That being said last night they based the show around the classic album Rumors by Fleetwood Mac. The major problem I had going into this night to start is the fact that I'm not a fan of single artist theme nights. No matter who it is. That's not what this show is about. Plus so far the only artist they honored correctly without completely screwing up the pace and tone of the show was Madonna. While this episode wasn't as bad as the Britney Spears episode, not much can be that bad, this kinda bored me. Other than Britney and Artie breaking up and the big Sam and his family are homeless after his father lost his job reveal, what actually happened last night? For me it seemed like filler show to get us to the big prom and nationals episodes the next two weeks. That being said let's get into the music...

April & Will-Dreams
This is the one song that was in the first ten minutes of the show that didn't dvr last night. I had a feeling there was something missing because the whole show made no sense without seeing this. It set up the whole show. I caught the song on youtube this morning, and yeah it makes sense now, not that the performance was that good. I don't know why but as much as I love Kristin Chenoweth, she hasn't really sang a good song on this show at all. I know I'll get hell for saying that but it's true. Maybe it's her character. But every song seems the same she's always flirting with Will, no matter what. It loses something after awhile. This was not a good performance. Even though it was one of the songs I actually knew. C

Artie-Never Going Back Again
I love Artie, but it's a combination of the fact that I didn't know this song and it was hard to hear the words. Then I got distracted by Puck randomly walking behind him with a gutiar. I know this is a musical and we are supossed to suspend belief on stuff like this, but it was too random even for me. One thing I did like was the visual of all the other guys playing gutiars on the stage with Artie in the middle singing. He got his moment and that was cool. B-

Santana-Songbird
This is perfect xample of a song that I didn't know but the person singing it sang it so well it didn't matter. This was well done. It even won over Brittany's heart to a point. This was so sweet and it showed a completely different side of Santana than we're used to. She is a hopeless romantic deep down and she really loves Brittany. A

Finn and Quinn-I Don't Wanna Know
How do you resolve a fight on Glee? Sing it out! It's worked many times in past with friends, why not try it with relationships? Maybe it was me but I don't really like them singing together. Not the greatest chemistry which they should have. It just doesn't work for me at all. This was a fun song though, just didn't sound great at all. B

Rachel-Go Your Own Way
Ah finally another song I actually know! This was really good. Further proof why she is one of the best singers on this show. She had the attitude to pull this song off. It didn't feel fake or forced. It set up alot of storyline with her singing to Finn (who was playing drums on the song) right in front of Quinn. This blew me away big time. A

Sam and New Directions-Don't Stop
When the music started on this song I was so excited. I'm a MAJOR fan of this song. Always have been. A VERY fitting song to end this show, especially sing Sam was singing to his brother and sister and then it turned into ND signing to the three of them. This was a well done performance and it showed how you share the lead of a song. It was a case where you didn't need just one lead singer. A+

The show definately finished stronger than it started. Next week is prom as the season is coming to very quick close. So close to nationals and it's only going to get more interseting.

Dancing with the Stars: Quick Elimination Lookin (5/4/11)

For whatever reason our DVR was totally acting up last night. So I didn't see the show last night at all. So let's just look at who got eliminated.

In Danger...
Kendra/Louis
Chelsea/Mark

Very surprised to see Chelsea and Mark in danger to be honest. Kendra and Louis doesn't shock all that much. Kinda thought that Romeo would be here.

The results....
Kendra/Louis

Well there ya go. No big loss or deal in my book. Other outlets are making it into a bigger deal than it is in my opinion.

Dancing with the Stars: Special Guests Galore (5/2/11)

This week was the popular team dance night On top of that there were special guest instructors and a guest judge who are legends in the business. That being said we get right into it....

The group dances were pretty even so I'm not going to comment on them like I normally would. They were more fantastic in their own ways and even got the same score.

Chelsea/Mark, Ralph/Karina, Romeo/Chelsie
Dance: Cha-Cha
Song: Born This Way
Judge's Score: 30

Hines/Kym, Kendra/Louis, Kristie/Maksim
Dance: Cha-Cha
Song: We R Who We R
Judge's Score: 30

Onto the core of the show. Their judges score will be combined with the group dance and I will list those scores as we go through.

Chelsea/Mark
Dance: Quickstep
Judge's Score: 34 (64)
My Rating: 4.5
Thoughts: Very dark for them. Loved it. Very cool. She can be evil.

Kendra/LouisDance: Tango
Judge's Score: 31 (61)
My Rating: 3.5
Thoughts: This was by far the hardest dance they have all season. I know that was done by design but it just didn't work for me. Too slow and seemed like she was thinking WAY too much.

Kristie/Maksim
Dance: Jive
Judge's Score: 30 (60)
My Rating: 4
Thoughts: #1, Kristie made ALOT of women jealous by kissing Max at the beginning of this dance. #2, too much acting at the beginning for my tastes. BUT once they picked up the pace it was really good.

Ralph/Karina
Dance: Quickstep
Judge's Score: 36 (66)
My Rating: 5
Thoughts: They are back! This was really fantastic! Loved the gimmick and loved when they went into the crowd. This was so awesome. It's about time too. I was getting worried about them.

Hines/Kym
Dance: Tango
Judge's Score: 36 (66)
My Rating: 5
Thoughts: Very traditional. I liked that. Traditional music and pace. Seriously Hines can steal this show if he keeps up this pace. Very well done.

Romeo/Chelsie
Dance: Samba
Judge's Score: 30 (60)
My Rating: 3.5
Thoughts: With that campfire I can see why they went last. I actually expected better from these two. He seemed like he was trying too hard but she looked amazing. So I'm torn.

Should Go Home: Romeo/Chelsie
Could Go Home: Kristie/Maksim

Tough Enough: Strike Three (5/2/11)

This week on Tough Enough the theme was about teamwork. Even I had to ask what does teamwork have to do with a indiviual competition but then I almost sounded as green as most of the cast. That might have had to do with the early hour I was watching the show.

First we had a very very difficult obstacle course which almost killed the competititon, but worked for what it was supossed to. Then Rey Mysterio was in the ring waiting for them when they got inside to talk about the struggles and tribulations of being a small wrestler in the business. No matter how many times you hear him talk about it, it's nice to hear. I have always and will always respect that man.

Then we had the first official injury of the season. Ivelisse tore her hamstring because she was going full steam, like she was supossed to, through Christina's legs when she was performing a leapfrog. Christina dropped back down too soon and land up on Ivelisse's head and she landed wrong. Luckily she was okay...for now.

Can I say that they was nothing funnier this week than watching a bunch of dwarfs totally kick the wrestlers' asses in basketball? I'm not sure how that was a life lesson but it was damn funny.

Onto the skills competition. Martin stood tall for the third week in a row as the last man standing.

Bottom 3

• Ryan
• Christina
• Luke

I'll admit seeing Luke in the bottom three was VERY surprising. But watching Stone Cold put him in his place was worth the price of admission. Christina I expected, especially after the injury. I still don't get how she can have dancing and cheerleading experience and NOT be able to perform a leapfrog. She's in trouble if she doesn't improve soon.

Eliminated: Ryan

Well Stone Cold said it perfectly, three strikes you're out. Two weeks in a row someone got eliminated under that logic and it's totally fair. There should be no reason if you think you are so good than you should be in the bottom three, three weeks in a row.

Celebrity Apprentice (5/1/11)...kind of

You know it's really hard to stay interseted in a reality TV show after the show you are watching and planning on reviewing gets interrupted by the biggest US story is close to 10 years.

I will admit Apprentice was good last night. At least it was getting good in the boardroom when the feed went out and we went to the news.

So to recap the night real fast.

• The teams had to run hair shows.
• NeNe completely exploded onto Star.
• John Rich called Niki Taylor to help Backbone which totally threw off ASAP.
• The guys won again.
• Latoya was given a second chance and put on team Backbone.
• Somehow, this is the part I didn't see, Hope got fired.

Next week I will do better with a recap. I promise.

American Idol Results: Spell Broken (4/28/11)

Well we're at a milestone week. The tour was officially announced, yes they are coming to Milwaukee in August. As long as we have the money, and well the babysitters, we will be going this year. The other thing is that we are at the point where it becomes hard to see people go home. Even Jacob and Haley have made realistic cases to be here even though I'm not a fan of either of them. So from here on out eliminations are going to get tougher and have a sting to them.

That being said, after the Carole King medley, the Idols got ready for the elimination process. We came to find out when we got down to three that they used the DWTS logic and  there were no official bottom three it was three people randomly "in danger". Way to change things out of no where. 

"In Danger"

Jacob

Casey

Scotty

"Still In Danger"

Casey

Scotty

Eliminated: Casey (again)

It took five more weeks but Casey got eliminated for real this time. It was fitting he went out to I Put A Spell on You because that is indeed what he did to all of us for weeks.

So now we are down to five...hold on to your seats...it's going to be a bumpy ride.

American Idol: Carole King Brings Out Their Best (4/27/11)

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