Joan: Melissa, last night was a mixture of great and excruciating. What are your thoughts?
Melissa: Oy, Scott sucked the big one last night. Horrible performance, zero stage presence, and just not appealing or compelling. Nadia was ambitious doing Melissa Etheridge, I thought she did ok, but not great. I'm glad her hair is back to normal though. Vonzell did well doing Whitney Houston. Again, ambitious but she did nail a lot of the huge notes. Anthony: so over, done, and lame. He does look better without his glasses and I kinda liked the green shirt. But a mediocre performance. Jessica Sierra did ok, not as well as last week, but she is talented, it just wasn't on for her last night. Constantine surprisingly didn't suck too bad, I think it was the right song choice for his vocal abilities. I was absolutely blown away when Simon said he thought Constantine did better than Bo! BITE YOUR TONGUE, SIMON! The only consolation about that comment is that Bo didn't do so well, not as well as he usually does. He did a pretty bland Black Crowes song that didn't really show off his vocals too much. What are your thoughts, Joan?
Joan: Overall, we agree. Nadia wasn't great, but it was OK. I tended to agree with Simon on that (and pretty much overall throughout the night). Best performances by far were: Carrie – terrific, very hard song to sing and she made it look effortless; Vonzell – Whitney is always a brave choice and she made it work. It wasn't an original rendition, but it was sung well. It's a shame that Jessica chose the song she did, which was pretty, but not appropriate for the competition. She has an amazing voice... probably the top 3 in the competition... but if she keeps picking bad songs, she won't stay in. Worst performances for the night: Anthony – just awful; Scott – brave choice, bad rendition; and Anwar – really, quite bad. And those happen to be my picks for the bottom three. With a slight chance of Jessica ending up in Scott's place. Any other combo, would be wrong, I feel. The others did well enough to stay in another week. Melissa?
Melissa: Oh lord, Anwar, Anwar, Anwar... he started the competition as one of my favorites, I was actually thinking he would win it all... but now, forget it. His voice is so freakin' high, I'm sure he excited every dog across the nation with that singing. And picking "I Believe I Can Fly"??? Were there not enough songs from the 90's available? Give me a break! I was rooting for Scott for a long time, but now, I'm soooo over it. He's so stiff on stage and his movements are just so unnatural looking. There is nothing dynamic about him anymore, in my opinion. Jessica is great, but yes, the song she picked last night was a snooooooozer! And come on now, LeAnn Rimes??? Was she trying to deter people from voting for her? As a contestant on American Idol, you also have to pick songs that are accessible to the masses and enjoyable, not some obscure LeAnn song that'll also put you to sleep. Hopefully she won’t get booted just based on last night cause she is really good. OK, I'm bound to step on some toes here with Carrie. Everyone and their grandmother loves this girl. People I speak to want her to win, think she's the shit, etc. Honestly, she is good, vocally, she can sing, she's got the look, she's got a sound, and she knows her place musically. But being the biggest country music non-fan, I just couldn’t give a rat's ass about listening to her stuff. If she does win and when she puts out an album, me and whoever else that hates country music will not listen or care. I just think she's limited and does the same-ass thing week after week. So onto my picks for bottom three: Scott, Anthony, and Anwar who did himself in by doing the Chipmunks' version of "I Believe I Can Fly." Hopefully, Scott or Anthony will go out of these three and Nikko leaving soon thereafter in the upcoming weeks. See how forgettable Nikko is? Neither one of us mentioned him till now. I totally forgot he even existed!
Joan: Man, I'm dyin' over here. Between the dogs howling countrywide, to forgettable Nikko... you couldn't be more on the mark. Now, about the country-singin' – you always had a hate for LeAnn Rimes. So – you're biased... and don't try to deny it, sister! But you're right. The song choice was pretty forgettable. As far as Carrie... I have to disagree. She's definitely my favorite in the competition... but I also think she could have done just as well going to Nashville. They would have swept her up in a minute. Still, only time will tell... We'll wait for the next cut tonight. Till then, Joan OUT!
Melissa: Carrie, take a bus to Dollywood, sista! Melissa -- OUT!!!
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Monday, March 28, 2005
How is this possible?
Didn't she just give birth like a month ago? February 20th, 2005, to be exact. These were taken on Saturday, March 26th, 2005.
This cannot be post-baby... unless she's a friggin' robot. No one human can bounce back that quickly. No way. --Nicole.
This cannot be post-baby... unless she's a friggin' robot. No one human can bounce back that quickly. No way. --Nicole.
Saturday, March 26, 2005
Gotta Keep Your Pimp Hand Strong
So, not for nuttin', but did he plan to look like he was all pimped out? The addition of his gal pal at his side, is not helping the "pimp" image here. "Don't tell me [Usher's] gonna have to choke a bitch." (Chappelle's Show)
--Nicole
He looks like he's the captain of some pimp 'n ho Love Boat cruise line. --Nuray
JNo, No...
So... what do you call this? She better be pregnant under there, otherwise there's no friggin' excuse for this dress. And the boots...with the dress... was the house on fire when she got dressed? Horrible.
--Nicole
She may be hiding her Skeltor hubby underneath that tarp of a dress. --Nuray
Ugly Ass Shoe
I love Kenneth Cole, almost irrationally so. His style is always impeccable. His shoes, even if they may look uncomfortable, fit like a glove. So...when I saw this. I was trouble. Has he lost his touch? Unless he's catering to his s/m Mistress market..I'm not sure where he wa going w/this. Melissa...
--Nicole.
I should pick up a pair of these when my part-time stint as a streetwalker starts. --Nuray
Friday, March 25, 2005
Cast Your Votes Here! For American Idol...
Be an active viewer...
Each Tuesday night's performances will be followed up
with a rundown-wrap-up by Joan and Melissa
(aka Nicole and Nuray).
Simply post a comment to the "Tuesday Night" post each week.
Specify your picks for the "Bottom Three",
then the "Bottom Two", followed lastly by that week's "Loser".
Check back on Thursday...
to find out who was very right or extremely off the mark. ;)
Each Tuesday night's performances will be followed up
with a rundown-wrap-up by Joan and Melissa
(aka Nicole and Nuray).
Simply post a comment to the "Tuesday Night" post each week.
Specify your picks for the "Bottom Three",
then the "Bottom Two", followed lastly by that week's "Loser".
Check back on Thursday...
to find out who was very right or extremely off the mark. ;)
...and the loser is:
Results from this week's American Idol are in:
The Bottom Three consisted of: Mickalah, Anthony and Nadia. All deserving of their spots. Anthony was safe. Leaving Nadia and Mickalah. (Frankly, it should have been Nadia in his place. She deserved the scare for that lousy performance, but not to be in the bottom two.) So, after all was said and done...it was Mickalah who got the ax. ...and rightfully so. Her parting performance reminded viewers why they'd made their decision in the first place. So, so long sweetie... enjoy oblivion. --Nicole.
Oh Joan, you're so mean to my girl, Mickalah. I'm gonna miss that pretty face. Oh well. There are many more that need to go and hopefully they will before there are any more surprises where the deserving people get booted. Ya never know with these voters. Next couple of weeks should get rid of Nikko, Anthony, and Constantine. Fingers crossed.
The Bottom Three consisted of: Mickalah, Anthony and Nadia. All deserving of their spots. Anthony was safe. Leaving Nadia and Mickalah. (Frankly, it should have been Nadia in his place. She deserved the scare for that lousy performance, but not to be in the bottom two.) So, after all was said and done...it was Mickalah who got the ax. ...and rightfully so. Her parting performance reminded viewers why they'd made their decision in the first place. So, so long sweetie... enjoy oblivion. --Nicole.
Oh Joan, you're so mean to my girl, Mickalah. I'm gonna miss that pretty face. Oh well. There are many more that need to go and hopefully they will before there are any more surprises where the deserving people get booted. Ya never know with these voters. Next couple of weeks should get rid of Nikko, Anthony, and Constantine. Fingers crossed.
Thursday, March 24, 2005
Mohawks and an electrocuted country girl
Joan: Well, Melissa. It's a good thing they re-ran the show...as I missed it. Although I would have gladly missed the following performances: Nadia, "Time After Time" – WTF? Nice hair. Biggggg Mistake. She could end up in the bottom three tonight. Constantine, "I Think I Love You" – terrible. Somewhere in Vegas, David Cassidy is cringing – and that's saying something. Anthony, "I Knew You Were Waiting" – he has officially screwed himself. I'm beginning to think he's incapable of picking a song worth listening to. That song wasn't even listenable when it was on the charts. Nice job. See you in the bottom three. ...and last, and very least, Mickalah, "Love Will Bring You Back" – STOP SINGING THROUGH YOUR NOSE, YOU ANNOYING BITCH! And leave the Streisand impression to the drag queens, OK? She is possibly, THE most annoying person on the planet. She thinks her t-shirt: IT'S MY JOB TO ANNOY YOU was tongue-in-cheek, eh? Well... it may be the only job she's qualified for. Melissa?
Melissa: Ok, Joan, you're gonna hate me even more than you probably do for this, but I find Mickalah charming! I don't know what the fuck is wrong with me??!?!!? I mean, you know me pretty darn well and wouldn't you think Mickalah is the type of person I'd slap upside the head given the chance??? I hated the T-shirt, really tacky, and kinda doing it in for herself cause now the people who find her annoying are going to be annoyed even more and bring the hate big time. I think she's so pretty though. If she didn't talk and just stood there, she's quite a sight. Anyhoo, I'll move on before you somehow deck me from across the country! Nadia, at first, I thought the hair was a nice touch but after watching it again last night, dang, she looked like a freakin' cockatoo. Bo kicked ass, as usual. He so dreamy... Ugh, I'm sooo sick of Anthony. His time has come. He looks so boy-bandish and contrived and cheesy, I can't stand looking at him even before I judge his vocal talent, which is as cheesy as they come. Constantine, oh Constantine, the king of annoying. You're just not that good. You can rock it onstage but only if I have my TV on mute. NEXT! Jessica Big Boobs is good, she's actually got vocal talent, although she looks weird, I can't get past the fact that she's barely got a neck. Oh well. Nikko, count your lucky stars that Mario dropped out and you came back, cause you suck. And who does he think he is: a film noir pimp??? Scott, he's good, but very under the radar, nothing spectacular.
Joan: Well...it's too bad my arm isn't long enough to slap you silly from NY. I really thought, by now, Mickalah would have worked her way under your skin like a terrible, stinging itch by now. How is it possible? Have you seen a doctor about this condition... since it's worsening? She gotta go. But I digress. I don't see your fascination w/Bo either...and this is really freaking me out – since we're disagreeing so much. Odd. I find him very boring. And very wrong for the competition. I would like to see both rockers gone from the show. Jessica Big Boobs and Kerri Underwood were very good... but too made up. Tone it down a little. It's not La Cage a Folles. Sheesh.
Melissa: Yeah, I don't know what's going on with me, either, Joan. I think I'm beginning to freak myself out. Mickalah is so someone I would love to slap normally, but I'm really digging her. And Bo, I think it's the rock thing that I had such a thing for back in high school and early college. I loved 'em rocker boys. But beyond that, I think he's really talented and a seasoned performer since he does it in his regular life. But yes, he isn't typical American Idol material and may not be mainstream enough for the competition and masses. We'll see how it turns out for him. Carrie looked like she stuck her pretty little fingers in an electrical socket. That hair was huge and she looked a little petrified. She's good vocally, but as you know, I'm not a fan of country-ish music so her appeal goes down for me a bit. What did you think of Vonzell and Anwar?
Joan: LOL. Well... I would be concerned if I were you. I don't think there's a person on the planet who hasn't developed a nervous twitch from her annoying banter. You know, I was a hair band addict too… so, I'm not sure why Bo doesn't do it for me. Oh, that's right – cause I liked crap music…like Poison and Slaughter... you liked the good stuff. So, when I look back on my teens I shudder...you can look back and think – hey, I was cool. Not I. Hair was verrrry big. Kept Final-Net in business single-handedly. I thought Vonzell was good – a little pitchy. Great song pick. Anwar – was a miss for me… He should have chosen a different song. Randy was right about Chaka being the only thing you can think of when it comes to that song choice. So... My picks for the bottom three tonight: Anthony, Mickalah, and Nadia. I think Mickalah will be axed. If not her, then Anthony. Melissa, how about you?
Melissa: Bo just takes me back to the chill days of high school when someone always had a guitar onhand and we owned a chunk of our high school lawn under the tree. And considering we were high school kids, whoever had the guitar knew how to strum classical rock songs like The Doors and Pink Floyd and we knew the words. Good times, good times. And Bo's got that stripped down, natural, raw rock thing going. Nothing made-up and contrived like music nowadays, like Anthony's image, and every boy-band and pop diva on the planet. Vonzell was good, the thing about her is that she's just kinda there, I'm pretty neutral to her. I wouldn't care if she gets booted. Anwar is iffy with me, some weeks I love him and others, I couldn't care less. Last night was crap. Way too high, his register hurts my ears sometimes. He's obviously talented but I just don't get his appeal sometimes. I don't know, can't really explain it. But as far as my picks for bottom three for this week go, they are: Mickalah for sure, and two out of the following three: Anthony, Nikko, or Scott. Nikko is so blah that I can't see him having that huge of a fanbase. Anthony gets by just based on the fact that all the 13-year-olds are voting for his boy-band ass. Scott is talented but again, someone who kinda blends in with the background and he's boring. Although Nadia didn't do very well, she's a strong and interesting, dynamic character with a definite and huge following. They will keep her in. I guess we shall wait and see tonight.
Melissa: Ok, Joan, you're gonna hate me even more than you probably do for this, but I find Mickalah charming! I don't know what the fuck is wrong with me??!?!!? I mean, you know me pretty darn well and wouldn't you think Mickalah is the type of person I'd slap upside the head given the chance??? I hated the T-shirt, really tacky, and kinda doing it in for herself cause now the people who find her annoying are going to be annoyed even more and bring the hate big time. I think she's so pretty though. If she didn't talk and just stood there, she's quite a sight. Anyhoo, I'll move on before you somehow deck me from across the country! Nadia, at first, I thought the hair was a nice touch but after watching it again last night, dang, she looked like a freakin' cockatoo. Bo kicked ass, as usual. He so dreamy... Ugh, I'm sooo sick of Anthony. His time has come. He looks so boy-bandish and contrived and cheesy, I can't stand looking at him even before I judge his vocal talent, which is as cheesy as they come. Constantine, oh Constantine, the king of annoying. You're just not that good. You can rock it onstage but only if I have my TV on mute. NEXT! Jessica Big Boobs is good, she's actually got vocal talent, although she looks weird, I can't get past the fact that she's barely got a neck. Oh well. Nikko, count your lucky stars that Mario dropped out and you came back, cause you suck. And who does he think he is: a film noir pimp??? Scott, he's good, but very under the radar, nothing spectacular.
Joan: Well...it's too bad my arm isn't long enough to slap you silly from NY. I really thought, by now, Mickalah would have worked her way under your skin like a terrible, stinging itch by now. How is it possible? Have you seen a doctor about this condition... since it's worsening? She gotta go. But I digress. I don't see your fascination w/Bo either...and this is really freaking me out – since we're disagreeing so much. Odd. I find him very boring. And very wrong for the competition. I would like to see both rockers gone from the show. Jessica Big Boobs and Kerri Underwood were very good... but too made up. Tone it down a little. It's not La Cage a Folles. Sheesh.
Melissa: Yeah, I don't know what's going on with me, either, Joan. I think I'm beginning to freak myself out. Mickalah is so someone I would love to slap normally, but I'm really digging her. And Bo, I think it's the rock thing that I had such a thing for back in high school and early college. I loved 'em rocker boys. But beyond that, I think he's really talented and a seasoned performer since he does it in his regular life. But yes, he isn't typical American Idol material and may not be mainstream enough for the competition and masses. We'll see how it turns out for him. Carrie looked like she stuck her pretty little fingers in an electrical socket. That hair was huge and she looked a little petrified. She's good vocally, but as you know, I'm not a fan of country-ish music so her appeal goes down for me a bit. What did you think of Vonzell and Anwar?
Joan: LOL. Well... I would be concerned if I were you. I don't think there's a person on the planet who hasn't developed a nervous twitch from her annoying banter. You know, I was a hair band addict too… so, I'm not sure why Bo doesn't do it for me. Oh, that's right – cause I liked crap music…like Poison and Slaughter... you liked the good stuff. So, when I look back on my teens I shudder...you can look back and think – hey, I was cool. Not I. Hair was verrrry big. Kept Final-Net in business single-handedly. I thought Vonzell was good – a little pitchy. Great song pick. Anwar – was a miss for me… He should have chosen a different song. Randy was right about Chaka being the only thing you can think of when it comes to that song choice. So... My picks for the bottom three tonight: Anthony, Mickalah, and Nadia. I think Mickalah will be axed. If not her, then Anthony. Melissa, how about you?
Melissa: Bo just takes me back to the chill days of high school when someone always had a guitar onhand and we owned a chunk of our high school lawn under the tree. And considering we were high school kids, whoever had the guitar knew how to strum classical rock songs like The Doors and Pink Floyd and we knew the words. Good times, good times. And Bo's got that stripped down, natural, raw rock thing going. Nothing made-up and contrived like music nowadays, like Anthony's image, and every boy-band and pop diva on the planet. Vonzell was good, the thing about her is that she's just kinda there, I'm pretty neutral to her. I wouldn't care if she gets booted. Anwar is iffy with me, some weeks I love him and others, I couldn't care less. Last night was crap. Way too high, his register hurts my ears sometimes. He's obviously talented but I just don't get his appeal sometimes. I don't know, can't really explain it. But as far as my picks for bottom three for this week go, they are: Mickalah for sure, and two out of the following three: Anthony, Nikko, or Scott. Nikko is so blah that I can't see him having that huge of a fanbase. Anthony gets by just based on the fact that all the 13-year-olds are voting for his boy-band ass. Scott is talented but again, someone who kinda blends in with the background and he's boring. Although Nadia didn't do very well, she's a strong and interesting, dynamic character with a definite and huge following. They will keep her in. I guess we shall wait and see tonight.
Wednesday, March 23, 2005
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
Overall: Snooze-fest
Joan: Well, Melissa... The first showing of the top 12 performers was last night...and my ears are still hurting. For the most part, it was very hard to watch. Thoughts?
Melissa: Hmmm...Overall, it was very mediocre, considering that now these kids have to step it up. Nadia is great, she blows it outta the house everytime. Flawless song selection. The big boobed girl ain't bad. Even though everyone loves Carrie, I'm ready for her to leave. Snoooooze... Mickalah I thought wasn't bad until the judges started bashing her! She was a little too confident and what was up with the hair, makeup, and outfit? She looked like a hooker. Constantine, for once, didn't annoy me. I still luuuuuuuuurve Bo Bice! Anwar is great, very gentle and controlled. Scott is really good too. What did you think, Joan?
Joan: Melissa, I am so over Bo. He doesn't belong in this competition. Nor does Constantine, who, ironically, I thought offered a better performance. He picked the right song, unlike Bo. The best, by far, were Nadia and Nouvell (sp?). Both picked the right songs. Let me say this: it's all about the song... Regardless of what those dopey judges say. When will these people understand, in a vocal competition, you have to pick a vocal song? I don't care if you sing the shit out of "Knock on Wood." It's a shitty song and it always will be. I also am sick of hearing: Well... these kids didn't grow up in the 60s, so it's hard. F that. This is their craft. Learn something about the genre. There are so many great songs from the 60s – and you'd never know it judging by last night.
Don’t even get me started on Mickalah. Except to say: NEVER SHOW THAT BELLY AGAIN!
Melissa: Yes, I'm totally on board with the movement to prohibit Mickalah from ever showing that belly again. She looked really bad last night. Like to a total hooker. I think she's so much better with no makeup, or very natural looking makeup. Anyhoo, do you mean Vonzell? She was wearing the long peach dress? She was really good, I thought too. She was able to hit those high notes and really was able to switch up her voice to hit the wide range of notes that the song dictated. I know you couldn't give a rat's ass about Bo, but I just love that husky, raspy rock thing he's got going. Constantine, on the other hand, has such a high voice that it hurts my ears. But true, his song selection worked for him last night. And I'm sick of the judges dilly-dallying back and forth over what they say. One day, they pimp the concept of picking the right song (which I also happen to think can make or break the performer) and then they will say just pick a song and sing it the best of your ability.
BTW, I’m sooooooooo over Anthony Federov and Lindsey Cardinale. Snoooooze... NEXT!
Joan: Ugh. Lindsey. She stopped being good right after her audition. Why does she always look like she's taking a dump when she sings? She needs to stop with the squatting. Enough. Anthony... I think he's got some life in him yet… But bad song choice. Somewhere in the valley, Neil Sedaka was saying: You are ear delicious...
Melissa: "Somewhere in the valley, Neil Sedaka was saying: You are ear delicious..." Thanks Joan, it was bad enough seeing Neil get all warm and tingly inside while he watched Clay sing his song last year, you didn't need to conjure up that horrid image of Neil getting off on Anthony singing one as well. Ugh!
Anyway, it's totally true that Lindsey looks like she's trying to squeeze out a few bricks while she's singing. I really don't get what's so good about her. Yeah, she can sing, but so can a million other people. She's so blah and boring and there is absolutely nothing interesting about her. What Simon said was right, people did tune out or mute their TVs when she came on, cause I know I did. Couldn't give a rat's ass about her. Anthony, to me, is just so boy-band and contrived looking. I personally don't think he's all that great vocally. Like Lindsey, he's so blah.
Joan: Anthony can sing... but he needs to pick the right songs... otherwise he's boring. Sometimes he blows me away. I think he's incredibly corny. But I did think that about Clay, too...and people liked him – hell – he's doing better than the winner, Ruben. Should be interesting to see who gets cut tonight. I'm sure voters will make a mistake...just like they always do. But I have to say...I care less about this season than all the rest.
Melissa: My guess for elimination tonight is Lindsey. How 'bout you, Joan?
Melissa, OUT!
Joan: If not Lindsey...then maybe Mickalah. Either way... I’m a happy viewer. ;)
Joan, OUT!
Melissa: Hmmm...Overall, it was very mediocre, considering that now these kids have to step it up. Nadia is great, she blows it outta the house everytime. Flawless song selection. The big boobed girl ain't bad. Even though everyone loves Carrie, I'm ready for her to leave. Snoooooze... Mickalah I thought wasn't bad until the judges started bashing her! She was a little too confident and what was up with the hair, makeup, and outfit? She looked like a hooker. Constantine, for once, didn't annoy me. I still luuuuuuuuurve Bo Bice! Anwar is great, very gentle and controlled. Scott is really good too. What did you think, Joan?
Joan: Melissa, I am so over Bo. He doesn't belong in this competition. Nor does Constantine, who, ironically, I thought offered a better performance. He picked the right song, unlike Bo. The best, by far, were Nadia and Nouvell (sp?). Both picked the right songs. Let me say this: it's all about the song... Regardless of what those dopey judges say. When will these people understand, in a vocal competition, you have to pick a vocal song? I don't care if you sing the shit out of "Knock on Wood." It's a shitty song and it always will be. I also am sick of hearing: Well... these kids didn't grow up in the 60s, so it's hard. F that. This is their craft. Learn something about the genre. There are so many great songs from the 60s – and you'd never know it judging by last night.
Don’t even get me started on Mickalah. Except to say: NEVER SHOW THAT BELLY AGAIN!
Melissa: Yes, I'm totally on board with the movement to prohibit Mickalah from ever showing that belly again. She looked really bad last night. Like to a total hooker. I think she's so much better with no makeup, or very natural looking makeup. Anyhoo, do you mean Vonzell? She was wearing the long peach dress? She was really good, I thought too. She was able to hit those high notes and really was able to switch up her voice to hit the wide range of notes that the song dictated. I know you couldn't give a rat's ass about Bo, but I just love that husky, raspy rock thing he's got going. Constantine, on the other hand, has such a high voice that it hurts my ears. But true, his song selection worked for him last night. And I'm sick of the judges dilly-dallying back and forth over what they say. One day, they pimp the concept of picking the right song (which I also happen to think can make or break the performer) and then they will say just pick a song and sing it the best of your ability.
BTW, I’m sooooooooo over Anthony Federov and Lindsey Cardinale. Snoooooze... NEXT!
Joan: Ugh. Lindsey. She stopped being good right after her audition. Why does she always look like she's taking a dump when she sings? She needs to stop with the squatting. Enough. Anthony... I think he's got some life in him yet… But bad song choice. Somewhere in the valley, Neil Sedaka was saying: You are ear delicious...
Melissa: "Somewhere in the valley, Neil Sedaka was saying: You are ear delicious..." Thanks Joan, it was bad enough seeing Neil get all warm and tingly inside while he watched Clay sing his song last year, you didn't need to conjure up that horrid image of Neil getting off on Anthony singing one as well. Ugh!
Anyway, it's totally true that Lindsey looks like she's trying to squeeze out a few bricks while she's singing. I really don't get what's so good about her. Yeah, she can sing, but so can a million other people. She's so blah and boring and there is absolutely nothing interesting about her. What Simon said was right, people did tune out or mute their TVs when she came on, cause I know I did. Couldn't give a rat's ass about her. Anthony, to me, is just so boy-band and contrived looking. I personally don't think he's all that great vocally. Like Lindsey, he's so blah.
Joan: Anthony can sing... but he needs to pick the right songs... otherwise he's boring. Sometimes he blows me away. I think he's incredibly corny. But I did think that about Clay, too...and people liked him – hell – he's doing better than the winner, Ruben. Should be interesting to see who gets cut tonight. I'm sure voters will make a mistake...just like they always do. But I have to say...I care less about this season than all the rest.
Melissa: My guess for elimination tonight is Lindsey. How 'bout you, Joan?
Melissa, OUT!
Joan: If not Lindsey...then maybe Mickalah. Either way... I’m a happy viewer. ;)
Joan, OUT!
Monday, March 14, 2005
American Idol without Fez
Joan, your thoughts??? I'm speechless...
The whole gay thing...interesting, to say the least.
Well, Melissa...
If it it the gay thing... I guess I wouldn't be surprised... if he's not comfortable being out just yet, why should he do it on national TV. Still, if he is going to gay clubs... then come out, and be an active member of the society...and a role model for gay teens. But, those could be just rumors. We'll have to wait to find out the real deal.
--Joan
Mario Vazquez, one of American Idol 4's more popular contestants, has withdrawn from the competition. FOX cites "personal reasons" for his decision, which is unexpected to say the least. USA TODAYreports that "[a]t a Fox party Wednesday to honor the 12 finalists, Vazquez gave no hint that anything was amiss." So why did he leave? The New York Post says that Mario told TV Guide, "I'm healthy, I'm fine. It's just a personal family thing. My family is my top priority." But his mother told The Post that she had no idea what he was talking about. "I don't know his reasons, but whatever they are, I respect him for it and will be very supportive," she said. Juicee News Daily cites "inside sources" who say "that Mario was unhappy and felt like this was not the place for him. He was having a difficult time in many areas and although he appreciated this opportunity, he chose to leave immidiately [sic]." Ignoring the credibility of a web site that lacks spell check, this makes little sense, since he stuck it out until this part of the competition.
A press release issued by FOX says only that "[r]ecently eliminated semifinalist Nikko Smith has rejoined AMERICAN IDOL as Top 12 contestant Mario Vazquez has withdrawn from the competition for personal reasons. Smith was chosen to return because he received more votes than Travis Tucker during last week's competition, when the men were reduced from 8 to 6 performers. He joins the competition immediately and will compete as a member of the Top 12." That group now consists of Anthony, Anwar, Bo, Carrie, Constantine, Jessica, Lindsey, Mikalah, Nadia, Nikko, Scott, and Vonzell.
Perhaps coincidentally, a reader tells reality blurred about censorship in the show's official online forums in discussions about the sexual orientation of the competitors, specifically Mario. "There is a huge discussion brewing over would-be superstar Mario Vazquez, but it's blocked every time it comes up," the reader says. Current discussions about Mario's withdrawl are littered with deleted posts as if someone has gone through them with a machete. And a search through the forum's past posts reveals dozens of items with headlines such as "Reasons I think Mario is gay" and "I think he's gay too," all of which have been deleted.
Additionally, this news comes just days after AfterElton.com's Chris Thomas reported that the site "found one source who swears Mario used to go to gay youth dances ten years ago," and reports about "bloggers claiming they had seen Mario in New York gay clubs." These revelations came in a story about the show's "gay problem." Thomas writes, "The show inevitably attracts gay contestants, yet the producers seem unwilling to openly embrace them. A couple have subsequently come out after their stint on American Idol, but none have competed as openly gay, despite the persistent rumors." [Reality Blurred]
The whole gay thing...interesting, to say the least.
Well, Melissa...
If it it the gay thing... I guess I wouldn't be surprised... if he's not comfortable being out just yet, why should he do it on national TV. Still, if he is going to gay clubs... then come out, and be an active member of the society...and a role model for gay teens. But, those could be just rumors. We'll have to wait to find out the real deal.
--Joan
Sunday, March 13, 2005
Poor Excuse for Celebrity is at it Again...
"Tara Reid wants the world to know that she's not--repeat not--"sexually lewd." And she's going to court to prove it.The party-hearty actress--best known for her work in the American Pie oeuvre and as Paris Hilton's onetime gossip-column compadre--has sued an upscale Las Vegas condo for an ad she calls libelous.
Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court, Reid says she "has suffered injury to her business in that she has lost value of her reputation" as a result of the advertisement for Sky Las Vegas, a 405-unit luxury high-rise development.
The Feb. 1 print advertisement played off Reid's now infamous breast-baring on the red carpet outside P. Diddy's 35th birthday party in New York last November. It featured the tagline: "Dear Tara Reid. Come let it all hang out."
Reid claims the nip slip was accidental, but the Sky ad insinuates her "strap fell down intentionally." And she's worried people will now perceive her as less than chaste.
"This advertisement is defamatory because the language carried a defamatory meaning to those who read them rather than an innocent meaning by implying that plaintiff is sexually lewd or immoral," the suit asserts." (Courtesy of http://www.eonline.com/)
This is the only way Tara can maintain her dimishing celebrity...everyone's pretty damn sure the "nip-slip" was a desperate attempt to own the spotlight. Never mind suing the condominium. She should be suing the surgeon who crafter her "franken-breast". Horrifying. If you haven't seen the pics (and the link above censors your viewing displeasure)...then visit http://www.nipslip.com/. Hopefully, she'll manage to spend all her remaining cash on this lawsuit and fade into complete oblivion. What is she up to now, minute 14? God, I hope so... Melissa?
--Joan.
As much as I can't stand Tara Reid, I actually kinda felt a small pang of pain for her in the footage where the nipslip occurred. She's standing there and the flashes are going off and the photographers are calling for her attention from every direction and she's got the biggest smile her face. She's thinking, "WOW, they are all into me and want to take my picture!" Only to find out when her publicist runs up to adjust her dress that all the interest was due to the fact that her newly enhanced boob was totally out. Now she still says that she had no clue but come on! If one side of your dress totally falls off your shoulder and is hanging by your waist, wouldn't you know it??? She must have been totally high or completely wasted to not have known. Or like Joan thinks, she may have done it on purpose for the publicity. Cause with celebrities, bad publicity is publicity nonetheless.
--Melissa
Friday, March 11, 2005
Power Bitch
Only in this country can a lunatic publicist back her SUV into a crowd of people, injuring dozens, and become famous and get her own reality show.
--Melissa
Great, now we gotta look at her ugly-ass...
--Joan
Thursday, March 10, 2005
Just What Exactly Is Her Deal, Anyway?
Renee Zellweger mystifies me. She's not a great actress. She's just OK. She's not gorgeous (in fact, that I've-Been-Sucking-On-Lemons face is really not very attractive). She's got a great fashion sense, I'll give her that much. But her track record with men is something bordering on outrageous! She's changed men more than I've re-watched When Harry Met Sally (and believe me, that's a lot). So, what's the deal? Is she a psychopath? Is she just plain annoying? This woman gets dumped on more than the guy who cleans the elephant dung at the San Diego Zoo. Mystifying.
Here's her latest conquest, excerpted from IMDB:
http://imdb.com/news/wenn/#celeb3
--Joan.
It's true Joan, Renee really isn't all that and a bag of chips (Baked Lays, please). She's ok and pretty plain. I personally am not too irritated by her, although there are times when I'm like OPEN YOUR EYES, GIRL! But anyhoo, she's not that phenomenal of an actor which is why the Oscar kinda blew me away but then again, I didn't see Cold Mountain. She has been in some hilarious flicks like Me, Myself, and Irene, Bridget Jones, Nurse Betty, and I'm really looking forward to seeing Cinderella Man.
Now the big mystery to me is Damien Rice. I have no clue who this man is, what kind of music he makes, and what he looks like. All's I know is that the image I have of him in my head is very similar to Josh Grobin and I think Josh is so annoying and irritating looking. And another thing I know is that I enjoy Damien's duet with Tori on The Power of Orange Knickers.
That's it for now.
Melissa--OUT!
Here's her latest conquest, excerpted from IMDB:
http://imdb.com/news/wenn/#celeb3
"Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason star Renee Zellweger has settled down with Irish singer Damien Rice. The couple have been secretly dating for a while, but their romance hit the public eye when Zellweger asked the shy singer to accompany her to the Oscars last month. Instead, Rice preferred to keep a low profile and stayed in Zellweger's Los Angeles mansion watching the event on TV as she took to the red carpet. And Rice, whose ballads feature in hit movie Closer, hasn't left the Texan beauty's side since. A source tells British newspaper the Daily Mirror, "He's been staying with her since February, but it's all very low key. They have been totally avoiding the whole LA party scene, keeping themselves to themselves." A friend adds, "It definitely looks serious." Zellweger split from her previous beau, White Stripes singer Jack White, last year."So, Melissa... What's her deal? Any theories?
--Joan.
It's true Joan, Renee really isn't all that and a bag of chips (Baked Lays, please). She's ok and pretty plain. I personally am not too irritated by her, although there are times when I'm like OPEN YOUR EYES, GIRL! But anyhoo, she's not that phenomenal of an actor which is why the Oscar kinda blew me away but then again, I didn't see Cold Mountain. She has been in some hilarious flicks like Me, Myself, and Irene, Bridget Jones, Nurse Betty, and I'm really looking forward to seeing Cinderella Man.
Now the big mystery to me is Damien Rice. I have no clue who this man is, what kind of music he makes, and what he looks like. All's I know is that the image I have of him in my head is very similar to Josh Grobin and I think Josh is so annoying and irritating looking. And another thing I know is that I enjoy Damien's duet with Tori on The Power of Orange Knickers.
That's it for now.
Melissa--OUT!
Justice and injustice for all...
On last night's American Idol, there were good things that happened and bad things that happened. I'll start with the good. The two most deserved girls got the boot: Amanda Avila, the god-awful singer who somehow won Miss Las Vegas at some point in this here dimension we all live in. My conclusion to that is that the judges must have been blind. I mean, she's not that bad looking but she is irritating as hell, that makes her bad looking, but no pageant-winning material by any means. And she might not have been irritating at all if she wasn't on a singing competition where she beat out millions of other people based on her supposedly vocal talents. Or lack thereof, I think. She's terrible, shrieked out the high parts of "River Deep, Mountain High" on Tuesday night and was barely audible in the softer parts. The other well-booted girl was Janay, the Lil' Kim-clone. With her deer-in-headlights look and petrified glory, she sang herself to the lowest number of votes performing the Selena song "Dreaming of You." The eliminations were down to the last three girls, Janay, Amanda, and Mikalah, whom I happen to really enjoy. At this point, anything can happen as was seen last year when the three divas were the three lowest vote-getters in one of the elimination episodes. So I was nervous that Mickalah would be one of the two getting booted. Fortunately, the masses voted right and Janey and Amanda were sent packing. I expected Janay to give a wise-ass, bratty, "oh, no, you di-in't" response but she was decent and just took the news. Amanda, on the other hand, cried a little. Oh well, that's the way the cookie crumbles, doll.
The bad was the boy who got booted and the one who should have instead. Now, I have this thing for Constantine, no, not like a oh-he's-so-hot thing, but a he-freakin'-annoys-me-beyond-belief thing. He's cocky and smug and thinks he's a rock star cause he's the lead singer of a NYC band called Pray for the Soul of Betty. Whatevs. He's got really bad singing faces when he performs and does this really annoying jerking motion with his shoulder where he flips one side of his jacket open and closed and off his shoulder sometimes. If you watch, you'll know what I'm talking about. If not, then whatevs again. Ryan called both him and Bo down from the benches to the center of the stage and I swear, Constantine totally snickered and had a smirk on his face, like "oh dude, I do not want to get up." I think he may have even rolled his eyes! The nerve...and you wonder why I hate him. Anyhoo, both him (BOO!) and Bo (YAY!) were safe. ARGH! Then the last three boys that were dicked around were Scott, Nikko, and Travis. Travis stunk it up the night before by singing and horribly beatboxing Bobby Brown's "Every Little Step" which really should never be performed or played ever again. Nikko did Ray Charles' "Georgia on My Mind" surprisingly well and Scott did "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)." I like Scott, he's good, and Nikko is good too. But with Constantine already freakin' safe, it was going to have to be Travis and either Scott or Nikko. In a world obsessed with looks and body types, Scott awesomely makes it through and Travis and Nikko are out. Scott thanks God again, and again, and again...looking up to the ceiling and sending air kisses to the Almighty above. Travis and Nikko take the bad news well and there are no signs of brooding. Like Scott, thank God.
Back to you, Joan.
Well, Melissa... I have to agree to disagree...on some counts. American Idol voters did make the right choices for the girls. Those two had to go...before I lost my friggin' mind. Why Janay wasn't sent packin' sooner is something I will ponder for the next few minutes...at the very least. But I digress... Amanda -- Miss Las Vegas 2002: Thank God she's gone. That candy-ass, sweet-tooth, no-talent hooch had it coming. Harsh, yes. But she needs to go back to Vegas and don the pasties she was born to wear. Bye, sweetie...don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out. Now, regarding Mickalah (or however the hell she spells her annoying name)... My main problem with her is that she's entirely too affected. She thinks she's channeling Babes...and I'm really glad someone (Paula) finally said it. The thing is, when you're a fledgling singer, the last thing you want to do is imitate someone as identifiable as Barbara Streisand. It's reasonable to be influenced by her, sure. She's one of the best singers in the world. But, to imitate is just tack-y. Take that crap to the cabare, sweetie...or leave it to the drag queens... cause no one's buying your impression. I will give her this... she's interesting. I'm always curious to see what she's gonna do. So, if she starts developing her own style and stops copy-cattin' around...she might make it to the top 3...emphasis on might.
The boys...the saving grace of this season. I'm disappointed that Nikko was cut. I thought he showed some class and maturity. Travis...well...that was a no-brainer. Any dope stupid enough to sing a Bobby Brown song in a competition is asking for it. Was he on heavy meds when he made that decision??? (shaking head). So, who should have gone in Nikko's place...one answer: Constantine. That lanky, giant needs to go back to his hurtin' band and make some suck-as music, that will most likely get air-play on k-rock. Go figure. (Pray for the Soul of Betty...yeah, that'll look good on a t-shirt.) There's no accounting for taste these days. There's nothing wrong w/rockers. Nay, on the contrary. But let's face it...they don't belong on American Idol. So...bye bye Bo. Bye Bye Constantine. If you make it through the first 3 weeks... I'll be surprised. I am looking forward to the stupid outfits and silly videos they put you in.
Until Next Time, Melissa...
Joanie--OUT!
The bad was the boy who got booted and the one who should have instead. Now, I have this thing for Constantine, no, not like a oh-he's-so-hot thing, but a he-freakin'-annoys-me-beyond-belief thing. He's cocky and smug and thinks he's a rock star cause he's the lead singer of a NYC band called Pray for the Soul of Betty. Whatevs. He's got really bad singing faces when he performs and does this really annoying jerking motion with his shoulder where he flips one side of his jacket open and closed and off his shoulder sometimes. If you watch, you'll know what I'm talking about. If not, then whatevs again. Ryan called both him and Bo down from the benches to the center of the stage and I swear, Constantine totally snickered and had a smirk on his face, like "oh dude, I do not want to get up." I think he may have even rolled his eyes! The nerve...and you wonder why I hate him. Anyhoo, both him (BOO!) and Bo (YAY!) were safe. ARGH! Then the last three boys that were dicked around were Scott, Nikko, and Travis. Travis stunk it up the night before by singing and horribly beatboxing Bobby Brown's "Every Little Step" which really should never be performed or played ever again. Nikko did Ray Charles' "Georgia on My Mind" surprisingly well and Scott did "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)." I like Scott, he's good, and Nikko is good too. But with Constantine already freakin' safe, it was going to have to be Travis and either Scott or Nikko. In a world obsessed with looks and body types, Scott awesomely makes it through and Travis and Nikko are out. Scott thanks God again, and again, and again...looking up to the ceiling and sending air kisses to the Almighty above. Travis and Nikko take the bad news well and there are no signs of brooding. Like Scott, thank God.
Back to you, Joan.
Well, Melissa... I have to agree to disagree...on some counts. American Idol voters did make the right choices for the girls. Those two had to go...before I lost my friggin' mind. Why Janay wasn't sent packin' sooner is something I will ponder for the next few minutes...at the very least. But I digress... Amanda -- Miss Las Vegas 2002: Thank God she's gone. That candy-ass, sweet-tooth, no-talent hooch had it coming. Harsh, yes. But she needs to go back to Vegas and don the pasties she was born to wear. Bye, sweetie...don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out. Now, regarding Mickalah (or however the hell she spells her annoying name)... My main problem with her is that she's entirely too affected. She thinks she's channeling Babes...and I'm really glad someone (Paula) finally said it. The thing is, when you're a fledgling singer, the last thing you want to do is imitate someone as identifiable as Barbara Streisand. It's reasonable to be influenced by her, sure. She's one of the best singers in the world. But, to imitate is just tack-y. Take that crap to the cabare, sweetie...or leave it to the drag queens... cause no one's buying your impression. I will give her this... she's interesting. I'm always curious to see what she's gonna do. So, if she starts developing her own style and stops copy-cattin' around...she might make it to the top 3...emphasis on might.
The boys...the saving grace of this season. I'm disappointed that Nikko was cut. I thought he showed some class and maturity. Travis...well...that was a no-brainer. Any dope stupid enough to sing a Bobby Brown song in a competition is asking for it. Was he on heavy meds when he made that decision??? (shaking head). So, who should have gone in Nikko's place...one answer: Constantine. That lanky, giant needs to go back to his hurtin' band and make some suck-as music, that will most likely get air-play on k-rock. Go figure. (Pray for the Soul of Betty...yeah, that'll look good on a t-shirt.) There's no accounting for taste these days. There's nothing wrong w/rockers. Nay, on the contrary. But let's face it...they don't belong on American Idol. So...bye bye Bo. Bye Bye Constantine. If you make it through the first 3 weeks... I'll be surprised. I am looking forward to the stupid outfits and silly videos they put you in.
Until Next Time, Melissa...
Joanie--OUT!
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