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DMX TV
Posted in DMX, TV Show on the September 1, 2008
Here’s another attempt at trying to revive a dead career with the help of reality TV. But it’s more likely to pay the legal bills. The latest to get his own program is beleaguered rapper DMX. The show ‘DMX: This Life of Mine’ will follow the rapper around and even document his many legal problems. Here’s to hoping they’ll be filming and he gets arrested. He’s been arrested six times just this year alone and there’s still months to go before it ends. Apparently, the show will feature DMX as he tries to get his life together after all of the mess ups he’s had this year.
Fantasia Shocks Simon
Posted in American Idol, Fantasia, TV Show on the May 15, 2008
American Idol season three champion Fantasia Barrino performed her new single ‘Bore Me’ during Wednesday’s elimination show of American Idol. The former champ shocked viewers with her bright red hair and a black bejeweled jumpsuit. It’s one of those things that you replay in your head (or your TiVo) just to check if it really happened. The best reaction may have come from Simon Cowell who was at the judges table looking aghast with his mouth hanging open. I guess he never expected his sweet little Fantasia of seasons past to turn out like that. Oh how the times have changed.
David Archuleta’s dad Banned from Show
Posted in David Archuleta, Singers, TV Show on the May 13, 2008
It is being reported that American Idol contestant David Archuleta’s dad Jeff has officially been banned from the show. Sources say that Jeff has been a complete pain interfering with the entire production. From badgering producers, the band, vocal coaches and even the other contestants, someone has finally had enough. The final straw came when Jeff wanted to change the lyrics to David’s song ‘Stand by Me’ by adding Sean Kingston’s lyrics from ‘Beautiful Girls’. Producers were reportedly beyond pissed when David sang it on the show. Changing the lyrics caused problems with the song’s publisher and cost the show a lot of money. Jeff was ordered to sit with AI lawyers last week who told him he was “banned from being in the rooms where David was learning or rehearsing his songs.†He can sit in the audience during the live shows but he’s banned backstage.
American Idol Top 4
Posted in American Idol, Live Music, Music, Music People, TV Show on the May 8, 2008
The American Idol top 4 took to the stage this week singing songs by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees. David Archuleta got the thumbs up from all three judges on his two songs ‘Stand By Me’ and ‘Love Me Tender’. The judges were split on Syesha Mercado’s songs ‘Proud Mary’ and ‘A Change is Gonna Come’. David Cook struck out with ‘Hungry Like the Wolf’ but came back strong with ‘Baba O’Reilly’. Jason Castro, however, just couldn’t catch a break by being too predictable with ‘I Shot the Sheriff’ and forgot the lyrics to ‘Mr. Tambourine Man’. At this point, that’s a big mistake for the dreadlocked Idol.
Snoop Dogg in a Soap
Posted in CMT Awards, Rapper, Singers, Snoop Dogg, TV Show on the April 21, 2008
He has a reality show, showed up to the CMT Music Awards looking like a Western vampire and now, Snoop Dogg is set to make an appearance on the ABC daytime soap ‘One Life to Live’ with two episodes featuring him scheduled to air next month. They apparently worked the rapper into a bachelorette party storyline where he’ll perform the tracks ‘Sensual Seduction’ and ‘Life of da Party’. It is also being reported that Snoop reworked the show’s theme and will replace the original theme on the two episodes in which he features. Snoop also reveals that he’s actually a fan of the show saying “I’ve been a fan of ‘One Life to Live’ since I was a baby. My momma always had it on the tube in the crib growing up. The opportunity to change up the theme song and give it some of my flavor will make the show the life of the party.â€
American Idol Rocker Cast Off
Posted in American Idol, Live Music, Singers, TV Show on the March 21, 2008
In a first, American Idol producers chose to do a Beatles theme for the second time in one season – and back to back too! While there’s a lot in the legendary band’s catalog to choose from, it seems that most of the contestants didn’t know which was what. A lot of them sucked on that show! As for who paid the price – Amanda Overmyer was cast off the show. Kristy Lee Cook, who in my opinion should have left last week, was also in the bottom three. The third member was Carly Smithson. Shocking! Among the girls, she’s the golden girl – at least when it comes to her vocal chaps.
American Idol Rip Off
Posted in American Idol, Music Review, Myspace, TV Show, iTunes on the March 14, 2008
The rocker of this season’s American Idol, David Cook, was on fire with his rendition of the Beatles classic ‘Eleanor Rigby’ on Tuesday night but a Seattle band is claiming that he ripped off the arrangement from them. The band Doxology recorded their version of the song over a year ago and put it up on iTunes and the band’s MySpace. Their manager claims that the song is what they’re best known for and have played it at nearly 200 shows. They say that they have no intention of suing but they are trying to get in touch with the show hoping to at least get a bit of props.
American Idol is All for the Boys
Posted in American Idol, David Archuleta, TV Show on the March 12, 2008
It is being reported that, as of now, the recording industry has absolutely no interest in the female contestants in American Idol as their focus is exclusively on two male contestants. Some well-connected record industry sources say that the major publishers which include Sony and Warner have their sights set on David Archuleta and David Hernandez. The big wigs have already told their songwriters to write songs specifically for the two Davids whether they win or not. Idol sources say that this is the earliest that publishers have ever committed to the contestants.
Mariah Carey Brushes up on her ABCs
Posted in Album Release, Mariah Carey, Performance, TV Show on the March 10, 2008
And pisses off execs at NBC in the process.
Sources say Mariah Carey, her manager Benny Medina,and reps at Def Jam are on the NBC bad list. Seems they promised that Mariah would do an appearance and performance on Today to promote her new album E=MC2. Instead, she’s going to be on ABCs Good Morning America, a rival show.
No word yet on how NBC will retaliate!
Lily Allen in Tears
Posted in Album Release, Lily Allen, TV Show on the February 8, 2008
Lily Allen was caught by photographers just as she bursts into tears during a phone conversation after leaving a recording studio in London on Wednesday. I wonder if the call was with ex-boyfriend Ed Simons who just recently dumped her. And I wonder if she got dumped because of the miscarriage she suffered. Anyway, a candy fix and a trip to a bathroom fixtures store seemed to cheer Lily up so I’m not going to ask anymore. But for those wondering about how she’s doing, a friend of Lily’s has revealed that “She is feeling fine. She is throwing herself into her work on her new album and TV show.”
Idol Leftovers
Posted in American Idol, FUNNY, Rumor, Singers, TV Show on the January 11, 2008
American Idol alum Fantasia Barrino is becoming widely known for blowing off her performances but apparently, she blows off her fans too. The signer gave her final ‘Color Purple’ performance on Sunday and after the show ended at a still early 6PM, fans waited by the stage door to get her autograph until 8:45PM only to be told that Fantasia had already left.
Lucky for them, another Idol was there to sign some autographs in the shape of LaKisha Jones who also stars in the production. LaKisha happily gave autographs to the fans not even caring that she was actually signing pictures of Fantasia.
Rihanna’s Performance at WMA
Posted in Fashion, Music, Music Award, Performance, Photography, Pop Music, R&B, Rihanna, Singers, Song, TV Show, Top List, WMA on the November 7, 2007
Rihanna changed from her shining green dress on the red carpet to a very supportive strapless black dress complete with poofy polka skirt when she took the stage to perform at the 2007 World Music Award in Monte Carlo, Monaco on Sunday.
I’m sure that after her performance, the Barbados-born beauty took some time to thank the heavens that she did not have any wardrobe malfunctions. Although, I think that the likes of Prince Albert of Monaco was hoping for that as the principality was snapped taking a good look at what Rihanna had to offer.
On a different note, congratulations goes to Rihanna for picking up the award for World’s Best Selling Pop Female Artist.
Backstreet Lives
Posted in Backstreet Boys, Celebs, Debut Album, Live Music, Music, Music Bands, Music People, New LP, New Single, News, Performance, Pop Music, Records Sale, Singers, Song, TV Show on the November 4, 2007
If there’s still doubt about it, this should erase them all. The Backstreet Boys are most definitely back!
Nick Carter, Brian Littrell, Howie Dorough and AJ McLean made their first live TV debut performance as the newly reformed group of four on the Wednesday edition of Regis & Kelly Halloween special.
The foursome performed their new single ‘Inconsolable’ off their latest album ‘Unbreakable’ which has already hit the stores this week.
I still think it’s odd to not see a boy band with five people in it. There’s the former Backstreet Boys, the former 5ive, the former NSYNC. But hey, whatever.
Bobby Brown to Go Country
Posted in American Idol, Bobby Brown, Music, Music People, Photography, Rumor, TV Show on the October 20, 2007
Hell has frozen over. Bobby Brown has decided to try his luck at the country music business. And yes, it includes cowboy hats, yee-haws and the whole shebang. Houston, we may have a problem.
Bobby has reportedly signed up for the new CMT show ‘Gone Country’ where John Rick will attempt to re-invent the career of Bobby Brown as a country superstar. What the heck?
Carnie Wilson, Dee Snider, Sisqo, Julio Iglesias Jr. and former American Idol hopeful Diana DeGarmo are also set to be part of the show. There are some mighty questionable names on that list. And Bobby is definitely leading the pack.
Was Bret Michael’s Love Search A Scam?
Posted in FUNNY, Singers, TV Show on the October 14, 2007
I watched the show faithfully every week. I was happy that he picked Jes. BUT it did appear that on his part it was not real. He didn’t like people playing with emotions and that is exactly how I pictured him. I cannot understand why any star such as himself, Flav or New York (don’t even know where she came from) would do anything like this other then for a career boost. YUCK………….I will not be watching the 2nd season. I feel that the viewers have been misled. Flavor of Love is hysterical. Flav is in on the joke and that’s what makes it entertaining. Bret Michaels, on the other hand, is a burnt out old poser. His day has passed. I remember listening to Poison when I was 15. I’ve gotten past it, why can’t he? Even the girls on the show, by and large, looked like beaten out old drunks. Really, he needs to realize it’s over, cut that f******* hair and move on. It’s over. 20 some years ago his career ended. He has no endurance. He’s no Prince or Bono.
J Lo wants to perform with the spice girls
Posted in Celebs, Jennifer Lopez, Music, Music People, Performance, Photography, Reunion, Singers, Spice Girls, TV Show on the September 20, 2007
Believe it or not, at least I am not the one who going to read much into this story at all. Would you believe it that a sensational performer like Jennifer Lopez would like to share the stage with a 7 year old split up group who wants to make some money by reuniting.
Well if the reports are true then here is the story who ever wants to read it, ‘J Lo is keen to perform with the Spice Girls who are planning to reunite for a world tour. Lopez is good friends with Victoria Beckham and wants to join girls group, which will perform in Los Angeles later this year.’ Another piece of attempt to try and keep the momentum going for the Spice Girls enroute to their world tour which is slated to begin at the end of this year. Most people have lost interest in the Spice Girls and with so many more significant reunions happening this year their reunion seems to have been overshadowed.
50 Cent Surprises Fans With Famous Guests
Posted in 50 Cent, Celebs, Music, Music People, New LP, Performance, Photography, R&B, Rap Music, Singers, TV Show on the September 19, 2007
Hip-hop superstar 50 Cent marked the end of his five-day New York City tour by inviting pals Remy Ma and LL Cool J to join him onstage. The rapper - real name Curtis Jackson - was performing at Rum Jungle in his native Queens on Sunday night, when he invited Remy Ma to sing his track Lean Back. 50 Cent is currently co-producing LL Cool J’s new album. He just brought his friends on stage to show his fans that he has a couple friends that can show up for him. He is reeling under the loss to rival Kanye West after not being able to sell more copies of his album against that of Kanye’s. This has hurt him and while onstage he wanted to show his fans that he might have lost the battle to Kanye but he is not giving up just yet and will use all his sources to show Kanye that 50 Cent means business and will not give up without a fight.
Britney Spears - Gimme More - VMA
Posted in Britney Spears, Celebs, Las Vegas, MTV, MTV VMA, Music Award, New Single, Performance, Song, TV Show on the September 13, 2007
Judge it your self!
Britney No Pop Queen Anymore
Posted in Britney Spears, Celebs, Las Vegas, MTV, MTV VMA, Music, Music Award, Music People, Pop Music, Singers, TV Show on the September 11, 2007
Let’s face it Brittany coming out on MTV and trying to act sweet and innocent just does not cut it any more. Someone should tell her that she needs to change her style know she is a mom. I think that the guidance for her is lost somewhere in trying to sell something that is just not there anymore. She will never be a Madonna because she is not smart enough to reinvent herself. Brittany sit down and take a long look at yourself and ask yourself if you are proud of what you do and then figure out if the people in your life look out for your best interest.. If not take control girl… May be she is trying to hard to prove something that she was in the past but now she has lost it, Britney you were great no denying that but you could remain great if you just try being what you are today. Do not live in the past, the world changes every minute and you have to live your today not you past and today there are other pop queens’ and you are not one of them, accept it and you’ll be happier.
Kanye West Loses It Again, Says He’ll ‘Never Return To MTV’
Posted in 50 Cent, Britney Spears, Celebs, Kanye West, Las Vegas, MTV, MTV VMA, Music, Music Award, Music People, Performance, Photography, TV Show, Video on the September 11, 2007
Kanye West has never been shy about voicing his opinions, especially when it comes to awards shows.
In 2004, he walked out of the American Music Awards, claiming he was “robbed” in the Best New Artist category (see “Usher, Outkast Clean Up; Kanye Strikes Out At American Music Awards”). The following year, he promised hellfire and brimstone if his Late Registration album didn’t take home the Grammy for Album of the Year (see “Kanye’s At It Again: ‘If I Don’t Win Album Of The Year I’m Gonna Have A Problem’ “). And, perhaps most famously of all, he stormed the stage at the 2006 MTV Europe Music Awards after losing the award for Video of the Year And now, well, there’s another outburst to add to his highlight reel.
According to several sources backstage at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards — and a report published late Sunday night by The Associated Press — West lost it again, this time because his performance of “Stronger” took place in the Palms’ Hugh Hefner Sky Villa and not on the main stage
“Kanye was watching the closing performance [a medley featuring Justin Timberlake, Timbaland and Nelly Furtado] on a closed-circuit monitor, and he started getting upset,” a source who was backstage told MTV News. “He started asking anyone who’d listen why he wasn’t allowed to perform on the main stage. ‘Why did I perform in just a suite?’ he was saying. ‘Justin’s my boy, but even he gets to perform in both a suite and on the main stage? Something’s wrong here.’ ”
According to the AP, West was also upset about being shut out of all five categories in which he was nominated . He reportedly yelled, “That’s two years in a row, man … I’m trying hard, man, I have the … #1 record, man.”
AP also reported that West claimed he would “never return to MTV.”
At a pre-VMA concert on Friday, West also expressed his frustration that Britney Spears would be opening the show instead of him, freestyling, “I can’t believe she would perform. She hasn’t had a hit record in years” . And according to MTV News’ source, he was claiming the same thing during his tirade.
“He said, ‘Brit hasn’t had a hit in like 5 million years and she opens the show?!?’ ” the source said.