I am still very much “under the weather” here. This is one nasty virus in my system. Oh well, the show must go on…. And, so it does. America’s Got Talent is set to air another couple of episodes this week on NBC – Monday, June 4th at 8:00 P.M. And Tuesday, June 5th at […]
Continue readingMasterclass Discussion For America’s Got Talent Season Seven: The Tampa And St.Louis Auditions
Happy Memorial Day to my American readers! I hope the weather is treating you well and you have enjoyed a splendid, fun-filled weekend. But, it’s time to take it inside and relax and enjoy the craziness that is America’s Got Talent.. The show airs Monday, May 28th at 8:00 Eastern on NBC.Com. Howard Stern has […]
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Masterclass Discussion For America’s Got Talent Season Seven: Week Two
Happy Victoria Day to my fellow Canadians! I hope you are enjoying the last day of your three-four week holiday. Because of the extremely hot weather and lack of rain, major fires broke out last evening on the outskirts of our town and surrounding area. It has been just a horrible catastrophe but, thankfully, the […]
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Jordin Sparks And John Legend Give Powerful Performances In Whitney Houston’s Honor
This evening, American Idol Season Six winner, the talented Jordin Sparks, became a superstar. During the Billboard Awards, a tribute to honor the late and the great Whitney Houston was given. The tribute featured John Legend performing “The Greatest Love Of All” followed by Jordin’s resounding performance of “And I Will Always Love You”. It […]
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Bee Gees Member Robin Gibb Dies At The Age Of 62
Via CBC.Ca We have lost so many great artists over the past few months. And, today marked the passing of the great Robin Gibb, who was a member, along with his brothers, of the iconic group, The Bee Gees. According to CBC.Ca: Gibb had been battling colon and liver cancer since last year and fell […]
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Smash Season Finale Tonight. And The Recipient Of The Marilyn Monroe Role Is….
My bet is on Katharine McPhee! It seems logical, somehow. However, because that choice seems too logical, perhaps the producers will opt for Megan Hilty. Ether way, it is one or the other. Boy, am I addicted to this show! Everything about it appeals to me – the actors, the storyline, the Broadway music and, […]
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Masterclass Discussion For America’s Got Talent Season Seven: The Premiere
Well, I am set for the summer! Season Seven of America’s Got Talent premieres tonight at 8:00 on NBC and I can’t wait to see what this show has in store for us this season. Of course, the talk of the town is the notorious Howard Stern, the new addition to the judges’ panel along […]
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It’s Time For American Idol To Step Up To The Plate
What is going on with American Idol? They have seriously lost their footing on what constitutes an innovative singing show. For Randy Jackson to say “this is the best show on TV” at the end of the performance show a couple of weeks ago speaks to the “desperate times calls for desperate measures” approach to […]
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Jordin Sparks Destined For Stardom With The Movie, Sparkle
Check out this poster for the movie, Sparkle. The movie is set for public release in August and will star Jordin Sparks and the late and great Whitney Houston. And that’s Jordin’s beautiful image in that gorgeous red dress. Will American Idol spawn another film superstar a la Jennifer Hudson? Methinks yes indeed! If, for […]
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Rest In Peace Dick Clark: A Legend That Will Remain In Our Hearts Forever
It is always so difficult to lose someone who has been such an integral part of our musical lives. Today was a sad day for all of us. The legendary Dick Clark died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 82. CBS News reported: Clark suffered a massive heart attack Wednesday morning, spokesman […]
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Whitney Houston On The Tonight Show: Do You Hear What I Hear?
Yesterday, we lost another phenomenal musical legend – Whitney Houston. It is a tragic, sad and unsettling end to a career that was filled with enormous success and accolades. In the video below, you will hear a remarkable performance on the The Tonight Show with Jay Leno featuring Ms. Houston’s powerful rendition of the Christmas […]
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A New Decade Of American Idol Begins On Wednesday, January 18th On Fox
Well here we are again. Another season of American Idol is upon us. This year the popular reality singing show is entering its 11th Season, with no sign of “giving up” or “handing over” the reins to another singing competition. Although NBC’s first season of The Voice and Fox’s first season of The X Factor […]
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Masterclass Monday: Fernando Varela Performs In Las Vegas For David Foster And Friends
A few weeks back, I featured a rising young star in the entertainment world named Fernando Varela. In this article, I hinted that more exciting opportunities were on the horizon for Fernando. Well, the cat is out of the bag! On November 26th, 2011, Fernando was featured as a rising star during the David Foster […]
Continue readingPerformance Masterclass Discussion For The X Factor Season One: The Top 9 Give Thanks
This week, the Top 9 Finalists will be performing songs to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. And, in case any of you are wondering why I have changed the heading from “Vocal Masterclass” to “Performance Masterclass”, I did so because the focus of this show has been mainly about the production elements in each number. At […]
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Performance Masterclass Discussion For The X Factor Season One: The Top 11
Since today is my birthday, I decided to treat myself to a new name change for this weekly blog topic about The X Factor. It’s hard to know who is singing on this show or being assisted to sing. So, it just seems right and good to simply discuss the performance aspects of this competition. […]
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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For The X Factor Season One: The Live Shows Begin
This week’s X Factor, scheduled to air from 8:00 – 10:30 P.M. Eastern on Tuesday, October 25th, will give us an opportunity to see the 17 Finalists perform live. The telecast is unusually long because the Top 12 singers will be determined by the judges during the final segment of the show. Then, next week, […]
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Congratulations Landau Eugene Murphy Jr., Season Six Winner Of America’s Got Talent
Pack your bags and get ready for Vegas! Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. Is ready to headline in “the city of lights that never sleeps” in the imminent future and I couldn’t be happier. The “rags to riches” story behind Landau’s rise to fame via America’s Got Talent is something very, very special, mirroring his enormous, […]
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Masterclass Discussion For America’s Got Talent Season Six: The Performance Finale
Well, this is a mighty fine Top 4 if I do say so myself. Each act brings a uniquely different performing element to the show and, at this stage of the game, all are winners. Scheduled to perform for your precious votes this evening are outstanding retro vocalist Landau Eugene Murphy, throwback teen pop group […]
Continue readingMasterclass Discussion For America’s Got Talent Season Six Results Show: Landau, Silhouettes and Team iLuminate Shine
The above video of Landau Eugene Murphy Jr.’s performance on last night’s Top Ten America’s Got Talent show was one of those rare moments where chills go up and down my spine. Can anyone believe that this man was washing cars a couple of months ago, hiding his enormous talent under a cloud of washing […]
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Masterclass Discussion For America’s Got Talent Season Six:The Finals
Over at the America’s Got Talent Official Site, acclaimed retro singer Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. has landed two spots on the homepage: one featuring him and the other featuring him hugging 11-year-old singing sensation Anna Graceman. Is this a prediction of things to come? A repeat of last year’s scenario where Michael Grimm and Jackie […]
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