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Barbara Padilla * 2nd Semi-Finals * America’s Got Talent 2009 HD


A special thanks to “rodca” for tweeting me this video. Isn’t Barbara Padilla wonderful? And such a backstory! It’s too bad that she had to abbreviate this beautiful version of Gounod’s “Ave Maria” because of the televised time frame. Why is she spreading her mouth on the word “hora” at the 3:46 mark? Not good! […]

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Ellen DeGeneres Selected As Fourth Judge For American Idol


One of my devoted readers, Kariann, sent me this interesting development in the ever-evolving format of American Idol. First, the good news: Ellen will be great for ratings and will add a wonderful comedic element to the show. Second, the bad news: The focus will be shifted away from the singers and the show will […]

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The Fall Season Has Arrived. Hello Out There! Anyone?


So much has happened over the course of the summer and, although it was tempting to keep this blog active and running, I’m afraid that my “real life” experiences interfered with my blogging duties. However, now that the Fall season has begun and my schedule has been finalized, I can now get back to the […]

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Bubbly – David Archuleta (Pittsburgh)


I have been so busy with family-related events this summer and, as a result, the internet has not been the focus of my attention However, life has been quiet- for the moment- so I logged on to my Twitter account and found that several people had tweeted me this wonderful performance by David The Great […]

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Stockholm Dancing To Michael Jackson’s ‘Beat It’ (Tribute)


Incredible! Look at the global influence of MJ’s music! Thanks to my sister for sending this to me.

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Michael Jackson Billie Jean Motown HQ Original


On this Independence Day, let us celebrate one of the greatest talents to emerge from the 20th Century – Michael Jackson. I have tears in my eyes when I watch young Michael – all that natural talent and now a music legend. R.I.P. Michael. Update: Check out this great YouTube.Com tribute clip of Michael Jackson’s […]

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Michael Jackson’s Dad Joe And Reverend Al Sharpton Plan Worldwide Tribute.


It looks like the late Michael Jackson’s funeral arrangements are underway. This is going to be a huge event and rightfully so.  Reverend Al Sharpton flew from Atlanta to Los Angeles on Sunday to meet with the family, as well as to attend the BET awards, where the late performer was acknowledged and celebrated by his peers. Whether […]

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Michael Jackson Has Died At The Age Of 50.


When I woke up this morning,  I never thought I would be writing these words.  Life is a precious commodity, it seems, as another icon, Michael Jackson, was officially pronounced dead this evening.  He apparently collapsed at his residence in Los Angeles California and was rushed to the UCLA Medical Center. Michael Jackson was preparing […]

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Kiril Kulish, One Of Three Stars Of The Musical, Billy Elliot, On The View 2/2


Here is yet another example of the growing emergence of young talent. I was shaking my head while watching  Kiril Kulish- unbelievable! He needs further vocal coaching, but his dancing is phenomenal. Oh, to be young again! Special thanks to kmbmiddlechild for tweeting the links to me! Update: Would you like to see “triple excellence”?   […]

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Masterclass Video Of The Day: 7 Year Old Gina Marie Incandela Performs The National Anthem


I was absolutely flabbergasted when I saw this video. Apparently, young Gina suffers from autism, but this learning disability cannot diminish the astounding vocal talent of this young lady. Her vocal passion and enthusiasm are absolutely inspiring and should be a source of encouragement and hope for all families who have to cope with a […]

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Monday Morning Masterclass Pick: Opening Number – Tony Awards 2009


Good morning all: This is an absolutely incredible opening number from the Tony Awards last evening. It put a smile on my face and made me realize why I love the Broadway genre so much. Copyright © 2008. MasterclassLady.Com. All rights reserved.

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David Archuleta’s Fan Pack Digital Bundle Is Available From ITunes On June 9th, 2009


The header and the Zomba/Sony newsletter says it all! David Archuleta is extending a wonderful musical gift to his legion of fans via ITunes.Com on June 9th, 2009. You can watch the promo here. Also, in the interim, please treat yourself to some of David’s excellent music as displayed on his special Itunes.Com page.  This young […]

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Exclusive Video of Adam Lambert Before and After His First American Idol Audition


Here’s a keeper that was recently twittered by “Retrotech“. You will have an opportunity to see Adam’s interview leading up to his audition, followed by lively discussion by the Fox Fresno people after they interviewed him. Enjoy! Copyright © 2008. MasterclassLady.Com. All rights reserved.

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‘Idolatry’: Adam Lambert Dishes Song Choices, Naughty Lyrics And So Much More!


This is a very revealing interview!  Congratulations to Michael Slezack for revealing aspects of Adam’s personality that we have never heard before. This a very lengthy listen- the interview is in five parts but you will never, ever be bored.   Also, during the third part of the interview, I laughed when Adam questioned the meaning […]

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Adam Lambert’s Mad World Performance On Regis and Kelly


It’s been a week since the American Idol finale and I do plan on writing an article about our new American Idol, Kris Allen. He is an absolute sweetheart and a stellar musician and deserves to be in the music industry for a very long time. However, a reader, who goes by the pseudonym of […]

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Uh Oh! This Is Quite The Conundrum, Isn’t It?


American Idol has a lot of ‘splaining to do!  According to this article from the New York Times, officials from AT&T, one of the biggest and most consistent corporate sponsors of American Idol, “provided phones for free text-messaging services and lessons in casting blocks of votes at parties organized by fans of Kris Allen, the […]

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Scott MacIntyre and Matt Giraud:The Dueling Pianists Perform Tell Her About It


There is a sad story attached to the audio performance in this blog topic.  If you wish, you can listen while you read: Over the past week, this story has been circulating the forums, media and blogging sites and has, in fact, been confirmed by Scott MacIntyre through Twitter and MySpace. Both Scott MacIntyre and Matt Giraud were scheduled […]

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Katharine McPhee And Lang Lang Perform America The Beautiful At The Live Memorial Day Concert


A Blessed Memorial Day to all. And what greater way to be inspired than to watch and listen to this excellent performance by vocalist Katharine McPhee and pianist Lang Lang. This video was recorded live last evening and I was just so touched by this rendition. It is extremely beautiful and I know you will agree. […]

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Support Cancer Research By Downloading David Cook’s American Idol Performance Of Permanent From ITunes.


American Idol Season 7 winner, David Cook , gave an outstanding  and incredibly moving performance of his song, “Permanent”, on the finale Of American Idol Season 8. The song was performed by David as a tribute to his late brother, Adam, who died of cancer earlier this year. I was so inspired by David’s performance. […]

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American Idol Season 8 Top 2 Vocal Masterclass Article: Adam Lambert and Kris Allen


By: Rosanne Simunovic The show is over for another season and Kris Allen is our new American Idol. The shy, young kid from Arkansas quietly stole the title from the refined, genuine and extraordinarily talented Adam Lambert. However, make no mistake about it – Kris worked very hard to achieve this goal, showcasing his the […]

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