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Dancing Masterclass Discussion Thread For So You Think You Can Dance Top 7 Show


“So You Think You Can Dance” lost a gifted dancer last week due to injury: one Alex Wong. I will be brutally honest here: it’s going to be tough watching the remainder of this season’s show minus Alex’s gifted presence. However, you can continue to follow Alex’s career via his Facebook page and Twitter page. […]

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Masterclass Discussion Thread For America’s Got Talent: Group One Of The Top 48


  I am visiting family today and hope to return before tonight’s show.    In the meantime, this blog topic will provide opportunity for AGT fans to add their thoughts and comments about the first Group of 12. You will be my eyes and ears until I return later this evening.   I still miss the sleight-of -hand magician. Does […]

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American Idol Updates Courtesy Of MCL Readers


 Good  Sunday, everyone.  It’s a beautiful day here and I am enjoying both my renewed health and the gorgeous, sunny weather.  Truly a blessing from God! However, I also realized that it was time to add a new blog post about American Idol, giving you an opportunity to post updates about American Idol past present […]

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Dancing Masterclass Discussion Thread For So You Think You Can Dance Top 8 Show


  This is my first season following “So You Think You Can Dance” and I am enjoying it immensely.  I am totally in love with Alex. What a joyful presence he creates on this superb show. He brings, skill, class, intelligence, drive and passion to his art form and uses his refined ballet skills to create memorable performances.   His […]

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Masterclass Discussion Thread For America’s Got Talent: Las Vegas Baby!


This week, America’s Got Talent will be in Las Vegas, where the judges will select the acts to be featured on the Finale shows.  A number of singers captured my attention and some magical acts as well. How about you? You must have favorites, so please add your comments and opinions before, during and after the shows […]

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Dancing Masterclass Discussion Thread For So You Think You Can Dance Top 10 Show


  Are there any “So You think You Can Dance” lovers out there? I hope so.  I am loving the show this season and I hope you are enjoying it as well.  I accompany ballet dancers here in my community, so I know a  bit about proper dancing technique but, hopefully, this site can attract some legitimate […]

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Masterclass Discussion Thread For America’s Got Talent: June 22nd and 23rd


 As promised, here is the Masterclass Discussion Thread for America’s Got Talent in Orlando, Florida. It is starting now, so will check back with y’all later. Time to get my “Howie” fix!  Laughter truly is the best medicine.   UPDATE: I changed the blog topic for this entry to reflect both the Tuesday and Wednesday episodes […]

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Tonight Show Bandleader Kevin Eubanks Named Artistic Director of Thelonius Monk Institute


Since tonight is Kevin Eubank’s last performance with The Tonight Show, I thought I would bring you up to speed on Kevin’s plans for the future. In addition to exploring recording opportunities, Kevin Eubanks plans to continue working at the Thelonius Monk Institute.   Upon reading the news that he was appointed Artistic Director of the Institute,  it appears that Kevin has […]

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Paparazzi Prodigy Greyson Chance’s Radio Interview With Ryan Seacrest


Greyson Chance experienced his first radio interview with Ryan Seacrest on the latter’s show earlier today. It was such a great interview and, considering that not even a month has passed since Greyson posted his video on YouTube.Com, I am astounded at the maturity and composure of this young man. In addition to being immensely […]

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Ellen Degeneres Starts Record Label And Signs The Paparazzi Prodigy, Greyson Chance


This is my good news item of the day. And didn’t I predict this new and exciting venture for Ellen? Well, actually, I said that Ellen should start her own talent show, but this is sort of the same thing – in fact even better. She has a show already, so a record company seemed […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 9 Top 2 Results Show: The Finale With Crystal and Lee


I am adding this blog topic quickly. We have been suffering severe power outages, affecting internet, television and basic utility services in our area. So. Much. Fun! I will update later, I just want to press “publish” so my readers have place to gather before, during and after the Finale tonight. Can’t wait to see […]

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American Idol Season 9 Top 2 Vocal Masterclass Article: The Finale With Crystal and Lee


Well, this is it for another year. No more Vocal Masterclass articles until next season – unless I decide to critique the Glee and/or  America’s Got Talent performances. We`ll see – it`s getting pretty warm outside and it is becoming increasingly difficult to stay glued to a computer. Overall, Crystal and Lee sang very well, […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 9 Top 2 Show: The Finale


Well this is it, folks! The Finale for American Idol Season 9 is here and the talented duo to be featured on stage this week are Crystal Bowersox and Lee Dewyze. Was there ever any doubt?  Over the past few weeks, these two singers were deemed the chosen ones. Although, I feel that, for many […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 9 Top 3 Results Show: Judges’ Choice And Singers’ Choice


  Well,  tonight’s Top 3 Results Show will determine which singers will be featured in the Finale next Tuesday and Wednesday.           But not before we  are hit with a wallop of  Bieber Fever courtesy of rising star and Usher’s  protégé , Justin Bieber.  I wasn’t a huge fan of this young man’s music; however, after watching him on Ellen’s show, […]

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American Idol Season 9 Top 3 Vocal Masterclass Article: Judges’ Choice And Singers’ Choice


        In past seasons,  the  Top 3 show has generally been less than spectacular. By this point in the competition, the singers are succumbing  to the pressure of the  competitive astmosphere, thinking that, in the grand scheme of things, how well they sing doesn’t seem to make a difference.  Just ask Jennifer Hudson, Carly Smithson, Michael […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 9 Top 3 Show: Judges’ and Singers’ Choice


We are finally down to the Final 3 competitors of American Idol Season 9: Casey James, Crystal Bowersox and Lee Dewyze. And, to the best of my knowledge, all the guest mentoring is over, allowing the singers the opportunity to work solely with the American Idol musical staff. The extra time will allow the singers to strategically […]

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Paparazzi Kid:12-Year-Old Web Sensation Greyson Chance On Ellen


I think Ellen Degeneres should start her own talent show.   She has added a new and prolific feature to her show – the Wonderful Web Of Wonderment and has discovered remarkable talent through YouTube.com.   Every day she has featured some phenomenal, undiscovered talent and will be offering $10,000 and exciting life-changing opportunities for the eventual […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 9 Top 4 Results Show: Music From The Cinema With Jamie Foxx


  I am running very early today – feeling good!  The Top 4 Vocal Masterclass article is already online, so I hope you enjoy the read.              Tonight we will be treated to a performance by Daughtry, fronted by Season 5 star Chris Daughtry as well as Season 3 winner, Fantasia.  I believe Bon Jovi is performing as well. Love […]

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American Idol Season 9 Top 4 Vocal Masterclass Article: Music From The Cinema With Jamie Foxx


I was extremely happy to see that  Oscar winner Jamie Foxx was back in action for another season of mentoring the Idol finalists. I thought he did a superb job guiding the Top 5 Idol Finalists from Season 8  during Rat Pack Week and so I was expecting no less this season.       Although these singers were […]

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American Idol Season 9 Top 4 Duet Spoilers.


Look at all those gee-tars! Rock on, singers! Thanks, D.J.,  for the pictures! Also, Michael and Casey do love that horizontal mouth position, don’t they?  Tsk! Tsk! Not good, guys. Repeat after me -round and relaxed, round and relaxed, round and relaxed….

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