This show is so intense. Who knew cooking could be so stressful? I have a new- found respect for the great chefs in this world who make certain that our meals are served to us with the highest standards in place. On Wednesday July 17th, the remaining Top 9 chefs will cook up a frenzy […]
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[Video]Stevie Wonder Takes A Powerful Stand Regarding The Trayvon Martin Case
July 16, 2013 
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Finally! Someone with vision and fortitude. I am beyond disgusted over the outcome of the Zimmerman trial. And, although I understand the now infamous “Stand Your Grand” law factored into the “not guilty” verdict, that doesn’t mean that this law is correct and should be embraced by society. In fact, it is downright stupid, crazy […]
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American Idol’s Candice Glover Won And Lost While On The Show
July 11, 2013 1 Comment
Picture Credit: Tibrina Hobson, Getty Images Forget those wretched weight loss programs. Candice Glover is here to say that she lost 30 pounds while competing onSeason 12 American Idol – and without trying. Yes, you read this correctly. According to an interview with People.Com, the hectic Idol schedule from January to May melted those nasty […]
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Cooking Masterclass Discussion For MasterChef Season 4: The Top 11
July 10, 2013 Comments Off on Cooking Masterclass Discussion For MasterChef Season 4: The Top 11
Picture Credit: Fox’s Masterchef Yes, you are reading this correctly. I am starting a new series of topics devoted to my favourite new reality show, Masterchef. And it’s not because it has “master” in the title, although that would be reason enough. 🙂 Truth be told, I have always loved television cooking shows but, with […]
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Performance Masterclass Discussion For America’s Got Talent Season 8: Los Angeles And New Orleans
July 9, 2013 Comments Off on Performance Masterclass Discussion For America’s Got Talent Season 8: Los Angeles And New Orleans
Picture Credit: NBC’s America’s Got Talent We are moving closer to those crucial Las Vegas rounds where the acts will be whittled down to the Top 48 live shows. However, we still have some exciting acts to see as America’s Got Talent showcases the best acts discovered in Los Angeles (for the third time) and […]
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America’s Got Talent Performer Fernando Varela Of Forte Fame Performs The Star Spangled Banner
July 4, 2013 10 Comments
Happy Independence Day to my American readers. In order to celebrate Independence Day in grand style, I have packed a one-two punch in “Star Spangled Banner” video performances here on this blogging site. Below this topic, you will see and hear a gorgeous rendition of both the Star Spangled Banner and God Bless America by […]
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David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Seventeen: Star Spangled Banner/God Bless America
July 4, 2013 10 Comments
By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections In the year of 1812, an attempt to take Baltimore the British attacked Fort McHenry, which protected the harbor. After witnessing the bombardment, a young lawyer, Francis Scott Key wrote a poem from which the lyrics came for The Star Spangled Banner. The song is a […]
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Performance Masterclass Discussion For America’s Got Talent Season 8: Week Five
July 2, 2013 Comments Off on Performance Masterclass Discussion For America’s Got Talent Season 8: Week Five
We are off to the races once again. This week’s America’s Got Talent episode will be devoted to the acts in Chicago. And, according to the trailer featured below, it promises to be a fiery and exciting two hours! As we move closer to the Las Vegas rounds, I think we are going to see […]
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[VIDEO]Happy Canada Day To My Canadian Readers
July 1, 2013 10 Comments
Shameless promotion alert! The video, featured below, is of a choir that I founded and conducted for 25 years, The Timmins Youth Singers, which later evolved into The Timmins Concert Singers. We were in Toronto celebrating our 15th Anniversary by taking part in the International Choral Festival in 1993. In addition, we were asked to […]
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[VIDEO]Opera Trio Forte Shines Ever So Bright On America’s Got Talent
June 26, 2013 37 Comments
Look at those smiling faces. They belong to Fernando Varela, Josh Page and Hana Ryu, members of the astounding vocal trio, Forte. And they have plenty to smile about. They just gave a spectacular performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Pie Jesu on Tuesday night’s America’s Got Talent show. Look at those relaxed jaws and round […]
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Performance Masterclass Discussion For America’s Got Talent Season 8: Week Four
June 25, 2013 4 Comments
Picture Credit: NBC/America’s Got Talent It’s officlal. The new Tenor Trio, Forte, comprised of Fernando Varela, Josh Page and Hana Ryu, will make an appearance on the Tuesday June 25th America’s Got Talent show. I am excited. I personally know Fernando and have known about Josh via one of my former voice students. This personal […]
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Next Week’s Promo For America’s Got Talent Season 8: Episode 4
June 20, 2013 9 Comments
This is the act that will set the world on fire. Appropriately called Forte, these talented young men are set to make a debut appearance on next week’s June 25th episode of America’s Got Talent. They have never performed as a trio in front of a live audience but expect to be dazzled. Big time […]
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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For The Voice Season 4: The Top 3 Results Finale
June 18, 2013 11 Comments
Picture Credit: NBC The Voice Well, this is it! The Fourth winner of The Voice shall be crowned tonight and, if I was a betting gal, I would wager that Danielle takes the prize this year. Or Michelle. Wait – maybe The Swan Brothers. So, okay, I am not a betting gal! However, that was […]
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Performance Masterclass Discussion For America’s Got Talent Season 8: Week Three
June 18, 2013 2 Comments
Hey there AGT Fans! Just wanted to alert you to a time change for this week’s show. Tuesday’s America’s Got Talent will air at 8:00 PM instead of 9:00 PM on NBC to make way for The Voice, which will air it’s Finale Results show at 9:00 PM on the same network. Since this is […]
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[Video] Vocal Masterclass Discussion For The Voice Season 4: The Top 3 Performance Finale
June 17, 2013 3 Comments
Picture Credit: NBC The Voice Well, I predicted that the Top 2 would come down to Danielle and Michelle, but those Swan Brothers have come on strong over the last few weeks. So, will the country fans win this year with a country-styled Top 2? Or will Michelle with her quirky, singular and immensely talented […]
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DeAndre’s Video Performance Of His New Single, “Her Crazy”
June 14, 2013 Comments Off on DeAndre’s Video Performance Of His New Single, “Her Crazy”
DeAndre has released the video from his spanking brand new single, “Her Crazy”. It is exceptionally well done and his performance oozes charisma and musicality. How is this young man not destined for super stardom? He has the whole package – this is what The X Factor looks and sounds like. You can download the […]
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Matthew Morrison Gives A Dynamite Performance Of “It Don’t Mean A Thing” On Today Show
June 13, 2013 2 Comments
This is how it’s done folks! Check out this fantastic video of Glee star, Matthew Morrison, performing this great jazz standard, “It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing” on The Today Show. This guy has style and pizazz like nobody’s business! He is so smooth, such a great dancer and singer […]
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Update For The Voice Season 4 Finale: It’s Going To Be A Party!
June 13, 2013 3 Comments
Bookmark and refresh this topic. It will be the place to check updates about The Voice Season 4 Finale scheduled to air on NBC on Tuesday, June 18th at 9:00 P.M. Eastern So far, the line-up is very exciting. We have Christina Aguilera, Pitbull, Bruno Mars, Nelly & Cher on tap to perform. Yes, Cher […]
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American Idol Has Found A New Producer: Swedish TV Executive Per Blankens
June 11, 2013 1 Comment
Well, that didn’t take long! Looks like Fox has been busy, busy, busy trying to line up all their ducks in a row after basically firing everyone except host, Ryan Seacrest. Not sure what is going on with Jimmy Iovine. With the departure of Nigel Lythgoe and Ken Warwick, the big question has been: “Who […]
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Performance Masterclass Discussion For America’s Got Talent Season 8: Los Angeles Baby
June 11, 2013 Comments Off on Performance Masterclass Discussion For America’s Got Talent Season 8: Los Angeles Baby
Picture Credit: NBC’s America’s Got Talent This week, the judges continue to evaluate the talent seen at the Los Angeles Auditions. And, yes, we can expect to see the trio, Forte, featuring singer, Fernando Varela, at these auditions but, like any reality show, anything can change at the very last minute. We just have to […]
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