Vocal Masterclass Discussion For The Voice Season 4: The Top 5


Picture Courtesy Of NBC The Voice This is an exciting Top 5 week. It’s anybody’s game. All of the remaining singers are excellent and diverse, which will make for some interesting voting numbers. The Voice Top 5 Performance Show airs Monday, June 10th, with the Results Show on Tuesday, June 11th at 8:00 P.M. on […]

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Performance Discussion For The Tony Awards With Host Neil Patrick Harris


I love me some Tony Awards. I am a certified Broadway Baby. Well, actually, I never grew up on Broadway but I always wanted to be under those shining lights. I could picture myself there. This is where I belonged. Someday! Well, so much for the visualization process because it never happened. Ha! But I […]

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David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Sixteen: Wait Video


By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections Almost everyone who has ever lost someone they really loved will remember them through the power of music; probably from a song that relates to a memorable moment in life frozen in time. Music can hold a place in your heart for that loved one that […]

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NBC’s America’s Got Talent Returns June 4th. Are You Ready?


Picture Credit: NBC America’s Got Talent I have to say that I am properly stoked for America’s Got Talent Season 8. The new line-up of judges looks pretty enticing with the addition of Heidi Klum and Mel B to the panel. I think there will be some wonderful repartee behind that table as all four […]

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DeAndre’s New Single, Her Crazy, Now Available On iTunes.


I don’t know if I am more excited over the fact that DeAndre Brackensick has a new single out or that he has now shortened his name to DeAndre? I was hoping that the latter would have happened while he was still on American Idol – it’s not like there are any more DeAndres out […]

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Rising Singing Star Fernando Varela To Appear on America’s Got Talent Season 8


Picture Courtesy Of NBC’s America’s Got Talent It is always exciting when someone close to home has gained a spot on any major television show. And, this year, the exquisitely talented Fernando Varela, who is managed by my cousin, Paul Mascioli of Mascioli Entertainment based in Orlando Florida, has snagged an opportunity to hopefully share […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For The Voice Season 4: The Top 6


Picture Courtesy Of NBC The Voice So, Country truly rules the world of reality-based music shows, doesn’t it? Even a country artist from American Idol, Kellie Pickler, won Dancing With The Stars this season. And yet, she absolutely deserved the win. She was outstanding! However, I am beyond disbelief that Blake has 3 – count […]

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All In The Family Star Jean Stapleton Dies At The Age Of 90


It is always hard to lose an acting legend. However, with the news of Jean Stapleton’s passing today, a little spark from my young adult years was extinguished. My memories of this gifted actress during her multi-Emmy award-winning role of the character, Edith, in the acclaimed sitcom, “All In The Family“, were many and still […]

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[VIDEO] Vocal Masterclass Discussion For The Voice Season 4: The Top 8


Photo Credit: NBC THE VOICE Hope all the Americans are enjoying a great Memorial Day weekend. Nothing like a long weekend to rejuvenate our mind and body. But now we are back at it again – The Voice on Monday, May 27th and Tuesday the 28th, as well as the premiere of America’s Got Talent-biting […]

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SMASH Season 2 Finale With Katharine McPhee Airs On NBC On Sunday, May 26th.


Picture Courtesy Of NBC And Jack Davenport’s Facebook Page I am so sad here. What happened to this show and why did it not succeed? Everyone I spoke to loves it. Yes, the writing could have been better and a select few of the characters were not riveting to watch, but, honestly, the show’s premise […]

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Sources Claim Idol Alumni As Judges Is Almost A Reality


Picture Courtesy Of The Vulture Oh my – I love my little ‘ole blog. About 4 days ago, I wrote that a panel of judges comprised of Idol Alumni would be the best and innovative idea yet. And now, according to The Vulture, it seems that American Idol may just be heading in that direction. […]

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Blake Shelton And Miranda Lambert Will Pay Tribute On The Voice To The Oklahoma Tornado Victims


What a heartbreaking devastation! My heart, my thoughts and my prayers are sent to all those affected by this treacherous tornado in Oklahoma. There are no words at a time like this and, knowing that have been deaths in the wake of this tragedy, some of whom were children, makes this news so senseless and […]

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[VIDEO] A Masterclass Performance: Kellie Pickler And Derek Dancing Their Freestyle


Sometimes words cannot do justice to what you are about to see in the video below. Last evening, Dancing With The Stars Season 16 Finalist, Kellie Pickler, delivered an absolutely brilliant dancing performance with her partner, Derek. Derek wisely decided to “strip down” this performance in order to focus the viewers’ attention on the power […]

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[VIDEOS] Courageous Cancer Patient Zach Sobiech Dies But Leaves Us With Powerful Life Lessons


Zach, back row on the right, with his family Words cannot express the uplifting and inspirational basis behind this story. Zach Sobiech was 17-years-old when he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. Given just a few months to live, Zach bravely chose life over death, embracing all that the world has […]

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American Idol Season 13 Scheduled For A Major Reboot


Well, well, well! Looks like the American Idol and Fox honchos are paying attention to what the viewers are saying about the future success of this show. This just in from Fox.Com: “Everyone is getting fired,” a source connected to the show told FOX411’s Pop Tarts column. “Although Mariah [Carey] insists she quit, she was […]

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[Spoilers]Vocal Masterclass Discussion For The Voice Season 4: The Top 10


Picture Courtesy Of NBC The Voice Okay everyone! This is a Vocal Masterclass Discussion topic for this week’s Top 10 show but, as the topic moves along, there are some spoilers. Lots of them. I love Wikipedia. A lot! Scheduled to perform are: From Team Adam Levine Amber Carrington Judith Hill Sarah Simmons From Team […]

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Dancing Masterclass Discussion For Dancing With The Stars Season 16: Finale Week


Picture Courtesy Of Dancing With The Stars Take a look at those four shining faces in the above photo! They represent the Final Four Dancers of Dancing With The Stars Season 16: Zendaya Coleman, Kellie Pickler, Jacoby Jones and Aly Raisman. One of these four talented dancers will be crowned the winner in a two-part […]

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Adam Lambert Talks Angie Miller, Possible Judging Gig And More


I happened upon this video of Adam Lambert on this fine Sunday afternoon. He was interviewed after his amazing duo with Top 3 American Idol Season 3 Finalist, Angie Miller. The first impression I discerned while listening to and watching him speak was how absolutely grounded he appears to be while speaking about a variety […]

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Will Adam Lambert Snag An American Idol Season 13 Judges’ Chair?


We know for certain that Randy Jackson is leaving American Idol. It was announced during the Finale a few days ago. Also, it appears that Nikki Minaj has expressed that she doesn’t plan to return to the show. So that leaves Mariah Carey and Keith Urban – but, if the rumours are true that American […]

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Mariah Carey’s American Idol Finale Performance


So, what do y’all think? Truth be told, at the beginning of Mariah’s performance, I really thought she was singing live. Maybe it was wishful thinking on my part or an unwillingness to let go of the past – where everyone performed live. Ha! However, once those high note riffs popped in midway through this […]

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