Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 12: Hollywood Week Part Two


Well, on Wednesday night, the gals are on the line as they slug it out to gain access into the Top 20 . I have to confess that, right about now, I am waiting for the live shows to begin. But, alas, we still have three more weeks of this elimination process, so it’s a […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 12: Hollywood Week


Picture Courtesy of AmericanIdol.Com Okay, now that those tiresome preliminary auditions are over, we can get down to the nitty-gritty stuff happening during Hollywood Week. This should be interesting. And, as much as I want to see how some these singers fare during this stressful, tell-all week, I am also curious to see how the […]

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Two – Hour Premiere Of Smash Season Two Airs Tonight


Oh! My! Goodness! Am I living in a cocoon or what? I just noticed on NBC’s Facebook page that Smash is airing as we speak here. Or write. Whatever! It is on! Now! For some reason, I thought this show was starting in March, but I was probably confusing its start time with The Voice […]

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Jennifer Hudson And The Sandy Hook Elementary School Children At The Superbowl


This is the performance that has pre-occupied my mind all week. On Sunday, February 3rd, Jennifer Hudson and 26 angelic children from Sandy Hook Elementary School gave a beautiful and emotionally-charged performance of America The Beautiful at the Superbowl XLVII. Included with the choir members was young Nate Wheeler, brother of one of the victims, […]

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David Archuleta, The Other Side Of Down

David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Twelve: Something ‘Bout Love


By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections “Something ‘Bout Love”, the official first single by singer-songwriter David Archuleta from his second pop album, Other Side Of Down, was released on October 5, 2010. The music video for the song premiered on August 5, 2010. Declan Whitebloom directed the video who also directed Crush […]

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Jennifer Hudson To Perform With Sandy Hook Children At Superbowl


Look at the faces of these little angels. Couldn’t you just hug them forever? Well, tune in on Sunday and see them live when the 26-member Sandy Hook Elementary School Chorus perform “America The Beautiful” with the talented Jennifer Hudson during the pre-game show. The pre-game show and the Superbowl will be telecast on CBS […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 12: Week Two


Have you had a chance to download the American Idol App? It is very cool – a little busy, mind you – but full of vital information, videos and pictures which you will find useful once you become acquainted with the interface. This week, American Idol is travelling to Long Beach, San Antonio and Oklahoma […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 12 Auditions: Baton Rouge


I thought Wednesday’s show was very good. Many excellent singers were showcased while minimizing the vocally-challenged ones. Thank you producers! You are finally listening to us! It appears that we are going to be inundated with many excellent female vocalists this season. And they are unique – which is what many of us here in […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For American Idol Season 12 Auditions: Charlotte North Carolina


So, what did you think of last week’s premiere shows for American Idol Season 12? Not too shabby, I must say. So far, the judging panel exhibits a high degree of spark and chemistry which I hope will translate to the singers without obliterating the focus on their singing talent. Because, after all, this is […]

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American Idol Season 12 Premieres This Week! Are You Ready?


Are you ready? For Season 12? Of American Idol? On Fox Wednesday and Thursday at 8:00 P.M? I am! I am! I honestly feel, deep in my belly, that this is going to be a great season. Why you ask? Well, for many reasons actually! American Idol has an eclectic judges’ panel, it faces stiff […]

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Golden Globes Set To Air On Sunday, January 13th on NBC


Let the Award Show Season begin. Tonight, the 70th Golden Globes, precursor to the Academy Award Show, is set to enter your living rooms on NBC at 8:00 P.M. Eastern. However, unlike the Academy Awards, the Golden Globes also honor television artists as well as those from the silver screen. I missed the People’s Choice […]

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Happy Belated New Year One and All


Happy New Year everyone. It’s time to get this show on the road here at MasterclassLady.Com. I hope everyone had a blessed and joyous holiday season. My thoughts, however, never stay far from the families who were tragically affected by the Newtown murders. We must remember to keep these family members in our thoughts and […]

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David Archuleta Retrospective Series Part Eleven: Climb Every Mountain


By Pamela Pike and Rosanne Simunovic Pamela Pike’s Recollections It is a show tune from the 1959 Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein musical The Sound of Music and the movie with Julie Andrews in 1965. It was themed as an inspirational piece, to encourage people to take every step towards attaining one’s dream. The muse […]

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Merry Christmas To The Wonderful People Who Make Up The MCL Community


Update: Christmas 2012: This article was originally published last Christmas but I thought I would republish it with the comments in tact so we can relive the memories from year to year. May the blessings of the Christmas season be with all of you. I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For Season 2 Of The X Factor: The Top 3 Finale


Well, this is it! The X Factor’s Two-Night Finale on Wednesday and Thursday on Fox beginning at 8:00 P.M. And, while the curtain has not even come down on Season 2, LA Reid has already confirmed that he would not be back as judge for Season 3. Well, I could see that coming. I am […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For Season 3 Of The Voice: The Finale


It was hard for me to add this blog topic this week. The tragic events at Sandy Hook Elementary School have left me despondent and disheartened. However, maybe a little music and craziness – the good kind – will put a little smile in our hearts and on our faces. A little one. So, in […]

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Our Thoughts And Our Prayers For The Victims At Sandy Hook Elementary School


What can one say? How do you address madness and evil coming together to create such utter chaos and tragedy in the lives of innocent victims and their families? Like many of you, I have been immersed in the events unfolding via CNN in the wake of the horrendous killings at Sandy Hook Elementary School […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For Season 2 Of The X Factor: The Top 4


The Top 4 are scheduled to perform on The X Factor Wednesday on Fox from 8:00 – 10:00 P.M. with the results to be revealed on Thursday at 8:00 P.M. I guess each act will be performing two songs apiece. Otherwise, this will be the longest show in reality show history. I can’t wait to […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For Season 3 Of The Voice: The Top Four Results Show


Well that was quite the Performance Show last evening, wasn’t it? All four singers came out fighting and, overall, the performances were pretty even across the board. Young Trevin Hunte faltered a bit, I thought, and I was upset for him. And, from the look on his face, he knew that his performance was not […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For Season 3 Of The Voice: The Top Four Perform


Update 7:27 P.M. Via The Voice’s Facebook Page: Michael Buble will be performing on The Voice and a special reunion from Team Blake is scheduled during tonight’s broadcast. This is Semi-Final Week on both The Voice and The X Factor. Of the two shows, the most exciting sing-off is happening on tonight’s episode of The […]

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