Tag Archives: Simon Cowell

Performance MasterClass Discussion For America’s Got Talent Season 13: Preliminary Auditions Week One


Picture Credit: America’s Got Talent/NBC Yippee! It’s officially summer. Well, sort of. The official first day of summer is June 21st but for America’s Got Talent fans, it is the first day of this incredibly successful and addictive show. And as the photo depicts, it truly is Summertime Gold. From the host, to the judges […]

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Performing MasterClass Discussion For America’s Got Talent Season 11: More Outstanding Acts Are Discovered


Picture Credit: America’s Got Talent Season 11/NBC This week, America’s Got Talent airs on Tuesday and Wednesday, so hurray for back-to-back episodes of our favorite variety show.  Since all four Golden Buzzers have been assigned,  this does not mean that some incredible talent will not be discovered over the next two nights.  For instance, last week’s […]

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Performing MasterClass Discussion For America’s Got Talent Season 11 Premiere: Simon’s Back!


Picture Credit: America’s Got Talent/NBC It’s summer!  Well, almost – but, as I write this, the sun is shining and you can smell and feel the warm weather in the air.  So, good times ahead for all!  And with the warmer weather comes our favorite summer time reality show – America’s Got Talent. However, I […]

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Simon Cowell Replaces Howard Stern On America’s Got Talent


    Picture Credit: NBC/America’s Got Talent   He’s back!   Season 11 of America’s Got Talent just became more exciting with the news that #AGT creator, Simon Cowell, will be replacing retiring judge, Howard Stern,  on America’s Got Talent.  Was there ever any doubt?  As creator of this popular summer show, Simon was a natural choice […]

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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 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 2 Of The X Factor: The Top 6


The Top 6 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. This show leaves me speechless sometimes. And this is one those nights. Except, someone sent me a link re Emblem 3. Did you know that […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For Season 2 Of The X Factor: The Top 8


The Top 8 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. Honestly, I don’t know what to say about this show anymore. I really don’t. The majority of the singers’ vocals are so off pitch that […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For Season 2 Of The X Factor: The Top 10


The Top 10 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. And, it will be a Thanksgiving Show this week, to commemorate the USA Thanksgiving celebrations this weekend. Wonderful idea. I was hoping this would happen. […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For Season 2 Of The X Factor: The Top 12


The Top 12 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. And, as I was on a vacation last week, I have no idea who is who on this show. I’m beginning to think that the […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For Season 2 Of The X Factor: The Top 13


The Top 13 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. Yes, you read that correctly. It is indeed a Top 13 show instead of a Top 12 show as Simon Cowell and Company have decided […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For Season 2 Of The X Factor: The Live Shows Begin


Finally! The live shows begin! The Top 16 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 am totally lost with this show – last week’s cancellation threw me off and, I suspect, many of you […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For Season 2 Of The X Factor: Who Makea The Cut?


This week”s offering of back-to-back shows, airing Wednesday and Thursday, will determine which singers make the cut for the live shows. Only four singers will be chosen for each of the four groups, so some mighty fine singers will be sent a-packing. I honestly am not a fan of this portion of The X Factor. […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For Season 2 Of The X Factor: Bootcamp Ends


This week”s offering of back-to-back shows, airing Wednesday and Thursday, will determine which singers make the cut for the Judges’ Homes. Moreover, each judge will find out which group he or she will be coaching. This information may be even more exciting than the revelation of the 24 semi-finalists. According to MJsBigBlog via Celebuzz, LA […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For Season 2 Of The X Factor: Bootcamp Begins


There’s nothing like healthy competition between rival singing competitions to heat up the TV airwaves. The Voice and The X Factor have monumentally improved and I have to extend high kudos to the producers and judges for elevating both shows to an unparalleled level. Who knows where they are finding these singers but it is […]

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Season Two of The X Factor With Simon Cowell, LA Reid, Britney Spears, and Demi Lovato.

Vocal Masterclass Discussion For Season 2 Of The X Factor: Week Three


As I mentioned last week, I am simply amazed at the unique array of talent discovered by both The Voice and The X Factor this season. I have reached the point now where I am absolutely and totally confused. There are so many phenomenal singers on both shows that it is beyond difficult to keep […]

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Season Two of The X Factor With Simon Cowell, LA Reid, Britney Spears, and Demi Lovato.

Vocal Masterclass Discussion For Season 2 Of The X Factor: Week Two


It’s getting mighty crowded out there in TVLand with all these reality singing competitions! I am honestly flabbergasted by the wealth and depth of talent uncovered by both The Voice and The X Factor this season. Where have these singers been hiding and, more important, how did American Idol miss these exquisitely talented singers year […]

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Carly Rose Sonenclare: Simon Cowell Has Found a Bona Fide Star On The X Factor


Look out everyone. Simon Cowell and his X Factor Team just found a 13-year-old female singer that is absolutely destined for stardom. On Thursday evening, an unassuming and very sweet Carly Rose Sonenclare glided on stage and gave a performance of Nina Simone’s/Michael Buble’s “Feelin’ Good that sent shivers up my spine. To hear this […]

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Randy Jackson And Simon Cowell

Sunday Snicker: Randy Jackson And Simon Cowell’s Midnight Rendezvous


Boy! Things are getting crazy with these reality shows. I just received this bit of news from TMZ.Com, so take from it what you will. American Idol’s future is certainly a mystery, especially since Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler announced that they were no longer with the show. Now good ‘ole Randy Jackson is wining […]

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Vocal Masterclass Discussion For The X Factor Season One: And Then There Were 12


Honestly, I don’t know what to make of this show anymore. I am thoroughly confused. Normally, I like well-produced stage shows. However, at this stage of the competition, is the “over-the-top” production masking the true ability of the vocalist? And don’t get me started on the sound effects coming through the audio mix – some […]

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