Thursday, May 12, 2011
Kiss of the Week - Issue No. 95 - Jeneveve87
"Why is it we always fall for our best friends? Is it because we know we can trust them? Is it because we know them so well? Is it because of the way they know exactly what’s going on in our heads? Or is it because they are there any day, anytime, anywhere without the promise of kisses, intimate touches or whispered sentiments of love? I think we love them because they are there when there is nothing in it for them except for that little glimmer of hope that maybe someday there will be."
~Jeneveve87
~Jeneveve87
The Battle Rounds
The way it works is, each judge, Blake Shelton, Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, and Adam Levine have 8 contestants. They are to choose 2 members from their team, and let them know what song they're singing. Once they learn of the song, they are introduced to a celebrity friend of the judge who will help mentor and advise them in preparation for the battle. Christina chose Australian singer, Sia, Blake chose famous country diva, Reba McEntire, music producer, Adam Blackstone assisted Adam, and Cee Lo chose singer, Monica.
The stage is set up to look like a boxing ring (minus the rope) - it's very glitzy. The singers are introduced by Carson Daly of MTV fame, and they walk onto the stage to sing their battle song. Whoever comes out the victor will be performing in front of a live-studio audience in front of America, but their win in this round solely relies on their judge.
In the following video, Frenchie and Tarralyn Ramsey battle it out, singing, "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" by Beyonce
Frenchie took home the win, and I definitely agreed with Christina on this. I thought Tarralyn had an attitude problem that needed to be adjusted. She wasn't very respectful. I'm 1-0.
In the following video, Patrick Thomas and Tyler Robinson battle it out, singing, "Burning Love" by Elvis Presley.
I totally disagreed with Blake Shelton on this, and so did my partner, Ryan. I think he made a mistake playing the "country card" in choosing Patrick. He needed to look at the fact that it would be much easier for Tyler to move beyond his vocal ability in the live competition. Patrick could be his downfall, because of his inability to go beyond a "country music" mentality. 1-1
In the following video, Tim Mahoney and Casey Weston battle it out, singing, "Leather and Lace" by Stevie Nicks and Don Henley.
I agreed with Adam's decision on this one - If Casey were to move forward in the competition. I think it would be a lot easier down the road. 2-1
Wow oh Wow! And what a battle it was! This was definitely the best performance of the night. My fingers were crossed that it would be Vicci taking this home, and it was! I was thinking Cee Lo was going to pick Niki, but he obviously felt what I felt, Vicci was ripping it up "hardcore" and he saw something there - he saw a winner! 3-1
As I mentioned earlier, if you haven't seen this, you should. It is definitely a million times better than IDOL.
Killers on the Road
Came across a small article in Newsweek regarding the following chart. It was created by the FBI after they followed-up on a murder investigation that occurred off Interstate 40 in Oklahoma. You can read the article here, and click on the picture to enlarge. Even though a majority of serial killers are Truckers, and most deaths prostitutes, it's still chilling to know these people are out there - killing every day.
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The red dots denote locations where bodies or remains have been found in more than 500 cases in the FBI’s Highway Serial Killings Initiative database from 1979 - 2009. According to its study, suspects involved in these killings are primarily truck drivers, and most victims are women "who are living high-risk, transient lifestyles, often involving substance abuse and prostitution."
Mark Kanemura: Lady GaGa Gave MeThe Courage To Be Myself
His name is Mark Kanemura; Most recognize him from Season 4's So You Think You Can Dance. I totally loved him during that season and felt he deserved the win, more-so than Joshua or Twitch. I mean look at him, he's absolutely beautiful.
PW: It kind of foreshadowed your work on the Lady GaGa tour. What has that been like?
Mark: It’s been a dream come true. It sounds so generic to say that, but at the same time, people who know me know that working with her was so specific to me. That was the one job I put out into the universe. I just had to, had to, had to dance with this amazing artist. There’s just something about her that I need to be around and experience.
PW: I'd imagine it's a very surreal existence on tour with GaGa.
Mark: It is. You wake up, go throughout your day and end up on stage with this incredible freak. I could not believe that I was doing that. I was so drawn to her was because I felt the way that she viewed art was relatable to me. She gave me courage to be who I was, and who I wanted to be and sometimes it’s hard to wear that freaky self that I am. She’s really inspirational. The journey itself has been incredible.
PW: How has working with her changed your dancing?
Mark: They way that she is with her music and her fashion is the way that she is with her dance. When she’s performing, she holds nothing back. She lays it out there for you. To be around someone like that, who encourages you to go there, is incredible. Plus the choreographers – Laurie Ann Gibson and Richie Jackson – do an incredible job of not only choreographing, but encouraging the dancers to put ourselves in the dance. And that’s rare in the industry. They don’t want robots on there.
PW: How did you get hired, an open call?
Mark: The story itself is crazy because I couldn’t go to the audition. I was in Nebraska teaching, so it was a huge gamble not going to the audition for an artist I really wanted to work with. But I had worked with the choreographers before somehow they remembered me from this past job, so they hired me.
PW: So you got the news in Nebraska?
Mark: When my agent told me I literally started crying my eyes out. I was running around with crazy eyes and people were scared. And on top of that I had just had this large cup of extremely large coffee, so those two together weren’t a great combination. I was bouncing off the walls, crying, screaming. It was the most ridiculous thing. I lost my marbles.
PW: Can you pinpoint a most memorable moment with her?
Mark: [laughs] It would have to be my first [performance with GaGa], the VMA’s doing "Paparazzi." Although, when I first met her, that was crazy too. She came in and we showed her the routine and I was like, “ok Mark, this is your opportunity” so danced harder than I ever had before. And I almost had an asthma attack [laughs].
And for those who question his homosexuality, I'll let the following pictures answer that for you. The pictures feature another Lady Gaga dancer, Jeremy Hudson, who's appeared in her music videos, Telephone, Alejandro, and Born This Way.
Foods That Make You Cringe - Issue No. 11
For my 11th issue of 'Foods That Make You Cringe,' we have three appealing cuisines you'd definitely want to try at home. I can feel my mouth water already.
Five pound grilled cheese with13 different cheeses, 3 slices of grilled bread served with french fries and slaw.
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| The Melt Challenge |
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| Chocolate Covered Twinkies |
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| Deep Fried Milky Ways |
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