Don't Be Nervous Andrew!

Ever feel rejected?  This kid does.  Well... he did before he was a contestant on America's Got Talent last week. The episodes were from the auditions held in Austin, Texas - the gay friendliest city in all of Texas!

Not only, did Andrew De Leon manage to get a standing ovation from the judges, he got one from the entire audience!   Believe me, our jaws just dropped when he started to sing. 

The touching moment comes when he responds to Howard Stern and says, "Um, I'm just so used to being rejected and I'm not really good at anything, so... this is amazing."

Sharon Osbourne continues by saying, "..please don't say that you're not good at anything, because you got an amazing voice, and you are an individual!"

But Howie Mandell said it best when he closed out the show by saying,  "You know, you've been hiding in your room all these years, but you never let the world see who you are or what you are, and it's not that you're good at anything, you are great!"

Granny G Raps Her Way Through America's Got Talent

OMG!  This was hilarious!  I hope to be this outrageous at 80!  Yes, you read that correctly... 80!  Granny G made her showcase on America's Got Talent by rapping about Family Values, and it was a hoot!

I'm thinking Granny is going to last a while on the show - that's just the way the system works.  Then again, she did get a Standing O.

Gay Power Returned To Television Last Night!

"Gay Power"

The return of Daniel Joseph Baker to the semi-final round of America's Got Talent, took a turn for the better!  Not only, did he return to the stage singing Adele's "Dangerous", it was the first time he made an impression without singing a Lady Gaga cover.

Wearing a puffy white sequin ensemble, Piers Morgan praised his performance by saying he was "a pure Vegas Showman."  As you already know, Sharon Osbourne absolutely adores Daniel, and tells him that he delivers "everything with a great passion" and Howie Mandell, well... he tells him "just be yourself" and reminds him once again that he's a star!  And a star he is indeed.  Even if he doesn't make it to the finals, which I'm hoping he will, our local gay prodigy has a bright future ahead of him.  Good Luck Daniel!

"You're Like The Next Lady Guy Guy"

So our local boy, Daniel Joseph Baker performed on last night's Hollywood round of America's Got Talent, and performing to Lady Gaga's, "Edge of Glory" nonetheless. Yes, it was a show stopper.
 
Sharon Osbourne told him he was a "natural performer." "You're a very special person, because you are a star," she told him.  Piers Morgan said there was something "infectious" about him that made his performances so entertaining, and Howie Mandell exclaimed, "you're like the next Lady Guy-Guy."  Daniel said he liked the sound of that, and told Howie he was fierce. 

Stay tuned for tonight's results show, to see if our local teen sensation will make it to the Top 12. I have posted the video down below if you missed last night's performance by Daniel Joseph Baker.  Gay Power!

Daniel Joseph Baker Leaves You Speechless

You may recall, back on June10th I wrote a post on the very gay, and adorable Daniel Joseph Baker, who impressed the judges with his performance of "Bad Romance" by Lady Gaga.  In last night's "Vegas Round" there was no exception.

Daniel, once again wowed the judges with his rendition of Lady Gaga's hit song, "Speechless."

Prior to his performance, Daniel made it a point to let people know that he was doing this for his parents, because without them he felt he could never have made it with all the bullying in his life.  

The son of a white mother and black father, his emotions brought out the best in him.  In tears, he stated he wanted to give his parents the best performance he could, because he wanted to call and let them know he made it through to Hollywood.

The song was so powerful, and personal, that the other contestants were in awe with his performance. After the judge's critiques, he earned a spot in the Top 48.   

He wanted to let his parents know that everything they've done for him in his life, has paid off.  Daniel, I think it already has....  Congratulations, you deserve it!  GAY POWER!!!!

Gay Power! Houston's Very Own Kurt Hummel Stuns Judges on America's Got Talent

Ryan and I have been a fan of America's Got Talent since it's inception, and while we haven't necessarily agreed with the champions each season, we throughly enjoy the show.  The things some of these people do are crazy.  And it isn't any easier if they're auditioning in your state, much less your city.

Last night's auditions were in Houston, Texas, and one performer stuck with us the most.  The performance by 19-year-old, Daniel Joseph Baker from Katy, a suburb of Houston.  When Ryan and I saw him in the previews to the show, we immediately knew he was family (gay slang for "He's a member of the family. He's gay.").  Sure enough, he let it be known that he was.  He was as flamboyant as anyone could ever be - reminiscent of GLEE's Kurt in some ways.  But it wasn't his personality that surprised us the most, it was his voice that was beyond-belief amazing!  When he started belting out the song to Lady Gaga's Bad Romance, the audience, and the judges went crazy.  They were all thrown off their rockers when they witnessed a young gay man taking it to town on his keyboard. He was "fierce!" (even more gay slang). Watch the outstanding performance from last night. He clearly puts American Idol's, Scotty to shame. Loved it!

Ryan and I were yelling, "Gay Power!" "Gay Power!", when he received a standing ovation from the audience.  This is something we usually do when we know there's "family" in reality shows.  This is our way of cheering for the few, and the proud.  We adore you Daniel, and we'll continuously cheer you on!

The Talent Down Under

I'm excited about America's Got Talent.  It premiers on May 31st, my mum's birthday!  This will be the 4th season Ryan and I will be watching this together, and as most of you know, hot guys audition, performing all sorts of strange, and unusual talents.  Yes, even the ladies as well.  But Mr. Dylan, from Australia's Got Talent has got to take the cake with his rendition of "Sex Bomb" by Tom Jones.  He not only stripped into his tiny red shorts, but revealed an amazingly hot body underneath.  The Australians went absolutely crazy over his performance.  Never mind that his cover wasn't any good.

Wait, till America's Got Talent gets under way next week.  Talk about wholesome family viewing.  I'm sure the hypocrites will be out chastising the straight women stripping and frolicking all over the show, not to mention the other obscene talents that go on.  But noooooooo, chastise Gaga for being a bit too risque for 6, 7 and 8 year old children. In either case, it was fun entertainment, Dylan was voted through to the next round.