Here's part 3 now and it starts with the prediction box joke number too many, where's Octavia? She's not there!! She's where? Oh, presenting Common and John Legend's powerful performance of "Glory" from Selma. Even Captain Kirk himself, Chris Pine, was brought to tears. Octavia (from the state of Alabama, you get to claim her Auburn fans!) reminded the audience that 47 years ago, the Oscars were postponed due to the murder of Dr. King. The visual of the choir marching across the Edmund Pettus Bridge and the solemn looks on their faces, all races & creeds, just amazing. Although, now for shallow, John Legend's wife Chrissy Teigen just annoys me for some reason.
Benedict Cumberbatch, it's not only the most awesome name in show business, it's also the sound you get when you ask John Travolta to pronounce Ben Affleck. Bahaha, best joke of the night. Oh Travolta. But Benny gave some great mugging to the camera during that. Now, Idina Menzel comes out looking fantastic and she's presenting with John Travolta. RIP to the poor roadkill who died to make his ugly wig and the bike chain that made his necklace. But we are over the Adele Dezeem joke right? And when was the last time Travolta had a hit movie? In other words, WHY IS HE THERE? The Oscar for best song rightly went to Common and John Legend for Glory. What an eloquent and quietly powerful speech from them. Next, a special performance by Lady Gaga, yes, you heard that right.
So Scarlett Johannson and sparkly neck parasite comes out to talk about the movie The Sound of Music. I watched TSOM for the first time when I did summer missions in Kansas. I had no broadcast TV, just some videotapes. One was TSOM and I figured, why not. It was actually kinda cool and dark with escaping from Nazis and stuff. Now, to sing music from it is...NOT Carrie Underwood, but Lady Gaga. And she was AMAZING! You can tell she has had proper vocal training. Julie Andrews validation of her after meant so much to her, it was really quite wonderful. I think Gaga wants to take over Broadway or something. I think she could do it. She's been playing a character for the past several years. This shows her real voice, not that generic dance crap. I love Julie Andrews, she seems like the nicest British lady EVER! Best original score goes to Alexandre Desplat for The Grand Budapest Hotel. Great work, perfect for the film.
Now Eddie Murphy comes out to present original screenplay. I hoped for Boyhood so Linklater would win SOMETHING tonight, but Birdman's screenplay was so original and crazy how could you not love it. But apparently to write that movie, you have to have weird hair, so I guess I'm not writing it. Now Queen Oprah comes out to present adapted screenplay, not to my choice Whiplash, but to Graham Moore for The Theory of Everything. Good solid script, but his speech was amazing. It was about how he tried to kill himself at 16 due to depression and feeling weird. He told everyone to "Stay weird. Stay different, and then when it's your turn and you are standing on this stage please pass the same message along." Awesome. Was that John Stamos in the audience? Is yogurt a sponsor?
Ben Affleck presents Best Director to Alejandro Gonzalez Innaritu for Birdman. In his speech he mentions Michael Keaton's underwear. In the movie, it makes sense, I promise, still a little odd. LOL. Cate Blanchett presents best actor to not my choice of Beetlejuice himself Mr. Michael Keaton and his bold performance in Birdman, but to Eddie Redmayne for his physical performance in The Theory of Everything. He seems like a nice guy though but also seems 16.
My Granny used to watch As the World Turns, later I started watching it. One actress on there was playing twin sister/cousins. She won an Emmy. Now, she's an Oscar winner, Julianne Moore. She was so heartbreaking in Still Alice, a movie about a 50 year old with early onset Alzheimers. Just amazing. So was Reese in Wild, but Julianne just broke your heart. Glad Matthew McConaughey didn't go all hippy dippy trippy like last year. Julianne's speech was great too!
Sean Penn comes out to present best picture. He still annoys and scares me and he took too long after reading it because he'd worked with the director on 21 Grams. Penn looks like he smells like cigarettes, whiskey, and get off my lawn-ness. Birdman was my choice for best picture anyway, so I'm happy about it. Innaritu did make a great joke about 2 Mexicans in a row winning best director and wondering if the government will put up a law to prevent that haha
The show overall was meh, nothing too exciting, no surprises. No very well dressed or very badly dressed. Just meh. Oh well, it's still the Oscars and I still love movies, forever and always.
Enjoy movies yourself. Good night, time to watch The Walking Dead.
Monday, February 23, 2015
Hey y'all, it's the Oscars - Part 2!!
Part 2 starts with NPH doing a Birdman parody which basically means he wanted to show us his undies. Michael Keaton did it funnier haha. But I did like the Whiplash joke which was also a Birdman joke about the score. SYNERGY!! Now Miles Teller & Margot Robbie tell about scientific Oscars held two weeks ago at what looks like a cheap hotel in Beverly Hills. Oscar nominees get a swag bag worth over $100K, these folks got to pinch Margot's bottom. Well, they got to think about it without being slapped.
Now someone who I don't understand how she keeps getting work, Sienna Miller. She wasn't awful in American Sniper. She's with Chris Evans from those superhero movies I don't want to see. This was rightly won by Whiplash. I'm not sure what sound mixing is or how it's different from sound editing, but the drumming sounds were great. Sound Editing was won by American Sniper. I thought the sound was great it in. You can tell I'm proficient in these categories.
NPH changes to a red suit to introduce last year's winner Jared Leto in a powder blue suit and white shoes, because he's performing in a Pat Boone tribute band after? Patricia Arquette won and she should have. I don't usually like her in most things, ok in anything. But dang if she wasn't awesome in Boyhood. Big props to the sublime Laura Dern and the awesome Emma Stone for their noms. All the clips were the best, but Meryl's clip should have been The Last Midnight. Patricia's lipstick smear was thanks to Emma Stone and her speech ended with a call for wage equality which led to Meryl Streep giving a huge loud cheer. Doesn't bother me, you do the work you get the pay, male or female. I hate it's still an issue in 2015.
Haha, loved the PETA/Peeta joke there. Now Rita Ora is singing a lesser Diane Warren song on a tall platform and wearing some ugly snake necklace. Is it done yet? It is if you are watching on DVR and hit FF :) Now Ansel Elgort from Fault In Our Stars and Chloe Grace Moretz from a great future in Hollywood present visual effects. I wished Guardians of the Galaxy would have won, but Interstellar earned it. Now Anna Kendrick & Kevin Hart present best animated short film, because both of them are animated and short. Feast wins and it's fun to see their spouses get all weepy & excited because this is their biggest moment. You go strangers! Now Zoe Saldana & Dwayne Johnson present animated feature, but not to the snubbed Lego Movie, the only one I saw, but to Big Hero 6 which kinda looks entertaining. Yeah, don't care for some reason. Cue more crying spouses, commercials FAST FORWARD, Academy president, FAST FORWARD. OK, back to awards, Chris Pratt (I want to hang out with him and his wife Anna Faris) and Felicity Jones who was perfectly fine in Theory of Everything. The production design Oscar goes to The Grand Budapest Hotel. So perfectly strange and beautiful. Wes Anderson is also a bit strange and unique, like his date's lace tablecloth dress.
Now Idris Elba and Jessica Chastain get introduced with the heroic feats their characters in films have done, while NPH reminds America that in 1,000 Ways To Die In the West, he pooped in a hat. This award is cinematography, and the award logically went to Birdman for the look of creating a movie of one continuous shot. So flipping BRILLIANT! Trivia, he worked with Jessica Chastain in Tree of Life.
Now Meryl Streep lends appropriate gravitas to what I call "the death parade" aka those who died this year. It's then Jennifer Hudson's turn to remind us she can sing, but thankfully not remind us that she can't act and not remind us she went on Weight Watchers. The song was from the flop TV show Smash. Yeah, that show was memorable, at least the music wasn't awful.
After a commercial, best British name ever nominee Benedict Cumberbatch and better without trying to do an American accent Naomi Watts present best editing to Whiplash. It was brilliant edited. PS, was Naomi Watts wearing a dress over a sparkly tube top or do I just not know fashion?
Now, Empire's own Lucious Lyon himself Terrance Howard gets overly emotional presenting the final best picture nominees Whiplash (brilliant and brutal) The Imitation Game (good and solid but didn't move me except for Benedict's performance) and Selma (so powerful to watch and experience)
Normally I would question why Jennifer Aniston was anywhere near movie awards, but apparently her movie Cake earned her great reviews and some nominations. But not an Oscar nom, Angelina still has her beat. Bahaha. Sorry, not an Aniston fan lol. David Oyelowo was mesmerizing as Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Selma. So amazing and a warts and all performance. Citizenfour about controversial whistle blower Edward Snowden wins. I want to see it just to get a fuller picture of what he did and how he's viewed.
So that's it for hour 2, I leave it being political :) Ready for the last part or 2? You better be!
Now someone who I don't understand how she keeps getting work, Sienna Miller. She wasn't awful in American Sniper. She's with Chris Evans from those superhero movies I don't want to see. This was rightly won by Whiplash. I'm not sure what sound mixing is or how it's different from sound editing, but the drumming sounds were great. Sound Editing was won by American Sniper. I thought the sound was great it in. You can tell I'm proficient in these categories.
NPH changes to a red suit to introduce last year's winner Jared Leto in a powder blue suit and white shoes, because he's performing in a Pat Boone tribute band after? Patricia Arquette won and she should have. I don't usually like her in most things, ok in anything. But dang if she wasn't awesome in Boyhood. Big props to the sublime Laura Dern and the awesome Emma Stone for their noms. All the clips were the best, but Meryl's clip should have been The Last Midnight. Patricia's lipstick smear was thanks to Emma Stone and her speech ended with a call for wage equality which led to Meryl Streep giving a huge loud cheer. Doesn't bother me, you do the work you get the pay, male or female. I hate it's still an issue in 2015.
Haha, loved the PETA/Peeta joke there. Now Rita Ora is singing a lesser Diane Warren song on a tall platform and wearing some ugly snake necklace. Is it done yet? It is if you are watching on DVR and hit FF :) Now Ansel Elgort from Fault In Our Stars and Chloe Grace Moretz from a great future in Hollywood present visual effects. I wished Guardians of the Galaxy would have won, but Interstellar earned it. Now Anna Kendrick & Kevin Hart present best animated short film, because both of them are animated and short. Feast wins and it's fun to see their spouses get all weepy & excited because this is their biggest moment. You go strangers! Now Zoe Saldana & Dwayne Johnson present animated feature, but not to the snubbed Lego Movie, the only one I saw, but to Big Hero 6 which kinda looks entertaining. Yeah, don't care for some reason. Cue more crying spouses, commercials FAST FORWARD, Academy president, FAST FORWARD. OK, back to awards, Chris Pratt (I want to hang out with him and his wife Anna Faris) and Felicity Jones who was perfectly fine in Theory of Everything. The production design Oscar goes to The Grand Budapest Hotel. So perfectly strange and beautiful. Wes Anderson is also a bit strange and unique, like his date's lace tablecloth dress.
Now Idris Elba and Jessica Chastain get introduced with the heroic feats their characters in films have done, while NPH reminds America that in 1,000 Ways To Die In the West, he pooped in a hat. This award is cinematography, and the award logically went to Birdman for the look of creating a movie of one continuous shot. So flipping BRILLIANT! Trivia, he worked with Jessica Chastain in Tree of Life.
Now Meryl Streep lends appropriate gravitas to what I call "the death parade" aka those who died this year. It's then Jennifer Hudson's turn to remind us she can sing, but thankfully not remind us that she can't act and not remind us she went on Weight Watchers. The song was from the flop TV show Smash. Yeah, that show was memorable, at least the music wasn't awful.
After a commercial, best British name ever nominee Benedict Cumberbatch and better without trying to do an American accent Naomi Watts present best editing to Whiplash. It was brilliant edited. PS, was Naomi Watts wearing a dress over a sparkly tube top or do I just not know fashion?
Now, Empire's own Lucious Lyon himself Terrance Howard gets overly emotional presenting the final best picture nominees Whiplash (brilliant and brutal) The Imitation Game (good and solid but didn't move me except for Benedict's performance) and Selma (so powerful to watch and experience)
Normally I would question why Jennifer Aniston was anywhere near movie awards, but apparently her movie Cake earned her great reviews and some nominations. But not an Oscar nom, Angelina still has her beat. Bahaha. Sorry, not an Aniston fan lol. David Oyelowo was mesmerizing as Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Selma. So amazing and a warts and all performance. Citizenfour about controversial whistle blower Edward Snowden wins. I want to see it just to get a fuller picture of what he did and how he's viewed.
So that's it for hour 2, I leave it being political :) Ready for the last part or 2? You better be!
Hey y'all, it's the Oscars - Part 1!
And it's only a day late! I was watching with friends last night so it would have been rude and tacky to ignore them and type away. I'm way too southern to be rude and tacky. Thankfully I'm southern enough to be mean about some of this stuff. Critical, I mean critical, mean is such a rude and tacky word. Fun opening number, wonderful when Anna Kendrick comes out. She has such a great voice and was wonderful in Into the Woods and in the new movie (mostly available On Demand) The Last Five Years. The production number is fun and a nod to past shows, but not tacky. But why is Jack Black there? When did he last have a hit movie? Although he was awesome in Bernie, directed by Richard Linklater who wrote & directed Boyhood (brilliant), so SYNERGY!
I'm proud that I've seen all of the best picture nominees, and all but 4 acting nominees and all but 3 screenplay nominees. Not too shabby. But it just means I have no life I think haha. The wonderful & lovely Lupita Nyong'o who deservedly won last year for 12 Years a Slave. Some great perfornaces, but the award rightly went to J.K. Simmons from Whiplash. I'll always think of him as Dr. Emil Skoda from Law & Order: Original Recipe. He was scary and amazing as the meanest teacher ever in Whiplash. See it if you get the chance! Love how ABC had Kerry Washington in the shot with Simmons' wife. Maybe they want Scandal watchers to forget how awful this season has been. Nice Farmers Insurance joke from NPH about JKS.
Neil's bit about his predictions and about Octavia Spencer watching them? Yeah, not really all that funny. At least Octavia was there with one of the young co-stars of Red Band Society, a show she was in this season that flopped, but wasn't too bad. Now, Liam Neeson is up to present the first few nominees for Best Picture. Liam, glad you made a ton of money off Taken, but start acting again. Stretch your talents! He introduces The Grand Budapest Hotel, a hilariously weird movie about a hotel concierge back before WWII done by Wes Anderson who I usually hate, but I loved this one. Then American Sniper, a solid movie about a Navy SEAL sniper who has trouble reconciling his war life with his home life. Bradley Cooper did a great job, especially with the accent.
Now, Don Johnson & Melanie Griffith's daughter, Dakota Johnson, from that dirty movie out, is here to introduce Maroon 5 singing Lost Stars from the movie Begin Again. I liked that movie, Begin Again not the dirty one. The movie arrangement was better. Trivia, this song was co-written by Gregg Alexander from 90s One Hit Wonder New Radicals (You Only Get What You Give) and former All In the Family child star Danielle Brisebois (Edith's niece Stephanie).
Now Captain Kirk and Jennifer Lopez's cleavage present costume design to The Grand Budapest Hotel. I thought it'd be Maleficient because the love fantasy. Plus, it would have been fun to cut to a shot of Jennifer Aniston if Angelina's movie won. Bahaha. But seriously, when did JLo last have a good movie or hit movie? Why is she there? She hasn't been Oscar worthy in over 15 years. Next, the wonderful Reese Witherspoon presents makeup & hairstyling to The Grand Budapest Hotel, but it should have gone to Guardians of the Galaxy. But Reese, that forehead, if you Botox, Botox it all. It looks odd to have just between your brows be smooth while everything else looks like a Shar Pei. But you were SOOO GREAT in Wild. Now, Alabama native Channing Tatum presents something about student filmmakers we've never heard of, so, moving on.
Now, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Nicole Kidman (aka best name and best divorce in Hollywood) present Best Foreign Language film to Ida from Poland, that country's first win! It's about a novice nun, orphaned during WWII, who must meet her Jewish aunt. Deep huh? Plus, the director giving the speech mentions his late wife and they stop playing him off stage. You go man!
Now the wonderful Shirley Maclaine (nice wig Shirley) introduces Boyhood (great long film about the changes that happen in families over time) The Theory of Everything (nice film about Stephen Hawking and his fight against ALS and fidelity.) and Birdman (wild and crazy and not for everyone but I loved how bizarre it was and Keaton was amazing!) Now NPH is back with some seat filler jokes ending with acting like Steve Carrell is a seat filler. How predictable. Now Marion Cotillard is here to introduce Everything Is Awesome, the wonderfully annoying song from The Lego Movie. The performance is a hot mess, and sometimes in a good way, but sometimes not. The Lego Oscars were great.
Kerry Washington & Jason Bateman are now walking very slow and presenting short films, aka the ones y'all ain't never heard of. Some played here at Midtown Arts. The winner for live action short film was of course The Phone Call, duh, the biggest lock of the night. Documentary short was Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1, about helping vets in need of counseling. Good for them. That's an interesting wrap the one lady has. Looks like she was attacked by tribbles (you know, from Star Trek!). From Annelise to Abilene, here's Viola Davis, walking better than either of those 2 characters in heels. She's telling about the Honorary Oscar ceremony back in November. They felt these were weighing down the regular show, yeah, because it's been FLYING by since. Great to see Maureen O'Hara with an Oscar though. Now NPH is having the brilliant David Oyelowo tell insulting jokes in his British accent. Did do a great "why didn't y'all nominate him" joke though :) Bold red tux though.
Now the awful and awfully pretentious Gwyneth Paltrow comes out, attacked by some silk monster on her shoulder. But she's introducing Tim McGraw singing Glen Campbell's song about his fight with Alzheimer's "I'm Not Gonna Miss You". Such an emotionally spare song. I wish Julianne Moore had introduced this because of her movie Still Alice (more to come on that later).
OK, that's enough reading for now, more to come in a few :)
I'm proud that I've seen all of the best picture nominees, and all but 4 acting nominees and all but 3 screenplay nominees. Not too shabby. But it just means I have no life I think haha. The wonderful & lovely Lupita Nyong'o who deservedly won last year for 12 Years a Slave. Some great perfornaces, but the award rightly went to J.K. Simmons from Whiplash. I'll always think of him as Dr. Emil Skoda from Law & Order: Original Recipe. He was scary and amazing as the meanest teacher ever in Whiplash. See it if you get the chance! Love how ABC had Kerry Washington in the shot with Simmons' wife. Maybe they want Scandal watchers to forget how awful this season has been. Nice Farmers Insurance joke from NPH about JKS.
Neil's bit about his predictions and about Octavia Spencer watching them? Yeah, not really all that funny. At least Octavia was there with one of the young co-stars of Red Band Society, a show she was in this season that flopped, but wasn't too bad. Now, Liam Neeson is up to present the first few nominees for Best Picture. Liam, glad you made a ton of money off Taken, but start acting again. Stretch your talents! He introduces The Grand Budapest Hotel, a hilariously weird movie about a hotel concierge back before WWII done by Wes Anderson who I usually hate, but I loved this one. Then American Sniper, a solid movie about a Navy SEAL sniper who has trouble reconciling his war life with his home life. Bradley Cooper did a great job, especially with the accent.
Now, Don Johnson & Melanie Griffith's daughter, Dakota Johnson, from that dirty movie out, is here to introduce Maroon 5 singing Lost Stars from the movie Begin Again. I liked that movie, Begin Again not the dirty one. The movie arrangement was better. Trivia, this song was co-written by Gregg Alexander from 90s One Hit Wonder New Radicals (You Only Get What You Give) and former All In the Family child star Danielle Brisebois (Edith's niece Stephanie).
Now Captain Kirk and Jennifer Lopez's cleavage present costume design to The Grand Budapest Hotel. I thought it'd be Maleficient because the love fantasy. Plus, it would have been fun to cut to a shot of Jennifer Aniston if Angelina's movie won. Bahaha. But seriously, when did JLo last have a good movie or hit movie? Why is she there? She hasn't been Oscar worthy in over 15 years. Next, the wonderful Reese Witherspoon presents makeup & hairstyling to The Grand Budapest Hotel, but it should have gone to Guardians of the Galaxy. But Reese, that forehead, if you Botox, Botox it all. It looks odd to have just between your brows be smooth while everything else looks like a Shar Pei. But you were SOOO GREAT in Wild. Now, Alabama native Channing Tatum presents something about student filmmakers we've never heard of, so, moving on.
Now, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Nicole Kidman (aka best name and best divorce in Hollywood) present Best Foreign Language film to Ida from Poland, that country's first win! It's about a novice nun, orphaned during WWII, who must meet her Jewish aunt. Deep huh? Plus, the director giving the speech mentions his late wife and they stop playing him off stage. You go man!
Now the wonderful Shirley Maclaine (nice wig Shirley) introduces Boyhood (great long film about the changes that happen in families over time) The Theory of Everything (nice film about Stephen Hawking and his fight against ALS and fidelity.) and Birdman (wild and crazy and not for everyone but I loved how bizarre it was and Keaton was amazing!) Now NPH is back with some seat filler jokes ending with acting like Steve Carrell is a seat filler. How predictable. Now Marion Cotillard is here to introduce Everything Is Awesome, the wonderfully annoying song from The Lego Movie. The performance is a hot mess, and sometimes in a good way, but sometimes not. The Lego Oscars were great.
Kerry Washington & Jason Bateman are now walking very slow and presenting short films, aka the ones y'all ain't never heard of. Some played here at Midtown Arts. The winner for live action short film was of course The Phone Call, duh, the biggest lock of the night. Documentary short was Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1, about helping vets in need of counseling. Good for them. That's an interesting wrap the one lady has. Looks like she was attacked by tribbles (you know, from Star Trek!). From Annelise to Abilene, here's Viola Davis, walking better than either of those 2 characters in heels. She's telling about the Honorary Oscar ceremony back in November. They felt these were weighing down the regular show, yeah, because it's been FLYING by since. Great to see Maureen O'Hara with an Oscar though. Now NPH is having the brilliant David Oyelowo tell insulting jokes in his British accent. Did do a great "why didn't y'all nominate him" joke though :) Bold red tux though.
Now the awful and awfully pretentious Gwyneth Paltrow comes out, attacked by some silk monster on her shoulder. But she's introducing Tim McGraw singing Glen Campbell's song about his fight with Alzheimer's "I'm Not Gonna Miss You". Such an emotionally spare song. I wish Julianne Moore had introduced this because of her movie Still Alice (more to come on that later).
OK, that's enough reading for now, more to come in a few :)
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Hey y'all - Grammy Awards - Part 3!!!
This next part starts with President Obama speaking against violence against women, and encouraging artists to use their fame and platform to help end that violence. That is something that should unite us all, right? Then, a survivor of domestic violence comes on stage to share her story. This leads into a performance by Katy Perry of By the Grace of God, which is about surviving an abusive relationship.
Am I supposed to know who the heck these strangers are on this Target sponsored performance? Do you know who it is? Are they done yet? Seriously! Apparently it's Imagine Dragons? I'm supposed to know that?
Now American Idol runner-up Katherine McPhee, fresh off her brilliant performance in Smash and now known more for her acting (?) introduce Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett singing Cheek to Cheek from their duet album. She looks like a cross between Mae West & Jessica Rabbit. Good thing she's overly animated because he's not, but he still sounds great! Aww, he looks like he's dancing with his wild child granddaughter at her wedding. With all her spectacle it can be forgotten that she can actually sing. Jane Fonda is there with someone who looks like he died during Pharrell's performance.
CBS & the Grammys will be honoring the wonderful Stevie Wonder with a special on February 16th. So, tonight, Usher is performing one of Stevie's songs, If It's Magic. He's starting off accompanied by just a harp. No autotune, no dancing, just his voice and the harp. And he sounds good. Too many performers these days rely too much on tricks and production to be a star. If you are a singer, here's a novel idea, how about you just sing. STEVIE!! HARMONICA!! Nice and low key. Hey Chrissy Teigan, spit out your dang gum.
Keith Urban is now on to introduce Dale Gribble, I mean Eric Church, singing Give Me Back My Hometown. This is a great song. Now Brandy Clark with Dwight Yoakam. That's some real good old fashioned country right there. Not a pickup truck or six pack in sight.
Now, Rihanna, Paul McCartney and Kanye West are performing together. Yes, you read that correctly. I can't make this up. FourFiveSeconds is the song and it's catchy as heck. When did RiRi get such a big voice? Actually, she's probably always had it, why haven't they let her use it? Oh stop showing Big Brother Frankie and Kim K. That's the best Live Performance Rihanna has ever given.
Taylor Swift, after giving a Grammy to Sam Smith earlier, now introduces him singing with Mary J. Blige. Yes, another ballad. Sorry y'all haha. He does do upbeat songs I swear. I love the super choir trying to be all hip and snapping. They are like the church choir in every movie. Love Sam's voice and love Mary J., but this was just 2 people singing more than a true duet. Only at the end did they sing together, which sounded great!
Now Gina Rodriguez from Jane the Virgin, which I hear is great, is introducing Latin superstar Juanes singing Juntos. I think I understand more of his lyrics than I did AC/DC. He looks like Sam from True Blood a little bit haha.
Now to present Album of the Year...PRINCE! I love that he looks like a teacher from a 1970s TV special in that hair and caftan and trousers.. I learned that Ed Sheeran's album X is actually pronounced "Multiply". I'm surprised this award isn't last like it usually is. Weird. Beck wins album of the year over the ones I've actually heard songs from. Kanye tried to make a funny and pull a Kanye. Bless his heart. I thought it'd be Beyonce or maybe Sam. At least it wasn't Pharell. How/why does Enrique Iglesias get to present song of the year? If your recent career consists of appearing on records with Pitbull, you have to stay away from the Grammys.
Shia is introducing Sia. He's in the video for her new song. Chandelier is a great song. Sia doesn't show her face when she performs, so that isn't an odd thing. Is that Kristen Wiig? I recognize the girl as that girl on the dancing show with the scary lady who yells at children. Sia is kinda odd like this so just know that for her, it's kinda normal. If I'd never seen her before, I'd think it was crazy as heck though. So mocking it would kinda be like making fun of me for not eating salad. haha
Enrique Iglesias, who used to be kinda cool on the English charts before making crappy songs, presents song of the year to Stay With Me by Sam Smith, a great song. I'm very happy with it. I would have been happy with most of those songs. Ranking: 1) Stay With Me 2) Chandelier 3) Take Me To Church 4) Shake It Off 5) All About That Bass
3 performances, 2 categories, probably will take an hour. I still have Walking Dead to watch! Dave Grohl is here so I'm guessing he's introducing Beck & Chris Martin, but first, a thank you to David Letterman. Aww, sad he's retiring. At least they finally got Jay Leno's unfunny butt off the air. Nice low key performance.
Now, Jamie Foxx and the awesome STEVIE WONDER!! present Record of the Year. Who will it be? Stay With Me? Shake It Off? Chandelier? Fancy (oh I hope not!)? All About That Bass? And the Grammy goes to...Stay With Me!! Good for Sam. Big night for him.
Gwyneth is there, why? At least she's just introducing Beyonce. Let's see how pretentious she will be! But first, Jennifer Hudson introducing something with Grammy bigwigs. It's something about legislation or something. At least she's not singing that horrible weight watchers song again. Now, the parade of those who passed away. It kind of sounds like they have the audience microphone up so you can hear how loud the applause is for each performer. Classy. Hopefully I just misheard it.
Gwyneth only slightly pretentious. Beyonce singing Precious Lord Take My Lord. Beyonce taking it to church but in a low key (for her) sort of way too! Which then leads to John Legend and Common performing their wonderful song from the film Selma which I thought was great and powerful. Let's all look for our common ground and get along based on our similarities and not hate each other due to differences. God Bless Us All. Amen.
Good night everyone!
Am I supposed to know who the heck these strangers are on this Target sponsored performance? Do you know who it is? Are they done yet? Seriously! Apparently it's Imagine Dragons? I'm supposed to know that?
Now American Idol runner-up Katherine McPhee, fresh off her brilliant performance in Smash and now known more for her acting (?) introduce Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett singing Cheek to Cheek from their duet album. She looks like a cross between Mae West & Jessica Rabbit. Good thing she's overly animated because he's not, but he still sounds great! Aww, he looks like he's dancing with his wild child granddaughter at her wedding. With all her spectacle it can be forgotten that she can actually sing. Jane Fonda is there with someone who looks like he died during Pharrell's performance.
CBS & the Grammys will be honoring the wonderful Stevie Wonder with a special on February 16th. So, tonight, Usher is performing one of Stevie's songs, If It's Magic. He's starting off accompanied by just a harp. No autotune, no dancing, just his voice and the harp. And he sounds good. Too many performers these days rely too much on tricks and production to be a star. If you are a singer, here's a novel idea, how about you just sing. STEVIE!! HARMONICA!! Nice and low key. Hey Chrissy Teigan, spit out your dang gum.
Keith Urban is now on to introduce Dale Gribble, I mean Eric Church, singing Give Me Back My Hometown. This is a great song. Now Brandy Clark with Dwight Yoakam. That's some real good old fashioned country right there. Not a pickup truck or six pack in sight.
Now, Rihanna, Paul McCartney and Kanye West are performing together. Yes, you read that correctly. I can't make this up. FourFiveSeconds is the song and it's catchy as heck. When did RiRi get such a big voice? Actually, she's probably always had it, why haven't they let her use it? Oh stop showing Big Brother Frankie and Kim K. That's the best Live Performance Rihanna has ever given.
Taylor Swift, after giving a Grammy to Sam Smith earlier, now introduces him singing with Mary J. Blige. Yes, another ballad. Sorry y'all haha. He does do upbeat songs I swear. I love the super choir trying to be all hip and snapping. They are like the church choir in every movie. Love Sam's voice and love Mary J., but this was just 2 people singing more than a true duet. Only at the end did they sing together, which sounded great!
Now Gina Rodriguez from Jane the Virgin, which I hear is great, is introducing Latin superstar Juanes singing Juntos. I think I understand more of his lyrics than I did AC/DC. He looks like Sam from True Blood a little bit haha.
Now to present Album of the Year...PRINCE! I love that he looks like a teacher from a 1970s TV special in that hair and caftan and trousers.. I learned that Ed Sheeran's album X is actually pronounced "Multiply". I'm surprised this award isn't last like it usually is. Weird. Beck wins album of the year over the ones I've actually heard songs from. Kanye tried to make a funny and pull a Kanye. Bless his heart. I thought it'd be Beyonce or maybe Sam. At least it wasn't Pharell. How/why does Enrique Iglesias get to present song of the year? If your recent career consists of appearing on records with Pitbull, you have to stay away from the Grammys.
Shia is introducing Sia. He's in the video for her new song. Chandelier is a great song. Sia doesn't show her face when she performs, so that isn't an odd thing. Is that Kristen Wiig? I recognize the girl as that girl on the dancing show with the scary lady who yells at children. Sia is kinda odd like this so just know that for her, it's kinda normal. If I'd never seen her before, I'd think it was crazy as heck though. So mocking it would kinda be like making fun of me for not eating salad. haha
Enrique Iglesias, who used to be kinda cool on the English charts before making crappy songs, presents song of the year to Stay With Me by Sam Smith, a great song. I'm very happy with it. I would have been happy with most of those songs. Ranking: 1) Stay With Me 2) Chandelier 3) Take Me To Church 4) Shake It Off 5) All About That Bass
3 performances, 2 categories, probably will take an hour. I still have Walking Dead to watch! Dave Grohl is here so I'm guessing he's introducing Beck & Chris Martin, but first, a thank you to David Letterman. Aww, sad he's retiring. At least they finally got Jay Leno's unfunny butt off the air. Nice low key performance.
Now, Jamie Foxx and the awesome STEVIE WONDER!! present Record of the Year. Who will it be? Stay With Me? Shake It Off? Chandelier? Fancy (oh I hope not!)? All About That Bass? And the Grammy goes to...Stay With Me!! Good for Sam. Big night for him.
Gwyneth is there, why? At least she's just introducing Beyonce. Let's see how pretentious she will be! But first, Jennifer Hudson introducing something with Grammy bigwigs. It's something about legislation or something. At least she's not singing that horrible weight watchers song again. Now, the parade of those who passed away. It kind of sounds like they have the audience microphone up so you can hear how loud the applause is for each performer. Classy. Hopefully I just misheard it.
Gwyneth only slightly pretentious. Beyonce singing Precious Lord Take My Lord. Beyonce taking it to church but in a low key (for her) sort of way too! Which then leads to John Legend and Common performing their wonderful song from the film Selma which I thought was great and powerful. Let's all look for our common ground and get along based on our similarities and not hate each other due to differences. God Bless Us All. Amen.
Good night everyone!
Hey y'all - Grammy Awards - Part 2!!
Now, Kanye West is performing. He can be an absolute jerk, and his wife is more annoying than my arthritis, but when Kanye is on he is ON. I heard his song with Paul McCartney and Rihanna and it was actually good. When he uses his ego in a good way, it can be good. I just saw what Kim is wearing. It looks like one of Blanche's robes.
Now, Miley Cyrus and Nicki Minaj introduce a performer. THEY introduce Madonna. Did Madonna draw the short straw? This is one of her catchiest songs in years. I think she's dancing with the minotaur from American Horror Story: Coven from 2013, while dressed like Elsa from American Horror Story: Freak Show. TayTay and her friend are having a big ol' dance party in the front row. Good for her. No, she's not the best dancer but she's having fun which is good.
Josh Duhamel, and 2 New England Patriots (Edelman and Butler, hey there UWA fella!) present best rock album. Josh trips going up the stairs and the Patriots trip going over their lines. Beck wins, which isn't a shock since he's also nominated for album of the year. I've only listened to one of those albums, the U2 one, because I got it free on the iTunes.
Two legends, Smokey Robinson and Nile Rodgers, two who truly are legends are presenting best R&B performance. It will probably go to Beyonce & Jay-Z for Drunk In Love. None of the others were even big enough to contend. And, predictably they win. Where'd Jay go? Wasn't he just with her? Did Solange go after him again? Stay out of the elevator Jay!
James Corden from Into the Woods, Begin Again, and CBS' new late night talk show (hey synergy!) introduces Ed Sheeran. He's singing his new song "Thinking Out Loud" about love lasting through the years like that and such. I kinda wish he would have sung Don't which was about singer Ellie Goulding cheating on him with one of the blokes from One Direction. Haha, that was an evil song. This song is destined to be in SOOOO many weddings this year. Still a nice performance. That leads into Jeff Beck & ELO performing Evil Woman. That would have been PERFECT after Don't. Paul McCartney was standing & clapping but then felt self conscious and sat down. ELO is very famous for being in at least 3 crossword puzzles a week. I think the awesome group Haim is giving TayTay a run for her money on dancing & singing.
Now, the host of American Idol introduces 2 of the judges from The Voice, neither of which are on CBS. Let's see if I like this Maroon 5 song. Until Animal came out, they were on a big losing with me. Gwen looks great and glad she is singing instead of whatever it was she did on her last song. That said, I don't think this song fits her voice. He'd be better off singing it with Christina Aguilera instead maybe? But enough with the ballads, anyone have anything fun to sing?
Now, the performance I've been waiting for, Hozier singing Take Me To Church. I heard a dance remix of this the other day and it made me very sad because it was awful & unneeded. His original is the only version needed. Now Annie Lennox joins me and I got CHILLS! Now into her version of I Put a Spell On You. Truly one of the greatest voices in music. If you don't agree, take your car key and clean the wax out of your ears. So far THIS is the performance of the night!
Pee Wee Herman and Miss Yvonne present Best Country Album. Wait, that's Meghan Trainor and Nick Jonas. Sorry about that. The Grammy goes to...Miranda Lambert for Platinum. I do love her song Automatic.
Now, The Weekend, sounding like he had too much fun over The Weekend, introduces Pharrell doing Happy, but in a new way. Some spoken word thing with some "world famous" pianist I've never heard of, Hans Zimmer, plus he's dressed like the bellhop from The Grand Budapest Hotel, but with gold and yellow shoes. Maybe he figured everyone was sick of the other version? I know I am. No, then he launches into it. I so very hate this song. If you do I'm sorry. I'm not sorry I offended you, I'm sorry you like it.
OK, part 3 time!
Now, Miley Cyrus and Nicki Minaj introduce a performer. THEY introduce Madonna. Did Madonna draw the short straw? This is one of her catchiest songs in years. I think she's dancing with the minotaur from American Horror Story: Coven from 2013, while dressed like Elsa from American Horror Story: Freak Show. TayTay and her friend are having a big ol' dance party in the front row. Good for her. No, she's not the best dancer but she's having fun which is good.
Josh Duhamel, and 2 New England Patriots (Edelman and Butler, hey there UWA fella!) present best rock album. Josh trips going up the stairs and the Patriots trip going over their lines. Beck wins, which isn't a shock since he's also nominated for album of the year. I've only listened to one of those albums, the U2 one, because I got it free on the iTunes.
Two legends, Smokey Robinson and Nile Rodgers, two who truly are legends are presenting best R&B performance. It will probably go to Beyonce & Jay-Z for Drunk In Love. None of the others were even big enough to contend. And, predictably they win. Where'd Jay go? Wasn't he just with her? Did Solange go after him again? Stay out of the elevator Jay!
James Corden from Into the Woods, Begin Again, and CBS' new late night talk show (hey synergy!) introduces Ed Sheeran. He's singing his new song "Thinking Out Loud" about love lasting through the years like that and such. I kinda wish he would have sung Don't which was about singer Ellie Goulding cheating on him with one of the blokes from One Direction. Haha, that was an evil song. This song is destined to be in SOOOO many weddings this year. Still a nice performance. That leads into Jeff Beck & ELO performing Evil Woman. That would have been PERFECT after Don't. Paul McCartney was standing & clapping but then felt self conscious and sat down. ELO is very famous for being in at least 3 crossword puzzles a week. I think the awesome group Haim is giving TayTay a run for her money on dancing & singing.
Now, the host of American Idol introduces 2 of the judges from The Voice, neither of which are on CBS. Let's see if I like this Maroon 5 song. Until Animal came out, they were on a big losing with me. Gwen looks great and glad she is singing instead of whatever it was she did on her last song. That said, I don't think this song fits her voice. He'd be better off singing it with Christina Aguilera instead maybe? But enough with the ballads, anyone have anything fun to sing?
Now, the performance I've been waiting for, Hozier singing Take Me To Church. I heard a dance remix of this the other day and it made me very sad because it was awful & unneeded. His original is the only version needed. Now Annie Lennox joins me and I got CHILLS! Now into her version of I Put a Spell On You. Truly one of the greatest voices in music. If you don't agree, take your car key and clean the wax out of your ears. So far THIS is the performance of the night!
Pee Wee Herman and Miss Yvonne present Best Country Album. Wait, that's Meghan Trainor and Nick Jonas. Sorry about that. The Grammy goes to...Miranda Lambert for Platinum. I do love her song Automatic.
Now, The Weekend, sounding like he had too much fun over The Weekend, introduces Pharrell doing Happy, but in a new way. Some spoken word thing with some "world famous" pianist I've never heard of, Hans Zimmer, plus he's dressed like the bellhop from The Grand Budapest Hotel, but with gold and yellow shoes. Maybe he figured everyone was sick of the other version? I know I am. No, then he launches into it. I so very hate this song. If you do I'm sorry. I'm not sorry I offended you, I'm sorry you like it.
OK, part 3 time!
Hey y'all - Grammy Awards - Part 1!
Hey Grammy watchers and readers. We are starting off with LL Cool J in a Kangol Hat (what a shocker!) introducing AC/DC. You pan the crowd to see lots of folks in suits and dresses moshing along like they've already had 5 Natty Lights. They are mostly wearing LL Cool J hats on too (I'm sensing a theme). The lead guitarist is wearing a coat, tie, and short pants. Maybe he's auditioning for the Australian AARP version of Harry Potter or Spring Awakening? I have to admit my knowledge of AC/DC is, well, next to nothing. I know, me not a hard rock fan, whoda thunk it? Lead singer looks and sounds a little constipated though. I can't understand a thing he's singing, but Dave Grohl is rocking out. Oh how precious, devil horns were passed out to the audience for Highway to H-E-Double Hockey Sticks (it's Sunday, live with it). Annoying reality show personality (not star) Frankie Grande from Big Brother looks like he got a good seat close to the action. He got it because of his sister. I got a sweater for Christmas because of my sister, not Grammy seats. Oh well, I like the sweater and wore it this week.
First award of the night is Best New Artist. Kinda early for it but oh well. I'm rooting for Sam Smith because his voice and songs are amazing. I'd be happy with anyone but Iggy, thankfully Sam wins. Go up there and get your award from Taylor (not performing tonight because she said she was prepping for her world tour. I would have loved for her to perform Shake It Off backed by a marching band. You have to admit that would have sounded cool.) Sam gave a short speech, then a commercial. They are teasing an Ariana Grande performance as you've never seen her before. Maybe she'll actually be pronouncing consonants tonight? My friend calls her "Slurriana Grande" haha. She has a great voice but horrible enunciation and habits.
Yea for Anna Kendrick. Anyone else looking forward to Pitch Perfect 2? Bad enunciation habits again. I think for every word she slurs, she should pay money to charity. Fog machine got in her way. Looks like she was on the set of Bonnie Tyler's Total Eclipse of the Heart video. Grande's a tiny thing, she'll get lost in that fog.
Now, Jessie J is presenting and performing with Tom Jones. Tom Jones is famous for having women throw their underwear on stage when he performs. Jessie J is honoring that by wearing what to looks be only granny panties and a black swan. I do love her voice though. Lady can WAIL! They are presenting Best Pop Solo. Please, no Happy or All of Me. I despise both of those songs. If you like them, well, yeah, I don't care. I flip the station immediate when either is on. ARE YOU FLIPPING KIDDING ME? NO NO NO NO NO.
Now Miranda Lambert is singing Little Red Wagon but the music is WAY too loud. I can barely hear her. Apparently she's got a potty mouth too. AC/DC performs with no problem but the country artist gets bleeped. Bless her heart haha
Now, Pentatonix (all 537 of them) and Barry Gibb are presenting best pop vocal album. It had better go to Sam or Ed. If Miley gets it, I'll shoot my TV. Thankfully, my TV is safe, Sam wins! That's a great CD. I got it from Santa Claus. It's not just slow sad songs y'all, I promise.
OK, I think that'll do for part 1. On to part 2!
First award of the night is Best New Artist. Kinda early for it but oh well. I'm rooting for Sam Smith because his voice and songs are amazing. I'd be happy with anyone but Iggy, thankfully Sam wins. Go up there and get your award from Taylor (not performing tonight because she said she was prepping for her world tour. I would have loved for her to perform Shake It Off backed by a marching band. You have to admit that would have sounded cool.) Sam gave a short speech, then a commercial. They are teasing an Ariana Grande performance as you've never seen her before. Maybe she'll actually be pronouncing consonants tonight? My friend calls her "Slurriana Grande" haha. She has a great voice but horrible enunciation and habits.
Yea for Anna Kendrick. Anyone else looking forward to Pitch Perfect 2? Bad enunciation habits again. I think for every word she slurs, she should pay money to charity. Fog machine got in her way. Looks like she was on the set of Bonnie Tyler's Total Eclipse of the Heart video. Grande's a tiny thing, she'll get lost in that fog.
Now, Jessie J is presenting and performing with Tom Jones. Tom Jones is famous for having women throw their underwear on stage when he performs. Jessie J is honoring that by wearing what to looks be only granny panties and a black swan. I do love her voice though. Lady can WAIL! They are presenting Best Pop Solo. Please, no Happy or All of Me. I despise both of those songs. If you like them, well, yeah, I don't care. I flip the station immediate when either is on. ARE YOU FLIPPING KIDDING ME? NO NO NO NO NO.
Now Miranda Lambert is singing Little Red Wagon but the music is WAY too loud. I can barely hear her. Apparently she's got a potty mouth too. AC/DC performs with no problem but the country artist gets bleeped. Bless her heart haha
Now, Pentatonix (all 537 of them) and Barry Gibb are presenting best pop vocal album. It had better go to Sam or Ed. If Miley gets it, I'll shoot my TV. Thankfully, my TV is safe, Sam wins! That's a great CD. I got it from Santa Claus. It's not just slow sad songs y'all, I promise.
OK, I think that'll do for part 1. On to part 2!
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
The CMA Awards - Part 4 Y'all!!!!
Now, the final hour starts off with Carrie Underwood in outfit #50 singing. Hey as long it keeps her from wearing a nun's outfit or Austrian nanny outfit and singing My Favorite Things, I'm happy. Yes, we get it, you can sing loud, so can I. No, I'm not a fan in case you couldn't tell haha. After Dierks got drunk on the plane I guess they needed to Carrie to church it up.
I have no clue who Lucy Hale is or this duo presenting with her. I'm sure they're big with the teen set. They are presenting vocal group of the year and the CMA Award for Vocal Group of the Year goes to Little Big Town. I'm happy for them, but they still haven't done anything better than Boondocks. I still love that dang song. I still think it's cruel when the camera cuts to the losers while the winner is on stage. I kinda want the losers to look all pissed & stuff.
Now, Luke Bryan is performing a song about a roller coaster, hence the big honkin' roller coaster on stage with him. He looks like he likes to dance & perform and he's trying to be restrained and it's tough for him.
Here to sing about smoking and drinking is Miranda Lambert and Little Big Town. That's the actual introduction to this song, and I think the song's title too haha. The most entertaining song about the 2 I've heard. A good song for bad vices? haha. Aww guitar player is a wearing a tshirt with the Farrah Fawcett poster on it. RIP Farrah. She was great in this TV miniseries called Small Sacrifices where she killed her kids. She was scary!
Brad & Carrie are now singing "When I Call Your Name" by Vince Gill. One of the best sad country songs EVER! Vince is sitting in front of song girl with a flower headband or something. Distracting. They now are going through Vince's career. Hey look Taylor did make an appearance on the awards show tonight. Aww, Vince is getting choked up seeing all these legends saluting him. Vince is one of my favorite artists of all time. He always sneaks in a bit of a dirty joke too haha. Wait, the Doobie Brothers on the CMAs?
Now George Strait is performing with Dale Gribble from King of the Hill, I mean Eric Close. George Strait can do no wrong. Why does Eric Church wear sunglasses? You're inside. Do you have glaucoma like Bono? Trying to be cool like Corey Hart and wear your sunglasses at night? Now my girl Trisha Yearwood (great singer AND cooking show host!) is presenting male vocalist of the year. I'd love Dierks or Keith to win it but of course Blake wins it. I wish Trisha would have sung tonight. I wanna hear her new song! But I love the Earl Thomas Conley shout out. Loved ETC in the 80s. Then some newbie sang for a minute and looked like he was at a high school party.
Now The Doobie Brothers (yes) with Jennifer Nettles from Sugarland, Hilary Scott from Lady Antebellum, Hunter Hayes from "Hey I'm not the country Bieber" and Michael McDonald. So whoa listen to the music because the mics aren't up loud enough to sing over them. Is the lady sitting with Brad Paisley's wife wearing ribbon candy as a dress? Even Nicole is almost able to show emotion. This is more country than All About That Bass and Ariana.
To present female vocalist, some supermodel and some guy I've never heard of and the winner is Miranda Lambert. My aunt texted me "What kind of nasty dress does that girl have on?" haha I replied there wasn't enough of it to be a dress LOL. Yet another husband/wife split. Now, a commercial, then Garth, the ultimate entertainer, presents entertainer of the year. Then I can watch American Horror Story!
Here are the nominees: Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, George Strait, Keith Urban. Who wins? Luke Bryan. Aww, the first thing he said is "I've never met Garth. Hey Garth. Can I hug you again?" haha. Now, he's ready to party. And I'm ready ready to watch some spoiled rich kid to be a homicidal clown. While I watch that, I'll leave you with Michael McDonald Takin' It To the Streets. Hope y'all had fun.
Later y'all!
I have no clue who Lucy Hale is or this duo presenting with her. I'm sure they're big with the teen set. They are presenting vocal group of the year and the CMA Award for Vocal Group of the Year goes to Little Big Town. I'm happy for them, but they still haven't done anything better than Boondocks. I still love that dang song. I still think it's cruel when the camera cuts to the losers while the winner is on stage. I kinda want the losers to look all pissed & stuff.
Now, Luke Bryan is performing a song about a roller coaster, hence the big honkin' roller coaster on stage with him. He looks like he likes to dance & perform and he's trying to be restrained and it's tough for him.
Here to sing about smoking and drinking is Miranda Lambert and Little Big Town. That's the actual introduction to this song, and I think the song's title too haha. The most entertaining song about the 2 I've heard. A good song for bad vices? haha. Aww guitar player is a wearing a tshirt with the Farrah Fawcett poster on it. RIP Farrah. She was great in this TV miniseries called Small Sacrifices where she killed her kids. She was scary!
Brad & Carrie are now singing "When I Call Your Name" by Vince Gill. One of the best sad country songs EVER! Vince is sitting in front of song girl with a flower headband or something. Distracting. They now are going through Vince's career. Hey look Taylor did make an appearance on the awards show tonight. Aww, Vince is getting choked up seeing all these legends saluting him. Vince is one of my favorite artists of all time. He always sneaks in a bit of a dirty joke too haha. Wait, the Doobie Brothers on the CMAs?
Now George Strait is performing with Dale Gribble from King of the Hill, I mean Eric Close. George Strait can do no wrong. Why does Eric Church wear sunglasses? You're inside. Do you have glaucoma like Bono? Trying to be cool like Corey Hart and wear your sunglasses at night? Now my girl Trisha Yearwood (great singer AND cooking show host!) is presenting male vocalist of the year. I'd love Dierks or Keith to win it but of course Blake wins it. I wish Trisha would have sung tonight. I wanna hear her new song! But I love the Earl Thomas Conley shout out. Loved ETC in the 80s. Then some newbie sang for a minute and looked like he was at a high school party.
Now The Doobie Brothers (yes) with Jennifer Nettles from Sugarland, Hilary Scott from Lady Antebellum, Hunter Hayes from "Hey I'm not the country Bieber" and Michael McDonald. So whoa listen to the music because the mics aren't up loud enough to sing over them. Is the lady sitting with Brad Paisley's wife wearing ribbon candy as a dress? Even Nicole is almost able to show emotion. This is more country than All About That Bass and Ariana.
To present female vocalist, some supermodel and some guy I've never heard of and the winner is Miranda Lambert. My aunt texted me "What kind of nasty dress does that girl have on?" haha I replied there wasn't enough of it to be a dress LOL. Yet another husband/wife split. Now, a commercial, then Garth, the ultimate entertainer, presents entertainer of the year. Then I can watch American Horror Story!
Here are the nominees: Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, George Strait, Keith Urban. Who wins? Luke Bryan. Aww, the first thing he said is "I've never met Garth. Hey Garth. Can I hug you again?" haha. Now, he's ready to party. And I'm ready ready to watch some spoiled rich kid to be a homicidal clown. While I watch that, I'll leave you with Michael McDonald Takin' It To the Streets. Hope y'all had fun.
Later y'all!
The CMA Awards - Part 3 Y'all!!!
Now Tim McGraw is performing a song called Shotgun Rider (I think that's what Brad said?) First off, fella needs a sandwich (pronounced sammich). He's got a real life steel guitar player y'all! What do y'all think of the band all in white jackets? Not a bad song, but why bring out the guitar if you are just gonna sling it over your back? I can "play" guitar like that too. You ain't special.
Now vocal duo, which will go to Florida Georgia Auto-Tune, I mean Florida-Georgia Line, sorry. But that one guy presenting is tall, the girl looks like the country version of Lorde and then there's the third guy. Now some random guy is on a stage singing. According to the graphic it's Cole Swindell and according to my eyes he's lost his upper lip somewhere along the way. Just odd they didn't give him a real introduction. But a Wikipedia search confirmed my suspicions from the GS on his hat that he went to Georgia Southern. Just a bit of trivia for ya.
Carrie Underwood in outfit #27 introducing Dierks Bentley singing Drunk On a Plane (apparently he got his pilot's license this year, how scary is that). Another guitar slung across his back, but he actually brings it out and plays it. Not my favorite Dierks song but you have to drink a lot in a country song or it's not country. Hey sound mixers, can't y'all turn the instruments down, can't hear Dierks. Or are you drunk on TV?
Now, Martina McBride and Coach Taylor's wife, I mean Connie Britton. Sorry, I'm a Friday Night Lights fan forever. Clear eyes, full hearts, CAN'T LOSE! Now album of the year goes to Miranda Lambert which I thought it would. She looks like Baby Spice now.
WooHoo, Hunger Games commercial. I can't wait! I need to re-read the books at some point. I read them all quickly back around the time I had back surgery.
Now, Carrie Underwood in outfit #39 of the night introducing her co-host Brad Paisley. Can't help but like the guy, but the weird swaying mosh pit in front of him is kinda creepy. Man, he can play that guitar! Now Blake Shelton is singing. I remember when he had a mullet and sang Austin. Oh how times change. Is he singing with Luna Lovegood from Hogwarts? (Yes, a Harry Potter joke y'all!) He looks uncomfortable dancing/moving lol.
On to part 4, the Final Chapter!
Now vocal duo, which will go to Florida Georgia Auto-Tune, I mean Florida-Georgia Line, sorry. But that one guy presenting is tall, the girl looks like the country version of Lorde and then there's the third guy. Now some random guy is on a stage singing. According to the graphic it's Cole Swindell and according to my eyes he's lost his upper lip somewhere along the way. Just odd they didn't give him a real introduction. But a Wikipedia search confirmed my suspicions from the GS on his hat that he went to Georgia Southern. Just a bit of trivia for ya.
Carrie Underwood in outfit #27 introducing Dierks Bentley singing Drunk On a Plane (apparently he got his pilot's license this year, how scary is that). Another guitar slung across his back, but he actually brings it out and plays it. Not my favorite Dierks song but you have to drink a lot in a country song or it's not country. Hey sound mixers, can't y'all turn the instruments down, can't hear Dierks. Or are you drunk on TV?
Now, Martina McBride and Coach Taylor's wife, I mean Connie Britton. Sorry, I'm a Friday Night Lights fan forever. Clear eyes, full hearts, CAN'T LOSE! Now album of the year goes to Miranda Lambert which I thought it would. She looks like Baby Spice now.
WooHoo, Hunger Games commercial. I can't wait! I need to re-read the books at some point. I read them all quickly back around the time I had back surgery.
Now, Carrie Underwood in outfit #39 of the night introducing her co-host Brad Paisley. Can't help but like the guy, but the weird swaying mosh pit in front of him is kinda creepy. Man, he can play that guitar! Now Blake Shelton is singing. I remember when he had a mullet and sang Austin. Oh how times change. Is he singing with Luna Lovegood from Hogwarts? (Yes, a Harry Potter joke y'all!) He looks uncomfortable dancing/moving lol.
On to part 4, the Final Chapter!
The CMA Awards - Part 2 Y'all!!
Brad Paisley kicks off this segment saying that ABC's hit freshman
comedy black-ish is not what folks are watching, but to stay tuned and
enjoy white-ish. Haha, it's funny because it's true. Now, Keith Urban is
performing. He can play a mean guitar and always gives his all. But
seriously, the same hair still? Who are you, Rod Stewart? It looks like
the hairdo just past Soccer Mom #12. Nicole is there and she doesn't
look like an alien robot. Congrats!
Now Darius Rucker (who will always be Hootie to me) and Tim Tebow (who will always be that guy Bama and Ole Miss made cry after beating them) present song of the year to Kacey Musgraves for Follow Your Arrow, YES!!! Very happy about that. I love that song, and nothing about mud ridin in a pickup with a 6 pack. I'm sure the song is a bit controversial with some of the lyrics, but it's great.
Now The Band Perry singing Glen Campbell's Gentle On My Mind. God Bless Glen. He lived a rough tough life and now is fighting due to Alzheimer's. He has a documentary and new song (which is a heartbreaking song). I swear that one Boy Perry looks ready to join a Flock of Seagulls tribute band or something. Wow, this performance is GREAT! The Girl Perry is a sassy one ain't she?
Medicine commercials get scarier and scarier all the time. I'm waiting for them to just say "Either your disease will kill you or this medicine will. TAKE YOUR PICK!" I'm proud to say I take one of those tv commercial medicines. It helps me function.
Now Kacey Musgraves is performing on an old fashioned Grand Ole Opry set with an old fashioned hairdo singing Loretta Lynn's classic "If You're Lookin' At Me, You're Lookin' At Country", although her dress is shorter than Miss Loretta's. Then who comes out but LORETTA LYNN!! Full ballgown as usual, to sing along. She's 82 and still looks and sounds great!
Now, 2 guys they found at the bar at the local Chili's are out to present new artist of the year. Seriously guys, dress up or something, the new artist winner, Brett Eldredge is wearing a flipping tux.
Now Jason Aldean is performing on his "I'm sorry I cheated on my wife with an American Idol loser got caught tried to make it work but she wouldn't have me so now I'm engaged to that girl" tour. That's heck trying to fit on a t-shirt. Not that I'm judging. To me, he still hasn't surpassed his work on his duet with Kelly Clarkson. But I respect him because he's not some skinny guy. He looks like he wore husky sized pants when he was a kid. But the fake rips in the jeans he's wearing now makes him look like a scarecrow. If he only had a brain.
Carrie Underwood is out in outfit number 12 and Brad Paisley is out with a great idea. He's got a Sam's size container of cheese balls in a baby carrier strapped to him. I LIKE IT!! Now I want some! Now Little Big Town is performing in outfits with HEAVY red outlining. Creepy. They are singing their hit "Day Drinking" or as some people I know would call it "Alcoholism" or "A Cry For Help". I'll stick with day ice creaming. Now I want Ice Cream! Oh the read is now white. Those are lights y'all! Fancy. Now Ariana is singing her part of Bang Bang. Why, seriously, why? That went from zero to hot mess in less than 5 seconds. A new land speed record!
OK, I say part 2 is DONE!
Now Darius Rucker (who will always be Hootie to me) and Tim Tebow (who will always be that guy Bama and Ole Miss made cry after beating them) present song of the year to Kacey Musgraves for Follow Your Arrow, YES!!! Very happy about that. I love that song, and nothing about mud ridin in a pickup with a 6 pack. I'm sure the song is a bit controversial with some of the lyrics, but it's great.
Now The Band Perry singing Glen Campbell's Gentle On My Mind. God Bless Glen. He lived a rough tough life and now is fighting due to Alzheimer's. He has a documentary and new song (which is a heartbreaking song). I swear that one Boy Perry looks ready to join a Flock of Seagulls tribute band or something. Wow, this performance is GREAT! The Girl Perry is a sassy one ain't she?
Medicine commercials get scarier and scarier all the time. I'm waiting for them to just say "Either your disease will kill you or this medicine will. TAKE YOUR PICK!" I'm proud to say I take one of those tv commercial medicines. It helps me function.
Now Kacey Musgraves is performing on an old fashioned Grand Ole Opry set with an old fashioned hairdo singing Loretta Lynn's classic "If You're Lookin' At Me, You're Lookin' At Country", although her dress is shorter than Miss Loretta's. Then who comes out but LORETTA LYNN!! Full ballgown as usual, to sing along. She's 82 and still looks and sounds great!
Now, 2 guys they found at the bar at the local Chili's are out to present new artist of the year. Seriously guys, dress up or something, the new artist winner, Brett Eldredge is wearing a flipping tux.
Now Jason Aldean is performing on his "I'm sorry I cheated on my wife with an American Idol loser got caught tried to make it work but she wouldn't have me so now I'm engaged to that girl" tour. That's heck trying to fit on a t-shirt. Not that I'm judging. To me, he still hasn't surpassed his work on his duet with Kelly Clarkson. But I respect him because he's not some skinny guy. He looks like he wore husky sized pants when he was a kid. But the fake rips in the jeans he's wearing now makes him look like a scarecrow. If he only had a brain.
Carrie Underwood is out in outfit number 12 and Brad Paisley is out with a great idea. He's got a Sam's size container of cheese balls in a baby carrier strapped to him. I LIKE IT!! Now I want some! Now Little Big Town is performing in outfits with HEAVY red outlining. Creepy. They are singing their hit "Day Drinking" or as some people I know would call it "Alcoholism" or "A Cry For Help". I'll stick with day ice creaming. Now I want Ice Cream! Oh the read is now white. Those are lights y'all! Fancy. Now Ariana is singing her part of Bang Bang. Why, seriously, why? That went from zero to hot mess in less than 5 seconds. A new land speed record!
OK, I say part 2 is DONE!
The CMA Awards - Part 1 Y'all!
It's been a minute since I've blogged an awards show. Well, 7 months
actually. I blogged the ACM Awards, now, I've eaten, got my dishwasher
running, clothes ready for tomorrow, American Horror Story set to tape
(yes, I know it's a DVR, but I'm old and I still tape shows, leave me
alone and get off my lawn) and I'm ready to watch the CMAs.
They are starting off the show with Kenny Chesney doing some speak/singing thing. It's got a banjo so it SOUND country. But it looks about as country as a Yankees game. It's got hipster dressed guys and girls dancing around a psychadelic-ish painted bus. I have expected the Partridge Family to get off it was so colorful. Now, keeping in the theme of real country, Miranda Lambert is singing with Meghan Trainor on her hit "All About That Bass". I do like that song, but I'm waiting for the real country to start. Half a fiddle in it don't make it country. Tim McGraw looked mighty confused. George Strait was laughing, but in my mind, he was thinking "What is this y'all?".
Now, Brad & Carrie. How many pregnancy jokes will we get? They start off honoring the now retired but still nominated George Strait. Now, pregnancy joke #1. Ooh, an Ebola joke song called Quarantine set to Dolly's Jolene. Ooh, political jokes. Easy crowd to do this with. Carrie is much less wooden than she was last year when she was on the CMAs and The Sound of Music (bless her heart on that one). Ooh, a Renee Zellweger joke.
For the first award of the evening, let's hear it for country icon...Steven Tyler? What? Um, ok. Also, forget what happened to Renee, what has happened to Steven Tyler over the years? The winner for single of the year goes to Miranda Lambert for Automatic. I do like that song though so it's ok. But I think something happened to part of her dress. Looks odd. Wait, Ariana Grande is there too? Why are they trying to take the country out of my country?
Now Lady Antebellum are on stage singing about revenge drunking with Hey Bartender. Hey look the Swiss Miss girl is playing guitar for them. Seriously dude, NOBODY is wearing 2 long braided ponytails anymore. He's so 2013 or probably 1913. It was a rock song with a banjo but still catchier than it had a right to be.
Now, Florida Georgia Line is performing. I'm interested to hear what they sound like without all the autotune. This is actually the most country I've heard them sound. I still don't know which one is Florida and which one is Georgia. I know one is sleeveless and tatted and one is in his finest Hank Williams knock-off shirt.
Well that's enough to get everyone started. I'm looking forward to The Band Perry singing Gentle On My Mind. I'm interested to hear Ariana Grande slur her way through some song. Seriously girl ENUNCIATE! More soon!
They are starting off the show with Kenny Chesney doing some speak/singing thing. It's got a banjo so it SOUND country. But it looks about as country as a Yankees game. It's got hipster dressed guys and girls dancing around a psychadelic-ish painted bus. I have expected the Partridge Family to get off it was so colorful. Now, keeping in the theme of real country, Miranda Lambert is singing with Meghan Trainor on her hit "All About That Bass". I do like that song, but I'm waiting for the real country to start. Half a fiddle in it don't make it country. Tim McGraw looked mighty confused. George Strait was laughing, but in my mind, he was thinking "What is this y'all?".
Now, Brad & Carrie. How many pregnancy jokes will we get? They start off honoring the now retired but still nominated George Strait. Now, pregnancy joke #1. Ooh, an Ebola joke song called Quarantine set to Dolly's Jolene. Ooh, political jokes. Easy crowd to do this with. Carrie is much less wooden than she was last year when she was on the CMAs and The Sound of Music (bless her heart on that one). Ooh, a Renee Zellweger joke.
For the first award of the evening, let's hear it for country icon...Steven Tyler? What? Um, ok. Also, forget what happened to Renee, what has happened to Steven Tyler over the years? The winner for single of the year goes to Miranda Lambert for Automatic. I do like that song though so it's ok. But I think something happened to part of her dress. Looks odd. Wait, Ariana Grande is there too? Why are they trying to take the country out of my country?
Now Lady Antebellum are on stage singing about revenge drunking with Hey Bartender. Hey look the Swiss Miss girl is playing guitar for them. Seriously dude, NOBODY is wearing 2 long braided ponytails anymore. He's so 2013 or probably 1913. It was a rock song with a banjo but still catchier than it had a right to be.
Now, Florida Georgia Line is performing. I'm interested to hear what they sound like without all the autotune. This is actually the most country I've heard them sound. I still don't know which one is Florida and which one is Georgia. I know one is sleeveless and tatted and one is in his finest Hank Williams knock-off shirt.
Well that's enough to get everyone started. I'm looking forward to The Band Perry singing Gentle On My Mind. I'm interested to hear Ariana Grande slur her way through some song. Seriously girl ENUNCIATE! More soon!
Sunday, April 6, 2014
ACM Awards - Part 4 Y'all!!!!
Part Final aka Part 4 opens with Tim McGraw sitting on a stool wearing what looks like a black straw hat and singing into a leftover prop microphone from that Great Gatsby movie I didn't like. Then Faith saunters out in a slinky gown, but she looks and sounds better than she has in a while. Good for her.
Meanwhile, Blake Shelton heads over to Mandalay Bay where they relegated Florida/Georgia Line, who are performing with Luke Bryan. It sounds like it'll be a country frat party. Looks it too. Oh look, flames. Oh look again, bike tricks and a big rig on the video screen. Are they trying to kinda rap? Bless they hearts. I've used that in at least 3 posts now. I should have done it in all 4. Dang it!
Carrie isn't performing? What's that about? No, I don't like her and thought her acting in Sound of Music was more stiff than an overstarched dress shirt, but people love her. Jason Aldean wins. Dude, why can't we see your eyes? You been puffin with Eric Church & Willie Nelson? Now, Toby Keith! Wow, he's still around too? Ooh, fireworks! Last time I saw him he was singing about Red Solo Cups. Is that Chaz Bono sitting next to Keith Urban? Kinda looked like him. Glad one of the backup singers for Toby has a tambourine, because Stevie Nicks didn't have hers. Dear goob cheesing and grinning at the camera, don't just don't. You look like a dbag. Drunk girl in the audience then stands up to dance at the end of the song. A little late, but thanks for playing.
Now, George Strait and Jerry Jones. They are announcing the 50th Anniversary of the ACMs and it'll be at Jerry World in Dallas. Good to know someone will be winning something that matters there. Haha. Now, ET host Nancy O'Dell and David Nail (no clue) are presenting vocal group. Wow, he's awkward. Not sure what happened to the rest of her dress, but she should get a refund. Vocal group of the year is The Band Perry. If I Die Young, I want hair like them. Now, Jewel is out in a shiny dress and shiny lips to tell about the ACM Charity. Now, Hunter Hayes, the clean cut country Bieber, is performing his song Invisible about being bullied, hungry, alone, etc. It's a great idea, but it plays like a very special episode of an 80s sitcom than an actual song. But Merle clapped, and that's all that matters.
WooHoo, my girl Trisha Yearwood is presenting Female Vocalist. She's won it twice. If you haven't watched her Food Network show, please do, it's great. Miranda Lambert wins female vocalist. Not a shock. The women who didn't win, at least 2 of them didn't look too thrilled. Oh well, sorry Carrie. Now Hootie & Lady A singing a song Bob Dylan wrote. I can't make this stuff up. Folks are eating this up. Lord, Taylor Swift is doing the awkward white girl dancing to the song, like she does to all song at all awards shows. I kinda like & expect it now. And now, Hootie, aka Darius Rucker presents Album of the Year to Kacey Musgraves. I've heard she's a unique and super talented woman. Good for her. Why is there only one solo female performing at the ACMs tonight?
Now, Mr. Trisha Yearwood, aka Garth Brooks is introducing Miranda Lambert & George Strait in tribute to Crystal Milestone recipient (whatever that is) Merle Haggard. It was a bit rushed. I guess more faux country artists need to perform? Nice performance by Miranda and George and short speech from Merle. Apparently, Rascal Flatts is performing? Why? They weren't nominated and their lead singer annoys me. Good grief, I stop listening and it all goes to crap :(
So here's Rascal Flatts. That lead singer is just so completely annoying. He's added stupid movements to his added weight. He changed his stage name to LeVox because it means "The Voice". No, just no. Now, two real artists, Dierks Bentley and Sheryl Crow. Good job. Now, 2 great country artists to present Entertainer of the Year: Chris O'Donnell and LL Cool J. And the winner is...George Strait!! Thankfully they got something right! He totally just left Miranda Lambert hanging. I think he's shocked. Good for him. He's one of the best of all time and is still real country!!
Well, kids, that's it for tonight. I hope y'all enjoyed it. I delayed watching the season premiere of Game of Thrones for y'all. If you didn't like it, well, tough. Have a great night and a great week. Be blessed :)
Meanwhile, Blake Shelton heads over to Mandalay Bay where they relegated Florida/Georgia Line, who are performing with Luke Bryan. It sounds like it'll be a country frat party. Looks it too. Oh look, flames. Oh look again, bike tricks and a big rig on the video screen. Are they trying to kinda rap? Bless they hearts. I've used that in at least 3 posts now. I should have done it in all 4. Dang it!
Carrie isn't performing? What's that about? No, I don't like her and thought her acting in Sound of Music was more stiff than an overstarched dress shirt, but people love her. Jason Aldean wins. Dude, why can't we see your eyes? You been puffin with Eric Church & Willie Nelson? Now, Toby Keith! Wow, he's still around too? Ooh, fireworks! Last time I saw him he was singing about Red Solo Cups. Is that Chaz Bono sitting next to Keith Urban? Kinda looked like him. Glad one of the backup singers for Toby has a tambourine, because Stevie Nicks didn't have hers. Dear goob cheesing and grinning at the camera, don't just don't. You look like a dbag. Drunk girl in the audience then stands up to dance at the end of the song. A little late, but thanks for playing.
Now, George Strait and Jerry Jones. They are announcing the 50th Anniversary of the ACMs and it'll be at Jerry World in Dallas. Good to know someone will be winning something that matters there. Haha. Now, ET host Nancy O'Dell and David Nail (no clue) are presenting vocal group. Wow, he's awkward. Not sure what happened to the rest of her dress, but she should get a refund. Vocal group of the year is The Band Perry. If I Die Young, I want hair like them. Now, Jewel is out in a shiny dress and shiny lips to tell about the ACM Charity. Now, Hunter Hayes, the clean cut country Bieber, is performing his song Invisible about being bullied, hungry, alone, etc. It's a great idea, but it plays like a very special episode of an 80s sitcom than an actual song. But Merle clapped, and that's all that matters.
WooHoo, my girl Trisha Yearwood is presenting Female Vocalist. She's won it twice. If you haven't watched her Food Network show, please do, it's great. Miranda Lambert wins female vocalist. Not a shock. The women who didn't win, at least 2 of them didn't look too thrilled. Oh well, sorry Carrie. Now Hootie & Lady A singing a song Bob Dylan wrote. I can't make this stuff up. Folks are eating this up. Lord, Taylor Swift is doing the awkward white girl dancing to the song, like she does to all song at all awards shows. I kinda like & expect it now. And now, Hootie, aka Darius Rucker presents Album of the Year to Kacey Musgraves. I've heard she's a unique and super talented woman. Good for her. Why is there only one solo female performing at the ACMs tonight?
Now, Mr. Trisha Yearwood, aka Garth Brooks is introducing Miranda Lambert & George Strait in tribute to Crystal Milestone recipient (whatever that is) Merle Haggard. It was a bit rushed. I guess more faux country artists need to perform? Nice performance by Miranda and George and short speech from Merle. Apparently, Rascal Flatts is performing? Why? They weren't nominated and their lead singer annoys me. Good grief, I stop listening and it all goes to crap :(
So here's Rascal Flatts. That lead singer is just so completely annoying. He's added stupid movements to his added weight. He changed his stage name to LeVox because it means "The Voice". No, just no. Now, two real artists, Dierks Bentley and Sheryl Crow. Good job. Now, 2 great country artists to present Entertainer of the Year: Chris O'Donnell and LL Cool J. And the winner is...George Strait!! Thankfully they got something right! He totally just left Miranda Lambert hanging. I think he's shocked. Good for him. He's one of the best of all time and is still real country!!
Well, kids, that's it for tonight. I hope y'all enjoyed it. I delayed watching the season premiere of Game of Thrones for y'all. If you didn't like it, well, tough. Have a great night and a great week. Be blessed :)
ACM Awards - Part 3 Y'all!!!
Now Blake Shelton is introducing Luke Bryan and doing a fake bad intro. I'm surprised he didn't pull a Travolta and call him Adele Dazeem. It's funny how when the cameras cut to the girls in the audience singing along, it's always at a part of the song they don't know or get wrong. Aww, bless they hearts. HOOTIE SIGHTING! Nice enough little song.
Now, Florida/Georgia Line are presenting best new artist. Will it be no hat, cowboy hat, or backwards baseball cap. Based on the little video snippets of them, I'm rooting for no hat. But the winner is...HAT!! His name is Justin Moore. Based on the performances, he was the most generic. WOW, he's a tony little man, no wonder he wears the height. He did joke that he thought there was a height requirement for the award. He's from Arkansas, just like my Daddy! So, cool for him. But he's crying. No, just don't.
Now Jason Aldean comes out. He's in all black, black hat too. All I know of him is he sang with Kelly Clarkson and TMZ caught him making out with some former American Idol contestant, while he was married. He's no longer married. Now Daft Punk is out to present single of the year. Nah, just kidding, it's Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton in a joke I saw coming from a mile away. I've actually heard of all these songs for single of the year. I'm rooting for Mama's Broken Heart because it was just fun. The winner is Mama's Broken Heart! I thought it'd be that Tim McGraw one. Miranda looks great, not because she's lost weight, but because she's dressing her size. I never thought she was big just wearing the wrong size. Actually, now, she looks a little TOO skinny. Eat you a sandwich girl!
Now Blake is introducing his wife Miranda Lambert singing a song called Automatic. Apparently she's been at Michael's or Hobby Lobby because she bedazzled the heck out that microphone. I think the mugged Judy Jetson for those boots though. That one audience member they showed looks like what I think Hilary Duff would look like if she didn't have those horse teeth veneers put in. I have heard this song before too. Not a bad song. It's about how things these days are too fast paced and we don't enjoy the slower paced things in life. Nice of fat bearded man in the audience to clap while holding & not spilling his beer. God forbid you put it down for a moment. Such a gentleman. As Ouiser said in Steel Magnolias said "I bet he even takes the dishes out of the sink before he pees in it".
Now Olivia Munn & Aaron Rodgers, a great country pairing, present song of the year. Wagon Wheel is a nominee which means Bob Dylan got an ACM nomination. But Lee Brice wins for I Drive Your Truck, about a man who's brother was killed in the war. 2 of the 3 writers of the song are women. Cool.
Well, let's make that a wrap. Final hour coming up!
Now, Florida/Georgia Line are presenting best new artist. Will it be no hat, cowboy hat, or backwards baseball cap. Based on the little video snippets of them, I'm rooting for no hat. But the winner is...HAT!! His name is Justin Moore. Based on the performances, he was the most generic. WOW, he's a tony little man, no wonder he wears the height. He did joke that he thought there was a height requirement for the award. He's from Arkansas, just like my Daddy! So, cool for him. But he's crying. No, just don't.
Now Jason Aldean comes out. He's in all black, black hat too. All I know of him is he sang with Kelly Clarkson and TMZ caught him making out with some former American Idol contestant, while he was married. He's no longer married. Now Daft Punk is out to present single of the year. Nah, just kidding, it's Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton in a joke I saw coming from a mile away. I've actually heard of all these songs for single of the year. I'm rooting for Mama's Broken Heart because it was just fun. The winner is Mama's Broken Heart! I thought it'd be that Tim McGraw one. Miranda looks great, not because she's lost weight, but because she's dressing her size. I never thought she was big just wearing the wrong size. Actually, now, she looks a little TOO skinny. Eat you a sandwich girl!
Now Blake is introducing his wife Miranda Lambert singing a song called Automatic. Apparently she's been at Michael's or Hobby Lobby because she bedazzled the heck out that microphone. I think the mugged Judy Jetson for those boots though. That one audience member they showed looks like what I think Hilary Duff would look like if she didn't have those horse teeth veneers put in. I have heard this song before too. Not a bad song. It's about how things these days are too fast paced and we don't enjoy the slower paced things in life. Nice of fat bearded man in the audience to clap while holding & not spilling his beer. God forbid you put it down for a moment. Such a gentleman. As Ouiser said in Steel Magnolias said "I bet he even takes the dishes out of the sink before he pees in it".
Now Olivia Munn & Aaron Rodgers, a great country pairing, present song of the year. Wagon Wheel is a nominee which means Bob Dylan got an ACM nomination. But Lee Brice wins for I Drive Your Truck, about a man who's brother was killed in the war. 2 of the 3 writers of the song are women. Cool.
Well, let's make that a wrap. Final hour coming up!
ACM Awards - Part 2 Y'all!!
Half an hour in and still no awards given. Martina McBride is out there to introduce the one, the only, the legendary, THE George Strait. He is truly one of the best ever. Show em how it's done George! Some of the folks in the audience though, bless they hearts. They look like the type who would go to the beach and still want to eat at Red Lobster. Some of the hair on the performers, WOW! There's a big hole in the ozone now filled with Aqua Net.
Lee Brice is now singing I Drive Your Truck. It's a serious song, you can tell because his ballcap is on backwards, and it's just him and his guitar, but it seemed like a song about a dead relative, but he got to sing it for 30 seconds, what the heck. Now, I'm about to shoot my TV because Guy Fieri is on my screen, NOT BY CHOICE! Oh look, he's wearing a gray camouflage suit because rednecks hunt. You are a waste Guy, go away. He introduced some package on what sort of country fun Vegas had this week. But still, it was Guy, that's enough to make me hurl. Now, some Kohl's commercial about some little boy taking his first jump off the high diving board. No, just no. High dive, and heights, are evil. I did it as a kid and was scared every time. I even dove off a high dive. I was dumb. Plus, a Disney movie commercial with that Philip Phillips song "Home" #1, why the same name first & last? No, just no. #2, aren't we done with that song yet? It's worse than Happy about being everywhere. I decree both songs done!
Now Eric Church is performing. Last time I saw him on an awards show stage, he looked like Dale Gribble from King of the Hill. Thankfully, he doesn't anymore. Blake & Luke did a weed joke about him in the opening so apparently he's a country bad boy. Hey at least he isn't singing about beer and trucks in this song. I kinda like this one. Oh wow, I think they just showed one member of Big & Rich (are they still around?) and he was wearing a ruffled shirt. Aww, that's just sad.
Now, New Artist nominee #2 (after Brett something) named Justin something is singing. He's got a big hat & a big belt buckle and he's singing about a truck! Glad to see he's avoiding cliches, and some weird kiss blowing at the end. Huh? Still no awards though!
Now, we're back with Blake Shelton in jeans & vest and Shakira in I think half a nightgown and leather thigh highs. She kinda looks like Charo from an episode of The Love Boat. Not feeling this song though. Now skinny little Taylor Swift is out to present top vocal duo. I guess since she's not as country anymore, they aren't letting her sing. Aww. From the clips, I think I'd like Thompson Square the best, but the winner is Florida/Georgia Line. Don't discount the power of a Nelly rap in a truck song. The one guy (not sure if it was Florida or Georgia) was in a Garth Brooks tshirt with what looked like a Members Only jacket. He looked like a villain from a generic 80s movie.
Now, Lady Antebellum and Stevie Nicks performing together. At least they are subdued, even if the song sounds like a long distance commercial from the 80s. Well, subdued lasted 30 seconds, but thankfully Stevie tears into Rhiannon. I know Misty Day from American Horror Story would be saddened to see Stevie without a scarf. How many of these country fans know what this song is about? Hillary held her own with Stevie. Good job!
Now, Keith Urban is taking time off from Idol to perform on the ACMs. He always has some good fun songs. He sounds like an 80s pop rocker more than a country star, but I still can't help but like him. Now, new artist nominee #3, his name is Kip and he has a sleeveless, a backwards ballcap, and his song is "Somethin' 'Bout a Truck". I think he has a bible verse tattooed on his biceps. Just reporting facts.
That's it for part 2, to Part 3 & BEYOND!!!
Lee Brice is now singing I Drive Your Truck. It's a serious song, you can tell because his ballcap is on backwards, and it's just him and his guitar, but it seemed like a song about a dead relative, but he got to sing it for 30 seconds, what the heck. Now, I'm about to shoot my TV because Guy Fieri is on my screen, NOT BY CHOICE! Oh look, he's wearing a gray camouflage suit because rednecks hunt. You are a waste Guy, go away. He introduced some package on what sort of country fun Vegas had this week. But still, it was Guy, that's enough to make me hurl. Now, some Kohl's commercial about some little boy taking his first jump off the high diving board. No, just no. High dive, and heights, are evil. I did it as a kid and was scared every time. I even dove off a high dive. I was dumb. Plus, a Disney movie commercial with that Philip Phillips song "Home" #1, why the same name first & last? No, just no. #2, aren't we done with that song yet? It's worse than Happy about being everywhere. I decree both songs done!
Now Eric Church is performing. Last time I saw him on an awards show stage, he looked like Dale Gribble from King of the Hill. Thankfully, he doesn't anymore. Blake & Luke did a weed joke about him in the opening so apparently he's a country bad boy. Hey at least he isn't singing about beer and trucks in this song. I kinda like this one. Oh wow, I think they just showed one member of Big & Rich (are they still around?) and he was wearing a ruffled shirt. Aww, that's just sad.
Now, New Artist nominee #2 (after Brett something) named Justin something is singing. He's got a big hat & a big belt buckle and he's singing about a truck! Glad to see he's avoiding cliches, and some weird kiss blowing at the end. Huh? Still no awards though!
Now, we're back with Blake Shelton in jeans & vest and Shakira in I think half a nightgown and leather thigh highs. She kinda looks like Charo from an episode of The Love Boat. Not feeling this song though. Now skinny little Taylor Swift is out to present top vocal duo. I guess since she's not as country anymore, they aren't letting her sing. Aww. From the clips, I think I'd like Thompson Square the best, but the winner is Florida/Georgia Line. Don't discount the power of a Nelly rap in a truck song. The one guy (not sure if it was Florida or Georgia) was in a Garth Brooks tshirt with what looked like a Members Only jacket. He looked like a villain from a generic 80s movie.
Now, Lady Antebellum and Stevie Nicks performing together. At least they are subdued, even if the song sounds like a long distance commercial from the 80s. Well, subdued lasted 30 seconds, but thankfully Stevie tears into Rhiannon. I know Misty Day from American Horror Story would be saddened to see Stevie without a scarf. How many of these country fans know what this song is about? Hillary held her own with Stevie. Good job!
Now, Keith Urban is taking time off from Idol to perform on the ACMs. He always has some good fun songs. He sounds like an 80s pop rocker more than a country star, but I still can't help but like him. Now, new artist nominee #3, his name is Kip and he has a sleeveless, a backwards ballcap, and his song is "Somethin' 'Bout a Truck". I think he has a bible verse tattooed on his biceps. Just reporting facts.
That's it for part 2, to Part 3 & BEYOND!!!
ACM Awards - Part 1, Y'all!
Good evening everyone! After taking the Oscars off to attend an Oscar party, I'm back with my brilliant thoughts on another awards show. This time, it's the Academy of Country Music Awards, coming to you from the heart of country music...Las Vegas? Um, ok? I know it's been in Vegas for years, but still. I'm a traditionalist, it should be in Nashville. Today's country is different than the country I grew up on. Today, it's all slick generic pop with an occasional banjo. Plus, it's almost all guys singing songs about trucks & beer. I guess I'm just old-fashioned. I was country when country wasn't cool. Heck, I was country when Barbara Mandrell WAS cool, and that's saying something! I don't think any of these guys can hold a candle to Waylon, Willie, Johnny, or George. Plus, I don't like Carrie (sorry). Anyway, on with the show.
Oh good, Shakira is on the show. Wait, what? Shakira is on? Um, ok. At least there is a tribute to Merle featuring George Strait, Miranda (who could be modern & traditional) and Garth. We start with The Band Perry. The lead Perry now looks like Sheryl Crow, creepy. Perry boy 1 looks like Steve Perry and Perry boy 2 looks like Joe Perry, fitting since this is like a cross between what I imagine a Journey & Aerosmith concert to be.
Now your hosts, Blake Shelton & Luke Bryan come out. Luke Bryan always has a big smile and good teeth going. It's like he's a walking ad for Aspen Dental or something. Seems like he's a nice guy. Blake opens up with a big slam on Britney Spears not singing live. But c'mon, who goes to see her to listen to her vocal ability? At least Luke Bryan got in a good Dallas Cowboys slam. Everyone is covered in confetti in the audience and that's bizarre, but in a good way. You know those women spent tons of time & money on their hair & dresses and boom, it's like a bad prom. Well, I saw some of them, and they looked like a bad prom to begin with.
After some painfully bad and obvious jokes (makes me appreciate Brad & Carrie even more on CMAs), they toss it to Florida/Georgia Line performing. They sound a little more country than Band Perry did, but I kinda miss that song they did will Nelly. Yes, I know Nelly isn't country, but that song was awful & awfully catchy. Then, immediately into Brad Paisley performing at a pool party in Vegas. Surprised to see more tats on the guys than girls. Ladies, you are disappointing me. Fun enough little summer sounding song about going to the river bank.
Now, back from commercial, it's Blake Shelton performing with Gwen Sebastian. She has southern blonde lady hairdo #47. Go to the mall or little park on Saturday and you'll see at least 10 women with the same hair. Good to see Blake's wife singing along. It's good for spouses to be involved and interested in the other's job. Is the stage decorated with candles in mason jars? What, did Pinterest throw up in there? I still don't understand Pinterest and really just don't want to. But the song was actually pretty good. Was that Christiane Amanpour they showed?
Now some generic looking & sounding country boy (no hat) named I think Brent Everett is singing some song with his beach based video playing in the background. He looks happy though.
Well, this is a good start for blogging, so yeah, part 2 coming up next!
Oh good, Shakira is on the show. Wait, what? Shakira is on? Um, ok. At least there is a tribute to Merle featuring George Strait, Miranda (who could be modern & traditional) and Garth. We start with The Band Perry. The lead Perry now looks like Sheryl Crow, creepy. Perry boy 1 looks like Steve Perry and Perry boy 2 looks like Joe Perry, fitting since this is like a cross between what I imagine a Journey & Aerosmith concert to be.
Now your hosts, Blake Shelton & Luke Bryan come out. Luke Bryan always has a big smile and good teeth going. It's like he's a walking ad for Aspen Dental or something. Seems like he's a nice guy. Blake opens up with a big slam on Britney Spears not singing live. But c'mon, who goes to see her to listen to her vocal ability? At least Luke Bryan got in a good Dallas Cowboys slam. Everyone is covered in confetti in the audience and that's bizarre, but in a good way. You know those women spent tons of time & money on their hair & dresses and boom, it's like a bad prom. Well, I saw some of them, and they looked like a bad prom to begin with.
After some painfully bad and obvious jokes (makes me appreciate Brad & Carrie even more on CMAs), they toss it to Florida/Georgia Line performing. They sound a little more country than Band Perry did, but I kinda miss that song they did will Nelly. Yes, I know Nelly isn't country, but that song was awful & awfully catchy. Then, immediately into Brad Paisley performing at a pool party in Vegas. Surprised to see more tats on the guys than girls. Ladies, you are disappointing me. Fun enough little summer sounding song about going to the river bank.
Now, back from commercial, it's Blake Shelton performing with Gwen Sebastian. She has southern blonde lady hairdo #47. Go to the mall or little park on Saturday and you'll see at least 10 women with the same hair. Good to see Blake's wife singing along. It's good for spouses to be involved and interested in the other's job. Is the stage decorated with candles in mason jars? What, did Pinterest throw up in there? I still don't understand Pinterest and really just don't want to. But the song was actually pretty good. Was that Christiane Amanpour they showed?
Now some generic looking & sounding country boy (no hat) named I think Brent Everett is singing some song with his beach based video playing in the background. He looks happy though.
Well, this is a good start for blogging, so yeah, part 2 coming up next!
Sunday, January 26, 2014
It's the Grammy Awards y'all - Part 5!!!!!
Now, Cyndi Lauper, who FINALLY won her 2nd Grammy tonight after winning her only one in 1985 for Best New Artist. She won for Best Cast Album for the Tony winning Kinky Boots. She introduced Carole King with Sara Bareilles performing together, first Carole's Beautiful followed by Sara's Brave. Love Carole, love Sara, love Brave. Just them and their pianos. I just love this!! I hope they collaborate again. Now they are presenting Song of the Year. Hmm, this is a tough call. Just not Royals. So of course it wins. Blech. Get you some girl from The Ring.
Now, Oscar nominee Jared Leto is paying tribute to Lou Reed by quoting from Reed's Walk on the Wild Side, which referenced a cross-dresser, like Jared was in Dallas Buyer's Club. Now he's introducing Metallica playing One with Chinese pianist Lang Lang. If I liked Metallica or hard rock/metal music, I would probably enjoy this performance. Lars Ulrich does make the odd faces when he drums, but the man has nothing on the Mick Fleetwood drum face, NOTHING AT ALL!! That was loud.
Now Steven Tyler is presenting Record of the Year with Smokey Robinson. I love Smokey. Steven looks like someone they found on the street and put in a suit and sent to the Grammys. Him trying to sing You Really Got a Hold on Me sounded like it too. Ok, not creepy girl, not creepy girl, or creepy Robin Thicke ...and the Grammy goes to Get Lucky!! The helmets win again. Do you think it's really those guys under the helmets or just a few guys they paid? Hmm...
Now Queen Latifah is introducing Macklemore & Ryan Lewis with Mary Lambert doing Same Love. Well this won't go over well in some areas. At least one song has a choir at the Grammys, this is the one. Weddings, Madonna, Choir.
Love the Bing/Microsoft commercial showcasing Brave and heroic women of the current and the recent past.
Now Ryan Seacrest & John Legend are up there giving a music educator award. Kent Knappenberger was the winner. Congrats! Music & music education are huge to me. Now the part of every awards show where they honor those who passed away, aka the death parade. The piano player from the Metallica performance now plays honoring Van Cliburn. That's versatility. Now Miranda Lambert and Billie Jo Armstrong from Green Day are singing When Will I Be Loved, by the Everly Brothers in honor of the recently deceased Phil Everly. Wow, they sound great together.
Finally, Album of the Year, it's being presented by Yoko Ono, Alicia Keys, and Olivia Harrison. Aww, two Beatles widows. And the Grammy goes to...DAFT PUNK! R2D2 and C3PO win again.
Now, to end the ceremony, more music that I don't really get & care about. Nine Inch Nails & Queens of the Stone Age plus Lindsey Buckingham and Dave Grohl. So yeah, there's that. Hope you enjoyed the show. Good night everyone!
Now, Oscar nominee Jared Leto is paying tribute to Lou Reed by quoting from Reed's Walk on the Wild Side, which referenced a cross-dresser, like Jared was in Dallas Buyer's Club. Now he's introducing Metallica playing One with Chinese pianist Lang Lang. If I liked Metallica or hard rock/metal music, I would probably enjoy this performance. Lars Ulrich does make the odd faces when he drums, but the man has nothing on the Mick Fleetwood drum face, NOTHING AT ALL!! That was loud.
Now Steven Tyler is presenting Record of the Year with Smokey Robinson. I love Smokey. Steven looks like someone they found on the street and put in a suit and sent to the Grammys. Him trying to sing You Really Got a Hold on Me sounded like it too. Ok, not creepy girl, not creepy girl, or creepy Robin Thicke ...and the Grammy goes to Get Lucky!! The helmets win again. Do you think it's really those guys under the helmets or just a few guys they paid? Hmm...
Now Queen Latifah is introducing Macklemore & Ryan Lewis with Mary Lambert doing Same Love. Well this won't go over well in some areas. At least one song has a choir at the Grammys, this is the one. Weddings, Madonna, Choir.
Love the Bing/Microsoft commercial showcasing Brave and heroic women of the current and the recent past.
Now Ryan Seacrest & John Legend are up there giving a music educator award. Kent Knappenberger was the winner. Congrats! Music & music education are huge to me. Now the part of every awards show where they honor those who passed away, aka the death parade. The piano player from the Metallica performance now plays honoring Van Cliburn. That's versatility. Now Miranda Lambert and Billie Jo Armstrong from Green Day are singing When Will I Be Loved, by the Everly Brothers in honor of the recently deceased Phil Everly. Wow, they sound great together.
Finally, Album of the Year, it's being presented by Yoko Ono, Alicia Keys, and Olivia Harrison. Aww, two Beatles widows. And the Grammy goes to...DAFT PUNK! R2D2 and C3PO win again.
Now, to end the ceremony, more music that I don't really get & care about. Nine Inch Nails & Queens of the Stone Age plus Lindsey Buckingham and Dave Grohl. So yeah, there's that. Hope you enjoyed the show. Good night everyone!
It's the Grammy Awards y'all - Part 4!!!!
Now, we are here for the 10pm hour (eastern time) of the Grammy Awards. Apparently, every legend is performing in this hour. Now, for some reason, Julia Roberts is at the Grammys. She was great in August: Osage County, but all I know of her musical abilities is her singing Kiss in the bathtub in Pretty Woman. She's telling of a Beatles special coming up, which is great too. She's introducing Paul McCartney performing, with help from Ringo. My friend Brandon just loudly rolled his eyes at this. Love this piano though! Are they showing movie clips in the background? Is this from a movie? Maybe it's just the video for the song. Was that Johnny Depp? I hope not, I don't like him either. Fun song though! Yoko Ono dancing to Paul's song just made my night though :)
Now Gloria Estefan is presenting with Skeletor. Oh wait, that's Marc Anthony, sorry about that. EAT SOMETHING! Now, pop vocal album is being awarded. I'm only rooting for Bruno Mars. I hope all other 4 lose because I don't like them. Seriously, I don't like Lana, Lorde, Justin, or Robin. YEA BRUNO!! That really is a great CD. He's not a tall man is he? Treasure is a great fun song. Yes, Gorillas is nasty y'all.
Now, Lifetime Achievement winners: Beatles, Isley Brothers, Kris Kristofferson, and some folks I haven't heard of and can't spell on the fly. Now, Jeremy Renner is introducing 2 of the original Highwaymen - Willie & Kris, but adding Merle Haggard and Blake Shelton. They are singing Highwayman, starting with Willie & Kris. Here come Merle & Blake, Merle with Okie from Muskogee. Imagine Dragons is loving it. Apparently, the song is actually a spoof of "good old fashioned values". So it's both patriotic and mocking it. It's two-two-two songs in one! Now it's Mama Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys. Gotta love Willie, he always sings to the beat in his head, not on the drum. Daddy never liked Willie. Always called him a dang long haired hippie. Yep, he's a pothead too haha. Gotta love old county superstars. Heck, back in the 70s, many thought they'd be long dead by now! Now 2 country singers, Martina McBride & Zac Brown, are presenting the award for Best Country Album to Kasey Musgraves for Same Trailer, Different Park. Glad she could repurpose her Christmas Tree skirt to make that dress. That's country resourcefulness! Man, they just cut her off, COLD! haha
Now, HELMET HEADS!!! This apparently is only their 2nd TV performance EVER! And they are performing not only with Pharell Williams and Nile Rodgers, but also STEVIE WONDER! It looks like they were singing in some 70s ski lodge, then some future land. Whoever that is with Katy Perry, he needs to stop trying to dance haha. Where's the shot of Taylor dancing? We saw Barbara Bach singing though. YOKO! Oh Steven Tyler doing some weird 70s disco crap. Bless him, gotta love it haha. I swear the whole auditorium is dancing. Does everyone now know this song? At least it's a good one!
OK that's all for part 4. So tell me, are you ready for more?
Now Gloria Estefan is presenting with Skeletor. Oh wait, that's Marc Anthony, sorry about that. EAT SOMETHING! Now, pop vocal album is being awarded. I'm only rooting for Bruno Mars. I hope all other 4 lose because I don't like them. Seriously, I don't like Lana, Lorde, Justin, or Robin. YEA BRUNO!! That really is a great CD. He's not a tall man is he? Treasure is a great fun song. Yes, Gorillas is nasty y'all.
Now, Lifetime Achievement winners: Beatles, Isley Brothers, Kris Kristofferson, and some folks I haven't heard of and can't spell on the fly. Now, Jeremy Renner is introducing 2 of the original Highwaymen - Willie & Kris, but adding Merle Haggard and Blake Shelton. They are singing Highwayman, starting with Willie & Kris. Here come Merle & Blake, Merle with Okie from Muskogee. Imagine Dragons is loving it. Apparently, the song is actually a spoof of "good old fashioned values". So it's both patriotic and mocking it. It's two-two-two songs in one! Now it's Mama Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys. Gotta love Willie, he always sings to the beat in his head, not on the drum. Daddy never liked Willie. Always called him a dang long haired hippie. Yep, he's a pothead too haha. Gotta love old county superstars. Heck, back in the 70s, many thought they'd be long dead by now! Now 2 country singers, Martina McBride & Zac Brown, are presenting the award for Best Country Album to Kasey Musgraves for Same Trailer, Different Park. Glad she could repurpose her Christmas Tree skirt to make that dress. That's country resourcefulness! Man, they just cut her off, COLD! haha
Now, HELMET HEADS!!! This apparently is only their 2nd TV performance EVER! And they are performing not only with Pharell Williams and Nile Rodgers, but also STEVIE WONDER! It looks like they were singing in some 70s ski lodge, then some future land. Whoever that is with Katy Perry, he needs to stop trying to dance haha. Where's the shot of Taylor dancing? We saw Barbara Bach singing though. YOKO! Oh Steven Tyler doing some weird 70s disco crap. Bless him, gotta love it haha. I swear the whole auditorium is dancing. Does everyone now know this song? At least it's a good one!
OK that's all for part 4. So tell me, are you ready for more?
It's the Grammy Awards y'all - Part 3!!!
I guess, since he's performing next week at the Super Bowl, they didn't want Bruno Mars performing, so instead, since he's nominated for big awards, they'll just have him introduce P!nk, starting off in the air singing "Try" and still sounding GREAT! Love this song. I wish I could have seen her in concert. Girl is singing, spinning, and flying. Most of these little pop tarts can't even sing while standing still. Now Nate Reuss from fun. joins her for Just Give Me a Reason, but of them wailing at the top of their lungs. AWESOME!!
Now Miguel and Ariana Grande present pop solo performance. I know Miguel can sing and I have heard Ariana can wail. I'm rooting for, in order, Sara, Bruno, Katy, then the others, but Wednesday Addams, I mean Lorde wins for Royals. Ugh.
Did Coldwell Banker just use Motley Crue's "Home Sweet Home" in their commercial? Well, at least it wasn't that horrid Carrie Underwood version that American Idol used a few years ago.
Now, Ozzy is attempting to say something on the Grammys about the Beatles, but nobody can understand him. Even his bandmate was laughing. Now Ringo, the Beatle least known for his vocals, is performing Photograph. Ringo isn't bad, he's just not known for his singing. Of course he gets a standing O, he's Ringo! Now the always humble Jamie Foxx is presenting best rap/sung collaboration and doing an awful British accent. How's your post-Oscar career going? Don't answer that, I saw your White House movie with Channing Tatum. Yikes. Now Jamie is hitting on Beyonce. Not awkward at all. The winner is Holy Grail Jay-Z and Justin. Ugh, I hate that song. Awful song, plus Justin is on it. He annoys me. At least Justin isn't there. No, I'm not a Justin Timberlake fan for some reason LOL
Oh, a commercial for Maleficent starring Angelina Jolie. I think that's how she got Brad Pitt away from that boring Jennifer Aniston. I approve haha. No, I'm not a Jennifer Aniston fan for some reason LOL
Now, Kendrick Lamar and Imagine Dragons are performing together. This will be great or a great mess. Oh good grief, why are they wearing all white? Ok, Tay-Tay, that's how you head bang and not look like a dang fool. Of course just then, they cut to her in the front row, the only one standing up dancing like a white girl, gotta love her huh? haha. I think Imagine Dragons just became a little cooler than they had the right to. Great job! Oh, now they are all percussion while Kendrick raps. Great camera switching on this too.
Now Kasey Musgraves has to follow that performance with a more low key performance but what a great song in Merry-Go-Round about how people will talk about you no matter what, so just be yourself. Country needs a voice like hers in the worst way. How many songs about trucks do ya need?
Well, that'll do for Part 3, what's next? Wait & see!
Now Miguel and Ariana Grande present pop solo performance. I know Miguel can sing and I have heard Ariana can wail. I'm rooting for, in order, Sara, Bruno, Katy, then the others, but Wednesday Addams, I mean Lorde wins for Royals. Ugh.
Did Coldwell Banker just use Motley Crue's "Home Sweet Home" in their commercial? Well, at least it wasn't that horrid Carrie Underwood version that American Idol used a few years ago.
Now, Ozzy is attempting to say something on the Grammys about the Beatles, but nobody can understand him. Even his bandmate was laughing. Now Ringo, the Beatle least known for his vocals, is performing Photograph. Ringo isn't bad, he's just not known for his singing. Of course he gets a standing O, he's Ringo! Now the always humble Jamie Foxx is presenting best rap/sung collaboration and doing an awful British accent. How's your post-Oscar career going? Don't answer that, I saw your White House movie with Channing Tatum. Yikes. Now Jamie is hitting on Beyonce. Not awkward at all. The winner is Holy Grail Jay-Z and Justin. Ugh, I hate that song. Awful song, plus Justin is on it. He annoys me. At least Justin isn't there. No, I'm not a Justin Timberlake fan for some reason LOL
Oh, a commercial for Maleficent starring Angelina Jolie. I think that's how she got Brad Pitt away from that boring Jennifer Aniston. I approve haha. No, I'm not a Jennifer Aniston fan for some reason LOL
Now, Kendrick Lamar and Imagine Dragons are performing together. This will be great or a great mess. Oh good grief, why are they wearing all white? Ok, Tay-Tay, that's how you head bang and not look like a dang fool. Of course just then, they cut to her in the front row, the only one standing up dancing like a white girl, gotta love her huh? haha. I think Imagine Dragons just became a little cooler than they had the right to. Great job! Oh, now they are all percussion while Kendrick raps. Great camera switching on this too.
Now Kasey Musgraves has to follow that performance with a more low key performance but what a great song in Merry-Go-Round about how people will talk about you no matter what, so just be yourself. Country needs a voice like hers in the worst way. How many songs about trucks do ya need?
Well, that'll do for Part 3, what's next? Wait & see!
It's the Grammy Awards y'all - Part 2!!
OK, we are starting with Chicago and Robin Thicke. Well this should be kinda something. The singer for Chicago kinda seems like a Will Ferrell sketch from SNL. They start with 2 lines of "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?", I would prefer Saturday In the Park or 25 or 6 to 4. Ah! Here's my song :) But how will this mix with Blurred Lines? I mean, this song features a man selling ice cream! Nothing like Robin's skanky song. Oh good, he's going down the aisle to sing because that's NEVER awkward. Well, at least Mrs. Robin Thicke didn't have to worry about Chicago grinding up on her husband with a foam finger and no talent. Chicago still has it after all these years.
Now, Keith Urban and Gary Clark, Jr are performing together. I think Keith Urban has the same hair as Robin Wright did at the Golden Globes. How pretty? First time I've heard Clark. Very rocky/bluesy, nice. Good use of the Fred from Scooby-Doo neckerchief too! Good solid performance from them. Keith can still tear up that guitar. So can Clark.
According to Mental Floss magazine, the Grammy Award was almost called the "Eddie" after Thomas Edison. How perfect would that have been for me and this blog? Oy to the ever loving VEY! Halle Berry has a summer show on CBS? How's that post-Oscar movie career working out Halle. Find a good script. Hopefully this one is.
Now John Legend at a piano and singing. Ladies & Gents, this, along with Bey and Shawn is your R&B portion of the Grammys. No R&B awards on the main telecast. Why, I don't know.. Not so subtle shot of John's model wife over his shoulder. Oh to be pretty and famous. Now, R&B legend Charlie Wilson and Kevin Hart present best rock song, which goes to Foo Fighters and Paul McCartney for Cut Me Some Slack. Paul is a legend and a Grammy favorite, no shock there, even if Paul is working the 1980s dad mullet.
Now, Taylor Swift is going to perform. She's finally gotten to wear she sounds good live. Oh, another person at the piano singing quietly. That makes 3 tonight! They wanted to be original, just like everybody else. It just looks odd to be playing piano in a big long flowing gown. Just doesn't seem practical does it? Now she's head banging and I literally laughed OUT LOUD here at home alone. That just looked so awful, and of course her hair still looks perfect. You know she practiced that move to make sure it looked good. Haha. Bless her dang heart. Her voice does sound miles better than it did when she sang live at the beginning of her career.
OK, that'll do for this part 2. Onward and upward!
Now, Keith Urban and Gary Clark, Jr are performing together. I think Keith Urban has the same hair as Robin Wright did at the Golden Globes. How pretty? First time I've heard Clark. Very rocky/bluesy, nice. Good use of the Fred from Scooby-Doo neckerchief too! Good solid performance from them. Keith can still tear up that guitar. So can Clark.
According to Mental Floss magazine, the Grammy Award was almost called the "Eddie" after Thomas Edison. How perfect would that have been for me and this blog? Oy to the ever loving VEY! Halle Berry has a summer show on CBS? How's that post-Oscar movie career working out Halle. Find a good script. Hopefully this one is.
Now John Legend at a piano and singing. Ladies & Gents, this, along with Bey and Shawn is your R&B portion of the Grammys. No R&B awards on the main telecast. Why, I don't know.. Not so subtle shot of John's model wife over his shoulder. Oh to be pretty and famous. Now, R&B legend Charlie Wilson and Kevin Hart present best rock song, which goes to Foo Fighters and Paul McCartney for Cut Me Some Slack. Paul is a legend and a Grammy favorite, no shock there, even if Paul is working the 1980s dad mullet.
Now, Taylor Swift is going to perform. She's finally gotten to wear she sounds good live. Oh, another person at the piano singing quietly. That makes 3 tonight! They wanted to be original, just like everybody else. It just looks odd to be playing piano in a big long flowing gown. Just doesn't seem practical does it? Now she's head banging and I literally laughed OUT LOUD here at home alone. That just looked so awful, and of course her hair still looks perfect. You know she practiced that move to make sure it looked good. Haha. Bless her dang heart. Her voice does sound miles better than it did when she sang live at the beginning of her career.
OK, that'll do for this part 2. Onward and upward!
It's the Grammy Awards y'all - Part 1!
Good evening everyone. I'm taking a break from movie awards to blog about the Grammys. I am expecting lots of Miley and Justin jokes, because, well, they are easy targets. It's like calling me bald. Really? No kidding, I'm bald, I had no idea! I am ready for these awards. I've been laid up with a bum knee yesterday. My knee darn near gave out on me in the parking lot of the Golden Corral in Oxford, AL while meeting my parents to pick up a few things. Just another day in redneck paradise for me :)
Now, to open the show, it's Mrs. Carter, aka Beyonce. She's in a chair, well, she's straddling a chair with a strobe light & fog machine, and she looks wet. If she had to take a shower after she got there, they shouldn't have put her first, or give her a better towel. Bless it. She's singing Drunk In Love. Maybe that'll be Bieber's defense for his charges. It's starting to look like the Paula Abdul Cold Hearted video with the outfit and chair. Oh looks, she's on a turntable. And there's Jay-Z to do his rap part. The couple that Grammys together stays together. Wait, maybe not, just look at Captain & Tennille. Sad, bless em. Blue Ivy should be happy to know her dad dances like every other dorky dad, or like Bill Cosby from the opening of The Cosby Show. Finally, the requisite shot of Taylor Swift dancing and singing along with whomever is performing.
Now, your host, Mr. Kangol Hat himself, LL Cool J. I still think LL stands for lip licking not Ladies Love. Those helmets on Daft Punk will never stop cracking me up. Super seriously sounding LL is a bit much though. It is funny how he went from Mama Said Knock You Out to "My mama loves watching you on NCIS: LA". They start out with Best New Artist, which goes to Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. That's quite a houndstooth tux and velvet tux. Maybe they should have stopped by a thrift shop (see what I did there?). I guess Ryan Lewis doesn't talk? Is he like Teller from Penn & Teller.
Now Lorde is performing Royals. I'm sick of this song. Also, she kinda creeps me out when she performs. It's like she's the girl from The Ring when she sings. And is she supposed to be 16 or 17? Why does she look my age instead? Royals was kinda fun at first, now I'm over it. I'm sure it makes me unhip to be over it, but my musical tastes have never been described as hip. I'm still waiting for Peter Cetera, Huey Lewis, The Bangles and Stacey Q to make comebacks.
In non-music observations, Madonna was wearing a grill in her mouth on the red carpet. Why? She looked ridiculous. I think it would have been better if she wore a Weber gas grill instead. From my friend Jen Rice "I don't want to live in a world where Andy Samberg is seated a whole tier ahead of U2." Preaching to the choir sister. And do Liam Neeson's movies have a screenplay anymore? Or just say "Go save people with your special skills!"? Bless him.
Now country's answer to Justin Bieber (except with talent, no drug problem, and no dbag attitude) aka Hunter Hayes is performing a serious song about self-esteem and being yourself. Easy when you are a pretty boy country star. Sentiment is good though. Is he 5'4" or something? The kid can sing though. Now, pop duo/group performance presented by Anna Faris from Mom and Latin superstar Juanes who looks like a Latin Colin Ferrell except he knows what it's like to have a hit, unlike Colin...BURN!! notJustinnotJustin... Get Lucky by helmet heads with Pharrell and the always cool Nile Rodgers. I guess they don't speak. If they win album of the year...short speech! But why the helmets? I know they are French but they can't be THAT ugly.
Now Steve Coogan from Philomena (Great movie if you haven't seen it. It'll really touch ya) plus he was in Tropic Thunder. He's introducing Katy Perry and Oscar Winner Juicy J (for the song It's Hard Out Here For a Pimp, no I'm not kidding). Wow, this looks like a bad Meat Loaf video. Oh look, her bosom lights up. Is that a broom? Is she gonna fly away? Are they burning her at the stake? Oh dear goodness that was awful. Sing a better song next time.
OK, that's enough for your attention span for now. More to come!
Now, to open the show, it's Mrs. Carter, aka Beyonce. She's in a chair, well, she's straddling a chair with a strobe light & fog machine, and she looks wet. If she had to take a shower after she got there, they shouldn't have put her first, or give her a better towel. Bless it. She's singing Drunk In Love. Maybe that'll be Bieber's defense for his charges. It's starting to look like the Paula Abdul Cold Hearted video with the outfit and chair. Oh looks, she's on a turntable. And there's Jay-Z to do his rap part. The couple that Grammys together stays together. Wait, maybe not, just look at Captain & Tennille. Sad, bless em. Blue Ivy should be happy to know her dad dances like every other dorky dad, or like Bill Cosby from the opening of The Cosby Show. Finally, the requisite shot of Taylor Swift dancing and singing along with whomever is performing.
Now, your host, Mr. Kangol Hat himself, LL Cool J. I still think LL stands for lip licking not Ladies Love. Those helmets on Daft Punk will never stop cracking me up. Super seriously sounding LL is a bit much though. It is funny how he went from Mama Said Knock You Out to "My mama loves watching you on NCIS: LA". They start out with Best New Artist, which goes to Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. That's quite a houndstooth tux and velvet tux. Maybe they should have stopped by a thrift shop (see what I did there?). I guess Ryan Lewis doesn't talk? Is he like Teller from Penn & Teller.
Now Lorde is performing Royals. I'm sick of this song. Also, she kinda creeps me out when she performs. It's like she's the girl from The Ring when she sings. And is she supposed to be 16 or 17? Why does she look my age instead? Royals was kinda fun at first, now I'm over it. I'm sure it makes me unhip to be over it, but my musical tastes have never been described as hip. I'm still waiting for Peter Cetera, Huey Lewis, The Bangles and Stacey Q to make comebacks.
In non-music observations, Madonna was wearing a grill in her mouth on the red carpet. Why? She looked ridiculous. I think it would have been better if she wore a Weber gas grill instead. From my friend Jen Rice "I don't want to live in a world where Andy Samberg is seated a whole tier ahead of U2." Preaching to the choir sister. And do Liam Neeson's movies have a screenplay anymore? Or just say "Go save people with your special skills!"? Bless him.
Now country's answer to Justin Bieber (except with talent, no drug problem, and no dbag attitude) aka Hunter Hayes is performing a serious song about self-esteem and being yourself. Easy when you are a pretty boy country star. Sentiment is good though. Is he 5'4" or something? The kid can sing though. Now, pop duo/group performance presented by Anna Faris from Mom and Latin superstar Juanes who looks like a Latin Colin Ferrell except he knows what it's like to have a hit, unlike Colin...BURN!! notJustinnotJustin... Get Lucky by helmet heads with Pharrell and the always cool Nile Rodgers. I guess they don't speak. If they win album of the year...short speech! But why the helmets? I know they are French but they can't be THAT ugly.
Now Steve Coogan from Philomena (Great movie if you haven't seen it. It'll really touch ya) plus he was in Tropic Thunder. He's introducing Katy Perry and Oscar Winner Juicy J (for the song It's Hard Out Here For a Pimp, no I'm not kidding). Wow, this looks like a bad Meat Loaf video. Oh look, her bosom lights up. Is that a broom? Is she gonna fly away? Are they burning her at the stake? Oh dear goodness that was awful. Sing a better song next time.
OK, that's enough for your attention span for now. More to come!
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Here's the Golden Globes Y'all - Part 5!!!!!
Now, the Woody tribute. Emma Stone is presenting it because she's in the Woody film coming out this year. After all the, well, unpleasantness with how it ended with Mia, I was wondering if they'd feature her at all. They did just a touch. Diane Keaton now comes out looking sharp as always in a suit and tie. Woody has worked with a lot of great actresses. He has a thing for the ladies. Still, dating your step-daughter, kinda creepy. And Diane Keaton cusses too. Apparently, Hollywood has a potty mouth! Who'd have thunk it?
Now to be a nerd about my career, Diane Keaton accepts for Woody. Then right after, a L'Oreal commercial featuring her comes on. The traffic department at NBC made that happen. That's part of what I did in my job, making sure commercials aired where they needed to.
Now back again, Liam Neeson introduces Gravity. He possesses a special set of skills...in introducing films. Great voice. Why can't I be Irish? Now, Ben Affleck, snubbed by the Oscars last year, presents best director. Just realized Hustle rhymes with Russell, think that's how American Hustle got its title? Hmm. But the winner is Alfonso Cuaron for Gravity. What a brilliant feat of technical movie-making there. Did you see Gravity? Great flick! I love that he made fun of people understanding his accent. Apparently, Sandra Bullock thought he said he was going to give her herpes, but he said earpiece haha. Love it. I've worked with a couple of dear wonderful ladies with accents. I understood them just fine and I love their accents. Just train your ears people, it's not that difficult!
Now Chris Evans & Uma Thurman (odd pairing) present best TV comedy. Late in the show, the banter gets cut to make sure the show doesn't go over. Brooklyn Nine-Nine wins. Golden Globes are better at awarding first year shows. I was rooting for Big Bang Theory or Girls since I stopped watching the other shows at some points in time. Speaking of Girls, I'm taping it right now since it premieres tonight. So yeah, that's my night. Wow, Terry Crews is in a VERY blue suit. DANG! I mean REALLY blue.
Now Jennifer Lawrence presents best actor in a motion picture comedy/musical. I like her with the short hair I have to say. The award goes to Leonard DiCaprio for Wolf of Wall Street. I do want to see it, but my word it's 3 hours long with tons of F words. It's like a Baptist business meeting when they are trying to get rid of a preacher (I kid! I kid!). But 3 hours? DANG! Edit Marty Edit! Now Reese Witherspoon is introducing 12 Years a Slave. It is a BRIGLLIANT movie but very tough to watch. Glad Reese is coming out with another movie. Missed her in good movies. Last time I saw her on screen, she was in Atlanta yelling at a cop.
Once again a movie featuring a real person brings out the real life inspiration for the movie. Rush did it with Chris Hemsworth and the inspiration for the guy who played his rival who was severely burned. That rivalry propelled that guy to get back on the track. Cool huh? Now a pregnant Drew Barrymore is presenting best musical/comedy motion picture. I'm guessing American Hustle. Will I be right? Yes, I will be? Why am I right? Because I'm me, that's all you need to know. Elisabeth Rohm, as awful as she was in Law & Order, she was that good in American Hustle. Good for her. Gotta love it when they play folks off the stage.
OK, Tina's Leo joke? PERFECTION! Now best actress in a drama. I'm sure most will be rooting for Sandra for Gravity, but Cate Blanchett was just perfection in Blue Jasmine, truly perfection. And this is from someone who loved Gravity and Sandra's performance in it. Plus, did you see Sandra's dress tonight? No, just no. Plus, Cate was robbed of a lead Oscar by my sworn enemy Gwyneth Paltrow (Cate for Elizabeth and Gwyneth for Shakespeare in Love). Great speech Cate! Now the lovely redhead Jessica Chastain presents best actor in a drama to Matthew McConaughey for Dallas Buyers Club. He gave a great performance in it. Tight race between him and Chiwetel Ejiofor. YES!! He did Alright Alright Alright. Who knew you could still have a career and make good movies after being in crap Rom-Coms with Kate Hudson and Sarah Jessica Parker.
Johnny Depp presenting motion picture drama. Ugh, just not a fan of his. Sorry, I know many of you are fans. But does he know where he is? Does he know where a shower is? And the winner is...12 Years a Slave. I was afraid it was getting shut out tonight. It is a great film, not entertaining and tough to watch, but brilliant and harrowing. The performances were amazing and the story stays with you.
Well, that's it everyone. I hope you enjoyed it all. I know the Grammys are in a few weeks so you know I'll be making my thoughts known on that one. I mean, come on! Until next time...
Now to be a nerd about my career, Diane Keaton accepts for Woody. Then right after, a L'Oreal commercial featuring her comes on. The traffic department at NBC made that happen. That's part of what I did in my job, making sure commercials aired where they needed to.
Now back again, Liam Neeson introduces Gravity. He possesses a special set of skills...in introducing films. Great voice. Why can't I be Irish? Now, Ben Affleck, snubbed by the Oscars last year, presents best director. Just realized Hustle rhymes with Russell, think that's how American Hustle got its title? Hmm. But the winner is Alfonso Cuaron for Gravity. What a brilliant feat of technical movie-making there. Did you see Gravity? Great flick! I love that he made fun of people understanding his accent. Apparently, Sandra Bullock thought he said he was going to give her herpes, but he said earpiece haha. Love it. I've worked with a couple of dear wonderful ladies with accents. I understood them just fine and I love their accents. Just train your ears people, it's not that difficult!
Now Chris Evans & Uma Thurman (odd pairing) present best TV comedy. Late in the show, the banter gets cut to make sure the show doesn't go over. Brooklyn Nine-Nine wins. Golden Globes are better at awarding first year shows. I was rooting for Big Bang Theory or Girls since I stopped watching the other shows at some points in time. Speaking of Girls, I'm taping it right now since it premieres tonight. So yeah, that's my night. Wow, Terry Crews is in a VERY blue suit. DANG! I mean REALLY blue.
Now Jennifer Lawrence presents best actor in a motion picture comedy/musical. I like her with the short hair I have to say. The award goes to Leonard DiCaprio for Wolf of Wall Street. I do want to see it, but my word it's 3 hours long with tons of F words. It's like a Baptist business meeting when they are trying to get rid of a preacher (I kid! I kid!). But 3 hours? DANG! Edit Marty Edit! Now Reese Witherspoon is introducing 12 Years a Slave. It is a BRIGLLIANT movie but very tough to watch. Glad Reese is coming out with another movie. Missed her in good movies. Last time I saw her on screen, she was in Atlanta yelling at a cop.
Once again a movie featuring a real person brings out the real life inspiration for the movie. Rush did it with Chris Hemsworth and the inspiration for the guy who played his rival who was severely burned. That rivalry propelled that guy to get back on the track. Cool huh? Now a pregnant Drew Barrymore is presenting best musical/comedy motion picture. I'm guessing American Hustle. Will I be right? Yes, I will be? Why am I right? Because I'm me, that's all you need to know. Elisabeth Rohm, as awful as she was in Law & Order, she was that good in American Hustle. Good for her. Gotta love it when they play folks off the stage.
OK, Tina's Leo joke? PERFECTION! Now best actress in a drama. I'm sure most will be rooting for Sandra for Gravity, but Cate Blanchett was just perfection in Blue Jasmine, truly perfection. And this is from someone who loved Gravity and Sandra's performance in it. Plus, did you see Sandra's dress tonight? No, just no. Plus, Cate was robbed of a lead Oscar by my sworn enemy Gwyneth Paltrow (Cate for Elizabeth and Gwyneth for Shakespeare in Love). Great speech Cate! Now the lovely redhead Jessica Chastain presents best actor in a drama to Matthew McConaughey for Dallas Buyers Club. He gave a great performance in it. Tight race between him and Chiwetel Ejiofor. YES!! He did Alright Alright Alright. Who knew you could still have a career and make good movies after being in crap Rom-Coms with Kate Hudson and Sarah Jessica Parker.
Johnny Depp presenting motion picture drama. Ugh, just not a fan of his. Sorry, I know many of you are fans. But does he know where he is? Does he know where a shower is? And the winner is...12 Years a Slave. I was afraid it was getting shut out tonight. It is a great film, not entertaining and tough to watch, but brilliant and harrowing. The performances were amazing and the story stays with you.
Well, that's it everyone. I hope you enjoyed it all. I know the Grammys are in a few weeks so you know I'll be making my thoughts known on that one. I mean, come on! Until next time...
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