Tuesday night's show featured two songs each by the remaining three contestants: one chosen by the contestant and the other chosen by the judges. This particular night of the competition is always interesting as the contestants pick songs they think are best for them and the judges do the same. Rarely do the two ever … Continue reading American Idol results 05/19/10: down to two
Category: Fun stuff
TNCC graduation: a few pols and a nephew
I attended the graduation of Thomas Nelson Community College this past Saturday morning. The ceremony was held at 10am (!) at the Hampton Convocation Center. Sitting at the rear of the auditorium near the center aisle, I was surprised to see several of our elected representatives in the procession. One sure way to get the … Continue reading TNCC graduation: a few pols and a nephew
ICYMI: Black on Beck
This has got to be the funniest thing I've seen in a long time. In case you missed it, Lewis Black takes on Glenn Beck and, well, see for yourself 😉
Friday fun: what kind of juice are you?
You Are Apple Juice You're very likable and quite popular. It's hard not to find something to love about you. You are playful and fun. You try to bring levity to situations. While you are entertaining, you're not very hyper or mischievous. You are laid back, low key, and even a bit sensitive. What Kind … Continue reading Friday fun: what kind of juice are you?
American Idol results 5/12/10: top 3
The top four contestants sang songs from the movies Wednesday night, with Jaime Foxx as the mentor. Although they had a lot to choose from, all of them chose really strange songs. Wednesday's results show reminded us that the top three gets to visit their home. Joy. More fodder for filling airtime. Tonight's fill took … Continue reading American Idol results 5/12/10: top 3
Friday fun: what happened the year you were born?
A Car Cost $2275 Dwight Eisenhower is president of the US Sit-ins being after 4 black college students in North Carolina refuse to move from a deli counter when denied service A U-2 reconnaissance plane belonging to the US is shot down in the Soviet Union Hurricane "Donna" strikes the East Coast causing over 100 … Continue reading Friday fun: what happened the year you were born?
American Idol results 05/05/10: Cinco se convierte en cuatro (five becomes four)
It may be Cinco de Mayo, but the five contestants became four with Wednesday night's results. Tuesday night, the contestants took on the songbook of Frank Sinatra. They were mentored by Harry Connick, Jr., who also did all of the arrangements. Some of the contestants were clearly out of their comfort zones - here's looking … Continue reading American Idol results 05/05/10: Cinco se convierte en cuatro (five becomes four)
American Idol results 4/28/10: down to five
The music of Shania Twain was performed by the remaining six contestants Tuesday night. Twain also served as mentor to them. I actually thought all of the contestants did pretty well, although some were better than others. After a performance by Rascal Flatts, the bottom three were quickly revealed: Siobhan, Big Mike and Casey. I … Continue reading American Idol results 4/28/10: down to five
American Idol results 04/21/10: Buh Bye
It was "Idol Gives Back" night on American Idol. And the show gave back in more ways than one 😉 A star-studded show, lasting nearly two and a half hours, featured the various causes for which money was raised to support. Near the end, Simon Cowell announced that up to tonight, nearly $15 million had … Continue reading American Idol results 04/21/10: Buh Bye
American Idol results 04/14/10: two go home
Because the judges used their once-per-season save last week, two contestants were eliminated on Wednesday's show. Tuesday night saw the nine remaining competitors take on the music of Elvis, while being "mentored" by Season 8 runnerup Adam Lambert. Um, OK. Seriously - shouldn't the mentor be more than one season removed from being on the … Continue reading American Idol results 04/14/10: two go home
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