Category: Fun stuff

American Idol 03/25/09: Motown

The ten finalists on American Idol Wednesday night took on the music of Motown. 2009 is the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Detriot record company. The contestants got to visit the city and were greeted by Motown star Smokey Robinson and Motown founder Berry Gordy. Robinson acted as this week's mentor. Kicking things … Continue reading American Idol 03/25/09: Motown →

American Idol results 03/18/09

Interestingly enough the first two people declared safe on Wednesday night's results show were the two who I thought put in the weakest performances Tuesday - Lil and Danny. And the first person who was put into the bottom three provided what I thought was one of the strongest performances, Allison. What in the heck … Continue reading American Idol results 03/18/09 →

American Idol 03/17/09: Country week

The eleven remaining contestants on American Idol Tuesday night took on the country music of the Grand Ole Opry. Helping out the singers tonight was one of my favorite country artists, Randy Travis. (Love his voice! But when did he get so old?) Kicking things off was Texan Michael Sarver. He seemed really comfortable singing … Continue reading American Idol 03/17/09: Country week →

Friday fun: What generation do you belong in?

You Belong in the Baby Boomer Generation You fit in best with people born between 1943 and 1960. You are optimistic, rebellious, and even a little self centered. You still believe that you will change the world. You detest authority and rules. Deep down, you're a non conformist. What Generation Do You Belong In? Talk … Continue reading Friday fun: What generation do you belong in? →

American Idol Results 03/11/09

American Idol announced the "twist" mentioned in Tuesday night's show. They call it "the judges' save." As I understand it, if someone that the judges think should not be voted off the show gets booted, they can be saved by judges. The judges have to be unanimous and they can only do this once during … Continue reading American Idol Results 03/11/09 →

American Idol 03/10/09: The baker’s dozen

The thirteen finalists of American Idol performed the music of Michael Jackson Tuesday night. Two of them will be eliminated Wednesday night. Opening the show was Lil Rounds, who sang "The Way You Make Me Feel," from the 1987 Bad album. She did a good job, although I wouldn't have heaped the praise on her … Continue reading American Idol 03/10/09: The baker’s dozen →

Hampton Dems event Sunday

The Hampton Democratic Committee is hosting a Mix'n With Dem's -Candidate Round Up and Hampton Democrats Kick Off this Sunday,  March 8, 2009 from 3pm-5:30 pm at The Hampton History Museum (120 Olde Hampton Lane, Hampton Va 23669). The minimum contribution is $12.00 (students under 21 with ID $5.00 - proceeds will be donated to … Continue reading Hampton Dems event Sunday →

American Idol 03/05/09: The wildcard round

Eight hopefuls competed tonight for the final three spots in the top 12. The three were chosen by the four judges: Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Paula Abdulm, and new this year, Kara DioGuardi. Kicking off tonight's show was Jesse Langseth. I think she did a great job on the song and put on a great … Continue reading American Idol 03/05/09: The wildcard round →

American Idol 03/04/09: Three more finalists

There were some good and not so good performances Tuesday night. Three of them were chosen, based on public votes, to compete in the top 12. First chosen was Lil Rounds, the R&B singer who closed the show last night. It will be interesting to see how she performs in the competition. The seond choice … Continue reading American Idol 03/04/09: Three more finalists →