Tonight, the last group of 12 contestants performed. From this group, viewers will choose three more finalists, to be announced tomorrow night. First up was Von Smith. He has a pleasant enough voice but there is aomething missing that I can't put my finger on. Maybe it's the "show tunes" kind of presentation. Seventeen year … Continue reading American Idol 03/03/09: The last 12
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American Idol 02/26/09: We have six
With tonight's results show, six of the Final 12 contestants have been chosen. Last night, we saw some good performances and some not so good performances. Of course, with the public voting, there is always an air of unpredictability. The first finalist named tonight was the one who I thought performed the best: 16 year … Continue reading American Idol 02/26/09: We have six
American Idol 02/25/09: The second 12
American Idol showcased the second group of 12 tonight. Tonight's vote will choose the next three contestants - the top male, the top female and then the next with the highest vote total - to the final round of 12. Kicking things off was 17 year old Jasmine Murray. She did not do well, starting … Continue reading American Idol 02/25/09: The second 12
VA premiere: HBO’s The Black List Vol. 2
I attended the Virginia premiere of HBO's The Black List Vol. 2 last night in Norfolk. The event was done in conjunction with Cox Communications and The Urban League. The documentary was compelling and had the Chrysler Hall audience alternatively clapping, laughing and somber. What was most intriguing was the Q and A session afterwards … Continue reading VA premiere: HBO’s The Black List Vol. 2
Friday fun: What would you win an Oscar for?
You Would Win Best Documentary Feature You are very curious about and engaged with the world. Everyone is interesting to you. You have a variety of interests, and you delve into them quite deeply. People are impressed by the sheer quantity of stuff you know, and you're learning more every day. However, you're not just … Continue reading Friday fun: What would you win an Oscar for?
American Idol 02/18/09: First 3 of top 12
Thank goodness for DVRs 🙂 The first group of 12 contestants performed Tuesday night, with three of the 12 top 12 spots at stake. The top female, top male and third highest vote getter would move on. Interesting, there are a number of fan sites already set up (just Google any of the names) to … Continue reading American Idol 02/18/09: First 3 of top 12
American Idol 02/17/09: The first 12
The 36 contestants selected last week have been broken down into three groups of 12. The first group performed tonight. Kicking things off was Jackie Tohn. Her high energy performance couldn't make up for a poor song choice. I like her voice, just not on this song. Up next was Elizabeth City's own Ricky Braddy. … Continue reading American Idol 02/17/09: The first 12
Republican polling
No idea how I ended up on the list but I've been polled by Republicans a couple of times in the last few days. First, it was former presidential candidate Mike Huckabee, representing American United for Life Action. Then last night, it was Chuck Smith, who is running for Congress in 2010. In both cases, … Continue reading Republican polling
American Idol Season 8: we have 36
Season 8 of American Idol is underway. Auditions were held around the country, with promising talent receiving the coveted gold ticket and an invitation to Hollywood. After a grueling week, tonight the group was whittled to 36. I've not seen any one singer who stands above the rest at this point, probably because of the … Continue reading American Idol Season 8: we have 36
Super Bowl XLIII: who’s going to win?
The Arizona Cardnials and the Pittsburgh Steelers meet Sunday in the 2009 version of the Super Bowl. The sports books have the Steelers favored to win. But if I were a betting person - and I'm not - I'd put my money on the scrappy Cardinals. After all, these guys shouldn't even be here. Plus, … Continue reading Super Bowl XLIII: who’s going to win?
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