On to more somber topics, the series finale of MOONLIGHT aired last night. I have this horrible knack for getting really into a show only to find it is cancelled after a season. Shame on you CBS for cancelling this awesome vampire drama series. What did you expect airing a new series on a Friday night?!
The sad thing is that MOONLIGHT replaced another one of my favorite shows that was cancelled, CLOSE TO HOME. It seems that 9PM on Fridays is a tough spot to keep viewers, although Ghost Whisperer and Numb3rs are still around.
On the series finale of MOONLIGHT, the vampires were almost exposed AND then in the end were exposed anyway. Mick and Beth break up and then come back together. I guess if it had to end, that was the way to do it although I just feel like I was left hanging.
If only the networks consulted me on which shows to keep and which to cancel. They might just be a little more successful.
Fox executives said they were disappointed with the ratings declines for “American Idol” this season, and will cut back the Wednesday results show to 30 minutes.
So, last night was crappy. I got home and went to check my email and change my away status to “i hate running” before I started my new running kick (which may not last long because just like last time, I HATE IT). My internet was down. Normally it has to do with the USB wireless adapter that I have on my desktop, so I unplugged that and rebooted my computer. Still NOTHING. Um, let me check the modem and router in the other room. Reboot those. Nothing. So I turn on the televisions and none of them work. I get the message “This channel will be back shortly,” YEAH RIGHT!
Now, the account is in my roommates name and he wont be home till later, so I called the cable company myself and pretended to be him (no harm). They say there are no outages in the area. They can’t come to the house until Friday morning between 8am and noon (of course it has to be a weekday and a four hour window). Okay, that’s fine, but….Idol is on tonight. Criminal Minds. Top Chef. Ultimate Fighter! Tomorrow… Ugly Betty, Season Finale of Supernatural!
So I put in the calls to my dad and grandma to tape the episodes for me just in case they aren’t posted online. I managed to snag someone’s wireless for the night (temporarily, don’t freak) and I got my updates about Idol and my loss of Syesha. All was just fine. Except the running, that sucked.
And that was my night without cable and “my own” internet.
Syesha Mercado has been eliminated from American Idol. Top Three! Not bad for someone who has been in the bottom two too many times to count. Not bad for the contestant that the judges never wanted to compliment. Not bad for the contestant that a majority of the viewing audience disliked. Not bad for my crush.
Syesha Mercado has come a long way and I am happy that she made it to top three against so much adversity in the American Idol public. Ha.
I fear that she might fall into the traps of a lot of the third place contestants. Shall I mention Melinda Doolittle (no album yet), Vonzell Solomon (no record deal), Nikki McKibbin (sucked), Kimberley Locke (mild success), etc. If she didn’t have that many fans voting for her, who will buy her album. Either way, my fingers are crossed.
Thanks to those who came to comfort me about my “loss”. Fortunately, I knew it was coming!
To Erica…She doesn’t suck! Get over it! just kidding.
Before going into this and after reading the song list, I think that, based on song choices only, it is Syesha’s final night. Unless one of the Davids crap it up, she is gone.
Once again, blogging live and all over the place…
David Archuleta - “And So it Goes” by Billy Joel
“I was excited. It’s a really pretty song.” Ha. Come on dude.
Ballsy. He sings most of the first verse accapella folks. Here come the violins. So far this song is a SNOREFEST. I should first say that Billy Joel bores the tears out of me anyway. To be fair, David Archuleta sounds great, but very Archuleta. If that makes any sense.
Judges aren’t surprised that he did well.
Syesha Mercado - “If I Ain’t Got You” By Alicia Keys
Syesha thinks she already knows how she is gonna do it. Lets go!
She looks fantastic. I think she should always have her hair straightened and long. Another boring song so far. She wakes up a little around the chorus. I think my problem with this song is that she has sung it on TV before (The One) and I never really liked the song before when Alicia Keys did.
But, have I mentioned how cute she is? Just wondering.
Overall, the judges like it. Then she just made it totally weird, “be myself, ya know?” (awkward shot of judges).
David Cook - “First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” by Roberta Flack
Roberta Flack should be an interesting choice. I think he might do it some justice. Although, usually this song bores me to tears.
The beginning seemed a bit rushed, but so far David Cook gets an A+ for this boring ditty. The shots of is mother (i think that is her) is somewhat touching. The song builds nicely to a David Cook-esque ending. I loved the last note, scream.
Wait. Was that not his mom? They showed his Dad. Okay, going back, it was her.
Randy liked it but not the style. Paula says David is her second favorite singer of that song. Simon, of course, said it was his favorite.
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David Archuleta - “With You” by Chris Brown
Youthful sounding song as he puts it. This is just going to be weird. Oh man, what a screw up of the lyrics. You could see the look on his face. He was making up words then realized his lines no longer rhymed. Ha. Now I can’t even concentrate because this is my favorite Chris Brown song. Around the chorus he picks it up and sounds like Archuleta again. Lets see if the judges give him crap.
Randy doesn’t think it was the right choice of song. No mention of the botched lyrics. Paula thinks it was perfect. Simon is our only hope. Simon called him a wuss (in not so many words). AND its rigged because the judges did not mention his lyric screw up. COME ON!
Syesha Mercado - “Fever”
Chair dance. If its anything like Britney Spears and her STRONGER video I’ll love it. But our acting-Syesha is back. This song is so tough to make your own and I am sure the judges will mention that. I think she sounds good once again and is using the stage. I am trying to not talk about her looks. **zips lips**
For some reason, the end of that song reminded me of Beyonce. I think B might have done that song in a movie before.
I think the judges were told not to compliment her very much. Randy said she sounded good. Paula thought it didn’t showcase “Syesha”. Simon called her lame. I guess I have to vote like crazy again. Ha.
David Cook - “Dare You to Move” by Switchfoot
First off, I have a friend who only thinks about making out to this song and so everytime I hear it, I think of her and laugh.
So far, I do not like how David Cook has started this song out. I know that it will build at the chorus though. And, of course, as predicted, it did. I still have to go with my thought that this is not his best vocal. In fact, I don’t think I liked it that much.
Randy liked the song choice but not the performance (I agree). Paula thought it was too short (not David’s fault). Simon said it was okay.
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David Archuleta - “Longer” by Dan Fogelberg
Talk about old timer song. I think this song is way too old for Archuleta. Is it just me, or is this top three show boring as crap? I still find Archuleta’s vocal abilities amazing. Just think, he’s 17 now and is still growing and learning vocally. How talented will this kid be in 10 years?
That song was forgettable to me. Randy focuses on Archuleta being HOT HOT HOT. Ha. Paula thought it was lovely. Simon thinks the song was sung well, but the choice was horrible. Archuleta will be in the finals.
Syesha Mercado - “Hit Me Up” by Gia Farrell (from “Happy Feet”)
Oh, I am so scared about this song. Why this song? Huh?
Oh Hotness. Is this Syesha’s Beyonce moment? This song is so awkward. I really don’t know what to say.
Randy thought it was just okay. Paula doesn’t think its “Syesha” again and not good enough for finals. Simon liked it better than FEVER. Not a defining moment
David Cook - “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith
I really don’t like this song to begin with. I think this was Aerosmith’s first #1 song though.
This will be another David Cook formula song. Start out light…build it up…rock the end. Shocking. And… I was right. It was just alright.
Randy thought it was alright. Paula says he is in the finals. Simon says he wins the night.
So this might be embarassing, but since LEAVIN’ is a bit addicting and BLEEDING LOVE (by Leona Lewis, co-written by Jess) is a hit, I thought maybe I should “review” the advance copy of DEPARTURE by Jesse McCartney. I hate to admit that I can say that I enjoy most of the album, okay, well at least half of it.
My overall thought is that this is a homage to one of his probable idols, Justin Timberlake. Most of the songs range between a “Longing for Love (lost or found)” theme and a “Let’s DO It (because I’m grown up now)” theme.
There are some ridiculous and overly-urban songs on this album for a 21 year old white kid that used to be in a group called DREAMSTREET. The song ROCK YOU does not belong, with lyrics like “They call me Jesse baby…” spoken over some hard beats, uh…what? INTO YA sounds like it may be illuding to some kind of sex act, but I won’t discuss because I frankly would rather skip it and pretend it is not on the album.
On to the good points of the album, the first single LEAVIN’ is awesome and catchy. Unfortunately, the video was banned from Disney for being a bit too racey. Scandalous! Ha. Catchy pop tracks HOW DO YOU SLEEP and MY BABY keep you singing the chorus long after the song has ended. This is exactly what pop songs should be doing. Kudos. The song RUNNIN’ is reminiscent of fellow chart topper, Chris Brown (also similar to Brown’s Run It title). Rounding out the album are a few ballads, TOLD YOU SO and NOT YOUR ENEMY, the latter being more sappy and somewhat enjoyable.
I would have to give this album, uh… a 7 out of 10. I think thats fair because I do enjoy most of it. SHHHHH.
Sorry for the lack of posts over the weekend (if anyone even noticed, ha).
I went out of town for my friend’s birthday weekend in Ft. Lauderdale. I had a great time enjoying her company and the warmth of the Florida sun. I even got a little burned on Friday, but it is peeling already. Soon, I will be my pastey Boston self. UGH.
On my short visit, we went to see the movie BABY MAMA with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. We both had our favorite commercial spots and figured we were in for a hysterical movie. I loved the scene where apologies are happening and Amy turns over and says, “Sorry I farted into your purse.” So classic and unexpected.
My friend loved the scene where Amy’s character was trying to use the toilet and the child lock was on so she squats in the sink. Tina’s character walks by and sees her, Amy responds “There is something wrong with your toilet.” HA.
So after seeing those, I figured we had a girl version of DUMB AND DUMBER on our hands and I was excited and perhaps hyping the moving up a little too much in my head. Some slap-stick humor please.
Granted there were funny moments in addition to the aforementioned, but not enough to call it a slap stick. There was unexpected heart in this movie almost bringing it into the “Chick Flick” category.
I liked it still, but in a different way. Oh well, I might watch it again on DVD and see what I feel then.
Well, it has come to the time were we get to hear who our TOP THREE Idol contestants are.
Ryan let us know that 51 million votes were cast last night. I think that maybe 1 million of those were mine for Syesha, but who knows if these blisters are going to pay off. Ryan clears up the thought that Randy Jackson made Syesha cry. I never thought he did. I think she really just got caught up in the moment and broke down just a little. Paula gives another shout out to Syesha. Well-deserved.
Another group number and for the first time this season, I don’t mind it. They don’t sound horrible (except for when they rush the lyrics) and kinda look like they are having a good time.
I will repeat the thought that American Idol should go back to a 30 minute results show. Next season, please?
How nerve-wracking could standing backstage be before the results are read? David Archuleta really shouldn’t talk or be interviewed. David Archuleta is safe. Not a surprise.
Idols go to Vegas. But I don’t care. Ha. I love Syesha in a dress.
David Cook is called to the stage. He is safe. Shocking! haha. Which means that Syesha and Jason are in the bottom two.
Must we always have to sit through those Ford commercials? They seriously make me nauesous.
Skipping Q&A portion. Um, except I waited too long and heard David Cook awkwardly get asked out on a date. Wow. How do you answer something like that?
Maroon 5. ZZZZZZzzz. I have seen them in concert before. SNORE! But I like the CD alot.
Bo Bice. ffwd. I just can’t really look at him. I know that is so wrong, but I don’t think I am alone with that sentiment.
Now it is time for the person to get kicked off. Reviews from last night…and…
Syesha, stop talking please. Thank You.
JASON IS GOING HOME!!!!
Syesha has made it to the top three with the Davids. Hallelujah! My votes counted!
I’ve always hated writing about myself. I think it was one of the most difficult parts about applying to college and finding a job after. So I don’t think I will write much here.
I have this sick obsession with the music industry, television industry and somewhat the movie industry. I keep the most random facts in my head and forget all the important ones.
Syesha Mercado has been eliminated from American Idol. Top Three! Not bad for someone who has been in the bottom two too many times to count. Not bad for the contestant that the judges never wanted to compliment. Not bad for the contestant that a majority of the viewing audience disliked. Not bad for my crush. 
On my short visit, we went to see the movie BABY MAMA with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. We both had our favorite commercial spots and figured we were in for a hysterical movie. I loved the scene where apologies are happening and Amy turns over and says, “Sorry I farted into your purse.” So classic and unexpected.