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Candice Glover is New AI Champion

May17
2013 Leave a Comment Written by clarizze
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Try and try until you succeed.

This clichéd adage could be the mantra of the Candice Glover, who, after being rejected twice in previous American Idol Seasons, has finally made it to the competition and even clinched as grand champion.

In Thursday’s AI Finale, the 23-year old jazz singer from South Carolina owned the AI stage with her soulful renditions of Ben E. King’s “I Who Have Nothing,” Adele’s “Chasing Pavements” and Glover’s own single, “I am Beautiful.” She was declared the champion that night, becoming the first female winner in the last six years in the competition.

This year’s American Idol, sadly, has gained only weak following. Suffering from tragic rating decline and intense reformatting, the show has failed to be at par with its earlier counterparts. This season’s judges – Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey and the long-time AI judge Randy Jackson — are all set to leave the show, leaving Ryan Seacrest the only original cast to remain.

Could it be that the glory days of AI are really over?

Well, I am hoping for the best. But for the meantime, I’ll enhance my musical skills, which AI has inspired me to do. I think this ebow from musicians friend could be of big help.

 

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Awesome Judges on The Voice 4

Apr15
2013 1 Comment Written by clarizze
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the voiceSeason 4 of The Voice is cool! Few skeptics are saying past seasons are better than this year’s season -having Cee Lo and Christina Aguillera out of the judges seat- I say watching the blind auditions with newcomers Shakira and Usher is definitely a double fun. And Oh! The snippets that originals Blake and Adam will change their clothes? Nah. I don’t think so. The judges on The Voice never change clothes!

What gives this season?

On newcomers:

Shakira – Her belly showing sequin/leather outfit rocks! Her accent is kinda cute and her Spanish fluency made the other judges seem to vanish into thin air. And, yes, please I do want a copy of that “English to Country Dictionary she showed in trying to win overa country contestant. That sends me LOL.

Usher – I didn’t know he’s got swag. Pulling his leg up unto his seat for most of the show? Showing his signature moves. What else? Oh, yes, I know he’d definitely mention his living proof of coaching ability – BIEBER! For all his swagger, I forgive. Just don’t forget to flash those contagious smiles.

Blake – Blake trying to out-dance Usher. And, messed up his curly blonde mane trying to win a country contestant. Cuteness ever. And, shouting “PICK B-L-A-A-A-K-E” on top of his lungs. Only Blake can be this fun and loud and still looks cool.

Adam – The flirting, the over-confidence and the white-plain-tee. Could you please sign-up Adam for the next 5 seasons of The Voice. Pretty please. He’s just awesome when he jumps into his seat showing his enthusiasm on a performance. Never mind the tattoos. Adam is indescribably sexy and funny.

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Jimmy Iovine’s Idol Criticisms

Mar24
2013 Leave a Comment Written by clarizze
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I don’t agree that Jimmy Iovine ‘s harsh criticisms is effecting a negativity on the voters of American Idol. Well, it does, somehow. But, then, Jimmy has some great credibility as per music is concerned. He knew too darn well how he can spot a good talent. He’s been doing that for years.

What the finalist on AI should do is to take the criticisms (and the judge’s, too) positively so it would effect a greater performance on them. It’s a challenge for them to hone their talents. Taking each points Iovine and the judges may have to say to improve their performance more.

This week’s American Idol is gonna be tough. Another one will be eliminated. Who’ll that be? I have wild guesses. For my favorites, I wish they take on every criticism lashed at them and put it to good use. I wish contestant would be more wise on their song choices. And, that each of them should show their talents by using buffet clarinet at wwbw to ensure better performances on AI stage.

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new season new judges on AI

Mar03
2013 Leave a Comment Written by clarizze
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American Idol season again. New season. New judges. Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey. Personally, I didn’t like Nicki Minaj. I can’t relate to her songs. Though, my little kid fancies her especially her Super bass song and her outlandish costumes. As for Mariah Carey, she’s a great singer. I can’t comment more. However, for Keith Urban? The Idol fans are getting hotter. I’m trying to learn Australian accent and I am beginning to get envious of Nicole Kidman. She stole my Tom Cruise before and now she’s got Keith Urban. Geez! I want to learn some musicand play some of the best alto sax so that I can audition for AI and get to meet the hottie Aussie singer :) .

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Missed Walking Dead

Oct24
2012 Leave a Comment Written by clarizze
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There has been a huge frenzy over this new season of the Walking Dead. Surely, I am one of them. As I am a big fan of this television series.

Walking Dead Season 3 Official Poster.jpg

I have not actually watched all episodes from both Series 1 and 2. Now, I regret I missed them. Of course, the older episodes are available for download. I possessed not the patience.

I had planned to purchased a DVD if ever I find one at our local video store this weekend. I thought it would be fun watching past season in one seating specifically on a Halloween week :)

Happy Halloween!

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what to do on weekends without internet signals

Jun25
2012 1 Comment Written by clarizze
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Still experiencing problems with our connection. As I read on my Facebook’s news feed earlier, I realized, it is not only me experiencing a headache on our internet connection. Besides, I texted few of my friends and asked if they were having signal problem. One answered back with so much fury in her messages. She said it is hardly ever possible making video calls with her college kid in the nearby city.

Oh, well, I guess, few of us will have to endure paying Php999 for a poor service. I AM HANGING ON!

So as not to add any more headache, I refrain using the computer last weekend. Instead, I did busy myself catching up TV shows. Where I end up using my afternoons on Lifestyle Channel. Our local cable channel have only limited international channels on their lists. It is a good thing I get entertained watching Lifestyle Channel.

There’s a lot of great shows worth watching in there. From food shows – Barefoot Contessa, Healthy Appetite, Everyday Italian, Eats St., Kitchen Nightmares, Bill’s Holiday-, to homes and home designing – Freestyle, Listing, Carter Can, Clean House-, to travel -Passport to Europe- was top on my list.

Aside from those terrific shows, i’ll end up my tv watching with Rachel Ray. She’s a hilarious host. There’s never a dull moment watching and hearing her funny laugh on TV.

What’s your favorite TV show?

 

 

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Gordon Ramsay’s nightmares

Jun02
2012 1 Comment Written by clarizze
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Tired of watching reality show. But, with the influx of foreign so-called “telenovelas” which made me jaded, it was a sea of change watching the foul-mouthed Gordon Ramsay “deliberately” irritating restaurant owners and staff of his arrogance via Kitchen Nightmares (shown on Lifestyle Channel)

Although, the U.S show appeared to be playing on the family drama and less of the food which is Ramsay’s genuine forte. I welcome the challenge he threw on every restaurants. He thought how a restaurant should run, the cleanliness and the interiors of the space and of how the kitchen works. He makes the owners, the staff and even the chef, how to work in a kitchen, so clean.

That, despite harsh words from Ramsay, if a restaurant and its staff are willing to follow on his instructions, that restaurant will definitely rise up to the level of Gordon Ramsay’s.

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Creedence Clearwater Revival on American Idol

May28
2012 23 Comments Written by clarizze
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Had fun watching the Finale of American Idol Season 11 last Tuesday. Creedence Clearwater Revival’s songs had me stand up in front of the tv and do some swamp rocking :)

I had copied the band’s old cd to the iTunes this morning and is now enjoying their songs. Remember Crystal Bowersox rocked out Long as I can See the Light at Season 9 of the American Idol? Do checked it up if you have missed out her version.

And, yes. Thanks for guesting John Fogerty this season, he and Phillip Phillips rocked the stage with Bad Moon Rising and Have You Ever Seen the Rain .

WGWG squared!

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Final 3 on American Idol

May17
2012 Leave a Comment Written by clarizze
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So, okay I got bored watching American Idol. And, honestly, I got more bored watching tonight’s show. At this point of the show (it’s the Final 3, hey!), performances should be wow. As in super wow! Randy even griped that certain performances were lacking in “moment moment”. I feel the same way :(

For every performances, all I can hear from the three judges were, “beautiful, beautiful”. Or, were they playing safe?

Good thing that moment came with Phillip Phillips’ closing of the night performance via Bob Seger’s “We’ve Got Tonight”, and made Randy quipped, “The perfect song at the perfect time and your best performance on the show ever.” Well, I am particularly biased here because I LOVE ME SOME BOB SEGER!

Thanks Jimmy for choosing a power ballad for Phillip. Though, he’s somehow uncomfortable singing it…I’m hoping he’ll be in the Final 2 :)

I’m counting on a man-man face-off at next week’s finale. Hmmm…What’d you think, guys?

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The Lying Game on etc

May15
2012 Leave a Comment Written by clarizze
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Getting excited towards the airing of the TV series “The Lying Game” over etc.ph. The local cable channel which airs Pretty Little Liars, Vampire Diaries, Glee, Gossip Girl, and my favorite Zoey Deschanel of New Girl. Oh, and American Idol, too. And because I got tired watching Gossip Girl, the addition of The Lying Game would be a welcome change. I’m quite excited over the drama of the twins Emma and Sutton both played by Alexandra Chando, of how two different characters with two different lives can affect the lives of other protagonists in the series.

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