American Idol – Top 8 Results

Flo Rida performed in a performance similar to Kanye’s. Although the contestants were present for this one, I don’t know why the AI execs push for this. I thought I remember them saying they would cut down the results show to 30 min. They can get it done in 30 min. Pull out the bottom 3. Have the ex-Idol perform. Results. I don’t know why they fill the show with useless banter and crappy performances.

Anyways, the bottom 3 was:

1. Scott
2. Lil
3. Anoop

Bottom 2 was the above minus Lil. Scott went home. It’s bittersweet. Sure, he deserved it but he put in a good run and it sucked to see him leave. Having said that, he’s increasingly looked more and more awkward up on stage and in the Ford commercials (the latter especially). I will miss him but he was the weakest.

Power List

1. Danny
2. Allison
3. Adam
4. Matt
5. Kris
6. Lil
7. Anoop

American Idol – Top 8 Performances

[8:00] Here we go! Top 8! Songs from the year they were born. They cycle through the baby pictures of the judges. Paula and Simon cop out with pictures from 8+ years of age.

House – Apr 6

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American Idol – Top 9 Results

Some tidbits from last night’s performance

• Lady Gaga – What the hell was that? I didn’t think anything would beat Kanye’s abysmal performance but that was close… especially with the zipper eyepatch. She actually does have some vocals, which was surprising.
• Matt’s impersonation of Danny was hilarious. Danny’s impersonation of Matt was low (since that performance garnered terrible reviews) and not even close to the real thing.
• Sure, Megan said she didn’t care about the comments but since when is that a bad thing? Simon saying that since she didn’t care, neither will they was a bit over-the-top dramatic… I mean, she wouldn’t have been saved regardless so why would you let her go out the way she did? A bit cruel… even for Simon.
• David Cook’s performance albeit pre-recorded was sweet.
• What the hell was the Ford commercial?! That was freaky. Go back to water balloons.
• Allison being in the bottom 3 is just more evidence that America listens to what the judges say… regardless of how stupid it is.

That’s all for now. America got it right.

My power list now…

1. Danny
2. Kris
3. Adam
4. Allison
5. Matt
6. Lil’
7. Anoop
8. Scott

If Scott or Anoop, the latter especially, do not do well with the judges, they’re out.

Jon & Kate Plus 8 – Returning for Season 5!

Hot off the presses.

TLC announced today that Jon & Kate Plus 8 will return for a fifth season. The popular show that attracted record ratings for its March 23 finale will join a busy roster of returning programs, such as 18 Kids and Counting, A Baby Story, American Chopper, What Not to Wear, and Little People, Big World.

Although not entirely surprising, it is a sense of relief to devout fans of the show after the finale left open the possibility that they would not return (because Jon essentially revealed he hates that he’s famous).

American Idol – Top 9 Live

iTunes Top 100 tonight!

Monday Night TV – House & 24

UPDATED WITH THE MEDICAL ACCURACY OF THE EPISODE

Really good night of TV just ended for me.

In what is quite possibly one of the most interesting cases ever on House, Dr. House has to treat a patient suffering from “locked in” syndrome. Essentially the brain is unable to get the rest of the body to do anything so he looks and acts braindead but is not. The most interesting aspect of the show was that about half of it was shot in first person as if you were the patient complete with voiceovers of what he was thinking while they were discussing the case. Mos Def (who I believe played the patient) did a pretty good job. Lots of humorous aspects.

Aside from the medical drama, House is deflecting questions about why he was in upstate NY (where he and the patient actually met… House was being treated for a motorcycle accident). I don’t believe you ever actually figure out what he was doing. Also, Taub has to deal with House after he resigned then resumed his post. House pushes Taub to come up with a genuine idea to save his job. In the end, Cutner discovers that rat urine in a house the patient stayed at for a few days is the culprit. Taub takes credit for it… Cutner doesn’t fight it wanting to help his colleague. House realizes this but doesn’t care… he says that lying is proof enough that he wants still wants it.

It was a pretty good episode. The first person view got old at times but it was definitely nice to see a different side of the differential diagnosing. Cutner used to be my least favorite person on the team but that’s now given to Taub. The guy is either still in shock from being conned and can’t concentrate or he just sucks as a doctor. Either way, he’s got to go. I don’t entirely believe that liver failure can be diagnosed with an itchy right foot.. that’s a bit far fetched in my opinion. Either way, a really good episode.

Non-Medical Drama: B- — Not much really. Taub saving his job. Little hint that Cuddy likes House when she turns around while he’s walking away. One of the positive points of the 1st person camera.
Medical Accuracy: C- (Click Link HERE)
Medical Mystery: A — Hard to beat it, really.
Can I (a future med student) believe the final solution?: B — Again, pending medical accuracy, it sure seems plausible.. although I would think it’d have to be a lot more urine than what they’re leading on to suggest but we shall see with a fan site favorite of mine that critiques the medical accuracy.

The buildup to the next episode is beyond belief and better deliver… it’s setting up to be a WOW moment… although I don’t think anything can top last season’s finale.

Onto 24! When we last left off, Jack just got off the phone with Larry Moss at FBI and told him to send CDC to his location since he thought he was infected. Amazingly, 2 seconds later, the CDC was there… they scrub him down. Meanwhile, Tony’s being interrogated by the bad guys. Moss calls the President with an update. The President is meeting with Olivia, her daughter, as they go over prospective candidates for Chief of Staff. President asks Olivia to the provisional CoS until they hire the new one. Of course, she agrees and has that power hungry face.

As more information comes in about the pathogen, Moss decides that action has to be taken but they can’t attack without more proof. Tony’s about to get shot by a bad guy but he gets saved by an actor whom I can’t place at the moment. They contact FBI with information but the informer wants immunity in exchange for the location of the weapons. Moss calls the President with the updates and she signs off on the immunity agreement. Informer updates FBI with the location and they get on choppers en route to the location. Once they land, they search the building but it’s empty. Informer just told them what they wanted to hear… they’re actually on the other side of the compound.

They all go outside. Moss tells the units to search building by building when multiple humvees come out from nowhere. About 10 humvees and trucks pull up and it’s a showdown. FBI vs. Starkwood. Starkwood men claim they searched the building they came here to do and to get off their private property. Moss retaliates that they won’t leave until they get the bioweapons. End of episode.

Previews for next episode show more of a tense showdown… apparently they have 1500 people in the compound? Jack collapses. And the head bad guy comes out to negotiate with the FBI. I thought we were going to see a showdown.

American Idol – Top 10 Results

Many days late on this one so it’ll be short and sweet.

Ruben Studdard performed in his first major gig in the last 7 years. Stevie Wonder also performed… which was pretty impressive. Even though I support Obama, it was truly unnecessary to throw in that little “I love you, Obama” thing.

Michael Sarver, the oil rig man, was voted out. It’s hard to disagree with this decision. What is easy to disagree was Matt G being in the Bottom 3 with Scott. Scott was sent to the seats earlier… presumably because he’s just so awkward to look at standing up there. I hate to say it.. he’s such a nice guy but there’s no way he lasts another 2 weeks.

Gone unless they rock the house…

1. Megan
2. Scott

Safe with a decent performance

1. Anoop
2. Kris
3. Matt G
4. Lil
5. Allison

Safe even with a terrible performance…

1. Danny
2. Adam

My Own Personal Power List

1. Danny
2. Allison
3. Matt
4. Adam
5. Anoop
6. Kris
7. Lil
8. Megan
9. Scott

The Office – Two Weeks

New episode of The Office! Spoilers!

American Idol Top 10 – Motown

Here we go with the Top 10. Live.

My Grades So Far…

1. Allison – A
2. Matt G – A-
3. Adam – A-
4. Danny – B+
5. Kris – B+
6. Anoop – C+
7. Lil – C
8. Scott – C
9. Michael – C-
10. Megan – D 

 

1. Matt G.

“Let’s Get It On”

I thought it was a really good performance. I loved, loved, loved how he started at the piano then got up and sang. He did a bit of an over the top sequence when he was up in front of the judges but other than that, it was a really good performance. Judges all loved him, too. No one’s stock has skyrocketed as quickly as Matt’s.

Grade: A-

2. Kris A.

“How Sweet It Is”

Another really good performance for a quick riser. It was great with the guitar, which didn’t overpower him. Judges as well loved it. Good vocal and his personality is contagious.

Grade: B+

3. Scott M.

“You Can’t Hurray Live”

Behind the piano in what is basically a slap in the face to Paula’s advice. Paula’s defensive when confronted with this fact. It’s not a good performance. He just doesn’t have the vocal skillset to compete with the front runners. All of the judges with the exception of Kara (who liked the tempo of the song) didn’t think too fondly of it.

Grade: C

4. Megan C.

“For Once In My Life”

Yikes. That was ugly. Terrible song choice. It does nothing for her good, quirky voice. All the judges agree. She’s in the bottom three, for sure.. and a good chance to leave.

Grade: D

5. Anoop D.

“Ohh Baby Baby”

It was a bit of a dip down from last week’s AMAZING performance. It was a boring performance though… too slow for my taste but the judges all agree, for the most part, that it was the second straight week of a good performance for Noop-Dawg.

Grade: C+

6. Michael S.

“Ain’t Too Proud To Beg”

I thought it was borderline okay and certainly thought it was good enough to stay especially after Megan’s bomb but the judges are currently ripping on song selection and vocals. Kara notes that he’s not an artist. Simon thinks he has no chance to win it, which is true. I think we have the second part of our bottom two.

Grade: C-

7. Lil’ R.

“Heat Wave”

I’ve always thought that Lil had amazing vocals but this performance, so far, seems like she’s yelling the song, which she has done since Day 1 but for some reason tonight is the first time I’ve noticed. She’s sporting a new  hair-do, too. I get the feeling the judges will love it. Randy thought the front half was bad, which I absolutely agree and doesn’t think it’s her best performance. Kara agrees and takes the you’re beautiful road and has some harsh words.. saying that this was the week to show us that she is the diva they all think she is, but she doesn’t think she accomplished that.. and noticed the screaming. Paula disagrees. I tuned out after that. Simon thought it was an authentic tribute to Motown but didn’t think it was a good song choice.. notes that she is one of the best singers in the competition.

Grade: C

8. Adam L.

“Tracks of My Tears”

The pre-song clip shows Adam singing a very sweet version of the song. This may actually be good. His hair is terrible… looks like Taylor Hicks with the way the light hits his hair. There’s no screams or screeching but he’s taking some notes unnecessarily high… which is Adam’s MO. People are either going to love or hate his last note that lasted about 10 seconds. Paula loves it. Kara stands up for that performance and calls it one of the best of the night.

Kara: “I’ve got 6 words for you. One of the best performances of the night.”

That’s 8 if I’m not mistaken. Simon disagrees with Kara… it was the best performance of the night. Randy loves it too. I don’t have quite the lovefest but it was definitely better than last week.

Grade: A-

Up Next: Danny

“Get Ready”

Danny’s pre-performance clip shows a lot of promise. This should be good.. Danny is full of soul. The song seems a bit fast to start but Danny’s catching up and really doing well with this song.  He even dances with the backup singers. Props. I think he batted this one out of the park. They’re running short on times, which is disappointing. Paula likes it. Simon thought it was clumsy and amateurish. Randy didn’t think it was his best but he loved the energy. Kara thought it was good but still a huge fan.

Grade: B+

10. Allison I.

“Papa Is A Rolling Stone “

Closing the show is 16-year old (so hard to believe), Allison. Immediately that smoky (pun intended) quality to her voice comes through. There’s no way this girl is 16 with a voice as good as this. Paula’s up and about…. again. That was a very, very, very good performance. Randy thought it was “blazing hot”. Kara is having an orgasm… very energetic in her comments. Paula, with a mustache Simon drew on her, thought it was good as well. Simon calls her a survivor. One of the best she’s ever done.

Grade: A