Thursday, April 11, 2013

American Idol Episode 26

Michael Becker/Fox
American Idol Episode 26 really touched my heart tonight. 

Never on American Idol have I seen the judges so emotional for a contestant.  I mean Burnell Taylor was a very good singer and that's just putting it mildly.  The thing I hate about Idol is, you put them in a category to sing a song that you know they will really never record.  Like I could not see Burnell singing rock and roll...no offense.  But seriously Idol... And for you guys not to use the save that's pretty messed up.  Like who are you saving it for? 

I was so upset when they didn't save Burnell for another night to perform, but find out why I had a change of heart and who they use the Idol save for.

From last night's episode all the judges gave some encouraging words, except Mariah Carey for Burnell.  I saw her crying and I know she loves Burnell, but geesh did Idol forget to let us hear what she had to say to Burnell.  I'll give you a little credit Mariah I did see you give him a great big squeeze of a hug.

American Idol Judges

Once again, I thought what the judges had to say last night to Burnell was very inspiring and so I decided to jot down exactly what was said:

Candice: Oh, My God I love you.

Amber: Yay! she smooch my boy.  I knew she had a thing for him.  He of course already let the cat out the bag last week.

Kree: I'm not like worrying about you.  I know you're about to take over the world.  I selfishly just don't want to be without you.

Nicki Minaj: Your life, your childhood and everything reminds me of so much of what I went through as a child.  and no matter what you do, winning Idol has nothing to do with where you life is going to go and I really love you.

Keith: Just make a record and I'll go and buy it.

Randy Jackson: All you guys should realize this...this is just the beginning.

Okay, here is what I was thinking...do you think they didn't show what Mariah had to say to Burnell, because it wasn't as good as what Nicki Minaj said.  You know I get so frustrated when Mariah talks on Idol, because it seems like her mouth is moving at 1mph.  Sorry Mariah...I still love you and want to meet you someday.  Oh and by the way have you notice the way Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj are getting along a little better each episode?!

American Idol Top 6
Checkout there names to the right.
HERE'S OUR TOP SIX: (left to right)

1.Kree Harrison
2.Angie Miller
3.Candice Glover
4.Jenelle Arthur
5.Amber Holcomb
6. Lazaro Arbos

The Idols revealed on this episode some things that we may not know about them and here's the list:

1.Angie is on YouTube
2.Amber eats cooked frozen shrimp
3.Candice speaks a different dialect?  No wonder the other Idols can't understand what she is saying half of the time.


Read what I thought
about the Idol's
performance last
night
American Idol has a 5th judge who is just as opinionated as Miss Nicki Minaj...Here's what I thought...

Lazaro, nooooooo. just all wrong! But my bet is he will be in the top 3 again and he will be back next week. I love him so much though.  But when Nicki told Ryan to cue the music, because if she gives her feedback to him they would be there all night...I almost passed out...So, after he gets finish with his second song choice, no judges applauded...Also, keep in mind he is the only remaining guy.

Kree is a force to be reckon with.  My guess is she may be our Idol 2013.  But wait she didn't wear those black leather pants for like the third week in the row did she?

Janelle honey! I agree with Nicki...I was very bored.  And I also feel she keeps taking us to a very good place meaning some weeks her song choice and voice are perfect.  But this week I felt unsure with her performances.  She could be in the bottom 3 again.  However, I can sense American Idol really likes her.  Like Nicki said she is very commercial and has that commercial look.


Look how slim and sleek Randy Jackson looks.
I loved Angie's second song choice.  I wish for once she would get lost in the lyrics and not care about the camera or how she looks.  It comes off as fake and not real.  Every week I feel the judges are preaching this to her.  However, you did really good on the piano.  But a piece of advice Angie "Tap Into That Piano every week."  Mariah told you last night you never lose with the piano, it was perfect, and the right moment. 

Amber!  I loved your blue jean romper in your first performance...and your second song choice was awesome.  It's such a delight when someone can sing a Beyoncé song.  Like Nicki Minaj said WORK and Randy said you in it to win it.  Omg those pink pumps! 
Amber Holcomb singing Beyoncé's Love on Top

Who is this girl Candice Glover? OMG! I loved her last night.  Nicki Minaj said we should of had a women's revival last night.  Keith put her in his top 3 and stated she became his favorite.  For me her first song choice was great, but the 2nd song choice blew me away.  I believe she can win this.  My only complaint is, who is her stylist.  I can't understand why every week Kree and Candice are in those black leather pants.  She is a woman with curves. Um! Curves are in! Oh, Oh and Oh...she says she loves to sing about love songs.  Girl, I love to hear a good love song! Your second song choice brought chills up and down my spine, my arms, my face, my neck, my everything.  You did that! She gave that ugly face, that rawness in her voice, and that sweet melody at the end.  OMG! and when Mrs. Mariah gave her glitter in her face I didn't know what to do with myself.  She literally got all my votes....literally!!!

My favorite singles sung by: Burnell Taylor
Fantasia's - I'm Here
Reuben Studdard's - Flying Without Wings
Stevie Wonders' - My Cherie Amour
India Arie's -  Ready for Love
John Legend's - This Time (just watch the first 2 minutes only, the judges critique the rest of the way)


Kelly Clarkson on Tuesday April 7, 2013 at the
Country Music Awards Absolutely Beautiful
 
Tune in Thursday to watch  Kelly Clarkson on Idol.

Other News on Idol:
Would you Pay $199.99 for Nicki's new Pink Pill Box?


After, watching Candice Glover last night, I can understand why the Idol save is being saved. 

Nicki Minaj's Pink Pill Commercial

Photo from Nicki Minaj's Pink Pill Commercial
Last night on American Idol I saw Nicki Minaj's Pink Pill Commercial.  But the question is would I buy the speaker for $199? 

The answer is no! If I was a big Nicki Minaj collector maybe yes, because it is exclusive through AT&T.  However, that does not change the fact that I am a huge Nicki Minaj Fan.

My favorite line in her commercial is the speaking saying "keep it down! I'm a speaker dummy." Oh, hilarious! Plus I like the little legs, eye lashes, and the whole Pink Pill in the commercial.  I wish it was the real thing. 

View the 31 second commercial now by clicking play!

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Antonina L. Griffen

I finally found the video!!!

Monday I was checking my FB Page and someone posted and shared a video of this lady name Antonina.  Her story is so inspiring and as I stated on my FB post it is motivating me to keep pressing my way to my journey. 

What I saw in the video is a young lady who started with nothing, she went through her trials to make her stronger, and in the end God blessed her with everything that was meant for her. 

I spoke with my mom today and she told me a story about Oprah Winfrey.  I'm not sure how true this story is, but I would like to share with you.  Plus, how can you turn down a good story from your mom. 

So, my mom told me when Oprah first started her career, she didn't pay herself a lot.  She just paid enough to maintain her bills.  Oprah did this for 3 years.  By saving her money and working hard she became a billionaire instead of just a millionaire.  The moral of the story was to keep working hard and harvesting what you enjoy to do. 

I hope Antonina L. Griffen's story blesses you. 

Wet Wednesday

The weather man always predicts the weather to be one way, but for us down here in the South it always turns out to be the complete opposite.  But this time they were right and I'm feeling very relax today. 



Did you check out our new banner display.  Out with the old and in with the new right.  Also, make sure you check our the new Glam Tab.  I'm very excited to share this part of my journey with you all.  I'll of course be featuring pictures, but stay tune for other great things happening. 
Saw this commercial today
and not feeling the hair Halle.
This is a picture from her Revlon
commercial.

Today has been a slow unproductive day, but I thank God for it.


This look I like.  Still makes her
looks older.
I was watching The Fresh Prince of Bel air on TBS this morning and I saw a Revlon commercial with Halle Berry. 

Oh my gosh! You know after all these years she is still beautiful.  She doesn't look like she has aged a bit, but after seeing that Revlon commercial earlier I'm starting to think twice.  Let me just take a second to mention that wig... and how can I forget that God awful eye shadow. 

Once, again not much to talk about, but I have a few stories to share with all still.

Be bless!

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Hard Work Tuesday


Happy Tuesday
Hey beautiful people! 

It's a beautiful Tuesday where I'm at.  The sky is blue the sun is shining through my skylights and I feel good, but sore.  Yesterday, evening I went for a six o'clock power walk at my local park.  I'm proud of the fact I did 3 miles and of course I forgot to take pictures to show my sweat, but I am paying the price this morning. 

I have lots to do this week to plan for my big weekend coming up Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.   Who is super excited is me.  I love to pamper and be treated like the Queen I am. 

So on another note, I am still posting things from last week and from yesterday's post.  I won't blame my sloppiness on the cable being out...Well, maybe a little.  My sweet cable was restored, which was right after I posted my post yesterday.  So, I'm working and doing a little bit of hard labor this morning. 


Wow! Where do y'all
come up
with these pictures.
Hope you enjoyed the post about Beyoncé and the funny pictures of Blue Ivy Carter.  This one is my favorite.  Geesh! where do y'all get these pictures from? 

Also, I saw the Atlanta Housewives Reunion part 1...OH MY GOSH (SINGING IT)!!!  Can't wait to talk about that and Miss Kenya Moore. 

Plus, how can I forget about what they were wearing. 

I love that yellow on Kenya Moore's skin, Nene's hairstyle was flawless, but Kandi's hair was gorgeous.  I loved that Cynthia had her boobs out, Phadra Parks has another baby in the oven, and Porshe after the break-up between her husband and her.  Also, we learned Kim will be on reunion part 2.  Please stay tuned you guys.  I have a lot of juicy gossip about these wives.


I have some great pictures for the
those Atlanta Housewives
Season 5 Reunion 1
Stay tune
One more thing!

Dennis Rodman was finally voted off the apprentice and Melania Trump will be appearing on the Wendy Williams show today. 

Oh and wait!

The Sheards.  You know I didn't know what to expect with that BET reality show.  Kierra Sheard did some single(s) with the gospel sensation Mary Mary.  Mary Mary actually just got finish airing their last episode on WE TV about a month ago, but they will be coming back and I'll have that information for you soon. 

Beyonce and Jay Z's trip to Cuba


Beyoncé and Jay Z Photo Credit By: Enrique de la Osa
Imagine being very famous

Imagine being very rich. 

And you decide you want to celebrate your 5th year of marriage with your wife or husband by going to Cuba. 

While in Cuba you stir up large crowds every where you go, because of who you are.  You and your mate end up staying there for 4 days and while there you eat, attend night clubs, and visit other attractions in Cuba. 

So, it's the end of your 4 day trip and the Cuban government wants to possibly hit you with a $250,000 fine.  This is all because tourism is stated it is prohibited and they are against pro democracy activist. Hmmm....  Read below for better details....


To read more on this story visit here: Beyoncé and Jay Z's trip to Cuba

Beyoncé and Jay Z first appeared together in their Bonnie and Clyde video back in 2003. 

Blue Ivy Carter. 
Jay Z
Photo Credit:
Blah Bethany
Since then the couple has married and had a child name Blue Ivy Carter. 
I caught a glimpse of Beyoncé's new Pepsi commercial which displays her array of multiple personalities.  Her message was "Embrace your past, but live for now." 

 
Photo Credit:
Amelia Jude
 
Other funny pictures of the Carter Family:
Photo Credit: Hair Nista
 


Monday, April 8, 2013

Monday's Drama

Hey my loves. 

Sorry, I didn't post anything on Sunday.  My Sunday started off kind of slow, but was filled with much drama by the end of the night.  I really don't know where to start from, but here is the scope.

So, yesterday afternoon, I decided to workout for about 30 minutes and I usually use the music on our ondemand cable television.  My workout started out as normal and 15 minutes into the workout I decided to change the music ondemand to a different station.  Boy ole Boy why did I do that? So, for anyone who has Comcast cable, I'm not sure how you feel about them, but I absolutely dislike them.  You know there are a lot of things in this world you can dislike or make a big noise about, but something as luxurious as cable should not ruffle anyone's feathers.  Oh my goodness, but it did.  Sunday's are big reality shows for me.  Here is my list of shows I missed on television last night.

This is how I felt after my service stop working.  It's a shame
we take it so drastic, but we have to go there sometimes.
Check out the website.  It has some video's about customers
just like you and me

1. Atlanta Housewives Reunion part 1
2. Married to Medicine
3. Celebrity Apprentice
4. The Sheards
5. I almost missed Fix My life with Iyanla
6. The Gospel Celebration and I really wanted to see Tamala Mann and my girl Tamar Braxton

Ugh, I can just about scream as I am writing this.  Thank goodness we have cable in other rooms, but Comcast says  the cable boxes have lost all signals.  My sweet significant other watches a couple of my favorite reality television shows, but he choose not to watch any of those shows above with me, because he is about 2-3 weeks behind.  So, I feel like I suffered a little. 


Remember the Martin show?  This
wasn't my first choice of reality rewind, but
he made me laugh.  You know what they
say about a man who can make you
laugh...
Boo-hoo...So on another note I went to the Comcast office and called several times to get the problem fixed and you know what they tell me?  There's an outage. You know I just need to let it go, but you all know I live for my television.  So, if you are wondering how I am making it, I'll tell you.

1. Rewinds of Martin
2. Rewinds of the day time court shows
3. Rewinds on BET
4. Rewinds on Bravo

Hope your day is going swell and I'll be posting more stuff today.  The time that I am unattached from my television, I will use to update my blog and get some more stuff posted.  Here are some things I want to talk about:



The couple toured Havana on April 4.
(Ramon Espinosa/AP Photo)
1. Beyoncé and Jay Z's Cuba troubles after celebrating their 5 year anniversary on April 4, 2013. Plus did you see her Pepsi commercial?
2. Recipes that are very easy to make.
3. I have a Youtube video I found online this morning that was very inspiring.
4. I want to talk about some fashion. Hopefully, some Atlanta fashion.  I saw how good they look from the commercials. 

Stay tune!

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