Wishing Amy Well
September 20, 2008
Last week I featured on TGIF the song Valerie by Amy Winehouse. I guess it is expected that when her name is brought up in a conversation, you cannot but comment on her not wanting to go to drug rehab. In fact, I immediately became critical of her when she became popular via the song Rehab. It was easy to dislike her especially when I have no inclination with that song. However, things changed.
Though I still respect her decisions, including her refusal for drug treatment, and her temperaments as an artist; I do wish she could straighten things up in her life. You may wonder why I had a sudden change of heart, three songs: Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, Tears Dry On Their Own, and Valerie.
Dayana Mendoza Of Venezuela Is Miss Universe 2008
July 16, 2008
I didn’t bother to watch the 2008 Miss Universe Pageant as I expect to see nothing new from it. From what I read from other blogs online, I’d say I didn’t even missed a tenth of my life for not watching it.
For the fifth time, Venezuela managed to take home the Miss Universe title; Miss USA slipped for the second time (Is this another bad omen for their economy?); and Miss Philippines was confident to take home the crown for the nth time but failed. On the other hand, this was the first time we saw Miss Universe took her farewell walk without a gown.
I guess with the recent pageant, a lot of ladies around the world have again grown conscious of their own figure. If you were planning to take some diet medicines like Miracleburn, it is always wise to research about the product first.
Happy slimming down to you all!
Will You Fit In Japan?
June 14, 2008
Hot off the e-press! Japan is setting a waistline limit for its citizen. As part of the country’s healthcare program, Japan sets a strict limit of 33.5 in. waistline for men and 35.4 for women. This measure (pun) will help the government to prevent deadly diseases related to obesity. Penalties for those who exceed the limit includes up to 6 months of re-education about proper diet and nutrition. So, it’s either you move it or pop some diet pills (of course with professional medical supervision).
David Cook Wins American Idol Season 7
May 24, 2008
If the finals night of American Idol Season 7 was a real boxing match, I guess the ringside will be full of medical people ready with their disposable gloves because it was indeed one hell of a match. Both contestants came in strong in their own respective rights.
I have to admit that hands down, David Archuleta outperformed David Cook that night. Though I don’t think that it was a knockout match in favor of Archuleta as Simon Cowell thinks, I would have given rounds 2 and 3 to the young David.
After The Bout, Which David Will Fall?
May 22, 2008
I just saw the finals night of American Idol Season 7 and what can I say? I’m actually speechless. Not because it was a stunning finals night but because aside from the thousands of people inside the theater, there was really nothing grand with it. Well, Simon did wear a suit for a change.
I am actually a bit disappointed with David Cook. This was the moment where he should have shined all the more and yet I think he lacks the luster on finals night. Hands down, David Archuleta picked a better song for round two.
Archuleta might actually win Idol but expect Cook to deliver songs that will heat up the charts. Lastly, do you think that it was indeed a knockout? I don’t.
Two Davids Were Too Much For Syesha Mercado
May 19, 2008
When I said at the start of the season that the next Idol might come from the daughters of Eve, I had Syesha Mercado in mind. Sadly, she was voted off from the Top 3 contestants last Wednesday.
I admired Syesha since Hollywood week for the spirit she displayed. She lost her voice on her audition day but managed to show a great performance on her second turn. She picks the vocally challenging songs most of the time all throughout the competition and after being in the bottom three for a number of times, ended up in the top three and became the last lady standing.
Bye Bye Brooke White
May 3, 2008
If you are reading this post elsewhere
other than I Set No Corner, chances are, it is stolen.
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Brooke White had her final stand on the American Idol stage last Wednesday as she became the 20th contestant voted off from Season 7. She singing I’m A Believer is a mismatch. Her vocals lack the strength and the fun that made that song a hit in the first place.
I guess after hearing Jason Castro week after week, you can’t help but wish that he’ll offer something other than his usuals. Sadly, he seemed to stick to what is most comfortable to him and I think I am about to cry, “enough already!”.
American Idol Season 7’s Top 7 Sings Mariah Carey
April 16, 2008
If you are reading this post elsewhere
other than I Set No Corner, chances are, it is stolen.
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A lot of people watching American Idol were shocked when Michael Johns was voted off last week. Others were even offended with the way Ryan Seacrest announced it. I really think someone else should have gone instead of him. It was a shame that he was voted off after a good performance.
Anyway, tonight was all about Mariah Carey songs as she was the guest vocal coach of the episode. With her five octave range and chart topping songs, singing her songs will be a challenge everyone must overcome. Here’s what I think of tonight’s performances:
Michael Johns, Eliminated From The Top 8 Idol Aspirants
April 11, 2008
If you are reading this post elsewhere
other than I Set No Corner, chances are, it is stolen.
Between the other two bottom three, Carly Smithson and Syesha Mercado, it was Michael Johns turn to go in American Idol Season 7. It seems that I was wrong in saying that the trend will turn this week. I failed to watch this week’s episode and so I’ll be watching it on the web and do my “not-so-running-account” opinion on each performances.
On Inspirational Songs Night, Brooke White chose to sing “You’ve Got A Friend“. I think it was just fine. Nothing really impressive. The wave-your-arms-in-the-air-with-a-glow-stick feeling isn’t even there.
Ramiele Malubay’s Best Performance
April 7, 2008
Ramiele Malubay’s journey in American Idol Season 7 has ended as she was voted off from the competition April 2, 2008. Though not all “kababayans” were thrilled with her performances, particularly her song choices, making it to the Top 9 among thousands of aspirants is already an accomplishment she can be proud of. Idol, after all, is not an end in itself but only a door that will open up a lot of opportunity for this 20 year old gal from Florida.
