Wednesday, September 24, 2008

American Idol Update

Clay Aiken announced to People magazine that he is gay.... Aiken returns to his role as Sir Robin in Spamalot through January 4, 09.
Jennifer Hudson will release her self titled debut CD September 30th; she also recently became engaged to her boyfriend David Otunga. Here is the music video for the first single off her album... "Spotlight"--- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ojza4LcC-4&feature=related
Well, the lovely Miss Carrie Underwood has won the honor two years in a row, and this year goes for a three-peat. She received a nomination for Female Vocalist of the Year at the Country Music Awards as well as a nomination for Album of the Year. The CMA's air Wednesday November 12th at 8 p.m. on ABC. She has also recently released her fourth single from Carnival Ride, the event timely, "Just a Dream"--http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8khHqMntkbQ
Constantine Maroulis leads the cast of the off Broadway musical, "Rock of Ages"; opening night is October 16th. The musical features the music of Bon Jovi, Journey, Styx, and other 80s rock groups. Click here if you want to buy tickets--- http://www.rockofagesmusical.com/
Kellie Pickler's self titled sophomore CD will be released on September 30th; she is nominated for Best New Artist at this years CMA's.
Current American Idol, David Cook releases his debut album on November 18th; his myspace page talks about the new album--- http://www.myspace.com/officialdavidcook. His first single off the album will be "Light On" which will be available on itunes starting September 30th; Rob Cavallo (Grammy Award winner) produced the song. He has previously worked with Green Day. http://www.popeater.com/music/article/exclusive-david-cook-turns-the-light-on/185647 -- take a listen to "Light On"!
I am totally loving David Archuleta's first single off his debut CD, "Crush", and it is climbing the charts; Archuleta will release the CD one week before Cook on November 11th. Until his official website opens you can find out any new David A. news here--- http://www.myspace.com/davidarchuleta

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

The Ultimate Fall TV Schedule continued...

Thursday:

Ugly Betty, 8- 9 p.m. ABC (premieres: September 25th)

Ugly Betty picked up their cast and crew and moved to New York City; the season premiere is the first episode that was filmed entirely in New York. The premiere answers a lot of questions, who will Betty choose, Gio or Henry? Will Hilda ever find true love? Who will run Mode, Daniel or Wilhelmina? Where will Ignacio work? Regis and Kelly will appear on Ugly Betty as themselves.

CSI, 9- 10 p.m. CBS (premieres: October 9th)

The ninth season opener is all about Warrick Brown fighting for his life. The episode centers around the team trying to find his killer while Warrick's killer, the undersheriff works the case. Sara (Jorja Fox) returns when she hears about Warrick's condition. Later in the season, Laurence Fishburne will join the show and the CSI's while William Petersen's Grissom departs. Some suggest it has something to do with Lady Heather's return to the show, others suggest it has to do with Sara. Lauren Lee Smith joins the show as new CSI Riley Adams who is a rebellious, non conformist.

Grey's Anatomy, 9- 10 p.m. ABC (premieres: September 25th)

One of my favorite spoiler websites, spoilerfix.com reports that Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Denny Duquette is returning to the series. Someone may be pregnant in the season opener and/ or lying about being pregnant, and mid season may bring Addison back to Seattle Grace. Greysanatomyinsider.com reports that this season will be full of unlikely couples. Although Derek and Meredith may move in together, no one should expect them to be walking down the aisle anytime soon.

ER, 10- 11 p.m. NBC (premieres: September 25th)

The 15th and final season of the long running medical drama will finish a 19 episode run in February sweeps. It is the second longest running drama on TV (after Law & Order) and the longest running medical drama in TV history (info. courtesy of wikipedia). Mekhi Pfifer's fan favorite character, Dr. Gregory Pratt will die in the premiere. Angela Bassett and real life husband Courtney B. Vance join the series this year and play a married couple. Will Neela and Ray reunite when Shane West comes back to show? Are Abby, Luka, and baby Joe gone for good when Abby accepts a job in Boston? Noah Wyle will make some guest appearances. Producers say to look for plenty of surprises. There is no doubt that this season will provoke tears; I, for one, am sad all ready.

(Friday and Saturday; there are no dramas or comedies worth watching; I do recommend you all watch America's Most Wanted (Saturday 9-10 p.m. FOX) and 48 Hours Mystery (Saturday 10-11 p.m. CBS).