Tuesday, September 26, 2017

The Voice Season 14: I Can't Stop Loving the Blinds!

Keisha Renae sang I Can't Stop Loving You by Ray Charles-- 4 chair turn, but I didn't think it was justifiable. I want her to prove to me she is worthy of 4 chairs. I found the vocal pitchy and I did not love the song choice for her. I actually found the performance boring. Jennifer said you create your own lane and that's what I wanna help you do. Blake said I love you. Miley said I was raised in Nashville and I can help you blend country and pop.
Keisha chose Blake

Dylan Gerard sang Say You Won't Let Go by James Arthur-- Adam and Jennifer turned for him. I thought this was a strong vocal. I am not a fan of this song, but I tried hard to judge it on his voice. Adam liked his cool vibe, and Jennifer sees a lot of potential with him. She asked him to take the vocal up a half step and it honestly sounded amazing. Despite Jen's coaching .....
Dylan chose Adam

Maharasyi sang Tell Me Something Good by Chaka Kahn-- Jennifer and Miley turned, and Jen did a demo of her coaching skills which sealed the deal for Maharasyi. I think she had a good voice, definitely a soul singer. She needs to work on stage presence and song choice. This song choice was a little strange.
Maharasyi chose Jennifer

Marlo Wells sang Love Me Now by John Legend-- This is someone who actually deserved a chair and didn't get one. I loved the liberties he took with the song. I am not a huge fan of the John Legend version and I found myself liking this version. Jennifer said I am so shamed, I cannot even look at you sir.

Red Marlow sang Swingin' by John Anderson-- Miley and Blake turned, two country coaches. I would go with Blake if I was Red, but that's just me. Red met Blake years ago. Miley said my coaching will be about taking you to the top. Blake said let's not monkey around with this thing, let's do what's right. Red has an old school country style voice like a George Strait or Garth Brooks, I think he will have a strong following on this show because of his authenticity in terms of country music.
Red chose Blake

Ashland Craft sang You Are My Sunshine-- Her vocal is so strong! She is true county, similar to a Trisha Yearwood or Leann Rimes. There was a rasp in her voice that was so controlled. Adam said everything Miley has I have it too. Miley said Blake is the king of country, but I am the queen. Adam said I am not country, but I've been fighting this country fight for years, but I keep fighting. I think you're going to transcend the necessity to go to Blake's team. Blake said it's important to recognize your roots. Adam said this is so wrong that it could be right.
Ashland chose Miley

Ashland could have a big impact on this season..... will Miley keep her on her team?


Monday, September 25, 2017

The Voice Season 14: The Blinds Begin!

Chris Weaver sang Try a Little Tenderness by Otis Redding-- 4 chair turn of course! Adam is first to turn and he turns quick, followed by Jennifer who starts throwing shoes and Adam begins throwing clothes. Blake said I have won with pop, country, R&B artists, but I have never won with a drag queen. Miley said we can make sure that we pick the right songs for you and take you to the top. Jennifer said I feel I have that vision because I've already walked that path. Chris is one of those strong and memorable voices, I loved this rendition of the song.
Chris chose Jennifer

Mitchell Lee sang Hold My Hand by Hootie and the Blowfish-- Blake, Adam, and Jennifer turned. Adam said that singer has traversed a lot of areas with music. I think you can go far in this show. Blake said I love working with country and rock artist, I would love to have you on my team. Jennifer said it's amazing to see how comfortable you are. You have your own lane here. I liked Mitchell, his voice is authentic country rock. The rasp in his voice was great.
Mitchell chose Blake..... Adam congratulated Blake on an excellent acquisition

Janice Freeman sang Radioactive by Imagine Dragons-- Jennifer and Miley both turned. I loved her version of the song, I felt like it expressed to us who she is as an artist. She said cancer tried to hold her back and Jennifer and Miley got up on stage with her. Miley said I know that I am not an amazing  singer as Jennifer Hudson and I am still gonna fight for you. You can bring destiny and hope to the world.
Janice chose Miley

Xaris sang Don't Think Twice it's All Right-- No one turned for her. Adam said she was an old soul. Blake said he wished he could push his button.

Shi'ann Jones sang Drown in My Tears by Ray Charles-- Jennifer and Blake turned around. Jennifer told Blake not to turn around, he said he waited until she turned to turn. Blake said where are you from? He said why would I pick him as my coach? I've been doing this for 13 seasons, and it's all about you having the best performances every time you go on that stage. I think this young lady has potential but I thought her voice needs a lot of training and it will take some hard work.
Shi'ann chose Jennifer

Dave Crosby sang I Will Follow You Into the Dark by -- Adam turned right away, I find his voice too sleepy though. I wish he had picked a different song. I am actually kind of surprised that three people turned for him. His daughter sang on Little Big Shots, I think she is a better singer than him. Dave ended up going with Adam over Blake and Miley, makes sense from a style standpoint.
Dave chose Adam

Odiseas sang Papa's Got a Brand New Bag by James Brown-- Jennifer said it was too overcharacterized. I agree with her, it was too much. He should come back and just give the pure voice. Miley said I'm in love with your voice and you. Blake said it was out of his lane. Adam said third time is a charm, come back.

Esera Tuaolo sang Rise Up by Andra Day-- Adam said I felt your presence as you were singing, and I was like you're a big dude, and I am a total moron for turning around. Jennifer turned first and then Blake. Blake said I am a huge football fan and I am probably gonna drive that man crazy. Blake said if any of you bother me, I'm gonna send Eresa after your ass. I loved Esera's voice, Jennifer was right, I love how he executed those soaring notes, it sounded strong, controlled, it was great. I think he's gonna be a major threat this season.
Esera chose Blake

Brandon Showell sang There's Nothing Holding Me Back by Shawn Mendes-- LOVED, loved, loved Brandon! His voice had so much soul and nuance. He'll do well cause he's a throwback with a modern twist. Adam said whatever she (Jennifer) did I did it too..... cause Jennifer said she sang on cruise ships like Brandon did.
Brandon chose Adam

Lucas Holliday sang This Woman's Work by Maxwell-- Incredible voice and incredible performance. His falsetto was unreal and his full voice wasn't even believable. Shocked that Jennifer was the only person who turned. Where were the other coaches? Adam called him a genius. Jennifer said after that, we need to sing something together.

Brooke Simpson sang Stone Cold by Demi Lovato-- Another well deserved 4 chair turn! I love the emotion Brooke showed in this performance, she truly left it all out there. Her voice is so strong and so impactful. I truly loved it. Adam ran up and hugged her after her performance. Miley said I am a little speechless and Adam said I am not. Jennifer said who do you listen to? And she said all of you. Miley said I am invested and I'm gonna win this season, and I wanna win with you. Adam said most people who try and do what you do, shouldn't do it. He said there was so much soul, passion, and power. Adam said I want to lead you down the right path. Jennifer said you owned the song and meant the song. Blake said every now and then a singer comes across this stage who just needs an opportunity, and that's you.
Brooke chose Miley

I have my eye on Brooke and Lucas, even Brandon a little bit. Mitchell could be a dark horse.

Monday, September 11, 2017

Dancing with the Stars Season 25 Pairings

– Barbara Corcoran (Shark Tank) with Keo Motsepe
– Debbie Gibson (singer) with Alan Bersten
– Derek Fisher (NBA Star) with Sharna Burgess
– Drew Scott (Property Brothers) with Emma Slater
– Frankie Muniz (Malcolm in the Middle) with Witney Carson
– Jordan Fisher (actor-singer) with Lindsay Arnold
– Lindsey Stirling (violinist) with Mark Ballas
– Nick Lachey (98 Degrees) with Peta Murgatroyd
– Nikki Bella (wrestler) with Artem Chigvintsev
– Sasha Pieterse (Pretty Little Liars) with Gleb Savchenko
– Terrell Owens (NFL Star) with Cheryl Burke
– Vanessa Lachey (model/ TV host) with Maksim Chmerkovskiy
– Victoria Arlen (paralympic swimmer) with Val Chmerkovskiy

Sunday, September 3, 2017

FALL TV 2017!

A new season of TV is upon us, here's what I think you absolutely need to watch. Take my advice or not, these are the series that I think will be sticking around this season.

Sunday

On ABC: Ten Days in the Valley series premiere on October 1st @ 10pm--
Cast: Kyra Sedgwick as Jane Sadler, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as John Bird, Kick Gurry as Pete Greene, Erika Christensen as Ali Petrovich, Felix Solis as David Gomez, Josh Randall as Tom Petrovich, Malcolm Jamal Warner as Matt, Abigail Pniowsky as Lake, and Francois Battiste as Gus.
The Premise: Jane is a single mom and a TV producer, her life is torn apart when her daughter goes missing in the middle of the night. In order to find her daughter, secrets will be revealed through the town. Christensen plays Sedgwick's sister, Gurry her ex husband, and Agbaje as the lead detective on the case.

On FOX: The Simpsons season 29 premiere on October 1st @ 8pm--
Coming Up: The Treehouse of Horrors will take on The Exorcist and Cannibalism. Ed Sheeran will guest as a musician that Lisa is smitten with. Nelson and Milhouse will try to win her over. Mr. Burns will build an ark.

Monday

On ABC: Dancing with the Stars season 25 premieres on September 18th @ 8pm--
Stay tuned for the lineup!

The Good Doctor series premiere on September 25th @ 10pm--
Cast: Freddie Highmore as Dr. Shaun Murphy, Antonia Thomas as Dr. Claire Brown, Nicholas Gonzalez as Dr. Neal Melendez, Chuku Modu as Dr. Jared Kalu, Irene Keng as Dr. Sarah Chen, Beau Garrett as Jessica Preston, Hill Harper as Dr. Marcus Andrews, and Richard Schiff as Dr. Aaron Glassman
The Premise: Dr. Shaun Murphy is a special young surgeon; he is autistic and has savant syndrome. He leaves his quiet life in the country to join the surgical unit of a prestigious hospital in California. Dr. Glassman fights for Shaun to be a part of the hospital in an effort to save lives and prove his value to skeptics and well as give hope to those who don't believe in themelves.

On CBS: The Big Bang Theory season 11 premiere on September 25th @ 8pm--
Coming Up: We'll find out whether or not Amy says yes to Sheldon's proposal. Penny and Leonard will continue to experience the ups and downs of marriage. We won't see Howard and Bernie's baby Halley, is she the new Mrs. Wolowitz? Seen but not heard? Bert will be back, and is Ramona gone for good? Maybe not.

On NBC: The Voice season 13 premiere on September 25th @ 8pm--
This season: Adam and Blake return, and Jennifer Hudson joins as a new coach while Miley Cyrus returns with a new look in her second season as a coach.

The Brave series premiere on September 25th @ 10pm--
Cast: Mike Vogel as Commander Michael Dalton, Anne Heche as D.I.A. Deputy Director, Demetrius Grosse as Anthony "Preach" Carter, Noah Mills as Joseph McGuire, Sofia Pernas as Hannah Archer, Tate Ellington as Noah Morgenthal, Natacha Karam as Jasmine "Jaz" Ervin, and Hadi Tabbai as Amir Al-Raisani
The Premise: One of many military dramas this season, but this one is well done. Follows D.I.A. Deputy Director Patricia Campbell and her team of analysts while Adam Dalton and his Special Ops team travel the world saving the lives of innocent people.

On The CW: Valor series premiere on October 9th @ 9pm--
Cast: Matt Barr as Capt. Leland Gallo, Christina Ochoa s Officer Nora Madani, Charlie Bennett as First Lt. Ian Porter, W. Tre Davis as Jimmy Kam, Corbin Reid as Jess Kam, Nigel Thatch as Robert Haskins, Melissa Roxburgh as Thea
The Premise: Barr and Ochoa play helicopter pilots who are keeping a secret when a mission in Somalia goes awry.

Tuesday

On ABC: The Mayor series premiere on October 3rd @ 9:30pm--
Cast: Brandon Michael Hall as Courtney Rose, Lea Michele as Valentina, Bernard David Jones as Jermaine Hardaway, Marcel Spears as TK and Yvette Nicole Brown as Dina
The Premise: Courtney Rose is an aspiring rapper looking for his BIG break and in an effort to gain publicity for his music career, he decides to run for mayor of his California town. What he doesn't bank on is winning the election! With the help of his mom Dina and his friend Valentina he has to live up to the promises he made during his campaign.

On NBC: This Is Us season 2 premiere on September 26th @ 9pm--
Coming Up: Season 2 will answer the big question from season 1, how did Jack die? The big three-- Randall, Kevin, and Kate celebrate their 37th birthdays. Randall and Beth will explore adoption. Kevin will work in his relationship with his ex wife, as well as co-star in a movie with Sylvester Stallone, and Kate will explore a possible singing career. Although William died last season, he will continue to appear on the show; that makes me happy!

On NBC: Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders series premiere on September 26th @ 10pm--
Cast: Edie Falco as Leslie Abramson, Gus Halper as Erik Menendez, Heather Graham as Judalon Smyth, Josh Charles as Dr. Jerome Oziel, and Miles Gaston Villanueva as Lyle Menendez
The Premise: This is an eight episode dramatization of the real life Menendez murders in which brothers Lyle and Erik were put on trial in Beverly Hills for brutally killing their parents. What happened after the cameras stopped rolling? This series promises to take an in depth look

Wednesday

On CBS: Survivor Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers season 35 premiere on September 27th @ 8pm--
The cast will meet in Fiji for this installment of the show.
Levu Tribe, Heroes:
Alan Ball, 31, hometown: Detroit, MI, current residence: Houston, TX, occupation: NFL Player
Ben Driebergen, 34, hometown and current residence: Boise, ID,  occupation: Marine
John "JP" Hilsabeck, 28, hometown and current residence: Los Angeles, CA, occupation: Firefighter
Chrissy Hofbeck, 46, hometown: Bernardsville, NJ, current residence: Lebanon Township, NJ, occupation: Actuary
Ashley Nolan, 26, hometown and current residence: Satellite Beach, FL, occupation: Lifeguard
Katrina Radke, 46, hometown: Morris, MN, current residence: Excelsior, MN, occupation: Olympian

Soko Tride, Healers:
Jessica Johnston, 29, hometown: Cape Girardeau, MO, current residence: Louisville, KY, occupation: Nurse Practitioner
Roark Luskin, 27, hometown: Palo Alto, CA, current residence: Santa Monica, CA, occupation: Social Worker
Cole Medders, 24, hometown and current residence: Little Rock, AK, occupation: Wilderness Therapy Guide
Joe Mena, 34, hometown: Bronx, NY, current residence: Tolland, CT, occupation: Probation Officer
Desiree "Desi" Williams, 27, hometown: Peachtree City, GA, current residence: Newport News, VA, occupation: Physical Therapist
Mike Zahalsky, 43, hometown and current residence: Parkland, FL, occupation: Urologist

Yawa Tribe. Hustlers
Patrick Bolton, 24, hometown: Lanett, AL, current residence: Auburn, AL, occupation: Small Business Owner
Alexandrea "Ali" Elliott, 24, hometown: Eastvale, CA, current residence: Los Angeles, CA, occupation: Celebrity Assistant
Simone Nguyen, 25, hometown: Worcester, MA, current residence: New York City, NY, occupation: Diversity Advocate
Devon Pinto, 23, hometown: Carlsbad, CA, current residence: Solana Beach, CA, occupation: Surf Instructor
Lauren Rimmer, 35, hometown and current residence: Beaufort, NC, occupation: Fisherman
Ryan Ulrich, 23, hometown and current residence: North Arlington, NJ, occupation: Bellhop

On CBS: SEAL Team series premiere September 27th @ 9pm--
Cast: David Boreanaz as Jason Hayes, Max Thieriot as Clay Spenser, Neil Brown Jr. as Ray, AJ Buckley as Sonny, Toni Trucks as Davis, and Jessica Pare as Mandy Ellis
The Premise: Another military drama! This one follows the professional and personal lives of the most elite unit of Navy SEALs through the process of carrying out the most dangerous missions. Jason Hayes is the leader of this team, and he's intense, we'll see his personal life suffer as a results of his dedication to his team.

On CBS: Criminal Minds season 13 premieres September 27th @ 10pm--
Coming Up: We pick up where last season left off with the team being lured into a trap. Not everyone will survive and my money is on Agent Steven Walker, played by Damon Gupton, who has already been let go by the show. Helping Garcia out in the premiere is Daniel Henney's  Agent Matt Simmons from Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders (which was cancelled). He will be joining the BAU. Reid's problems with his mom are unfortunately not over. The door is open for Derek Morgan (Shemar Moore) to return to the show again.

On FOX: Empire season 4 premieres September 27th @ 8pm--
Coming Up: A refocus on the Lyon family and the promise that there won't be as many guest stars this season. Look for a softer version of Cookie. Demi Moore will continue to portray Lucious's nurse after he awakens from a coma with no memory. The battle between the Lyon's versus the DuBois's will continue.

On NBC: Law & Order SVU season 19 premieres September 27th @ 9pm--
Coming Up: Brooke Shields will have a recurring role this season and is going to shake up Benson's world. Phillip Winchester will also join midseason as his character, lawyer Peter Stone from Chicago Justice, which didn't make it to a season 2.

On NBC: Chicago P.D. season 5 premieres September 27th @ 10pm--
Coming Up: Last season Det. Erin Lindsay left as Sophia Bush exited the series. Jon Seda, meanwhile, rejoins the series as Antonio Dawson. Halstead will be reeling from Erin's departure and will look to Antonio who has been a mentor. Tracy Spiridakos who recurred last season as Det. Hailey Upton has been promoted to a regular.

On The CW: Dynasty series premiere October 11th @ 9pm--
Cast: Grant Show as Blake Carrington, Nathalie Kelley as Cristal Flores, Elizabeth Gillies as Fallon Carrington, James Mackay as Steven Carrington, Alan Dale as Joseph Anders, Sam Adegoke as Jeff Colby, Robert Chistopher Riley as Michael Culhane, Ranfael de la Fuente as Sam "Sammy Jo" Flores, and Brianna Brown as Claudia Blaisdel
The Premise: A reboot of the 80s series .... how will it be different? Alexis hasn't been cast yet. This show will take place in Atlanta, the original was in Denver. The new series will have a fashion focus. Sammy Jo is a guy not a girl. Steven is confidently gay in the new series.

Thursday

On CBS: Young Sheldon series premiere September 25th @ 8:30pm--
Cast: Iain Armitage as Sheldon, Zoe Perry as Mary, Lance Barber as George Sr., Annie Potts as Meemaw, Montana Jordan as George Jr., and Reagan Revord as Missy
The Premise: Spin-off of The Big Bang Theory.... how Sheldon Cooper became the Sheldon Cooper we see today. This is Sheldon as a 9 year old boy growing up in East Texas. Sheldon's dad is a high school football coach trying to understand his genius son. George Jr. struggles sharing high school classes with his 9 year old bother. Sheldon's twin sister Missy looks for attention. And his mom Mary fervently protects her son as he tries to fit in.

On CBS: S.W.A.T. series premiere November 2nd @ 10pm--
Cast: Shemar Moore as Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson, Stephanie Sigman as Jessica Cortez, Alex Russell as Jim Street, Jay Harrington as David "Deacon" Kay, Lina Esco as Christina "Chris" Alonso, Kenneth "Kenny" Johnson as Dominique Luca, and Peter Onorati as Mumford
The Premise: S.W.A.T. is a specialized tactical unit in Los Angeles led by Hondo who struggles to balance his loyalty to his neighborhood and his allegiance to his police brothers. Former Marine Hondo looks to bridge the gap between his two worlds. He leads a highly skilled team who has a rivalry with another L.A. based unit led by Mumford.

On NBC: Superstore season 3 premieres September 28th @ 8pm--
Coming Up: We'll hope for resolution to the Amy and Jonah kiss that ended last season. The hints are that it's going to be awkward between them. Could someone be dead following the tornado? The store will obviously look different this season. Mateo will have some major storylines this season.

On NBC: Chicago Fire season 6 premieres September 28th @ 10pm--
Coming Up: Season 6 will pick up where season 5 left off, and we as viewers will all have an immediate resolution to the fire that trapped Casey, Severide, Mouch, Herrmann, Otis, and Kidd. Not everyone will survive. The show will then jump to the summer and then to present time. Boden will face some tough moments in the opening episode as there's a fire at the high school Donna teaches at. Family will continue to influence how members of the firehouse behave. Cruz's brother will be back, Gaby's dad will be back, and Brett's friend will come to live with her. She's played by Eloise Mumford and she'll be sticking around this season. Look for a possible crossover later in the season.

Friday

On CBS: Blue Bloods season 8 premieres September 29th @ 10pm--
Coming Up: Mayor Poole resigned to Frank will have to deal with a new mayor. Jamie and Eddie will be promoted to detective, at least it's looking that way. Will this once again affect their relationship? Danny and his family had to deal with their home being set on fire at the end of the last season. They lost everything. Will this fire change their family dynamic? Danny still feels a great amount of guilt over what happened.

On FOX: Hell's Kitchen: All Stars season 17 premieres September 29th @ 8pm--
Coming Up: For the first time every, Hell's Kitchen is featuring an All Stars season!
Cast:
Robyn Almodovar from Fort Lauderdale, FL, Season 10, 6th place
Jared Bobkin from Troy, MI, Season 15, 4th place
Nicholas "Nick" Peters Bond from Newburyport, MA, Season 14, 5th place
Dana Cohen from Emerson, NJ, Season 10, 3rd place
Giovanni Filippone from Santa Rosa Beach, FL, Season 5, 6th place
Elise Harris from Newburyport, MA, Season 9, 3rd place
Vincent "Van" Hurd from South Glastonbury, CT, Season 6, 6th place
Benjamin Knack from San Antonio, TX, Season 7, 3rd place
Barbie Marshall from Strasburg, PA, Season 10, 4th place
Milly Medley from Philadelphia, PA, Season 14, 4th place
Ashley Nickell from Orlando, FL, Season 15, 3rd place
Jennifer Normant from Burlington, MA, Season 9, 5th place
Amanda "Manda" Palomino from Atlantic City, NJ, Season 15, 5th place
Michelle Tribble from New York, NY, Season 14, 3rd place
Joshua "Josh" Trovato from Los Angeles, CA, Season 14, 6th place
Benjamin "Ben" Walanka from Overland Park, KS, Season 5, 4th place

On The CW: Jane the Virgin season 4 premieres October 13th @ 9pm--
Coming Up: Jane's literary idol Isabel Allende will appear this season. Xo and Ro will have some baby drama to deal with instead of newlywed bliss.  Jane's parents prefer Adam for her over Rafael.