Because Oprah's interview with Jay Leno is further proof that men, in tight PR situations, should STFU.
Despite Oprah prefacing that she was on Leno's side, he still looked like a heartless, robotic jerk with a convenient voicebox.
So in 2004, an NBC exec swung by your office and asked you to retire in order to make room for Conan. You didn't like it, but said okay anyway. So concerned about 'his' people's jobs and yet, couldn't open his trap in '04 to prevent Conan's people from relocating across the country for what amounted to a 7 month gig in '09.
You see, this is why I don't like celebs with 'nice guy/girl' images - they are usually the biggest purse snatchers and grifters. But then again, anyone who believed that Leno was a nice guy was a chump anyway. The dude always came across as removed, not that I ever needed a late night talk show host to be an attentive Daddy figure. But still... to feel nothing about how things went down simply because his fingerprints were smudged by numerous other dumb@$$ed NBC execs... hell, I even feel bad when politicians I hate lose elections. Mainly, it's about the recognition that time and emotions were invested into something that ultimately didn't work out. And yet, Leno, who claims to be friends with Conan, couldn't muster up anything?
It's very telling, honestly, and I doubt that the MJ curse has anything to do with this. Leno is a douchebag, plain and simple. However, I hope that Oprah's participation in this attempted whitewash will bite her in the @$$.
Seriously... she wants 'her' audience to understand how television ratings work, i.e. sometimes, people aren't a good fit and they have to take a walk, and yet, she continues to coddle the likes of Jennifer Aniston, who had a marriage that wasn't a good fit and her ex-husband had to take a walk?
B*tch, please get some proportion!
Sunday, January 31, 2010
No more Sal?
I, sort of, had an inkling that this could happen, but I was hoping against hope that it wouldn't. Apparently, Bryan Batt aka Sal from Mad Men will not be returning next season, a move that somewhat makes sense. Sterling Cooper and possibly Draper is starting anew and Lucky Strikes is pivotal to its future. Downlow Lucky Strikes Jr. has to be pampered and seeing impeccably dressed, but thoroughly closeted Sal would serve as a constant reminder that Downlow tipped his hand. And Don doesn't need the distraction of knowing that DL Lucky Strikes Jr. is craving Sal at every moment and diverting that pent-up energy to being a pissy client. So, yeah, I can understand why Sal won't be back.
However, I absolutely adore Sal. Always have. The awkward kiss between he and Joan during the Nixon/Kennedy debates. His advice to Crane when he was fuming about his pay. His tentative drink with that Belle Jolie rep. His inviting Cosgrove home for a home-cooked meal, courtesy of 'girlfriend' Kitty. And season three, when he dipped his toe in the forbidden pool. All of the angst and sadness, yet the willingness to persevere despite the obstacles and prejudices. And personally, I hate that Sal left on such a sad note... getting totally hung out to dry by Don and ultimately, drowning his sorrows at a seedy cruising spot. Sal absolutely deserves better, but this is still the mid 60s, so like many marginalized groups, he will have to get by on crumbs.
So not fair.
However, I am hopeful that he will show up in future seasons. And hopefully, better fixed in terms of his personal and professional life. Maybe he will let go of Kitty so they both can have a good life. And even better, maybe he could pursue more filmmaking work or become an independent contractor in the creative field.
Anyway, Bryan Batt will be missed, but thank goodness the writers gave him some material to bite into in season three.
However, I absolutely adore Sal. Always have. The awkward kiss between he and Joan during the Nixon/Kennedy debates. His advice to Crane when he was fuming about his pay. His tentative drink with that Belle Jolie rep. His inviting Cosgrove home for a home-cooked meal, courtesy of 'girlfriend' Kitty. And season three, when he dipped his toe in the forbidden pool. All of the angst and sadness, yet the willingness to persevere despite the obstacles and prejudices. And personally, I hate that Sal left on such a sad note... getting totally hung out to dry by Don and ultimately, drowning his sorrows at a seedy cruising spot. Sal absolutely deserves better, but this is still the mid 60s, so like many marginalized groups, he will have to get by on crumbs.
So not fair.
However, I am hopeful that he will show up in future seasons. And hopefully, better fixed in terms of his personal and professional life. Maybe he will let go of Kitty so they both can have a good life. And even better, maybe he could pursue more filmmaking work or become an independent contractor in the creative field.
Anyway, Bryan Batt will be missed, but thank goodness the writers gave him some material to bite into in season three.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
A Jacksons Family Dynasty/Rickey Smiley Morning Show mashup
I regret not writing about this yesterday. Because yesterday, things seemed less muddled. My better nature is making things confusing for me when it really should be clear cut.
Yesterday, I was still fuming from Sunday night's The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty. Not because of Marlon and his cute-@$$ grandkids; not because of Jackie's reluctance to meet with Jam and Lewis; and not because the brothers had to cancel the 40th anniversary concert. If anything, those events were the highlights of the show because those moments seemed honest. And I thoroughly enjoyed the confrontation between Jermaine and Jackie after Jermaine put Jackie on speakerphone for Jam and Lewis without Jackie's knowledge or permission. And I absolutely loved how Terry Lewis finally said what many have been thinking for months - the brothers need to seriously think about their direction because there is no Jackson 5 without Michael.
However, whatever good feeling I had went down the crapper when Jermaine mentioned his 'Michael dream' and the brothers ended up at the Forest Lawn mausoleum, which housed Michael's remains. The camera crew didn't film Michael's final resting place, but the fact that the brothers were fine with taking the crew that far into Michael's space was manipulative and wrong. Of course, this stunt has Jermaine's fingerprints all over it, but I HATED that the other brothers went along with this. They have a say on how much of their circumstances can be filmed - Michael doesn't and I hated that they did this to him.
Needless to say, when I heard that the Rickey Smiley Morning Show was going to interview Jermaine on Tuesday, I was stoked because I knew that they were not happy with Jermaine's behavior over the last few months, especially his omission of Randy during his acceptance speech FOR MICHAEL, on the American Music Awards. I expected the morning crew to be respectful and maybe cordial; however, I didn't expect them to be as malicious as they were. Again, they weren't rude, but you could tell that they were being very disingenuous and obviously, Jermaine didn't pick up on it. And despite my absolute hatred of this man, I kinda felt sorry for him because he was completely oblivious. Although, I personally can't understand why he would be, given that it was obvious that they were laughing at him while they were talking to him. Or maybe, he was being manipulative, beyond the evasive answers he gave regarding he and Randy's mutual baby mama. While I did enjoy the irate callers who called BULL$H*T on Jermaine, in retrospect, I was disappointed in the way the morning crew conducted themselves.
Of course, I could feel differently if I dwell on what Jermaine and the brothers did on Sunday night, but right now, I am not feeling good about the interview.
Yesterday, I was still fuming from Sunday night's The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty. Not because of Marlon and his cute-@$$ grandkids; not because of Jackie's reluctance to meet with Jam and Lewis; and not because the brothers had to cancel the 40th anniversary concert. If anything, those events were the highlights of the show because those moments seemed honest. And I thoroughly enjoyed the confrontation between Jermaine and Jackie after Jermaine put Jackie on speakerphone for Jam and Lewis without Jackie's knowledge or permission. And I absolutely loved how Terry Lewis finally said what many have been thinking for months - the brothers need to seriously think about their direction because there is no Jackson 5 without Michael.
However, whatever good feeling I had went down the crapper when Jermaine mentioned his 'Michael dream' and the brothers ended up at the Forest Lawn mausoleum, which housed Michael's remains. The camera crew didn't film Michael's final resting place, but the fact that the brothers were fine with taking the crew that far into Michael's space was manipulative and wrong. Of course, this stunt has Jermaine's fingerprints all over it, but I HATED that the other brothers went along with this. They have a say on how much of their circumstances can be filmed - Michael doesn't and I hated that they did this to him.
Needless to say, when I heard that the Rickey Smiley Morning Show was going to interview Jermaine on Tuesday, I was stoked because I knew that they were not happy with Jermaine's behavior over the last few months, especially his omission of Randy during his acceptance speech FOR MICHAEL, on the American Music Awards. I expected the morning crew to be respectful and maybe cordial; however, I didn't expect them to be as malicious as they were. Again, they weren't rude, but you could tell that they were being very disingenuous and obviously, Jermaine didn't pick up on it. And despite my absolute hatred of this man, I kinda felt sorry for him because he was completely oblivious. Although, I personally can't understand why he would be, given that it was obvious that they were laughing at him while they were talking to him. Or maybe, he was being manipulative, beyond the evasive answers he gave regarding he and Randy's mutual baby mama. While I did enjoy the irate callers who called BULL$H*T on Jermaine, in retrospect, I was disappointed in the way the morning crew conducted themselves.
Of course, I could feel differently if I dwell on what Jermaine and the brothers did on Sunday night, but right now, I am not feeling good about the interview.
Y & R's Heather continues to impress
Victor and Nikki's back... sigh.
Ashley and Neil are getting together... whatever.
Tucker may be Katherine's son... gonna miss Jo-Jo, but this has possibilities.
But the thing that impressed the hell out of me was Heather. I was getting a little worried about her, seeming very visibly wounded that Adam married dumbassed Sharon. And I also worried that she would be relegated to having dinners with Daddy Paul. But when roguish Billy stepped to her table and they wounded up in bed and ole girl didn't even give Billy a chance to come up with an exit line before she dismissed him... oh, man!!! Now that is what I want to see more of... grown assed women taking care of what needs to be taken care of, without stereotypical soap heroine moony-eyed bull$h*t.
What has gotten into Heather... besides Billy? Maybe it's the new reddish haircolor... very Lauren Fenmore, much like the attitude of getting satisfaction without apology. And Billy... I'm beginning to like Billy, just a little bit. I think it's because he's away from Mac. They had the same dynamic as AMC's Ryan and Kendall - Kendall always had to prove herself worthy of Ryan's love and she never could, and quite frankly, why should she? Like Ryan, Mac is such a drag; and I get a weird vibe off of her where Lily and Cane's baby is concerned. And since it is obvious that the writers are considering a possible Mac and JT pairing, why not have Billy and Heather have some fun before Billy starts having hate sex with Victoria? I definitely get a vibe from Billy and Victoria too.
This is not to say that Heather should be alone. Again, if Chloe loses her head again, Heather is clearly capable of scooping up Hot Chance for herself.
Ashley and Neil are getting together... whatever.
Tucker may be Katherine's son... gonna miss Jo-Jo, but this has possibilities.
But the thing that impressed the hell out of me was Heather. I was getting a little worried about her, seeming very visibly wounded that Adam married dumbassed Sharon. And I also worried that she would be relegated to having dinners with Daddy Paul. But when roguish Billy stepped to her table and they wounded up in bed and ole girl didn't even give Billy a chance to come up with an exit line before she dismissed him... oh, man!!! Now that is what I want to see more of... grown assed women taking care of what needs to be taken care of, without stereotypical soap heroine moony-eyed bull$h*t.
What has gotten into Heather... besides Billy? Maybe it's the new reddish haircolor... very Lauren Fenmore, much like the attitude of getting satisfaction without apology. And Billy... I'm beginning to like Billy, just a little bit. I think it's because he's away from Mac. They had the same dynamic as AMC's Ryan and Kendall - Kendall always had to prove herself worthy of Ryan's love and she never could, and quite frankly, why should she? Like Ryan, Mac is such a drag; and I get a weird vibe off of her where Lily and Cane's baby is concerned. And since it is obvious that the writers are considering a possible Mac and JT pairing, why not have Billy and Heather have some fun before Billy starts having hate sex with Victoria? I definitely get a vibe from Billy and Victoria too.
This is not to say that Heather should be alone. Again, if Chloe loses her head again, Heather is clearly capable of scooping up Hot Chance for herself.
Monday, January 18, 2010
The Golden Globes... meh
Gotta say... I wasn't too attentive of last night's Golden Globe Awards.
I watched it, but not closely. And I most certainly didn't watch TV Guide Network and E!'s red carpet coverage... very closely. For some reason, I was just not in the mood to get annoyed and yet, I managed to get there by merely passing by my TV set. First, that Carrie Anne chick on the TV Guide network, talking to Joshua Jackson. His woman, Diane Kruger, was Bridget von Hammersmark in Inglourious Basterds; Joshua, on the other hand, didn't make an appearance in the flick, and yet, Carrie Anne asked him what it was like to work with Quentin Tarantino?
Good lord.
And E continues its streak of making @$$hats out of themselves, but this time, it was puppethead Dipandi. The b*tch had Anna Kendricks from Up in the Air on her little platform; essentially, Dipandi hoped that Kendricks would serve as chum to attract her costar, George Clooney, to the platform. She damn near knocked over Kendricks, trying to get both George and Elisabetta's attention, even reverting to yelling in Italian, as a way to 'attract' them. Only bent people would be attracted to that level of stalking.
Seriously, when will these entertainment outlets tutor their red carpet personnel? It's really beginning to get embarrassing.
As for the telecast itself, it was a'ight. Ricky Gervais was okay... actually, I think he was a little better than okay; unfortunately, the audience seemed ice cold, which was a shame. Like Kristen Chenowith, I think he was tapped because of his turns as presenter at the Emmys. The ongoing thing between he and Steve Carell offered some of the funniest moments of recent Emmy memory, and so the GGs thought they could mine it. Unfortunately, I think that they underestimated the fact that he is still an outsider - an outsider much like Chris Rock, David Letterman, Jon Stewart, Whoopie, and Rosie. Translation: Ricky doesn't play nice or gentle, although he was significantly more gentle than the aforementioned. Still... he took a crack at Angelina - adoption joke. But what was surprising was that he took shots at seemingly sacred cows.
Like Sir Paul McCartney - making a crack about how he and Sir Paul were on the same flight but Sir Paul was seated in coach due to a significant cash loss last year (read: his divorce from Heather Mills)
But my favorite slam was about - you guessed it - Jennifer Aniston. Gervais was talking about how unimportant writers were and that it was the actors who made all of the difference, due to their ability to be chameleons in every role, and with that, he said something like
'And now... Rachel from Friends and that bloke from 300'.
Ouch! And needless to say, neither of them were amused. It made my night, though.
And another moment I derived ghoulish delight from was when Cher presented an award with Christina Aguillera.
Really, Cher? Presenting with someone? Really?
Because there was a time when Cher was like Jack Nicholson; greatly anticipated and often, a solo presenter. What happened?
Actually, what does Sir Paul, Gerard Butler, and Cher have in common? They took cheap shots at MJ when he was low. Could this be the MJ curse rearing its head again?
Actually, it's not really a curse; it's just that the universe knows when a person is being deceptive, cheap and self-serving instead of genuine or honest. All three of these people demonstrated this at the most inopportune times and ways.
So suck it... although they're mere crumbs; but every little bit helps.
I watched it, but not closely. And I most certainly didn't watch TV Guide Network and E!'s red carpet coverage... very closely. For some reason, I was just not in the mood to get annoyed and yet, I managed to get there by merely passing by my TV set. First, that Carrie Anne chick on the TV Guide network, talking to Joshua Jackson. His woman, Diane Kruger, was Bridget von Hammersmark in Inglourious Basterds; Joshua, on the other hand, didn't make an appearance in the flick, and yet, Carrie Anne asked him what it was like to work with Quentin Tarantino?
Good lord.
And E continues its streak of making @$$hats out of themselves, but this time, it was puppethead Dipandi. The b*tch had Anna Kendricks from Up in the Air on her little platform; essentially, Dipandi hoped that Kendricks would serve as chum to attract her costar, George Clooney, to the platform. She damn near knocked over Kendricks, trying to get both George and Elisabetta's attention, even reverting to yelling in Italian, as a way to 'attract' them. Only bent people would be attracted to that level of stalking.
Seriously, when will these entertainment outlets tutor their red carpet personnel? It's really beginning to get embarrassing.
As for the telecast itself, it was a'ight. Ricky Gervais was okay... actually, I think he was a little better than okay; unfortunately, the audience seemed ice cold, which was a shame. Like Kristen Chenowith, I think he was tapped because of his turns as presenter at the Emmys. The ongoing thing between he and Steve Carell offered some of the funniest moments of recent Emmy memory, and so the GGs thought they could mine it. Unfortunately, I think that they underestimated the fact that he is still an outsider - an outsider much like Chris Rock, David Letterman, Jon Stewart, Whoopie, and Rosie. Translation: Ricky doesn't play nice or gentle, although he was significantly more gentle than the aforementioned. Still... he took a crack at Angelina - adoption joke. But what was surprising was that he took shots at seemingly sacred cows.
Like Sir Paul McCartney - making a crack about how he and Sir Paul were on the same flight but Sir Paul was seated in coach due to a significant cash loss last year (read: his divorce from Heather Mills)
But my favorite slam was about - you guessed it - Jennifer Aniston. Gervais was talking about how unimportant writers were and that it was the actors who made all of the difference, due to their ability to be chameleons in every role, and with that, he said something like
'And now... Rachel from Friends and that bloke from 300'.
Ouch! And needless to say, neither of them were amused. It made my night, though.
And another moment I derived ghoulish delight from was when Cher presented an award with Christina Aguillera.
Really, Cher? Presenting with someone? Really?
Because there was a time when Cher was like Jack Nicholson; greatly anticipated and often, a solo presenter. What happened?
Actually, what does Sir Paul, Gerard Butler, and Cher have in common? They took cheap shots at MJ when he was low. Could this be the MJ curse rearing its head again?
Actually, it's not really a curse; it's just that the universe knows when a person is being deceptive, cheap and self-serving instead of genuine or honest. All three of these people demonstrated this at the most inopportune times and ways.
So suck it... although they're mere crumbs; but every little bit helps.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Carving out one's career on a magazine cover... sigh
Months ago, I wrote my disdain towards Melissa Joan Hart who allegedly campaigned for a People Magazine cover showcasing her recent weight loss - a campaign consisting of crossed fingers, hoping that Farrah Fawcett wouldn't ruin her groove by dying. Well... the problem seems to be getting even worse.
Much, much worse.
It was bad enough that the Kardashians dominated magazine covers for their weight losses... at the moment; their relationship problems... at the moment; and their quickie marriages... at the moment. Sure, they were showcased on the baser tabloids like In Touch and Life & Style, which are the type of mags that they deserve to be on, but for Heidi Montag to get a People Magazine cover with an US Weekly-type headline... good lord.
Curious thing... once upon a time, a person of a particular vocation, worked really hard in said vocation, and eventually earn enough accolades to garner a possible magazine cover. Not so with Heidi Montag. Crappy home made music videos; crappy morning show interviews; and a crappy performance on the Miss Universe pageant ( a performance within her selected vocation, mind you) and yet, a People's cover about her marathon plastic surgeries... for her career. What career... a Vivid products package pic?
Some people lost credibility when they engaged in plastic surgery - Michael Jackson comes to mind. And just when someone like Jamie Lee Curtis let her natural aging flag fly, we get Montag, all plastic and unrecognizable, although I prefer the unrecognizable involving not seeing her bimbo puss for 5-10 years or a performance that was actually good; that's the kind of unrecognizable that I've been waiting for. But no... this is better.
And by the way, People Magazine, if you want to showcase double Ds, why not get Christina Hendricks for the cover? Not only does she have a natural, lovely face, I suspect her curves are also all-natural. And she is succeeding in her selected vocation. She's a better bullseye than Montag.
Much, much worse.
It was bad enough that the Kardashians dominated magazine covers for their weight losses... at the moment; their relationship problems... at the moment; and their quickie marriages... at the moment. Sure, they were showcased on the baser tabloids like In Touch and Life & Style, which are the type of mags that they deserve to be on, but for Heidi Montag to get a People Magazine cover with an US Weekly-type headline... good lord.
Curious thing... once upon a time, a person of a particular vocation, worked really hard in said vocation, and eventually earn enough accolades to garner a possible magazine cover. Not so with Heidi Montag. Crappy home made music videos; crappy morning show interviews; and a crappy performance on the Miss Universe pageant ( a performance within her selected vocation, mind you) and yet, a People's cover about her marathon plastic surgeries... for her career. What career... a Vivid products package pic?
Some people lost credibility when they engaged in plastic surgery - Michael Jackson comes to mind. And just when someone like Jamie Lee Curtis let her natural aging flag fly, we get Montag, all plastic and unrecognizable, although I prefer the unrecognizable involving not seeing her bimbo puss for 5-10 years or a performance that was actually good; that's the kind of unrecognizable that I've been waiting for. But no... this is better.
And by the way, People Magazine, if you want to showcase double Ds, why not get Christina Hendricks for the cover? Not only does she have a natural, lovely face, I suspect her curves are also all-natural. And she is succeeding in her selected vocation. She's a better bullseye than Montag.
VH1's Critics Choice Movie Awards... meh
As award shows go, last night's Critics Choice Movie Awards was pretty dismal, starting with the red carpet. Nancy O'Dell was fine as a red carpet correspondent, but the other dude... man. He didn't know when to shut up and he couldn't hide his disinterest in his interviewees. I remember him from the recent MTV VMAs... I don't remember him being this bad.
Anyway, Kristin Chenowith hosted last night's festivities and I have to say, I wasn't entirely impressed. I think it was the material. And because the material was so bad, Chenowith had to try even harder to sell it, but it just amplified how truly bad the material was. Or maybe it was Chenowith herself. I think that VH1 tapped her based on her overly emotional, yet hilarious Emmys acceptance speech, which was absolutely charming and endearing. Still, it didn't translate to being an effective host for this event. Plus, the people in the control room didn't know how to shoot the show effectively. It was a choppy hot mess, much like the VMAs. Mind you, this year's crop of nominees didn't seem too exciting or outside of the box. And no Brad and Angelina.
Still, I was happy to see Inglourious Basterds receive some hardware, especially the ensemble and supporting actor awards. With each viewing, the movie becomes more and more fun to watch and it seems to go by a lot faster. And initially, I thought the movie was top-heavy with subtitles-I've reversed my thinking on that. At any rate, I hope that the Critics Choice is an accurate indication on how awards season will go, although Sandra Bullock tying with Meryl Streep? Come on!
And finally... an appropriate tribute to John Hughes.
Anyway, Kristin Chenowith hosted last night's festivities and I have to say, I wasn't entirely impressed. I think it was the material. And because the material was so bad, Chenowith had to try even harder to sell it, but it just amplified how truly bad the material was. Or maybe it was Chenowith herself. I think that VH1 tapped her based on her overly emotional, yet hilarious Emmys acceptance speech, which was absolutely charming and endearing. Still, it didn't translate to being an effective host for this event. Plus, the people in the control room didn't know how to shoot the show effectively. It was a choppy hot mess, much like the VMAs. Mind you, this year's crop of nominees didn't seem too exciting or outside of the box. And no Brad and Angelina.
Still, I was happy to see Inglourious Basterds receive some hardware, especially the ensemble and supporting actor awards. With each viewing, the movie becomes more and more fun to watch and it seems to go by a lot faster. And initially, I thought the movie was top-heavy with subtitles-I've reversed my thinking on that. At any rate, I hope that the Critics Choice is an accurate indication on how awards season will go, although Sandra Bullock tying with Meryl Streep? Come on!
And finally... an appropriate tribute to John Hughes.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
I guess Harvey Levin is Team Leno?
You would think so, based on Levin's 'interpretation' of Conan O'Brien's letter on On Air with Ryan Seacrest. Levin took the letter as a brutal diss towards Jay Leno; many others, including myself, view the letter as surprisingly restrained and classy. And quite frankly, Leno isn't entitled to restraint or class.
Look... the dildo announced that he was retiring years ago; the network reacted to the announcement by offering the gig to Conan; Conan accepted; then Chino started dropping hints about not wanting to retire; then the braintrust at NBC decided to give him a prime time gig to 'appease' him... which tanked HUGE. Now the Peecock network is breaking their necks trying to keep the dude who was is responsible for this whole mess? Come on!!!!
I get that Conan didn't keep Jay's old viewers, which makes me think... fcuk the old coots!!! It's not like they will come back if Jay is reinstalled. People are fcuking fickle. Just look at what happened with GM and Chrysler. People were jumping around and screaming for Obama to 'save' two of the Big Three and what happened... the fcukers got mad that Obama 'saved' GM and Chrysler and bought Fords instead.
NBC hasn't had a sure hand since Tartikoff. Tartikoff got the Must See TV ball rolling and it continued to roll 10+ years after he passed away. Too bad he couldn't get his hands on NBC's daytime schedule; his golden touch may have kept Another World and Santa Barbara on the air. But back to the current state of affairs... this is all Leno's fault.
Personally, I hope that this initial backlash continues because this is completely unfair to Conan. People know whether they're the retiring kind; you have to wonder if Jay 'decided' to retire in order to elicit some sort of attention, as if winning the ratings weren't enough. Or... with the help of the Michael Jackson curse, Leno will be taken care of more severely.
Oh, yeah... I think that the curse is afoot. Leno was so smug about bringing MJ low; retribution is in order.
Look... the dildo announced that he was retiring years ago; the network reacted to the announcement by offering the gig to Conan; Conan accepted; then Chino started dropping hints about not wanting to retire; then the braintrust at NBC decided to give him a prime time gig to 'appease' him... which tanked HUGE. Now the Peecock network is breaking their necks trying to keep the dude who was is responsible for this whole mess? Come on!!!!
I get that Conan didn't keep Jay's old viewers, which makes me think... fcuk the old coots!!! It's not like they will come back if Jay is reinstalled. People are fcuking fickle. Just look at what happened with GM and Chrysler. People were jumping around and screaming for Obama to 'save' two of the Big Three and what happened... the fcukers got mad that Obama 'saved' GM and Chrysler and bought Fords instead.
NBC hasn't had a sure hand since Tartikoff. Tartikoff got the Must See TV ball rolling and it continued to roll 10+ years after he passed away. Too bad he couldn't get his hands on NBC's daytime schedule; his golden touch may have kept Another World and Santa Barbara on the air. But back to the current state of affairs... this is all Leno's fault.
Personally, I hope that this initial backlash continues because this is completely unfair to Conan. People know whether they're the retiring kind; you have to wonder if Jay 'decided' to retire in order to elicit some sort of attention, as if winning the ratings weren't enough. Or... with the help of the Michael Jackson curse, Leno will be taken care of more severely.
Oh, yeah... I think that the curse is afoot. Leno was so smug about bringing MJ low; retribution is in order.
Monday, January 11, 2010
The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty - the 'not quite a review' continues
It's been a bit of time since I commented on The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty - maninly because nothing really of note has happened.
Jermaine annoyed me before the reality show - and clearly, the tradition continues. Naturally, I'm still pissed about how the media allows him to blow smoke up their @$$ with regards to his 'closeness' to Michael, but his ego is really the big problem. Last week's episode ended with him whining about how he felt like the brothers didn't support the Austria tribute for MJ, for which the brothers replied that they weren't even aware of his plans until they saw him on TV. Huh? As I recall, Michael had 4 other brothers and 3 sisters - if a tribute was being put on, they should've been notified before the press. And Jermaine snapping that the brothers' 'support' of the tribute need not have been in the form of them actually participating in it? What? Again, what makes Jermaine so fcuking special? As far as I know, the 4 other brothers haven't made any diss records about him and 2 out the 3 sisters always had his back. What Jermaine fails to realize is that although fans are emotional wrung out by Michael's unexpected loss, they are not totally desensatized by his obvious attention grab. The tribute concert was way too soon and stunk of opportunistism and desperation; when fans are ready for a tribute, they will likely make their own, or head to authentic MJ fansites and message boards and detail what they would like to see. And I can only speak for myself, but I sure as $h*t don't want to see Jermaine.
As for the rest of the brothers... I still have some affection for them, but it is obvious that their hearts and heads aren't into commemorating the 40th anniversary of the J5. And really, can anyone really blame them? They are in serious denial if they thought that they could pull together a stage show and write new music, while trying to juggle side projects. The 'lockdown', while a sound idea, was doomed from the start, mainly because of ego. First of all, why was it necessary to rent such a palacial place to 'work'? If anything, they needed to find a bare bones place, like their childhood home, to work. Large kitchens, sprawling grounds, swimming pools, etc. are distractions, period. And it served less as a place to create but more like a visual reminder to the audience and the brothers of their former glory. This was the time to really think about where the Jackson brothers are going to go, creativity-wise. Because, again, J5 is over - Michael was the sound and signature of the group. They need to reconfigure and reconfigure realistically. And sorry, but isn't it wholly inconsistent to include 'The Jacksons' song during a J5 tribute show? They are seperate entities.
Now for the good:
Marlon's grandkids... so adorable. And funny thing... they're as light or lighter than MJ's kids. Will day late and a dime short White people decide that they were the result of donor sperm?
Jackie hanging with Siggy... again, I kinda like Siggy. He seems to be able to bring perspective to things, although, IMO, his dad Jackie don't need to be brought down to Earth... much.
And I did like the music Jackie composed. First of all, it sounded awesome, and second, he actually did some work... expressed some thought and creativity, instead of telling a producer to 'make hits'. What Jackie has is promising, but the lyrics sucked balls. Why travel into the same territory as 2300 Jackson Street? Why make the track a reclamation of their 'lost' glory? This could be a golden opportunity to create an actual R & B track that has the 'J5 magic', because the J5 wasn't about 5 little boys patting themselves on the back or bragging on themselves. The 'J5 magic' was about capturing and communicating universal feelings and experiences that had nothing to do with age, race, economics, etc. It was about energy and optimism. And if the brothers are still reeling from MJ's death, they shouldn't take out their denials and desperation on this potentially good track. I hope Jackie make it known that he doesn't want Jermaine to 'borrow' it, because I think that whatever this song could be should be left in Jackie's hands - as long as if he doesn't keep those whack-@$$ed lyrics.
And as for Jackie, as an individual... hello, Jackie...
Dude is too old for me (22 years, I think) but he was so inclined, I could possibly be so inclined. Dude is cool. A cool old dude, and I really don't mean old as a slam either. You can see the big, dirty dog that was there in his youth, but age, seemingly, has slowed the urge down; however, I suspect the dog would emerge, if properly motivated. Actually, calling him a 'dog' is wrong - dude is a Mack... on hiatus. But I wouldn't mind seeing him in action. Woof!!!
As for the recording session... pathetic. Here I go, envoking MJ again, but it was absolute chaos and not the kind condusive to creating something brilliant. MJ, with all of the things going on during the last months of his life, was still focused, professional, and awe-inspiring. The brothers have their health and some relative peace, and yet... pantload!! Get it together, brothers!
Jermaine annoyed me before the reality show - and clearly, the tradition continues. Naturally, I'm still pissed about how the media allows him to blow smoke up their @$$ with regards to his 'closeness' to Michael, but his ego is really the big problem. Last week's episode ended with him whining about how he felt like the brothers didn't support the Austria tribute for MJ, for which the brothers replied that they weren't even aware of his plans until they saw him on TV. Huh? As I recall, Michael had 4 other brothers and 3 sisters - if a tribute was being put on, they should've been notified before the press. And Jermaine snapping that the brothers' 'support' of the tribute need not have been in the form of them actually participating in it? What? Again, what makes Jermaine so fcuking special? As far as I know, the 4 other brothers haven't made any diss records about him and 2 out the 3 sisters always had his back. What Jermaine fails to realize is that although fans are emotional wrung out by Michael's unexpected loss, they are not totally desensatized by his obvious attention grab. The tribute concert was way too soon and stunk of opportunistism and desperation; when fans are ready for a tribute, they will likely make their own, or head to authentic MJ fansites and message boards and detail what they would like to see. And I can only speak for myself, but I sure as $h*t don't want to see Jermaine.
As for the rest of the brothers... I still have some affection for them, but it is obvious that their hearts and heads aren't into commemorating the 40th anniversary of the J5. And really, can anyone really blame them? They are in serious denial if they thought that they could pull together a stage show and write new music, while trying to juggle side projects. The 'lockdown', while a sound idea, was doomed from the start, mainly because of ego. First of all, why was it necessary to rent such a palacial place to 'work'? If anything, they needed to find a bare bones place, like their childhood home, to work. Large kitchens, sprawling grounds, swimming pools, etc. are distractions, period. And it served less as a place to create but more like a visual reminder to the audience and the brothers of their former glory. This was the time to really think about where the Jackson brothers are going to go, creativity-wise. Because, again, J5 is over - Michael was the sound and signature of the group. They need to reconfigure and reconfigure realistically. And sorry, but isn't it wholly inconsistent to include 'The Jacksons' song during a J5 tribute show? They are seperate entities.
Now for the good:
Marlon's grandkids... so adorable. And funny thing... they're as light or lighter than MJ's kids. Will day late and a dime short White people decide that they were the result of donor sperm?
Jackie hanging with Siggy... again, I kinda like Siggy. He seems to be able to bring perspective to things, although, IMO, his dad Jackie don't need to be brought down to Earth... much.
And I did like the music Jackie composed. First of all, it sounded awesome, and second, he actually did some work... expressed some thought and creativity, instead of telling a producer to 'make hits'. What Jackie has is promising, but the lyrics sucked balls. Why travel into the same territory as 2300 Jackson Street? Why make the track a reclamation of their 'lost' glory? This could be a golden opportunity to create an actual R & B track that has the 'J5 magic', because the J5 wasn't about 5 little boys patting themselves on the back or bragging on themselves. The 'J5 magic' was about capturing and communicating universal feelings and experiences that had nothing to do with age, race, economics, etc. It was about energy and optimism. And if the brothers are still reeling from MJ's death, they shouldn't take out their denials and desperation on this potentially good track. I hope Jackie make it known that he doesn't want Jermaine to 'borrow' it, because I think that whatever this song could be should be left in Jackie's hands - as long as if he doesn't keep those whack-@$$ed lyrics.
And as for Jackie, as an individual... hello, Jackie...
Dude is too old for me (22 years, I think) but he was so inclined, I could possibly be so inclined. Dude is cool. A cool old dude, and I really don't mean old as a slam either. You can see the big, dirty dog that was there in his youth, but age, seemingly, has slowed the urge down; however, I suspect the dog would emerge, if properly motivated. Actually, calling him a 'dog' is wrong - dude is a Mack... on hiatus. But I wouldn't mind seeing him in action. Woof!!!
As for the recording session... pathetic. Here I go, envoking MJ again, but it was absolute chaos and not the kind condusive to creating something brilliant. MJ, with all of the things going on during the last months of his life, was still focused, professional, and awe-inspiring. The brothers have their health and some relative peace, and yet... pantload!! Get it together, brothers!
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Casey Johnson treated with respect, but MJ... not so much
She really didn't do much, except be conceived, be a lesbian, and be around the Hilton sisters. And yet, Jane Velez-Mitchell, Entertainment Tonight, E!, and various other media outlets treated her with respect.
She was born into the Johnson & Johnson fortune, but was abusing drugs for the majority of her 30 years on Earth; she didn't take care of her diabetes; and she had her adopted child taken away from her because she was out of control.
And yet... she was treated rather gently. No accomplishments, neither personally nor professionally... but, oh so gently, she was treated.
Too bad that wasn't the tack the press adopted when 50 year old Michael Jackson, the greatest entertainer who ever lived, and probably the most generous philanthropist in the music industry (thus far), and pretty good father passed away. Mind you, the press reverted back to the behavior that brought them in the most money and ratings. Casey Johnson didn't bring them anything... except another opportunity to lament about squandered youth and the proliferation of prescription drug abuse.
And no... I don't think that Casey Johnson should've been ragged on for falling short, but neither should Michael Jackson, especially after they passed away. Shouting oneself stupid into a grave never made sense to me, but when MJ passed, several questionable members of the press took up that particular sport, ignoring the fact that doing so was highly inappropriate.
I will say this... I hope that Casey doesn't have hacks coming out of the woodwork to 'fill in the blanks', because really, it all seems futile now.
She was born into the Johnson & Johnson fortune, but was abusing drugs for the majority of her 30 years on Earth; she didn't take care of her diabetes; and she had her adopted child taken away from her because she was out of control.
And yet... she was treated rather gently. No accomplishments, neither personally nor professionally... but, oh so gently, she was treated.
Too bad that wasn't the tack the press adopted when 50 year old Michael Jackson, the greatest entertainer who ever lived, and probably the most generous philanthropist in the music industry (thus far), and pretty good father passed away. Mind you, the press reverted back to the behavior that brought them in the most money and ratings. Casey Johnson didn't bring them anything... except another opportunity to lament about squandered youth and the proliferation of prescription drug abuse.
And no... I don't think that Casey Johnson should've been ragged on for falling short, but neither should Michael Jackson, especially after they passed away. Shouting oneself stupid into a grave never made sense to me, but when MJ passed, several questionable members of the press took up that particular sport, ignoring the fact that doing so was highly inappropriate.
I will say this... I hope that Casey doesn't have hacks coming out of the woodwork to 'fill in the blanks', because really, it all seems futile now.
A peek into Diane Dimond's psyche...
Really quick...
A few weeks ago, Diane Dimond appeared on CNN's Reliable Sources to discuss the Tiger Woods drama. Naturally, she was on there because Tiger Woods is her 'beat' on Entertainment Tonight, not that she revealed anything of significance about him or the situation.
Anyway, she praddled on about how athletes 'like him' shouldn't be role models. But the kicker for me was when she said that he didn't deserve to be named Athlete of the Decade due to the scandal in his private life. And she called him a loser.
Okay... I don't give two $h*ts about golf or Tiger Woods, but who the h*ll is Diane Dimond to declare that Woods wasn't deserving of the title? He played the game, didn't he? He won hella many tournaments, didn't he? He inspired people from various walks of life to follow the game, didn't he? And the Dimond b*tch readily admitted that she knew nothing about golf, nor didn't harbor any interest in the game, so who the fcuk is she to try and overule what voters of this particular magazine/sports outlet decided?
Tiger's job was to play golf - his image was extra. Mind you, he was an absolute dumbass to portray himself as pristine, asexual Anointed Negro, but again, that was extra. The game was what was important and if he mastered the game, he deserved kudos, regardless of if he offended pedestrians such as herself.
Kinda curious how Dimond believes personal character should supercede the particular task at hand. If you're a good athlete... sweet! If you're a good athlete with a drama-free personal life - that's sweet too... for you and you alone. Public figures are only beholden to the public when it comes to executing their professional vocations. Private misconduct matters, but not as much as Dimond wants it too.
She pulled the same cr@p with Michael Jackson too, trying to convince the public that his professional achievements didn't matter because he was accused. Strangely enough, b*tch never admit that she was the main one doing the accusing and never finding incontrovertable evidence to prove her accusations. And yet, MJ fans are supposed to gauge his character based on Dimond's unsubstantiated allegations. But wait... are only Black male celebrities bond by this standard? Because, it seems to me that Dimond, more than a few times, didn't accomplish her professional obligations i.e. actually reporting what really happened in that Santa Barbara courtroom. Or going on Larry King Live and lying about having MJ penned love letters to that Arvizo kid. Or nearly getting her @$$ sued off after going on Hard Copy and claiming that she had a videotape of MJ molesting his nephew.
People like Dimond are fond of saying that Michael Jackson was just an entertainer or Tiger Woods is just an athlete, but nine times out of ten, they perform their jobs immaculately and with extreme precision. Diane Dimond, a 'journalist' has routinely performed her job recklessly. So is she trying to say that people who have drama-free personal lives should go to the head of the line, despite they're being total washouts professionally?
Yep... that's the way she wants the world to be because things would be a lot easier for flameouts like her.
A few weeks ago, Diane Dimond appeared on CNN's Reliable Sources to discuss the Tiger Woods drama. Naturally, she was on there because Tiger Woods is her 'beat' on Entertainment Tonight, not that she revealed anything of significance about him or the situation.
Anyway, she praddled on about how athletes 'like him' shouldn't be role models. But the kicker for me was when she said that he didn't deserve to be named Athlete of the Decade due to the scandal in his private life. And she called him a loser.
Okay... I don't give two $h*ts about golf or Tiger Woods, but who the h*ll is Diane Dimond to declare that Woods wasn't deserving of the title? He played the game, didn't he? He won hella many tournaments, didn't he? He inspired people from various walks of life to follow the game, didn't he? And the Dimond b*tch readily admitted that she knew nothing about golf, nor didn't harbor any interest in the game, so who the fcuk is she to try and overule what voters of this particular magazine/sports outlet decided?
Tiger's job was to play golf - his image was extra. Mind you, he was an absolute dumbass to portray himself as pristine, asexual Anointed Negro, but again, that was extra. The game was what was important and if he mastered the game, he deserved kudos, regardless of if he offended pedestrians such as herself.
Kinda curious how Dimond believes personal character should supercede the particular task at hand. If you're a good athlete... sweet! If you're a good athlete with a drama-free personal life - that's sweet too... for you and you alone. Public figures are only beholden to the public when it comes to executing their professional vocations. Private misconduct matters, but not as much as Dimond wants it too.
She pulled the same cr@p with Michael Jackson too, trying to convince the public that his professional achievements didn't matter because he was accused. Strangely enough, b*tch never admit that she was the main one doing the accusing and never finding incontrovertable evidence to prove her accusations. And yet, MJ fans are supposed to gauge his character based on Dimond's unsubstantiated allegations. But wait... are only Black male celebrities bond by this standard? Because, it seems to me that Dimond, more than a few times, didn't accomplish her professional obligations i.e. actually reporting what really happened in that Santa Barbara courtroom. Or going on Larry King Live and lying about having MJ penned love letters to that Arvizo kid. Or nearly getting her @$$ sued off after going on Hard Copy and claiming that she had a videotape of MJ molesting his nephew.
People like Dimond are fond of saying that Michael Jackson was just an entertainer or Tiger Woods is just an athlete, but nine times out of ten, they perform their jobs immaculately and with extreme precision. Diane Dimond, a 'journalist' has routinely performed her job recklessly. So is she trying to say that people who have drama-free personal lives should go to the head of the line, despite they're being total washouts professionally?
Yep... that's the way she wants the world to be because things would be a lot easier for flameouts like her.
Paul Anka... a word
This is long overdue and probably unnecessary, given that many probably expressed this sentiment months ago, but here goes... GET OVER YOURSELF!!!
MJ was not a thief and he sure as $h*t didn't steal your song. Maybe he borrowed your melodies, but hell, no one else was using them. I have yet to read or hear anyone taking up for Safire's 'interpretation' of your 'genius work' like people did when The Rolling Stones 'borrowed' k.d. lang's Constant Craving.
This is It is not The Lady in My Life. Or Rock With You. Or Human Nature. Or PYT. It's sure as $h*t ain't no Man in the Mirror - now, that's a song worth stealing writing credit for. But MJ didn't do that back then, so why the fcuk would you act like he did that to you? Given that he took back his vocal performance of your original composition, he could do whatever he wanted with it. What occured to him was to never let the recording see the light of day, which would explain why he absconded with the track. Judging your opportunitistic, over-inflated ego-having @$$, he was right to do so. I can totally imagine you using his vocal to sell the original song, which was crap!
His brothers recorded backup vocals. His estate released the song. They didn't do this with MJ's consent, so why pitch a fit about it? And, @$$hole, by showing your natural behind the way you did, I bet that the demand for downloads of this song dropped significantly because MJ fans don't want to line douchebags' pockets.
It's too bad you didn't have it within you to conduct yourself with grace and deference months back, because Lenny Kravitz completely showed your @$$ up. A leak of a vocal performance by MJ was leaked this week, written by Lenny Kravitz and the instrumentation was performed by Lenny Kravitz. Did he accuse the Jackson estate of pulling a fast one? No. He just specified that he wasn't behind the leak and that he hopes that a cleaned up, professional sounding version will see the light of day... someday.
No angling on his part.
No whiff of passive aggressive bitchery in his tone.
Just respect and calm.
And guess what? FANS WANT TO GET THEIR HANDS ON THE KRAVITZ/MJ track.
Next time, know when to STFU.
And @$$hole... don't think that every music fan buys the pantload delivered from TMZ or Inside Edition!
MJ was not a thief and he sure as $h*t didn't steal your song. Maybe he borrowed your melodies, but hell, no one else was using them. I have yet to read or hear anyone taking up for Safire's 'interpretation' of your 'genius work' like people did when The Rolling Stones 'borrowed' k.d. lang's Constant Craving.
This is It is not The Lady in My Life. Or Rock With You. Or Human Nature. Or PYT. It's sure as $h*t ain't no Man in the Mirror - now, that's a song worth stealing writing credit for. But MJ didn't do that back then, so why the fcuk would you act like he did that to you? Given that he took back his vocal performance of your original composition, he could do whatever he wanted with it. What occured to him was to never let the recording see the light of day, which would explain why he absconded with the track. Judging your opportunitistic, over-inflated ego-having @$$, he was right to do so. I can totally imagine you using his vocal to sell the original song, which was crap!
His brothers recorded backup vocals. His estate released the song. They didn't do this with MJ's consent, so why pitch a fit about it? And, @$$hole, by showing your natural behind the way you did, I bet that the demand for downloads of this song dropped significantly because MJ fans don't want to line douchebags' pockets.
It's too bad you didn't have it within you to conduct yourself with grace and deference months back, because Lenny Kravitz completely showed your @$$ up. A leak of a vocal performance by MJ was leaked this week, written by Lenny Kravitz and the instrumentation was performed by Lenny Kravitz. Did he accuse the Jackson estate of pulling a fast one? No. He just specified that he wasn't behind the leak and that he hopes that a cleaned up, professional sounding version will see the light of day... someday.
No angling on his part.
No whiff of passive aggressive bitchery in his tone.
Just respect and calm.
And guess what? FANS WANT TO GET THEIR HANDS ON THE KRAVITZ/MJ track.
Next time, know when to STFU.
And @$$hole... don't think that every music fan buys the pantload delivered from TMZ or Inside Edition!
Shaking my head at Young and the Restless
Technically, I've been shaking my head at this show for months, especially after Colleen's death, given that they blew some great opportunities. Even Tracy's return at Christmas seemed like an afterthought - most certainly, it felt like a wasted opportunity.
As for Darius McCreary taking over the Shemar Moore part - I'm okay with it... so far. I am in a very small minority, but I really couldn't stand Moore's take on Malcolm. Yes, Moore is fine, but he is also cocky and smug. I was troubled when I heard that Eddie Winslow was joining Y & R because the show already his nephew, little Richie, on the show, who, ironically, will be Malcolm's nephew, Devon, plus we have Ashley Banks from the Fresh Prince on the show as little Richie/Devon's girlfriend. I was getting a little afraid that Telma Hopkins would take over the role of Drucilla or something. But to be honest, they all seem to be doing a pretty good job on the show and that's all that matters. I mean... thinking back on Joan Collins as GL's Alexandra Spaulding... please!
One of my problems with the current state of Y & R is, frankly, similar to the problems I had with B & B... the schizophrenic tone and pace. For example, the quickness of Chloe getting over Billy. Yes, I wanted her to turn her eyes to the general direction of Chance, and I have been satisfied with their relationship, but I wouldn't have minded if the writers allowed the whole business to simmer... just a little bit. Again, I'm relieved that she cut that douchebag loose, but make it more believable.
And I'm not exactly excited about the Chance storyline either. Again, it feels rushed, plus, it seemed like it came out of nowhere. Mind you, I am getting a vibe from Heather that she wants Chance and hell!!! who can blame her? I hate triangles, especially lopsided ones, but if Chloe develops the Billy disease again, I wouldn't be too upset if Heather was right there to scoop Chance up. Actually... sop him up with a biscuit is more accurate.
Another rushed storyline - Jack and Emily. I like those two together, but their getting married on Valentine's Day screams Sweeps stunt. I worry because Jack never really had luck with sustained happiness and Emily is a pretty d@mn good choice. However, Patty is b*t$hit and her roots are coming in, despite her being 'blonde'. Patty really could put a world of hurt on Jack and Emily.
Although this seemed rushed too, I do admit that I like Paul and Nina together. I like their friendship and how they 'get' each other.
The storyline involving Michael, Lauren, Kevin and the Wonder Twins are really stepping on my nerves. And the Daniel, Amber, and Deacon stuff... I DON"T CARE!!!! And again, I can't get all fired up about Little D's safety when Deacon had the mental wherewithal to bed both Amber and Victoria. If the kid was in real danger, he wouldn't have taken such a lackadaisical approach to doing faceless broad's bidding.
And Kay possibly finding her long lost daughter... I kinda dig the woman she found. Jo. She's loud, brash, kinda awesome... in her way. I hope that she is Katherine's daughter, although I always secretly hoped that Esther was the missing daughter.
And now... for the main reason why I wanted to blog about Y & R... SHARON!!!
What a fcuking rag!
Actually, I want to call her a fcuking toerag, but I'm not sure if that's the correct spelling (God... I miss Coronation Street!)
Anyway, I wouldn't have a beef with her confronting Jack about his hypocrisy, but the b*tch seems oblivious to how much her $h*t stank. She was quick to point out Jack's flaws to Emily, but she neglect to mention that he did volunteer to raise her child as his own, regardless of the paternity test results (BTW... Nick and Jack's brother, Billy, were the other ones at bat). Then, she promptly ditched Jack for Nick. Then she ditched Nick again, only because his daughter Summer nearly died. Then she allowed Nick to believe that Jack was the father. Then she proclaimed that she wanted to be independent, meanwhile Jack was keeping an eye on her, on the QT, because Mary Jane/Patty was out to get her. Then she got her butt arrested and thrown in an institution for her failure to accept that Nick did exactly what she thought she wanted him to do - reunite his family with Phyllis. Then she 'lost' the baby. Then, all of a sudden, that being without a man flew out of the window when Adam started checking up on her.
WHAM... BAMM... they wound up in bed.
And not only did they wind up in bed, they wound up there on World AIDS Day. Can you imagine how insulting it was watching a woman knowingly and willingly sleep with a man who did the 'downlow', when women of my ilk are unknowingly acquiring the ailment in that manner at frightening numbers? It was a huge goof and Y & R can't justify it by saying that it illustrates tolerance. It was stupid and sloppy. And it was obvious that whomever wrote this wasn't thinking beyond getting the Nick/Phyllis/Sharon/Adam quadrangle going. And Sharon marrying Adam and nearly dying in a plane crash? And now, Noah may perish in a house fire... gimme a break!!! The Y & R writers seem to be breaking their necks to make Sharon interesting, but b*tch really isn't.
She's dumb.
And even worse, she lacks instinct. An affliction that infects any female who associates with Adam. First, it was Heather; then, Ashley; and now, Sharon. Blondes who are not helping the stereotype, although Heather is doing her damnedest to rehab it.
Seriously, I can't wait for Sharon and Ashley to get their face cracked, where Adam's concerned. I won't feel sorry for either one of them because they knew better. Plus, it's yet another baby switch story and I am too through with those storylines.
Fcuk you, Sharon!!!!
As for Darius McCreary taking over the Shemar Moore part - I'm okay with it... so far. I am in a very small minority, but I really couldn't stand Moore's take on Malcolm. Yes, Moore is fine, but he is also cocky and smug. I was troubled when I heard that Eddie Winslow was joining Y & R because the show already his nephew, little Richie, on the show, who, ironically, will be Malcolm's nephew, Devon, plus we have Ashley Banks from the Fresh Prince on the show as little Richie/Devon's girlfriend. I was getting a little afraid that Telma Hopkins would take over the role of Drucilla or something. But to be honest, they all seem to be doing a pretty good job on the show and that's all that matters. I mean... thinking back on Joan Collins as GL's Alexandra Spaulding... please!
One of my problems with the current state of Y & R is, frankly, similar to the problems I had with B & B... the schizophrenic tone and pace. For example, the quickness of Chloe getting over Billy. Yes, I wanted her to turn her eyes to the general direction of Chance, and I have been satisfied with their relationship, but I wouldn't have minded if the writers allowed the whole business to simmer... just a little bit. Again, I'm relieved that she cut that douchebag loose, but make it more believable.
And I'm not exactly excited about the Chance storyline either. Again, it feels rushed, plus, it seemed like it came out of nowhere. Mind you, I am getting a vibe from Heather that she wants Chance and hell!!! who can blame her? I hate triangles, especially lopsided ones, but if Chloe develops the Billy disease again, I wouldn't be too upset if Heather was right there to scoop Chance up. Actually... sop him up with a biscuit is more accurate.
Another rushed storyline - Jack and Emily. I like those two together, but their getting married on Valentine's Day screams Sweeps stunt. I worry because Jack never really had luck with sustained happiness and Emily is a pretty d@mn good choice. However, Patty is b*t$hit and her roots are coming in, despite her being 'blonde'. Patty really could put a world of hurt on Jack and Emily.
Although this seemed rushed too, I do admit that I like Paul and Nina together. I like their friendship and how they 'get' each other.
The storyline involving Michael, Lauren, Kevin and the Wonder Twins are really stepping on my nerves. And the Daniel, Amber, and Deacon stuff... I DON"T CARE!!!! And again, I can't get all fired up about Little D's safety when Deacon had the mental wherewithal to bed both Amber and Victoria. If the kid was in real danger, he wouldn't have taken such a lackadaisical approach to doing faceless broad's bidding.
And Kay possibly finding her long lost daughter... I kinda dig the woman she found. Jo. She's loud, brash, kinda awesome... in her way. I hope that she is Katherine's daughter, although I always secretly hoped that Esther was the missing daughter.
And now... for the main reason why I wanted to blog about Y & R... SHARON!!!
What a fcuking rag!
Actually, I want to call her a fcuking toerag, but I'm not sure if that's the correct spelling (God... I miss Coronation Street!)
Anyway, I wouldn't have a beef with her confronting Jack about his hypocrisy, but the b*tch seems oblivious to how much her $h*t stank. She was quick to point out Jack's flaws to Emily, but she neglect to mention that he did volunteer to raise her child as his own, regardless of the paternity test results (BTW... Nick and Jack's brother, Billy, were the other ones at bat). Then, she promptly ditched Jack for Nick. Then she ditched Nick again, only because his daughter Summer nearly died. Then she allowed Nick to believe that Jack was the father. Then she proclaimed that she wanted to be independent, meanwhile Jack was keeping an eye on her, on the QT, because Mary Jane/Patty was out to get her. Then she got her butt arrested and thrown in an institution for her failure to accept that Nick did exactly what she thought she wanted him to do - reunite his family with Phyllis. Then she 'lost' the baby. Then, all of a sudden, that being without a man flew out of the window when Adam started checking up on her.
WHAM... BAMM... they wound up in bed.
And not only did they wind up in bed, they wound up there on World AIDS Day. Can you imagine how insulting it was watching a woman knowingly and willingly sleep with a man who did the 'downlow', when women of my ilk are unknowingly acquiring the ailment in that manner at frightening numbers? It was a huge goof and Y & R can't justify it by saying that it illustrates tolerance. It was stupid and sloppy. And it was obvious that whomever wrote this wasn't thinking beyond getting the Nick/Phyllis/Sharon/Adam quadrangle going. And Sharon marrying Adam and nearly dying in a plane crash? And now, Noah may perish in a house fire... gimme a break!!! The Y & R writers seem to be breaking their necks to make Sharon interesting, but b*tch really isn't.
She's dumb.
And even worse, she lacks instinct. An affliction that infects any female who associates with Adam. First, it was Heather; then, Ashley; and now, Sharon. Blondes who are not helping the stereotype, although Heather is doing her damnedest to rehab it.
Seriously, I can't wait for Sharon and Ashley to get their face cracked, where Adam's concerned. I won't feel sorry for either one of them because they knew better. Plus, it's yet another baby switch story and I am too through with those storylines.
Fcuk you, Sharon!!!!
It's been a long time...
Two or three weeks... give or take.
There have been lots to discuss, but I've just been too lazy to come here and blog about them. Today feels like a good day to blog like hell.
So coming up...
And who knows... maybe I'll b*tch about the Rickey Smiley Morning Show Paternity Test Tuesday.
There have been lots to discuss, but I've just been too lazy to come here and blog about them. Today feels like a good day to blog like hell.
So coming up...
- A long overdue Young and the Restless post - mind you, something worth writing about Y & R only happened on Friday's episode, so I'm somewhat justified.
- A rant against Paul Anka. This one is long overdue, given that my beef started back in October when the This is It single hit the airwaves. But only now am I ready to address this dickwad's ridiculous behavior.
- A brief post about Diane Dimond and her recent appearance on CNN's Reliable Sources.
- The death of Casey Johnson and the stark contrast, in terms of respect, that was given to her (but not to MJ).
- A brief recap of the recent episode of The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty (BTW... Jackie Jackson is da man!)
- The fact that MJ's Memorial Service was nominated for a NAACP Image Award.
- The wilbers I get from Tila Tequila - her tulmultous 'love life' seemed to fall in line with happenings within the A-List echelon of celebrity.
And who knows... maybe I'll b*tch about the Rickey Smiley Morning Show Paternity Test Tuesday.
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