Originally Posted By Inspector 57 What'd you think? I don't want to ruin any surprises as to the winners. I will offer just a few impressions of the broadcast so far... Shakira has a great body [most of which was exposed in her number] and a lot of talent. The producers spent a lot on the set and back-up performers. So this had the potential to be a knock-out musical production number. But what a disappointment it turned out to be. We got a few non-flowing gyrations. Where was the DANCING?! Watching this show, you'd think that Justin Timberlake was responsible for 50% of the music sold last year. Reba must visit a coach periodically to retain her ability to fake that accent. One of these years, Stevie will finally do an introduction that's not painful to watch. I never would have guessed I could hear a cover of "Hotel California" without cringing. Who knew?!
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Still just watching the red carpet here in Cali ;> Ready to hear the music and critique the whole scene.
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 Okay, okay, I'll stop with the spoilers. After I say... Smokey Robinson better be careful. I think The Industry has given him final warning that if he has one more plastic surgery he'll be sentenced to being married to Liza Minnelli for two months. Christina Aguilera. OH.MY.GOD. I did not know that she was THIS good.
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 Yes, you did. Based on that... I had it in my hand. But I flinched at the register. I'd LOVE a copy! Who's this new Chris-Something guy? VERY talented!!!
Originally Posted By LPFan22 This is my favorite award show of the year and am recording it as I usually fall asleep after it starts. Can't wait to watch it. And yes, Christina has the best voice I've ever heard.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 I'll send it out this week. ;> Chris Brown! Oh lordy - the new heart throb!!! Talented kid. Dang, I wish the show would start now.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Well, the Police haven't lost a step! For a band that hasn't been together for 20+ years they look pretty darn good!
Originally Posted By Lisann22 LOL - that was certainly appropriate to have Joan Baez introduce the Dixie Chicks regardless of what you think about them voicing their opinions.
Originally Posted By melekalikimaka Joan Baez looks great! She's 64/65 years old. Natalie Maines is so pretty but what in the holy heck is she wearing? LOL
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 IMHO, so far: Quality of live performances: 8 "Freshness"/Excitement of show: 6.5 Integrity of broadcast: 5 Quantity of "What the heck is HE / SHE doing on a MUSIC show?!" head-scratching moments: 10 They've been saying The Red Hot Chili Peppers are up "Next" for three hours now. And... The RHCP's performance that "Everyone will be talking about tomorrow!" was finally on. Very nice. But there was absolutely nothing controversial/new about it.
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 So do they give the Album Of The Year to: ...the very talented foreign bland white guy who writes really nice songs ...the very talented hot new urban American group ...the very talented American long-established rock group that continues to put out great songs ...the very talented American group that was boycotted by radio stations for political reasons ...the talented American guy who was responsible for 50% of the CD's sold last year Interesting.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 What is the point of Jason Timberlakes face all up in the camera like that. Ugh! Why do they have to be cute - just show us the artists so we can concentrate on the performance.
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 <<What is the point of Jason Timberlakes face all up in the camera like that. Ugh!>> <<"Freshness"/Excitement of show: 6.5>>
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Being a huge Mary J fan, I estatic. My oh my how far she has come. I've loved her message in her speeches so far.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Stevie is just not funny. He does this same sad routine every time he's up there. Ugh! Just bless us with your singing Stevie!
