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Post by gelly14 on Nov 17, 2011 16:29:37 GMT -5
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Post by nica575 on Nov 17, 2011 16:31:36 GMT -5
woman-crush: I'd say. Eva Longoria. And its her interviews that did it for me more than any acting, which is usually on channels I don't watch. She is smart, engaged in tons of projects, she's got her head on straight, speaks her mind. Obviously good looking too. Never watched desperate housewives. But yeap, she would be my crush, if I had to make a choice. Just Karen: How about breaking the map right away into three zones, with EU and Asia/AU separate, so that there is some room to grow. Might as well do it only once. And I am hoping for major growth with album 2. Yey, for Bruno Mars! His videos are creative and fun, I thought that monkey video was a brilliant parody of all these dancer troop lined up behind a lead singer videos. Talk about a low budget video being totally unique and creative in a very simple kind of way. Yes, agree with everything you guys said about the singing. But I am glad that with him there is another guy in the top ranks right now, not just Bieber, who is still a kid. Bieber is a next generation, in many ways. Glad Bruno is tweeting back and following Adam. I think a lot of others are not because they are afraid. I think that includes quite a few of the bigger stars too. Gaga had her show stolen multiple times by Adam now. She puts it all out there, creates moon spheres and hops around half nakid and yet Adam, fully dressed and with no gimmicks at all sings and the whole twitter buzz calls him the highlight of the show and writes how he "stole the show". Gaga has nowhere to go from where she is, Adam's trajectory still has many places to go. I think in some way he can feel threatening even to the strongest in the industry, even though their success is so much greater than Adam's (for now). AMA: I agree that long-term and for the history books this was a success and will be remembered. Which other performance do you remember two years later, kinda proves the point? But in the short-term, it almost cost him his complete career. He had two things that saved him. a) a fan-base that was solid and b) a few key people in high places helping him (Barbara Walters, Jay Leno, etc.). People who realized what a loss it would be to let him go down with this one performance. But if it had not been for those two things, Adam would have risked too much. The reality is, America is so afraid of itself that this performance was seen as a threat by a vast number of people. And until that changes, Adam does not have the same liberties in public performances that others have. And the country should be called out for that until it is finally willing to change. And until that day, Adam needs to be prudent about pushing it. But I do hope he lets lose in other situations, where he can afford to do so. Because I did not mind that crotch grind one bit, if I might say so. :D Please do not forget that AMAs got Adam the huge INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE - which I think was THE MOST IMPORTANT outcome. RE "people in important places" - IMHO Barbara and Leno were interested because of Adam's personality and the shock value of the AMAs. Not because they liked him.. So, again, had Adam "merely" had a stellar vocal performance with nothing controversial it would've been forgotten the next day. Yes, he would've had the GMA and the NY Eve show - but so what? Would anyone continue talking about it? Featuring and mentioning it in countless news and articles around the world? Of course not. Yes, perhaps he lost some prudes - they would've gotten off Adam's wagon sooner or later anyway. WIN, WIN, WIN and the GIFT THAT KEEPS GIVING! |
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Post by gelly14 on Nov 17, 2011 16:42:34 GMT -5
It's almost midnight here, I guess I'll be going to bed, had a tough day today. Hoping to wake up with many goodies! Good night!  |
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Post by bridgeymah on Nov 17, 2011 16:44:10 GMT -5
woman-crush: I'd say. Eva Longoria. And its her interviews that did it for me more than any acting, which is usually on channels I don't watch. She is smart, engaged in tons of projects, she's got her head on straight, speaks her mind. Obviously good looking too. Never watched desperate housewives. But yeap, she would be my crush, if I had to make a choice. Just Karen: How about breaking the map right away into three zones, with EU and Asia/AU separate, so that there is some room to grow. Might as well do it only once. And I am hoping for major growth with album 2. Yey, for Bruno Mars! His videos are creative and fun, I thought that monkey video was a brilliant parody of all these dancer troop lined up behind a lead singer videos. Talk about a low budget video being totally unique and creative in a very simple kind of way. Yes, agree with everything you guys said about the singing. But I am glad that with him there is another guy in the top ranks right now, not just Bieber, who is still a kid. Bieber is a next generation, in many ways. Glad Bruno is tweeting back and following Adam. I think a lot of others are not because they are afraid. I think that includes quite a few of the bigger stars too. Gaga had her show stolen multiple times by Adam now. She puts it all out there, creates moon spheres and hops around half nakid and yet Adam, fully dressed and with no gimmicks at all sings and the whole twitter buzz calls him the highlight of the show and writes how he "stole the show". Gaga has nowhere to go from where she is, Adam's trajectory still has many places to go. I think in some way he can feel threatening even to the strongest in the industry, even though their success is so much greater than Adam's (for now). AMA: I agree that long-term and for the history books this was a success and will be remembered. Which other performance do you remember two years later, kinda proves the point? But in the short-term, it almost cost him his complete career. He had two things that saved him. a) a fan-base that was solid and b) a few key people in high places helping him (Barbara Walters, Jay Leno, etc.). People who realized what a loss it would be to let him go down with this one performance. But if it had not been for those two things, Adam would have risked too much. The reality is, America is so afraid of itself that this performance was seen as a threat by a vast number of people. And until that changes, Adam does not have the same liberties in public performances that others have. And the country should be called out for that until it is finally willing to change. And until that day, Adam needs to be prudent about pushing it. But I do hope he lets lose in other situations, where he can afford to do so. Because I did not mind that crotch grind one bit, if I might say so. :D Please do not forget that AMAs got Adam the huge INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE - which I think was THE MOST IMPORTANT outcome. RE "people in important places" - IMHO Barbara and Leno were interested because of Adam's personality and the shock value of the AMAs. Not because they liked him.. So, again, had Adam "merely" had a stellar vocal performance with nothing controversial it would've been forgotten the next day. Yes, he would've had the GMA and the NY Eve show - but so what? Would anyone continue talking about it? Featuring and mentioning it in countless news and articles around the world? Of course not. Yes, perhaps he lost some prudes - they would've gotten off Adam's wagon sooner or later anyway. WIN, WIN, WIN and the GIFT THAT KEEPS GIVING! AMEN! and can I get a Hell Yes chaser on that please. |
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Post by seashell on Nov 17, 2011 16:46:07 GMT -5
[falls flat on face as door swings open suddenly] What the hell I have been locked out all afternoon..  well a couple of hours anyway..  did one no else have any trouble?  |
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Post by wal on Nov 17, 2011 16:46:21 GMT -5
DLanceBlack Dustin Lance Black
@outmagazine @adamlambert @sandrabernhard I had a great time with the shoot.
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Post by 8toinfinity on Nov 17, 2011 16:46:21 GMT -5
8toinfinity: X-factor is totally messed up, imo. Self-indulgent rubbish. Simon, you are so theatrical, the way you stage that show, as well as the judges critiques. Does he not get it or is he so full of himself and his show that he does not see it anymore? The way the other judges have to kiss up to him, you kind of see that not many will be able to speak up around him. In my mind, Simon is ruining his own show.  I think we're on the same page with this. But, see the bolded part above. I think he does know what he's doing because he thinks the viewing public is stupid gullible. And I'm afraid he might be right. X has already been renewed for next year and although it's not killing in the ratings there are still a heck of a lot of viewers. I would like nothing more than for the U.S. public to reject this insult to our intelligence. I hope you're right that Simon's on his way out!!!! "But other than that, how did you like the play, Mrs Lincoln?" ;D |
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Post by katycake on Nov 17, 2011 16:48:41 GMT -5
Please do not forget that AMAs got Adam the huge INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE - which I think was THE MOST IMPORTANT outcome. RE "people in important places" - IMHO Barbara and Leno were interested because of Adam's personality and the shock value of the AMAs. Not because they liked him.. So, again, had Adam "merely" had a stellar vocal performance with nothing controversial it would've been forgotten the next day. Yes, he would've had the GMA and the NY Eve show - but so what? Would anyone continue talking about it? Featuring and mentioning it in countless news and articles around the world? Of course not. Yes, perhaps he lost some prudes - they would've gotten off Adam's wagon sooner or later anyway. WIN, WIN, WIN and the GIFT THAT KEEPS GIVING! Yep, I'm here because of the AMAs, and I know of other internationals that are the same. |
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Post by 8toinfinity on Nov 17, 2011 17:08:50 GMT -5
Please do not forget that AMAs got Adam the huge INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE - which I think was THE MOST IMPORTANT outcome. RE "people in important places" - IMHO Barbara and Leno were interested because of Adam's personality and the shock value of the AMAs. Not because they liked him.. So, again, had Adam "merely" had a stellar vocal performance with nothing controversial it would've been forgotten the next day. Yes, he would've had the GMA and the NY Eve show - but so what? Would anyone continue talking about it? Featuring and mentioning it in countless news and articles around the world? Of course not. Yes, perhaps he lost some prudes - they would've gotten off Adam's wagon sooner or later anyway. WIN, WIN, WIN and the GIFT THAT KEEPS GIVING! Yep, I'm here because of the AMAs, and I know of other internationals that are the same. I always love to hear when a fan "found" Adam because of the AMA's. If you told me at the time, I would have NEVER believed that he would have picked up new fans because of that performance. I knew the international publicity was better than nothing, but it seemed so devastating at the time. Now it's just part of the lore. His legend is unfolding before our eyes. Adam's next Hollywood Story will be able to include the Queen concert and maybe, just maybe the Olympics with Queen. Wonder what else is in store? :D |
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Post by 4Ms on Nov 17, 2011 17:08:59 GMT -5
Late to the topic as usual, but I want to weigh in on the X Factor. I just got the time (and inclination) to catch up on the show over the last few days. I saw a few of the auditions before and thought they were blah. So sick of back stories. Got to say, I'm really NOT enjoying this show. I think doing full-on extravaganza productions with Karaoke singers is laughable. I think Simon's manipulating the whole thing. The judges insulting each other, the overly sexy performances, Rachel Crow singing Satisfaction etc. Don't you think Simon knows the song was inappropriate and would cause a stir. I wouldn't be surprised if he even picked an Adam song knowing it would get the attention of the massive Glambert army. Give me a break. He gets to mentor the young girls. Surprise, surprise. He gets to go back and give one girl another chance (one of the best singers). What drama. Ho Hum. I really felt used and manipulated after watching. He's a smart guy and I hope he helps Adam, but I shudder to think that the viewing audience is really that gullible that they are buying his schtick. Don't mean to insult anyone here that's enjoying the show. I'm enjoying the Sing Off and even went to "The Voice" concert. This just seems to me like the "Jerry Springer" of "talent" shows only with a huge budget. So.... too cynical?  I think that's about 1 frustrated smilie per hour of being kick off of Atop.  I think smarmy every time I see Simon smile. Having a 13 yr old sing about sexual frustration is beyond the pale.
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