Missy Elliott and choreographer Hi Hat helped the various crews learn some Missy Elliott music and dance moves on this episode of America’s Best Dance crew. Below you’ll find all the Missy Elliott music that they used for the show. You can also check out all the ABDC music from previous shows. Enjoy!

SoReal Cru danced to the Missy Elliott song One Minute Man

– Original Music Video
Super Cr3w danced to the Missy Elliott song We Run This

Boogie Bots danced to the Missy Elliott song Work It

Fanny Pak danced to the Missy Elliott song Get Ur Freak On

Today I found the first listing of the ticket prices for the ABDC tour. The Albany, NY stop has the ABDC tour ticket prices at US $36.50 – US $46.50. About what I thought it would be.

I also found that the Oct 1st Albany, NY tour stop at The Palace Theater will have their ABDC tour tickets for sale starting 8/15. Here’s a link to Buy Your Tickets for Albany, NY,

I’ll keep you updated on the ABDC tour as I find out about it.

The Today show featured a youtube video about Christian the lion who was raised by 2 people in captivity and then when he was too large was released to the wild. After a year in the wild they decided to go and see the lion in the wild. Pretty cool video.

This is a great clip of TV on a really entertaining show Judge Judy. This video is the Judge Judy show just before the earthquake hit California. I love how Judge Judy jumps under the desk and everyone in the room starts fleeing. Someone described it well yesterday when they said that until you’ve felt an earthquake you don’t really understand what it’s like. I hope this video of Judge Judy is the closest I get to feeling an earthquake.

UPDATE: I just found a listing on Ticketmaster for the Nashville Star tour at the Florida Theatre in Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL on Wed, Oct 15, 2008 08:00 PM. Here’s a link to Buy Tickets. I’ll update more as the other locations go online.

UPDATE 2: I just found a listing on Ticketmaster for the Nashville Star tour at the Lakeland Center Youkey Theatre in Lakeland, FL on Thu, Oct 16, 2008 08:00 PM . Here’s a link to Buy Tickets. Certainly plenty more shows to come.

UPDATE 3: They’ve added more shows to the 2008 Nashville Star tour. I bet there’s still more to come. You can watch the Nashville Star ticketmaster link for more venues to be added.

There was quite a bit of talk on Nashville Star tonight about the Nashville Star tour. The problem is that I can’t find any of the dates and locations of the tour. This seems like a big mistake on NBC and Nashville Star’s part. The So You Think You Can Dance tour and the ABDC tour have already announced their dates and locations before the show ends. I can’t believe Nashville Star hasn’t done the same.

Just as a reference point I looked back at the dates and locations of the 2007 Nashville Star tour. Here’s the list:
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Ok, that was actually just a dream I had, but it’s what everyone has been demanding since last season. I’m personally offended at her lack of professional tact last night. I mean, I understand being upset that your favorite is in the bottom two but to insult another dance crew that you still have to judge is uncalled for. But thanks to her rude comment, the Boogie Bots will just get more sympathy votes. They might even win. Way to go, Lil Mama.

The jist of what Lil Mama said:
“America, are y’all serious!?!” “I do not get excited when I see the Boogie Bots!” “What are y’all doing? This is supposed to be the final show.”

So, did America’s Best Dance Crew just end the season early?

The tension in the air was thick with anticipation as Super Cr3w and Supreme Soul took to the stage to dance for their lives. The crews faced off, pulling out all the stops. They wowed us with creativity, mind blowing stunts, and lots of personality. Everything you’d expect the season finale to showcase. Only it wasn’t the finale.

So now what?

Supreme Soul has never been in my top three favorites this season, but I recognized their talent and expected them to battle all the way to the end. I’d like to point out that Supreme Soul has never had the voters behind them. They have been in or near the bottom two all season. Tonight was nothing new.

Super Cr3w is and has always been my choice for America’s BEST dance crew of season two. They always get my votes.

SoReal Cru has always been my number two favorite dance crew. I happen to like their slow grooving style, even though others may not. I feel like they have the perfect blend of dancing, creativity and sexiness. Apparently other voters agree because this crew has never been in the bottom two.

I love Fanny Paks quirkiness and enjoy having them on the show, for an entertaining twist. But I do not see them being successful beyond this show without some major changes. I was fine with them leaving this week or next.

Same with the Boogie Bots. I can’t really tell you why I loved them from the very first show. Something about them just makes me want to root for them. They have a fun style but without the wow factor of Super Cr3w and the sexiness of SoReal Cru. Deep down, I know they’re not the best dance Crew on the show. But I think they’re still a young crew and have the potential to be much more than they are now. To all the haters out there; I do not apologize for liking the Boogie Bots nor do I apologize for not voting for Supreme Soul. It’s my choice!

The voting:

Maybe we need a specific criterion for what MTV’s ‘best’ dance crew should mean. You don’t have to be the best technical dancer(s) to be entertaining. In fact, I’ve noticed that technique by itself can be somewhat boring. The audience has to relate to the dancers or the dance to be entertained. Ultimately, I think it’s a personal preference and that makes competitions open for public voting, complicated. Both for the competitors AND the viewers. We’re all using a different scale to judge and it can become difficult for everyone to get on the same page. This means few people are truly happy with the final outcome.

One change that would help with this is to only allow one vote per phone number or email address. That way a small group can’t become the majority through volume voting.

Ok, so back to the show:

The challenge this week was the worst of both seasons. I vote that the person coming up with challenge ideas this season should be sent home. As Shane would say, these challenges have been whack! What do band/sporting props have to do with hip hop dancing? Nothing! This season has been way too gimmicky for a dance style that is supposed to be street.

What a disappointing show.

Review:
Fanny Pak – Met the challenge. Chaotic mess, didn’t like it.
SoReal Cru – Met the challenge. Liked it, didn’t love it.
Boogie Bots – Same as the above

BOTTOM TWO: Best performances of the night

I will admit that I’m disappointed that the finale happened before it’s time. I’d like to wish Supreme Soul the best of luck. I know that being so competitive, the timing of this elimination must have been a real disappointment. Keep your heads up and learn from this experience. I’m sure we’ll be seeing you again.

Tickets to Randy Jackson Presents America’s Best Dance Crew Live go on sale August 16th with the ABDC Tour presale August 15th. Below you’ll find links to be able to purchase tickets to the ABDC tour shows (even if the ABDC tour sells out). Again, I’m not sure why Las Vegas is getting the shaft similar to the So You Think You Can Dance tour.

My guess is that starting tomorrow you’ll be able to find ABDC tour tickets on eBay also. eBay is the way to go if the ABDC tour shows sell out.

Sep 18 Miami, FL: Waterfront Theatre at the American Airlines Arena – Buy Your Tickets Onsale to General Public: Sat, 08/16/08 10:00 AM EDT
Sep 19 Tampa, FL: Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
Sep 20 Atlanta, GA: Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center – Buy Your TicketsOnsale to General Public: Sat, 08/16/08 12:00 PM EDT
Sep 21 Clemson, SC: Littlejohn Coliseum – Buy Your Tickets Onsale to General Public: Sat, 08/16/08 10:00 AM EDT
Sep 23 New York, NY: WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden – Buy Your Tickets Onsale to General Public: Sat, 08/16/08 10:00 AM EDT
Sep 25 Boston, MA: Citi Performing Arts Center
Sep 26 Atlantic City, NJ: Adrian Phillips Ballroom – Buy Your Tickets Onsale to General Public: Sat, 08/16/08 10:00 AM EDT
Sep 27 Sewell, NJ: Commerce Bank Arts Centre – Buy Your Tickets (On Sale Sat, 08/16/08 10:00 AM EDT)
Sep 29 Washington, DC: DAR Constitution Hall – Buy Your TicketsOnsale to General Public: Sat, 08/16/08 10:00 AM EDT
Sep 30 Newark, NJ: New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Oct 1 Albany, NY: The Palace Theater – Buy Your Tickets (On Sale 8/16 10:00 AM EDT)
Oct 3 Detroit, MI: Masonic Temple Theatre – Buy Your TicketsOnsale to General Public: Sat, 08/16/08 10:00 AM EDT
Oct 4 Milwaukee, WI: Milwaukee Theatre – Buy Your Tickets Onsale to General Public: Sat, 08/16/08 11:00 AM CDT
Oct 5 Rosemont, IL: Rosemont Theatre – Buy Your Tickets Onsale to General Public: Sat, 08/16/08 12:00 PM CDT
Oct 6 Kansas City, MO: Midland Theatre – Buy Your Tickets (On Sale 8/15 10:00 AM CDT)
Oct 8 Denver, CO: Wells Fargo Theatre – Buy Your TicketsOnsale to General Public: Sat, 08/16/08 10:00 AM MDT
Oct 11 Oakland, CA: Paramount Theatre of the Arts – Buy Your Tickets Onsale to General Public: Sat, 08/16/08 10:00 AM PDT
Oct 12 Los Angeles, CA: Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE????? – Moved to Oct 16???
Oct 14 Portland, OR: Rose Quarter – Theater Of The Clouds
Oct 15 Everett, WA: Comcast Arena at Everett Events Center
Oct 16 Los Angeles, CA: NOKIA Theatre LA LIVE – Buy Your Tickets Onsale to General Public: Sat, 08/16/08 10:00 AM PDT
Oct 18 San Diego, CA: San Diego Sports Arena – Buy Your TicketsOnsale to General Public: Sat, 08/16/08 10:00 AM PDT
Oct 19 Phoenix, AZ: Dodge Theatre – Buy Your Tickets Onsale to General Public: Sat, 08/16/08 10:00 AM MST
Oct 22 Grand Prairie, TX: Nokia Theatre At Grand Prairie – Buy Your Tickets Onsale to General Public: Sat, 08/16/08 10:00 AM CDT
Oct 23 Houston, TX: Jones Hall – Buy Your Tickets Onsale to General Public: Sat, 08/16/08 10:00 AM CDT

AEG LIVE is the concert promoter.

When I was searching iTunes for Coffey’s original song, I found an album that looks like it’s Coffey’s album called “The Inspiration Vol. 1.” Here’s a link to all of Coffey’s songs on iTunes. A ton of religious music that makes me wonder if it is Coffey from Nashville Star. Especially since I couldn’t find Southern Man for Coffey on iTunes. I bet Nashville Star made him take it down.

All Ye

Wait On the Lord

Father I Need You

Holy Is the Lamb

Call On the Name

All Ye (Remix)

Never Turn Back

All I Need

The Frog Song (kids)

My Hearts Desire

Glory Glory

Original Music night on Nashville Star and here’s the list of songs they sang. Some really interesting stuff. I’ve been waiting for original music night on Nashville Star for a while. Nice to see the singers in their element. If you want any of the country music from previous episodes, here’s a list of all the Nashville Star music.

ASHLEE performed:
“Mike’s Hard Lemonade” by Ashlee Hewitt

COFFEY performed:
“Southern Man” by Coffey

SHAWN performed:
“Not Looking Back” by Shawn Mayer

MELISSA performed:
“Ready To Stand” by Melissa Lawson & Margi Howard

GABE performed:
“Lost Weekend” Written by Gabe Garcia, Bill Shore & David Wills

I couldn’t find any of these original songs on iTunes, so here are the lyrics from the songs after the break.
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Apparently, girls kissing girls, is the current trend in entertainment. Kerry Perry performed her chart topping pop single ‘I kissed a girl’ on ‘So You Think You Can Dance‘ last Thursday night. This week, America’s Best Dance Crew had two crews with a similar theme.

First, the challenge this week had the remaining six dance crews doing justice to pop icon, Janet Jackson.

Fanny Pak had a great routine this week, capturing the essence of Janet Jackson while maintaining their signature funky/80’s/Jazz feel. They also introduced the unexpected by having dancers Tiffani Grant and Cara Horibe lock lips for a few seconds early into their routine. The whole routine was clever and very sexy! Matt Cady, choreographer for Fanny Pak, has been doing a great job taking challenges outside their comfort zone and nailing it.

Those of you who also watch SYTYCD might find this interesting. Shane Sparks has been complaining that the guys of Fanny Pak are not dancing ‘manly’ enough. Seems Nigel is not the only judge who has a problem with effeminate male dancers.

I said last week that I thought Supreme Soul would continue to go big for the rest of the competition. Surprisingly, they were good but not great in comparison to some of the other crews. They added more choreography to their routine but the judges felt they didn’t get nasty enough. Without a female member, I’m wondering just how nasty a group of guys can get without looking like hip hop Chippendales. But then again….

SoReal Cru danced to Janet Jackson’s ‘I Get Lonely’ and it was SEXY! Shane said it was the best performance of the night, even using the word fabulous to describe them. Yes, he actually said ‘fabulous’ out loud. I mentioned earlier the girl on girl theme; this routine ends with dancer Jackie Lautchang rejecting the guys who were feeling her up for fellow female dancer Ailyn Isidro. Hot!

Boogie Bots were smooth and playful, that’s what I love most about them. They had a part called ‘evolution’ that Shane felt was the sickest move ever done on the show. I thought it was pretty cool. J.C. is still complaining that he thinks the Bots are weak in areas outside their robotic comfort zone. But what does he know; he was in a pop boy band.

Big surprise of the night, Super Cr3w was in the bottom two with A.S.I.I.D! Really? Are the voters serious!?!

No worries, Super Cr3w was amazing…again! They gave us a lot of moves by Janet Jackson while maintaining their b-boy style. Including a series of moves by member Ronnie Abaldonado that Shane says only 4 people in the hip hop world are known to be able to do. Loved it!

A.S.I.I.D gave a great performance, capturing a lot of memorable Janet Jackson moves. Unfortunately, they were up against a crew that has been in the top two all season. Someone had to go home.

A.S.I.I.D was eliminated. To the people disappointed that their favorite crew is now gone, I feel you. I’m going to miss every eliminated group from this point on.