January 29, 2009

Superstars of Dance Music Episode 5

Written by: John

In our final Superstars of Dance music entry for season 1, here’s the music from the final episode of Superstars of Dance. You can find all the Superstars of Dance music listed here. Just click on the iTunes images to be able to download the Superstars of Dance music on iTunes.

Flatley Performance on Tape to “Yankee Doodle Boy” Patriotic Songs of America - Patriotic Songs of America - Yankee Doodle Boy

Group-Australia
Speedy J singing the song “Actor Nine” Speedy J - A Shocking Hobby - Actor Nine

Solo-U.S.A.
UltraBlack singing the song “Dodge Traffic”

Solo-Russia
Leon Minkus to the song “Don Quixote” Nayden Todorov & Sofia National Opera Orchestra - Minkus: Don Quixote - Ballet in Three Acts

Solo-Ireland
(Bernadette Flynn)
Ronan Hardiman singing the song “Celtic Dream” Ronan Hardiman - Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance - Celtic Dream

Solo-India
American Blend (soundtrack) to the song “Kathak/Kathak Rap” HOSSAM RAMZY, RAFA EL TACHUELA - Flamenco Arabe - Kathak

Group-China
Shaolin Kung Fu Masters to the song “Freedom To Move”

Duet-Australia
Cherry Poppin’ Daddies singing the song “Ding Dong Daddy of the D-Car Line” Cherry Poppin' Daddies - Zoot Suit Riot - The Swingin' Hits of the Cherry Poppin' Daddies - Ding-Dong Daddy of the D-Car Line

Duet-S. Africa
Dreamgirls (soundtrack) to the song “One Night Only” Anika Noni Rose, Beyoncé & Sharon Leal - Dreamgirls (Music from the Motion Picture) - One Night Only sung by Anika Noni Rose, Beyonce and Sharon Leal

Duet-Argentina
Forever Tango (cast album) Luis Bravo singing the song “Tanguera” Luis Bravo - Luis Bravo's Forever Tango - Live from Teatro Coliseo Podesta - Tanguera

Group-U.S.A
Todd Burns/Common singing the song “Bradley’s Intro/Universal Mind Control” Common - Universal Mind Control - Universal Mind Control (UMC)

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Superstars of Dance Music – Episode 4

Written by: John

Finding the Superstars of Dance music took a lot longer than I would have expected it to take. However, I’m finally able to post the music from the final 2 episodes of Superstars of Dance. Here’s the music from episode 4 of Superstars of Dance. You can find all the Superstars of Dance music listed here.

Group-India
(India Dancers)
Bombay Dreams (soundtrack) singing the song “Ganesh” A. R. Rahman - Bombay Dreams - Ganesh

Duet-Australia
(Giselle & Henry)
Sum Svistu singing the song “Lo-Lo Dzama”

Solo-Ireland
(Bernadette Flynn)
Ronan Hardiman singing the song “Celtic Dream” Ronan Hardiman - Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance - Celtic Dream

Solo-S. Africa
(Mamela Nyamza)
Saint-Saens singing the song “Carnival Of The Animals: The Swan” Czechoslovak Radio Symphony Orchetra, Marian Lapsansky, Ondrej Lenard & Peter Toperczer - Prokofiev: Peter And The Wolf - Saint-Saëns: Carnival Of The Animals - Britten: The Young People's Guide to the Orchestra - Carnival Of The Animals: The Swan

Group-China
(Shaolin Monks)
Shaolin Wheel of Life singing the song “Journey”

Duet-U.S.A.
(Eric & Georgia)
OneRepublic singing the song “Apologize” OneRepublic - Dreaming Out Loud - Apologize

Solo-India
(Mythili Prakash)
Dance of Shiva singing the song “Mythili Prakash” KarmaCosmic - Yoga Salon - Dance of Shiva

Solo-Argentina
(Carolina Cerisola)
Wendy Frasier & Nelson Kole singing the song “She’s Dangerous” Blessed By a Broken Heart - Pedal to the Metal - She's Dangerous

Groovaloos vs. Shaolin Monks
INTRO: “Theme From Enter The Dragon” sung by Lalo Schifrin Incredibly Strange Film Band - Cult Themes from the 70s, Vol. 2 - Enter the Dragon
CHALLENGE: “Know The Ledge” sung by Erik B. & Rakim Eric B. & Rakim - Don't Sweat the Technique - Know the Ledge

Duet-Russia
(Pasha & Aliana)
Bond/ Michel Camilo singing the song “Libertango Bond - Shine - Libertango/Caribe” Michel Camilo - Michel Camilo - Caribe

Group-Ireland
(Lord of the Dancers)
Ronan Hardiman singing the song “Lord of the Dance” Ronan Hardiman - Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance - Lord of the Dance

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January 27, 2009

ABDC Music Season 4 Episode 3 – Britney Spears Challenge

Written by: John

Enjoy all of the Britney Spears songs that the crews on ABDC had to perform to on the third episode of ABDC.  Also, take a look back at the previous ABDC music.  Being on MTV it has a great set of music.

Debut L.A. LIVE's

Beat Freaks danced to the song “Womanizer” Britney Spears - Circus (Deluxe Version) - Womanizer by Britney Spears while performing with two opposing dance styles

Dynamic Edition danced to the song “Stronger” Britney Spears - Greatest Hits: My Prerogative - Stronger by Britney Spears while performing with a chair

Fly Khicks danced to the song “…Baby One More Time” Britney Spears - Greatest Hits: My Prerogative - ...Baby One More Time by Britney Spears while performing with sharp turns in their routine

Quest Crew danced to the song “Toxic” Britney Spears - In the Zone - Toxic by Britney Spears while performing a portion of their routine blindfolded

Ringmasters danced to the song “Circus” Britney Spears - Circus (Deluxe Version) - Circus by Britney Spears while performing as though on stilts

Strikers All-Stars danced to the song “Gimme More” Britney Spears - Gimme More - Single - Gimme More by Britney Spears while creating mirror images of themselves

Team Millennia danced to the song “Me Against The Music” Britney Spears featuring Madonna - In the Zone - Me Against the Music by Britney Spears while performing with a hat and cane as props

Thanks for the inspiration Britney Spears!

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January 26, 2009

Lauren’s Best Song – Bachelor

Written by: John
JASON MESNICK

Lauren definitely had the best song on the Bachelor tonight and it’s such a mistake that Jason chose Molly over Lauren.  Ok, I get that Jason probably doesn’t like Lauren as much as Molly, but it would have been fair to take Lauren with him, because her song was 100 times better than all of the other girls songs.

Of course, it would have very likely meant that it was the end of the show for Lauren.  I’m not sure that Jason would have given Lauren the rose on the individual date.  I could be wrong, but I could see that Jason wasn’t feeling it at all for Lauren.

Since Jason just did away with Lauren, my new favorite is Melissa.  I think she’s going to make it to the end of the show and win it all.

Also, it was really time for Nikki, Shannon and the Lacrosse Coach (I can’t remember her name and don’t really care to remember) to go home.

Oh man, I just saw Lauren singing during the outtake of Bachelor and I like her even more.  I’m sad that I won’t get to see another week of Lauren on the Bachelor.

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Erica Ellyson Penthouse Pet on Momma’s Boys

Written by: John

I just finally was able to catch up on my TV back log and watch the final 2 episodes of Momma’s Boys. I must admit that I think Momma’s Boys was one of the best reality shows I’ve seen in a while. They did a great job with the editing and the casting. They provided amazing situations that really made you think.

Plus, it didn’t hurt that they had at least 3 playboy playmates and a Penthouse Pet of the Year either. I can’t mention that without posting at least a few pictures right:
Erica Ellyson Penthouse Pet of the Year

Grand Opening Of Hawaiian Tropic Zones

Brittany Fuchs Playboy Playmate

Mario Lopez Cools Off At Wet Republic At MGM Grand

Meghan Allen and Michelle Kopasz were the other Playboy Playmates.

Anyway, the pretty girls were nice, but they were put in really interesting situations. Anyone that is considering doing Playboy or Penthouse should watch this show, because it gives an interesting insight into some possible challenges you’ll have with dating after posing for Playboy or Penthouse.

The funny thing is that Erica Ellyson really was my favorite on the show. She was real and natural. More than any other person on the show. Michael made a mistake not picking her. Sure, he had a good choice with Amanda, but Erica had something really special.

The cool part is that I found out on Erica Ellyson’s myspace that she now lives in Las Vegas (you might also check out her blog post after the show). She’s even working with a company called Platinum Tees that has models go golfing with people. The problem I have with that is that Erica would kill me at golf. I wonder if she’d take me golfing in return to promotion on my site. I can always dream right? I’m going to have to watch for her on UNLV’s campus assuming she still decided to go to UNLV for architecture or nursing.

Well, I’m looking forward to Momma’s Boys two. Unfortunately, I don’t think there’s a way they can make it better than the first season of Momma’s Boys. Thanks Erica for making it a really great show with an interesting ending.

Oh yes, and Camilla Poindexter should have been picked by Robb. Ridiculous that he didn’t and even more ridiculous that JoJo even considered taking his mom.

Check out the full streaming video of Momma’s Boys if you missed it.

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January 23, 2009

America’s Best Dance Crew Music Season 3 Episode 2

Written by: John

Check out the following list of music from America’s Best Dance Crew from episode 2 of season 3 and as always you can check the full list of ABDC music which includes links to download the music from all the past ABDC music.

Quest Crew danced to the song “Let It Rock” by Kevin Rudolf to the task Kickboxing
Kevin Rudolf & Lil Wayne - In the City (Bonus Track Version) - Let It Rock
Let It Rock – Original Music Video
Fly Khicks danced to the song “Krazy” by Pitbull to the task Spring Back
Pitbull - Krazy (feat. Lil Jon) - Single - Krazy
Krazy – Original Music Video
Strikers All-Stars danced to the song “Move If You Wanna” by Mims to the task Monkey Roll
Mims - Move (If You Wanna) - Single - Move (If You Wanna)
Beat Freaks danced to the song “Independent” by Webbie to the task Side Planks
Webbie - Savage Life 2 - Independent (feat. Lil' Boosie & Lil' Phat)
Independent (feat. Lil' Boosie & Lil' Phat) – Original Music Video
Dynamic Edition danced to the song “Shake That” by Eminem to the task High Knees
Eminem - Curtain Call - The Hits (Deluxe Version) - Shake That
Ringmasters danced to the song “Put On” by Young Jeezy to the task Soldier Crawl
Young Jeezy & Kanye West - The Recession (Bonus Track Version) - Put On
Put On (feat. Kanye West) – Original Music Video
Team Millennia danced to the song “Disturbia” by Rihanna to the task Leap Frog
Rihanna - Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded - Disturbia
Disturbia – Original Music Video
Boxcuttuhz danced to the song “Everyone Nose” by N.E.R.D to the task Mountain Climber
N.E.R.D. - Seeing Sounds - Everyone Nose (All the Girls Standing In the Line for the Bathroom)
Everyone Nose (All the Girls Standing In the Line for the Bathroom) – Original Music Video

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Grey’s Anatomy Quotes and Comments

Written by: John

Tonight’s Grey’s Anatomy was as good as any I’ve seen. Except for little Grey. I hate that her and Sloan are together. Sloan can never go back and be the nice guy, but now little Grey is no longer the good girl either. They’re going to have to introduce a nice new girl, but I digress.

The following are my favorite Grey’s Anatomy quotes from tonight’s show:

“I loved you so much I thought being with you was heaven.”

“Am I an executioner or am I a surgeon?”

“You’ve got some problems, some big problems.
Will you go out with me anyway?”

The first one is what I tell my wife.

The second one was just stunning to think about.

The third one makes me laugh since Yang is the last person to talk about someone not having problems.

Very interesting episode. I can’t wait for 2 weeks when they have the combined Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice episode. That has truly never been done. I can’t wait to see what they do. Makes complete since why they’d do it.

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January 20, 2009

Lost Returns to ABC

Written by: John

I’ll admit that I haven’t gotten into Lost. My plan is to eventually get the DVD’s and watch all of Lost without having to wait for the next episode. Everyone I’ve talked to told me that the waits for Lost are killer.

Of course, considering its popularity, I think that most people are watching Lost and are excited for tomorrow’s Lost premiere. Today, I found this interesting mini Lost spoiler that talks about Lost filming in Honolulu

On the eve of the broadcast premiere of the first two episodes of Season 5, veteran “LOST” spotter Howard Hsu sent word of a location shoot in downtown Honolulu. They recreated, on a smaller scale, the Widmore Industries exterior seen in Episode 3×08, “Flashes Before Your Eyes.” The signs were back, as well as the mysteriously omnipresent green newsstand. Background extras, dressed up and dressed warmly, swarmed the breezeway, as Alan Dale (Charles Widmore) talked on the phone. Meanwhile, a second unit was filming near the Waikiki Yacht Club at Magic Island.

Maybe this isn’t as interesting to other people, but it’s interesting to me because I use to live on Oahu. The link above also has a list of places in Hawaii where they’re doing Lost premiere parties. Looks like a lot of fun.

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Models on Biggest Loser Couples

Written by: John

FORMER MODELS:
Tara Costa (Model/Finance manager), 23, New York, New York, and her friend Laura Denoux (Model/Sales director), 24, Miami, Florida.

Man TV shows are great at spin. I thought the idea of bringing a couple of models on the Biggest Loser was a great storyline. Of course, I had to search the internet to find some pictures of these models so we could see how their model look compared to how much weight they lose on the show.

Well, it turns out that Tara and Laura are plus size models. That’s not nearly as interesting a story. I was hoping for some models that were really skinny and then became fat. Then, the show would be them returning to their previous form. Now Tara and Laura are going to be without jobs at the end of the show. The beauty is that Tara and Laura will probably be very happy about that result.

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Superstars of Dance Ballerina Maria Kochetkova on Twitter

Written by: John

I’m always interested to see the ways people we love on TV are using technology. I recently came across the ballerina on Superstars of Dance, Maria Kochetkova, on twitter. If you don’t know what Twitter is you should start playing with it. It’s easy to use and kind of awkward at first, but once you start following a few interesting people you’ll fall in love. You can follow the Pure TV Blog network on Twitter as well.

If you’re not into Twitter, you can follow Maria Kochetkova’s blog. It’s kind of fun seeing what a principal dancer for the San Francisco ballet is saying and doing. Plus, lots of good links to videos.

Of course, if you don’t know who Maria Kochetkova is, you can check out this beautiful ballerina video:

I wonder if Maria Kochetkova would do an interview for this blog so we could learn more about her and her time on the show. I’ll send her a tweet and see what she says.

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