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by John

America’s Best Dance Crew Hip Hop Decathlon Music

February 27, 2009 in ABDC, America's Best Dance Crew, Entertainment, MTV, Music, Reality TV, TV by John

5 killer ABDC songs with 5 mentors from past seasons. Check out the list from the ABDC Hip Hop decathlon. Click on the iTunes image to download the ABDC music from iTunes.

“Poker Face” Lady GaGa - The Fame - Poker Face by Lady Gaga to Threading with the help of Ronnie Abaldonado AKA “Ronnie Boy” of Super Cr3w

“I’m in LA (Miami) Trick” LMFAO - I'm In Miami Trick (Radio Edit) - Single - I'm In Miami Trick by LMFAO” to Waving with the help of Kevin “KB” Brewer of JabbaWockeeZ

“Love Lockdown” Kanye West - 808s & Heartbreak (Bonus Video Version) - Love Lockdown by Kanye West to Tutting with the help of Mike Song of Kaba Modern

“Closer” Ne-Yo - Year of the Gentleman (Bonus Track Version) - Closer by Ne-Yo to Housing with the help of Taeko Carroll of Fysh n Chicks

“Get Up” 50 Cent - Get Up - Single - Get Up by 50 Cent to Krumping with the help of Antoine “Frost” Troupe of Supreme Soul

Also, take a look at the music from previous episodes of ABDC.

by John

American Idol Season 8 Semi Final Female Music on iTunes

February 26, 2009 in American Idol, Entertainment, FOX, Music, Reality TV, TV by John

The following is the list of music for the women on American Idol from the semi final of Fox’s American Idol. Just click on the iTunes image to be able to download the American Idol music on iTunes. iTunes is free to download and only $1 per song.  The first iTunes image link is to download the American Idol version of the song.  The second iTunes image link is to download the original song.

I’ll be updating all of the American Idol Season 8 music downloads as the season goes on.

Apple iTunes

American Idol Semi-Final #1

Ann Marie Boskovich (born February 11, 1986) is a 23-year-old waitress from Nashville, Tennessee, who auditioned in Jacksonville, Florida.

American Idol Performance on iTunes: Ann Marie Boskovich - A Natural Woman (American Idol Performance) - Single - A Natural Woman (American Idol Performance)“(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” (Aretha Franklin) Aretha Franklin - The Best of Aretha Franklin - (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman

Casey Carlson (born April 29, 1988) is a 20-year-old from Minneapolis, Minnesota, who auditioned in Kansas City, Missouri, sang “A Thousand Miles” by Vanessa Carlton for her audition.

American Idol Performance on iTunes: Casey Carlson - Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic (American Idol Performance) - Single - Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic (American Idol Performance)“Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic” (The Police) The Police - The Very Best of Sting & The Police - Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic

Tatiana Nicole Del Toro (born October 17, 1984) is a 24-year-old from San Juan, Puerto Rico, who auditioned in San Francisco, California. During the February 17 episode, Paula Abdul called her “the most talked about contestant” on the show so far and Simon Cowell called her a “drama queen.”[14]

American Idol Performance on iTunes: Tatiana Del Toro - Saving All My Love for You (American Idol Performance) - Single - Saving All My Love for You (American Idol Performance)“Saving All My Love for You” (Whitney Houston) Whitney Houston - Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love for You

Jackie Tohn (born August 24, 1980) is a 28-year-old actress / musician from Silver Lake, California who auditioned in East Rutherford, New Jersey, sang “I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz for her audition. She has appeared on such TV shows as The Nanny, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and The Sopranos, and starred in the cult classic Postal.

American Idol Performance on iTunes: Jackie Tohn - A Little Less Conversation (American Idol Performance) - Single - A Little Less Conversation (American Idol Performance)“A Little Less Conversation” (Elvis Presley) Elvis Presley - Elvis 30 #1 Hits - A Little Less Conversation

Stevie Wright (born June 5, 1992) is a 16-year-old from Phelan, California, who auditioned in Phoenix, Arizona and sang “At Last” by Etta James.

American Idol Performance on iTunes: Stevie Wright - You Belong With Me (American Idol Performance) - Single - You Belong With Me (American Idol Performance)“You Belong with Me” (Taylor Swift) Taylor Swift - Fearless - You Belong With Me

American Idol Semi-Final #2

Megan Corkrey (born August 5, 1985) is a 23-year-old from Sandy, Utah, who auditioned in Salt Lake City, Utah, sang “Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man” for her audition.

American Idol Performance on iTunes: Megan Joy Corkrey - Put Your Records On (American Idol Performance) - Single - Put Your Records On (American Idol Performance)“Put Your Records On” (Corinne Bailey Rae) Corinne Bailey Rae - Corinne Bailey Rae - Put Your Records On

Mishavonna Henson (born July 25, 1990) is a 18-year-old from Irvine, California, who auditioned in Phoenix, Arizona. She previously auditioned in San Diego, California for Season 7 and made it to Hollywood Week, but she was cut in the second round. Before auditioning for American Idol, she was best known for her appearances in Frasier, and Charlie Lawrence, working as an actress. She is also the sister of young actor, Micah Henson.

American Idol Performance on iTunes: Mishavonna Henson - Drops of Jupiter (American Idol Performance) - Single - Drops of Jupiter (American Idol Performance)“Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)” (Train) Train - Drops of Jupiter - Drops of Jupiter

Jesse Langseth (born April 13, 1983) is a 25-year-old from Minneapolis, Minnesota, who auditioned in Kansas City, Missouri. She is the sister of blues singer Jonny Lang.

American Idol Performance on iTunes: Jesse Langseth - Bette Davis Eyes (American Idol Performance) - Single - Bette Davis Eyes (American Idol Performance)“Bette Davis Eyes” (Kim Carnes) Kim Carnes - Gypsy Honeymoon - The Best of Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes

Jasmine Murray (born March 14, 1992) is a 16-year-old from Starkville, Mississippi, who auditioned in Jacksonville, Florida, sang “Big Girls Don’t Cry” by Fergie for her audition. Murray is the second former Miss America’s Outstanding Teen contestant to be a semi-finalist on this season of American Idol. She was Miss Mississippi’s Outstanding Teen 2007.

American Idol Performance on iTunes: Jasmine Murray - Love Song (American Idol Performance) - Single - Love Song (American Idol Performance)“Love Song” (Sara Bareilles) Sara Bareilles - Little Voice - Love Song

Jeanine Vailes (born September 22, 1980) is a 28 year old from Sherman Oaks, California, who auditioned in San Francisco, California.

American Idol Performance on iTunes: Jeanine Vailes - This Love (American Idol Performance) - Single - This Love (American Idol Performance)“This Love” (Maroon 5) Maroon 5 - Songs About Jane - This Love

American Idol Semi-Final #3

Arianna Afsar (born October 22, 1991) is a 17-year-old from San Diego, California. She auditioned in Phoenix, Arizona, singing “Put Your Records On”, by Corinne Bailey Rae Corinne Bailey Rae - Corinne Bailey Rae - Put Your Records On. When she was 12 years old, she founded a program called “Adopt A Grand-Friend”, where teenagers go to a nursing home and spend time with the elderly and perform for them. Afsar is a former Miss California’s Outstanding Teen and placed first runner-up at the 2006 Miss America’s Outstanding Teen pageant. She is half Bangladeshi and half European American.

Felicia Barton (born March 6, 1982) is a 26-year-old from Virginia Beach, Virginia. She auditioned in Louisville, Kentucky, and sang “Put Your Records On” by Corinne Bailey Rae Corinne Bailey Rae - Corinne Bailey Rae - Put Your Records On. She made it to the Top 54 and was eliminated, but was brought back to replace Joanna Pacitti, who was disqualified.

Kendall Beard (born October 18, 1984) is a 24-year-old from Austin, Texas, who auditioned in San Juan, Puerto Rico, sang “From The Ashes” by Martina McBride Martina McBride - Martina McBride: Live In Concert - From the Ashes for her audition.

Kristen McNamara (born August 5, 1985) is a 23-year-old from Napa Valley, California, who auditioned in Louisville, Kentucky. She was a sixth place finalist on the fourth season of Nashville Star, and also previously competed on Star Search.

Lil Rounds (born November 14, 1984) is a 24-year-old from Memphis, Tennessee, who auditioned in Kansas City, Missouri. Her house in Memphis was previously destroyed by a tornado. She is a judge favorite.

Taylor Vaifanua (born January 12, 1992) is a 17-year-old from Hurricane, Utah, who auditioned in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her family is from Samoa.

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by John

American Idol Season 8 Semi Final Male Music on iTunes

February 26, 2009 in American Idol, Entertainment, FOX, Music, Reality TV, TV by John

I decided that it was about time that I cover American Idol.  Specifically, I plan on posting all the different American Idol music.  I’m hoping to make it unique and post both the song sung on American Idol along with a link to the original song to download it on iTunes.  Too bad iTunes isn’t doing a special with American Idol and offering free American Idol music downloads.  The American Idol music might not be free, but I guess $1 isn’t too bad either. The first iTunes image link is to download the American Idol version of the song. The second iTunes image link is to download the original song.

I’ll be updating all of the American Idol Season 8 music downloads as the season goes on.

Apple iTunes

American Idol Semi-Final #1
Ricky Braddy (born February 1, 1983) is a 26-year-old fast food restaurant employee from Nashville, Tennessee, auditioned in Louisville, Kentucky.

American Idol Performance on iTunes: Ricky Braddy - A Song for You (American Idol Performance) - Single - A Song for You (American Idol Performance)“A Song for You” (Donny Hathaway) Donny Hathaway - Donny Hathaway - A Song for You

Anoop Desai (born December 20, 1986) is a 22-year-old college student from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, auditioned in Kansas City, Missouri. He impressed the judges when he auditioned in Kansas City[citation needed].

American Idol Performance on iTunes: Anoop Desai - Angel of Mine (American Idol Performance) - Single - Angel of Mine (American Idol Performance)“Angel of Mine” (Monica) Monica - The Boy Is Mine - Angel of Mine

Stephen Fowler (born October 12, 1982) is a 26-year-old from Beachwood, Ohio, auditioned in New York. His version of “Superwoman (Where Were You When I Needed You)” by Stevie Wonder impressed the judges in Hollywood. However, he struggled on the last day when he sang his rendition of The Time of My Life by David Cook, and then forgot the lyrics while playing the keyboard.

American Idol Performance on iTunes: Stephen Fowler - Rock With You (American Idol Performance) - Single - Rock With You (American Idol Performance)“Rock with You” (Michael Jackson) Michael Jackson - Essential Michael Jackson - Rock With You

Brent Keith (born November 6, 1979) is a 29-year-old from Blanchester, Ohio, auditioned in Louisville, Kentucky. He was a sixth place finalist on the second season of Nashville Star and recorded a song for the soundtrack to the documentary Dale.

American Idol Performance on iTunes: Brent Keith - Hicktown (American Idol Performance) - Single - Hicktown (American Idol Performance)“Hicktown” (Jason Aldean) Jason Aldean - Jason Aldean - Hicktown (Radio Edit)

American Idol Semi-Final #2
Matt Breitzke (born July 23, 1981) is a 27-year-old welder from Bixby, Oklahoma, auditioned in Kansas City, Missouri.

American Idol Performance on iTunes: Matt Breitzke - If You Could Only See (American Idol Performance) - Single - If You Could Only See (American Idol Performance)“If You Could Only See” (Tonic) Tonic - Lemon Parade - If You Could Only See

Matt Giraud (born May 11, 1985) is a 23-year-old pianist from Kalamazoo, Michigan, auditioned in Louisville, Kentucky. For his audition he sang “I Don’t Want to Be” by Gavin Degraw. His group version of “I Want You Back” and “Georgia on My Mind” made him a judge favorite.

American Idol Performance on iTunes: Matt Giraud - Viva la Vida (American Idol Performance) - Single - Viva la Vida (American Idol Performance)“Viva la Vida” (Coldplay) Coldplay - Viva la Vida - Viva la Vida

Kai Kalama (born January 8, 1982) is a 27-year-old from San Clemente, California, auditioned in San Francisco, California. His mother has a seizure disorder that forced him to abandon his social life to take care of her.

American Idol Performance on iTunes: Kai Kalama - What Becomes of a Broken Heart (American Idol Performance) - Single - What Becomes of a Broken Heart (American Idol Performance)“What Becomes of a Broken Heart” (Jimmy Ruffin) Jimmy Ruffin - 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Jimmy Ruffin - What Becomes of the Brokenhearted

Nick Mitchell (“Normund Gentle”), (born April 24, 1981) is a 27-year-old comedian from Brookfield, Connecticut, auditioned in New York. Norman Gentle is the name of the character that Nick auditioned as. He advanced into the Top 36, much to the chagrin of Simon, who is not a fan.

American Idol Performance on iTunes: Nick Mitchell - And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going (American Idol Performance) - Single - (And I Am Telling You) I'm Not Going (American Idol Performance)“And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” (Jennifer Holliday) Jennifer Holliday - Dreamgirls - And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going

American Idol Semi-Final #3
Ju’Not Joyner (born November 6, 1982) is a 26-year-old from Bowie, Maryland, auditioned in New York. He previously auditioned in Philadelphia for Season 7 and made it to Hollywood Week, but he was cut in the second round.

Scott MacIntyre (born June 22, 1985) is a 23-year-old pianist from Scottsdale, Arizona, auditioned in Phoenix, Arizona who is almost blind. MacIntyre also plays several instruments including the piano. Classically trained, he has been internationally profiled on various TV affiliates such as CNN, national and local news, radio, and print media as pianist, vocalist, and songwriter.

Nathaniel Marshall (born September 19, 1989) is a 19-year-old from Malone, New York, auditioned in New York. He grew up with various family members in New York because his mother was in jail for most of his life. He is probably best known for his emotional outbursts during Hollywood week.

Jorge Nuñez (born May 12, 1988) is a 20-year-old from Cidra, Puerto Rico, auditioned in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is one of only two Puerto Ricans who made the top 36. His idol is Luis Fonsi.

Von Smith (born June 15, 1986) is a 22-year-old from Kansas City, Missouri, auditioned in Kansas City, Missouri. He gained some success via his YouTube videos that garnered him a national attention, leading to an appearance on The View in 2007. Soon thereafter he was offered, and eventually signed, a recording contract with Kon Live Distribution.

Alex Wagner-Trugman (born June 4, 1989) is a 19-year-old from Studio City, California, auditioned in Phoenix, Arizona. He is a sophomore at the University of Miami. He previously sung in his closet so he wouldn’t disturb his family but was forced to stop because an infection caused by the mold inside.

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by Shea

The Amazing Race season 13 Reunion Interview Now Available

February 26, 2009 in Amazing Race, Amazing Race 13, CBS, Entertainment, Reality TV, Reality TV Podcasts, TAR, TAR 13, TV by Shea

As announced earlier this week, Reality Check Radio held an Amazing Race season 13 reunion which included the top 4 finishing teams, (the team of Dan and Andrew was a surprise) with Mark also joining in, solo from his partner Bill. The teams discuss what all they’ve been up to and their fans reactions to them now that the show has ended. The Amazing Race 13 alumni give insight to alliances that were formed in the competition. They also give their take on the current season of The Amazing Race and their picks.

Would they themselves do it again? How does the alumni think they were portrayed? What would they change?

Click below to listen and see what all the teams revealed.

by John

Shaq and JabbaWockeez Perform at NBA All Star Game

February 26, 2009 in ABDC, America's Best Dance Crew, Entertainment, Reality TV, TV, Videos by John

America’s Best Dance Crew favorite, JabbaWockeez, ended up on the big stage known as the NBA All Star Game in Phoenix. The coolest part was that they had a guest dancer by the name of Shaq. Check out the video to see Shaq dancing with JabbaWockeez.

Shaq can move pretty well for a BIG man!

by John

Pure TV Twitter Updates for 2009-02-25

February 25, 2009 in TV by John

  • Hmmm…Presidential Address on every channel tonight. I guess that means it’s a good night to catch up on other TV shows. #
  • Pure SYTYCD: So You Think You Can Dance Season 5: var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandle.. http://tinyurl.com/b5txey #

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Pure TV Twitter Updates for 2009-02-24

February 24, 2009 in TV by John

  • The Bachelor tell all tonight. Then, True Beauty finale. Both should be quite entertaining. Jillian better lay into Jason. #
  • Pure AGT: America’s Got Talent Hopeful – The Understudies: I’ve previously posted a bunch of peop.. http://tinyurl.com/cg2q3y #

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Pure TV Twitter Updates for 2009-02-23

February 23, 2009 in TV by John

  • Pure AGT: Russian Bar Trio Returns to America’s Got Talent: I don’t know this to be true ye.. http://tinyurl.com/afck8r #
  • The weekends always kill me. There’s just not anything on TV on Friday and Saturday. Although Sunday’s are pretty good. #
  • I’m working on a partnership with Reality Check Radio to kind of syndicate their content. What do you think of it: http://tinyurl.com/dhp82r #

by Shea

The Amazing Race 13: Live On-Air Reunion

February 22, 2009 in Amazing Race, Amazing Race 13, CBS, Entertainment, Reality TV, TAR, TAR 13, TV by Shea

On Monday, February 23rd, Reality Check Radio welcomes 3 of the top 4 final teams from The Amazing Race season 13 for a live on-air reunion.

Join winners Nick and Starr, brother and sister team, Ken and Tina, separated husband and wife team, and Toni and Dallas, mother and son team, as they answer questions from fans and discuss their time on CBS’s The Amazing Race.

The show begins at 11pm EST/ 8pm PST.  You can find Reality Check Radio online at www.blogtalkradio.com/reality_check.
To participate in the live web chat, listeners will need to register for a user name at www.blogtalkradio.com.

6 people from the show all at the same time is going to be interesting. It will be fun to see how that works on a radio show with that many people. Any bets on who’s still together: Starr and Dallas or Ken and Tina? I’m putting my money on Starr and Dallas.

by John

2009 Oscars Pictures

February 22, 2009 in ABC, Entertainment, TV by John

One of the most popular parts of any awards show is the pictures from the show. The Oscars is no exception. So, we’re bringing you a cool little gadget that will scroll through various pictures from the Academy Awards. Pictures will be updated as they are taken at the Oscars, so come back tomorrow and check out all the photos from the Oscars: