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Conveyor Belt of Love Preview

December 24, 2009 in ABC, Conveyor Belt of Love, Entertainment, Reality TV, TV, TV News by John

There’s a new show on ABC.com called Conveyor Belt of Love. Basically, a bunch of guys come out on a conveyor belt and 5 ladies choose if they’re interested or not. If 2 of the ladies choose one guy, then the guy gets to choose who they want to date. This show is all about casting the right people to entertain us, but this preview of Conveyor Belt of Love is pretty entertaining stuff.

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Music from NBC Sing Off Finale

December 22, 2009 in Entertainment, Music, NBC, Reality TV, Sing-Off, TV by John

Check out the following list of music from the NBC Sing Off finale:

Contestant Performances:
Voices of Lee – Stand by Me – Ben E. King Ben E. King - Ben E. King: Anthology - Stand by Me
Voices of Lee (Swan Song) – So Long, Farewell – Sound of Music The Von Trapp Children - The Von Trapp Children, Vol. 2 - So Long, Farewell
NOTA – Lean on Me – Club Nouveau Club Nouveau - Life, Love & Pain - Lean On Me
NOTA (Swan Song, if needed) – It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday – Boys II Men Boyz II Men - Boyz II Men: Legacy - The Greatest Hits Collection - It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday
NOTA – Down – Jay Sean Jay Sean - All or Nothing (Bonus Track Version) - Down
Beelzebubs – Where Is The Love – Black Eyed Peas Black Eyed Peas - Monkey Business / Elephunk - Where Is the Love?
Beelzebubs (Swan Song) – We Gotta Get Out of This Place – Animals The Animals - Retrospective - We Gotta Get Out of This Place

Judges’ Performance
Nicole Scherzinger – You Don’t Own Me Lesley Gore - 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Lesley Gore - You Don't Own Me – Lesley Gore/Dusty Springfield/Joan Jett
Natasha Bedingfield – Pocketful of Sunshine Natasha Bedingfield - Pocketful of Sunshine - Pocketful of Sunshine
Ben Folds – Why Can’t We Be Friends War - Why Can't We Be Friends? - Why Can't We Be Friends? – War

Guest Star
Smokey Robinson – Tracks of My Tears Smokey Robinson - Smokey Robinson: The Solo Anthology - Tracks Of My Tears
Bobby McFarrin – No Title Available

Watch the full video of NBC Sing Off streamed for free online.

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Bobby McFerrin, Natasha Bedingfield, Ben Folds and Boyz II Men Join Sing Off on NBC

December 18, 2009 in Entertainment, NBC, Reality TV, Sing-Off, TV, TV News by John

The three finalists on NBC’s new show The Sing-Off will be performing Monday night with Bobby McFerrin, Natasha Bedingfield, Ben Folds and Boyz II Men! I’ve really enjoyed this show and it will be interesting to see how they integrate the three finalists with these other singers.

Here’s a sneak preview of the Sing Off finale:

The winner of the Sing Off receives a recording contract. Not a bad deal at all.

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Original Music on iTunes from The Sing-Off on NBC

December 17, 2009 in Entertainment, Music, NBC, Reality TV, Sing-Off, TV, TV News by John

It’s pretty cool that NBC and The Sing-Off is posting the music from the various Sing Off contestants on iTunes. They’re a little slow to get it up on iTunes, but it’s nice to be able to purchase the a capella version of the songs from your favorite groups on The Sing Off. Considering this is their first season doing it, I’m impressed that they were able to put this on iTunes. Most TV shows need a couple seasons before they’re organized enough to put the music on iTunes (see American Idol).

Without further ado, here’s the music from The Sing Off a capella groups:
The Sing-Off Contestants – Under Pressure (from “The Sing-Off”) The Sing-Off Contestants - Under Pressure (from "The Sing-Off") - Single - Under Pressure (from "The Sing-Off") – Single – Under Pressure (from “The Sing-Off”)
Nota – I’m Yours (from “The Sing-Off”) Nota - I'm Yours (from "The Sing-Off") - Single - I'm Yours (from "The Sing-Off") – Single – I’m Yours (from “The Sing-Off”)
The SoCals – Somebody to Love (from “The Sing-Off”) The SoCals - Somebody to Love (from "The Sing-Off") - Somebody to Love (from "The Sing-Off") – Somebody to Love (from “The Sing-Off”)
Beelzebubs – Magical Mystery Tour (from “The Sing-Off”) Beelzebubs - Magical Mystery Tour (from "The Sing-Off") - Single - Magical Mystery Tour (from "The Sing-Off") – Single – Magical Mystery Tour (from “The Sing-Off”)
Beelzebubs – Magical Mystery Tour (from “The Sing-Off”) Beelzebubs - Magical Mystery Tour (from "The Sing-Off") - Single - Magical Mystery Tour (from "The Sing-Off") – Single – Magical Mystery Tour (from “The Sing-Off”)
Voices of Lee – Unwritten (from “The Sing-Off”) Voices of Lee - Unwritten (from "The Sing-Off") - Single - Unwritten (from "The Sing-Off") – Single – Unwritten (from “The Sing-Off”)
Face – Livin’ On a Prayer (from “The Sing-Off”) Face - Livin' On a Prayer (from "The Sing-Off") - Single - Livin' On a Prayer (from "The Sing-Off") – Single – Livin’ On a Prayer (from “The Sing-Off”)
Noteworthy – Think (from “The Sing-Off”) Noteworthy - Think (from "The Sing-Off")  - Single - Think (from "The Sing-Off") – Single – Think (from “The Sing-Off”)
Solo – Whatcha Say (from “The Sing-Off”) Solo - Whatcha Say (from "The Sing-Off") - Single - Whatcha Say (from "The Sing-Off") – Single – Whatcha Say (from “The Sing-Off”)
Maxx Factor – Dancing Queen (from “The Sing-Off”) Maxx Factor - Dancing Queen (from "The Sing-Off") - Single - Dancing Queen (from "The Sing-Off") – Single – Dancing Queen (from “The Sing-Off”)

Also, in case you missed an episode of The Sing Off, you can download the first 2 episodes of it on iTunes as well:
The Sing Off Pilot The Sing-Off - The Sing-Off, Season 1 - Pilot
Big Hits and Guilty Pleasures The Sing-Off - The Sing-Off, Season 1 - Big Hits and Guilty Pleasures

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NBC Sing Off Superstar Medley and Judge’s Request Music List

December 17, 2009 in Entertainment, Music, NBC, Reality TV, Sing-Off, TV, TV News by John

Sing Off seems to be going strong on NBC.  Only challenge last night is that it went up against the finale of So You Think You Can Dance.  That’s not a good thing since there is likely quite a bit of cross over between viewers of those 2 shows. Time again to list the music from last night’s episode of The Sing Off. Up next I’ll do a post with links to the music from the actual groups on The Sing Off. Here’s the list:

Under Pressure The Sing-Off Contestants - Under Pressure (from "The Sing-Off") - Single - Under Pressure (from "The Sing-Off") – “The Sing-Off” Contestants

Superstar Medley Song List
Voices of Lee – The Beatles – Paperback Writer #1 Hit Songs Cover Band - 20 Beatles #1 Hit Songs - Paperback Writer/Oh! Darling Studio 99 - Studio 99 Perform a Tribute to the Beatles - Oh! Darling/All You Need Is Love #1 Hit Songs Cover Band - 20 Beatles #1 Hit Songs - All You Need Is Love
Nota – Jackson 5 – I Want You Back Jackson 5 - Jackson 5: The Ultimate Collection - I Want You Back/I’ll Be There Jackson 5 - Jackson 5: The Ultimate Collection - I'll Be There/ABC Jackson 5 - Anthology: Jackson 5 - ABC
Beezlebubs – The Who – Behind Blue Eyes The Who - Who's Next - Behind Blue Eyes/Who Are You The Who - Who Are You - Who Are You/Baba O’Reilly The Who - Who's Next - Baba O'Riley
Maxx Factor – Beach Boys – God Only Knows The Beach Boys - Sounds of Summer - The Very Best of the Beach Boys - God Only Knows/Wouldn’t It Be Nice The Beach Boys - Sounds of Summer - The Very Best of the Beach Boys - Wouldn't It Be Nice/Good Vibrations The Beach Boys - Sounds of Summer - The Very Best of the Beach Boys - Good Vibrations
The Socals – Journey – Anyway You Want It Journey - Journey: Greatest Hits - Any Way You Want It/Open Arms Journey - Journey: Greatest Hits - Open Arms/Don’t Stop Believin’ Journey - Journey: Greatest Hits - Don't Stop Believin'

Judge’s Request Song List
Voices of Lee – Michael Jackson Michael Jackson - The Essential Michael Jackson - Man In the Mirror – Man In The Mirror
Nota – Peter Gabriel Peter Gabriel - Hit - Sledgehammer – Sledgehammer
Beezlebubs – Neil Diamond Neil Diamond - The Neil Diamond Collection - Sweet Caroline – Sweet Caroline
The Socals – The Bangles and Simon Garfunkel Simon & Garfunkel - The Best of Simon & Garfunkel - A Hazy Shade of Winter – A Hazy Shade of Winter

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NBC Sing Off Music

December 15, 2009 in Entertainment, Music, NBC, Reality TV, Sing-Off, TV, TV News by John

Yep, you know the Pure TV Network is all about the music on reality TV shows. NBC’s new show Sing Off seems like the next good fit for listing the music. Luckily, I have a nice inside connection that sent me the full list of music from Sing Off.

From last night’s Group Choice selections:
Voices of Lee – Unwritten Natasha Bedingfield - Unwritten (Bonus Track Version) - Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield
Nota – I’m Yours Jason Mraz - We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things - I'm Yours by Jason Mraz
Solo – Whatcha Say Jason Derulo - Whatcha Say - Single - Whatcha Say by Jason Derulo
Beelzebubs – Magical Mystery Tour Tufts Beelzebubs - Pandæmonium - Magical Mystery Tour by The Beatles
Maxx Factor – Dancin’ Queen ABBA - Gold - Greatest Hits - Dancing Queen by ABBA
The SoCals – Somebody Queen - Queen: Greatest Hits I & II - Somebody to Love to Love by Queen
Face – Livin’ On a Prayer Bon Jovi - Slippery When Wet - Livin' on a Prayer by Bon Jovi
Noteworthy – Think Aretha Franklin - Aretha Franklin: 30 Greatest Hits - Think by Aretha Franklin
Cast Song – Under Pressure David Bowie & Queen - Best of Bowie - Under Pressure by Queen and David Bowie

From last night’s Big Hit and Guilty Pleasure selections:
Voices of Lee – No One Alicia Keys - No One - Single - No One by Alicia Keys and Freedom 90 George Michael - Ladies & Gentlemen - The Best of George Michael - Freedom! '90 by George Michael
Nota – Down Jay Sean - All or Nothing (Bonus Track Version) - Down by Jay Sean and Stayin’ Alive Bee Gees - Saturday Night Fever (The Original Movie Soundtrack) [Remastered] - Stayin' Alive by The Bee Gees
Beelzebubs – Right Round Flo Rida - R.O.O.T.S. (Deluxe Version) - Right Round by Flo Rida and Come Sail Away Styx - 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Styx - Come Sail Away by Styx
Maxx Factor – Love Story Taylor Swift - Fearless - Love Story by Taylor Swift and Rehab Amy Winehouse - Back to Black - Rehab by Amy Winehouse
The SoCals – Already Gone Kelly Clarkson - All I Ever Wanted (Deluxe Version) - Already Gone by Kelly Clarkson and Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now Starship - VH1 Music First - Behind the Music: Jefferson Airplane / Jefferson Starship / Starship Collection - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now by Jefferson Starship
Noteworthy – Viva La Vida Coldplay - Viva la Vida - Viva la Vida by Coldplay and Hold On Wilson Phillips - 90's Hits - Hold On by Wilson Phillips

Enjoy!!

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The Sing-Off Premiere on NBC

December 14, 2009 in Entertainment, NBC, Reality TV, Sing-Off, TV, TV News, Videos by John

Tonight is the premiere of a new show called the Sing-Off on NBC. I’m really interested to see how this show does. I love music. I love reality tv. I love a capella (when it’s done right). My college had some amazing a capella groups and if this show lives up to that standard, then I’m sure it will be a night to remember.

Check out this clip of the singers from the Sing-Off on NBC:

Also, here’s a short video highlighting where the 8 a capella groups come from and what they’re all about:

A brand new set of judges. It will be interesting to see how many of the judges embrace the challenge and ridicule of being a judge. Many of the stars turned judge are soft and won’t share what they’re really feeling. Let’s hope that’s not the case with these judges.

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Glee Season 1 on DVD December 29th

December 14, 2009 in Glee, TV, TV News, Videos by John

I’m sure that many a Glee fan will be happy to hear that the season 1 DVD of Glee will be out on December 29th. Sadly, it won’t quite make it out before Christmas, but at least you can pre-order the Glee Season 1, Vol. One: Road to Sectionals DVD on Amazon today. Check out this video highlighting some of the funny moments from Glee:

If you don’t want to pre-order for a Christmas gift, you can order the Glee Music on CD now.