Monday, October 25, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Winners, Losers of TV and more!
With a struggling economy still very much anemic, it’s no wonder so many people are staying home watching TV. We are basically in the third week of the fall season, so it’s a little hard to predict which shows will make it. While some shows will be canned others are on life-support. We all know it’s a numbers game, in this sophisticated, crowded entertainment environment. Let’s take a look at some of the winners in this fall season.
“Blue Bloods” is a winner on Fridays as one of the most watched shows of this season. Tom used to sell ties before he made it big. Well, he's come a long way from retail.
Growing strong is “Glee". The show was launched about a year and a half ago, following “American Idol.” The show has always done very well, but it soared when Britney Spears appeared a couple of weeks ago. “Glee” is one of the network's biggest shows, well at least until “Idol” returns back in January. We will have to wait and see if “Idol” will survive without Simon; the network has pulled its biggest gun by bringing Jennifer Lopez on board.
Another winner is the show “Raising Hope,” and while it’s not the top-comedy show of the season, it remains steady. It’s a definite early winner. On CBS, we have “Hawaii-Five-O," the remake of the hit '70s show that hasn’t quite been the hit that the execs had hoped for. The show is missing the panache of Detective Steve McGarrett, played by debonair actor Jack Lord in his heyday. “Book’ em Danno,” is still doing well though.
Alright, let’s get to the losers: no one watched the show “Lone Star,” so without great numbers the show is gone. Another goner, is “My Generation” on ABC. Now you are seeing repeats of “Grey’s Anatomy.” While NBC hasn’t pulled the plug on “Outlaw” yet, the production has been halted due to anemic ratings. It sure doesn’t look like the show “The Whole Truth” will survive till May. The ratings are really awful.
One show that continues to be steady with ratings is “Dancing With The Stars” on ABC. Sorry MTV fans of “Jersey Shore,” Mike “The Situation” was booted off on October 12. His two left feet were horrific in the ballroom, he just didn’t get the steps.
Another show that is a hit, however on cable, is TLC’s “Cake Boss.” Business is doing so well at Carlo's Bakery in Hoboken, N.J., that Buddy Valastro, 33, is expanding his empire. He just purchased a 30,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility in Jersey City, N.J. that he will use as a production facility, including studio and eventually classes will be held there. A second show will be debuting soon, which is tentatively titled: “Next Great Baker," and a book is due next month “Cake Boss: Stories and Recipes from Mia Famiglia.”
Speaking of books, we bumped into Lauren Conrad who currently is on a book tour with her latest book on the L.A. series titled “Sugar and Spice.” The 24-year-old reality star turned designer began her book tour in New York on October 5, and was at the Laguna Beach Books in Laguna Beach, Calif. on October 16. Her book tour will end on October 23, in Cary, N.C. She is gorgeous on TV and even more beautiful in person, as her personality shines through. In a very quick informal meet and greet, we asked Lauren:
Q: ”Did you make your own dress?”
A: “No, I didn’t, I picked it out though.”
Q: Who is the designer?
A: “I don’t even know,” she said.
This is Lauren Conrad’s third book. Conrad gained fame on the MTV show “The Hills.” She will be on MTV again in an untitled show based on her fashion career. She’s also gracing the cover of November’s Teen Vogue magazine.
“Blue Bloods” is a winner on Fridays as one of the most watched shows of this season. Tom used to sell ties before he made it big. Well, he's come a long way from retail.
Growing strong is “Glee". The show was launched about a year and a half ago, following “American Idol.” The show has always done very well, but it soared when Britney Spears appeared a couple of weeks ago. “Glee” is one of the network's biggest shows, well at least until “Idol” returns back in January. We will have to wait and see if “Idol” will survive without Simon; the network has pulled its biggest gun by bringing Jennifer Lopez on board.
Another winner is the show “Raising Hope,” and while it’s not the top-comedy show of the season, it remains steady. It’s a definite early winner. On CBS, we have “Hawaii-Five-O," the remake of the hit '70s show that hasn’t quite been the hit that the execs had hoped for. The show is missing the panache of Detective Steve McGarrett, played by debonair actor Jack Lord in his heyday. “Book’ em Danno,” is still doing well though.
Alright, let’s get to the losers: no one watched the show “Lone Star,” so without great numbers the show is gone. Another goner, is “My Generation” on ABC. Now you are seeing repeats of “Grey’s Anatomy.” While NBC hasn’t pulled the plug on “Outlaw” yet, the production has been halted due to anemic ratings. It sure doesn’t look like the show “The Whole Truth” will survive till May. The ratings are really awful.
One show that continues to be steady with ratings is “Dancing With The Stars” on ABC. Sorry MTV fans of “Jersey Shore,” Mike “The Situation” was booted off on October 12. His two left feet were horrific in the ballroom, he just didn’t get the steps.
Another show that is a hit, however on cable, is TLC’s “Cake Boss.” Business is doing so well at Carlo's Bakery in Hoboken, N.J., that Buddy Valastro, 33, is expanding his empire. He just purchased a 30,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility in Jersey City, N.J. that he will use as a production facility, including studio and eventually classes will be held there. A second show will be debuting soon, which is tentatively titled: “Next Great Baker," and a book is due next month “Cake Boss: Stories and Recipes from Mia Famiglia.”
Speaking of books, we bumped into Lauren Conrad who currently is on a book tour with her latest book on the L.A. series titled “Sugar and Spice.” The 24-year-old reality star turned designer began her book tour in New York on October 5, and was at the Laguna Beach Books in Laguna Beach, Calif. on October 16. Her book tour will end on October 23, in Cary, N.C. She is gorgeous on TV and even more beautiful in person, as her personality shines through. In a very quick informal meet and greet, we asked Lauren:
Q: ”Did you make your own dress?”
A: “No, I didn’t, I picked it out though.”
Q: Who is the designer?
A: “I don’t even know,” she said.
This is Lauren Conrad’s third book. Conrad gained fame on the MTV show “The Hills.” She will be on MTV again in an untitled show based on her fashion career. She’s also gracing the cover of November’s Teen Vogue magazine.
Too Young to Die!
Some of the greatest musicians of all time, became rich and famous, experimented with drugs and died too young. Is it a coincidence that five great musicians died at the age of 27? For whatever reasons, it seems that rock stars can’t get high on their own success. They left behind a legacy of songs that will relish with every generation. Here are the Club 27 musicians.
Jimi Hendrix was one of the greatest electric guitarist of all times. Hendrix headlined the world famous Woodstock in 1969. A great deal has been written about the mysterious death of Jimi Hendrix who died on September 8, 1970 in London. While the details are fuzzy, Hendrix died by taking an overdose of Vesperax sleeping pills and a mixture of alcohol.
Janis Joplin, who also headlined Woodstock, rose to fame as the lead singer of Big Brother and the Holding Co., and then later she ventured out as a solo artist. She died of a drug overdose on October 4, 1970. Some of her greatest hits were “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Piece of My Heart,” “Cry Baby” and “Mercedes Benz.”
Jim Morrison was the lead singer of The Doors. In addition to being the lead singer, he added to his resume, songwriter, poet, writer and filmmaker. He wrote four books and two movies. Another mysterious death until this day, Morrison overdosed on heroin thinking it was cocaine. His success came to a halt on July 3, 1971.
Kurt Cobain took his own life on April 5, 1994. Cobain was known for the success of the band Nirvana. The band has sold over 25 million records in the U.S. and over 50 million worldwide. Cobain’s life was full of ups and downs. His long addiction to drugs, especially heroin, led to his demise.
Brian Jones founder/guitarist of the Rolling Stones is also in Club 27. His death was a mystery when he died on July 3, 1969. He drowned in a swimming pool.
While those talented rock stars belonged in Club 27, there was the well-known bassist for the band Sex Pistols who took his life at the tender age of 21. Sid Vicious made headlines back in 1978, when Nancy Spungen was found dead by Vicious in his hotel room in Manhattan. Spungen was stabbed to death with a knife that was purchased by Sid. Conflicting accounts given by Vicious led to his arrest for the murder. After he posted bail, Vicious attempted suicide and was later placed in Bellevue Hospital. After another incident that landed him in Riker’s Island for 55 days, he celebrated his release at a small party thrown by family and friends. It was at that party that Sid Vicious subsequently overdosed and died on February 2, 1979. He left behind a suicide note, which was found days later after he was cremated. In the note he said he wanted to be buried with Nancy Spungen.
While Tyler Clementi was not a rock star, he made headlines nationwide, even worldwide. The suicide of the 18-year-old Rutgers University student, who jumped off the George Washington Bridge in New York, touched many hearts. His roommate allegedly streamed his gay tryst online using a webcam. The cruel act was hurtful and inexcusable. Celebrities such as talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres, Paula Abdul, Ciara, Nicki Minaj and Margaret Cho voiced their outrage condemning teen bullying. Clementi died on September 22 after witnesses saw him jump to his death. Two fellow students, 18-year-olds Dharun Ravi and Molly Wei, were charged with two counts of invasion of privacy. Tyler Clementi was a talented violinist who typed to millions on Facebook, “Jumping off the gw bridge sorry.” Doesn’t anyone monitor Facebook or Twitter, and shouldn’t someone be looking into how to stop public suicides on the George Washington Bridge? According to published reports, Facebook movie “The Social Network” made $23 million at the boxoffice its opening weekend.
Jimi Hendrix was one of the greatest electric guitarist of all times. Hendrix headlined the world famous Woodstock in 1969. A great deal has been written about the mysterious death of Jimi Hendrix who died on September 8, 1970 in London. While the details are fuzzy, Hendrix died by taking an overdose of Vesperax sleeping pills and a mixture of alcohol.
Janis Joplin, who also headlined Woodstock, rose to fame as the lead singer of Big Brother and the Holding Co., and then later she ventured out as a solo artist. She died of a drug overdose on October 4, 1970. Some of her greatest hits were “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Piece of My Heart,” “Cry Baby” and “Mercedes Benz.”
Jim Morrison was the lead singer of The Doors. In addition to being the lead singer, he added to his resume, songwriter, poet, writer and filmmaker. He wrote four books and two movies. Another mysterious death until this day, Morrison overdosed on heroin thinking it was cocaine. His success came to a halt on July 3, 1971.
Kurt Cobain took his own life on April 5, 1994. Cobain was known for the success of the band Nirvana. The band has sold over 25 million records in the U.S. and over 50 million worldwide. Cobain’s life was full of ups and downs. His long addiction to drugs, especially heroin, led to his demise.
Brian Jones founder/guitarist of the Rolling Stones is also in Club 27. His death was a mystery when he died on July 3, 1969. He drowned in a swimming pool.
While those talented rock stars belonged in Club 27, there was the well-known bassist for the band Sex Pistols who took his life at the tender age of 21. Sid Vicious made headlines back in 1978, when Nancy Spungen was found dead by Vicious in his hotel room in Manhattan. Spungen was stabbed to death with a knife that was purchased by Sid. Conflicting accounts given by Vicious led to his arrest for the murder. After he posted bail, Vicious attempted suicide and was later placed in Bellevue Hospital. After another incident that landed him in Riker’s Island for 55 days, he celebrated his release at a small party thrown by family and friends. It was at that party that Sid Vicious subsequently overdosed and died on February 2, 1979. He left behind a suicide note, which was found days later after he was cremated. In the note he said he wanted to be buried with Nancy Spungen.
While Tyler Clementi was not a rock star, he made headlines nationwide, even worldwide. The suicide of the 18-year-old Rutgers University student, who jumped off the George Washington Bridge in New York, touched many hearts. His roommate allegedly streamed his gay tryst online using a webcam. The cruel act was hurtful and inexcusable. Celebrities such as talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres, Paula Abdul, Ciara, Nicki Minaj and Margaret Cho voiced their outrage condemning teen bullying. Clementi died on September 22 after witnesses saw him jump to his death. Two fellow students, 18-year-olds Dharun Ravi and Molly Wei, were charged with two counts of invasion of privacy. Tyler Clementi was a talented violinist who typed to millions on Facebook, “Jumping off the gw bridge sorry.” Doesn’t anyone monitor Facebook or Twitter, and shouldn’t someone be looking into how to stop public suicides on the George Washington Bridge? According to published reports, Facebook movie “The Social Network” made $23 million at the boxoffice its opening weekend.
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