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Weekly News Update for the Week of February 4th–February 10th 2008
Do you work all day and have no time or energy to find out what's going on in the world? Do you get bored and impatient watching TV anchors tell you over and over what's going on? Do you sometimes care more about what Britney Spears is doing than what President Bush said during his State of the Union address? If you answered yes to even one of these questions this is what you've been waiting for! Every week I'm going to give you a quick rundown of the past week's biggest headlines. I won't bore you with minute details and shove tons of information down your throats. These are just the facts with a little humor for measure! And if you want to know more you can always just Google it or ask me.
Grammys are Middle Aged:
The Grammys celebrated their 50th Anniversary. There were a ton of mixed generation performances and other widely varying musical numbers. Alicia Keys performed a tribute “with” Frank Sinatra. Cirque de Soleil’s Love performance for the soundtrack from Across the Universe was exciting and different. Kanye West performed a sentimental tribute to his mamma who died from plastic surgery complications. Tina Turner and Beyonce killed it. Beyonce is very reminiscent of a young Turner. The Foo Fighters proved that they’re still kings of rock. Although Amy Winehouse’s visa to the U.S. was first denied and then approved, she still didn’t show due to logistical issues so she performed via satellite. Apparently Fergie and Kid Rock can actually sing! Both performed separately and actually had decent voices. There were a ton of other great performances as well. All together nothing too shocking happened. Here are some of the winners (and unlike my disastrous Golden Globe picks…I was much more on point with these awards). And if you’re curious for more you can see all the winners here: http://www.grammy.com/GRAMMY_Awards/.
RECORD OF THE YEAR:
Irreplaceable – Beyoncé
The Pretender - Foo Fighters
Umbrella - Rihanna Featuring Jay-Z (was my pick)
What Goes Around…Comes Around - Justin Timberlake
Rehab - Amy Winehouse (I wasn’t sure if Amy would win all of the categories, but this was a huge win for her)
ALBUM OF THE YEAR:
“Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace” - Foo Fighters
“These Days” - Vince Gill
“River: The Joni Letters” - Herbie Hancock (I told you…they always go for the old guys)
“Graduation” - Kanye West
“Back To Black” - Amy Winehouse
SONG OF THE YEAR:
“Before He Cheats” - Carrie Underwood
“Hey There Delilah” - Plain White T’s
“Like A Star” - Corinne Bailey Rae
"Rehab” - Amy Winehouse (I was right…it was a huge hit and the least annoying song on this list)
“Umbrella” - Rihanna Featuring Jay-Z
NEW ARTIST:
Feist
Ledisi
Paramore
Taylor Swift
Weekly News Update for the Week of February 4th–February 10th 2008
Do you work all day and have no time or energy to find out what's going on in the world? Do you get bored and impatient watching TV anchors tell you over and over what's going on? Do you sometimes care more about what Britney Spears is doing than what President Bush said during his State of the Union address? If you answered yes to even one of these questions this is what you've been waiting for! Every week I'm going to give you a quick rundown of the past week's biggest headlines. I won't bore you with minute details and shove tons of information down your throats. These are just the facts with a little humor for measure! And if you want to know more you can always just Google it or ask me.
Grammys are Middle Aged:
The Grammys celebrated their 50th Anniversary. There were a ton of mixed generation performances and other widely varying musical numbers. Alicia Keys performed a tribute “with” Frank Sinatra. Cirque de Soleil’s Love performance for the soundtrack from Across the Universe was exciting and different. Kanye West performed a sentimental tribute to his mamma who died from plastic surgery complications. Tina Turner and Beyonce killed it. Beyonce is very reminiscent of a young Turner. The Foo Fighters proved that they’re still kings of rock. Although Amy Winehouse’s visa to the U.S. was first denied and then approved, she still didn’t show due to logistical issues so she performed via satellite. Apparently Fergie and Kid Rock can actually sing! Both performed separately and actually had decent voices. There were a ton of other great performances as well. All together nothing too shocking happened. Here are some of the winners (and unlike my disastrous Golden Globe picks…I was much more on point with these awards). And if you’re curious for more you can see all the winners here: http://www.grammy.com/GRAMMY_Awards/.
RECORD OF THE YEAR:
Irreplaceable – Beyoncé
The Pretender - Foo Fighters
Umbrella - Rihanna Featuring Jay-Z (was my pick)
What Goes Around…Comes Around - Justin Timberlake
Rehab - Amy Winehouse (I wasn’t sure if Amy would win all of the categories, but this was a huge win for her)
ALBUM OF THE YEAR:
“Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace” - Foo Fighters
“These Days” - Vince Gill
“River: The Joni Letters” - Herbie Hancock (I told you…they always go for the old guys)
“Graduation” - Kanye West
“Back To Black” - Amy Winehouse
SONG OF THE YEAR:
“Before He Cheats” - Carrie Underwood
“Hey There Delilah” - Plain White T’s
“Like A Star” - Corinne Bailey Rae
"Rehab” - Amy Winehouse (I was right…it was a huge hit and the least annoying song on this list)
“Umbrella” - Rihanna Featuring Jay-Z
NEW ARTIST:
Feist
Ledisi
Paramore
Taylor Swift
Amy Winehouse (this was the easiest category to pick. Amy was the best of the bunch.)
Super Duper Puper Tuesday:
So Super Tuesday was definitely super…no surprise there. The candidates are trying to gather up as many delegates as possible. Here are the states that each candidate has won so far (this includes previous primaries/caucuses through February 9th). Barack Obama has Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, South Carolina, Utah and Washington. John McCain has Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Washington. Hillary pulled out all the stops and cried AGAIN, this time it was at her alma mater Yale Law School. Clinton has Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Nevada, Oklahoma and Tennessee. Mitt Romney decided that it would be best for the Republican Party if he dropped out of the Presidential race. For the first time in his whole campaign he seemed to show some genuine vulnerability and emotion…he was obviously holding back tears when he made his announcement. But watch out…he’ll most likely be back in 2012. With Mitt out of the picture John McCain will most likely be the GOP nominee. But Mike Huckabee is still in the running. The states feeling the Huckaboom are Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Lousiana, Tennessee and West Virginia. Celebrities continue to come out in full force to show their political support. Jack Nicholson, in true womanizer form, is supporting Hillary Clinton. Ugly Betty’s America Ferrara and Ted Danson also love them some Hillary. Chuck Norris will karate chop anyone in Huckabee’s way. Scarlett Johansson, Usher, Kerry Washington, Kate Walsh all adore Obama. There must be some tension in the Schwarzenegger home since Arnold is supporting McCain while his wife Maria Shriver, a Kennedy relative, is part of the Obama fan club.
Celebs Are People Too:
Oops she did it again…Ms. Britney Spears left the psych ward at UCLA earlier than predicted. Of course chaos ensued…paparazzi swarmed her car as she tried to drive away. She tried to fight her dad’s conservatorship over her estate, but it looks like things are staying as is. She seems to be doing better…staying at home, dancing and spending time with her father (not the psychos she’s usually surrounded by). Tori Spelling is reproducing yet again…oh the horror. JLo’s father has confirmed to People Espanol that Ms. Lopez and her hubby Marc Anthony are expecting twins. Lindsay Lohan has been doing a lot of interviews now that she’s out of rehab. She’s currently on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar. When asked to reflect on her tumultuous past year Lindsay answered, “What was I thinking?” I don’t know Lindz…what were you thinking?!? Heath Ledger’s toxicology reports came back. Heath died of acute intoxication by the combined effects of oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam, and doxylamin (a.k.a. accidental overdose of prescription drugs). His body was finally laid to rest in Perth Australia. Kirsten Dunst and Pat O’Brien have decided too join the cool gang and entered rehab. Angelina Jolie is doing her part as a UN Goodwill Ambassador and traveled to Afghanistan and Iraq to visit the troops and refugees and ignoring the obvious pregnancy questions.
News Potpourri:
I'll leave you with some quick news tidbits that couldn't fit either here or there so they're getting their own paragraph! Heather Mills is still trying to get all of Paul McCartney’s money. But Ms. Mills owes so much back pay to her lawyers that she’s representing herself in court…good luck with that sweetie! The NY Giants celebrated their big Super Bowl win with a huge parade in downtown NY. Did you ever wonder what happens to all those Super Bowl shirts made in case the Patriots won? They get shipped to Nicaragua and other countries in need…so if any New Englanders want to live in an alternate universe you know where to go. A tornado ravaged the South and took the lives of 58 people. President Bush traveled down there to survey the damage…no more Katrina mishaps under his watch! Sarah Silverman gave her boyfriend Jimmy Kimmel the gift of video for his show’s 5 year anniversary: “I’m F*cking Matt Damon”…pure genius if you ask me. Check it out here: http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/8e5cb0aebc. Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow so that means 6 more weeks of winter :( On a happier note the writer’s strike is finally over…eventually our favorite shows will be back on (my DVR is smiling on the inside)!
I hope this gives you an idea of what's going on in the world. Buck up…it's not so bad! We’re still months away from the actual presidential election (only more fun can ensue) and celebrities are as crazy as ever. All is right with the world!
Now go and have an intellectually stimulating conversation with your neighbor about what you've just learned.
~t
Super Duper Puper Tuesday:
So Super Tuesday was definitely super…no surprise there. The candidates are trying to gather up as many delegates as possible. Here are the states that each candidate has won so far (this includes previous primaries/caucuses through February 9th). Barack Obama has Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, South Carolina, Utah and Washington. John McCain has Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Washington. Hillary pulled out all the stops and cried AGAIN, this time it was at her alma mater Yale Law School. Clinton has Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Nevada, Oklahoma and Tennessee. Mitt Romney decided that it would be best for the Republican Party if he dropped out of the Presidential race. For the first time in his whole campaign he seemed to show some genuine vulnerability and emotion…he was obviously holding back tears when he made his announcement. But watch out…he’ll most likely be back in 2012. With Mitt out of the picture John McCain will most likely be the GOP nominee. But Mike Huckabee is still in the running. The states feeling the Huckaboom are Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Lousiana, Tennessee and West Virginia. Celebrities continue to come out in full force to show their political support. Jack Nicholson, in true womanizer form, is supporting Hillary Clinton. Ugly Betty’s America Ferrara and Ted Danson also love them some Hillary. Chuck Norris will karate chop anyone in Huckabee’s way. Scarlett Johansson, Usher, Kerry Washington, Kate Walsh all adore Obama. There must be some tension in the Schwarzenegger home since Arnold is supporting McCain while his wife Maria Shriver, a Kennedy relative, is part of the Obama fan club.
Celebs Are People Too:
Oops she did it again…Ms. Britney Spears left the psych ward at UCLA earlier than predicted. Of course chaos ensued…paparazzi swarmed her car as she tried to drive away. She tried to fight her dad’s conservatorship over her estate, but it looks like things are staying as is. She seems to be doing better…staying at home, dancing and spending time with her father (not the psychos she’s usually surrounded by). Tori Spelling is reproducing yet again…oh the horror. JLo’s father has confirmed to People Espanol that Ms. Lopez and her hubby Marc Anthony are expecting twins. Lindsay Lohan has been doing a lot of interviews now that she’s out of rehab. She’s currently on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar. When asked to reflect on her tumultuous past year Lindsay answered, “What was I thinking?” I don’t know Lindz…what were you thinking?!? Heath Ledger’s toxicology reports came back. Heath died of acute intoxication by the combined effects of oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam, and doxylamin (a.k.a. accidental overdose of prescription drugs). His body was finally laid to rest in Perth Australia. Kirsten Dunst and Pat O’Brien have decided too join the cool gang and entered rehab. Angelina Jolie is doing her part as a UN Goodwill Ambassador and traveled to Afghanistan and Iraq to visit the troops and refugees and ignoring the obvious pregnancy questions.
News Potpourri:
I'll leave you with some quick news tidbits that couldn't fit either here or there so they're getting their own paragraph! Heather Mills is still trying to get all of Paul McCartney’s money. But Ms. Mills owes so much back pay to her lawyers that she’s representing herself in court…good luck with that sweetie! The NY Giants celebrated their big Super Bowl win with a huge parade in downtown NY. Did you ever wonder what happens to all those Super Bowl shirts made in case the Patriots won? They get shipped to Nicaragua and other countries in need…so if any New Englanders want to live in an alternate universe you know where to go. A tornado ravaged the South and took the lives of 58 people. President Bush traveled down there to survey the damage…no more Katrina mishaps under his watch! Sarah Silverman gave her boyfriend Jimmy Kimmel the gift of video for his show’s 5 year anniversary: “I’m F*cking Matt Damon”…pure genius if you ask me. Check it out here: http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/8e5cb0aebc. Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow so that means 6 more weeks of winter :( On a happier note the writer’s strike is finally over…eventually our favorite shows will be back on (my DVR is smiling on the inside)!
I hope this gives you an idea of what's going on in the world. Buck up…it's not so bad! We’re still months away from the actual presidential election (only more fun can ensue) and celebrities are as crazy as ever. All is right with the world!
Now go and have an intellectually stimulating conversation with your neighbor about what you've just learned.
~t
2 comments:
JImmy kimmel looked so upset!!! but that video was hilarious....
-Jack
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Can I offer one suggestion? Can you not center the entire post? It makes reading quite difficult and seems to almost take away from what you got going :)
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