You know what? I liked her as an R&B/Pop singer--anything beyond that--I just don't care. Clarkson got into a little bit of trouble because she didn't thank American Idol. What? Is American Idol a person now? She won the show didn't she? What more can she do. In fact her being a viable, and non-creepy winner or runner-up is thanks enough...
Madonna did a performance with the animated group the Gorillaz. It wasn't ironic or innovative, it was pretty much Madonna performing with a non-existent, computer generated group. Heh, she looks like Electro Woman and or Dyna Girl. And sadly the sight of that spectacle makes me regret all of the wonderful "thoughts" I've had about her over the years...
I had to admit tears came when I saw Mary J. Blige and U2 together. You know what the tears were from? Pure agony. I can pretty much put this in the enuff z' enuff files. Actually I like both entities--in small doses. Together? Forget about it.
You know, I'm from the old-school. Seriously. I graduated from a run-down shack called, "The Old School." In any event, I do think Teri Hatcher looks great. I'm a bit puzzled why this made news. I barely know who won what and this was the main story. Well really, given the lack of exciting wins I can see why folks needed a diversion.
Hello, goodbye, wha? When the news broke that Sly Stone was going to appear at the Grammys, I was cautiously optimistic. Since 1974 or so "expecting" Sly Stone to do anything was often a foolish pursuit. Stone did appear however--and it was just ok. After decidedly non-Sly Stoneian performers sang a few of his hits, Stone himself came onstage. It barely made a difference. Wearing a blonde Mohawk, big sunglasses and a metallic-looking getup, I was a bit pleased to see him. Well not really. Stone's appearance made for uncomfortable viewing. He fled the stage before "I Want To Take You Higher" concluded leaving folks like John Legend and that second weirdest guy from the Black Eyed Peas to close up shop...Update: Sly Stone is still bat shit crazy...
Oh no you don't, but they did. After Jay-Z pretty much zoned me out with some dude named Chester Bennington or as I see it, Betten Chesterfield. They tell me he's from Linkin Park, one of those acid rock groups the kids are going crazy about. As the song they were "singing" oddly started to sound like "Yesterday" I knew who was on tap, Paul McCartney. McCartney did sang a few lines, did some harmony with Bennington. The embarrassing part? Jay-Z. The specifics of singing and melody rendered him hopeless and all he could offer was "uh-huh," "yeah" and a few other utterances as the others sang. Hilarious--and this was simply odd...A Warning: If Jay-Z and Paul McCartney appear together again, the universe can't stand it and it's going to be adios for, well, like everybody...
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I disagree. I thought the performance went well.
Jason, you totaly read my mind (even though I didn't really watch the grammys). Why should Kelly Clarkson have to thank "AI"? She's an artist now. you're exactly right - her branching off on her own is the best credibility she can give "AI."
And I didn't think there was anything wrong with Teri Hatcher's dress, either. I thought it was pretty cool.
Anonymous--well I beg to differ :)
Don, I have no idea why Kelly would have to do anything with AI. She certainly did well by them, probably more than most--and she had to star in that horrible movie.
Yeah Teri's dress was cool, very nice to see her, I didn't see anything shocking. Well as shocking as Sly Stone's mowhawk LOL.
I've never put much stock in the actual award portion of the Grammy's, since they are usually completely off base. I really wonder if the people voting actually have listened to the music. The only reason to ever watch is for the awesome variety of musical acts and exciting pairings of artists. Not this year. Barely any variety as far as genres go and the artist pairings were boring. And why oh why do the voters feel the need to automatically nominate the icons, even if they put out a piece of crap? (Paul McCartney for example). Another note to the voting block: U2 doesn't HAVE to win EVERY year. They are turning into the perennial winners Alabama. Seriously, How to Destroy an Atom Bomb was no where close to their best work AND it came out in 2004. Get with it people.
The sole highlight: Ellen Degeneres. "Our next performer needs no introduction." And then she walked off stage. Perfect. Ellen is great.
Rob, I've got to agree about Ellen. She's a great host. My problem with the Grammys is that they're getting really silly. Unlike the days of being "out of it" the Grammys are "out of it" on top of thinking they're cool too. I think that started in the mid '90s or so, could be wrong...
Got to say, I don't know if that Paul McCartney album is good or bad--he just irritates me now, as much as I loved Wings :) And U2, yep they are turning into Alabama, they are just going to win Grammies for coughing at this point.
The pairings were just silly. I did like the last one of the night. I think Sam Moore was there, Elvis Costello, a couple of other people--it's all a blur LOL...
They're real, but no longer spectacular.
I think it's because she's so skinny now.
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