Time to talk again about my favorite Idol performances. Not unexpectedly, I'm loving Adam Lambert's Feeling Good. Adam just keeps on delivering week after week after week. I would be very disappointed if he does not make it to the final two and if he does not win.
Okay, so we know that Matt Damon is shooting a movie called The Human Factor and we also know that it is about Nelson Mandela and rugby. So is Matt Damon playing Nelson Mandela? Nah. That would be crazy. Morgan Freeman is Mandela and Matt is some rugby dude named Francois Pienaar.
Because we hardly know anything about this guy, here's what wikipedia says about him:
Jacobus Francois Pienaar (born 2 January 1967 in Vereeniging, South Africa) captained and played flanker for the South African Springboks national rugby union team from 26 June 1993 until 10 August 1996.
Prior to the World Cup in 1995, the Springboks were only seeded ninth and were not expected to dethrone the incumbent champions Australia, who had not lost a game in the preceding 12 months. As South Africa was in transition, and considering Nelson Mandela's high-profile support of the Springboks, Pienaar recognized that his side’s participation transcended the realm of sport. While the squad included only one “coloured” player, Chester Williams, the Springboks were seen as representing the whole of South Africa, not just the white minority.
During the tournament, the Springboks defeated Australia, Romania, Canada, Western Samoa and France. They then met historic rivals New Zealand in the 1995 Rugby World Cup Final at Ellis Park Stadium. Pienaar played on in extra-time despite a calf strain and the Springboks secured a three-point victory with a drop goal from Joel Stransky.
During the remarkable post-match presentation ceremony Nelson Mandela, wearing a Springbok jersey bearing Pienaar's number, presented him with the Webb Ellis trophy. During his acceptance speech, Pienaar made it clear that the team had won the trophy not just for the 60,000 fans at Ellis Park, but also for all 43,000,000 South Africans.
Here's a movie still from the Sylvester Stallone movie, The Expendables. Not sure when its going to be released but they are doing the shooting now. As an Stallone fan, am sure are looking forward to it.
We like this song. We're not sure yet if it's our favorite of the album, Forever in a Day, but it's right up there.
Perfectly Blind Lyrics Artist: Day 26
My wide eyes, straight with red lines Visions of me and you Shattered in a day like broken glass
Perfectly blind, (said I'm perfectly blind) Perfectly blind, (please somebody help me) Perfectly blind, (I need an answer) Perfectly blind, perfectly
Mind is worn, heart is torn Violently craving A Substitute for you, (a substitute)
These eyes see darkness These eyes see through These eyes are begging These eyes are you
Perfectly blind,( perfectly blind) Perfectly blind, (Oh) Perfectly blind, I don't know what I'm gonna do right now Perfectly blind, (Said I am)
Would you take me as I am? I'm just a scarred man These hands need your guidance Take me past my circumstance
Perfectly blind, (blind) Perfectly blind, I cannot see anything when your around me Perfectly blind, (So blind) Perfectly blind, (So, Oh Oh)
So blind, so blind, so blind, so blind But it's okay, (but it's okay) I wanna be lost in you, (lost in you) I wanna be lost in you Feel free to lead me where ever you want me to go And yes I'm going to follow, (follow), oh oh
Interesting song. Never thought that women's fickle-mindedness would be equated to a mental disorder. Hehe. Bipolar is one of the tracks of Day 26's comeback offering, Forever in a Day.
Bipolar Lyrics Artist: Day 26
Crazy!
VERSE ONE Girl what do you want me to do Do you want me to stay or do you want me to wait I’m not a pendulum to you to sway Sometimes you’re dark as night But Sometimes you’re bright as day So which extreme do you want to choose Look what you have done to my mental state I’m going through an episode, watch out I think its too late.
CHORUS Crazy I think I lost my mind today But to my dismay I’ve been led astray Cause you betrayed me And baby you caused some kind of disarray (what’s happening to you and me) She can’t make up her mind I swear this is my last time See I can’t control her I guess she’s bipolar
VERSE 2 Girl if you knew just how much I love you (but the way you been acting lately got me questioning if its true) But you wouldn’t know nothing about that boo Hold that thought ima throw you a clue Or maybe you'll see my point of view My diagnosis of the illness that affects you could put our lives at stake Look what you’ve done to my mental state I’m going through a episode, watch out I think its too late.
CHORUS
HOOK Shes suffering I know Shes suffering I know She swing both ways man yeah she bi Got me wondering why Why why why is shorty bi, bi, bi Shes suffering Shes suffering I’m not gone tell a lie I wanna be yo guy You gotta hit the road before I lose control
If you are a fan of the group Day 26, then we're pretty sure you're looking forward to their new album, Forever In A Day. Here's one of the tracks, Stadium music. Sounds great. I love it. Stadium Music Flashing Lights Lyrics Artist: Day 26
Stage set, lights on Now play that intro, let me check my microphone It’s bangin’, so strong You wave your hands in the air as you sing along
That’s how my love will make you feel, feel Put your body front in center; for real, for real So let it stay right there, don’t go no where Ain’t no other show, can’t even compare no no
Like stadium music, Put your whole body to it We got it all, flashing lights, big screens, fireworks, video screens Ain’t nobody on this stage but me My love is like stadium music Put your whole body to it We got it all, flashing lights, big screens, fireworks, video screens Ain’t nobody on this stage but me My love is like
Round 2 Second set Imma bro so I ain’t lost my breath, yeah I save the best part for your favorite song And when we get there imma do it all night long
That’s how my love will make you feel, feel Put your body front in center; for real, for real So let it stay right there, don’t go no where Ain’t no other show, can’t even compare no no
My love is like stadium music Put your whole body to it We got it all, flashing lights, big screens, fireworks, video screens Ain’t nobody on this stage but me
My love is like stadium music Put your whole body to it We got it all, flashing lights, big screens, fireworks, video screens Ain’t nobody on this stage but me My love is like
Part of the show [imma need your full participation] Baby imma take your body away [like we on vacation] I’m on a mission, don’t be afraid to lose control No innerbitions, baby just let your body come with me [Come on, come on ] So let your body go [Come on, come on] Better stay right there, don’t go no where There’s no other show, can’t even compare
My love is like stadium music [stadium music] Put your whole body to it [put your whole body to it] We got it all, flashing lights, big screens, fireworks, video screens Ain’t nobody on this stage but me
My love is like stadium music [oh oh yeah] Put your whole body to it [oh oh, oh oh] We got it all, flashing lights, big screens, fireworks, video screens Ain’t nobody on this stage but me
Guess who's the favorite to win the upcoming Eurovision 2009? It's Norway and Alexander Rybak. Alexander, as we noted earlier, is not only performing but is also credited for writing and composing Norway's entry, Fairytale.
Norway and Alexander Rybak have always been the clear favourites to win Eurovision since betting began near the start of the year and punters can get 13/8 that Norway wins Eurovision with bookie Sportingbet. [snip] The second favourites in the Eurovision betting are Greece and they are clear of next best Turkey. Greece are 7/1 with Sportingbet to be victorious next month whilst Turkey are 10/1 with Sportingbet. The winner is most likely to come from the top three in the betting.
Next in line are Sweden who are 16/1 with Sportingbet, Azerbaijan who are 18/1 with Sportingbet, Malta who are 25/1 with Sportingbet and UK who are 28/1 with Sportingbet. The UK has performed very badly at recent Eurovision contests but they are hoping that the Andrew Lloyd Webber written song will perform much better this year.
Okay then, maybe we should bet our money on Alexander then.
Really nice. Alexander Rybak wrote, composed, and performs the song. Obviously, this Alexander kid is multi-talented. He is reportedly starring in a movie too.
Song title: Fairytale Performer: Alexander Rybak
Years ago when I was younger I kinda’ liked a girl I knew. She was mine, and we were sweethearts, That was then, but then it’s true
I’m in love with a fairytale Even though it hurts. ‘Cause I don’t care if I lose my mind; I’m already cursed
Every day we started fighting, Every night we fell in love. No one else could make me sadder, But no one else could lift me high above
I don’t know what I was doing But suddenly we fell apart. Nowadays I cannot find her. But when I do we’ll get a brand new start
I’m in love with a fairytale Even though it hurts. Cause I don’t care if I lose my mind; I’m already cursed
She’s a fairytale Yeah Even though it hurts. Cause I don’t care if I lose my mind; I’m already cursed
This song starts great, it's very promising in the beginning but it kinda becomes an average song as it progresses. Too bad, it didn't live up to its promise to be a great piece. Just saying.
Song title: I Don't Wanna Leave Performer: Lidia Kopania
I can’t say the words I feel inside so deep Cause when the clouds come out I feel so incomplete
I know the sun shines down on me I see it now The rain won’t get to me I just wanna live my life the way it’s meant to be
I don’t wanna leave But it’s my destiny I will wrap my arms around the world You’ll see That I am not a child Cause I’m standing taller this time Take it step by step, Do my best, that’s right But I will never say goodbye.
For so long now I’ve been dreaming in the dark I was too scared to feel The things held in my heart
Don’t you know this is meant to be I’ll let it out Cause it’s getting hard to breathe I just wanna live my life the way it’s meant to be
I don’t wanna leave But it’s my destiny I will wrap my arms around the world You’ll see That I am not a child Cause I’m standing taller this time Take it step by step, Do my best, that’s right
I don’t wanna leave I don’t wanna leave But it’s my destiny
I’ll never say goodbye Never I don’t wanna leave But I’m standing taller this time Take it step by step, Do my best, that’s right But I will never say goodbye.
Sinéad Mulvey & Black Daisy will represent Ireland in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest 2009 in Moscow. Here's a video of the group singing the song. Lyrics after the jump.
This time you’ve really gone too far So sick of hearing stories About the new girl hanging around You’re supposed to be with me And when I heard the rumour You kissed her at a party Like a jealous fool I ran to you You were still mine
That’s just the way my life goes Still love me even she knows You say you’re sorry but you’re not Et cetera I heard that old song many times But I still believe you really wanted her I spent the day deciding should I go or stay Hoping that the pain would go away
Remember how astounding It felt to be around me Extravaganza in the heat And then the rain came pouring
That’s just the way my life goes Still love me even she knows You say you’re sorry but you’re not Et cetera I heard that old song many times But I still believe you really wanted her I spent the day deciding should I go or stay Hoping that the pain would go away
That’s just the way my life goes Still love me even she knows You say you’re sorry but you’re not Et cetera I heard that old song many times But I still believe you really wanted her I spent the day deciding should I go or stay Hoping that the pain would go away Et cetera
Disney Princess Ashley Tisdale has a new single, It's Alright It's OK. Here's the Youtube audio and lyrics. Song is included in her new album, Guilty Pleasure, coming up sometime this year.
It's Alright, It's OK Artist: Ashley Tisdale
You told me There's no need To talk it out Cause it's too late To proceed And slowly I took your words
No looking back I wont regret, no I will find my way I'm broken But still I have to say
[Chorus] It's Alright, OK I'm so much better without you I wont be sorry Alright, Ok So don't you bother what I do No matter what you say I wont return Our bridge has burnt down I'm stronger now Alright, Ok I'm so much better without you I wont be sorry
You played me Betrayed me Your love was nothing but a game Portrait a role You took control, I I couldn't help but fall So deep But now I see things clear
[Chorus]
Don't waist you fiction tears on me Just save them for someone in need It's Way to late I'm closing the door
What's your favorite beauty pageant movie? Miss Congeniality of course. You know, those movies starring Sandra Bullock. They're just fun to watch.
Anyway, here's a shout out to my favorite Miss USA, Miss Wyoming Cynthia Pate. She's beautiful and easily reminds us of classic Holywood and the glory days of film-making. There's an innocence and sassiness about Cynthia which makes her an interesting Miss USA.
