The American Music Awards was HOT. Why is it that when Superstar Whitney Houston delivers a KNOCKOUT performance, no one talks about it, but let it be a bad performance it's posted EVERYWHERE. I'm going to flip the script, Ms. Houston's performance last night, clearly illustrates why she's in a league of her own. She's been to hell and back, and lived to tell it. Her performance and delivery .... A MASTERPIECE!!
Janet's opening was of the hook, and when she sang 'Together Again' you just know that she was thinking about her brother. Bravo Ms. Jackson for bringing the heat.
BEP's performance was electric.....had people shaking their asses in the stands.
Mary J Blige's performance Amazing, she looked good AND was in good voice. You just got to love her swagger, she has not missed a beat since 1991, when she gave us 'what's the 411' in short SHE's The 411!!
Jay Z and Alicia Keys, a class act!! I wanted to hop on a plane and fly my ass to NEW YORK!! This song is a anthem, makes you want to chant!
Carrie Underwood, OMG who doesn't love this girl. She's sweet, easy on the eyes and has no problem speaking her mind.
Keith Urban some country tastee, makes you look at country music completely differently. Afterwards you just know he and wifey Nicole Kidman were going to knock boots in celebration of his fiery performance.
Taylor Swift wasn't there, but won 'The Artist Of The Year' award.
King of Pop Michael Jackson won 4 0f his 5 Awards, and you just knew that Jermaine Jackson loved the chance to be in the spotlight, bringing his kids,kids and housekeeper up on that stage. I wanted to say Jermaine SIT YOUR ASS down!!
Now the three horror stories of the night was Rihanna and J.Lo's and Lady Gag's performances. I coudn't figure out what RiRi was going for, but whatever it was, she obviously missed the mark!! And Hey.Ho fell on her ass, guess that's where she does her best work. Lady GAG why are you HERE?!!!!!!!!!!!!
All in all I loved the Awards Show last night.
Last week Momma O' Oprah Winfrey announced that she would be ending her show September 11-2011. I was sad and shocked to hear that news. I grew up watching this lady in my living room. She's the reason that I chose journalism and the reason that I'm a writer and she's still the reason that I want to be a part of the entertainment industry. Good, bad or indifferent, no one can deny what this lady has done for television and reading across the globe. She's been at the top of her game for over 24 years. No one ever believed that a little fat black girl, would become the powerhouse that she is
today. She'w worth 2.7 BILLION dollars. I for one will miss her face, she's been a part of my family's life for two decades, seeing her face is like seeing your favorite aunt at Christmas. Let's salivate in these next 18 months, and if you shed a tear, know that no one is going to judge you.
The Twilight New Moon Saga.....KILLED at the box office grossing over 140 million dollars in it's opening weekend. Aint nothing wrong with a little neck sucking.
Remember to every rumor, there's a certain bit of truth to it.
Hey Oprah, Dave Letterman, Wendy Williams and Ellen..
Whitney was regal last night. I enjoyed the entire show....so refreshing for a change. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteI will miss Oprah Winfrey. Daytime television will never be the same.
ReplyDeletebecause she got a standing ovation, she definitely had the most memorable performance last night. When she stopped and took a breath and looked around at every one, I cried I was so moved. I saw some teary eyes when the camera panned the audience too…
ReplyDeleteThat was rough beginning to end. Whitney's voice sounds so strained, I still think she can sing but it doesn't have the same purity that her vocals once had.
ReplyDeleteWhitney was better than I expected, but nowhere near where she should be
ReplyDeleteWhitney looked and sounded AMAZING!!! Wish she would have sang a different song off her #1 album though.
ReplyDeleteWhen she had an amazing voice, and it was truly amazing, she was a pain in the ARSE but now she has learned humility - maybe every journey has a reason……….. I thought it was the best she's done since she came back- kudos!!
ReplyDeleteAmazingly clear and full of emotion. This girl is still the best singer out there. She is held up to a standard that she created. The depth of her talent definitely came across on television. The whole house was on its feet. Loved that she just stood there and sang. Old school and great.
ReplyDeletecan she sing? yes.
ReplyDeleteis she as good as she was? no
I was touched by Whitney Houston's performance. I don't understand all of the negative criticism in regards to her voice. She's been out years….it is 2009,so is it really fair to assume that she will sound EXACTLY the same as she did way back then? I am happy to see her back doing what she does best, but I will admit that her dress was not very flattering
ReplyDeleteThe song was moving - so heartfelt! Her voice isn't what it used to be. I'm rooting for her comeback
ReplyDeleteClearly a weak song selection, I personally don't feel that Diane Warren has ever written a spectucular song for Whitney to sing. With that said, lyrically I think she did justice to a very trite song. I was hoping that she would open with the first eight bars of Leon Russell's 'A Song For You' and then go into "Million Dollar Bill" which is truly vocal worthy, and tht beat kicks. As all of you know, I LOVE LOVE LOVE me some Whitney Houston, and that won't change. Her next CD will be better vocally.
ReplyDeleteHer voice might not be what it use to be but she gave such an emotional performance it made up for it. A lot of artist these days don't have any emotion when they perform.
ReplyDeleteI loved Janet and Mary ... all in all a good night for Music.
Janet, Carrie Underwood, Mary and Black Eyed Peas were awesome....and then there was Whitney.
ReplyDeleteyou go whitney you are a blessed child of the master...you hit all thoise notes that the critics say you cant hit any more ...lol...shut down time..blessing to you
Still the best ever as far as I'm concerned the music industry was missing something great when she was gone!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so, so glad you find that strength Whitney we were waiting for you like you never believed. Welcome back, anything is POSSIBLE with God and can truly relate...love ya!
ReplyDeleteLOVE YOU HUN!!!!! IT WAS GREAT!!! TRULY AN INSPIRATION!! NOONE KNOWS THEIR OWN STRENGTH UNTILL WE ARE TESTED BY THE DEVIL....JESUS LOVES US ALL...NOTHING BUT LOVE FOR U...
ReplyDeleteLOVE YOU HUN!!!!! IT WAS GREAT!!! TRULY AN INSPIRATION!! NOONE KNOWS THEIR OWN STRENGTH UNTILL WE ARE TESTED BY THE DEVIL....JESUS LOVES US ALL...NOTHING BUT LOVE FOR U...
ReplyDeleteWhitney, that performance was wonderful! I didn't watch the show last night, but I read the synopsis of it this morning, and all the standard of the AMAs has deteriorated over the years, thus the reason for my not watching. No quality entertainment. But.....you brought class back into the music industry and to the AMAs! The orchestra was a great ... Read Moretouch! I so proud of you and your comeback! You showed those young-ins how to perform without showing your body for shock value or doing sexual dance moves and innuendos. May God continue to bless your career as you put HIM first in your song writing/selections! I pray your voice is FULLY restored in Jesus' Name!
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BABY YOUR BACK AND YOUR STRENGHT SHOWS TRUE YOU ARE THE TRUTH. BRICK CITY IS PROUD TO KNOW YOU AND PROUD TO SAY YOU SISTER ARE ONE OF THE GOOD ONES....ONE OF US!!!
ReplyDeleteTwilight SUCKED!!!
ReplyDeletePeople can hate on Whitney, but few can EVER match where she's been. I love Whitney for my life.
ReplyDeleteWhitney Houston sound GREAT!!! There are plenty of artists that use to on drugs and/or are still on them and can't even give their CDs away better yet sing. Whitney has come a long way compared to these new artist. Whitney Houston circles around most of the artists today so stop hating because she is the shit.
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The AMA's shouldve done a tribute to Michael Jackson. That wouldve the appropriate thing to do. If Dick Clark was in charge when he was well, Michael wouldve been saluted.
ReplyDeleteThe Award show was great, and Whitney was the highlight.
ReplyDeleteImma going truly miss the Oprah Winfrey show.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Kevin I will miss Oprah too. Also you're correct about a bad Whitney performance.....it would be posted everywhere, but a good performance they don't like to talk about. go figure.
ReplyDeleteI just saw Whitney's performance. She looked very beautiful very angelic like. I'm praying for to stay on the straight and narrow.
ReplyDeleteOprah Winfrey......Wendy Williams will never do what Ms. Winfrey has done for ALL of us.
ReplyDeleteWhitney was great on the AMA's, and so was Janet and Mary J. Blige.
Winfrey almost has more money than GOD. She has truly changed the face of television. Let's hope her predecessor will do the same, whoever that might be, but it damn sure won't be tacky man/woman Wendy Williams.
ReplyDeleteWhitney's performance was great, but she came across old, and not hip and trendy. She's suppose to be happy....get the crowd hyped and let them know the Queen is back in the house and fully in charge. Even with the wrong song choice I enjoyed her performance along with the Black Eyed Peas, Keith Urban and Janet.
ReplyDeleteLady Gaga and Rihanna - NO THANK YOU!!!