As you probably are well aware of by now, the “Wicked” movie- based on the smash Broadway musical “Wicked”- comes out next Friday.
Just seeing the previews get my musical theater-loving heart super giddy, and now that we have audio of Ariana Grande as Galinda performing “Popular”, well, it’s everyhting I had hoped for:
LOVVEEEE!
For reference, here is the original Galinda performing “Popular” portrayed by Kristen Chenoweth:
Pretty spot on, right?
I honestly prefer Ariana Grande’s musical theater chops as opposed to her Pop Music. I think this genre definitely shows off her true talent, instead of songs like “Side to Side” and “Seven Rings”.
“Wicked” startting Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo hits theaters next Friday, November 22nd, and you can get more info at http://WickedMovie.com
One of the best parts of the decade- aside from the music and fashion- is the fact that MTV was actually showing music videos non-stop, and it was absolutely glorious.
As a kid, and then as a teen, I would spend hours taking in the magic of the art that is the music video. I was tranfixed, really. To this day, I still love watching them, and ca, thanks to YouTube.
One of my favorite websites, ultimatelassicrock.com, compiled a list of the 30 best music videos of the decade… see if you agree!
I can’t dance. Like, at all. So, I’m always really impressed by those who can.
This video is making the internet rounds featuring a couple- Lan and Chris Donais- who married back in August. Like many couples, they had a choreographed First Dance at their wedding, but theirs went above and beyond.
You know the iconic dance scene from “Dirty Dancing” featuring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey?
Yeah, they did THAT dance, and completely NAILED the whole thing:
I am seriously impressed by this- they got the lift and all!
Even more impressive? Neither are dancers. They hired a coach to help them learn and execute the dance, and it’s clear their hard work paid off.
I have always felt that a choreographed dance at your wedding just adds to the pressure, but then again, that’s probably because I can’t dance. Even with a coach, it would end badly.
Kudos to this adorable couple for pulling it off flawlessly, and I wish them all the best in their marriage.
It got off to one heck of a start, that’s for sure!
Oh, and just to take a trip down memory lane… here’s the original!:
You know I love me some Kelly Clarkson- easily one of the best vocalists of our generation.
She has this segment on her talk show, “The Kelly Clarkson Show”, called “Kellyoke” where she covers a different song every day, and what I love is not just how she makes every song her own with her perfect vocals, but also how random her song choices are.
Case in point, her version of Willie Nelson’s “Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die”:
Seriously, a “Best of Kellyoke” album needs to happen.
There is literally nothing she can’t sing, and elevate it from the original.
It’s the day after the Presidential Election, and I’m not going to get politcal at all. We have to much of it on social media, so I’m here to throw out some distractions, like the latest mash-up from one of my favorite content creators “There, I Ruined It”.
Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” mashed with Eurythmics “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This):
First off, I’m just gonna come out and say that I am NOT a fan of cheesy holiday movies, no matter what channel they are on.
I know, I know… I’m a traitor to my gender over here.
But, being a Kansas City Chiefs fan and a music lover, I had to check out the trailer for the upcoming Lifetime Holiday movie based on the highly publicized Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce relationship.
The movie is called “Christmas in the Spotlight”, and the offical trailer was released this past week:
Yep. Total cheesefest.
But with the female obsession of these genre of film, and the hype that still surrounds the Swift/Kelce relationship, you know it’s going to be a smash.
“Christmas in the Spotlight” debuts November 23rd on Lifetime.
If you’re a girl dad, get those tissues ready. Don’t even pretend like it’s allergies…
Oh, my heart!
Shout out to Aby Gutierrez, Adam James, and Jonathan Stark for writing this, and for Cody Johnson nailing the vocal emotion on this song, which, I’m sure, every girl dad can appreciate.
I’m a boy mom, so I can’t really relate, but still, the emotion hits me in the feels, and I know that Cody has daughters, so I’m sure this is a special song for him to have out.
The song is off of the deluxe version of Cody Johnson’s latest album “Leather”, which came out this morning, and kudos to Cody for giving us a whole new album instead of just a few extra songs as most artists tend to do.
I mean, I already know that Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga are some of the best talents in the business, but this recent live performance in Las Vegas of their hit duet “Die With a Smile” is just wow.
Like really, really, wow.
It is so rare for artists to sound as good or better than they do on a recording, but Bruno and Gaga just proved why they are still relevant and some of the absolute BEST out there.
Bruno is currently at the Dolby Live in Las Vegas, where he is in residency.
Also, I think we need a collaborative album with these two, don’t you think?
Oh, and just for comparison, here is the recorded version:
Ok, I’m really excited to see the “Wicked” movie now.
Of course, it’s based on the massive hit Broadway musical “Wicked”, which is absolutely incredible. And it’s really, really hard to parlay a stage hit onto the silver screen, but it looks like it might have been pulled off in the upcoming movie version.
Both Ariana Grande and Cynthia Eriva show off their vocal prowress by singing live in the movie, as opposed to lip-synching to previously recorded tracks, which is usually how it’s done.
Check this out:
Ok, that is hella impressive.
“Wicked” Part 1 hits theaters on November 22nd, and honestly, I’m thinking it looks like a smash so far.
Hopefully it doesn’t go the way of “Cats”… remember that debacle?
I love weddings, and I kind of have a special interest considering my parents own a wedding venue in West Tennessee (Check em out- Cogansfarm.com.).
So, naturally, I have a vested interest in anything having to do with weddings and wedding trends.
That being said, Brides magazine released a list of the most played songs at wedding receptions. A recent study looked at 2,000 wedding playlists on Spotify to find the most popular songs, and here are the Top 10:
1. “I Wanna Dance with Somebody”, Whitney Houston:
If you don’t love this song and try o hit the high note when Whitney sings “Heeeeeeaaaaaattttt” in the 2nd chourus, you’re not living your life right.
Bonus points if you point in the air when you do it.
2. “Dancing Queen”, ABBA:
‘/;[
Don’t hate me. I never liked this song. I know, I know. Take my chick card and burn it.
3. “Yeah!”, Usher featuring Lil Jon and Ludacris:
It’s a scientific fact that if you want to get people on the dance floor, play the above song.
4. “Mr. Brightside”, The Killers:
This one makes no sense to me.
I’ve worked plenty of weddings and never heard this on the playlist. Calling BS on this one.
5. “September”, Earth, Wind & Fire:
Now THIS song I will ALWAYS dance to. It’s one of those instant mood lifters, and should really be in ABBA’s place on this list.
6. “I Gotta Feeling”, Black Eyed Peas:
This sog was EVERYWHERE in, what, 2010?
That was fourteen years ago, by the way.
Ouch.
Mazel Tov.
7. “Marry You”, Bruno Mars:
Because, duh.
8. “Crazy in Love”, Beyoncé:
Let’s be real, old school Beyonce is always a win.
I remember this song dropping in college, and it being played every single hour at the club.
It still slaps.
9. “Shut Up and Dance”, Walk the Moon:
This song is just so perfect. A decade later, and it still works. And it will for many more decades.
10. “Low”, Flo Rida:
Apple Bottom jeans and boots with the furrrr may no longer be in style, but you know everytime this song comes on, everybody and their grandma- literally- are going to attempt to get low.
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