I Know What The X Factor Is

The first thing I noticed when watching the show was the live audience for the auditions. They are very vocal with how they like or dislike each contestant with helps give authenticity to the performances. Each contestant is able to feel the crowd which is an important element for performers in the entertainment industry.

The next thing I noticed were the judges and their great chemistry. They all just seemed to gel together. There was the return of SiPaul lol. With the addition of L.A Reid it was a match made in heaven. Really they could have had Humpty Dumpty as the other judge and it wouldn't have mattered to me. Instead, they choose to go with Nicole Scherzinger and she fit in the puzzle quite nicely.  The Judges on a competition show for me can make or break it. That's the main reason I stopped watching So You Think you can Dance and a big problem I have with America's best Dance Dance Crew. (Hey, I just did a 90 degrees of separation of Simon Cowell with those shows. lol!) Okay, I digress.

On to the contestants. Groups as well as singers solo artists from age 12 and up can try out. What makes this so special is because they are really able to find true raw talent. When Stacy Adams came on stage and said, "I don't want to die with this music in me". I thought she was being over-dramatic. Then she opened her mouth and I was on the floor. Now, I was the one being "over-dramatic". When she was done singing I wanted to get up and change the world. I just felt so inspired. I've honestly never heard a voice filled with so much passion and emotion. Some of the contestants performed with such a fierce fire that let you know that everything was riding on this. For many of them this was their very last shot. It was a way out of the struggle of someone that is just trying to keep their head above water. This struggle that is sometimes called life for many people. That’s something so genuine it can't be faked. With a 5 Million Dollar prize on the line this is a once in a lifetime opportunity for them to not only change their lives but the lives of their family members as well. Who doesn't want to see that? The photo boothish segment after the stellar performances in black in white didn't hurt either. This America the land of opportunity. At a time like this with so much going on in the world people need to be inspired.  I'm hooked. I want to see someone fulfill their deepest hopes and dreams. What do you think? Please don't tell me I'm a total psycho for getting all that from a show.       

New Fall Line Up Part 2

Here are some of the new and returning shows kicking off for the Fall Season for the Middle of the week.

Tuesday

Glee   8pm on FOX

Let’s be honest between you and I last season was a bit stale. I tried to pretend like I loved it. But, you can’t lie to yourself.  I’m not sure if it was the choice of songs or the writing in general. I will be watching tonight of course and am a bit anxious to see what the new season and cast member offers.

The New Girl   9pm on FOX

This is my pick of the night. I am a fan of Zooey Deschanel as an actress and musician. Throw in a Wayne’s and you’ve got a recipe for a hit. This show seems so promising. I will be most certainly be tuning in not only because it’s right after Glee but because I’m really interested in seeing how entertaining it can be.  Zooey may look a little familiar to those not familiar with her music or big screen performances. That’s because her big sister Emily Deschanel stars in Bones on the same network.

Raising Hope   9:30pm  FOX

This one was funny last year and I will be tuning in again to see what the new season brings.
  
Wednesday

The X Factor   8pm FOX

I’m certainly checking this one out. I never watch past the bad singers on American Idol so I’m excited to see what undiscovered singing talent Simon has managed to find. I was certain that it had all been found because American Idol doesn’t seem to know where it is anymore. I’m also curious to know see how the show works.

Up All Night 8pm NBC

This show debuted last Wednesday and I was one of the 12 million viewers. The Christina Applegate Mia Rudolph combination works. It doesn’t hurt that Will Arnett is hilarious as well. The Dvr will be a buzzing tonight. Because several shows that I’m interested in come on at the same time.

H8R 8pm The CW

I peeped this show last week and love the concept so I’m going to be giving it another shot.

America's Next Top Model 9pm The CW

I’ve longed stopped watching this one. It’s gotten boring to me season after season the same thing. But, there’s nothing to lure in an old fan like an All Star Season. With that being said I’m there.


How did you like the new shows so far? Check out the blog on Thursday for Part 3.

Fall Line Up Part 1

 

Like most of my generation I am an avid reality watcher. I generally gear towards the competition reality shows like Hell’s Kitchen, Big Brother, Survivor, Project Runway, Amazing Race, etc.  I do also have my guilty pleasure shows that I watch as well like Jersey Shore and Bad Girls Club which I really don’t understand because there is no prize. Then, there are my other favs like Basketball Wives, Love and Hip Hop, The Braxtons, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, New Jersey, New York.  There are a few non reality shows that I am a fan of: Glee, Mike and Molly and Raising Hope. You get the drift of the shows I typically enjoy.  I’m not sure if I watch Raising Hope because it comes on after Glee or the fact that it pretty damn funny that keeps me tuning in. The New Fall lineup is in full gear I’m excited some of my favorites are coming back on. There are also a few new shows that I’ll be watching as well. Some of these new shows seem pretty promising and others you can practically hear the crashes of the ratings already. A few of those probably won’t even make it through the season. This season I will be watching more of a variety of shows rather than my normal reality genre.  Here’s a rundown of what new and returning that I’ll be checking out. There are so many for Monday that I’m breaking the blog up in two parts. He’s my picks for Monday night.

The Sing Off   8pm on NBC

I loved that show last year and I’m ready to hear some great talent again. This is one of the shows I’m most excited to see come back.

Dancing with the Stars   8pm on abc

I always try to watch the first episode of this. That’s it, the show is usually way to boring to catch my attention for a whole season.  But this year I won’t be watching at all. I’m just really not that into the cast.

Two and a Half Men   9pm CBS

I don’t watch this one very often but I’m going to tune in like everyone else to see what all will be revealed really means. I’m an Aston Kutcher fan but I’m wondering if they can retain the cast chemistry they had with Charlie Sheen.  There’s also the fact that I’m not sure that the show can make sense anymore if Charlie’s character is gone. If it doesn’t worked out The Biebs may have room for him on Punk’d.

The Playboy Club 10pm NBC

I usually bypass the drama-ish shows but I’m going to check this one out because it features actress Naturi Naughton. She’s probably better known for being a former member of singing group 3LW which she was either ousted or left after an incident involving hot wings allegedly being thrown at her by another group member. Call it fate, since leaving the group Naturi has achieved solo acting success unmatched by her former group members Adrienne Bailon  and Kiely Williams.  She is a true definition of a double threat that can act and sing. Naughton first showed off her acting chops as the principal role of Little Inez in Broadway musical "Hairspray". She then went on to tackle the big screen with roles in Notorious, Fame as well as the Lottery Ticket. Naughton also has degree in Political Science from Sexton Hall University. She’s a beauty and true talent with a bright future ahead of her that makes for an amazing role model. This could be the role that makes Naturi Naughton a household name and I’m excited to see what happens.

Make sure you check out the blog tomorrow for my picks for the rest of the week. What shows are you watching tonight?

Just for fun I've included a video from 3LW Playas Gon' Play