Here’s a short list of my predictions for this year’s Grammy’s.
RECORD OF THE YEAR:
Halo-Beyonce
I Gotta Feeling- The Black Eyed Peas
Use Somebody- Kings of Leon
Poker Face- Lady Gaga
You Belong With Me- Taylor Swift
Winner: Lady Gaga—Poker Face was the infectious anthem of 2009.
ALBUM OF THE YEAR:
I am.. Sasha Fierce- Beyonce
The E.N.D- The Black Eyed Peas
The Fame- Lady Gaga
Big Whiskey And The Groogrux King- Dave Mathews Band
Fearless- Taylor Swift
Winner: Taylor Swift—The 09 darling will take the icing on the cake on this one.
SONG OF THE YEAR:
Poker Face- Lady Gaga
Pretty Wings- Maxwell
Single Ladies- Beyonce
Use Somebody- Kings of Leon
You Belong With Me- Taylor Swift
Winner: Tough call—I’m going to bet on Gaga this round.
BEST NEW ARTIST:
Zac Brown Band
Keri Hilson
MGMT
Silversun Pickups
The Tings Tings
Winner: MGMT
BEST FEMALE POP VOCAL:
Hometown Glory- Adele
Halo- Beyonce
Hot N’ Cold- Katy Perry
Sober- P!NK
You Belong With Me- T-Swift
Winner: Sparkles AKA Taylor Swift
BEST MALE POP VOCAL:
This Time- John Legend
Love You- Maxwell
Make It Mine- Jason Mraz
If You Don’t Know Me By Now- Seal
All About Love Again- Stevie Wonder
Winner: John Legend
BEST POP PEFORMANCE BY DUO OR GROUP WITH VOCALS:
I Gotta Feeling- The Black Eyed Peas
We Weren’t Born To Follow- Bon Jovi
Never Say Never- The Fray
Sara Smile- Daryl Hall & John Oates
Kids- MGMT
Winner: The Black Eyed Peas---this song always puts me in a good mood.
BEST POP VOCAL ALBUM:
The E.N.D- The Black Eyed Peas
Breathrough- Colbie Calliat
All I Ever Wanted- Kelly Clarkson
The Fray- The Fray
Funhouse- Pink
Winner- THE E.N.D
BEST DANCE RECORDING:
Boom Boom Pow- The Blacked Eyed Peas
When Love Takes Over- David Guetta & Kelly Rowland
Poker Face- Lady Gaga
Celebration- Madonna
Womanizer- Britney Spears
Winner- Gaga—duh.
BEST ROCK PERFORMANCE BY A DUO OR GROUP:
Can’t Find My Way Home- Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood
Life in Technicolor II- Coldplay
21 Guns- Green Day
Use Somebody- Kings of Leon
I’ll Go Crazy if I don’t Go Crazy Tonight- U2
Winner- Kings of Leon
BEST ROCK ALBUM:
Black Ice- AC/DC
Live From Madison Square Garden- Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood
21st Century Breakdown-Green Day
Big Whiskey and The Groogrux King- Dave Mathews Band
No Line on the Horizon- U2
Winner- Green Day
BEST RAP ALBUM:
Universal Mind Control-Common
Relapse – Eminem
R.O.O.T.S. –Flo Rida
The Ecstatic- Mos Def
The Renaissance- Q- Tip
Winner—Anyone else but Eminem—he’s won this category 3 times already.
BEST CONTEMPORARY R&B ALBUM:
I Am…Sasha Fierce- Beyonce
Intuition – Jamie Foxx
The Introduction of Marcus Cooper- Please P
Ready- Trey Songz
Thr33 Rings- T-Pain
Winner—Beyonce, hands down.
BEST COUNTRY ALBUM:
The Foundation- Zac Brown Band
Twang- George Strait
Fearless-Taylor Swift
Defying Gravity-Keith Urban
Call Me Crazy-Lee Ann Womack
Winner- T-Swift
I didn't even touch base on all of the other categories. To see the real winners and other categories—tune in tonight 8PM/ET on CBS.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Open Letter to Ms. Spears
Britney-
I’ve been a fan of yours way back when boy bands ruled the charts. Despite the lip-synching—you’re still one of my favorite entertainers. Everyone has a ‘Dark Age, but I’ve stuck by all 6 of yours. Even when you…
a) Cheated on Justin
b) Got married in Vegas
c) Married K- Fed
d) did Chaotic
e) Shaved your head
f) Dated a slimy Paparazzo
Brit—I’ve stuck by you through it all. Even at your at your greasiest moments, I knew you’d bounce back. I even saw you on your ‘come-back tour.’ Now that you’re life is gradually getting back together with a new BF, regular visitations with your children…can you please hire a stylist and new hairdresser. I think I can put better outfits together with my eyes closed. With all of your success and stardom—you should look like one (think Gaga, Beyonce). There are days when you pull it together (i.e. VMA’s 08). Let’s try to make this glamour look more routine.
You know it’s bad when Lindsay starts looking normal…
I’ve been a fan of yours way back when boy bands ruled the charts. Despite the lip-synching—you’re still one of my favorite entertainers. Everyone has a ‘Dark Age, but I’ve stuck by all 6 of yours. Even when you…
a) Cheated on Justin
b) Got married in Vegas
c) Married K- Fed
d) did Chaotic
e) Shaved your head
f) Dated a slimy Paparazzo
Brit—I’ve stuck by you through it all. Even at your at your greasiest moments, I knew you’d bounce back. I even saw you on your ‘come-back tour.’ Now that you’re life is gradually getting back together with a new BF, regular visitations with your children…can you please hire a stylist and new hairdresser. I think I can put better outfits together with my eyes closed. With all of your success and stardom—you should look like one (think Gaga, Beyonce). There are days when you pull it together (i.e. VMA’s 08). Let’s try to make this glamour look more routine.
You know it’s bad when Lindsay starts looking normal…
Saturday, January 23, 2010
If Blair Waldorf Joined a Sorority...
She might be something like this.
As a former sorority girl, I realize this sort of thing goes on in certain schools. I chose not to take it too seriously. In fact I thought parts of it were funny. What if she was being serious? HA—If that were the case-Dr. Drew would be all over that.
PS- Thanks KS for the hilarious link!
As a former sorority girl, I realize this sort of thing goes on in certain schools. I chose not to take it too seriously. In fact I thought parts of it were funny. What if she was being serious? HA—If that were the case-Dr. Drew would be all over that.
PS- Thanks KS for the hilarious link!
Friday, January 22, 2010
Hope for Haiti
George Clooney and Wyclef Jean are co-hosting 'Hope for Haiti' tonight. With the help of Hollywood this telethon airing on MTV, NBC, ABC, HBO, CNN (8-10 PM) will benefit the victims of the traumatic earthquake.
If you haven't donated already, maybe after watching this you will.
If that doesn't melt your heart, I don't know what will.
I've made a contribution through UNICEF.
But you can also donate to these organizations:
http://www.redcross.org/
http://stillerstrong.org
http://clintonbushhaitifund.org/
http://www.yele.org
http://www.wfp.org
http://www.oxfamamerica.org/
http://www.standwithhaiti.org/haiti
Every little bit helps.
If you haven't donated already, maybe after watching this you will.
If that doesn't melt your heart, I don't know what will.
I've made a contribution through UNICEF.
But you can also donate to these organizations:
http://www.redcross.org/
http://stillerstrong.org
http://clintonbushhaitifund.org/
http://www.yele.org
http://www.wfp.org
http://www.oxfamamerica.org/
http://www.standwithhaiti.org/haiti
Every little bit helps.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Let Go
Sometimes it's hard to let go of the past. Whether it's an ex, an old friend...at one point you have to let go. Separate yourself from that person and move on to become a better one. Before, I get too deep on you…here are some things (in a celebrity sense) that I’ve let go. As a 90’s child, I followed all the 'it' trends and celebs.
My undying love for Hanson (that’s right, Hanson).
From the ages of 11-15-I was the ULTIMATE teeny-bopper. In today’s terms, you could compare my obsession to the Twi-Hards. At one point, I really really thought I was going to be Mrs. Taylor Hanson (embarrassing?). As I got older my obsession faded and moved on to bigger and better things like Death Cab For Cutie. Eventually, I grew up and Hanson did too. In this case, we didn’t grow up together. They all got married and had tons of babies.
Mariah Carey
I used to LOVE Mariah Carey—especially in the Fantasy days. Before she went R&B and started wearing butterfly rings. Old School Mariah used to be full of great pop songs. At some point you have to move on from crop tops and low-rise jeans…unfortunately, Mariah hasn’t. New comers like Adele can show Mariah it's not always about that Glitter...it's more about the voice.
Low Rise Flare Jeans
Before the skinny jean—there was the low-rise flare jeans. Girls—you know what I’m talking about. The jeans were so low that people could practically see your underwear. I’m proud to say that I’ve retired these from my wardrobe.
Short Haircuts
You know those days when you feel like you need a change? A short haircut normally does the trick. Until you look back on pictures and ask yourself, ‘why did my friends let me do this?’ Not all short haircuts look bad…they’re just not for me. Future reference—my dear friends, please don’t let me cut my hair short.
You get the picture--I could go on and on.
The point is--eventually those flare jeans start to look funny. Or that boy band doesn't appeal to you anymore. As you move on from the old, you realize there are new things to try (skinny jeans, Glee, Ke$ha). Even if you choose the same path or a different one, it’s still always fun to reminisce on the good times.
My undying love for Hanson (that’s right, Hanson).
From the ages of 11-15-I was the ULTIMATE teeny-bopper. In today’s terms, you could compare my obsession to the Twi-Hards. At one point, I really really thought I was going to be Mrs. Taylor Hanson (embarrassing?). As I got older my obsession faded and moved on to bigger and better things like Death Cab For Cutie. Eventually, I grew up and Hanson did too. In this case, we didn’t grow up together. They all got married and had tons of babies.
Mariah Carey
I used to LOVE Mariah Carey—especially in the Fantasy days. Before she went R&B and started wearing butterfly rings. Old School Mariah used to be full of great pop songs. At some point you have to move on from crop tops and low-rise jeans…unfortunately, Mariah hasn’t. New comers like Adele can show Mariah it's not always about that Glitter...it's more about the voice.
Low Rise Flare Jeans
Before the skinny jean—there was the low-rise flare jeans. Girls—you know what I’m talking about. The jeans were so low that people could practically see your underwear. I’m proud to say that I’ve retired these from my wardrobe.
Short Haircuts
You know those days when you feel like you need a change? A short haircut normally does the trick. Until you look back on pictures and ask yourself, ‘why did my friends let me do this?’ Not all short haircuts look bad…they’re just not for me. Future reference—my dear friends, please don’t let me cut my hair short.
You get the picture--I could go on and on.
The point is--eventually those flare jeans start to look funny. Or that boy band doesn't appeal to you anymore. As you move on from the old, you realize there are new things to try (skinny jeans, Glee, Ke$ha). Even if you choose the same path or a different one, it’s still always fun to reminisce on the good times.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
SUPER SIZED GOLDEN GLOBE EDITION
In case you were on another planet...the Golden Globes were on tonight! I love 'Red Carpet Season.' I love the glitz, the glamour, the laughs, the tears and the speeches. But, first and foremost...I love the glamour!
BEST DRESSED:
I thought Lea Micheala had her coming out party on the carpet tonight. She looked ab-solutley stunning in an Oscar De La Renta gown.
Olivia Wilde brought on the sex appeal in a Gucci Gown that fit her like a glove. She looked gorg.
Golden Globe Winner Sandra Bullock glowed in a purple Bottega Veneta gown.
NOT SO BEST DRESSED:
Some of you may disagree...but Mrs. Ben Affleck looked off tonight. She looked a bit haggard. The grayish tone of her dress didn't really compliment her skin tone. Not one of her best looks.
Chloe is known to take risks. I thought the dress didn't fit her well...it look like the dress was wearing her instead of her wearing the dress.
BIGGEST TREND: Flesh Toned Gowns
Drew was one of many celebs who tackled the nude trend. Not sure how I feel about this Red Carpet Trend, but I have a feeling we'll be seeing more of it at The Oscars.
BEST SPEECHES:
Hands down, most inspirational speech of the night.
T-Bone Streep does nothing wrong in my heart.
I also loved Sandra Bullock's speech. 2009 was the year of the Bullock. It was so deserved and I am thrilled that she is receiving so much success at this time.
Host Ricky Gervais did a great job! I don't know if it was the alcohol talking, but I enjoyed his sense of humor. His introduction to Mel Gibson=comedic genius.
BEST DRESSED:
I thought Lea Micheala had her coming out party on the carpet tonight. She looked ab-solutley stunning in an Oscar De La Renta gown.
Olivia Wilde brought on the sex appeal in a Gucci Gown that fit her like a glove. She looked gorg.
Golden Globe Winner Sandra Bullock glowed in a purple Bottega Veneta gown.
NOT SO BEST DRESSED:
Some of you may disagree...but Mrs. Ben Affleck looked off tonight. She looked a bit haggard. The grayish tone of her dress didn't really compliment her skin tone. Not one of her best looks.
Chloe is known to take risks. I thought the dress didn't fit her well...it look like the dress was wearing her instead of her wearing the dress.
BIGGEST TREND: Flesh Toned Gowns
Drew was one of many celebs who tackled the nude trend. Not sure how I feel about this Red Carpet Trend, but I have a feeling we'll be seeing more of it at The Oscars.
BEST SPEECHES:
Hands down, most inspirational speech of the night.
T-Bone Streep does nothing wrong in my heart.
I also loved Sandra Bullock's speech. 2009 was the year of the Bullock. It was so deserved and I am thrilled that she is receiving so much success at this time.
Host Ricky Gervais did a great job! I don't know if it was the alcohol talking, but I enjoyed his sense of humor. His introduction to Mel Gibson=comedic genius.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
The Waiting Game
Currently, I'm sitting in a room full of people who are having the same thoughts as me... "Why me?" "How long will be here for?" "Why didn't I try to get out of this?"
This can only mean one thing...jury duty. I thought about trying to get out of it, but I always knew it would haunt me and become a problem in a few months.
Waiting for them to call my number (lucky #83) got me thinking about Conan. I can't imagine what's going through his head right now. NBC has really screwed up. Why would they risk losing the funny-big haired comedian?
He released a statement yesterday...
"People of Earth:
In the last few days, I’ve been getting a lot of sympathy calls, and I want to start by making it clear that no one should waste a second feeling sorry for me. For 17 years, I’ve been getting paid to do what I love most and, in a world with real problems, I’ve been absurdly lucky. That said, I’ve been suddenly put in a very public predicament and my bosses are demanding an immediate decision.
Six years ago, I signed a contract with NBC to take over the Tonight Show in June of 2009. Like a lot of us, I grew up watching Johnny Carson every night and the chance to one day sit in that chair has meant everything to me. I worked long and hard to get that opportunity, passed up far more lucrative offers, and since 2004 I have spent literally hundreds of hours thinking of ways to extend the franchise long into the future. It was my mistaken belief that, like my predecessor, I would have the benefit of some time and, just as important, some degree of ratings support from the prime-time schedule. Building a lasting audience at 11:30 is impossible without both.
But sadly, we were never given that chance. After only seven months, with my Tonight Show in its infancy, NBC has decided to react to their terrible difficulties in prime-time by making a change in their long-established late night schedule.
Last Thursday, NBC executives told me they intended to move the Tonight Show to 12:05 to accommodate the Jay Leno Show at 11:35. For 60 years the Tonight Show has aired immediately following the late local news. I sincerely believe that delaying the Tonight Show into the next day to accommodate another comedy program will seriously damage what I consider to be the greatest franchise in the history of broadcasting. The Tonight Show at 12:05 simply isn’t the Tonight Show. Also, if I accept this move I will be knocking the Late Night show, which I inherited from David Letterman and passed on to Jimmy Fallon, out of its long-held time slot. That would hurt the other NBC franchise that I love, and it would be unfair to Jimmy.
So it has come to this: I cannot express in words how much I enjoy hosting this program and what an enormous personal disappointment it is for me to consider losing it. My staff and I have worked unbelievably hard and we are very proud of our contribution to the legacy of the Tonight Show. But I cannot participate in what I honestly believe is its destruction. Some people will make the argument that with DVRs and the Internet a time slot doesn’t matter. But with the Tonight Show, I believe nothing could matter more.
There has been speculation about my going to another network but, to set the record straight, I currently have no other offer and honestly have no idea what happens next. My hope is that NBC and I can resolve this quickly so that my staff, crew, and I can do a show we can be proud of, for a company that values our work.
Have a great day and, for the record, I am truly sorry about my hair; it’s always been that way.
I leave you with what Conan does best...making people laugh.
This can only mean one thing...jury duty. I thought about trying to get out of it, but I always knew it would haunt me and become a problem in a few months.
Waiting for them to call my number (lucky #83) got me thinking about Conan. I can't imagine what's going through his head right now. NBC has really screwed up. Why would they risk losing the funny-big haired comedian?
He released a statement yesterday...
"People of Earth:
In the last few days, I’ve been getting a lot of sympathy calls, and I want to start by making it clear that no one should waste a second feeling sorry for me. For 17 years, I’ve been getting paid to do what I love most and, in a world with real problems, I’ve been absurdly lucky. That said, I’ve been suddenly put in a very public predicament and my bosses are demanding an immediate decision.
Six years ago, I signed a contract with NBC to take over the Tonight Show in June of 2009. Like a lot of us, I grew up watching Johnny Carson every night and the chance to one day sit in that chair has meant everything to me. I worked long and hard to get that opportunity, passed up far more lucrative offers, and since 2004 I have spent literally hundreds of hours thinking of ways to extend the franchise long into the future. It was my mistaken belief that, like my predecessor, I would have the benefit of some time and, just as important, some degree of ratings support from the prime-time schedule. Building a lasting audience at 11:30 is impossible without both.
But sadly, we were never given that chance. After only seven months, with my Tonight Show in its infancy, NBC has decided to react to their terrible difficulties in prime-time by making a change in their long-established late night schedule.
Last Thursday, NBC executives told me they intended to move the Tonight Show to 12:05 to accommodate the Jay Leno Show at 11:35. For 60 years the Tonight Show has aired immediately following the late local news. I sincerely believe that delaying the Tonight Show into the next day to accommodate another comedy program will seriously damage what I consider to be the greatest franchise in the history of broadcasting. The Tonight Show at 12:05 simply isn’t the Tonight Show. Also, if I accept this move I will be knocking the Late Night show, which I inherited from David Letterman and passed on to Jimmy Fallon, out of its long-held time slot. That would hurt the other NBC franchise that I love, and it would be unfair to Jimmy.
So it has come to this: I cannot express in words how much I enjoy hosting this program and what an enormous personal disappointment it is for me to consider losing it. My staff and I have worked unbelievably hard and we are very proud of our contribution to the legacy of the Tonight Show. But I cannot participate in what I honestly believe is its destruction. Some people will make the argument that with DVRs and the Internet a time slot doesn’t matter. But with the Tonight Show, I believe nothing could matter more.
There has been speculation about my going to another network but, to set the record straight, I currently have no other offer and honestly have no idea what happens next. My hope is that NBC and I can resolve this quickly so that my staff, crew, and I can do a show we can be proud of, for a company that values our work.
Have a great day and, for the record, I am truly sorry about my hair; it’s always been that way.
I leave you with what Conan does best...making people laugh.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Time to Put Pen to Paper
Hello, Blog world. It's me, Vanessa.
I've been contemplating starting a blog for the past year. After days, months, hours of deciding if I should do it or not, I decided it's time to put pen to paper. I'm going to try to use that motto for my life this year.
I watched Sex & The City the movie last night...it had been awhile since I had watched Carrie and gang. It was like getting reacquainted with old friends. I can't say that I'm super excited for the new movie (get your cosmos ready 5/28/10). A trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-iryx1vkoE) had recently come out for it...not really sure what to think...other than the fact that I will be "Carrie'd away." Any thoughts?
After watching the movie--I did get the sudden urge to shop. If only DVF, Chanel, D&G, Proenza Schouler were all within my reach....and budget.
For now, I'll keep on dreaming.
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