ABDC Season 7: Britney Spears week

America's Best Dance Crew is back! Did you come back to watch it? Obviously I did and this is what happened.

5 of the (I'm guess) 9 crews danced this week to Britney Spears. The clear highlight of the night was the return of Fanny Pak with a new line up. I saw the promos and just figured this season would have a guest crew every week or they would introduce the challenges in some way. Instead they are back and competing with the fresher blood of this season. I was immediately conflicted. I want to have nothing but pure joy from seeing Fanny Pak, but it seemed unfair to these other crews to go against a crew that won the VMA fan favorite contest (which I actually voted for).

How can I vote for Fanny Pak and not feel guilty? I didn't calm down until I saw their new video package. Props to Megan and the gang for reminding me that I was also devastated when they didn't advance to the finals. I don't want them to cry again. After all, no one does it like Fanny Pak. Where's my phone? I have to vote now! Also to compete next week (Flo Rida week), the masses will be introduced to Mos Wanted Crew which includes ABDC alums from Boxcuttuhz and SoReal Cru. Also this won't be the first time a member from a silver medal crew has returned to compete. So why should I feel guilty for voting for the returning bronze medal crew? I assumed Mos Wanted Crew to take this season up without contest until I was wrapped up in my Fanny Pak nostalgia. Hopefully they won't split their votes and get in the bottom two too early.

As for the rest of the show, the only other stand out to me were the StepBoys. They were funny. Of course it was Three Stooges level humor, but they pulled out some Park & Rec LOLs at parts. Yes, they have to work on transitions and other techniques, but I didn't really care. I remembered them, which is probably why the judges saved them over Mix'd Elements. They will battle the judges' least favorite of next week's crews. Preferences aside, I do like the full circle of having Flo Rida perform on stage with the crews. I think he performed "Low" way back for the battle in season one.

P.S. ABDC producer team claim that fans were really excited about the "season of the superstars" theme from last season. Really? Were you? I wasn't.

Last Minute Halloween Costumes 2010

Like most people...I wait until the last minute to get a Halloween Costume. Here are my suggestions for quick and easy costumes that you can throw together at the last minute. You should be able to get all the pieces very easy. Please send me pictures!!

Real Housewife/Basketball Wife:
Wavy Hair style (Break out the weave/wig)
Tight Dress (push the twins up)
High Heels
Child support/divorce papers or engagement ring (for the hopeful)
Snappy comebacks to other women about how your are classier then they are. This costume can go wrong quick...just remember "your a lady." 

Internet star Antoine Dodson:
Black tank top
Red Bandana
Wild Black wig
Rolled up paper
You may need to sing the song...so learn the words before going out.



Snooki from MTV's Jersey Shore:
Short dress or shorts
House shoes or Flip-flops
Fake Tan
Jar of Pickles
Plastic cup/beer bottle
Hair Pouf/Bump It

Look-A-Likes: Unsung Inspiration

 
If you haven't had the chance to see Unsung on TV One, then you are missing out on a great show. Recently they aired Unsung: Tammi Terrell. I've heard the amazing and timeless songs from Tammi Terrell but never thought about her story until now. Unsung did a wonderful job with the story. I say that because it made me want to know more about her and listen to the songs with a new found respect. As I watched the show, I kept thinking the Tammi Terrell story would make an amazing movie. It was easy to see who should play Tammi...the perfect person would be Taraji P. Henson. They look so much alike. Two talented women and one incredible story! I would watch.




MARVIN GAYE and TAMMI TERRELL "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" 

Fashion's Night Out 2010

"Fashion's Night Out" is back and will take place on Friday, September 10, 2010. Hundreds of retail store around NYC are participating and will be open late. There are fashion shows, special performances, parties and of course great shopping. Don't forget to pick up the official FNO merchandise because 40% of the the proceeds will benefit the NYC AIDS Fund.

For more information on events check out www.fashionsnightout.com and follow them on twitter @FNOnyc.

Real Housewives Strike

The economy is so bad that Reality TV stars need a raise. First the Jersey Shore kids got their pay raise and now The Real Housewives of New Jersey want more money. The word is that Teresa Giudice wants double the money she is getting now. She is said to be getting $3,000 per episode compared to the $30,000 per episode the Jersey Shore kids are getting.

Well...if you want that kind of money, I need more from the Housewives. The table flip was a nice start. But its time to step up the madness. There needs to be more drunken fights, table dancing and hot tub make outs. If she really wants the money she better start kissing her cast-mates on the lips. Let's not forget more vomiting....of course that will follow all the drunken club nights. The Jersey Shore cast put a lot of work in for that money...you better be willing to get dirty!!

Vote For Malikha Mallette

Malikha Mallette (Power 105.1 FM - NY)  is one of the Top 10 finalist in the Women in Radio contest to be a co-host on Live with Regis & Kelly. If she can handle Ed Lover in the mornings, I would love to see her co-host with Regis August 17th – 20th.  

You will be asked to register...but it only takes a minute. Sign up and vote - Voting ends Wednesday night! http://bit.ly/9VfmyV

Check out Malikha on twitter: @theMMmovement.

Happy Birthday From Glenda of Fanny Pak!

So my friend Justin is doing a great job at making me feel guilty for not coming to visit him in LA this weekend. He's working at iHollywood Dance name dropping all the people I love and respect in the dance game - NappyTabs, Feng and D-Trix of Quest Crew, and Ivan from SYTYCD season 2 just to name a few. Now he went and sent this video to me.




Thanks, Glenda! Still looking forward to the time I get to see Fanny Pak live. Hopefully before my next birthday. Holla when you visit the CHI. Also thanks, Justin!

Top Chef Chicago Winner Finally Opens Restaurant!

It's been a while since I've seen Stephanie Izard on tv, but all of Chicago has anticipated the opening of her new restaurant, Girl and the Goat. If you were a fan of her on Top Chef, book your reservations now. I'm sure this place is going to be packed for weeks. For those out-of-towners who manage to get tickets to the Oprah show will be pleased to know that isn't too far from HARPO studios. It makes for a good makeshift "as seen on TV" tour of Chicago.

LXD Redifines Dancers As Superheroes!

The LXD (League of Extraordinary Dancers) has its own web series on Hulu! If you love dancing and spectacles. This is more than both! It looks like Check out LXD's peformance on SYTYCD from last year. So far two episodes have been uploaded and new episodes are due every Wednesday until the end of Summer. The LXD series is directed by Jon Chu (Step Up 2 & Step Up 3D) and features LXD members in a unraveling good vs evil plot that could potentially rival NBC's Heroes. It's sophisticated and puts the league and dance on a nice platform that I truly find exciting. I repeat this isn't a backyard web series.

The LXD series has a pretense that great dancing equates superhuman abilities, which will ruin the whole show if you can't get on board. As comic book head, I'll admit took me more than half of the first episode to get on board myself. Once the "bad guy" was introduced and the LXD was hinted to be this elite-destiny-bound squad, my inner fan boy was pleased. Even if there are no fireballs and telekinetic throw downs, this is where comic book and dance fans intersect. So far Lil C and Harry Shum Jr. (known as "Other Asian" to fellow Gleeks) haven't shown up, but I can't wait. I don't know if I want to go home just to watch Justice Leauge or tonight's episode of SYTYCD.

Watch The LXD at http://thelxd.com/ or http://www.hulu.com/the-lxd

Even More For The Beat Freaks Fan

I had no idea I was such a fan of the Beat Freaks. For those that don't stalk hip hop dancers like I do, Rino and Maryss as a duo go by the name GEMINIZ. I don't know why, but out of pure genius and collaboration created a music video for their stab at Kris Kross's "Jump." Drop them some love on their Youtube Channel -- TheGeminizTV. I need to see these ladies live. Seriously my trip to LA might have to work around their schedule. This whole time I thought it would be based on Chelsea Lately tickets.

More For The Beat Freaks Fan

Here's another YouTube clip for the ABDC fans. If you didn't know, Beat Freaks have been in a couple of music videos including one for Diddy Dirty Money. Since its a music video, Beat Freaks don't get that much attention but luckily I stumbled on this youtube clip. Thank god for GroupBee. Now I don't have to try to fill in the dots from the music video.

Beat Freak to Pussycat Doll

Rino of Beat Freaks is joining the new line up of the Pussycat Dolls. I'm sure I'll spend 90% of their future performances trying to see her simply crush routines. Also I remember thinking Rino was a Harajuku girl but I let some fool talk me out of think it. Congratulations Rino! Anyways much love to Blogging America's Best Dance Crew for shedding the light per usual. Check out their post here. Since you're hear peep Rino working it out to "Sensitivity" by Ralph Tresvant. Find the original video here.

Potential Sperm Donor's for Jacque Reid

We have been following the new show "Let's Talk About Pep" on VH1. It is painfully obvious that Jacque needs help finding some sperm. So we have a few suggestions to help her get the baby she wants so desperately.

Potential Sperm Donor's for Jacque Reid

1. Lil Wayne: He doesn't mind giving up some sperm. He loves kids...especially his own. He is younger than Jacque...so when she dies he will be happy to let one of his other baby mama's raise the kid.

2. Jon Gosselin: He won't even notice another kid running around...mostly because he won't be there. She could do a trade with him - Ed Hardy shirts for sperm.

3. Tiger Woods: Well...she would have to get the sperm the old fashion way and actually sleep with him. Maybe he will give her a check to keep quiet or just sell the baby picture to a tabloid and get paid.

4. Kevin Federline: He's very familiar with getting women preggers. He is currently on the new season of Celebrity Fit Club on VH1...so it's kinda like he has a job. Plus, there isn't anything wrong with a man that has a little something extra to hold on to *more to love*.

5. Ray J: They are both on VH1. He has dated a number of women on TV. Why not get one pregnant on TV? Well on purpose. He doesn't mind getting with an old woman...Lil Kim, Whitney and there's room for Jacque.

Who do you think would be the best sperm donor? Tune in Monday nights @ 10:30PM ET/PT on VH1 to see if Jacque will get any closer to getting some sperm.

Omarion Replaces Shane Sparks on ABDC!

It's official and out of left field. Omarion of "You've Got Served" and "Ice Box" fame will be taking Shane Sparks seat on the judges panel for the upcoming season of Randy Jackson presents America's Best Dance Crew! To summarize the press release, Omarion has a new album coming out and he is excited to be on the show. I wonder how many plugs he'll work into the season. Also the release referenced him as the King of Dance... really? We can't forgive Chris Brown yet? I almost want to have a tirade about how having another musical performer as a judge will take away from the judging panel's credibility, but whatever. Do we really listen to the ABDC judges advice? No, we just get mad if they kick off the wrong crew. I won't judge him too much before the show. Luckily I'm still getting my fill from the NBC/Conan O'Brien debacle to care too much about this. However, I wonder if anyone has ask Shane about all this. Is he in jail for those molestation charges? Did he get dropped like a Tonight Show host? Is he unemployed? Where you at, Shane?

Happy Holidays to Everyone

Hope everyone enjoys the holiday season.

Enjoy one of my favorite things for Christmas....Yule Log.

Shane Sparks Arrested for Child Molestation!!

WHAT!! Charged with NINE counts of child molestation! I got nothing to say-- just read the article posted on Oh No They Didn't!

Thoughts on Golden Globe Nominations

I know I'm a freak of nature for caring about Golden Globes or ANY award show, but hear me out! The Golden Globes are the one show where the attendees can drink at the table! I'm all for a drunken celebration speech! However this year's nominations leave little to be surprised about. Of course 30 Rock is nominated. Of course Jeremy Piven is nominated. Of course movies that haven't even been released long or even at ALL are nominated -- that's for you Sherlock Holmes. I know some people are up in arms that Sons of Anarchy didn't get any love from the Hollywood Foreign Press, but I am upset that Community got no love from the HFP. I assume that this wonder 30 minutes of comedy lost a spot because of it's older and talented siblings 30 Rock and The Office. Maybe it lost a spot to the network affirmative action that keeps Entourage in the running and saved a special seat for the uniqueness of Glee or family fun of Modern Family. Now to be fair, I love all of those shows, but deep down I wouldn't mind if Community knocked Entourage down a peg. Community deserves a shot at a trophy, and if you haven't watched the show -- you are missing out on one of the funniest 30 minutes on television in 2009.

We all know Alec Baldwin, John Hamm, and Tina Fey are all front runners in their categories. (Although if the Globes take a note from the Emmy's, Fey might not take statue) Let's take a second to talk about Glee. Lea Michele and Matthew Morrison most likely won't win their Best Actor categories but Jane (muthafucking) Lynch should take Best Supporting Actress! For not singing or dancing on the show (exception of a moment in one episode), she can own a scene. So don't fuck it up, Hollywood Foreign Press. You might have nominated Meryl Strep TWICE for Best Female Actor, but show us you got the decisiveness to hook up "Coach Sue" with a statue.

Patrick Swayze Will Be Missed

Actor Patrick Swayze died yesterday (9/14/09) after losing his battle with cancer. He is known for his work in movies such as Ghost and Dirty Dancing.

Check out this great clip from TV Guide Network. They take a looks back at the life and career of a Patrick Swayze.

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Dancers on MTV VMAs

Okay so the MTV Video Music Awards seemed extra special this year, and as the resident SYTYCD & ABDC blogger, I have to point out that there were two alums apart of the big night. The most noticable was Mark of SYTYCD season 4. The Bleeding Love routine was played in (Nigel's) top 15 countown episode, re-preformed for the 100th episode, and nominated for an Emmy. Mark also danced on stage with Lady Gaga and even got a solo gyrating session with her. I still have a crush on him. I guess absence does make the heart grow fonder. sigh. The second-- via satellite-- was Jia of Kaba Modern who is apparently on tour with Britney! She was only on screen for a couple of seconds and far to the left, but clearly my love for Kaba Modern runs deep. You can check a compilation of Jia on the tour from devivre10 below. Congrats to Mark and Jia. I'm sure others are doing big things, but these happen to be two people I'm really happy to see gain some success.

Lawyers Choose 25 Greatest Legal TV Shows!

If you like law shows, the American Bar Association is hosting a panel at 5pm in Chicago to discuss the best of the best! I know right? Should the ABA have this much free time? Not going to lie-- I want to go. I think this will be hilarious. Panelists include Jill Goldsmith, a former Cook County public defender who went on to write and produce for Law & Order, The Practice, Boston Legal, and Ally McBeal. They even plan on broadcasting the panel live on the web! Yes please! I have my fingers crossed for SVU myself. For more info, go to my source-- Chicago Reader's Free Shit blog. Check the ABA's press release here.