American Idol Group 1 Outcome..

So the performances for Group 1 was over and the results are out. I am not surprised with the outcome but am not sad about it too. America has chosen the right contestants to advance to the next round. However, after watching yesterday's performances I have to give credits to Tatiana DelToro.. She really surprised me as I thought she was just a bag of drama but turned out to be a good singer after all.. However, there were also dissapointments from Stevie Wright. I had high expectations on her but her performance last night was a far cry from what she had done during hollywood week. Tatiana being the drama queen had a moment to be herself *As usual* when Danny Gokey was announced the contestant to advance to the next round while she was not. I don't think the road will end for her just like that. I have a strong feeling that the judges will insert her into the "wild card" week were she will be summoned back to perform again. Anyway congratulations to ALEXIS GRACE, MICHAEL SARVER and DANNY GOKEY. I can't to watch Group 2 next week where there will be a whole new lot of drama going on with Norman Gentle in the scene.

And yes to people out there.. Especially to Mei Jean and Jonathan.. I have pierced my ear..Boohoo!!! "BIG DEAL"!!!! *Swt*

And I am lovin' it !!! Hahahahahaha..

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American Idol Mania

The madness of American Idol is back. It's the time of the year again where everyone will be glued to the idiot box to watch out for their favourite contestants. As always I am also a victim of this reality show and I have been watching this show since season 4. Eversince the show started, we have discovered very talented singers such as Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Hicks, Jordin Sparks and David Cook. In addition to that, not only the winners made it big even the cast offs have made it big in the music scene. To name a few such as Kellie Pickler, Justin Guarini, Jennifer Hudson, Katharine McPhee, Kristy Lee Cook, Clay Aiken and many more... After watching this show for 4 seasons now, I am quite surprised that I am still not tired of it. Maybe its because of the fact that most of the time I skip the Top 24 performances. O yeah, this year the have opted for something different there will no longer be top 24. Instead, the producers have increased the number to 36. I really hope this won't be long, draggy and boring.. Anyway, these are the few contestants of top 36 for this season whom made an impression on me both bad and good.. I hope those who are talented will make it to top 12 and rock the stage!!!.. Otherwise, be gone for good!! O yeah, do watch the first group in action tonight! :) Star World, Astro Channel 711

Von Smith also known for having a big voice.. Hmm.. Many people commented on his looks.. I think that will bring him forward to the next round,Unfortunately... :P


Taylor Vaifuana.. Ah ha, now I like this girl. At first,I thought she looked kinda weird but I grew to like her.. A contestant to look out for.. She reminds me of Jordin Sparks though...

Tatiana Del Toro.. Whoever watched Hollywood week will never forget her.. Well 3 words " I hate her" and 2 more " Drama Queen".. I think the judges desperately needed to increase the ratings for the show to include such a clown.. Singing Talent-wise.. Err.. Just Ok.

Stevie Wright... I liked her the second I saw her during the auditions. She looks like a nice person and of course great talent in singing.. Hmm.. I think she has a chance to make it to top 12...

Scott Macintyre.. He reminds me of Adrea Bocelli and I respect him for his determination. Despite having sight problems, he is able to play the piano and possesses a great voice. I think America will like him. It will be interesting to see him make it to top 12.. Hmm.. I am routing for you!!

Nick Mitchell.. After shufting down into my system that Tatiana girl.. here comes Nick Micthell.. Hmm.. he can sing.. but he needs to be more serious.. and you don't have to make it so obvious that you are gay. I respect you for who you are but I hope you will be more serious orelse you'll be in danger..

Nathaniel Marshall... I dunno what style you call this.. but despite having that kinda looks he can sing.. hahaha.. but he style is too gawdy to my liking..

Michael Sarver.. Okay.. I like people like him.. Simple and talented.. He doesn't look like a pop star but he is really talented.. Even all the judges liked him especially Paula.. He is the underdog of the show. I hope America will vote for talent more than looks alone.. and I have also learnt that we shouldn't judge a book by its cover..

Megan Cockrey.. Isn't she cute..?? Aaawww just look at her.. Haha. anyway this is another contestant to look out for.. With good looks and talent, you'll be surprised how well she will do in this show.. but it's too early to tell.. but she's cute!!!

Jesse Langseth.. I don't remember where was she from.. and how old is she again? Hmm.. she might just surprise us.. Everyone will say she looks old but I will not comment on her appearance.. She might just be the underdog of the show..

Jasmine Murray... If I am not wrong, she is doing this for her family.. To help improve their living environment.. I hope she will make it big though.. because she can sing as well.. Hmm...

Alexis Grace... I remember this girl for her pink hair.. She didn't make much of an impression until I watched her on the final day of Hollywood week.. and the reason why I like her is because she is a country artist.. I know I am being bias here.. but the truth is she has a great voice.. Watch out for this one too..

Alex Wagner... He looks nerdy and all but... Go nerds!!! Show the world that you'll are not only made of books and calculators!! Everyone is speculating about the judges' choice of choosing him over the other 'ghost movie guy'.. I think he has a better voice than the other guy and he reminds me of Clay Aiken..

Adam Lambert.. This guy really rocks!!! If I am not wrong he was the one who sang Disturbia.. I really liked his rendition of Disturbia.. This guy will definitely make it to Top 12.. Just watch him and you'll see how easily he advances from one stage to another..

ORANGE : Good Impression

GREEN : Neutral

RED: Bad Egg!!

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Grammy's 2009

So I was watching the grammy's award for this year yesterday night and it was a great show! It was claimed to be the most prestigious music award show and winning a grammy meant something... The 2009 Grammy Awards, fighting a downtrend in viewership over the past couple of years, is trying to drum up interest for next year's edition with a novel approach. For the announcement of the 2009 Grammy Award nominations / nominees tonight, they have done away with the usually drab early morning show. In fact, what they're doing is the exact opposite, with top nominees revealed by invading prime time television with a concert-like show complete with live performances from potential nominees. Carrie Underwood who is my favourite singer blew us away with her hit song "Last Name" and I have to admit she looked super sexxxyyyyy that night.. Another favourite, the duet between Estelle and Kanye West in "American Boy" and Katy Perry too performed that night.. The other performers were Stevie Wonder, The Jonas Brothers, Lil' Wayne and lots more..

So how these artistes are nominated for the grammy's???

The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and record companies are
responsible for entering into nomination the works that they deem most
deserving. Once a work is entered, reviewing sessions are held by over 150
experts from the recording industry. This is done only to determine whether or
not a work is eligible or entered into the proper category for official
nomination. The nomination process requires that members vote only in their
fields of expertise. They may nominate in the four general categories (Record of
the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Best New Artist) and in no
more than nine out of 31 fields on their ballots. Once the nominations are
secured, Recording Academy members may then vote in the four general categories
and in no more than eight of the 31 fields. Ballots are tabulated secretly by
the major independent accounting firm Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu. As of 2006, the
eligibility period for the Grammy Awards begins October 1. [ Wikipedia, 2009 ]

Enough said, so the winners for the night were :-




Record of the Year
Please Read the Letter, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss

Album of the Year
Raising Sand, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss

Song of the Year
Viva La Vida, Coldplay

Best Male Pop Performance
John Mayer, Say

Best Female Pop Vocal Performance
Adele, Chasing Pavements

Best New Artist
Adele

Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals
Coldplay, Viva La Vida

Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Rich Woman

Best Pop Instrumental Album
Jingle All The Way, Béla Fleck & The Flecktones

Best Pop Instrumental Performance
Eagles, I Dreamed There Was No War

Best Pop Vocal Album
Rockferry, Duffy

Best Dance Recording
Harder Better Faster Stronger, Daft Punk

Best Electronic or Dance Album
Alive 2007, Daft Punk

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
Still Unforgettable, Natalie Cole

Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance
John Mayer, Gravity

Best Metal Performance
Metallica, My Apocalypse

Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals
Kings of Leon, Sex on Fire

Best Hard Rock Performance
The Mars Volta, Wax Simulacra

Best Rock Instrumental Performance
Zappa Plays Zappa, Peaches En Regalia

Best Rock Song
Girls in Their Summer Clothes, Bruce Springsteen

Best Rock Album
Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends, Coldplay

Best Alternative Music Album
In Rainbows, Radiohead

Best Urban/Alternative Performance
Chrisette Michele feat. will.i.am, Be OK

Best R&B Song
Miss Independent, Ne-Yo

Best R&B Album
Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Hudson

Best Contemporary R&B Album
Growing Pains, Mary J. Blige

Best Male R&B Vocal Performance
Ne-Yo, Miss Independent

Best Female R&B Vocal Performance
Alicia Keys, Superwoman

Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals
Al Green feat. John Legend, Stay With Me (By The Sea)

Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance
Al Green feat. Anthony Hamilton, You've Got The Love I Need

Best Rap Solo Performance
Lil Wayne, A Milli

Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group
Jay-Z & T.I. feat. Kanye West & Lil Wayne, Swagga Like Us

Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
Estelle feat. Kanye West, American Boy

Best Rap Song
Lollipop, Lil Wayne feat. Static Major

Best Rap Album
Tha Carter III, Lil Wayne

Best Female Country Vocal Performance
Carrie Underwood, Last Name

Best Male Country Vocal Performance
Brad Paisley, Letter To Me

Best Country Song
Stay, Sugarland

Best Country Album
Troubadour, George Strait


For the nominees....please visit this site..

It's easy to see that the biggest winners for the night were Coldplay, Lil' Wayne,Kanye West and Adele..


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Vick's Pick for January '09

Hi everyone, in this post I will be featuring another song for the month. This month I am featuring Taylor Swift 's Love Story. I like this song as the tune is catchy and the song brings a whole new breath to country music as it is not your typical country song where it makes you think of cowboys and deserts. This song is straightforward where it tells the story of Romeo and Juliet and how they have overcomed obstacles to be together. Like the silly things we do for love when we were young like how she penned in her song " We were both young when I first saw you".Vocal-wise, she managed to bring the song well although her vocals were not strong but not all singers with strong vocals can bring a song well. It also depends on what kind of song he/she is singing. Therefore, my comments for this song is simple; It's catchy, it's trendy and it's easy to listen. I was shocked to see how many times I replayed this song on my ipod.. 365 times and still counting.. For some weird reasons, I play this song everytime I workout at the gym which expains why it is 365 times.. Hahahaha.. I bet you'll like this song too if you listen to it. Country song is not bad at all.. Don't let the media influence you.. They never have much things to say about country singers .. Don't let them choose what you listen to, you choose what you want to listen ! Other great country singers ; Carrie Underwood, Kellie Pickler , Martina Bride and Rascal Flatts.

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Fish Leong's Latest Album... " Fall In Love and Songs"

*Sigh of relieve*.. Thank god it's out at last!! This will be Fish Leong's 10th album and I can't wait to get my hands on it... I have been collecting her albums since dunno when and I am very proud of her that she has finally made it to her 10th album which also mean that she has been in the business for 10 years + now... Bravo Fish Leong!!! Okay, I admit I am a 'banana'- a person whom don't understand mandarin and from time to time I don't really understand what she is singing due to my low proficiency in the language * don't laugh, I'll bite* but I do like her songs because most of her ballads are soothing and I do take the effort to find out what she is singing and most of the lyrics in her songs are very meaningful. She is known as the ballad queen and I don't find it hard to understand why.. The

good news is that her latest album " Fall In Love and Songs" will be out on the

16th of January.. That's like less than a month from now...

I can't wait.. I just can't... Hahahahahaha..

Fall In Love and Songs - Fish Leong

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The best of 2008..

BEST EXPERIENCES OF 2008....
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1. Worked in Expro Group and learnt lots of stuffs about the working world.

2. Met great colleagues as well who helped me throughout my working days there such as Alie, Ivy and Daisy.

3. Got straight As for my A Levels.

4. Managed to qualify myself to attend the interview by Sime Darby Group. I made it to the final round. Although I didn't get the scholarship but I was happy to be given the chance to attend the interview. It was the experience that counts the most.

5. Bought myself a laptop, camera and psp using my own salary. Atleast I can proudly claim that I bought them myself.

6. Got an entry into Monash University. Met great friends such as Galvin and Steven.

7. Got a Samsung OMNIA for birthday.

8. Had 4 different celebrations with 4 different groups of people. Outta 4, 1 was a surprise party.

9. Met a special friend and kor.

10. Went to Langkawi and had a great time there.

11. Got satisfactory results for my first term.

12. Got another surprise for Christmas from Ryan. Thanks..

MY MUSIC PICK for 2008...

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1. Bleeding Love - Leona Lewis.
2. Better in time - Leona Lewis.
3. Damaged - Danity Kane
4. Say( All I need) - One Republic
5. 4 minutes - Madonna and Justin Timberlake
6. Viva La Vida - Coldplay
7. Best Days of Your Life - Kellie Pickler
8. Don’t You Know You’re Beautiful - Kellie Pickler
9. Just A Dream - Carrie Underwood
10. Crush - David Archuletha
11. Angel - Natasha Bedingfield
12. Pocket Full of Sunshine - Natasha Bedingfield
13. I will be there with you - Katharine McPhee
14. Won’t go home without you - Maroon 5
15. Love Story - Taylor Swift
16. Womaniser - Britney Spears
17. Circus - Britney Spears
18. Dance Like There’s No Tomorrow -Paula Abdul
19. Low - Flo Rida
20. Wind Up - Kat Deluna
21. Disturbia - Rihanna
22. Leavin’ - Jesse McCartney

23. Apologise - One Republic

24. I'm Yours - Jason Mraz

25. Last Name - Carrie Underwood

26. If I Never See Your Face Again - Maroon 5 ft. Rihanna

27. No Air - Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown

OTHER STUFFS OF 2008 ....

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1. Lost my Camera in LCCT but it has been replaced.

2. Depression for a week.

3. Frustrating working environment with monkeys working around you.

4. Many failures in the attempts I have made.

5. Internal conflicts occassionally.

LESSONS LEARNT FROM 2008 ....

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1. Focus .. Focus and stay focused all the way..

2. Don't be blinded by stuffs that you like...

3. Sincerity never rules but practicality does..

4. Spend my money more wisely..

5. Friends come and go and to be more firm with them to avoid being taken for granted of...

6. Failure only makes you stronger..

7. Treasure people who loves you a lot..

8. Be cool and patient when handling with conflicts and dilemma..

9. Changes are good and we should think out of the box and not be restricted..

10. Be more sensitive towards others.. Writing about others in your blog and start blasting them with words will bring bad effects and I have seen the effects of it.. and fyi.. I didn't do it but I saw the effects because someone did it..

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