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Christian! What a sight for sore eyes. And he has a new show? I'm so there.
Also, he and Kini need to have a sew-off. :)
Korina's every retort was on point, despite her nasty attitude. Char--and her benefactor Tim--can both go away AFAIC. The artificial that-was-the-right-decision looks on the designers' faces when Char said she was safe was telling.
I love that I'm-So-Not-Old-Fashioned Nina got smacked down by EVERYONE else on the judging panel in front of all the designers. Nina, the more you protest, the more attention you bring to your aging complex.
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I like Gwen's note on the 15-year-old's "At Last" audition: to make it sound less rehearsed and perfect, to strip it down. (Christina would have said the same thing I imagine, like she did to many versions of this girl.)
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First time I've ever found Kevin Hart funny and charming to boot (normally I have no tolerance for him). And I love that he threw out the 10 for Tommy and Peta based on just a feel-good/entertainment rubric.
It may be premature to say this but lo and behold Julianne seems to actually be elevating the other judges' critiques. They're altogether more technical, on topic and concise. I also actually understood where CAI was coming from with her allusion to Yoda for Tommy.
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Umm... I'm not at all convinced that was really a little girl. Based on her mannerisms, maturity and speech patterns I'm sure that was a 30 year old woman in a little girl suit. Heh!
I liked her most at the end when she cheered that she won and allowed herself to drop the grown-up posturing for a moment.
This was an adorable episode, but only for a change. I don't need to see another round of this precious pandering ever again. Look forward to more of the teenager episodes, though.
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I have to disagree with the general assessment that they all picked "model" bodies. There is no fashion runway in the world where Kini's model would have been considered anything but "plus sized". Whether or not she IS plus sized by American standards is irrelevant. In the fashion world she was most definitely NOT a model size, and Alexanders model was shorter by quite a bit than most models from what I could tell (or maybe his atrocious outfit just made her look that way)
You and I both. They probably need to screen them, but I'm surprised there's any hubbub over this because I had no problem believing they were representative of regular passersby. None of them were especially this or that, in my opinion, and Kini's was the farthest away from model size, as has been mentioned. On a regular day in NYC, there are tons of younger, slimmer girls closer to traditional model size that they could have all waited to ask instead.
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Thirded. Pharrell's calm, measured cool would contrast well with Christina's blunt, unintentional/intentional shade-throwing. While the girl couldn't sniff a hit if it were tied to an anchovy bratwurst and dangling from her nose, there's been no other judge as skilled at demonstrating the vocal mechanics of what they're saying in their critiques. (With the exception perhaps of Usher.)
All throughout this evening's set of auditions, I was wishing she had been on the judges chairs. While everyone was cooing over the various so-so vocal performances, what I wouldn't have given for a little Christina "THIS is how you shoulda sung it" grandstanding. Especially with Pharrell schooling Adam and keeping him in check, it'd be nice to have some of Xtina's unabashed honesty counterbalancing the other judges.
Fourthed.
But, I was celebrating along with Gwen when she got her reggae talent. Good for Anita seeing through Adam's antics. Gwen is so talented and experienced but she's yet to work out how to shrewdly convey it in her style.
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I don't think Christina and Gwen would have much chemistry though.
They might--they have a pre-existing friendship that was enough to attend each other's b-days/baby showers, etc.
Not that NBC would ever consider it though, as we all know.
I've always enjoyed Gwen's sparkly personality throughout her career and am withholding judgment for at least a few live shows.
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I hope acting isn't on Sadie's 'want to do' list along with DWTS, because that whole scene was so obviously fake. I hope acting isn't on Sadie's 'want to do' list along with DWTS, because that whole scene was so obviously fake.
It's funny while I was watching I was actually thinking how surprisingly competent her acting has been like in the A-Z of DWTS and the intro to the second dance. That skit was unconvincing and lame in its concept and writing, not the performers' deliveries, I think.
I've never seen her show, but since she's still a non-performing teenager (i.e., she's famous for being herself and not required to mask her emotions), I'm not surprised she's behaving like one instead of the celebs with media training and constructed images to uphold.
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Posen would be the one I'd like to hang out with at a party. As for his role on the show? He's kind of a let down after Kors who was really spot on with his comments most of the time...and funny too.
I don't miss Kors and his lack of substance and puerile humour. He was all about hyperbole to get the best soundbite for attention. I'm really enjoying Zac's thoughtful, more technical critiques and how invested he is, evident in how genuinely excited he gets about designers with exceptional technical ability like Kini.
What I do eternally miss is Bravo's production quality. They knew how to edit for snappiness. That's the edge that's missing from this vanilla bloatfest.
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It's hard to stay interested when the host himself looks bored to tears with the redundancy. Gone is the genuine glee he once had.
The tie seemed totally contrived to do a "first" on the show to keep it fresh.
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Was impressed with Trina, Towanda, and Traci's spontaneous gospel singing over breakfast. Apparently, they don't truly need Toni and Tamar other than for marketing purposes which, unfortunately for them, is vital. Tamar & Toni clearly don't want to slum it and used the single idea as their out.
Towanda and Traci wouldn't be opposed to Gabe and Trina's happiness if they weren't loveless harpies.
I'm glad Gabe and Trina are in a great place now. Gabe also has never looked better. Mama E as well.
Cockroach Omarosa couldn't pass up a desperate bid for relevancy and appear. Ugh.
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And by the way, am I recalling correctly that it was Mickey who has a degree in accounting and yet on this last leg he said he worked the Alberta oil fields in the winter and owned a rafting tour company in the summer?
I think I recall that, too. Nice to have for starting his business. It's cool how throughout the race he showed unexpected skills that challenged people's snap judgements.
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"I don't know anything about baseball, but I know he just stole the base." Oh, Pharrell...just when I thought I couldn't appreciate you more, you continually swat that gnat Adam DOWN.
I enjoyed a number of the performances, so big improvement over the premiere. Although, now I mostly watch it "blind" like the judges b/c, yes, the packages are wearing thin with the sob stories, and, it sheds light on their turnarounds. I find myself impressed, but the moment I tune in, their voices suddenly are less impressive if I don't like how they look!
Seemed like the reggae singer didn't care/know about Gwen's ska/dancehall roots.
Gwen has a point about the importance of creating one's image and improving charisma onstage, and they shouldn't dismiss it as girly silliness.
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I, for one, was really excited to see Julianne back on the dance floor (where she never should have left) but, yes, it turned out to be underwhelming. Loved her costume, though! It was sensational. I also appreciate that she has an attainable (now that she's not dancing every day) gorgeous, healthy figure, and dance in general doesn't promote hiding your body, but showcasing it. As well, I'm enjoying her on the judging panel so far since she's on her best behaviour to thwart (Derek favouritism) controversy.
Mark's audition was cute as was his reaction. He looks way better with this hair and I'm glad Sadie was saved. I knew Tavis' negativity wouldn't fare well. He didn't have time to be on the show so bye.
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The song is called Hella Good, not Keeps on Dancing. :)
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Pharrell is the real deal for this kind of show's purported purpose: artist development. I love his pitches (the first guy knew what was up) and how he was the only one who didn't turn around for that flat and shrieking Ariana Grande audition. I don't know how anyone could choose the recording artist now who is talking out of his/her ass, when they can go directly to the hitmaker the artists flock to. Although, if it's performance guidance they need, then yes the artist is a superior mentor for them.
I'm really starting to lose some interest in it and have been since after the first Usher / Shakira season. Many of the artists that get placed on the teams seem very "same ol' - same ol'" to me.
With all that said -- I love Gwen Stefani. She is the only reason I am tuning in this season.
Agree with both points (although I first lost interest after S2 when Jamal & Juliette lost). And as a ND and Gwen fan, I love seeing her back in the limelight. Look forward to seeing Gavin mentor with her.
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I want Alfonso to get sympathy votes, but it would have been more effective if he hadn't outright asked for them.
Ugh. Bethany, I can't stand what you and Derek symbolize: social media's nauseating dominance and Derek's right to it.
Cheryl & Antonio were actually fun to watch this week. Very convincing and natural, like Julianne noted. His acting experience helps with that I think. Cheryl looked sensational, too, in that enviable dress!
Peta is doing an impressive job with Tommy. She's really a versatile, fantastic choreographer.
I love how much Jonathan loves being on the show and hope he gets the time to reach his potential. He deserves better. Curious how he'd perform with Sharna or Peta.
What a fun number from Sadie & Mark! I like how Sadie is worried-looking/focused and quiet when she's not performing but then lights up and gives a ton of energy when it's time to perform. I can appreciate her genuine innocence/naivete in that she doesn't know that she needs to always be "on" and her every frown is going to be scrutinized and may cost her votes.
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Yu Tsai shitting all over Jay and those other clown predecessors in less than half a season. I also agree that he's hot. That tanned undercover nice bod with the sexy scruff? Mmmm!
Matthew with his maturity and wisdom is the biggest and nicest surprise. Dayum! He really went from generic model to HOT.
Shei had the hottest styling in the shoot and should rock that all day, every day.
Ugh at Ben (& Adam) grasping at whatever. Too bad it's not ANWGWG.
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I ended up being happy for Mickey & Pete because I watched them earn everything fair and square, drama-free. They never resorted to doing anything underhanded or needing help--except for when Pete was never going to figure out the chemistry task and, ironically, was saved by Ryan (or was it Rob)? Talk about a defining moment in the race!
I felt for Natalie when it seemed she was blaming herself a bit when she couldn't find the miniatures quickly enough and I think this ran through her head on the mat.
I love how the memory task wasn't a joke and there was real suspense. Awesome season! I hope they continue to only get better.
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Mark....just WOW. His message to Witney was eloquent and purely wonderful.
It really was! Incredibly sweet, too. That photo of them is also really nice.
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It's not 100% Tamar's delivery. Tamar just isn't respected the way Toni is. Tamar is the youngest and resented for being "the baby" that Toni and everyone spoiled; Toni is the eldest and respected as the superstar who broke them into the showbiz world.
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Korina echoed my thoughts on kids: "I can't even tell the ages apart." It all blends together for me when people are really young (or really old). I was totally with her this episode and liked what she made but wholeheartedly agreed Kini deserved the win.
I love how Kini lets his talents/garments speak for themselves. I could totally have pictured an Amanda or Korina or definitely Sandyha asserting themselves on the runway to correct being discredited for his work but he just let it go, assured he'd get his recognition in time. And sure enough, he won the next two! I love his quiet confidence and I really hope he continues to thrive right till the end.
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I think Sukhi and Jinder benefitted from the Olympians wanting to maintain the standard of behaviour they were expected to uphold as Canadian ambassadors, and also how they're conditioned to behave as public figures courting sponsorships, etc.
I was disappointed to see the clowny siblings go. It was a novelty to see how far they could go and what they could do extremely well or extremely dumbly next. The others are all perfectly fine, so I guess I'm rooting for my fellow team girl power! or team my hometown (Ryan & Rob).
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Oh, Carnie. I was surprised I wanted her to win this time, as opposed to last time when I couldn't stand her theatrics. I liked how she told Mark it hurt her feelings and then carried on as her hammy self anyway, but then made self-aware jokes about it till the end. Also, Laila is too laid back for me and makes me start to tune out.
All Episodes Talk: Save the drama for your mama ... and sisters.
in Braxton Family Values [V]
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Sickening seeing triflin' Towanda sucking up to Tamar when she hopes to get some money/fame out of it, e.g., Tamar's Grammy afterparty, Tamar's Good Morning America baby announcement, Tamar over lunch furthering the talk about collaborating on a single, and most egregiously, hijacking Tamar's spotlight under the guise of doing it for her sake. Because we all know how Towanda is so concerned about Tamar's feelings!