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Welcome Back To Entertainment

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By: Libby Pawlick on May 16, 2011 at 6:19 pm

Fellow Buzz blog readers, Entertainment is back!  After a brief hiatus, it’s time to talk about all the good stuff that’s been going on in the Entertainment stratosphere since I last posted.  So much has happened that I don’t even know where to start.

How about we start with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (Prince William and Kate Middleton, if you haven’t been following)?!  I don’t know about many of the Buzz Entertainment followers out there but I can say that I was not up at the crack of dawn to watch the pomp and circumstance.  Although, I did turn CNN on once I woke up to see their first kiss (scandalous as they had not one but two chaste kisses!).  They made a very cute couple but still having a hard time understanding what the big deal is.  I guess we all love a modern day fairytale.

Next on the docket is my newest reality TV addition, Extreme Couponing on TLC.  Who doesn’t love a glance into the psyche of the extreme couponers featured on the show who love to confess that their stockpiles are nothing like those of typical hoarders.  Interesting…  I am all for saving money and paying as little as possible for my monthly grocery bill but stocking up on items that I don’t need, I don’t think so.  However, my husband has challenged me to put this extreme couponing knowledge I am accumulating to the test.  Look for future posts about my training on becoming a wannabe extreme couponer.

And finally, to wrap up this week’s welcome back to Entertainment blog, how about the upcoming American Idol finale or the launch of X Factor.  On the American Idol front, although Haley R. is from Chicago, my votes will be going to Lauren who is an absolute cutie pie and has really matured throughout the season.  I am not a fan of Scotty especially with his mic flute holding position.  It really detracts from his singing.  Let’s see what happens this week.

I think X Factor is going to give American Idol a run for its money.  However, I am going to reserve judgement until after I go to the Chicago audition taping this Friday.  I’ll let you know what to expect and if it is going to be worth the watch over the summer.

If there’s anything you want to hear us chat about on the Entertainment blog, leave a comment after the article.

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Weight Loss Reality TV Shows

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By: Libby Pawlick on Feb 28, 2011 at 9:54 pm

I am sure many of us at the beginning of the year made a resolution to be a healthier version of ourselves in 2011.  Whether that means getting back into the gym, eating healthier or trying to loss weight, we all make promises that sometimes we don’t keep to ourselves.  Do you find yourself sitting in front of the TV watching the latest reality TV show surrounding weight loss because we are intrigued on how they are doing and what the transformation looks like?  I know I do.  Some of  the weight loss reality TV shows include:

  • The Biggest Loser (NBC)
  • Celebrity Fit Club (VH1)
  • Ruby (Style Network)
  • Heavy (A&E)
  • I Used to Be Fat (MTV)
  • Dance Your A** Off (Oxygen)

Most of the shows listed above I have watched at one point or another.  But are they truly motivating to the point that you want to get up and start to make a lifestyle change?

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Let’s Talk American Idol

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By: Libby Pawlick on Jan 24, 2011 at 8:01 pm

As a devote American Idol watcher over the past nine seasons, I was not sure about this new season.  Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez joining Randy Jackson on the judges panel, really?  It is so hard to associate the show without Simon Cowell sitting at that judges table.  I just finished watching last week’s episodes and was really surprised.  I did not know what to expect out of Steven, maybe a little bit more coherent state of mind compared to Ozzy Osbourne but he keeps it interesting.  Some of the things he says are pretty funny.  And, Jennifer – she’s beautiful, talented and has made gobs of money from building an empire of singing, acting, fashion and perfumes.  On top of that, she is someone who still is relevant in today’s industry (not that I don’t love Paula but let’s face it, when was the last time she actually put out a record?).

It is interesting though that last week only had three hours worth of episodes – two hours on Wednesday and one hour on Thursday.  With the episodes not being as long, I also noticed that they are not focusing so much on the critiques, especially the bad ones.  Is that because there is not much content to their comments or is it not as much fun watching Simon break them down?

So far, I am pleasantly surprised with last week’s episodes and will be watching this week’s upcoming shows to see if I am still hooked.

For all you American Idol fans out there, what do you think?

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Reality TV – Hell’s Kitchen

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By: Libby Pawlick on Dec 27, 2010 at 9:44 am

The inspiration for this week’s article comes to me from the season finale of Hell’s Kitchen.  Over the holiday weekend, I was able to catch up (through my trusty DVR) on who Chef Ramsey choose as the winner of Hell’s Kitchen Season 8 – Nona or Russell – he chose Nona, smart choice.

Anyways, as a fan of the show since the beginning (2005), I wondered what the previous winners of Hell’s Kitchen were up to.  I did some digging around and here is what I found:

Season 1 Michael Wray – After some searching around the Internet for details, it looks like Michael didn’t take the apprenticeship with Chef Ramsey that was offered during the show and tried opening up his own restaurant in Arizona but was unsuccessful at this time.

Season 2 Heather West – One of my favorite Hell’s Kitchen winners.  I discovered a great Q&A article about where she is working currently which is back in Long Island, NY.

Season 3 Rock Harper – Another winner that was hard to find any current information on.  From what I could dig up, he did his stint at Green Valley Ranch and was in Washington D.C. back in 2009.

Season 4 Christina Machamer – Even though she was inexperienced, Chef Ramsey saw something in Christina to crown her a winner.  She completed her stint with Chef and has gone on to do some great things including creating her own spice company called BCBC Blends.

Season 5 Danny Veltri -  Well, it looks like Danny didn’t actually get his own restaurant in Atlantic City like he thought he was.  He ended up being a sous chef and left after a couple of months to return home.  Hey, he still got his $250K.

Season 6 Dave Levey – Not sure why it is so hard to find information on past winners but it is.  After his stint during the Winter Olympics, there is not much to be found of Dave’s whereabouts.

Season 7 Holli Ugalde – Holli didn’t end up in London next to Chef Ramsey due to Visa issues.  According to her Facebook page, she is currently in Palm Springs, California working.

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It’s That Time of Year – Fall TV Is Back!

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By: Libby Pawlick on Sep 13, 2010 at 4:39 pm

I love this time of year and it’s not because I dislike summer.  It’s because I love fall TV!  The new fall TV shows and my returning favorites are like my version of a new school year.  Last night I was going through my cable guide setting up my DVR recordings making sure I didn’t miss one.  I monopolize every single box to make sure that I always have something to watch.  And, when Glee first debuted, I DVR’ed it but later deleted them because I was running out of space and regretted once I discovered how great a show it was.  I am making sure never to make that mistake again.

So, now that I have hyped up how excited I am for fall TV, you are probably dying to know what is on my watch list.  Don’t lie, I know you are.

Mondays

  • Gossip Girl
  • Dancing with the Stars
  • Lone Star
  • Chuck
  • The Event
  • Little People, Big World (So sad that it is the last season!

Tuesday

  • The Good Wife
  • Life Unexpected
  • Glee
  • Running Wilde
  • Parenthood

Wednesday

  • Better with You
  • Modern Family
  • Cougar Town
  • Hellcats
  • Lie to Me
  • Hell’s Kitchen
  • South Park

Thursday

  • My Generation
  • S#*! My Dad Says
  • Outsourced
  • The Apprentice
  • The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

Friday

  • Outlaw

Sunday

  • Undercover Boss

What are you looking forward to watching this fall?

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