R.I.P. Art Clokey, Father of the Hit Show, "Gumby"
PopEater.com is reporting that the creator of the beloved claymation show, Gumby, Art Clokey, has just died in his sleep. He was 88 years old. The cause of his death is unknown, but his son has stated that his father constantly suffered from bladder infections.
Gumby made its debut on tv in the 1950's. It was the first show ever to primarily use clay as a form of animation.
Clokey will be missed by all of his fans, but "Gumby" will live on in our hearts forever.
Here is a clip of the beloved show to remember it's amazing creator by:
American Idol Contestant to Watch Out For: Katelyn Clampett
Katelyn Clampett is definitely one of the most polished, professional alleged-Hollywood-round contestants to be liked thus far for Season 9 of American Idol. She is definitely a very talented singer and I definitely seeing her making it into the top 6 of the compeitition, but I'm not sure that she has what it takes to win the compeition. Although she is a very good, natural singer, she lacks personality. She seems really, really boring, and after having Kris Allen win last year, American Idol is not going to want to have another boring winner. Another thing that bothers me with Clampett is her apperance. She looks too made up. Actually, she reminds me of Carrie Prejean. It doesn't look right with her video, either. A makeover will definitely be needed.
Listen to Katelyn Clampett's original song, Water Them Down below:
Could Anzeo David Be Another "Plant" For Season 9 of American Idol?
I previously reported my speculation of Nicci Nix being this coming season of American Idol's "Plant" contestant. However, after seeing Votefortheworst.com's post about Anzeo David, lead me to believe that he, too, could be another "plant". David is a very talented R&B/Hip-hop artist. He has a strong potential of being highly featured and publicized on American Idol because there typically are not many strong R&B/Hip-hop artists on the show, other than the usual black divas like Fantasia Barrino. David also already has a lot of experience and musical connections. He has worked with Missy Elliot, Trey Songz, Destiny's Child, Timbaland, and many others. In addition, he was on Season 4 of Making the Band, but was cut after round one.
I think Anzeo David has large potential to prosper on this season of Idol, however, I don't see him as being a winner. Top 5? A definite possiblity. Keep your eyes opened for this potential Hollywood-round contestant!
Snuggies Are So Last Year...Which is Why There Are Now Snuggie Suits...
Last year snuggies became the "it" item as they began popping up in store, after store, after store. They finished off the year by becoming one of the most popular Christmas gifts to give, request, and receive this past Christmas. Now, in 2010, fashion designers are turning to the snuggie for inspiration, and in turn, have invented the Snuggie Suit!
The snuggie suit looks like footed pajamas...minus the feet. The top is designed like a comfy hotel plush robe, with comfy velvet pants attached.
Female snuggie lovers will love the new addition to the snuggie family...however they appear a little too feminine for most men. If the makers of the snuggie suit wish to sell their product to men, they will definitely need to make some of their suits less feminine and more manly.
"But Honestly...When Lee Called Mariah Carey...She was DRUNK".
Numerous media sources are circulating an video of Mariah Carey's acceptance speech for her "Breakthrough Actress" award that she received at the Palm Springs Film Festival for her role in the movie Precious. In her speech, Carey appears to be disorganized, confused, off-track, and just simply intoxicated. She frequently breaks off into stories about how her friend, manager, boss, (does anyone even know?), Lee, called her about this movie. No one is really sure where Carey is trying to go with this story. Carey is basically just babbling on and on and talking nonsense.
Here is the video of Carey's drunken speech:
While Carey's speech is a far-cry from the formal, prepared speeches that most polished starlets typically give at award shows, it is still inevitable interesting. This speech will be remembered for a long time, but unfortunately, for all the wrong reasons. It's rare to come across an acceptance speech that is actually interesting, though, so it makes you almost wish that more celebrities gave drunken acceptance speeches, doesn't it?
American Idol Season 9 Contestant to Watch Out For: Ashley Makailah
MJ's Big Blog recently leaked info about Ashley Makailah possibly making it to the Hollywood rounds of auditions for Season 9 of American Idol. Makailah has a decent singing voice, but it doesn't stand out to me. I think she could definitely make it to the top 24, but it would be a real stretch to get her into the top 12. If she did make it into the top 12, I don't think she would go further than 8 or 7 before getting voted off.
Based on her Myspace defaul picture, Makailah looks kind of slutty to me. Her Myspace default is screaming "Antonella Barbra" to me. If she made it to the semi-final rounds of audution, it would not suprise me at all if a sex scandal came out about her, similar to the ones that came out about Barbra. Also, Barbra was never that strong of a singer, either. Barbra made it into the top 12, yes, but not much further. I think that Ashley Makailah is very, very, very similar to Antonella Barbra.
Here is the link to Ashley Makailah's Myspace, where you can hear some of her songs:
New Shoes, or New Jeans? Why Not Have Both-Together?
Fashion designer Sebastian Errazuriz has just invented the greatest fashion article ever...the shoe pants!
The shoe pants consists of a flary, bell-bottomish pair of jeans with converse sneakers attached! Now you no longer have to waste time searching for your other shoe in the morning...as long as you can find your jeans, you'll have your shoes, too!
No word yet on when this fashion masterpiece will be released or how much it will sell for, but I definitely see this as being the next big fashion trend!
American Idol Contestant to Watch Out For: Tim Urban
Another alleged Hollywood-round contestant that Votefortheworst.com has leaked is Tim Urban. In this video, his friend's drumming can be a little over-powering, but from what I can hear, Urban seems to have some serious chops. His voice sounds very natural and pure. He reminds me of the kind of guy that would sing acoustically a lot on the show. He reminds me a lot of Kris Allen and Jason Castro. His voice isn't the best of the allegedly season 9 contestants that I've heard so far, but I think he could at least make it into the top 24, possibly the top 12 as well.
Here is a video of an original song by Tim Urban. I wonder if his friend is a singer, too, and if he tried out for Idol?
Is Aaron Kelly this Season of American Idol's Country Superstar?
Out of all of the alleged American Idol Season 9 Hollywood Contestants I've heard thus far, Aaron Kelly excites me the most. His voice is so strong and pure. It's country, but not overly country. I think he could also do well with other genres on the show. This kid is so young, but his voice is amazing. I think we'll definitely be seeing a lot more of him.
Listen below to his unique take on "Somewhere Over the Rainbow":
American Idol Contestant to Watch For: Daniel Murillo
Votefortheworst.com has recently posted a video of an alleged Hollywood-round American Idol contestant, Daniel Murillo. Murillo is most noted for being a member of the rock band, Hollywood Undead. In this video, he is singing a cover of Maroon 5's hit, "Sunday Morning" and it is AMAZING! If this guy continues to sing this well on the show I think that we'll be seeing him a lot. His voice is similar to Kris Allen, but less boring. He seems to be a more contemporary version of Allen, which will hopefully mean that he will share greater success. He is also pretty similar to Season 7 contestant, Jason Castro. The ladies will love Murillo.
Listen to Murillo's take on Maroon 5's "Sunday Morning" below:
Will Nicci Nix (Nicole Palmeri) Be This Season's American Idol "Plant"?
Votefortheworst.com has recently leaked information that Nicole "Nicci Nix" Palmeri may be American Idol's "plant" for this season.
American Idol "plants" are typically contestants who have had major record contracts or other promotions in the past. They always receive high praises from the judges and make it to the final rounds, but so far none of them have actually won. One of the most noted American Idol "plants" was Carly Smithson in season 7 of American Idol.
Nicci Nix is most known for being on the Dainty Kane season of Making the Band, in which she was one of the first contestants to be cut. Nix was also featured on a string of other MTV shows such as Next, Exposed, Date My Mom, and also Fear Factor, making her name and face familiar.
Nix has a video available on YouTube in which she looks like a mixture of Katy Perry and a toned-down version of Lady Gaga. It is obvious that the girl has major vocal talent, and it is also obvious that she had the funds to make a professional looking video. If Nix continues to carry herself this well on the show, she has a chance of making it into finals and prospering. Keep your eye out for Nix on this season of American Idol. I have a feeling this isn't the first you'll hear from her, especially not if she's this season's chosen "plant".
Here is the video for Nicole "Nicci Nix" Palmeri's song, "Best X Friend":
