My Predictions for 2010

Happy New Year, Folks!!

We are about to enter the second decade of the 21st century.
I hope that 2010 will be a better year for everyone in the world

My Predictions for 2010:

• the American economy will get back to its strong shape
• Every unemployed American will be working again
• There will be an end to wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and all our troops will come back home
• Osama Bin Laden will be found if his whereabouts are known
• MTV will play music videos during the day
• "Jersey Shore", "The Hills", and "Family Guy" will be cancelled
• Someone who doesn't dress like Adam Lambert will win "American Idol"
• NBC will somehow get out of fourth place in the prime time ratings
• The Golden Globes will be fun to watch again
• "Glee" will win an Emmy award
• Kim Kardashian will move out of the United States and never come back
• Fewer reality shows
• Radio stations will cut back on playing Lady Gaga twice an hour
• Fewer celebrity deaths
• Fewer celebrity arrests
• More people watching broadcast television instead of twittering
• "Gossip Girl" will go off the air for good
• Paparazzi will stop harassing celebrities for pictures
• Kanye West will leave Taylor Swift alone
• People will text less and pay attention more
• Conan O' Brien will get fired off "The Tonight Show" and Jay Leno will return to 11:30pm
• Jessica Simpson will date people who are not atheletes
• Fewer celebrity sex scandals
• Hannah Montana will leave the music scene
• Everybody will exercise and lose weight more
• Some cable channels will be free to those who don't have cable
• People will get tired of "Twilight"
• No more hoaxes to get attention
• More Homer Simpson and less Cleveland Brown
• More blogs
• People will volunteer in their community
• Planet Earth will be a cleaner and greener place to live
• Less Paris Hilton
• Less Britney Spears
• Less Lindsay Lohan
• Soul Train returning to television
• David Letterman will keep quiet about his past loves
• Oakland Raiders will win some NFL games

For Me in 2010, I will have a regular job, some money, a girl I can hangout with, and always good health and good wishes. I can't wait to bring more exciting things in the new year. Have a safe and healthy 2010...now go exercise (that's my new year's resolution). Take care!

Remembering the Celebrities We Lost in 2009

As 2009 draws to a close and a new year arrives, I like to pay tribute to the celebrities we lost in 2009:

Walter Cronkite, anchor of the CBS Evening News from 1962 to 1981. He was dubbed "The Most Trusted Man in America" He worked with CBS for over 50 years.
The historic news events during Cronkite's run on the CBS Evening News: The assasination of JFK in 1963, the Vietnam War, the Watergate Scandal in 1973. He did election coverage for the network.

Senator Ted Kennedy was a political lion. The Kennedy family had suffered losses of family members over the years. John F. Kennedy died in 1963, John F. Kennedy, Jr. in 1999, Jackie Onassis in 1994, and Eunice Kennedy in 2009.

Patrick Swayze made women swoon when he starred in the 1987 movie, "Dirty Dancing". He also starred in movie hits "Ghost", "Red Dawn" and "To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything Julie Newmar".

The music world was shocked to hear the passing of "the King of Pop"-Michael Jackson. MJ changed the face of music forever with million sellers--"Beat It", "Thriller", "Bad" and "Billie Jean". He started singing with his brothers in the early 1970s--the Jackson 5. He inspired millions of dancers with his famous moonwalk and other dances. Jackson's music videos were events and must see.

Les Paul, guitarist, inspired many guitarists. His guitar playing was unlike any other. Gibson makes the famous guitars named after him. He had recording hits with his then wife Mary Ford in the early 1950s.

John Hughes directed movie classics from the 1980s: "The Breakfast Club", "Pretty in Pink" and "Sixteen Candles". Those movies were popular with teens in the '80s.

Natasha Richardson, famed Broadway and movie actress, delighted audiences with her beauty, her personality and her singing.

Farrah Fawcett died on the same day as Michael Jackson. She made a name for herself when she starred in the 1970s television series, "Charlie's Angels". Her famous poster made teenage boys and men fall in love with her. In 1983, she starred in the classic television movie "The Burning Bed" where she played an abused wife and mother. In the final years of her life, she suffered from cancer. Fans and celebrity friends prayed for her recovery. She was married to actor Ryan O' Neal.

Ed McMahon was Johnny Carson's sidekick and announcer on the "Tonight Show" from 1962 to 1992. He hosted a talent show titled "Star Search" that introduced us to some of today's hottest stars, Brittney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Justin Timberlake, Rosie O' Donnell, Brad Garrett, Dave Chappelle, Drew Carey, Martin Lawrence and many others.

David Carradine starred in the classic television series "Kung Fu". He also starred in Quentin Taratino's "Kill Bill" movies.

Bea Arthur made us laugh as Maude in the 1970s and Dorothy on the "Golden Girls" in the 1980s.

Last week, we were shocked to hear the passing of actress Brittany Murphy at the age of 32. She got her big break in the movie "Clueless". She played Eminem's girlfriend in the 2001 movie "8 Mile". She was the voice of Luann on the animated TV show "King of the Hill"

These talented people will be sorely missed but their work will live on forever. We will always remember them whenever we watched them on TV or listened to their songs on the radio. Let's hope 2010 will have fewer celebrity deaths.

Have a safe and happy new year!!!

R.I.P. BRITTANY MURPHY 1977-2009

Today, the entertainment world has lost a wonderful young actress. Brittany Murphy passed away this morning at the age of 32. She starred in many movies and television shows. Her film credits include: "Clueless", "8 Mile", and "Little Black Book". Television viewers may know her as the voice of Luanne on "King of the Hill". My condolences are with her family. Her fans are very shocked after learning the news of her untimely death. It's so close to Christmas and the news of another celebrity death just broke out. We will miss you...Brittany Murphy

Merry Christmas, Everyone

Golden Globes & Tiger Woods

Happy Holidays, Everyone!

Christmas is one week away...yay!!

I have an opinion and a complaint about the whole Tiger Woods sex scandal. In case, you haven't heard, Tiger has given up golf for a while to get his life back together after all his marital problems with his wife over other women. Reports claiming that Tiger Woods is a sex addict is way out whack. Who would want to picture Tiger Woods a sex machine...come on!. This is the world's greatest golfer, people. Every news channel I've been watching seems to be focused on Tiger Woods and all his alleged mistresses. The last count is...14. I wish the media would leave Tiger alone and give him his privacy. When Tiger feels ready to talk about his situation, he will talk but in the meantime, Tiger needs some privacy and I wish the media would respect his family's privacy. I hope that the Tiger Woods situation gets a happy ending so Tiger can come back to the golf course and everyone can watch him. Golf without Tiger Woods would be more boring than Christmas without snow. Please let Tiger concentrate on getting his life back on track.

The Golden Globes nominations were announced. It's award season already?
Some good shows and good actors get nods while others get snubbed.
I'll break down the major categories and tell you who will win and who should win

Let's start with the Movie Categories

Best Picture Drama
Will Win: "Avatar"
Should Win: "Avatar"

Best Picture Musical or Comedy
Will Win: "Nine"
Should Win: "Nine"

Best Actor Drama:
Will Win: George Clooney-"Up in the Air"
Should Win: Morgan Freeman-"Invictus"

Best Actress Drama:
Will Win: Sandra Bullock-"The Blind Side"
Should Win: Gabourey Sidibe (try saying that name 3 times fast)-"Precious"

Best Actor Musical or Comedy
Will Win: Matt Damon-"The Informant!"
Should Win: Daniel Day Lewis-"Nine"

Best Actress Musical or Comedy
Will Win: Marion Cotillard-"Nine"
Should Win: Meryl Streep-"Julie & Julia"

Supporting Actor
Will Win: Matt Damon-"The Informant!"
Should Win: Christoph Waltz-"Inglorious Basterds"

Supporting Actress
Will Win: Penelope Cruz-"Nine"
Should Win: Mo'Nique-"Precious"

Animated Movie
Will Win: "Up"
Should Win: "The Princess and the Frog" (#1 movie last weekend)

Television Category

Drama Series
Will Win: "Mad Men"
Should Win: "House"

Actress Drama Series
Will Win: Glenn Close-"Damages"
Should Win: Anna Paquin-"True Blood"

Actor Drama Series
Will Win: Jon Hamm, "Mad Men"
Should Win: Simon Baker, "The Mentalist"

Musical or Comedy Series
Will Win: "30 Rock"
Should Win: "Glee"

Actor Musical or Comedy
Will Win: Alec Baldwin-"30 Rock"
Should Win: Matthew Morrison-"Glee"

Actress Musical or Comedy
Will Win: Tina Fey-"30 Rock"
Should Win: Lea Michele-"Glee"

Supporting Actress-Series, Miniseries, or Movie
Will Win: Jane Lynch-"Glee"
Should Win: Jane Lynch-"Glee"

Supporting Actor-Series, Miniseries, or Movie
Will Win: Neil Patrick Harris-"How I Met Your Mother"
Should Win: Neil Patrick Harris-"How I Met Your Mother"

Martin Scorsese will receive the Cecil B. DeMille Achievement Award

The awards will be given out and winners will be announced on Sunday January 17, 2010 live on NBC and the show will be hosted by Ricky Gervais--he should host all the good award shows.
Don't Miss It!!

That's all for now...Have a safe and happy holiday season

Good night!

Thanksgiving. Tiger, White House Party Crashers and Grammy

Hey everyone, how was your Thanksgiving weekend? Mine was good and fun...the day after Thanksgiving I went shopping. Who would be crazy enough to get up at 4am and hunt for some good bargains? I found a coat, jogging pants, jogging top, some socks and a pair of pants. It was good.

Now...My thoughts on the Tiger Woods scandal.
When I first heard that Tiger Woods was involved in a car accident last Friday, I thought "Oh please not again...a celebrity has passed away." He had a slight injury when his wife busted his car window with a golf club to bail him out of the car. Woods got a citation from the Florida State Police for drunk driving so he has to pay for that trouble. The last few days there have been reports that Tiger had been cheating on his wife with other women. Of course, I know that those allegations are not true. Let's hope that Tiger won't get in trouble with his wife because that will be a devastating blow to his billion dollar empire. The scandal has not put his endorsement deals in jeopardy which may be a good thing. The last athlete who was involved in a sex scandal--Kobe Bryant--lost many of his endorsement deals. Now, he is a changed man--his team, the Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA championship in 2009. I hope things will get better for Tiger so he can get back on the golf course and wow us with his golf playing.

I've been shocked by the news of a couple who want their own reality show crashing a dinner party at the White House. They were not on the invite list and sneaked past security. The Secret Service should have handled the situation and turned them away. The couple got in anyway and hobnobbed with the President. The couple should be arrested and charged with trespassing and locked away in jail to teach them the error of their ways. The couple's dreams of getting their own reality show should be shattered to smithereens.

Earlier tonight, the Grammy Awards nominations were announced.

Song of the Year
"Pokerface"-Lady Gaga
"Pretty Wings"-Maxwell
"Single Ladies"-Beyonce
"You Somebody"-Kings of Leon
"You Belong with Me"-Taylor Swift

Best Pop Duo or Group with Vocals
Black Eyed Peas
Bon Jovi
The Fray
Hall & Oates
MGMT

Best Rock Album
"Black Ice"-AC/DC
"Live from Madison Square Garden"-Steve Winwood & Eric Clapton
"21 st Century Breakdown"-Green Day

Best Rap Solo Performance
Eminem
Drake
Jay-Z
Kid Cudi
Mos Def

Best Country Duo or Group with Vocals
Brooks & Dunn
Zac Brown Band
Lady Antebellum
Sugarland
Rascal Flatts

Record of the Year
Beyonce-"Halo"
Black Eyed Peas-"I've Got A Feeling"
Kings of Leon-"You Somebody"
Lady Gaga-"Pokerface"
Taylor Swift-"You Belong with Me"

Album of the Year
Beyonce-"I Am Sasha Fierce
Black Eyed Peas
Lady Gaga
Dave Matthews Band
Taylor Swift-"Fearless"


The Grammy Awards will be handed out on January 31, 2010 on CBS

What do you think of the nominations?

Who should have been nominated?

Tell me what you think

Talk to you later