wendy williams
how you doin?
judge if you must, but i love this woman. her show, "the wendy williams show", airs on bet and i think it's great. it's a talk show, in the model of oprah, the view, and even ms. tyra (please stop trying to make smize happen). she has celebrity guests on and is hysterical and probing in interviews. most importantly, however, she has segments like "hot topics" and "ask wendy" where she interacts with the audience, both at home and in studio. watching wendy is like sitting down and talking with a friend about celebrities. there is nothing that feels forced or like she's trying too hard (guess maybe it's not like tyra after all). if you haven't checked it out, you should do it. i, for one, find her refreshing and hilarious.
in the news...orlando bloom has something in common with shakira, audrey hepburn, and mia farrow...he has just been named goodwill ambassador for UNICEF. if you're like me, you might wonder, what exactly does a goodwill ambassador do? well, according to the UNICEF website,
"fame has some clear benefits in certain roles with UNICEF. celebrities attract attention, so they are in a position to focus the world’s eyes on the needs of children, both in their own countries and by visiting field projects and emergency programmes abroad. they can make direct representations to those with the power to effect change. they can use their talents and fame to fundraise and advocate for children and support UNICEF’s mission to ensure every child’s right to health, education, equality and protection."
ok, i'll buy it. you know i'm all about helping the chilluns. orlando, while you're advocating, could you make some movies more like "elizabethtown" and less like "kingdom of heaven" (not a fan, friends).
and now for some of the happiest news i have heard in a while...the stars and producers are whispering about a possible glee tour! i know a LOT of people who would pay to go hear these talented kids sing choral-tastic versions of hit songs, so i really hope it happens. the songs of glee have already been downloaded over 1 million times on itunes alone since the show's debut. how could this not be a good idea?
finally, i leave you today with a double dose of fiyah, albeit different kinds.
first, mariah is preparing to release her third single and it happens to be my favorite song off the album. it's called "h.a.t.e.u." and if you can get past the silly title, it is an amazing, classic mariah song. now, there is a remix, featuring oj da juiceman, big boi, and gucci mane (i am a goon for a gucci remix), but i think the original version is so much better. don't get me wrong, i love them both, but i guess time will tell which mix becomes more popular.
h.a.t.e.u. remix
vs.
h.a.t.e.u. album version
lastly, the sorely underrated ms. katharine mcphee is preparing her sophomore album for a january release and the first single and video are out now. the song is called "had it all" and it's a pretty radical departure for kat, when compared to her debut (really, a song all about open toed shoes?). from the three songs i have heard, she appears to be moving into more of a pop singer-songwriter vibe that i am loving on her (think less rihanna and more sara bareilles). it just really works for her. take a look at the premiere of her new video below. oh, and what do you think of the new hair? personally, i love.
katharine mcphee - had it all
keep your eyes open,
b palma
judge if you must, but i love this woman. her show, "the wendy williams show", airs on bet and i think it's great. it's a talk show, in the model of oprah, the view, and even ms. tyra (please stop trying to make smize happen). she has celebrity guests on and is hysterical and probing in interviews. most importantly, however, she has segments like "hot topics" and "ask wendy" where she interacts with the audience, both at home and in studio. watching wendy is like sitting down and talking with a friend about celebrities. there is nothing that feels forced or like she's trying too hard (guess maybe it's not like tyra after all). if you haven't checked it out, you should do it. i, for one, find her refreshing and hilarious.
in the news...orlando bloom has something in common with shakira, audrey hepburn, and mia farrow...he has just been named goodwill ambassador for UNICEF. if you're like me, you might wonder, what exactly does a goodwill ambassador do? well, according to the UNICEF website,
"fame has some clear benefits in certain roles with UNICEF. celebrities attract attention, so they are in a position to focus the world’s eyes on the needs of children, both in their own countries and by visiting field projects and emergency programmes abroad. they can make direct representations to those with the power to effect change. they can use their talents and fame to fundraise and advocate for children and support UNICEF’s mission to ensure every child’s right to health, education, equality and protection."
ok, i'll buy it. you know i'm all about helping the chilluns. orlando, while you're advocating, could you make some movies more like "elizabethtown" and less like "kingdom of heaven" (not a fan, friends).
and now for some of the happiest news i have heard in a while...the stars and producers are whispering about a possible glee tour! i know a LOT of people who would pay to go hear these talented kids sing choral-tastic versions of hit songs, so i really hope it happens. the songs of glee have already been downloaded over 1 million times on itunes alone since the show's debut. how could this not be a good idea?finally, i leave you today with a double dose of fiyah, albeit different kinds.
first, mariah is preparing to release her third single and it happens to be my favorite song off the album. it's called "h.a.t.e.u." and if you can get past the silly title, it is an amazing, classic mariah song. now, there is a remix, featuring oj da juiceman, big boi, and gucci mane (i am a goon for a gucci remix), but i think the original version is so much better. don't get me wrong, i love them both, but i guess time will tell which mix becomes more popular.
h.a.t.e.u. remix
vs.
h.a.t.e.u. album version
lastly, the sorely underrated ms. katharine mcphee is preparing her sophomore album for a january release and the first single and video are out now. the song is called "had it all" and it's a pretty radical departure for kat, when compared to her debut (really, a song all about open toed shoes?). from the three songs i have heard, she appears to be moving into more of a pop singer-songwriter vibe that i am loving on her (think less rihanna and more sara bareilles). it just really works for her. take a look at the premiere of her new video below. oh, and what do you think of the new hair? personally, i love.
katharine mcphee - had it all
keep your eyes open,
b palma
