Boom! No the ship hasn’t sailed, it just docked. Here’s #TheRoundUp
MUSIC SPOT
Let’s talk Simon Cowell: The mastermind behind some of our favorite acts
including Leona Lewis, Ella Henderson and Olly Murs keeps on keeping on, and
giving (the hurtful truth that is). I don’t think there is a word in English
that could describe or define Simon Cowell. Some may call him mean, rude,
immature, narcissistic, etc (I could go on for decades LOL) but I think that if
you’re lucky enough to work with him, get signed under his label or even get
mentored by him whilst contesting in some singing competition, then you’re on
the right path, on your way up and above all you are going to make MAD dollar.
Keeping up with the magic of Simon Cowell, two groups that are rocking the
charts and are so relevant in our circles are Fifth
One Direction’s latest music is also good and worth buying. Not as good as
Fifth Harmonys’ (if you ask me) but obviously better than whatever The Voice
USA winner is going to release (prove me wrong The Voice, please!). I don’t
like the name of the album though. I mean, who names their album ‘Four’ or any
number or letter of the alphabet for that matter. Whoever names these albums
needs to start taking their job and fans seriously and I’m talking to you too
Beyonce (3) and Maroon 5 (V), LOL. You’re artists, thinkers, visionaries,
poets, writers – I’m sure you can come up with something way more intelligent.
HOT ON TV
The X-Factor UK on ITV has a good reputation. The singing competition has
(for over a decade) paved the way for many talented people and has unearthed
some of the greatest voices of our day (some of which are mentioned above) but
the eleventh season of the series didn’t really do justice for me. Though the
judging panel (Simon Cowell, Cheryl, Mel B and Louis Walsh) is a great
combination and the chosen contestants are truly gifted and deserving of their
spots in the competition, the content of the series is rather slow, boring and
dated. The eleventh season of this show reminded me of American Idol’s dark
days. You remember the seasons when American Idol was close to getting
cancelled? The X-Factor UK seems stuck in that mud pool. The themes are
dreadful, the road to the live shows was excruciating (especially when Cheryl
was unnecessarily mean to some contestants) and the lip-synching is so obvious.
Conclusion: The X-Factor UK needs help A.S.A.P. Oh, but Dermot O’Leary can call
at any time…LOL.
Moving on, Are You The One? (AYTO) on MTV had an epic first season. The
first season of AYTO had The Bachelor and The Bachelorette both on ABC take a
back seat in the dating series bus. AYTO Season One was the answer to a proper
dating series on TV. Sadly, the second season of AYTO makes me want to puke in
a thousand buckets. It’s not only a load of rubbish; it’s a load of decomposed
rubbish! Don’t get me wrong, the contestants are good-looking and full of life
but other than that the season is a disappointment and a waste of MTV airtime.
Please step up! Another flop in MTV’s stable is the dating series Ex on the
Beach. The show is ridiculous and is full of confused people. I don’t even get
how it was renewed for a second season.
IN THE NEWS
Onto even more horrifying stories, the killings of civilians by terrorists
seem to be on the rise. I think the only way to solve this problem is to talk
at the same level. If either one of the parties involved feels like the other
is provocative, condescending or even selfish then these attacks or killings
will never end. I am very much concerned (amongst other concerns) about the
Nigerian girls that were kidnapped in Chibok. I can’t even begin to imagine
what it feels like to be one of those girls. Why does it have to be them? Why?
Those girls should be left alone! If you are the bigger person then ‘talk’ to
the adults that make our world go round. #BringBackOurGirls and #TalkToTheBoss.
Another African-American man was murdered by a police officer in New York.
The whole incident was caught on camera, it was clear that the victim was
innocent but the police officer/s involved was/were let go. This sparked
protests in major American cities and another racial debate. I don’t know why
this is happening but I think all these reports are further tarnishing
America’s image and are making Russian and Chinease arguments stronger: Maybe
America isn’t a good world leader after all.
There is a film in the works about the early days of Barack and Michele
Obama’s exemplary relationship. I’m excited because I adore these two and
because Tika Sumpter has been cast as Michele Obama! I think the casting
directors made the right decision. She might not look much like Michele but she
will do a good job. It might be difficult to associate her with a good and
clean character (her character on Tyler Perry’s The Haves And The Have Nots has
some villainous tendencies) but then again the mark of a great actress is
rising above your challenges, which she’ll do. 
There’s a story that trended a few days ago about a twelve year old boy
that committed suicide because he had been bullied continuously for being gay.
I didn’t even know that twelve year old kids knew what suicide was. Another sad
fact is that the schools that are entrusted to protect these children only
offer a letter of apology and speak out against bullying after a child is hurt
or (as in this case) dead. I think the lack of LGBTI+ education is the problem. If more work was
put into educating society about the Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Transgender, Intersex+ (LGBTI+) community then most of these tragedies wouldn’t occur. Did you know that
there are laws in some countries that prohibit "normal" people from having sex
with Transgender people? It also starts at home. This boy was pushed to the
edge by other kids, meaning the parents of the perpetrators were to blame. Wise
men say “Charity begins at Home”, maybe homophobic parents whose kids were to
blame for this tragedy should take a minute or two to think about those wise
words.
DAILY INSPIRATION
It is essential to balance one’s life roles holistically. Every person
plays many roles in life. The most important are: family, personal relationships,
spiritual, social, career, financial, education, and physical. Compromise of
any one of these will eventually compromise the others.
SPEAK OUT
Quotes: -
“Bring me men to match my mountains. Bring me men to match my plains, men
with empires in their purpose and new eras in their brains.” – THOMAS PAINE
“Nothing is as real as a dream. The world can change around you, but your
dream will not. Responsibilities need not erase it. Duties need not obscure it.
Because the dream is within you, no one can take it away” – TOM CLANCY
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