#TheRoundUp by Enzer - No. 47

HOT ON TV 

Baby Daddy premiered on ABC (USA) in 2012, caught the attention of millions worldwide and had me glued to my small screen year after year. The show which ended its T.V. run on Freeform after six seasons is proof that a well-written sitcom can stand the test of time. 

The first season of the show is undoubtedly the best season of a sitcom to ever air on American screens because of the plot, the direction the series took throughout its initial run and the nominations it received during the first Enzer’s World (E.W.) Recognitions Period. Sadly, the other five seasons that followed were not so impressive.

Lead actor Jean-Luc Bilodeau who starred as Ben Wheeler won the Top Actor Recognition during the 3rd E.W. Recognitions Period and continued to do well on the show though his role had simmered. The rest of the cast which included Tahj Mowry (Tucker), Derek Theler (Danny), Melissa Peterman (Bonnie) and Chelsea Kane (Riley) was not only outstanding but was also blessed with good looks which added to the show’s good ratings (of course). Special mention goes out to all the infants that have played the role of Emma. I love infants because they are adorable and cute. Watching Emma season after season never got old. 

HOTTER:

The Bachelorette is back for a 13th season on ABC. The lady that is looking for love this year is a successful lawyer with an interesting background. The Bachelor/Bachelorette was beginning to bore me because of the ‘repetition’ but the current setup has somehow given the show a brand new life. 

American Idol (A.I.) has been picked up by ABC! I am so excited that the show is coming back with fresh faces as judges and Ryan Seacrest (E.W.’s Top Host) as the preferred host. A.I. made me shed a tear when the final episode aired in 2016 and the news of its return had the same effect. A dream of ours (E.W. Board) came true. I hope the upcoming season of A.I. smashes the ratings charts and silences the critics. 

THROWBACK :

Miss USA aired on FOX a couple of weeks ago. That telecast was one of the best I have ever watched. The hosts were well prepared, the contestants were exceptional, the stage and lighting were on point and the T.V. producers that worked so hard to make the night a success deserve multiple awards. This event has set the bar so high because money was well spent. 

I also got to watch The 2017 Brit Awards which aired on ITV (UK) in February. I enjoyed most moments including performances by Little Mix, Emeli Sande and Katy Perry. There were a lot of new elements that were added to the event such that the last minute changes (changing hosts) did not jeopardize the production.

I hope you didn’t miss the 2017 Radio Disney Music Awards on The Disney Channel which were hosted by five celebrities in L.A. I have no idea where the producers of the show got that idea from but I’m glad the hosts did not disappoint. The show was not better than the previous edition but I won’t miss the next one anyway. 

The 2017 Billboard Music Awards were a mess, meaning I got bored. The producers need to come up with something new. Change the stage, the seating arrangements and order of events (maybe even the venue) and maybe, just maybe I’ll watch the whole show. I am glad Ludacris released a song before he hosted the show again because it changed his style of delivery when hosting. To Vanessa Hudgens (she co-hosted), well done. 

Scream Queens on FOX: This groundbreaking series concluded its second and final season in 2016 with a bang. The show was always a hit in our world but I’m sure it was time to let the idea go. I still don’t understand why the plot did not work because I really understood the show’s direction. I really hope our Top Actress (Emma Roberts) managed to secure another job because she’s that good. The rest of the cast will also be missed. 

Another hit T.V. series that we bid farewell to before the summer began is Bates Motel on A&E. I really liked that show but it had lost it. Though the fifth and final season was off the hook, I still believe that that is one show that writers failed to keep on the air when they still had time to save it. Most viewers are definitely going to miss Freddie Highmore as Norman and Vera Farmiga as Norma. Oh, and I’m sooooooo gonna buy the book which they got the whole idea from. 

SPEAK OUT 

#Celebs 

We couldn’t end the 5th E.W. Year without mentioning Colton Haynes. Colton is E.W.’s Top L.G.B.T.I. Celeb and Top Model for the U.S. He came out as gay last year and even got engaged thereafter. I’m glad that more and more L.G.B.T.I. celebrities are coming out and leading by example in different ways because it encourages tolerance in our communities especially for an American like Colton. 

Anyway, can we talk about how cute he is? I am sure a lot of uhmm men and women (right) were heartbroken when he got engaged because he is the catch of the millennium. If you want to lick some of that EYE CANDY then SPOT HIM on Arrow on The CW and Teen Wolf airing on MTV. What are you waiting for? 

#Quotes

“It is amazing how much people can get done if they do not worry about who gets the credit.” – SANDRA SWINNEY

“Practice is a means of inviting the perfection desired.” – MARTHA GRAHAM 

“Treat your password like your toothbrush. Don’t let anybody else use it, and get a new one every six months.” – CLIFFORD STOLL

“In the end, you’re measured not by how much you undertake but by what you finally accomplish.” – DONALD TRUMP

“Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records.” – WILLIAM ARTHUR WARD

MUSIC SPOT 

THESE ALBUMS ROCK!

Dua Lipa by Dua Lipa

Songs We Like: Lost In Your Light (ft. Miguel); Hotter Than Hell; Be The One; Blow Your Mind “Mwah”; Thinking ‘Bout You

Album Name: Not bad for a debut album.



I Decided by Big Sean 

Songs We Like: Bounce Back; Jump Out The Window; Moves; Halfway Off The Balcony; Sacrifices (ft. Migos)

Album Name: I get it. 




24K Magic by Bruno Mars

Songs We Like: 24K Magic; That’s What I Like; Versace On The Floor

Album Name: Nah.






Memories…Do Not Open by The Chainsmokers

Songs We Like: Something Just Like This (with Coldplay); Paris

Album Name: Works for me. 






This Is Acting by Sia

Songs We Like: Alive; Cheap Thrills (ft. Sean Paul); The Greatest (ft. Kendrick Lamar)

Album Name: So she's crazy.







BUZZING MUSIC VIDEOS OF NOW:

Breakdown by Ar'mon & Trey. 
Bon Appetit by Katy Perry ft. Migos. 
Run Up (Afrosmash Remix) by Major Lazer ft. PartyNextDoor, Nicki Minaj, Yung L, Skales & Chopstix.
That's Not All by Pia Fraus. 
The Way I Are (Dance With Somebody) by Bebe Rexha ft. Lil Wayne.

View all of E.W.’s top music videos right now by simply typing in 

‘MUSIC SPOT #SongOfTheDay’

…into your Twitter Search Bar (and then click ‘Search’) and all of the tweets will appear on your screen.

For new music videos, cover versions, classics, lyric videos or live performances type in

‘MUSIC SPOT #FreshVideo’

Or

‘MUSIC SPOT #CoverSongOfTheDay’ 

Or

‘MUSIC SPOT #Classic’

Or

‘MUSIC SPOT #LyricVideo’ 

Or

‘MUSIC SPOT #Live’ 

SOCIAL MEDIA

Capable of reaching millions worldwide using a tweet and Facebook update, E.W. has managed to attract many prominent organizations and celebrities that are connected to important brands.

If you’re not following E.W. then you’re not living. 

Who’s Following E.W. on Twitter?
Russell Tovey (actor)
ONE (advocacy organization)

E.W. RECOGNITIONS

The 5th Annual Enzer’s World (E.W.) Independent Online Recognitions Period will commence on the 24th of June 2017. The E.W. Board is busy with the 5th Shortlist, selecting nominees and winners to mark the end of an incredible year online. 

Hashtag #EWRecognitions and receive all the latest updates on the upcoming period. 

E.W. 5TH ANNIVERSARY 

E.W. turns 5 this year! To celebrate this milestone, my team and I have created special playlists on Youtube which are easily accessible to the public. Simply visit E.W.’s Youtube channel to access them. The official music playlists will be released on E.W. Day, so do not miss out on that.

On 1 June 2017, I revealed the Official E.W. 5th Anniversary Song on social media. Sia’s The Greatest speaks to the brand and its followers such that the E.W. Board didn’t think twice when we decided to select a song to mark the beginning of our celebrations. 

                               

Thank you to all our fans, followers, partners and sponsors for continuing to give E.W. life. You have no idea how much that means to me. 

NEW ON E.W. 

Are you ready for the sixth E.W. Year? We have so much lined up for the next year including a new micro-blog, E.W. Radio, additional social media commentary, more #EWLiveTweet Sessions, E.W. Challenges and lots more. All that’s left to add is SPREAD THE WORD.

See you next year!

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‘til next time

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