#TheRoundUp By Enzer - No. 55

HOT ON TV 

Halloween is a year-long season these days on T.V. with all the amazing series which debuted and returned this fall.  One that stands out the most is the thrilling, sorry Chilling Adventures of Sabrina on Netflix which was created and is produced by the people that produce Riverdale on The CW.

 
I am overly impressed with the cinematography and the high caliber of portrayals which can only be rivaled by Game of Thrones on HBO. 

Yes, we have found competition! 

Though the series revolves around a teenage girl (well, Sabrina Spellman) played by Kiernan Shipka, whose adventures may be a little juvenile, I am sure the excellent direction, outrageous outfits, and somewhat scary but mildly sexy scenes will keep the adults glued to their screens too. 

Honestly, I’m hooked! 


The reboot of the hit The WB series, Charmed (The CW) is not bad at all. I like the new set of sisters and all the exciting challenges which they face as they try to navigate through the dark world which they are stuck in. It’s a great show for those with a little more time to kill. 



A few other horrors to not miss: Riverdale (which has upped the ante), Midnight, Texas on NBC, Tell Me a Story on CBS All Access and American Horror Story on FX. 

HOTTER:

New Amsterdam on NBC: a new medical drama with an interesting plot, starring 90210 (on The CW) alumni, Ryan Eggold as Dr. Max Goodwin is recommended for all those wishing to deviate from Greys Anatomy on ABC’s annoying love stories which can be equated to daytime TV’s endless roller-coaster rides. Mhm, I said it!


Hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross for the second time in a row, the 2018 American Music Awards (AMAs) were totally lit! The performances by Cardi B, Camila Cabello, Twenty One Pilots, Taylor Swift, and the gospel medley at the end of the show brought the house down, #TOTALLY. 


The 2018 People's Choice Awards on E! debuted in style on the network. I do however feel like they were too much of an E! show and not a true representative of the entertainment industry as a whole (which CBS pulled off effortlessly). Otherwise, a great start for E!


The 2018 NRJ Music Awards on TF1 took the French music scene by storm yet again when top achieving artists of the year assembled with their fans for a splendid night of celebration. The show was hosted (once again) by Enzer's World (E.W.)'s Outstanding Televised Event Host for the 6th E.W. Year, Nikos Aliagas. I particularly enjoyed watching the performances by the Francophone acts (they call them that) and Nikos, who never disappoints.


How about the 2018 Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony? Exceptional it was! The NBC telecast which included most of Saturday Night Live on NBC’s familiar cast members had the best stage. The hosts did a great job, like no other host (no shade) and the funny moments were unbearable, in a good way.      
I really wish NBC could do this again next year, as in back to back. #Sighs


How to Get Away with Murder on ABC may be losing us. The fifth season kicked off on a low and the writers even had the nerve to sorta find a replacement for Wes? #Mediocrity 

The 2018 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) were held in Bilbao, Spain a few weeks ago and were hosted by Beauty from Beauty and the Beast, Hailee Steinfeld. Camila Cabello reigned supreme by winning the most awards and Janet Jackson received the Global Icon Award. I loved how super energized everyone was and how it all seemed like a huge televised beach party in Ibiza. 

Find all of the EMAs’ E.W. Live Tweet Session tweets right now by simply typing in

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 into your Twitter search bar and all of the tweets will ‘magically’ appear on your screen.

WEB TV: 

The Queens Project, available on Youtube is an exhilarating series about a group of gay New Yorkers finding purpose, confronting fears and succumbing to attractions. I will never hate myself for stumbling upon this web series. I hope you like it!


Don’t miss out on E.W.’s T.V. Moments on Twitter! Use the hashtag 

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to view all of the selected videos. 

A.I. UPDATE:

The Voice on NBC keeps stealing our Idol people ya’ll! First it was Jennifer Hudson (who also coached on the British version) and then they roped in Kelly Clarkson who had previously bashed Idol producers for not paying her what they had promised to pay her. And who kept on telling us about how she couldn’t wait to leave her record label (whatever, she made some of the best timeless albums in the history of Grammy Award-winning music anyway), and whose back for a second season after winning the first (like we are shocked she won). 

This leaves me wondering who they are gonna persuade to join them next. Adam Lambert? Chris Daughtry? Fantasia?

Hey, The Voice! Stop stealing our Idol people!


Anyway, American Idol on ABC Season 2 (17) auditions wrapped up a few days ago. #CantWait

E.W. GLOBAL:

E.W. Global-West/Plus’ Outstanding T.V. Soap Opera, for the 6th E.W. Year is British soap, Emmerdale airing weekdays on ITV. The series is captivating, authentically written and a staple in many households. It must be one of your faves too, soon. 

THROWBACK:

Telenovela on NBC produced and starring Eva Longoria premiered in late 2015 and only lasted for one season but made a great impact either way. The satirical show revolving around the cast of a popular Spanish telenovela truly deserved another chance. I am #TOTALLY binge watching that soon.

SPEAK OUT

#Quotes

“For me, there is nothing more humbling than the pride of a humble person.” – RAGA MAHMOUD

“There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.” – NELSON MANDELA

“Happiness will never be any greater than the idea we have of it.” – MAURICE MAETERLINCK

“The only thing that stands between a person and what they want from life is often the will to try it and the faith to believe it’s possible.” – UNKNOWN 

“Wealth is not a mansion filled with silver and gold. Wealth is children and grandchildren growing up on the right path.” – TZVI FREEMAN

“The best time to plant a seed and grow a tree was 20 years ago; the second best time is now.” – CHINESE PROVERB

“A man with ability and the desire to accomplish something can do anything.” – DONALD KIRCHER 

“Ability is a poor man’s wealth.” – MATTHEW WREN 

“If you can accept losing, you can’t win.” – VINCE LOMBARDI

“A man’s worth is no greater than the worth of his ambitions.” – MARCUS AURELIUS ANTONINUS

MUSIC SPOT

THESE ALBUMS ROCK!:

Origins (Imagine Dragons)

Songs We Like: Natural; Zero;

Album Name: Artistic.

Caution (Mariah Carey)

Songs We Like: GTFO; With You;

Album Name: Hearts will be broken anyway.

Sweetener (Ariana Grande)

Songs We Like: God Is a Woman; No Tears Left to Cry; 

Album Name: Sweet.

Shawn Mendes (Shawn Mendes)

Songs We Like: In My Blood; Nervous; Lost In Japan; Youth (ft. Khalid); 

Album Name: Who is he hitting on?

American Teen (Khalid)

Songs We Like: Young, Dumb & Broke; Location;

Album Name: We could argue all day.

BUZZING MUSIC VIDEOS OF NOW:

1. Ella Quiere Beber Remix (Anuel AA ft. Romeo Santos)

2. Perfect To Me (Anne-Marie)

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

‘MUSIC SPOT #SongOfTheDay’

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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’ 

IN THE NEWS

World leaders gathered in Paris a few days ago for the world war one centenary armistice. During one of the proceedings, President Putin publicly ignored Chancellor Angela Merkel, President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte who were standing (from left to right in that order) next to President Trump and First Lady Melania, who he did not hesitate to greet. 

Had they seen each other earlier? Was President Putin put off by each's speech? Was he sending a strong message to the German and the French people? 

I’ll let you ponder that. 

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