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#TheRoundUp By Enzer - No. 73
HOT ON TV
Queens (USA, Syndicated) starring Eve J. Cooper a.k.a. Eve (Brianna), Brandy Norwood a.k.a. Brandy (Naomi), Naturi Naughton (Jill), and Nadine Velazquez (Valeria) is a new and compelling drama series about the lives of a group of has-been female rappers that get another life-changing opportunity to bounce back onto the music industry scene beginning with a collaborative performance at a major awards ceremony with a trendier younger rapper.
The portrayals by the actresses mentioned above are pretty darn good such that I continuously get lost in the moment, forgetting that it's all fictional. #PrettyDarnGood
I am interested to find out how the story will pan out (of course), though I don't foresee a prolonged stay for the show on our schedules. #ICouldBeWrong
American Horror Stories (USA, FX on Hulu) is a fresh and somewhat addictive horror anthology series that made for worthwhile Halloween season binge-watching sessions this year.
Based on American Horror Story (USA, FX), this series mesmerizes viewers with episodes of up to an hour in length, each of horror-themed stories that are generally intriguing.
The production (technical) was/seemed/looked flawless. I do not doubt that Hollywood's awards season (Emmys, Globes, and other critics) will dare pass on mentioning the series.
Otherwise, it's one of those to watch when nothing else is on.
Yep, it belongs in that pile.
The re-imagining of Chucky (USA, Syndicated) has to be one of the highlights of this (10th) Enzer's World (E.W.) Year.
This new series succeeds at #totally engrossing viewers with an enchanting story-line fronted by Zackary Arthur as Jake Wheeler, a teenager who purchases a doll (Chucky, voiced by Brad Dourif) that comes to life and prompts him to homicidal acts, in a very made-for-television and entertaining way. #NotOverlyCreepy
Never in a million years would I have expected a re-imagination of Chucky on television.
But hey...it happened.
Thank goodness the show is unco memorable, at least.
Tamron Hall (USA, Syndicated) is a talk show that is of interest, these days. The series, like any other daytime talk show, features celebrity guests and relevant conversations that are a perfect fit for daytime television. #TotallyRefreshing
HOTTER:
Though You (USA, Netflix)'s third season began on a low note (episode 1), the rest of the season did justice to writing for television, once again.
Luckily, I watched the first episode until the end, because if I hadn't, I would've missed out on another one of Joe Goldberg (played by Penn Badgley)'s 'epic' moments in the history of the show's three seasons. #LOL
I am not sure if I should spoil it for those that haven't watched the latest season yet or not...
How is it even possible that a series can be that captivating for three whole consecutive seasons?
Only time will tell if the team behind the show will lose its vigor.
#ICouldGoOnAllDay #ISwear
The final season of Dear White People (USA, Netflix) took an unexpected turn (well, the word was out about this new direction beforehand) by turning the piquing series into a perfectly mellow musical. The futuristic primal setting, the highlights of the character's final year of college, the writers' sensitivity to current social issues, and the selection of 90's hit songs (for the musical aspect) all made for a distinctive final season, only (possibly) comparable to the unforgettable first season.
#HatsOffToYou #Totally
American Horror Story returned for its tenth season (Double Feature) in July with a so-so story (split into two).
I have come to expect that (so-so seasons) from the writers of the show, who out of ten seasons, have only gotten it #totally right with 1984 and Coven. #MaybeNextTime
The GMA Dove Awards 2021 (USA, TBN) ceremony took place in Nashville (once again) and featured a plethora of Christian music artists from diverse sets of Christian music sub-genres. The telecast was close to spectacular, without straying from its biblical mandate, and highlighted Christian artists' superior live performance abilities. #TotallyUplifted
Other series to catch on TV:
- Batwoman (USA, Syndicated)
- Dynasty (USA, The CW)
- Generation (USA, Syndicated)
- Good Girls (USA, NBC)
- Grey's Anatomy (USA, Syndicated)
- iCarly (USA, Paramount Plus)
- Legacies (USA, Syndicated)
- Why Women Kill (USA, Paramount Plus)
- Lucifer (USA, Netflix)
- The Equalizer (USA, Syndicated)
- The Morning Show (USA, Apple TV Plus)
- Idols (South Africa, Mzansi Magic)
- Survivor (South Africa, M-Net)
- Tyler Perry's Assisted Living (USA, BET)
- Tyler Perry's House of Payne (USA, BET)
- Tyler Perry's Sistas (USA, BET)
- Tyler Perry's The Oval (USA, BET)
- BMF (USA, Starz)
- Queen Sugar (USA, OWN)
- Games People Play (USA, BET)
- Blood & Water (South Africa, Netflix)
- Sex Education (UK, Netflix)
- General Hospital (USA, Syndicated)
- The River (South Africa, 1 Magic)
- America's Got Talent (USA, Syndicated)
- BET Presents: The Encore (USA, BET)
- Big Brother (USA, Syndicated)
- House Calls with Dr. Phil (USA, Syndicated)
- Love Island (USA, Syndicated)
- Pass The Mic (USA, BET)
- Ready to Love (USA, OWN)
- The Bachelorette (USA, Syndicated)
- The Circle (USA, Netflix)
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (USA, Syndicated)
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (USA, Syndicated)
- The Late Late Show (USA, Syndicated)
- The Masked Singer (USA, Syndicated)
- The Tonight Show (USA, Syndicated)
- The View (USA, Syndicated)
- The Voice (USA, Syndicated)
- Too Hot to Handle (USA, UK, Netflix)
- The Voice of Germany (Germany, ProSieben)
- Insecure (USA, Syndicated)
- Departure (USA, UK, Germany, Canada, Peacock)
- Twenties (USA, BET)
- Our Kind of People (USA, Syndicated)
- Wu Tang: An American Saga (USA, Hulu)
- All American (USA, Syndicated)
- Dexter: New Blood (USA, Syndicated)
- Ghosts (USA, Syndicated)
- Guilty Party (USA, Paramount Plus)
- Virgin River (USA, Netflix)
- Invasion (USA, Apple TV Plus)
- RuPaul's Drag Race (UK, BBC One)
- Secret Celebrity Renovation (USA, CBS)
- Riverdale (USA, The CW)
WEB TV:
The 2020 and 2021 Mr. Gay World (South Africa, YouTube) contests were held virtually this past October.
Several candidates (they call them delegates) competed for both titles in a well-produced online comp that should become a highlight on the LGBTI+ calendar, alongside or second to Global Pride Events. #CheckItOutSometime
The Hollywood Critics Association (HCA) Television Awards 2021 (USA, YouTube) also took place virtually, providing not only an entertaining production but an impressive crop of winners.
I am #totally looking forward to the next ceremony.
The Lady Gaga celebrates Love For Sale (USA, Online) event is also something to check out on the inter-webs soon, before its old news, #LOL.
Other shows to catch:
- TED Countdown Global Livestream 2021 (USA, YouTube)
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A.I. UPDATE:
Uhmm, I haven't read or noticed anything about the upcoming 20th season of American Idol (USA, Syndicated), but I'm sure there's something special 'brewing' in those production rooms, (well, hopefully).
#EnzerLovesIdol
E.W. GLOBAL:
The only thing easy to watch at the moment is the third season of Love Island (Australia, Nine Network).
Yep, they finally turned me into an avid fan too, and I don't think that's ever gonna change.
I don't know why the show is so refreshingly entertaining when all that the producers did was use the same original (Love Island) format with the only difference being the Australian cast.
Mmm, it must be the Australian cast then.
#Shrugs
Other series to catch:
- Amazing Voices (South Africa, Syndicated)
- Bachelor in Paradise (Canada, Citytv)
- #ICanWithAbsaDrive Show (South Africa, eTV)
- Big Brother Naija (Nigeria, Syndicated)
- Canada's Drag Race (Canada, Crave)
- Carte Blanche (South Africa, M-Net)
- Ezomgido (Zimbabwe, ZBC TV)
- Diep City (South Africa, Mzansi Magic)
- Scandal! (South Africa, e)
- Danse avec les stars (France, TF1)
- Devi (South Africa, e)
- Family Feud (South Africa, e)
- Good Morning Zimbabwe (Zimbabwe, ZBC)
- I DO (Zimbabwe, ZBC TV)
- Let's Talk Health (Botswana, Syndicated)
- Listing Jozi (South Africa, BBC Lifestyle South Africa)
- Live Amp (South Africa, SABC 1)
- Nigerian Idol (Nigeria, Africa Magic)
- Stars' Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant (South Korea, KBS World TV)
- Temptation Island (South Africa, Showmax)
- The Bachelorette (Australia, Network Ten)
- The Globe (South Africa, SABC News)
- The Voice (Greece, Syndicated)
- ZITF (Zimbabwe, Syndicated)
- 7de Laan (South Africa, SABC 2)
- Durban Gen (South Africa, e)
- EastEnders (UK, BBC One)
- Generations: The Legacy (South Africa, SABC 1)
- Gomora (South Africa, Mzansi Magic)
- House of Zwide (South Africa, e)
- Legacy (South Africa, M-Net)
- The Estate (South Africa, S3)
- The Queen (South Africa, Mzansi Magic)
- Suidooster (South Africa, Syndicated)
THROWBACK:
Young & Hungry (USA), starring Emily Osment as Gabi, a young chef that falls for her rich, successful, and young eligible bachelor boss, is a sitcom worth binge-watching soon.
All episodes of the five seasons are equally good, contain great humor, and a good-looking young cast.
The show would make for a great viewing option this holiday season.
#TotallyBingeworthy
DAILY INSPIRATION
People usually associate a sense of unbounded presence with epiphanies in life – being present at a birthing or a death. People lose themselves in romantic interludes, nature, or the presence of heart-wrenching beauty. Those fleeting moments resonate with the intense experience of presence. Yet peak experiences are only portals to our true nature – which is already occurring completely on its own.
What is known as passionate presence is merely feeling this immaculate consciousness here and now, realizing or being fully cognizant of the ordinary miracle of just being. Such needs no attainment since it is already occurring. It requires no special circumstances, no life epiphanies, and no meritorious preparations. It is fully present in each moment of our lives. It stays fresh and innocent despite our sorrows, regrets, and whatever damage or failures we feel we have sustained.
You may say, 'This makes absolute sense, but how do we get there?'
The irony is that in the moment of saying, 'This makes sense...' this is awakened awareness itself.
It is your awakened awareness that recognizes that true insight is best metabolized fresh.
SPEAK OUT
#QUOTES:
"Live so that when your children think of fairness, caring and integrity, they think of you." – H. JACKSON BROWN, JR.
"Spoon feeding in the long run teaches us nothing but the shape of the spoon." - M. FORSTER
"When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion." - ETHIOPIAN PROVERB
"Change can either challenge or threaten us. Your beliefs pave your way to success or block you." - MARSHA SINETAR
"Cherish your visions and your dreams as they are the children of your soul, the blueprints of your ultimate achievements." - NAPOLEON HILL
"And now let us welcome the New Year, full of things that have never been." - RAINER MARIA RILKE
"To live at this time is an inestimable privilege, and a sacred obligation devolves upon you to make the right use of your opportunities." - GRENVILLE KLEISER
"I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning.." - JB PRIESTLY
"Adventure isn't hanging on a rope off the side of a mountain. Adventure is an attitude that we must apply to the day-to-day obstacles of life – facing new challenges, seizing new opportunities, testing our resources against the unknown and in the process, discovering our own unique potential." - JOHN AMATT
"You are the possessor of a great and wonderful power. This power, when properly applied, will bring confidence instead of timidity, calmness instead of confusion, poise instead of restlessness, and peace of mind in place of heartache. What is your greatest power? The power to choose." - J. MARTIN KOHE
MUSIC SPOT
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I honestly can't name a single by Jason Derulo that isn't a chart-topper, a catchy tune, and/or a track on some random pop playlist.
No other popular singer can effortlessly make auto-tune sound so marketably artless without losing that pop x-factor and reducing the sum of the Benjamins earned.
He is...an unstoppable talent. #NowTheLadiesCanSwoon
Songs we like by Jason Derulo as a lead artist:
- Whatcha Say
- In My Head
- Ridin' Solo
- What If
- The Sky's The Limit
- Don't Wanna Go Home
- It Girl
- Breathing
- Fight For You
- The Other Side
- Talk Dirty (ft. 2 Chainz)
- Marry Me
- Trumpets
- Stupid Love
- Wiggle (ft. Snoop Dogg)
- Want to Want Me
- Cheyenne
- Try Me (ft. Jennifer Lopez, Maluma)
- Get Ugly
- If It Ain't Love
- Swalla (ft. Nicki Minaj, Ty Dolla $ign)
- If I'm Lucky
- Tip Toe (ft. French Montana)
- Colors (with Maluma)
- Goodbye (with David Guetta ft. Nicki Minaj, Willy William)
- Make Up (with Vice ft. Ava Max)
- Let's Shut Up & Dance (with Lay, NCT 127)
- Mamacita (ft. Farruko)
- Savage Love "Laxed – Siren Beat" (with Jawsh 685)
- Take You Dancing
- Love Not War "The Tampa Beat" (with Nuka)
- Lifestyle (ft. Adam Levine)
- Champion (ft. Tia Ray)
- Jalebi Baby (ft. Tesher)
- Colors
- It Girl "Remix" (ft. Jordin Sparks)
- Savage Love "Laxed - Siren Beat" "BTS Remix" (with Jawsh 685, BTS)
THESE ALBUMS ROCK!:
Montero (Lil Nas X)
Only Honest on the Weekend (Becky Hill)
ALBUM NAME: Ohhh yes.
ALBUM COVER ART: 3/5.
Born This Way The Tenth Anniversary (Lady Gaga)
Love for Sale (Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga)
ALBUM NAME: Jazzy!
ALBUM COVER ART: 2/5.
BUZZING MUSIC VIDEOS OF NOW:
- Kwale (Gemma Griffiths)
- Rule The World (The Wanted)
- Summer Of Love (Shawn Mendes, Tainy)
- How Will I Know (Whitney Houston, Clean Bandit)
- Shine Your Light (Master KG, David Guetta ft. Akon)
- Teeth (5 Seconds Of Summer)
View all of E.W.’s top music videos right now by simply typing in:
‘MUSIC SPOT #SongOfTheDay’
…into your Twitter and/or Facebook Search Bar(s) (and then click ‘Search’) and all of the tweets and/or posts will appear on your screen.
To find new music videos, cover versions, classics, lyric videos, acoustic versions or live performances type in:
‘MUSIC SPOT #FreshVideo’
Or
‘MUSIC SPOT #CoverSongOfTheDay’
Or
‘MUSIC SPOT #Classic’
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‘MUSIC SPOT #LyricVideo’
Or
‘MUSIC SPOT #Live’
Listen to all of the recently shared songs, songs trending on E.W., some of the E.W. Recognitions' winning songs, and many more E.W. playlists on E.W. Radio's Spotify page, right now, at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Q2NDCXKS68Nvf0QnTI2BQ
#EWRadio #ListenWhile
FLICK PICK
The After (USA) Film Series has taken over the world!
The first two releases of the series (After; After We Collided) presented a story never seen on-screen before (from my recollections) with the third release titled After We Fell, taking the story to a whole new (unexpected) level.
With an outstanding cast including, Josephine Langford (Tessa) and Hero Fiennes Tiffin (Hardin), fit for the story, it's unbelievable how the amateur Wattpad writer (originator) and the film adopters, all got it right.
The cliffhangers can be a bit too much, but if the adopters continue churning out movies annually - they're forgiven.
With that mentioned, the release of the next film (probably After Ever Happy) is an event to mark on my calendar. #YouShouldToo
*After We Collided is E.W. Global's Favorite Movie for the 9th E.W. Year, 2021.
The Home Alone (USA) film series is another set of timeless motion picture releases.
No holiday season is complete without a watch party featuring all of the Home Alone kids; the 2021 season is no exception.
The first three releases are the stand-outs and should be on your viewing priority list this Christmas.
SOCIAL MEDIA
WHO'S TAGGING E.W. ON TWITTER?:
NEW ON E.W.
Don't miss out on this E.W. Year's Christmas Season festivities featuring Christmas Content and some of the Christmas Song Selections of the year, all on E.W.'s Blogger Site, Twitter Page, and Facebook Pages.
Happy Holidays! #EWXmas
*Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello's The Christmas Song is the 9th E.W. Recognitions' Best Song – Christmas.
*Find the FULL LIST OF THE 9TH E.W. RECOGNITIONS WINNERS at: https://enzerworld.blogspot.com/p/9th-annual-ew-independent-online_22.html
E.W.'s 10TH ANNIVERSARY
E.W. celebrates a total of ten years in existence this 10th E.W. Year, 2021 – 2022!
As part of the celebrations, E.W. is curating online playlists featuring content, brands, and personalities that have truly made it all worthwhile over the last decade, as well as music and performances that will get us into the partying mood/spirit.
And guess what? The year-long activity is ongoing!
Yes, you gotta agree that our countdown to the 10th E.W. Day deserves a special year-long feast for the eyes.
So, to stay in the loop about what will be play-listed, visit E.W.'s YouTube Page where you'll find the YouTube 10th Anniversary Playlists and many other playlists. Find the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/user/Enzer1992/playlists
All additions and subtractions will stop on the 22nd of June 2022, where-after the playlists will be officially released.
Also, don't miss out on the release of additional celebratory playlists featuring E.W. Recognitions Winning music and artists from each previous E.W. Year.
That and much more, this 10th E.W. Year, 2021 – 2022!
#EW10thAnniversary #TotallyTEN
'til Next Time
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#TheRoundUp By Enzer - No. 72
HOT ON TV
Okay…,
Still, I feel like the opening description above is not fully convincing, and you’re probably still wondering why it’s worth it.
Well, believing that you’ve given Marc Cherry credit for his other titles, namely Desperate Housewives (USA) and Lifetime’s Devious Maids (USA), this new addition is assuredly well developed and arguably one for the television history books (too).
The first season focused on infidelity and how that incites women to seek revenge, through murder, with a plot that not only dramatizes the subject but also cleverly incorporates humor.
Unexpectedly, the second season took a different angle, focusing on a woman’s quest for notoriety in her community through a social club. The leads, Alma played by Allison Tolman and her nemesis, Rita played by Lana Parrilla, turned a tiff into a murder case – all making for unmissable television.
*Why Women Kill is Enzer’s World (E.W.)’s Outstanding Fictional Television Series for the 9th E.W. Year, 2021.
Another one for the television history books is the groundbreaking FX series simply titled, Pose (USA).
Well, the HIV/AIDS epidemic isn’t really central to the plot.
The series mainly focuses on the trans community (transgender, transexual, etc.), by presenting a more normalized scenario, with the ball culture scenes highlighted throughout.
Sadly the show’s current and third season released a few months ago is the last one in the series.
*Pose is E.W. Queer’s Outstanding Fictional Television Series for the 9th E.W. Year, 2021.
Now in its fourth season, Netflix’s Elite (Spain) caught my full attention a few months ago. The story revolves around a group of students at a posh high school where the happenings are nowhere close to ordinary. The series was one of those I usually passed on, but after watching the latest and fourth season, I am certain that this teen drama is #totally HOT ON TV.
*Elite is E.W.’s Outstanding Fictional Drama Series for the 9th E.W. Year, 2021, and E.W. Steam’s Outstanding Fictional Series for the 9th E.W. Year, 2021.
*Netflix (USA) is E.W.’s Best TV Channel/Network/Station/Platform for Fictional Series, E.W. Steam’s Best TV Channel/Network/Station/Platform, E.W. Queer’s Best TV Channel/Network/Station/Platform – all for the 9th E.W. Year, 2021.
HOTTER:
I am just glad the show was not prerecorded.
Anyways, I got to live-tweet during much of the ceremony.
To find all of the tweets (and probably watch/re-watch along) type in...
The telecast was passable but quite refreshing, proving, once again, that such a show has to be a live event (and not a prerecorded Zoom-cast). #LOL
Tyler Perry’s The Haves and the Have Nots (USA) on OWN wrapped up a few weeks ago with a murder-ridden series finale, a pre-finale special, and a post-finale cast reunion.
What a great salute it was to the creative genius that is Tyler Perry and Madam Oprah Winfrey who are both credited numerous times for conceiving the show.
Please ask me in a few years, if a show comparable to The Haves and the Have Nots will be on the air..., #IHighlyDoubtIt
Did you know that fans of NBC’s Good Girls (USA) rallied for the show to be saved/renewed via some of the E.W. Recognitions Twitter posts, sent out during the 9th E.W. Recognitions Period?
I was #totally caught off-guard because I wasn’t aware (initially) that petitions were doing the rounds… #LOL
But anyways...
Multiple Twitter accounts bearing the show’s name and branding flooded E.W.’s Twitter page trying to petition against the show’s cancellation after a four season-long run on NBC. Some users even claimed that NBC just hated WOMEN.
*Good Girls is E.W.’s Outstanding Fictional Dramedy Series for the 9th E.W. Year, 2021, and E.W.’s Outstanding Fictional Crime Series for the 9th E.W. Year, 2021.
*NBC (USA) is E.W.’s Best TV Channel/Network/Station/Platform for Televised Events for the 9th E.W. Year, 2021.
CBS (USA) originals Love Island (USA) and Big Brother (USA) premiered their latest seasons with casts comprised of at least fifty percent of individuals belonging to U.S. racial minority groups (as per their updated policy on diversity).
I am #totally interested in finding out how that is going to influence the final results, and if that math will correct the previously identified distortion.
*Love Island is E.W. Steam’s Outstanding Reality Series for the 9th E.W. Year, 2021.
*CBS is E.W.’s Best TV Channel/Network/Station/Platform for Televised Events for the 9th E.W. Year, 2021.
New seasons of the Netflix series, Dear White People (USA) and You (USA) will be streaming soon.
Dear White People will close with its fourth season that will reportedly focus on two of the leads Lionel (played by DeRon Horton) and Samantha (played by Logan Browning). #Expectant
You’s highly anticipated third season will take viewers on another one of Joe (played by Penn Badgley)’s journeys with his newly formed family and a set of new characters for him to stalk, I guess.
*You is E.W.’s Favorite Off-The-Air Fictional Show for the 9th E.W. Year, 2021.
Other series to catch on TV:
- Riverdale (USA, The CW)
- Dynasty (USA, The CW)
- Gossip Girl (USA)
- High School Musical:... (USA, Disney Plus)
- Love Victor (USA, Hulu)
- Superman & Lois (USA)
- The Bachelorette (USA)
- The Chase (USA, ABC)
- Pictionary (USA, Fox)
- Too Hot To Handle (USA, UK, Netflix)
- Idols (South Africa, Mzansi Magic)
- Survivor (South Africa, M-Net)
- The Summer Olympics (Japan)
- Love Island (UK, ITV2)
- DC’s Stargirl (USA, The CW)
- In The Dark (USA)
- Calls (USA)
- Jupiter’s Legacy (USA, Netflix)
- Walker (USA)
WEB TV:
#CatchItIfYouCan
*Selmor Mtukudzi & Tendai Manatsa are E.W. Global’s Top Celeb Couple for the 9th E.W. Year, 2021.
*KUNTERGRAU (Germany, Youtube) is E.W.’s Outstanding Fictional Web Series for the 9th E.W. Year, 2021.
*Youtube (USA) is E.W.’s Best TV Channel/Network/Station/Platform for Web Channels & Pages, and E.W.’s Best TV Channel/Network/Station/Platform for the U.S. - all for the 9th E.W. Year, 2021.
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A.I. UPDATE:
Chayce Beckham won the nineteenth/fourth season of American Idol (USA), as predicted.
The season finale was one of the best since the show’s inception, and a great lead in to the historic twentieth season, which has already set tongues wagging.
I cannot wait to find out what Idol has in store, next.
#EnzerLovesIdol
E.W. GLOBAL:
Two reality singing competitions returned to our small screens a few months ago, and you better believe that I paid close attention to both.TV returnee Nigerian Idol (Nigeria, Africa Magic) went head-to-head for prime-time viewers against another TV returnee, The Voice (Nigeria) in a battle that is rare on African television with the exception (of course) of competing prime-time South African soapies. #Yep #Aha
Nigerian Idol’s rejigged version premiered the sixth season of the franchise’s production which was way better than the previous editions, but a little deficient in key areas nonetheless.
Similarly, The Voice maintained its passable standard, but lacked attention to detail, as witnessed from comparisons with some of The Voice’s other country-specific versions.
Regardless of the above-stated, both series were watchable.
Moving on...,
A new soapie, titled House of Zwide (South Africa, e) debuted in July, replacing the close to lifeless Rhythm City (South Africa, e) that had ended a somewhat unexpected run a weekend before.
The new soap is set in the world of high fashion. It features a wealthy man and his family, that get caught up in all sorts of secrets from the past resulting in loads of on-screen drama. The whole concept is still new to me so... I’ll give it time. But hopefully, the show is not an imitation of The Bold and the Beautiful (USA).
I was sad to see Rhythm City go off-the-air, but I gotta admit, the show was just no longer the same. I’m not sure if it was the unchanging set designs, the writers’ detachment (seems so), or the ratings (which are impressive).
#Sighs
Love Island (Nigeria) is reportedly in the works with fans of the show (highly) anticipating the debut of an all-Nigerian cast later this year. I am a (huge) fan of the Love Island franchise, and I am (definitely) excited about this development, but I will not let the news get my hopes up. These types of reality shows have disappointed and hurt so many people such that I’ve learned to wait with bated breath... #EnoughSaid
*Creamerie (New Zealand, TVNZ) is E.W. Global’s Outstanding Fictional Series for the 9th E.W. Year, 2021.
*Thunder In My Heart (Sweden, Viaplay) is E.W. Global Plus’ Outstanding Fictional Series for the 9th E.W. Year, 2021.
Other series to catch:
- Rockville (South Africa, Mzansi Magic)
- Love Eternal Chandra (Thailand, Channel 3)
- #ICanWithAbsaDrive Show (South Africa, eTV)
- 60 Minutes (Australia, Nine Network)
- Big Brother (Australia, Seven Network)
- Big Brother Naija (Nigeria, Syndicated)
- Ezomgido (Zimbabwe, Syndicated)
- Diep City (South Africa, Mzansi Magic)
- Scandal! (South Africa, e)
THROWBACK:
I remember when I first watched the show and realized that Eve was playing the lead...
I thought to myself, “A rapper? Doing a sitcom? As a lead?”
...it turns out rappers can be funny too.
‘Coz all three seasons are #TotallyBingeworthy.
DAILY INSPIRATION
Time is a treasure not to be wasted, not to be lived without its morsel of growth.Minutes, hours, days, weeks, and months weave the fabric of our lives.
Our attitude towards time - whether we value it or squander it or any point between the two, can, like any other attitude, be changed.
The passage from present to past, the conversion of present experience to memory – from which we can learn – is a process that goes on as long as life itself continues.
The saying, ‘And if not now, when?’ has been echoed through the ages by discerning thinkers. William Congreve wrote, ‘Defer not to tomorrow to be wise; tomorrow’s sun to thee may never rise!’
Edward Young advised, ‘Be wise today, ‘tis madness to defer...procrastination is the thief of time.’
How often do we lose sight of the present and its golden opportunities for a rich living? In our early years, we fritter away so much of our time in trivial activities with very little lasting meaning. And as we age, in the rush and hurry of our overly ambitious lives, we seem to have lost our sense of perspective. Endlessly we worry and strive, watching the passage of time with dread, suddenly awakening to the truth that life somehow is passing us.
In truth, all that we possess is ‘now.’
Ibn Ezra said: ‘The past is here no more, the future is not yet; the present lasts an eye-blink – so whence the worry and fret?’
If indeed we live only in the present, we would do well to seek our achievements here and now.
Time is that fleeting moment when the future passes into the past.
Grasp it; embrace it; make it your own.
SPEAK OUT
#QUOTES:
“The artist vocation is to send light into the human heart.” – GEORGE SAND“Success demands singleness of purpose.” - VINCE LOMBARDI
“The world is like a mirror, if you face it smiling, it will definitely smile right back.” - UNKNOWN
“Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence.” - VINCE LOMBARDI
“A happy person is not a person in a certain set of circumstances, but rather a person with a certain set of attitudes.” - HUGH DOWNS
“Every good thought you think is contributing its share to the ultimate result of your life.” - GRENVILLE KLEISER
“Humility does not mean you think less of yourself. It means you think of yourself less.” - KEN BLANCHARD
“The soul should always stand ajar, ready to welcome the ecstatic experience.” - EMILY DICKINSON
“In this world, there is always danger for those who are afraid of it.” - GEORGE BERNARD SHAW
“Dependent people need others to get what they want. Independent people can get what they want through their own efforts. Interdependent people combine their own efforts with the efforts of others to achieve their greatest success.” - STEPHEN COVEY
MUSIC SPOT
His repertoire of international chart-topping hits and albums is a testament to how unique a talent he is, with songs (both old and new) still playing on your radio, twenty years after his mainstream breakthrough.
#UsherIsKing
Songs we like by Usher as lead act:
- You Make Me Wanna…
- U Remind Me
- Yeah! (ft. Lil Jon, Ludacris)
- Burn
- Confessions Part II
- My Boo (with Alicia Keys)
- Caught Up
- Same Girl (with R. Kelly)
- Love in This Club (ft. Young Jeezy)
- Moving Mountains
- Trading Places
- Hey Daddy “Daddy’s Home”
- OMG (ft. will.i.am)
- There Goes My Baby
- DJ Got Us Fallin’ in Love (ft. Pitbull)
- Climax
- Scream
- Numb
- Good Kisser
- She Came II Give It II You (ft. Nicki Minaj)
- No Limit (ft. Young Thug)
- LaLaLa (with Black Coffee)
- Come Thru (with Summer Walker)
- Bad Habits
- Confessions Part I
- Bad Girl
Ava Max, E.W.’s Best Pop Act for the 9th E.W. Year, 2021, could be the next best thing in pop music circles. Her big break catapulted her to the top of the charts, making her the sound of 2021.
If all continues to go well, she might be trending for a longer time to come.
Songs we like by Ava Max as lead act:
- Sweet but Psycho
- So Am I
- Alone, Pt. II (with Alan Walker)
- Kings & Queens
- Who’s Laughing Now
- My Head & My Heart
- EveryTime I Cry
- Naked
THESE ALBUMS ROCK!:
ALBUM NAME: Okay...
ALBUM COVER ART: 2/5.
ALBUM NAME: Uhm...
ALBUM COVER ART: 4/5.
ALBUM NAME: Uhmm...okay.
ALBUM COVER ART: 2/5.
ALBUM NAME: Ha!
ALBUM COVER ART: 3/5.
ALBUM NAME: Khaled Khaled!
ALBUM COVER ART: 3/5.
ALBUM NAME: Yes to Good News.
ALBUM COVER ART: 3/5.
ALBUM NAME: Ah!
ALBUM COVER ART: 4/5.
ALBUM NAME: Ooh.
ALBUM COVER ART: 3/5
ALBUM NAME: Woo.
ALBUM COVER ART: 3/5
BUZZING MUSIC VIDEOS OF NOW:
- Impossible (David Guetta, MORTEN ft. John Martin)‘MUSIC SPOT #SongOfTheDay’
…into your Twitter and/or Facebook Search Bar(s) (and then click ‘Search’) and all of the tweets and/or posts will appear on your screen.
For new music videos, cover versions, classics, lyric videos, acoustic versions or live performances type in:
‘MUSIC SPOT #FreshVideo’
Or
‘MUSIC SPOT #CoverSongOfTheDay’
Or
‘MUSIC SPOT #Classic’
Or
‘MUSIC SPOT #LyricVideo’
Or
‘MUSIC SPOT #Live’
Listen to all of the recently shared songs, songs trending on E.W., some of the E.W. Recognitions’ winning songs, and many more E.W. playlists on E.W. Radio’s Spotify page, right now, at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Q2NDCXKS68Nvf0QnTI2BQ
#EWRadio #ListenWhile
FLICK PICK
Yea, the movie also puts an end to the mystery surrounding her hate for Dalmations, all in just over two hours of drama-filled comedic scenes.
Can the sequel load already?
*Cruella is E.W.’s Favorite Movie for the 9th E.W. Year, 2021.
The Kissing Booth 3 (USA, Netflix) was such a huge disappointment.
I know that the third release was the last of the series and was supposed to end the story, which it did, but not in the way I expected.
I mean, it just seems like the writers left room for a fourth movie.
Who knows?
SOCIAL MEDIA
WHO'S TAGGING E.W. ON TWITTER?:
NEW ON E.W.
Sample some of E.W.’s Spotify and Youtube Playlists, right now! Find it all on the right-hand side of the Blogger site (where you are right now).*spotify.com is E.W.’s Best Website for Podcasts for the 9th E.W. Year, 2021.
E.W. RECOGNITIONS
In TELEVISION, Netflix won the most Recognitions (3 in total):
Under the WEBSITES & APPS Subject, the U.K.’s Capital FM won two:
In MUSIC, Demi Lovato scooped four Recognitions:
The following CELEBRITIES scored two each:
- Asa Akira (E.W.’s Top Eye Candy – Female; E.W.’s Top Celeb – Female);
- Sadi Dikgaka (E.W. Global’s Top Eye Candy – Female; E.W. Global’s Top Celeb – Female);
- Freeman HKD (E.W. Global’s Top Celeb – Male; E.W. ZIM’s Top Celeb – Male);
- Tinashe (E.W. Queer’s Top Celeb; E.W. ZIM’s Top Celeb – Female);
- Soul Jah Love (E.W. Global’s Special Recognition; E.W. ZIM’s Special Recognition).
And for TRAVEL, each listed received two:
- Yokosuka, Japan (E.W.’s Top Destination; E.W.’s Top City);
- Zimbabwe (E.W.’s Top Country; E.W. Global’s Top Country);
- Paris Charles De Gaulle International, France (E.W.’s Top Airport; E.W. Global Plus’ Top Destination);
- London, UK (E.W. Global Plus’ Top Destination; E.W. Global Plus’ Top City).
View the SELECT WINNERS VIDEO PRESENTATION below, or click on the link provided further down to find out who the other Winners were.
Link to The 9th E.W. Recognitions FULL LIST OF WINNERS Page: https://enzerworld.blogspot.com/p/9th-annual-ew-independent-online_22.html
E.W.’s 10TH ANNIVERSARY
As part of the celebrations, E.W. is curating online playlists featuring content, brands, and personalities that have truly made it all worthwhile over the last decade, as well as music and performances that will get us into the partying mood.
And guess what? It’s going to be a year-long activity!
Yes, you gotta agree that our countdown to the 10th E.W. Day deserves a special year-long feast for the eyes.
So, to stay in the loop about what will be playlisted, visit E.W.’s Youtube Channel, where you’ll find the Youtube 10th Anniversary Playlists and many other playlists. Find the link below:
All additions and subtractions will stop on the 22nd of June 2022, where-after the playlists will be officially released.
Also, don’t miss out on the release of additional celebratory playlists featuring E.W. Recognitions Winning music from each previous E.W. Year.
That and much more are coming up this 10th E.W. Year, beginning this August.
So sit back, relax and click away.
Here’s to a momentous 10th E.W. Year!
