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#TheRoundUp By Enzer - No. 69
SPEAK OUT
#Celebs:
Yes, though this trio popularly known as the Jonas Brothers has come a long way, it’s clear that their story is still far from over.
And as Enzer’s World (E.W.)’s Top Celeb Duo/Group for the 8th E.W. Year 2020, the Jonas Brothers are slowly cementing their spot in our hearts and minds at a time when I felt they were never going to make it as a single musical act ever again.
KEVIN: in case you don’t follow, Kevin is the eldest. He seems like the quieter and mature type, and though I could argue that he is less popular (a.k.a. the Michelle of the group), he did score a reality TV deal with E! (USA) some years back in which he starred alongside his wife, Danielle. I’m sure he’s still an eligible bachelor to many daydreamers out there, #LOL.
JOE: the middle sibling, though he acts like the youngest *hides*. He was the center of attention when he was with pop band DNCE and he, by far has the best vocals of the three. #DontLie #Please
NICK: the youngest and probably the shortest as well. He was the sex symbol of the 2010s and the only one to achieve success as a solo act in music and other ventures.
Together, I guess they are just fine gentlemen.
#Quotes:
“There is nothing more fragile than civilization.” – HAVELOCK ELLIS
“A real decision is measured by the fact that you’ve taken a new action. If there’s no action, you haven’t truly decided.” - ANTHONY ROBBINS
“Champions keep playing until they get it right.” - BILLIE JEAN KING
“Love must be learned, and learned, and learned again and again: there is no end to it.” - KATHERINE ANN PORTER
“The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them into the impossible.” - ARTHUR C. CLARKE
“If your mind can conceive it; and your heart can believe it – then you can achieve it.” - MUHAMMAD ALI
“The secret of success is to be like a duck, smooth and unruffled on top, but paddling furiously underneath.” - BILL COSBY
“Hope sees the invisible, feels the intangible and achieves the impossible.” - UNKNOWN
“There is nothing like a dream to create the future.” - VICTOR HUGO
“Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.” - MOTHER TERESA
HOT ON TV
Guess what?
I caught the bug too, this time around.
Netflix’s The Crown (USA, UK) Season 4 has to be one of the best releases of the current E.W. Year!
As many may know, The Crown chronicles the ever-so-drama-filled lives of the British royals by showcasing some of their historical highlights using exaggerated plot-lines.
I am in awe of the set, the costumes, the graphics, the writing, and the stellar performances by some of Britain’s finest, including Olivia Coleman (Elizabeth), Gillian Anderson (Margaret), Tobias Menzies (Philip), Joshua O’Connor (Charles) and Emma Corrin (Diana).
I mean, what’s not to love about this series?
Sadly, a lot of people are not happy with the writing and immediately expressed their dislike soon after the release of the fourth season that closely follows the earlier times of Charles and Diana’s rocky marriage.
In my head, I’m thinking: “Wow, Netflix sure knows how to stir up controversial debates with its originals.”
HOTTER:
The 2020 AMAs (USA) and the 2020 PCAs (USA) all went virtual this year, as expected.
The AMAs, though hosted by Taraji P. Henson at their usual chosen venue, The Microsoft Theater were sadly not as memorable as the previous edition. However, I did like the presenters, the winners, and some of the performances.
The PCAs event, hosted by Demi Lovato at a California hangar was also a little disappointing but not a waste of time.
The Bachelor (USA) premiered its 25th season with a new guy (of course) and 25 ladies: drama queens, loonies, bikini bods - you name it! One thing which stands out is how tall, and handsome Matt James (The Bachelor) is. Yea, he is tall...
The 2020 Grammys (USA) are coming up soon, hopefully! Thank God they decided to give Trevor Noah a chance. I cannot wait to find out what they have planned in terms of the performances, the stage and...the winners (of course).
I am not going to dwell on the Grammy drama that always precedes the main ceremony because...it’s depressing. #ThankUNext
Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots (USA, OWN),
This Is Us (USA),
Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist (USA),
Shameless (USA, Showtime),
The Bachelorette (USA),
The Kelly Clarkson Show (USA).
WEB TV:
The 2020 Streamys (USA, YouTube) surprisingly had a glitch-free ceremony this E.W. Year. The production was flawless and set the bar high for anyone who’s even thinking about dabbling in web event production.
Don’t miss out on E.W.’s T.V. Moments on Twitter and Facebook! Use the hashtag #EWTVMoments to view all of the selected videos.
A.I. UPDATE:
According to reports, the American Idol (USA) producers want the upcoming season to feel normal. Yes, yes, and yes to that because nothing beats the studio - their studio. If The Voice (USA), America’s Got Talent (USA), and The Masked Singer (USA) all did it in a studio, then I’m sure American Idol can do it too.
E.W. GLOBAL:
Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel (UK, BBC One) is a fun-filled game show where celebrities help some ordinary folk win some cash (quid) in rounds of quizzing, all influenced by a rotating wheel, and some good luck.
Hey, I think the producers are on to something!
Naked Attraction (UK, Channel 4)
Gomora (South Africa, Mzansi Magic),
Scandal! (South Africa),
The Masked Singer (UK),
Beat The Chasers (UK),
Kings of Jo'burg (South Africa, Netflix).
THROWBACK:
Under the Dome (USA) that aired from 2013 to 2015 was a series based on a Stephen King novel of the same name.
The series followed a group of residents who are suddenly entrapped by a dome that not only cuts them off from the rest of the world but also complicates their daily routines and lifestyles.
#TotallyBingeworthy #Stamped
MUSIC SPOT
Fifth Harmony versus Little Mix.
Both of the groups are from Simon Cowell, can easily be distinguished, and are BFFs with the auto-tune technology. One is on a hiatus (a.k.a, a breakup) whilst the other group is beginning to crumble, like that London Bridge ‘they’ always sing of.
But one thing’s for sure - they made BOPS for days (so far). #PressPlay
- Miss Movin’ On
- Boss
- Sledgehammer
- Worth It (ft. Kid Ink)
- I’m in Love with a Monster
- Work from Home (ft. Ty Dolla $ign)
- All in My Head ‘Flex’ (ft. Fetty Wap)
- That’s My Girl
- Down (ft. Gucci Mane)
- He Like That
- Por Favor (with Pitbull)
- Me & My Girls
- All I Want for Christmas Is You
- Write on Me
- Angel
- Deliver
- Don’t Say You Love Me
- Wings
- DNA
- Move
- Salute
- Black Magic
- Love Me Like You
- Secret Love Song (ft. Jason Derulo)
- Hair (ft. Sean Paul)
- Shout Out to My Ex
- Touch
- No More Sad Songs (ft. Machine Gun Kelly)
- Power (ft. Stormzy)
- Reggaeton Lento ‘Remix’ (with CNCO)
- Only You (with Cheat Codes)
- Woman Like Me (ft. Nicki Minaj)
- Think About Us (ft. Ty Dolla $ign)
- Think About Us
- Bounce Back
- One I’ve Been Missing
- Break Up Song
- Holiday
- Sweet Melody
- More Than Words (ft. Kamille)
- Strip (ft. Sharaya J)
- Wasabi
*Little Mix won the 8th E.W. Recognition for Best Synthpop Song (Break Up Song).
And not forgetting, the Jonas Brothers!
- S.O.S
- Burnin’ Up
- Sucker
- Cool
- Only Human
- Like It’s Christmas
- What a Man Gotta Do
- X (ft. Karol G)
- I Need You Christmas
- L.A. Baby (Where Dreams Are Made Of)
* The Jonas Brothers won the 8th E.W. Recognition for Best Pop Song (Only Human).
*View the 8th #EWRecognitions Music Playlist at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9XPapFjqy2Ik5IntJv4TOcvDnq832kWD
*View the 8th #EWRecognitions FULL LIST OF WINNERS at: https://enzerworld.blogspot.com/p/8th-annual-ew-independent-online_10.html
THESE ALBUMS ROCK!:
After Hours (The Weeknd)
SONGS WE LIKE: Blinding Lights; In Your Eyes.
ALBUM NAME: Eeh.
ALBUM COVER ART: 4/5
A Very Trainor Christmas (Meghan Trainor)
SONGS WE LIKE: Last Christmas; Holidays (ft. Earth, Wind & Fire); White Christmas (ft. Seth MacFarlane); I’ll Be Home.
ALBUM NAME: Spot on!
ALBUM COVER ART: 3/5
Songs for You (Tinashe)
SONGS WE LIKE: Hopscotch; Save Room for Us (ft. MAKJ); Die a Little Bit (ft. Ms Banks).
ALBUM NAME: Okay.
ALBUM COVER ART: 2/5
A Tori Kelly Christmas (Tori Kelly)
SONGS WE LIKE: Silent Night; 25th; O Holy Night.
ALBUM NAME: Nice.
ALBUM COVER ART: 2/5
My Gift (Carrie Underwood)
SONGS WE LIKE: Let There Be Peace; Sweet Baby Jesus; Hallelujah (ft. John Legend).
ALBUM NAME: Lovely.
ALBUM COVER ART: 1/5
Empress (Yemi Alade)
SONGS WE LIKE: I Choose You (ft. Dadju); Temptation (ft. Patoranking).
ALBUM NAME: Yes she is!
ALBUM COVER ART: 1/5
Celia (Tiwa Savage)
SONGS WE LIKE: Temptation (with Sam Smith); Koroba; Dangerous Love; Park Well (ft. Davido).
ALBUM NAME: Aah, I see.
ALBUM COVER ART: 3/5
BUZZING MUSIC VIDEOS OF NOW:
- Ben Keyfim ve Kahyasi (Ebru Polat)
- Celebration (Joeboy ft. Laycon, Ckay, Blaqbonez, Jinmi Adbuls)
- Anyone (Justin Bieber)
View all of E.W.’s top music videos right now by simply typing in:
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IN THE NEWS
The COVID variants have sent shock-waves throughout the globe and forced new rounds of strict lock-downs to be enforced. What makes matters worse is that the vaccines which are set to be or have been rolled out already in some parts of the world, may not be or are not helpful at all in fighting against these variants.
Now that’s a dilemma.
Visuals of Trump supporters protesting at Capitol Hill in bizarre costumes made the rounds recently. Some called it freedom of expression, while others called it an embarrassment even concluding that the U.S. had lost its position as the world’s leader in democracy.
Well, for a second there I thought Halloween had come sooner than expected because of those ridiculous costumes the protesters were adorned in.
Who wears that to a protest?
Oh, and Trump announced that he won't be attending Biden's inauguration, plus a few social media giants suspended his (Trump) accounts.
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