#TheRoundUp By Enzer - No. 70

HOT ON TV

Call Your Mother (USA) is a new sitcom about a clingy/concerned mother (or a mom just being a mum) who decides to move from Iowa to L.A. (where her two adult kids are based) to be closer to them after multiple failed attempts at contacting them. 

That might seem like a dumb plot-line at first, but I can assure you that it’s quite an enjoyable series when you do decide to give it a try. 

The characters are #totally new to me. There’s the clingy/concerned mother (who’s just being a mom/mum), the mother’s obsequious friend, the mother's Australian landlord (who's also a love interest), the two teen-lookalike adult kids (a boy and a girl), the girl’s over-the-top gay roomie, and the boy’s well-dressed (expensive wear, like at all times) girlfriend who is soooo L.A. #Winks

Moving on…

After I blogged about a popular quiz show adaptation of the Weakest Link (USA) in a previous #TheRoundUp edition, a couple of other new quiz shows showing this season were brought to my attention. 

And, yes, I am enjoying them too. #Thanks 

Well, two in particular.

First up is People Puzzler (USA) on Game Show Network. The show pits three contestants against each other as they try to solve several word puzzles. The puzzles are fairly easy making it a great game to play along to from home. And Leah Remini as the hostess is the cherry on top.

 

And then there’s The Chase (USA). An adaptation of the popular British series of the same name that I’ve been struggling to dislike. Each episode consists of three contestants who work together to beat one of the resident Chasers (out of the three trivia experts) in rounds of general knowledge quizzing. The questions are hard and tricky but then again, Sara Hines’ presence (she hosts the show) makes it all less hard, I guess. 
 
 
 
 

HOTTER:

The 2021 Golden Globes (USA) were reportedly a mess. I was so excited about the bi-coastal theme (or whatever that was) but after the show aired...most critics only had bad things to say.

Sorry, even hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler’s jokes were a fail in my books. 

It must be corona. #DamnCorona

Speaking of critics, The 2021 Critics Choice Awards (USA, The CW) were actually not bad. Hosted by Taye Diggs, the show experienced a few technical glitches but still stood out because of the superior graphics. And Taye Diggs keeps getting better at hosting. 

 
Other series to catch:  
Riverdale (USA), 
This Is Us (USA),
Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist (USA), 
Shameless (USA, Showtime),
The Kelly Clarkson Show (USA), 
WandaVision (USA, Disney+),
The Bachelor (USA),
The Late Late Show (USA), 
NBC Nightly News (USA),
Summer House (USA, Bravo),
The Voice (UK),
The Voice (USA),
Days of Our Lives (USA),
Mom (USA),
Grey’s Anatomy (USA),
Good Girls (USA, NBC), 
A Teacher (USA, Hulu),
Tyler Perry’s The Haves and the Have Nots (USA, OWN),
The River (South Africa, 1 Magic),
The Masked Singer (USA).

 
 
 
 

WEB TV: 

The 2021 iHeartRadio Podcast Awards (USA) were a well-produced web event that put podcasts on several maps. 

The presentation was virtual but #totally engaging and one of the best I’ve watched this Enzer's World (E.W.) Year.

Other series to catch:

KUNTERGRAU (Germany, YouTube).

Don’t miss out on E.W.’s T.V. Moments on Twitter and Facebook! Use the hashtag #EWTVMoments to find all of the selected videos. 
 

A.I. UPDATE:

Idol is killing it this season 19/4. That means that the audition rounds are so good so far. I have high hopes that the season will keep the momentum going forward and that the eventual winner will break and set records. #IdolIsBack #EnzerLovesIdol 
 
 

E.W. GLOBAL:

The revived Lingo (UK) is a quiz/game show I always have time to watch and play along to. 3 groups of contestants are provided with single letter clues and then challenged to guess the correct hidden words that start with the given letter clue, in a matter of seconds. It’s a really fun game to play along to and the moderator/host is excellent. 

Afternoon Express (South Africa, SABC 3), is a daytime magazine series that debuted in 2015. The show includes celebrity interview segments, cooking slots, wellness inserts, and a whole lot more, all in an hour. The loft in which the show is broadcast has to be the biggest draw-card, and the hosts are the definition of bubbly. 

The Bachelorette (South Africa, M-Net) debuted with a likable lead and a host of gorgeous suitors (well maybe less than twenty guys), all for her to choose from. It’s a great prime-time show to tune into if you’re interested in watching a bunch of guys make fools of themselves for a girl they supposedly want to marry, or if you’re part of the Bachelor Nation. 
 

Other series to catch: 
Love Island (South Africa, M-Net),
The Chase (UK),
Tipping Point (UK),
MasterChef (UK, BBC One), 
Gogglebox (UK, Channel 4), 
Gogglebox (Australia, Lifestyle),
Teen First Dates (UK, E4), 
Trending SA (South Africa, SABC 3),
Showcase (Turkey, TRT World),
The Bachelorette (New Zealand, TVNZ 2),
The Bachelor (Greece, Alpha TV),
The Bachelor (New Zealand, TVNZ 2), 
Date My Family (South Africa, Mzansi Magic), 
Little Mix The Search (UK, BBC One),
Family Feud (South Africa),
Dinner At Somizi’s (South Africa, 1 Magic),
Date My Family (Tanzania, Maisha Magic Bongo),
Lioness (South Africa, M-Net),
Carte Blanche (South Africa, M-Net),
Legacy (South Africa, M-Net),
Dancing on Ice (UK), 
The Masked Singer (UK), 
Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel (UK, BBC One),
Big Brother (Canada),
MasterChef (Singapore, Mediacorp Channel 5),

Celebs Go Dating: The Mansion (UK, E4).
 
 
 
 
 

THROWBACK:

America Says (USA) which premiered on the Game Show Network in 2018 is one game show I could binge watch all-day-long, on any day, at any time, and anywhere. The series features groups of teams that go head-to-head in a guessing game about American social norms. It’s hosted by a funny man and is (again) #totally binge-worthy. 
 
 

SPEAK OUT

#Quotes:

“Blessed are those that can give without remembering and receive without forgetting.” – UNKNOWN

“The greatest personal limitation is to be found not in the things you want to do and can’t, but in the things you’ve never considered doing.” - RICHARD WAYNE BANDLER

“The dearest to me are those of best character.” - ARABIAN PROVERB 

“Leaders aren’t born, they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work. And that’s the price we’ll have to pay to achieve that goal, or any goal.” - VINCE LOMBARDI

“Change is a word devoid of sense; nothing can exist without a cause.” - VOLTAIRE

“If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner.” - NELSON MANDELA 

“You can develop success from every failure.” - UNKNOWN

“A humble and self-effacing person has no need or temptation to belittle or denigrate others. Focus on other’s strengths!” - SHMIRAS HALOSHON 

“Adversity is sometimes hard upon a man; but for one man who can stand prosperity, there are a hundred that will stand adversity.” - ELVIS PRESLEY

“A man is relieved and gay when he has put his heart into his work and done his best.” - RALPH WALDO EMERSON
 
 
 
 
 

MUSIC SPOT

Hillsong versus Jesus Culture. 

In this edition of #TheRoundUp, I take a look back at two of my favorite Christian groups/bands’ work. 

Whenever I'm in need of uplifting (and a little saving), I turn to the impactful music of Hillsong (Worship, United, Young & Free) and Jesus Culture. 

And yes, some of their records are hits, like #totally. 

Songs we like by Hillsong Worship, as lead artist:
- Shout to the Lord
- Mighty to Save
- Cornerstone
- What a Beautiful Name
- Seasons
- God Is Able
- Hosanna
- I Surrender

- Here I Am To Worship

- The Call
 
Songs we like by Hillsong United, as lead artist:
- Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)
- Prince of Peace
- Another in the Fire
- Echoes (Til We See The Other Side)
 
Songs we like by Hillsong Young & Free, as lead artist:
- Alive
 

Songs we like by Jesus Culture, as lead artist:
- Holy Spirit
- I Belong To You
- Your Name Is Glorious
- Alive in You
- In the River
- Love Has a Name
- Rooftops
- Your Love Never Fails
- Break Every Chain
- Set a Fire
- King Of Glory
 

* E.W. Christian's Best Christian-Live Act for the 8th E.W. Year 2020 is Zimpraise.

* E.W. Christian's Best Act is Kanye West, and the Best Song is Faith (Galantis, Dolly Parton ft. Mr. Probz) for the 8th E.W. Year 2020.

* Find the Full List of the 8th E.W. Recognitions Winners at: https://enzerworld.blogspot.com/p/8th-annual-ew-independent-online_10.html

* Find out more about the E.W. Recognitions at: https://enzerworld.blogspot.com/p/ew-online-awards_2.html

THESE ALBUMS ROCK!:

Plastic Hearts (Miley Cyrus)

SONGS WE LIKE: Prisoner (ft. Dua Lipa); Midnight Sky. 

ALBUM NAME: Meh. 

ALBUM COVER ART: 3/5

 

Positions (Ariana Grande)

SONGS WE LIKE: 34+35; Positions; 34+35 Remix (ft. Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion); Worst Behaviour.

ALBUM NAME: Which ones?

ALBUM COVER ART: 3/5

 

Ungodly Hour (Chloe x Halle)

SONGS WE LIKE: Forgive Me; Do It; Ungodly Hour.

ALBUM NAME: Huh?

ALBUM COVER ART: 2/5

 

Three (Patoranking)

SONGS WE LIKE: Mon Bebe (ft. Flavour); Whine It (ft. Sauti Sol); Abule. 

ALBUM NAME: Another 'lazy title' here.

ALBUM COVER ART: 2/5

 

Subconsciously (Black Coffee)

SONGS WE LIKE: Ready For You (ft. Celeste); Wish You Were Here (ft. Msaki); Drive (with David Guetta ft. Delilah Montagu).

ALBUM NAME: Uhmm okay.

ALBUM COVER ART: 5/5

 

Somewhere Between Beauty & Magic (Joeboy)

SONGS WE LIKE: Focus; Lonely; Celebration. 

ALBUM NAME: Wow.

ALBUM COVER ART: 4/5

 

Zulu Man With Some Power (Nasty C)

SONGS WE LIKE: Black And White (with Ari Lennox); Bookoo Bucks (with Lil Gotit, Lil Keed); There They Go. 

ALBUM NAME: Aah, I see.

ALBUM COVER ART: 2/5

 

The Voice Of Africa (Kelly Khumalo)

SONGS WE LIKE: Empini; Ngathwala Ngaye (ft. Mondli Ngcobo). 

ALBUM NAME: Okay.

ALBUM COVER ART: 3/5

 

A Better Time (Davido)

SONGS WE LIKE: FEM; Jowo; Holy Ground (ft. Nicki Minaj). 

ALBUM NAME: Uhmm.

ALBUM COVER ART: 3/5

 

BUZZING MUSIC VIDEOS OF NOW:

- My Head & My Heart (Ava Max)

- We're Good (Dua Lipa)

- 34+35 Remix (Ariana Grande ft. Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion)

- Cold Beer Calling My Name (Jameson Rodgers, Luke Combs)

- Ndikhawulele (Berita)

- Focus (Joeboy)

- Handigone (Vimbai Zimuto)

- De Una Vez (Selena Gomez)
 

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.

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’

 

IN THE NEWS

I came across a news article about a robber who stole a car from an unsuspecting woman but then later returned to the victim after realizing that she had left her baby in the car. 

Yes, the robber dropped off the baby and then fled. 

I just thought that was worth sharing. 
 

FLICK PICK

Yep, aha, I did not miss the premiere of Wendy Williams: The Movie (USA, Lifetime) too. 

The film pretty much summarizes Wendy Williams' life (which she always talks about anyway) and is fronted by Ciera Payton (Wendy) who I believe deserves to work on the sequel as well. Yea, there should be a part two, right? 
 
 

SOCIAL MEDIA

Who’s Following E.W. on Twitter?:

- NativeSun Gardens

- Fair Ticketing Alliance

- TicketPort (UK)

- Shingai

- giant pay

- Daily Grind
 

Who’s Tagging E.W. on Twitter?:

 

 

NEW ON E.W.

Check out the E.W. Radio Playlist and many more on E.W.’s E.W. Radio Spotify Page at: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Q2NDCXKS68Nvf0QnTI2BQ?utm_source=embed_v2&go=1&play=1&nd=1

Most of E.W.’s recently shared and trending songs are available there. #EWRadio #ListenWhile
 

A new Song List has been added to the Blogger Site. The #Classic Song List includes all the recently shared classics, some of which have been added to the E.W. Radio Playlist as well. 

The E.W. Steam Facebook Page is now active again. Check it out sometime at: https://www.facebook.com/ewsteam
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

‘til Next Time

 >>> Totally Unbiased <<<