#TheRoundUp By Enzer - No. 51

SPEAK OUT

#Celebs

Love is in the air, once again. 

Jamie & Nikki Perkins, Enzer’s World (E.W.)’s Outstanding Web Star Couple/Duo for the 5th E.W. Year are the perfect example of a love story gone right. They are the perfect couple. They are the couple which defines relationship goals. They are… our top web couple of the year. 

This Australian duo caught my attention about a year ago when one of their YouTube videos popped up on my computer screen. After that inexorable click happened, my world was altered forever. 

There is definitely something in that Australian water because I cannot get enough of their daily lives. They have the most adorable daughter who’s as bubbly and witty as her parents and an ordinary life that works for the camera. 

There is no doubt that these two are on the list of celebrities I would invite to dinner. #FingersCrossed, of course.

The Ryan Reynolds & Blake Lively duo (E.W.’s Top Celebrity Couple for the 5th E.W. Year) is a good looking couple with good-looking kids and impressive career credits. I am glad that they are still together (well, according to media reports) and that they have protected their relationship in a way that ‘fills the cracks.’ That is what a Hollywood couple needs, sometimes. 

Speaking of Hollywood breakups, one of the saddest days of my life was when I read an article and watched TV inserts about Fergie and Josh Duhamel’s breakup.  I loved Fergie and Josh’s relationship. When news broke out that they were together, I wasn’t so sure because they didn’t look compatible. Yes, they did end up divorcing, but I feel like they had conquered all the odds and breaking up just simply took the dating world back to square one. #SadDayIndeed

A couple which I wish was real is Beth & Randall Pearson from This Is Us on NBC played by Susan Kelechi Watson (Beth) and Sterling K. Brown (Randall). 
They have it all. Their love is unstoppable, they’re careers are noteworthy, they have beautiful kids and I love their house. OMG, it’s the house that we all want as a family home. They stand out because they are at a point where most couples would be in doubt about a future together and yet here they are exploring emotionally, financially, mentally…I could go on. They should be on the Valentine’s Day poster (at least for 2018). 

Beth & Randall Pearson are E.W.’s Outstanding Fictional TV Series Couple for the 5th E.W. Year. 

Sterling K. Brown was nominated for the Outstanding Fictional TV Series Actor Recognition for the same year.

#Quotes

“Self-pity in its early stages is as snug as a feather mattress. Only when it hardens does it become uncomfortable.” – MAYA ANGELOU

“The greatest possession we have costs nothing, it’s known as love. A personal greatest emotional need is to feel appreciated.” – BRIAN JETT

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – HELEN KELLER 

“No man is wise enough by himself.” – PLAUTUS

“Without a general an army is lost.” – GREEK PROVERB

HOT ON TV

Which TV shows are close to losing it? Well, continue reading to find. 

I’ll begin with Grown-ish airing on Freeform. I enjoyed watching the first episode. The pilot got my attention because the show is set on a college campus. Who doesn’t smile when they reminisce about their college days? That made the show HOT ON TV. 
However, the cringe-worthy acting and dull actors resulted in a below average score. I lost all of the excitement and energy for that show and would definitely throw a couple of rotten tomatoes on its path. I don’t expect the show to get a third season. 

Another TV series which is quite disappointing is

Kingdom on Audience Network. Nick Jonas is the only thing that makes that show worth –a-watch; otherwise, it’s destined for the TV trash can. I feel like the producers were trying too hard to reinvent a story similar to The Sopranos (HBO) which I also didn’t like. Yea, it’s just Nick, he’s medicinal. 

The Four: Battle For Stardom is a new reality TV singing competition series airing on FOX and hosted by the one and only Fergie. The promos got me excited and the first three or four episodes were bearable, however, the show is losing the energy which it initially exuded. The show’s judging panel (Meghan Trainor, DJ Khaled, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, Charlie Walk) act like their ‘high’ at all times and a lot of amazing singers are unfairly getting the boot early in the game. 
In contradiction to the previous sentence, I actually do like Charlie Walk. His immeasurable experience in the music business is evident throughout the show. I just wish he could tone it down a little bit, that’s all. 

Fergie is a one of a kind hostess, by the way. 

HOTTER:

Mom on CBS is beginning to bore most of us. The writers are clearly running out of ideas (i.e. the humor is dry) and most of the cast members have become general. Anna Faris (Christy) is still killing it on camera. She is the only actor on the show that is effectively holding the fort otherwise; I would not be surprised if news of the show's cancelation broke out in a few weeks. 


The 60th Grammy Awards Ceremony aired live on CBS a few days ago. James Corden returned as host of this spectacular show and Bruno Mars went home with the night’s biggest accolade. Overall, the production was phenomenal. I liked the graphics shown on screen and the stage was perfect (smaller but effective). The Recording Academy always puts on an outstanding show so my expectations were met. 


The seventh season of The Voice on ITV sucks. The British series has an exceptional production team but the rest of the show's aspects are lifeless. Skip the show if it’s recommended. 


I can’t stop watching the latest season of Modern Family on ABC. The show has somehow managed to keep me glued to my small screen from the beginning to the end of each episode such that all the doubt I had about the show’s future has suddenly vanished. #Timeless

Shameless on Showtime concluded its eighth season a few days ago. I was impressed. The season was a roller-coaster ride which I never wanted to end. A number of scenes deserve high honor and I really hope the next season continues on the same streak. 


Check out all of E.W.’s favorite TV Moments right now! Use the hashtag #EWTVMoments on Twitter. 


Other Buzzing TV Shows: Riverdale (The CW), How To Get Away With Murder (ABC), Dynasty (The CW)

WEB TV:

Guess what I stumbled upon a few weeks ago? A show called Best.Cover.Ever. available only on YouTube, can you believe it? A high-quality show about the cover music that we are so in love with here on E.W. has finally arrived. Discovering that was like receiving manna from heaven. 

The show is hosted by Ludacris (good decision) and it features top musical acts and their top-charting music. It’s a great show to binge watch on a boring weekend and I sincerely hope that they make more episodes. 

THROWBACK:

The 2018 Golden Globe Awards on NBC were worth it. Seth Meyers hosted the ceremony and Oprah received a special award. It was a good show, I am glad I did not miss the event and I hope the producers continue the good work. It’s all good. 


Season 13 of The Voice on NBC had an amazing finale show. A number of chart-topping musicians featured on the guest list and the finalists were the crème de la crème. It has been a while since I’ve enjoyed watching a season finale of a reality TV singing competition series so that episode was a breath of fresh air. 

The popular French radio station, NRJ held its annual NRJ Music Awards in November of last year. The ceremony which aired on TF1 from the South of France has improved tremendously and is becoming an important pop culture event. 
The host (Nikos Aliagas) was incredible and the lineup of performing acts and presenters was impressive and truly set the event apart from other ceremonies that I’ve watched. 

The show’s producers have been using the same stage design for the last couple of years, but every time the show returns it’s as if we have it on TV for the first time. It’s a prestigious event with a little je ne sais quoi. 

A.I. UPDATE:

The American Idol (A.I.) reboot on ABC begins in

March. Don’t forget to keep checking this section of #TheRoundUp by Enzer for views, analysis, recaps (and maybe even spoilers), news and the predictions.  I predicted Nick Fradiani’s win in 2015 so place your bets wisely, LOL.

#EnzerLovesIdol

MUSIC SPOT

THESE ALBUMS ROCK!:

Red Pill Blues by Maroon 5

Songs We Like: What Lovers Do (ft. SZA); Wait; Don’t Wanna Know (ft. Kendrick Lamar); Cold (ft. Future).
Album Name: Dude…

Evolve by Imagine Dragons

Songs We Like: Whatever It Takes; Believer; Thunder.
Album Name: I’m inspired!

DAMN. by Kendrick Lamar

Songs We Like: Loyalty (ft. Rihanna); Humble; Love (ft. Zacari).
Album Name: Damn, he’s good.

BUZZING MUSIC VIDEOS OF NOW:

Wait (Maroon 5)

Stranger Things (Kygo ft. One Republic)
Sativa (Jhene Aiko ft. Rae Sremmurd)





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SOCIAL MEDIA

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Arizona (Band)
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#TheRoundUp by Enzer - No. 11

Love is in the air. Here’s #TheRoundUp

HOT ON TV

I am addicted to Modern Family on ABC! 

Somebody, please HELP me because the Modern Family Gods have me chained to my couch all year long, LOL. 

I mean, who isn’t in love with the show? The cast, the writing team, the production – everything is simply the best. 

Making it even more special are the outstanding couples that the creators have created for us. 

My favorite: Mitchell Pritchett (played by Jesse Tyler Ferguson) and Cameron Tucker (played by Eric Stonestreet), the match made in gay heaven. Those two and their little girl (Lily Tucker-Pritchett played by Aubrey Anderson-Emmons) are the dream. I can only wish I had a daughter as smart as the character Lily (for reasons I’ll never disclose, sorry, LOL).

On the other side, a not so impressive comedy series that is surprisingly still on-the-air and could possibly be renewed for a second season is NAACP Image Award winning series Blackish, also airing on ABC. I find the storylines and humor quite offensive and unnecessary. The production and the cast are flawless but the storyline/premise/plot is just not working for me. The first episodes (about three) were ok; sadly it went downhill from there onwards.

Moving on, another popular series that has Americans and many other people around the world gushing is the exciting ABC thriller Scandal. The love triangle between President Fitz, Jack Ballard and Lady Olivia Pope is one of my favorite fictional love triangles of all time. I get annoyed a lot when Olivia hops back and forth between The President and Jack’s bedroom but on the other hand all the drama that tags along with her makes it all worthwhile. The fourth season kicked off on a low (if you ask me), hopefully it will end on a high and leave us wanting more.

The British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) took place last Sunday and were broadcast live on BBC One and BBC Three in the UK. I enjoyed this year’s ceremony. I thought it was more exciting than last year’s edition. What I like about the BAFTAs is that the production team behind the event always gets it right. The content is sometimes slow and boring but everything else looks good on TV.

The Annual Grammy Awards Ceremony, dubbed as music’s biggest night, took place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles this past Sunday and aired live on CBS. I don’t get why The Grammys’ producers haven’t changed the stage. If I’m not mistaken, the same stage/s design has been used for the past four years or so. It looked dated and small on TV. Hello, it’s a live telecast; it must look good on TV. 

However, if they made their stage smaller so that they could fit more people into the arena, then I guess it wasn’t so bad after all. (Lol, no, I don’t totally agree with that viewpoint). 

Another aspect that might need to change is the host. Like many, I adore LL Cool J. He is so cool, so talented and speaks well but I don’t think his hosting skills are useful on a show like The Grammys. Don’t get me wrong, this is not an attack on LL Cool J! Many music award ceremonies are bearable without hosts awkwardly interrupting, introducing, etc. people and segments. 

Only ceremonies like the Golden Globes and The Oscars need a host. You want proof? Well, watch The Oscars on ABC later this month and see how Neil Patrick Harris will liven up the already dull line-up of proceedings. Oh, you still want more proof? Well, how about the fact that millions are disappointed that Amy Poehler and Tina Fey won’t be hosting the next Golden Globes, huh?

MUSIC SPOT

The music performances at last Sunday’s Grammy Awards were off the hook. I like the fact that The Grammys always appreciate all those golden oldie classics and timeless hits and uniquely blend them with a few of our favorite modern sounds to make the telecast a spectacle. 

Did you enjoy Madonna’s performance? If you didn’t enjoy Madonna’s performance then you need to sleep (I don’t know what else to say because I don’t understand why anybody would’ve not enjoyed her performance).

 OMG, I loved it! 

She gave us a performance like no other. 

There hasn’t been such a powerful performance on The Grammy stage in years. She is a rose among thorns. (Don’t ask me who the thorns are LOL).

 Other performances that stood out for me were performances by Rihanna with Kanye West and Paul McCartney, country star Miranda Lambert, Sam Smith with Mary J. Blige, Sia and the glorious Common with John Legend. I’m sad that Taylor Swift didn’t perform but I get it. The classy affair was memorable anyways.

MUSIC ALBUM ROCKING OUR WORLD:-

V (Five) by Maroon 5

Songs we like: Maps, Animals, Sugar

DAILY INSPIRATION

How often do we lose sight of the present and its golden opportunities for rich living? In our early years we fritter away so much of our time in trivia, in activities with very little lasting meaning, and as we grow older; 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 by.

SPEAK OUT

#SpecialDays

The 14^th of February is Valentine’s Day! In honor of the saint of love Enzer’s World (EW) has decided to shine the light on some of our favorite celeb couples.

Prince William & Kate Middleton: - I don’t think there’s any other royal couple that could top these two. They have the looks, the money, and an adorable baby boy who was featured on one of GQ’s Best Dressed Lists. Kate is living every little girl’s dream. Hopefully Will and Kate’s marriage will last, unlike Charles and Diana’s controversial union.

Beyonce & Jay Z: - Oh I just love this couple. What sets them apart from the rest is the fact that they dated for about seven years before finally tying the knot. If that is not an exemplary celeb relationship then I’m a dead goldfish in one of Richard Branson’s fish tanks.

Guiliana & Bill Rancic: - I admire these two so much I wish every couple could be like them. If what’s portrayed in their reality show is REALITY then I’m all for team G&B. Plus, how adorable is their little boy Duke?

COUPLE WE WISH COULD GET BACK TOGETHER?

Jason Derulo & Jordin Sparks: - I was so disappointed when Jason and Jordin broke up because I had already mapped out their future together with two kids living in an affluent suburb on the West Coast, LOL. Sadly, it seems like it’ll take a miracle for them to get back together because they’ve been at each other's throats for weeks. I hope they’re happy.

#Quotes

“The relationships we have with the world are largely determined by the relationships we have with ourselves.” – GREG ANDERSON

“You cannot do a kindness too soon because you never know how soon it will be too late.” – RALPH WALDO EMERSON

 

EW ONLINE RECOGNITIONS 2015 

#CollaboOfTheYear 

#Shortlisted

Song: Break Free

Artist: Ariana Grande ft. Zedd

I’m glad we got to see another side of Ariana! I hope she releases more electronic tunes, with Zedd (preferably).

Song: Burnin’ Up

Artist: Jessie J ft. 2 Chainz

Jessie killed it. I want to say that 2 Chainz may have been the lucky rapper who got approached to feature but on the other hand he probably was the best man for the job considering how well all the songs he featured on performed on the charts.

More #Shortlisted music videos will be showcased in the upcoming editions of #TheRoundUp. All the nominated music videos will be revealed after the current EW-Year has ended.

If you have any questions, comments or contributions, do not hesitate to get in touch on Twitter @enzer_tweets ; @EW_Xtra ; @ew_queer ; @EW_Christian

‘til next time

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