#TheRoundUp By Enzer - No. 64

HOT ON TV 

Katy Keene is a new series from Berlanti Productions and Co. (they are killing it, right?) which I find addictive. 

The series is about a group of young people who are chasing their dreams while figuring out life in the bustling city of New York. The main character, Katy, played by Lucy Hale, is a composed individual who I believe has brought some normalcy to this type of genre. That might not make sense but I am sure you will not hate her if you do decide to tune in. 

I will not be surprised if the show does not get a second (or third) season especially because it is not groundbreaking but I love and accept that it is quite dissimilar to the show its spun from (Riverdale). Yes, Riverdale is well-written but sometimes the zany characters can be exhausting, LOL.

Another plus is that Katy Keene is filled with young hot stars, #Totally. 

Another new youthful series showing on television is Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist starring Jane Levy as lead Zoey Clarke. This series is a perfect blend of the dramedy and musical genre which I've been yearning for since the end of similar favorites such as Glee. 

The lead character is a successful computer programmer  (or coder) who has these bizarre musical moments with the supporting cast in episodes of varying themes or subjects. #Revered

Ladies and gentlemen, I am proud to announce that Hollywood's television comedy writers have recovered. 

Yes (again), the new comedies on television this American fall/winter/spring season are truly notable.

Outmatched, Indebted, to mention a few, make for great prime-time viewing each time they are on, probably because of their writers' taking on the odd modern family. #IWantMore

Making waves on reality television these days is The Masked Singer USA hosted by Nick Cannon and starring A-list Hollywood stars as judges and contestants. 

The third season got me hooked to all the show's shenanigans which were initially unbearable. I am enjoying playing the guessing game with the judges though I am yet to make a correct guess. 





HOTTER:
The 2020 Oscars were spectacular. 

Who needs a host when producers can pull off a spectacle like that? 

I mean, did you notice how advanced the stage technicals were? 

And how about the memorable performances? 

I have no words (I'm sorry) to describe how incredible that telecast was this year. 

#OscarProducersForPresident


The 2020 Grammys weren't as spectacular as I hoped they'd be. Alicia Keys did a great job at hosting this year but the show was generally simmered. Hopefully, things will change in 2021. 


The 2020 NAACP Image Awards were produced in conjunction with ViacomCBS this year making them a little bit more appealing on television. Anthony Anderson hosted the event and Lizzo walked away as entertainer of the year.


The 2020 Brit Awards hosted by the 7th Enzer's World (E.W.) Recognitions' Outstanding Televised Event Host, Jack Whitehall in London, were exceptional when compared to previous editions. The event was glittery and featured out-of-this-world live performances. 

Will the producers succeed at topping that next year?

The American version of Shameless on Showtime is ending after eleven unforgettable seasons on television. 

I knew this was gonna happen after Emmy Rossum left the show in season 9 and when I began watching season 10 (the post-Fiona era). I could tell that there was some confusion or indecisiveness about how to go forward with the remaining characters. It just seemed as if Emmy's departure had sucked the life out of the entire cast and crew. 

However, that could just be me, because according to multiple reports, the show-runner was ready to end the season a few years ago.

Anyway, Shameless is a classic series here at E.W. with multiple E.W. Recognitions and by being the only series to ever win the Outstanding Fictional Television Series Recognition two years in a row (5th and 6th E.W. Year). 

I found the series to be enthusing and so fresh such that I am okay with the decision to end the series for good, without any chance of a reboot. 


Other shows to catch: Dynasty, Empire, The Haves and the Have Nots (OWN), The Voice USA, American Idol, Grey's Anatomy, Boomerang (BET), Good Girls, Mom, Modern Family.





WEB TV: 

In Conversation with Trevor is a talk web-series that features influential personalities being interviewed by a prominent Zimbabwean journalist named Trevor Ncube. The series is filled with rare inspirational chat sessions well-tailored for an online audience. 


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:

The new season of American Idol is frankly quite entertaining and possibly the best of the ABC produced seasons. 

Though I am not entirely happy with the judges' final judgments, I am still hopeful that we will get a great season this year. 

With that mentioned, I can only try to predict a winner or pick my favorites when the live shows begin. That could be a good or a bad thing. 


One cast member who has been a favorite for a while now is Luke Bryan as a judge. He just knows what to say and how to deliver judgments in such a constructive way. He is by far one of the best judges the Idol franchise has ever hired. #ITotallyStandByThat





E.W. GLOBAL:

You are gonna wish you were a New Zealander after you watch TVNZ 2's first season of The Bachelorette New Zealand starring not one, but two Bachelorettes, and a slew of handsome kiwi hunks. 

It's full of drama, it's full of twists, it's full of humor and it's full of picturesque settings which one could not get enough of. 

The show is a conversation starter, something no one would've expected from New Zealand television makers.





THROWBACK:

The Secret Life of the American Teenager is one of my favorite teen dramas of all time. The series did a great job of mimicking real teenage lives in a way that was not only entertaining but also educational at times. 

Binge-watching the series would not be a bad idea if you're in the mood for some nostalgic television. 

SPEAK OUT

#Celebs

So, Harry and Meghan moved out of their royal residences and quit the royal life under Queen Elizabeth. 

Why am I not surprised?

Well, Harry is quite the rebel (who lost his mother to Buckingham drama) and Meghan is quite the American - that combo was never gonna last at Buckingham Palace. 

At least their kid (or kids) now have a chance to live a normal life away, in The Americas. 

And why does Trump always have to be such a drama queen? 

He was apparently notified about Harry and Meghan's plans to relocate to the U.S. from Canada and wasted no time in alerting the whole world that America was not going to take care of their (Harry and Meghan's) exorbitant financial needs. 

Oh please, Trump, I'm sure Meghan has sufficient bank. 

#Quotes

“An economist is an expert who will know tomorrow why things he predicted yesterday didn't happen today.” – LAURENCE J. PETER

“Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.” – MOTHER THERESA

“The worst thing about new books is that they keep us from reading the old ones.” – JOSEPH JOUBERT

“Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.” – CAROL BURNETT

“Nothing will work unless you do.” – MAYA ANGELOU

“A total commitment is paramount to reaching the ultimate in performance.” – TOM FLORES

“I dream of the realization of the unity of Africa, whereby its leaders combine in their efforts to solve the problems of this continent. I dream of our vast deserts, of our forests, of all our great wildernesses.” – NELSON MANDELA

“A dead-end is just an opportunity to take a different direction.” – TERRY MCMANUS

“Conditions often disguise strategies for escaping accountability. Why not just take charge and create the experience you are looking for?” – ERIC ALLENBAUGH

“People are lucky and unlucky...according to the ratio between what they get and what they have been led to expect.” – SAMUEL BUTLER

MUSIC SPOT

THESE ALBUMS ROCKS!:

Treat Myself (Meghan Trainor)

Songs We Like: Wave (ft. Mike Sabbath); Nice to Meet Ya (ft. Nicki Minaj); Workin' on It (ft. Lennon Stella, Sasha Sloan); Genetics (ft. The Pussycat Dolls); No Excuses; All The Ways.  

Album Name: Uhmm, it seems like she's treating us instead. 

How I'm Feeling (Lauv)

Songs We Like: Fuck, I'm Lonely (ft. Anne-Marie); I'm So Tired... (ft. Troye Sivan). 

Album Name: I feel you dude. 

Heavy Is The Head (Stormzy)

Songs We Like: Rainfall (ft. Tiana Major9); Own It (ft. Ed Sheeran, Burna Boy). 

Album Name: Sigh, sigh, sigh.

African Giant (Burna Boy)

Songs We Like: Anybody; Gum Body (ft. Jorja Smith); On the Low. 

Album Name: Well...

Changes (Justin Bieber)

Songs We Like: Intentions (ft. Quavo); Yummy.

Album Name: I don't really get it. 

BUZZING MUSIC VIDEOS OF NOW:

1. Camera (Beatenberg)

2. Nice To Meet Ya (Meghan Trainor ft. Nicki Minaj)

3. Never Be The Same (Camila Cabello)

4. No Good (Ally Brooke)

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IN THE NEWS

COVID-19 commonly known as the Coronavirus has unexpectedly succeeded at halting global economical activities as if we are living some Hollywood writer's fictional apocalyptic story. 

I am just mad at government officials because they took their sweet time at enforcing regulations which could've curbed the spread of the disease and most probably saved a lot of lives. If the authorities had acted earlier, as soon as news of the first Corona-related death broke out, then most of our Corona-related problems would not have existed.

I don't understand how someone can prepare for a financial disaster or economic disruption but forget about the reservation of necessities. 

The only viable solutions rest with the scientists of this world (obviously) but it is clear from reports that beating the virus might be extensively draining. 

FLICK PICK

Onward is a family-friendly animated adventure film about a middle-class family's unexpected encounter with the world of magic with a timeless heart-warming story-line. 

I still can't figure out why this movie is less popular than the Frozen Series. #Hides

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#TheRoundUp by Enzer - No. 40

E.W. RECOGNITIONS 2016

MTV's Awkward is the Enzer's World (E.W.) Independent Online Recognitions' Outstanding Television Series for the 4th E.W. Year. 

Why Awkward?

Besides the fact that it's about college students and young interns that are still figuring out what they want in life both career wise and relationship wise, I'm pretty sure it appeals to all age groups. The unique setup of the production is also something that stands out. The fifth season (which aired during the 4th E.W. Year) had about 22 minute long episodes filled with an outstanding cast (nominated for an E.W. Recognition) and a comedic script that exceeds expectations. It's original, fits in with the plot and is obviously ridiculously funny. 

If you didn't like it, well, you're in luck because it got canceled! Yes, MTV is done and it seems like they might not try something similar in the near future because Faking It which also aired on MTV got canceled too. 

Why not Game Of Thrones?

That show is the best-produced TV show in history but the storylines lose it sometimes (if not all the time). I can't say I am not happy that it is ending after its eighth season. Had you heard?


Onto music, Hip-Hop had an outstanding year. So many artists released songs and featured in songs that topped the charts and are still on repeat on our devices, right? 

The E.W. Music Collaboration of The Year Recognition was won by Birdy and Rhodes for their song Let It All Go. If you haven't listened to the song yet I'm sure you'll love it and if you do know the song then you must be happy. The video stood out (obviously). The cinematography blew me away, the scenes were captivating and I guess the producers didn't really have any competition. Check out the nominees list if you think I'm making things up. However, Taylor Swift's Bad Blood music video can never be compared to this year's winner because that music video is out of this world. The stellar cast, the storyline, all those sexy fighting scenes and the lyrics, I mean, I could go on and on and on. It's going to take a million years before someone produces something as good as that. 

The public vote for the Top Celebrities was taken into consideration for this year's round of recognitions. Rochelle Aytes is the Top Celeb USA for 2016/2017. Yes, she beat out Kaley Cuoco and Jennifer Love-Hewitt who have both been nominated several times for this recognition. Rochelle is popularly known for playing April Malloy on ABC's Mistresses. She is also a model (she took the Recognition for that too) and she was born in 1976 (so random, right?) 
Surprisingly, the Top Male Celeb USA Recognition had five winners. Find out who they are by simply scrolling up the blog and clicking on the E.W. Recognitions link on the right side of the blog. 


The E.W. Board recommends Thai Airways as the best choice for air travel and Elle Magazine USA as the magazine with the best website. Try Thai because even the livery is mesmerizing and check out the Elle website because you will definitely be reading their online articles over and over again (trust me). I guess you can only truly know what I'm talking about when you experience it.

HOT ON TV

THROWBACK:

I totally enjoyed watching the 2016 Billboard Music Awards which aired on ABC. Ciara looked sexy and Ludacris did really well; I was surprised. Is he a follower or something? 
The opening performance by Britney Spears sucked. OMG, I really hope her Vegas shows aren't that bad. A lot of celebrities attended the ceremony and the production team was well prepared. 


What was else was on? Oh yes, The 2016 Radio Disney Music Awards (aired

on The Disney Channel): Now that was fantastic. Its target audience is obviously the Disney type but the production was way better than the so called prestigious televised events. I enjoyed most of it and though I cringed at some of the not so child-friendly moments, I still think it was a great Disney year. 


The 2016 CMT Music Awards which aired on CMT had the best stage of the year. That was something that I definitely couldn't keep my eyes off. The music performances were memorable and the hostess couldn't have done the job any better. I loved her and hope she (Erin Andrews) hosts again soon. 


The 2016 NAACP Image Awards aired on TV One earlier this year. They were hosted by Anthony Anderson (he's hosting ‘everything' these days) and the ceremony wasn't so bad. It was not an outstanding telecast and I got bored but I did enjoy the presentation of trophies. The producers keep it traditional and that is something that makes it special. They just need to work on creating entertaining content. 

The 2016 BET Awards aired live on BET at the end of last month. Unlike other previous editions, I could feel that it was a long ceremony. In other words, the entertainment side of things wasn't as impressive. However, the Prince tributes were amazing, all of them. Artistry, stage presence, well co-ordinated live music has become part of the BET Awards' DNA and the tributes were no exception. Nothing crazy happened and mature and classy humor won on that night. I really wish they could do something about the stage though but the rest of the show is world class. 


Satisfaction (which aired on USA Network) ended its run on the 18th of December 2015. I'm glad it got canceled because the writers had lost it. The final season was not a mess but lacked that 'thing' that the first season possessed. I'm glad its off. There's nothing more to say. 

MUSIC SPOT

THESE ALBUMS ROCK!:

Storyteller by Carrie Underwood

Songs We Like: Heartbeat, Church Bells, Smoke Break

Album Name: Good Choice












Confident by Demi Lovato

Songs We Like: Cool For The Summer, Confident, For You, Stone Cold, Kingdom Come (featuring Iggy Azalea), Father

Album Name: Good Choice

BUZZING MUSIC VIDEOS OF NOW

THIS IS WHAT YOU CAME FOR by Calvin Harris ft. Rihanna

WONA by Mumford & Sons, Baaba Maal, The Very Best & Beatenberg

WITHOUT A FIGHT by Brad Paisley ft. Demi Lovato












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SPEAK OUT

#Quotes

"Efficiency is doing things right; effectiveness is doing the right things." – PETER DRUCKER


"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

IN THE NEWS

Brexit, Brexit, Brexit! That's all that has been buzzing for the last couple of weeks. Surprisingly, the United Kingdom (U.K.) voted to leave the European Union (E.U.) and that sent shockwaves throughout Europe such that the economies felt it too. A survey revealed that the younger people voted to stay and the older people voted to leave the group. The older people could've voted to leave because they had not really benefited from being a member (since they were probably part of the group that was alive when the U.K. joined the E.U. in the seventies) or they are simply xenophobic. Whereas the younger ones could've only voted to stay because they didn't want to lose the privilege of living in twenty-eight countries, without much of a hassle (well, that's all they kept talking about). There have been countless debates on multiple channels such that the whole coverage is becoming a nuisance. I really hope that something big will happen soon so that all the Brexit stuff will go away. 


Oscar Pistorius was sentenced to 6 years in jail for the murder of his ex Reeva Steenkamp. The majorities of people following this story were shocked and believe he deserves no less than fifteen years behind bars. I still believe that only Oscar and Reeva know what truly happened on that Valentine's Day in 2013 but on the other hand, I am not totally ruling out the judge's verdict. I'm sure these people have spent a lot of time arguing and sourcing witnesses and evidence such that their final judgment must be the most accurate of them all. I read somewhere that there's an appeal by the state (which is representing Reeva, etc.) It could be good or bad news, but one thing's for sure – they still have a long way to go. 


Oh, and then there are the terror attacks. A couple of bombs went off a few days ago at Istanbul's largest airport. Another airplane went missing a couple of months ago and a Singapore Airlines aircraft was on fire just after take-off. All I can say is, the stories are getting old. 

FLICK PICK

Did you guys hear about the Looking Movie premiering on HBO on the 23rd of July? It's not better than bringing back the TV series but at least it's something. I am totally looking forward to that (yes, I signed the petition for the show to make a comeback) and I really hope you tune in too. Let's give the idea a major sendoff. 

ON SOCIAL MEDIA

A couple of well-known people have begun following E.W. on Twitter. 
People like Nick Fradiani (American Idol Winner), Paula Abdul (former American Idol judge/So You Think You Can Dance USA judge), Eve (the rapper), Sheryl Underwood (The Talk hostess), Russell Tovey (actor) and many other celebrities with and without verified accounts have taken a little interest in what we do. I can't say I am not happy about that. Oh, Sanaa Lathan followed E.W. for a couple weeks and then abruptly unfollowed. We hope she misses us. 

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