#TheRoundUp by Enzer - No. 32

All around the World!

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MILEY CYRUS AT THE VMAs: Why is everyone so focused on Miley’s transformation and wild antics? Yes, I know that what she’s doing and how she’s doing whatever she’s doing is worth talking (or gossiping) about (oh, and I bet magazines with her on the cover are selling like hot cakes too) but on the other hand I feel like most people are missing the point.

The point?

Yes, the point!

Miley Cyrus has one of the most beautifully structured bodies in Hollywood. Nobody ever talks about that! Every time I see Miley Cyrus on the red carpet or on stage performing, her body always captures my attention. It looks fit and healthy and her skin is perfection (I’d love to touch it). Her outfits are very revealing (according to some) but in 2015, I am not complaining. Miley, if you’ve got it, flaunt it, work it and show it off ‘till it cracks! #Done

NOW, BACK TO THE SHOW: I had a good time! The 2015 MTV Video Music Awards aired live from Los Angeles on MTV in a theatre filled with Hollywood stars of note. Nicki Minaj

opened the ceremony with a performance that celebrated her roots and femininity. She was later joined on stage by another Enzer’s World (E.W.) Top Celeb, Taylor “Tay Tay” Swift. Other performances that I enjoyed were by Demi Lovato with Iggy Azalea, The Weekend (who is to die for, OMG), Justin Bieber as well as Tori Kelly (the treasure with an angelic voice). Miley Cyrus closed the ceremony with a LGBTI themed performance. #Unexpected

Everyone was dressed to the nines. Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj (main show), Demi Lovato (red carpet), Gigi Hadid, Tori Kelly and Selena Gomez had me drooling for hours. Their outfits looked expensive, high-end and fit their bodies perfectly. I mean, who wouldn’t want to wear one of those?

The line-up of friendly presenters (Britney Spears, Rebel Wilson, Nick Jonas amongst others) that handed moon-men to winners including Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj and Big Sean added opulence to the event by swiftly redirecting our minds from Miley’s dramatic moments, for about a second or two. #LOL

She did well though! She has to be one of the best hostesses in the history of such events because she had us all, right there in the palm of her hand. She was confident, she delivered her lines effortlessly and she rocked whatever she had on. That stage, that night was hers – the queen.

The pre-show wasn’t so bad either. I got to live tweet during the show which featured performances by Walk the Moon and Nick Jonas and was presented by Sway and Kelly Osbourne (who had a jungle of confusion resting on her head).

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Has the countdown to the 2016 MTV VMAs begun?

DOWN UNDER: Season 4 of The Voice Australia was off the hook! If you missed it, you missed out BIG TIME! The Singing-Competition Series which airs on Channel 9 in Australia has to be the best produced reality show so far (arguably). Everyone and everything that has anything to do with the show BAGGED IT. I enjoyed every single episode and all of the contestants didn’t disappoint at all. The production team is phenomenal and the coaches (Jessie J, The Madden Brothers, Ricky Martin and Delta Goodrem) made it all relevant, globally. The show MUST BE RENEWED for a fifth season, please.

The finale proceedings concluded the season well. The final performances (coaches’ duets with teammates, etc.) were refreshing and entertaining. My favorites were Jessie J’s duet with winner Ellie Drennan singing Halo (by Beyonce) as well as Joel Madden’s duet with Joe Moore singing Demons (by Imagine Dragons).

How was it?

It was spectacular, golden, and flawless (close). 

Congratulations to winner Ellie Drennan. 16 years old but packaged exceptionally.

Hotter:

The X-Factor UK kicked off its twelfth season (or series) this past Saturday on ITV UK. Simon Cowell and his team did well, I was impressed. I was introduced to all the new faces (Rita Ora, Olly Murs, Nick Grimshaw and Caroline Flack) in an easy way such that by the end of the premiere episode, it seemed like they’d been on the show for ages. Good for us, good for you! 

Olly Murs and Caroline Flack are doing a good job as hosts but Olly seems to be outshining Caroline (already). I really hope to see more of Caroline’s personality shine because she seems like a nice one and a great fit for TV. Sadly, that may be a challenge. She’s sharing the spotlight with this successful singing sensation who everybody in the English speaking world knows by name, tell me how you’d beat that? 

Simon is still Simon, and that is not a bad thing at all – he is so addictive… (I’ll leave the rest to your imagination). Cheryl and her ‘uncommon’ English accent are always a pleasure. #LOL

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Celebrity Big Brother UK (dubbed UK vs US) also launched the sixteenth season of the series a few days ago which has already generated numerous headlines, globally. A bunch of ‘crazy’ celebrities from the United Kingdom and the United States have been ‘squashed’ into a pretty house (somewhere) in order to create memorable TV – Good Luck. #LOL

Why isn’t the U.S. version of Big Brother equally exciting? Umm, that’s a call for help.

In South Africa (I know, right?) Idols South Africa kicked off the eleventh season live shows (which air exclusively on M-Net and Mzansi Magic in Southern Africa) in a packed theatre with a cast that has tongues wagging. The series is the second Idols competition to reach ten seasons. 

SIDE NOTE: in the past, the show has welcomed a number of international stars as judges, mentors or performers including Ciara, John Legend, Craig David, Gorgon City and James Blunt. #PrettyCoolForSA

HONEST OPINION: American Idol could be (close to) five times better. Shhhh.

Back in America, Alison Sweeney is leaving The Biggest Loser on NBC! After bidding farewell to Days of Our Lives (airing on NBC) last year, Alison has also decided to quit The Biggest Loser.

SIDE NOTE: Alison Sweeney is an E.W. Top TV Hostess. 

Here’s an idea: Would a reality show that follows Alison ‘everywhere’ be such a bad idea? Think about it.

Also making headlines a few weeks ago was Giuliana Rancic’s sudden exit from the E! News on-air panel. I was shocked, sad but also happy for her at the same time. According to numerous sources, Giuliana rejuvenated E! News by introducing new concepts that came to fruition during her time on the show and impressed everybody interested. She was also an amazing TV hostess who was a joy to watch each weekday. Luckily, she will still appear on other E! shows like Fashion Police and E! Live From The Red Carpet – that’s better than nothing, right? Oh, and the beautiful Maria Menounos replaced her. That can never be bad news.

Throwback:

Hot in Cleveland (aired on TV Land) ended its TV run in June after six seasons of popular humor (mixed with loads of sarcasm) courtesy of Elka Ostrovsky (played by Betty White). The show was incredible! The producers and writers took countless risks, cast indelible actors as guest stars and it all paid off in the end. The main cast was outstanding – Valerie Bertinelli (Melanie), Jane Leeves (Joy), Wendie Malick (Victoria) and Betty White must be taken seriously because they popularized TV Land and proved to critics that age is just a number, any objections?

What made it special?

Whilst hooked on Hot in Cleveland, I totally forgot that hit TV series The Golden Girls ever aired.

Question: How cool was Lip Sync Battle on Spike?

Blow my mind right now dude because it was insane! The hippest host in the history of hipness, Mr. LL Cool J

(assisted by Chrissy Teigen) welcomed ‘ridic’ celebs (Anne Hathaway, Jimmy Fallon, Dwayne Johnson, Taraji P. Henson amongst others) onto the Battle stage to an audience that was ready for World War 3 like a decade ago. Now that was entertainment. That is what our schedules lacked and that should get a second season. If you are too blind to see that, then honey you need to join the aliens in Outer Space, A.S.A.P. #DropsMic

 

MUSIC SPOT

THIS ALBUM ROCKS!:

Greatest Hits: Decade #1 by Carrie Underwood

Songs We Like: Jesus, Take The Wheel; Mama’s Song; Good Girl; Blown Away; See You Again; How Great Thou Art; Something In The Water; Little Toy Guns;

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“The quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor.” – VINCE LOMBARDI

“The greatest discovery of any generation is that a human can alter his life by altering his attitude.”- WILLIAM JONES

“It’s not that some people have willpower and some don’t. It’s that some people are ready to change and others are not.” – JAMES GORDON, M.D.

#Celebs

Who’s in love with Meryl Streep? I know I am! No, don’t get it twisted. What I mean is I love watching her in movies. She is a legend who nobody can compete with. Name anybody that can compete with Meryl, name them! 

FAVORITE FILMS STARRING MERYL: The Devil Wears Prada & Out of Africa. Good choices?

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#TheRoundUp By Enzer - No. 5

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Let’s talk Simon Cowell: The mastermind behind some of our favorite acts including Leona Lewis, Ella Henderson and Olly Murs keeps on keeping on, and giving (the hurtful truth that is). I don’t think there is a word in English that could describe or define Simon Cowell. Some may call him mean, rude, immature, narcissistic, etc (I could go on for decades LOL) but I think that if you’re lucky enough to work with him, get signed under his label or even get mentored by him whilst contesting in some singing competition, then you’re on the right path, on your way up and above all you are going to make MAD dollar.

Keeping up with the magic of Simon Cowell, two groups that are rocking the charts and are so relevant in our circles are Fifth

Harmony and One Direction. I am particularly excited about Fifth Harmony because I feel like they’ve done a great job in altering their image with their full length debut album. Their new music is somewhat mature (twenty year olds can relate, unlike with their previous music which was more focused on teenage girls) and it celebrates achievements, femininity, independence, happiness and not forgetting sweet love. I also like that they have Christmas music out and not just Christmas music but Christmas music that is really good.

One Direction’s latest music is also good and worth buying. Not as good as Fifth Harmonys’ (if you ask me) but obviously better than whatever The Voice USA winner is going to release (prove me wrong The Voice, please!). I don’t like the name of the album though. I mean, who names their album ‘Four’ or any number or letter of the alphabet for that matter. Whoever names these albums needs to start taking their job and fans seriously and I’m talking to you too Beyonce (3) and Maroon 5 (V), LOL. You’re artists, thinkers, visionaries, poets, writers – I’m sure you can come up with something way more intelligent.

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The X-Factor UK on ITV has a good reputation. The singing competition has (for over a decade) paved the way for many talented people and has unearthed some of the greatest voices of our day (some of which are mentioned above) but the eleventh season of the series didn’t really do justice for me. Though the judging panel (Simon Cowell, Cheryl, Mel B and Louis Walsh) is a great combination and the chosen contestants are truly gifted and deserving of their spots in the competition, the content of the series is rather slow, boring and dated. The eleventh season of this show reminded me of American Idol’s dark days. You remember the seasons when American Idol was close to getting cancelled? The X-Factor UK seems stuck in that mud pool. The themes are dreadful, the road to the live shows was excruciating (especially when Cheryl was unnecessarily mean to some contestants) and the lip-synching is so obvious. Conclusion: The X-Factor UK needs help A.S.A.P. Oh, but Dermot O’Leary can call at any time…LOL.

Moving on, Are You The One? (AYTO) on MTV had an epic first season. The first season of AYTO had The Bachelor and The Bachelorette both on ABC take a back seat in the dating series bus. AYTO Season One was the answer to a proper dating series on TV. Sadly, the second season of AYTO makes me want to puke in a thousand buckets. It’s not only a load of rubbish; it’s a load of decomposed rubbish! Don’t get me wrong, the contestants are good-looking and full of life but other than that the season is a disappointment and a waste of MTV airtime. Please step up! Another flop in MTV’s stable is the dating series Ex on the Beach. The show is ridiculous and is full of confused people. I don’t even get how it was renewed for a second season.

IN THE NEWS

Onto even more horrifying stories, the killings of civilians by terrorists seem to be on the rise. I think the only way to solve this problem is to talk at the same level. If either one of the parties involved feels like the other is provocative, condescending or even selfish then these attacks or killings will never end. I am very much concerned (amongst other concerns) about the Nigerian girls that were kidnapped in Chibok. I can’t even begin to imagine what it feels like to be one of those girls. Why does it have to be them? Why? Those girls should be left alone! If you are the bigger person then ‘talk’ to the adults that make our world go round. #BringBackOurGirls and #TalkToTheBoss.

Another African-American man was murdered by a police officer in New York. The whole incident was caught on camera, it was clear that the victim was innocent but the police officer/s involved was/were let go. This sparked protests in major American cities and another racial debate. I don’t know why this is happening but I think all these reports are further tarnishing America’s image and are making Russian and Chinease arguments stronger: Maybe America isn’t a good world leader after all.

There is a film in the works about the early days of Barack and Michele Obama’s exemplary relationship. I’m excited because I adore these two and because Tika Sumpter has been cast as Michele Obama! I think the casting directors made the right decision. She might not look much like Michele but she will do a good job. It might be difficult to associate her with a good and clean character (her character on Tyler Perry’s The Haves And The Have Nots has some villainous tendencies) but then again the mark of a great actress is rising above your challenges, which she’ll do.

There’s a story that trended a few days ago about a twelve year old boy that committed suicide because he had been bullied continuously for being gay. I didn’t even know that twelve year old kids knew what suicide was. Another sad fact is that the schools that are entrusted to protect these children only offer a letter of apology and speak out against bullying after a child is hurt or (as in this case) dead. I think the lack of LGBTI+ education is the problem. If more work was put into educating society about the Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Transgender, Intersex+ (LGBTI+) community then most of these tragedies wouldn’t occur. Did you know that there are laws in some countries that prohibit "normal" people from having sex with Transgender people? It also starts at home. This boy was pushed to the edge by other kids, meaning the parents of the perpetrators were to blame. Wise men say “Charity begins at Home”, maybe homophobic parents whose kids were to blame for this tragedy should take a minute or two to think about those wise words.

DAILY INSPIRATION

It is essential to balance one’s life roles holistically. Every person plays many roles in life. The most important are: family, personal relationships, spiritual, social, career, financial, education, and physical. Compromise of any one of these will eventually compromise the others.

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“Bring me men to match my mountains. Bring me men to match my plains, men with empires in their purpose and new eras in their brains.” – THOMAS PAINE

“Nothing is as real as a dream. The world can change around you, but your dream will not. Responsibilities need not erase it. Duties need not obscure it. Because the dream is within you, no one can take it away” – TOM CLANCY

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