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Another week, another stellar episode!!

This week's episode of Glee focused on New Directions and The Trouble Tones coming together for one cause:

Help Santana.

After a campaign against Sue was set to air outing her top cheerleader as a lesbian, Santana was furious. Naya Rivera has done an incredible job this season, and this episode was no different. It seems she has finally come to terms with herself and accepted who she really is. One scene in particular that I may or may not have gotten teary eyed over, was her revaling her true sexuality to her grandmother. Santana was direct, yet sincere and loving in her explanation, only to be met with cold, harsh words. Her grandmother ordered her out, saying she never wanted to see her again. Bravo Ryan Murphy. Bravo.

Elsewhere in the episode, we got the results of the elections. Yup, BOTH of them. Burt ended up beating Sue for Congress (woohoo!!) and Brittany ended up winning student class president from Kurt. The latter didn't hav…

Oooooooh I could get behind this!!!

There are reports swirling that when thesecond season of X Factor rolls around next year, we may have a new judge on the panel.....as well as a new face on the UK panel!!

Word is coming in that Simon Cowell (who is still producing the UK version) is prepared to make some changes to both his shows. He apparently is looking to move Nicole Scherzinger to the UK panel, and bring former Destiny's Child and now HOT solo artist Kelly Rowland over to the States!

I would LOVE this!

I must admit, that while I think Nicole has been doing a good job, and she's definitely picked some amazing talent for the Over 30s, I can't help but feel animosity towards her after my beloved Cheryl Col was given the axe. Now, I'm aware that its not Nicole's fault, but I still miss Cheryl.

Bringing in Ms. Rowland though?

Thats a decision I am loving!

Kelly has been breathing life into the UK version which is desperately needed after the departures of both C…

To the maximum of 4 years!!

Today, the man that was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson, was sentenced to 4 years in prison by a very unforgiving judge.

Judge Michael Pastor entered the courtoom this morning and layed into Murray due to the documentary he filmed, in which the doctor seemingly lays blame on Michael. It was a clear indication that the documenary weighed heavily on the judge's decision.

In addition to his sentence , Murray will have to pay restitution to Michael's estate, as well as his children. The prosection is asking for $100 million, but the judge seemed doubtful at the amount.

Now, here's the catch:

With a new California law in place, Murray will serve ZERO time in a federal prison, instead serving at the LA County Jail, as well as only serving half the sentence.

Murray was denied bail and was immediately taken back into custody following the hearing.

Let this FINALLY be the end.

May Michael rest in peace.....

Sorry B.....

Can't win 'em all.

Beyonce has released yet another video off of her latest album "4", this time for the song "Dance For You.

Check it out below.


Now, a couple things:

1. She's hot. Thats not up for debate here. B is fierce and this video is another notch in her belt.

2. However hot the video is, the song sucks. I may be met with criticism from that line, but its my opinion. The entire album produced MAYBE 2 or 3 songs that I enjoy thoroughly. Unlike "Crazy in Love" and "B Day", this album is boring. Nothing grabs my attention. Sure some songs are enjoyable, but I want a standout album that I know she's capable of giving.

3. Did she take hair whipping lessons from my other fave B girl, Britney Spears? HA!

What did you think of the video? Hit or miss?

PS: STOP. WITH. THE . VIDEOS!!!!!! You don't have to make a video for every song off the album! It's not freakin' necessary!!!

Tomorrow!!!

On November 29th, superstar Adele will release her brand new CD/DVD combo pack called "Adele - Live at the Royal Albert Hall".

This is going to be a must have Christmas gift (or just for all the diehard fans who can't wait for Christmas)!!

Check out "Set Fire to the Rain" which was recorded for the DVD and bask in the goodness that is Adele! This song also happens to be my absolute fave off the album!!

I don't get it!!!!

I just don't understand why people aren't voting for Misha!!!!

Last night, on X Factor UK, mentor Kelly Rowland faced an impossible task:

2 of her girls were in the bottom.

Janet Devlin and Misha B wound up in elimination and unfortunately for Kelly, she had to send one of her own packing....or did she?


Next week are the semi-finals!!!

Love the first performance, didn't really care for the second!!

But this girl is ready to make an album!!!

Misha B is continuing her reign over at X Factor UK and this week she upped the ante. Misha performed 2 songs and the first was MILES above the second.

For her first song, Kelly Rowland picked the Cyndi Lauper classic "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" and Misha DESTROYS it (in a good way!) The added rap is what made me fall in love with this girl in the first place.

Check it out below!


Now it was time for her second performance.

Misha went with the Roberta Flack/Fugess song "Killing Me Softly" and while I liked it, I can't help but agree with Gary Barlow. Her pitch at the start was WAY off and she does rebound nicely, but I still don't think this was her best performance.


This girls already a star, win or lose!!

For my life to be over!!!!!

If those words resonate with you, then you were a fan of the smash hit show "Dawsons Creek"!

After viewing "My Week with Marilyn" last night, it got me all nostalgic as to how far Michelle Williams has truly come. I can't talk about her career without discussing what gave her that boost.

Dawsons' Creek followed Dawson Leery as he struggled with his teen years as well as early adulthood. With the support of his family and friends he would go on to become a very successful TV producer. His friends included, the love of his life Joey Potter (Katie Holmes), his best friend Pacey Whitter (Joshua Jackson) his close friend Jen Linley (Williams) and newfound friend in later seasons Jack McPhee (Kerr Smith).

The show was mainly about the ups & downs between Dawson and Joey, which got a little tiring at first, but once they threw Pacey into the mix, we got a very entertaining triangle.

The show ran a successful 6 seasons and I will a…

I'm still on a high after last night's viewing of the new flick "My Week with Marilyn!!

Following her time in England while she filmed "The Prince & the Showgirl" with Laurence Olivier, we catch a glimpse of the Marilyn Monroe the world might not have known, and its all thanks to the incredible Michelle Williams.

Everything about this movie worked. The acting, the sets, the costumes, the script.....

Just everything!!

Many would expect me to use a line such as "Michelle becomes Marilyn", which isn't true.

It's not about her BECOMING Marilyn.....its about showing a different side to her. Her insecurities. Her lack of training. Her constant need of affection. Marilyn was only MARILYN because of the people around her that fed her what she needed to hear:

You're the most brilliant actress of our time.

For those of you that have seen Marilyn's movies, you know thats not really accurate. HA!

Marilyn didn't need to know the "craf…

Tonight, I will take in the new flick "My Week with Marilyn" starring Michelle Williams as Marilyn Monroe herself.

I have been very excited for this film ever since it was announced in pre-production. I will have a full review of the film tomorrow so make sure you check back to PopGoesTheArts to hear my honest opinions on what many are calling "the performance of the year"!!

Can't wait!!

A musical legend that is!!

Today, rock legend Tina Turner celebrates her 72nd birthday (WHAT!?) and I can't believe the icon is that age, because she sure as hell doesn't look it!

I've always been a huge fan of Tina's and couldn't think of a better way to celebrate her than to look at some of my fave performances!

3. 1999 VH1 Divas Live


No other entrance would have been good enough!!

2. 2008 Grammy Awards featuring Beyonce (and a special someone)


Notice that special someone?

The blonde dancing with Beyonce at the start and throughout the performance......is none other than Glee's Heather Morris aka Brittany!!!

1. Oprah Winfrey Special featuring Cher


Ignore Ms. Winfrey at the end. She HAD to be in the spotlight. HA!

Two legends. One song. 'Nuff said.

Happy birthday Tina!!

Can't wait to see you perform again!!!

There is nothing about this woman I don't like!!

Last night, ABC aired "A Very Gaga Thanksgiving" which featured Mother Monster in what appeared to be a ballroom perfoming her biggest hits. Gaga looked absolutely gorgeous in her dress which I was very afraid of watching her dance in. But like the pro she is, anything will work!

Check out some performances below!

Born This Way


Edge of Glory


You & I


And now for the best performance of the night:

Marry The Night


2 things:

1. She looks INCREDIBLE.
2. I love how she reworks the song into a slower, melodic version in the beginning. Beautiful.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in the USA!!

Wasn't a very good time for the Idol winner and runner-up!

First up, we got winner Scotty McCreery performing during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and making a MAJOR flub. It's pretty known knowledge that everything is pre-recorded for the parade, but that doesn't mean you won't get called out when you make a very OBVIOUS mistake!

Check out Scotty's "performance" below!


Yikes.

Next up, we get 2nd place winner Lauren Alaina performing the national anthem at an NFL game....but unfortunately for Lauren, she forgets the lyrics!!


Poor thing.

Now, will this hurt either of their careers?

I doubt it.

But they could always ask Ashlee Simpson how her career is going.

HA!

I'm not sure how many "Friends" fans there are out there, but yours truly was a huge one back when this show aired!

Season 8 gave us something very different and that was seeing Ross & Rachel prepare for the birth of their first child after a random night of passion.

In this clip they had finally decided that they should start discussing baby names....with hilarious results!!


The Ruth comment KILLED me!!!

I miss this show so much!!

And one of my predictions was right!!

This weeks X Factor featured a double elimination and right off the bat, anything was possible.

After Kelly Clarkson tore it up onstage performing her 2nd single "What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)", host Steve Jones wasted no time getting to the results.

Remember, one act would be eliminated solely based on last nights votes. They wouldn't be included in the sing off later in the show between the second and third lowest contestants.

The 2 acts that were called up were Lakoda Rayne and Drew.

I wasn't worried.

Steve announced the final group was going home and that eliminates Paula's category for good!

Too bad Paula!

The remaining acts got to sweat it out a little while longer......but then it came time for the second elimination!

Steve announced Chris Rene, Rachel Crow, Josh Kracjik, and Melanie Amaro were safe.

This left us with Leroy Bell, Marcus Canty and Astro.

One was safe. The other 2 would sing for their lives.

Woul…

Yup, I'm sure they folks over at AMC are kicking themselves with this most recent revelation:

All My Children AND One Life To Live will NOT continue online!!

A rep for Prospect Park, who had at one point locked the shows in to continue, released an official statement:

After five months of negotiations with various guilds, hundreds of presentations to potential financial and technology partners, and a hope that we could pioneer a new network for the future, it is with great disappointment that we are suspending our aspirations to revive “One Life to Live” and “All My Children” via online distribution. It is now becoming clear that mounting issues make our ability to meet our deadlines to get OLTL on the air in a reasonable time period following its January 13, 2012 ABC finale impossible.
We believed the timing was right to launch an Online TV Network anchored by these two iconic soap operas, but we always knew it would be an uphill battle to create something historical, and unfo…