Glee indeed...

Last night after the last performance show of American Idol (I thought Kris Allen did great, but Screamy McScreamerson is sure to take the crown tonight), I watched the preview episode of Glee. The comedy set to premiere this fall is about a group of misfits at a Nowhereville, Ohio high school who find their niche in the school's Glee Club. Not exactly the premise you'd expect from the creators of Nip/Tuck.

It has a great ensemble cast including Jane Lynch as a scathing cheerleading coach, and Lea Michele, the young lead female singer, has a wonderful voice and reminds me so much of Idina Menzel it's distracting.

I literally couldn't stop smiling for five minutes after it ended, and I immediately downloaded the cast's performance of "Don't Stop Believin'". If anyone knows of a stage choir that needs a mezzo alto, give them my number.

Consider yourself Glee-ked. : )

Idols and Stars

Hey hey.

I found it fitting that today, the same day as the last performance show of this year's American Idol, I saw the trailer for "Afghan Star". It's a documentary that follows four contestants as they compete on Afghanistan's popular Idol-style show. They have the same dreams as anyone yearning for fame and fortune, except that in their culture, singing for a reason other than religion is not allowed. And if you're a woman competing on the show, your very life can be in danger.

I wasn't that thrilled with this year's American Idol crop. I can't stand probable-winner Adam Lambert's incessant shrieking, and am astounded that the judges haven't gotten sick of it as well. They keep saying how "brave" he is to go on stage and scream his head off. Sorry guys, but that isn't brave. The ladies of Afghan Star have that covered.

Happy Tuesday, y'all.