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America’s Got Talent Season 6 Episode 15

Snap Boogie, Sandou Trio Russian Bar, Anna Graceman, and Miami All Stars were the first group to join the semifinals in America’s Got Talent Season 6 Episode 14. Tonight 12 more acts compete for America’s votes: Attack Dance Crew, Dani Shay, Geechy Guy, Daniel Joseph Baker, The Rhinestone Ropers, Dylan Andre, Landon Swank, Smage Bros. Riding Shows, Thomas John, Steven Retchless, Mona Lisa, and Silhouettes.

Attack Dance Crew are a group of dancers that Howie doesn’t get. Piers likes the look and some of the movements, but he wasn’t too keen on that. Sharon agrees. They don’t stand out. Howie still doesn’t get it. They’re like cheerleaders, only not good at that either.

Dani Shay is the female Justin Bieber who forgot the words to her own song in Vegas. Without the Bieber bit, which was classic, I just don’t get it. Sharon calls that amazing and pure. Howie again doesn’t like her song choice. Piers thought it was a good performance, but there were some off notes, again going back to song choice.

Geechy Guy is the comedian who’s the third one over on the evolution chart. Piers hates him and his one liners. He’s escorted on stage by two woopie cushions. He’d give his right arm to be ambidextrous, and he thinks the place is haunted because he got booed last night. It’s not long before Piers buzzes him. Howie doesn’t know if that was enough, but he thinks he’s a very good comic.

Daniel Joseph Baker is a diva and proud of it. For someone who only sings in his living room, he’s quite the performer. Piers sees the fire in his belly, although the singing wasn’t perfect. Sharon adores the fierceness.

The Rhinestone Ropers add a horse to the mix. Piers buzzes. Evidentally, he’s thinking the same thing I am. If this horse trick show were their first performance, they wouldn’t have made it past the auditions. Sharon thought of that as a kids’ birthday party. Lucky Joe, not so lucky.

Dylan Andre’s mom was offered a singing contract when she was young, but her father didn’t let her sign. He hopes to pick up where she left off. Howie thought that was good, but he can tell he’s only been doing this for a year. Piers wouldn’t buy that album, although he could listen to it in a bar.

Landon Swank used his rehearsal day to fix his broken props. He starts off by having Nick sign the front and back of the double mirrored prop. Then he steps through it, followed by a reveal that it’s still intact. Piers is impressed that these things he does may be simple but are tough to figure out. Sharon is confused. Howie wants more presentation.

Smage Bros. Riding Shows had a difficult rehearsal, but I suspect they will pull off their motorcycle tricks on the live show, without killing the one guy (not a brother) who basically serves as a prop. Sharon was excited by that. Piers just got woke up.

Thomas John started juggling to meet women. That’s not working out too well yet. He drops one of his batons, which is an instant buzz from Piers. After seeing him drop them again at the end, Sharon follows suit. Howie was at least entertained.

Steven Retchless is a pole dancer, which is both different and more entertaining than it may at first seem. Piers buzzes, but Sharon gives him a standing ovation. After getting booed by Sharon, Piers explains that there’s a reason there are no male pole dancers. I’m not sure what that reason is, however, as Piers is again interrupted by Howie.

Mona Lisa got kicked out of home at age 16 by their mom who viewed that as supporting their dream. Sharon thinks they have it all going on. Howie has nothing critical to say, but will it stand out? Piers felt it was safe but lacking.

The Sing Off? In the fall? Apparently NBC now plans to beat me over the head with singing.

Silhouettes came into tonight as the ones to beat. Their act for the evening, American Pride. Hard to go wrong with that. In it, they create shapes of famous American landmarks to the tune of God Bless America, resulting in a standing ovation from all. Should have saved that for the finals. Piers calls it genius and world class.

Stay tuned to dingoRUE for another live recap of America’s Got Talent Season 6 Episode 16, which airs Wednesday at 9/8c on NBC.

Big Brother 13 Episode 5

Following Keith’s eviction in Big Brother 13 Episode 4, Jordan won HOH.

Rachel thanks her lucky stars that the newbies are idiots.

Everybody pretends they were on the same side. Adam acknowledges that they approached him. When he says this, Dominic walks out of the room. They’re both ready to turn on each other.

Dominic’s new strategy is to flirt with Daniele. Good luck with that.

Adam continues to be honest, this time telling Jeff and Jordan he didn’t vote with them. If he’d just kept his mouth shut, it’s possible nobody would have known anything. Now neither side of the house can trust him.

Rachel hates Cassi and wants to get rid of her on that basis. Didn’t Rachel say she wasn’t going to play emotionally this year?

Jeff, Jordan, Daniele, and Porsche automatically get a pass for the have/have not competition. The others get dressed up in ant costumes with both partners in one outfit. Bring on the really bad not so hidden nor clever sexual references. The first duo to crawl across the backyard picnic four times will be able to choose the two who are have nots. Kalia and Lawon clearly have no prayer as usual. Cassi & Shelly likewise aren’t going to win this. Brendon & Rachel are leading from the beginning with their only threat being Adam & Dominic. Brendon & Rachel end up winning.

Before the decision, they need to rescue Kalia, who apparently got may or may not have gotten injured toward the end of the competition. The medic comes to check her out and wipe away the mostly fake tears.

Dominic & Adam and Cassi & Shelly are chosen to be have nots for the week, meaning that Kalia and Lawon are haves for the week. In addition to slop, the have nots get jelly beans and jerky.

Dominic makes a pitch to the veterans. He wants to team up with them because his back’s against the wall and he’s out of options. Well, that’s an appealing proposal.

Cassi tells Jeff & Jordan they’re not her targets. Brendon & Rachel are, though she’s not opposed to getting rid of the other new people either.

So now it comes down to a choice of two. The other two girls hate Cassi. Shocker. Jeff & Jordan would like to target Dominic, though.

Nominations
Jeff is automatically safe.
Daniele and Porsche are also automatically safe.
Rachel & Brendon are safe.
Shelly & Cassi are safe.
Kalia & Lawon are safe.
Adam & Dominic have been nominated for eviction.

Stay tuned to dingoRUE for another live recap of Big Brother 13 Episode 6, which airs Wednesday at 8/7c on CBS.

Big Brother 13 Episode 4

How long can one of the “greatest players ever” last without America pulling the strings? In Big Brother 13 Episode 13, we got our answer with the departure of Evel Dick: a couple of nights. The situation on the block remained unchanged, and tonight either Porsche or Keith, both disasters at playing this game, will be going home.

The Regulators want Porsche gone, for good reason. She’s clearly not on their side and has never had any interest in being there.

The veterans have realized something. They need to stop hiding up in their room alone away from everybody else. Actual veterans would have realized that long before now.

Brendon & Rachel get into a stupid fight because she told people she calls him Bookie. His poutfest is the result of his insecurity in his masculinity. Is this really happening?

Shelly and Adam are the potential swing votes that they hope to sway. Shelly is told that they want to get rid of Cassi. Their strategy to get Adam: think of their nickname. Really? Kalia doesn’t seem to be on their radar, in spite of how much she hates Keith.

Votes
Dominic: Porsche
Brendon: Keith
Jordan: Keith
Cassi: Porsche
Lawon: Porsche
Jeff: Keith
Daniele: Keith
Adam: Porsche
Kalia: Keith
Shelly: Keith

By a vote of 6-4, Keith has been evicted from the Big Brother house. In spite of Porsche being more like a Kia, Keith’s big mouth got him in trouble. Congrats to Shelly and Kalia for giving away the numbers, but unbeknownst to them they’re on the bottom of either totem pole, so I don’t know that it really matters either way. For the time being, though, it puts them in a good spot. The other newbies will go after the veterans, while the veterans will go after the other newbies. Being in the middle has its advantages at this stage of the game, no matter how much Rachel hates floaters.

Rachel is not eligible to compete as outgoing HOH. Daniele and Porsche are also out because they have golden keys.

The HOH competition is mini golf. They have to get closest to the hole in 1 without landing in the water hazard. Dominic gets a 6. Adam gets an 8. Cassi goes in the water. Shelly also goes in the water. Lawon follows suit. Kalia ties Dominic. Jordan takes the lead with 3. Jeff and Brendon throw it to give Jordan the HOH.

Stay tuned to dingoRUE for another live recap of Big Brother 13 Episode 5, which airs Sunday at 8/7c on CBS.

So You Think You Can Dance Season 8 Episode 15

One more boy and one more girl will be sent home tonight, bringing us down to the top 10.

Clarice & Jess are safe. Caitlin & Mitchell are in the bottom three.

Melody from season 1, Allison from season 2, Pasha from season 3, Twitch, Comfort, and Chelsie from season 4, Brandon from season 5, Kathryn from season 6, and Robert from season 7 will be joining us next week as all stars.

Melanie & Marko are safe. Ryan & Ricky return to the bottom three again.

Jordan & Tadd are safe. Sasha & Alexander are the final couple in danger.

Caitlin, Mitchell, Ryan, Ricky, Sasha, and Alexander will now dance for their lives.

The judges are unanimous with the girls. Caitlin is starting to realize what dance for your life means. Ryan was lackluster last night and again tonight. She will be going home.

The decision for the guys was 3-1. Mitchell is between average and very good. Ricky had one of the best dances for his life. Alexander found himself last night, though his solo let him down tonight. He will be going home.

Stay tuned to dingoRUE for another live recap of So You Think You Can Dance Season 8 Episode 17, which airs Thursday at 8/7c on Fox.

America’s Got Talent Season 6 Episode 14

The first 12 acts performed in America’s Got Talent Season 6 Episode 13. Tonight America’s votes will determine who advances to the next round.

The Fearless Flores Family, Snap Boogie, and Duo Aero are the first trio. Piers thinks Duo Aero should go, but he’s surprised by the other two both being there together. I’m not. It’s clear that Snap Boogie is safe.

In other news, Avril Lavigne is apparently still a singer.

Squonk Opera, Sandou Trio Russian Bar, and J Chris Newberg are next. Considering one of these acts is awesome and the other two suck, it comes as no surprise that Sandou Trio Russian Bar is safe.

Dezmond Meeks, Echo of Animal Gardens, and Anna Graceman are up next. Another slam dunk here with Anna Graceman advancing.

Miami All Stars, The Fiddleheads, and Those Funny Little People are the last group. The obvious result here is that Those Funny Little People are out. Beyond that, I didn’t have a clear favorite, though I’d like to see The Fiddleheads get a second shot. The judges will now decide between the other two groups. Sharon votes for Miami All Stars. Piers does as well. Miami All Stars is the fourth semifinalist.

Stay tuned to dingoRUE for another live recap of America’s Got Talent Season 6 Episode 15, which airs Tuesday at 8/7c on NBC.

Big Brother 13 Episode 3

With a house still divided in Big Brother 13 Episode 2, Rachel nominated Keith and Porsche.

Porsche’s both surprised to be nominated and not sure who she has an alliance with, if anybody. Sorry lady, pretty much nobody has your back. But you go ahead and trust these idiots and throw the competition.

Dick is called to the diary room. He does not return. After a couple hours of not hearing his big mouth, they start wondering what happened. Rachel is then called to the diary room. She returns to make an announcement. ED is gone due to “an urgent personal matter.” As a result, Daniele gets a free golden key and trip to the top 10.

Good riddance. Next time, CBS, well, first of all, don’t let there be a next time. But if you have the option to pick returning houseguests, please make it somebody else. I said it last week, and I’ll say it again. This was a really bad choice.

This puts the “veteran” alliance in a position they thought they weren’t before, one of not having the numbers.

The girls refuse to allow Brendon downstairs and take out his frustration on the newbies. He’s pretty well thrown in the towel. Jeff is the only person trying to remain positive.

Meanwhile, Keith’s celebrating is not going over well with all of his side either. Then he calls a meeting to confront the two people on his side that he doesn’t trust, Porsche and Kalia.

The HOH Rachel, her partner Brendon, the nominated pair Porsche and Keith, and one other duo will participate in HOH. Jeff & Jordan are chosen at random. Convenient.

Porsche says that she’s clearly playing with somebody who doesn’t want to play with her. I wonder why. Could it be that you turned at the first opportunity?

They walk outside wearing tights. The competition is to repair their skyscrapers, veto puzzles. One person will fly across the yard while the other hands them pieces. Keith and Porsche will both be throwing this competition, and they both believe that the other does not know. The problem is that Jeff & Jordan are doing just as badly as them, even though Porsche says a fifth grader could put this puzzle together. By default, Rachel & Brendon win the power of veto.

America’s vote will give the have nots gum drops and grits, jelly beans and jerky, or rock candy and radishes. What’s the point?

Their victory leads Brendon & Rachel to believe they have some sort of power. No, not really. Your week of power is pretty well done. Just hope you win again next week. First, they make a deal with Dominic & Adam, dictating to them that they will be kept safe and must return the favor next week, as well as vote as how they want. Next up, Kalia & Lawon. Lastly, Cassi & Shelly get the same speech. The first two couples play along, but Cassi is honest that she doesn’t trust the four person alliance that doesn’t look like it’s going to break.

Now that she doesn’t trust Cassi & Shelly, it doesn’t end there. Rachel asks Keith for safety for herself and Brendon plus Jeff and Jordan for as long as they’re playing in duos. Really? Do you think anybody would stick to this stupid deal? You’re being far too greedy. Safety for yourself and Brendon, okay, maybe. Safety for your whole alliance, it ain’t happening.

For all this talk, the power of veto does not get used. Porsche and Keith are both happy with this.

So why does Big Brother end at 8:55 anyway?

Stay tuned to dingoRUE for another live recap of Big Brother 13 Episode 4, which airs Thursday at 9/8c on CBS.

America’s Got Talent Season 6 Episode 13

Following the reveal of some portion of the top 48, it’s time for the quarterfinals. Tonight the first 12 acts perform: Miami All Stars, Dezmond Meeks, Those Funny Little People, Fearless Flores Family, Squonk Opera, J Chris Newberg, Snap Boogie, Echo of Animal Gardens, The Fiddleheads, Duo Aero, Anna Graceman, and Sandou Trio Russian Bar.

Miami All Stars picked a song to dance to. That song has been denied for legal reasons, so they’ll have to work out something new with a few hours until show time. Piers felt they were sexy, fun, vibrant, and colorful, just like him. Sharon enjoys the men dancing like real men. Howie takes the time to use the two Spanish words he knows.

Dezmond Meeks is an over the top singer and piano player, but there’s no denying his talent. He sings something resembling Satisfaction. Sharon loves what he does but warns him about potentially crossing the line and being too cabaret and cheesy. Howie agrees but thinks he did cross the line. Piers thinks he is a cabaret act, which is the whole point.

Those Funny Little People made it through over Piers’ dead body. Needless to say, while I try to figure out the point of the act, Piers buzzes them. Then it starts raining men wearing swimming floaties to join their singing/dancing performance, of sorts. Howie and Sharon mainly love them on the basis of how much Piers hates them.

The Fearless Flores Family will be adding one more motorcycle to the mix, as the kids are joined by their mom. I don’t know. It’s still cool but a little bit more of the same. Piers liked that they stepped it up, but he’d like to see Howie in the middle next time. Sharon wonders: where do they go from here? Can an additional motorcycle really add that much?

Squonk Opera is an act that readily embraces their weirdness. What the hell is the point of this anyway? Piers doesn’t know either. Sharon joins in the buzzing. There’s singing, strange close ups of piano playing, a woman sitting on the moon, and a man dressed as a cherub. Sharon doesn’t like her head being messed with. Howie quite enjoyed feeling like he’s on drugs. Piers thinks he’s gone to hell.

J. Chris Newberg is the singing comedian. Hopefully tonight he’s funny. Piers buzzes as promised. Mildly amusing but still not funny. Howie thinks he’s funny for some reason. Piers didn’t care for the startling inappropriateness.

Snap Boogie’s a street dancer from Boston. He gets injured during rehearsal but is going to try to work around it. As good as he is by himself, I’m not sure what these creepy ninja backup dancers are supposed to add. Piers could see that performance in Vegas tomorrow.

Echo the parrot crashed and burned in Vegas. Let’s hope tonight is better. With the moral support of his girlfriend Binky, Echo’s back to what we saw in the first audition. Howie wonders whether this is a million dollar act or a really good birthday party. Piers found him funnier than the humans we’ve seen so far.

The Fiddleheads are a bluegrass band. Their main concern is the performance aspect because they’re comfortable their music will be good. Billie Jean bluegrass? Compared to the evening’s earlier song, this works much better. But not for Howie. Piers thought the song choice was fine, but it was just too big for the lead singer. Sharon didn’t like either the song choice or the way they dress.

Duo Aero is a trapeze act. I’m not sure this is worthy of its own show, but there’s definitely a place for them as part of a broader group. Piers buzzes because it’s a bit boring and safe. Sharon didn’t care for their retro performance, as compared with the modern couple they were before.

Anna Graceman sings What a Wonderful World while playing piano. This draws a standing ovation from two of the judges. Sharon thought the song choice was odd… but it worked. Howie says Anna’s phenomenal, and now AGT means Anna’s Got Talent.

The final act of the night is Sandou Trio Russian Bar. How do they top their previous act that involved fire? Simple. Perform above a bed of nails. Then set it on fire. Howie’s happy she is still alive. Piers calls it the most dangerous and exciting thing in a long time.

Stay tuned to dingoRUE for another live recap of America’s Got Talent Season 6 Episode 14, which airs Wednesday at 9/8 on NBC.

Big Brother 13 Episode 2

Anybody remember classic Big Brother when it was just a bunch of strangers in a house without constantly changing rules? Once again, this season will not be that. Big Brother 13 Episode 1 showed us that, as again they threw the rule book out the window and presented us with three twists that can only serve to make things suck. As it is, I’m already not happy about the concept of returning house guests (it may work for Survivor and The Amazing Race, but it does not work for Big Brother), let alone the morons that they chose.

Adam wants a golden key and is willing to throw his partner under the bus to get it.

I see they have still do not understand the definition of a floater. A floater is someone that floats back and forth between the powers. Not merely somebody who doesn’t do anything or refuses to win competitions (because only idiots win competitions they don’t need to win).

Porsche wants to team with the “all stars.” Keith plays along but thinks it’s a stupid idea.

The bad news for Jeff & Jordan is they’re pretty much stuck teaming up with the villains.

Dominic, Keith, and Lawon have a side alliance to protect each other. Not good news for Adam, Porsche, and Kalia. Dominic later approaches Cassi to add her to the fray. The alliance would not be complete without a stupid nickname, The Regulators.

ED says Brendon & Rachel weren’t the greatest strategists in their season. Do you want to be the pot today, or would you like to be the kettle? He only got as far as he did because of America’s Choice and Eric being a dumbass.

Brendon tells Rachel she doesn’t need to alter her body to feel more confident. Have you seen her chest lately? I’m sure you have.

Porsche quickly leaps at the opportunity to switch sides, and she’s not shy of telling her partner that, which he of course spreads to the others.

The first have not competition is for an uncomfortable room, cold showers, and slop. Brendon & Rachel are automatically haves for the week. Adam & Dominic pair up with Keith & Porsche on the green team. Shelly & Cassi team up with Kalia & Lawon to form the orange team. Dick & Daniele team up with Jeff & Jordan on the blue team.

After they get dressed up as cows, they walk out into the back with a moon and lots of milk. Their milk-powered spacecraft needs refueling. Where do they get their writers anyway, and do they get paid by the very bad pun? They have to dive into the milk and then return and squeeze out as much milk as they can. Jordan informs us there’s no such thing as space cows. Thanks for that.

Green team fills up the first jug first on their way to six. Keith is having a little too much fun being the milker, while Lawon takes the opportunity to strangle his partner. Blue team takes a 1 jug lead with their fourth. In the end, the blue team ends up winning. Green team’s got 1 jug lead over the orange team, so it’s only a matter of time. The orange team of Shelly, Cassi, Kalia, and Lawon are the have nots for the week.

The have not room is an insane asylum. Appropriate. The lights in the room cannot be turned off ever.

Adam gets the same offer from ED that Porsche did. Jeff’s happy to let him do the dirty work. Unlike Porsche, who jumped without thinking about it, Adam is skeptical. He agrees, but he will only play along to the extent he has to do so.

Rachel wants to get rid of Keith, but she doesn’t trust Porsche. She tells us she won’t make emotional decisions this season.

Nominations
Brendon is automatically safe.
Daniele & Dick are safe.
Jordan & Jeff are safe.
Lawon & Kalia are safe.
Shelly & Cassi are safe.
Adam & Dominic are safe.

Keith & Porsche have been nominated for eviction. Porsche is pretty shocked that her alliance with the all stars got her nominated. Really? Keith’s comfortable that he has The Regulators on his side, but he’s going to need more than that.

Stay tuned to dingoRUE for another live recap of Big Brother 13 Episode 3, which airs Wednesday at 8/7c on CBS.