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I’ll Never Win American Idol

I’ll never win American Idol, or Dancing with the Stars. I can’t twirl a fire baton, tap dance or ballet dance, for that matter. You’ll never see me on America’s Got Talent, the Miss America pageant, or any other stage performing any other sort of stage-type talent. I just don’t have any. In fact, many of us don’t. And many of us feel that because of this, we aren’t talented. We beat ourselves up, wondering why were weren’t one of the chosen. We sit in sacrament meeting, listening to Sister Jones warble out a beautiful hymn with her perfect contralto, … Continue reading →

Devo Gets Mad-O at McDonald’s and Lilo’s Mystery Sis

If they could really “Whip It” they would probably choose to do so right at burger giant McDonald’s. Cult classic rockers Devo are furious that fast food chain McDonald’s is using the band’s likeness (or so claims the musical group) in a Happy Meal toy. The 80s hitmakers claim the “American Idol” tribute figure, New Wave Nigel, was based on their famous image, as seen in their popular “Whip It” video. Regarding the McDonald’s brouhaha, Devo bass player Gerald Casale, who came up with the punk rock band’s odd jumpsuited look, told news reporters: We’re in the midst of suing … Continue reading →

Who Gets to Choose the Activities?

Are you constantly trying to come up with fun family activities? Scanning the newspaper and web sites to find suitable and age-appropriate things for you and your kids to do? Have you ever thought of letting the kids find and choose the activities and being willing to go along with THEIR interests? As my children have gotten older, I have been learning how to let go a little on my activities director role. I may not always get to do something that I love, but spending time with my kids (whom I do love) is well worth it. I credit … Continue reading →

I Don’t Think I’m Supposed to be Hip on Modern Music

The other day, I wrote about how much my kids just don’t get MY music, so I thought it would be only fair for me to talk about how surprisingly out of touch I am when it comes to what they listen to. I say “surprisingly” because I always fancied myself to be rather hip. I listened to pop music, I used to know all the bands and which musician was in what band before, and who influenced whom. I guess I blinked, or played the same Melissa Etheridge album over and over a few too many times, because the … Continue reading →

Singing Away The (Labor) Pain

When I was in labor with my daughter (18 hours worth) I could barely see straight, never mind trying to belt out a song in front of a panel of judges. But that’s exactly what Antoria Gillon did Monday while auditioning for TV’s “American Idol.” No joke. The Dallas contestant performed her audition while in labor. And not only did she manage to endure contractions while she was on stage, the “Idol” hopeful also spent hours standing in line at Texas Stadium with 13,500 other contestants prior to getting her shot in front of the judges. Gillon told news reporters … Continue reading →

Rosie’s Most Unforgettable Moments

Rosie O’Donnell has only been on “The View” for 6.5 months, but you’d think it was a lifetime… if you were Barbara Walters. To say the controversial co-host (who just announced she intends to leave the chatfest in June) has been a lightning rod for controversy is an understatement. Her verbal antics have been fodder for many of the blogs in the Pop Culture category here at families.com. And, while some of you may be sick of reading about Rosie, Rosie, Rosie, and the many, many moments she firmly planted her foot in her mouth I would be remiss if … Continue reading →

Competing With Reality Television

Now, I don’t want to seem like a crabby snob—I confess that I have been tempted by certain reality television programs and have snuck a peak or two in my weak moments. There are a few programs that I’d have to confess are somewhat of a guilty pleasure. BUT, as a parent, I think that reality television has taken misrepresenting the “real world” for our kids to new heights. Where we used to have sitcoms and dramas and soap operas like “Dallas” to try to convince kids that this is how the real world lived, at least a parent could … Continue reading →

Richard Hatch of ‘Survivor’ Fames Goes to Prison

It seems like we always remember the winner of the first season of any reality show. While the winner of season two and on may fade into obscurity, season one winners often remain in the limelight. Kelly Clarkson won the first “American Idol” and went on to win many Grammys and sell millions of records. Adrianne Curry won the first season of “America’s Top Model” and has been on three VH1 reality shows, been on the cover of many magazines, and recently wed “Peter Brady,” Christopher Knight. And, it seems we all remember Richard Hatch, the often clothes less winner … Continue reading →