chaka khan, chaka khan

New season of tv just started.  Here is what I sat through this week:

-  Dancing With The Stars:  Bindi Irwin is front runner, because she is surprisingly good and she is dancing with Derek (the best pro hands down).  I actually really like Nick Carter too.  Who knew I ever would say that?  But he seems like a good guy.  I was sorry to see Chaka Khan, Chaka Khan go.  I feel for her.  B

-  Empire:  Over the top.  Pure camp.  I only watch for Cookie.  And now also for my necessary dose of Marisa Tomei!  B-

-  Limitless:  I wasn't counting on liking this (I wasn't too big of a fan of the movie) but I was entertained and can see this sustaining itself.  Jake McDorman is a totally likable lead.  B+

-  Scream Queens:  Too much style for its own good.  Unlike Limitless, I don't see how the story can last past a few episodes, much less a whole season or beyond.  C

-  Survivor Cambodia:  I always tune in even if I cannot call myself a fan.  I guess I am rooting for Joe but he won't win cuz he is too much of a threat.  There is no way anybody would want to keep him around for long.  B

-  Late Late Show With James Corden:  I love Carpool Karaoke and Crosswalk the Musical.  James Corden is my new favorite late night talk show host.  A-

-  How To Get Away With Murder:  How Viola Davis beat out Cookie and Tatiana Maslany at the Emmy's with this role is beyond me.  It's actually a pretty crappy show to begin with.  And now, she's suddenly a lesbian???  C

-  Doctor Who:  I have to admit, since Peter Calpadi took over as the 12th Doctor, I have not been able to follow what the hell is going on.  I am still a fan of the show but I am not a fanboy as I was with the previous seven series and three doctors.  I recently watched a repeat of Vincent And The Doctor - man, that episode made me cry.  I miss Matt Smith so much.  B

-  FabLife:  A Chew copycat, except instead of food, it's a lifestyle show on fashion, home decor, beauty, and DYI.  A little of Tyra Banks goes a long way - tone it down a bit (or a lot), girl.  C

ios nyet

Ten random thoughts this Saturday morning:
- I am going to go to Baltimore for work this coming week.  I've been watching The Wire.  That's like watching Jaws before going to the beach. Yikes.
- I am so happy that the Rebel Heart Tour is garnering rave reviews.  Consensus is that Madonna seems so happy and engaging this time around.  She just added dates to numerous Asian stops including my hometown (Macau).
- I just rewatched Desperately Seeking Susan on Amazon.  I heart the eighties.
- Damn ios 9 update, which promised to fix performance issue on older devices, slowed down my iPad 2 even more.  I am beginning to dislike Apple.
- Only two and a half months stand between me and my long vacation, during which I will do nothing. 
- Only one week stands between me and the premiere of new season of Amazing Race.
- My room is clean now.  Everything is in its right place.
- I've been living as a miser for the past three months or so.  Yet my account balances are going down because the market is not behaving.  I keep telling myself, "Eye on the prize, dude."
- I enjoy watching James Corden on The Late, Late Show.  Carpool Karaoke is the best.
- New Doctor Who - series 9 premiere - is tonight.  I am not a fan of series 8 and Peter Capaldi, but I am a Doctor Who fan, so I'll be sat in front of BBC tonight.
 

bitch she's touring

Madonna's Rebel Heart Tour kicked off this past Wednesday, 9/9, in Montreal. She treks through North America and Europe for the rest of this year and then hits Australia and Asia next year.  I am tired just looking at the schedule.  But she's got mouths to feed and Frida Kahlo paintings to buy.

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