Tons of sequins, tanner, and overall TALENT!

     Ciao! (a universal greeting, haha), wow I can't believe I have yet another blog. The last one I had was on myspace years ago. Why doesn't facebook have a blog app? I just hope I'm going to continue going strong with this one and actually update it. Ok, enough about me. I'm going to recap what recent events took place in the entertainment world. I know you can always watch Access Hollywood or Extra to get the latest updates on shows and celebs, but I think you'll find my blogs are better considering I'll get right to the point, and there are no commercial breaks, lol. Let's start with the finale of Dancing With the Stars Season 12. What can I say about the set setup? Not much since it hasn't changed from previous seasons..or has it? I just started watching the show last season to see Jersey Shore's Mike "Situation" Sorrentino, get his newfound "elegance" on with the lovely Karina Smirnoff, but then fell in love with the show after finding Bristol Palin, Kyle Massey, Florence Henderson, and Jennifer Grey were among the contestants competing. 
     Now back to Dancing With the Stars Season 12 results. Honestly I loved Chelsea Kane/Mark Ballas, Kirstie Alley/Maks, Romeo/Chelsea Hightower, Ralph Macchio/Karina Smirnoff, and Hines Ward/Kym Johnson. Overall we can agree that everyone who goes on the show is working their butt off for the Mirror Ball Trophy and nailing difficult dance choreography week after week, but it all comes down to who has the rhythm, musicality, "perfect lines", and shows proper feet, hip, and leg action. The couples for me who had this whole package were Chelsea/Mark, Ralph/Karina, and Hines/Kym. Chelsea/Mark for their unbelievable dance moves! I especially liked their Harry Potter themed waltz, but sadly they came in 3rd place in the competition. I loved Ralph/Karina for their chemistry, consistent teamwork through rehearsals, and persistence to get through each dance, despite a knee injury sustained by Ralph which towards the end interfered with his performance, and caused him to be eliminated. Like Ralph, Kym sustained a neck injury during rehearsals, but she quickly recovered and she and Hines pulled through one HOT performance, earning them the Mirror Ball Trophy! Congrats! Surprisingly, Kirstie/Maks came in 2nd in the competition despite their accidents on the dance floor. What I can say was that this was one hot season for Dancing With the Stars, I can't wait for next season!
     Like Dancing with the Stars I've got to say this past season was also one of Idol's best seasons yet! Who didn't love Pia, Lauren, Scotty, James, Casey, and Stefano? We were all shocked with the elimination of Pia after her killer performance of "River Deep, Mountain High." Personally I think she did a GREAT rendition of that song, phenomenal actually. But was it really her lack of movement that caused her to be eliminated? Hmmm,  I feel controversy coming on. Seriously Pia?!? Many had their own opinions as to what caused the brunette bombshell to be voted off. For example, people assumed she was safe and they voted for those who may have been in danger of elimination instead. Or her looks played a part where young girls were intimidated by her, or young girls were obsessed with Scotty and so voted for him repeatedly. Does it matter? NO! I must admit her elimination brought tears to my and my family's eyes, but Jimmy Iovine scooped her up and signed her less than 24hrs after her elimination. So we definitely haven't heard the last of Pia Toscano. Apart from her new record deal, Pia found love in the spotlight with her new beau, Dancing With the Stars cutie, Mark Ballas. Yes, Pia couldn't be happier so don't worry, world! I can't wait to see her on tour!
     *Seacrest's voice* On to this season's results! Dim the lights and here we go! Despite Lauren's laryngitis, she was still able to outsing Scotty in the finale. Her duet with Carrie Underwood of "Before He Cheats" was a show-stopper and crowd pleaser! Scotty, on the other hand, had night of slow, soft performances but yet he was crowned winner! I love them both so when they were the final 2, I didn't choose sides even though I know the win should've gone to Lauren. While hugging Lauren he said, "I love you, babe" and announced that he and Lauren were going to be together forever. Hmmm...we as the public don't really know what that means, but on Jay Leno's show, Lauren insisted that she and Scotty are nothing more than just good friends. Bummer :( Just kidding! Apart from praising his co-contestants and the public, the true highlight for me was when he said he had to thank God first and foremost because without Him, he would not be where he was at that moment. Ohhh can I get an AMEN?!? Bravo Scotty! God Bless you, you will definitely go far in your career :)
     That wraps it up! Another season of Idol and Dancing With the Stars done. Catch all your favorite contestants on the American Idol tour this summer! For more information visit americanidol.com.