Seriously? OMG! WTF?

Holy Broadway, BATMAN! The Caped Crusader is set to be the subject of a new JIM STEINMAN stage musical. Composer Steinman, the man behind rock anthems by MEAT LOAF and BONNIE TYLER, among others, has been toying with the idea of creating BATMAN, THE MUSICAL for years – and now it looks as if his plan will be realised. The BAT OUT OF HELL hitmaker shelved the Batman musical idea, which he hoped to create with quirky film-maker TIM BURTON, two years ago (04) to allow both to concentrate on other projects. But now Steinman has put the venture high on his priority list after letting fans hear two news songs he has written for the musical. The first, NOT ALLOWED TO LOVE, is a dark duet penned for Batman and CATWOMAN, and the second WHERE DOES HE GET THOSE TOYS? – a tune for Batman villain THE JOKER and sung by Steinman himself – was debuted on Steinman’s website over the weekend (15/16JUL06). There are no official details as to when Steinman’s Batman musical will hit the stage, or if Burton is still attached to the project.

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I love Jim Steinman and man if this gets made it will be amazing! 

Ivan and Martha- Blahhhhhhh, you could tell that they were more or less being carried by their respective other partners. They were both pretty weak. The hip was ok but they are both really laid back in their styles so it was kinda boring. The smooth waltz was a bit better but not great. Had like a wedding theme, Ivan in coat with tails, Martha in a gorgeous gown. She was good but not so great without Travis to partener her. Ivan had kind of a tough time picking her up and doing the lifts. Judges didnt really love either outine, said Martha didn’t have the magic. But on the bright side, They looked a lot more proportial as partners.

Allison and Ryan- The comtemporary was crazy. The were wearing all black with eyepatches. It was good, intense but the whole thing kinda had me going WTF? Mia’s nuts. They jumped into the crowd at the end. The broadway was ok. Red outfits with white fedoras. Allison’s hat fell off and she covered it really well. Judges said Ryans personality didn’t show and he didn’t have Broadway nuances but Allison did. They loved her of course but the pimping wasn’t nearly as blatant. Decient couple, I felt like I really noticed Ryan for the first time and that Allison complemented him well.

Dmitry and Donyelle- Interesting pair. The video package’s were hilarious. First was her getting him as a partner going "He’s the sexiest man in the competition, I love you Benji but I love Dmitry!" As she opened his jacket. But for the Benjelle shippers there was a really adorable goodbye hug. The Lindy hop was fun. Donyelle was on! You could tell she was hurting when she was just stating but during the numbers she was amazing. Judges said Dmitry didn’t have the bounce for the hop. Samba was next. Video package beware. We get ARTRY!! Atrem and Dmitry talking Russian and being adorable. The Sambe was really sexy but on whole they didn’t quite have the Benjelle magic And I still prefer Ashlee and Dmitry but they werent bad as a couple.

Heidi and Travis- WOW!! Best couple of the night. The Paso was soooooooooo hot. They really grasped the Bulland Cape aspect of it and they were smoldering. The comtemp was just WOWOWOW. I cried. I admit it. It was the combo of the video, performance, and interview. Joey really covered that but they performed with this metal bench and they had this whole thing where she was under it and he was above trying to touch hands through the grate and Heidi trying to give Trav this flower and him walking away. REally good Props to Mia. They complemented each other so well, no one outshined they worked together and helped each other and I loved it.

Nat and Benji- They were very good too. Again, not a Benjelle level of good but they did good. Natalie really toned down the sex kitten thing and she wasnt grabby at all w/ Benj. They had a cutesy buddies kinda vibe. The jazz was nice. But it was kind of a comtemp-afro kind of jazz. It was filled with joy. Judges loved it. Hip hop was good, I enjoyed it and I knew Nat could do hip hop if she was given something good. The judges didn’t really like it, said they didn’t have great chemistry.

SOLO’s!!!
1. Donyelle- GREAT, she did a hip hop solo. Judges loved it.
2. Dmitry- Eh, Better then last week’s. The highlight was that he ripped his shirt open.
3. Ivan- Wore skate shoes. I thought it was mildly amusing. Nigel said it was a gimmick.
4. Martha- Big ugly hat. Not as good as last week. Cryed and said she was out of it cuz her birthday was last week and her Mom died 2 years ago.
5. Heidi- Same ol Heidi. The highlight was Benji on the sidelines cheering her on.
6. Travis- Great. Same as last week with slow comtemp style, judges loved him.
7. Natalie- BEAUTIFUL! Sad and full of emotion. Judges loved it.
8. Benji- AMAZING!!! Gah, great. It was fun, looonnng applause and a BEN-JI chant that probably wont make air.
9. Allison- Good as per usual.
10. Ryan- Good but not enough to make people vote.
Basically if you’ve seen one solo you’ve seen ‘em all. But nice.

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If you are in the LA area, do yourself a favor and come down to a Rockstar taping. They are total chaos! Put it this way, we only have an hour with commercials to air the show, but the tapings take like 2 1/2 hours to do. A LOT of editing has to happen to squeeze in all the performances and comments and video clips and Brooke. The only reason it takes so long is because Tommy, Jason, Gilby and I all ramble on and on and pretty much have a lot of laughs on the couches. It’s not that it’s "too hot for TV" or anything, but the majority of our rants are pretty much useless, unintelligible, insane and simply awesome! I am really pushing to have the DVD set come out with all of the nonsensical banter included. It’s just a different show live. I hate to stereotype ourselves, but it is pretty much what you would excpect it to be. I mean… If Tommy’s comments, such as, "Are you wearing panties?" and "Show me the boat, bitch!" are what makes it to air, I’m sure you can only imagine what doesn’t!

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I just wish the editors would show more of this banter because it would help the show. I think Dave is the only cool and tough one being shown of the judges. The rest are kind of useless especially that guy from Metallica. Napster Good, Metallica Bad!

Kellie Pickler, the folksy, season five "American Idol" finalist, has signed a record deal with 19 Recordings and Nashville-based BNA Records, an imprint of Sony BMG Nashville.
The first single from the 20-year-old North Carolina native is due at country radio in September. Her as-yet-untitled debut album will follow on Nov. 14. Pickler is recording the album with producer Blake Chancey in between dates on the current American Idols Live tour. Sony BMG Nashville is also home to season four "American Idol" winner Carrie Underwood, who signed with 19 Recordings and Arista Nashville following her win last year.

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Kylie Minogue has announced two UK dates in early 2007.The dates will follow the November and December 2006 dates of her Australian ‘Showgirl – Homecoming’ tour. The Australian dates were rescheduled from last year due to her cancer diagnosis. Minogue will play the first date of the tour on November 11 at Sydney Entertainment Centre. According to a statement the shows will "differ" to the ‘Showgirl’ gigs she played in 2005.
The 2007 UK dates are: London Wembley Arena (January 2/3)

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Wow! My hat is off to her for going back on the road so soon! You go girl! 

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