If ever there was a Christmas that we needed Dolly Parton to be everywhere, it is this one. Netflix is streaming an original movie that stars the legendary angel. An Angel is what she plays in Christmas on the Square. Along with being the star on top of the tree, she wrote 14 original songs for the holiday musical.
Regina Fuller (Christine Baranski) grew up in the small town that her father owned. Now that he passed away, the Scrooge has decided to sell it. Forcing everyone out of the homes and businesses on Christmas Eve. People like her best friend Margeline (Jenifer Lewis) and her ex-boyfriend Carl (Treat Williams). Obviously, the townspeople don’t want to leave, so Pastor Christian (Josh Segarra) organizes a rally to resist Regina.
Is there anything that anyone can do to change her mind and the mean woman she became? Angel (Dolly Parton) is hoping that Regina can become the woman she was before something happened that changed her. That secret is why she left her home and became the evil businesswoman who puts money before friendship.
Christmas on the Square is directed by Debbie Allen. She brings her dance style to life with Parton’s song, thus creating several magical performances.
Talking about performances, it is nice to see Lewis and Williams return to the musical roots. I have had a crush on Williams since I was a little girl and saw him in Hair. I have been waiting years for him to sing again, and great things come to those who wait.
If 2020 is getting to you, then let this musical bring a smile to your face. I can’t stop smiling since I saw it. It is hard not to smile when you combine Christmas, music, and Dolly Parton in one joyous movie.
Have you heard Justin Bieber’s song Monster with Shawn Mendes. In it, he sings, “What if, what if I trip? What if, what if I fall?” Well, now we know the inspiration for those words. They are a throwback to when he was the clumsiest singer in the world. The good old days! But I am a sadist and like to see people hurt themselves.
I have never had a Chia Pet, even though I really want one. I almost bought the Bob Ross one, but I didn’t do it. Now, that there is a Baby Yoda one, buy him I must. Seriously, how cute is he?
As you know, Chia Pets need light to grow. Maybe he would like to come over to the dark side with a Darth Vader Clap On clapper. Who knew they still existed, but they do. Now, I know what I am going to get my friends’ kids for Christmas. Since they are young enough to enjoy clapping really loud over and over again to get the lights to go on and off until the bulbs burn out. He he!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urfyi586UV4
Last year’s new broadcast shows were lackluster. Then came Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist. The musical dramedy is about a woman named Zoey (Jane Levy), who after an accident in an MRI machine during an earthquake, starts to see and hear people sing their thoughts. The show is a diamond in the rough, but NBC buried it on Sunday nights.
That was last season. Starting on January 5th, they are moving the show to Tuesday nights before This Is Us. That is a huge vote of confidence for the darling series that you need to be watching. It was the only new drama worth singing about last season. Thus, I am belting out This Little Light of Mine over this news.
Monday, Jan. 4
8 PM — Ellen’s Game of Games
9 PM — Ellen’s Game of Games
10 PM — The Wall (Season premiere, special timeslot)
Tuesday, Jan. 5
8 PM — Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist (Season premiere)
9 PM — This Is Us
10 PM — Nurses (Timeslot premiere)
Wednesday, Jan. 6
8 PM — Chicago Med
9 PM — Chicago Fire
10 PM — Chicago P.D.
Thursday, Jan. 7
8 PM — Mr. Mayor (Series premiere)
8:30 PM — Mr. Mayor
9 PM — Law & Order: SVU
10 PM — Dateline NBC
Monday, Jan. 11
8 PM — Ellen’s Game of Games
9 PM — The Wall (Timeslot premiere)
10 PM — Weakest Link
Thursday, Jan. 14
8 PM — Mr. Mayor (Regular timeslot)
8:30 PM — Superstore (New timeslot)
9 PM — Law & Order: SVU
10 PM — Dateline NBC
Back in 2008, Donny & Marie Osmond began an 11-year residency at the Flamingo in Las Vegas. Now, just over a year later, Donny announced that he will be doing his own residency in the City of Sin. However, it is a lot less sinful when he is there.
“I’m absolutely thrilled to announce my return to Las Vegas in August 2021 with my first-ever solo residency — exclusively at @harrahsvegas,” Osmond said. “It’s new. It’s exciting. It’s showstopping and absolutely unforgettable. Honestly, I can hardly contain my excitement! 😆”
If you still have Puppy Love for him, then you can get tickets for the show starting on November 24th.
About time he went on his own in this century. Personally, I think he is the more talented one of the two. But then again, I always prefer Rock’n’Roll over Country.
