Silk Willow Talk

The little wild chicken from Rock Star Supernova has won the coveted frontman position for the band. He was in the bottom 3 only once ever during the show and that was in the last couple of weeks. I’m glad for the guy. After all it was very tough competition against the likes of Dilana and Toby “EVS” Rand. He can now kiss his Canadian Hooters buddies bye bye for now as he tours the world with Supernova. What I liked about him was how odd, extreme, strange, unique, bizarre and freaky he looked and acted — and with the heavy make-up, colored nails, wild hair and all, he definitely reminded me of a psychopathic loaded chicken, which of course, was a major part of his appeal. His stage presence does strongly captivate, with a voice from the dark side enhanced by erratic moves.

Lukas, you are one cool cat and wish you all the luck with Supernova. Though will your angst withstand the merriment emanating from the likes of Tommy Lee, I wonder.

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The day I dreaded has finally arrived. Ryan Star has been kicked off Rock Star Supernova. It figures — he’s actually not quite a fit for the aging rock band comprised of oldies drummer Tommy Lee (Mötley Crüe), Jason Newsted (Metallica) and Gilby Clarke (Guns N’ Roses). Ryan’s way too serious, way too young, way too good looking for the group. I was not THAT surprised either, since he pretty much overdid his performances last week. As I often do with my favorites, I watched with one eye open with sheer apprehension and cringed at Ryan’s antics which involved climbing atop a piano and a stacked set of speakers while screaming his head off. I wrung my hands while he twirled the microphone around like a toy. It was outrageous, and stressful, and ultimately heart-breaking to see him do himself in like that. That is the thing with Ryan Star. There are times when he’s spot on, and there are times when he’s way too unbridled. Despite the buzzing of the message boards and gossip blogs claiming the usual unfair treatment of the best talent ever to hit the stage this season, I have to agree with the show’s and the band’s sentiment. Ryan is a bit less experienced than Magni or Dilana, but one cannot deny the intensity and the heart that Ryan injects in his performances. I believe he’ll do great on his own, and I’ll be one of those folks forking over my support for the guy.

With all the drama from days past surrounding Rock Star Supernova — thanks to Dilana’s cry-a-thon and Ryan’s boot off — I am going to have to settle down and comfort myself with the knowledge that at least, last week had one saving grace: this gal is now gone from the Big Brother house! I can now watch Big Brother with some peace.

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What is Ryan Star DRINKING? What is he ON?? The last few weeks he’s come out from behind the Rock Star Supernova pack to become a frontrunner to possibly win the coveted lead singer spot in the band. Earlier on, his onstage movements likened him to a hammered gorilla, but it appears that he’s figured out how to stand still more often. He’s tall and has had to work to curb the awkwardness he displays onstage due to his size; he’s dark but he’s gone from grimy to swarthy; he’s handsome, which was the only thing going for him in the earlier weeks of this show.
He’s gained a huge following with his intense belting of Losing My Religion, the ultra-weird Paint It Black, the fantastic In The Air Tonight and the screamy but awesome original Back Of Your Car. Go Ryan. If you keep this up I’ll be compelled to vote.

And one more thing…. please don’t confuse this Ryan with this one, who was a mediocre contestant from the rocker chick mold right out of American Idol Season 1.

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If you’re watching Rock Star Supernova, then good for you. You are undoubtedly watching the best show this summer. I find that this season’s bunch is superior to last year’s talent and better than most of who or what American Idol has churned out. Don’t get me wrong — American Idol is still the finest reality talent show there is — after all, what AI has, over and above all other shows, is its regular stable of characters who continue to entertain: from the inane judges to the quick-witted, affable host. On the other hand, what Rock Star has is actual talent, unless of course you are not a rock music fan (rock music in this case covers everything that was at one point edgy or cool throughout the years), in which case you can knock yourself out with repeated auditions of “Sugarpie Honeybunch” and “I Have Nothing” over at FOX.

I’ve also been watching “So You Think You Can Dance?”, which is produced by one of American Idol’s co-producers, Nigel Lythgoe. He claims of course that this dancing contest has been besting the ratings for the summer season. Yeah right… I can’t believe this show is actually kicking Rock Star’s butt. Sure it’s fun as well, but does America really prefer watching the tango and quickstep over some crazy ass cover of Creep or even 867-5309? Could it be because Benji Schwimmer has attracted vast legions of Claymates to the show? Just to get this straight: Benji is the swing dancer while Clay is the pop artist who emerged from American Idol Season 2 some eons ago. Apparently Benji is a Clay Aiken doppelganger. Let’s see if he triumphs over Travis. That said, the girls in the show are toast. Wonder if I’ll eat my words after this week?

As for Rock Star, there’s one contestant there who captured my attention with his vocal and piano rendition of Losing My Religion a couple of weeks ago. He comes across as a cross between George Clooney and Adam Sandler.
Except without the personality. Sigh. I wish he’d loosen up a little and engage in a little more banter with the judges and Mr. Red Hot Chili Pepper himself (Dave Navarro). Ryan, dude, smile a little will you? The girls would love it. And do us a favor, don’t get kicked off yet.