America’s Got Talent is on its third set of live performances where twelve acts fight for the last four spots for the semi-finals. Tonight’s biggest hit comes from Kenichi Ebina’s interactive performance that not only yields a standing ovation from the all the judges (Heidi Klum, Mel B, Howie Mendell and Howard Stern), he also gets a shout-out for being a genius who’s worthy of winning this season’s title and the million-dollar prize. Here’s how the rest fared: Where optimizing Radio City Music Hall’s space is concerned, the judges concur that AeroSphere Aerial Balloon Show (1-866-602-4801) has just achieved such...
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America’s Got Talent Recap: Kenichi Ebina is a Genius!
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Judge Judy: Mom Doesn’t Get Paid for Son’s Loan (8/7/13)
Judge Judy Sheindlin awards $3,000 to Ms. Wynahn Caroll, because Rosemary Duran, 17, provided a safehouse for the burglars. Dyana Manikowski gets no rent from unemployed ex-friend Shawn Price because their contract was for him to pay her back when he gets a job. Sharri Youngstrom also doesn’t get any repayment for her son’s medical bills. Lora Nind does not get back stuff that were allegedly left at her ex-boyfriend’s. Plaintiff Administrative Assistant Wynahn Carroll, 31 sues Rose Bayles because her daughter Rosemary Duran had stolen Ms. Carroll’s grandmother’s jewelry and her son’s DS and PSP. When Judge Judy asks Ms....
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Big Brother Recap: Amanda, Candice &/Or Spencer Evicted Tomorrow (8/7/13)
Amanda, Candice and/or Spencer leave the Big Brother House tomorrow. For the first time on Season 15, two Houseguests leave the house. Jessie uses the Power of Veto to remove herself off the Big Brother block. America’s 3rd Nominee is Amanda. GinaMarie chooses Spencer to replace Jessie as the nominee. Last Sunday, Pageant Coordinator GinaMarie of Staten Island, NY, offers 3 nights in the HoH room for 1st HoH/Veto Holder, Pizza Delivery Boy McCrae, safety for him and his fiancee Luxury Realtor Amanda, and the Power of one Nomination, if he lets her have the HoH. GinaMarie’s motivation is her hair dye; McCrae, family pictures. After consulting Texas State Student Aaryn, who wants Pediatric...
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America’s Got Talent Recap: Chicago Boyz Through to Semis Amidst Injury
Who will be the next four semi-finalists on America’s Got Talent? The results are about to revealed and I reckon a fairly predictable result based on the audience’s responses on the 12 performances last night, mostly for Kenichi Ebina, Chicago Boyz, Jonathan Allen and a toss between the Deanna DellaCioppa and the American Military Spouses Choir. However, halfway through the show, we learn that the last four spots, in order of disclosure, belong to the American Military Spouses Choir, Kenichi Ebina, Jonathan Allen and Chicago Boyz. Howard Stern continues to shower complements to Kenichi whom he calls a superstar talent...
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MasterChef Recap: Bri’s Return Annoys Krissi…Again
MasterChef is dedicating an entire episode for Bri Kozior, Lynn Chyi, and Bime Cruz as the three compete for a spot to get back in the culinary game of the top 6. I’m surprised that Eddie wasn’t asked back to redeem himself after his elimination last week. Then and again, I’m sure the judges have their individual reasons for bringing back Bri (Gordon Ramsey’s choice), Lynn (Joe Bastianich’s bet) and Bime (Graham Elliot’s pick). Among the top 6, Luca remains the only competitor who’s happy to see the three back in the kitchen, especially for Bime whom he likes a...
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Judge Judy: Convict Gets Nothing After Ex-Girlfriend Sells Car (8/8/13)
Judge Judy Sheindlin dismisses all three cases brought before her in today’s show. Alexandria Strawter sues Stephanie Holder for her laptop which has disappeared from Stephanie’s house. Caroline Limbs sues Corey Jones when Caroline’s car exploded after Corey’s car exploded from a manufacturer’s defect. Ernest Smith sues Stephanie Smith for his car, which she sold. She countersues him for storage and assault. Alexandria Strawter left her laptop at Waitress Stephanie Holder’s house. When she asked for it, Ms. Holder, 19, of Magnolia, TX, tells her that it was at her sister’s, then she told her that it was stolen. Alexandria...
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Big Brother Recap 8/8/13: Judd, Candice Evicted
9 Houseguests remain after Candice is evicted out of Big Brother House, making her the first member of the nine-member Jury, which decides Season 15′s winner. Aaryn is HoH for the 2nd time, and nominates Jessie and Spencer for eviction. Aaryn wins POV and nominates Judd as the replacement nominee. Judd is unanimously evicted, and joins Candice in the Jury House. Last night, Jessie, unemployed, of San Antonio, TX, who thinks that she’s the prettiest of the lot, vetoed herself out, so HoH Pageant Coordinator GinaMarie of Staten Island, NY had to come up with a replacement nominee. She considered outing Nutritionist and Yoga Instructor Elissa,...
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Judge Judy Persuades Insurance Company to Pay Excluded Driver’s Claim (8/9/13)
Judge Judy Sheindlin dismisses David Yanish’s suit and ex-girlfriend’s Jessica Burden’s countersuit. He sues her for car damages that happened after she moved out, but they were still intimate at the time. Judge Judy then awards $5,000 to Monique Shelton for injuries from breaking up a fight. Lastly, Judge Judy “persuades” an insurance company to pay an excluded driver’s claimr. Bartender Jessica Burden, 30, who has stopped living with David, is still intimate with him a few times a week in exchange for use of his car and cash. He denies this. She says that she has two kids, two...
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Til Debt Do Us Part Recap: From $78,000 Debt to $1.7M Retirement (8/11/13)
On Til Debt Do Us Part, Gail helps Tony and Trish go from over $78,308 in debt to on track to having $1,700,000 in retirement. If they set aside $2,600 a month for three years, they will be debt-free. Gail gives them $5,000, a winter vacation with the kids, a year’s kickboxing membership for Trish, for completing all the challenges. Tony says that all the expenses are his: the house, car and entertainment. They have 10 debts, like $20,000 on credit cards, $1,265 on a store credit card, less than $1,000 on a home improvement credit card, $4,400 on one...
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Big Brother Recap: Jessie, Spencer Nominated for Eviction (8/11/13)
Andy wins HoH and nominates Jessie and Spencer (photo) for eviction out of the Big Brother House. Helen had wanted Andy to put up Amanda & McCrae, not knowing that Andy has a Final 3 pact with the Showmance. For the 1st time, the HoH chooses 4 Have-Nots. Helen, GM, Elissa and Aaryn volunteer to be Have-Nots. Tonight’s episode also shows never-before-seen scenes of last Thursday’s double eviction. Last Thursday, Big Brother pumped up the adrenaline by having a double eviction, an HoH competition, a nomination and a PoV competition. Pediatric Speech Therapist Candice and Property Appraiser Judd were evicted and are now part of the...
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Judge Judy: $2,000 for Test Drive Damages (8/12/13)
Judge Judy Sheindlin awards $2,000 to a woman whose car was damaged by a test driver. Judge Judy also finds for the Plaintiff who sues a childhood friend for loans, another Plaintiff who had lent money to her fiance’s kids, and a third Plaintiff for a car loan. The car loan Defendant had forged a deed of sale stating that she could return the car in 30 days. Kursti Runkle of Roseville, CA’s dad passed away from a motorcycle accident on April 21st. She goes over to her dad’s fiancee Maria Balcorta’s place to look for his will. She finds...
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Judge Judy Tells Mom Suing Baby’s Dad to Get Job (8/13/13)
Judge Judy Sheindlin awards Holly Robinson $4,800 for two months’ rent and utility bills after twin sister Helena Walker moved out in the middle of the lease. Next, Jenifer Utley agrees to return 2 TVs to her landlord. Judge Judy then tells Sadie Waddell to get a job after she sues her baby’s dad, Jeremy Qualls, for half of her baby’s stuff, and a $800 loan, after he had supported her. Judge Judy berates 30-year-old Stay At Home Mom, Helena Walker, for sticking the rent to her sister Holly Robinson, who sues Helena for $4,862 in debt. Judge Judy awards...
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Extreme Weight Loss Recap: Holyfield Helps 417-Pounder Lose 220 Pounds (8/13/13)
Extreme Weight Loss helps Mike go from 417 to 196 pounds, 53% of his original weight. The ex-bodybuilder overshoots his goals, so he qualifies for skin removal. Evander Holyfield prepares Mike for his 1st boxing match, where Mike breaks 2 ribs. Mike goes on a cruise with his wife, and they renew their marriage vows at the end of the show. Father Mike, 49, of Voorhees, NJ, a bodybuilder in his 20′s, can’t play with his kids anymore and attempts to lose half his weight. “Wanting to get in shape for his 20th anniversary, Mike wrote a letter to Chris Powell,...
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America’s Got Talent Recap: Cami Bradley & Timber Brown Defuse Boredom
After watching 36 of the top 60 acts in America’s Got Talent over the past three weeks and factoring in their audition and Las Vegas sessions, I can’t help but feel that I’ve reached my satiation point. Is there anything left that can get me interested the way Kenichi Ebina did last week? That’s the challenge for the remaining 24 acts, especially with Howard Stern’s very objective feedback. For a moment, Nick Cannon’s shimmering shoes generate interest but the night is all about singer Cami Bradley and acrobat Timber Brown. Had it not been for the two, the 2-hour show would’ve...
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Judge Judy: Make Car Payment (8/14/13)
Judge Judy Sheindlin directs Michelle Boggs to pay her debt to her dad, James Ashley. Also, Judge Judy finds for Melvin and Jennifer Owen, who sue Michael Cox for $800 for a truck that he bought from them. Judge Judy also directs Khadijah Muhammad to pay Landlady Lavon High for a car impound fee loan. Michelle Boggs claims that her father, James Ashley, told her that she could forget about his loan to her. Judge Judy tells Michelle that that’s what she wanted to hear. Michelle says that James only asked for loan payment after she stopped talking with him. Of course....
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Big Brother Recap 8/14/13: Jessie or Spencer Evicted Tomorrow
Jessie or Spencer leaves Big Brother tomorrow, after HoH Andy wins the Veto and keeps the nominees. Everyone was supposed to throw the competition, so that Helen would win the Veto, and the Houseguests can evict Jessie. But Spencer throws out Helen. But the biggest upcoming target is Helen, with whom McCrae and Andy have formed a fake alliance. Last Sunday, Professor Andy won HoH (Head of Household). It was the first time that he won something–HoH, POV (Power of Veto), or Have/Have-Nots, on his own. He put up Jessie of San Antonio, TX, who thinks that she’s the prettiest of the lot, and Railroad Conductor Spencer of Conway, AR...
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America’s Got Talent Recap: Taylor Williamson, Jimmy Rose, Cami & Timber in Semis
Relative to the previous Radio City Music Hall performances this season on America’s Got Talent, last night’s group of 12 turned out to be lacklustre, save for the swagger we got from Timber Brown, Cami Bradley, Aerial Ice and fast-talker comic Taylor Williamson (who’s hilarious on and back-stage). Tonight’s results show happens to be my favorite if only for nostalgia with the Backstreet Boys performing as Mel B watches on. Back in the 90s, MTV became my best friend as it showed the Backstreet Boys and the Spice Girls 24/7. These two groups were big back then and nothing beats...
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MasterChef Recap: Jordan Roots Serves Raw Quail, Prematurely Checks Out
Bri, the vegetarian home cook, is back in the game on MasterChef and she’s made it clear that her lifestyle choice is far from a detriment in advancing to the top. Despite having to deal with meat once again, she delivers a stunning dish of stuffed pigeon that convinces the judges that she’s one of this season’s frontrunners. Bri’s return has affected Krissi: so much that tonight, we see her making intelligent choices and saving herself from another round of gruelling cooking that features an array of birds. Krissi’s always been difficult to watch but not in this episode; she’s...
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Judge Judy: Pay Rent, Move Out If Unhappy (8/15/13)
Judge Judy Sheindlin directs Jamie Hertig to pay rent to his landlord Jeffrey Fried, even though the apartment didn’t have heating, and a scooter that Fried got for Jamie. She also awards rent to Tom Lynch because his girlfriend’s sister occupied two rooms and paid only a third of the rent. She also finds for Defendant Kashontia Scott for cut boiler wires. Judge Judy then dismisses Crystal Croskey’s case. Crystal sues Angel for rent and vandalism. Tom Lynch sues his girlfriend’s sister, Suzanne Courtright, for $717 in unpaid rent. She occupied one room, and her son occupied another. Tom and...
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Big Brother Recap: Jessie Evicted But Could Return (8/15/13)
Then there were 8. 6 Houseguests unanimously evict Jessie out of the Big Brother House and into Jury House tonight. The other nominee for eviction was Spencer. Aaryn wins the HoH competition, her 4th win. She is the only Houseguest to win HoH more than once. The new twist is that a Juror–Candice, Jessie or Judd–will return to the House. Last week, Political Consultant Helen tried to evict Luxury Realtor Amanda, but Pediatric Speech Therapist Candice Property Appraiser Judd got the boot. Big Brother got interesting as 3 A.M., the alliance of 1st HoH/Veto Holder/Pizza Delivery Boy McCrae, Amanda, 2-time HoH/Texas State Student Aaryn and Professor Andy geared up to oust Political Helen out of the...
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