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Once again I would like to welcome you all back to Simple Man Entertainment. Today we are going to review the movie Angels and Demons. I had read the book some time ago and I had found it to be very well written and thoroughly enjoyable. However I want to discuss the movie, which I have just recently seen and is the vehicle that most will pick to enjoy this thriller. I will say in advance that I really enjoyed the movie even if it didn’t follow the book 100%.

This movie has a very good cast of actors in it. Tom Hanks reprises his role of Doctor of Symbology Robert Langdon of Harvard University. Ewan McGregor plays the role of Camerlango McKenna. Stellan Skarsgard plays Swiss Guard Commander Richter. Armin Mueller-Stahl plays Cardinal Strauss. Ayelet Zurer plays Dr. Vittoria Vetra. Other actors include Victor Alfieri, Pierfrancesco Favino, and Marc Fiorini who plays Cardinal Baggia who becomes the next Pope.

This movie begins at the location of the Hadron Collider in Switzerland near Geneva, and spans the border between that country and France. The Hadron Collider is under the control of the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). CERN under the watchful eye of Father Silvano Bentivoglio and Dr. Vittoria Vetra are attempting to capture antimatter. The purpose of this experiment is to verify the existence of what is known as the God Particle.

Immediately after a successful attempt to capture the antimatter, which they managed to gather three vials of Father Silvano is murdered. Not only was the good father murdered but the culprit also removed one of his eyes and used it to pass a retinal scan, gain entrance to the containment chamber, and steal a vial of the antimatter. Dr. Vetra arrives too late and finds the Father Silvano dead and the antimatter missing.

Meanwhile the Holy Roman Catholic Church is mourning the passing of their Pope known as Pius XVI at the Vatican City in Rome. While waiting for the papal conclave by the College of the Cardinals to convene and choose the next Pope the church falls under the temporary control of Camerlango Patrick McKenna who was picked by the Pope to be his personal assistant. The Camerlango was found by the Pope when he was a child and was raised in the church.

Unfortunately for the church the four preferiti who are considered the most likely Cardinals who might succeed the Pope are kidnapped by an underground organization known as the illuminati. The illuminati threaten to kill each of the four Preferiti one every hour starting at eight at the four alters of the “Path of Illumination”. And then destroy the Vatican at midnight in a burst of light. This forces the church to seek help from symbologist Robert Langdon and Dr. Vetra to save the Preferiti and the Vatican.

What follows is a race against time and foes both unknown and in one case unexpected. Unfortunately for our hero there is not a lot of time and he appears to be constantly thwarted by Commander Richter who commands the Swiss Guard. However our intrepid hero is also aided by Dr. Vetra, Inspector General Ernesto Olivetti, and Lieutenant Valenti of the Vatican Gendarmerie Corps in his search for the four “alters of science”.

In order for Professor Langdon to aid the church he needs access to the Vatican Archives, which is something he has been seeking for many years in order to finish his research. In fact the very item he needs from the archive to aid in his search for missing Cardinals is the item he needs to finish his research, which is Galileo Galileis banned book. Using this ancient text he ultimately locates all four alters, but can only save Cardinal Baggia the last of the four Cardinals the first three having been executed, and all wore the elemental brands earth, air, fire, and water.

Upon saving the last of the preferiti Cardinal Baggia who tells Langdon where the Illuminati hide out is located, Langdon along with Dr. Vetra and the carabinieri arrive at the Sant’Angelo, which is a fortress that the church had used both as a stronghold and a prison for it’s so called enemies. There Landon and Vetra find the assassin who spares them because they are not his targets and are unarmed. The assassin also divulges that his contractors are from within the Catholic Church and then dies in an explosion when he starts his get away car.

With time running out Landon and Vetra locate a secret passage that leads them the Vatican and just feet away from the Camerlango who is supposed to be the final victim. In a rush to get to the Camerlango Commander Richter is thought to be the assassin and is killed after the Camerlango has been branded with the fifth sign, which is the Vatican Symbol. They also with the help of the Camerlango locate the vial of antimatter just minutes before it will explode and the Camerlango heroically saves the Vatican City.

I will not go any further here than to say that the ending will certainly surprise you, because it did surprise me. I will also tell you that I heartily recommend this movie if you are looking for a pulse thumping adrenaline rushing thriller, because you will not be disappointed. Another recommendation I have for you all is that if you like to read then you should definitely read the book even if you see the movie, because there is detail in the book that never makes it into the film.

That is all for now from us here at Simple Man Entertainment and I hope you have enjoyed this post. I also hope that you will see this film and read the book. I really believe that reading is good for you and stimulates the mind with intelligence, creativity, and imagination. I also hope you like the video clip at the bottom of this post and that you let us know what you think about Angels and Demons. Have a great day my friends and CIAO4NOW!!!!!

Angels and Demons trailer:

Welcome back to Simple Man Entertainment for the final post of season 6 of “So You Think You Can Dance” the season’s finale show. I am really happy to be writing this post and reviewing this particular show. The reason being is that there were many great performances, music, and surprises. There were awesome musicians, performers, dancers, and choreographers there for crowning of Americas favorite dancer also. If I were to write everything for that happened last night I would be writing about two thousand or more words, so I will just recap and highlight some things.

First I would like to tell you that I have been a big fan of “So You Think You Can Dance” for three solid seasons now, while my wife has been a fan from the very beginning. I will also tell you that I am not a great dancer by any means, but I do know what I like. I also think that after three seasons of reviewing this show that I have become a very judge of what is and isn’t a great routine. One more thing as well I and my wife are very seldom wrong about who we think will make it and who won’t. I was right about who would be the winner last night, but not in the order that the Top 6 would be whittled down to one dancer.

Last night we got to see some great routines including an opening routine by this seasons Top 20 that was choreographed by Kelly Abbey to the song “Scared of Me” by Fedde Le Grand. We also got to see some of the judge’s favorite routines including the following routines. “Take My Heart with Jakob and Ellenore. “At This Moment” with Jakob and Kathryn. “Machine Gun” featuring Legacy and Ellenore. We also were treated to a new routine featuring the shows married couple Ryan and Ashleigh danced to “Straight to Number One”.

We also got to see some of the dance and music industry’s top performers last night as well. The Groovaloos dance group performed to “Groovaloo Street” by Rapier and Burns. Leona Lewis performed her song “I See You” from the new movie Avatar. Former Idol winner Adam Lambert performed his hit single “What Do You Want From Me” and without any sexual incident like at The VMA’s. Mary J, Blige performed her new single “I Am” from her soon to be released album. Last but not least J-Lo performed her new single “Louboutins” from her upcoming album also.

Now we all know that what counts on this show is who the last one is left standing and can claim the title of Americas Favorite Dancer. This does not mean that the other dancers are of no consequence or do not count, because getting into the Top 20, Top 10, and even the Top 6 is no mean feat. However last night and this show could only belong to one dancer in the end. The Top 6 dancers in the order that they were cut are #6 Ryan, #5 Ashleigh, #4 Ellenore, #3 Kathryn, #2 Jakob, and the #1 dancer and winner of the Competition Russel.

If we were looking for the best trained, polished, and graceful dancer who danced like a genius the winner would have been Jakob, whom I thought would be the winner, but I new Russell could be the spoiler, The reason I knew this is because the back half of the season is decided by fan votes and while both Russell and Jakob were big fan favorites I thought that Russell had the edge there. I was also rooting for Russell while I rooted for Jakob, which might sound weird but you should see the guy dance. Russell is a Krumper who danced like he was trained in every genre and is totally awesome.

Now I will not be accused of begrudging Russell his moment in the spotlight because this guy busted his butt and earned it with his blood, sweat, and obviously awesome work ethic. He adapted and overcame to every curve that was thrown at him from having to learn his routines with new partners on the day the shows aired to performing routines in Genres he might not have even heard of prior to auditioning for “So You Think You Can Dance. What I have a problem with is that when Kat told him he had won he went and made it about race instead of about dance, although in the end he did say it was all about God.

All I have left to say bout last nights show is congratulations to Russell for the win and thanks to this seasons Top 20 dancers for great routines and fierce competition. I really can’t wait to see what Season 7 will be like, because I don’t know how they are going to find dancers any better than they had on this season, although I know that Billy Bell will be dancing next season. I hope you all enjoy the video of Ryan and Ashleigh Di Lello who finally danced together and in their own style last night. Have a great evening and an awesome weekend my friends and CIAO4NOW!!!!!

Ryan and Ashleigh: “Straight to Number One”

Welcome to Simple Man Entertainment. We're here with a look at last night's So You Think You Can Dance show. It was the first part of the finale with the top 6 dancing - competing for the title "America's Favorite Dancer." It was a great show, and they all showed how incredible they really are. I definitely think America has a tough choice ahead of them.

Kicking off the show were Ryan and Kathryn with a Samba, choreographed by Jason Gilkison (who's becoming one of my favorite choreographers this season). They danced to "Magalenha" by Sergio Mendes. They turned up the heat and it was a Stunning and fantastic routine. Mary screamed (nothing new there), Nigel loved the "entertainment factor," and Adam called the show now the "rise of Kathryn" show.

Next were Jakob and Ellenore with a Broadway routine by Tyce Diorio. They danced to "I Gotcha" by Fossee (original Broadway Cast). This really showed both of them off and it was a smoldering routine that I really thought made Ellenore especially look great. Adam commented that this type of a routine made Broadway "relevant, hip, and gorgeous."

With a Lyrical Jazz routine by Sonya, Russell and Ashleigh took the stage. They danced to "Angel Standing By" by Jewel. I loved this routine. It was beautiful and breathtaking. The judges called it "incredible" and full of "passion" and I had to agree. This was one of my favorites for the night.

Ryan and Ellenore were next with a Jazz routine by Gary Stewart. They danced to "Kontact Me" by Boys Noize. This routine wasn't my favorite and I did agree with Nigel that it was "devoid of emotion." However, I think perhaps that had something to do with the choreographer. It was well done, unique, and different, but not a top hit for the night.

Then reunited partners, Jakob and Ashleigh, were dancing a Foxtrot, choreographed by Jean Marc Generaux. They danced to "Let the Good Times Roll" by Chuck Brown and Eva Cassidy. They did a great job. This was a foxtrot that I actually liked and it looked beautiful and was called "fantastic" by the judges.

Russell and Ellenore took the stage next with a Paso Doble routine by Jason Gilkison. They danced to "Village Attack" from Blood Diamond (original Soundtrack). It was a fiery routine that the judges called "magnificent" and they got it right. Ellenore was called a "Spanish vixen" and I really thought this was an incredible routine. However, I felt that Ellenore really outshined Russell in this routine.

Then Jakob and Kathryn danced together. They danced a Contemporary routine by Dwight Rodent and Desmond Richardson. They danced to "At This Moment" by Michael Buble. They received a standing ovation from the judges, and it was well deserved. This routine was brilliant and stunning, and Mary called it "one of the best performances I've ever seen." Adam thought it was a game changer, and was so overwhelmed by the routine he had to stop talking (now that doesn't happen often with Adam).

Finally married couple, Ryan and Ashleigh, were dancing together on stage for the first time since auditions. I was so excited for this moment. They did a Travis Wall Contemporary routine and danced to "I'm There Too" by Michelle Featherstone. Nigel felt they "accounted for yourselves very well" and Adam thanked them for showing their "incredible tenderness." I agreed with Mary, it's really rare that couples get to share a moment like that, and I was so glad I got to see it. Incredible!

Last of all, Russell and Kathryn were ending the show with a Hip Hop routine by Napoleon and Tabitha. They danced to "I Can Transform Ya" by Chris Brown ft. Lil Wayne and Swizz Beatz. They were hitting hard and it was a great routine. Mary gave it a big scream, and I felt it was a wonderful way to end the night.

In the end, I felt they all did incredible. It's hard to tell who will win this season. I really think that Jakob and Ashleigh will end up being the top two, although I'm not sure who would come out the actual winner of the two. However, the rest of the dancers have huge fan bases too, so I guess you just never know. We will be back tomorrow though to let you know who ACTUALLY wins the title, "America's Favorite Dancer" on So You Think You Can Dance, so be sure to visit Simple Man Entertainment tomorrow for the results! There's a 2 hour results and finale show tonight, so tune in if you can. Enjoy some of my favorite performances below.

Jakob and Kathryn - Contemporary



Jakob and Ellenore - Broadway



Russell and Ashleigh - Lyrical Jazz



Ryan and Ashleigh - Contemporary

Welcome back for to Simple Man Entertainment for last nights Top 8 results show review of “So You Think You Can Dance”. Last nights show was definitely full of surprises and kept me firmly planted on the edge of my seat in anticipation of the nights results. To say the least I was very surprised by the bottom 4 that was picked by viewer vote and who the two dancers were that were cut as well.

As usual the show opened with a routine performed by the shows dancers. This routine was choreographed by one of my favorite choreographers named Sonya. Sonya’s choreography is usually very unique and I was not disappointed last night because Sonya lived up to her reputation for being off the wall. The routine was danced to "Pon de Floor" by Major Lazer featuring VIBZ Kartel and was fantastic.

After the Sonya routine it was time to find out who was in the bottom 4 for the week. This was one of the results I was very curious about, because I thought one of my favorite girls Ashleigh was in danger of being in the bottom and ultimately cut. The reason was that on Tuesday before the performance show she was injured and couldn’t perform due to doctor’s orders. Unfortunately she still had to be involved in the voting process.

The boys were brought out on stage first to find out the two of them that would be in the bottom last night. Jakob and Russell were both safe, while Ryan and Legacy were voted into the bottom for the guys. On the girls side it turned out that Ashleigh was safe after all along with Kathryn who I felt should have been in the bottom. However the fans voted Mollee and Ellenore into the bottom.

After the bottom 4 was picked we were treated to a performance from Asian pop band Wonder Girls who performed their single “Nobody”. Their performance was very cool and kind of hearkened back to the fifties and sixties doo wop look with their costumes and choreography. I was actually quite surprised that their performance was that good and I think they nailed it out there on stage. I am interested to see what they do next.

After the Wonder Girls performance it was time for the bottom 4 to dance their solos for perhaps the last time on that stage. I personally think that all four of these solos were excellently performed by these four dancers. However at this stage of the game you can never expect anything less than excellence from any of these dancers and I don’t think anyone watching them was even remotely disappointed.

We also got see another guest performer after the solos were danced and I really liked this performance. The artist performing was reining "American Idol" Kris Allen. We got see him perform his single “Live Like We’re Dying” off of his own self titled album. I really liked this song and it doesn’t hurt that he had a great rhythm section to back him up on stage.

I will tell you that I was very surprised that Ashleigh had not found herself in the bottom 4 of last nights show, although there is no better dancer in this competition than her. I will also tell you that I was very surprised at the two performers that were cut also. At the end of the night both Mollee and Legacy were the two dancers going home and I don’t think it should have been them. However I am glad the Ryan will get to dance with his wife Ashleigh in the finale.

Well that it for now until next week, but we will be back with reviews for the finale show of “So You Think You Can Dance”. Until then I hope you all have a great week and a Fantastic weekend as well. I also hope you enjoy the videos of these two great dancers that were cut and the Kris Allen video too. So until then my friends from all of us at Simple Man Entertainment CIAO4NOW!!!!!


Legacy Montage



Mollee Montage



Kris Allen Performance

Welcome back to Simple Man Entertainment. We're back with a look at last night's So You Think You Can Dance show - and what a show it was! First of all, we found out that Ashleigh got hurt, dislocating her shoulder, and she wasn't cleared to dance, although she wanted to. However, fans can still vote for her and I'm hoping her fan base stood up for her and kept her safe because I think she deserves that finale!

Dancing first were Ryan and Kathryn. They danced a Disco routine by Dorianna Sanchez. They danced to "Last Dance (Samantha Ronson Remix)" by Donna Summer. This was a fun routine, but it wasn't my favorite. I agreed with Nigel that it looked a bit placed. I did have to laugh though when Adam said "real men can wear sequins." Okay….Adam…anything you want to tell us? Lol

Next up were Jakob and Mollee dancing a Jason Gilkison Viennese Waltz. They danced to "Ordinary Day" by Vanessa Carlton. This was a beautiful routine. It literally left me breathless. Mary called it a dynamic pairing, and I definitely agreed with all the judges that Mollee is really blooming. Gorgeous.

Ashleigh should have been dancing her solo, but they brought her out and talked to her because she couldn't dance. I'm hoping all the exposure on the show got people voting!

Next Legacy and Ellenore were dancing a Travis Wall Contemporary piece. They danced to "Machine Gun" by Portishead. This was a routine that was just unbelievably good. It was passionate, it looked dangerous, and they just "murdered it" in a good way, according to Mary - and I agreed. Nigel even went as far to say that this routine has a good chance of being nominated for an Emmy. Wow!

Jakob was next dancing his solo to "When You Say My Name" by Maria Spinetti. This was a great routine, but of course we've come to expect this from Jakob by now.

Then Russell was taking the stage. His partner had been Ashleigh, but since she got hurt that morning, he was dancing a Shane Sparks Hip Hop routine with Shane's assistant Rachel. They danced to "Too Much Booty 2 (Bobby J Remix)" by Soundmaster T and Jah-Rista ft. Korveil. It was definitely "old school" and Russell was smokin'. He hit hard, but the assistant that danced with him wasn't that great. I just wish Ashleigh could have done it because I know she would have nailed it.

Then Mollee was dancing her solo to "Heartburn" by Alicia Keys. This was another great solo. She's never missed, with solos that are great dancing and show off her athleticism.

Taking the stage again were Ryan and Kathryn. This time they were dancing a Cha Cha choreographed by Jason Gilkison. They danced to "Put Your Hands on Me" by Joss Stone. This was a hot routine and they had great team work. They were put on the "Hot Tamale Train" by Mary, who said they were "on fire." Yes, I think they were hot too! Definitely a hot number and better than their first routine. Will it keep both of them safe? I'm not sure. I think both of them could be in the bottom.

Legacy was dancing his solo next to "Fancy Footwork" by Chromeo. It was a great routine again, and I loved how he danced with the phone, and when asked who it was, he said "America." What a great concept solo!

Then Ellenore was dancing her solo to "I Got the Feelin'" by James Brown. As we've come to expect from her, it was quirky and funky, but definitely great!

Then Russell came out with his solo - dressed as a Santa no less. He danced to "Holiday Buckness" by Tha J-Squad. It was hilarious and great. Even though he danced right out of his shoes, he kept going and did a great job.

Jakob and Mollee were up with their second routine next, dancing a Joey Dowling Broadway routine. They danced to "Easy Street (Samantha Ronson Remix)" from the Annie Original TV Soundtrack. They really captured the Broadway style and did an outstanding job. Once again Nigel compared Jakob to Joel Gray, no small compliment!

Kathryn took the stage with her solo next, dancing to "Shadowfeet" by Brooke Fraser. She performed very well. In fact, I think this may have been her best solo yet.

With a Hip Hop Routine by Napoleon and Tabitha, Legacy and Ellenore were dancing again. They danced to "People are Strange (District 78 Remix)" by The Doors. I didn't like it. I've never seen Nap and Tabs go wrong, but this may have been a first. Nigel felt the concept overrides the dancing and Adam felt it "didn't push them." It was okay, but not their greatest. However, I definitely think Legacy is still safe. After all, they blew away their first routine.

Ryan was up with the last of the solos, dancing to "Din Da Da" by Kevin Aviance. He did a great job. The part that got me was when he was asked to say his number, which was supposed to be #8, but he told the crowd to vote for #1, Ashleigh because she deserved it so much. This was such a touching and heartfelt gesture. It had the choreographers on their feet and I think this guy showed how much heart he has and what a great relationship he and his wife have. It's nice to see that on a show these days! Hats off to both of them!

Last of all, Russell was up with a Bollywood routine choreographed by Nakul. He was dancing with assistant Alicia since Ashleigh had been hurt actually doing this routine earlier in the day. They danced to "Spirit of Rangeela" from the Rangeela soundtrack. This was excellent and he totally nailed it. The judges called it "pure dancing" and commented on the joy that he dances with. It was great to watch, and for having to go through so many partners in one day, he did an awesome job.

The show was filled with awesome dancing, although it was kind of overshadowed by my feelings of loss, since Ashleigh wasn't dancing. I think the ones to watch are Ryan and Kathryn. They could go tonight, but we'll see - it's up to America now. Stay tuned because we'll be back here at Simple Man Entertainment with the results from So You Think You Can Dance. Thanks for dropping by. Be sure to check out the videos below with some of our favorites from last night and a reprise on one of Ashleigh's earlier routines to keep her fresh in your mind.

Jakob and Mollee Viennese Waltz (by Jason Gilkison)



Legacy and Ellenore Contemporary (by Travis Wall)




Russell and Replacement Alicia (in for Ashleigh) Bollywood (by Nakul)



Ryan and Kathryn Cha Cha (by Jason Gilkison)



Don't Forget Ashleigh (She couldn’t dance last night, so here is an earlier routine)

Welcome back to Simple Man Entertainment and the review of the 12/02/2009 Top 10 results show for “So You Think You Can Dance”. From here on out all of the dancers will be judged by the fans and the two with the lowest amount of votes will be cut and the judges cannot change the results. I will try to make this one short and sweet for you and I hope you all enjoy the review. Anyways without further adieu let’s get started.

As always the show results show for “So You Think You Can Dance” starts with a routine choreographed by one of the shows choreographers and performed by the shows dancers. This week’s routine was choreographed by Tyce Diorio (one of my favorites) to the Billy Joel tune “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me”. It was a good piece and performed excellently by the Top 10 dancers.

After the opening routine was completed Kat Deeley wasted no time bringing out the dancers to find out which two guys and which two gals were in the bottom. In the end the two guys in the bottom were Ryan and Nathan, while the bottom two girls were Noelle and Kathryn. Joy was right when she predicted to me that these four would be in the bottom. I personally thought so too, but I was making no predictions because the fans are in charge now.

After the bottom four dancers were announced we got to see an awesome routine by the Legion of Extraordinary Dancers. The performed the multi dancer B-Boy routine to Cold Plays Yellow, which was performed by the Vitamin String Quartet. The routine was smokin hot and I really enjoyed it. Unfortunately I can’t find a video of the routine performed last night or in any other venue for you all to see, so you will have to take my word for it.

After the Legion of Extraordinary Dancers had performed it was time for the bottom four dancers to perform their solos. I found it impossible to say that any of the dancers were better or worse than the others and I think thy all brought their best efforts to the solos and all of their solos got excellent critiques from the judges as well. At this stage of the competition all of the dancers are expected to be extremely good dancers though.

Once the solos were completed we got another treat. Rapper Snoop Dogg performed his new tune “I Wanna Rock” and featured Qwest a crew who won the award for Americas Best Dance Crew. Qwest also has two former “So You Think You Can Dance” alumni Domenic and Hawk. Rick Hart and The Rangers were also featured in this performance. It was a good routine and startling to find out that Snoop Dogg could be so family friendly also.

However as is always the case in the results show after Snoops routine it was time to find out which two dancers got the axe. The two that went home last night were Nathan and Noelle. I was not surprised to see Nathan leave, but I was a little surprised to see that it was Noelle who got dropped on the girl’s side. I will say though that the crowd got it right and cut the two that were the weak links.

Well that is your Top 10 results show in a nutshell. I can’t wait to see what will happen with the Top 8 next week though. I hope you all have enjoyed this post and that you enjoy the Snoop Dogg video, which features Qwest although it isn’t from last night. Have a great evening my friends CIAO4NOW!!!!!

Thanks for visiting Simple Man Entertainment again. Finally - the Top 10 performed on So You Think You Can Dance, and what a night it was. Each couple danced twice and each person performed a solo, so the show was a packed one.

This week is all about new couples, and the first new couple to perform was Noelle and Ryan. They performed a Tabitha and Napoleon Hip Hop routine to "Give it to Me Right" by Melanie Fiona. It was strong, sexy, and the judges even called it "smokin'." A great start to the night!

The next new couple was Ashleigh and Legacy. They were dancing a Contemporary by Gary Stewart. They danced to "Poison" by The Prodigy. This routine was insane. My two favorite dancers were dancing together, and this was a challenging piece that was incredible. The judges commented that this was the hardest piece they'd ever perform in their careers and it was called the "best ending moment" ever on the show.

With the first solo, Mollee took the stage. She showed her athleticism and once again wowed the crowds.

Crumper Russell was dancing his solo next, and it was a hard hitting solo that showed off his style.

Kathryn and Nathan were partnered together this week with a Broadway by Spencer Liff. They danced to "Choreography" by Danny Kaye. The dancing was great, but like the judges, the chemistry just didn't seem to be there.

Noelle took the stage with her solo. It was enjoyable, joyful, and fun.

With a Quickstep by Tony and Melanie, new couple Ellenore and Jakob were dancing next. They danced to "Four Brothers" by Manhattan Transfer. The routine was fun and I felt they performed well together. Even the judges found it "fantastic."

Up with his solo was Ryan. While he's been criticized for past solos, this solo really rocked. It was definitely his best solo yet on the show.

Then Kathryn took the stage with her solo, and I found it absolutely beautiful. The quality of movement was excellent.

Mollee and Russell were dancing together for the first time. They danced a Mandy Moore Lyrical Jazz piece to "It Must Have Been Love" by Roxette. I really enjoyed their partnership and the choreography was great. The judges loved it, but there was one part in the routine where it looked like they almost missed a hold, and there was a flash of panic in Russell's eyes. The judges seemed to ignore it, and overall the piece was excellent.

Nathan was then taking the stage with his solo routine. He did an incredible routine and once again showed off his amazing pirouettes. Not sure I've ever seen anyone do them so fast.

Noelle and Ryan hit the stage again with a Smooth Waltz choreographed by JT and Thomas. They danced to "Jeux d'eu" by O (Cirque de Soleil soundtrack). The judges felt they had a "power partnership" and the routine was elegant and captivating.

Ellenore then danced her solo. Just like her, her solo was both fun and unique. Definitely unlike any other solo out there.

Ashley and Legacy were up with a Hip Hop by Dave Scott. When I found out Dave Scott was choreographing, I groaned. I haven't been impressed with his choreography lately. They danced to "Slow Down" by Bobby Valentino. Sure enough, the judges "didn't feel it" and Adam commented that the routine was "not challenging enough. This routine sucked for them, but at least the judges pointed out that it really wasn't their fault. Once again Dave Scott managed to screw up a couple with his lousy choreography. I really hope they stop using him. However, with the fan base these two have, hopefully they'll still be okay!

Kathryn and Nathan were dancing again with a Rhumba by Tony and Melanie. They danced to "Walk on By" by Aretha Franklin. I wasn't impressed by the routine and it definitely lacked the sexiness and slinkiness that a Rhumba should have. They didn't have the chemistry between them. When they were face to face, Nathan actually scrunched up his face. They didn't get any love from the judges on this piece.

Legacy was up with his solo next. He really hit this routine and it was awesome. He really showed his stuff here.

Dancing again with a Contemporary routine by Sonja, Ellenore and Jakob took the stage. They danced to "Tore My Heart" by OONA and Dave Tweedie. This actually got a "WOW" scream from Nigel. They had great chemistry, and Nigel said it "REALLY is his favorite routine of the season." They were called the "new dream team" and they actually got a standing ovation from the judges.

Next up with her solo was Ashleigh. This was an incredible solo. Just went I though she couldn't dance faster, she went even faster. What a great routine.

Mollee and Russell were dancing the last couple routine with a Jive choreographed by Anya and Pascha. They danced to "Land of 1000 Dances" by Jimmy Barnes. The judges commented that Mollee was maturing and they were called "hot tamales" by Mary. This was an excellent jive, and I really enjoyed their partnership.

With the last dance of the night, Jakob danced his solo. As always, he was incredible. Great solo and a great way to close the night.

This was definitely a great show and I'm interested to see how the results go tonight. Of course, we'll be back tomorrow to give you the results too. For now, thanks for visiting Simple Man Entertainment. I hope you enjoy the videos that I could find from the show last night.


Legacy's Solo



Noelle and Ryan Hip Hop



Ellenore and Jakob Contemporary



Ashleigh and Legacy Contemporary



Noelle and Ryan Smooth Waltz



Mollee and Russell Jive

Welcome back to Simple Man Entertainment and the Top 12 results show post. Since this is Thanksgiving Day today I will try to make this post short and sweet so you all can watch football, drink lotsa beers, and have fun at your one annoying relative’s expense.

Last night saw the departure of one more guy and gal from the show and this season’s Top 10 dancers secure their spots in the back half of the competition. The results were just as we thought they would be and we think the Top 10 is a fabulous lineup too.

As usual the judges lead by Nigel Lythgoe made the selections for the bottom three couples who wound up being Victor and Karen, Nathan and Mollee, and Ryan and Ellenore. These three couples would have to dance for their lives.

After the three bottom couples were announced we were treated to a wonderful ballet performance by American Ballet Theaters very own Paloma Herrera. Paloma danced a wonderful routine to the song Kitri’s Variation (The Fan) from Don Quixote.

After the ballet performance was completed we saw all three couples perform their solos. As usual I was impressed by Mollee’s solo performance, which the judges said was what competing in this competition looked like. Nathans solo was very strong as well. The other four solos ranged from not so good too good for the other two couples.

After the solo routines were completed we got to see the second guest performer who happened to be Shakira. Shakira performed her new single “Give It Up To Me”. Shakira performed with her dance troupe and definitely rocked the crowd. On a personal note though I like her older stuff better than her new, but that is just my opinion.

After Shakira’s performance it was time for the judges to make this weeks cut. They were unanimous on the girls cut, but not on the guys cut. For the ladies they cut Karen and for the guys they cut Victor, which is just what we expected. However Nigel informed Nathan that if he had his way that he (Nathan) would have gone home last night.

Well that’s it for now from Simple Man Entertainment my friends. I think it is time for me to get back to my family and enjoy this holiday with them. We all hope you all have a magnificent Thanksgiving and a great four day weekend, CIAO4NOW!!!!!

Victor and Karen - Tango

Glad you're back at Simple Man Entertainment and we have a look at last night's So You Think You Can Dance show. It was a packed show, and I can't wait to see the results tonight, so here's a look at what happened.

Each couple was dancing twice, and Ryan and Ellenore were up first. They danced a Lindy Hop, choreographed by Carla Heiney. They danced to "I've Got to Be a Rug Cutter" by Boilermaker Jazz Band. This is a great dance to open the show, they were called "cute" by the judges, and I definitely agree that the "coffeegrinders" they performed were phenomenal.

Kathryn and Legacy were up next with a Jazz routine by Sonya. They danced to "So Deep" by Hot Chip. I loved this routine. Once again Adam predicted that Legacy could go all the way. Wow, that's twice! The judges called it outstanding and one of the favorites of the season. Nigel mentioned that Legacy's musically really came out in this piece, and Legacy responded, "I was just dancing." Not to leave Kathryn out - she was beautiful too!

Next up were Victor and Karen. This was their first week together and they were dancing a Tango choreographed by Tony and Melanie. They danced to "Montserrat" by Orquesta del Plata. This seemed to be a good partnership. The judges commented that the intensity was beautiful, and at this point I thought these two might have a bit of hope. More on that later…

Cuties Nathan and Mollee were dancing a Hip Hop next, choreographed by Jamal Sims. They danced to "Ring-A-Ling" by the Black Eyed Peas, in an Alexander Graham Bell inspired piece, centered around a telephone. It was a unique piece, although in the beginning there was some stress, they picked it up towards the end. As Adam said, "now you need to win a dance show." Will they be able to win? Well, I'm not so sure, but they seem to be heading into the top 10 in my opinion.

Russell and Noelle were next dancing a Samba that was choreographed by Tony and Melanie. They danced to "Hips Don't Lie" by Shakira. The judges felt that this was "too nice." I agreed. While they were joyful, this wasn't a great dance for them. I felt that the music was part of their problem. If you've every seen Shakira dance to that piece and then you watched them, it left something to be desired.

Ashleigh and Jakob were dancing next with a Lyrical Jazz piece by Sonya. They danced to "Time Flies" by Lykke Li. It was breathtaking. Adam felt it was "so beautiful I don't know what to say." This is definitely a couple I'll be sad to see split up once they get into the top 10, because after this piece, I am 100% sure these two are going to be in the Top 10 next week.

Ryan and Ellenore took the stage with their second routine. They were dancing a Broadway routine by Spencer Liff. They danced to "Razzle Dazzle" from Chicago original Broadway cast. This was a great routine and they really nailed it. It brought screams from Mary, Ellenore was called the "it girl" and it really cinched up a great night for this couple.

Kathryn and Legacy were performing again with a Viennese Waltz, choreographed by Jean Mark and France. They danced to "Your Guardian Angel" by The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. Although it wasn't totally perfect technically, it was incredibly danced with heart. I found it beautiful and the judges found it extraordinary. Legacy was moved to tears after dancing and commented that he was "crying for the portrayal of hope and that anyone can do it."

Next were Victor and Karen. They danced a Hip Hop routine by Laurieanne Gibson. They danced to "Moving Mountains" by Usher. This was a less than wonderful routine. The judges commented that it wasn't memorable, and I definitely agree. They weren't even dancing together. I think they're in trouble, even after their Tango earlier.

With the first Can Can ever to be on So You Think You Can Dance, Nathan and Mollee were dancing next. The routine was choreographed by Tyce Diorio. This dance originated in the 1830s in Paris and was meant to be a scandalous dance. They danced to "Cancan Suite" by Offenbach/Ponchielli. They were definitely the best couple to do this rowdy style of dancing. They had a lot of energy and it was an excellent performance.

Russell and Noelle were dancing a Contemporary routine this time, choreographed by Tyce Diorio. They danced to "A Case of You" by Diana Krall. This was much better than their previous routine. It was beautiful, and the concept of painting with each other was lovely. It was a special routine, and the judges commented on how Russell's technique is constantly improving. They may get in the bottom, but I definitely don't think Russell will go anywhere.

With the last routine of the night, Ashleigh and Jakob took the stage again with a Cha Cha, choreographed by Jean Mark and France. They danced to "Cha Cha Heels (Ralph Rosario Radio Edit)" by Rosabel ft. Jeanie Tracy. They killed this routine and as the judges said, they "blew it out of the ball park." They were "the couple" of the night, and according to the judges, and I agree 100%, they are all the way to the top 10. If I can even add a prediction, I think they can make it to the final four too.

This was definitely one of the best shows I've ever seen on So You Think You Can Dance. The dancing was incredible and it was a great night. Tonight's result show should definitely be interesting. Here is a look at a couple of the great routines. I couldn't find many, but here are a couple for you all to check out. Thanks again for visiting Simple Man Entertainment.

Kathryn and Legacy Jazz Routine



Ryan and Ellenore Lindy Hop

Welcome back to Simple Man Entertainment and the “So You Think You Can Dance” Top 14 results show post. This week saw the Top 14 turn into the Top 12, and will put us just one week away from Top 10 and the back stretch of the competition. As usual two dancers got bad news at the end of this show but I have to tell you that I was not surprised by the judge’s decisions, which were unanimous for both dancers.

As usual this week’s results show started off with a group routine featuring all of the dancers. This weeks opening number was choreographed by award winning husband and wife team Wade and Amanda Robson. As usual Wade and Amanda did a stellar job on the choreography and the Top 14 dancers performed the piece with excellence and really gave this weeks show a great start. The dancers performed to Aha by Imogen Heap a very cool tune.

Out of the seven couples the three couples that were placed in the bottom three were Kevin and Karen, Victor and Channing, and Nathan and Mollee. With regards to Karen and Kevin all three judges had said on Tuesday night that they were the couple in danger of being in the bottom as did Joy and I. Nathan and Mollee were a bit of a surprise but I suppose it was karmic justice for skating into safety after a horrible performance the week before.

Once the three bottom couples had been chosen and told to prepare to dance their solo’s we were treated to a Bollywood routine by the NDM Dance Troupe choreographed by another award winning choreographer named Nakul Dev Mahajan who also performed in the piece. Nakul has also choreographed for “So You Think You Can Dance” and his routines featured some of the shows favorite couples and are well remembered.

After a phenomenal performance by NDM it was time for the dancers to perform their solos. This is actually my favorite part of the show because I get to watch the dancers dance for their lives on their own and I was not disappointed last night. It appeared to me that most of the six dancers in the bottom really raised their performances to the next level making the judges job that much harder.

While the judges were sent back stage to confer and make the hard call of who stays and who goes we got another great performance, which actually was a surprise because I thought they were going to go to a commercial break. This performance featured an up and coming guitar virtuoso by the name of Orianthi Panagaris. Talk about an awesome performance I really like this woman.

After the judges came back it was time for their critiques of the solos. Nathan and Mollee both brought their A-games according to the judges sparking Nigel to comment that Mollee showed everyone what dancing for your life is all about. The other four also performed very well and I thought that Channing’s solo was great. However in the end both Kevin and Channing were cut.

That is all for our “So You Think You Can Dance” reviews this week at Simple Man Entertainment. I hope you all keep your eyes open and check out tomorrows Simple Man Music blog when it comes out I think you will like it. Until we see you all again have a wonderful evening and a great day tomorrow my friends CIAO4NOW!!!!!

Opening Group Dance

Thanks for checking in at Simple Man Entertainment. If you watched So You Think You Can Dance last night, you know the show was excellent. Things are definitely shaping up towards the top 10, and I have some pretty good ideas as to who will be there.

One of my favorite couples, Ashleigh and Jakob opened up the show with a Hip Hop routine by Napoleon and Tabitha. They danced to "Watcha Say" by Jason Derulo. It was awesome. Who knew that these two were so good at hip hop? I felt that they really were awesome, the judges loved it, and I agreed with them that Ashleigh is "a star." This couple is definitely steaming into the top 10!

Next up were Karen and Kevin. They had some trouble last week and ended up in the bottom three couples. This week they were dancing a Broadway routine, choreographed by new choreographer, Spencer Liff. They danced to "If My Friends Could See Me Now" from Sweet Charity. The judges said they didn't bring any humor to the routine, and I agreed. This routine was okay, but they were missing the performance that this dance needed. I think they could be in real trouble.

Russell and Noelle were up next with a Foxtrot choreographed by Eddie Simon. This was the second Foxtrot for Russell. They danced to "Baby (You've Got What it Takes)" by Michael Buble. About the second half of the routine, they really started to have fun, and I liked it. The judges commented that it was really good and the routine brought joy, and I thought that summed it up. Their only problem I think is that some of the other couples were so good and voters aren't fans of the Foxtrot. I guess we'll see how big their fan base is this week.

With a Jazz routine by Tyce Diorio, Victor and Channing were up next. They danced to "Blackbird" by Bobby McFerrin. The judges enjoyed it, and so did I. I thought it was cool, they danced it well, but it wasn't that memorable, and I think this couple could be in trouble too.

Kathryn and Legacy took the stage with a Pasa Doble routine, choreographed by Tony Meredith. They danced to "Persuit" by Ka. You all know by now that Legacy is one of my favorite dancers, and I was a bit worried for him. However, he NAILED this routine. The judges commented that this piece has "intensity and passion," Mary screamed, and Adam even thought that Legacy has what it takes to go all the way this season. Now that was the first time anyone has named someone to win, so I took notice. I definitely think Legacy will be in the final four. This guy eats up dance, he dances with heart, and he has no training, yet he has never missed. I can't wait to see what he'll do next.

Up next were Ryan and Ellenore. After a trainwreck last week and a stint in the bottom three couples, they had to pull out the stops this week. They were dancing a Contemporary routine choreographed by Travis Wall, an excellent choreographer who was once a contestant himself. They danced to "Your Ex-Lover's Dead" by Stars. This was incredible. The judges called it memorable, brilliant, and it even got the high praise that it was the "best a ballroom dancer has ever done a contemporary piece." I think they're definitely out of the bottom this week.

Nathan and Mollee had it pretty tough last week. Their routine sucked, yet they still ended up safe, which Nigel really couldn't believe. Nigel was tough on them, but I’m going to call it "tough love" because they deserved it. This week, they had something to prove. They were dancing a Pop Jazz routine by Laurieanne Gibson. They danced to "Bad Romance" by Lady Gaga. The judges felt that they dug deeper this week, and they said they were back in the game. I thought that the routine was good, but they still need to step it up a notch.

At the end of the show, the judges predicted that Karen and Kevin were in danger. I think that Victor and Channing are in danger too. As for the third couple, well, that could go about any way. I predict that Kevin and Channing will be the two to get cut, but you never know.

Below are a couple of my favorites from last night. Enjoy, and come back to Simple Man Entertainment to read about the results.

Ashleigh and Jakob



Ryan and Ellenore



Kathryn and Legacy

Last night was the first results show for season 6 and it is bound to be a memorable show for us all and in particular the dancers. There were on or two surprises in last nights show that I didn’t expect as well, especially after some of the horrible performances on Tuesday night. It just goes to show you that the mob rules and that they will sometimes get it very wrong.

The voting sometimes saves dancers and couples from landing in the bottom three even though they deserve to be there and this is true of last nights results. I do believe that two of the couples in the bottom three did belong there in the case of Ryan and Ellenore, and Peter and Pauline. However I believe that my favorite couple Nathan and Mollee should have been there instead of Kevin and Karen.

Nigel, Mary, Adam and many of the choreographers have said that the dancers for Season 6 have even more talent than those who were in the Top 20 for Season 5 and I tend to agree. Unfortunately not one of the six dancers who danced for their lives last night proved it was true. If anything they made Nigel and company look like fools for making such a statement, because all of the solos last night were definitely sub-standard.

I will have to say that the two dancers I thought would be cut after last nights solos were the ones to go. Peter the third Tapper in this season’s Top 20 and his partner Jazz dancer Pauline. I will also tell you that despite the audiences dislike for Nigel's criticism’s he and the panel were spot on. The one bright spot in this otherwise dreary show of bad performances was the guest contemporary routine, which was excellent.

That is all for So You Think You Can Dance this week here at Simple Man Entertainment but we hope to see you all again next week. You can also look forward to seeing more postings on our other blogs Simple Man Politics, Simple Man Music, and Parents “R” US very soon too. I hope you all have a great evening my friends and CIAO4NOW!!!!!

Glad you're back at Simple Man Entertainment. Last night was a great show on So You Think You Can Dance. The top 16 danced, and it was interesting to see what happened. This week the viewers vote, so things will be a bit different.

Opening the show were Karen and Kevin, dancing a Hustle choreographed by Maria Torez. They danced to "Come to Me" by France Joli. I thought this dance was just okay, and really thought it should have been better, but they sure got a lot of love from the judges. I guess I wasn't there, but I thought the judges were wrong on this one.

Next up was one of my favorite couples - Ashleigh and Jakob. These two were dancing a Jazz routine choreographed by Mandy Moore. They dance to "Relax" by Frankie Goes to Hollywood. Great tune, but the way. I loved this routine and it was one of my three favorites for the night. They performed well, and I agreed with the judges that they have a great partnership and the routine was "on fire."

Peter and Pauline took the stage doing a Quick Step, otherwise known as the "Kiss of Death" on the show. It was choreographed by new choreographers, JT and Tomas. They danced to "Hey Baby (Shake Those Hula Hips)" by Big Kahuna and the Copa Cat Pack. The judges said it "wasn't great" but they "pulled it off." I agreed with Nigel that the characters that they were given actually helped them out. However, I think there's a chance they still end up in the bottom three.

Kathryn and Legacy were next with a Broadway routine, choreographed by Andy Blankenbeuhler, another new choreographer. They danced to "I Wanna Be Like You" by the Swinging Fireballs. The judges loved it and so did I. They called Legacy an "inspiration" and Nigel commented that this show turns "street dancers into complete dancers." I really believe that Legacy is going far in this show!

New couple this week, Victor and Channing, took the stage with a Contemporary routine by Stacy Tookey. They danced to "Be Be Your Love" by Rachel Yamagata. I was surprised that they did so well, and agreed that it did help to "reinvigorate" their partnership a bit. However, I also agreed with Nigel and Mary that I expected a bit more, especially after the phenomenal contemporary routine performed by Kathryn and Legacy last week. This was both of their styles, so it could have been even better.

Ryan and Ellenore danced a Hip Hop routine by Lil C. They danced to "Lost Boiz Anthem" by Tha J-Squad. This routine just "wasn't good at all" as the judges said. Adam thought Ryan had taken some strides, but seriously, I didn't like it at all. Although, in their defense, I don't think the costumes were helping them out. I think they're in danger, and all the judges agreed.

With a Salsa, Nathan and Mollee were up next. They were choreographed by Gustavo Vargas. They danced to "Quinbara" by Celia Cruz and Johnny Pacheco. This was another routine that was not good at all. It was called the "bad luck of the draw" by the judges, and they all agreed that this routine just exposed all of their weaknesses. I kind of think they could end up in the bottom three, but they do have a big fan base, so we'll see.

Last of all, Russell and Noelle took the stage with an Afro Jazz, choreographed by Sean Cheesman. They danced to the "Frog Dance" by Mickey Heart and Planet Drum. I loved this piece. These two definitely danced with joy and they were put on the "hot tamale train" by Mary. Nigel went as far to call Russell a "star of the season."

The show was great, but I saw some of my favorites really get tripped up. I'm anxious to see what happens tonight, and of course we'll be back tomorrow to let you know what happened in the So You Think You Can Dance results show.

Below are my three favorites from last night. Enjoy, and thanks for visiting Simple Man Entertainment.


Kathryn and Legacy



Ashleigh and Jakob



Russell and Noelle

Hi there, and welcome to Simple Man Entertainment. Last night the top 18 danced on So You Think You Can Dance, and it was a great show. Due to the World Series, the show only could air once this week, so again the judges were making the cuts at the end of the show. However, Cat Deely assured the audience that things would be back to normal next week, which means you can vote!!!

The show was packed, so let's get to it. First on the stage were Russell and Noelle. If you remember, last week Noelle didn't dance because she was hurt, but this week they were taking on a Jamal Sims (a new choreographer to the show who does a lot of the choreography for the Step Up movies) Hip Hop routine. They danced to "Move, Shake, Drop Remix" by Dj Laz, Flo Rida & Casely. It was a bit disappointing as the judges said, although Russell pulled it off a bit better than Noelle did.

Ashleigh and Jakob were up next with the Viennese Waltz, choreographed by Tony and Melanie. They danced to "At Last" by Etta James, and I thought that the dance was as beautiful as the song. They were called a "strong" "beautiful couple" and I totally agreed. These two were sure to be safe.

Let me take a moment to tell you a little why Ashleigh is one of my favorite dancers. I'm trying not to make these posts too long, but she is so inspiring I just have to talk about here for a minute. She's the wife of Ryan (they are both Latin dancers) and it's a miracle that this girl can walk, let alone dance. Ashleigh has overcome a three year illness and at one time was in a wheelchair. There was no way anyone thought she'd dance - but here she is. She is such an inspiration, which makes her one of my favorites this season. Thanks Ashleigh for showing us all you can overcome the odds to do whatever you want to if you have enough heart.

Now, back to the show. Next up were Bianca and Victor. They were dancing a Tyce routine that was supposed to have a southern gospel dance feel to it. Emphasis on "supposed" to… They danced to "Maybe God is Tryin' to Tell You Something" from the Color Purple Soundtrack. It was okay, but they didn't "get crazy" the way they should have. They weren't in character and left me and the judges disappointed.

Nathan and Mollee, resident cuties and the youngest two on the show, were up next with a Bollywood routine choreographed by Nakul. They danced to "Azeem Q Shean Shahenshah" from the Jodhea Akbar soundtrack. It was incredible. They have so much energy and were called "exciting" and "tremendous" by the judges, amid screams from Mary (big shocker). Loved them.

Channing and Phillip took the stage next with a Tony and Melanie Samba. They danced to "Maracatu Funk" by The Samba Squad. It was disappointing. The tricks looked horrible and I thought he was going to drop her. Apparently the judges agreed, saying they were "struggling" and I knew these two may be in trouble.

Next, Karen and Kevin were up with a Hip Hop routine choreographed by Napoleon and Tabitha, two of my favorite choreographers I might add. They danced to "Ice Cream Paint Job" by Dorrough, and it was awesome. They were both put in the "hot tamale train" by Mary, and I think they're going to stay there for awhile.

Kathryn and Legacy were up next. Have I mentioned that Legacy is one of my favorites? Oh yeah, I think I did. Lol. They were dancing a contemporary routine choreographed by Stacy Tookey, who came to the show from SYTYCD Canada last season. She's awesome by the way. They danced to "2-Steps Away" by Patti Labelle. I wasn't sure how Legacy was going to do in this style. After all he's a B-Boy - not much experience in contemporary. They NAILED it!!! It was my favorite routine of the night. Legacy was incredible and it was so touching it literally had me holding my breath. Absolutely beautiful. This couple is going places!

It was hard for me to pay attention much after that contemporary, but Peter and Pauline were up next. They both had lost partners last week, so it was their first week together. They were dancing a Jazz routine by Wade Robson. They danced to "Little Green Bag" by George Baker Selection. This was based on the idea of Van Gogh's painting "Starry Starry Night." They were supposed to be people who were taken out of the painting, and the imagery for the dance was incredible. It was called "controversial" but I thought it was pretty cool.

Last of all, Ryan and Ellenore were up to dance an Argentine Tango, which was choreographed by Miriam and Leonardo. They danced to "Violentango" by Astor Piazzola. It was unbelievable. They did an amazing job and they got a standing ovation from the judges, which doesn't happen that often.

At the end of the show, they named four dancers who were in danger and who had to dance for their life. The four in danger were no surprise. In danger were Noelle, Phillip, Victor, and Bianca.

After dancing for their lives, the judges made the cut. They cut Bianca and Phillip, both tap dancers, which was tough for them, but I believe they made the right choices. Let's hope the other tapper can keep it going for the tappers.

Tune in next week to Simple Man Entertainment and we'll be back with a look at the show and there should be a results show next week too, which we'll also cover. Until then, enjoy my favorite routine from last night.

Legacy and Kathryn Contemporary Routine

Welcome back to Simple Man Entertainment. We're here to update you on one of our favorite shows - So You Think You Can Dance. Season 6 is shaping up to be incredible, and last night the top 20 competed against each other for the first time.

As Tim mentioned, Billy Bell had to leave the show, which is a tragedy. He was replaced by Brandon Dumlao, one of the guys that had been cut right before the top 20.

It was an amazing show full of some of the best talent I've ever seen, so here's a quick recap of what happened.

First up was Channing and Phillip dancing the Jive. They danced to "Rockin' Robin" by the Jackson 5. I agreed with the judges that it was "not bad." Not my favorite piece of the night, but they showed off their talent.

Next was Ashleigh and Jacob doing a Tyce Diorio Broadway routine. They dance to "Hit Me With a Hot Note" by Sophisticated Ladies. Love it! It was great. I'm loving Ashleigh more and more, and Jacob is an incredible dancer.

Then Ariana and Peter took the stage. Both were out of their element with a Napoleon and Tabitha Hip Hop Routine. They danced to "Black and Gold" by Sam Sparro. Like the judges, I found this "disappointing." It could have been so much better!

Russell, the show's crumper, and Noelle were supposed to be up next. Due to an injury Noelle is sitting out this week. If she is not able to perform next week, she'll have to leave the show. The dance was a Foxtrot choreographed by Tony and Melanie, and Melanie danced in the place of Noelle. It was a tough situation, but I thought Russell pulled it off well.

Next up, Bianca and Victor. They danced a Contemporary piece by Travis Wall. The danced to "Wasted Time" by Me'Shel Ndegeocello. It was beautiful and for a tapper, I thought Bianca held her own well!

Karen and Kevin were hitting the floor next with a Cha Cha choreographed by Tony and Melanie. They danced to "Push It" the Glee Cast Version. I was impressed. They looked good and Karen who was dancing in her own style definitely shined.

Ryan, hunky ballroom dancer that most girls are drooling over, and Ellenore took the stage next. They were dancing a Contemporary Jazz piece by Sonya Tayeh. They danced to "Arcadia" by Apparat. It was a great piece - very earthy and they performed incredibly.

Next up was Pauline and Brandon. Brandon only had a day and a half to get up to speed on this Smooth Waltz, danced to "You Light Up My Life" by Whitney Houston. They did well, but you could see the lack of technique in Brandon especially. I definitely figured he was going to get cut.

One of my favorites, Legacy, was up next with Kathryn. They were dancing a Dave Scott Hip Hop to "On and On" by Missy Elliott. They hit so hard in this piece. I was thrilled with Legacy and surprised at how well Kathryn did. One of my favorites for the night!

Last up, Nathan and Mollee took the stage. They were dancing a Dorianna Sanchez Disco routine, which are known for being hard and fast. They danced to "Turn the Beat Around" by Gloria Estafan. It was incredible. It was hard, it was fast, and they nailed it. I just loved this routine and all the energy and excitement the two dancers brought to it.

For this week only, since they already did a show last night, they were giving the results on the same night, decided by the judges. Relax and take a breath though. Next week it's back to voting and then the judges deciding out of the bottom three couples.

In danger for the night were Ariana, Russell, Pauline, and Brandon. They were all asked to dance for their lives. I knew immediately who would get cut, and I was right. The judges cut Ariana and Brandon at the end of the night. A sigh of relief…Crumper Russell would stay on!!!

This season is incredible and I can't wait to see what happens next week. Stay tuned and we'll be keeping you updated here at Simple Man Entertainment. Be sure to catch the shows if you can on FOX!

Below are a few great videos to check out.


Kathryn and Legacy - Hip Hop



Nathan and Mollee - Disco





Had to throw this one in. Here is the hip hop routine the three hip hop dancers performed in the first show where they weren't competing. It was so incredible, I just had to post it for you all to check it out!!!

Welcome back to Simple Man Entertainment my friends I know it has been a while since we have posted anything here. Of course as I am sure you are aware we would not miss out on posting about a phenomenal show called “So You Think You Can Dance”. We are now at the start of the Season Six Top 20 competition and it looks like this season is going to over shadow Season 5, which was awesome.

Last week we all saw the judges whittle down the remaining Vegas contestants to the Top 20 dancers for this season, and there was at least one surprising twist there. One of their picks Paula van Oppen declined to compete because she had accepted a movie contract, which allowed dancer Ashleigh Di Lello to join the Top 20. This of course made her husband and top 20 contestant Ryan Di Lello very happy.

Last night we all got to see a one hour show that showcased the dancers in their chosen genres performing without fear of being cut. The show started with a 1930’s inspired piece that involved the entire Top 20 group of dancers. The routine was very well choreographed and performed depicting a sort of dancing gang fight between rival groups.

This season has also seen a couple of new firsts for the show. Season 6 finally has its first Krumper Russell Ferguson appearing in the top 20. Season 6 not is not only showcasing its first ever tapper in the Top 20 it is debuting three tappers in the Top 20. Season 6 is definitely proving to be a season for firsts and with the competition as close as it is these first timers are going to have to step it up a notch or ten.

Another first for “So You Think You Can Dance” is going to be the loss and absence of Emmy award winning choreographer Mia Michaels. She announced her departure right after she was taken to the hospital from choreographing a routine for “So You Think You Can Dance Canada”. Mia Michaels is not one of my favorite judges but she is a favorite choreographer and I will miss her creativity this season.

Tonight of course will be the first night of competition for the Top 20 dancers and two of them will be leaving the show at the end of night. This is due to a change in the format of the show by its producers. I am not sure if this format change will carry on throughout season 6 but I will find out and get back to you all about that. One other thing, it appears that Top 20 dancer Billy Bell has left the competition due to illness and there is no news yet who will replace him.

That is all I have for you right now, but we will be back tomorrow with a recap of the routines and results of tonight’s show. I hope you all have a great day and enjoy the show tonight on the Fox channel. Till tomorrow my friends CIAO4NOW!!!!!

As I promised in my last post here at Simple Man Entertainment, we'll be spending some of our time here covering some of the new shows that have just come out on television. One of the shows I've been interested in since I heard about it's pilot is the show Trauma, airing on NBC. It airs on Monday nights, and I decided to check out the pilot show. After all, everyone's proclaiming that it will bet the "new ER," and being a big fan of ER in the past, I just had to check it out.

So, I sat down and watched the very first show this past Monday night. I have to admit, it was a pretty good show. A lot of stuff got blown up in the first show, but beyond all the things blowing up, there were some pretty good characters. Watching the show, my husband and I came up with the top 5 characters that really seem to add to the show.

First of all is Nancy Carnahan, played by Anastasia Griffith. She plays a blond EMT who loses her "boyfriend" (they never called him her boyfriend, but I suppose since they seemed to be "getting it on in the ambulance" he must have been something like a boyfriend) in the very first blow up, where a life flight and a news chopper collide. Her character is in pain and trying to figure out why she keeps going in the job, and she definitely shows some depth.

Another top character is Marisa Benez, played by Aimee Garcia, the new life flight pilot. She gives one of the other characters, "Rabbit," a run for his money, finally punching a bit of sense into him in the pilot.

Speaking of "Rabbit…" He's the flight medic on the life flight helicopter (played by Cliff Curtis). He was the only survivor of the earlier helicopter collision, and while he always seemed to have attitude, it seems the accident (he went through some time in a coma after that accident) really gave him even more attitude. Even so, he seems to be the one holding everyone together in the show - perhaps the glue keeping the show together.

Then there is Cameron Boone, played by Derek Luke. He's another of the EMT's with a wife and family. He's struggling with the weight of his job and can't take that pressure home to his family, which leaves him straying to "less savory" company and coming in the door at 4am in the morning on a regular basis.

Last of all, you get a pretty brief glimpse of Dr. Joseph Saviano, played by Jamey Sheridan. He's a doctor in the hospital. Although you don't see much of him in the first show, you definitely get the feeling that he's an important character in this show.

Is Trauma the new ER? Well, I'm not sure. First of all, it's hard to judge a show on just the pilot show. On the other hand, I'm not really sure anything is ever going to replace the show ER. However, I'm going to keep watching this show because I definitely think it shows a lot of great potential and I'm interested to see if the next shows are as good as the first. It's definitely a show I'd recommend watching at least once - the rest of the story is yet to be told.