Popstar To Operastar - Page 2

duke knooby · 05 Jan 2010, 18:47

its all over now baby blue

suzieq · 07 Jan 2010, 03:20

It won't be long now....this weekend, Meat heads to the UK for a bit.

Suzieq

carole · 07 Jan 2010, 03:47

Hope he's packed his woolies, it's freezing over there now. Safe travels to you Meat and good luck.

Carole

*AndyK* · 07 Jan 2010, 11:24

It's just a bit chilly that's all

If anything I'd advise Meat to get over sooner rather than later, to avoid his plane being diverted resulting in a nightmare journey as airports shut because of the snow/ice.

nikox1 · 07 Jan 2010, 12:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyK

It's just a bit chilly that's all

If anything I'd advise Meat to get over sooner rather than later, to avoid his plane being diverted resulting in a nightmare journey as airports shut because of the snow/ice.

you beat me to it!! hope he makes it over with all the flights getting cancelled? crazy weather

CarylB · 07 Jan 2010, 15:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyK

It's just a bit chilly that's all

If anything I'd advise Meat to get over sooner rather than later, to avoid his plane being diverted resulting in a nightmare journey as airports shut because of the snow/ice.

My only advice is to wear a hat .. then

Walk softly, and carry a big shovel!!

Caryl

*originaldancechick · 07 Jan 2010, 16:22

Be very careful when you get over here Meat, there's loads of snow and ice here, so don't slip over and break a leg. On the other hand, if you did do that, you might have me nursing you and taking care of your every whim. Aaaaaaaaaaaah...........:idea. Luv cx

vrg · 10 Jan 2010, 08:06

I love all this mention of tough UK winter weather. It hasn't been a picnic in the US either; I imagine you've all heard that Florida has had sleet and snow around Orlando, and the orange crops are on touchy harvest, and the average temp there lately has been in the 30's to 40's F! It should be 70-80F!
Atlanta, Georgia has been around 15-20F lately, where normal temps in January are around 50F, and they had 2 inches of snow a few days ago, which turned to glare black ice, and the Weather Channel had some real interesting videos of cars sliding into one another on that glare ice for 2 days afterwards. Normally when they get snow, usually only in January, it's gone by the next day.
And good ole International Falls, MN, the always-mentioned cold spot during any US winter, was -25F for a high temp last week!
It hasn't been too bad in LA, so Meat's going from around 70F to whatever is going on in the UK.

CarylB · 10 Jan 2010, 12:34

Mentioned here I guess because Meat's coming to the UK, not Fla :) ... and it IS exceptional weather for us. He'll be facing a drop from 70F to around freezing .. but hopefully as he steps from building to car to building to car won't be too bothered .. But it may remind him of when he was in Canada during the making of the documentary .. and he didn't like the temperature much then :)

Caryl

Evil One · 10 Jan 2010, 13:38

It is exceptional weather but it's hardly the crisis the media are yet again trying to rustle up.

roomster · 10 Jan 2010, 14:18

Meat Loaf should be glad that the show doesnt take part in Norway, because we have had many places below -40 F (-40 C) the last week... Brrrr...

Dave · 10 Jan 2010, 20:03

It seems like anytime any celebrity takes part in a reality show, the popularity of them goes up. This is a good move on Meat Loaf's part. Oh yeah, and Marcella Detroit is amazing!!!

djfierce · 10 Jan 2010, 20:11

personally, if Meat wasnt on it, i wouldnt be watching, have read all the gumpf and seen the ad, and cant get too excited about this.
However as Dave says, it is usually a good thing, and seems even more likely to be a good thing for judges.
But if all else fails, all the promo they'll send him on to promote the show will give him a chance to talk about the album or at least get his face back out there ready for the album release.

lorenzoduke · 10 Jan 2010, 20:45

I can't help but think that the majority of Meat's other albums have sold very well without the need for him being on a reality show.

I guess this is just what's expected of people these days though. TV bosses think that the general public would rather see a singer judging, or cooking, or dancing on ice than actually singing.

At least its music related, and could be enjoyable enough. I would be surprised if Meat does sing a new song on the show though.

Evil One · 10 Jan 2010, 20:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by lorenzoduke

I can't help but think that the majority of Meat's other albums have sold very well without the need for him being on a reality show.

That was before his last label made such a pigs ear of things. They are at least partly to blame for the situation Meat finds himself in.

djfierce · 10 Jan 2010, 21:53

well it worked for Cheryl Cole

nuff said really

nikox1 · 11 Jan 2010, 00:08

its a good bit of promo!! hes gonna be on the t.v every week for six weeks!!
it will do more good than harm, so its a good thing really!
im sure he will entertain and be good fun to watch!
i would be surprised if he does not sing something off the new album? it would be crazy to miss that chance? and then im sure he will be appearing on everything over the coming weeks!! so he will be everywhere
i think he should release the first single by the end of the show, a few weeks before the album comes out, that would give the single a chance to build up as it needs to get out there and gain interest! as the singles chart is alot harder to get into these days with all the downloading! and i hope the record company release it at the right time [ give it a great chance for number one ] the album that is
as chsib was released the same week as madonna,s american life and bat 3 was released the same week as robbie williams rudebox! end of february or start of march theres not alot of big albums getting released? if meat could nick a number one it would raise a few eyebrows = more media attention!!

anyway best of luck meat and heres to a great year!!

roomster · 11 Jan 2010, 14:48

More info about the show:
http://www.c21media.net/resources/de...&article=53662

meat_loaf · 11 Jan 2010, 16:30

Hey everyone i just checked my local tv listings and found out that meat loaf will be appearing on Popstar to Rockstar on the 22nd January on ITV1 more info can be found here dont forget to set ure tv recorders.

p.s sorry if this has already being posting.

roomster · 11 Jan 2010, 16:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by roomster

More info about the show:
http://www.c21media.net/resources/de...&article=53662

And another article:
http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/...or_reality_TV/

*AndyK* · 12 Jan 2010, 10:22

Saw Jimmy Osmond (one of the contestants on Popstar to Operastar) interviewed on GMTV this morning, he said that he'd seen Meat yesterday so with all the bad weather recently, we have confirmation that he arrived safe in the UK.

lorenzoduke · 15 Jan 2010, 23:35

Just finished watching this, and I must admit the standard of performances was far higher than I expected. Very enjoyable.

Shame a certain Loaf didn't get more screentime, but hey, he made an impression all the same.

Will definitely be tuning in for the following weeks. Kym Marsh and Jimmy Osmond impressed me particularly.

(Maybe this thread should be moved to L.C.A.?)

CarylB · 16 Jan 2010, 00:39

Yes, I thought the standard was high. They'd all put in such effort and it was an excellent show .. Given it's an hour and half I do think AT could invite ALL the judges to comment on all the performances .. Meat wasn't the only one who wasn't asked to comment on each singer, and neither he nor LLB were allowed to comment on Kym Marsh.

Still he certainly took the floor when he could :) .. and his remarks were always encouraging and positive .. I sense he was impressed by the standards too, particularly by Darius, as was I. Immediately afterwards he was still in the zone, and Meat picked up on that :)

I thought Marcella (Shakespeare Sisters) was strong and look forward to seeing how she develops too ..

Good show and well worth watching!

Caryl

K1ttycat · 16 Jan 2010, 00:53

I enjoyed the show, despite dh doing exaggerated snoring noises from across the room...lol. Thought Meat looked fantastic and was very encouraging and he definately gave some life to the panel. :) It was a shame that everyone couldn't express their opinion for each performer - not sure why...where did all of that time go? Don't have a favorite contestant yet but it was a shame the guy from Pulp got voted off - what a good sport and entertaining to watch!

Vickip · 16 Jan 2010, 00:55

Thanks for the reviews everybody

11 Jan 2010, 00:08	#42
nikox1 Mega Loafer Join Date: 05.07.2007 Location: Front line of the battle Posts: 2,657	its a good bit of promo!! hes gonna be on the t.v every week for six weeks!! it will do more good than harm, so its a good thing really! im sure he will entertain and be good fun to watch! i would be surprised if he does not sing something off the new album? it would be crazy to miss that chance? and then im sure he will be appearing on everything over the coming weeks!! so he will be everywhere i think he should release the first single by the end of the show, a few weeks before the album comes out, that would give the single a chance to build up as it needs to get out there and gain interest! as the singles chart is alot harder to get into these days with all the downloading! and i hope the record company release it at the right time [ give it a great chance for number one ] the album that is as chsib was released the same week as madonna,s american life and bat 3 was released the same week as robbie williams rudebox! end of february or start of march theres not alot of big albums getting released? if meat could nick a number one it would raise a few eyebrows = more media attention!! anyway best of luck meat and heres to a great year!! Last edited by nikox1; 11 Jan 2010 at 00:10. Reason: spelling

11 Jan 2010, 16:30	#44
meat_loaf Man of Steel Hunter of the Beast Join Date: 08.03.2005 Location: united kingdom Posts: 559	Meat Loaf on Popstar to Operastar Hey everyone i just checked my local tv listings and found out that meat loaf will be appearing on Popstar to Rockstar on the 22nd January on ITV1 more info can be found here dont forget to set ure tv recorders. p.s sorry if this has already being posting.

05 Jan 2010, 18:47	#26
duke knooby Mega Loafer Join Date: 24.06.2005 Location: belfast Posts: 17,890	its all over now baby blue

07 Jan 2010, 03:20	#27
suzieq Mega Loafer Join Date: 26.10.2008 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 2,319	It won't be long now....this weekend, Meat heads to the UK for a bit. Suzieq

07 Jan 2010, 03:47	#28
carole Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.10.2007 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 2,286	Hope he's packed his woolies, it's freezing over there now. Safe travels to you Meat and good luck. Carole

07 Jan 2010, 11:24	#29
AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	It's just a bit chilly that's all If anything I'd advise Meat to get over sooner rather than later, to avoid his plane being diverted resulting in a nightmare journey as airports shut because of the snow/ice.

07 Jan 2010, 16:22	#32
*originaldancechick Senior Loafer Join Date: 31.07.2008 Location: northamptonshire. uk Posts: 193	Be very careful when you get over here Meat, there's loads of snow and ice here, so don't slip over and break a leg. On the other hand, if you did do that, you might have me nursing you and taking care of your every whim. Aaaaaaaaaaaah...........:idea. Luv cx

10 Jan 2010, 08:06	#33
vrg Super Loafer Join Date: 30.10.2005 Location: Just outside Manhattan Posts: 671	I love all this mention of tough UK winter weather. It hasn't been a picnic in the US either; I imagine you've all heard that Florida has had sleet and snow around Orlando, and the orange crops are on touchy harvest, and the average temp there lately has been in the 30's to 40's F! It should be 70-80F! Atlanta, Georgia has been around 15-20F lately, where normal temps in January are around 50F, and they had 2 inches of snow a few days ago, which turned to glare black ice, and the Weather Channel had some real interesting videos of cars sliding into one another on that glare ice for 2 days afterwards. Normally when they get snow, usually only in January, it's gone by the next day. And good ole International Falls, MN, the always-mentioned cold spot during any US winter, was -25F for a high temp last week! It hasn't been too bad in LA, so Meat's going from around 70F to whatever is going on in the UK.

10 Jan 2010, 12:34	#34
CarylB Mega Loafer Join Date: 16.04.2003 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 5,910	Mentioned here I guess because Meat's coming to the UK, not Fla :) ... and it IS exceptional weather for us. He'll be facing a drop from 70F to around freezing .. but hopefully as he steps from building to car to building to car won't be too bothered .. But it may remind him of when he was in Canada during the making of the documentary .. and he didn't like the temperature much then :) Caryl

10 Jan 2010, 13:38	#35
Evil One Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.01.2007 Posts: 5,193	It is exceptional weather but it's hardly the crisis the media are yet again trying to rustle up.

10 Jan 2010, 14:18	#36
roomster Super Loafer Join Date: 11.03.2009 Location: Norway Posts: 536	Meat Loaf should be glad that the show doesnt take part in Norway, because we have had many places below -40 F (-40 C) the last week... Brrrr...

10 Jan 2010, 20:03	#37
Dave Mega Loafer Join Date: 12.04.2002 Location: Southern Ohio - United States of America Posts: 2,564	It seems like anytime any celebrity takes part in a reality show, the popularity of them goes up. This is a good move on Meat Loaf's part. Oh yeah, and Marcella Detroit is amazing!!!

10 Jan 2010, 20:11	#38
djfierce Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.06.2005 Location: Posts: 3,596	personally, if Meat wasnt on it, i wouldnt be watching, have read all the gumpf and seen the ad, and cant get too excited about this. However as Dave says, it is usually a good thing, and seems even more likely to be a good thing for judges. But if all else fails, all the promo they'll send him on to promote the show will give him a chance to talk about the album or at least get his face back out there ready for the album release.

10 Jan 2010, 20:45	#39
lorenzoduke Mega Loafer Join Date: 24.07.2006 Posts: 1,269	I can't help but think that the majority of Meat's other albums have sold very well without the need for him being on a reality show. I guess this is just what's expected of people these days though. TV bosses think that the general public would rather see a singer judging, or cooking, or dancing on ice than actually singing. At least its music related, and could be enjoyable enough. I would be surprised if Meat does sing a new song on the show though.

10 Jan 2010, 21:53	#41
djfierce Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.06.2005 Location: Posts: 3,596	well it worked for Cheryl Cole nuff said really

11 Jan 2010, 14:48	#43
roomster Super Loafer Join Date: 11.03.2009 Location: Norway Posts: 536	More info about the show: http://www.c21media.net/resources/de...&article=53662

12 Jan 2010, 10:22	#46
AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	Saw Jimmy Osmond (one of the contestants on Popstar to Operastar) interviewed on GMTV this morning, he said that he'd seen Meat yesterday so with all the bad weather recently, we have confirmation that he arrived safe in the UK.

15 Jan 2010, 23:35	#47
lorenzoduke Mega Loafer Join Date: 24.07.2006 Posts: 1,269	Just finished watching this, and I must admit the standard of performances was far higher than I expected. Very enjoyable. Shame a certain Loaf didn't get more screentime, but hey, he made an impression all the same. Will definitely be tuning in for the following weeks. Kym Marsh and Jimmy Osmond impressed me particularly. (Maybe this thread should be moved to L.C.A.?)

16 Jan 2010, 00:39	#48
CarylB Mega Loafer Join Date: 16.04.2003 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 5,910	Yes, I thought the standard was high. They'd all put in such effort and it was an excellent show .. Given it's an hour and half I do think AT could invite ALL the judges to comment on all the performances .. Meat wasn't the only one who wasn't asked to comment on each singer, and neither he nor LLB were allowed to comment on Kym Marsh. Still he certainly took the floor when he could :) .. and his remarks were always encouraging and positive .. I sense he was impressed by the standards too, particularly by Darius, as was I. Immediately afterwards he was still in the zone, and Meat picked up on that :) I thought Marcella (Shakespeare Sisters) was strong and look forward to seeing how she develops too .. Good show and well worth watching! Caryl

16 Jan 2010, 00:53	#49
K1ttycat Super Loafer Join Date: 02.08.2006 Location: Orig. from Milwaukee, WI now in Cheadle Hulme,ENG for 24 years Posts: 322	I enjoyed the show, despite dh doing exaggerated snoring noises from across the room...lol. Thought Meat looked fantastic and was very encouraging and he definately gave some life to the panel. :) It was a shame that everyone couldn't express their opinion for each performer - not sure why...where did all of that time go? Don't have a favorite contestant yet but it was a shame the guy from Pulp got voted off - what a good sport and entertaining to watch!

16 Jan 2010, 00:55	#50
Vickip Mega Loafer Join Date: 07.02.2003 Location: Posts: 8,101	Thanks for the reviews everybody