I'm sure everyone (all three of you) is clamoring to hear my opinion on the Taylor Swift fiasco from last night. And yes, it was just that: a fiasco. Taylor is a talented girl, and very pretty, but the truth of the matter is that she cannot sing live AT ALL. She was flat almost completely throughout her performance, which is pretty embarassing when you're singing your own songs, but then she ruined a rock classic by one of the all-time greats. I haven't been able to find the exact quote, but I have read several articles saying that Taylor, earlier in the evening had called Stevie "her hero".
EXCUSE ME???? Your hero? Sure, you know all of the words (but obviously not all of the notes) to "Rhiannon", and likely other well-known songs, but what could a 20-year-old country princess possibly know about Stevie Nicks? Tell me Taylor, do you know the name of the first band Stevie was ever in? How about the name of her old standby back-up singer, that's been performing with her since the early 1980's? And, off the top of your head Taylor, do you know the lyrics to any of Stevie's non-singles, like "If I Were You", "Long Way To Go", or "Too Far From Texas"? Yeah, I didn't think so.
(In case anyone is wondering: Fritz, Sharon Celani, and yes, I know every word to all of those songs.)
Although I didn't watch the red carpet stuff, I do have a few opinions on the outfits for the evening as well, in true Joan Rivers fashion. Also, keep in mind I didn't view the show start to finish. I watched for a bit, TiVo'd an hour while watching Big Love, then played catch-up, so I'm bound to have missed a few debacles. One of my favorite outfits of the night was definitely the one worn by Lady Gaga on the red carpet.
EXCUSE ME???? Your hero? Sure, you know all of the words (but obviously not all of the notes) to "Rhiannon", and likely other well-known songs, but what could a 20-year-old country princess possibly know about Stevie Nicks? Tell me Taylor, do you know the name of the first band Stevie was ever in? How about the name of her old standby back-up singer, that's been performing with her since the early 1980's? And, off the top of your head Taylor, do you know the lyrics to any of Stevie's non-singles, like "If I Were You", "Long Way To Go", or "Too Far From Texas"? Yeah, I didn't think so.
(In case anyone is wondering: Fritz, Sharon Celani, and yes, I know every word to all of those songs.)
Although I didn't watch the red carpet stuff, I do have a few opinions on the outfits for the evening as well, in true Joan Rivers fashion. Also, keep in mind I didn't view the show start to finish. I watched for a bit, TiVo'd an hour while watching Big Love, then played catch-up, so I'm bound to have missed a few debacles. One of my favorite outfits of the night was definitely the one worn by Lady Gaga on the red carpet.
image courtesy Sindh Today
It's bizarre, for sure, but everything Gaga wears is. But somehow this dress works. It's futuristic, yet glamorous, and I like the fact that she's not wearing over-the-top make-up or strange headgear. She looks totally classy, and the heels are ferosh.
Katy Perry on the other hand...
image courtesy Associated Press
...looked HOrrendous. The color, paired with the natural-looking make-up she was sporting, completely washes out her already pale complexion, and the bangs are too short and too poofy all at the same time, if that's possible. She does get extra points for the amazing backless look, but loses those points because of her creepy arm candy (Russell Brand). Every shot of them in the audience made me gasp aloud.
Jennifer Lopez also looked horrible, but her career is in the toilet, so I'll go easy on her this time.
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