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General Category => Sports/Entertainment/MSM/Social Media => Topic started by: mountaineer on January 17, 2017, 01:40:15 pm
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Inside Lady Gaga’s dangerous Super Bowl halftime plans
Oli Coleman
Jan. 16, 2017
NY Post
Lady Gaga wants to sing on the roof of the Super Bowl — and lawyers and technicians alike are trying to figure out how to make her ambitious plan work.
Gaga has come up with the elaborate, and somewhat dangerous, idea to sing from the top of the NRG Stadium’s dome in Houston as part of her spectacular halftime show on Feb. 5.
Although insiders say “her team is worried” about technical and safety issues surrounding Gaga’s scheme, we’re told the “Born This Way” singer is “all for it” and “pushing to do it.”
“They’re writing up multiple plans about how to safely get her on the roof, including potentially [cutting] a hole in the ceiling of the dome,” says a source with knowledge of the arrangements. ...
Rest of story at NY Post (http://pagesix.com/2017/01/16/inside-lady-gagas-dangerous-super-bowl-halftime-plans/)
I can't remember the last SB halftime show I watched, and am not going to start this year.
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The last time I watched any of the Super Bowl halftime show was in 2006, when the Rolling Stones appeared.
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The last time I watched any of the Super Bowl halftime show was in 2006, when the Rolling Stones appeared.
Come to think of it, that may be the last one I saw, too!
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The last one I watched was 1/30/00 from the Georgia Dome Live. Performers: Phil Collins, Christina Aguilera, Enrique Iglesias, Toni Braxton, 80-person choir, Edward James Olmos.
It sucked. But the people seemed to like it.
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Bruno Mars had a good HF show a few years ago. I had to ask my wife who he was.
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The halftime show is always the same each year. Black singers or white hip hop rap artist. Never pure rock or country music.
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Word has it that if this stunt doesn't pan out Gaga is going to sing in a closed pen of 50 Pitbulls with her meat suit on.
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They’re writing up multiple plans about how to safely get her on the roof, including potentially cutting a hole in the ceiling of the dome,” says a source with knowledge of the arrangements.
That'd be spectacular. They could cut the hole halfway through Gaga'a first number.
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I'll be LMAO if she falls. I know it's not nice but...
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Bring back Up With People!
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Bruno Mars had a good HF show a few years ago. I had to ask my wife who he was.
It's the only one I can remember because I kept laughing at the fact that he is a midget.
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I can't remember the last SB halftime show I watched, and am not going to start this year.
Don't feel bad. I can't remember the last time I watched a Super Bowl.
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I'll be watching the Puppy Bowl as usual.
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It's the only one I can remember because I kept laughing at the fact that he is a midget.
Clip from his show:
(http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view3/1180325/lollipop-guild-o.gif)
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I'd pay to see that.
I don't believe in animal abuse.
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I'm ok with this. She did a great job on the anthem last year. Her make-up choice was questionable, but she didn't butcher the song like too many singers do.
When she's not trying to make some "statement" she's a pretty good singer. Plus she's really savvy when it comes to marketing and her brand. I mean, does anyone remember what any celebrity wore to the Golden Globes a few weeks ago? Probably not, but everyone remembers what she wore to the MTV music video awards 7 years ago.
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It's the only one I can remember because I kept laughing at the fact that he is a midget.
Little Person.... Don't make me toss you like a dwarf into a tub of mud!
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Bring back Up With People!
:laugh:
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I'll be watching the Puppy Bowl as usual.
If I have no interest in the teams and the game is boring, I'll spend more time watching Puppy Bowl, too. Can't beat the hamsters reporting from the blimp.
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Inside Lady Gaga’s dangerous Super Bowl halftime plans
Oli Coleman
Jan. 16, 2017
NY Post Rest of story at NY Post (http://pagesix.com/2017/01/16/inside-lady-gagas-dangerous-super-bowl-halftime-plans/)
I can't remember the last SB halftime show I watched, and am not going to start this year.
I solve the awful SB ht show problem by rarely watching the SB. The last SB game I watched was when the Packers played. The time before that was the previous time the Packers played.
But even when I was still a huge football fan forty years ago, I skipped the halftime show. I hate halftime shows in any sport. Unless there's an Irish fiddler, I probably don't want to watch it. But I won't hold my breath waiting for that to happen.
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Word has it that if this stunt doesn't pan out Gaga is going to sing in a closed pen of 50 Pitbulls with her meat suit on.
Now that I'd pay to see.
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Bring back Up With People!
I say, bring back Homer and Jethroe.
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If I have no interest in the teams and the game is boring, I'll spend more time watching Puppy Bowl, too. Can't beat the hamsters reporting from the blimp.
The only thing I'm interested in, is the Post-Game if the Patriots win, when Goodell has to present the Lombardi Trophy to Belichick and Brady...Now THAT will be "Must See TV."
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If I have no interest in the teams and the game is boring, I'll spend more time watching Puppy Bowl, too. Can't beat the hamsters reporting from the blimp.
I knew there was a kitty half-time show, but I didn't know about the hamsters in a blimp
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Bring back Up With People!
"Up, up with people
You meet them wherever you go!"
I was part of them long long ago. Thanks for the memory, lol. Now that song, which I can't remember the last time I even thought about, is repeating in my head.
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“They’re writing up multiple plans about how to safely get her on the roof, including potentially [cutting] a hole in the ceiling of the dome,” says a source with knowledge of the arrangements. ...
NRG Stadium has a retractable roof, why do they need to cut a hole in the roof? :shrug:
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NRG Stadium has a retractable roof, why do they need to cut a hole in the roof? :shrug:
And they plan (weather accommodating) to have the roof open for the Superbowl.
http://houston.cbslocal.com/2017/01/24/nfl-says-they-want-the-roof-open-at-nrg-for-super-bowl-li/
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NRG Stadium has a retractable roof, why do they need to cut a hole in the roof? :shrug:
That's right... just scrape her off like a bug under a windshield wiper...
It'll be FINE.
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If you feel it necessary to have all kinds of dangerous gimmicks, then I'm going to doubt your abilities as a singer. I know Gaga has a better-than-average voice. Why can't she just sing?
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If you feel it necessary to have all kinds of dangerous gimmicks, then I'm going to doubt your abilities as a singer. I know Gaga has a better-than-average voice. Why can't she just sing?
It seems to be her schtick. Get rid of the costumes and the drama, and people actually might look at her - and find nothing but an okay voice.
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What's the over/under on her falling?
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It seems to be her schtick. Get rid of the costumes and the drama, and people actually might look at her - and find nothing but an okay voice.
Go to any Broadway show and you'll hear much better voices.
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It seems to be her schtick. Get rid of the costumes and the drama, and people actually might look at her - and find nothing but an okay voice.
I have to defend her in this respect: I'm not a fan but she's a showman (showperson). She entertains, has a persona, and the bizarre costumes and appearance is part of it. Much like any entertainer, her presentation is part of the whole show.
Not my cup of tea, but that's why her fans like her.
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Go to any Broadway show and you'll hear much better voices.
Singing a lot more terrible songs.
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... skip the ceremony and the party and just go to the Super Bowl with your two best friends where you can hear Lady Gaga at the halftime show espouse her views on ‘inclusion’ and ‘equality’ – because who would know more about that sort of thing than Lady Gaga? Watch for her to make it her coming out party, because with the glitterati class it’s always about them. ...
Michelle Obama's Mirror (http://www.michellesmirror.com/2017/02/weddings-like-everything-else-arent.html)
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Mushnick talks about all the sleazy performances at recent football games, hockey games, etc., and concludes:
History tells us to be worried about Lady Gaga’s halftime act
By Phil Mushnick
February 5, 2017 | 12:48am
New York Post (http://nypost.com/2017/02/05/history-tells-us-to-be-worried-about-lady-gagas-halftime-act/)
... Sunday? Who knows? What we do know is Lady Gaga isn’t shy. And her outrageous side, as much as her considerable talent as a singer, is why she is famous and why she was engaged. So, like stubbing our toe, we’re conditioned to anticipate pain before we know if it even hurts.
Super Bowls that once featured entertainment by the reliably clean and talented have been replaced by “edgy,” let’s-risk-it talent. Up With People replaced by Down With Pants. That’s the bag we’re in.
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The last time I watched any of the Super Bowl halftime show was in 2006, when the Rolling Stones appeared.
@andy58-in-nh
Did they suck? I can't find a single live recording of them on youtube where they don't suck. They do great stuff in the studio,and Mick is always entertaining to watch,but I wouldn't pay one dollar to see them live.
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The halftime show is always the same each year. Black singers or white hip hop rap artist. Never pure rock or country music.
@mirraflake
Well,you can't say that about GaGa. I know there are a lot of people here who hate her for her politics,but she is one of the most talented singers and songwriters in the business these days.
Her problem is she is basically a life-long denizen of NYC and Broadway shows. I doubt she has talked to 3 people in the last 20 years that were sane and rational. When all you know is ignorance,ignorance looks wise.
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@mirraflake
Well,you can't say that about GaGa. I know there are a lot of people here who hate her for her politics,but she is one of the most talented singers and songwriters in the business these days.
I disagree that she's a talented singer or songwriter, she's a mediocre singer at best and most of her songs are standard pop fare. However her shows are something else. She's like a female david bowie. The bizarre costumes are part of the show IMO.
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It's the only one I can remember because I kept laughing at the fact that he is a midget.
@Frank Cannon
I kept laughing at the fact that people seem to think he is a great singer because he's stylish and a good dancer. I couldn't remember a single verse he sang 2 minutes after the song,regardless of which song he was singing.
On the other hand,here is something totally devoid of backup dancers,auto-tune,fancy clothes,or anything but talent from everyone involved. Listen to it and then get back with me on how long it takes you to forget the lyrics,the song,or the performance. None of these people are ever likely to be invited to perform at the Super Bowl.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qt8wiGInALs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qt8wiGInALs)
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If you feel it necessary to have all kinds of dangerous gimmicks, then I'm going to doubt your abilities as a singer. I know Gaga has a better-than-average voice. Why can't she just sing?
She actually doesn't have a half bad voice, which she displayed when she did her Sound of Music tribute. (Julie Andrews agreed, and that's good enough for me).
I kind of thought that she did the gimmicks to become well enough known to actually sing.
Guess I was wrong. :shrug:
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You have to give her credit, how many other pop starlets would be willing to risk their lives for a Super Bowl halftime show?
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@andy58-in-nh
Did they suck? I can't find a single live recording of them on youtube where they don't suck. They do great stuff in the studio,and Mick is always entertaining to watch,but I wouldn't pay one dollar to see them live.
My recollection was that they were just okay, but as with all Superbowl halftime shows, the focus is always on the spectacle, and not the music.
The Stones have historically exhibited a great deal of energy in their live shows, but one might reasonably wonder how long that can continue (after more than 50 years) without assistance from Lipitor, Nexium, Ibuprofin, and perhaps, Depends undergarments.
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@mystery-ak
@Mod1
FYI....it creates mental nightmares when all one sees in the right column is ........"RE: Inside Lady Gaga's d..."
:smokin:
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What's the over-under on her exposing herself to "protest Trump?"
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What's the over-under on her exposing herself to "protest Trump?"
Like the game itself, it will be a close shave.
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Like the game itself, it will be a close shave.
The closer you shave the more you need Noxzema medicated comfort shave. Take it off. Take it all off, Baby!
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The Stones have historically exhibited a great deal of energy in their live shows, but one might reasonably wonder how long that can continue (after more than 50 years) without assistance from Lipitor, Nexium, Ibuprofin, and perhaps, Depends undergarments.
@andy58-in-nh
Mick started taking care of himself decades ago. No smoking,no excesses,healthy diet,and exercise.
Keef.....,well,Keef is Keef. Disease is AFRAID of him. He will outlive cockroaches.
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Not a fan of Gaga's type of music, and I'll never understand having all those damn dancers out there.
That being said, I thought she was very good. She led off with God Bless America, never got political, and her only "shout out" was to her mom and dad. She's got a good voice, and isn't over the hill like a lot of the acts that have been dredged up to play the Super Bowl.
This was the first show I've actually watched all the way through the whole time, though part of that was my deal with my wife -- I could leave if she got political, and she didn't.
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We didn't watch any of the halftime show, and very little of the entire game.
I can't help laughing every time I see "Gaga," as my husband dated her mother over 30 years ago when they both were single and at WVU. My niece calls Lady Gaga the "almost daughter" of her uncle, thus her "almost cousin." :laugh:
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Not a fan of Gaga's type of music, and I'll never understand having all those damn dancers out there.
That being said, I thought she was very good. She led off with God Bless America, never got political, and her only "shout out" was to her mom and dad. She's got a good voice, and isn't over the hill like a lot of the acts that have been dredged up to play the Super Bowl.
This was the first show I've actually watched all the way through the whole time, though part of that was my deal with my wife -- I could leave if she got political, and she didn't.
My daughter danced for years, and I acquired a taste for it.... so I liked the dancers. The choreography and execution were impressive, and not vulgar.
I agree with you about her performance. She's got a really impressive voice, and especially by comparison to recent halftime shows she gave a good performance.
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Not a fan of Gaga's type of music, and I'll never understand having all those damn dancers out there.
It's a generational thing. It was started by black rappers and "singers" with no talent,and used to distract the audience from their lack of vocal ability. Now it's expected of everybody but Tony Bennett. BTW,GaGa did a album with Bennett,and he likes her voice. Well,I guess that's pretty obvious. At this stage in his career he has no need to suck up to anybody. He only sings with people he wants to sing with.
Truth to tell,her voice wasn't up to her usual standards last night. GaGa refuses to use auto-tune like almost everyone else,and all that dancing and jumping around takes a lot of breath away from singing. Plus,believe it or not,but I have heard she is practically a chain-smoker off-stage. Last night she was rushing from one song and one stage to another to try to get it all in,and it showed.
That being said, I thought she was very good. She led off with God Bless America, never got political, and her only "shout out" was to her mom and dad. She's got a good voice, and isn't over the hill like a lot of the acts that have been dredged up to play the Super Bowl.
This was the first show I've actually watched all the way through the whole time, though part of that was my deal with my wife -- I could leave if she got political, and she didn't.
The whole "meat dress" and all the other over the top crap was purely to attract attention and get her a record contract and sell concert tickets. She had been a singer and dancer in Broadway shows all her short working life,and knew how stiff the competition is for ticket and CD buyers,so she used the gimmick to get the kids talking. She started backing away from all that shortly before she recorded the album with Tony Bennett. To me,the fact that she even wanted to do an album with him shows she understands the difference between music and crap.