After so much catching up to do last week, it seems we’ve had a lighter couple of weeks in Hollywood (and beyond). No worries, though. By no means will I be cutting it short this week; there is much to be reported.
While the Super Bowl was the big event of the week, the real focus of the night was Beyonce’s performance at the Pepsi Halftime Show. The performance featured a lot of high-tech effects, such as holograms, in addition to a seamless set by Beyonce that had everyone’s eyes glued to the TV. She performed hits like “Crazy in Love” and “Baby Boy” before fellow Destiny’s Child members Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams shot out of the stage floor to join her in singing “Independent Women,” “Bootylicious” and a revamped rendition of “Single Ladies.” As if the performance wasn’t enough, later that night Beyonce announced her international tour, “The Mrs. Carter Show.” The tour begins in Belgrade, Serbia, on April 15 and continues through Europe followed by North America through Aug. 3. So, see you all at the Nashville show in July.
As I am sure you are all aware, Justin Bieber released his “Believe Acoustic” album last week, and it has received extremely positive reviews. The album includes eight songs from the original “Believe” album and three new songs — one specifically written about Selena Gomez, Bieber has confirmed. The song, titled “Nothing Like Us,” tugs at the heartstrings of listeners as he sings about his feelings about their broken relationship. It appears that writing a tear-jerking song for Gomez worked because she was spotted leaving Bieber’s house Saturday morning escorted by his bodyguard. While I can’t say that I blame her, it’s time to make up your mind, Selena. You’re really putting me through a lot with this on-again, off-again nonsense, and I just don’t know how much more I can take.
It has been announced that the upcoming show “Girl Meets World,” which will revolve around the lives of everyone’s favorite “Boy Meets World” couple Corey and Topanga and their daughter Riley, has cast Rowan Blanchard as Riley. Blanchard, 11, may be recognized from her performances in “Spy Kids: All the Time in the World in 4D” or “The Back-Up Plan,” but will surely become famous for her role as Riley.
In other “Girl Meets World” news, executive producer Michael Jacobs, who also worked on “Boy Meets World,” stated that anyone from the original cast is welcome to come back onto the show, so here’s hoping that Rider Strong reprises his role as Shawn Hunter and graces us with his presence, and awesome hair, once again.
Following the release of “Suit and Tie” and with his upcoming album “The 20/20 Experience” coming out March 19, the Grammys’ Twitter account announced on Jan. 30 that Justin Timberlake will be performing on the show. The Grammys’ website has a full list of performers, but some I am looking forward to the most are Miranda Lambert, Rihanna and Taylor Swift. As excited as I am for the show and the performances, I really just cannot get over the fact that LL Cool J is hosting this event. Who is he anymore? I truly don’t know a thing about the guy besides the fact that he seems to always be wearing a newsboy hat every time I see him. Were there really no better options?
In briefs for the week, the popular TV show “How I Met Your Mother” has been renewed for its ninth and final season, which means that the mother will finally be revealed. So get excited everyone: the reveal of a mom. A split-picture has been released of what Ashton Kutcher looks like during the filming of “jOBS,” which is the movie about Steve Jobs, next to the real Steve Jobs, and if you have not seen it, you should look it up immediately. It is almost scary how much Kutcher really looks like Jobs. I’m not entirely sure how much of a compliment it is to hear that you look exactly like 56-year-old man when you are only 33, but I guess it is just for the movie. And don’t forget: Bieber on Saturday Night Live tomorrow night. Try to contain your excitement.
