Carrie Underwood is a True Star!

Every Publication this week had at least one article written on Carrie Underwood: USA Today, US Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, Seventeen Magazine...Carrie's there, in fact she is on the cover of Entertainment Weekly. On October 23 her second studio album, Carnival Ride will be released. Former American Idol season four winner Carrie Underwood was one of the few American Idol winners to take her success from the show to critical and commercial success. Her debut album, Some Hearts, has sold nearly 6 million copies, recently squeaking by Kelly Clarkson's Breakaway to become the most successful record from any Idol contestant. Some Hearts' multiplatinum status also puts it just behind Nickelback for the best selling album of the past two years and was named the best-selling album of 2006 . At 24, she has collected two Grammys (including Best New Artist, the first Idol to do so), two CMA awards, five Academy of Country Music awards, two People's Choice awards, and an American Music award. She's also had four smash singles on the country charts; one of them, ''Before He Cheats'' ended up a pop-radio hit last summer and a mainstay in the top 10 of Billboard's Hot 100.

Underwood went into Some Hearts an American Idol — an assurance of name recognition, but hardly a guarantee of future success. She goes into Carnival Ride a country superstar, the kind of celebrity who gets linked romantically with Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo and, more recently, Gossip Girl's Chace Crawford. She has two nominations for the American Music Awards, three for the CMAs and a song sung over the credits of the animated film Enchanted, opening Nov. 21.


Carnival Ride Review

On her sophomore album, Carnival Ride, she is ready to crack the dreaded sophomore slump. The first single off of Carnival Ride is So Small. The song is a very strong pop-country track. The song features Carrie's extremely strong voice which makes the song a hit. This is the first song which Carrie has released as a single where she has writing credit on the song. The song is very catchy and has been a big hit for her.

Flat On The Floor is a catchy up-tempo track. The song is more traditional country with a little bit of Rock-n-Roll as opposed to most of the other songs on the album.

I Told You So is a cover of the Randy Travis classic from 1988. The song is very good and at the same level as the original which is hard to do. The song is very catchy and very easy to listen to.

I Know You Won't is one of the ballads on the album. The song is very well written and produced. The song talks about the disappointments in a relationship. Carrie's big voice shines over the mellow track.

Last Name musically sounds like the sequel of Before He Cheats. The song features the playful nature of Carrie over a rock-country inspired beat. The song talks about meeting someone in the club and having a good time and not even knowing their last name.

Get Out Of This Town is a solid pop-country track. The song features a very catchy melody and a great hook.

With this Album Carrie Underwood not only proves to be the superior American Idol but also a superior artist who has a long and successful career ahead of her. Carrie will have you saying "Kelly who?"

Grade: A-

Lindsay Lohan: Post Rehab

Lindsay has been out of Rehab over a week and so far nothing has happened to her! I hope she keeps up this streak and does not relapse! Lindsay Lohan checked out of a drug and alcohol treatment program in Utah that she entered in August on Friday October 5, 2007. Lohan's visit to the Sundance-based Cirque Lodge was her third trip to rehab since January, a frenetic year in which she wrecked a Mercedes-Benz, released the box-office flop "I Know Who Killed Me" and was arrested more than once. Lohan has been prominently in the public eye since becoming a star at 11 in the Disney film "The Parent Trap." She's also appeared in "Mean Girls," "Freaky Friday," "Herbie Fully Loaded" and numerous other films. In recent years, however, she's become better known for nonstop appearances on the Hollywood nightclub scene.

Lindsay Lohan Leaving Rehab with her Father, Michael Lohan

I'm very happy for Lindsay because unlike some celebrities who went to rehab I feel like she is trying to change despite that it has taken her three tries at it. This time she has made some serious progress though. She has mended the turbulent relationship she had with her father. Lindsay has also decided to not return to New York or Los Angeles at the moment but rent a house near her treatment facility so she does not become tempted by the party scene in either city. Also Lindsay found a romance with a fellow participant, Riley Giles. They are both helping and supporting each other through their recovery. Giles and Lohan not only are deeply focused on their sobriety, but write poetry to each other and do yoga together.

Riley Giles and Lindsay Lohan after a quiet Dinner in Utah

Lindsay has a talent and I hope she hones in on her craft and perfects it and starts to once again gain attention for her talent instead of her partying. It is possible because such celebrities as Drew Barrymore and Ben Affleck went to rehab before going to rehab was cool and came out better than ever. I'm really looking forward to Lindsay's return and I hope she chooses a movie that will help propel her back to the A- List celebrity she once was.

Stay Sober!

Two Things You Can Always Count On In Hollywood

The first thing you can always count on in Hollywood is several celebrities getting pregnant at the same time. It usually starts with one and then before you know it more and more make announcements about their pregnancy. I'm not sure what is in the water out there in Hollywood. Now Let's go down the list of pregnant celebrities: Halle Berry. What can you say about Halle? She's stunningly beautiful and an Oscar-winning actress who had been so unlucky when it came to relationships. All the men that she was with screwed her over. I just don't understand who would ever screw up a relationship with Halle Berry but that's me. All Halle ever wanted was to have a baby of her own. I recall her saying in an interview that if she was not blessed with a baby that she would adopt because she could not live anymore without being a mother. After that it is impossible to not feel overjoyed for her and I feel her and her boyfriend Gabriel Aubry make such a great couple. They compliment each other quite well. I can already see two People Magazine covers in the near future: one about the birth of the baby and the other about how Halle lost all the baby weight!

Next up on the pregnancy list is Christina Aguilera. Now, she has not confirmed nor denied she is pregnant but if you can seen recent photos of her it is clearly obvious that she is not just carrying around a little weight. In fact this past weekend Christina and her Husband Jordan registered for their baby shower at an Los Angeles boutique. This does not sound like something someone who was not pregnant would do. I think it is interesting how she has not made an offiical announcement. I believe she wants to keep her privacy and has learned from what other celebrities have been through (i.e. Britney).

Nicole Richie, well I've already discussed my feelings about her exposing her stomach but never about how I feel about her pregnancy. I'm conflicted because I want her to be a good mother and hope her having a child with mature her but I'm not sure how she will handle it. She will either be a good mom or horrible mom. I guess only time will tell and I'm hoping it's good news.

Finally there is probably the most talked about pregnancy on the planet right now and that would be from Jennifer Lopez. At first I thought to myself how I was tired of hearing these stories every week: "Is She Pregnant or not?" Most of the time I believe them to be false until I started seeing photos of her recently. First she began wearing loose fitted dresses when Jennifer normally wheres clothing to show of her toned physique. Then followed the pictures from her concert and it was undeniable that she was pregnant. Not to mention she was toned down her dancing in her concerts, probably to accommodate the new baby. Maybe she wants to take her time to make an official announcement because she is still early into the pregnancy. Though here is hoping the baby looks a lot like her and a lot less like Marc Anthony.

Now comes the other thing you can always count on in Hollywood and that is having two people randomly marry each other or two people who you know it will be only a matter of days or hours before they are divorced. Pam Anderson and Rick Salomon tied the knot on Saturday night in Las Vegas. The couple exchanged their vows in between Pam Anderson's break from her Magic Show. First Off, who knew they were dating? Not Me! This Pam's third marriage and I wonder how many marriages is it going to take for her to understand that maybe she should take it more slowly instead of jumping into things too quickly. Also why Rick Solomon? The only thing he contributed to the world was his sex tape with Paris Hilton. Well, maybe that is what attracted them to one another, their interest in home video production. Though I hate to think about how many diseases are surrounding these two. I shutter to think!

The Planet Hollywood marquee congratulates Pam & Rick

Five Things That Annoy Me And One Thing I Love...

Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt- Can anyone explain to me why anyone should care about these two? They are not famous. They are not talented. They are not even descent human beings. As an avid viewer of The Hills since it first aired three seasons ago, I used to like Heidi until she became a Zombie that allowed Spencer to control her. I know there has been controversy over the editing of the show but they can not explain the inappropriate comments he had made about Heidi and all the attention he was giving to other women through out Season Two. I honestly believe that Heidi has become brainwashed Spencer in order for their plans to become more famous. First step would be creating controversy which involved Heidi getting breast implants and a nose job. Following that Heidi and Spencer insolated themselves from any of the main characters of The Hills AKA the reason anyone would talk about them! Anyway, once their plans about becoming the villains of the show they could have their story line all to themselves and would not have to share their screen time with anyone. Once you become "famous" naturally comes Heidi's sad attempt at a singing career, that is if we can call it that. Here is a Video of her "Singing." Now Heidi's been placed the cover of this weeks US Weekly. In the article she discusses her sad reasons for plastic surgery and her adoration for Spencer, of course she never misses about to talk about him and all his accomplishments. If we stop talking about them maybe they will go away and will stop their attempt at fame! GO TEAM L.C.!

Nicole Richie's Pregnant Belly- I love the fact that Nicole is happy to be pregnant and I'm happy for her but the sight of her pregnant stomach in a bathing suit is not necessary. Maybe it's me but I've never been crazy about the pregnant stomach exposed but her stomach just looks odd. I think it's because she has become known for being extremely thin and now all of a sudden she has a huge stomach but remains really thin that it just does not make sense. I don't mind her going to the beach during her pregnancy I just can't view anymore photos of her in a bikini until after her baby is born. My eyes need a break.

Brangelina/ Britney News- I'm just tired of hearig about their every move. Please find something more important to talk about the Brad and Angelina's relationship and the drunken stupor of Britney Spears. Everyday it's in the paper or magazines! Pleae stop...it's become quite boring!

Zac Efron- Who Cares? No other words are needed. He's is famous for a terrible Disney Movie. Who cares?! Frankly I'm more interested in his barely legal girlfriend who thinks that sending private naked pictures will never get into the publics hands...well I wonder how that worked out!

Sienna Miller- I can not stand her! Once again here is another person who is talentless but famous. She is not even a good actress in the limited about of films she has been in and despite what some people believe I have never viewed her as a fashion icon. I think she dresses terribly most of the time. Then she tried to get into a fight with Kate Moss...this is unacceptable. Maybe she is jealous because Kate is actually famous for doinig something instead of sleeping with Jude Law.

Now to the One Thing I love Right Now...

Alicia Keys New Single "No One"
This Song has had me hooked since the minute I heard it. Her performance in this song is quite understated because she does not try and overproduced or sing the song like most artisits today. she's keeps it cool and clean yet youthful at the same time. I particulary the raspy sound her voice evokes because it helps to truely feel the emotion of the song. I am anticipating the release of her next album this fall.

Watch the "No One" Video Here!