The Grammys!

I was a little worried for LL Cool J.  I mean, it’s stressful enough hosting an awards show – even if it is just the Grammys – but then with Whitney’s death, I can only imagine what they had to do in the last 24 hours to adjust the tone of the show.

I have to say it now.  I can’t look at LL and not think of his alter-ego on 30 Rock; he plays the fictitious rapper/producer, “Ridikolus.”  Tracy is forced to host The Source Awards as a favor to Ridikolus, after Kenneth makes the mistake of not letting him into Tracy’s party.

It’s a great episode.  Anyways….

DRESS TIME!

The Grammys is more laid-back than other awards shows, and is know for having “unconventional” outfits.  This makes it really hard to pick worst-dressed, because there are just so many cray-cray outfits out there!

Let’s start off with some “High Notes” :

Carrie Underwood’s dress was my favorite.  And while the front was beautiful, it was the back that I found particularly gorgeous.  Also loved the back of Taylor Swift’s dress – beautiful structure.  Julianne Hough, who along with Ryan Seacrest were my Best Dresed Couple, had a sexy mesh/zip-zag number.  Kate Beckinsdale was a close second for my favorite – short dresses are perfect for this venue and I loved everything about that one-shoulder piece.  OMG, can we just clap for Kelly Osbourne!?  She went from being worst-dressed a few weeks ago, to this gorgeous, flattering gown.  And I know she has purple hair, but I actually like it!  It reminds me of an 80s cartoon character – does anyone remember this girl from “Moon Dreamers?”

Ok, let’s move to the “Flat Notes”:

I didn’t love them, I didn’t hate them….well, mostly I didn’t hate them.    Corrine Rae Bailey’s skirt intrigued me, but it just wasn’t executed properly.  The thing about Taraji’s gown is that it looked good on TV, but I just hate the fabric when I see it in pictures.   Alicia’s neck piece was cool, but I wish she had paired it with a better dress.  Paris’ gown is actually really nice which 1) is NOT like Paris  and 2) is too sophisticated for the Grammys.  Adele stuck to her usually uniform, a black dress that covers her chest.  I mean, she’s already said she’s not out there to put on a flashy show, that she’d rather people focus on her voice.  And?  Mission Accomplished.

Finally, my “Low Notes”:

Fergie’s dress was a hot orange mess.  I mean, others have pulled off similar looks so I know it can be done, but this was a total fail.  Just looks tacky.  Robyn.  Really?  She looks like she tried to make this as unflattering and ugly as possible – which is exactly why it doesn’t work.  Way to go with your construction platform boots – you’re dumb.  Sooki is dressed like herself…which was enough to earn her this worst-dressed slot.  Hate the bow, hate the fabric, hate the mixed prints…hate it all.  Finally, this girl – I had to look up who she is (I guess that might have been her point?).  SASHA is from Russia; perhaps this look is normal there?  I mean, it’s just ridiculous, I can’t give it much more time than that.

Speaking of RIDICULOUS…

Nicki Minaj is a fool.  I like her songs, whatever, I’m sure she’s an alright girl.  But this “act” isn’t making any statement, other than the idea that kids these days be trippin’.

Funniest Seating Arrangement!

Poor Miranda Lambert.  ‘Ole Lady G is giving her the death stare.

I was surprised to see Adam Levine singing something as wholesome as The Beach Boys –

especially after he arrived with that prostitute…

(SIDENOTE:  My mom was standing over my shoulder while I was writing this.  She saw the pic above and says, “Who’s that?  Dress sexy.  You know them?”  “No Mom, I don’t know them.”  “Yeah, not your friends, skinny people.”  HA!)

I was disapointed in Katy’s outfits, both on and off-stage.

This looks like it was made from the same shitty plastic material as my Halloween costumes from the 80s.

On Aging Well –

        

These women are gangster.  Gwyneth is younger than Jane, sure, but god she looks fantastic.  She’s one of those people that looks better with age (SEE: Jennifer Aniston).  Whatever microbiotic eating, yoga exercising regime she’s got going on, it’s a winner.  And Jane Seymour!  Damn.  That is all.

On Aging…well, let’s just show her –

Oh Cyndi.  I have no idea how old you really are.  I’m not even sure how old I think you are, but it’s not good.  It’s not good at all.

One final scene from the night.  When J-Hud took the stage, we all knew it was coming, but I still got serious goose bumps.  I thought she did a great job.

Despite everything positive/negative that’s been said, and will be said, about Whitney’s life, I just really appreciate what she added to my childhood.  I was 5 when she became famous, and her music was part of the soundtrack of my life.  Both happy and sad memories – I’ll always miss her for that.

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What about that Suge Knight reference, you ask?

Kenneth: Mr. Jordan, I have a message for you from a Mr. Ridikolus.
Frank: Ridikolus, the hip-hop producer. Isn’t that the guy that bit Suge Knight?
Tracy: Yeah, yeah. He bit Suge Knight. He held Raven-Symone over a balcony. Made Rasheed Wallace cry. Dude is crazy. I don’t want him calling me.
Kenneth: Oh, he didn’t call, Mr. Jordan. He gave me the message after I wouldn’t let him into your party the other night.
Tracy: What?!

CUT TO CLUB SCENE, NIGHT BEFORE

Ridikolus: (on cell) I’ll call you when I get inside.
Kenneth: I’m sorry. This is a private party.
Ridikolus: Hold on. We’re with Tracy Jordan.
Kenneth: And Mr. Jordan himself said, “Don’t let no one in who’s not on the list ’cause this mess is gonna get raw like sushi.” So haters to the left.
Ridikolus: Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. What’s your game, man?
Kenneth: Boggle.
Ridikolus: Come on…but you know what? You tell Tracy Jordan that Ridikolus-

CUT TO PRESENT DAY
Kenneth: “Is gonna eat his family!”
Tracy: Excuse me, won’t you? (runs off)

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