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I missed America’s Got Talent this week and I must admit that I’m a bit disappointed by it. I really love the show. The more disappointing thing is that NBC doesn’t have enough sense to stream America’s Got Talent. Not only can you get online streaming revenue, but you can build a lot of interest in a show by streaming it for people who miss episodes. The more episodes of a reality show someone sees the more addicted they become. So, get a clue NBC and stream America’s Got Talent already.

For those like myself that missed the show, here’s 5 of the performances: Cas Cas Haley, Terry Fator, Julienne Irwin, Sideswipe

Now if I just knew what the judges said. Either way, Cas Haley and Julienne Irwin made poor choices in songs. Anyone should have been able to tell them that. I still hope they make it through. They deserve it.

America’s Got Talent: Cas Haley - singing Sam Cooke’s jazz/blues original “Bring It On Home”. Semi-Finals Top 10 performance

Here’s the lyrics: (Original lyrics is different)
I know I laughed
Yeah when you left me baby
But I only baby
You only, you only hurt myself

You won’t you bring it home
Won’t you bring your sweet lovin’ home
About comin’ to me

Well if you ever baby
Ohh change your mind now
You about leavin’ me
Leavin’ me behind now

Yeah if you ever baby
Just bring your sweet lovin’
Bring it home to me now
Yeah baby, yeah huh

Yeah huh

I’m not personally sure why he chose blues for the semi-finals. Not the way for Cas to get votes I think.

Here’s almost all of the videos of Cas Haley from America’s Got Talent. Either him or Butterscotch has the most talent, but Julienne Irwin has the most potential I think.

Chicago Audition

Higher and Higher by Cas Haley

Always nice to see videos of people before they hit reality tv. Here’s an interesting video of Cas Haley from America’s Got Talent. I decided that Cas Haley will be the biggest star from this season. I knew this was true when the other day I was singing one of the songs he sang and Cas’s voice was what I heard in my head. Cas is really that good.

Here’s a list of all the music from last night’s So You Think You Can Dance

Sara & Danny

* Argentine Tango - “Whatever Lola Wants” Gotan Project Remix by Sarah Vaughan & Gotan Project
* Hip Hop (Choreographed by Shane Sparks) - “Push It” by Salt-n-Pepa

Lauren & Dominic

* Krump - “I Get Money” by 50 Cent
* Rumba - “Ain’t no Sunshine” by Bill Withers

Lacey & Neil

* Latin Jazz - “Acid” by Ray Barretto
* Contemporary - Choreographed by Mia Michaels - “Time” by Billy Porter

Sabra & Pasha

* Broadway - “A Wild Wild Party” by the Off Broadway Cast of The Wild Party
* Quickstep - “Mr. Pinstripe Suit” - Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

Maybe later I’ll create links to iTunes for all those that want to buy it. Thanks to Joey for the list.

2 of the more memorable dances of the night on So You Think You Can Dance were by Lacey Schwimmer and Neil Haskell. The latin jazz wouldn’t have been as memorable if Neil wasn’t without his shirt. However, Neil did bare his chest for the Latin Jazz routine. I’m sure the ladies love Neil for it. There is a lot of talk around the blogosphere that people didn’t like Mia’s choreography for Lacey and Neil’s dance. I agree completely. It wasn’t anything special. Without the story it would have barely been worth watching. Of course the judges love Mia and so they raved about it. I can appreciate the personal nature of it, but the dance itself was little dancing so it’s not making my top 10 dances on So You Think You Can Dance.

Videos of Lacey Schwimmer and Neil Haskell doing latin Jazz - Yes, Neil does have his shirt off

Another video of Lacey Schwimmer and Neil Haskell doing latin Jazz

Lacey and Neil’s Contemporary Routine - Mia Michael’s choreography for her dad

Another Lacey and Neil’s Contemporary Routine - Mia Michael’s choreography for her dad

Another Lacey and Neil’s Contemporary Routine - Mia Michael’s choreography for her dad

Set aside the personal notes and the shirt off and Neil and Lacey had a lackluster night. Luckily the choreography and wardrobe departments came through for them last night.

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Danny and Sara’s Hip Hop Rehearsal with Shane Sparks

I don’t personally believe that Shane Sparks has really changed his mind. He may think he’s one of the best contemporary, but Shane in the video didn’t want to work with Danny. That’s all there is to it. Don’t tell us these lies Shane. Don’t yield to the producers.

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Sara and Danny’s Hip Hop Video choreographed by Shane Sparks

Danny should never do Hip Hop again. Sara should never wear spandex again. Has anyone in the Hip Hop world ever worn spandex? I also realized that Sara is so much better if they don’t do a close up on her face. Sara is a beautiful dancer, but doesn’t have the best face. Sorry Sara if you’re reading this. It’s just the facts.

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Sara and Danny Argentine Tango Rehearsal video

I love the clipboard.

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Danny and Sara Argentine Tango video

This is more like wardrobe should do with Sara. Last week they did amazing with Sara in her disco routine. This was also very hot.

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Another video of Sara and Danny’s Argentine Tango

Should Danny really be holding a fan at the end? No argentine I know would hold a fan.

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The full video of Danny Tidwell and Sara Von Gillern doing the Argentine Tango on So You Think You Can Dance

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Lauren and Dominic’s Krump Rehearsal video

Lauren and Dominic’s Krump video

I love Krump! I love Lauren. I’m afraid Lauren’s in trouble tonight though.

Dominic and Lauren’s Rhumba Rehearsal video

Dominic and Lauren’s Rhumba video

Can you imagine Lauren doing Rhumba with a little more training? That sure looked like Dominic wanted some kisses from Lauren. Did Dominic kiss Lauren? Camera angles don’t tell us. I say yes.

Pasha and Sabra dance a Broadway routine to A Wild Wild Party

A second video for those that want to see Pasha and Sabra do broadway twice

Pasha and Sabra lighting up a quickstep routine

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Grab some snacks, kids. There’s more So You Think You Can Dance than you might know what to do with tonight.

Cat saunters on stage. It’s like watching an angel gliding about on rollerskates made from clouds. Cat tosses to the judges and introduces Adam Shankman for his second go-round as a judge. Cat reminds us that the dance duos were picked at random and each couple will be doing two dances tonight.

Danny and Sara are our first sluggers, performing an Argentine Tango. This sounds more like a tricky air-show maneuver than a dance. They two step around the stage, a fury of leg and sexy, sexy moves. Danny and Sara hit the jackpot move, a real pretzel twister. Judges! Thoughts? Judges love it!
Whatever Lola Wants (Gotan Project Remix)
Sarah Vaughan & Gotan Project

Lauren and Dominic start their night with a Krump routine. Personally, I think Lauren is 100% in this one. Dominic however, doesn’t seem to have the punch. The two pull of some big power moves and sway around stage. The judges enjoyed the routine about as much as they enjoy lukewarm clam chowder.
I Get Money
50 Cent

Lacey and Neil! To the stage please! The two kick off a Latin Jazz number…and Neil seems to have lost his shirt. These two set the stage on fire and are have amazing chemistry. What they don’t have…is a shirt for Neil. There’s jumping, there’s writhing, this is a hot number. Let’s see what the judge-o-ramas think! Adam loves it, Mary says these kids need a chemistry class and Nigel just isn’t pleased either. So…I was completely wrong.
Acid
Ray Barretto

Pasha and Sabra draw back the imaginary curtain to play out a Broadway bit. Woah. Big music! Big moves! There’s stomping…arms flailing! I can’t type this fast! These two bring an incredible level of energy to this piece. If the judges don’t like this, I’ll eat my hat!
Dance-master Shankman raves about their moves. Mary loved every little piece and hands it off to Nigel. Nigel says these two are going to stick around.
A Wild Wild Party
The Wild Party (off-Broadway cast)

Sara and Danny, part deux! This time they’re flashing their hip-hop know-how. They hit the stage looking like they just got hit by a fashion tornado from the 1980’s. I’m having some serious flashbacks watching this. Sara and Danny ooze attitude and play the crowd with some absurd moves. Sara is the hip-hop pro, but let’s see what the judgeros thought of Danny. Adam stops laughing at their outfits long enough to give plenty of praise. Mary feels like the performance was flat this time out. And Nigel warns the kids that this is the home stretch and they need to bring their best every time.
Push It
Salt -N- Pepa

Dominic and Lauren are back to give us a sample of Rumba pie. No ice cream though, I’m watching my figure. Wow, from the start, these two just click. Every step has a punch, every moment has passion, and the entire piece is perfection. Woah, WOAH. Dominic and Lauren land a kiss to finish off the piece! Adam approves, Mary thinks it was a little stiff and finally Nigel says they were strong, but offers a challenge to their choreographers to kick up the skill level.
Ain’t No Sunshine
Bill Withers

Here come Lacey and Neil to carry out another amazing Mia Michaels piece. The back story from Mia is that the piece represents Mia dancing with her father, whom she lost to cancer, one last time. Lacey and Neil play the roles perfectly and tell Mia’s story with compassion and elegance. When the lights come on, Mia is moved by the performance and Adam is blown away by how great the duo was. Nigel steps in for Mary, who wipes away the tears. Nigel says the two that danced with emotion and did a fantastic job.
Time
Billy Porter

Pasha and Sabra finish off the night with a crazy Quickstep routine. There’s just a mess of feet and pinstripes cutting up the stage floor. It’s beautifully hypnotic. The judges are in awe by the fact that these two dancers pulled off such a magnificent and difficult dance. Now they’re putting their lives in America’s hands.
Mr. Pinstripe Suit
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

Phew, that was an intense evening! I’m going to go take a shower and sleep until tomorrow night!