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Laura11103

Wednesday, December 18, 2002 - 01:14 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm surprised there isn't a thread already about this show. Anyway, this show is on Monday's at 10pm, Sean P'Diddy's version of American Idol, sort of. I like this show and have been enjoying it big time. Puffy's a tough one, that was great, the battle between Chopper and Fred (I think that's his name), they are such great rappers. Then the two girls came out, I think they got rid of one girl, she just didn't cut it.

This season is almost over, a lot has happened, but how about a few weeks ago when that girl kept on cussing and carrying on and giving excuses for her behavior, they finally cut her. Good riddance to that idiot... she just couldn't keep her mouth shut, a thug, that's what she was.

Anyway, I enjoy this show, I don't much like P'Diddy, I think he's kind of a jerk, but he is funny and tough and the show is very entertaining. Anyone else watch it?

Denecee

Wednesday, December 18, 2002 - 01:20 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Laura, I've caught the show a couple of times. I like it. I think it's a good thing P.Diddy is doing for those kids. He makes them keep a clean house and be respectful to others. Yeah, that girl that kept cussing and saying it was everyone else's fault has some serious anger problems. I don't have any favorites as I haven't watched enough episodes. Happy Holidays!

Seamonkey

Wednesday, December 18, 2002 - 02:21 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Me too.. not a fan of him at all, or even hip hop, BUT I've been impressed as heck at the way he's holding them to some standards and instead of endless, hair, makeup, clothes sessions he's putting them thru exercises so that his team can observe how they react.. to the exercise, the running, to having to get up on time, keep the place up, having to perform sometimes with no warning, and he isn't making it a love-fest charade.. even tho some will bond, they never doubt that they are COMPETING for a huge opportunity.

He also seems to evaluate each situation, like when one of the guys uses a racist comment in a rap, they came down hard on the kid, but the kid reacted well and listened and he stayed for then.. but later one of the girls was caught in some remarks, and was unapologetic and she was gone.

I was less comfortable with the bringing back of Babs (but I wasn't clear why she was eliminated earlier) but was glad that the other girl came back after dealing with her sister's funeral. Not sure about why he had to move Mina out of her bed to the music room and put Babs in Mina's place.. Babs doesn't seem to need a confidence boost :)

But overall, I've been really happy to see this part of Puffy's life and it certainly shows the business side of his success.

Laura11103

Friday, December 20, 2002 - 09:02 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Sea, well said, ITA. Looks like Puffy makes all the rules and he wanted Babs back, she's back. She's fantastic, much better rapper IMO than Mina. Did Mina get cut this week? I can't remember, she was PO'd about Babs though and she really screwed up the freestyling. I love how Puffy was saying how someone's gotta go but no one messed up as in the case w Chopper and Fred, they were both so damn good, lol.

I like Mysterious too and was glad she came back, so sad about her sister. I'm not sure I'm crazy about her style (I am a hip hop fan), and it's kinda funny how she always talks about herself in the third person, lol.

Squaredsc

Friday, December 20, 2002 - 12:16 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
ive seen the first few shows. in fact i saw up to then getting in the house, but i kind of forgot it was on. i was catching the reruns on the weekend but then forgot again. i like this one better than the first one. i also like p-diddy, puffy, sean combs. lol.

Grooch

Friday, December 20, 2002 - 01:44 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
'Band' Camp


The 10 darkest moments of ''Making the Band.'' And you thought breaking into the music biz would be fun. Kimberly Reyes counts down the show's most troubling scenes



HE'S WITH THE 'BAND' Chopper has a ''Jerry Springer'' moment on MTV's ''Making the Band''

Anyone who's been watching MTV's ''Making the Band 2'' knows how quickly the show went from being a silly music biz sequel to an unexpected documentary of urban despair. Sure, seeing last season's O-Town heartthrob Ashley vex over whether to pursue acting full-time was heart-wrenching in its own right, but his crew's dilemmas don't compare to the woes of these superstar wannabes. As P. Diddy prepares to pick this season's winners (Mon., Dec. 23, 10 p.m.), EW.com takes a look back at the show's 10 most unnerving moments.

10. Freddrick sets off the next teenage street trend by hanging condoms from his headband. Hey, it looks like MTV's safe-sex campaigns haven't fallen on deaf ears, after all.

9. P. Diddy abrubtly stages a rap-off between house rivals to see who will be sent home. Yikes, just the thought of having to engage in a write-off to keep my job sends shivers up my spine.

8. Allah and Chopper fight, trash cans and bottles fly, arms are bitten, crotches are grabbed, and finally the police come to calm everyone down. For a second you can't remember if you're watching ''Tough Enough,'' ''Cops,'' or ''Making the Band.''

7. Dylan matter-of-factly states that he's been framed for a crime he didn't commit, but one for which he will inevitably do eight months. Diddy empathizes, since we all know he's been there, but cuts him loose anyway. Let's hope Dylan doesn't run into Shyne in the big house.

6. DJ Diamond's controversial ''all my Bad Boy crackers'' line earns him a stern talking-to from Bad Boy execs. They explain proper rap etiquette by saying Eminem would never use a word as offensive as ''n*gga.'' Right, we forgot that ''faggot'' is a compliment.

5. While stressing about being disciplined by Alison (Bad Boy's in-house liaison), Pocahontas reveals that her baby daddy is sleeping with some ''••••• that was supposed to be [her] girl'' back home.

4. ...and later, in the middle of a heated argument, Pocahontas calls Jaime a ''white devil.'' Jaime cries. Pocahontas gets the boot. Damn. It's just not this girl's year.

3. Bad Boy liaison Alison tells Jamirah that she looks at least four months pregnant. After a few uncomfortable giggles, Jamirah finally decides to investigate -- and wouldn't you know it, she IS pregnant! Diddy says he won't discriminate against her, then boots her out of the house. Hey, this ain't ''Family Affair.''

2. In the middle of auditions we learn that Solomon's brother was killed in a car chase. But there is one bright note: After advancing to the next round, Solomon celebrates by kissing his brother's picture, which he carries around on a button. Teenagers across America get the sudden urge to hug their siblings.

1. Former foster child Mysterious learns that her missing sister's body parts have been found in a garbage can. The troops temporarily see past their petty differences to rally around her. Christina Aguilera aside, MTV has never been so disturbing to watch.

(Posted:12/20/02)

Neko

Friday, December 20, 2002 - 02:40 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
O.o;;;

God, these people are dysfunctional...

O.o;;; <---THAt's all Neko can say..er..look like..

Seamonkey

Monday, December 23, 2002 - 10:08 am EditMoveDeleteIP
In the treasure hunt episode I notice that Puffy (which is what all the kids call him, tho sometimes they correct that to P. Diddy) has yet another name:)

When he went to sign the quote on the wall he signed it

ME
Diddy

:)

I think there's a new episode tonight.

Squaredsc

Monday, December 23, 2002 - 11:35 am EditMoveDeleteIP
lol sea. grooch, thanks for the hi-lites. now i can watch the last show and know what's going on.

Seamonkey

Monday, December 23, 2002 - 01:38 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Yes it looks like a full hour..

Laura11103

Tuesday, December 24, 2002 - 07:20 am EditMoveDeleteIP
WOO HOO! That was one awesome finale. I so enjoyed this season. Those battles were great. I love Frederick and Chopper and was thrilled they both made it into the band. It was so funny, I had this feeling they'd both make it even up til the end, when P. Diddy said he was picking one more, I knew it would be Chopper, I was screaming, I was so happy. He definitely picked the right people. Babs is awesome, Dylan is great even though I was surprised they brought him back. I'm looking forward to seeing what this group comes out with. Isn't it interesting how that girl is the only R&B singer, the rest are all rappers.

Mysterious is sure one big baby. I was totally unimpressed and disappointed by her behavior. She acted so foolish by making it clear that being in a band would just be a stepping stone for her and not what she really wanted, then lied about it to Puffy, then has this violent reaction when she doesn't make the band. I think she's not very talented either, I mean, her style is different, but I personally don't like it. She's very full of herself and I don't think she's gonna make it big in the business like she wants to. All that girl seemed to do was whine the whole episode.

Just another finale.... gosh, it's scary, all our reality shows are coming to a close!

Seamonkey

Tuesday, December 24, 2002 - 12:16 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I knew it would be Chopper too, the one more pick.

I think Chopper is talented but have some reservations (as did some of Puffy's staff) about him in a group. But.. it could be the hat/rag combo that just bugs me. I like that Puffy wanted to take that chance to get the talent and I'm guessing Puffy saw some of himself in the kid..

It was hard to see some of them get cut. I guess I'd lulled myself into thinking that half would stay but no..

Babs clearly has talent but I'd sure not want to share space with her.

I liked Puffy working to give Dylan a chance. With his talent and the discipline that Puffy will provide, this really could be a life saved.

I think Puffy read Mysterious to a T. He tried and tried to hear her say (genuinely) that she wanted THIS opportunity but clearly she was lukewarm about working as a group. I hope she finds an outlet for her grief and anger. I have to wonder about Babs as well.

Anyway I'm sorry to see this end, makes me want to follow them through the next stages

I know what you mean about finales.. tonight there is not a single new episode of anything I would normally watch.. not even Real World or the Osbournes.. waaaah.

Squaredsc

Wednesday, January 01, 2003 - 12:12 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
i finally caught up with the show, they had them on tuesday. great making the band series, much better than the 1st one. mysterious needs counseling badly. she has a lot of unjustified anger. she said continuously she didn't want to be in a group, she wanted to be solo. and that childish display ruined her solo chances 'cause im sure that puff would have wanted to work with her as a solo artist, but not now.

i really like sara and im glad she has her shot. i also like the other singer can't remember her name but she has an ok sound but unfortunately it sounds like everyone else. sara was a little more soulful. but i wish puff would have picked that male singer they would have been great together with the rappers. i could really feel that. im glad that freddie made it and the older rapper i liked him. but all of them had mad skillz and it was a tough choice, really tough.

i will look forward to their first single.

i also love that house. just loved it. i have always wanted to live in a city townhouse like that. i still would but not enough yard space for the dogs.

Seamonkey

Wednesday, January 01, 2003 - 12:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I agree.. Puffy had to make some really tough choices. I was totally impressed (by the talents and by Puffy working with them).

Laura11103

Friday, January 03, 2003 - 07:32 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Puffy cracked me up so much. How many straight out draws did he call? lmao. Seemed like every "battle" ended in a draw.... still lmao....

Oh yeah, Mysterious needs major counseling. She's so self centered, none of them wanna go home back to what they had, she's so about herself it seems. How scary was she when she broke that glass and was ranting and screaming, wouldn't wanna run into her in a dark alley...

Seamonkey

Tuesday, January 07, 2003 - 07:48 am EditMoveDeleteIP
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/djohn1.html

The Smoking Gun expands on the misdeeds of Dylan John....

Rslover

Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 07:34 am EditMoveDeleteIP
What ever happened to Eden's Crush - the girl group?

Laura11103

Friday, January 24, 2003 - 09:04 am EditMoveDeleteIP
lol, good question, they're first song was good. Look at that, they go through all that and the group's not even known....

Rslover

Friday, January 24, 2003 - 09:56 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I know. O-Town isn't around all that much but you see them occasionally here and there.

Monkeyboy

Friday, January 24, 2003 - 11:25 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Rslover,

I read that Eden's Crush broke up after their record label was shut down. Now some are working doing dinner theatre shows. Hmmm. I thought dinner theatre came before being a success, lol

Rslover

Monday, February 10, 2003 - 12:52 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Monkeyboy,
Thanks for the info. I wonder what record label it was. What were they, their only client? Hee Hee. Too bad for them.

Nathalia

Monday, February 10, 2003 - 04:45 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Yikes..I hate to admit this..but I actually bought their cd! Running and hiding...lol