Rock Star - Supernova Review

Carla Lynne Hall is our Featured Rock Star SuperNova Guest Reporter.

August 15, 2006

Here comes Brooke Burke in a gorgeous regal purple dress tonight. It's just been announced that Brooke is now expecting Baby Number 3 and she looks great! Wow!

Brooke introduces Tommy Lee as "The guy who give bad boys a good name", and reminds us that Dave's band, Panic Channel released their new record today. She also announces that tonight's performances would be stripped down. Hearing that, Dave and Tommy proceed to take their shirts off as we go to the behind the scenes video.

The remaining Rockers go to Las Vegas via SUPERNOVA private jet to The Joint where the band will be playing on New Year's Eve. The Rockers got to see the stage and the room, and touch what might become their future. You can see it in their eyes - they can TASTE that lead singer spot so bad. Of course, "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas", so we don't know what kind of debauchery they found in the Land of Elvis. The next day, all of the Rockers are shown in their beds, asleep and mostly hungover. They were in serious pain. And in this not-quite-dead-but-not-quite-alive state, the Rockers headed into Song Selection. Magni: "I hate hungover Song Selection".

At least, the Rockers learn, that this week's songs are to be stripped-down and acoustic - a little easier for those hungover ears. When one of the songs is discovered to be attached to Gilby playing guitar, Dilana immediately wanted it. On one hand, she knows that cameras are everywhere, and she'll be judged negatively if she doesn't go for the Gilby song. But on the other hand, everyone - including herself - knows she's the favorite to win. Why not just share? So what happens next? Before I can call Dilana grabby, Toby announces that he wants the Gilby song. And he's adamant enough to stand his ground. This probably helps Dilana save face anyway, but she tells Toby, "If I give you the song, you have to give me something in return." And she tells him she'll let him have the Gilby song if he runs around the pool naked, in front of everyone.

And OF COURSE Toby ran around the pool naked, in front of anyone.

So yeah, Toby's doin' the tune with Gilby. And Toby's willingness to go the extra mile for this sing will not be soon forgotten. I bet it'll go on the DVD!

Another song in Song Selection was the choice to do an original song. Ooh, now THAT is a nice choice! Zayra wanted the original, and so did Ryan. They discussed it a bit, until Zayra caught a moment of doubt in Ryan, and willed her to let her have it. Zayra held out for what she wanted, and decided to go for it. Should be interesting.

So we go back to the show, and Dave and Tommy are dressed again, something about the producers told them that they had to be clothed. C'mon guys. FOCUS!!!

Dave then goes off on the Rockers for not going after the original song. "How come more of you didn't want the original?" He then says that if he was a Rocker, he'd be jumping at the chance to show what he could do.

Gilby also scolds the Rockers, "You act like you're going to be around longer". He wanted to see more Rockers volunteering for original songs, and not taking it easy.

Zayra - Lluvia de Mar

Hopefully, an original song will demonstrate her skills, and this one did. By choosing a song in Spanish, no one will give her poor marks for articulation. Zayra's song highlighted all of her natural musical gifts, and she had the opportunity to have her song realized in an awesome way - full band, plus string section on international TV.

I'm originally from Miami, so songs in Spanish don't bug me, but I would have liked one verse in English, for the gringos watching Rock Star: Supernova in Kansas. BUT I can't fault Zayra for sticking to her guns. She's had such a crazy ride so far on this show. It has to be a great feeling to perform her own song.

Oh, and I didn't mention her outfit yet. Very possibly because the singing and the performance are what pulled the most attention. She wore a black spaghetti-strap camisole with a bright red flouncy skirt. It wasn't too much. It was just right. The perfect outfit for a dramatic and intense performance. Will this keep her out of the Bottom Three? I dunno, but I'll let her have this moment.

Dave: "Thanks for having the guts to fight for this song, and to perform it like that."

Tommy: "Love your dress. In your performance, there were hints of Massive Attack, that I love. It's not for us, though. But you sounded great!"

Gilby: "Thought it was great. I still want to see a rock song from you!"

Jason: "What is this like for you, playing your song like this?"

Zayra: "It's beautiful. I love it!"

Magni - Starman

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