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Archive for June, 2010

US loses, but Holland rolls on!

June 28th, 2010 | Category: Blog & Pics
I’m back in Holland to continue auditions for Holland’s Got Talent and begin the search for dancers for the next season of SYTYCD.  In the meantime, I’m still caught up in World Cup fever!  Yes, the US did lose, and that was a huge disappointment.  But GO HOLLAND!  With the US out of it, my full support is with the Holland team now, and I spent yesterday afternoon in Rembrandt Square watching them beat Slovakia.  It was awesome!  Looking forward to the next match.

For now, back to work in search of more talent here.  By the way, has anyone been watching SYTYCD US?  If so, what do you think of this season?  The new format?  ”All-stars?”  I haven’t been able to watch, so curious about your thoughts.  Let me know…

WORLD CUP!

June 23rd, 2010 | Category: Blog & Pics
Not even 2 disallowed goals could keep the U.S. from advancing to the next round of the World Cup!  What a nail biter, but they pulled it out in stoppage time.  That was storybook ladies and gentlemen.  Can’t wait for the next chapter! 

Holland’s Got Talent

June 18th, 2010 | Category: Blog & Pics

We just finished the first set of auditions for this season of Holland’s Got Talent and it was an experience. First of all, the level of talent was incredible. I expected a few good acts, but we saw everything from dancers and singers to dogs and beatboxers. Really, I could not have asked for much more. Of course, there was no shortage of the bizarre, and my stomach hurts from laughing so much. Part of that is due to a few acts, and part of it is because of Gordon. For those of you who don’t know him…well, I don’t think I can possibly explain. Simply put, he is relentlessly hysterical. He had Patricia (the other judge) and I speechless on multiple occasions. In typical Dutch fashion, he is a tall, tall man. Him standing between Patricia and me makes for a pretty ridiculous sight, as you can see from this picture. Needless to say, we had a really good time and I’m looking forward to this season.

And how about the World Cup?!!! Experiencing it from Europe is an entirely different thing, and I love it. Of course, my heart is with the US, but I’m rooting for Holland too! GOOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLL!!!!!

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Dance…Talent…and more!

June 11th, 2010 | Category: Blog & Pics
So You Think You Can Dance is back! We’re beginning auditions in Belgium and Holland soon and tryouts in Canada are well underway. I was too busy to make it to Australia this season, but I hear the show didn’t disappoint. The US version has kicked off its new season, but with a new format. There are only 10 finalists and they’re bringing back “all-stars.” What are your thoughts on the new twist? I haven’t made up my mind yet…stay tuned.

Enough about SYTYCD (for now), I will soon be judging on another show – HOLLAND’S GOT TALENT! I’m heading to Holland in the next few days to begin auditions for the new season. To say the least, I am excited! Singers, dancers, musicians, magicians, and more. I’m looking forward to seeing the full-range of talent that Holland has to offer. Check back soon for pics, comments and more!

I have a couple of other exciting announcements coming soon so check back periodically. Life is exciting and 2010 is looking good! There will be daily updates and pictures posted here throughout the summer auditions and fall episodes from around the world…don’t miss them!