Very cool, and hey I got to see a new Blake performance tonight afterall. ;)

Yeah, and the best part is…YOU DON’T HAVE TO VOTE!!!

Please only respond if you are really SERIOUS. The show starts at 7AM, and it is advisable to be at “30 Rockefeller Plaza” by 6AM to get a good viewing spot. If interested, email: wiccababy2000@aol.com

Thanks!!

Jen!! I got my plaid hairband tonight in the mail. It is so cute! Thank you so much girl. I love it. :) :)

Oh well, I hope you have a great time! I know he will be awesome!
Wonder what songs he will do?
Maybe Somewhere Only We Know? I hope…

Thanks for the video..

Savio- TAKE PICTURES! HAVE FUN!!!

RT- Glad that you like the headband! Enjoy!

I’m not home to check for my headband, but I’m getting really anxious hearing from those of you who’ve received them. I can’t wait!

I hope you have a blast at the Today show taping, Salvio. Bring back some behind the scenes scoop if you can! There’s always a ton of stuff they never air. I’m wishing I was in NYC this week. Heck, I wish I was in NYC any week.

Have fun at the taping, Savio.

Savio, can’t wait to hear your recap! You are so lucky!!!!

OK… now for something you didn’t already know

He did “She Will Be Loved”, complete with guitar and his looping gizmos! It was very cool! I’ll start the transfer as soon as the show is over.

On TWOP someone said he’d be on TRL today, so there’s another appearance to watch for! And is today the rumored View appearance…?

At least Suzie Orman is the View cohost today.

Was he alone or did he have any other accompaniment?

I only set my tivo to record Regis & Kelly, so I kinda hope he’s not on the View or TRL today. LOL. And I really hope he gets to go on Ellen soon, since she loved him on the show so much. That would be a great interview!

Re: the video with Sy Smith - I always thought it may have been taken down as more of a precautionary measure since it was made while he was on the show. And also since she’s an employee of 19E (I guess technically he kinda was, too). But now that I think about it, that doesn’t really make sense, so…

ETA: Yeah, pj, he mentioned in an MTV interview about doing an extended version of “She Will Be Loved” on tour with loops and pedals. It sounds like it’s gonna be really cool.

star- He was wearing his YGLABN jacket, buttoned up this time, and his plaid pants. I *think* that they are the ones he called his favorite pants.

The transfer is going to take almost 2 hours *cries*

ETA:
Sarah- he performs *and* talks to them. He’s a little reserved, but it could be nerves or just lack of sleep. He cuts up with Regis a bit, with his electronics. He looks and sounds great.

I’m set to tivo The View (ugh… can’t stand that show!) and TRL. No worries… if it’s on, we’ll get it… either here or Blake Lewis Media.

I saw a taper in the audience too. She had a camera, but it seemed like she was making a video. I hope she uploads that to youtube - if it didn’t get confiscated.

I noticed that the sides of his hair have been lightened. Kind of a dirty blond/ light brown. It accentuates the darker hair on the top. I don’t think it was always that way, but I think this is the best light and picture that I’ve had for a hair close up so I could be wrong. Still skunk. I love the skunk though.

Also, when asked by Regis to do a cartoon character he said “Dude, sweet!” in a Stan voice. I heart South Park. Hee.

Thakns for the link pj. Any comedian who does his research deserves the props. Especially for that cool digeredoo sound.

Does anyone know how to get into the Today Show live performance? Do I need to sign up on their website to get a free ticket or something or do I just show up at the Rockefeller?

Lots o’ pretty pictures, too!

LOVED him on R & K. I am so looking forward to seeing him do (on the tour) hopefully a full version of what he did today on there. :)

I’ve read a few tips for if you’re standing outside: get as close to Al as possible; next to a mom with a baby (because Al loves babies and talks to the parents on the air); take a creative poster (usually the celebs will stop to sign posters they like, if they have time). ALWAYS watch the exits and try to make friends with the security guards.

Of course, if the performance is outside, disregard all of the above and push your way to the front of the stage! lol.

And don’t forget - get there early! I’ve read before about people getting there at like 4 or 5 am. Yeah, I know. Crazy.

You’d think I’d been to a taping before, eh? Nope, just read the tips. LOL.

The EW article is excellent:
http://www.blakeonline.net/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=9

ETA: This feels like a regular AI season week! New performances, new media appearances, great pictures… but no power-voting!

So far I’ve sat through finances and the creator of spanx.

My SIL gets EW, and she told me about that issue. I need to call her and get her to save it for me. Thanks for the link, jen. :)

Last year people got there at 2am for Taylor. No joke. I doubt it will be that bad this year. They still make you wait outside the taping area until sound check is done, but you may get to hear and see sound check! It should definitely be outside. If not, there may be a riot. heh

Also, don’t try to stand near the hosts for the interview segment. They did the interviews last year off to the side. It was pretaped away from the crowds. It will probably be the same tomorrow.

I remember someone mentioned a doorman being a good person to “friend,” but I don’t know what he was the doorman for or how it was helpful. I thought they shot outside 30 Rock, and I didn’t think there was a doorman.

Rolltide, you are amazing. I had to mute it after about a minute. Ugh. At least Spanx is an awesome product. I’m not sure I’d care about listening to the creator though.