The girls of Making The Band 3 kicked their musical journey into overdrive this week as they travelled from New York City all the way to sunny California, all in the hopes of doing some press, naming their group, and filming their very first video. It was all so exciting and intense that Laurie Ann didn't even have to utter one "BOOM! CAT! BOOM CAT CAT!!!" That's too bad because quite honestly, the only thing that truly gets me through these episodes are her cryptic choreography lessons. Still, this was a fast-paced and enjoyable installment, and for once, we didn't have to deal with a girl struggling in the booth while she tried to overcome some personal obstacle in her life. It was just pure Hollywood. And hey, any show that ends with a group Diddy hug is fine by me! We heart you, Diddy!
This week's show started with footage of a plane taking off from New York and arriving in Los Angeles, all to the throbbing tunes of Goldfrapp. Yes, excitement was heavy in the air, and the girls could hardly contain themselves as they passed such landmarks as The Body Shop strip bar or the Off Broadway Shoe Outlet. If that doesn't say "Making It," I don't know what does.
Turns out the girls were in town to shoot their first video, and in typical Diddy fashion, he set them up with a ssssaawwweeeet mansion in the hills. It was so sweet, the producers made sure every single light was on at all times. So that's why we've been having rolling blackouts. The dumb Making The Band girls have been in town. Anyway, the group waltzed into their new digs, with Aundrea repeatedly and annoyingly saying, "She's purdy!" Stop talking to the house. It can't hear you. Just drop it.
Well, it seemed like this trip was off to a good start, and the girls weren't the only ones excited. The producers seemed so happy to have a change of scenery that they became trigger happy with their signature sound effects. At one point, Dawn literally bumped lightly into box, and apparently that was enough to warrant a loud BOOM-BOOM-BOOM. I couldn't even imagine what they would have done if she had coughed. They probably would have shaken the screen and acted like she had just died.
Anyway, we also finally learned the name of the group: Danity Kane (and yes, I know it's been floating around the internet for months, but this was the first official moment when the show acknowledged it). As you can imagine, the name is a bit, uh, puzzling. Okay, it's downright awful. Danity Kane? Really?
Nevertheless, the girls all headed downtown where they participated in one giant radio press junket. This meant that they went from one radio station to another, getting interviewed by all sorts of people, including one douchebag from Wild 98.7 wearing a "wacky" green shag-type coat. Sadly, we didn't stay with him long enough to see his slide whistle or bicycle horn bit. Anyway, as the girls trudged through this press tour, it became obvious that no one was really impressed with their name. Maybe that's because "Danity Kane" doesn't seem to really make sense. And it sounds awful. One DJ deigned to ask how they came up with the name, and Dawn replied, "We were looking for a name that WE could define. Something that we could define. Not that it could define US." That would explain why the two runner-up names were "Bloooblooblah Blah" and "Goopy Gop Glop."
Dawn then came on screen and explained to us how they came up with Danity Kane in the first place. Apparently, she was doodling some superhero woman or whatever, and Diddy noticed and asked what the character's name was. Put on the spot, Dawn came up with "Danity Kane" and from there, history was made. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, this band's name is based on a doodle.
After hearing this story, one DJ still wasn't content. "So what does Danity Kane mean?" she asked.
"It's us," Aubrey replied with solemn haughtiness. WELL. That clarifies things!
A defiant Shannon then asked us, "Do you know what Coldplay means? Do you know what Linkin Park means? Do you know what Hoobastank means?" Point well taken, but your name still sucks.
Well, silly name be damned. These girls were going to win over the DJs by singing their first single, "Show Stopping," (which was prominently featured in this Clipgasm). Sure enough, their a cappella stylings blew everyone away, and the press tour wound up being a resounding success. Yay!
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Comments (15)
Since when is every single video shot of Aubrey?
She can't sing remember?
Damn you Hollywood.
B-side, thanks for the great recap. I suppose I'll watch the last episode. Boom Boom Cat for your life!
1 of 15 | Posted by Court_Love
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Posted on August 8, 2006 5:55 AM
I did not watch this episode, but I tried to watch the video. I did not make it through. Terrible. Horrible song.
2 of 15 | Posted by hardly@work
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Posted on August 8, 2006 6:36 AM
I watched the MTV Overdrive extra video and Aundrea's mom and sister are on the set of the video...I got a total let-down...Aundrea's sister asked Laurie Ann if it was "Boom Cat" and Laurie Ann told here it was "Boom CACK"...sooooooo not as good...
3 of 15 | Posted by Jenny P
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Posted on August 8, 2006 8:52 AM
B Side, I love your recaps.
Was I the only one to catch Laurie's comment about them dancing like strippers during rehersal and saying that they had to leave it beind? But then during the dance scene of the video they sure as hell LOOKED like strippers.
4 of 15 | Posted by motown
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Posted on August 8, 2006 11:25 AM
heyyy i love your recaps, im accually a big fan of the girls. i remember you sayin that you'd be recaping the video? not sure tho maybe it was just in my dreams lol i was accually at the concert that will be playing in the finale this thursday so i'm very excited to hear that recap...hopefully there won't be a close up on me and you then make a joke on me bc im sure i looked like an idiot hahaha
5 of 15 | Posted by samxx7
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Posted on August 8, 2006 11:50 AM
Haven't seen the video, the epsiode, or heard the song, but apparently Diddy figures he should distract the audience with boobies so no one knows how much the song sucks? Well, to be fair you can't really SEE them, they look covered up kind of "Blue Lagoon" style with the hair. It's the boobie illusion.
6 of 15 | Posted by tvaholic
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Posted on August 8, 2006 12:29 PM
B-side, I would totally take pictures of you if I saw you in public... not that I'm a stalker or anything.
7 of 15 | Posted by Deena
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Posted on August 8, 2006 2:16 PM
If they wanted a name to define themselves why not call them BOOM CAT.
8 of 15 | Posted by campfiregirl
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Posted on August 8, 2006 3:23 PM
"The last thing I need is the image of Aubrey farting on Dawn's face. Gross!" Hilarious... And the picture of Laurie Ann with that lil quote made my day... So awesome... its a funny recap like all the others but i enjoy this one the most... The premiered the video yesterday on TRL and suppose to premiere today on Sucker Free... Its an OKAY video.. BUT i CANT get the song out of my head!!
9 of 15 | Posted by Lazy
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Posted on August 8, 2006 5:01 PM
A two page recap? B-Side HATES Making the Band 3.
I don't blame you though... this season hasn't been as good as the last two. They should've brought back one of the ghetto people from MTB2 to stir things up. I'd watch Babs vs. Shannon.
10 of 15 | Posted by tj
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Posted on August 8, 2006 6:28 PM
The video sucks, the song is not much better (I lost interest with I heard the lyric "three in the back and one in the passsangahhhhh". And the name "Danity Kane" is worse than the above.
But yet I know they will make MILLIONS AND MILLIONS OF DOLLARS......
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(for P-diddy)
11 of 15 | Posted by anniedawg25
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Posted on August 8, 2006 9:50 PM
I watched the Making The Video where Danity Kane was featured and I don't know why that's their 1st single. Even the song they have playing at the beginning of the video (when they're in the studio with Diddy and he tells them to go home) sounds better than 'Show Stopper'. I've loved some bad songs and I can't even like this one. Hell, I was into that Touching My Body song all the girls sang last season! I'm a little disappointed, even though I'm not planning on ever buying any of their merchandise. I've followed this shit for 3 seasons for THIS?! Really, 'DANITY KANE'??? That's rough.
*B-Side, nice and concise recap! The 2pages were great. :)
12 of 15 | Posted by stacyrocks
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Posted on August 9, 2006 10:05 AM
-c-wise;
Babs vs Shannon! LoL! That'd be a show. Aww, I miss those MTB2 crazies...
13 of 15 | Posted by stacyrocks
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Posted on August 9, 2006 10:12 AM
I don't like the song or the video. I'm an avid Aubrey supporter, but I thought she looked quite ordinary in the video. In fact, she was annoying me with her attempts at sexy facial expressions.
Danity Kane is such a stupid name. Four Girls and a Gerbil would have been much more appropriate one. At least it would have been a MEANINGFUL name. They all look like a group of girls chosen off of a reality show... even Aubrey.
14 of 15 | Posted by BonaFide
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Posted on August 9, 2006 10:12 AM
I don't understand why Dawn is in this group. I'm sure she's a great person, but she doesn't bring anything special to the group. She's not a good singer, and her voice is so low that they have to write special parts for her in practically every song. She's just an average dancer. They should have chosen Dominique instead of Dawn. Dominique had an amazing voice and, more importantly, she had HEART.
15 of 15 | Posted by internetaddict
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Posted on August 10, 2006 2:05 PM