'But Can They Sing?' ~ VH1, Singing with Celebrities Options

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'But Can They Sing?'

They can act, model and even box, but can they sing? That's the question VH1 will ask and answer with the new series, "But Can They Sing?" Celebrities will show off their vocal skills in this six-week competition which will premiere Sunday, October 30 on VH1. The winner will receive a cash donation to his or her favorite charity.

Nine celebrities vie for the chance to prove to America whether they should stick to their day job or tough it out over six weeks to become a pop star. Actors Morgan Fairchild, Joe Pantaliano, Bai Ling, Antonio Sabato, Jr., Michael Copon, model Kim Alexis, Carmine Gotti, heavyweight champion Larry Holmes and Latin entertainer/journalist Myrka Dellanos have been chosen to compete against one another in this new original series.

Each week, these hopeful contestants will undergo grueling and intensive training with two prominent vocal coaches and one movement/dance instructor to prepare for their performance in front of a live studio audience at the end of the week. VH1 will then turn the decision over to America, who will have the chance to decide who stays and who goes home. Viewers will cast their votes online, by text messaging or by a toll-free number.

Host


Ahmet Zappa

Ahmet Emuukha Rodan Zappa is the son of experimental rocker Frank and brother of fellow show-biz sibs Moon Unit and Dweezil. He started his acting career at age 13 on TV's "Growing Pains." Three years later, he had a small role in the Christian Slater film, "Pump Up the Volume." In the '90s he worked with Dweezil on three albums, and in 2001 and 2002 he was the co-host of The TLC Network's "Robotica," commenting on the furious combat action of droids and 'bots. In 2004, Ahmet married actress Selma Blair.

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'But Can They Sing?'

Performers


Carmine Gotti Agnello
Reality Show Star, "Growing Up Gotti"

Carmine Gotti Agnello's nickname is "Mr. Quiet but Cunning." He is the son of Victoria Gotti (the daughter of late mob boss John Gotti) and Carmine Agnello, a made member of the Gambino crime family who is currently doing time for arson and racketeering. His claim to fame: appearing with his mother and two younger brothers - John Gotti Jr. and Frank, collectively known as the 'Hotti Gottis' - on the reality show, "Growing Up Gotti."


Kim Alexis
Actress/Supermodel, "Holy Man"

Kim Alexis was discovered by the Elite Talent Agency at age 18. She moved to NYC and quickly earned "supermodel" status throughout the '80s, becoming the face of Revlon cosmetics and appearing on the cover of more than 500 magazines, with multiple appearances on Cosmopolitan, Mademoiselle, Glamour, and Vogue, and six turns in Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue. Kim has also done a bit of acting, most notably in the 1998 Eddie Murphy film, "Holy Man." She's married to former NHL star Ron Duguay.


Michael Copon
Actor, "One Tree Hill" and "Power Rangers: Time Force"

Michael Copon was was born in Chesapeake, Virginia. You first saw him as Lucas Kendall, the Blue Ranger on "Power Rangers: Time Force," the ninth version of the 'Power Rangers' series which aired in 2001. He joined the cast of the WB's "One Tree Hill" in its second season, playing Felix, who hooked up with Brooke played by Sophia Bush.


Myrka Dellanos
Latin Entertainer/Journalist

For over a decade, Myrka Dellanos has been the No. 1 U.S. born, bilingual broadcast journalist in Spanish television. She was the host of Univision Network’s successful news magazine show "Primer Impacto" for 10 years and now has her own prime time program, "En Exclusiva con Myrka Dellanos" or "Exclusively with Myrka Dellanos," where she interviews the news makers of the moment. She has received numerous awards in journalism, including two Emmy Awards —one each for news reporting and news writing. Her new book is "Triunfa y se Feliz; cosas que aprendi gracias a Dios, a mi madre y a la vida" or "Succeed and Be Happy; Things I Learned Thank God, My Mother and Life." She lives with her 11-year-old daughter in Florida.


Morgan Fairchild
Actress, "Friends" and "Dallas"

Morgan Fairchild has been in show business since she was 10, but gained fame in the mid-'70s playing paranoid murderess Jennifer Pace Phillips on the soap "Search for Tomorrow." That stint prepared her for prime time dramas, including "Dallas," "Flamingo Road," and "Falcon Crest," where she specialized in playing ambitious women who used their beauty and brains to get what they want -- a.k.a., the rich bitch. Her most recent plum role was as Nora Bing - Chandler's mom - on "Friends."


Larry Holmes
Professional Boxer and Motivational Speaker

Larry Holmes' professional boxing career begin in 1973 and ended in 2002; during that time he racked up 69 wins - 44 by knockout - and six losses. Larry's most notable opponents included Evander Holyfield, Mike Tyson, and Muhammad Ali, against whom he successfully defended his WBC Heavyweight Title in 1980. Larry has also been a success outside the ring, with interests in real estate properties, a travel agency, and restaurants. he also makes appearances as a motivational speaker.


Bai Ling
Actress, "Lords of Dogtown" and "Red Corner"

Bai Ling began her career at the age of 14 when she enlisted in the Chinese People's Liberation Army and performed for troops in Tibet for three years. She emigrated to the US in 1991 and headed to Hollywood, where she was quickly cast as the villain Myca in "The Crow." Roles in Oliver Stone's "Nixon," and "Wild Wild West" followed. She co-starred with Richard Gere in "Red Corner." So she's on the rise: Ling recently played a 'Mysterious Woman' in "Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow" and a 'Punky Photographer' in "Lords of Dogtown."


Joe Pantoliano
Actor, "The Matrix" and "The Sopranos"

Where to start with Joey Pants? Pants did some work on the small screen in various roles on episodic programs like "Hill Street Blues," before leaping to the big screen in a string of memorable roles - Guido the Pimp in "Risky Business," the bail bondsman Eddie Moscone in "Midnight Run," Jennifer Tilly's mobster boyfriend Caesar in "Bound," and the traitorous Cypher in "The Matrix." Back on the tube, Joe brought high energy to "The Sopranos" as Ralph Cifaretto, before he literally lost his head (and won an Emmy in 2003 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series).


Antonio Sabato Jr.
Actor, "The Bold and The Beautiful" and "Melrose Place"

Antonio arrived from Italy when he was 12, settling with his actor father and family in California. Eight years later he was a regular on "General Hospital," and named one of People Magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People." He left the soap for a stint on the short-lived Steven Spielberg series, "Earth 2," but soon bounced back with an attention-grabbing turn as Heather Locklear's hot-headed husband on "Melrose Place." After a string of TV movies in the mid-'90s, Antonio became a Calvin Klein underwear spokes-model. He recently returned to soaps, playing Dante Damiano on "The Bold and the Beautiful."

[Do You Smell It?]

This should be interesting... and by interesting I mean very very horrible.

[TV_Paige]

Amen! In my opinion, the only reason to watch is Joey Pants! I adore that man! How he got talked into this group of F-Listers is beyond me. He must REALLY want to sing! I'm going to give it a try and see how it flies. Hopefully it won't break the sound barrier or bother small dogs within earshot.

[nebartist]

Idon't know 1/3 of those people

[TV_Paige]

But Can They Sing?

NO! They Can't!!!

If you really want to do something scary for Halloween, then watch a repeat of this horrible show! This was as bad as it sounds . . . EVERY pun intended. Ahmet Zappa has not improved his horrific hosting skills one iota since the last show he ruined. This is a non-stop snore fest unless watching Z-list celebrities ruin what little is left of their self respect or career excites you.

I think they went out of their way to find the few 'celebrities' who couldn't carry a tune if their career counted on it. If it does . . . time to call their agent and fire them! Who talked these vocally-challenged into this ?musical? train wreck? This wasn't even fun to watch in that 'disaster in the making' sort of way. It was just agonizing to get through the hour. I wouldn't even waste the amount of a toll-free call to vote!

But Can You Tell I Hated It?

YES! You Can!!!

I couldn't resist!

[blahblahblah]

This should be interesting... and by interesting I mean very very horrible.

[Soyyo]

But Can You Tell I Hated It?

YES! You Can!!!

I couldn't resist!

OMG! I wish I had read your post before I spent 30 mins of my life watching this crap last night!!!

EVERYTHING you said in your post is so true, from the horrible, annoying host to the talentless (OMG! NOT ONE OF THEM CAN SING!!!) "celebrities" making asses of themselves for an extra 15 minutes on the air.

I guess they were going for laughs a la American Idol auditions, but it didn't work...It wasn't entertaining or funny at all! I couldn't even finish watching...Who's stupid idea was this? I'd fire the fool!

[blahblahblah]

I just watched the commercial for that show while watching I love the 80's 3D.....and to answer that question the the title....

NO!!!!!

[Tarman12]

Is this show really necessary?

[crappysucks]

This show is scary, just scary! It is also a STEAMING pile of crap!

Be afraid, be very afraid!

[CeCiMom]

Channel surfing the other night and saw this show was starting... thought, it can't possibly be as bad as everyone says...

I made it through the intro... LOL

(I've learned my lesson. )

[peppertrail]

I watched this too, and when they sent home the ONLY one who could sing, I stopped. It needs immediate cancellation, and SOON!!!

[TV_Paige]

I couldn't agree more. I didn't waste my time watching it again last night but I did catch who they sent home by channel surfing at the end of the show. This is a COMPLETE waste of air time. This actually could have been a worthwhile and entertaining series and VH1 just dropped the metronome (or should I say tuning fork) on this one!

[crappysucks]

'But can they sing?'

NO NO a thousand times no! But they can puncture my eardrums...