Olympic guessing games pose musical challenges

[Chadlove]

And he may just get it!!!LMMFAO!!!

[sexynickelback]

anyone know if nickelback will perform or not?

[sexynickelback]

Every four years, the attention of America switches abruptly from football to the difference between a salchow and a lutz, and whether someone can finally end the German domination of luge. Yes, the Winter Olympic Games are back, hosted by the charming if not especially snowy city of Vancouver. A Games in our hemisphere means more live programming than usual, some of it even in prime time for those viewers in the east. And it begins with the opening ceremonies Friday (NBC, 7:30 p.m.), which bring together over 2000 of the world's top winter sports athletes for the typical pageantry.

The opening ceremonies serve as not just a celebration of sports, but also spotlight the host nation's culture. So look for Red Green to deliver the Olympic oath, and Nickelback to grunt its way through the Olympic hymn (just kidding, Canada). There will even be a little bit of sports on Friday's telecast, as qualifying gets under way in ski jumping. The Olympics will unfold in nauseating detail on all NBC-branded channels from Friday through February 28, and will hopefully give the network some respite from its season in ratings hell.

Also this week:

Monday: Heroes (NBC, 9 p.m.): It's an early season finale for the onetime hit, which still hasn't been renewed for the fall. A cancellation is probably not in order given NBC's need for programming, but the fact that it's even being discussed shows how far Heroes has sunk. In the finale, the gang attempts to stop Samuel from committing mass murder, but Hiro must examine his past decisions first, and Bennett and Claire are preoccupied with not dying underground.

Tuesday: Past Life (Fox, 9 p.m.): Fox attempts to launch another new series in the post-American Idol time slot, even though much of its potential audience will likely be switching over to Lost. The pilot episode introduces a psychologist (Kelli Giddish) and an ex-detective (Nicholas Bishop) who come to the aid of people bothered by memories of a previous life, such as a teenager who recalls a prior existence where he was kidnapped and murdered.

Wednesday: High School Reunion (TV Land, 10 p.m.): This year's celebrators of a twenty-year reunion are graduates of a Las Vegas high school. Rachelle's ex-husband shows up at the reunion, threatening her current relationship (don't they do this plot every season?), John is confronted about his behavior, and Lori and Mark are totally doing it OMG!

Thursday: Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains (CBS, 8 p.m.): The two-hour premiere of the 20th Survivor season pits fan favorites against alleged bad guys. Not surprisingly considering the Alpha males involved here, the very first challenge finds one of the heroes suffering a painful injury. Please, everybody: no more Amanda in the final two. It's just too hard to witness.

Saturday: Bill Maher ... But I'm Not Wrong (HBO, 10 p.m.): The comedian performs his stand-up act live from Raleigh, and is expected to touch on recent developments in the war on terror, the economy, and the Obama administration. The most recent hours of Real Time seemed to show Maher getting more impatient with the president; it will be interesting to see if this continues.

Sunday: Family Guy (Fox, 9 p.m.): Nothing says Valentine's Day like a Seth MacFarlane animated sitcom. The Griffins become interested in ESP after a psychic reassures Lois that the lost Stewie and Chris are safe, prompting Peter to go into business as a psychic for himself. Meanwhile, Chris celebrates his good fortune by falling in love.

[Chadlove]

Ooooh so it looks like the boys will be doing the opening ceremony!!! AWESOME!!! Thanks for this, Sexy!!!

[nufan08]

Yes thanks for the article sexy. I was also waiting to hear at which ceremony NB was going to perform.

[sexynickelback]

your welcome!!!!so wow!!!!LOL!

[sexynickelback]

Yes thanks for the article sexy. I was also waiting to hear at which ceremony NB was going to perform.

me too!!hihihihi!LOL

[Dayene20]

thnks sexy for sharing this great article with us
it's really great nb will perform at the opening ceremony
hugs

[luvnkb]

hooray!!!! I'm going to watch it and tape it.....gotta see the guys!!!!

[Tasmanian_Devil]

Thanks sexy Does anyone know how long the opening ceremony lasts and if the performance will be at the beginning, in between or at the end?

[Chadlove]

It usually lasts for a couple hours or so but no idea when the performance will be. Just to be safe, I'm DVRing the entire show. Can't wait!!

[accio]

Appears that "If Today Was Your Last Day" has been included on the CTV Olympics soundtrack! All of these tracks are available to purchase through iTunes, all artists will perform at the Olympics. (Most of them at the Victory Ceremonies & other events in the city. See: http://www.vancouver2010.com/olympic-ne ... 562Ak.html for full listings.)

A little blurb/interview with the guys about the Olympics:

Nickelback www.nickelback.com
Nickelback's ALL THE RIGHT REASONS (2005, 8X platinum) is one of the most successful albums of the century, and stoked great expectations for the quartet's sixth album, DARK HORSE (2008, currently 4X platinum), which debuted at #1 on the Canadian SoundScan Top 200 Sales Chart. The twelve-time JUNO Award winners have sold 30 million albums worldwide and since the 2001 breakthrough of "How You Remind Me," have sent 24 singles rocketing up the charts. Most recently, Nickelback were named the group of the decade by Billboard magazine. "How You Remind Me" was also named the top rock song of the decade and was No. 4 on the Top 10 songs of the 2000s list.

Artist Q&A:
Q. Which Olympic Games sport rocks the most?
A. HOCKEY of course!! Men's and women's.

Q. Which Olympic Games sport would you like to compete in and why?
A. BOBSLED - it's fast and dangerous!

Q. What is your favourite all-time Olympic Games memory?
A. The Canadian hockey teams winning GOLD!!!

Full track list at http://www.ctvolympics.ca/music-of-the- ... ights.html

I cannot wait for the Olympics, the whole country is completely psyched! Let's just say my mum & I won't be changing the tv channel for the next 3 wks

Christine

[accio]

It usually lasts for a couple hours or so but no idea when the performance will be. Just to be safe, I'm DVRing the entire show. Can't wait!!

For the Canucks like me, the broadcast is starting at 7 pm EST on Friday on CTV. (Thank you for your eight billion Olympic ads during the Superbowl CTV! ) For the Yanks like
Anne , NBC is starting their broadcast at 7:30 pm EST. According to both broadcaster's websites, the Opening Ceremony starts at around 9 pm EST and ends at midnight. (I believe both are airing the ski jumping prior to the Ceremony.)

Christine

[Chadlove]

Actually, for me and others like me in the central time zone, it starts at 6:30pm and goes til 10:30pm....went and had a look in the guide on the tv a while ago....LOL!!! I sooo cannot wait to watch!! Oh and thanks for that info on NB & ITWYLD!! I wondered if it'd be that song!! I was right!!!!LOL!! So, who answered those questions.....the whole band....or Chad?LOL!!

[accio]

Actually, for me and others like me in the central time zone, it starts at 6:30pm and goes til 10:30pm....went and had a look in the guide on the tv a while ago....LOL!!! I sooo cannot wait to watch!! Oh and thanks for that info on NB & ITWYLD!! I wondered if it'd be that song!! I was right!!!!LOL!! So, who answered those questions.....the whole band....or Chad?LOL!!

Yes Anne, don't worry, remembered that you're from the Midwest. I was just too darn lazy to quote the individual times for each zones

I don't necessarily know if they will perform that specific song, only that it was the song selected for the soundtrack. (I don't want to make any assumptions.) Hopefully, you're right as I love that song performed live

Christine