OK, the VAF (View Annoyance Factor) was minor, so here is the video of Ugly Betty’s Vanessa Williams singing “Just Friends” from her album “The Real Thing” on The View.

This one she performed as more of a duet, with Darius de Haas.  I thought he did a fantastic job on the harmonies.
I didn’t realize till I heard this performance that this was a “cheatin’” song.  Being from Nashville, I’m kind of a connoisseur of these things -  Just Friends sets the perfect tone, allowing for the balance between guilt and desire.  And, once again, you can hear Babyface’s touches all …read more

Something tells me that tonight’s 2-hour season finale of Ugly Betty is going to be a rough one for Daniel Meade. 
We’ve heard for months that someone on the show is going to die, and all indications have been that it’s going to be the brand new Mrs. Meade, Molly.  Not only that, but he is going to appear on “The View” for what should be a lighthearted interview, but apparently Joy Behar and Elisabeth Hasselbeck turn it into Frost vs Nixon.
Eric Mabius is very, very good when his character Daniel is suddenly in an uncomfortable situation, so I …read more