As far as reality TV goes, Rock Star: Supernova is just about as dumb as you can it. It's a musical talent show that you can't vote on and – as a result – the winners tend to be weirdos like Lukas Rossi.
Last night was the final of Rock Star: Supernova, and it was won by Lukas Rossi – a Canadian man with a face a bit like a semi-baked currant bun, albeit a semi-cooked currant bun with a ridiculous haircut. As the winner of Rock Star: Supernova, Lukas Rossi now gets to travel America playing concerts with the rest of his band – Jason Newstead from Metallica, Gilby Clarke from Guns N' Roses and Tommy Lee from having it off with Pamela Anderson on the internet.
Rock Star is not a new TV series – Rock Star: Supernova was the show's second series. Remember the first series? No? Come on, it was to find a new singer for the members of INXS who didn't die wanking with a belt round their neck. Remember? An Elvis impersonator won it. Remember now? Of course you don't – the debut Rock Star album by Elvis and INXS only got to number 37 in the charts.
But, hey, that's because nobody on Earth could identify the members of INXS if they had a gun to their head – so much so that they'll be played in the forthcoming Michael Hutchence biopic by a handful of shop dummies with biro stubble. So this year, Rock Star got serious, recruiting giant names like one of the guitarists from Guns N' Roses who isn't Slash or Buckethead, the bloke who left Metallica and Tommy Lee, who's only really famous for his porn video. Together the Rock Star supergroup goes by the name of Supernova. Or at least it would had a judge not recently decided that the band had to change its name because there was already a band called Supernova.
Anyway, last night was the final of Rock Star: Supernova, and the band had to ultimately choose between Lukas Rossi, a 29-year old Canadian goth who rocks out to Bittersweet Symphony, and Dilana, a scary-looking South African with a pierced face and a fondness for The Cranberries. The Cranberries?!? Christ, it's unsurprising that Supernova picked Lukas Rossi in the end. Now Lukas Rossi has to rush into a studio with Supernova – or whatever they'll name themselves – and record a rush-released album and start touring to people who don't really care that much because they didn't have a real say in the Rock Star: Supernova voting process before probably ending up singing in musicals in a year's time.
But let's say this for Rock Star: Supernova; as much as it's watered down a fringe music scene for mainstream tastes, as much as it's basically X Factor for people with rubbish hair, as much as it's full of that cloying American fake sincerity, at least it's not as racist or full of puppy-shooting nutters as Survivor.
Read more:
Rossi Wons Rock Star, But Will He Front Supernova? – Billboard
[story by Stuart Heritage]
Gail mount says
I for one do not agree with your comments on the new Lukas Rossi. .I think myself he is an inspiration for that band.. much more than the Dilana freak.. Its simply an image with Lukas. and he got the job. I think he has a great talent and more than myself obviously agree. Just what sort of comment was that about a cooked currant bun? holy get real.. cant you see the beauty underneath all that? apparently not.. I am 50 years old and can see the beauty and the talent. just why do you have your job. and where is your picture. ???
irene says
the majority of votes win you noodle,im 60 i liked lukas,he’s got a heart as well which is rare in celebertys,
dilanah turned me off when she started showing her true colors,and she would have been TTTrouble!!!
tony says
I agree with the Heckler.
Oooompa-Lukas will complete the tour and then get kicked off the bus.
Probably his most winning attribute is his height.
He’s a perfect fit for Tommy Lee, and
Tommy can use Ooompa’s spikey hair to hold his beer
and cigarettes.
someguy says
you suck
a m says
It is very refreshing to know I am not alone. Very funny description of Lukas. Kudos for nailin’ it.
katie says
i disagree completly, for one lukas was much better then the butch dilana chick. and that rockstar is an awesome show,
at least it isnt like American idol where the singers are forced to become the next celein deoin, and sing poppy bullshit.
sr113 says
Rockstar Supernova was a bad joke, nothing more. They took the top acts from around the globe that had albums about to be released, and offered them free publicity in exchange for faking an audition. They had Lukas picked before the first show was taped. Storm Large and the Balls were about to release, what? their 5th album? 6th? She is a HUGE celebrity compared to Gilby Clarke (who’s claim to fame is playing on the Guns N Roses record of covers of other band’s material). Anybody that fell for this crap deserves a lifetime of mediocre television. Not to mention that in the first production meeting when they were naming the band, they chose to name it after the band from the Kevin Smith film Clerks, due to the fact that Clerks II was to be released around the same time as the show was supposed to air because all of Mark Burnett’s shows this season are supposed to have an element of controversy (can you say “racial Survivor”?). When confronted, the producers claimed they had better lawyers and enough money to fend off any lawsuit (boy were they wrong!) Anyone who buys the Rockstar: Supernova CD should have their eardrums poked out with a rusted screwdriver, because they aren’t using their ears for anything worthwhile.
Shelbee says
gawd you piss me off:@
Holly says
Lukas had no vocal range people…this was definately an image thing and really he is a scary looking troll that I would mash if he approached me. He’s a roach. And not cool enough or old enough to be so arrogant. Tommy Lee has been a has been for sooooooooo long that this choice does not surprise me, I do; however feel sorry for Jason Newstead. I am sorry he signed on for this endeavor and compromised his artistry and I am sorry he has to look foolish with that froggy voiced troll leading the band. So sad.
Tom says
I am outraged and apould that the emo that cant sing won!
ashley says
To tell you the truth i love lukas hes such a great singer and hes hansome to so i think hes perfict for supernova and him being goth dose any one truly nkow what a goth is itas a name stupid kids made up to judge oyher peoples styl!!!
AShley
megan says
i love lukas rossi! he is very cute and i love his voice.. i think he will do well with supernova.. the song headspin was amazing!
megan
Paul from Corbridge/UK says
Thoroughly enjoyed the show – you wingers dont watch if your just gonna criticize! Some real highs throughout. I wanted Storm to win and thought she was the real deal, I reckon Supernova were probaly scared she would steal the show. The house band were “awsome dude”. I like little Lukas, he is very talented but cannot see a new romantic goth leading a very average rock band. Just my opinion but I thought the rockers own songs were way ahead of Supernovas very average attempts – what price Supernova nicking them for their album?
and when is the next series? Cheers, Paul
. . . says
i’d like to know what your deffinition of a goth is. beacause mine is some one who hates life, has one tone of voice, and doesnt show emotion. Lukas doesnt hate life, doent have only one tone of voice, and shows emotoin. So.. how is he a goth?
Toontown says
Who cares what Lukas is , and who are we all to judge. thats not the point.The fact of the matter is Lukas was up for the challenge and he made the cut. way to go Lukas. I think hes great !!