I know our Idol experts will remember this guy, but maybe not so fondly. Chris Bernheisel was the wannabe contestant who was afraid he might "explode and happiness would go flying everywhere!"
He's claiming Simon Cowell offered him a job reporting from the red carpet at the Idol finale for his local Fox affiliate, and then Fox 42 backed out. So he came up with a list of ridiculous demands for Idol.
Then, TMZ reports that a rep for Fox 42 said the station offered Bernheisel airfare, hotel accommodations and credentials to report from the finale red carpet and saw his e-mail demands as a refusal of their offer. Way to go, Chris! Guess we don't have to watch out for flying happiness.
Marvel Adventures Iron Man #12: If your kids are interested in reading about Iron Man after seeing the movie, this is the series for them. The "Marvel Adventures" comics are all geared toward young tykes.
It seems every celebrity has a sex tape nowadays: Paris Hilton, Pamela Anderson, Tommy Lee, Bret Michaels, Kid Rock, Scott Stapp, Colin Farrell, the wrestler Chyna, Tonya Harding, Fred Durst, Screech from Saved by the Bell, Emmanuel Lewis, Larry King, Regis Philbin, Burt and Ernie ...
OK, I made up the last few, but you get my point. These tapes are everywhere. And now, even long-dead celebrities are getting in on the action. Just a couple of weeks ago, a tape purportedly featuring Marilyn Monroe was auctioned off for $1.5 million. Now comes word that a sex tape featuring guitar god Jimi Hendrix with a pair of presumably foxy ladies is about to hit the market.
I just read that when the next iPhone is introduced this summer, its price tag will be cut by as much as $200. A person familiar with the strategy says AT&T, Apple's exclusive U.S. iPhone sales partner, will subsidize the cut for those who sign a two-year contract. The company will recoup its investment in a matter of months, since the average monthly iPhone bill is around $100.
1. David Cook: Our Cookie took two songs I didn't know and made them new favorites for me. His renderings of "I'm Alive" and "All I Really Need Is You" have me thinking he might be the (new) one to beat!
2. David Archuleta: At last we get an uptempo song from Archie, in "Sweet Caroline!" Boy can't really dance, though. "America" was beyond cheesy, which gave Cookie the edge.
3. Syesha Mercado: Her vocals soared on "Hello Again," but it was a little boring. But, hey, she didn't pick the Neil Diamond theme, did she?! She fared much better on "Thank the Lord for the Night Time."
4. Jason Castro: Wow, "Forever in Blue Jeans" actually caused Jason to stretch his vocals a bit and project more. And I really liked it! "September Morn" was DOA. His hit-then-miss evening made it hard to rank him and Brooke, who also did one nice song and one clunker.
5. Brooke White: Why would our resident Carly Simon wannabe sing a cheesetastic tune like The Monkees' "I'm a Believer"?? Sorry, hon, you're the only believer. She redeemed herself quite a bit on the piano with "I Am I Said."
1. David Cook: He already seemed like a superstar, playing to a packed house of David Cook fans. OMG, I sound just like Paula. [Checking into rehab.]
2. Syesha Mercado: Technically, her performances were great. But the personality still doesn't really come through like it should. That doesn't mean she won't be a Broadway star, because that's what I see in her future.
3. David Archuleta: He tried too hard on "Sweet Caroline," a song that requires nuance to be convincing. And on the cheesy "America," his voice cracked a li'l. Not his best night.
4. Brooke White: Shaky start on "I'm a Believer," but she recovered quite brilliantly with "I Am ... I Said." The piano suits her.
5. Jason Castro: I was impressed by his take on "Forever in Blue Jeans." He finally found a way not to be boring. On the other hand, "September Morn" made me snore instantly.
CNN is getting all Daily Fur-ish with videos of cute animals on their site. Check out this link for the most adorable video of a sleepy beer cub in Thailand. Just ignore the depressing videos of fire, battles and more fire that follow.
6:55 p.m -- An entire album of Phil Stacy. My nightmare has come true.
7:04 -- I'm suddenly very scared by the prospect of two Jason Castro performances in one night. And here he comes.
7:05 -- Farah: "Whoa. Vocal chops, meet Jason Castro. I ain't mad at him ..."
7:05 -- I think "Forever in Blue Jeans" might be Castro's perfect song. I stand corrected.
7:10 -- Seems a little unfair to make contestants wait until after their second performance to get any feedback at all. There've been times when a few words from the judges helped singers out of a first-song funk!
7:11 -- Farah: "Can David Cook just take over hosting duties from Ryan, please? That was fab!"
OK, that first line was a bit cheesy. But it somehow fits, since tonight's theme is Neil Diamond songs. They're great songs, yes, but they can be cheesy.
I've already broken my own rule and gone to TMZ to peep the contestants' song choices. They get two selections each, and let's just say that David Archuleta might be known from here on out as "Captain Obvious."
Apparently golden boy Tony Romo can't run with the big dogs in Vegas. According to Robin Leach's blog, (I know, not the most reliable source) he dropped $2.5 million at the tables. At least, "the figure could have run as high" as that, so says Mr. Leach. Apparently it all started with him borrowing $5,000 of Jessica Simpson's winnings, and the whole situation made her "angry beyond words" and led to a "furious fight."
Country music singer Mindy McCready has said she doesn't refute anything in the New York Daily News story claiming she and Roger Clemens had an affair.
But knowing Clemens, I'm sure McCready just mis-remembers those 10 years.
I think I got motion sickness watching the premiere of Scarlett Johansson's new music video for "Falling Down." You get to watch folks curl her hair and apply makeup, if that does anything for ya.
They make lots of money, and I'm sure they're pampered while they travel, but you've got to feel for the cast of Iron Man, who have been jetting around the world for premieres of the film.
How would you like this schedule?
April 14: Sydney
April 22: Berlin
April 23: Rome
April 24: London
April 28: New York
I wonder if they'll be at NorthPark on Friday morning when I see it.
Entertainment Weekly's Web site has a roundup of the 25 best TV doctors. Does anyone out there have a favorite? Personally, I'm partial to the caustic Dr. House from House and Dr. Nick Riviera from The Simpsons.
How anyone sits through a half-hour of Scrubs, I'll never understand.
Over the weekend I caught a few episodes of Parking Wars on A&E. It's kind of like Dog: The Bounty Hunter, but without the long hair and leather. She show follows parking enforcement teams as they give tickets and install boots on really bad offenders. It's pretty hilarious to see the reactions of some of the people, and to hear their excuses. Check out clips and full episodes.
So another teen star has shown a little skin, and everyone, including Miley Cyrus herself, is all up in arms about it. It sounds bad, but the Vanity Fair photos really aren't that terrible. They were shot by Annie Leibovitz, for Pete's sake. But I feel bad for the girl because she's clearly under pressure from parents' groups and the like just waiting to say she's corrupting our youth. That would seem to be why she was OK with the photos at first, calling them "artsy," but felt compelled to make a follow-up statement saying she was "embarrassed."
New York's Daily News has reported that baseball star Roger Clemens had a decade-long affair with country singer Mindy McCready. Clemens' lawyer confirmed a long-term relationship, but he denied that anything sexual happened. And that, if true, would be a good thing for the Rocket, since Clemens was a married 28-year-old father of two when the relationship began, and McCready was a 15-year-old aspiring singer.
I was a huge fan of Batman Begins, so I can't wait for this. I'm excited to see more of Heath Ledger's performance as the Joker. And how cool does this look?
Who knew there were so many fans of the tapir? Today is World Tapir Day, which occurs on April 27 every year. The site, tapirday.org, is dedicated to raising awareness about the four declining species of tapir that inhabit Central American, South America and Southeast Asia. The fuzzy little endangered, striped mammals need your help, so go here to find out more. And to promote your love of tapirs, visit the World Tapir Day store at cafepress.com/tapirday for some tapir gear.
The Village has a tennis center that offers cardio tennis classes several times a week, with the next session starting Monday and running through Saturday, May 24. It sounds like a great workout and is open to all skill levels, even beginners. It's also only $45 for four one-hour sessions. Online registration is closed, but you could call them at 214-772-1900 to see if there are open spaces.
Umm, what I meant was, there's no doubt that the show Quick put on last night at The Palladium was a fun time.
Big ups to Rob Clark and Hunter Hauk for the job they did on getting this thing together (I'm sure there were more people to thank than just them, but they're the ones I saw on a daily basis busting their asses to bring a great night of music to DFW).
And what a night it was. I'll admit, I had never heard any of the acts playing before last night. But, I was really impressed. There's definitely some trips in my future already being planned to see them again.
Gordo was perfect as the emcee, and things really flowed smoothly from performance to award presentation and back.
The turnout was a little lighter than I was expecting, but those who were there were treated to a great night of entertainment.
Don't yell when you're around this African serval kitten at an Australian zoo, because he can hear you just fine. This spotted feline with large ears inhabits most parts of Africa. Read more about these cool cats here.
A federal judge in Florida has just sentenced action star Wesley Snipes to the maximum three-year sentence on tax charges. Even letters from Woody Harrelson, Denzel Washington and others attesting to his good character couldn't keep him out of prison.
A man was caught on camera urinating in the gast tank of a car at Bloomsburg (Penn.) University. Apparently that open garage door was just too far away.
I caught the first episode of Shot of Love 2, Tila Tequila's search for stardom love, and the first thing I noticed was that the crop of people is much more attractive than the first go-round. There were some unfortunates in that bunch.
What struck me as odd was how Tila repeatedly mentioned how she "got her heart broken" in the first season. Hmm, that doesn't quite jibe with Bobby's account, which states that she didn't even call him after the show ended. Interesting.
I wandered into the toy aisle at my neighborhood supermarket this morning and discovered that Hasbro has created Stars Wars toys that are also Transformers. When I was a kid, this would have blown my mind.
Aw, who am I kidding? It's blowing my mind right now.
After a shocking results show that found Syesha Mercado and Carly Smithson (above) -- two of last night's strongest performers -- in the bottom two, Carly was sent home on the American Idol results show tonight. Too bad -- I actually really, really liked her sassy rendition of "Superstar" from Jesus Christ Superstar. She seemed to have so much fun with it, and it suited her powerhouse voice. Maybe she'll get a second shot at fame after this ... now onto my gripes.
How in the HAY-ELL do last night's suckiest performers -- I'm lookin' at you, Jason Castro and Brooke White -- manage to avoid the Stools of Suckitude altogether?!?! So wrong! I actually like both performers quite a bit, but they both paled in comparison to Syesha and Carly. Just don't understand the voting patterns of Idol fans ... I guess I'll wallow in the injustice of it all until next week when we'll be treated to mentoring help from Neil Diamond. No, I'm not kidding. Turn on your heart light.
In Thursday's Quick, we have a story about a device that emits a high-pitched noise only teens can hear. It's placed in spots where people want to deter loiterers, a.k.a get rid of those meddling kids. Want to hear if your ears have withstood all that time with your iPod? See which frequencies you can detect.
Supposedly the "Mosquito," as it's called, sounds like a mosquito buzzing in your ear or nails on a chalkboard. If they had that outside of the Dunkin' Donuts or the 7-11 that I spent my lame teenage years hanging out in front of, I probably would have stayed home.
That event is designed to lure new readers to comic books. When I asked Waid what title he would recommend to a parent whose young child is interested in comics, he came up with Bone, which he described as "an epic all-ages tale full of humor and adventure."
Although Waid is the editor of BOOM! Studios, he still writes superhero comics for Marvel and DC. Currently on the market is The Brave and the Bold (pictured), a series that teams up two or more DC characters every issue.
When I asked Waid what was on the horizon, he said, "I'll be doing an arc on Amazing Spider-Man later this year -- no more details at this time -- and there are BOOM! projects that I'll be inventing and writing myself. Keep on the lookout!"
The lineup for this summer's Rock the Bells tour includes A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul (above) and The Pharcyde, among other hip-hop luminaries. Unfortunately, the closest this tour is coming to Dallas is Denver. Road trip!
Remember the David Ortiz jersey that was buried under the new Yankee Stadium until that poor construction worker was ratted out? The eBay auction for the Red Sox jersey is up to more than $80,000. The money is going to charity.
There aren't too many races in Dallas proper this weekend, but I recommend the Race for the Cure in Fort Worth, if you like big, popular races. The Komen events are always fun and full of energy. With lots of pink, of course.
Or if you're in the mood for a little road trip, Decatur's a nice spot. You can really feel at one with nature while you're there, especially with these folks at their 5K Sun Run. It's part of a series of 5Ks, if that's your thing.
1. David Cook: A controlled and beautiful vocal that showed another side of this guy's talent. Simon thought it wasn't edgy enough; I thought it was a welcome change of pace.
2. David Archuleta: Taking the Phantom song "Think of Me" and putting a contemporary Babyface spin on it was a good move. Looks like the golden child is maturing as an artist.
3. Syesha Mercado: It was smart to pick one of the most soulful Andrew Lloyd Webber tunes available. But I kinda wish she'd worn roller skates.
4. Carly Smithson: Her "Jesus Christ Superstar" was a little over the top, a lot manic and just kinda weird. Still, it wasn't exactly terrible.
5. Brooke White: She diva-ed out and started over after flubbing the first line. Not even Madonna would pull something like that! (Well, maybe she would.)
6. Jason Castro: He sang "Memory" (and dressed) like a Backstreet Boy reject. Dreadful.
Who's going home? Tough one. I'll have to go with Jason.
1. David Archuleta: His "Think of Me" from Phantom of the Opera was haunting, indeed -- in a good way! Sweet vocals, great presence. He's the boy to beat.
2. David Cook: Wow, I didn't think he could do all that with a show tune! His "Music of the Night" was sweet, sensitive ... and swoon-worthy.
3. Syesha Mercado: Whoopeee! She had so much fun and showed so much flair on her sassy song -- finally! Girl was made for Broadway.
4. Carly Smithson: Although she brought back some much-needed soul to her performance, it got too damn screamy toward the end.
5. Jason Castro: "Memory" from Cats was as bad a fit for the dreadlocked local guy as his oversized khaki suit. Really, a suit?
6. Brooke White: Um, hello, showstopper!! She's not a belter, and "You Must Love Me" didn't suit her at all. Major points off for stopping the song and starting over again, too.
Tonight, the top 6 finalists crack open the Andrew Lloyd Webber songbook, and, man, does it have the potential to be a rough night. According to TMZ.com, Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita will be represented, so we'll get some stuff that's familiar to us. But Jason Castro doing "Memory" from Cats??!? May have to get my claws out for this one ... let's see if he brings it!
Those of you waiting eagerly for this weekend's NFL draft need wait no longer -- it's basically already started. The Dolphins signed Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long to a multi-year deal today, making him the No. 1 pick.
St. Louis is now on the clock with, oh, about 96 hours to make a decision.
Bloomberg News reports that more than 45 syndicated comic strips will mention Earth Day in today's editions. Jerry Scott, the co-creator of Zits and Baby Blues, said it's the first time newspaper comics have aligned around a theme since several of them mentioned the 9/11 attacks on Thanksgiving 2001.
A time-lapse video of a man trapped in an elevator for 41 hours has become an Internet sensation after surveillance camera footage emerged after nearly a decade. "After a certain period of time, I knew that I was in pretty big trouble because it was the weekend," Nicholas White said today on Good Morning America. The ordeal happened in 1999, but White says he understands why the video has captured people's attention: So many have wondered what they would do if it happened to them.
Of course, my wife isn't crazy like Tricia Walsh-Smith, who has taken to YouTube to spill the secrets of her marriage in an apparent effort to gain leverage and humiliate the other side.
If watching her YouTube video isn't enough, check out this interview with ABC News.
In tomorrow's print edition, I offer a take on the battle for the Democratic nomination. But it's nothing like a poll released this weekend that says Hillary Clinton is "favored by more hunters, bowlers and gun-owners than Barack Obama" in tomorrow's Pennsylvania primary.
But apparently, they're tied among beer drinkers.
I've seen polls break down voters by race and gender. But not social activity. I wonder who leads with people who live on streets named after trees but have no letter "M" in their last name.
When I was a kid, the business at 3606 Lower Greenville Ave. was known as the Fast and Cool Club. And the coolest thing about said club, in this kid's view, was the large mural of James Brown on the wall facing the Snuffer's parking lot.
I assumed this mural had been whitewashed years ago as 3606 became many other things, most notably the Red Jacket. But I was wrong. Construction is underway to turn this location into something called the National Sports Lounge, and the work has revealed that the mural has been there all this time.
When I stopped by this afternoon to snap a picture of it, club promoter Reza Dibaje assured me we'll be seeing the entire mural again soon. "I was going to put a window there," he said, "until I saw that painting."
In other Simpsons news, Homer and his family are irking people in several South American countries, according to this story in today's Dallas Morning News.
Look out Jackie Chan -- Claude, an Asiatic black bear living in a Japanese zoo, has got some serious kung fu skills. He's drawn crowds by twirling sticks like a ninja -- back and forth, around his neck, etc. for hours at a time. Or maybe he's just practicing for the zoo's drill team.
One of my favorite sites is Dial B for Blog, a visually intensive blog dedicated to the history of comic books. It updates every Friday, and this week's edition is dedicated to The Simpsons.
A Japanese high school baseball team was trailing 66-0 in a recent game when its coach asked that the game be stopped -- in the second inning!
According to the Los Angeles Times, the Kawamoto Technical High pitcher threw more than 250 pitches to get only four outs. He had given up 26 runs in the first inning and 40 in the second.
The Aston Martin being used in Quantum of Solace, the latest James Bond film starring Daniel Craig, plunged into a lake in northern Italy while being driven to the set, according to the Associated Press. (That's it being pulled from the lake above.) Producers say the driver of the Aston Martin was taken to a hospital with minor injuries. They say James Bond's iconic car was being delivered to the filming unit in heavy rain on Saturday morning when it went off the road and plunged into Lake Garda.
Heateatreview.com, which is a great source for reviews of the frozen meals we're reduced to eating as office workers, posted this video of a '80s Lean Cuisine commercial. It's worth it for the towel biting.
Today is April 20, known to marijuana users as "4/20," a counterculture holiday recognizing America's most commonly used illegal drug. While we at Quick don't condone any lawbreaking, we would be remiss if we didn't recognize what is, for many, a cause for celebration. And fervent snacking.
So here, courtesy of the Chicago Tribune, are a dime bag's worth of marijuana facts:
1. The number "420" is code for marijuana and was most likely invented in the 1970s at San Rafael High School in Marin County, Calif., where a group of students known as the Waldos met at 4:20 p.m. to light up.
Want to know who's going to win the NBA title this year?
Well, don't bet on these predictions, but here's what I think:
THE WEST Lakers d. Nuggets in 5: Denver plays no defense, Los Angeles has potent offense Mavericks d. Hornets in 6: New Orleans still needs some playoff seasoning Suns d. Spurs in 6: Revenge for last year's hip-check. Jazz d. Rockets in 6: Jazz only need to win one in Houston
Lakers d. Jazz in 7: Hard fought series goes to the superstar (Kobe) Suns d. Mavericks in 7: Amare has career-best series
Suns d. Lakers in 7: Shaq gets sweet revenge on Kobe and the Lakers
THE EAST Celtics d. Hawks in 4: Celtics won't even break a sweat Pistons d. 76ers in 6: Sixers have played the East's two best teams surprisingly well Magic d. Raptors in 7: Hedo Turkoglu comes up big in final game Wizards d. Cavaliers in 7: Early injuries have made a healthier Wiz stronger
Celtics d. Wizards in 5: Wizards will steal one game Pistons d. Magic in 5: Pistons have the depth inside to battle Dwight Howard
Celtics d. Pistons in 7: Perhaps the two best teams in the league
THE FINALS Celtics d. Suns in 7: May not get the ratings, but will be a joy to watch. Sam Cassell shows why he was the final piece of Celtics' championship puzzle
While most fans were buying beers or ridding themselves of beer, I stayed in my seat during the second intermission of last night's Stars game. That's when I got to watch a 13-year-old music video for "Peaches" by the Presidents of the United States of America. It was played on half of the screens on the AAC scoreboard. As if that wasn't random enough, the remaining screens displayed trivia about the song and band. Huh?
Loyal reader Tom Schmieder is a big fan of sports and poetry. Here are a few limericks he wrote for us on the buried Red Sox jersey at the new Yankee Stadium and Tony Romo playing golf:
Red Sox jersey fan buried... resurrected
to eliminate Yank curses or hexes
But perhaps this explains
why we win so few games
All the rest buried their jerseys in Texas
Playing golf in the summer and off-days
Not why the big bucks Mr. Jones pays
Romo should focus more
on how Cowboys score
Making long drives in football not fairways
Don't mix football with golf anymore
Makes it tough for receivers to score
Cause our guys all back off
Once the ball is aloft
Because Tony begins yelling fore
A Smoking Gun.com article says rapper Akon is not what he purports to be.
Akon touted his past as the "ringleader of a notorious car theft operation" and a former convict who fought for his life during three years in prison. According to the Web site, he was neither.
The Smoking Gun investigation shows that he was given three years -- of probation -- for handgun possession and receiving stolen property (a BMW which he, himself, never stole). The story also tells a humorous tale of how the thieves that did steal the car dumped all the items inside it, including a classic guitar valued at $100,000, on the side of the road.
It's a long article, but worth it to see what great extents rappers will go to gain street cred.
Sure, they may be cute, but they could still claw your face off. (Not the dude, the lion cubs.) These still unnamed male lion cubs played yesterday in the arena of a circus in southern Germany. They are brought up by kepper Martin Lacey, who feeds them milk because their mother doesn't have enough milk to feed all the cubs. What a lucky guy.
At last, after weeks of hanging on by the hairs on her chinny chin chin, Kristy Lee Cook -- the weakest Idolista by a mile, in my opinion -- got the boot on tonight's American Idol. It's funny that it happened about a week or two after she seemingly started to believe the judges' hype about her. Ah, well, she still has the national Idol tour to inflict upon us look forward to, and if Bucky Covington and Phil Stacey can carve out careers in country music, I think KLC's a lock for Nashville success, too.
I'm not sure if the irony was intentional, but the Rise School's Rise and Shine 5K walk and run begins at the ungodly hour of ... 1:15 p.m. I feel like I should run it on principle because I work nights and am far from being a morning person, so I'm always complaining about getting up early to run races. When it's not summer and 100 degrees by 10 a.m., why do we still have to race at 7?
But I digress. Sunday's run/walk benefits a school for children with Down Syndrome and other disabilities, and it's only $10 at Luke's Locker through Saturday, $25 on race day.
Seems an anchor for Sky Sports in Britain feels no sympathy for golfer Brandt Snedeker, who basically choked away a chance at winning his first major with a 77 in Sunday's final round at the Masters.
DMZ #30: I'm not a big fan of this series, as you can read in today's Fanboy column, but what do I know? Its writer, Brian Wood, has been nominated for an Eisner.
Captain America #37: Speaking of the Eisners, this book's writer and artists are among the nominees.
Noble Causes #32:Dynamo 5 writer Jay Faerber pulls a "five years later" stunt to attract new readers to this series about the Nobles, a famous superhero family.
A Hallmark store in New Hampshire has pulled a greeting card off its shelves after shopper Cyndi Desrosiers said it was promoting sexual promiscuity to teenagers. And the message on the $2.99 Hallmark card prompted Desrosiers to launch a campaign calling for its removal on a wider scale.
The card features two glasses of wine held by two hands and reads -- ready for this? -- "Pardon me... Care for some liquid clothes remover?"
Super-lame, yes. But I don't see where she gets the teen sex angle. Don't you have to be at least 21 to legally drink wine?
Jack Handey, whose "Deep Thoughts" were once a staple on Saturday Night Live and also were featured in a series of paperback collections, is releasing his first book of longer-form material.
"It does feel like an accomplishment, kind of going to the adults table with a hardback cover," the 59-year-old actual person said in a recent interview. "It does feel like, OK, this is playing with the big boys."
What I'd Say to the Martians and Other Veiled Threats, published by Hyperion, contains a few of his favorite "Deep Thoughts," but the meat of the book is shaped by short pieces such as the title story in which a caged narrator rants to his alien captors.
The top eight eaters will engage in a "picnic style" battle royal, eating plates of food such as burgers, hot dogs and french fries as is. No mashing or dunking food in water is allowed.
French fashion models may no longer be allowed to be stick-thin if France's Parliament passes a bill that punishes anyone who encourages "extreme thinness."
It's aimed at Web sites that promote anorexia, but it could also target the fashion industry by establishing guidelines for models' weight.
1. Syesha Mercado: I thought her vocals were strong and lovely, but her fan support may be "Vanishing."
2. David Archuleta: Wow, his leather pants really distracted me, in a bad way. I didn't think his singing was quite as great as the judges did. But I "Believe" he worked it out.
3. David Cook: He totally gets an A for originality, though his rendition didn't quite reach the level of "Billie Jean." Still, Cook will "Always Be My Baby."
4. Jason Castro: I liked the little Latin influence on his song -- it forced him to actually sing, too, which is great. "I Don't Wanna Cry," but I don't wanna sing with him, either.
5. Carly Smithson: Um, Paula, Carly did not show vocal restraint at all. She yelled to the point where her voice was strained. We could do "Without You."
6. Kristy Lee Cook: Oh, KLC, "Forever" will your singing suck the life out of a room. Actually, I didn't hate her version of it. But she still pales compared to everyone else.
7. Brooke White: She needs a "Hero." Singing that song on piano turned it into an Elton John-esque tune. Love Elton, but it's not what's needed here.
7:00 p.m.: Hunter: "Lord help us. Lord help us all."
7:03: What a diva -- did Mariah really need to bring her little doggie to auditions??
7:07: David Archuleta's wearing leather pants. Oy. Song's not nearly as exciting.
7:08: Hunter: "Go Archuleta with the Mimi-like range!"
7:15: Carly's doing "Without You." Shocker. Let's watch her rush to the part where she gets to yell at us.
7:17: And so then she yelled at us to the point where it taxed her voice. Doesn't she know what a strained voice sounds like?!
7:17: Hunter: "I don't know what Randy's talkin' about. This is my favorite Carly performance so far! Llllove the dress."
7:19: Whatever, Hunter!!
7:26: Hunter: "I'm surprised that I've liked every performance so far. Something's in the water, mmhmm. And the judges haven't paid enough attention to pop. Who doesn't know 'Vanishing'?"
7:29: Um, me.
7:30: Hunter: "[Burning a copy of Mimi's brilliant self-titled debut for Farah. Sharing is caring.]"
7:34: "Hero" on guitar, Brooke? Maintenance, bring the hot mess cleanup kit!
7:36: Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
7:38: Hunter: "I really do understand Simon's meatless burger analogy. That scares me."
7:39: Oy, Brooke! Her version of "Hero" fell flat for me. Speaking of flat songs, here comes Kristy Lee Cooke ...
7:42: Kristy has so much glitter on her face (how apropos) that it looks like she's crying. Love that Mariah song -- I didn't actually hate her performance, I have to say.
7:42: Hunter: "I'm actually not cringing during a Kristy Lee Cook performance. Amazing."
7:49: Oh, Mariah, must you join in on David Cook's song? Let him do his thang!! [Praying he brings it]
7:52: Whoa, the judges like it! I dug it. Won't be downloading it, but I liked it.
7:53: Hunter: "Oh, he brought it."
7:58: Jason's doing "I Don't Wanna Cry" -- and I don't wanna when he starts singing ...
7:59: Hunter: "I realize that people love them some Castro. I give up. I just don't get it."
8:00: I actually liked the Latin-ish feel to his rendition of "I Don't Wanna Cry." It forced Jason to actually belt a little ...
Lord, help me. Tonight's theme on American Idol is Idols Give Back ... To Mariah. The idolistas have to try and tackle Mariah Carey crazy, multiple-octave songs ... I'm sorry, but isn't this evening kind of biased against the guys?! I saw the song list on TMZ, and I'm none too pleased. I mean, David Cook (reportedly) singing "Always Be My Baby"??! This might be a hot mess on a plate ... so let's tune in now!!
After 18 years in business, Stephanie Ward Gallery is closing its door with a farewell exhibit featuring photographer April Cotton and an exhibit of hand-painted neckties by local artists this Friday and Saturday at 920 18th St. in Plano.
The necktie exhibit "Tied To Greatness, " will feature 20 hand painted neckties and artwork by artist Frank Frazier, Patrick Lewis, Roy Vance, Pretty Rikki, Jeffrey Faynan, Sherry Hall and others. The opening reception will is Friday from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Artists will attend the event to answer questions about their artwork and neckties. The event is open and free to the public.
Cotton will also display her collection of 30 uniquely framed photographic images of African's landscape and people. Ms. Cotton's work will be on exhibit both Friday and Saturday. Saturday's exhibit will run from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
I love films that delight visually, and this one doesn't disappoint. With rich landscapes dripping in vivid colors, The Fall looks like a winner in terms of cinematography. In the trailer, a stranger who's bedridden in a hospital tells a young fellow patient a dramatic tale. More like a sweeping epic starring himself and four other valiant fellows. Our storyteller is played by Lee Pace, from ABC's Pushing Daisies, and his buff, extremely gorgeous appearance in this film will sweep away any lingering memories of the meek, troubled piemaker he portrays on the TV series. But what's the movie about?! Couldn't really tell, besides the fine fivesome fighting some odious foe named Governor Odious in a reality-bending tale. It looks like The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, only more colorful.
Release date: May 9.
Chance of box office success: Not the best, especially since it seems to be an indie. But it's got producers David Fincher and Spike Jonze on its side, and that alone could build some buzz.
Should you see it?: Yes -- it looks like a delightful world I'd love to sink into.
Paula Abdul (left)was at the CMT Awards Monday night, and she looked like a walking Spider-Man advertisement.
On stage, Paula said : "There are so many American Idol alum here that I feel this is a reunion and I'm a proud mom."
The big winners were Kellie Pickler and Taylor Swift. Pickler, the former American Idol contestant, won three awards for "I Wonder." Swift's "Our Song" won two awards, including Video of the Year. Catch highlights from the awards ceremony and see the winning videos at cmt.com
Maybe I was living under a rock, but apparently I missed the first season of MTV's "critically acclaimed" comedy Human Giant. The season finale premieres tonight at 10, and you can check out a clip from the finale above.
Has anyone seen the show? I probably wouldn't be all that curious, but a line from the press release piqued my interest: "Human Giant has gained a large audience in the New York and Los Angeles comedy scenes through live shows at the underground club Upright Citizens Brigade." I've been to the New York club a couple of times, which was started by the creators of the hilarious Comedy Central show and gave SNL's Amy Poehler her big break.
Wish your pet looked a little more like Posh Spice? Or maybe Donald Trump? I don't, not really, but the folks at Groomer Has It, the new, diva-full reality series on Animal Planet, put together this little game called Pimp Your Pooch. Just upload a pic of your dog (or use one of the poor dogs provided), and let Bowser try on various hairstyles without any squirming, scratching or biting.
We know that Julianne Hough can dance. She won last season's Dancing With the Stars with IndyCar-driving partner Helio Castroneves. They'll meet again at the end of May, when Hough sings the National Anthem before the Indy 500. What does Hough sound like? Here is her Web site.
It's the night I know you've been waiting for, the night when Bret Michaels makes a very important decision - choosing which girl he's going to date for a couple weeks until Rock of Love 3starts. Will it be Ambre or Daisy? Check out a preview of the finale and make your predictions.
Another day, another Britney Spears' wreck -- literally.
According to the Associated Press, the pop star was involved in a minor traffic accident late Saturday, but no one was injured.
Spears was driving her 2008 Mercedes on the Ventura Freeway about 8:20 p.m. in stop-and-go traffic when her car struck a 2006 Nissan in front of her that had stopped. The Nissan then pushed forward into another vehicle. No damage was noted to any of the vehicles.
The most alarming part of this story? ... Stop-and-go traffic after 8 p.m. on a Saturday. California? Yuck.
Funnyman author David Sedaris is coming out with a new book.
A few years ago, he wrote Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, a likeable collection of stories with an endearing title. This one's no exception, at least title-wise, with an "Awwww"-inducing name like When You Are Engulfed in Flames.
Awwww.
The hard cover will be released on June 3. Pre-order it on Amazon.
So, 'Idol Gives Back' closed last night with the top 8 contestants singing a Christian praise-and-worship song, "Shout to the Lord," and tonight's show just opened with them singing it again! I attended a Christian church as a kid, but the Jesus jams seem a bit much for what I thought was a secular show. Anyone have thoughts on this?
The blog world has been abuzz over this photo of Vice President Dick Cheney on a fishing trip. It was posted on the White House Web site, and some have speculated that the image reflected in his sunglasses is a naked woman. Which leads to all kinds of questions about what kind of bait Cheney uses while fly-fishing.
But Cheney's office saw little humor in all the commotion.
"Clearly the picture shows a hand casting a rod," grumbled spokeswoman Meagan Mitchell.
McClatchy's Washington bureau has a nice roundup of opinions on the photo, as well as a zoomed-in version of the pic that may refute some of the conspiracy theorists.
MTV has decided to delve into the fascinating world of high school journalism for a reality series called The Paper. I wonder if it will remind me of the days I spent working on my high school paper or if it won't be realistic at all. It's a 60-person staff, which is about three times the size of mine. And these kids aren't lacking in passion, with the copy editor noting that "being a journalist is the most important job in the world." Wow, I had no idea I was that important! Surgeons, cancer researchers, etc., step aside!
Honestly, there isn't usually a whole lot of interesting news that goes on at a high school, so I'm curious to see if this can hold viewers' attention, or if MTV's going to find ways to spice it up, as networks do with most reality shows. It premieres Monday at 9:30 p.m.
Finally catching up on blog reading after actual work has kept my nose to the grindstone for the past couple weeks. Much to my surprise, I saw that the AFI festival got Dallas some gay ink.
Corey Scholibo over at Advocate Insider got a whirlwind view of the city, but had some great things to say about Oak Lawn and Dallas as a whole. (Though I'm sorry he had to put up with the West End.) And he's got some amazing photos of Victory and downtown from up in the W.
You know how Cher went on a reunion tour ... and then kept coming back for more reunion tours? Brett Favre may be peeking at her playbook. And that emotional retirement the Green Bay QB had earlier this year may have just been practice.
When asked by the Biloxi (Miss.) Sun Herald if he would consider making a comeback if the Packers were plagued with injuries, here's what Favre had to say: "If that opportunity presented itself and they did call, it would be tempting. And I very well could be enticed do it."
A new poll ranks the 10 most popular books in the U.S. I could just tell you what they are, but where's the suspense in that? It's much more fun to count them down one by one in this gallery.
American Idol's charity show is already underway, and Snoop Dogg just took the stage. Because Snoop Dogg makes everyone want to heal the world. Let the live blogging begin!
6:54 -- Teri Hatcher is singing. The world is coming to an end.
7:01 -- I think Miley Cyrus secretly smokes cigarettes. Discuss.
7:16 -- Damn, Fergie, you ain't gonna let John Legend sing a little?
7:20 -- And now Heart is giving Fergalicious her own little rock 'n' roll fantasy camp. With cartwheels!
7:35 -- I'll double my donation if Kristy Lee Cook volunteers to be the one eliminated this week.
Stacy London and Clinton Kelly are known for brutalizing the fashion-challenged contestants on TLC's What not to Wear, and one Austin woman's husband decided to feed her to the wolves to win the new mom a $5,000 shopping spree. She's a copy editor for the Austin-American Statesman, so her story and behind-the-scenes look resonated with me. I know how easy it is to become complacent about fashion, and I don't even have a kid!
Amid the chaos and violence in Iraq, many U.S. soldiers have found comfort and companionship by taking in abandoned Iraqi pets and nursing them back to health with love and care. But when the soldiers have to return home to the states, many of their new friends are left behind once again. The SPCA has recently launched an initiative called Baghdad Pups, which raises funds to help the SPCA transport these dogs to the U.S. Click here for more information, success stories, and how to donate.
OK, first of all, I know that tortoises do not have fur. At least not in the cuddly sense. But I'm not against featuring more reptilian or amphibious species. All animals deserve some love. Especially this Galapagos tortoise Nigrita and her cub in the Zurich zoo. This cub might not get as much attention as Flocke, the most recent of over-photographed polar bear cubs, but he'll eventually grow up to be quite impressive. Read more about Galapagos Giant Tortoises at the Galapagos Conservation Trust.
1. Jason Castro: Whoa, his "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," accompanied by a ukulele, was sweet and -- for once -- brimming with real emotion and great vocal chops. I want to see more of this Jason Castro.
2. David Archuleta: Although his vocals really shone at the end, I abhor the song "Angel." Still, he brought a lot of his usual power and warmth to the tune.
3. Syesha Mercado: The judges chided her for singing a Fantasia song, minus the Fantasia emotional connection. Gotta agree. Although her voice sparkles, the performance was rather empty.
4. David Cook: Ah, David fell short of his performances from weeks past. It was actually boring.
5. Brooke Smith: Her "You Got A Friend" was so horribly boring.
6. Carly Smithson: Screamy McScreamy strikes again, this time with a Queen classic. Yet foregoes singing the very last note. A pitchy, screamy mess. And what the heck was she wearing?
7. Michael Johns: OK, Paula? Your Chihuahuas being able to hear Michael's piercing shrieks on "Dream On" isn't a good thing. Awful. Glad the judges finally brought him down a peg. Sadly, his head's gotten so big, he brushed off their criticisms.
8. Kristy Lee Cook: Of course she did a country song with religious overtones. Maybe if we just stop talking about her she'll go away.
7:02: Paula, just because your yappy Chihuahuas could hear Michael Johns' warbling of Aerosmith's "Dream On" doesn't mean it was a good performance. In fact, it sucked mightily. 7:13: Paula, stick your boobs back in your dress. Thanks. 7:16: I gotta agree with the judges: Syesha sang Fantasia's "I Believe" very nicely technically, but emotionally, it was empty. I just watched Fantasia's awesome "Summertime" on YouTube the other night, and it gave me goosebumps, and that's after having seen it about 10 times. That's what you need to bring, Syesha!! 7:18: Jason!! Look at him bringing some feeling to his performances!! His "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" was so tender and sweet. This is the emotion we've been waiting for from him ... 7:25: Oooh, Kristy Lee's doing country! Shocker. 7:27: I hate that some contestants seemingly get judged based on their last performances. If Kristy Lee were actually judged alongside the other contestants, the judges would bash her relentlessly each week. Which she totally deserves. Not a fan. She is not a star, Simon!! 7:36: I didn't know David Cook's Our Lady Peace song -- and I love them! -- but this song didn't suit him at all. Highly forgettable and fell short of week's past. Gotta say, that ending, with him exposing the scrawled words "Give Back" emblazoned on his palm, was super-lame. 7:40: Oh, Carly -- stop screaming at me!! She's gonna put her voice out yelling that way. Glad Simon agreed. 7:47: Ah, David, why that song? I abhor "Angel"!! 7:59: Yep, Simon, I agree -- Brooke's performance of "You've Got A Friend" was just pleasant. Now excuse me while I yawn.
Maybe as a tie-in to tomorrow night's Idol Gives Back charity event, tonight's Idol theme is songs that inspire the Idolistas. Could be fantastic or a hot mess ... take my hand and let's watch.
I watched a little bit of the new MTV show Rock the Cradle today. The premise is simple: Take the unknown kids of famous, talented music stars and have them compete in an American Idol-style competition. As if being Kenny Loggins' son wasn't enough pressure in life.
Among the highlights (lowlights?) were Olivia Newton-John's daughter absolutely butchering INXS' "Never Tear Us Apart" and the son of '80s rocker Dee Snyder preparing to perform Led Zeppelin's "Rock and Roll" onstage. "Can I sing as good as Robert Plant?" he said. "No. But can I kick ass maybe a little better than Robert Plant? I think I can."
Richard Roeper practically melted during his review of Forgetting Sarah Marshall, the latest film from Judd Apatow. The first words out of his mouth were "I want to just get down on my knees and express my undying love for this movie." After gushing for a minute or two, he added, "It's like an instant classic. On my list of 50 favorite comedies of all time, I would find room for this film." The movie opens April 18.
Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie brings back live thoroughbred racing on Thursday as it celebrates the start of the 2008 spring season with a tribute to hometown hero, trainer Steve Asmussen.
A fixture at Lone Star Park and at the top of the national trainer standings, Asmussen will sign free autographs from 5-6 p.m. and Lone Star Park attendees will receive a one-of-a-kind, hand-painted Asmussen bobblehead keepsake (one per person with paid admission, while supplies last).
Asmussen returns to Texas from the $6 million Dubai World Cup where the Asmussen-trained Curlin won the world's richest race and the $3.6 million first-place prize.
Celebrities must really love Jimmy Kimmel. There was the whole Matt Damon / Ben Affleck joke with Kimmel's girlfriend, Sarah Silverman. Then last week, for the show's 1,000th episode, Richard Simmons dropped by to give Jimmy a makeover. Plenty of celebrity cameos in this video too (including Sam Elliott as the narrator).
The New York Daily News has an interesting sports story today: Apparently, Michael Vick has been quarterbacking his prison football team. The former Atlanta Falcons QB is serving a 23-month sentence on federal dog-fighting charges. Let's hope some animal-loving inmate can get in a good hit or two on him.
Me and The Hills, that is. After watching last week's episodes, sadly, I think I might be over The Hills. Lauren and Brody are gonna have this tension all season (again), Heidi and Spencer and gonna face drama (again), Lauren's gonna try and be the best she can be (again), some other person is gonna try and cause stupid drama (Stephanie), and Audrina's gonna need a lesson in eyeliner (again). All we need is what's-her-face Jenn Bunney to be the middleman between Lauren and Heidi.
I don't know. All the drama is just getting a little old to me. Maybe I need to switch to Two and a Half Men. Am I getting old? Have I lost my compassion for all things LC? CAN HEIDI HAVE ANY MORE FRIGGIN PLASTIC SURGERY?
Any other Hills fans getting tired of the the same old, same old?
Actor and gun advocate Charlton Heston, who won the 1959 best actor Oscar as the chariot-racing "Ben-Hur" and portrayed Moses, Michelangelo, El Cid and other heroic figures in movie epics of the '50s and '60s, died last night at his home in Beverly Hills. He was 84.
Heston revealed in 2002 that he had symptoms consistent with Alzheimer's disease, saying, "I must reconcile courage and surrender in equal measure."
If you're a fan of Alpha Flight, the Marvel Comics series about Canadian superheroes, get yourself to the flagship Half-Price Books at Northwest Highway. I was there this morning, thumbing through their comics (big surprise, right?), and I'd estimate they have at least one copy of every Alpha Flight comic ever published.
If you're reading this blog on a new computer, and your old one is taking up space in your garage, haul that hunk of junk to Green Living. The environmentally conscious store in the Lakewood Shopping Center is accepting all manner of electronic devices for recycling, and it won't cost you a thing (for most items).
I transposed a few words in the caption next to Upside-Down Man on Page 24 of today's Quick. It should have said that he "wears his uniform under his underwear." You'd think a guy who's been reading comic books his whole life wouldn't have so much trouble with that concept.
Upside-Down Man is one of the characters featured in SuperHero ABC, a children's book written and drawn by Bob McLeod. You can meet him this weekend at the Dallas Comic Con.
Michael Irvin got up close and personal with NASCAR today. The Cowboys' Hall of Fame receiver took a ride with Nationwide Series driver Brad Keselowski in a two-seat stock car at Texas Motor Speedway.
"I respect what these guys do because I'm afraid of it," Irvin told the DMN. "I thought I wanted to drive one of these things, but now I'm not so sure."
OK! magazine put together a little slideshow of Bayside High alumni. Zach's still a hottie, but it's sad that the nicest thing they can say about Dustin Diamond is that he's on Celebrity Fit Club.
That line was stolen from Rob, who sent us a link to this photo of the new New Kids. I'm using it to serve as a reminder to myself to set my DVR to record the man-kids on the Today show Friday morning. Supposedly they're going to talk about a reunion ... but what would they play? Their old stuff is great karaoke fodder, but would anyone pay to see them in concert? I'm not so sure. I'd rather those memories remain childhood ones.
Nice little spoof here from The Onion, in which Dr. Seuss implores the living to stop making movies out of his books. I thought Horton Hears a Who was quite good, myself. But they nail the live-action Cat in the Hat:
Did you learn all but squat from The Cat In The Hat?
Please tell me you fired the ***** who made that.
I would have stopped writing, maybe sold Goodyear tires.
If I knew one dark day I'd costar with Mike Myers.
Secret Invasion #1 (of 8): Marvel has been dropping hints for months that certain characters have been covertly replaced by shape-shifting aliens. Things get more overt in this series. Want to read the first 10 pages for free?
There was big news in the business world today, as Google and Virgin announced they were teaming up to colonize Mars. If you want to apply to get in on the ground floor of this wonderful opportunity, fill out the "Virgle" application questionnaire here. Or you can go here to get more -- oh, wait, April Fool's? Never mind ...
1. David Cook: He gets stronger and more confident every week. Mad respect for his song choice too -- "Little Sparrow" is one of Dolly's finest.
2. David Archuleta: Not an ounce of country twang in his "Smokey Mountain Memories," but still a perfect vocal, and it seemed heartfelt.
3. Syesha Mercado: She changed up "I Will Always Love You" just enough to make it her own. Somewhere between Dolly and Whitney -- that's how I like it.
4. Kristy Lee Cook: Gotta give it up for her this time -- perfect song choice, "Coat of Many Colors" was. But we all knew she'd sail through country night. That don't mean nuthin'.
5. Carly Smithson: "Here You Come Again," all slowed down and soul'ed out. Hmm. Not sure if it works for me.
6. Brooke White: Her "Jolene" didn't have any problems, really, but it also didn't have any magic.
7. Michael Johns: Obviously the judges are hearing something I'm not. Or unlike me, they aren't hearing him strain to sing the high notes.
8. Jason Castro: I'm glad he went with something upbeat, but let's face it -- he's one of the weaker contestants, talent-wise. The guy's just limited. Sorry.
9. Ramiele Malubay: At least she had fun! That's all I can really say!
1. David Archuleta: When an Idolista takes a song I don't know and makes me love it, that's a sure sign of their talent, to me. And David did it with "Smokey Mountain Memories."
2. Syesha Mercado: I'm glad she switched up the arrangement to "I Will Always Love You" enough to differentiate it from Whitney's version. The song showed off her strong, stellar vocals.
3. David Cook: When he practiced "Little Sparrow" with Dolly, I thought the notes he hit were too high for him, but on stage, he worked it out nicely. And his new haircut is hawt! You couldn't have hated David Cook more than I did when this Top 12 started its run, but now he's one of my favorites, which is a testament to his talent.
4. Brooke White: On "Jolene," her vocals were pure and sweet, but the performance might've been a tad rote.
5. Jason Castro: I liked that Jason exuded some confidence here for once. He really stepped out of his comfort zone, vocally, on "Travelin' Thru," which made the performance for me.
6. Carly Smithson: Her "Here You Come Again" kind of bored me. I was just like, "meh."
7. Ramiele Malubay: Although she started off strong and confident on "Do I Ever Cross Your Mind," it's almost as if she got spooked and started to fizzle.
8. Michael Johns: He's Dolly's favorite?? His "It's All Right, But It's All Wrong" was strained and screamy. Yet somehow the judges gushed.
9. Kristy Lee Cook: I was just dreading her making it to a country-themed week and being told this is her forte. Luckily, Simon told it as it was: She was boring!
On tonight's American Idol, the nine finalists will be taking on the songbook of Dolly Parton. Which should make for some interesting disasters performances. Let's tune in and see who ties themselves to the train tracks by attempting "I Will Always Love You."
Beyonce and Jay-Z got a marriage license today in Scarsdale, N.Y., a source tells People magazine. The license is good for 60 days. Beyonce, 26, and Jay-Z, 38, have been dating since 2002.
In other hitching news, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie did not tie the knot in New Orleans last month, despite rumors.
More recent nude photos of Audrina Patridge have surfaced, and some are speculating that the Hills star released them herself because she didn't like the way she looked in the first ones. Leave it to someone extending her 15 minutes of fame to turn what most would see as an embarrassment into a publicity stunt.
That must be the reason that everyone on The Hills is dying to be Lauren's friend -- there must be no other person in LalaLand to be BFFs with!! In one of last night's two episodes, Spencer's sister, Stephanie, went out of her way to become chummy with LC (above), much to the disdain of her Lauren-hating brother, and -- according to the previews for the next ep -- Heidi. And Heidi's one to lay the scorn on Stephanie -- how hard did Heidi try to get back into Lauren's good graces after their big blowout? Just watching Stephanie grovel and apologize to Lauren after bitching her out at a nightclub unprovoked during their last encounter kinda made me uneasy.
I'm glad Spencer told Stephanie in the episode that he straight-up doesn't trust her a lick. In the preview for the next episode, it seems he really lays into her, and that Heidi kicks her to the curb, too. Just that Lauren would try to build a friendship with her is baffling. "Liiiiike, what can she do to me?" she asks Audrina and Lo when they warn her about getting too close to Steph. Woman, have you learned nothing in all these seasons in The Hills??
If you haven't looked around Sports Illustrated's new online production, The Vault (here), you should really check it out.
You can look at any cover they've ever run, including the first one I ever read. SMU hoop fans should be able to recognize that guy second to the right? Doh!
Better look at this quick, before SI comes to its senses and starts charging for this.
Pardon the double post, also on our nightlife blog, but comedy is just that important.
I gleefully attended last night's Eddie Izzard show at the Majestic, and he was quite funny. His primary theme was a bit broad -- civilization -- but he mixed in some Dallas humor, including a nod to "that documentary in the '80s" about our fair city. And his take on dinosaurs and the Spartans were big giggles.
Couple of hiccups: When he got on a rambling roll, it was a little hard to make out every fast-paced quip, especially in the way-up-high seats. Maybe I'm just used to seeing him on TV, where you can actually see the words being formed.
But here's a message to a handful of audience members: Shut. The. [Expletive]. Up.
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