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May 21, 2008

Rock on

The Stars and Mavericks are through for this season, but we stumbled across this list of the top 10 sports anthems you'd probably hear in the arena during breaks.

One glaring omission is Gary Glitter's "Rock and Roll Part 2." What else would you put on the list?



Jurors see it all in R. Kelly trial

R. Kelly's trial is under way in Chicago, where the R&B star is facing charges that he had sex with an underage girl. Yesterday, the jurors watched a 27-minute tape of the alleged act -- complete with porn-star-like dialogue -- in what must have been one of the most uncomfortable fulfillments of civic duty in recent memory.

The alleged victim, who is now 23, denies she's the person in the video and is seen as a possible witness for the defense. But one of her childhood friends refuted that in testimony today, saying she recognized her friend in the explicit video.



Minka goes coast-to-coast for her men


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Rumors are circulating about the adorable Minka Kelly of Friday Night Lights, who used to date John Mayer. She's clearly over him, having been spotted last week cozying up to Topher Grace in L.A., then crossing coasts to flirt with the Yankees' Derek Jeter, according to OK! Magazine. Hmm, maybe she'll find someone in the middle of the country when she's in Austin for filming. Talk to Kate Hudson, she can probably find someone.



American Idol play-by-play

Less than ten minutes away from the finale extravaganza. I hear rumors of George Michael! I hear rumors of Gladys Knight holograms! Gladys Knight is still alive!

Five minutes until play-by-play.

7 p.m. -- Ooh the two Davids is starin' at each other. Fah-reekay!

7:02 -- It's weird that the vote record was broken, when the ratings have been lower than ever. I think we have tons of redialers out there.

7:03 -- Did we really NEED to bring back Mikalah Gordon and Matt Rogers?

7:04 -- What do you want to bet that one of those dancers up there can sing better than Kristy Lee Cook?

7:05 -- I've always enjoyed the summer camp talent showishness of the American Idol finale.

7:06 -- I totally forgot about Amanda Overmyer until I saw that skunky 'do again. Good times.

7:10 -- The way this performance started was weird. But it's totally a David duet! Bring it!

7:11 -- They're singing about "killing and blood-spilling." Celebrate, errybody!

7:12 -- Oh gahd. A 'Love Guru' plug. Now I remember why I hate Idol finales.

7:14 -- "Sitar Hero." That was actually pretty funny.

7:15 -- Now I totally want to see 'The Love Guru.' I'm a sheep.

7:18 -- Farah: "That whole Love Guru thing was a hot, delightful mess!! And, HA -- Sprinkles almost fell off the pillow! Oooh, Seal ..."

7:18 -- Aww, Syesha gets to sing with Seal. That's better than winning the Idol finale!

7:20 -- Um, did they practice?

7:20 -- Farah: "... and she showed as little personality as she has all season. Snooze! Bring on George Michael!!"

7:21 -- Yeah, 'Love Guru' actually looks like a laugh riot. But why does Verne Troyer have to be in every Mike Myers movie? I can't get the image out of my head of him peeing in the corner on The Surreal Life.

7:25 -- Why come Castro gets a solo?

7:27 -- Melinda Doolittle sighting!

7:27 -- The moment that two soon-to-be millionaires pretend to be excited about winning Ford Escapes.

7:30 -- I'd like to express my sympathies for anyone who already bought tickets to the American Idols Live tour.

7:30 -- Farah: "Whoa, Amanda totally looked like she didn't want to be workin' hard for her money. And Brooke looks way out of place, too. And how random is Donna Summer?! Must be for the concert tour ... "

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Today's new comics

IDW Publishing

Star Trek: Assignment Earth #1: For the first time in his long career, John Byrne is writing and drawing a Star Trek series.

Hulk Visionaries: John Byrne Vol. 1: Byrne has written and/or drawn stories about every major character at Marvel and DC. Here are his first several about the Hulk.

Drafted Vol. 1: I always meant to pick up an issue of this series about life after an alien invasion, but I never did. Now I can get the whole enchilada in one volume.


Invincible Universe Primer #1: This summer, the superhero series Invincible, written by Robert Kirkman, will reach its 50th issue. To celebrate, Image is issuing this volume that reprints the first issues of Invincible, Brit and The Astounding Wolf-Man.

The Walking Dead #1 Special Edition: Kirkman's zombie series will also reach its 50th issue this summer. This reprint of the first issue features the full script and Kirkman's original pitch.



Fun With Lists: The Police

Associated Press

Today's random rankings: best hits by The Police (performing tonight at Superpages.com Center)

1. "Don't Stand So Close to Me"

2. "Roxanne"

3. "Every Breath You Take"

4. "Message in a Bottle"

5. "King of Pain"

6. "Spirits in the Material World"

7. "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic"

8. "Wrapped Around Your Finger"

9. "Synchronicity II"

10. "De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da"



Me not like this cover

Sports lllustrated

I'm the rare fanboy who's also a sports junkie. Sports Illustrated has been landing in my mailbox every week for the last 10 years. So imagine my excitement when I saw the cover to the latest issue, which features a drawing of Bizarro by Mark Bagley.

(Wondering how this all came together? Here's a hint: SI and DC Comics are both subsidiaries of Time Warner.)

Coincidentally, today's the day that Superman: Escape from Bizarro World arrives in stores. I wonder if either publication features an appearance by Kevin, Gene and Feldman.



Ashlee and Pete's wedding photos

People magazine has some photos from the recent wedding of Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz. The cover shows the two pop stars in their wedding garb, along with a picture of Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo and Jessica Simpson dancing. But the best part is the wedding's four-legged ring-bearer.



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