...The Bitter End

Yes, I failed. I was unable to keep Arrested Development alive. It is simply one of the best shows EVER. I kid you not.

If you were unable to catch this work of genius while it was on the air (as apparently most of us did), do yourself a favor and purchase the DVDs. Season 3 is out as of yesterday and you can pick up all seasons for around $20 each if you are frugal like me.

R.I.P.

It was a heavy week for TV on DVD as Desperate Housewives Season 3 and Nip/Tuck Season 3 came out also. For both shows, these seasons were uneven but worthy.

As for new music, look out for the new & improved Jessica Simpson...


Surprisingly, Jess offers a decent pop album. After searching for a sound, she has finally settled on a nice 80's-tinged pop feel. Not only is this overly evident on the "Holiday" rip-off title track and the remake of "You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)". Surely not a great album, but it is nice to not hear screaming and breathing passed as singing for a change.

Also you have to give Jess credit for good taste. She profusely thanks Patty Griffin's lyrics for inspiration during her break-up and even covered the classic "Let Him Fly". The remake is scary but not as cringe-worthy as the "Angels" remake.

COMING UP:
I have had sneak listens of the Beyonce and Justin Timberlake albums. JT's album is smoking. Each track is hot and I was singing along to the melodies by the end of the first listen of each tune.

Beyonce's is fine, but not ground breaking. I do like her more aggressive style on this one though.

More to come soon!

...Shiny (Not-So) Happy People

It is very likely you have at least heard of "Little Miss Sunshine" and how it is being touted as the sleeper hit of the summer.

Well, believe the hype.

Despite plot holes that you could drive a Hummer through, this movie was terrific! It was funny and touching and the acting was wonderful. Ignore the middling reviews and enjoy.

Okay, so Xtina kicked off what should be a nearly straight string of hot music releases (Notice I said "hot" not "good") So, here is a peak at what is coming next Tuesday:



I have heard all three of these releases and two of these albums are worthy of your time and/or money. Can you guess which one isn't?

...Ensuing Hilarity

Okay, with all that is going on in entertainment and with being away from blogging so long, I should share some fun, maybe even useful, information (and continue my love of run-on sentences and bad grammar.) Instead, I wanted to share some funny music news with you all. Namely, the tracklisting to Gay Aiken's upcoming September release:

"Right Here Waiting," originally recorded by Richard Marx
"When I See You Smile," originally recorded by Bad English
"Without You," originally recorded by Badfinger
"Lonely No More" (editor's note: Rob Thomas remake?)
"Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word," originally recorded by Elton John
"Everytime You Go Away," originally recorded by Paul Young
"Everything I Do (I Do It For You)," originally recorded by Bryan Adams
"I Want to Know What Love Is," originally recorded by Foreigner
"These Open Arms"
"Because You Loved Me," originally recorded by Celine Dion
"Here You Come Again," originally recorded by Dolly Parton
"Everything I Have," featuring William Joseph
"A Thousand Days"
"Broken Wings," originally recorded by Mr. Mister

Consider this Clay's coming out announcement. If Lance Bass did not already have a super-hot boyfriend, I would be making duet album and life partner suggestions here. Good luck playing straight promoting this trite Gaiken.