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What to Download: New Music Today
Tuesdays are big in entertainmentville: not only do all the new DVD releases hit Netflix, but new music also pours into stores. So I take a spin through each week's music releases and pick out some albums and tracks worthy of a download. If you're anywhere near a Target, Prince's new albums (a three-CD project) are now available exclusively at the retailer.
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- TV Squad wants to know why some people seem to hate Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.
- Cinematical wonders how you feel about it when famous people play themselves.
- You Ain't No Picasso has the video of Prince covering Radiohead's "Creep" at Coachella.
- The TV Addict has a chat with Gossip Girl's Jessica Szohr.
- PopSugar wonders whether you love or hate Scarlett Johansson's new video for "Falling Down."
- Stereogum chats about Tegan and Sara's witty onstage banter, complete with video evidence.
- Seat42f has an interview with Moonlight star Jason Dohring.
- Speaking of Moonlight, Popwatch saw that show's shirtless opening scene last week and now wants to know about some of the other most gratuitous moments in TV history.
- The MTV Movies Blog talks to Emile Hirsch about whether a Speed Racer sequel is inevitable.
Is Prince Being Fair to His Fans?
Prince has done his share of ludicrous things in his lifetime, and admittedly, the news that he's gearing up to sue his fan sites doesn't even compete with when he changed his name to a symbol or painted his house purple. But it's still pretty crazy: Prince and his lawyers are demanding that his major fan sites remove all photographs, images, lyrics, and album covers, saying the sites are violating copyright law.
On the one hand, I can understand a famous person wanting to protect how his image is used.
Hot Track: Prince, "The One U Wanna C"
I've never had a shortage of love for Prince. The man has written some truly stunning songs and provided the soundtrack to the wilder house parties I've attended. But admittedly, I had stopped paying much attention to Prince — until this year's Super Bowl halftime show, when the purple one reminded me how much he rocks.
Awards Season Marches On: the NAACP Image Awards
The Oscars, the Golden Globes, and the Grammys have been doled out to the most deserving talent, but the awards show season isn't over yet. On Friday night, the stars gathered in Los Angeles for the 38th Annual NAACP Image Awards, which honor artists, particularly those of color, across movies, TV, and music.
Many of this year's honorees are well-awarded already, including Jennifer Hudson, "Ugly Betty," and Mary J.
The Triumphant Return of Prince
When I first heard that Prince was playing the Super Bowl Halftime Show, I wasn't sure what to expect. After all, we haven't heard from Prince in a while, so it was equally possible that he would totally rule or just come off as a washed-up former rock star.
What we got was arguably the best Halftime Show in years: Not only did Prince actually seem to be having a great time, but he reminded us of the awesome talent that only a man comfortable in a sea-foam green suit can emanate.
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- PopCandy has the scoop on Stephen Colbert's new web site that could challenge The Onion.
- FitSugar tells us how to try out for a new show where contestants lose weight on national television?.
- Idolator has a clip of a weird-but-cool new Prince cover song/mash-up (cover up?).
- Popwatch asks which "Heroes" character you'd kill off.
- Defamer finds some pretty funny advertising juxtaposition in the Dreamgirls/Little Miss Sunshine race.
- TVgasm says Donny Osmond will host "The Great American Dream Vote," one of those crazy new ABC shows.
- Reeling explores the "X" as a symbol of impending doom in The Departed.
- Rolling Stone Rock and Roll Daily rounds up the best Super Bowl commercials ever.
- E!'s Watch With Kristin assures us that T.R. Knight is staying on "Grey's Anatomy."
- Polygamy on TV is weirdly in right now, BC Beat points out.
- TV with MeeVee goes behind the scenes with "The Class."
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Movie Preview: Jake Gyllenhaal in Prince of Persia
I've been waiting on a trailer for Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time for what feels like forever (more specifically, ever since those first photos of Jake all buff and shirtless).
The preview starts off strong, immediately taking us on an adventure quest that doesn't make any attempt to hide its video game origins. The effects are amazing, though I couldn't help snickering the first time Gyllenhaal speaks in a British accent.
Isla Fisher Lands Two New Movie Roles!
Isla Fisher's career has yet to live up to my expectations. I loved her in Wedding Crashers — who else can hold their own against Vince Vaughn the way she did? — but then Definitely, Maybe and Confessions of a Shopaholic weren't the launch into leading lady status that I'd hoped they'd be.
Twilight Leads the People's Choice Awards Nominations
The 36th annual People's Choice Awards nominees are here, and last year's Twilight is leading the charge! American Idol's Kris Allen was among the announcers this morning for the nominees, which also include lots of nods for The Proposal — but of course, everyone's favorite bloodsucking love story landed in many categories, including favorite on-screen movie team.
Why didn't they look to 2009's New Moon?
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