A couple of weeks ago, I had a very hard time peeling fresh ginger. It was so nubby, I had to cut chunks off before I could properly peel it with my everyday vegetable peeler. I felt so bad about wasting so much ginger that over the weekend, when I needed to peel lots of it for a cocktail, I decided to try a new technique. Instead of using a peeler or knife, I scrapped the rough, papery skin off Read more

Will Ferrell and Ed Helms to star in Daddy's Home — The Playlist Joe Simpson is developing a comedy for Nickelodeon — Us Weekly Rhyme time: Eric Bana cast in Hanna — Moviefone Could Howard Stern replace Simon on American Idol? — Vulture Watch the video for Spoon's single "Written in Reverse" — Pitchfork Five of the most rockin' halftime shows, including Michael Jackson — Read more

It's funny to me that Spoon's latest album of understated pop arrives packaged in very overstated décor. The record cover art of Transference, with a boy (a young Britt Daniel?) seemingly trapped in his parents' formal '60s living room, is beyond brilliant. From the excessively animated curtain sheers and draping jacquard valances to the ornate tufted cantaloupe-colored armchair to the oceanic Read more

It's Tuesday, which means that you not only get a dose of fresh new movies on DVD, but you also get some new music releases. Today, we've got rock, indie, and country, so check out my recommendations below for what's worth a download. Reliable rock: I'm a huge Spoon fan and have been waiting for a new album since the last, Ga Ga Ga Ga, came out. I just can't get enough of the consistently great Read more

Nicole Richie will produce and star in an ABC pilot about a young working woman — Coming Soon The Hurt Locker wins big at the Gotham Awards — Moviefone The Office's Mindy Kaling is writing the romantic comedy The Low Self-Esteem of Lizzie Gillespie — PopWatch I'm already obsessed with Spoon's new single, "Written in Reverse," now streaming — Stereogum Here's your first look at Harry Read more

Hugh Jackman has declined to host next year's Oscars — Moviefone Spoon has announced their next album, Transference, due in January — Pitchfork Fox has renewed American Dad for a sixth season — Coming Soon This Is It has been certified fresh by critics — Rotten Tomatoes Need a last-minute Halloween costume? Check out these ideas inspired by TV characters! — TV.com Cop the '70s style Read more

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. Wilco reintroduction: I've already checked out Wilco: The Album (check out my track-by-track review here), and now it's officially out and ready for you to Read more