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- It’s January, so you know what that means: TV IS BACK! In the next 30 days 71 shows will premiere new episodes or launch a new season. Check out this list of upcoming new starts (my big ones: 24 – Jan 11; FNL – Jan 16; Lost – Jan 21)

- NPH finally gets the SNL nod. But will he bring the unicorn?

- For all the NYC’ers in the group: Did you know there’s a website called Midtown Lunch? (thanks Shayna for the link)

- In an effort to add a little fun to my life, I’m considering buying this bubble calendar. Thoughts?

Extra Slice – Video: Heineken shows us the man’s equivalent to a woman’s walk in closet

- Don’t get me wrong – I like Darren Sproles. But San Diego going into Pittsburgh without LT could spell disaster for Norv’s team

- Turns out Steve Jobs is sick, just not in the “Oh my G-d who will spearhead the next generation of iPods” kind of way (thanks Jason for the link)

- Matt Millen finds another team to screw up (What the f*ck is wrong with NBC?)

- This has “Cantor” written all over it: Get a t-shirt with your favorite directors name as a metal band logo

Extra Slice – Video: Let’s imagine for a second that they were able to splice John Lennon’s voice together for this ad. Is there any chance he ever said the word “laptop” in his entire life???

- “After four years, the mystery of Lost is revealed in the first few minutes of this season’s much-anticipated fifth season debut, Jan. 19”

- Saw Slumdog Millionaire over the break. Besides loving it (really well done – from script to director to acting), I really liked the soundtrack 

- Scrubs returns to TV (ABC this time) on Tuesday!

- For those of you who ALWAYS wanted to see Amy Winehouse naked, here you go (NWA… heck, it may not be anywhere appropriate!)

Extra Slice – Video: Kathy Griffin screws up on CNN. And if you just assume for a second that the rumors about Anderson Cooper are true, it’s even funnier…

- A hindsight look at the “Good Moves/Bad Moves” of the NFL season so far

- Characters from Fox’s animations series (The Simpsons, American Dad, et al) share their New Years resolutions 

- With just a month or so to go till his final days in office, take out 8 years of aggression by throwing a shoe at Bush (in a online game)

- Check this out: It’s FREE SHIPPING DAY at tons or retailers!

Extra Slice - Video: Jon Stewart tries to convince Stephen Colbert to celebrate Hanukkah

That’s it for me for 2008. I’m back on January 5th. Until then, I wish everyone a wonderful holiday season and a very happy and healthy 2009.

- Eddie Murphy to star as The Riddler?! Noooo… that CANNOT be true…

- Apparently, not a joke: Tampa Bay Buc Greg White has officially changed his name to Stylez White, after a character from the movie “Teen Wolf’’

- I Love You, Man looks like it’s going to be pretty good

- The cast of How I Met Your Mother helps EW recap the year by posing in classing 2008 poses

Extra Slice – Video: Speaking of HIMYM, here’s another reasons to watch: Dirty Holiday Carols!

- Desperate times call for desperate measures: Are Giants going after Joe Horn?

- The New Orleans Jazz Festival performers have been announced. Who’s in for the first weekend?

- Burger King looks to extend the brand with a barbecue-scented cologne

- Will and the Fresh Prince gang reunite at the Seven Pounds premiere\

Extra Slice – Player Profile: For Chanukah, my brother and I got our third brother a throwback Randall Cunningham Eagles jersey. And it reminded me of how great a QB he was. (think you know about him? Take the quiz!)

Cunningham, was drafted in 1985, was one of the first so-called “black quarterbacks.” In 1987, he took over the Eagles offense from Ron Jaworski and in four years average more than 3,000 yards and 24 TDs passing per year. He also lead the team in rushing in 1990 with 942. And, oh yeah, he also punted the ball a few times, too. Cunningham left football in 1996, but returned to play for the Vikings in 1997.  In 1998, the Vikes set the (then) single-season points record, as Randall threw for more than 3,700 yards and 34 TDs. Minnesota dominated the league, going 16-1 before falling to Atlanta in the NFC Championship game. Cunningham finally retired in 2002 and some argue that Cunningham’s stats make him a Hall of Famer.  So where is he now? Well, Pastor Cunningham now presides over the Remnant Ministries in Las Vegas.

And for those of you who need a visual reminder, take a look at the elusive Randall Cunningham (and Happy Chanukah, Adam):

- NFL announces the Pro Bowl rosters (congrats to Maryland Tool’s Thomas Jones and Antonio Gates for making it!)

- Speaking of football, the future Mrs. Baskett apparently had some words for Andy Reid and Donovan McNabb at a recent holiday party…

- Shocker! Obama named Time’s Man of the Year 

- For the first time in 36 years, someone guessed their Showcase Showdown dollar amount exactly right on The Price is Right

Extra Slice - Video: This scene from Austin Powers 1 is making the rounds today, in light of Bush’s shoe incident this past weekend

- The post-Super Bowl episode of The Office has already signed on Jessica Alba and Jack Black. Is it me or does NBC LOVE stunt casting?

- Sigh… the Brits: Mamma Mia tops Titanic as highest grossing UK film of all-time

- “The singer in a teen gothic metal band and her brother allegedly stabbed the band’s guitarist dozens of times because he did not play well enough”

- The Wrestler comes out Friday and it looks very Rocky-esque

Video of the Post: The scene from yesterday’s absolutely heartbreaking loss by Syracuse to Cleveland State (ridiculous)

- Wow, what an uplifting commentary by Washington Redskins coach: “I feel like the worst coach in America”

- Where are they now: The cast of Ferris Bueller 

- Mrs. Huxtable to shill for Jenny Craig 

- The New York Football Giants are trying to tone down one of their “bigger” fans

Video of the Post: ABC continues to build buzz for the next season of Lost. Here’s ANOTHER sneak peak from next season

- As Ted Kennedy recovers from a brain tumor, his niece has decided to make a run for office. And the dynasty continues… PLUS: Is she qualified?

- Madonna gives Guy Ritchie $76 million in divorce. I would TOTALLY marry Madonna and deal with her bs for 8 years if it meant $76 million at the end!

- The guys from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia are working on a half-hour space comedy (!??!?!?!)

- And the economy takes another victim: The Arena Football League cancels their 2009 season

Video of the Post: It’s Monday, so get into it people. LET’S DO IT!