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- The Starbuck’s quest you never thought anyone would take… mainly because you didn’t think there was a reason to. (In other Starbuck’s news, the company thinks that you won’t flinch at a 9 cent increase in price. They’re probably right)

- ‘bout time Weird Al made it to a Simpsons cameo!

- Apparently Katie did not get the “don’t wear red” memo…

- The population of an entire Philippines prison (1,500 Filipinos) re-enacts Michael Jackson’s famous Thriller video 

- Harry dominates a slow news day: 96 books sold PER SECOND on Saturday…

- Look, I get Matt Damon as Jason Bourne and Tobey MacGuire as Spiderman. But SETH ROGAN AS THE GREEN HORNET? People, PLEASE, get a grip on reality.  If Ed Norton as the Hulk was a stretch, this is a full bend over in the pretzel position.

- Apparently the Simpson’s Movie soundtrack will feature a brilliant chorus mix of Spider-Pig (Brian, this one’s for you!)

- In honor of seeing Hairspray this weekend (very good musical movie by the way), here’s a look at the original cast circa 2002

- The other side of the Emmy’s: Who got snubbed 

- Guess that Dutch fake kidney donor show wasn’t so bad after all…

- A very cheery “WELCOME BACK!” to the Macho Man… but will Miss Elizabeth come too?

- Good Morning, BALTIMORE!!!

Off tomorrow with no plans but to celebrate Brian. Enjoy the weekend everyone!

- The Emmy Nod’s announced. Earlier predictions: Drama series - Grey’s Anatomy; Comedy series - The Office; Actor in a drama series - James Gandolfini, The Sopranos; Actress in a drama series - Edie Falco, The Sopranos;  Actor in a comedy series - Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock; Actress in a comedy series - America Ferrera, Ugly Betty; Supporting actor in a drama series - Michael Emerson, Lost; Supporting actress in a drama series - Chandra Wilson, Grey’s Anatomy; Supporting actor in a comedy series - Neil Patrick Harris, How I Met Your Mother; Supporting actress in a comedy series - Vanessa Williams, Ugly Betty

- Suge bites E: Please tell me this isn’t real

- Speaking of Entourage – Life is imitating art in Adrian Grenier’s world!

- Looks like Soundwave was pretty distraught about not making the cut in the Transformers movie

- In case you missed it, here is LeBron as Bobby Brown. Now he’s taking his act to SNL…

- Rosie to ruin FNL for me FOREVER!? (thanks Steph for the link)

- For love of (money) the game

- Ladies and gentlemen: Boy Shakira 

- Potter 7 leaks on the net: Thanks but I’ll wait till the parties and Butterbeer to start reading mine!

- Tara Reid joins the throngs of millions that are getting excited for the return of football

- Those Geico bastards play hardball with Optimus: Don’t you know that he – and some punk kid – saved the world!

- Ok, so MAYBE the iPhone is cooler than I think 

- More Simpsons overkill: Homer to appear on Leno; The Simpsons are the new black

- Seinfeld to stop by 30 Rock:  Why do I get the feeling that The Bee Movie is going to go to the way of The Simpsons Movie when it comes to overkill…

- GRRRREAT… now my people are attacking Potter. Can’t this kid get a break?

- Michael Vick hates dogs.

- Apparently for a little Jewish guy, Jon Lovitz has a lot of rage

- Apprentice - Celeb Edition: I did hear that Jeremy Miller is looking for a job…

- A little something to make those with weak stomachs cringe a little. Click if you dare!

- Isn’t it strange how we see ourselves? For example, I recently had the chance to make myself into a Simpsons character and I have to say, I look good…

- The X-Files return so Gillian Anderson can afford a meal again…

- More Ricky than I ever needed/wanted to know (courtesy of Brian Yeung)

- Who’s up for nerding it up Friday night?

- Oh yeah! Reilly vs. Silverman – It’s on!

- Vinny Chase goes nasty with Medellin (will make sense to people in the know)

- For those who stayed up drinking wine on the UES this weekend, here are some more fuzzy Joker picts from the next Batman film…

- The elusive Chunk action figurine

- The new Mel Brooks stage show based on “Young Frankenstein” opens November 8, but tickets are on-sale now. Who’s in!?