- SECOND COMING: The guy who wrote “Umbrella” has a new single out, and no, it’s not called “Poncho” or “Windshield Wiper” or anything dumb like that. It’s called “She Needs My Love,” which I suppose is some kind of deck waterproofer. (Entertainment Weekly)
- SHOE-FILLER: Hollywood has named its new Captain Kirk, and it’s Chris Pine, star of the box office diamonds “Just my Luck” and “Smokin’ Aces.” Once again, Patrick Stewart gets the shaft. (Yahoo)
- LIL’ BRITNEYS: Rachel Bilson and Minka Kelly starring in another new chic indie flick, “Showing Crotches In Limo.” (Egotastic)
- PASSINGS: Rat-Packer Joey Bishop, singer Teresa Brewer, and actress Deborah Kerr all sadly passed away today. In a related story, the 9:30 show at the Luxor has been cancelled. (Sun Herald)
- HEAD GAMES: Instead of being fired by the Yankees, Joe Torre was actually offered a one-year contract extension. And he either told them to F-OFF or to SHOVE IT, depending on which NY tabloid you prefer. He probably said both. (NY Daily News)
- UNHAPPY BLOGGER: If you want to see me in angry, Mr. Hyde mode, feel free to check out my (NSFW) account of the loudest I’ve ever yelled at my television set, including the 2006 “Sopranos” finale. (Melt Your Face Off)
