The Rockabilly Friendster (sort of).

Yum! String cheese! Stock up while you can! Only a quarter while they last at the 99¢ Only Store!

I went to the Vibe Awards last night and it was a fun show, but the most notable thing about the evening was that not one peep was made about Michael Jackson. No shout-outs from any of the performers, no "We love you Michael!" from any of the presenters, no words of encouragement from the winners. Even Quincy Jones was decidedly mum on the subject of MJ...

Like a lot of people my age, Michael Jackson was my hero when I was a kid. I, too, had a unusual fondness for rodents. The fact that Michael sang Ben so beautifully to his pet rat endeared him to me. Now, with his surrender to authorities being carried live by at least five Los Angeles TV stations, the crescendo of Michael Jackson's sad downfall will be witnessed by the entire world. No one likes to see their heroes fall (even though MJ hasn't been my hero since I was eight) and it's even harder to believe that people we admire might be capable of such loathsome crimes.

I've always had a thing for corny television 'news' personalities. In high school, I lusted after Bob Lobel. I loved that he never bothered to mask his contempt for the lowly weatherman or anyone else who rubbed him the wrong way. These days, my affection is directed towards Joel Grover. His sanctimonious scolding of local ne'r-do-wells during sweeps is highly entertaining and perversely, a real turn-on. I can't wait to see what Joel uncovers on tonight's investigation!

Are you a "cool, 20-something girl" up for a little adventure over the holidays? This guy might just have your ticket... [via gawker]

Who would have ever guessed that the naked male spectacle that is Chippendales got its start as a modest backgammon club?

This morning, Fran and I met Darling Cousin Brucie and Dave from Paradise Hotel for breakfast. I ate WAY too many pancakes and learned that in the grand old tradition of all reality stars, Dave is moving to Hollywood. Do have a burning question for Dave? Let me know and I may use it in a future interview with the man who made it to the end of the game, but went home with absolutely nothing.