And now, I bring to you some TV news:

--Legendary comedienne Carol Burnett will return to the soap opera world of Pine Valley next month, when she joins the cast of ABC's "All My Children" in celebrating the show's 35th anniversary. The multi-talented star will reprise her 1983 role as the beloved Verla Grubbs, a representative for the network announced Thursday. "I am thrilled to be back," says Burnett about returning to the Emmy® Award-winning series.

--MTV will return to "Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County" next summer with more antics and escapades of the young and wealthy. The cable network has reportedly picked up another season of the popular, new reality show, which follows a group of teens from the famously affluent area of Southern California.

--Sex & the City star Chris Noth is set to return to the force in 2005 as a Law & Order regular. The actor, who played Mr. Big in Sex & the City, is set to reprise his detective character Mike Logan, which he played for five seasons on the original Law & Order drama in spin-off show Criminal Intent. And if series star Vincent D'Onofrio's health problems become a serious problem, Noth is being tipped to take over the lead role in the program.

--Take the What's Your TV IQ quiz. I scored a pathetic 7/10.

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Assault with a steamy burger:

Police issued an arrest warrant Monday for a man charged with assaulting a convenience store clerk with a hamburger.

The incident unfolded at the Highland Street Cumberland Farms, in East Rochester, when a man entered the building and placed a fast-food burger in the microwave, then attempted to pay for the hamburger as it was heating, police Sgt. Anthony Triano said.

The man became enraged when clerk Scott Litzenberger told him he had to bring the burger from the microwave to the front counter 15 feet away in order to pay for it.

After a sharp exchange of words, the man walked back to the microwave, removed the steaming burger and walked back to the waiting Litzenberger.

Instead of paying, the suspect shoved the steaming, greasy burger into LitzenbergerÂ’s left eye, causing scalding burns, Triano said.

--This guy is a total Scrooge. Bah Humburger.

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Two big thumbs up to Mischa:

The OC star Mischa Barton is unlikely to become the latest celebrity Kabbalah follower or a Buddhist - she hates 'show business religions'.

The British-born actress insists she'll never become one of "those people" who seek spiritual enlightenment from a trendy religion, and mocks the likes of Demi Moore and Madonna who do.

She says, "I'm not one of these people really into the latest fetishes like yoga or the Kabbalah. I can't imagine anything worse than wearing a trendy red bracelet around my arm and running around saying, 'I'm at peace with myself.'"

In other news, construction is underway in Beverly Hills on several mansions for the gurus of the kabbala sect that numbers Madonna and Demi Moore among its faithful.

The homes, which are said to cost at least $2 million each, are being constructed as kabbalah-friendly dwellings.

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As far as I'm concerned, New Year's Eve isn't New Year's Eve without Dick Clark. I hope he's better in time!

On the other hand, I applauded the absense of Joan and Melissa Rivers at the Emmys this year. Looks like my glee is short-lived. Ugh. Could they be more obnoxious?

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Go raid your grandmother's closet:

Styles that Granny has been wearing for years — beaded cardigans, big brooches, pleated skirts, fur-lined snow boots over pants and gold brocaded clothing — are anything but dated this season.

“The theme, I’d say, is ‘Granny chic,’” said Glamour magazine fashion editor Suze Yalof Schwartz. “It’s Grandma’s closet that's come out to the runways this season. And it’s sexy.”

Last year, the Ugg boot was the must-have in footwear. This year, moon boots and furry, shaggy snow boots with a wedge heel are hot — but make sure to wear them over your pants or jeans if you want to be really hip.

Marc by Marc Jacobs' Snow Boot for $180, Tecnica's Moon Boot for $129, Coach's Sofie Boot for $400, Mukluks Native American boots for $395 and the KORS by Michael Kors Crosby and Cosmic boots for $353 and $373, respectively.

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George Clooney vows never to put weight on for a movie again, after his last role left him feeling hideous.

The gorgeous star gained 30 pounds to play a bearded spy in new flick Syriana.

But George, 43, who's soon to be seen in Ocean's Twelve, hated the way he looked and now admits: "It was good for that film and I'm glad I did it but I'd never do it again."

The actor has struggled to shed the extra weight, saying: "I'm still in the process of losing the last few pounds. It's hard to do, and it's hard on your system."

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If you're in for a good laugh, check out this blog.

It's an audio blog of people leaving drunken messages. Truly hysterical.

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1 Now that's funny

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I had the pleasure of attending the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's Yuletide show last night. It was, in a word, FANTASTIC!

Seriously--if you're in town, you MUST go. It stars NYPD officer and famous singer, Daniel Rodriguez. He's just wonderful, as is the rest of the cast, sets, and orchestra members. I've had the opportunity to see a lot of shows of this type, and this truly was the best one I've seen. Go, Go, GO!!

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1 What???...and you didn't drop me a note about how well you liked it? Shame on you!

Posted by: Brad at December 09, 2004 11:41 AM (PS936)

2 For some reason, I love finding people I have a geographical connection to. I'm a Hoosier (at heart) myself! Glad you liked the symphony.

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Church leaders united on Wednesday to condemn a Christmas nativity tableau depicting soccer star David Beckham as Joseph and his pop singer wife Victoria as the Virgin Mary.

Anglicans, Catholics and Presbyterians called the exhibit at Madame Tussaud's waxwork museum in London a new low in the cult of celebrity worship.

In the tableau, Australian pop star Kylie Minogue hovers above the crib as an angel while "Posh Spice" Victoria lays her shawled head tenderly on Beckham's shoulder.

Tony Blair, George W. Bush and the Duke of Edinburgh star as The Three Wise Men. The shepherds are played by Hollywood star Samuel L. Jackson, British actor Hugh Grant and camp Irish comedian Graham Norton.

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The Mandinka tribe of Gambia, Africa, adheres to a religious practice completely unique to its people -- they worship actress Salma Hayek's breasts!

When Hayek first appeared on screen, the Mandinkans were blown away by the sight of the 36C-25-37 actress. "Everyone gasped -- men, women, and children," recalls Kianga. "Salma was breathtakingly exquisite. She gave off a force, a light, an energy that came right through the screen and entered our very souls."

After that screening, all any of the Mandinkans could talk about was Salma Hayek -- her looks, her spirit, her energy.

--I'm sure men everywhere will be using the excuse that they too "worship" Salma to their wives and girlfriends.

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Watch out Ken Jennings!

I took this quiz, and scored 9/10. (I missed #3).

When's the next Jeopardy audition?

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Pop punk Pink will expose her innermost thoughts and feelings in a big screen adaptation of her private diary.

The singer wants to tell her own story, following the decision to postpone a planned biopic of sixties icon Janis Joplin, starring Pink in the lead role.

Pink - whose acting experience is limited to a cameo role in Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle - says, "I plan to write a film script based on them. They are shocking, inspiring and, above all, true to my heart." She plans to call the movie The Diary of Pink.

--The Diary of Pink? Wow, that's original. I'm sure this will be a bestseller.

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Searching for Hikaru Nakamura?

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Beer raid in Indy:

Police say they're looking for a former deliveryman accused of allowing people to raid a semitrailer containing nearly $30,000 worth of Miller Lite beer.

Authorities found the trailer Tuesday near the intersection of 29th and Harding streets on the city's west side. Police said they believe the trailer, which once contained more than 14,000 cases of beer, was parked there about six weeks ago by a disgruntled deliveryman who had just been fired.

The trailer still contained some beer Tuesday. Information about the amount wasn't available.

"I'm really surprised there's any beer left," Marion County sheriff's Detective Christa Moncrief said. "I figured it would have been gone within the first week, but maybe not a lot of people knew it was here."

--I have to say, I'm surpirsed there's any beer left too.

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Watch out Em--Stevie's ticked:

Stevie Wonder has blasted Eminem for mocking Michael Jackson in his Just "Lose It" video.

In the promo, Em is seen ridiculing Jacko for his reputed plastic surgery and for when his hair caught fire. "Kicking someone when he's down is not a good thing," stormed Stevie. "I was disappointed that he would let himself go to such a level.

"Eminem has succeeded on the backs of people predominantly in that lower pay bracket, people of colour. So for him to come out like that is bulls**t."

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Puffy and the Pres:

"So you're Sean Combs" — that's what President Bush kept saying yesterday as he gave the hip-hop mogul a private tour of the White House.

When Combs — in D.C. to present a Kennedy Center honor — was offered a tour, "he didn't realize his guides would be the president and first lady," a source said.

Laura Bush told Puffy: "I understand you had a wonderful birthday party recently." When it was revealed that Combs and Laura share the same natal date, the president suggested they celebrate jointly next year. "I'll arrange that," P. Diddy offered. As he left, he told the first couple, "You have a nice house."

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GQ has released its list of the 15 Guys They'd Like to Smack.

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Idina Menzel, star of the Broadway musical "Wicked," and her husband, actor Taye Diggs have received hateful threats because of their interracial marriage.

The couple was the focus of at least three letters last week in which bodily harm was threatened, the New York Post reported in Monday editions.

Despite the threats, Menzel still performed on Sunday, arriving at the Gershwin Theater under heavy guard. For the matinee, she was accompanied by five plainclothes guards, who remained stationed outside the stage door.

Diggs, who is black and stars in the UPN drama "Kevin Hill," and Menzel, who is white, were wed in January 2003.

Earlier this year, Menzel won a Tony award for her portrayal of Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West.

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1 I hope people that love to say "we've come such a long way" pay attention when these stories are reported.

Posted by: Kelly at December 07, 2004 10:31 AM (+7VNs)

2 I was just going to say the same exact thing. We'd like to think we've come a long way -- and to an extent, we have -- but we still have miles to go.

Posted by: Kevin the Interloper at December 07, 2004 10:38 AM (qb+8W)

3 So very sad.... But, wow - I guess she really believes in the whole "show must go on" thing...good for her! and, on a side note...damn, i really want to see "Wicked"...

Posted by: Kelly P. at December 07, 2004 06:02 PM (e0ylE)

4 ... damn, I really want to see Taye Diggs in something other than that horribly scripted crap he's in now.

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Leonardo DiCaprio declaring "I'm the king of the world!" in "Titanic" has been chosen as the cheesiest line in movie history.

The list:
1. "Titanic" — "I'm the king of the world!" (Leonardo DiCaprio)

2. "Dirty Dancing" — "Nobody puts Baby in the corner." (Patrick Swayze)

3. "Four Weddings and a Funeral — "Is it still raining..." (Andie MacDowell)

4. "Ghost" — "I love you." "Ditto." (Demi Moore)

5. "Top Gun" — "You can be my wingman any time." (Val Kilmer)

6. "Notting Hill" — "I'm just a girl..." (Julia Roberts)

7. "Independence Day" — "Today we celebrate our Independence Day." (Bill Pullman)

8. "Braveheart" — "They may take our lives..." (Mel Gibson)

9. "Jerry Maguire" — "You had me at hello." (Renee Zellweger)

10. "The Postman" — "You're a godsend, a saviour." "No, I'm a postman." (Kevin Costner)

--It's a pretty good list. I didn't take the Mel Gibson Braveheart line as cheesy, but maybe some people did. I have to say that my pick for cheesiest line in movie history would be "Love means never having to say you're sorry," from Love Story.

What are some of your faves?

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Hi everyone. Sorry for the lack of posting, but I was on my law firm trip to South Beach. I'll definitely post all about it, but it won't probably be until tonight. I've got a lot to catch up on at work, and want to get there soon!

I'll tell you this though: it was a great time!

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