Where's the crappy music list?

Don't worry, I haven't give up on my music. And I even expanded my horizons. I've decided to create a brand new, updated annually blog that countdowns the best in music from the year according to Billboard Magazine. Hey, album sales and radio play don't lie. I'll have it up soon, it's being worked on because since we are moving into the 2010's, I thought I should cover the best of the 2000's as well. I'll post the link on my friends' blogs' links when it's done. Trust me, you'll like it. And with that, I just want to say to my readers (if you are out there) Happy 2010!

TiVo Guide Week of December 28, 2009 *spoiler alert*

“True Blood” Based on Charlaine Harris' Southern Vampire books, the series opens with Bon Temps, La., waitress Sookie Stackhouse welcoming the first vampire, Bill, to Merlotte's bar, while her brother, Jason, deals with the unfortunate fallout of a one-night stand. Monday at 8 on HBO.

“Kennedy Center Honors” Mel Brooks, Dave Brubeck, Grace Bumbry, Robert De Niro and Bruce Springsteen are the honorees at the 32nd annual celebration hosted by Caroline Kennedy. Performers and presenters include Meryl Streep; Martin Scorsese; Sting; Matthew Broderick; Aretha Franklin; John Mellencamp; Carl Reiner; Jon Stewart; Jennifer Nettles; Sharon Stone; Ben Stiller; Jack Black; Melissa Etheridge; Ben Harper; Herbie Hancock; Harvey Keitel; Jane Krakowski; Edward Norton; Martin Short; Frank Langella; Eddie Vedder. Tuesday at 9 on CBS.

“A Girl’s Life” Author Rachel Simmons ("Odd Girl Out") examines the modern-day challenges of female adolescence, including body image, cyber-bullying, depression, self-esteem and girl-on-girl violence. The program features the stories of four teen girls and features interviews with parents, psychologists, teachers and social workers about how to help girls mature into resilient adults. Wednesday at 8 on PBS.

“Dick Clark’s Primetime New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest” Dick Clark and Ryan Seacrest host from Times Square in New York City, while Fergie hosts in Las Vegas. A variety of musical guests will take the stage in each location. Thursday at 10 on ABC.

“Outdoor Room With Jamie Durie” Friday at 10 on Home & Garden.

“Demons” The series opens as an ordinary teen (Christian Cooke) learns a shocking family secret: His great-great-grandfather was legendary vampire hunter Abraham Van Helsing. Saturday at 10 on BBC America.

“Desperate Housewives” In the wake of the plane crash, the housewives play "What If...," reflecting on their life choices, and on how other choices might have led to different lives. For Susan it's a life with Karl, and for Bree it's one without Orson; and Lynette thinks about a future with her unborn twins. Meanwhile, Carlos imagines Gaby as an overprotective mom; and Angie ponders what could happen if her secrets were revealed. Sunday at 9 on ABC.

TiVo Guide Week of December 21, 2009 *spoiler alert*

“I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown” Linus and Lucy's little brother, ReRun, tries to avoid the Van Pelt family's holiday nuttiness by hanging with Snoopy and his own sibling, the desert-dwelling Spike. Based on previously published comic strips from Charles S. Schulz. Voices...Corey Padnos, Hannah Leigh Dworkin, Jimmy Bennett, Ashley Rose Orr and Adam Taylor Gordon. Monday at 8 on ABC.

“Better Off Ted” Lem's mother (Khandi Alexander) visits the company, and begins an affair with Dr. Bhamba (Maz Jobrani). Elsewhere, Linda steals Ted's thunder by suggesting an improvement for his project...a light bulb that never burns out. Tuesday at 9:30 on ABC.

“A Home for the Holidays With Faith Hill” The 11th annual event to raise awareness of adoption, hosted by Faith Hill. Performers include Mary J. Blige, Michael Franti, Reba McEntire, Shakira and Carrie Underwood. Also appearing: Jenna Elfman and Nia Vardalos. Wednesday at 8 on CBS.

“It’s a Wonderful Life” Frank Capra's wondrous classic stars Oscar nominee James Stewart as a small-town banker who learns what life would have been like if he'd never been born. Donna Reed costars as his wife and Henry Travers is a treat as Clarence Oddbody, Angel Second Class. Thursday at 8 on NBC.

“A Christmas Story” A 9-year-old (Peter Billingsley) craves a BB gun for Christmas, but everyone around him is strongly opposed to the idea in Jean Shepherd's nostalgic charmer. Darren McGavin, Melinda Dillon. Randy: Ian Petrella. Flick: Scott Schwartz. Miss Shields: Tedde Moore. Schwartz: R.D. Robb. Grover: Yano Anaya. Scut: Zack Ward. Shepherd narrates. Directed by Bob Clark (“Porky's”). Friday at 6 on TBS.

“U.S. Olympic Trials:Freestyle Skiing and Nordic Combined” Freestyle skiing and Nordic combined, taped Dec. 23-24 in Steamboat Springs, Colo. Competitors are scheduled to include Ryan St. Onge; Jeret Peterson; Hannah Kearney; and Todd Lodwick. Saturday at 2:30 on NBC.

“Nick News With Linda Ellerbee” Children and celebrities share stories about how they've helped pets that have become homeless because of bad economic times. Among the celebs interviewed: Lance Bass; Sophia Bush; Kellan Lutz; Maria Menounos; Tony Hawk; Kimora Lee Simmons; Tiffani Thiessen; and Bonnie Hunt. Sunday at 8 on Nickelodeon.

SAG Award nominees

Once again, I was beaten to the punch on C-S-S-A, but I will post the nominees here as well, and you are all free to discuss who should win.

TELEVISION
Best Drama Ensemble
"The Closer"
"Dexter"
"The Good Wife"
"Mad Men"
"True Blood"

Best Comedy Ensemble
"30 Rock"
"Curb Your Enthusiasm"
"Glee"
"Modern Family"
"The Office"

Best Drama Actor
Simon Baker "The Mentalist"
Bryan Cranston "Breaking Bad"
Michael C. Hall "Dexter"
Jon Hamm "Mad Men"
Hugh Laurie "House"

Best Drama Actress
Patricia Arquette "Medium"
Glenn Close "Damages"
Mariska Hargitay "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"
Holly Hunter "Saving Grace"
Julianna Margulies "The Good Wife"
Kyra Sedgwick "The Closer"

Best Comedy Actor
Alec Baldwin "30 Rock"
Steve Carell "The Office"
Larry David "Curb Your Enthusiasm"
Tony Shalhoub "Monk"
Charlie Sheen "Two and a Half Men"

Best Comedy Actress
Christina Applegate "Samantha Who?"
Toni Collette "United States of Tara"
Edie Falco "Nurse Jackie"
Tina Fey "30 Rock"
Julia Louis-Dreyfus "The New Adventures of Old Christine"

Best TV Movie/Miniseries Actor
Kevin Bacon "Taking Chance"
Cuba Gooding, Jr. "Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story"
Jeremy Irons "Georgia O'Keeffe"
Kevin Kline "Cyrano de Bergerac"
Tom Wilkinson "A Number"

Best TV Movie/Miniseries Actress
Joan Allen "Georgia O'Keeffe"
Drew Barrymore "Grey Gardens"
Ruby Dee "America"
Jessica Lange "Grey Gardens"
Sigourney Weaver "Prayers for Bobby"

FILM
Best Ensemble
"An Education"
"The Hurt Locker"
"Inglourious Basterds"
"Nine"
"Precious"

Best Lead Actor
Jeff Bridges "Crazy Heart"
George Clooney "Up in the Air"
Colin Firth "A Single Man"
Morgan Freeman "Invictus"
Jeremy Renner "The Hurt Locker"

Best Lead Actress
Sandra Bullock "The Blind Side"
Helen Mirren "The Last Station"
Carey Mulligan "An Education"
Gabourey Sidibe "Precious"
Meryl Streep "Julie & Julia"

Best Supporting Actor
Matt Damon "Invictus"
Woody Harrelson "The Messenger"
Christopher Plummer "The Last Station"
Stanley Tucci "The Lovely Bones"
Christoph Waltz "Inglourious Basterds"

Best Supporting Actress
Penélope Cruz "Nine"
Vera Farmiga "Up in the Air"
Anna Kendrick "Up in the Air"
Diane Kruger "Inglourious Basterds"
Mo'Nique "Precious"

Golden Globe nominees

Normally, I save this stuff for C-S-S-A, but I was beaten to the punch, so I'll post the Golden Globe nominees here and you can give your opinion as to who will win.

TELEVISION
Best Drama
"Big Love"
"Dexter"
"House"
"Mad Men"
"True Blood"

Best Comedy/Musical
"30 Rock"
"Entourage"
"Glee"
"Modern Family"
"The Office"

Best Miniseries or TV Movie
"Georgia O'Keeffe"
"Grey Gardens"
"Into the Storm"
"Little Dorrit"
"Taking Chance"

Best Lead Actor - Drama
Simon Baker "The Mentalist"
Michael C. Hall "Dexter"
Jon Hamm "Mad Men"
Hugh Laurie "House"
Bill Paxton "Big Love"

Best Lead Actress - Drama
Glenn Close "Damages"
January Jones "Mad Men"
Julianna Margulies "The Good Wife"
Anna Paquin "True Blood"
Kyra Sedgwick "The Closer"

Best Lead Actor - Comedy/Musical
Alec Baldwin "30 Rock"
Steve Carell "The Office"
David Duchovny "Californication"
Thomas Jane "Hung"
Matthew Morrison "Glee"

Best Lead Actress - Comedy/Musical
Toni Collette "United States of Tara"
Courteney Cox "Cougar Town"
Edie Falco "Nurse Jackie"
Tina Fey "30 Rock"
Lea Michele "Glee"

Best Lead Actor - Miniseries or TV Movie
Kevin Bacon "Taking Chance"
Kenneth Branagh "Wallander: One Step Behind"
Chiwetel Ejiofor "Endgame"
Brendan Gleeson "Into the Storm"
Jeremy Irons "Georgia O'Keeffe"

Best Lead Actress - Miniseries or TV Movie
Joan Allen "Georgia O'Keeffe"
Drew Barrymore "Grey Gardens"
Jessica Lange "Grey Gardens"
Anna Paquin "The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler"
Sigourney Weaver "Prayers for Bobby"

Best Supporting Actor - TV Series, Miniseries or TV Movie
Michael Emerson "Lost"
Neil Patrick Harris "How I Met Your Mother"
William Hurt "Damages"
John Lithgow "Dexter"
Jeremy Piven "Entourage"

Best Supporting Actress - TV Series, Miniseries or TV Movie
Jane Adams "Hung"
Rose Byrne "Damages"
Jane Lynch "Glee"
Janet McTeer "Into the Storm"
Chloë Sevigny "Big Love"

FILM
Best Drama
"Avatar"
"The Hurt Locker"
"Inglourious Basterds"
"Precious"
"Up in the Air"

Best Comedy/Musical
"(500) Days of Summer"
"The Hangover"
"It's Complicated"
"Julie & Julia"
"Nine"

Best Director
Kathryn Bigelow "The Hurt Locker"
James Cameron "Avatar"
Clint Eastwood "Invictus"
Jason Reitman "Up in the Air"
Quentin Tarantino "Inglourious Basterds"

Best Lead Actor - Drama
Jeff Bridges "Crazy Heart"
George Clooney "Up in the Air"
Colin Firth "A Single Man"
Morgan Freeman "Invictus"
Tobey Maguire "Brothers"

Best Lead Actress - Drama
Emily Blunt "The Young Victoria"
Sandra Bullock "The Blind Side"
Helen Mirren "The Last Station"
Carey Mulligan "An Education"
Gabourey Sidibe "Precious"

Best Lead Actor - Comedy/Musical
Matt Damon "The Informant!"
Daniel Day-Lewis "Nine"
Robert Downey, Jr. "Sherlock Holmes"
Joseph Gordon-Levitt "(500) Days of Summer"
Michael Stuhlbarg "A Serious Man"

Best Lead Actress - Comedy/Musical
Sandra Bullock "The Proposal"
Marion Cotillard "Nine"
Julia Roberts "Duplicity"
Meryl Streep "It's Complicated"
Meryl Streep "Julie & Julia"

Best Supporting Actor
Matt Damon "Invictus"
Woody Harrelson "The Messenger"
Christopher Plummer "The Last Station"
Stanley Tucci "The Lovely Bones"
Christoph Waltz "Inglourious Basterds"

Best Supporting Actress
Penélope Cruz "Nine"
Vera Farmiga "Up in the Air"
Anna Kendrick "Up in the Air"
Mo'Nique "Precious"
Julianne Moore "A Single Man"

Best Screenplay
Neill Blomkamp & Terri Tatchell "District 9"
Mark Boal "The Hurt Locker"
Nancy Meyers "It's Complicated"
Jason Reitman & Sheldon Turner "Up in the Air"
Quentin Tarantino "Inglourious Basterds"

Best Orginal Score
Carter Burwell & Karen O "Where the Wild Things Are"
Michael Giacchino "Up"
Marvin Hamlisch "The Informant!"
James Horner "Avatar"
Abel Korzeniowski "A Single Man"

Best Original Song
"(I Want To) Come Home" "Everybody's Fine"
"Cinema Italiana" "Nine"
"I See You (Theme from Avatar)" "Avatar"
"The Weary Kind (Theme from Crazy Heart)" "Crazy Heart"
"Winter" "Brothers"

Best Animated Feature
"Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs"
"Coraline"
"Fantastic Mr. Fox"
"The Princess and the Frog"
"Up"

Best Foreign Language Film
"Barria" Italy
"Broken Embraces" Spain
"The Maid" Chile
"A Prophet" France
"The White Ribbon" Germany

TiVo Guide Week of December 14, 2009 *spoiler alert*

“Jennifer Hudson: I’ll Be Home for Christmas” Jennifer Hudson performs "The Christmas Song," "O Holy Night" and "Silent Night," and duets with Michael Bublé on "Baby It's Cold Outside" and "Let It Snow." Monday at 8 on ABC.

“Funniest Commercials of the Year: 2009” A compilation of the year's wittiest advertisements. Kevin Nealon hosts. Tuesday at 10 on TBS.

“Top Chef: Las Vegas” Host Andy Cohen serves up a reunion edition featuring the reassembled Season 6 chefs, who cook up more culinary drama while dishing on the highs and lows of the season. Appearing: Padma Lakshmi; Tom Colicchio; Gail Simmons; Toby Young. Wednesday at 9 on Bravo.

“Real Housewives of Orange County” The women prep, pack and proceed to their weekend in Florida---but trip planner Vicki worries that the men in their lives will crash their all-female jaunt. Her fears are realized when Gretchen's boyfriend---none other than Slade Smiley---arrives and Simon tags along. Meanwhile, Alexis joins the gang a day late, and divisions begin to form. Thursday at 10 on Bravo.

“The Vampire Diaries” Damon learns another vampire is in town when a body drained of its blood is discovered, and he searches for the person. Meanwhile, Elena confesses her love for Stefan and persuades him to stay in Mystic Falls, but she also makes a devastating discovery that adversely affects her relationship with him; and Jeremy resumes a hobby of drawing fantasy creatures that he had abandoned after his parents died. Friday at 9 on The CW.

“The Three Gifts” During the holidays, a couple (Dean Cain and Jean Louisa Kelly) offer a temporary home to three orphaned boys well known for their bad behavior. When the boys begin to hope one of them will be adopted by the couple, they start a fierce competition to win the pair's affections. Mimi Kennedy, Reginald VelJohnson, Dylan Sprayberry, Alex Zubarev and Spencir Bridges also star. Directed by David S. Cass Sr. Saturday at 8 on Hallmark.

“Survivor: Samoa” The finalists are questioned by the jury members, who cast their votes for the winner. Sunday at 8 on CBS.

TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs results

Uggggh. What the hell happened last night? I thought TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs would be a slam dunk. Oh, I was so wrong. I only scraped up a 3-4 record. My record has now dropped to 232-199. Thanks for being my saviors, Undertaker, Shawn Michaels & Triple H, and Christian. As for John Cena, John Morrison, Kofi Kingston, and Mickie James, get out. You make me sick. Hopefully, things will pick up at the Royal Rumble.

TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs card and picks

World Heavyweight Champion Undertaker vs. Batista (Chair Match)

WWE Champion John Cena vs. Sheamus (Tables Match)

Unified Tag Team Champions Chris Jericho & Big Show vs. D-Generation X (Tables, Ladders & Chairs Match)

Intercontinental Champion John Morrison vs. Drew McIntyre

Kofi Kingston vs. Randy Orton

Women's Champion Michelle McCool vs. Mickie James

ECW Champion Christian vs. Shelton Benjamin (Ladder Match)

I think I can still keep going on a roll. As of now, I am 229-195, and things will only be going up. I think this an easy card to pick. Therefore, I'm going with Undertaker, John Cena, Shawn Michaels & Triple H, John Morrison, Kofi Kingston, Mickie James, and Christian. Wish me luck.

The Victor Wishes He Was Jay Leno Spot

I have nothing to say other than watch the video and have somebody who knows CPR nearby.

TiVo Guide Week of December 7, 2009 *spoiler alert*

“The Closer” Brenda and her team delve into the gang-related death of a 12-year-old boy, but the case really heats up when two more bodies surface. In domestic developments, Brenda is in store for a surprise, courtesy of Fritz. And Provenza's once-blooming love life begins to wilt. Monday at 9 on TNT.

“Biggest Loser” The winner of the $250,000 grand prize is revealed in the eighth-season finale. Also: The eliminated players return for a final weigh-in and compete for the at-home $100,000 prize; and the third finalist chosen by viewers is announced. Tuesday at 8 on NBC.

“Barbara Walters Special” Walters' 17th annual "Most Fascinating People" special. Included: Adam Lambert, Lady Gaga, Tyler Perry, Kate Gosselin, Sarah Palin, talk-show host Glenn Beck, the NFL's Brett Favre, South Carolina first lady Jenny Sanford and Michael Jackson's children (Paris, Prince Michael I and Prince Michael II). The final person is announced on the program. Wednesday at 10:01 on ABC.

“30 Rock” Jack chances upon a former school flame (Julianne Moore) via a new social-networking site. Elsewhere, Kenneth struggles to arrange a holiday gift swap; Liz futilely tries to buy a gift for the finicky Jack; and a miffed Jenna must share her holiday solo performance. Cheyenne Jackson also guest stars. Thursday at 9:30 on NBC.

“Yes, Virginia” An 8-year-old girl (Beatrice Miller) in 1897 New York tries to discover if Santa Claus actually exists and writes a letter to a newspaper editor (Alfred Molina) as a last resort to find the answer. Neil Patrick Harris and Jennifer Love Hewitt also star. Friday at 8 on CBS.

“Sandra Lee Celebrates: Season of Surprise” A multigenerational holiday party is planned for a family that helped a couple care for triplets who were born dangerously premature. Party-prep projects include preserving family memories and updating heirloom decor. Dan Vickery, from the fourth season of "HGTV Design Star," lends a hand to work on carpentry projects. Saturday at 8 on Home & Garden.

“Christmas at the White House: An Oprah Primetime Special” Oprah Winfrey interviews President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama during an hour that also follows holiday preparations at the White House. Sunday at 10 on ABC.

Farwell, Eddie Fatu

For my WWE followers, I have bad news. Eddie Fatu, aka Umaga, was died yesterday after he recently suffered a heart attack. He was only 36. Fatu's portrayal of Umaga brought about one of the deadliest and most brutal monsters the WWE had ever seen. Fatu first came to the WWE in 2002 was Jamal, a member of the stable known as Three Minute Warning. After about a year, he was released, but came back in 2006 as Umaga, adaptly nicknamed the Samoan Bulldozer. He was truely wild animal in the ring, bringing a rare combination of speed and power to the ring that most people never seen from a heavyweight. Umaga made a few WWE Championship runs and won the WWE Intercontinental Championship twice. Not to mention he made a career out of facing top names like Batista, Bobby Lashley, CM Punk, Jeff Hardy, John Cena, Kane, Ric Flair, and Triple H (all those men have held the WWE, World Heavyweight, and/or ECW Championships). Sadly, his career was tainted by two failed steroid tests, the last one got him fired from the WWE this summer. After the passing of Andrew "Test" Martin earlier this year, I was hoping we had seen the end of wreslters dying young for a long time, but I was so wrong. Farwell, Eddie Fatu. You were certainly one of my favorite heels.