| Venturing into the Dallas jungle in search of the elusive $30,000 ...
Like any good, emotionally repressed person, I believe that people should not get any more specific in public about their problems than the words on the side of a Xanax bottle. Take two for...insomnia. Depression. Daddy didn't love me. Whatever's ailin' you. I was shocked, therefore, when I sat down for a nice, cold whiskey and Coke at Club Dada one Wednesday night and heard people opining onstage about the state of racism in America, domestic violence and the many moods of one's vulva. Much like the hokey-pokey, in slam poetry, that's what it's all about. (Clap, clap! Or maybe, the clap, the clap.) It was "Slam Dada" night, and a man in the room was wearing a beret, I believe, on purpose. Like the wearing of berets, there are many inexplicable things about slam poetry. Like someone using the phrase "America, I want to butt-fuck you with an AK-47!" in front of children.
John Mayer Says Don't Mess With Jess's Texan Pride
How do I love John Mayer, let me count the ways. . . . With all the flack that Jessica Simpson has been getting lately, her ex-boyfriend John is not the first person I would guess to come to her defense (well, to be fair I guess Eva Longoria did first, but she was kinda just talking about herself). However, John Mayer took to his blog last night in an incredibly sweet way to defend Jess and her Texan prize. He said, in an entry titled "Don't Ex With Texas": Dear Dallas and Surrounding Areas, This isn't a sports blog, and it isn't a publicity stunt. (but have at me if it feels right.) This is about doing what I think is right as a person, in this case speaking my mind. I have never known anyone to have more pride in their home state and their upbringing in it than Jessica Simpson has in Texas.
Menzel Celebrates Release of "I Stand" With Virgin Megastore and ...
Idina Menzel celebrates the release of her solo album "I Stand" with appearances at the Times Square Virgin Megastore and on "The Today Show" Jan. 29. Menzel, who earned a Tony Award for Wicked, performs on NBC's "Today Show" Jan. 29, followed by a 6:30 PM signing and performance at the Virgin Megastore in Times Square. Those who purchase Menzel's "I Stand" beginning at 9 AM on Jan. 29 will receive a wristband to attend the performance/signing. The Tony-winning actress has also scheduled appearances on "Good Day LA" Feb. 7 and ABC's "The View" Feb. 13. "I Stand," released nationwide Jan. 29 from Warner Brothers features songs performed and penned by Menzel, including "Better to Have Loved," "Brave," "Gorgeous," "Where Do I Begin?," "Don't Let Me Down," "I Feel Everything," "Forever," "My Own Worst Enemy," "Perfume and Promises," and the title song.
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