Think Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was glued to the set? Here's his take on Emmitt, courtesy of the DMN:
"I think I share the sentiments of Cowboys fans all over the country when I say how proud I am for Emmitt and his family on this outstanding accomplishment. I'd also add that, although we are all thrilled, we should not be surprised. Emmitt Smith is one of the greatest competitors that I have ever been around. ... This is another championship for a true Dallas Cowboys champion."
Yep, I was right. Hey, it wasn't that hard to predict. With a smile and an attitude like the former Cowboys running back displayed all season, how could America not let him have that cheesy-ass trophy? Mario might've been the best technical dancer -- OK, he was -- but that just doesn't stand up to a winning attitude. It also didn't hurt Emmitt that he had last year's champion, Cheryl Burke, by his side. Emmitt's wife, Pat, said it best in a taped interview that aired earlier in the hour: "When I first saw my husband get out there, it blew me away." We're with you, girl, we're with you.
Of course, the biggest winner of all this season was Dancing With the Stars itself. After humble beginnings as summer filler, and a second season which had its highs and lows ratings-wise, Dancing has amazed everyone this season by landing consistently in the Nielsen top five. But considering the drama of Sara Evans and the surprise prowess of both Emmitt and Mario, this could be the peak of the mountain. Guess we'll find out for sure next season.
Can we just get to the announcement already? The recaps at the beginning of tonight's Dancing With the Stars were highly unnecessary -- I mean, it was just last night. But then Emmitt and Mario got to do encore performances, which was a li'l bit more worthy of airtime. Emmitt and Cheryl did last night's samba again, including the part at the end where Em breaks it down something serious. Mario and Karina gave us an encore of the "It Takes Two" freestyle. I gotta say -- if they had done performances like that freestyle all season long, Emmitt might've had a harder time winning the whole thing. I know, I know, I'm jumping the gun. Nothing is announced yet. I just have a feeling. More to come.
The fifth issue of Marvel Comics' seven-part blockbuster came out today. I wouldn't dare spoil anything for my fellow fanboys and fangirls. As for the rest of you, who may have a casual interest in all this, keep reading.
... if I can wait until Friday, when For Your Considerationhits theaters. Just looking at the above photo tumped over my giggle box. But my giggle box is easily tumped. Anyone care to argue about which Christopher Guest flick is best so far? I'm a sucker for Best In Show. I always lose it when Jennifer Coolidge's character is talking about her 95-year-old husband: "We have so much in common! We both love soup ... and the outdoors ... snow peas ... talking and not talking."
Jets rookie running back Leon Washington says he's not using an obscene gesture in his Bowman "Signs of the Future" autographed football card put out by Topps. He says he's simply making an "E" with both hands to honor his hometown (the East side of Jacksonville). Hmm ... wonder why some fingers are hidden? "Maybe I should've taken the picture a different way," he told the Associated Press. Naturally, the card is fetching a nice price on eBay. Topps said it was an oversight.
People, the publication of choice for gay celebrities coming out of the closet, revealed today its latest sexiest man alive. George Clooney now joins his pal Brad Pitt as a two-time title holder.
The mag hasn't been this boring and predictable since Lance Bass was on the cover.
Last night, around 11 p.m., I really wanted a milkshake (not pregnant, just greedy), so the boy and I went to Steak and Shake.
On the way home, he said, "I hear that there are already people camping out at the Best Buy to get a PlayStation 3."
"No one's that weird," I said.
"Can we drive by and see?" he said.
I had just sucked down 20 ounces of eggnog ice cream, and I was feeling agreeable, so we cruised over to the store at 635 and Midway.
Sure enough, there were about a dozen people there, some playing catch in the parking lot, some hunched in their tents, and one actually playing Guitar Hero.
Yes. Someone actually brought a generator to play video games while they camped out in front of an electronics store to buy a video game console. It is the beautiful circle of geekery.
The December issue of Spin has a story about the music that the military blasts at prisoners at Guantanamo Bay. Among the bands played: our own Drowning Pool.
The Pop Shop goes all retro cartoony today. Leading the way is this supercool action figure of the one and only Fat Albert. I loved the show as a kid, and I'll even admit to laughing a few times during the recent live-action movie (Kenan Thompson dancing goofily gets me every time). And I always get a kick out of hearing that classic bass line from the theme song now and then on The Ticket.
Club Dada Sarah Jaffe / Karen Naomi / Travis Hopper / Hardcore Troubadour It's all about the tribute baby! What better dude to pay homage to than the incomparable Ryan Adams? Karen Naomi will be backed by some of the members from Millicent Friendly, Wonderfool, Johnny Lloyd Rollins and Preston Grey. Travis Hopper will be backed by Michael Crowder and some of the members of Airline.
8 p.m. $5.00 Cover. Summer Begs.mp3 by the incredibly talented Sarah Jaffe
Darkside Lounge The Lucky Stiffs Hailing from San Fran, these boys are gonna tear the Darkside stage up tonight with their own brand of rockin' hardcore punk...punk.
9 p.m. Cover TBA. Vacant City.mp3 by The Lucky Stiffs
According to this, it looks like The Magnolia in the West Village was the target for a smash-and-grab style robbery when someone drove a van into the building. Police think they were trying to get an ATM machine inside.
Given how narrow the streets are in that center, how’d they get enough momentum to actually damage anything?
I tried calling over to the theater to see how this would affect independent film lovers. Couldn’t get anyone live on the phone, but the automated system was nice enough to let me know that Shut Up & Sing would be starting in about an hour.
Our Austin homie DJ Chicken George put us up on a lil’ shindig Thursday night to celebrate the launch of something known as CultureLab Creative. CLC appears to be some sort of marketing research thingy that tells you what the kids are feelin’. Not sure what that means for you other than they’re throwing a party with potential good sexytime on the patio at Fuse.
Chicken George and DJ Sober will be holding down the decks and bullet points include free grub and cocktails starting at 7PM. RSVP to get your swerve on – agencyparty@culturelabcreative.com
Not sure if you heard, but Will Smith was in Dallas last night promoting his new movie, The Pursuit of Happyness. (Yes, happiness is spelled wrong on purpose, annoying writers and copy editors around the world.) There was a screening of the movie at AMC Northpark, and afterward, Smith took questions from the audience.
He looked quite trim in a charcoal gray suit, and he was funny and charming and seemed pretty-down to earth. The best question was the last one: Whatever happened to DJ Jazzy Jeff? (He's doing quite well, actually, and spun at Minc last November.)
The movie, by the way, is inspired by the true story of Chris Gardner-- a guy who went homeless for about a year while chasing dream of becoming a stockbroker.
"You got to sell your Coca-Cola, and your Chips Ahoy, and your super-deluxe tampons, and then you figure out how to fit the music in." That's one of Erykah Badu's many insightful-yet-hilarious remarks in Before the Music Dies, a documentary that compiles musicians' interviews and performance clips to tell the story of how big corporations took the heart and soul out of modern music. Also interviewed in the film -- directed by Andrew Shapter -- are Bonnie Raitt, Dave Matthews, Elvis Costello, Kacy Crowley and many more. But the filmmakers obviously have an affinity for Badu, who appears as much or more than any interview subject in the film, probably because she's a master of the witty soundbite (she says that to sell records today, you have to be "butt nekkid with glitter on you and a beeper.") Instead of getting a national release, the film is going on tour, with groups and businesses hosting screenings. There's one at 8 tonight at AllGood Cafe. Here's a trailer.
The Ticket signal has been restored. Host Craig "Junior" Miller apologized 15 minutes ago for the "technical difficulties" and reminded listeners that if the 1310 AM signal ever goes out, The Ticket can still be heard at 104.1 FM. I should have realized that. I guess I just panicked.
This past Sunday morning, owner John Zaskoda arrived at his Fort Worth business, Sessions Music Store, only to find his entire inventory cleaned out. Stolen items included vintage guitars, personal gear, consignment equipment and items in the shop for repair.
John Zaskoda, also a working musician himself, opened Sessions Music Store in October 2005. The store quickly became a hub for the local music community. The store also offers youth lessons, as well as consignment and repair services.
Not only will Zaskoda and his family (he's recently a new father of twins) take a hit from this crime, but numerous local musicians who had equipment in for repair will suffer losses as well.
An estimated $12,000 worth of merchandise was stolen, which does not include equipment in for repair or on consignment. Zaskoda is offering a cash reward for any information about this crime. Click below to view a complete list of the stolen merchandise.
Tonight at the Wreck Room in Fort Worth, join owner Zaskoda for a benefit open jam to help raise money to replace the stolen merchandise.
Maybe it has something to do with today's high winds, but The Ticket (KTCK-AM) went off the air 20 minutes ago. I have no idea how to continue my morning without it. I checked its sister stations -- The Bone, The Wolf and KLIF -- and they're all still broadcasting. So at least we know the Cumulus headquarters on Maple Avenue wasn't bombed.
Deep Ellum Cafe is back and better than ever. Tonight, join the good folks there for complimentary nibbles, mojitos and more.
"In 1987, Deep Ellum Cafe opened as Deep Ellum’s first fine dining restaurant. The idea behind the concept was that good food didn’t have to be pretentious or stuffy. We set the standard for all that would follow. Offering New American cuisine, our atmosphere is as diverse and eclectic as the people who are serving you. And while our menu stays fresh with new creations from the kitchen, our classic dishes which put Deep Ellum on the map are still on the menu today."
Wednesday, November 15th Deep Ellum Cafe
2706 Elm in Deep Ellum
6:30 until 9 p.m.
Complimentary appetizers. Wine and frozen mojitos. Live music by acoustic guitarist Ramoth Gilead.
If you can't make it out tonight, not to worry. Daily happy hour includes $2 wells and domestics, along with $3 wine by the glass from 2 to 7 p.m. Vintage cartoons and movies shown daily will keep you entertained. Or if you've got work to do, there's free Wi-fi.
For those of you who adore it when actors spontaneously break into song and dance on screen, this should be music to your ears: Fox Home Entertainment has just released on DVD four classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals, including Oklahoma!, Carousel, The King and I (above) and South Pacific. Universal is on the bandwagon with Flower Drum Song, a campy film totally worth the watch just to see Nancy Kwan belt out "I Enjoy Being a Girl."
The discs promise better sound and color along with some bonus features so you can curl up and dork out with all the extras.
I get there's no such thing as bad publicity. Well, I kind of get it, but O.J. Simpson is going a little too far.
O.J.'s new book, called If I Did It (seriously), goes on sale Nov. 30. If that's not strange enough, Mr. White Bronco will be on Fox on Nov. 27 doing an interview, titled "O.J. Simpson: If I Did It, Here's How It Happened," (seriously).
Here's the thing. O.J. isn't simply speculating on how the murders probably happened given the evidence. He's saying how he would have killed his wife and Ron Goldman ... if he had been the one to kill them, of course. (Clearly O.J. knows nothing of karma.)
Are you as morbidly intrigued as I am? And is it just me or do you think the interview title is a great big hint? It's "Here's How It Happened," not "Here's How It Would Have Happened." Hmmmm.
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