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December 2006
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December 29, 2006
Make a New Year's Resolution…for a sad celeb!
Downloads finally count on the (British) pop charts
On the scene at the Apollo's James Brown tribute
Weekend To-Do List ('We'll Email You' Edition)
Happy pregnancy, Julia Roberts!
'Why Wasn't This a Huge Hit?' (Vol. 4)
Do you dig big-name guest stars on crime procedurals?
The PopWatch Interview: Brittany Murphy
December 28, 2006
Who's your ultimate celebrity New Year's date?
'The Departed,' 'United 93' pick up trophies
Where is Daughtry's 'It's Not Over' video?
Guess Who No. 11: Almost Famous Edition
Could Mika be music's next big thing?
Amy Winehouse awaits your intervention
December 27, 2006
Who should try to dethrone Elvis as king...of stamps?
Ryan Seacrest and Carson Daly: The smackdown transcript!
Trailer Blazer: 'Fantastic Four,' 'I Think I Love My Wife,' and 'Ocean's Thirteen'
A PopWatch PSA for 'Ugly' virgins
Snap Judgment: Jarvis Cocker's 'Don't Let Him Waste Your Time'
December 26, 2006
Snap judgment: Katharine McPhee's new music
Happy Boxing Day from the Scorpions!
The '06 diamond ad: Gorgeous or gag-inducing?
Here's the skinny on Fantasia's 'Supreme' sample
What were your favorite pop-culture holiday gifts?
Happy winter! What's your favorite famous blanket?
December 22, 2006
Weekend To-Do List (Christmas Edition)
I'm Probably Going to Hell for Saying This, Vol. 1
Rodrigo y Gabriela: Our favorite coed flamenco guitar duo of the week
The top 10 radio songs of 2006
Why 'Rocky IV' is the best fight -- Ever!
Reviewing the Reviews: 'Night at the Museum'
'The O.C.': Everyone is an alien
Have yourself a bunny little Christmas
December 21, 2006
What's your dream rock and roll nostalgia gift?
I need to know how and/or why you're watching 'Identity'
And the title for the final Harry Potter book is...
Stephen Colbert's shred-tastic 2006 finale
Again, Sarah Michelle Gellar is a toon hero's sidekick
Rosie vs. Trump: Whoever wins, we lose
Beat This Caption ('Rocky Balboa' edition)
December 20, 2006
Trailer Blazer: 'Transformers'
What's the top entertainer-coined word of the year?
Tonight! Decemberists vs. Stephen Colbert Guitar Solo Challenge!
The last Christmas video link site you'll ever need
An Oscar poster worth talking about
What's the big 'Idol' Season 6 bombshell?
What's your favorite Christmas karaoke song?
December 19, 2006
Things That Make Me Die Inside (Vol. 10)
Spot the fake news item (British Import edition)
Justin's Not-So-Secret 'Idol' Ambitions
Keeping track of your favorite extinct TV shows
The top celebrity viral videos of 2006
December 18, 2006
HeadScratcher No. 70: Happy Chanukah!
What are the best overlooked movies?
Justin Timberlake gets boxed in on 'SNL'
The Devil finds work for 'Idol' hands
Has the Web killed movie criticism?
December 15, 2006
Finally, a release date for Guns N' Roses' 'Chinese Democracy'
Weekend To-Do List (Jennifer. Hudson. Edition)
Aimee Mann's Christmas show: A Festivus for the rest of us
Trailer Blazer: 'Live Free or Die Hard'
Vanessa L. Williams wuz robbed!
'The O.C.': It's Ryan's Wonderful Life
Wanted: A New Big-Screen Tarzan
Reviewing the Reviews: 'Eragon'
Trailer Blazer: 'Shrek the Third'
TV on DVD delights me to no end
December 14, 2006
Martha matches Howard shock for shock
If you've got this 'Lost' sneak peek to watch, GO WATCH IT!
This post is full of vicious lies
Celebs for rent: Book now for Christmas parties, conventions, bar mitzvahs...
The Roots need your moral support
Golden Globe nominations: Who got snubbed?
Three decades later, another 'Search & Destroy' mission for Iggy and the Stooges
December 13, 2006
The Dr. Phil exploitation spectacular!
TV pilot roundup: Typecasting edition
Is the 'Nip/Tuck' transplant to L.A. a face-saving move?
Things That Make Me Die Inside (Vol. 9)
What were your most-played songs of 2006?
'Little Children' nabs San Francisco treat
Beat This Caption (Poor India.Arie Edition)
December 12, 2006
Zach Braff collides with 'Peanuts,' 'Apocalypto'
Today in Celebrity-on-Celebrity Lawsuits
Fergie (the British one) may be 'Dancing' on ABC
Spot Inspection: 'What About Brian?'
Critics Choice: It's Leo vs. Leo
What's the saddest song ever? Science knows
December 11, 2006
'United 93' wins NY, D.C. prizes; 'Departed' is tops in Boston
Sam Raimi to the rescue of "The Shadow"!
What has the world come to when it's no longer enviable to be a rock or rap star?
Prince performing at the Super Bowl: touchdown or fumble?
Tobey who? Snoopy is the new Spidey!
Catch 'Illeanarama' at YouTube
'Tasia vs. Taylor: Who will win the 'Idol' sales battle?
Your weekend in Oscar handicapping
December 08, 2006
Weekend To-Do List: It's F***ing Freezing edition
'The O.C.': Get the trustafarian off our screens
Horny Manatee: It's the animal instinct in Conan
Reviewing the Reviews: 'Apocalypto'
Snap Judgment: Amerie's 'Take Control' video
December 07, 2006
What 'SNL' alums besides Chris Parnell should guest on '30 Rock'?
Snap Judgment: Grammy nominations
Spike's next 'Do the Right Thing'?
The Weinstein Brothers find God
Whitney Explores Jobs In The Exciting Field of Entertainment
December 06, 2006
And we're off! The Oscar race begins today with the first awards of the season
Welcome to the new 'O.C.' soundtrack, b*tch
Who will be crowned 'America's Next Top Model' tonight?
Should Rosie O'Donnell leave 'The View' for 'Nip/Tuck'?
On the Scene: Ryan Adams & the Cardinals/Norah Jones
Snap Judgment: Regina Spektor's 'Fidelity' video
'Idol' Alumni Report: Future releases by Taylor Hicks and Paris Bennett
December 05, 2006
New 'Lost' shockers: Not what you think
The CW wants you to keep caring about Mario Lopez
Update: Jeff Probst writes from the 'Survivor' set amid the Fiji coup
Whitney apologizes to Aaron Sorkin, and to you
Breaking News: 'Survivor' and the Fiji coup d'etat
Oprah passes the mic to the Refugee All-Stars
Who should star in the Jerry Garcia biopic?
Dave'll be sticking around for a while
December 04, 2006
HeadScratcher No. 69: The Decemberists
What's Weirder? (Utterly Random Edition)
Embarassing Screw-Up Gazette: Afternoon Edition
'Heroes': America just can't get enough...
From Our Staffers: 'Gutenberg! The Musical!'
'Why Wasn't This a Huge Hit?' (Vol. 3)
Matthew Fox takes a pass at movie stardom
December 01, 2006
Weekend To-Do List: Drunk and Drunker edition
Jason Lewis: Equal-opportunity hottie
'The O.C.': Anyone for tennis?
'Ugly Betty': Woot! She's a safety gal!
NBC picks up '30 Rock' for a full season!
Well, what if they DID remake 'Singin' in the Rain'?
Forgotten TV Guest Spots Exposed!
Things That Make Me Die Inside (Vol. 8)
OMG! It's 'High School Musical: The Concert'! Aiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!
