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Get to the Peak of Your Geek

Get to the Peak of Your Geek

At last week's Digital Hollywood, I spent a few moments speaking wih Don Rose, Editor in Chief of the LA Report on the subtle but important difference between the monikers "geek," "dork," "nerd" and "dweeb." Having probably been called each one of these at various points in my life, I concurred with Don that by far geeks are where it's at . And so I feel compelled to share one of LA's best kept... more ›

Hump Day Entertainment Quickies

Hump Day Entertainment Quickies

- Howard Stern's regulars Rev. Bob Levy, Sal "Whaaaa I Fell Off The Stage" Governale, Richard Christy, Shuli, Yucko the Clown & Beetlejuice will grace LA with two shows in May. What, no fat Artie? Hi Fred - Killers of Comedy - Art Brut will be coming to the Troubadour on 4/2. Has he moved here yet? - Pitchfork - Jane Pratt outs Drew Barrymore by saying that she and Drew got it on... more ›

The Twins of Tribeca

The Twins of Tribeca

We're not quite sure how a book satirizing and mocking a film studio but bought and published by the same film studio's book division is supposed to work but that didn't stop us from drinking as much free vodka as possible at Geisha House last night. Media Bistro and Miramax Books hosted a book release party for Rachel Pine and her novel, The Twins of Tribeca, a gossamer thin swipe at the house that Harvey and Bob built. We even got a free copy of the book and, this morning, found the New York Daily News's handy dandy guide to the human counterparts of the characters therein. We're not so keen on a Hollywood story being set in NYC but we'll withold judgment until we actually read the "chick-lit". We're still reminiscing about the open bar. more ›

Around the Dial

Around the Dial

There are lots of comings and goings on the radio this week as Steve Harvey's morning show on The Beat signed off on Friday and Suicide Girls Radio joined the Indie 103 lineup over the weekend. Harvey's popular show continued to do well in the mornings but was very expensive to produce and failed in its efforts at syndication. Former Laker and Best Damn Sports Show correspondent John Salley took over the slot for KKBT this morning. more ›

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