New Grand Theft Auto IV trailer

Holy balls in a wicker basket! This game will blow my ass off!!!

GTA 4 will be available on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 later this year.

Who will be the next to go?

Tonight is the results show for American Idol and the results will show not only who gets another chance at becoming the next American Idol but also who will go on tour this summer.

I'm sure everybody is dreading the fact that Sanjaya will make the top ten. If he makes it to the tour I am contemplating not going, I can't stand to watch him for free why would I pay.

Unfortunately, last night he stepped out of his box a little and actually wasn't as bad as he previously was. He was still painful to listen to, but I think the fact that he made an extra effort might keep him in until next week.

Another thing that will help his image is that stupid crying girl. What is her problem? The world has only known about Sanjaya for like a month and this girl is already crying over him? Pathetic.

I predict that Gina is going home this week, she shouldn't, but she was really off pitch last night.

Of course LaKisha, Jordin and Blake were amazing.

Tune in tonight on FOX to see who gets kicked off.

Suring Eaglettes

This is just a shout out to the Suring Eagelettes who performed very well at the Boys State Tournament games last weekend.

And they were on TV for about 15 seconds so it's relevant :)

Stephen King Turns Graphic

Stephen King's series "Dark Tower" is a comic book series too. Marvel Entertainment comics is published a comic series based on his books and sporting the same title. The novel series took 20 years to complete, but has yet to be turned into a movie or TV show like many of King's other novels.

For more information go to this article on CNN.com

TNA's X-Division

Sorry Andrew, I had to put up a video of TNA's X-Division in the sports section. It is totally rad!

Total Non-Stop Action Wrestling

TNA is on 8 p.m. central on Spike TV. Check this stuff out people. It might be scripted, but the athletes endure much more than any bowler, golfer, basketball player, volleyball player and other low impact sports athlete.

Think of it as gymnastics, but instead you try to not kill yourself while landing on a person or object.

Check out The Ramones

I have a beef with current punk bands! I am so sick pretty boys with whiney voices. Luckily, the original punk band, The Ramones, have a plethora of albums available to purchase.

Besides The Offspring and Green Day's, when they are non-political, almost all other punk bands can go straight to hell.

Runner-up for American Idol

Hellz yeah! Russ is back inserting some testosterone into the music section. Green Jelly tears it up singing about the Three Little Pigs. Do you know something ladies; these clay characters have more personality than the whole batch American Idol contestants. Also, Green Jelly did not sell out to Simon Cowell's company to get heard.

I am such an ass.

A Brief on Carson Daly

You could classify Carson Daly as a well known celebrity by now. I mean he started MTV's Total Request Live in 1998 when they actually played the whole video. Now TRL is a pack of screaming bubble-gummers, who just hang out and hope to be seen on camera.

The public's view on him is pretty skewed however. Some absolutely dislike him, like the author of the YouTube video below. Others totally love him, like the crazy obsessed fan who broke into his house and stole a variety of items, including a pair of boxer shorts which she tried to sell on E-bay.

Watch this YouTube video. It's pretty funny that the author admits she would actually have sex with George from Seinfeld rather than doing the deed with Daly.
The music in the video is the band Clap Your Hands and Say Yeah!.


He's currently the host of "Last Call with Carson Daly", which airs late-night on NBC. I couldn't tell you if it was any good because every time I tried watching it, I fell asleep. So it could be really boring, or I was just really tired.

Besides his television career, he became famous for his engagement to Tara Reid, (trash) and his relationship with Jennifer Love Hewitt. (prude)

He expressed his permanent love for Hewitt by tattooing the word "love" on his ankle. (gay)

After they broke up, Daly stated on the "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" that he let his tattoo artist decide what image should be used to cover the word "love".

He ended up with a tattoo of an open Swiss Army Knife with a crab leg instead of a blade, a tattoo that the artist had supposedly wanted to try for a long time. (funny)

Anyway, that's just a short summary on him. Now take my poll!

Who is a better match for Carson?
	Tara Reid
	Jennifer Love Hewitt
	Lance Bass
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The Real American Idol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry Jill, I had to put some good music on this site! This is the first time I ever saw Andrew W.K. He is the true "American Idol." Oh yeah, he can also play instuments and writes his own music!!! Booyah!

Ummm....Big Mac

This really has nothing to do with anything, I just find it funny.

American what???

I don't get it, I really don't. Sanjaya is SAFE?! How is this possible?

Yeah, laught it up.....

He has no range, he hasn't discovered the magical use of a crescendo and what is up with his hair? I don't know what the American Idol stylists are thinking when the do his hair; perhaps this week it was to channel Diana Ross, who knows.

If you haven't figured it out, Sanjaya was not eliminated from AI this week. Unfortunately it was Brandon Rogers, who wasn't going to win anyway but he deserved to stay another week.

Brandon Rogers

In another America's Next Top Model Cassandra was voted off the show.

This week the girls got makeovers, which were good and bad for some people. Renee (big biotch by the way) has nothing better to do than dis people all show long. Can't stand the girl, I really want to slap her.

Yes, Renee I know Britany is a flakey idiot but that doesn't mean you get to pick on her all the time...oh and try to get her to drop out of a challenge. Girl, go back to your baby.

My sympothy does go out to Jael who found out her friend died of an overdose. She still managed to compete and do a kickass job.

Pictures courtesy of americanidol.com and cwtv.com

Ending of Russ Plummer's Book Review

I should really plan my actions and words in my video before I do them. Oh wait...this is the real me. My videos are definitely not a gimmick.

American Idol

Unfortunately DVR is 100% reliable so I was unable to see last night's show. But from what I heard, Haley--who shouldn't be on the show anyway--forgot her words last night. Melinda and Lakisha, of course sung their hearts out, and Sanjaya is rumored to be the first to go.

Click here if you want to see a recap of last night.

Remember to tune in to the results show tonight and see who makes it for another week.

American Idol Top 12

Here is your American Idol Top 12. They perform tonight, the show that marks the final countdown to the next American Idol.

Top Row: Jordan, Haley, Chris S., Gina, Phil
Middle Row: Melinda, LaKisha, Stephanie, Sanjaya
Bottom Row: Brandon, Blake, Chris R.

WIN PANTZ'S MONEY (2007 NCAA Challenge)

Pantz's 2007 NCAA Cinderella
Final Four Challenge
(Deadline to enter is Wednesday, March 14 at 10 AM! Hurry!)
NO ENTRY FEE!

So, here's the scoop. For all of you that don't want to waste your valuable time filling out an entire bracket for the upcoming NCAA bracket, here's an easier alternative that could also bring you some cash. Yes, you could win my money...the easy way!

All you have to do is pick one team to be a Cinderella team for this year's tournament(aka a team that isn't an odds on favorite to go far). If they reach the Final Four, you cash in.

Just pick one team - and one team only - that is ranked #5-#16. YOU MAY NOT PICK THE SAME TEAM AS SOMEONE ELSE!

There's a list of eligable teams below. It's not that hard people. Just pick one and type it at the bottom. Write the team name, their seed, and your name in the comment box below.

If they make it to the Final Four, the payoff goes like this:

Winners get $5 automatically plus $1 for their team's ranking. (For example, a #8 ranked team chosen that makes it to the Final Four will earn a person $5 for the Final Four appearance, plus $8 because they were ranked #8. This would be a total of $13 free dollars!)

Remember, the bigger the Cinderella story, the bigger the payoff for guessing it.
Also, if your team wins it all, you will receive double your payout. (So a #8 team winning it all would give you $26!

Got it? Good!

Now pick your team and put on some slippers, baby! It's March Madness!

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NCAA Basketball Teams
Choose ONE, click on the comments box below, and type in the team name, their ranking and your name! Good luck

Midwest
5. Butler
7. UNLV
10. Georgia Tech
11. Winthrop
12. Old Dominion
13. Davidson
14. Miami (OH)
16. Jackson State

West
5. Virginia Tech
8. Kentucky
9. Villanova
10. Gonzaga
11. VCU
12. Illinois
13. Holy Cross
14. Wright State
15. Weber State
16. Fla. A&M / Niagara

East
7. Boston College
9. Michigan St.
10. Texas Tech
11. George Washington
12. Arkansas
13. New Mexico St.
14. Oral Roberts
15. Belmont
16. Eastern Kentucky

South
5. Tennessee
8. BYU
10. Creighton
11. Stanford
12. Long Beach St.
13. Albany
14. Pennsylvania
15. North Texas
16. Central Conn. St.

CLICK ON THE "COMMENTS" LINK BELOW TO ADD YOUR TEAM!!!!

Russ Plummer reviews a book

That is right! I take a small amount of time from my intense training schedule to add a little class to our book review section. You have never really read a book until you read it in short shorts!!!

Captain America

If you are a Captain America fan and you have been following the Marvel Comics "Civil War" storyline but haven't finished it yet, stop reading now.

An article from cnn.com states that after 60 years of crime-fighting adventure the life of Steve Rogers (aka Captain America) will come to an end.

Rogers is killed by a sniper's bullet while climbing the courthouse steps. Rogers had "to stand trial for defying a superhero registration law passed after a hero's tragic mistake causes a 9/11-like event."

The Captain America comic first appeared during the World War II in 1941. Steve Rogers was born during the Depression and lost both parents early in his life. Disgusted by the actions of the Axis, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, but was rejected due to his frailities. He was later persuaded to join Operation Rebirth and was made a superhero by Dr. Abrahan Erskine.

He was a symbol of American strength, and he fought against the Axis powers.

Pictures coutresy of CNN.com and Marvel Directory.

Regis Having Heart Bypass Surgery

The morning talk show host Regis Philbin announced today on "Live With Regis and Kelly" that he will be undergoing a serious heart bypass surgery this week.

He said that he was feeling chest pains and shortness of breath; some serious signs that something is wrong. After doctors did some testing they recommended the surgery.
His response: "Darn it, I don't want to do it," he said.

His co-host Kelly Rippa assured him that she will be there for any support...in bathing. "My primary job will be, like it or not, to get your pills ready – your sponge-bath nurse," she said.

My hopes go out to him for a safe surgery.

But in the mean time, while he's gone enter your "baby" in their "Beautiful Baby Search."

I'm going to enter my cat Monk, he's a baby.

"The U.S. vs. John Lennon"

This documentary I rented over the weekend shows the legendary John Lennon as more than just a musician but a radical anti-war activist.

In 1970 he and his wife, Yoko Ono, moved to New York.
There Lennon was seen as one of President Richard Nixon's greatest enemies. Authorites were terrified of him and his influential power, and this soon lead to Lennon's five-year struggle from being deported.

Out of many protests in the movie, one of the most memorable was shortly after he and Ono were marriend. Instead of a honeymoon, they stayed in bed for seven days as a "silent protest." Their "bed peace" protest was aimed to project a political goal: promoting peace.


"All we are saying, is give peace a chance," was a line Lennon sang repeatedly in a protest, basically making it the national anthem of peace demonstration.
Click here to view the video.

Lennon saw himself as an artist first and a policitan second. He constantly protested the Vietnam war, and many of the later Beatles' songs were deeply influenced by it.

"When you have to come down to violence," said Lennon, "you play the system's game."
This documentary displays Lennon in a way many people never saw of him, especially people not of that generation. It shows his motivations were to create a peaceful world, and he continues to influence many people. To this day, his message is still alive.

Banned Sony Commercial

Well, it is not for a videogame console, but this racist ad was banned. Check it out my CraicTalk homies.

Banned Nintendo Commercial

I think this was banned because it is so damn lame! Oh my god! It makes American Idol seem good.

Banned Xbox 360 commercial

I sort of understand why this is banned. Maybe the censors thought it is promoting real-life violence. I think the commercial sucks because it does not show games, graphics or gameplay. Please stop selling an image and sell me the console.

Nick Gumm Wii training #3

Nick Gumm pushes his body to the limit for this session of Wii training. His body language may show you that he is relaxed, but the massive amount of ball sweat tells a different story.

Shocking AI Results

Your American Idol top 12 is not made up of entirely whom you would expect it to be. Although I am ecstatic over the fact that Antonella is GONE, but I have to wonder what America was thinking voting off Sabrina and letting Sanjaya and Haley stay.

Antonella singing farewell, FINALLY
(picture provided by Americanidol.com)

I was a little upset that Jared left, but based on his performance I'm not all that surprised. I am surprised, however, that Sundance didn't cry; I had a whole box of tissues ready for nothing.

Also this season American Idol is finally giving back to the community. The program is called American Idol: Idol Gives Back, here is some information directly from the site;

• This April, "Idol Gives Back" will raise awareness of the effects of poverty on children and young people in the US and Africa.
• Tuesday April 24, your vote will count more than ever. Each time you call, sponsors will make a donation to Charity Projects Entertainment Fund to help children and young people in America and Africa.
• Wednesday April 25, a very special results show will feature a star-studded extravaganza of celebrities and artists.

Make sure to tune in April 24th and 25th to help out the project.

Stranger Than Fiction Review

So I just got done watching the movie Stranger Than Fiction, starring Will Ferrel, and I'll have to admit, I was greatly surprised by what I saw.

You see, I've been in quite the good movie slump lately. It's been hard to find anything that has really jumped out at me and stayed in my thoughts long after putting the DVD back in it's case. Perhaps this is due to the fact that I've been watching one too many computer animated movies about talking animals lately.

Either way, however, thank god for Will Ferrel.

Now, let me tell you one important thing about this movie. It's almost completely devoid of anything resembling the crazy, outrageous, yelling, obscene, run-naked-down-the-street-showing-off-flabby-white-body and silliness that has made Ferrel so popular.

Instead, Ferrel is left with a script that relies more on a subdued, patient sadness that, surprisingly, he turns into humor as well.

This, I believe, is a movie that will really solidify Will Ferrel as a star for years to come.

Now don't get me wrong, this isn't some sappy, give a brilliant dramatic ending speech type of movie. No. Not even close.

This is a movie with humor and a message.

So what's it about?

Well, unfortunately, if I gave anything away it would be too much. You need to see this movie without knowing the story to appreciate it.

Yes, it's a bit out-there at times, but the payoff for letting reality - and your lust for idiotic humor - slip for an hour and a half is well worth it.

My rating: 3 out of 4 shoelaces.

America's Next Top Model

Never has there been a bigger bunch of whiners on ANTM. This week's challenges included learning how to walk the catwalk, and

This week's

WINNER
(for biggest whiner)

Renee

This girl, wow...I can't stand her. She complains and complains about other contestants when she herself is guilty of her complaints AND she can't handle anything. I know she is only 20, and I know she has a husband and child to support...blah, blah, blah. The point of a challenge is to be challenging...just because you had to play the class clown instead of the class whore doesn't mean you have to cry about it. No one got a role they were comfortable in, that's why it's a challenge! Get over it.

American Idol Results Show tonight

We find out who the next two American Idol rejects will be tonight...

I'm guessing Antonella, Haley, Sundance and Sanjaya.

Let me know who you think will be kicked off.


Look, I actually made a poll!

What judge do you agree with most?

• 
  
  Paula


• 
  
  Randy


• 
  
  Simon

view results

Book by Bush---God help us

According to articles I read on CNN and USA Today, Jenna Bush, 25, is writing a book. It is a non-fiction book for young adults about a 17 year-old single mother in Panama who is HIV positive. The book is called "Ana's Story: A Journey of Hope." And only SOME of the proceeds will go to UNICEF; she's gotta eat.

Supposedly she got the idea for the book from all of her UNICEF experience; she has been an UNICEF intern for approximately 6 months. I guess that was enough time for her to be inspired by all the adolescents she worked with.

She also adds that the book will end with a "call to action"; an attempt of sorts to make kids more aware and involved.

Is it really a genuine attempt to promote awareness and help the community? OR Is it like another Bush we know in a higher office; exploiting the pain of others for personal gain because they think that is the right thing to do without any thorough experience or contemplation?

Take a look at the articles and let me know what you think.

Guys fail to impress...again

American Idol Guys failed to impress the judges last night...again. This week is THE week to impress America and the judges if you want to get into the top 12. Unfortunately the guys made most of America reach for their earplugs instead of their telephones.

Sanjaya was "Waiting for the World to Change" (sung by John Mayer) last night, while the rest of us were waiting for him to be done. You would think singing your whole life and making it this far in the American Idol competition he would have learned a little something about crescendos and decrescendos. I don't think I have ever heard an American Idol finalist sing at the SAME volume the ENTIRE song!

The only decent performances of the night were Blake's (who sung some reggae-pop) and Chris. Coincidently they are the ones who opened and closed the show. So last night started and ended on a good note, but everything in between was crap.

The Idol ladies perform tonight and so far they have out-sung (well most of them have) the men every week. Figures you have to leave it up to the women to get things done.

Wii vs. PS3 spoof ad

I am sure a lot of my fellow nerds out there have seen this, but those who have not should peep this! Eventually the PS3 will probably surpass the Wii is sales, but if Nintendo used this commercial for real, the competition would be over.

Big thanks to the cable channel G4 for making two minutes of good TV on their network!

Don't forget to vote

Just a reminder that American Idol is on tonight on FOX.

It's the guys night so be prepared with some tissues for Sundance...

Also, ladies, I know Sanjaya is a cutie but DO NOT vote for him just for that....you have to remove the earplugs and listen to him---then vote...

The Idol Ladies perform on Wednesday

My Current Obsession

I've been listening to a lot of Nirvana lately. Don't worry I'm not depressed or feeling suicidal.

Living close to Seattle gave me a lot of grunge rock appreciation, especially Kurt Cobain love, since local radio played Nirvana daily.

The band originated in 1987 out of Aberdeen, Washington, and ended with the death of Cobain in 1994.
The last studio album In Utero was released in 1993 and was said to be the best Nirvana album made.

I've been listening to a lot of the 1993 MTV Unplugged album, which include many of their best tracks, in my opinion.

Strangely enough, two of my favorites, "Lake Of Fire," and "Plateau" are originally written by the Meat Puppets, and they SUCK. I listened to their versions, and I thought it was a joke. Click here and you'll see and hear what I'm talking about.
Although Cobain was a big fan of that band, these songs were only performed by Nirvana once for the live MTV Unplugged Album.

If Cobain were alive he should be thanked for re-making those songs.

They made the Meat Puppets' songs into hits and traditional folk songs into appreciated musical art. Since their debut, Nirvana has sold more than 60 million albums.

The song playing in this video is "Lake Of Fire." I could seriously listen to it over and over; the video is cool too.


On another note, apparently, Cobain's widow Courtney Love said she was asked to be a judge on American Idol. That's funny! Check out this article. Replacing Paula??

Who would be better than Courtney Love to replace Paula Abdul?? Let me know.

We will destroy Nick Gumm!!!

Russ Wii training #4...I go crazy and sexy

Yep, it was a contract signing. I was the only one there. Well, me and the voices in my head. I need to give big props to Right Said Fred for their hit song. The battle is coming!

Nice Wig There, Jessica

Jessica Simpson is a part-time blond these days, shooting for her new movie "Blond Ambition."
She was on set the day after she partied it up with new boyfriend John Mayer.

If you want to find "the way to his heart," Mayer said, "good spelling and good grammar, good punctuation, capitalize only where you are supposed to capitalize, it's done."

Her new brunette look must be shading her ditzy blond personality, or Mayer just lowered his standards.

How scary does John Mayer look here...creepy! (or gay)

MotorStorm set to push the PS3

MotorStorm is the first PS3 game I have seen that wows me. All of Sony's talk about graphics did get media attention; however, the Xbox 360 has been pumping out great games with graphical power close to that of the PS3. This game is a big step for establishing the PS3 in the new generation.

The reviews I have read are all positive. MotorStorm is not an innovative masterpiece, but it does look gorgeous. It has totally rad collisions and particle effects. Heck, even the tread marks made in the mud remain in the track throughout the entire race. The game is like MX Unleashed on steroids and I cannot wait to play it on my brothers PS3.

Sorry if you are reading this and expect me to have played the game. I am a college student so I cannot afford the $600 price tag. All I can afford are two dominos and some KY Jelly. It is far more fun than you think.

MotorStorm is available March 6.

Check out the sites that reviewed MotorStorm.

GamePro (4.5/5)
IGN (8.9/10)

Adopting Again? Really?

How cute is baby Shiloh?
At 9 months, she is already expecting another sibling.
According to the Associated Press, the director of Vietnam's International Adoption Agency said Angelina Jolie filed papers this week to adopt a child from Vietnam, making this number four to the Brangelina fam, and growing....

Looks like Brad and Angelina want to start their own villiage...or diversity camp.

This Guy Loves Zeppelin

Hey Russ, maybe this guy will give you a shout-out for your YouTube videos. He seems to love doing it, I'm convinced he puts it right up there on his good deeds list.

This "video response" is for another YouTube video called "Nothing but the Blues." Johnnie here likes it. I watched the video and it was a poor guitar player, whining on how broke he is, and he can't go on dates because girls are boring to him...blah, blah, on and on.

Don't feel sorry for him.

Feel sorry for this guy.

I don't really know what the girl is about in the beginning, and I really don't know what motivates this guy. Led Zeppelin, of course.

Yeah, it's probably pot, or maybe he was wasted. He had to of been. Otherwise I'm really amazed at how delusional he is. You'll see...

But hey, he got me to post something about him, right?

What is wrong with America?

Another 4 lost their chance to be the next American Idol last night...but was it the right 4?

Alaina, Leslie, Nicholas and AJ were the second group of American Idol rejects.

Alaina had tried to conquer Dixie Chicks' "I'm not't ready to make nice" and failed miserably...it was also the first time ever, I believe, that a contestant was too upset to sing their farewell song.

It was time for Nicholas to go, so I wasn't sad about that, and you shouldn't be either. I like AJ, and all I have to say is that Sanjaya is the luckiest little b-tard, he shouldv'e went home last night...

On that note, Antonella (the worst singer ever to make it this far...except for that weird Fran the Nanny girl last year) should thank her lucky stars that most of the American population seems to be deaf when she sings--PEOPLE, SHE'S HORRIBLE! Or perhaps it is the rumored nakey-pics of her floating around on MySpace somewhere. Whatever it may be, if she makes it into the top 12 I will not watch the show anymore.



And will somebody PLEASE get Sundance a tissue!!! If he cries one more time....

23 Reasons to Avoid This Movie

With a college exam coming up the following morning, you would think I have my faced firmly planted in my textbooks.

That's what you would think.

Instead, I had my backside firmly planted in a movie theatre with an bluerasberry Icee and academic apathy to keep me company.

You see, I'm a pretty big Jim Carrey fan. I loved his work in The Truman Show, Liar Liar, Bruce Almighty, and many others. It was this list of movies, therefore, that led me to think that going to see The Number 23 would be a good idea.

That's what I thought. Looks like we're both wrong, huh?

Anyway, I'll try not to spoil too much of the movie. Basically, I'll just say that it comes across as trying too hard. Most times, I'm a pretty easy moviegoer to please. I'll let reality stretch and silver screen obsurtity go to some degree, but this movie just goes a little too far.

For one, it jumps around so rapidly and wrecklessly that you would have sworn they wrote the script the night before shooting and hoped for the best (hmmm...Note to self: try not to start studying for exam the night before). Anyway, I feel that another big fault to this movie is that it's trying to go with the increasingly popular "let's shock the viewer at all cost" attitude.

What I mean by that is simply that, in my opinion, since The Six Sense came out, suspense films have been foolishly trying to recreate that "what the hell" ending that made this movie so much money.

Be original. Please.

It's not clever. It's confusing and unrealistic to have so many twists in a movie.

Well, I guess that's about all of my ranting for this film. If it was a made-for-tv movie, then maybe I would appreciate it more. Making people pay, however, to see this film is ridiculous.

Sorry Jimmy Boy...you're new movie sucks.

1 1/2 out of 4 STARS