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Pretty Things Peepshow Puts On Show For 'NY Ink'

2012-02-10T08:24:36Z

Absolutely anything can -- and probably eventually will -- happen in New York City, but that doesn't mean Ami and the crew at "NY Ink" (Thu., 9 p.m. EST on TLC) were at all prepared for what walked through their door on this week's installment. "They look like a gang of misfits," he said of the performing troupe.

Go Go Amy introduced herself as the founder, producer and burlesque dancer of this traveling vaudeville show called the Pretty Things Peepshow. "Half burlesque, half sideshow," she smiled. They were such a unique bunch, that Ami called the whole team up to meet them.

And then they got an impromptu show, with each of the troupe members showcasing what they bring to the performances. Amy did a little bit of her burlesque dancing. Ami later listed the eclectic things they witnessed. "A guy that nails nails into his nose, a little person that got out of a restraining jacket," he said. "A young lady swallows swords."

That last one got some attention from the boys in the shop, but it didn't appear to be anything new to her. When one of the guys shouted for her number, she was quick with a retort. "Get in line."

The reason the whole gang was there, was they were looking to get some fresh "show tattoos" for their next big tour. That's a feat the gang at the tattoo shop can manage without breaking a sweat!

You never know who'll walk in on "NY Ink," Thursdays at 9 p.m. EST on TLC.

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Trina Learns Details Of Gabe's Cybersex On 'Braxton Family Values'

2012-02-10T08:04:16Z

Infidelity has been a problem in the marriage between Trina and Gabe for as long as "Braxton Family Values" (Thu., 9 p.m. EST on WE) has been on the air. Both parties have done it, but Gabe was the first to do so, and seems completely unable to control himself. At a therapy session last week, Trina had decided she'd had enough after he'd been caught texting with some new girl.

This week, she learned a lot more about what was going on between Gabe and this girl, and it tore her up. "They had cybersex," she revealed. Even worse, while they were both engaging in the virtual act, the woman filmed it. And then she turned it around and threatened Gabe with the video, which is why he came clean finally to Trina.

So she went to her mother Evelyn for advice, and to let some of the anguish off of her chest. "I'm so humiliated!" she repeated over again as she cried and probably second guessed every time she gave him the benefit of the doubt. Both women agreed that Gabe clearly has some kind of sickness that he can't control himself in these situations.

"Remember I said, after you have exhausted all of your means, then you can walk away knowing that I did and I've done the the best that I can do," Evelyn told her distraught daughter. "You can't do no more."

Watch the drama unfold on "Braxton Family Values" each Thursday at 9 p.m. EST on WE.

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Sheldon Dissects Brain on 'Big Bang Theory' (VIDEO)

2012-02-10T07:51:23Z

There is nothing on this Earth Dr. Sheldon Cooper can't do. Especially in the field of science. Just ask him. Actually, that answer may have to change after the events of this week's "The Big Bang Theory" (Thu., 8 p.m. EST on CBS).

After being forced to take his vacation days, Sheldon decides to instead broaden his horizons by helping Amy at her lab, But Sheldon is a physicist with no practical experience in a biology lab, so Amy has him washing beakers and doing other menial chores to break him in. Something Sheldon decides is completely beneath him.

So Amy puts him to the test, offering to let him dissect a portion of a brain. With his vaunted arrogance put to the test, Sheldon had to go so far as to claim his hand was trembling with confidence. One slice later, he asked if it was supposed to be bleeding. It wasn't. But his thumb certainly should be bleeding after he'd cut it like that.

At the mere sight of the blood Sheldon passed out. Later, hanging at the bar because that's what people do, he got a second look at it and passed out again. Vacation does not suit Dr. Sheldon Cooper at all, though his colleagues at the university probably appreciated the break.

Catch "The Big Bang Theory" every Thursday at 8 p.m. EST on CBS.

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'30 Rock': James Marsden Serenades Liz

2012-02-10T07:21:13Z

"30 Rock" (Thu., 8 p.m. EST on NBC) was super-sized for Valentine's Day, giving viewers a much deeper look into the seemingly mismatch that is Liz Lemon's relationship with Criss (James Marsden). He's such a slacker he couldn't even finish the Valentine's Day song he wrote for her -- instead he simply sang that this was the chorus during that part of the song. But Liz Lemon doesn't do Valentine's Day because they never go well.

A montage of past disasters, including scenes with former boyfriends played by Jon Hamm and Matt Damon, highlighted how this particular holiday never ends well for her. A trip to IKEA sets off the fighting that apparently that store can bring out in even the strongest relationship. Shockingly, it is Lutz -- on his own futile quest to not spend the holiday alone -- who helps her realize that she's sabotaging her own relationships.

But when she gets back to her apartment, Criss is not only there, but he's built her a table and set up a romantic dinner as promised. He followed through on something! He also made himself perhaps one of her best boyfriends yet, which is certainly an interesting character dynamic. How will this one fall apart?

Perhaps new page Kristen Schaal will have something to do with it. While Kenneth is delusional, Schaal's character is downright crazy, and a bit stalker-ish after meeting Liz. The closing shot of her in Liz' apartment putting lipstick on the woman she blatantly said she wanted to be was downright spooky.

Find out what she does next as "30 Rock" continues Thursdays at 8 p.m. EST on NBC.

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'Grey's Anatomy': Meredith And Derek Can't Get Alone Time

2012-02-10T06:25:43Z

Valentine's Day can be a lot of fun for young couples, but the whole idea of the holiday can be truly put to the test when that couple is the parents of a young child. As new parents to adopted baby Zola, Meredith and Derek discovered some of these problems trying to celebrate the holiday of romance on this week's "Grey's Anatomy" (Thu., 9 p.m. EST on ABC). Like, how does one go about finding alone time for intimacy when there's a needy child around?

It used to be so easy, when there was no one else in the house demanding time and attention at any moment. Luckily for the couple, Lexie stepped in to watch Zola for the evening of the holiday -- since even sneaking off to the car during the day to try and get things going didn't work when Zola awoke looking for them -- allowing them a much-needed break together.

Of course, for new parents who dote on their child constantly, it can be a struggle as well to be away from them, no matter how desperately they're also craving and needing that physical intimacy. The beautiful thing, though, is that any moment stolen for themselves is like a mini-Valentine's Day, no matter what day of the year it may fall on.

The romance continues every Thursday at 9 p.m. EST on ABC's "Grey's Anatomy."

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Nora Zelevansky: 'Project Runway All Stars' Recap: Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall

2012-02-10T06:13:48Z

Note: Do not read on if you have not seen Episode 6 of Lifetime's "Project Runway All Stars."

Sometimes you can just feel the drama coming. You know what I mean? Like snow, you can almost smell it inching nearer. And this season of "Project Runway All Stars" has been relatively sedate, so I say: BRING. IT. ON.

This week's episode begins with the designers seated companionably around a table at their hotel suite: "When I first got here I thought Kenley was obnoxious and annoying," confesses Mondo. "But I love to push her buttons."

Could it be? Should it be? Dare we imagine this is ... foreshadowing?

On the runway, Angela Lindvall is holding eight "getaway" bags, one for each designer. "Quite the bag lady," quips Jerell, who is fast becoming my favorite talking head.

Michael wishes her next line was, "Pack your bags! We're going to Paris." No such luck. Instead, she lets Mondo pick first because he won the last challenge. He opts for an orange leather tote.

Turns out though that the bags don't matter much. It's the luggage tag inside, bearing the name of a season that will shape this challenge. Two designers are thus assigned to each season and are to compete against each other when creating a look. "Let's make this a fashion face off," suggests Angela, as if the idea was spontaneous and as if a "fashion face off" is really a thing.

One person from each season will be in the bottom and the top in the end. The seasons break down like this:

Spring: Austin & Kara
Winter: Michael & Jerell
Summer: Kenley & Mondo
Fall: Rami & Mila

I feel like the designers are really well matched actually and I'm excited to see what they do. Plus, they're being pitted against each other. Way to manufacture drama producers! Good on you!

Each designer will have $200 and one day to create a sportswear look for a weekend getaway. They don't have to use the bags, but they should know exactly who their "girl" is.

Right away, Kenley admits, "It is intimidating that Mondo just won a challenge and he's my direct competition."

Mila sighs, "I have to go against Rami? Oh no." Her girl is a "New Yorker going to Marfa, Texas for the art festival weekend."

Austin's woman is also a New Yorker, going to her Hamptons house to check on her garden. (I think he means, check on her gardener.)

To Mood!

At Mood, everyone is looking around. Jerell says he is definitely doing a coat. Michael says he wasn't sure what he wanted. More foreshadowing?

Rami says, "My woman is going to spend the weekend wine tasting with her best friend. She wants to be comfortable so I thought of this really cool cardigan kind of look." He's all dignified and mature looking, per usual. Why does he seem 3,000 years older than all of these other people? In a good way, I mean. At least, I think that's what I mean.

Getting Started

Anyway, Jerell jumps straight into the coat because he says it "will require most attention to detail." About Michael, he says, "I think he's a great designer. Let's see what he's got. Let's do this winter, baby." They're pals.

Mondo is not feeling confident about his pants and top, for some reason. He's just not feeling the mojo. Kenley tells Kara, "My girl is like really just light, likes to have fun. She's going to Miami for an art festival."

"The Art Basel," Kara offers.

"Yeah, the Art Basel," Kenley agrees. Ladies, you'll need to drop that "the" if you want to fit in with the cool kids. That's not how they say it. Anyway ...

Mondo complains, "I feel like Kenley is doing the same thing over and over and she has this attitude like, 'I'm doing me. This is me.' But it's a very arrogant attitude. This is a competition. At least try something new." Word up. I totally agree. Let the s--t talking begin!

Michael is having some issues with his high-backed vest. "The fuzzy wuzzy was a bear fabric didn't turn out so good," he says. He throws it in the garbage. Mondo and Michael agree that they are both f----d. [Bleep!]

Says Mondo, "This is like wrestle mania. Well, fashion mania." Totally. Wait. How again?

After the commercial break, the self-loathing continues. "I hate myself right now," says Mondo. He is debating a skirt vs. shorts with Mila.

"A knee-length skirt?" asks Mila.

"Ew!" yelps Mondo. "No, mini."

And here is the moment we've all been waiting for: Jerell looks over at his competitor and he is not pleased. "Lo and behold, Michael is making the same jacket as me," he remarks. "Where'd you get the inspiration for that shape, Michael?" Ruh roh.

"From you. I glanced over and stole the idea from you," says Michael with what sounds like a bit like sarcasm, but, I mean, it also seems to be true. He appears to have stolen Jerell's basic concept for this oversized chunky sweater/cardigan jacket situation. Even the colors are the same.

"I think Michael was feeling lost," says Mila. "He doesn't do sportswear and he doesn't do winter. I don't think it was intentional, but you know what happens."

Jerell is not amused.

Joanna Coles shows up and announces that she's heard about the face off. Really? How surprising!

First, she goes to Kara, who describes her woman as "Palm Beach casual chic, mother of two kids." Really? That's the fashion look she's going for? It just seems strange to me, but whatever. Maybe she's never been to THE Palm Beach. She's thinking high-waisted culottes, which JC thinks are chic.

Austin is also going for a high-waisted number, but he's making khakis and a shirt with "flat origami ruffles." They say the khaki for the pants is very American sportswear, but I think it looks sort of drab potentially.

Mondo's fashion back story is convoluted and confusing, which is maybe worrisome. "Today is my mother's 60th birthday," he explains. "My girl is representing me going to her party." Take a minute to digest that. Hmm.

Okay. Now, we'll resume: He and Kenley are both doing polka dots. JC asks if this bothers him. "She is the polka dot queen," he says. "I am the polka dot princess." To Kenley's amusement, JC dubs it, "The war of the polka dots!"

JC says Mila's pants are a signature. Mila trusts the fashion editor's judgment, saying, "She sees hundreds of thousands of designs, collections throughout the year." I doubt that because she needs to time to eat and sleep. But she does see a lot, I'm sure.

Everyone is getting a bit catty: "Rami's look to me is really hard to look at," says Mila. "I feel like the colors are not right together. It's like too much volume."

JC goes to chat with Michael and Jerell and discovers their disagreement over the similar cardigan jackets. Her solution? "Gather, gather, gather!" she says, like Kate Winslet during an Oscar speech, but perhaps less disingenuously. "We're going to have a team chat, which I like to do at the magazine when tension arises. What do you all think about this?"

Really? That's her conflict management style? There's no way. I have to imagine that this is just more fodder for drumming up drama. If her solution to arguments at Marie Claire is to ask everyone to weigh in and give their take on the fight, how are the editors not warring all the time?

Kenley points out that she tried on Jerell's jacket about five minutes into the challenge. Rami says to Jerell, "The only issue is that we saw yours first." In other words, yes. They all think Michael copied. I mean, he did! We all saw it, whether it was intentional or not.

Afterward, Michael says, "It's bothering me because Jerell is my friend." But he's not changing his design.

In the kitchen area, Michael and Mondo are talking trash. Michael says, "When you're doing good, people just want to hate on you." Mondo agrees. Generally, I like these guys, but I'm a little like, "What?" Delusional much? It seems like Jerell has a right to be pissed.

He walks in while they're talking about him and overhears a bit, it seems. There's uncomfortable silence until Mondo says, "It feels just like dinner at my family's house."

Michael looks down at their plates of pasta. "Spaghetti?" he asks.

"No, awkward," answers Mondo. Uh oh. But you still want to be the girl going to your mother's birthday party?

Jerell says he doesn't want tension and Michael agrees. Jerell suggests that Michael put himself in Jerell's shoes. But Michael is clearly worked up "I got to be accused of plagiarism," he barks. Then he imitates JC using an actual fake English accent, which is brilliant in its absurdity. Apparently, the attempt to quell tensions didn't work so well.

"You can keep your little vest," says Jerell, as Michael gets up to storm out.

"I'm going to wipe my f---ing ass with the vest," answers Michael. Okay, then. You wanted drama. Here it is.

Runway Time

Mila is adding leather to her cape seams. Rami is adding last minute touches from the Neiman Marcus wall. Just the way he says "handbag" makes me think he's not accessorizing well. Jerell is talking s--t to Rami because apparently Mondo is helping Michael accessorize his outfit.

"I see a side of Jerell that I haven't seen before," says Michael. "Really bitch? You want to play like that? We can play like that." You mean, the rational side?

Is anyone a little scared of Michael right now? I dunno. I just feel like Jerell's complaint is valid. He's upset that Jerell is talking behind his back, but didn't Jerell just catch him doing the same thing with Mondo?

Even ever diplomatic Rami gets in on the trash talking action, saying, "I"m looking at Mila's design. I'm seeing bubbling a bit on the cape. It's off balance. I personally prefer my look."

Jerell makes early predictions:

- For fall, he likes Mila's pants, but thinks Rami is going to win for his "amazing" top.
- For spring, he says it looks like "the oldest chick from the 'Golden Girls' [from Austin] or money [from Kara]." (Um. That's Estelle Getty to you and she was actually the youngest of the actresses. Sorry, but I got to defend my girls. Yes, I am a grandma at heart.)
- For summer, he thinks Mondo has got it. "Kenley's is cute, but how many girls are really wearing polka dots like that. Maybe Minnie Mouse?"

Time to find out ...

The Judging

The judges are Georgina Chapman, Isaac Mizrahi and guest judge Cynthia Rowley. Wait, where is the hockey player? No lacrosse jock who interned at Glamour? No puppet?

Anyway, based on the runway show in which the models of the same season come out at the same time, I think Jerell's predictions seem spot on. Austin's outfit is just some kind of preppy floral '80s disaster. Kara's outfit is simple, but has strong pops of color.

For me, Kenley's look is a bit thrift store. And I generally like that kind of thing. But there's just something a little off for me about the too cute light blue romper with white polka dots. It's just too precious. Mondo does his thing, pairing patterns well again, black and white checks and polka dots.

When it comes to Rami and Mila, I can't tell because I can't see the construction. They're both kinda not my thing.

Finally, it's Michael's and Jerell's. I'm just pulling for the latter because I feel like it's more fair. Plus, I like the whole bohemian look he's created. I would wear it.

"Mine is better," says Jerell.

"He made something that looks like Moses would wear it. I made something that looks like Jackie Kennedy would wear it," says Michael.

Snap.

The judges critique begins:

Spring:

Austin's outfit is tailored beautifully, says Isaac. Adds Cynthia, "It's almost so dorky it's cool." And I'm starting to wonder if this is crazy-ville and they're going to like this outfit. "For me, on that girl, it goes a little moderate. She looks like a bore," says Isaac. Phew. I feel bad for Austin when they say, "I wouldn't go out to lunch with that girl" or whatever, but it really isn't working.

Kara's look is approved by Georgina alone: "I like the fabric choices. I wouldn't mind looking like that." Cynthia says, "I just don't see anything original about any of these pieces at all." Tell us how you really feel!

Still, Kara wins.

Summer:

Kenley's romper is a hit. Cynthia says, "I really like this. I think it's really simple and chic." Maybe it's because she hasn't seen the same thing from Kenley every week? But no! Isaac agrees, "I like this too a lot." Georgina warns her about lining up polka dots, but basically they like it.

Mondo's look gets mixed reviews. Cynthia is confused about the accessories recalling different eras. he says his outfit is not flattering. Afterward, backstage Mondo is weeping. He says he is embarrassed because this win was supposed to be a gift for his mother. Tactful Kenley chimes in to comfort him: "Listen, they said they would never have lunch with Austin's girl." She laughs. Austin looks like he wants to throttle her.

Kenley wins.

Fall:

Rami's jacket is beautiful, they think, but has too much draping around the neck. They're not into the shirt underneath though. I have to be honest: Maybe the jacket is pretty and detailed in person, but the whole outfit looks like a nightmare to me. Poor Rami.

Mila gets decent reviews. "I like a cape," says Angela, practically with a yawn. Says Cynthia, "I like the geometry on it."

Mila wins.

Winter:

It's the moment of truth!

Jerell's look is beloved by the judges. "I think the coat is gorgeous. The buttons bother me," says Isaac. Otherwise, they love everything about it. They say it has his tribal, bohemian style, but translated.

But wait! Michael's jacket is also a hit. "The belt is so beautiful. I mean, she's resolved," raves Isaac. Cynthia notes, "It's more of like an ensemble. It's definitely older [than Jerell's]."

And ... Jerell wins! Rightfully so, I think, both because of the drama and because his sweater thingy was beautiful and well-styled.

Deliberation & Decision

There are some good points during deliberaion.

"We have seen this look quite a lot [from Kenley]," says Georgina. Isaac agrees.

Isaac says about Mila's outfit, "I didn't think the fabric looked expensive at all."

That's when Angela apparently can't take it anymore and busts out, "Rami's look just made me kind of ill. Those colors!"

"Have we made our decision?" asks Angela.

"Reluctantly," answers Georgina.

The Winner: It's between Kenley and Jerell and Jerell wins! He wishes Michael good luck as he leaves the runway, which is classy to me. "I'm happy the judges were able to see the real McCoy," he adds.

Going Home: It's between Rami and Austin and Rami gets sent packing. Apparently, those colors were truly distressing.

Part of me also wonders, is it because he wasn't good TV? Because he was too mellow? But in my heart, I know that acid green just really wasn't working.

"Project Runway All Stars" airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. EST on Lifetime.

'Swamp People': R.J.'s Face Almost Bitten Off By Gator

2012-02-10T05:59:24Z

Alligator hunting is easily one of the most dangerous vocations in the world. And at only one month a year in Louisiana, the "Swamp People" (Thu., 9 p.m. EST on History) get out on the waters and in the swamps hunting some of the world's most dangerous prey. It's essential that a hunter be on his game, vigilant and paying attention at all times.

The cameras caught a close call on this week's installment. An alligator's jaw comes with over 2,000 pounds of force, and they can snap close in an instant. So when R.J. was knocked off balance while they were trying to bring one in, tottering forward until his face actually fell below the water's surface, he was seconds from being face-to-face with that gaping jaw.

Luckily, one of his partners is ready and takes the shot that stops the gator before R.J. lost his life, or at least his face.

"You slip up like that on the water, something bad's gonna happen to you," he said later. "I gotta say that's the closest I ever came to getting bit by an alligator." And yet, he quickly shook it off and got back to the business of hunting gators.

The hunt continues on "Swamp People" on Thursdays at 9 p.m. EST on History.

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Crystal Bell: 'The Vampire Diaries' Recap: The Old Damon Returns

2012-02-10T04:10:00Z

SPOILER ALERT: Do not read on if you have not seen Season 3, Episode 14 of The CW's The Vampire Diaries, entitled, "Dangerous Liaisons."

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, or so they say, and when it comes to Esther Mikaelson, well, she's the craziest tree in the bunch. I knew that the Original Witch had ulterior motives for forgiving her son Klaus, but I never thought that she would go that far.

By saying that she wanted her family to be together again, what Esther really meant was, "I'm going to kill all my children because they are abominations." And how does she plan to kill them? By binding all her children together, so when one dies, they all will die, including Klaus.

Excuse me, but Elijah was just returned to us, and they are already planning on taking him away?! Life is really unfair sometimes.

Perhaps no one knows that better than Damon, who finally poured his heart out to Elena, but unfortunately for him, she didn't necessarily share his sentiments.

The eldest Salvatore brother told Elena that he loved her, and before Delena fans could let out a proper cheer, Elena totally killed the moment by replying, "Maybe that's the problem." Ouch! That's worse than Han Solo's "I know."

Clearly upset, Damon walked away, but with swagger that could only mean one thing: the old Damon is back! Sure, he may be heartbroken, but I really missed the old Damon. He was getting too soft. Plus, this means that Damon's returning to his bad boy ways just as Stefan seems to be thawing out his heart.

Elena is still hung up on Stefan, and Stefan, well, he's still hung up on Elena, but he's not going to allow himself to open up his heart again. It just hurts too much, you know?

After swaggering off, Damon caused quite a scene when he tried to kill Kol. However, Kol was trying to kill Matt, and anyone who tries to harm Matt deserves to be hurt.

(Side note: Zach Roerig did tell HuffPost TV that hooking up with Rebekah "would be short-lived... because one of her crazy ancestor brothers would probably rip my throat out right afterward.")

So after causing a major party foul, Damon ended the night with a seriously sexy bang: he slept with Rebekah! OK, Delena fans, before you start throwing things around your room in anger, just think about it for a second. Rebekah was totally bummed that Matty rejected her, and Damon was upset that Elena didn't return -- or even sympathize with -- his "I love you."

I can't say I blame Damon. Elena was the one at fault in this situation. In fact, she was at fault throughout the entire episode. In order to complete her binding spell, the Original Witch needed one thing: Elena's blood. Not only did Elena giver Esther her blood, but she also lied to Elijah.

Elijah, the "moral" brother, clearly has feelings for Elena (I know, how does she get all these hot guys to obsess over her?!), but it's too bad Elena lied to Elijah and helped his mother find a way to kill him.

Meanwhile, tonight also cemented my love of Caroline and Klaus. I mean, she looked like a princess, he said he fancied her, and there was even a horse! Caroline was definitely the Cinderella of the Mikaelson ball, but that didn't mean that she was going to let Klaus be her Prince Charming.

After Klaus promised to show her the world, Caroline went all J.Lo-circa-"My-Love-Don't-Cost-a-Thing" on Klaus, throwing the bracelet he gave her back in his face.

Obviously, she still has feelings for Tyler, but Klaus is letting Caroline see a side of him that I don't think he's ever shown anyone. Klaus doesn't trust people too easily, but he trusts Caroline and her brutal honesty.

These two are completely perfect for each other. Caroline likes to fix people, Klaus wants a companion and they both have series daddy issues. And who better to show Caroline the positive side of being a vampire than Klaus?

Even my roommate Jewlie, who has only seen approximately six episodes of TVD, can see the chemistry between the two. Just read the following exchange between us (note: this occurred when Caroline made her grand entrance into the ball):

Jewlie: "They love each other."

Me: "No, I think he fancies her, and she is disgusted by him."

Jewlie: "Yeah, especially now that wolf boy is out of the picture -- fixing himself. Klaus has time to make his move."

Obviously, this means that Klaus and Caroline are meant to be. Regardless of whether or not the two will eventually be together, I like who Klaus is when he's with Caroline. If nothing else, I'd love to see these two become future confidants.

Notable Quotables:

"It's not bad enough that they're moving into town, and now they need a house-warming gift?"
--Damon

Can we go back to the old Stefan, the one who cared if Elena lived or died?"
--Damon

"I've had training. I happen to be Miss Mystic Falls."
--Caroline, to Klaus

"You're no dog yourself."
--Damon

"When we were together, you used to let me make my own decisions. You trusted me. At least after all this, that hasn't changed."
--Elena, to Stefan

"You're beautiful, you're strong, you're full of light."
--Klaus, to Caroline (swoon!)

"No, I'm mad at you because I love you."
--Damon, to Elena

"It's just Elijah. He's so moral."
--Esther

The Vampire Diaries airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. EST on The CW.

The Best Music Documentaries Ever

2012-02-10T02:09:47Z

By CHRISTY LEMIRE, The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES â Michael Rapaport clearly loves music. It's evident in every moment of his documentary, "Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest," the actor's directing debut about the influential hip-hop group. The film includes the rift that divided the Tribe as well as the tensions that linger today, but a deep admiration for the music itself shines through.

So with the Grammy Awards on Sunday, where "Beats, Rhymes & Life" is nominated for best long form music video, we asked Rapaport to take over the Five Most space to pick his favorite music documentaries. (The film, which came out theatrically last summer, also won top documentary honors from the Producers Guild of America this year.) But since he's so enthusiastic â and was so nice to join us this week â we let him pick six, in order of preference and in his own words:

Conservative Comedienne Victoria Jackson At CPAC To 'Save America From Communism'

2012-02-10T01:08:24Z

WASHINGTON -- Former Saturday Night Live cast member Victoria Jackson stopped for an interview with HuffPost's Zach Carter on Thursday during the 2012 Conservative Political Action Conference.

CPAC is a major annual event for the conservative movement, helping shape the relationship between voters in the Republican base and the D.C. political establishment. Jackson said she was miffed by some of HuffPost's coverage of some of her recent, controversial antics, and accused President Barack Obama of being "a communist." Obama is not a communist.

'Secret Circle' Preview: A Valentine's Day Drug Trip

2012-02-10T00:03:04Z

It's Valentine's Day for fans of the CW's "Secret Circle," and the girls aren't exactly thrilled about it. On the Feb. 9 episode, titled "Valentine," Faye (Phoebe Tonkin) decides to throw an anti-Valentine's Day slumber party, and Cassie (Britt Robertson), Melissa (Jessica Parker Kennedy) and Diana (Shelley Hennig) are all on the invite list.

"We totally break out the Ouija board and there will definitely be a pillow fight or two," Kennedy told HuffPost TV via phone. "But even though we call it an anti-Valentine's Day party and say that we don't want anything to do with boys, the first thing that we do is conjure up some cute boy to deliver us pizza. [Laughs.]"

However, what's a slumber party without a bit of drama? Faye and Melissa aren't really on the best of terms, and it has something to do with Melissa's new bad boy love interest.

"Melissa is just branching out and looking for comfort," says Kennedy. "But she's searching in the wrong places right now."

Melissa may still has her eye on Callum (Michael Graziadei), the mysterious drug dealer she met last week; but more importantly, she continues her dangerous love affair with Devil's Spirit, the magical mood-enhancing drug that Callum brought to Chance Harbor.

"By her taking that drug, it was a way for her to escape all of the pain she felt after Nick's death," says Kennedy. "She wants to have fun, and Devil's Spirit makes her feel good. It allows her to take her mind off things, but unfortunately, it's through the wrong medium. She's got to have some of these dark adventures first, before she can become a normal teenager again. Hopefully, she comes out of the other side okay."

But Melissa isn't the only witch dabbling in the Devil's Spirit. To help take her mind off Adam and Cassie, Melissa offers Diana the mood-altering Devil's Spirit, and the first person Diana happens to loosen up around is Lee, who crashes the girls-only party to help Faye achieve her own power. "There's a lightness in the episode, from Melissa and Diana, that is just really delightful," teases Kennedy. "We just had the most fun at that sleepover."

In the wake of Faye and Melissa's fight, expect Melissa to turn to her old friend Diana for comfort.

"Diana and Melissa were really close when they were little, so that's a really comfortable place for her," says Kennedy. "Melissa wants to be herself without the drama, and right now, Faye brings drama everywhere she goes."

While Melissa will start rekindling her close friendship with Diana, she hasn't yet had a chance to become close with fellow circle-sister Cassie. But will things change when Cassie's father John Blackwell comes back to Chance Harbor?

"Melissa is very pragmatic," Kennedy explains. "She has a lot of concerns about John Blackwell, which we all do, but she's still cautious around Cassie, so she's not exactly going to warm up to Blackwell anytime soon. Yet, at the same time, Melissa might start to get to know him a little bit better, and her opinions of him may start to change as time goes on."

"The Secret Circle" airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. EST on The CW.

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Cindy Lowry: Having Drew Barrymore Play Me On Screen

2012-02-10T00:00:00Z

My Greenpeace tenure began as their Alaska Field Representative in Anchorage, after I had been volunteering on wolf and marine mammal issues for a local group. My only caveat was that I would continue to work on wolves, which they agreed. I was thrilled to work on issues that I loved and for an organization that, at the time, closely shared my personal philosophy about wildlife.

For about three years, I worked out of my home office on about 12 issues including fisheries/marine mammal conflicts, offshore energy, native marine mammal take, and predator control. I really didn't have a routine as it changed constantly depending on the issue or environmental crisis. In truth, my greatest challenge was to not add on more issues. Over a decade, I moved into an office and built a staff of five incredible women and their dogs!

I developed great relationships with state and federal agencies, native groups, fishermen, colleagues and the public. We had our differences at times, but we also had respect for our differing positions. As one native friend said, we chose to respect our differences while working together on issues that we agreed upon.

The producer tracked me down through Earth Island Institute's International Marine Mammal Project, which my project Oceans Public Trust Initiative, OPTI, is under. He left a voicemail that they were making a film about the 1988 whale rescue and wanted to talk with me. I called him back.

We had a great conversation and discussed the event. He said that Drew Barrymore would be playing me. I said OMG, I can't think of a better person, as she is so down to earth and a great actor! I was so excited about telling this amazing story to new generations.

Drew Barrymore playing Cindy Lowry in Big Miracle (Universal Pictures)

The experience has been wonderful. The director, producers, film crew, and especially Drew have been so inclusive and respectful of my work. I was honored to be a consultant and instill the movie with my passion for those amazing whales. There were times when I had to remind myself which decade I was in as all the sets looked exactly like 1988.

When Drew and I met, it was an immediate bond. We walked across a restaurant, took each other's hands and started smiling, saying how happy we were to meet. She said "I'm going to be playing you" and I said "I know, it's so amazing." We are kindred spirits - we both love dogs and are passionate about the issues we care about.

I spent time at her home in California, and she with me in my favorite Alaskan places. We became good friends. I was on the set the first few days of her filming and it was just like watching myself 20 years ago, she had the nuances down to even my pacing around the office and how I related to the whales.

I'm thrilled with the movie. It's a wonderful retelling of the whale rescue. It was an amazing experience, and I'm still bonded to those whales. The public acceptance to the movie's message about people with diverse backgrounds working together has strengthened my resolve to work for environmental causes through OPTI (www.oceanmiracle.org).

My attention is on offshore development, including oil, gas and wind energy. There is too much development in the oceans without a common-sense plan. One of the first US wind projects is proposed for Nantucket Sound, which will have devastating effects on whales, marine life, and protected values. Like the movie's message, I'm hoping people can set aside differences and look at the big picture of where we're trying to develop energy projects.

Big Miracle is in UK cinemas on 10 February. Watch the trailer below:

Lana Del Rey Living On Ex-Boyfriend's Couch

2012-02-09T23:13:20Z

Lana Del Rey may have the second most popular album in the country, but that doesn't mean she's above helping out her friends and crashing at an ex's apartment.

In a recent interview with The New York Times' T Magazine, Del Rey revealed that she's currently in a somewhat awkward living situation. "Staying with my ex-boyfriend. I live on his couch," she told the magazine.

It's not the only they're-just-like-us detail Del Rey shares in the interview. Though her manager had told the magazine that the interview would have to end at a certain time due to "big industry meeting," Del Rey freely confessed that she was actually off to babysit for a friend.

The interview is worth a read, especially in light of the media backlash obscuring the singer's actual work and personality. To hear the critics tell it, Del Rey is a mess whose management is frantically canceling her press appearances and tour. Given this interview and the eventual revelation that she never even had a tour planned, that seems to be a false characterization.

And after a stronger performance on Letterman and an even more well-received turn at an in-store at Amoeba Records in Los Angeles, she may be stepping into softer lighting.

Whether she's already on her way to cultural irrelevance or embarking on a long career, one thing's for certain: She's smiling again, with a glittery tooth to boot.

For more from the interview, including her thoughts on the media hype and how she was discovered, head over to T Magazine.

A Who's Who Of Midnight In Paris

2012-02-09T23:09:10Z

In Woody Allen's most recent whimsical screen romance, young American couple Gill and Inez (Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams) find themselves in Paris, the city of Gill's creative, romantic and all-pervading fantasies. Trouble is, all of Gill's aspirations are based on the city of the 1920s and, fair enough, could there be any time and place more glamorous or evocative?

This is solved, in typical Woody Allen fashion, by Gill's transportation, via a stylish vintage jalopy, into the 1920s of his dreams and encounters with a bunch of iconic characters, sent to guide, advise and distract our contemporary wanderer.

To celebrate the DVD release of Midnight in Paris, for which Allen has already won a Golden Globe for the screenplay, and for which he's currently in receipt of Oscar nominations for writing and directing, here's the Huffington Post UKâs quick Dinner Party Guide to just five of the luminaries whom Gill encounters on his time-travelling adventure:

Ernest Hemingway (played by Corey Stoll):
We meet Hemingway based in Paris with the first of his four wives, shortly after writing his first book, A Farewell to Arms, a chronicle of his experiences in World War I, which secured his reputation as one of the most accurate, if unidealistic, chroniclers of the human condition.
Meanwhile, his larger-than-life persona and appetite for self-destruction secured his enduring status as one of the 20th century's great characters.
The Sun Also Rises and For Whom the Bell Tolls further elevated his stature, and he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954. He moved from Paris to Cuba, to Key West in Florida, to Idaho, where he finally shot himself with his favourite shotgun in 1961.

F Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald (Tom Hiddleston and Alison Pill):
In the film, Hemingway warns Fitzgerald of Zelda, "sheâll drive you crazy." Sure enough, the Fitzgeralds were as well known for the damage they caused each other as for their wit, glamour, creative talents and the centre-stage position they occupied in American society during the Jazz Age, a term Fitzgerald himself coined. Somehow between all the partying, revelling and tending to the increasingly fragile Zelda, he found time to write four novels, but was forced to write for his supper in the studio system of Hollywood, where he died aged only 44. His first novel, The Great Gatsby, remains required reading for anyone wishing to deconstruct the American dream.

Gertrude Stein (Kathy Bates):
We find her holding court in a salon peopled by people like Pablo Picasso. In reality, Stein was a writer and poet who moved to Paris aged 29 and spent the rest of her life there. But her fame and legacy was created in most part by her expansive art patronage, which meant, along with her brother Leo, Stein "collected geniuses, not masterpieces" according to contemporary art critic Henry McBride. Works by Cezanne, Renoir, Gauguin and Matisse all found a place on the walls of her gallery at Rue De Fleurus, while Picasso was often there in person to soak up the rarefied, creative atmosphere.

Salvador Dali (Adrien Brody):
The Spanish artist's grandiose manner, appearance, living arrangements and moustache often overshadowed his Surrealist artistic influence and legacy, particularly in the field of Cubism. Dali made his first visit to Paris in 1926, when he befriended one of his great idols Picasso. Dali later relocated to Catalonia in Spain, where his fans included King Juan Carlos who visited him on his deathbed in 1989.

Cole Porter (Yves Heck):
The American composer's popularity was sealed with constant classics Anything Goes, I Get a Kick Out Of You, Night and Day, I've Got You Under My Skin and scores more. Following an initial failure to establish himself on Broadway, Porter moved to Paris in 1917, where his luxurious salon became a breeding ground for extravagance, opulence and sometimes scandal. As Porter's fortunes later grew through music and inheritance, he and his wife Linda eventually decamped for an even more luxurious lifestyle among the palaces of Venice.

Midnight in Paris is available now on DVD. You can watch the trailer below:

George Lucas Still Defending 'Star Wars' Change

2012-02-09T23:00:42Z

George Lucas knows you "Star Wars" fans are pissed at him. You don't need to remind him. However, that won't stop the director from defending the infamous changes he's made to the original trilogy.

"Changes are not unusual -- I mean, most movies when they release them they make changes. But somehow, when I make the slightest change, everybody thinks it's the end of the world," Lucas told the Hollywood Reporter.

Lucas, who's been doing interviews of late to promote both "Red Tails" and "The Phantom Menace 3D," even took the time to address one of the biggest "Star Wars" controversies ever: The Han-Shot-First dilemma.

In "Star Wars - Episode IV: A New Hope," the audience is introduced to Han Solo at the Mos Eisley Cantina, where he runs into a bounty hunter named Greedo. The original version showed Han shooting first, but in the 1997 re-release, Lucas changed the scene to show that Greedo was the one who shot first (which made Han seem like much less of a rogue). Despite the uproar, George still stands by the decision.

"The controversy over who shot first, Greedo or Han Solo, in 'Episode IV,' what I did was try to clean up the confusion, but obviously it upset people because they wanted Solo [who seemed to be the one who shot first in the original] to be a cold-blooded killer, but he actually isn't. It had been done in all close-ups and it was confusing about who did what to whom. I put a little wider shot in there that made it clear that Greedo is the one who shot first, but everyone wanted to think that Han shot first, because they wanted to think that he actually just gunned him down."

Lucas' defense will likely do little to dissuade "Star Wars" fanatics who have it out for the filmmaker. In fact, George's next quote will probably enrage them further:

"If you look at 'Blade Runner,' it's been cut sixteen ways from Sunday and there are all kinds of different versions of it. 'Star Wars,' there's basically one version -- it just keeps getting improved a little bit as we move forward."

Lucas goes on to discuss the changes he made to Yoda in "The Phantom Menace," along with his thoughts on "Hugo" and SOPA. You can read the entire interview over on THR.

If you're interested in reliving the "Episode 1" experience (or, for some, inflicting pain on yourselves), you can check out "The Phantom Menace 3D" in theaters this weekend.

[via THR]