John S. Wilson, 02/22/12

Key & Peele, a sketch comedy show on Comedy Central, is peddling offensive comedy. Apparently, when Key and Peele say their comedy is universal what they really mean is that blacks will be the butt of the jokes and others will be the ones universally yucking it up.

Marcus Samuelsson, 02/22/12

Chef and author

Harlem is alive and thriving, more so now than ever before, and in many cases food is at the center of Harlem's new economic growth. Within the midst of great history and cultural diversity lies a food side of Harlem just waiting to be discovered by those foodies who seek it.

Reyne Haines, 02/22/12

TV Personality; Author; Host, "The Art of Collecting"

As if good looks and the creative gene weren't enough to peek my curiosity -- his love of Harley Davidson's and Corvettes were the icing on the cake. I caught up with Grieco recently to talk about his passion for painting, and to ask "When do I get a ride on one of those bikes!"

John Farr, 02/21/12

Editor, bestmoviesbyfarr.com

Unquestionably, there are a few memorable films in the running, but also a lot of filler -- some nominees that simply make you scratch your head in wonderment.

Rev. Jesse Jackson, 02/21/12

Civil rights activist

Hollywood sets styles, captures imaginations, touches dreams. Worldwide, movies provide people with much of what they think about America. Yet, the 5,765 voting members of the Academy are far from representative of the moviegoing public.

Kristal High, 02/21/12

Editor-in-chief, Politic365

The emergence of Digital Hollywood provides an alternative for content creators and consumers looking for stories that look and feel organic to their life experiences.

John Polly, 02/21/12

Editor-at-large, Logo's NewNowNext.com; co-host, 'Drag Ya Later with Jon & John'

Pasha Adam, 02/21/12

Writer

To tide you over before the sophomore season of American Horror Story begins production, I interviewed the first season's consulting producer Tim Minear.

Pat Gallagher, 02/21/12

Freelance Writer

The Academy Awards got it right again this year. Billy Crystal -- the funniest baby boomer alive -- will host The Greatest Show on Earth for the ninth time. We can all breathe a sigh of relief.

Ilene Kleinbaum, 02/21/12

Account Manager, AOL Advertising, Sponsored Listings

Luckily for us, there was no interaction amongst the ladies tonight (Courtney said it best, she's so happy to be away from the girls). It's hometown date night!

Jon Chattman, 02/21/12

Published Author, thecheappop.com/asidesmusic.com founder, Blogger

Sure there are slam dunks like Rango taking home Best Animated Feature, and The Artist will probably win big in most major categories, but I suspect a bunch of upsets in the acting categories.

Vanessa Becknell, 02/21/12

TV and Film Department Editor, The Donnybrook Writing Academy

This week's The Walking Dead ended with... more talking! Ugh.

Morgan Glennon, 02/19/12

Journalist, freelance writer

Gossip Girl, about a bunch of rich Upper East Siders and their insanely ridiculous lives, has never been a perfect show. This season, however, the show feels like it has seriously lost its way.

Lisa Steinberg, 02/17/12

Editor In Chief, Starry Constellation Magazine

Pan Am is a majestic look at events, times, people and places that have made our country a melting pot and provides a weekly adventure into the lives and times that have led us to our present.

Laura Prudom, 02/18/12

Associate Television Editor, The Huffington Post

Whenever there's an A-grade episode of Supernatural these days, chances are that evil genius Ben Edlund is the man behind the magic.

Dustin Fitzharris, 02/17/12

Journalist; contributor, ABCNews.com;

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Debbie Gibson's debut album, Only in My Dreams. At 41 Gibson shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, she jokingly says, "I'll be performing 'Electric Youth' till I'm 83 with a walking stick!"

Gary Arnold, 02/17/12

President, Little People of America

I expected her to address her fears as an opportunity to bridge the gap between her own misunderstanding of dwarfism and the reality. Rather than erase any distance, O'Donnell reinforced the gap.

Shawn Hatosy, 02/21/12

Actor, "Southland"

This season, in my opinion, is about choices. What kind of cop is Ben becoming? What is Lydia going to do about the baby?

Leyla Farah, 02/17/12

Author, 'Black, Gifted and Gay'

For those of us who claim both the African-American community and the LGBT community, it can seem that precious little of Black History Month embraces our unique experience. Black, LGBT icons are often either overlooked entirely or stripped of their sexuality.