Quick TV roundup

Just a few headlines for your perusal today:

First, it must be Spring, because the “SNL has lost its mojo and should just die” articles are appearing. Zap2it has the first volley.

Many actors have had to play a far-ranging cast of parts. The New York Post has a clip of Kate Walsh before she was running her “Private Practice” playing a transsexual on season five of “CSI”. See the clip here.

Speaking of CSI, TV Guide is reporting that Charisma Carpenter has signed on to a guest-starring role on the procedural.  Not a bid deal, we know, but she’s a favorite in the ARME Media office.

And finally, Robert Bianco of USA Today wonders if “Lost” and “24” are the two best shows on television today.

We would have to agree since they are priorities number 1 and 2 respectively on the DVR favorites list. Your thoughts? Leave a comment below.

What Muppet are You?

I just finished taking a very unscientific test and learned that if I were a Muppet, I’d be Sweetums.

I always kind of felt some sort of connection with the large guy, even though I never knew his name until today. But the description fits: “A hard exterior covers up the sweet center of your soul. And you love to eat humans.”

Not everyone can be Kermit or Animal, so I’m happy with my results.

If you’d like to take the test, go here.

Leave a comment and let me know what Muppet you are.

Grammy wrap up

What was your favorite part of the Grammy’s? Was it U2’s performance, or Jennifer Hudson? There are a lot of sources for a recap:

Zap2it starts with who missed it. (Chris Brown and Rihanna) and George Carlin’s win.

Here’s a slideshow of the performances.

AOL has the fashions as well as interviews and video clips of performances.

Oh, and if you care about the actual awards: E! online has that.

Meanwhile, not everyone was happy with the broadcast. Joshua Alston has written an article about Six ways to fix the Grammy’s. He wants: Bring back the hosts, more banter between presenters, No more blind date duets, No performances of songs no one’s heard (U2), and no giving the awards to the artist that just performed.

Grammy’s are on now

The Grammy’s are on right now on CBS. Two performers we won’t be seeing are Chris Brown and Rihanna. The web tubes are all abuzz with the story that the two were involved in an altercation in their car after last night’s Grammy party and Chris may be charged with domestic battery.

It has been confirmed that both skipped out on the show. Justin Timberlake and Al Green sang in the spot that was supposed to go to Rihanna.

For the rest of the coverage of the show, including the actual awards, and see what everyone is wearing, check out E!s coverage.

Xena gets all girl on girl

Have you ever wondered what goes on at a Xena: Warrior Princess convention? I actually wasn’t even aware they still had those. You know what else I didn’t realize? The show attracted a rather large lesbian audience. No-really.

Evidently there were also a number of amateur historians and mythology buffs at the convention held in LA recently.

LA Weekly was there and provides a wrap up and a slideshow.

Have you ever been to any show related conventions? Star Trek, Dr. Who? (There was a Dr. Who convention at a hotel I was staying at, I never even stepped into the conference room so I can’t say I’ve ever been, I enjoyed talking to them in the elevators.) What has been your impressions?

Idol moves to Hollywood

American Idol has wrapped up the audition phase and moves to Hollywood tonight. What have we learned so far?  Newsday says not much.

Plus: are the auditioners fake or really that delusional? MSNBC takes a look.

As you know, Idol airs on Fox tonight at 8,  7 Central.

Lost discussion

Holy polar bear!

How cool was Lost, last night? Very. A few links for you. First, if you haven’t seen the episode yet, ABC.com is streaming it now.

The excellent Whitney Matheson has a lengthy comment thread on Pop Candy for your perusal. It’s pretty long, but there are always a few nuggets of theories that I didn’t think of.

  The Washington Post has Dueling Analyses. This week they posit that the show is taking cues from Back to the Future, or is it an homage?

And finally, just as a time waster for today, 11 Points has 11 roles that the cast probably would like to forget. It includes video clips.

If you have any other cool links, comment below.