The web-to-TV drama Quarterlife starts tonight on NBC. I can't stand the Danny character, but I'll be tuning in to see how (or whether) it's different on TV. Reviews are all over the map. For example, in the March 3–9 issue of TV Guide, Matt Roush says, "On the web, it airs in disposable bite-size chapters. In hourlong chunks in prime time, it's unbearable." Whoa.

Meawhile, on BET, Generation Now: Top 25 Under 25 sings the praises of Rihanna, Ciara and other young ones. … continue reading

Yesterday I saw a lot of headlines about the BET Awards. I skimmed a few stories, noted the winners and glanced at a few blog posts, but I refused to really absorb any of it. I wanted to wait and see it for myself. I finally watched the show last night, and I'm glad I saw it without any preconceived notions. I was able to let the Jennifer Holliday-Jennifer Hudson duet of "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" wash over me and give me goosebumps. And did it ever! I think I had an aural orgasm. (An aurgasm?)

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