Tyler "Madea" Perry has been tapped to play the man (I presume the man, anyway) in charge of Starfleet Academy in J.J. Abrams' Star Trek prequel.... Elisabeth Hasselbeck returns to The View on Monday, with her newborn son in tow. Oops, did I spoil the "surprise guest"?.... "Torn" crooner Natalie Imbruglia, having "simply grown apart" from her husband of four years, Silverchair singer Daniel Johns, has split from him.... Barney & Friends marks 20 years of gangly kids lip-synching badly with the direct-to-DVD special Celebrating Around the World, streeting Jan. 29. Have I mentioned that I take a certain pride in having never exposed my sons to the purple dino? — Matt Mitovich
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On the 28th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death (RIP, King), it's fitting that I've OD'd on J.D. His prima-donna posturing last night and during Sunday's original-song challenge left me all shook up. I just can't take him seriously any longer, and I bet the viewers are starting to feel the same way. Listen to the bell, J.D., it will soon toll for thee. Here's the rock recap.
Jordis: "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" got Dana booted back in Week 1, but in Jordis' capable hands, it sounds like the classic it is. In fact, Navarro says he's psyched to be a "member of this planet" when Jordis sings. I'm right there with you, Dave.
Jessica: I'll admit that Natalie Imbruglia's version of "Torn" is a guilty pleasure of mine. As are women who pair boots with a skirt. Jess indulges me in both voice and style.
Ty: What's with the wagging tongue, Ty? It's not forked, studded or Gene Simmons-y in l
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