President Obama on "The View"

This is the first time in history that a sitting president has come onto a daytime talk show. It was a very big deal. He says that part of the reason why he came on the show is because his wife Michelle enjoys the show so much. As always, he seemed poised and relaxed. It sometimes felt like a Public Relations ploy (his ratings have declined since the BP oil spill, where some of the public felt he didn't respond soon enough). It was nice to see him in this kind of format. He was even able to school Elisabeth Hasselbeck a little bit when she went in on him about the economy and layoffs. Everyone appeared to be on their best behavior otherwise, even Barbara who has been away recuperating from heart surgery made a special appearance for the event.

It will be interesting to see what President Obama's detractors will have to say about this television appearance and the motives behind it. At one point he was asked what he listens to on his Ipod, he said everything from Jay-Z to opera singer Maria Callas (very interesting). He was also asked such ridiculous fluff questions such as if he knew that Lindsay Lohan was sent to jail (he did know that), and also if he knows who "Snooki" is from the Jersey Shore (he didn't seem to know who she was).

Lauryn Hill returning slowly, but surely...

Well, a new song called "Repercussions" has been leaked onto the Internet (it's incredible!) She has also been making appearances at live shows (playing Bob Marley tunes). What gives? Is there finally a new CD after almost 10 years? I refuse to be teased any longer, but I do enjoy seeing and hearing her still. She should stop singing Bob Marley's songs and start singing her own though. The clip is from a recent live festival where she performed.

New Jersey Housewife Danielle Staub sings "Real Close" with Lesbian Superstar Lorie Micheals

Well, I guess she can sing. The notorious New Jersey housewife appears to be into ladies now or maybe just "Lesbian Superstar" Lori Micheals. Not sure if she is now a lesbian or just wants to get the publicity out of having us think that she might be one. I think the performance is kind of funny. "Why am I so scared to be close to you...so close to you, real close to you...real close. Too funny!

New Movie "Inception"...WOW!

I can't even begin to tell you how great this film was. It just opened on July 16th, and I was fortunate to have seen it at the IMAX (which I highly recommend). This film completely blew me away, it was fantastic. Actors Leonardo DiCaprio, Ellen Page and Joseph Gordon-Levitt were all incredible as well as the very creepy Oscar-winning Marion Cotillard. The plot took some following, but it was definitely worth seeing. I can't say I've seen anything quite like it (the Matrix somehow comes to mind because of its trippy special effects and distorted reality).

I can't even begin to tell you what this film is about, it's quite complex, but it does involve the characters weaving and altering dreams. It completely blew my mind. I think my mouth dropped open several times while I was watching the special effects. A must-see. It was worth every dime of the $15 that I paid at the IMAX. Go see this movie in theatres, it might not be as great if you watch it at home. It was a little long running at 2 hours and 26 minutes, just don't see the latest showing like I did. This will be my prediction for the Oscar's Best Picture for next year.

New show "Undercovers" on NBC

This new fall NBC series looks promising. I was shocked at seeing African-Americans as the leads in a series (outside of BET), so that alone makes it interesting for me. I enjoy the main star Boris Kodjoe and secretly wish that I could be him. The show is created by "Lost" creator J.J. Abrams (which is a huge bonus for me). Looks sort of like a black "Mr. and Mrs.Smith" with a married couple that are undercover secret agents. Here's a sneak peek of the new show. Looks exciting.

M.I.A.'s new Jam "XXXO"

M.I.A.,who I always love, has a brand new song and album coming out this month on July 13th. She seems to be causing controversy all over the place these days. One of her new videos was pulled from YouTube due to nudity and violence. She got into a verbal altercation with a journalist and then out of spite Tweeted the journalist's phone number to hundreds of thousands of Twitter followers (that'll show 'em to mess with her). That was pretty awesome. Maybe these antics will help her sell some records. In the meantime, her new song is pretty good. Take a listen.

Kristen Stewart's weird pet wolf

Kristen Stewart of the Twilight saga was on David Letterman talking about her weird pet wolf. It looks so scary. I imagine her going to feed it and then it bites off one of her arms. It looks pretty menacing and evil. I can't imagine cuddling up to that thing in bed at night. Take a look.