Winter's Delay

PTT Enjoys Chris Zylka

Crayola Continues Its Winning Streak

Enjoying Max Ryan

It's That Simple
As stated by Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg in New Jersey, "...We do not put civil rights questions on the ballot."

Voters then assign each song a numerical score between 1 and 10. If a song receives less than an average of 8.25, it's dropped. If there's only one song that tops the threshold, then the next highest vote getter secures a nomination as well. All of which means this year you're left with two songs, "Man or Muppet" from the Muppet Movie and "Rio" from, you guessed it, Rio.
I think it's safe to say the Muppets will walk with this one. Hopefully they'll perform! Check it out below.
New Monkey Beats

All About the F**K
My friend Tylin has been raving about this song since Greece back in August. But quite frankly, I wasn't feeling Sak Noel's Loca People until this week. Now, I'm totally digging it! And oddly enough, it's the third song I've fallen in love with that features the word F**K. Check it out below.
Body Fuzion
Body Fuzion with Drew Barrymore still gets me every time. Classic sketch comedy with the impeccable Kristen Wigg.
Potato Chip Guy - All the Way
Forget the Taco Bell 12 pack and it's carrier. I'll take the lazy and just woke-up potato chip guy.
Where's Jessie?

I noticed on someone's FB wall that they posted the question, "Where have you been Jessie Pavelka?" I wonder the same thing? Where has he been? So I Googled Jessie - trying to learn of any recent news. Not much. Barely any new photos. I did uncover the one above where he looks slightly different than before - more boyish? Not as rough perhaps? Maybe it's the hair and dark features. I prefer the more rugged Jessie. But don't get me wrong, I'll take either.

Atta Boy George
Treat Yo Self
If you ever find yourself questioning a special purchase, just stop and repeat, "Treat Yo Self."
Almost Lost

Now I Gotta Cut Loose...
Because of my belly ache all day long, I decided to skip dinner with friends. Instead, I'm at home watching Footloose for the first time with a bowl of chicken noodle soup. I can't believe I've never seen the 80s film that launched the career of Kevin Bacon and became synonymous with teen movies with bangin' soundtracks.
PTT Learns About Dan Hartman
Throughout the week, I flip on the 80s channel on XM/Sirius. If I'm lucky, I stumble across a countdown from a specific year. It's always great to hear where songs fell on a specific day within the decade. Today, it's January 7 from 1986. James Brown's Living in America, featured in Rocky IV, just played. Who knew it was written by Dan Hartman - a singer, producer and writer with big hits such as I Can Dream About You? Check out his work below.
PTT Suggests: Nick Dothée

Size Does Matter

New Scissor Sisters
Not quite what I expected. On one level, it's a catchy. On the other, the chorus seems weak. So I'll need a few more listens to firmly establish an opinion. Judge for yourself below.
PTT Recommends: The Artist

Happy New Year

This is how I rang in the New Year - with Ryan, Dick, Gaga and Bloomberg (on ABC of course). Sure, as I look back on my evening, it was a bit depressing. What drove it home was an exchange I had with a friend.
Me: It's just another night. There are plenty other nights to celebrate.
Him: But you don't celebrate those either. Ha.
All of which made me realize one of my New Year resolutions will be to get out a more. Because there will be a day when I don't have a choice between sitting on the couch and celebrating with friends out and about in the big city.