» "A TERRIFIC PERFORMANCE from the Irish wasn't enough to see [them] qualify for [the] World Cup, but in terms of people to blame, Thierry Henry is about 15th on the list."
CrimeAlwaysPays.blogspot.com doesn't blame Henry, pictured left with Richard Dunne, for his handball in Wednesday's qualifier but does blame the referees.

» "I THINK Robert Pattinson finally gets it. Embrace the madness! Feel good about the adoring fans and the screams that follow you everywhere."
ImNotObsessed.com was happy to see the "Twilight" actor's light mood during an interview on "Late Night With David Letterman" Thursday night.

» "MILEY [CYRUS] says she doesn't care for 'Twilight' and has NO interest in watching 'New Moon'. That's almost unreal coming from a 16-year old, then again she's Hannah Montana."
AnythingHollywood.com was a bit surprised to hear the pop star reveal that she will not be seeing the new vampire movie this weekend.

» "THE CURRENT VOGUE for South African-focused cinema continues apace. With Morgan Freeman applying A-list polish to Nelson Mandela, Jennifer Hudson is now set to do the same for his ex-wife."
InContention.com is glad to see the singer taking on a role for a biopic about Winnie Mandela. Morgan Freeman plays the former South African president in 'Invictus,' due in theaters in December.

» "I THOUGHT OPRAH could have been a lot friendlier — but then again, I don't watch her show. Does she always affect such a studiously unwarm approach?"
MommyLife.net thought the talk show host's demeanor during her interview with Sarah Palin was rather terse, adding, "Sarah was spectacular."

» "IN HIS PASSING, [Ken] Ober broke a great Internet boundary, becoming the first subject of a false death rumor, wherein the rumor of its falsehood was what turned out to be fake, and the death itself was sadly real."
Gawker.com remembers the game show host/TV writer fondly. Ober died at age 52 on Monday.

» "[WE] RODE AS A CIVILIZED GROUP, though the size of the pack did necessitate the running of a few lights. I [got] a number of high fives from motorists while promenading down P Street."
Juxtaexposed.com, not pictured, Had a great time at Sunday's first D.C. Tweed Ride, although the motley pack was broke a few traffic laws in the name of good fun.

» "WHILE MANY OF HER FAMILY members have danced around the accusation, Janet Jackson isn't hiding her thoughts on who's to blame for her brother's death."
MovieQuoteSite.com notes the singer's honesty after she told ABC in an interview that she thinks Dr. Conrad Murray is responsible for the death of her brother.

» "AMERICAN PRESIDENTS do not bow to monarchs — or at least they didn't through the first 43 presidents and the 220 years they served as the U.S. head of state."
Hotair.com was not happy to see President Obama bow when he met Japanese Emperor Akihito on Saturday.

» "WHAT MANNY PACQUIAO did to Miguel Cotto with his fists of lightning was far more impressive than his 12th round TKO reflected."
SportingNews.com/blog was impressed with the Filipino boxer's dominance in dethroning Cotto for the WBO Welterweight Championship Saturday night in Las Vegas.

» "IT ISN'T ENOUGH that Taylor Swift is beautiful, charming and extremely talented. She's also critically acclaimed and
regularly recognized by her peers as exceptional."
Newsroom.MTV.com is amazed by the country singer's successful year. She won the Country Music Awards 'Entertainer Of The Year' award Wednesday.

» "UNLIKE IN 'Star Trek,' the A-listers who show up in 'Precious' are a welcome surprise, not a 'WTF?' moment. Lenny Kravitz is, as always, dreamy."
ThisMayConcernYou.com is a fan of the rock singer's appearance in the movie (produced by Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry). Mariah Carey and Sherri Shepherd also appear in it.

» "GOOD THING there doesn't seem to be a redneck agenda on the Great White Way, because, otherwise, the musical 'American Idiot' might not be headed to Broadway."
Fuseblog.Typepad.com was happy to learn that the stage show inspired by Green Day's "American Idiot" album may wind up on Broadway.

» "YOU CAN CALL IT an activist judge making an unfortunate ruling or a victory for First Amendment rights."
PalmettoScoop.com isn't sure what to think of a U.S. District judge's decision to ban South Carolina's "I Believe" license tag on grounds that it is unconstitutional.

» "THE BIGGER SURPRISE, perhaps, than that Aerosmith was replacing singer Steven Tyler was that Aerosmith was actually still a band."
Network.NationalPost.com lists seven singers who might be up to the task of heading the rock band, including Sammy Hagar, Lil Wayne, Scott Weiland, Susan Boyle and Mark Wahlberg.

» "OVER-THE-TOP seems to be what singer Lady Gaga goes for with each and every move she makes — always managing to top the last. Her newest video project, 'Bad Romance,' is no exception."
BittenAndBound.com approves of Lady Gaga's latest video but doesn't understand all the bizarre costume changes.

» "IF YOU'RE SHOCKED that Britney [Spears] was lip-synching at her concert and want your money back, life may continue to be hard for you."
Singer John Mayer tweeted about the recent controversy in Australia stemming from fans who were upset that Spears was not actually singing during her performances.

» "SAMMY SOSA IS NOT HOPING to star in the 'White Chicks' sequel. It is not some kind of alleged side affect from any alleged substances he may have put in his body. He just wants to be beautiful!"
Deadspin.com pokes fun at the former baseball player's new look, which he claims is from a skin "rejuvenation process."

» "WHEN ALEX OVECHKIN was hurt, many speculated how the Caps would react. Well, it's unanimous: The team can excel without Ovie."
StormingTheCrease.com was happy to see the Washington Capitals pick up two wins against the Florida Panthers over the weekend.

» "AL GORE LOOKED directly into my eyeballs during a book signing at the Lisner Auditorium. We also touched hands. It was all right (read: really awesome)."
AdventuresOfCookieGirl.blogspot.com is a huge fan of the former vice president's, adding, "Al Gore should be glad that being fresh to death is not a crime."