Broken-bone chic
Madonna – awfully spry for someone who reportedly broke three ribs and her collarbone,in addition to her arm – sported a fashion–forward black arm cast this week as she shot a new ad.As usual,no credit was given to the person she ripped off (in this case, Christina Aguilera).
‘Constant’ thrills
Smart,sophisticated and above all,timely:”The Constant Gardener,” an indictment of the pharmaceutical industry ‘s
exploitation of the sick and poor in Africa, in the guise of a stylish thriller.
True hype
He may have the most bloated ego in hip-hop this side of Diddy,but Kanye West ‘s idiotic boastfulness is offset by
his masterful new release,”Late Registration.”
Unhappiness Daniel
Nettle ‘s fascinating new book, “Happiness:The Science Behind Your Smile ” argues that evolution ensures that
true joy remains transient for our own good.In other words,be happy that you ‘ll never really be happy.
Dylan’s documents
Painstakingly filled with reproductions of handwritten lyrics and rare pictures from his personal archives:”The Bob
Dylan Scrapbook 1956-1966,” a companion piece to Scorsese ‘s upcoming documentary and a must for any Dylan fan.
Free rock ‘n’ roll
Jeff Tweedy,Aimee Mann and troubled troubadour Ryan Adams are among the stellar artists playing,for free,at this fall ‘s Wall Street Rising Music Downtown Series;ticket info at musicdowntown.org.
Ali G: shock value
A third season on HBO is up in the air (why?),but Ali G fans can sate themselves with Season 2 on DVD – which
includes his legendary,heretofore unseen commencement speech at Harvard.
Damage control
“The O.C.,” with a slew of new indie bands to burnish and a bunch of horribly manufactured Season 2 problems to
resolve (did Marissa kill Trey? Will Kirsten stop boozing?Will Seth ever shut up?)returns this Thursday at 8 on Fox.
Black: the new black!
The new,sleek Moto Razr: looks really cool,is totally unnecessary, and will make you feel like an ugly American
for wanting one. Caveat emptor.
Magazine junkies
Like Kanye,the people at the New Yorker have no problem declaring themselves the best ever.Those who agree can pick up “The Complete New Yorker ” – over 4,,000 issues,on eight DVDs,for $100.
