ZOMG! John Mayer: "Don't Ex With Texas"

Sure, they may have split up, but John Mayer still doesn't want you to mess with Jess.

Dear Dallas and Surrounding Areas,

This isn't a sports blog, and it isn't a publicity stunt. (but have at me if it feels right.)

This is about doing what I think is right as a person, in this case speaking my mind.

I have never known anyone to have more pride in their home state and their upbringing in it than Jessica Simpson has in Texas. I don't really follow sports, but I have played some of my biggest and best concerts in your state, and having witnessed how dynamic the spirit there is, I'm betting emotions are running high right about now.

All witty barbs, blogs, and fashion policing aside, that girl loves Texas more than you know. It's one of her most defining traits as a person. So please don't try and take that away from her. (You probably wouldn't be able to, but it's less work for all involved.)

I just thought it would mean something coming from the guy who has the absolute least to gain from this. And if I'm out of line in having written it, too bad. I can spare a Wednesday's worth of bad press if it means sticking up for a good soul.

JM

Aww John, really sweet of you. Very decent. Really cool. But I think I'll go back to forgetting that you ever actually dated her now, if you don't mind.

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ZOMG! Jane Austen

Starting tonight until March, they will be running all the Jane Austen movies on Masterpiece Theater.

'Persuasion': Based on Austen's melancholy last novel, the film stars Sally Hawkins as the steadfast Anne. Premieres Jan. 13.

'Northanger Abbey': Austen's first book skewers the Gothic romances popular in her day. Starring Felicity Jones. Jan. 20.

'Mansfield Park': The fortunes of young Fanny Price (Billie Piper), a poor relation of the noble Bertrams. Jan. 27.

'Pride and Prejudice': A repeat of the acclaimed 1995 BBC film with the incomparable Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy. Feb. 10.

'Emma': Kate Beckinsale starred in this 1997 television production as Austen's strong-headed matchmaker. March 23.

'Sense and Sensibility': A new two-part film about the well-bred but poor Dashwood sisters and their suitors. March 30.

I can't decide which of these is my personal favorite. The heroines are plucky and smart, and the heroes are completely swoon-worthy. Captain Wentworth, Mr. Tilney, Edmund Bertram, Mr. Darcy, Mr. Knightley, Mr. Ferrars, and Colonel Brandon are every woman's dream of what a man should be....at least I know they're mine. All six of these are some of my all-time favorite movies. Don't miss out!

ZOMG! A Poll

Please notice our poll on the side of the page: What movie are you most looking forward to in 2008?

There are some good ones coming out!

ZOMG! It's An Introduction Post

It was a a rather boring Saturday afternoon when my cousin Megan and I decided that making our own blog seemed like a fun idea. But zomg, what on earth was this blog going to be about? That was our first question. The answer was simple: Anything and everything.

From celebrity news to movie reviews and hotties-of-the-week to music recommendations, our goal is just to have some fun. We aren't trying to compete with anyone else, and we aren't really expecting a huge number of visitors either. But we're okay with that. As long as we're enjoying ourselves and getting our minds off of the "real world" for a few moments, it's all good.

Just a warning though: This blog will contain our opinions and we aren't apologizing for them. So back off, peeps.

Now, on with the craziness.