… the lovers, the neocons and me.

The trip to Tuscaloosa didn’t quite go according to plan.

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The most powerful woman in the world not named “Oprah” is stopping by. And I’ll be there to stalk greet her.

The well-heeled Condoleeza Rice will be in Tuscaloosa on Friday to give an 11 a.m. lecture, along with some British wank. (more…)

The South is always good for a laugh or two, especially when we bring it upon ourselves.

Enter “The Daily Show,” which aired its segment on how dry counties may be all wet.

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A few events this week to help pass the time, from bluegrass to kicking ass, plus your recommended daily allowance of Bjork …

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PBS does a great job in putting independent documentaries on the air, especially through its series, “P.O.V.” and “Independent Lens.”

So why is Alabama Public Television dropping the ball from time to time?

Updated

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“Ah ah
Ooh ooh
Ah ah
Ooh ooh
White lights, strange city, mad music all around
Midnight street magic (ah), crazy people crazy sound.”

   (Name that tune!)

For those not familiar with the reality goodness that is “The Amazing Race,” you’re missing out on a terrific series.

That is, until this season. When they added families. And drove around a lot.

And came to Dixie.

[photos and exclusive insider notes from the Huntsville leg on the jump]

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Off to be a NASCAR-loving, dust-wearing, slack-jawed extra in the new Will Ferrell movie. Hope he does the lovers-in-the-hot-tub character or the Spartan cheerleader or this guy…