Jennifer Lopez’s supposed wardrobe malfunction at Sunday’s Oscars was the most TiVo’d moment of the night.  The company says that TiVo viewership increased 114% in the moments following Lopez’s possible nip slip.  Her stylist denies the issue saying the dress is fully lined and whatever anyone saw, was not what they think they saw. (more…)

Sometimes I’ll laugh when I think about the ways that Car Folks (and I’ve capitalized the words on purpose) differentiate between various makes and models. For instance, because they’re forced by Car Folks to slot their vehicles into certain categories, the good people at Infiniti might tell you that the EX35 falls into the “compact luxury crossover” segment, while some Car Folks will shake their heads and say, “No, it’s a compact premium-type SUV.”

I called it a pretty nice car and got the hairy eyeball from a card-carrying member of the Car Folk.

Sigh. An outcast in my own field. No worries, I still have definite thoughts about the EX. I’ll share them with you, and YOU can place the car into whatever category makes you happy. (more…)

A lot of people think Angelina Jolie looked way too skinny at the Oscars on Sunday.  Jimmy Kimmel had a couple of things to say about it. He talked about the dress that showed off her leg, then joked that Uggie the Dog from “The Artist” didn’t know whether to hump her leg or bury it. (more…)

For years we’ve described the Dom and Jane Show by using a trite observation made by a consultant who wandered through town, listened to our show for a couple of hours, and then bestowed his wisdom upon us. He said: “Your show is about the entertaining differences between men and women.”

He was right. We thanked him, and asked him to leave town immediately and never come back.

The reason I bore you with that bit of history is because there’s a show currently on stage at the Garner Galleria Theatre in Denver that must’ve visited with the same consultant. I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change is practically an embodiment of the ongoing discussions/observations/arguments that we have on a daily basis on Mix 100. Only these guys sing their own songs, and never have to play Katy Perry.

Imagine if you will an intimate cabaret-type setting, where the actors are close enough you can almost touch them (but please don’t). Then imagine four outstanding comedic performers taking on the roles of more than 20 characters, each of whom you know. Oh yes, you know them, my friend, because they are you. Or at the very least, a you from ten or twenty years ago.

ILY,YP,NC is damned funny, and it’s funny because half the time you’re shaking your head in embarrassment when you recognize yourself (or, ahem, your old self). From the first date, to the first blush of love, to holy matrimony, to raising children, to the golden years…the troupe at ILY,YP,NC has it nailed in a series of quick vignettes.

Special note: Although the writing is spot-on (with both hilarious dialogue and songs), it’s brought to life perfectly by an incredible cast. Daniel Langhoff, Lauren Shealy, Robert Michael Sanders, and Shannan Steele make this show pulse with Carol Burnett-styled belly laughs (sorry for the old reference). When a wife is told by her couch-potato husband that there’s only “32 seconds left til halftime,” her response is classic: “Is that 32 REAL seconds, or 32 FOOTBALL seconds?”

But they’re also able to mix in some poignant, touching moments, too. In particular, Steele’s solo skit of a divorced woman creating her first video for a dating service is so moving that you could hear a pin drop in the crowded room. First rate.

I strongly encourage you to skip your next movie night - please - and instead check out the remarkable talent on display in downtown Denver at I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change. It’s onstage at The Garner Galleria Theatre through June 24th. Tickets at www.DenverCenter.org, or by calling 303-893-4100.

As usual, the Oscars were held at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, and Billy Crystal made a joke about Kodak recently filing for bankruptcy.  He called it the “Chapter 11 Theatre.”  Then he said nothing takes the sting out of the bad economy like watching celebrities get trophies. (more…)

Tony, from The Melting Pot Littleton location, dropped by and served up some yummy milk chocolate fondue!  He had another reason to stop by though, The Melting Pot made a $7,500 donation to the Food Bank of the Rockies.  Right now they have their restaurant week 5280 menu going on, you can order from this menu through the month of March.  Visit them at www.meltingpot.com and make a reservation!

Debbie, from Fancy to Fantasy, served up an Oscar themed breakfast for our audience!  We had Kahlua pork sliders, Ballpark hot dogs, fried chicken and mini’s pie along with some bubbly!  Debbie really rolled out the red carpet for us and if you want her to do the same for you find out more information at www.fancytofantasy.com.

Gerard Butler is being treated for substance abuse at the Betty Ford Center … TMZ has learned.  Butler’s problems were triggered by the physical demands of shooting “300″ in 2006.  We’re told the actor began struggling with pain management, and the problem became exacerbated while filming “Of Men and Mavericks,” when Butler was badly hurt on December 18 during a surfing accident.  We’re told Butler realized he was relying too much on prescription drugs and decided to head off a full-blown addiction by entering Betty Ford 3 weeks ago.  Sources tell TMZ … Butler also developed issues with cocaine, but the root problem appears to be the injuries and pain management.  We’re told Butler will be leaving Betty Ford later today. (more…)

This Saturday (Feb 25), Dom will be signing copies of his latest novel for young adults, The Galahad Legacy.

Stop by and say hello at the Barnes & Noble store in Lone Tree, just a few blocks from Park Meadows. It starts at 11am. And yes, there will also be copies of The Mindbender Book, too!

Bring your friends, bring your kids, and stop by!

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This week on News For Nerds we tackle the idea of actually building a Death Star. If you’re scratching your head and muttering, “What’s a Death Star?” I’m either very sad for you for not knowing…or very happy for you for not knowing.

Also, we’re facing a meat shortage in the not-too-distant future. Is the answer more cows and pigs? Nope. The answer lies with science. We’ll BUILD meat! It’s true.

And we’ve all experienced the heartbreak of having the perfect vacation photo ruined by some bozo in the background. Well, never fear, technology is here to help. Introducing a camera that will magically erase those unwanted people from the background. I’ve even included a link so you can see how it all works. You’re welcome.

All of these stories and more are waiting for your eyeballs. Bring them this way and enjoy another edition of News For Nerds.

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