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What's Hot This Week March 11, 2008
TV:
Gene Simmons Family Jewels — Season Premiere
Rock star Gene Simmons and his brood (wife Shannon, children Nick and Sophie) return for a third season of Gene Simmons Family Jewels on A&E. Expect scandals (Shannon makes Gene take a lie detector test), laughs (Gene gets his own "roast"), and music (a KISS concert!!!).
Book:
Simple Kind Of Life: The Story of Gwen Stefani & No Doubt by Jeff Apter. Published by Omnibus Press
Considering how fresh and modern No Doubt and frontwoman Gwen Stefani seem today, it's pretty incredible when you realize the band has been around for 20 plus years. If you want to go behind the scenes to find out more about No Doubt as well as Gwen's massive solo career, pick up this fascinating new book by Australian-based music writer Jeff Apter.
Movie:
Never Back Down
Jake's life was pretty good in his old high school — even including a position the football team. But when his family picks up and moves to Orlando to give Jake's brother a shot at being a tennis pro, Jake's life takes a turn for the worse. He's labeled a troublemaker and winds up losing a fight with the local bully. Will Mixed Martial Arts teacher Djimon Hounsou (Blood Diamond) be able to teach Jake to fight, and even more importantly, help discover who he really is? Find out when this action flick opens Friday at theaters nationwide.
Music:
Nine Inch Nails — Ghosts I-IV
Supergroup Nine Inch Nails releases a digital album this week, featuring 36 mostly instrumental tracks, meant to be not only shared, but reworked by fans. Go to ghosts.nin.com to download and find out more.
DVD:
Dan in Real Life
Funnyman Steve Carell star as an advice columnist, single parent (to three girls) and generally all-around great guy who finds himself falling for his the girlfriend of his brother, played by Dane Cook. Get ready to be touched (and to laugh, too) in this sweet, moving, and funny flick.
