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- Final images from Yankee Stadium, and a look at the future of the team… and the new stadium

- Enjoy, Jason: “There will be five full hours over three nights of ‘DWTS’ this week, the most ever for launch week… there will be two couple eliminations this week”

- The Emmy’s (and their five terrible hosts) have been getting panned all day

- Speaking of Emmy’s: In response to Josh Groban’s less-than-stellar-although-very-energetic compellation of TV themes, someone suggested that he missed the theme Mr. Belvedere. Play it – it’ll definitely take you back (whatever happened to these actors???)

- Um, has anyone noticed that the Ravens are quietly undefeated this season?

- 30 Rock was the big winner last night. SO START WATCHING!

- Speaking of good shows, Heroes is back tonight after a 9-month writers-strike induced hiatus

- With a 7-3 victory over the Orioles last night, the Yankees officially said goodbye to Yankee Stadium (AND I WAS THERE!). Here is Yogi’s piece from ESPN last night:

- The final series at Yankee Stadium opens tonight and my O’s can play spoiler. Let’s get one spiritual win this season!

- Don’t miss the Emmys this weekend (GO TINA AND ALEC!)

- Kimmel is the best at getting people to act crazy. Check out this preview of his pre-Emmy sit down with the five realty hosts

- I didn’t think this was going to be good… until I watched it: NINJA CAT!

- Goodbye, Yankee Stadium: A look back

- Is Marvin Harrison heading into the last stage of his career?

- Yesterday I posted a link to Kanye’s performance of Love Lockdown from the VMA’s. Well today Kanye released a new version of it – better audio and beats

- FINALLY! After those stupid Seinfeld spots, Microsoft finally attacks the Mac ads and gets it right. Brav-o!

- It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia returns tonight at 10pm. If you don’t watch this show, you should. It’s hilarious. Catch some old episodes over at Hulu.com

- Check out the AWESOME new FNL promo. Anyone want to find a DirecTV bar showing it on Oct 1?

- My new favorite Kanye song: Love Lockdown (VMA edition)

- Another Seinfeld\Gates ad for Microsoft… that has nothing to do with Microsfot

- Jason Jones begins the not-so-long descent from The Daily Show

- Yankees fans can get a little grabby (I HAVE TICKETS TO FRIDAY GAME! WOO-HOO! I can’t wait to steal something…)

- Yeah GIRLLLLL… Israel is getting a chick PM!

- Big day at Disney as they unveil the latest line of genetically engineered child stars 

Disney Lab Unveils Its Latest Line Of Genetically Engineered Child Stars

- Apparently ALL the Bunnies are getting their own shows (ugh)

- Feel like having a laugh? Check out SI’s preseason ranks of top backup QB’s. Best line: “30. New England: Matt Gutierrez — Our sense is that Matt Cassel has played his way off the roster with his dreadful preseason, and that Gutierrez would be the Patriots backup if the season opened today…”

- Apparently someone over at College Humor thinks that Boobs + Politics = Hysterical Laughing. I’m not sure they’re so right.

- The first listen to the new Quantum of Solace Jack White theme song (at least the instrumental version) courtesy of a Coke Zero ad

- Ellen DeGeneres: The face of cover girl? (hmmm… did they think they were actually getting the other Mrs. DeGeneres?)

- Soooo… Stella’s the mother, right?

- For those curious, here is a look at the infamous Chris Cooley photo (covered up, of course)

- Completely inappropriate: Two guys fake making out during a CNN report on Lehman Brothers

- Good win, Kifflin. Now leave.

- Guitar Hero World Tour – the new version due out this fall – has announced a few bands that are joining the game (LIKE NIRVANA!)

- Get excited ladies – Sex Part 2 is in the works

- If you missed it, here is the “Tina Fey as Sarah Palin” cold open from SNL this past weekend

I’m off to Dallas for work (and no, not to catch the game tonight). Back on the blog on Wednesday.

- Considering what happened with Katrina, can someone please explain to me WHY people would ignore a hurricane warning?

- From Cantor: “Clint Eastwood doesn’t make bad movies” From Marc: “Yes, he does”

- Warren Sapp unveils his Dancing moves on Inside the NFL

- Our final great performance on YouTube: Streisand performs on The Tonight Show for the first time