From today’s b, the paper

A number of high-profile musicians have made enormous dents on YouTube: Soulja Boy, Rihanna, the Jonas Brothers and Chris Brown among them.

But Beyonce is giving them all a run for their money.

Her video for “If I Were a Boy” has been watched by more than 34 million on the video-sharing site. The video offers the particular thrill of seeing Beyonce as a police officer — which, if it ever happened, would surely cause a rash of speeding (with the hopes of a ticket from the pop star).

The popularity of “If I Were a Boy” is matched by Beyonce’s “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It).” That video has yielded at least 22 million views, inspired countless bedroom copycats and spawned dozens and dozens of amateur versions.

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From today’s b, the paper

nextworld
8-9 p.m. {SCIENCE}
Energy can be generated from footsteps? I’ll add that to my Futuristic Things That Freak Me Out list.

bromance
9-10 p.m. {MTV}
The guys compete in a “broathlon,” which, hopefully, doesn’t include a 50-yard dash for ruffies.

true beauty
10-11 p.m. {WMAR-12} ABC
In this new series, six women and four men compete for the title of “most beautiful.” But inner beauty also counts, which will undoubtedly come as a shock to them.

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FANBOY FEASTING

2008 was a great year for gaming — particularly for Xbox 360 owners. With a strong showing in shared titles like “Fallout 3″ (Xbox 360, PS3), “Mirror’s Edge” (Xbox 360, PS3) and “Grid” (Xbox 360, PS3), along with a metric f*** ton of 360 exclusives (including “Braid,” “Lost Odyssey” and “Fable II”), the game devs kept Microsoft fanboys’ hands busy.

This year, however, might just be the year of the PS3. (Sorry Wii people, you’ve already had your time in the spotlight). Here’s a sampling (10, to be exact) of what I’m looking forward to getting my hands on in 2009. Read the rest of this entry »

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What’s Edgar thinking?

Create and submit your caption online or to features@bthesite.com.

The most creative will appear on the pet page in Monday’s b, the paper.

Make it a good one!

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Glasvegas {thanks, SONIA GRACE}

glasvegas Glasvegas
Glasvegas mixes a throwback sound channeling Elvis and ’50s girl groups and coyly melds it with feedback-drenched art-noise rock on its self-titled debut.

Discovered at the same Scottish club that brought Oasis to a label boss’ attention, Glasvegas tackles intense subjects, such as absent fathers (“Daddy’s Gone”) and a ripped-from-the-headlines kidnap and murder (“Flowers and Football Tops”), with empathy, sing-a-long choruses and more than a few expletives. Best is “It’s My Own Changing Heart That Makes Me Cry,” a self-bashing song of epic proportions. They perform tonight on “The Late Show with David Letterman.”

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Here is your astrological forecast for Monday, Jan. 5, courtesy of your resident scopetress Jen Bem.
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Finish the sentence: Is it just me or …

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From today’s b, the paper

Golden Globe Awards
Forget who wins. This is “Hollywood’s biggest party,” which means they serve alcohol, unlike those teetotalers over at the Oscars. So it’s your yearly chance to see Jack Nicholson leer at too-young females. Watch out, cast of “Gossip Girl.” 8 p.m. Sunday, NBC. {Jordan Bartel, b}

FedEx BCS National Championship Game
No. 1 Oklahoma and No. 2 Florida were the winners of the nationwide popularity contest to determine who would get to play for the national title. You might not think the Sooners and/or the Gators deserve to be there, but regardless, it’s going to be a good one. 8 p.m. Thursday, Fox. {Matt Vensel, b}

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Caleb and Saleem {thanks, MICHAEL PATRICK O’LEARY}

Friendship is an aspect of music that has always intrigued and excited me. The tradition of my best buddies and me going to see our favorite band has cemented our friendship because of a shared love for the tunes.

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MIAMI — The Baltimore Ravens had Chad Pennington spinning, ducking, on his heels and on his back. When he did manage to get a pass away, they were often there to snatch it.

The Ravens came up with four interceptions, including one returned 64 yards for a touchdown by Ed Reed, and won, 27-9, Sunday to spoil the Miami Dolphins’ first playoff game in seven seasons.

Baltimore stuffed Miami’s ground attack and negated the Wildcat formation, but most of all the Ravens harried Pennington into uncharacteristic mistakes. After throwing only seven interceptions during the regular season, he had four during a 22-minute flurry midway through the game.

“We heard all week that they don’t turn the ball over,” linebacker Ray Lewis said. “But we force turnovers.”

With a rookie coach in John Harbaugh and a rookie quarterback in Joe Flacco, wild-card entrant Baltimore (12-5) won for the 10th time in 12 games and will play Saturday at AFC South champion Tennessee. The playoff victory was the first for the Ravens since they beat Miami in a first-round game in January 2002. Read the rest of this entry »

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