Well, this year is off to a spinning start and there is so much to talk about. With the close of a fantastic 2005, it seems that the great music, movies and products just keep coming. With that said let's see what we have to talk about.

What do you know about Morningwood? No, not that Morningwood, the Riff-shredding, ass-shaking, louder-than-life Morningwood is a glorious hodgepodge of personalities, backgrounds and influences CD produced by the Legendary Gil Norton. Its no surprise that Morningwood's debut is a bit of a party record ­ a cross between decadent sunset strip swagger (see: Guns N' Roses, Motley Crue), bubblegum pop in hard rock clothing (see: Van Halen, AC/DC ) and that knowing cheekiness that only a female rock star can pull off (see Hole, Joan Jett). For a band self-described as "a monster truck having sex with a Bond girl," Morningwood take their fun very seriously, always putting an extra ounce (gallon?) of sweat into every note, every show. Nothing is ever dashed off. Nothing is taken for granted. And everything is possible

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Another Girl Band or should I say Solo act that has done real well for herself is Tori Amos. Rhino Entertainment and Tori Amos-The Video Collection: Fade To Red is a look at the unique and compelling videos that illustrate Tori Amos' musical vision. The DVD set features such hits as "Silent All These Years," "Crucify," "Cornflake Girl," and "A Sorta Fairytale" which co-stars Oscar winner Adrien Brody. Fade To Red also includes videos from her most recent CD release, The Beekeeper. Tori is one of the few artists who use the video format to truly capture the essence of her music through striking images and cinematography which makes this collection a must have for any devotee or casual fan. The DVD features digitally re-mastered 5.1 audio. Also included is a comprehensive audio commentary by Tori herself on each video. This would make a great gift for your sweetheart. It is available now at a store near you.

After you and your date are all pretty you can go to dinner and then off to a great movie. Of course, there is one movie you are not going to have to wait to see for much longer. The new documentary film "BE REAL: STORIES FROM QUEER AMERICA." The documentary film BE REAL: Stories From Queer America, presented by Stolichnaya® Russian Vodka, is now complete.

Through an extensive national search, Emmy® award-winning filmmakers Bobbie Birleffi and Beverly Kopf have assembled a cast of six Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) Americans who have inspired extraordinary change in their communities. The BE REAL cast is a cross-section of Queer America in the 21st Century, embodying its confounding complexity and life-affirming authenticity.

BE REAL: Stories From Queer America features: Ross Hayduk; Mignon Moore, PhD; Oraia Reid; David Sexton; Tara "Red" Tremmel and Trae Williamson.