1. Slow learner
After reading today’s cover story, I’m a little concerned about the mercury levels in tuna. But really I’m more concerned that we might have made Jessica Simpson boycott chicken.
2. Guide us, TV
A new report says 23.1 percent of the U.S. population is considered obese. Clearly we need “Celebrity Fit Club” now more than ever.
3. Blockbuster
“King Kong: Peter Jackson’s Production Diaries” comes out on DVD Tuesday. Because the only thing more exciting than a three-hour gorilla movie is combing through two discs of “making of” material.
4. Band-Aid
Jude Law’s doing the weird scarf thing again. This must be the glue that holds his relationship with Sienna Miller together.
5. Fore-fodder
Pop prodigy Chris Brown tells MTV he wants get into acting just like his idol, Usher. Dude, maybe he’s not the best role model in that respect.
6. Dirrrrrty
Adult Video News estimates the porn industry makes $12.6 billion a year, meaning my friends have a bigger role in shaping the economy than I thought.
7. Potty mouth
Ryan Seacrest says this season’s “American Idol” contestants will go into the competition looking out for No. 1. As will the viewers.
8. Party in the back
Meanwhile, Bo Bice’s debut album “The Real Thing” hits stores Tuesday. The Homeland Security Department raised its mullet alert level to orange.
9. Keep dreaming
Another big moment on Tyra Banks’ talk show: The guy who gave her her first kiss made a surprise appearance. I have to say I was a little shy about going on camera at first …
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lebersole@tribune.com
