1. Head of the class
That’s right, world: Flavor Flav’s coming out with a solo album Oct. 31. Like many of you, I’m just hoping it meets the high standards he sets on his show.
2. Instant classic
Also, if Flav doesn’t put Buckwild on at least one track, I want a refund.
3. At what cost?
The Hollywood Reporter says Charlie Sheen’s people are working on a contract that would pay him about $350,000 per episode for “Two and a Half Men.” Or roughly $70,000 per laugh.
4. Go! Fly! Deploy!
America’s response to rumors that Sheen is on the verge of becoming TV’s highest-paid star was swift.
5. Moving forward
Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington says the band is ditching the nu-metal sound. So now he’ll do all his whining over hip-hop beats.
6. Keep it low
“SexyBack” is still the No. 1 song on the singles chart, but at least it’s holding off “Chain Hang Low,” which is No. 8. Small victories, people. Small victories.
7. Prince charmed
I didn’t realize that the new “Bachelor” is an Italian prince. Life is so unfair. He gets 25 beautiful women to pick from, AND he gets great seats at the Olive Garden.
8. It’s biological
New research suggests that a parasitic weed called the dodder plant may use smell to attach itself to its host. Weird. The cast of “The Hills” operates the same way.
9. The more you know
October is National Dental Hygiene Month. It’s a nice early reminder that any Halloween candy you aren’t able to finish can be melted down and used as toothpaste.
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