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There were a lot of hilarious viral videos this year. Here are some of my favorites:

Who doesn’t remember David after the dentist?

Now I know this isn’t rock music, but little Sophie is adorable singing this Nicki Minaj song:

The “Golden Voice” homeless man who got tons of coverage and a job from Kraft Dinner after this video hit the internet:

And how cute is this:

and this:

And finally…from Saturday Night Live: CAPTAIN JACK SPARROW!

I think this looks pretty good! Will you check out the movie based on the Broadway musical?

One of my favorite bands from the 90′s is back! Garbage has announced that they’re coming out with a new album and going on tour next year! I’m pumped! They haven’t announced any North American dates yet, but they said many more dates are to come.

Check out their post from the band’s Facebook page:

Ladies and gentlemen

It is our great pleasure to announce for the first time in 7 years the first two confirmed performances by Garbage will take place in St. Petersburg, Russia on May 11th and in Moscow, Russia on May 12th 2012.

We are beyond thrilled to revisit Russia where we have played to incredible and memorable crowds over the years, where we have seen so many wonderous things and met so many lovely fans.

These are the first dates to be confirmed on our world tour of 2012 but we rush to assure Garbage fans all over the world that there are many more dates yet to be announced. Stay tuned. We will announce them here as soon as they are confirmed.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued support. It is the outpouring of such incredible enthusiasm that propelled us to make this new record and to get back out on the road to play for you all again.

We can never fully express our gratitude to you for supporting us so we can continue to do the things in life we love to do the most.

Love and thanks from all of us.

G

Earlier, Garbage announced plans for a new album in Spring 2012–it’ll be the band’s 5th studio album.

I was a big fan of Men in Black and Men in Black II….they just released the trailer for Men in Black III and it looks pretty damn good!

Check it out here:

Men in Black hits theatres next May

I had a lot of fun at this year’s staff Christmas party at Mario’s. Here are some of my favorite pictures from the night!

Here’s Poncho and I at dinner

Holly, Steve and Me

Ian and Steve

Poncho, Me and Ian

The Grammy nominations were announced at a live concert last night. Kayne West leads the pack with 7 nominations. The Foo Fighters scored 6 nods–tied for second with Bruno Mars and Adele.

The 54th annual Grammy Awards will air live from Los Angeles on February 12, 2012

Here are some of the notable categories:

Album of the Year
21 – Adele
Doo-Wops & Hooligans – Bruno Mars
Born This Way – Lady Gaga
Wasting Light – Foo Fighters
Loud – Rihanna

Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals
“Body And Soul” – Tony Bennett & Amy Winehouse
“Dearest” – The Black Keys
“Paradise” – Coldplay
“Pumped Up Kicks” – Foster The People
“Moves Like Jagger” – Maroon 5 & Christina Aguilera

Best Rock Performance:
“Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall” – Coldplay
“Down By The Water” – The Decemberists
“Walk” – Foo Fighters
“The Cave” – Mumford & Sons
“Lotus Flower” – Radiohead

Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance:
“On The Backs Of Angels” – Dream Theater
“White Limo” – Foo Fighters
“Curl Of The Burl” – Mastodon
“Public Enemy No. 1″ – Megadeth
“Blood In My Eyes” – Sum 41

Best Rock Album:
Rock ‘N’ Roll Party Honoring Les Paul – Jeff Beck
Wasting Light – Foo Fighters
Come Around Sundown – Kings Of Leon
I’m With You – Red Hot Chili Peppers
The Whole Love – Wilco

Best Alternative Music Album:
Bon Iver – Bon Iver
Codes And Keys – Death Cab For Cutie
Torches – Foster The People
Circuital – My Morning Jacket
The King Of Limbs – Radiohead

Best Rock Song:
“The Cave” – Mumford & Sons
“Down By The Water” – The Decemberists
“Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall” – Coldplay
“Lotus Flower” – Radiohead
“Walk” – Foo Fighters