Slap on your Spock ears and beam yourself over to the multiplex because "Star Trek" is back.
But don't go looking for William Shatner.
This is a whole new franchise reboot coming from J.J. Abrams.
What that means is you don't have to be steeped in Trek mythology to appreciate the entirely new take.
Of course, it certainly doesn't hurt.
Moving over to music, Steve Earle has returned with a follow-up to his Grammy winning "Washington Square Serenade", and it's perhaps his most personal project yet.
The album, "Townes", is a tribute to Earle's mentor, Townes Van Zandt, and is comprised entirely of songs written by the late singer-songwriter.
They say great music comes from the heart, and Earle's "Townes" is great music.
Did you know that NBA All-Star Bill Laimbeer once played a villainous sleestak on "Land of The Lost"?
If not, that's one question you'd miss in "Obsessed With TV".
The new television trivia book features 2,500 questions on everything from classic music and variety shows to reality TV.
Defending the reputation of New Jersey, if that's your home state, is about to get a lot harder with the May 12 premiere of Bravo's "Real Housewives of New Jersey".
The show features a collection of ladies obsessed with their own breasts and credit cards.
Naturally, they are fascinating to watch.
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