Taylor Swift walked away from tonight’s Grammy Awards with the Album of the Year award.  I thought Dave Matthews Band might steal it from her, but she deservedly won for her Fearless CD.

As you can see from my blog post below, I nailed three out of four key Grammy predictions last week.  Kings of Leon won Record of the Year and Zac Brown won Best New Artist.

I should have gone with my gut instincts for Song of the Year.  Beyonce’s Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) was definitely one of last year’s biggest songs; but, I didn’t think it would win in the writer’s category.  Kudos.

Based on the Vegas betting odds, if you wagered $100 in each of the categories I listed below, you would have won $400 net following my predictions. 

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Check out a video from the Miss America Pageant, where Rush starts prancing and doing his best “Jersey Shore” fist pump to Lady Gaga’s “Poker Face”.

The 2010 Grammy Awards are Sunday night at 8:00pm ET on CBS (WISH-TV8 locally).  Black Eyed Peas, Bon Jovi, Taylor Swift, Kings of Leon, and more Z99.5 artists have performances scheduled.  I’ve never been a big fan of award shows; but, it will certainly be more interesting than Sunday’s NFL Pro Bowl game.  Vegas must feel the same way because, if you don’t want to gamble on the AFC/NFC matchup, you can place a bet on the Grammies!  Here are some Odds, courtesy of Bodog, along with my predictions in bold/red.  Odds & Predictions are purely for entertainment purposes only. 

BEST ALBUM
Dave Matthews Band – Big Whiskey and the Groogrux King: 6/1
Taylor Swift – Fearless: 1/1
Beyonce – I Am Sasha Fierce: 13/5
The Black Eyed Peas – The E N D: 11/4
Lady GaGa – The Fame: 6/1

SS:  Many entertainment writers say this will be the year Beyonce sweeps all the major categories.  Maybe; but, I wouldn’t be surprised if she goes away empty-handed.  Black Eyed Peas and Lady Gaga had two big albums with lots of hit singles on the radio; but, that won’t sway the judges to their box on the ballot.  Taylor Swift is the safe bet with even money.  If you’re feeling adventuresome, go with Dave Matthews Band – Grammy judges have a sentimental streak and this is DMB’s first record since band mate LeRoi Moore passed away.

RECORD OF THE YEAR
Beyonce – Halo: 17/10
The Black Eyed Peas – I Gotta Feeling: 11/2
Lady GaGa – Poker Face: 5/1
Kings of Leon – Use Somebody: 4/1
Taylor Swift: You Belong With Me: 6/5

SS:  Beyonce would have a better chance winning this category, if “Single Ladies” were nominated here instead of for Song of the Year (the songwriter award).  “Halo” is much weaker as a produced single and will split pop votes with Lady Gaga, Black Eyed Peas, and even Taylor Swift.  “I Gotta Feeling” probably deserves to win; but, my money would be on Kings of Leon as the product of this category’s only rock nominee … and, was one of the best songs of the year.

SONG OF THE YEAR
Lady GaGa – Poker Face: 9/2
Maxwell – Pretty Wings: 15/2
Beyonce – Single Ladies: 19/10
Kings of Leon – Use Somebody: 5/2
Taylor Swift: You Belong With Me: 7/5

SS:  Maxwell is the dark horse favorite of critics; but, it’s a songwriter’s award and he didn’t write the song!  Beyonce also had two co-writers and this particular song would be more likely to win Record of the Year.  Taylor Swift might get the chance to accept without interruption by Kanye, and she would be deserving, but I think it’s going to be a rock year.  I’m going with KOL here, too!

BEST NEW ARTIST
Keri Hilson: 3/2
MGMT: 23/20
Silversun Pickups: 10/1
The Ting Tings: 17/4
Zac Brown Band: 17/4

SS:  Keri Hilson may be the favorite, but lacks the requisite Grammy buzz.  MGMT might get this one; but Zac Brown’s star is on the rise.  Silversun Pickups and Ting Tings will split the Too Cool For The Room votes.  So, under the guise of “no risk no reward,” put your money on the long shot here and give it to The Rock Boat vets Zac Brown Band — sing along with me, “I got my toes in the water …”

What are your predictions?  Leave your comments and we’ll see how you did Monday morning. 

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WISH-TV will hold a casting call for auditions for The Late Show with David Letterman Stupid Pet Tricks on Monday, February 1^st.  Auditions will be held at the Indianapolis Home Show, located at the State Fairgrounds, from 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.  Advance registration is required and can be made at WISHTV.com under the participate tab.  Attendees at the show will be able to watch the taping on the stage at the south end of the West Pavilion. Audition tapes will be sent to The David Letterman Show for consideration for coming on the show with their pet.  For info, go to WISHTV.com and click “Participate.”

     I know, I know. I am fully aware that for the next week and a half, the national media is going to play the “Poor, poor New Orleans” card. I get it. That being said, what does that have to do with Indianapolis? I keep hearing that winning the Super Bowl would mean more to the city of New Orleans because of what they have been through with Katrina. BULL CRAP!  A Super Bowl to Indy does just as much. Here is why:

-The Colts have all the pressure (self-made, but pressure) on them. By sitting the starters it INSTANTLY became Super Bowl or bust for Indy. The Saints could lose and they will still be a feel good story. If Indy loses, the city views this as a lost season.

-Another Super Bowl win gives a tiny small market in the Midwest 2 in 4 years and talks of “dynasty” can begin without becoming laughable.

-Another Super Bowl win to go with 4 MVP’s makes Peyton Manning hard to argue against when discussing the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time.)

-Colts fans who were bitter about week 16 vs the Jets will be silenced and the majority of the fan base will get amnesia about that loss. WITH a loss, the fans still feel cheated.

     Indy needs this game just as bad as New Orleans does. This has NOTHING to do with Katrina, and EVERYTHING to do about football. I hope New Orleans does make a full recovery. A few years ago our radio station did a telethon and raised money for the victims and we personally drove the truck of money and supplies down to New Orleans. I love the city, I love the passion of their fans. However, I don’t want the Super Bowl to become a pity party. Obama has already started it and you know there is more to come.

      The best team will win this game and the Indy fans want this just as bad as New Orleans. Perhaps for different reasons, but just as bad. A Colts win justifies everything Polian did and gives Indy a place in NFL history. A Colts win puts #18 atop the lists of the all-time greats. A Colts win caps off an amazing decade as the team with the most total wins. Win or lose, people in New Orleans will still drink on Bourbon Street and party on Mardi Gras. A Colts loss means a long, cold winter and next regular season is just another chance for heartbreak and failure. A Colts loss lumps them in with the Atlanta Braves as the all-time under-achievers. It means a lot for both towns, but I fully expect a media love-fest for the Big Easy all week and next. Sounds familiar doesn’t it. I don’t think the Colts would have it any other way. This team THRIVES on the lack of media attentions. Just ask the Ravens and Jets about that.

SIX THINGS THAT MEN THINK ARE OVERRATED:

 “Cosmopolitan” magazine just put out a list of Things Men Think Are Overrated.  Some of them might surprise you.  Here they are . . .

#1.)  THE SMELL OF PERFUME.  It’s okay, but “Cosmo” says guys prefer the smell of a woman’s HAIR.

#2.)  A GIRL WHO WATCHES FOOTBALL.  If a woman truly likes football, that’s great.  But if she’s just watching it because she thinks a guy wants her to, it’s a waste of time.  Guys appreciate the effort . . . but they’re fine watching it alone.

#3.)  PICNICS.  Eating outside is great, but men prefer cookouts.  If you give a guy the choice between eating a sandwich out of a wicker basket, or a hamburger off a flaming grill, he’ll almost ALWAYS choose the grill.

#4.)  BED AND BREAKFASTS.  Men prefer ANY other form of lodging.  At a bed and breakfast, the rooms are “cute” . . . which means they’re LAME . . . breakfast is served WAY too early, and all the other guests are old.

#5.)  DOUBLE DATES.  They’re usually a little awkward.  WOMEN are the ones who set them up, so they’ve at least got one friend there to talk to.  But the two guys are complete strangers.  And not all men can bond instantly.

#6.)  MAKE-UP SEX.  Guys think it’s overrated because they hate fighting almost as much as they love sex, so there’s really not much of a net gain with make-up sex.  And guys like regular sex just as much.

 Cosmopolitan.com)

What a GREAT AFC title game!  Wow we had a full day of emotions…sadness…excitement…drunkenness (is that a word???)  All in 1 big (kickass) game.  I was yelling like crazy and now WE’RE MIAMI-BOUND BABY!!!

BTW…flights are going fast so if you’re going make sure to add me on your Facebook and Twitter pages so I can keep up with ya.

Muse – Uprising (Colts Super Bowl Remix)

GOING NAKED COULD BE GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH:

 If you’re always looking for an excuse to get NAKED, then it’s my pleasure to inform you that walking around in the nude could be good for your health.  Don’t believe it?  Listen to this . . .

 –Michael Merzenich is a neuroscientist at the University of California at San Francisco, and he’s a firm believer in the health benefits of nudity.  Here’s why.

 #1.)  Research has shown that spending a little bit of “naked time” every day helps aid the brain development of infants.  The idea is that the unhampered range of motion helps their brains make new connections, and it’s thought the same would hold true for adults.

 #2.)  Walking around barefoot has been shown to help prevent Alzheimer’s.  Basically, the extra stimulation causes your brain to develop more neuron connections, and it also helps improve the brain’s balance, posture and coordination functions.

 #3.)  Speaking of extra stimulation, massage has been proven to be useful in the treatment of mental health disorders like depression and anxiety.  In a nutshell, rubbing the skin improves blood flow and helps to rid toxins from the lymph system. 

 –So theoretically, going nude would create a similar type of skin stimulation, which should create the same sort of health benefits.

 #4.)  Public nudity has been shown to reduce stress, reduce curiosity about the human body, ease porno addiction, and help create a more “wholesome” attitude about the opposite sex.  Nudists have also been shown to have higher rates of body self-acceptance.

#5.)  Clothes are a breeding ground for disgusting fungi and bacteria, which can cause yeast infections and urinary tract infections.  And wearing underwear that’s too tight can reduce a man’s swimmer count and fertility. 

–Plus, nudists receive an extra dose of Vitamin D from the sun, which helps them build strong bones and prevent osteoporosis. 

(H-Plus Magazine)