And here's some media-related news that will only be fun for those of us who enjoy TV journalist Maria Menounos' exemplary, hard-hitting work on the Today show and Access Hollywood. From an email:

Model/Actress and entertainment correspondent Maria Menounos will attempt to qualify for the AVP Cuervo Gold Crown Huntington Beach Open on Thursday, May 1st in Los Angeles. Menounos hopes her athleticism coupled with her 5' 9" stature will enable her to experience the same success on the beach volleyball court that she's had in front of the camera...

Is it sweeps week already?

Maria Menounos [Ask Men]