Her hands are small, we know: Jewel

Every Friday our friend Colin over at NewNowNext tips us off to what's hot in popular music, because we have no effing clue.

Video of the Week: Jewel, “Stronger Woman”

From her upcoming Perfectly Clear album, Jewel goes country and is ready to "be her own best friend" ... she and Amy, both! The video features women from different eras and cultures shedding their restrictions. Check it out after the break.

Britney Spears Video “Break the Ice”

Was going animated a creative decision or just due to Britney being Britney? Well, the Blackout track is still a fun time - even paired with an an anime Britney and secret agent ass-kicking.

Danity Kane Video “Damaged”

The P. Diddy protégés have come out with a second album, Welcome to the Dollhouse, and the lead single is all about mending a broken heart … a heart filled with half-naked women … who’s the doctor here again?

Bob Mould

NewNowNext NOISE Interview with Bob Mould

The openly gay rocker who played in bands Husker Du and Sugar has a new solo album out - and he spoke with John Polly about his new sound and making it as a musician today.

Paula Abdul Mini-Interview Plus Her New Video

The loopy American Idol judge stopped by MTV to promote her new “Dance Like There’s No Tomorrow” video – her first single in 13 years – and she spoke on her gay support and her video concept.

Friday

The Henry Rollins Show (Independent Film Channel) 11:00 PM EDT
Influential (and out) rocker Bob Mould (who pioneered the hardcore scene with Husker Du and followed up with the popular rock band Sugar, aside from his excellent solo work) performs this week. Hey did you know that Mould was a scriptwriter for a professional wrestling group? Thanks, Wikipedia!

The Daytime Emmy Awards (CBS) 9:00 PM EDT
Neil Patrick Harris is one of the presenters. Among the nominees, Ellen Degeneres, Tyra Banks and The View battle over the Outstanding Talk Show and Outstanding Talk Show Host trophies. As the World Turns' Van Hansis is also nominated for Outstanding Younger Actor. Go Van! (BJ: Anyone else find it ironic that the Daytime Emmys are aired at night?)

Touch of Pink (Logo) 9:00 PM EDT
If your mood leans more towards watching a movie than an awards show, Touch of Pink is a fun romantic comedy for a Friday night. Jimi Mistry plays a gay Muslim man who has imaginary conversations with Cary Grant (Kyle MacLachlan)... it's like a Play It Again, Sam for the new century.

Saturday

50 Funniest Women (Oxygen) 10:00 PM EDT
Kelly Ripa hosts this countdown of funny women with clips of their best work including Ellen Degeneres, Kathy Griffin, Mo'Nique, Lisa Kudrow, Whoopi Goldberg and Megan Mullally.

The Graham Norton Show (BBC America) 10:00 PM EDT
I'm not sure what's different, but I'm enjoying this new show much, much more than any of Norton's previous shows. Joan Rivers and Julian McMahon are guests. As Norton notes in the previews, one of them is in a show about plastic surgery and the other has had plastic surgery.

Sunday

Black Men: The Truth (BET) 12:00 PM EDT
This Fathers' Day special examines stereotypes about Black Men including discussions of the issues facing Black Men today, issues that include homosexuality. Chris Rock and Barack Obama are among those commenting.

Psycho Beach Party (Logo) 4:00 PM EDT
Hey, I was just talking about this movie! This parody of 50's beach films is based on the Charles Busch play. Silliness abounds in this movie which features a serial killer, a big dance number, half-naked surfers and electroshock therapy.

Entourage (HBO) 10:00 PM EDT
The popular comedy returns with Rex Lee as gay, long-suffering assistant Lloyd.