Describe Rick Springfield in three words?: Mmm. Mmm. Mmm.

Rick Springfield has been around since most of us were pissing in our Pampers. Hell, some of our readers weren't even conceived when the Sydney-born star first hit the airwaves back in the early 70s. Yet even a with career spanning over 50 years and 17 albums, he has somehow maintained an aura of humility about him, mimicking the passion and ambition of a young artist fresh out of the gate. And the guy doesn't look like he's aged a day (WTF is up with that?). The Grammy winner/author/TV actor just finished recording his new album, Songs for the End of the World.

This month, you're about to get the inside track on everything Springfield when the original documentary An Affair of the Heart; Rick Springfield hits EPIX on May 15th. You'll find out that people's passion for him transcends gender, age, and international borders. This rock-out-loud film gives us all an inside look into his personal life, his highs and lows, as well as the lives of a handful of Springfield's super fans and the connections that have developed over the years all because of his music. Truth be told, it was hard not to be too giddy ourselves when we had the chance to talk to the man himself before the premiere about his upcoming projects, his love for the fans and his method of dealing with lusty ladies and their semi- tolerant hubbies.

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Dave Brock of Wild Child

Though they're normally used to being sought after on the local level at venues like the Coach House or House of Blues Anaheim, OC native Dave Brock and his Doors tribute band Wild Child are taking the art form of playing another band's songs to a whole new level. The band have recently been selected to perform on the live National TV program The World's Greatest Tribute Bands, which as you probably guessed, seeks to find the best cover band out there. The group's performance airs on May 6.

The show pits 12 bands that play the music of groups like of Fleetwood Mac, Elton John, Van Halen, Queen, the Doors, and U2 against each other. The event takes place each Monday at The Roxy Theatre on Sunset.

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In the comedy world, the ability to deliver devastating zingers at will is a trait that borders on godliness. But every so often, guys like Brad Wollack come around and remind us that the art of getting zinged on can sometimes steal the show. With his thick framed glasses and red head full of frizz, E!'s co-creator and executive producer of hit show "Chelsea Lately" was able to step into the spotlight himself for his ability to step into some hilarious burns during the show's mockumentary spinoff "After Lately." The show, now in its third season, is supposed to give us a backstage look at all the unintentional, emotionally scarring hilarity that exists between Handler and her show staff (even our favorite loveable Latino little person, Chuy).

And whether Wollack is busy getting knocked out after sparring joke-for-joke with co-writer Sarah Colonna or assuming his position as Chelsea Handler's eternal punching bag, there's no denying that his ability to take shots and embarrass himself constantly pretty much makes the show. So really, who's getting the last laugh? With the third season of "After Lately" gearing back up February 25th at 10:30 pm, we snagged Brad on the phone to talk about the show, nose jobs and his thoughts about being left out of Chris Dorner's crazy-ass manifesto.

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The Cast of "30 Rock"

Last night the NBC Peacock plucked one of its brightest feathers as Thursday night comedy staple "30 Rock" aired its final episode. Since 2006, the show's cycled in some of the decade's most memorable music cameos and memorable original songs. With the show's theme and most of its original scores composed by star Tina Fey's real-life husband Jeffrey Richmond, music's always been a major part of the shows legacy. As a tribute to the "30 Rock" rolling away, here's our picks for five of the show's most memorable music moments.

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Get the last laugh this New Year's.

Crazy as it may sound, you don't always have to go out on New Year's Eve. And no, we're not trying to sound like your mother or your parole officer. We're just here to give you the skinny on an alternative to paying a cover charge, buying way too many overpriced drinks, and waiting way too long to pay for a taxi to get you home. Simply put, just because you stay home on December 31st doesn't mean that you can't party and have a kick ass time. Make a resolution to laugh more when the festivities come straight to you this New Year's Eve by tuning into EPIX as they present "Last Laughs."

Kick off 2013 with a shit eating grin on your face while EPIX kicks off a comedy lineup that will literally turn your TV into the life of the party. "Last Laughs" is a marathon of original comedy specials featuring all of the funny you will need to get the celebration started and keep it going with the likes of Ben Stiller, Sarah Silverman, Jim Carrey, Kevin Smith, Chris Rock, and David Cross plus, stand-up shows from Jim Norton, Jim Jefferies, Craig Ferguson, and so many more.

We know all of this sounds fine and dandy but in order to give you even more of a reason to watch, we've highlighted a few comics that will be ending 2012 with you and ringing in 2013. Their job? To make sure you are happy with your decision to stay home and with this lineup, you are sure to get the "last laugh."

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* Kevin Smith Talks About Going Down Under and His Favorite After-Sex Snacks
* Comedian Jim Norton Wants to Sleep With You, If You Can Stand His Sleep Apnea
* Jason Mewes Talks About Sobriety, Strange Sexual Positions and Going Down Under.

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We're sure it has been said before, but just in case you're unaware, comedian/chef Zane Lamprey has the coolest job ever. He traveled the globe in search of local libations on his hit show Three Sheets and on his newest gig Drinking Made Easy, he's on a mission to get the low down on the guzzling habits all around North America. Zane also spends his time (drinking) pumping out the hilarity on his podcast called, "Zane Lamprey Show," as well as (drinking) crafting some awesome drinking games that you and your pals will have a blast playing. As you can tell, there is plenty to be jealous about when it comes to being Zane Lamprey so we thought we'd get the scoop on the good and bad when it comes to drinking as well as learning a few new ways to make it more fun. As if that is possible.

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*Young Dubliners Can't Wait to Return to the OC Pub That Scammed Them
*How to Play "Here Comes the Bear," the Most Efficient Drinking Game Ever

OC Weekly (Ali Lerman): I was a huge fan of your show Three Sheets and was wondering, how does one get a job where they travel around the world drinking their face off?

Zane Lamprey: Back in 2005, I went in and auditioned for this food show and they were like, "You wouldn't have any fun with this show but we do have a show called Three Sheets where the host will travel all around and drink." They asked if I'd be interested in it and I was like, "Uhhh yeah!" A month later we made the pilot and then after that we were off shooting the series!

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The Man in Black and the Muppet in Green

Yesterday, children's television staple "Sesame Street" entered its 43rd season. Along with providing groundbreaking educational programming that kids have been able to watch with their parents for decades, the show's also provided some of the most surprising musical television cameos in history. With the disarming nature of muppets allowing us to see a different side of some of our favorite artists, we at the Weekly decided to take a look back at the top five "Sesame Street" cameos you may not be aware of.

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*Jerry "The King" Lawler's Top Five Musical Moments (Get Well Soon!)
*Going for the Gold: Five 2012 Rap Songs To Inspire Our Olympic Team
*Monday Night Raw's Six Most Memorable Music Moments

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The "Duck Tales" opening, much more than a "Duck Blur."

This week marks the official beginning of television's new fall season. If history's anything to go by, we're probably going to get at least one memorable opening theme that will capture a moment and live on for years to come. In anticipation, we at the Weekly decided to take a look back at how every five years has produced some of the most memorable television themes ever broadcast.

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*Jerry "The King" Lawler's Top Five Musical Moments (Get Well Soon!)
*Going for the Gold: Five 2012 Rap Songs To Inspire Our Olympic Team
*Monday Night Raw's Six Most Memorable Music Moments
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Real Housewives of Orange County

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*Real Housewives of Orange County: Cakegate 2012, Part I

"Is this the world we live in?" It's the question drunken Sarah, eater of fondant bows, pondered as she was kicked out of the fancy Dubrow party. A rhetorical question, we think, but frankly, we found ourselves asking it all episode long.
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Heather Dubrow, appalled by her "defiled" cake.

We've been able to stay silent until now. So far, this season of Real Housewives of Orange County, save for one '80s-tastic, crimped hair-pulling Bunco party blowout between Vicki and Gretchen, has been pretty tame. But we can't stand idly by when a cake terrorist is on the loose in O.C. Hide yo kids, hide yo wife, Sarah's got low blood sugar, and no fondant is safe.

But before we get to that scandal, a bit of happy news: Tamra and Eddie are engaged! Certainly nobody didn't see that coming. With the ink barely dry on her divorce papers, the time was right for Tamra to swoop back in from her romantic trip to Bora Bora with a big, fat knuckle-buckler to make all her friends whose boyfriends can't make their child support payments jealous.

Tamra celebrated over dinner with Heather and Gretchen, though prior to Gretchen's arrival, the other two gals wondered if G would take the news well. It was only a few episodes ago that Gretchen's boyfriend Slade was seen shopping for a cubic zirconia with which to profess his love. But Gretchen showed up sporting giant electric blue feather earrings one normally reserves to wear on a parade float (it's as if Gretchen knew she may be faced with Tamra's giant honkin' diamond, so she overcompensated) and beamed with joy over Tamra's news.

Vicki, however, was nowhere to be found.

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