The world according to Dan.

Stuart Adamson, the former singer of the Scottish band Big Country, has died at the age of 43. Rest In Peace, Sir.

Jay On DAWSON’S CREEK?!?!?!

In a recent chat at the official DAWSON’S CREEK website, star James Van Der Beek mentioned he’s heard rumors that his JAY & SILENT BOB STRIKE BACK co-star Jason Mewes may guest star on an upcoming episode of his WB series.

Winona Ryder’s attorney says that her arrest was a “misunderstanding.” Wow! Hard to believe HER lawyer is on HER side.

Yeah, and my mom thinks I’m cool!

The following are the top 10 movies at the North American box office for the December 14-16, 2001, weekend, according to studio estimates collected Sunday by Reuters. Final data will be issued later today.

1 (+) Vanilla Sky …………. $25.0 million

2 (1) Ocean’s Eleven ………. $23.1 million

3 (+) Not Another Teen Movie .. $13.1 million

4 (2) Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone …. $ 9.9 million

5 (3) Behind Enemy Lines …… $ 5.5 million

6 (4) Monsters, Inc. ………. $ 5.0 million

7 (5) Spy Game ……………. $ 2.4 million

8 (6) Black Knight ………… $ 2.0 million

9 (7) Shallow Hal …………. $ 1.4 million

10 (9) Amelie ……………… $ 750,000

NOTE: Last weekend’s position in parenthesis. “+”- new release.

Michigan University is offering a class in “The Simpsons.” Or should that say: Michigan University is offering a class “on” “The Simpsons.” Oh, I don’t know grammar! I barely graduated High Skool.

“In The Bedroom” was named The Best Film of 2001 by the Los Angeles Film Critics over the weekend. And “Memento” won an award too!

David Bowie ch- ch- changes record labels. Again.

Not only is she tops in our hearts, now Nicole Kidman is at the top of the British pop charts. Umm, well, along with Robbie Williams. And that’s not somethin’ stupid!

Ashley Judd is set to play Catwoman!

He will be stronger, faster, we have the technology! The Six Million Dollar Man is being rebuilt.