Hello, blog buddies!

I'm dizzy from pulling double and sometimes triple duty lately (not to mention taking WeeWee to the vet for a tummy thing - perhaps she was stressed out from being a television star yesterday?!?), so I don't have time for a TALKY BLOG today.

BUT, I was on the set of The Insider EARLY this morning to film tonight's episode and Lara Spencer and I filmed a lil' nugget for all of YOU over at TheInsider.com!

Go HERE to check it out!

Lara and I talked about all of YOU today. She wanted to know what YOUR thoughts were on our big announcement and she was so excited that YOU'RE all so excited, too! :)

How are YOU liking me on The Insider?!? Leave a COMMENT for me there and here on the RossBlog!

And don't forget to watch The Insider TONIGHT! I won't be on everyday, so don't miss it! :)

Until tomorrow, gang!
Ross

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FIRST THINGS FIRST: I'M ON THE TONIGHT SHOW TONIGHT!!!!!

Now, onto today's blog...

That's right, gang!

Today I (with the help of a special lil' blog buddy) reveal HALF of my big secret!

REMINDER - I will continue doing my Tonight Show segments, just as I have for the past 7 years. And, because I know there will be questions from all of you, there has been no discussion yet of me appearing on Jay's new show, which doesn't mean I won't or I will continue doing segment for him once he goes there.

Just fyi... :)

Anyway, let's get to today's TALKY BLOG to find out about ROSS' BIG SECRET PART 1!

Well... what are YOUR thoughts, gang?!? And what do you think Part 2 of my secret will be?!?

Go share YOUR thoughts in our COMMENT SECTION! And go say hi to Lara in there - I know she'll read them! :)

I hope you like our lil' segment on The Insider tonight. And if you do, watch again tomorrow! That's right - I'll be on The Insider again tomorrow night, too! :)

AMAZING, RIGHT?!?!?

More info to come, gang. Don't worry - things may change a bit, but we'll still get to hang out together online every day.

:)
Ross

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12:23am Eastern Time

Well, I finally got a TALKY BLOG up!

The bad news? It's late. The good news?!? It's a good one!

Watch me as I experience the enter behind-the-scenes Tonight Show experience with YOU! :)

Hope you like it, blog buddies! :)
Ross

11:45pm Eastern Time

I'm in my hotel room in Tampa right now trying to upload video from behind the scenes of my Tonight Show fun today right NOW, blog buddies!

KEEP REFRESHING!!! :)

Video soon...
Ross

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Hi blog buddies!!!!!!

I am working hard and having a blast here in Tampa, Florida, but it has been difficult to get online and keep in touch with y'all and I totally apologize for the sparse blogs.

I'll be back in LA on Saturday and all will return to normal here at the RossBlog on Monday, (raise right hand) blog's honor.

Also, blog buddies, I have some HUGE - I mean HUGE HUGE - news that I can't wait to share with you. It's big. Like, blog-shattering/ground-breaking/mind-blowing/big-time big big. I'll tell you as SOON as I can.

:)

Also, I'm on The Tonight Show on Friday live via satellite from Tampa, Florida!!!

I've seen some of the segment that will air that night and all I can say, blog buddies, is you DO NOT want to miss it - HYSTERICAL stuff (if I do say so myself)!

Click HERE for a RossBlog News Report sent in by one of YOU, blog buddy David, about me being in Tampa!

Although I haven't had time to film any footage for a TALKY BLOG, I did snap some pictures during my Super Bowl adventures to share with all of YOU!

Here's the outside of the stadium where the big game will take place on Sunday.

Here I am inside the stadium.

Here I am with Anthony, a writer on our show who produces all of my segments, as we discuss our game plan for the segment.

Here I am filming a stand-up with Kevin, our camera operator and segment director.

We were there to cover media day, the day when all the players from both teams walk around and talk to press from all over the world.

For me and every red-blooded American boy, it was a dream come true. Football and figure skating are tied for my favorite sport ever and being in the presence of these players was 2nd only to the time I professed my love to Michelle Kwan face to face (she even gave me a rose - it's a great story that I won't get into now).

I met tons of players from both teams - you'll see all that in my Tonight Show segment on Friday.

Also, here I am with NFL superstar and current NFL Network Analyst Dion Sanders.

Here's me in an alternate version of a Cardinal's jersey.

Later that night we went to a party the NFL and the city of Tampa held for all the media here covering the event.

When I walked around the corner and saw these two welcoming guests at the front door, I just had to join in!

I think I'm gonna make that my new Facebook picture! Ha! :)

The party was great and I even met a blog buddy! Here I am with "Gator Kim"!

These pictures are just a lil' taste of what I've been up to while I've been here.

Tonight I'm going to VH1's Pepsi Smash to see Rhianna and others perform with my crew (including those pictured here and those who weren't - Izzy, Adam, Tommy, Kenny & Scott).

I'll try to keep taking pictures and will also try to film a bit for a TALKY BLOG, okay gang?

Now go into our COMMENT SECTION and tell me what YOU'LL be doing for the big game!

See you there, gang! :)
Ross

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Happy Wednesday, blog buddies!

Today we have a lil' wigged out fun and discuss my Tonight Show coverage of The Golden Globe Awards.

If you missed my coverage on TV last night, I'm nearly certain that you'll be able to find it somewhere online if you just look really hard for it.

Tomorrow I'm off to Detroit and then Washington DC and I want YOU to join me on my journey!

Keep me company in our COMMENT SECTION as I travel and keep checking back here every weekday to see what I've been up to. I can't promise a TALKY BLOG every day because I don't know how my access to internet will be, but I might even post lil' nuggets from time to time just to surprise you, so stay on your toes - you never know what you're gonna get around here! :)

But know that I'll have my lil' video camera with me the whole time and will film a crap load of stuff for y'all while I'm gone and will post a TALKY every chance I get!

Until tomorrow, gang! :)
Ross

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8:48pm Pacific Time/11:48pm Eastern Time

Happy Tuesday, blog buddies!

REMEMBER!!! I'm on The Tonight Show TONIGHT!!! In fact, RIGHT NOW for those of you on the East Coast!

Okay, so I'm all done with taping the show now and I'm home on my couch watching the season premiere of American Idol as I type this.

First things first - can we talk Idol?!?

I am SO happy it's back. I needed a reality show to be into. Like bad bad. Do YOU care that it's back on?

In other news...

I totally made a huge boo-boo and forgot my video camera when I left my house this morning and went into The Tonight Show. CRAP! You know what that means - no TALKY BLOG.

BUT BUT BUT... I had my trusty iPhone and managed to snap a few pics throughout the day!

Here I am realizing I forgot my camera.

Here I am getting to my office and asking my co-worker Daria if she had a video camera I could borrow. She didn't.

Here's my name on my dressing room door.

Here's me after getting into makeup. So pretty, no?!?

Here I am taking my suit out of the closet.

Here's me tying my tie.

Here's a copy of the script for what I'm supposed to say when I go out on stage with Jay to introduce the segment - I never really stick to the script, though. :)

Here I am in my suit.

And here I am after getting off stage, wiping off my ucky makeup and kicking off my shoes.

Did YOU like the segment?!? Go share YOUR thoughts in our COMMENT SECTION!

And check back tomorrow for a TALKY!
Ross

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I literally had NO idea.

Click HERE.

LOL.

I'm headed up to Washington to see the family and friend through New Years. Expect some fun family TALKY BLOGS.

:)
Ross

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Happy Thursday, blog buddies!

I was up early this morning for the Screen Actor's Guild Award nomination which, to me, prove to be an even better precursor to the Oscar nominees than the Golden Globe nominees.

HERE is a list of the nominees.

Did YOUR favorite move/performer get nominated?!? Share YOUR thoughts in our COMMENT SECTION!

In other news...

When was the moment I knew for certain I was on my way? That's a great question. Hmm... (finger on chin, look up towards sky, clear throat, long blink, slow nod)... perhaps the first time I was ever a question on a game show.

Enjoy, gang. :)

HOLY FREAKING CRAP!!! RIGHT?!?!?

Until tomorrow, blog buddies!
Ross

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Happy Tuesday, blog buddies!

Wow oh wow oh wow oh wow. I'm sure you've heard the news by now. I just did last night. I address Jay's great new news and put my decorate my home for the holiday's in today's TALKY BLOG!

Enjoy! :)

****** VIDEO WILL WORK SOON!!! IT'S UPLOADING!!! KEEP REFRESHING!!! PROMISE!!! :)

Hundreds of you have already emailed me asking about my future and I wish I had more answers for you! Time will tell. :) But I will always be blogging and you will always be able to find me. That I can promise! :)

What are YOUR thoughts on the news?!? Go share YOUR opinions in our COMMENT SECTION!

Also is YOUR home decorated yet? If so, email me a pic at: hellorossm@hotmail.com! I wanna see! :)

Until tomorrow, gang!
Ross

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Happy weekend, blog buddies!

What have I been busy doing? Well, as you know if you follow the blog regularly, last night (Friday) and tonight (Saturday) I'm perfoming as "Teen Angel" in the musical Grease!

The John & Ross Show came to my very first rehearsal (I only went to 3 total) and filmed a bit for all of YOU to watch. Don't judge me - I swear I got better! :)

And guess what! YOU can see more of me and John in Grease this coming Wednesday on The Tonight Show!!!

Here I am in my costume the night The Tonight Show came to film!

Fun fun fun!

I hope you're all having a great weekend and I'll see you again on Monday! :)
Ross

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6:12pm Pacific Time

OMG OMG OMG, you guys!

What a crazy day I've had today. So crazy, in fact, that I haven't even had a SINGLE second to post a TALKY BLOG!

Okay, but here's the deal: I am on Chelsea Lately on E! TONIGHT at 11:30pm!!!

Watch or DVR or TIVO or VCR or whatever, but don't miss it!

THEN...

My E! special called "Hollywood's Nastiest Jobs" airs TOMORROW night on E! at 10:30pm!

Trust me - you DO NOT want to miss seeing me do the most disgusting crap you could ever imagine.

But that's not all!

Also tomorrow night I am in Larry The Cable Guy's CMT Holiday Special!!! It airs at 9pm on CMT!!!

Holy crap, gang! I'm dizzy just thinking about it!!!

Check back tomorrow morning for a TALKY BLOG. I'm off now to pack - I leave for Dallas tomorrow.

I NEED A NAP!!! :)
Ross

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8:34pm Pacific Time

Welcome to all the new blog buddies who just saw me on The Tonight Show!!!

Click HERE for my official Myspace Page and HERE for my official Facebook Page!

And scroll down to enjoy the blog... :)
Ross

4:45pm Pacific Time

Happy Tuesday, blog buddies!!!

FIRST THINGS FIRST: I'm on The Tonight Show TONIGHT!!!

So set your VCR's or TIVO's or DVR's or alarms!!!

In other news...

I take you with me in my care on my way to pick up my best friend Kim's house and in my dressing room at The Tonight Show today as I got ready to go on the show today!

Enjoy! :)

(*** VIDEO MAY NOT BE UPLOADED YET - KEEP REFRESHING!!!)

Make sure to watch tonight!!! I can't wait to hear your thoughts!

Oh, and I really want to thank the HUNDREDS of YOU who commented on the blog in the past 24 hours. YOU all made my heart sing. :)

Ross

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Happy Tuesday, blog buddies!

It's a big debate day in America, and I don't only mean the Presidential debate!

Watch today's TALKY BLOG to see what I'm talkin' about! :)

Oh! And I announce who is the latest celeb to agree to answer YOUR questions in our exclusive RossBlog CELEBRITY POP QUIZ!!!

(If the video isn't uploaded yet, just keep refreshing - it'll be up soon, I promise! :) )

In related news...

I want YOU to share YOUR thoughts during tonight's Presidential debate!

I'll be in the COMMENT SECTION after the debate and I want to read what YOU'RE thinking!

Let's prove that positive, repectful and conflicting political discussions are possible!

I'll see you in our COMMENT SECTION during and after the debates, gang! :)

Until then! :)
Ross

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OMG OMG, you guys!!!

Did you watch me?!? Didya didya?!?

Okay, so in case you missed it, here are the clips of me as "Chris" on Days of Our Lives.

I'm a freaking soap star!!!!!!!!!

These clips break up the whole episode, but I've found my scenes if you just wanna fast forward to them.

Click HERE for clip #1. I'm not in it.
Click HERE for clip #2. I'm at 6:48.
Click HERE for clip #3. I'm at 3:49.
Click HERE for clip #4. I'm at 4:43.
Click HERE for clip #5. I'm at 2:16.

So... what are the reviews?!? Come on - I can take it! I'm tough!!! :)

Go share YOUR thoughts in the COMMENT SECTION!

And click HERE for the official Days of Our Lives online message boards and let them know if you think "Chris" should be back!

I can't believe I'm a soap star (kinda-ish)!!!
Ross

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11:56am Pacific Time

Just is just a reminder to watch me TONIGHT on CMT's Outsiders Inn with my friends Maureen McCormick, Carnie Wilson and Bobby Brown at 8:30pm!

I've seen it and it's super funny, you guys!

And click HERE to read a quick lil' interview I did with the super fun CMT peeps over the phone yesterday!

I can't wait for you to see it! :)
Ross

4:53pm Pacific Time

Surprise, blog buddies!

I know what you're thinking - "3 TALKY BLOGS in one day?!?"

Yes yes yes!!! Why why why?!? WHY NOT!!!

Okay, so I had lunch with my amazing friend Carnie Wilson today at a super-fancy place here in LA called The Ivy. Seriously - two salads was like $70 (Carnie paid, thank God).

Anyway, like a big dork I filmed it for you and you won't believe what we found waiting for us (okay, really for Carnie) when we walked out after lunch.

Enjoy! :)

And that was what we call a Mini-Talky Treat!

Until tomorrow, gang!
Ross

4:04pm Pacific Time

Yes, that's right gang!

Keep checking back - I will be posting a Mini-Talky Treat (a first on the RossBlog!) any minute now!

What could it be?!? :)
Ross

Happy Thursday, blog buddies!

My tummy is ucky and it totally may be T.M.I., but Idon'tevencare. :)

I'll feel better tomorrow!
Ross

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Today - 2:10 pm Pacific Time

Happy Wednesday, blog buddies!!!

Did you watch my debut as "Chris" on Days of Our Lives today?!? Didya didya?!? Well, if you missed it, I'm sure you'll be able to see a clip of it when they hand out the Daytime Emmy for Best Guest Star in a daytime drama.

Today's TALKY BLOG deals with the biggest dilemma of my day - watching Oprah or my soap debut. Which would YOU chose?!?

Enjoy!

Tonight I'm co-hosting the 10th anniversary of the weekly charity even called Drag Queen Bingo at Hamburger Mary's in West Hollywood and Nikki Boyer is coming with me!

In fact, Nikki is coming to my house early and we're gonna just hang out. I love just hangin' out.

We're gonna talk, film a TALKY for tomorrow, get Koo Koo Roo for dinner (my treat - ha!) and maybe, just MAYYYYYYBE, pop into the famous RossBlog Chat Room!!!

Yes, that's right! At some point tonight, I will most likely pop into the RossBlog Chat Room with Nikki to talk with all of YOU!!!

Click on the CHAT link on the header (above - under my pic in the blue & pink shirt) to chat with us - you have to create an account, but it's easy. Go to the COMMENT SECTION and ask your blog buddies if you can't figure it out! :)

FUN! FUN! FUN!!!

Have a great day, blog buddies!
Ross

Today - 10:28 am Pacific Time

Hiya, gang!

This is just a reminder that I'm on Days of Our Lives TODAY!!!

No joke! For reals! I'm a soap star!!!

Click HERE for more info (thanks blogger Lisa for the link!).

:)
Ross

PS - Check back in a bit for today's TALKY BLOG, too!

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Happy Wednesday, blog buddies!

A checked another item off my life list today!

If you missed my appearance on Good Day LA (my favorite local morning show), don't worry. You can click HERE to watch it!

Today's TALKY BLOG is all about my experience this morning behind-the-scenes of my big day. Enjoy! :)

Too fun!

And I forgot to tell you that I had another interview on Monday. My good friend Joe Solmonese (president of the Human Rights Campaign) does a fantastic radio show on XM Satellite Radio with Mary Breslauer and I was lucky enough to be a guest on their show!

Click on the image below to hear that interview:

TOO TOO TOO FUN!!! :)

Okay, gang. I need a nap! Until tomorrow.
Ross

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3:08 pm Pacific Time

Happy Tuesday, blog buddies!

Okay, so earlier today I put out the call for YOU to send in your phone number (see below) for, what we call around here, a TELEBLOG!

Three of YOU were picked at random and we got to chat! Too fun!!! Enjoy! :)

We'll do a bunch of these in the future, so if you didn't get called this time, there's always next time! :)

And, as mentioned in today's TALKY, I'll be on Good Day LA (click HERE) tomorrow morning during the 9am hour!

Oh, and I think YOU might might might be able to stream the live video and watch online even if you don't live in LA!

TOO FUN!!!

In other news...

As you probably know (if you're a RossBlog regular), I will be on Days of our Lives on May 14th!

Here is a lil' article from Soaps In Depth about my lil' cameo on the show (sent in by blog buddy TLiz).

Fun! Everyone say, "Thanks, TLiz!"

Okay, gang. Until tomorrow! :)
Ross

1:40 pm Pacific Time

Okay - time's up! I'm beginning to call now and no more numbers will be accepted today. Don't worry - we'll do it again, though! :)

Keep checking for today's TELEBLOG! :)
Ross

1:04 pm Pacific Time

Happy Tuesday, blog buddies!

It's time to do another TUESDAY TELEBLOG!!!

Email me a number where you can be reached in the next hour RIGHT NOW!

Send it to my new new new email address: hellorossm@hotmail.com and title it "teleblog".

Who knows - we might be chit chatting super soon! :)

And check back in a lil' bit for today's TELEBLOG!
Ross

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TGIF, blog buddies!

This blog is going up late, but it's totally worth the wait.

Why? Because we have two TALKYS in one!!!

Yesterday was a long day for me, but oh-so-fun!

First, I got up SUPER early (5:30 am!!!) to shoot my episode of Days of Our Lives. THEN I was on The Tonight Show!!! How lucky am I?!?

And the best part? I brought along my lil' camera and documented stuff for all of YOU, my beloved blog buddies.

Enjoy! :)

Behind the scenes yesterday at Days of Our Lives:

Behind the scenes yesterday at The Tonight Show:
(Featuring Tonight Show coordinator, Scott, Tonight Show writer Anthony and my co-workers Daria and Koroush!)

I hope you enjoyed seeing what goes on behind-the-scenes as much as I've enjoyed bringing that world to you!

Now I need a big, long nap. :)
Ross

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Happy Thursday, blog buddies!

FIRST THINGS FIRST - I AM ON THE TONIGHT SHOW TONIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Set your TIVO's or DVR's or VCR's or alarms or whatever - just don't miss me covering the red carpet of Tonight Show announcer John Melendez's movie premiere!

I haven't seen the segment yet, but I hope it'll be pretty good! SO WATCH! :)

In other news...

Today is the day that I film my big scenes on Days of Our Lives and... I'm kinda freaking out.

Luckily, I will do whatever it takes to be preapared. And I filmed it all for YOU. Enjoy! :)

Thanks to Taya for the help on this TALKY - personally, I think we've got a nominee for next year's TALKY AWARDS!

See you tonight, gang! :)
Ross

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Happy Wednesday, blog buddies!

Okay, first things first - I AM ON THE TONIGHT SHOW TOMORROW NIGHT!!!

More info tomorrow...

And, in today's TALKY BLOG, I announce some fun/big news. :)

Too fun, right?!?

Come back TOMORROW for more. :)

Oh! And go into the COMMENT SECTION to give me any tips!

FUN!
Ross

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TGIF, blog buddies!

Today we have the final installment of footage from my trip aboard the R Family Cruise to Mexico last week!

I didn't really have a "job" per se on the boat, but I was the unofficial greeter - walking around talking to people, hosting a game show and introducing people before their shows.

On one of the last nights of the cruise, ANT performed to a packed audience and asked me to introduce him. Little did I know, however, that Gregg Kaminsky and Kelli O'Donnell (the founders of R Family Cruises) were going to ask me to draw the winning ticket for a FREE cruise! Oy vey, the pressure...

Enjoy! :)

In other news, my AMAZING friends Molly Landreth and Jenny Riffle (who also happen to be incredible and accomplished photographers) just got a great write up in the Seattle PI.

Click HERE to read it!

And click on their names (above) to check out each of their websites. I'm SO proud of them!!!

(And no, Mo & Jenny, I'm not just trying to get free prints for my new condo... :) )

See you in the COMMENT SECTION, gang! :)
Ross

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Happy Monday, blog buddies!

Wow, oh wow!!! What a week I had aboard the R Family Cruise!

I had a hard time getting online while on the high seas, but I filmed the entire time I was on board in order to make sure I had tons of footage for YOU, my beloved blog buddies, upon my return!

Today's TALKY BLOG is a hodgepodge of footage from my trip, including lil' bits of ANT, Susan Powter, American Idol's Danny Noriega and Survivor's Todd Herzog.

Check back every day this week for more TALKY BLOGs feature in-depth interviews with more people (famous and not) on board the R Family Cruise!

Blog buddies, I've got to tell you, being isolated from you for the past week has been super-duper difficult. I am thrilled to be back in contact with each and every one of you!

I hope our week of distance has done the same thing for you as it has for me - made me extra grateful for our daily contact.

Until tomorrow, friends! :)
Ross

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Happy Wednesday, blog buddies!

Today is the first and only time you'll ever see me commit a crime, unless of course you consider taking a few extra Splenda's from Starbucks in order to stock my cabinets at home a "crime".

But, much like a parent who steals a loaf of bread for is hungry family, I committed this crime for a bigger cause - Mother Earth (and my co-worker/friend Daria's birthday).

Luckily, I had my cohort Nikki Boyer there to help me out and the result is, I think, one of the funniest moments in RossBlog history.

Enjoy! :)

Click HERE to check out the photos of me on BuzzFoto.com!!!

(And, um... okay. So the caption in the photo says I was leaving the Trump Hotel. Um... it's true. BUT, I didn't pick the hotel and didn't know that I was staying there until I landed. Although the staff was quite wonderful and the room was nice, I called my "peeps" right away and let it be known that I shouldn't stay there ever again. DO NOT tell Rosie!!!)

And click HERE for the AMAZING Nikki Boyer's website.

I'll be blogging at y'all again tomorrow, even if it's from a jail cell (do they even have wireless in prison?!?). Tomorrow's blog will feature a couple of YOU blog buddies who sent in videos!!! :)
Ross

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BREAKING NEWS, BLOG BUDDIES!!!

(Click HERE to see the start of it all...)

God bless those fine people at Koo Koo Roo!

WE DID IT, GANG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ross

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TGIF, blog buddies!!!

I AM ON THE TONIGHT SHOW TONIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Set your Tivo or DVR or VCR or WYN (whatever you need) to watch me at the NATPE convention (yeah, I didn't know what it was, either) in Las Vegas last week.

Don't forget!!!

And guess what. Guess! I'll be in our CHAT ROOM to watch the East Coast airing along with all of YOU tonight at 11:35 Eastern Time (8:35 Pacific).

Too fun!!!

I take you behind-the-scenes into the Tonight Show edit bay t in today's TALKY BLOG to watch me record some voice-over's for tonight's segment.

Enjoy, gang! :)

See you in our famous CHAT ROOM tonight, gang! :)

Until then,
Ross

PS - I'm on 1 Vs 100 tonight, too! 8pm on NBC.

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TGIF, blog buddies!

First things first, I'm on two two TWO TV shows tonight!!!

Start your night off at 8pm by watching me on the game show 1 Vs 100 on NBC! I'll be on this show every Friday night for the next 7 weeks, too! Surprise! :)

Then watch me on The Tonight Show as I meet the chef who would have cooked the food for the Golden Globe Awards (we shot it before they canceled the show).

FUN! FUN! FUN!!! :)

In other news..

I spent last night hanging with my hysterical friend Molly and singing my heart out at my favorite local karaoke bar and I filmed it all for YOU!

FUN! FUN! FUN!!! :)

Enjoy!

Okay, truth time? The Tonight Show segment tonight wasn't going to be a full segment, rather it was gonna just be a small part of my total Golden Globe coverage, so I don't know if it's super funny. Don't judge me if it's not. :)

Have a great day, gang!
Ross

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Happy Monday, blog buddies!!!

I have NO time to type, but the TALKY BLOG explains it all.

Watch me TONIGHT!!!

Click HERE to watch me tonight!!!

Gotta go! :)
Ross

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Happy Thanksgiving, blog buddies!!!

Did you watch me on Phenomenon last night? Didya didya?!? Did you see my super-secret hello head scratch to all of YOU? Didya didya?!?

If not, I think last night's episode is playing in its entirety on nbc.com (I may be wrong, though). Watch it if you can - you won't believe what I did! :)

I filmed a bunch behind the scenes at the show last night and spent this morning editing it and making squash to bring as my contribution (in addition to beer) to Thanksgiving dinner at my best friend Kim's house!

Enjoy today's TALKY BLOG, gang!

Oh! And don't forget to come back TOMORROW for a TALKY BLOG with our beloved Nikki Boyer and some fantastic post-Turkey day tricks to help you gobble up the rest of your holiday left-over yum-yums!

Until tomorrow, gang! :)
Ross

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Happy day-before-Thanksgiving, blog buddies!

I'm totally in a rush to get to the Phenomenon set because I wasted the morning blah blah blahing around the house and filming today's TALKY BLOG where I discuss the holiday spirit and tanned genitals, among other things.

Oh! Big big BIG RossBlog news!!!

The NBC tech peeps promise that our brand new and improved NBC video player is finally working! I've been told that everyone should be able to view the TALKY BLOGS and that the new video player will do everything we want it to - pause and start again, go back and/or forward, etc...

I hope it works better now! If, however, you're still having issues, click HERE for a friendly version of today's TALKY BLOG (I'll keep doing this until the new NBC player proves itself).

And now, without further ado, I present to you, our new video player!!!

Don't forget to watch me LIVE tonight at 8pm on Phenomenon! Too fun!

Until tomorrow, gang!
Ross

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Happy Halloween, blog buddies!!!

I hope you're doing something fantastic tonight, whether it's dressing up or going to a party or taking your kids around the block or watching TV and handing out candy to trick-or-treaters!

What are your plans tonight? What are you and/or your kids dressing up as? Go to our COMMENT SECTION and share!

If you are home tonight, try to watch me LIVE tonight on Phenomenon at 8pm on NBC!

I woke up super-duper early this morning to do over 20 radio interviews across the nation via telephone to promote tonight's show.

It wasn't easy getting up so early, especially because I was out late at the amazing Regina Spektor's amazing show at the amazing Wiltern Theatre in LA last night with my amazing friend Kim.

But a late night and an early morning weren't enough to stop me from filming a TALKY BLOG for my favorite blog buddies!

Enjoy!

See you tonight, gang! :)
Ross

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Happy Monday, blog buddies!

It’s back to work for me today after a fantastic weekend in Las Vegas celebrating my birthday at TAO nightclub.

I talk about that and more in today’s TALKY BLOG.

And here are some FUN FUN FUN pictures from my less-than-24-hour quicky trip to Las Vegas!

Here are Kim and I getting to the airport on Friday morning.

Yes… I know, I’m wearing a hat. Shush! I decided to save some time by getting ready once I got to Las Vegas and just being dirty on the plane. Honestly? It was kinda nice.

MUCH later that night we all went to TAO for a late dinner and then some drinks and dancing and what not.

And guess what was there when we got there. Guess. Guess! You’ll never guess. There was a red carpet for me and my guests to walk down with a photographer and everything!

Here I am getting my picture taken.

And here’s the picture Denise Truscello (the photographer from the AP) took.

Here’s another red carpet photo, this time with my best friend Kim, brother Eric and his wife Amy.

TOO cute, right?!?

And here’s a picture of me with my friend Mike who is a big-wig fancy pants at TAO.

Not 5 minutes after I walked in the door, I looked up and saw a familiar face walking it – it was one of my favorite blog buddies, Lemon Deb!!! I couldn’t believe it! She lives not far from the Las Vegas strip and wanted to stop by to wish me a happy birthday and drop off a gift.

Here we are together.

How cute is she?!? And because she is so so so sweet, she’s getting a BLOGGER SPOTLIGHT AWARD!!!

Thank you and congrats, Lemon Deb!!!

Then my friends from The Tonight Show showed up. To my right were Scott, Kristin, Anthony and Mark.

To my left were Kim, Amy, Eric and John.

When it was time for dessert, they brought out an amazing array of fatty yum-yums. Here I am blowing out the candle/sparkler thingy.

Then we went inside the club and had a fantastic time!

And they brought out even MORE fatty yum-yum desserts!

It was a great GREAT night and I was so happy to spend it with so many AMAZING friends and family members and about 500 people who I didn't know (some of whom didn't know me, either!).

I also want to take a second to thank everyone at TAO in Las Vegas for being SO amazing to me!

Now I’m off to go home and finish folding the laundry I didn’t get to yesterday (I ended up watching football all day and not being very productive – oopsies!).

Until tomorrow, gang!
Ross

PS - Click HERE to buy the Sept. issue of Instinct Magazine with YOURS TRULY on the cover! You can also read part of the article! :)

PPS - AND make sure to click HERE to get some fun wallpaper for your computer of the pictures of me in this month's Instinct Magazine! Too fun!

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Happy Friday, blog buddies!

I'm in Las Vegas!!! WOO HOO!!! :)

I landed here just after noon today and promptly went directly to the nearest diner for a quick lunch because both me and my best friend Kim were STARVING!

Later tonight is the lil' shindig that the swanky nightclub TAO is throwing for my post-b'day celebration. My brother and my new sister-in-law Amy will get here shortly and then we'll all go back home to normal life tomorrow morning.

Last night, however, I went to a fundraiser with my best friend Kim and finally convinced her to be on one of our TALKY BLOGS!

If you've been a regular RossBlogger, you've seen Kim in pictures since this blog started. Now watch her in moving picture! FUN!!!

And guess what!!! The new TALKY BLOGS are finally working!!! WOOOO HOOOOOO!!!! :)

In other news...

As you can probably tell, the blog is a bit wonky lately (formatting, etc.). I have NO idea what's going on, but I have a call into the appropriate peeps and it should be fixed soon. Thank you for your patience!!! :)

Okay, gang. I'm off to find something to wear tonight! I packed some stuff, but I'm hoping to find a cute lil' bargain on the streets of Vegas. Wish me luck!

Until tomorrow, gang!
Ross

PS - Click HERE to buy the Sept. issue of Instinct Magazine with YOURS TRULY on the cover! You can also read part of the article! :)

PPS - AND make sure to click HERE to get some fun wallpaper for your computer of the pictures of me in this month's Instinct Magazine! Too fun!

Click HERE for my official MySpace page.
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Happy Thursday, blog buddies!

I've spent too much time procrastinating and playing on the floor with my paw-fect lil' dog-ter, Louise, so now I'm totally in a rush to do laundry and get packed for my less-than-24-hour trip to Las Vegas tomorrow (I come back Saturday morning) for a party at TAO.

I'm so excited to spend some quality 1-on-1 time with my best friend Kim, my hysterical brother Eric and my amazing new sister-in-law Amy!

I talk about that and much more in today's TALKY BLOG. And if you're a fan of Louise, get ready for a big dose of adorable! :)

Click HERE HERE HERE HERE to watch today's TALKY BLOG!

Fun, right?!? Louise is TOO cute!!!

And click HERE for more about that adorable pillow from Pillowpillowpillow.com!

Until tomorrow, gang! :)
Ross

PS - Click HERE to buy the Sept. issue of Instinct Magazine with YOURS TRULY on the cover! You can also read part of the article! :)

PPS - AND make sure to click HERE to get some fun wallpaper for your computer of the pictures of me in this month's Instinct Magazine! Too fun!

Click HERE for my official MySpace page.
Click HERE for the official Ross Fan Club MySpace Page.
Click HERE for The John & Ross Show!
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Happy Tuesday, blog buddies!

Well, I'm officially 28 and I must say that yesterday was one of my best birthdays ever!

The karaoke party was a HUGE success! I was surrounded by people who I love and I we all sang our hearts out and toasted each other and I've never felt more lucky in my entire life!

Make sure you check back TOMORROW for pictures of my big birthday bash as well as some video of me sharing my voice of an angel with all of those who attended.

Too fun!

We also have a HUGE treat TODAY!!!

You might remember a week or so ago that I tried unsuccessfully to call into pet psychic Sonya Fitzpatrick's radio show on Sirius channel 102 (click HERE for Sonya's website).

Remember?!? If not, click HERE to watch that blog entry from a couple weeks ago.

Well, after YOU blog buddies saw my failed attempt, YOU flooded Sonya with emails and she contacted me and asked me to be on her show!!!

YOU did it, blog buddies!!! THANK YOU!!! :)

Sonya, Louise and I all chatted this morning and I recorded it just in case you missed it!

Click HERE for Part 1 of today's TALKY BLOG.

And Click HERE for Part 2.

Too too too much fun!

Don't forget to come back tomorrow for b'day pics and video!

Until tomorrow, gang!
Ross

PS - Click HERE to buy the Sept. issue of Instinct Magazine with YOURS TRULY on the cover! You can also read part of the article! :)

PPS - AND make sure to click HERE to get some fun wallpaper for your computer of the pictures of me in this month's Instinct Magazine! Too fun!

Click HERE for my official MySpace page.
Click HERE for the official Ross Fan Club MySpace Page.
Click HERE for The John & Ross Show!
Click HERE for our new and improved CHAT ROOM.
Click HERE to save the life of an animal in YOUR area.
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Happy Wednesday, blog buddies!

Since I got home WAY LATE last night from filming episodes of the game show 1 Vs 100 and had to get up WAY EARLY to shoot more episodes today, I filmed today's TALKY BLOG last night as I watched the finale of Big Brother.

Join me in today's TALKY BLOG to see my honest and sincere reaction to the results!

Click HERE.

Oh! And here's how YOU can help ME celebrate MY birthday!

Although my real birthday is this Monday, on September 28th, TAO nightclub in Las Vegas is throwing me a public birthday party! I'll be there along with my brother Eric, my sister-in-law Amy, my best friend Kim and whoever else shows up!

If you're in the area, come swing by and say hi!

Okay, I'm off to the set of 1 Vs 100. I won't have internet access all day, but I'll be reading the COMMENTS with my blackberry. Go post! :)

Until tomorrow, gang!
Ross

PS - Click HERE to buy the Sept. issue of Instinct Magazine with YOURS TRULY on the cover! You can also read part of the article! :)

PPS - AND make sure to click HERE to get some fun wallpaper for your computer of the pictures of me in this month's Instinct Magazine! Too fun!

Click HERE for my official MySpace page.
Click HERE for the official Ross Fan Club MySpace Page.
Click HERE for The John & Ross Show!
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Click HERE for our new and improved CHAT ROOM.
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Happy Tuesday, blog buddies!

I'm just now heading out for day 1 of 3 of shooting 8 episodes of the NBC game show 1 Vs 100 - much more info on that to come!

Also, I'm on The Tonight Show THIS FRIDAY!!! Fun!!!

Okay, I'm in a rush, but here's today's TALKY BLOG!

Click HERE.

Listen, I know it's been a pain in the butt lately because you have to click and go somewhere else to get the TALKY BLOGS for the past couple days, but it WILL be fixed soon.

I SO SO SO appreciate y'all hangin' in there with me! I explain a bit more in today's TALKY BLOG.

Oh! And check back TOMORROW for info on how YOU can celebrate my upcoming birthday with ME!

Oh oh oh! AND make sure to click HERE to get some fun wallpaper for your computer of the pictures of me in this month's Instinct Magazine! Too fun!

Until tomorrow, gang!
Ross

PS - Click HERE to buy the Sept. issue of Instinct Magazine with YOURS TRULY on the cover! You can also read part of the article! :)

Click HERE for my official MySpace page.
Click HERE for the official Ross Fan Club MySpace Page.
Click HERE for The John & Ross Show!
Click HERE to watch all my TALKY BLOGS!
Click HERE for our new and improved CHAT ROOM.
Click HERE to save the life of an animal in YOUR area.
Email CAPTAIN ANSWER at captainanswer@hotmail.com!
Wanna contact me? Email me at: rosstheintern@yahoo.com

Happy Thursday, blog buddies!

I'm totally running late. Well, not late yet, but on my way to being late.

I woke up early this morning to meet up with game show legends Bob Eubanks and Wink Martindale, both of whom agreed to give me a few tips on how to be a game show host for an upcoming segment on The Tonight Show.

They were both SO friendly and SO kind and SO knowledgeable. I learned a lot from both of them!

Here I am with Bob:

And here I am with Wink:

Too fun, right?!?

No I'm rushing rushing rushing to write today's blog and make it from my office at NBC in Burbank to the TV Guide building in Hollywood to do some more prep for my gig this weekend assisting Lisa Rinna and Joey Fatone as they cover the red carpet for the TV Guide Channel.

We've been rehearsing all week and I'm having the most fun. Here I am yesterday with Joey:

I'll fill you in tomorrow on when you can see me on the TV Guide Channel on Sunday! Fun!

In other news...

I spent last night on my couch trying to watch (on my DVR) the new season of The Biggest Loser - a show I've loved since it's inception.

In the past I've always thought was funny to eat Cheetos while I watched The Biggest Loser and cheered on my favorites while sitting in my couch celebrating my overweight-ness. Now, however, I was looking forward to relating to all the contestants on a different level because I've done exactly what they're about to do - change my lifestyle and my body, all on national television.

However, I seriously could not keep my eyes open. It was 7:30 at night. I've been so busy and getting up so early every morning, I can't stay up anymore.

Suddenly I bolted up and screamed in my head, "If you would have known one year ago that you would be nearly 60 pounds thinner and in shape, would you think you'd be watching this show at 7:30 at night while falling asleep?!? Get up, dummy, and do something you couldn't have done a year ago!!!"

So I weed whacked my backyard. And then I went to bed.

Oh well! There's always tomorrow. :)

Until then, gang!
Ross

PS - Click HERE to buy the Sept. issue of Instinct Magazine with YOURS TRULY on the cover! You can also read part of the article! :)

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Click HERE for our new and improved CHAT ROOM.
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Happy Wednesday, blog buddies!

Truth time? I'm a bit beat. Frolicking in the fast lane with my fabulous friend Taya has left me feeling a bit frazzled and I'm finally ready for a fat cat nap.

It's not like we've been partying hard core or anything, though. By "life in the fast lane" I mean "having BBQ's, drinking wine and staying up past 10:30."

Still, it takes its toll.

That's why I'm a bit less energetic than usual in today's TALKY BLOG. I think the heat or the air conditioning or something in the air is the cause for my super-sexy throaty voice. By "super-sexy throaty voice" I mean "I sound like Bea Arthur on helium."

Oh! But, as promised, I do make a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

On a sad note, Taya is going home today. I miss her already.

Everyone say, "Thanks for visiting, Taya!!!" :)

Until tomorrow, gang.
Ross

PS - Click HERE to buy the Sept. issue of Instinct Magazine with YOURS TRULY on the cover! :)

Click HERE for my official MySpace page.
Click HERE for the official Ross Fan Club MySpace Page.
Click HERE for The John & Ross Show!
Click HERE to watch all my TALKY BLOGS!
Click HERE for our new and improved CHAT ROOM.
Click HERE to save the life of an animal in YOUR area.
Email CAPTAIN ANSWER at captainanswer@hotmail.com!
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Happy Friday, blog buddies!

And what better way to end the week than with a lil' speaker phone action with our blog buddy Rosie O'Donnell?!?

If you watched yesterday's TALKY BLOG, you know that Rosie tried to call me but I missed it. Well, she said she'd call me back and... well... you'll have to watch my TALKY BLOG today to find out! :)

I'm such a tease!

I love it!

Also, as I mentioned in the TALKY BLOG, the September issue of Instinct Magazine with yours truly on the cover should be on news stands now. I'm SUPER proud of it and can't wait for you all to read it. Click HERE for more info on where you can find Instinct Magazine.

Make sure to keep checking back all weekend for TOPICs OF THE DAY and to keep up with how I'm spending the final two days of my vacation (back to work on Monday).

Oh! And it's time to start sending in your nominations for BLOGGER OF THE MONTH! Send them to me at rosstheintern@yahoo.com and make sure to put "botm" in the title!

Until tomorrow, gang!
Ross

Click HERE for my official MySpace page.
Click HERE for the official Ross Fan Club MySpace Page.
Click HERE for The John & Ross Show!
Click HERE to watch all my TALKY BLOGS!
Click HERE for our new and improved CHAT ROOM.
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Email CAPTAIN ANSWER at captainanswer@hotmail.com!
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Happy Thursday, blog buddies!

Yo might remember a couple weeks back me writing about a photo shoot I had for something that I couldn't tell you about right then (click HERE and HERE for those blog entries).

Well... I can finally tell you about it!

Someone somewhere has made a huge mistake because Instinct Magazine has chosen to put ME on the cover of their upcoming September issue (hitting new stands August 23rd)!!!

Can you believe that?!? They wrote a story on me and everything! I felt like Gwyneth Paltrow herself!

And guess what! We have an EXCLUSIVE sneak peak! The editor of Instinct Magazine just sent me an image of the cover and told me that it's okay for me to share it with all of YOU!

So, without further ado, I give you RossBlog's Next Top Model:

Too fun, right?!?

I can't wait to read the article and to see all the pictures that will be on the inside, which should be pretty fun. I mean, I posed with (near) a parrot and a Great Dane and in a swimming pool (fully clothed). We'll see! :)

Click HERE to find out more about Instinct Magazine, including where you can find it in your area.

Fun fun fun!

In other news...

I'm spending today getting ready and packing for my trip tomorrow to go visit my family in Washington State. This morning I woke up early to take Louise to the vet to get a travel certificate and now I'm finishing my last load of laundry.

Later this evening my friend Ryan is coming over to watch Big Brother, a show with which we're both totally obsessed. But, for now, I'm off to the gym.

I'm SO loving vacation!

Until tomorrow, gang!
Ross

Click HERE for my official MySpace page.
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Happy Tuesday, blog buddies!

So I sorta kinda decided where I'm going for a couple days during my vacation. Where? You'll have to watch today's TALKY BLOG to find out!

Also, in today's TALKY BLOG, Louise keeps watch over the neighborhood and I sit and wait for the freakin' cable guy.

The thrilling life I lead, right? :)

In other news...

I spent Sunday night out with my BEAUTIFUL best friend Kim at a fashion show for the environmentally friendly Sweedish clothing line Odd Molly (click HERE).

I walked the press line and my new friend (and one of the photographers) Katherine was nice enough to email me this picture she took of me and Kim together.

Too cute, right?!? I told her we're the new Brangelina.

Also on the press line that night was a journalist from People.com who asked me a bunch of questions, including some about my friend Gwyneth Paltrow. Click HERE for a link to that article.

Fun fun fun!

Okay, I'm off for today. The cable guy, Raymond, finally showed up totally on time! In fact, I was writing the blog as he was working on the cable thingamijiggy and he asked what I was doing. I said, "writing my blog."

He asked, "What do you put on a blog?"

"You wanna be on it?"

"Sure!"

And here we are!

Oh! And there's a new episode of The John & Ross Show up! Click HERE to enjoy it (and see some video of a blog buddy)!

Funny!

Until tomorrow, gang!
Ross

Click HERE for my official MySpace page.
Click HERE for the official Ross Fan Club MySpace Page.
Click HERE for The John & Ross Show!
Click HERE to watch all my TALKY BLOGS!
Click HERE for our new and improved CHAT ROOM.
Click HERE to save the life of an animal in YOUR area.
Email CAPTAIN ANSWER at captainanswer@hotmail.com!
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Happy Monday, blog buddies!

Okay, so the episode of The View with me co-hosting is on again today!!! FUN!!!

If you missed it when it first aired, watch it today! And even if you watched it when it first aired, enjoy it again for the second time! :)

I'm leaving the house soon to take my best friend KIm's boyfriend to the airport. When he asked me for a ride I jumped at the chance because I planned on taking my paw-fect little dog-ter Louise to the beach today anyway and LAX is right near the water.

So here's what I'm gonna do - I'm gonna take Louise to the beach and film today's TALKY BLOG, then I'm gonna come back here a little later this afternoon and post an update to today's blog with the new TALKY BLOG!

Fun!!!

Okay, blog at ya later, gang!
Ross

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Happy anniversary, blog buddies!!!

The RossBlog officially started when I covered the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Torino, Italy, but after that I was writing the blog on my own website.

On August 8th of last year, though, I started officially writing the RossBlog HERE at our digs at NBC.

Congrats, gang - we've been doing for a year!!!

And let me just tell you - it is both a challenge and a joy to try to think of something interesting to share with you all on a daily basis.

THANK YOU!!!

I wish I could write more of a thank you, but I totally can't write now. I'm running SO SO SO late!

The cable guy was supposed to be here between 10am and noon, but he didn't get here until 12:30 and I have to leave in like 2 minutes to make it to the west side of town by 2:45 to be a guest on my good friend Chelsea Handler's show TONIGHT!!!

Click HERE to find out more about Chelsea's show and when it airs TONIGHT in your area!

Fun!

But, like I said, I'm TOTALLY late and didn't get time to blog at all today - our anniversary of all things!

CUHHHHRRRRRAPPPPPP!!!

So here's what I'm gonna do - I'm gonna bring my video camera with me and film my journey. Check back here in a few hours and I will post the video I make.

Fun!

See you in a few, gang! :)
Ross

UPDATED!!!
6:12pm Pacific Time

I totally messed up big time, blog buddies! Watch today's TALKY BLOG to see why! Oopsies! :)

Oh well! :)
Ross

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Hapy Wednesday, blog buddies!

My photo shoot yesterday went totaly well. Like, so so so much fun! I felt like a prince. But not like one of those snooty princes. More like one of those common folk who don't find out they're a prince until later in life. Do you know what I'm talking about? Like, very ABC Family movie of the week/Anne Hathaway sorta thing.

Anyway, it was super fun. And, as promised, here's a picture from yesterday's photo shoot. This is only one of the sets we shot yesterday - I had a different outfit in each one and this is the silliest of all 5. I'll fill you in with more info AS SOON as I can!

And in other news...

Here is today's TALKY BLOG with my friend and the host of Celebrity Fit Club and one of the judges on Last Comic Standing, comedian ANT.

This is only Part 1 of 3 of today's TALKY BLOG. That's right - there's 30 minutes of TALKY BLOG today! :)

(People have written in to say that the volume is a little loud. Oopsies! Just lower the volume on your speakers at home so your ears don't get assaulted. And - just an FYI - the problem has been fixed on my end for future TALKY's. :) )

You've got to love ANT for his honesty and his genuineness his undying love for human kind. He is one of the funniest and sweetest souls I have ever met.

Click HERE to go to ANT's blog for Parts 2 & 3 of our TALKY BLOG together. Trust me - you DO NOT want to miss a moment. It all took a very unexpected turn...

Oh! And here's a picture of my best friend Kim and I together at the Inspi(red) event on Monday night!

Too cute, right?!? We had a great time and Kim was the prettiest girl in all of Hollywood that night. LOVE her!

Okay, gang. I'm off until tomorrow!
Ross

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TGIF, blog buddies!

Oh my good God, I cannot tell you how much I'm looking forward to this weekend. I'm literally going to do NOTHING!!!

I can't wait!

Before I get to today's TALKY BLOG, check out THIS super-cute mini article about me on People.com.

Fun, right?

Anyway, I'm at work and staring at the clock until it's time to go home and start on my weekend of nothingness.

Oh! And I included the little video I shot while behind-the-scenes at The View the other day. I meant to shoot a bunch of footage, but because I was co-hosting The View and shooting a Tonight Show segment, I was a little busy and totally didn't have any time to shoot a big TALKY BLOG. Oopsies!

But here's what I got - it gives you an idea of what it's like backstage and what it's like shooting a Tonight Show segment. Fun!

And don't forget - the Tonight Show segment we shot behind-the-scenes at The View airs THIS COMING TUESDAY (July 24th)!!!

Okay, I'm off to a meeting!

Until tomorrow, gang!
Ross

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Happy Wednesday, blog buddies!

Did you watch me on The View yesterday? Didya didya?

I had a blast. There was a specific moment I'll never forget: it was my job to read the teleprompter coming in from a commercial to introduce the lovely Kristin Chenoweth. Right before we went live, I looked to the side saw Kristin looking at me and mouthing the words, "I love you!"

I took a deep breath, thanked the universe and, as we went live across the country to millions of viewers, read the teleprompter, welcomed Kristin, asked her a few questions, thanked her for coming and sent us back out to commercial.

I had done it - I was hosting a live morning talk show. Finally.

The next step? Getting a show of my very own and living that moment every single day. :)

I had a fantastic time living my dream and, regardless of what was going on around me, I was SO unbelievably proud of what I did! It's not easy to go into that group as the new person and hold your own - TRUST ME. But I think I did a pretty damn good job.

In other news...

I'm SO SO SO late! I have to leave for the airport in 5 minutes. CRRRAPPPPP!!!

I was totally going to post a TALKY BLOG today, but I ran out of time. Check back tomorrow!!!

Because I'm traveling, go to the COMMENT SECTION and keep me company - I'll read them all along my journey using my blackberry and will even comment back if I have service.

Fun!

See you there!
Ross

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The hap-hap-happiest of Tuesdays, blog buddies!!!

Why?!?

BECAUSE I'M CO-HOSTING THE VIEW TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I cannot even begin to tell you how excited I am.

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I made this TALKY BLOG literally 30 seconds after popping out of bed this morning. I'm in my $6 pajamas and not very pretty, but oh well - I'm co-hosting The View today!!!

Wish me luck, gang, and make sure to watch!!!

Any last minute words of advice? Go to our COMMENT SECTION and share!

Until later!!!

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG!!!!
Ross

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Happy Wednesday, blog buddies!

I had so so so much fun last night! I went to my friend Jackie Beat's show with my friends Travis and Mario and spent a good 3 hours solid doing nothing but laughing.

Seriously - Jackie Beat is one of the funniest people I have EVER met. Amazing! Click HERE for her website to experience her for yourself - you'll never ever be the same.

Because I ran out of time yesterday, I didn't get to write about the photo shoot I did on Monday.

Yes, that's right - PHOTO SHOOT! How Tyra Banks am I?!?

It was for the upcoming August/September issue of Statement Magazine (formerly Calabasas Magazine) and I was totally nervous. Why? Because photo shoots freak me out!

It feels so totally unnatural to pose and smile and whatever. At least that's how it makes me feel. So I usually just end up making everyone laugh and we somehow we're simply lucky enough to get a picture where I'm smiling and my eyes aren't closed.

Luckily the photographer, Greg Endries (click HERE), was fantastic and totally helped me loosen up a bit and make fun of the whole thing.

Here's a behind-the-scenes shot of me getting a lil' make-up touch-up between shots.

Here Greg and I are together after the shoot.

Maybe one day I'll get better at it!

Oh! And my backyard is alllllmost done! I mean, all the construction stuff is finished and the grass and most of the plants and trees are in, but I still have to get patio furniture and hanging plants and flowers and...

So, until I'm totally done, I won't show a picture of the finished product on the blog.

A big motivator to fix up my backyard was so that my paw-fect little dog-ter Louise would have a special outdoor palace all her own.

Well, last night I snapped this picture and I think it's clear just how much she loves her new playground. :)

Look at that smile!!! Have you EVER SEEN ANYTHING CUTER?!?!?!?!?

And on another note...

It's time for another TALKY BLOG! Fun!!!

Join me as I walk around NBC and do some voice-overs for an upcoming Tonight Show segment. I apologize for the shaky camera, but hey - I'm a one-man TALKY BLOG machine!

Tomorrow I head to Hawaii for my brother Eric's wedding! HOW FUN!!! But tonight I have to pack like a mad man. :)

Until tomorrow, gang!
Ross

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Happy Wednesday, blog buddies!

Oh my God, I am STILL on a high after my big View debut!

So, did you see when, after my interview on the show, Barbra Walters said something to the affect of, "I think Ross should be a co-host."

I was in my dressing room when I heard that and I walked into the hallway and very loudly said, "TELL HER I WILL DO IT ANY TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!."

The next thing I knew BIll Geddie, the executive producer of the show (known as "The View Master"), came into my room.

"Hey, Ross."

"Yeah, Bill?" I was kind of shaking.

He paused.

"What are you doing in July?"

I didn't pause.

"Anything you want me to be doing!"

"Okay," he said, "Let's have you come co-host one day in July. Sound good?"

I FREAKED OUT!!!

When he left, I turned to everyone around me and kept asking, "YOU HEARD HIM SAY THAT, TOO, RIGHT?!? I DIDN'T JUST MAKE THAT UP, DID I?!?"

I didn't make it up. It's happening. Nothing has been confirmed yet, but, God willing, it's happening.

Can you freakin' believe that?!?!?!?!?!?

I'm still like in total shock. I love it. It's a big big deal. Let's hope it actually happens.

Speaking of The View, I took some pictures along the way!

Here I am in the car on the ride from my hotel to the ABC Studios in Manhattan. I was SO nervous!

Here I am after I got changed into my outfit and tried to fix my hair in the mirror. It was poofy all day. Oh well!

Here I am in my dressing room doing yesterday's TALKY BLOG (scroll blow to watch it).

Here's a picture I took of the TV in the green room when the opening credits were running and they said my name.

The segment itself was amazing. AMAZING. Joy was to my left an Barbara was to my right and everywhere I looked I saw something else that blew my mind! The time signals from the producers, the cameras, Elisabeth Hasselback, etc.

It was CRAZY and WONDERFUL and SURREAL and OH-SO-MUCH-FREAKIN'-FUN!!!

After the show Joy and Kathy stopped by to say goodbye.

I think I'm in love with both of them!

And, I'll be honest with you - I was a little nervous to see Elisabeth. I mean, I'm friends with Rosie and we all know what went down. But Elisabeth was wonderful to me - kind, sweet, funny and STUNNING.

Then I headed to CNN to be on CNN Showbiz Tonight. Here's a picture of the screen when I was being interviewed.

It was a crazy day!

After all the craziness I met up with my friends Dario and Michael in Brooklyn for a quick night of dinner and drinks. SO much fun!

But it was early to bed for me because I had to get up at 6am to be on the CW morning news show (channel 11 in NYC)!

When I got to my dressing room I met Mario Cantone and he could not have been nicer! He said he is a fan of mine!!! Crazy, right?!?

After my interview on the news, I went to a studio and did like 20 radio interviews with stations all over the country. I promised the nice peeps at WQAL in Cleveland, OH that I'd say hi to them on my blog. So... "Hi Allan, Rebecca and Brian at Q104! Go Cavs!"

Here I am doing an interview.

Then I came back to the hotel, packed and wrote today's blog. Next I'm gonna grab lunch and head to the airport for the long flight back to LA. Hopefully I'll get some sleep and spend the flight dreaming of being a co-host for a day on The View!

And then on Friday - and this is big, blog buddies - I am going to Las Vegas to attend the True Colors Tour with...

ROSIE O'DONNELL!!!!

She asked me to come join her and I am SO SO SO excited! Also, I think - I hope hope hope - that we'll do a video blog together. I hope!

But if not, I'll definitely take pictures the entire time and will blog ALL about it!

EXCITING THINGS ARE HAPPENING!!! :)

Oh my God, I love Rosie!!! :)

Okay, I'm running late.

Until tomorrow, blog buddies!!!!
Ross

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Happy Tuesday, blog buddies!

Did you watch?!? Didya didya?!?

This morning I checked another one off the life list when I was a guest on The View!!!

Let me tell - sitting next to Barbara Walters is NO JOKE. Seriously. CRAZY.

And Joy was SO warm and funny! And even Elisabeth was wonderful to me!

But oh so so so much fun!

I documented my morning in a TALKY BLOG! Enjoy, and keep an eye out for a cameo by the AMAZING Kathy Griffin (who's show starts up again on Bravo TONIGHT!) who came in and did a post-View wrap-up with me.

Now I'm off to have lunch with my friend Zach!

Oh - and you can also see me TONIGHT on CNN's Showbiz Tonight (click HERE).

Until tomorrow, gang!
Ross

PS - I heat NY!!! :)

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Happy Monday, blog buddies!

I did it again!!!!

Why can't I EVER just be one of those people who are always prepared and organized?!?

I waited until the last minute to pack for my trip to NY to be a guest on The View and I brought YOU along for the ride.

Take part in my last minute mad dash to pack whatever I need for my super-important trip by watching today's TALKY BLOG!

And go to our COMMENT SECTION to keep me company on my trip! If my balckberry will let me, I'll comment throughout my journey. If not, I'll just read your comments!

Oh! And did you see me on Perezhilton.com again?!? Click HERE to see yours truly and our blog buddy (and my good friend) Jackie Beat hanging out with Mr. Hilton himself.

See you from the other coast next!
Ross

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Happy Sunday, blog buddies!

Today's TOPIC OF THE DAY, submitted by blog buddy Glynis, is...

Bumper stickers.

Have you ever seen a bumper sticker that made you laugh out loud? Or maybe a bumper sticker that made you furious? Or confused? Or...?

On my way back from Starbucks this morning I saw a bumper sticker that said, "My Dog Is My Co-Pilot."

I thought, "I so need that bumper sticker."

I don't currently have any on my car right now, though. Do you?

Go to our COMMENT section and share your thoughts!

And everyone say, "Thank you for today's topic, Glynis!"

If YOU wanna submit a TOPIC OF THE DAY, send it to me at: rosstheintern@yahoo.com and put "TotD" in the title!

I'm off to pack for my trip to NY tomorrow!

Oh! And I don't think there's a new episode of Celebrity Fit Club this week. I don't know why, but it's not on my TV schedule and I heard something about something about skipping a week or something somewhere. But don't worry, gang - it'll be back next week!

OH!!! One more thing I almost forgot!

Remember earlier last week when Dlisted.com named me "Hot Slut of the Day"?!? Well, guess what. Guess. You'll never guess! They just named me "Hot Slut of the WEEK"!!! Click HERE to check it out!

Have a great Sunday, blog buddies!
Ross

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Happy Saturday, blog buddies!

I'll write more about this on Monday's blog entry, but I spent last night with a couple of my Celebrity Fit Club friends, host ANT and psychotherapist Stacey Kaiser, at a benefit for Friends of the Family (click HERE), a great charity organization that Stacey is deeply involved in.

I'll post pictures on Monday, too (including some celebrity encounters!), but Stacey just forwarded me this picture taken by the press and I thought it was too cute not to post today!

In other news...

It's the weekend and you know what that means - it's time for a TOPIC OF THE DAY!

As I was driving home this morning from the dog park with my paw-fect little dog-ter Louise (we're working on becoming more social and friendly with our four-legged brothers and sisters) I was listening to one of my favorite artists ever. EVER!

Seriously - I've been listening to Regina Spektor on overload for months now and I don't plan on stopping any time soon.

When the song On the Radio (my favorite on her most recent CD) came on I was reminded of how great the lyrics are:

This is how it works
You're young until you're not
You love until you don't
You try until you can't
You laugh until you cry
You cry until you laugh
And everyone must breathe
Until their dying breath

No this is how it works
You peer inside yourself
You take the thing you like
And try to love the things you took
And then you take that love you made
And stick it into some -
Someone else's heart
Pumping someone else's blood
And walking arm in arm
You hope it don't get hard
But even if it does
You just do it all again

Wow, right?!?

Please please PLEASE click HERE to watch the video for this song.

Sometimes song lyrics can be wonderfully profound. Other times they can be inspiring or hysterically funny or... ?

So today's TOPIC OF THE DAY is...

Favorite song lyrics.

Go share YOUR thoughts in our COMMENT SECTION!

And to listen to a great NPR interview with Regina Spektor (with a bunch more of her music), clich HERE and then click on "Listen".

Until tomorrow, blog buddies!
Ross

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Happy Tuesday, blog buddies!

It's back to work for most of us after a long long long weekend during which I was busy playing host to my mommy and celebrating the birth of my best friend, Kim!

Oh, and, umm... being a freakin' guest on The Tonight Show!!!

Did you watch me on the show? Didya didya?!? Can I just tell you - it was one of the most surreal experiences of my life. Seriously. I don't know if I can even begin to describe the entire thing, but let me start at the beginning...

The day before my appearance on the show, the producers called me and asked if I wanted a car to take me to the show. I said, "Don't be ridiculous - I drive myself to the studio every day and I can just drive myself."

But then I thought to myself, "Hmm... your mom will be visiting and your best friend Kim and her parents are coming along and how often do you get to be a guest on The Tonight Show and...."

So I called back and said, "Umm, never mind what I said last time. Can I have a car? And, umm, can it be a limo?!?"

And guess what - they totally went for it!

Here I am with my mom when the limo came to pick us up.

Here we are inside the limo.

And here are Kim and her parents on the other side.

How fun!

It's so dumb, I know, but every time I get to ride in a limo I'm like Tom Hanks in that movie Big. I push all the buttons and say things like, "Oh wow!" and "What's this thingy do?!?" and "Can I stick my head out the sun roof?!?"

I need to grow up.

After the 10 minute drive to the NBC studio in Burbank, we got out of the limo and were greeted by a bunch of my co-workers cheering me on.

Those of us who work at The Tonight Show are a family of sorts and they all know what a big deal this was for me. I mean, 5 and a half years ago I was thrilled to simply walk the historic halls of NBC and get people lunch for free. Now, not only have I been on air for over half a decade, I've worked my way up to finally having the honor of being a guest on the show.

It's a big, big deal in my life and I was thrilled and overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from both my family and my NBC family.

And then, when I walked into the dressing room, my blog family was represented! Bloggers Biscuit and Butter had flowers delivered to my dressing room and they were waiting for me when I arrived. I couldn't believe it!

Thank you SO much, Biscuit and Butter!

And it didn't stop there - all day long people dropped by to congratulate me and with me luck. Here I am with my office-mates Kourosh and Daria.

How cute are we?!?

No lie, you guys, I was freaking nervous. Like, totally ucky-tummy nervous. I was pacing back and fourth when my best friend Kim said to me, "Just take a breath and be yourself."

I took a big, deep breath and instantly knew I was going to be fine.

Backstage, right before Jay introduced me, I got a bit emotional. The gravity of the moment caught up with me and, in one brief second, all of my accomplishments flashed in my head and I allowed myself to be very proud of what I have done... so far.

I looked up, thanked the Universe, and proudly walked out onstage.

It was AMAZING! Sitting there talking to Jay was, like, an out of body experience thing. Like, you're in the moment, but you're also looking at the cameras and the audience and Jay's notes and the floor under his desk and thinking things like, "Is that plant real?"

But you're also answering questions and talking and listening, while at the same time thinking, "Okay - that's Jay Leno and that's Dennis Miller and did I make sure to check my zipper? Oh my God, I'm thirsty. Which cup is mine? "

And then you see yourself in the monitor, sitting next to Jay and looking like one of THOSE people - you know, a guest on The Tonight Show.

And then, before you know it, it's done.

It was an AMAZING dream come ture and I can't wait to do it again!

After the show we came back to my house and had a fantastic celebration BBQ.

Mom and I spent the next day (Saturday) shopping and getting things ready for my best friend Kim's birthday party on Sunday.

Kim and I and her boyfriend (who doesn't want to be pictured on the RossBlog and prefers to be referred to as "Dietrich Underpants") always go way out for each other's birthday. Well, I should be more specific. Dietrich and I really like to do whatever we can to embarrass Kim on her birthday.

One year we had a quinceanera in the park and made her dress up in a horrible prom dress thingy I found at a thrift store and hit a pinata. One year we had a cowgirl theme and dressed her up. One year was a beach party theme and we made her wear one of those big t-shirts that have a lady's body wearing a bikini on it so it looks like you're wearing a bikini - do you know what I'm talking about?

Well, this year, in honor of Kim's recent acceptance into a PhD program (she's getting her doctorate in Public Health), we decided that this year's theme should be... safe sex.

So we dressed Kim up as... PRINCESS DIAPHRAGM!

God, she's a trooper!

We threw her party at a karaoke place in Korea Town. I love love love Karaoke, but I had never been to this place. I'm SO glad we went - it seriously takes Karaoke to the next level!

It's like that scene in Lost In Translation when Scarlett Johanson and Bill Murray sing karaoke - you rent a big room with couches and there are a bunch of TV screens and you sing with your friends. It's SO fun! Because you don't have to sing in front of a bunch of strangers, it's super conducive to getting people who usually wouldn't sing to come out of their shell.

And the best part? My mom was still in town, so she got to come, too!

Because I have the voice of an angel, I'm not shy about singing. Sometimes I even get Kim to go sing with me. But at this place, she wasn't afraid at all! Here I am singing "Kokomo" with the birthday girl.

And here I am with her sister Morgan (an avid reader and commenter on the RossBlog) singing something. I can't remember which song we did together, but it must have had quite a high note - look at my dedication in reaching the notes!

Then it was time for cake! Here's the birthday girl blowing out her candles.

I'm still on my healthy-living kick, but after taking one look at that cake, I decided that my healthy lifestyle had to include two bites. YUMMY!!!

It was a fantastic weekend and I was so lucky to spend it with so many people who I love.

And then I woke up today and found out that the website Dlisted named me their "Hot Slut of the Day" (click HERE)!

At first I didn't know what that meant (I kinda still don't), but I'm thrilled nonetheless. I've never been called "hot" or a "slut" before, but it turns out I kinda like it. :)

I never read things about myself online, but I went through the comments at Dlisted and was relieved to discover that people actually wrote nice things about me! I posted a comment, too. Some people said they hate my voice, which made me laugh. Listen, I get it. It took me 20 years to come to terms with my voice myself. They'll get used to it eventually, too.

And now I'm off to the gym. The Tonight Show is on hiatus this week so I have the whole week off. I have no idea what to do with myself. I spent yesterday doing a lot of nothing, but I'm hoping to be a bit more productive today. Or maybe I'll hold off until tomorrow.

Who knows! :)

Oh! It's time to send in your nominations for next month's BLOGGER OFTHE MONTH! Who deserves to be the next blogger honored? Send your nomination to me at: rosstheintern@yahoo.com (and make sure to put "botm" in the title)!

Blog at ya later, blog buddies!
Ross

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Happy Friday, blog buddies!

And a SUPER DUPER FREAKY HAPPY Friday it is!!!

The day has finally come - TONIGHT is the night that I'll be a real live guest on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno!!!

And, truth be told, I'm kinda freakin' out. Watch today's TALKY BLOG to freak out right along side of me.

Wish me luck, gang! And don't forget to watch TONIGHT!!!

Until tomorrow!
Ross

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Happy Monday, blog buddies!

The blog's a little late today because I spent this morning in Seattle as a guest on the local talk show, Northwest Afternoon.

Now, Northwest Afternoon isn't just a local talk show. It's the place I cut my teeth learning ins and outs of the talk show world.

Imagine this: a 16 year-old me cutting class in 1995 to drive down to Seattle and be a guest in the audience at Northwest Afternoon simply to see a talk show in action. I wanted to work on a talk show so bad that I would worm my way in even if I was supposed to be at school. I got to know the audience coordinator (named Kristin - she's no longer there) and she would call me when they needed audience members or there was a show about Hollywood. I would sit in awe in the audience and watch it all happen.

When I decided to come up to Washington State this weekend to surprise my mom, I called up Northwest Afternoon and asked them if I could be a guest on the show. They said, "Sure!"

We taped it today and it'll air on Wednesday at 3pm on KOMO TV 4 in Seattle. Look for a special appearance by my friend Taya, too

On a related note...

I'm having a FANTASTIC time up here in Western Washington hanging with friends and family.

I spent Saturday night at my former high school watching a performance of "Bowlin' The Musical!"

What musical is that? Well, about 10 years ago I co-wrote it with a bunch of my friends and the theatre teacher at my high school and we put it on as the fall production. It was one of the most creatively fulfilling times of my life and, still to this day, I'm extremely proud of what we accomplished.

Nearly 10 years later another group of students tackled the material and put on a fantastic rendition!

Here I am with the new cast of "Bowlin' The Musical!" and a few other original cast members who gathered for the performance.

SO MUCH FUN!!!

And I spent Sunday with my my family and friends celebrating Mother's Day!

Here I am with my grandma (who we call Bunka), my mom and my brother, Eric.

Too cute, right?!?

I head back home to LA tomorrow afternoon, but I am SO SO SO glad I took this trip up here. Before I booked the ticket last month I asked myself, "Is it frivolous to just up and leave on short notice for just a few days?"

The answer? Maybe. But life is short, people. :)

Until tomorrow, gang!
Ross

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Happy Thursday, blog buddies!!!

First things first - I'm on The Tonight Show TONIGHT!!! We're airing the segment I shot last weekend at the Kentucky Derby.

Watch if you can!

And I did a TALKY BLOG today because I'm super busy trying to get some crapola done before we start taping the show so I don't have time to write everything out.

As I mentioned in today's TALKY BLOG...

Here are a couple pictures from my AMAZING dinner with the UNREAL Gwyneth Paltrow last night. The flash was off in the first picture, so we had to take another one. I like the first one better, but the 2nd one was much easier to see. I couldn't decide which one to post on the blog, but then I though, "It's freakin' Gwyneth Paltrow - post them both!"

Doesn't she look SO FREAKISHLY TALL?!?!? She's not, really. She's normal height. But she was wearing heals. GOD I LOVE HER! :)

And, finally, click HERE to go vote for our blog buddy Rosie O'Donnell - she deserves to win the Blogger's Choice Award for BEST CELEBRITY BLOG!!!

Blog at ya later, blog buddies! :)
Ross

UPDATE!!!
5:28pm Pacific Time

Oh yeah!!! Our new header is at the top of the blog!!! It's a little off in proportions and it'll be fixed soon, but it's good, right?!? :)

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Happy Tuesday, blog buddies!

First things first...

It's the 1st of the month and you know what that means, it's time to announce May's BLOGGER OF THE MONTH!

You sent in your votes and after careful consideration, May's BLOGGER OF THE MONTH is...

Congrats, Lemon Deb! I always love reading your comments - they're positive and kind and funny and very specific. I always know I'm reading a Lemon Deb comment even before I see your name.

In her own words:

I had seen Ross on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno a few times and thought he was so funny!. I am a huge Rosie fan, so when I saw Ross and Rosie together in the audience, I knew that I had to get to know about Ross , too! After looking on the Internet for some fun facts about Ross , I found his blog! I love to read what Ross has to say every day, and I know that he can really make me laugh and smile ! I really love his video blogs! They are wonderful! My long time friend, Sarah (SarahLee23) is the one that encouraged me to come to the new chat room. I am so glad that I did !It is fun fun fun!! I have made many wonderful groovy friends here at the Ross blog! Thanks to everyone for this special treat! Love, peace and smiles! Thanks Ross for just being you...xoxo

Everyone say, "Congrats, Lemon Deb!"

And everyone give a big thanks to Mom_Ross, our outgoing BLOGGER OF THE MONTH!

In other news...

Our new TALKY BLOG has become very popular. I initially didn't intend to do them this often, but after the thousands of emails I've gotten from you blog buddies telling me how much you like them, I'll keep them coming.

Just a few minutes ago in my office with my co-worker/friend, Daria...

And, finally... the beast (aka: my new couch). After an extensive and intense living room overhaul and rearrange, it kind looks amazing. Yes, amazing! I'm super happy.

Until tomorrow, blog buddies!
Ross

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Happy Tuesday, blog buddies!

Okay. I’m writing to you right now from somewhere up in the sky. I left Nashville about an hour ago and I’m on my way to Dallas to catch a flight to LA. Seriously. I’m on the plane right now!

Don’t believe me? Here’s a picture of me with Anthony, the guy who produces all my Tonight Show segments.

Of course I’m not online or anything (because it’s illegal), but since I didn’t have time to write today’s blog earlier this morning, I thought I’d write it and edit the pictures on the flight and post it during my layover in Dallas.

So let’s get to it!

Did you watch me on the CMT Awards last night?!? Didya didya?!?

I’ve got to tell you, I was so so so nervous. I don’t know why, really. I mean, I don’t get nervous that often. But I’m new to the country world and I didn’t know if they’d embrace me whole-heartedly.

I’ve got to tell you – I think I’m in love with the country world. Seriously! Everyone was amazing to me!

I started out my day yesterday doing some Tonight Show interviews backstage. Here I am with wrestler Stone Cold Steve Austin.

And then I ran into country superstar Kellie Pickler who I am now totally obsessed with.

Could she be any cuter?!? And I thought she was one of the best dressed of the night, too!

Then I met with Todd, one of the writers on the show, to discuss my lil’ script for when I went out onstage with Lance Smith to introduce Carrie Underwood.

Todd’s wife is a fan and I promised I’d put his picture on the blog so his wife could see it. Everyone say, “Hi Todd’s wife!”

Finally, after roaming the backstage area for a while, it was time for me to put on my outfit and get my picture taken for OK Magazine (there’s no guarantees that my picture will make the magazine, but let’s keep our fingers crossed!).

Can I tell you I’ve never felt more bedazzled and beautiful in my entire life?!? I mean, sure, the purple is a little “Barney”, but still! I wanted to be “me” but also “country” and I think my look walked the line perfectly.

And then it was time for another big moment in my life – they let me cross over the velvet rope and actually walk the red carpet.

Can you believe that?!?

I mean, I always cover these award shows and interview the stars on the red carpet, but I never get to actually walk the carpet and do press like a real celebrity!

I also got to be interviewed by tons of press. Here I am talking to Extra…

… and Access Hollywood…

… and CMT’s katie Cook.

And people in the stands actually knew who I was! Here I am signing some autographs.

SURREAL!

But I didn’t get to stay on the red carpet long because I was also there to work. After I did some press, I raced back to interview the real celebs as they came down the carpet.

Here I am interviewing Carrie Underwood.

Since I was introducing Carrie Underwood on the actual awards show, I had to run inside to grab my seat before the show started. Along the way I ran into my friend Melissa Peterman (from the sitcom Reba).

I love love love her!

And I got to meet Miss America, Lauren Nelson, too!

Then it was time for the big big big moment.

Honestly, I was kind of freaking out. I’ve never done ANYTHING like this before! Just imagine it – you’re backstage with huge stars and you’re about to walk out in front of thousands of people on life television to introduce the biggest country music star in the world. Wouldn’t YOU be nervous?!?

But I did it. And it was GREAT! Yes, I was nervous, but as soon as I got up there something just kicked in and I felt amazing.

Here’s a picture my friend Alana took of the monitor as I was up on stage with my co-presenter, CMT VJ Lance Smith.

After my presenting duties were over, it was time for me to go to the press room backstage to talk to even more press. Look, I get it – I’m not “famous” and I’m certainly not the biggest name in country music, but the press was still really nice to me.

At first I kept telling myself, “Ross, chill out. Nobody cares that you’re here.”

Then I changed my mind. “Ross, screw that. How many times will you get the chance to be here? How many chances will you get to present at an awards show?!? How many times will the press want to talk to you?!?!? SOAK IT UP AND HAVE FUN!!!”

So I did! :)

And it was a fantastic experience.

Oh! And I promised two people I’d put them on the blog. Amanda, a freshman in college, had the job of being my CMT escort for the evening. She was responsible for making sure I was where I needed to be when I needed to be there. She was super sweet and did a great job. Everyone say, “Hi Amanda!”

And when I was leaving the awards show late last night I ran into Michael, an avid reader of the RossBlog. I told him, “Well if you read the RossBlog you get to be on the RossBlog!”

Everyone say, “Hi, Michael!”

What a fun day!!!

And now we’re getting ready to land in Dallas. I’ll post the blog as soon as I get online.

Oh! I can’t wait to get home in time to watch American Idol tonight. I think it might even be country night. How appropriate!

Until later, gang!
Ross

PS - This segment will air on The Tonight Show THIS THURSDAY!

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Happy Monday, blog buddies!

Or should I say, “Howdy, y’all!”

I’m writing to you from Nashville, TN and I’m loving every minute of it! Seriously – I’m sort of in love with this town.

Bright lights and music everywhere coupled with the fact that people wear sequins when they dress up propels Nashville to near the top of the list of some of my favorite cities.

You’ll never guess who was on the same plane I was on coming out here from LA. Guess. Guess. You’ll never guess.

My friend and country music sensation Jo Dee Messina! You may remember we did a lil’ Tonight Show segment together during the Olympics in Torino.

Here we are after we landed at the airport in Nashville.

It was so appropriate running into Jo Dee randomly because it really kicked off my country education. Countrycation. Oh my God. I just made up a word. Just now. It literally just happened as I typed it. I love it!

It should be in the dictionary!

Countrycation (kun-tree-ca-shon): trying desperately to immerse one’s self into the country music world in merely 2 days prior to presenting on the Country Music Television Awards on live television.

Anyway…

After catching up with Jo Dee, my countrycation continued as we went to the place where the CMT’s will be held.

The very first thing I noticed when I walked in was that they had the faces of famous people taped to chairs. They do this at rehearsal for all award shows so the camera operators and director will know where everyone will be.

I thought to myself, “Dare you even look to see if they have your face?”

I looked.

And there I was!

I couldn’t believe it! I had had had to take a picture with myself. Wouldn’t you?!?

Then I met with Peter, the stage manager, who told me what my presenter duties where going to be during the show.

OMG, guess what I’m going to do. Guess. Guess. You’ll never guess.

I, along with CMT VJ Lance Smith, will be introducing… CARRIE UNDERWOOD!!!

Can you believe that?!?

I’ll be on after the 6th commercial (which is roughly, I’m told, an hour and a half into the show). At least that’s what they told me yesterday.

Peter and I had to stop in the middle of rehearsing because it was Hank Williams Jr.’s chance to run through the song he’ll be singing tonight.

And then I fell in love. Seriously. The next band who rehearsed was Sugarland. I’d never heard of them, but they were AMAZING! A. MA. ZING.

And I got to meet them after and they were even more amazing in person!

I’m now a huge huge huge fan of theirs. Why didn’t I know about them earlier?!? Are YOU a Sugarland fan?!?

So make sure to watch the CMT’s tonight! When I’m up on stage I’ll try to remember to scratch my eyebrow. That will mean, “Hi, blog buddies!!!”

Also, the Tonight Show segment we’re taping while I’m here will air this coming Thursday on The Tonight Show!

In other news…

You may remember that Louise and I had a photo shoot for an upcoming issue of In Touch Weekly last week! They’re going to feature us in their “Stars and Their Pets” section. How fun, right?!?

Well the amazing photographer, Christopher Ameruoso, sent me a couple shots to put on the RossBlog and share with all of you! I don’t know if either of these is the one In Touch Weekly will use, but they’re both amazing!

Isn’t Louise UNREAL!!! The 2nd picture is my FAVORITE!!!

Everyone say, “Thanks, Christopher!” Click HERE for his official website.

Okay, I’m running SO late! I have to iron my shirt and be downstairs in just a few minutes.

Until tomorrow, blog buddies! And remember to watch for the eyebrow scratch tonight (just don’t kill me if I forget)!
Ross

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TGIF, blog buddies!

I am running around like a crazy person trying to get everything ready. I'm packing to leave early tomorrow AM for Nashville to be a presenter at the Country Music Television Awards (airing on Monday), plus I have to find something to wear tonight.

Where am I going tonight? Well, I'm going to the Race To Erase MS fundraiser where I'll be co-hosting the live auction with Tom Arnold! Fun, right?!?

When they asked me to take part, I said, "Sure!"

Then, yesterday, I got the list of all the stars that are going to be there and I totally freaked out. It's like this big dinner thing with tons of famous people and I have to get up on that stage with Tom Arnold and be funny while we raise money.

Seriously. I get a wonky feeling in my tummy just thinking about it. I mean, Ray Romano will be there. Allison Janney will be there. Dr. Phil will be there. Eva Longoria will be there. And tons of other, too, and they'll all be watching as I try to auction stuff off. And it's not just "stuff". I got the list of items yesterday and the starting bid on one of them is $30,000.

For reals.

I need a xanax just thinking about thinking about it.

I'm never like this, though! Seriously - I never ever get stage fright. Maybe I'll be okay once I'm there, but I'm sorta freaking out in the meantime.

The good news? I'm going to look fantastic! I have a new suit that I haven't had a chance to wear yet and I think I'm going to pair it with the blue floral shirt I wore last time I was on The Tonight Show.

Wish me luck, gang!

In other news...

I'm pooped! I spent all morning at a photo shoot for In Touch Weekly with my paw-fect little dog-ter, Louise. They're featuring us in the "Stars & Their Pets" section in an upcoming issue! How fun, right?!?

Here we are right when we got to the location of the photo shoot (which was at the park right across from my office at NBC).

The photographer, Christopher Ameruoso, is famous for taking pictures of celebrities and their pets. Click HERE for his official website.

Christopher was so nice and easy going and made the whole experience super-fun. I was nervous!

Here we are as Christopher snaps away!

Look at Louise - she's like a super model!

I cannot wait to see the finished product! I'll let you know which issue of In Touch Weekly it'll be in as soon as I know.

Since we were right across from my office, after the photo shoot I took Louise inside for a bowl of water and so I could do a few items of work before I leave for the weekend.

It's Bring Your Dog-ter to Work Day!

Too cute!

Then we swang through El Pollo Loco on the way home (for a chicken breast and a Diet Coke).

I swear, when I look through magazines like In Touch Weekly and see those photo shoots, it always looks so glamorous and fancy. It's so weird now that I've been in one. I mean, I made my oatmeal this morning for breakfast and picked up Louise's poop on our walk and then got El Pollo Loco for lunch - FAR from the fancy high-life.

My life is way more about poop-scooping and Diet Coke than photo shoots and big celebrity events.

But I prefer it this way. I like being the outsider who sometimes gets let inside - this way, I can report back to everyone else!

Speaking of, make sure you check back Monday for pictures of my night at the Race To Erase MS event as well as pictures from the first part of my journey to Nashville (I'll be there until Tuesday).

Also, there will be TOPICs OF THE DAY on both Saturday and Sunday - swing by and share YOUR opinions!

Until tomorrow, gang!
Ross

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Happy Thursday, blog buddies!

Well, it happened. Sanjaya was safe again this week. Oh wow...

I've said it before and I'll say it again: it's not the poor kid's fault! He just comes on stage every week and tries to do his best. He can't help it if there's a movement to keep bringing him back. Imagine being him knowing that the entire nation doesn't want you there and also knowing that you have to come back next week and do it all again. I think he's courageous!

Anyway...

Okay, gang. BIG NEWS!!!

I'm leaving for Nashville on Saturday to go be a presenter at the Country Music Television Awards (click HERE)! I don't know why they picked me, but they've asked me to come and be a presenter and I am so so so excited!

I mean, come on - they ask real celebrities to be presenters! How fun, right?!?

The Tonight Show is coming with me to Nashville to shoot a segment about my trip, too. I'll let you know when that airs.

I've been struggling to find the PERFECT outfit to wear to the CMT's and I think I've found it. I didn't want to look like I was making fun of country music by going too far and wearing chaps and a cowboy hat, etc. Rather, I wanted to dress like I was just excited to be invited - authentically country!

And I've found it. Seriously. I honestly think I'm going to look amazing. A. MA. ZING. You'll have to wait to see me, though!

Are YOU a country music fan?

Oh! And tomorrow morning Louise and I have a photo shoot. Yes, you read that correctly!

In Touch Weekly has chosen to feature us in their "Stars and Their Pets" section! Isn't that amazing - Louise is a star and I'm her pet! I don't know which issue it'll be in, but I'll let you know when I find out.

Look for pictures of that tomorrow.

And, finally, I wrote about the fact that the RossBlog was nominated for BEST CELEBRITY BLOG at the Blogger's Choice Awards. Well, we're still in 1st place, but Rosie said on her blog yesterday that she really wanted to win this award. My reaction? "2nd place to Rosie?!? I'll take it! :)"

But the competition isn't over yet. Click on the icon below to vote for the RossBlog if you think it should win!

Okay, gang. I have to run to a meeting.

Until tomorrow!
Ross

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Happy Monday, blog buddies!

It's the beginning of the month and you know what that means - it's time to announce the BLOGGER OF THE MONTH for April!

BLOGGER OF THE MONTH has been in existence for a year now and there's one specific blog buddy who hasn't been bestowed with the prestigious honor even though she's deserved it month after month.

Why not? I mean, she's been hanging around the RossBlog since the very beginning. Every month she gets tons of votes. She's here every day participating and, with her positivity and upbeat attitude, making the RossBlog the amazing web-community it is.

So why is she yet to be crowned BLOGGER OF THE MONTH?!?

It's simple: I was afraid of being accused of nepotism.

I am proud to give you our new BLOGGER OF THE MONTH...

My mom!!!

If you've spent any time at all around the RossBlog you know how much my mom deserves this. I couldn't let an entire year of BLOGGER OF THE MONTH go by without giving the honor to her. And if it sounds like nepotism, well.. maybe it is. But the truth is she EARNED this!!! I mean, she did kinda give birth to me after all...

Now, this is where I usually allow the newly appointed BLOGGER OF THE MONTH share a few words about themselves and give an acceptance speech of sorts.

However, this is a total surprise to my mom! She'll be finding out about this the same way y'all will - by reading the blog.

So, mom, I encourage you to post your acceptance speech in the COMMENT SECTION (below) so we all can read it!

Everyone say, "Congrats, Mom_Ross!"

In other news...

I had such a great great great weekend! My friends Molly and Renee are visiting from Seattle and we've been keeping super busy.

We spent part of Friday at The Tyra Banks Show! Some of my Celebrity Fit Club cast mates and I went on to talk about our experience (it'll air in a month or so - I'll let you know).

I was kind of totally nervous on the car ride to the studio, but luckily I had Molly and Renee to calm me down.

Aren't they cute?!?

I didn't get a chance to take any pictures (I'm not even sure I was allowed to), but Molly totally hooked the RossBlog up by sneaking some pictures of the monitor as she watched the taping of the show from the green room. Everyone say, "Good thinkin', Molly!"

Here I am talking 'bout something:

Here I am kissing Maureen McCormick (it's a long story):

And here's all of us as we wrapped the show up. From left to right: me, Kimberly Locke, Tyra Banks, Tiffany, Maureen and Warren G.

How fun, right?!?

On another note...

Yesterday was a very very special day! My paw-fect little dog-ter, Louise, turned 3 years old!

I'm such a proud papa!

Truth be told, she's a rescue, so we don't know her real birthday. But a few years ago, based on what the vet told me when I got her, I counted backwards and decided that April 1st would be her birthday from then on.

We've celebrated the big day with a fun party every year since. Yesterday was no exception.

A bunch of my closest friends came to celebrate, including Louise's boyfriend, Wilson (my best friend Kim's poodle), Kim and her boyfriend, Molly, Renee and my friends from college Ryan and Lora. We had a birthday BBQ party complete with presents, cake and drinking. I mean, in dog years Louise turned 21. Even though she can't partake, we had to celebrate that somehow, right?!? :)

Here's a picture of Louise opening up a present from Renee.

Louise loved it! She seriously wouldn't stop playing with it.

Then it was time to eat her doggie cupcake. Don't worry - it's all doggie safe!

It was a great great day!

And now I'm back to work and busy as ever. Molly and Renee leave tomorrow, so we're going to do something special tonight.

How was YOUR weekend?!?

Until tomorrow, gang!
Ross

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Happy Thursday, blog buddies!!!

No, really. It's a HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY Thursday!!!

Did you, umm, by any chance, umm, watch The View this morning?!?

I did.

Oh my God, I did!!!

My friend and Celebrity Fit Club cast mate, Kimberly Locke, was a guest co-host this morning and I tuned in to support her (plus, I watch the show almost every day anyway).

Little did I know that the ladies - including Elisabeth, Kimberly and ROSIE O'DONNELL (I don't think Joy knows who I am, but I love her, too!) - would talk about ME.

I wish I could even attempt to accurately describe how surreal it is to sit in your living room watching The View and suddenly hear your name mentioned.

Don't think for one second that I didn't TIVO it.

Here's them talking about me.

And here's me watching them talk about me.

It's like slow motion. Seriously. They said my name and I kinda went, "Huh? Wait. That's me. Huh? What? Oh my God."

Just like that, only in that slow motion kinda voice. It didn't really sink in at first. It was too weird. It wasn't until later when I looked in the mirror, paused and thought, "They were talking about YOU."

Too freaky!!!

Since my "big moment" on The View this morning, I've been walking on cloud nine!

Speaking of walking, I've been obsessed lately with going to a park down the street from my house every day with my paw-fect little dog-ter, Louise. It wasn't until the other week that I realized the park was even there and now it's our favorite place to go. It's nothing special - just a teeny little corner area with a couple paths and some grass, but it's hard to find places with nature in the city.

And just look how happy Louise is at the park!

She loves to run around and get dirty.

And I love when we get to the grassy hill so we can run around and play together.

Too cute, right?!?

In other news...

I spent yesterday painting my two front doors and now I've got a hankerin' to paint my entire entrance way. Should I? Or should I just chill out instead? I mean, I've been meaning to get around to it for a while, but it is my vacation. Hmm...

What would YOU do?!?

I'm thinking about going to see my friend Jackie Beat host karaoke in West Hollywood tonight! That is, of course, if I'm not sore and covered in paint. If I do, expect pictures tomorrow!

Until then, gang!
Ross

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TGIF, blog buddies!!!

Okay, so I kinda teased y'all yesterday about something I couldn't tell you about yet. Well, I can finally share because it's official!

I'm flying to New York City next Tuesday and Wednesday to meet up with Rosie O'Donnell to shoot a quick segment for the final episode of Celebrity Fit Club!

And don't you think for ONE SECOND that I won't ask her to take a picture with me for YOU - my beloved blog buddies!

But Rosie isn't the only big celeb I might be hanging out with next week. My BFF Gwyneth Paltrow is in town for the Academy Awards and she asked if I'd like to have dinner with her next week! If our schedules "click", I'll bring my camera with me that day, too!

Okay. That's seriously enough name dropping from me. But it just goes to show how dedicated I am to this blog when the first thing that crossed my mind when I scheduled both celebri-dates was, "Oh - I'll totally have to ask her to take a picture for the blog!"

More info about both celebri-dates to come!

In other news...

I'm totally getting ready for the Oscars this weekend. Not only do I have to fine-tune my predictions, I also have to pick up my tuxedo and start thinking about who's going to be there and who I'm going to ask what. Actually, I'll probably never get around to it.

Unlike most people who get to cover the Oscars and interview all the big stars, I rarely prepare. I mean, I know who everyone is and I've seen most of the films, so I do that kind of research. But I think the fun in my interviews lies in what is spontaneous. So I don't really plan any questions.

I won't be on the red carpet at the actual Oscars. Rather, I'll be interviewing the stars at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. I like doing the after parties better because everyone is way more relaxed - the awards are over and they've all had a drink or two (or three or four).

In Wednesday's Los Angeles Times, there was a picture taken a couple years ago of the press line at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

Look really really close. See that guy in the middle? That's me!!!

Fun, right?!? Well, that's exactly where I'll be again this Sunday, too!

I'm kind of excited to go to the big event this time because I'm a little smaller than I have been in the past. I know, I know... no one but me really cares what I look like, but it's kind of fun! And I've been using the Oscars as a dieting tool. Whenever I've been tempted to snack on something naughty, I keep saying to myself, "Oh no! You've got to stay slim and fit for the Academy Awards, Ross!"

Doesn't that sound SO glamorous?!?

Well, one of my secrets has been finding little healthy goodies that I can snack on while not feeling guilty about it.

Here is one of my newest finds! They're UNREAL, sugar-free and only 10 calories per candy!

Oh my God, I'm obsessed! Run - don't walk - to the store to grab some Sugar Free LIFESAVERS Sorbets in Arctic Berry! I don't get anything from this company, but I wanted to share!

On another note...

It's almost that time again - time to announce our BLOGGER OF THE MONTH for March! But, of course, y'all need to cast your votes first!

So decide who YOU think should be honored with the title BLOGGER OF THE MONTH next month and email your vote to me at: rosstheintern@yahoo.com (put "BotM" in the title of the email)!

And check back tomorrow for my Oscar predictions - I want YOU to post YOURS, too!

Until tomorrow, gang!
Ross

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6:33am

Okay, so I'm supposed to call into STAR 98.7 at 6:45am Pacific Time this morning to air some of the interviews I did yesterday at the pre-Grammy press thingy. Also, they'll be airing the interviews I do this afternoon later today some time, too. More info to come...

But, in the meantime, click HERE to go to STAR's website and click on "Listen Live" to, well, listen live!

GO RIGHT NOW!!!

And check back a little later today for a real blog entry.

See you on the radio! :)
Ross

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Happy Tuesday, blog buddies!

Did you get a chance to listen to me on the radio this morning? Didya didya? If so, you heard me chat up Valentine and Lisa Foxx, hosts of the new morning show on LA's Star 98.7.

I love love love radio. Seriously. If anyone offered me a radio show, I'd do it in a HEARTBEAT.

I had a shift on my college's radio station when I was still in school. "You're listen to 107.9 KULV "The Rock". I'm GeneROSSity on a wacky Wednesday. Here's Sugar Ray with I just Want To Fly on the station that rocks, 107.9 KULV."

"GeneROSSity". That was my disc-jockey name. God, I was a natural.

Anyway, after waking up super-early to watch the Oscar nominations live (we'll get to THAT a little later), I arrived at the radio station a bit early and sat in the green room until they were ready for me.

Valentine and Lisa Foxx were SO nice to me, even if Val gave me a bit of a hard time on the air.

Here I am in mid sentence. By the look of it, you'd think I was saying something super-important. However, if you listened to me on Star 98.7 this morning, you'd know that wasn't at all the case.

In other news...

As I mentioned above, the nominations for the 79th Annual Academy Awards were announced today and my predictions were - dare I say - pretty spot on (scroll down to yesterday's blog to see my predictions or click HERE).

That is, of course, except for INSANE-slash-UNEXPLANABLE-slash-SILLY-slash-WHAT THE *$%&?!?!? omission of Dreamgirls in the best picture category.

I mean, Dreamgirls got 8 nominations in total - that's more than any other film. Yet, the Academy didn't manage to throw it a bone and give it a nod in the Best Picture category? That's kinda like going to the prom with your cousin, don't you think? I mean, you get to go to the prom. That's cool. But you have to go with your cousin.

Trust me - it sucks. :)

After the nominations were announced, I got to partake in one of my ALL-TIME guilty pleasures - watching entertainment journalists butcher fact after fact about the Oscars. Seriously - they always always always get so much stuff wrong. And, being an Oscar trivia buff myself, I can't help but smile whenever I spot an error.

This morning I heard a journalist say, "... and Dame Judi Dench, who won an Oscar for Chocolat, was also nominated..."

She didn't win for Chocolat. She won for Shakespeare in Love.

The evil little smart-ass inside me loves crap like that.

Until tomorrow, gang!
Ross

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