RIP, John Hughes

Icons of the 80s are taking a hard hit this summer. While we did a Top Michael Jackson Songs after the Gloved One died, we already did a Top John Hughes Movies back in 2007. But, if you're inspired to go back and add yours, please do.

Songs by Michael Jackson

Wow, I can't believe we never did a Top Five Michael Jackson songs. Now's the time to reflect on some of the best music the gloved one produced - and there's a lot. Share your Top Five Michael Jackson songs...

Movies of 2008

1. The Dark Knight Returns
2. Iron Man
3. Forgetting Sarah Marshall
4. JLA: New Frontier
5. Rachael Getting Married

T.V. of 2008

Which shows filled up your TiVo/DVR this year? My list:

1. The Wire
2. The Office
3. The Daily Show
4. 30 Rock
5. True Blood

What's your Top Five?

Celebrity Crushes of 2008

We all have that childhood actor/actress/musician/etc. who will always hold a special place in our hearts, but each year there is a new crop of headline-making celebs who make us think "I wonder what it would be like to make out with them!?!" So who are your Celebrity Crushes of 2008? Mine are as follows:

1. Sarah Silverman
2. Morgan Webb
3. Jenna Fischer
4. Kristin Wiig
5. Rachael Maddow

What's your Top Five?

Songs for the Treadmill

I recently uncovered a little mystery that's plagued me all my life - how to run at the gym. Turns out it's all in the music. If the right music is playing, I not only can distract myself from the agonizing pain that wracks my entire body, but even experience something like that elusive "Runner's High".

Especially while indulging myself during the holidays, I've gotta drag myself to the gym and force myself to sweat for a while. I'm looking for more ideas - so: What are the Top Five Songs You Play to Get Your Heart Beating?

Thanksgiving Traditions

For some people it's cranberry sauce, right out of the can, for others, it might be a annoying relative giving you a squeeze and informing everyone you've gained weight. What're your top five things without which it just wouldn't be Thanksgiving?