Why isn't 'Batgirl' a valid career choice?

People of Buzznet, I am proud to announce your ten lucky contestants for the first ever Buzznet Survivor:

(PS: SURVIVORS: IF I DON'T HAVE YOUR PICTURE/INFO, GET IT TO ME ASAP!)


SEB
Hailing from: A small island called Britain
Occupation: Artist/Professional Drama-maker
Why they should win: Because I have sea monkeys & you don't. Also if I win I will be able to get away with nakedness in public & no one will be able to complain.


JAYV: ELIMINATED 5/21/2008
Hailing from: The Gritty Streets of the Suburbs of Philadelphia
Occupation: Part-time Rock 'n Roller; Part-time Counter-Terrorist Operative (Reserve); Part-time Unemployed Bum
Why they should win: Jay V is quite the versatile one. He can write backwards on glass windows so the people outside can read, and he can pretend he is a vampire, even going so far as turning to ash in the sunlight! OK, kidding about that one, but he CAN write things backwards and upside down and is currently working on learning the secrets of being a voice actor!!! Also, he can grill steak, so if anyone gets hungry and can kill an ox and cut it up, he can totally cook it.


BULLETPROOFHEEB ELIMINATED 5/15/08
Hailing from: Central New Jersey, a little to the left of your reality
Occupation: Collector of knowledge, Reporter of truth, Gentleman pirate
Why they should win: Because I crossed the Great Ether to participate in this contest of continued existence.  Because I will bring a form a vigilante philosophy to you and yours. Because I have a ray gun and no other contestant does.


OUNCEOFWENTZ
Hailing from: Alamosa, Colorado.
Occupation: professional sit-downer (I gets paid to sit down).
Why they should win: I should win this contest because I've got determination, and I'm not going to give up, no matter what happens. : )


BREESAYS
Hailing from: the o.c.
Occupation: the internet
Why they should win: because britney spears commands that i do


ROCKINPONDA
Hailing from: Scottsdale, AZ
Occupation: Artist (hence the T-square)
Why they should win: BECAUSE I TAKE ON TIGERS WITH NOTHING MORE THAN A T-SQUARE!!!! That's fierce.


IKKYG ELIMINATED 5/28/2008
Hailing from: Sydney, Australia
Occupation: Student/International Spy
Why they should win: Because If I don't, I will send my legion of vampire kangaroos after everyone


JOHNNYNOTSID/WENDY NOT SID: ELIMINATED 5/8/2008
Hailing from: Washington DC
Occupation: Citizen of the world
Why they should win: I should win because I have an extensive knowledge of rock and roll history, I was apparently around when Jesus was born (ask ounceofwentz), I am an excellent writer, and I love to rock out.
And I have a top hat.

TRYINGTOFINDTHEWORDS
Hailing from: Rhode Island
Occupation: wordsmith / Buzznet addict / part time ninja
Why they should win: I really have no clue why I should win. I suppose because the original winner of the first real Survivor was from RI so I'm here to uphold the tradition and honor for Rhode Island by winning the first Buzznet one too!


CRASH13
Hailing from: The Witch City
Occupation: Professional Number Cruncher
Why they should win: I have a bow and deadly precision. Any questions?

When I made my great pilgrimage this year to the Really, Really Ridiculously Good Looking Tour in order to pay my homage to the Cobra, I was being told by a number of my friends about the group of young kids opening for them, The Cab.

I scored some of their music prior to the show and was pretty impressed.  But, like many young acts, I figured they would be great on CD and kind of meh on stage.  And then I had to eat my words, which sucked, 'cause they were kinda pointy and less than filling.

Since seeing them live, I have eagerly anticipated The Cab's debut album, Whisper War.  Despite some early reports of the music being overproduced and totally unlike the live show, I had high hopes.  And I was not let down.




The sound is extremely soulful, a breath of fresh air in a scene mostly filled with pop-punk.  It's more funk, or as the boys describe it on their myspace, soul.  The album IS different from a live show, but that's part of what makes the band so exciting for me.  The CD and the Live Show are experiences in and of themselves, both are completely worth the ride and you won't be let down.  And both highlight lead singer Alex DeLeon (or "Singer Alex," since there are three Alexes in the band)'s soulful, expressive, and well-ranged voice as well as guitarist Ian Crawford's impressive skills.


And while it might make me sound like a dirty old woman, it certainly helps that they're all very easy on the eyes.



While the CD is far from perfect (the boys are after all still trying to find themselves as a band, something most groups don't achieve until their third or fourth album, and the music is a bit too heavily produced) it's one of the most impressive debut albums I've heard in a long time.  Dare I say it, more impressive as a debut than Panic at the Disco's A Fever You Can't Sweat Out?  Yes, I do dare say it.

Stand out tracks include That 70's Song, Risky Business, and One of THOSE Nights, which features Brendon Urie of Panic at the Disco and Patrick "I'm 24 now and more awesome than you" Stump of Fall Out Boy.

Even if you're not normally a fan of bands pimped by Pete Wentz, give these guys a try.  Their sound is complex, their enthusiasm is evident and their talent hasn't even begun to show itself.

Whisper War releases April 29.

For another FANTASTIC review, check out this one by Cubist Manifesto!

Also check out The Cab on FOE and join in on the Whisper War.

So, every year, I do at least one mix of music specifically for that summer.  I've gotten to two or three mixes in years past.  But this year, I managed to make one that I'm happy with.  It will probably be added to as the year goes on, but the current version is good.

And, with us headed into May and the summery weather starting here in Pittsburgh, I'd like to share.

Every year there's a theme.  This year I thought I was going to have a day time and a night time mix, but as it turns out, I have what I'm calling my Hot Days into Hotter Nights mix.  Here you go:

In the song "What I've Become," Ashlee Simpson croons, "I've just begun to find my way." And her third album, Bittersweet World, is a step in the right direction. Find out why ...

The Chicago Tribune did an article about Joe Trohman's house and how he has gone about decorating it.  Which is generally cool, since his episode of Cribs revealed his place to be fucking awesome.

What really caught my eye was this paragraph, though:


Why do I find this so interesting?

Read my blog entry from July 21st of last year.

I did not know at the time that Joe subscribed to that theory.  But I find it awesome that he does and would now officially love to have a beer with Mr. Trohman.  Just for the record.



Carry on with your day.

In case you've missed it, there's been a lot of varying reports on whether Ashlee Simpson is or isn't pregnant.  The speculation in and of itself is ridiculous enough, as Ashlee herself mentioned in a TRL interview that something like this is private, and neither confirmed nor denied the rumors.

Then, news arrived from "a source close to the Simpson family" that Ashlee and Pete are planning a wedding for next month and that yes, the singer is pregnant with the couple's first child.

*please note, I really hope, whether this is true or not, that they find this "source" and beat them about the head for a bit.  Especially after Ashlee's comments on privacy.

As if that wasn't bad enough, the Simpson-Wentz baby boom coverage has hit a new low: Ashlee ate food.  Twice  in one day.



Obviously she's having a baby.

Funny thing about eating: a lot of us do it.  I'd go so far as to say it's one of those little things NECESSARY TO YOUR LIFE.  So, Ashlee eats twice, eats apparently substantial meals, and this means she's PREGNANT?  What the hell?

Does this mean she was pregnant back when she admitted to Bree that she had a weakness for queso?  Craving foods as well as added calcium = OBVIOUSLY preggers!

More than that, what does that say about the expectations of women when it comes to eating?  Remember my rant about body image and body size back during the "Jennifer Love Hewitt is fat" fiasco?  And I find this very timely seeing as how one of my friends and long-time supporters on Buzznet just bravely confessed her own issues with eating disorders.

If anything, People reporting on this makes me feel better about the world. Because it means there's at least one famous woman out there unafraid to put a fucking sandwich in her mouth.

Hey cats and kittens, I'm working on earning a VIP pass to Warped here in Pittsburgh, in order to bring you all as much coverage as possible of the alterna-rock traveling side show.  If you don't know yet, names like Cobra Starship, Gym Class Heroes, The Academy Is..., and We the Kings will be rocking out on the tour. 

Go here, fill out the survey, and when it asks for an e-mail address enter smilingandstabbing@gmail.com to help me win an All Access Pass and get the goods on the gang on tour.  Please?  I'll be your best friend ;_;

I'm going with "she's not" for right now.  Why?  Because Pete Wentz said she's not and for me that's a more reliable source than some anonymous person who may have talked to US Weekly.  PLUS, recent pictures of her at LAX reveal an Ashlee who doesn't appear to be showing.  Remember what that "source" supposedly said, she's due in October and wants to get married in May before she's got a major bump.  Girl doesn't even have a MINOR bump, and for three months into her pregnancy?  Seems unlikely.  Granted, some women don't show much at all, but on Ashlee's frame you figure you'd see something.

But anyway, that's not the point here.  The POINT is that people were screaming and bemoaning so many things, including the ridiculous assumption that Ashlee having Pete's baby would end Fall Out Boy (which...HOW?  Really, where the hell was the logic in that?) and talking about Pete getting Ashlee pregnant out of wedlock (LOL N00BS TO ROCK STARS).  But a more realistic concern was that Ashlee would have to put her own career to the side in order to have the baby.

Granted, valid concern.  What really shocked me, though, were people saying that her career was over because of this.  Because for some reason a woman with a child can't be a successful pop act.  Let alone have outside ventures such as a clothing line.  And there's no way in hell she could be married to a successful rock star at the same time.


DAMMIT GWEN!  STOP PROVING PEOPLE ON THE INTERNET WRONG!

Look, my point is that Ashlee is very lucky, that if and when she has children, she will likely be able to do so in a way that puts minimal hold on her career.  Like Stefani, who toured while pregnant (including yelling on stage "I want you to sing so loud the baby can hear you!" as a way of confirming her pregnancy) and now tours with her son Kingston in tow.  It's taken a lot of planning and modifications to the normal sorts of things you see on rock tours, but she's done it.  As for recording, it did delay the release of The Sweet Escape, the follow up to Love.  Angel.  Music.  Baby.  But it didn't negate the record's existence.

What I'm saying here is that it shouldn't be taken as fact that when a celebrity gets pregnant, she's going to have the baby and that's that.  Really, how many Hollywood moms do you know of that said "Oh, hai, pregnant, gtg!"?  Women like Halle Berry, Tina Fey, Madonna, Julia Roberts and MORE have had children and continued with their careers.

Is this something I'm missing seeing on lower levels, though?  Do that many women really believe that once you have a baby, that's it?  Your career and your plans are over?  It upsets me as a feminist to hear that.

Let me explain: I am the sort of woman who believes feminism is, at it's core, about presenting women with options and above all CHOICE.  Real feminism doesn't regard being a wife and mother is degrading, nor does it think not wanting to do so is.  Basically, real feminism is about women having the right and the ability to be wives and mothers, career oriented women or *gasp* BOTH.

Along those lines, it also means that fathers are free to be stay at home fathers if they wish, and urges them to be as active as possible in the raising of their children.  Because it's about equality.  There are many limitations placed on us biologically, but that doesn't mean the emotionally or financially there should be huge indiscretions.

The thing is, in today's world it's damn near impossible for many families to live on just one income, regardless of what certain douchebags might think.  It's likely both parents will need to be out in the workforce, and really it should be possible for them to do so without sacrificing the bond they have with their child or children.  And there's a whole SLEW of issues that brings up including family planning, rate of pay, cost of living, healthcare, etc.  And I can't address them all here.

But I can say this: I will probably never choose to be a mother.  I don't want that.  I want a career.  But if there is a woman who wants both, she should be able to have them. 

Besides, I think if more girls were like Gwen, the world would be a more interesting place.  Certainly blonder.

So, the nominees for the 2008 Eisner Comic Industry Awards have been announced.  The awards are presented every year as part of the San Diego Comic Con (check out panasonicyouth's coverage of last year's event).  They celebrate the BEST in comics for the past year.

Among this year's nominees are some familiar names.  I was geeked out to see Brian Clevinger of 8-Bit Theater announced as a nominee for a limited series he worked on this year.  Also, Joss Whedon's work on Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 8 is nominated in several categories, and Whedon himself is nominated for Best Writers, for his work on both Buffy and his run on Astonishing X-Men as well his online comic Sugarshock.  Y: The Last Man is up for best continuing series as well.

But the name that most of you will probably be familiar with is here:

Best Limited Series

• Atomic Robo, by Brian Clevinger and Scott Wegener (Red 5 Comics)
• Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born, by Peter David, Robin Furth, and Jae Lee (Marvel)
• Nightly News, by Jonathan Hickman (Image)
• Parade (with Fireworks), by Michael Cavallaro (Shadowline/Image)
• The Umbrella Academy, by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá (Dark Horse)

Congratulations to Gerard and Gabriel on this huge achievement.   Good luck to them and to the rest of the nominees as well!  Here's hoping Mark can get back to the Con this year to see the results!  In the meantime, watch out for bulletproofheeb's coverage of the New York Comic Con next weekend, and join me in my jealousy towards both of them.

The Mayan calendar ends in 2012. This has led many people to believe that the world will end in 2012, since the Mayans were pretty on about that sort of stuff.  Even if they are all dead now.

But more importantly, we have been seeing the signs of another disaster heading towards us in 2008, and have done little to nothing to curtail it.  And while I am sorry to have to break this news to you, dear readers, you must know the truth.

The end of emo is upon us.

As I said, the signs were there.  We just sat back and LET this happen.  We are truly at fault in the long run.

We have officially entered:

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So, let's talk about this man:



There are a lot of things we could talk about in regards to him.  And we could talk for awhile about how attractive he is (your opinion may vary, but I think he's gorgeous), about how deep his lyrics are and about a ton of subjects relating to him.

But I'd like to talk about one thing in particular.

This is NOT a stupid man.

Pete Wentz may sometimes act dumb or play dumb for fun, but he is one of the more intelligent celebrities out there.  Not only did he come within a semester of graduating with a degree in Political Science in college, he has also proven himself to be well read and capable of quoting and/or referencing numerous works of literature. 

He is a capable business man.  He co-owns the Decaydance imprint of Fueled By Ramen, he has his own clothing line, Clandestine, and through that has also worked with DKNY to produce a collection.  He co-owns a bar, Angels and Kings (AK-47) in New York City, and has at least a few times discussed the idea of expanding the franchise to Chicago, IL.  Along with all this, he is the lyricist and bass player for a Grammy nominated band who continue to tour and grow musically.

Not stupid.  Not in the least.

Now, let's talk about this man with this woman:



For some reason, it is believed that when exposed to this woman, this man becomes a babbling idiot incapable of making his own decisions.

Really, folks, MUST you insult him like this?

Look, I don't care if you like Ashlee Simpson.  I REALLY don't.  I'd rather you didn't call her a "whore" or a "slut," but that's because she's not.  She's a girl you don't like.  It happens.  Really.  I'm sure she doesn't really give a damn if you like her or not.

But what I do care about is people insisting she renders Pete incapable of making his own choices.  Like she somehow controls him.  Since they announced their engagement I have seen people decry her as the Emo Anti-Christ, as the end of Fall Out Boy.  Because she'll ruin his  music, she'll want to be involved with his band or she won't let him tour.

Guys?  Ashlee Simpson has her own life and career separate from Pete's.  She has her own music and her own tour to take care of, so when the HELL do you think she'll find time to sabotage his?  Despite what you might think, she's not out to destroy his band or claim him as her trophy husband.  She is a woman who is in love with a guy that makes her fucking happy.  And begrudging her that just because you don't like her, or because you think that man would be happier with YOU, is terrible. 

And  as we've established, Pete is not stupid.  He has been through relationship hell in the past.  He's written albums about it.  You might own them.  And now, he is a nearly 30 year old man in a stable and healthy relationship that both he and his partner are approaching in a mature and intelligent fashion.  He has taken that relationship to the next step, which he and Ashlee are AGAIN approaching in a mature fashion.

They haven't announced a wedding date.  They have been together since late 2006 and have lived together on and off tour.  They are being adults about this. 

So why don't you try being adults in your reactions?  You don't have Pete Wentz.  You never will.  And as far as I'm concerned, the best person for Pete Wentz is the one who can make him smile like this:

Occasionally a name in film comes along that can tell a story so moving, so powerful, that it makes the audience weep from sheer beauty.

Uwe Boll, however, makes movies that can cause the audience to weep with laughter.  Which would be okay if the man were making comedies.

This is the man who has brought us such brilliant pieces of work as Alone in the Dark, House of the Dead and Bloodrayne.  Somehow, this man manages to get his hands on movies based on video game franchises and then proceeds to maim and desecrate them until they no longer resemble the work they were based on and are now simply wretched pieces of filth left scattered about the horizon.

This is also the man who agreed to box people who didn't like his movies.  He's also verbally sparred with critics, proving himself to be if nothing else a master of the single entendre.  Yes, ladies and gentlemen, Uwe Boll is a man's man, a master debater and an unstoppable force.




Or IS he?

From a recent interview with Fearnet.com:


Oh, Uwe.  You really shouldn't challenge the internet.  We bite back.

Please, ladies and gentlemen, sign the petition to stop Uwe Boll.

If you need more convincing?  He's currently signed on to make Alone in the Dark II and Bloodrayne 3.

Well, I did it.  I managed to sit up and watching Panic perform on Saturday night.  Mainly, I'm amazed I managed to sit through so many bad skits (really, I don't believe how unfunny most of the show was.  I found the pregnant-man thing to be in very poor taste, too, but that could just be me...)

And I find it disturbing that the funnies thing on the show, to me, was this:



But, I wasn't watching for the funny, really.  I was watching for this:

Okay, so, as promo shots go?  AWESOME.  Mostly, I'm fixated on the sleeves of Ryan's jacket.  I mean...stripey.   Plus, can we talk about the vests?  The vests are SWEET!  Spencer's all smiling and Jon Walker...well, he's just cool. 

The first performance of the night was "Nine in the Afternoon," which really isn't shocking since it's the lead single from Pretty.  Odd.  And as a band they just looked so happy to be performing.  Brendon's facial expressions were great, and Jon and Ryan singing back up was just adorable and amazing. 

But before that, we got to see this:


I don't know what was going on, but I like it.

What made me happiest was that this was the first time I'd watched them perform on a live show/event since New Years 2007.  Back then I was less than impressed with them live.  But it seems like, if nothing else, Pretty.  Odd. is going to change Panic's reputation as a live band. They might not have the sideshow, but the music itself will be able to take center stage.  Which, really, is what I think these boys WANT in their careers.  Plus, one of my biggest complaints about Panic (as well as Fall Out Boy) is that, if you're going to do a song that requires back up singers?  You really should have back up singers available.  If your band members can't sing?  Hire back up for off stage or something.  Please.

Luckily, Panic has gotten around having to do that:



Also?  Brendon Urie: Smooth Operator:



The second song of the night was proceeded by this promo shot:



Don't mind me, I'll be drawing hearts all around Brendon's face.

I was expecting "That Green Gentleman" or "Mad as Rabbits" for the second song.  Instead, it was the new live version of "I Write Sins, Not Tragedies." 



Granted, vastly improved over the old version, and proof that Panic will be still be able to perform their old material live.  But I want live versions of new songs, boys!  Why will you not appease me?  >:(

Finally, the boys were thanked by host Christopher "More Cowbell" Walken (And I will NEVER forgive SNL for not having Panic participate in a skit with him.  NEVER.  Come on, Brendon Urie saying "It needs more cowbell?"  Fye on you, SNL >:( ).  I wish I had a .gif of Brendon's little fist pump thing, but instead I have this picture:



See, Brendon is sad!  He didn't get to say "More cowbell!"

The rest of his band is happy, though!

All in all, good performances, mediocre show in my opinion.

Did you watch?  Any opinions or thoughts to share?  GIVE ME THEM!



(pictures are from patdonline.com, who might be able to help you hunt down video of the performances.  I'm just sayin')

After much kicking, screaming, and popping of "p"s, the next step in my bid for total domination of your internet world has been achieved.

A Podcast.
I has one.

(clicking that link will add my RSS feed for you.)

I plan to update at least once a week to start.  So come on!  You might as well give it a shot!

So, we are officially only one month away from this year's Free Comic Book Day.




What is Free Comic Book Day, you ask?  Well, gee, golly, gosh, let's think about this. 

Sorry, my sarcasm is my superpower.  You'll have to forgive me.

ANYWAY, once a year, the comic companies we know and love come together to provide free comics to readers...mostly in an effort to try and get them into their ongoing or newly launched titles.  This occurs on the first Saturday in May and is generally the day following the first big comic book movie release of the summer, in order to build a suitable hype.

And this year "Suitable" is the right word, since Free Comic Book Day is May 3rd this year, co-inciding with the May 2nd release of Iron Man, starring Robert Downey Jr.  Buzznet's got a ton of stuff up about the film, including pictures and trailers, so make sure you check it out (and thank Mark and the Mighty Mendoza, since most of the hype and coverage is because of them!).

But back to the comics.  Last year, one of the biggest titles for FCBD was a preview of this little title called The Umbrella Academy which is written by this freak:


This year, however, most of the big titles are heroes that people might already recognize.

 


There's also a few NEW titles, including the first title from the Virgin Comics/Sci-Fi Channel Collaboration, The Stranded


And for Manga Fans, Shonen Jump is putting out a FCBD edition:



So mark your calendars, folks.  Make sure you go out and grab a few of these.  Even if you're not really into comics.  Because hey, it's free.  And who knows, you might find out you like it.

Because 2004 doesn't qualify as "Back in the Day" to me.

Sometimes a video game comes along that tells a timeless story.  A story we all know and love: Spiky-haired Boy with big sword meets Girl.  Girl likes Spiky-haired Boy with big sword.  Spiky-haired Boy with big sword finds out Girl is last of an ancient race tied to the very planet itself.  Spiky-haired Boy with big sword and Girl discover supposedly dead super soldier with even better hair and bigger sword is planning to destroy EVERYTHING.  Girl is stabbed by supposedly dead super soldier with even better hair and bigger sword (not in the sexy way) and no, really, there ISN'T a way to revive her, sorry.  And then there's a flaming ball of death in the sky.




End of Disc One.

And I'm sorry if you were just spoiled, but dude.  Come on.  Aeris DIES, the boat SINKS and Rosebud is his fucking SLED.



Final Fantasy 7 is, obviously, the 7th installment in the Final Fantasy series.  For those of you unfamiliar with Final Fantasy, heathens, that doesn't mean it's the 7th sequel.  The series is related by similar story and gameplay elements, but none of the games are really tied together storywise (in fact, the only direct sequel to a game was the sequel to Final Fantasy 10, which was actually known as Final Fantasy 10-2...though there are indications that FF10 and 10-2 are tied to FF7...but that's a long story).  7 is a game you either love or hate from what I've seen...many fans of the "classic" Final Fantasies weren't happy with the story's sci-fi elements and setting and the movement away from classic sword and sorcery genre.

But regardless of the critics, 7 has gone on to be probably the most well known of the games...or at least the most profitable.  In fact, I'm writing this blog partially in celebration of the release of Final Fantasy Crisis Core for the Sony Playstation Portable (PSP).  The game has lent itself to an expanded universe including multiple video games, an anime and a feature length movie: Final Fantasy: Advent Children.

Character-wise, the cast was much smaller than the previous installment, Final Fantasy 6, but still offered a wide variety of characters and two optional characters.  I mean, if you can CALL Vincent Valentine optional.


Your playable cast...and Cait Sith.  Really, did ANYONE ever use him?

The game itself was the first Final Fantasy to be rendered in 3-D and was the first to be released for Sony's Playstation console.  The game was ALSO to be released for the Ninetendo system, however a number of complications (mostly involving the game's length and Nintendo's refusal to move to the disc format over cartridges) forced that to be put aside.  It also meant that no Final Fantasy would be released for a Nintendo system until Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles released for the Game Cube.

The game also encouraged breeding of Chocobos.  I think my favorite commentary on the whole situation is either here or here (originally a hidden animation from Legendary Frog.  Sorry, wasn't going to subject you to the mini-game just to see it :/)

Sadly, FF7 is hard to get ahold of these days.  I can only hope that means Square-Enix is planning a re-release at some point in the future.  But now, just the case for the game goes on E-bay for $10 plus shipping.

But of course, the biggest question is, who's got the better hair: Cloud or Sephiroth?

I've just been tipped off by one of my "anonymous pixies" that yesterday Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz went all the way: they eloped in a private ceremony in Las Vegas.

The couple, looking bright eyed and entirely sober, apparently bounced excitedly into the Little White Wedding Chapel and said "I do!" 


The happy couple dodge paparazzi.

The witnesses for the wedding are rumored to have been Travis McCoy, frontman for the Gym Class Heroes and good friend of Pete and Ashlee, as well as Jon Walker of Vegas-based band "Panic at the Disco."

After the ceremony, the new Mr. and Mrs. Wentz headed back to Angels and Kings for a karaoke party/wedding reception with a number of their friends.  They were spotted dancing wildly and happily to "Never Gonna Give You Up" by Rick Astley, according to a few people in attendance.


The new Mr. and Mrs. Pete Wentz.

"I dunno what I'm gonna do about my last name!" Ashlee said, bright and bubbly.  "I mean, I'm probably going to end up hyphenating it because I really want everyone to know that this is the man I married.  I don't see myself ever having any regrets."

I would like to wish Pete and Ashlee Simpson-Wentz a very, very happy future.

And for the rest of you?  Oh, come on, people, HAPPY APRIL FOOL'S DAY!