What to throw and what to know

Good morning Minneapolis/St. Paul-ers! We sure do hope you're turning to A&E this lovely Thursday with a bright and cheery face, eager to crack open the pages of our fine literary establishment and discover just what we're diggin' this week. We've got our little fingers on the hottest of the hot - you're lucky we're so sweet and generous, sharing our knowledge with you. Isn't that more rewarding than your marketing lecture? We should think so.

Garbage>>

CELEBRITIES

Jennifer Lopez has finally popped out those babies we've been waiting on pins and needles for, but now that the twin tots are out we're not looking forward to seeing the happy Lopez-Anthony family in all their splendor on the cover of our fave celeb glossies. Honestly, we're not so sure $1.5 million is quite enough to combat the shock of a newborn infant with a face like Marc Anthony's.

STYLE

Two birds with one stone, and dudes, this one's for you: If it ain't sunny take the sunglasses off your face; we don't care if they complete your outfit. Sunglasses on cloudy days = only acceptable on Stevie Wonder. And for the love of humanity, keep your spritzes of Fierce to a one-spray minimum. Nobody likes walking down the street behind Mr. Abercrombie.

MUSIC

There are things that should have died with 2007, and Ingrid Michaelson/Sara Bareilles are two of them. If your fave song was featured prominently in a) an Old Navy commercial or b) "Grey's Anatomy," then it's time to turn it in. Valentine's Day is O-V-E-R.

MOVIES

The official "Sex and the City" trailer has leaked, and though we're die-hard fans of the HBO trifle, there's just something unsettling about its return. Mr. Big's real name is "John James Preston?!?" We didn't want to know that. Shoulda stayed in syndication, ladies.

DOWNTIME

As the temperature begins to slowly crawl up the thermometer, get your frozen butt off the couch and venture back outside. We're sure "Halo 3" will still be sitting on top of your X-Box when you get home from your stroll around the block.

Knowledge>>

CELEBRITIES

The eagerly anticipated "Sports Illustrated" swimsuit issue is on stands now, and the photos of an afro'ed Will Ferrell fooling around with a bikinied Heidi Klum are just too cute to ignore! Those goofballs!

STYLE

Since we're man-centric this week, we are definitely endorsing such springtime classics as argyle sweater vests and seersucker pants - just imagine you're taking a stroll around the croquet field! Prep-school style is always in - just watch a few minutes of "Gossip Girl." (It's OK, boys, we know you love it.)

MUSIC

Fight that seasonal affective disorder with such happy '80s pop as George Michael's "Faith," which we've been playing when we get the blues. Oldies = goodies.

MOVIES

So Oscar season is over and you're probably as tired as we are of so-called "prestigious" flicks dominating the theaters. So this week we're giving you permission to indulge in as many big-budget, low-talent, grade-D films as you like. Though we here at A&E love our pretension, we know the importance of a fun, forgettable flick. Popcorn and Jujyfruits go well with low-brow comedies.

DOWNTIME

The economy is in a bad state, ladies and gentlemen, so do your part to beef it up by partaking in some retail therapy. After all, spring is just around the corner and there's no place for North Face in the balmy month of March.