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Friday: It’s official: my weekend is ruined. I would say the next year of my life is ruined, but I don’t want to be too dramatic about it. Why, do you ask? Well, studio execs have decided to push back the release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince from November to July. JULY! There could not be a less magical month than July. Supposedly, they wanted to take advantage of some free summer weekend. The only positive is that this push gives me an extra few months to perfect my midnight premiere costume.

In better news, Fleet Foxes are coming to the Metro on October 12! And, the new Peter Bjorn and John album, Seaside Rock is set for a September 23 release date -- for vinyl and digital formats.

Saturday: America’s favorite lesbians tied the knot today! Portia de Rossi and Ellen DeGeneres wed in an “intimate backyard ceremony” with 20 guests and a whole lot of love. I love the proliferation of “intimate backyard ceremonies” in Hollywood right now. If I get married and announce it to the press you better believe that press release will say “they wed in their backyard because they didn’t want to pay for the church, her dress had grass stains on it, and everyone ate ribs while doing the electric slide.” Way to keep it classy, Portia and Ellen. 

Sunday: Yeah, remember when I said that I wanted to re-name Sunday TDK day? I spoke too soon. The Dark Knight has been dethroned by Tropic Thunder at the box office. The R-rated comedy took in a respectable $26 million this weekend. Go out and see it, kids. Robert Downey Jr., my personal American idol, does not disappoint.

Monday: I think the #1 reason why I love the internet is that it facilitates spontaneous CD releases, like this one from Bloc Party. It happens on Thursday! That’s right, you can get your very own digital copy of Intimacy, their anticipated third album. It’s not a pay-what-you-want situation, but a digital download is only $10. Want a physical copy too? Get both for $20, and you’ll get the disc -- which comes with bonus tracks -- on October 28^th.

News from two of my favorite bands on the same day? The cosmos are trying to apologize for pushing back Harry Potter. The Hold Steady will be stopping by Chicago on November 13 with Drive-By Truckers. Check them both out at the Riviera.

Tuesday: Well, doesn’t Neil Young have a neat little tour shaping up? This music staple will be joined on his North American tour by none other than Wilco and Death Cab for Cutie. Gibbard and his boys are set to open for Young starting October 14, and Wilco will take over the opening slot on November 29.

Wednesday: Another sad day for music. LeRoi Moore, the saxophone player for Dave Matthews Band died today as a result of injuries sustained in an ATV accident last June. As one of the founding members of the band, and an integral component for their sound, he will be sorely missed. He was 46.

Thursday: Matt Damon’s wife was pregnant? Never knew. Damon and Luciana welcomed a baby girl into the world today, complete with bitchin’ name: Gia Zavala Damon. Gia Z. joins older sisters Isabella, who was born in 2006, and 10-year old Alexis, from Luciana’s previous marriage. L’chaim!