From the "Dish Of The Day" section...

SNEAK PIKACHU: Hello. My name is Jamie and I'm a Pokeholic! I own the videos, the dolls and figurines and I can name all 150+ characters. So you can imagine how excited I was to attend Hasbro's Sneak Pikachu, a preview of Pokemon merchandise, hosted by Aaron Carter (kid brother of Backstreet Boy Nick). The company unveiled soon-to-be released toys and games in a runway show featuring pint-size models who strolled oh-so cutely down the 25-foot runway. The biggest announcement was the invention of the "Pokemon Think Chip Battle Stadium." Hasbro claims: "Would-be Pokemon Masters must call upon all their strategy and skill when they enter the spectacular Stadium, reenacting famous Pokebattles with 3-dimensional realism that lets kids play with action figures like never before." I wonder if next year Hasbro will unveil a line of live, genetically engineered Pokemon. I'm first in line for a Jigglypuff! -- Jamie Rabinaw

From the "Celeb Crush Confessions" section...

My celeb crush is Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys. He is so hot and so amazing. He brings a new meaning to the word dreamy. I know that's really lame, but it is so true. I love him with all my heart and soul. My room is covered with him. My Mom thinks of him as a son-in-law because I talk about him so much. It's crazy. I've loved them for 5 years now. He's so great. -- Mattle