In

Sarah Palin — The former vice-presidential candidate releases her highly anticipated memoir Nov. 17. We’re not embarrassed to say we pre-ordered it on Amazon.

Glee — A musical TV series that has a bite to it will always earn high marks in our book.

This Is It — The long-awaited Michael Jackson documentary bankrolled the box office this past weekend, adding another achievement to the Jackson family mantle.

Rihanna — Her new single, “Russian Roulette,” is an artistic stroke of genius and a brilliant out-of-left-field move from the best pop star in the game.

Out

Heroes — It actually pains us to see this once landmark TV series in the state it is today.

Twilight is Back — Apologies to those offended by this, but we just cannot and will not ever celebrate anything to do with this brain-numbing vampire romance saga.

Adam Lambert’s album cover — If you’ve seen it, you understand. If you haven’t, consider this a cautionary warning.

Al Groh — No explanation required.

- compiled by dave taggart