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If you haven’t yet, time is running out to talk about the World Cup.
In case you haven’t noticed, FIFA fever has swept the world. It’s been tweeted, Facebooked and everything in between. Haven’t seen a game yet? Join the bandwagon and watch the finals. (Sunday)
Maybe you should talk about “Dennis Hopper Double Standard.”
Curated by Julian Schnabel, the MOCA exhibit features artwork by the late actor from the last six decades will be on display — from an abstract 1955 painting to 1960s photographs; even so-called graffiti paintings of the 1980s. And what would the exhibit be without “Easy Rider” installation? (opens Sunday)
You will inevitably talk about “The Hills” series finale.
It gave us the wonder that is Justin Bobby. And, well, it spawned Speidi. After six seasons — and far too many shots of LA hotspot Les Deux — the show, which initially followed “Laguna Beach” alum Lauren Conrad and the glittery lives of her friends and frenemies, is wrapping its run on MTV. (Tuesday)
I dare you to talk about “///Y/.”
Copy editors everywhere are cursing the title of M.I.A.’s album. The series of slashes is actually the typographic equivalent of the artist’s real name, Maya. And the album, her third, is said to be influenced by death threats to her son. The first single, “XXXO,” managed to work in shout-out to iPhones, Twitter … even Quentin Tarantino. (Tuesday)
Still having trouble filling your Monday nights? Talk about “Saving Grace: The Final Season.”
Re-live the exploits of Grace Hanadarko — an Oklahoma City detective with a penchant for drinking, smoking and promiscuity? — and the rest of the cast from the TNT crime drama when the final season is released on DVD. (Tuesday)
—Yvonne Villarreal
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