Madonna Makes Another 'Comeback'

By now you've likely heard that Madonna took the stage at Coachella over the weekend to tease her sequel to "Confessions on a Dancefloor," which she debuted in the desert some 20 years ago. That era helped put my blog on the map, after Queerty and Towleroad linked to my post noting her resemblance to one Valerie Cherish ... and would you believe Madge up and did it again? 

After her surprise performance with Sabrina Carpenter, the Queen of Pop was seen getting into the groove with her boyfriend, Akeem Morris, while watching Anyma’s main stage set -- but you'd be forgiven for thinking she'd popped by the Viper Room to see Juna Millken's band rock the night away circa 2005.

I can almost hear her "Room & Bored" costar shout out from the stage: "Madonna Ciccone, looking hot!"

UPDATE: How cute is this "A League of Their Own" reunion? 

Valerie Books a John

I want THIS T-shirt for my birthday, even if it looks like Heidi Fleiss in on it!

Valerie's Cherished Possessions

In this deleted scene from "The Comeback," Valerie Cherish finds a reality TV moment that's a little too real. Watch HERE.

For a Good Time ...

Call 1 (323) 736-4474. (Seriously.)

Thank You, Darlin'

   Valerie Cherish is a big fan of the site How Old Do I Look?

Valerie Lately

Lest you think Valerie Cherish hasn't been working once "Room & Bored" got canceled, here's more of what she's been up to these last nine years before getting cast on HBO's "Seeing Red" ...

Never one to miss out on a viral sensation, Valerie embraces the flash mob trend. 

 Valerie takes a selfie while waiting in line for a new phone. (Can you say, trendy times two?) 

 Valerie loves a photo op, especially with her "Girls." 

 Valerie would never miss an event like the "Looking" premiere. 

 Valerie trying to get a *bite* out of the "True Blood" premiere. 

 Putting those signature dance moves to work, Valerie gets in on the twerking craze.

Valerie Loves Me

For those who don't know, Valerie Cherish is special to me for many reasons. Not only is she my favorite television character of the past 20 years, she also put my blog on the map with THIS POST back in 2005, which led to high-profile links on Towleroad and Queerty in my blog's infancy. Love you, Val! xo

Song of the Day: 'Just Can't Get Enough' by Depeche Mode

Perfect song for the ending of the return of "The Comeback." If you haven't watched yet, you won't understand yet. But suffice to say Mark cannot believe that even after everything she's been through Valerie just can't get enough ...

Speak & Spell (Deluxe Remastered) - Depeche Mode

Cherishing Valerie

It's the day after the return of "The Comeback" and everyone's weighing in. Here's an exchange that summed it up nicely for me.

Hey Kenneth!
What's up?
Did you watch the first ep of THE COMEBACK? Halfway through it I thought it seemed kind of lame and forced, like its time as a concept was past. But then halfway though I think it hit its stride and suddenly got very interesting. By the end I was hooked again. It seems less funny and more concept-centered this go-round, which I like. I am indeed looking forward to more! (and Mickey looks so old! Shoot him! Haha no) At least this will hold me over until WORKAHOLICS starts up again.
xo,
Mark

'I'll have an Angie Dickinson'

Our night was a bit of a mess. My friend's cable box froze at 9:56 and a few of us went into full panic mode rebooting and MISSING the first 7 minutes of the show. (We waited 9 years and then that happened!) I didn't even want to watch it at that point -- just wait till 1 a.m. for the rebroadcast -- but we did. It was sort of out of context without those first few minutes, but I was surprised how quickly it picked up where it left off. Maybe I got to the good part faster than you this way, but when Val and Juna were talking about getting together and Val said: "Tomorrow?" we all about fell out of our chairs. It's so meta -- so many stories within stories within stories that your head might explode -- but I really thought it was seemless and was instantly hooked. (Mickey IS the show!)
I've only seen bits and pieces of WORKAHOLICS and thought it might be brilliant. Sounds like I should be watching!
kw

What Valerie Cherish Has Been To ...

Oh, Lisa. You've clearly outdone yourself this time! Valerie Cherish has been very busy since "Room & Bored" was canceled:

In the late ‘00s, you may have seen Valerie Cherish and Mickey Deane in infomercials for Cherish Your Hair, Valerie’s eponymous red hair dye product.

Valerie made her horror film debut in this independent film, an Official Selection of the Brooks County Student Film Festival.

Valerie Cherish guest starred as Holly Johnson, cracking the case on the syndicated crime drama.

Valerie gave her “It Wall” a spruce up on FixIt Network’s Done in a Day.

Come Back to the 'Room & Bored,' Valerie Cherish, Valerie Cherish

Somebody pinch me!

Valerie Cherish Keeps It 'Real'

Dan Bucatsinky -- aka Lisa Kudrow's creative partner and the guy who played Valerie Cherish's aggressive PR rep -- tweeted this photo over the weekend, which happened to be when I rewatched the first season of "The Comeback." I can't imagine anyone loving this show more than I did -- remember THIS? -- but even I was taken aback after all these years rewatching it and seeing Valerie being confronted with the childhood trauma of her curved spine, with Jane tearing up as Val recalled not being included in the yearbook photo of her school's field hockey team despite her dressing out for every game and acting as the team's gopher. (Jane's tear in the reflection reflected my own.) I've heard from a reader that the plot of the series' upcoming reboot is revealed in the new Entertainment Weekly, but I have not seen what it says yet. This photo with Andy Cohen has me wondering if Val winds up becoming a Real Housewife -- Lisa was convinced that Val would be doing whatever was possible to get on a reality show when she speculated where Val would be today back in 2011 -- but truth be told I'm OK with being surprised. While it would be virtually impossible for the show to live up to the original season, my respect for Lisa Kurdrow -- whose versatility is surpassed by few actresses in Hollywood -- knows no bounds.

'The Comeback' Comes Back

You know you want it, too.

Song of the Day: 'I Will Survive' by Valerie Cherish

Yes, I'm really looking forward to this "Comeback."

First Look: 'The Comeback' Kid

Oh, my god -- it's Valerie Cherish! Can you stand it?

Via Dan Bucatinsky's Facebook page.

Kiss Off

Sassy Dallas morning host Amy Kushnir doesn't want to see THAT.

UPDATE: A Facebook 'Kiss-In' has been launched in response to the negative reactions. Learn more HERE.

I Need to Know That I'm Being Heard

OK, people. Now Deadline is reporting that a revamp of "The Comeback" is in the works. This had better not be a tease, I really don't think I could handle it not being true. Read HERE.