A quick update from sunny Bonnaroo.

I just witnessed a mesmerizing digital freak-out by Animal Collective, whose self-described blend of “electronic horror gospel hip-hop, soul pop madness” was evident on standout tracks from their brilliant 6th studio album, Merriweather Post Pavilion, including “Summertime Clothes”, and a Bonnaroo-worthy extended jam on “Fireworks” from the album Strawberry Jam.

The most-pleasant surprise so far was a lively set of beautiful harmonies and African & reggae inspired beats by The Dirty Projectors (pictured above), as the band enthralled the audience with tracks from their most recent album, Bitte Orca.

British rock band Gomez kicked off a rousing performance showcasing their considerable talents and wide-ranging musical styles – a blend of blues, country, and psychedelic rock – with songs of their new album, New Tide.

Spotted behind the scenes (and behind the stage):
* Triumph the Insult Comic Dog interviewing TV on the Radio
* Artist Ani DiFranco and actor Janeane Garafalo talking politics
* Serenade performances by Katzenjammer and The Low Anthem

The conditions are better than I hoped considering last-night’s downpour.
The air is steamy, the grounds muddy, but so far the rain has stayed away.

The crowds and size of this place are a little daunting. I’ve yet to see the main stage. But will soon as Al Green, The Beastie Boys and later Phish take center stage.

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Singer-songwriter Mandy Moore released her new CD called "Amanda Leigh" and the sound is not the Britney Spears bubble-gum pop that put her in the spotlight. Hear her description and clips of her music.

My words are fresh off Thursday’s red carpet event; Michael Douglas being honored by friends and colleagues with an AFI Life Achievement Award. Douglas is the 37^th recipient to receive this “highest honor” given for a career in film.  I wish I had more to write about tonight’s event, than list his movies and name the roles he's won Oscars for – “Wall Street,” and “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.”

Oh wait, I can list the number of “colleagues” who showed up as well, sadly I can’t tell you what they said – they were only on the arrival lines, long enough for a photo-op.

Contrary to how I might sound, I am not bitter and I would be lying if I said no one talked to press. But I do wonder why all these celebrities show up to these red carpet events and don't talk to any of the media outlets. At one point in their careers, these “A-List” talents  were all fresh faces, eager to get a few questions thrown their way and  be a “Chatty Cathy,” but now that they’ve been in a few block bluster films and have a couple of  golden statues on their mantle - does that make them too cool for us?

 Back to the honoree and his celebratory moment, what’s your most memorable Michael Douglas role?