One of the qualities I have always loved in Courtney is her sheer ambition, and the fact that she has never let it get in her way. While this helped her succeed with her band Hole, it has also been the reason for her many mental breakdowns and her various issues with her daughter Frances Bean. “BTM” tackled the 90′s answer to Romeo & Juliet/John & Yoko/Sid & Nancy with a frankness rarely seen when it comes to Courtney and Kurt Cobain’s love affair. And it was oddly refreshing to finally hear folks who actually KNEW Kurt describe his depression, his love of his daughter and wife and his inability to cope with his life anymore. Mixed in with the media backlash and overwhelming depression that Courtney faced after Kurt’s death was her band Hole finally reaching the big time with the release of “Live Through This” (which in my opinion should be mandatory listening for any teenage girls aged 12 -15). We got a behind the scenes look at the full on meltdown of Courtney, her losing custody of her daughter multiple times and finally, her arrival in Hollywood. Love’s band went on to another successful record with “Celebrity Skin“, which coincided with Love’s success in the movie business and her four-year relationship with “The People Vs. Larry Flynt” costar Ed Norton. Love discussed her various love affairs with Billy Corgan, Ed Norton and Trent Reznor, which led to one of the funniest quotes from the show “Don’t call your band Nine Inch Nails if you’ve got a three inch one”. For a look at all the gems, check out Jezebel‘s amazing video of the goodies dished out by Love.

I will watch a “Behind The Music” on just about anyone, but this episode was a true classic. Courtney Love is truly a force, be it for good or bad. And I’m sure its been one hell of a ride to be her child or close friend, but those of us lucky enough to be just far enough away from her, she can remain one of the true bold role models of a generation of women who won’t give in or give up. The special only emphasized the love I have for this woman, who won’t apologize for being a bitch. And it has also had me addicted to Hole’s Pandora station all day (VIVA THE ’90s!!!). After the show, I just wanted to dye my hair, open up an issue of Sassy and start writing lyrics about my feelings. Instead, Im just blogging away, but I guess that’s the 2010 version of being an affected tween, right?

The program will re-air all week on Vh1 and is currently available in entirety on Vh1.com.

Now, I know I have gone on the record here before pledging my love for this show and its theatrics, I still hate the lack of reality in its content. For some reason, the producers have made it their business to actually prevent the viewers at home to watch what these folks are really up to, and just keep on showing staged lunches, club nights and crying fits. So, it seems from the trailer, we might actually get to see what has REALLY been going on while the only cameras catching the action were those of the paparazzi. But by now, can the cast even discern whats real and whats for TV? I guess we’ll have to see and find out.

So to avoid any fading in the stars they accidentally created, MTV has sent Snooki, The Situation and Pauly D to almost any public function, keeping their names and faces in the press and in the minds of millions. And I can only assume we can expect dozens of silly viral concoctions and celebrations of all things “Jersey Shore“, like the below video. Check out the “real” Situation and whats is really behind the lovable fist pumpers.

If this video is any indication, I think Snooki and Mike have very good prospects as comedic actors and could easily be pulling one on us. But I will continue to believe in the sincerity of the lovable guidos and guidettes we have all been smitten with since the premiere. What do you think the kids should do next? Present at the Oscars? Stop by Saturday Night Live? Take over for Jay Leno? Really, the skys the limit, well until the 15 minutes is truly up.

Will you be tuning into “The Hills” when the sixth season premieres on September 29th? I will be checking out, with my bottle of red wine to drown my sorrows.

Thanks to my friends over at Miramax, I will be viewing this film tomorrow and luckily meeting Mike Judge himself. So of course, Friday will essentially be “Extract” day here at The Spielster, which is convenient since thats the day it opens in theaters nationwide! In the meantime, check out Beavis and Butthead doing their thing. Oh and don’t worry, I will pressure Judge into reviving these characters in some sort of media vehicle a lot tomorrow night.

Also if you are in the NYC area, Whitney, the pop culture goddess behind Pop Candy, will be doing a Q&A with Mike Judge at the Soho Apple Store tonight at 7PM! More details on this here.