james Franco says 'Maybe I'm just gay': The actor gave a tongue-in-cheek answer (as part of a longer, smarter quote) to Entertainment Weekly in response to the endless rumors that frequently playing gay roles must mean he's a homosexual. Worth a read. Also: hey journalists, ask him about his movies already! [Entertainment Weekly]
John Edwards engaged? The former senator denies the National Enquirer's report that he'll wed mistress Rielle Hunter in the wake of estranged wife Elizabeth Edwards' death, but then again, he also denied the Enquirer's earlier reports that Hunter was his mistress -- not to mention their baby. [Politico]
Girl Scout cookies coming: In lighter news -- unless you made a weight-related New Year's resolution -- Girl Scout cookies go on sale this week, though the L.A. area's season starts in another 15 days per the official site. [Girl Scout Cookies]
Best indie rock taco: St. Vincent's Annie Clark, a guitar wizard and apparent foodie, says "The Taco Truck on Hyperion" has the best taco anywhere, but given that there's no L.A. food truck titled "The Taco Truck," we're not sure which one she ran into. Help! [Eater]
'Mad Men' getting fifth season: Now we're back into the "best news ever" department. AMC has renewed the beloved drama, with the likewise obsessed-over "Breaking Bad" set to return as well.
