Deni Carise, 2/13/12

Chief Clinical Officer, Phoenix House

In reality, addiction is a very big deal. People lose their lives, livelihoods and loved ones to this disease every day. It's vitally important that we let people know that help is available and that treatment can work.

Peter Max, 2/15/12

American Pop Icon

The brush is my wand, and the canvas the truth. My blog is to inspire all to engage the wonders of life and be ambassadors to the world with love. There is no more noble a cause and pursuit in life.

Regina Weinreich, 2/15/12

Co-producer and director, 'Paul Bowles: The Complete Outsider'

Harrelson's testosterone-fueled performance illustrates this Maui-based actor's ferocity, playing a character very little like his green (he grows his own produce), peace-loving, pot-smoking self.

John-Manuel Andriote, 2/15/12

Journalist and author, 'Victory Deferred: How AIDS Changed Gay Life in America'

One of the greatest singers of our generation is gone, a lady whose bright smile and irrepressible music helped so many of us celebrate life in the midst of all the death and sorrow and rage that engulfed us in the '80s.

Nico Lang, 2/14/12

Co-Creator and Co-Editor, In Our Words

When the Grammys celebrate a space where women are not safe and then bring that space into our homes, we have a duty to do more than shut off our televisions.

Evan Shapiro, 2/15/12

President, IFC

CBS has done something truly remarkable. By introducing Unresolved Sexual Tension into the traditional Holmes-Watson Bromance -- while still managing to still keep it all safely platonic -- they have breathed new life into the staid Procedural Crime Drama Format.

Noel Gallagher, 2/15/12

Singer/Songwriter; Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds

Now then, that gig last night was just as I thought it was gonna be...Having not played arenas for a few years the step back up the ladder comes as a bit of an unwanted pain in the arse-hole! Still, there were some echoes of familiarity though... A big punch up down the front during the third song! Reminded me of them good old days.

Joelle Caputa, 2/15/12

Author, Trash the Dress: Stories of Celebrating Divorce in your 20s

Katy Perry should have been awarded Best Revenge Song after her Grammy performance, during which she spit venom at ex-husband Russell Brand by modifying the lyrics to her new single, "Part of Me," to reflect their marriage

Felice Arenas, 2/15/12

Writer

The last sound one would anticipate hearing at a Skrillex concert is a Vox Continental combo organ, the distinct retro instrument from the Doors' "Light My Fire."

Margaret Cho, 2/14/12

Comedian, actor, and recording artist

When you don't have friends and you have to give your not-friends cards that denote love and write their names on a paper that you would rather curse than bless, it causes problems later in life, in particular, with love.

Scott Shamberg, 2/14/12

Cynical sarcasm junkie looking for perspective somewhere inside a start-up career.

When you leave for college, you think, "How many shots of vodka would I need to make that fat chick look smaller?" When you write your first mortgage check, you think, "How many shots of vodka would I need to make that fat check look smaller?"

Neill Franklin and Katharine Celentano, 2/14/12

"First it was Michael Jackson, then it was Amy Winehouse and now the magnificent Whitney Houston. I'd like to have every gentleman and lady in this room commit themselves to get our government to legalize drugs."

Pamela Redmond Satran and Linda Rosenkrantz, 2/14/12

We can only guess that trademarking the name Blue Ivy will have repercussions among other celebrity parents. We foresee more celebrities choosing ever more distinctive names for their children, to strengthen their case for trademark protection.

Farihah Zaman, 2/14/12

Film Critic, Programmer, and Filmmaker

The charming and hilarious Ben Wheatley spoke to me about growing up afraid in the '70s, co-writing the script for Kill List with his wife, Amy Jump, and why being chased by a horde of naked people is so damn scary.

John Farr, 2/14/12

Editor, bestmoviesbyfarr.com

One thing this past year confirmed was that these handsome, movie-idol personalities can really act. Too often Pitt and Clooney have been constrained by their leading man status to playing cool protagonists who save the day and get the girl. And they appear to be playing themselves.

Megan Smolenyak, 2/14/12

Genealogy Expert, Author of "Hey, America, Your Roots Are Showing" & "Who Do You Think You Are?"

It's providential for Michelle's sake that LaVaughn ever met Fraser C. Robinson, Jr. because he would have much preferred to never leave the South.

Michael W. Waters, 2/14/12

Founder and Pastor, Joy Tabernacle A.M.E. Church, Joytabernacleame.org, Faithforchange.org

Being counted among the children of addiction is an impossible hardship. From an early age, they are taught, even forced, in many cases, to veil their parent's addiction from the public eye.