If you're fighting bad weather as much of the country has been this week (here in Washington, D.C., it's now 100-degree heat indexes), consider renting one of the many DVDs out this week. For a good laugh, try these flicks by some of the "frat packers": Vince Vaughn's Wild West Show, or Semi-Pro (at right) starring Will Ferrell and just about any other comedic actor you've ever seen. I watched Semi-Pro last night, and although it's not as funny as Ferrell's Anchorman it's definitely funnier than his Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.

For a slightly more intellectual time killer, pick up David Sedaris' new book, When You Are Engulfed in Flames. And be sure to check out his interview on EW.com There are several laugh-out-loud parts, including my favorite reveal —  he likes "museum gift shops, not the museums themselves."

I know it's swimsuit season, but it's National Donut Day, who knew?  Krispy Kreme is giving away one free doughnut per customer today.

Or, if you'd prefer to do good while carbo loading, swing by any Einstein Bros. Bagels or Noah's Bagels location this weekend. You can get a bagel and shmear for $.99 (usually $2.49) and donate the difference to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. 

Speaking of food, Kim Cattrall (at right) hosts the James Beard Awards in New York City on Sunday. The Beard Awards are the Oscars of the food business and among nominees are Mario Batali and Wolfgang Puck. Tonight is the Media Awards Dinner where the Beard foundation honors the best food journalists. I wish I could be at that dinner.

Kung Fu Panda opens this weekend, though we’ve heard all about it (and Jack Black’s reveal about Angelina Jolie’s twins) since its premiere at the Cannes. Is anyone else confused as to why an animated movie about a bear debuted at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival? Seems like that festival's entry requirements may be getting a little watered down.

(photo by Frank Masi/New Line Cinema)