Yesterday's news of the death of Rue McClanahan, who played Blanche on "The Golden Girls," has brought out a lot of reaction.

The New York Times has its usual extensive obituary. EW.com collects a variety of public statements paying tribute to McClanahan, including one from "Golden Girls" costar Betty White. And in a short appreciation, EW.com asks readers for their favorite Blanche quips, and they've had a ton of responses.

Meanwhile, USAToday's "Pop Candy" blog has a pretty thoughtful roundup, with lots of video clips, of some favorite pre-"Golden Girls" appearances by McClanahan.

Other entertainment items of note online today:

MORE TELEVISION

• The Associated Press looks ahead to two televised awards shows this weekend, Spike's Guys Choice and the MTV Movie Awards.

MOVIES

• Speaking of the MTV Movie Awards, the big race is apparently between "Avatar" and "New Moon."

• One more thing: The MTV Movie Awards will feature a clip from the upcoming "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1."

• Former Ann Arborite Owen Gleiberman, one of the main movie critics for Entertainment Weekly, confesses he kind of liked "Sex and the City 2" and wonders if there should be another sequel.

• The comedy "Get Him to the Greek," opening today, has been getting some pretty good reviews, but The Michigan Daily was not impressed.

• Director James Cameron says BP turned down his offer to help with the Gulf of Mexico oil leak.

GAMES

• The Scripps-Howard News Service reviews new releases "ModNation Racers" and "Blur."

ART & EXHIBITS

• The Detroit Free Press reports a two-day party is planned for the reopening of the Detroit Children's Museum.

MUSIC

• The Detroit News reports that next month's 18th annual edition of the Concert of Colors will expand to a second location.

• Rumor has it that Eminem's upcoming album includes collaborations with Rihanna, Pink and Lil Wayne.

• Apparently Lee DeWyze did better with "Beautiful Day" on the "Today" show than he did on "American Idol."

• Today's blatant publicity grab comes (again!) from Miley Cyrus, who kinda sorta kissed a female dancer on British TV.

Renee Tellez contributed to this roundup. Bob Needham is director of entertainment content for AnnArbor.com. Reach him at bobneedham@annarbor.com or 734-623-2541, and follow him on Twitter @bobneedham.