Denis Leary takes music so seriously that he once quipped, "You see that scar on my wrist? I heard the Bee Gees were getting back together." The 51-year-old actor and comedian, a four-time Emmy nominee who once proudly sang, "I'm an a--hole," is a devout Rolling Stones and Greg Dulli fan. And when he doesn't like something, everyone knows it. His hilarious new book, 'Why We Suck: A Feel Good Guide to Staying Fat, Lazy, Loud and Stupid,' features some vintage Leary attacks on musicians of all genres. In the spirit of his printed screed, he unleashes his sharp tongue on the following performers.

1. Madonna: "I looked at [comedy] like music, like there's the middle-of-the-road s--- like Madonna, and then there's, like, the Clash. I always liked the Clash, and I f---ing would never listen to an entire Madonna song unless I was taken hostage and drugged."

2. Britney Spears: "Britney Spears melts down for over 15 months on international TV. Then her other daughter -- who is 16 -- announces she is pregnant. And what does her mom do? Write a book about being a great parent!

Nebraskan Josh Rouse credits his newfound breezy, feel-good sound to his relocation to Spain. But that's not all the countryside has inspired. Rouse developed a passion for the country's cuisine, especially tapas. The seasoned singer-songwriter, who releases a greatest-hits collection this week, titled 'The Best of the Rykodisc Years,' unveiled to Spinner his Top 5 favorite tapas dishes.