Kings of Leon, "Because of the Times": Said to be on the brink of the big time, the Southern rockers belt out more of their signature tunes while showing a few more influences. Released by RCA. In stores April 3.

Alison Krauss, "A Hundred Miles or More": This disc collects music and duets that bluegrass star Krauss has performed on albums other than her own. Includes performances with the likes of Brad Paisley, James Taylor and The Chieftains. Released by Rounder/Umgd. In stores April 3.

Martina McBride, "Waking Up Laughing": The country singer explores issues of family, unwed mothers and child abuse on her ninth album. Released by RCA. In stores April 3.

Ozomatli, "Don't Mess with the Dragon": The band blends R&B and ska into its salsa-rock style on their second album. Released by Concord Records. In stores April 3.

Throbbing Gristle, "Part Two - The Endless Not": The pioneers of industrial music release their first studio album in 25 years. Released by Mute. In stores April 3.

Timbaland, "Timbaland Presents Shock Value": The producer/hip-hop and R&B star's latest disc includes guest vocals by Justin Timberlake, Nelly Furtado and Elton John. Released by Interscope Records. In stores April 3.

TV:

All times are EST/PST.

Sunday, April 1

"Jerry Seinfeld: The Comedian Award": The comic is the first recipient of the Comedy Festival's Comedian Award. With appearances by Chris Rock, Garry Shandling and Robert Klein. 9 p.m., HBO.

"The Tudors": Jonathan Rhys-Meyers stars as Henry VIII in this new series set in the days before the British monarch became legendarily large. 10 p.m., Showtime.

Monday, April 2

"The Bachelor": Yep, "The Bachelor" is back. No one is quite sure why. 9 p.m., ABC.

Tuesday, April 3

"Frontline": The documentary "So Much So Fast" tells the story of Stephen Heywood, a man diagnosed with ALS - otherwise known as Lou Gehrig's disease - and how he and his family tried to keep the disease from ruining what time he had left. 9 p.m., PBS (check local listings).

Wednesday, April 4

"Jericho": Roger goes nuts over a decision to kick refugees out of Jericho. 8 p.m., CBS.

"Lost": Sawyer may be banished if he doesn't shape up. what took so long? 10 p.m., ABC.

BOOKS:

Mary Higgins Clark, "I Heard That Song Before": Believing him to be misunderstood, a woman marries a wealthy man who has been suspected in the deaths of two women, only to find he has some strange secrets. Published by Simon & Schuster. In stores April 3.

Mohsin Hamid, "The Reluctant Fundamentalist": A successful Pakistani emigre's life in America falls apart in the wake of Sept. 11, leading to a fateful meeting with a stranger back in his home country. Published by Harcourt. In stores April 3.

A.M. Homes, "The Mistress's Daughter": In this memoir novelist Homes ("In a Country of Mothers") recounts meeting her biological parents for the first time, a meeting that was not altogether steeped in joy. Published by Penguin Group. In stores April 3.

Tim LaHaye, Jerry B. Jenkins, "Kingdom Come: The Final Victory": The sixteenth and final book of the "Left Behind" series. Published by Tyndale House. In stores April 3.