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Critic’s corner

By Matthew Gilbert
October 12, 2009

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Latin Music USA 9 p.m., Channel 2

This four-part series, covering salsa, Tejano, and reggaeton, among many other genres, “makes a startling case that its subject matter has been ignored for far too long,’’ wrote my colleague James Reed. Tonight: Latin jazz, mambo, and the cha-cha. Pictured: Gloria Estefan.

The Rachel Zoe Project 10 p.m., Bravo

OMG. I really need for you to listen right now. It’s really bad. OMG. I swear to you, I can’t breathe. Literally, I’m about to hit the ceiling. The second season of “The Rachel Zoe Project’’ is ending tonight, and I have a few friends who are going into deep mourning.

Californication 10 p.m., Showtime

The series has evolved into a flat-out sex comedy, and a pretty shallow one at that. The plot involving Kathleen Turner as Charlie Runkle’s lewd, sex-addicted boss isn’t as funny as it’s supposed to be.

Gossip Girl 9 p.m., Channel 56

Sonic Youth performs. Now that’s star power.

Trauma 9 p.m., Channel 7

A shooting spree, a hostage situation, and thou.

Ultimate Cake Off 10 p.m., TLC

Go frost yourself.

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