Smart List: ’24 Hour Restaurant Battle,’ Usher, Sheryl Crow and more

Foodies might talk about “24 Hour Restaurant Battle.”

In each episode of the Food Network’s latest confection, two teams of aspiring restaurateurs face off — in a span of 24 hours — to prove they have the know-how to open their own restaurant. Actual diners will be served and a panel of restaurant experts will pick a winner. Think “America’s Next Top Model” meets “Top Chef.”(Sunday)

Usher might make you wanna talk about “Behind the Music.”

When VH1 isn’t trying to help Cincinnati Bengal — and “Dancing With the Stars” alum — Chad Ochocinco find love (yes, it’s true), it’s putting its lens on Usher to chronicle his beginnings from a small-town choirboy to one of the biggest-selling R&B artists of all time. It’s enough to make you say, “Oh, my God.” (Monday)

A ballet lover? Talk about “The Red Shoes.”

It’s the movie that made ballet lessons a requirement for most girls. Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger explore the all-consuming lifestyle of those who are light on their toes in the 1948 classic, now available on DVD. Perhaps it should be a viewing requirement for future “Dancing With the Stars” contestants. (Tuesday)

Need a summer soundtrack? Talk about “100 Miles From Memphis.”

Singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow returns to the classic soul sounds of her first album on her seventh studio release. The album features lead single “Summer Day,” perfect for those times when you’re cruising down Santa Monica Boulevard. (Tuesday)

Want some “Salt” with your popcorn? Talk about Angelina Jolie’s new flick.

In the Phillip Noyce-directed thriller, Jolie stars as Evelyn Salt, a CIA covert operative who goes on the run when she is accused of being a Russian sleeper spy. And she manages to change her hair color in the process! (Friday)

— Yvonne Villarreal