This is one of those stories where the title literally says it all: Apple released an update for Front Row to version 2.1.7. The release notes sat simply, "This Front Row update provides improved iTunes 8.1 compatibility."
Front Row is Apple's solution for playing and managing media through your Macs in an entertainment scenario, such as on your TV, or when you're using your Mac as a TV.
The update weighs in at 13.3MB, and is available through Software Update in Mac OS X.