I like change, but right now, I'm adverse to it. So many new albums have come out recently, yet some fail to stay true to their old sound. As an alternative, progressive, garage and grunge rock fan, I tapped my foot anxiously for Kings of Leon's fourth...

Bill Maher does not take the time to explicitly explain the title of his documentary, "Religulous" because he does not have to. A combination of "religion" and "ridiculous," the title perfectly describes Maher's view on religion. With director Larry Charles...

The hit HBO comedy "Flight of the Conchords," which recently finished its first season, may already be coming to an end. According to an interview with the British Magazine Q, Jermaine Clement and Bret McKenzie have given "Flight of the Conchords" fans...

From the success of movies such as "Babe," "Dr. Dolittle," and various Budweiser commercials, it is not hard to figure out that talking critters are a big hit among kids and adults. Disney seemed to notice this as well, as the recent fad of pocket dogs...

I was 8-years-old when my best friend called me to brag about his latest video game console, Nintendo's Virtual Boy. "It's so cool," he said with a hint of boyhood glee in his voice. "Say no more," I responded. "I want one, too." The day after that phone...

Jason Akst was going to pick five movies NIU students should have seen by now, but he changed his mind. The NIU journalism instructor said after hearing news of actor Paul Newman's death, he decided to devote his list to him. "For half a century and more...

In order for an artist to earn their place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, they need to be considered a definitive act, an innovator and a top performer of their genre. When you think of a genre of music, what are the first three or four acts that...

In the heat of the election year, the right wing actors of Hollywood have joined forces to create what looks to be the worst comedy of the year. "American Carol," directed by David Zucker ("Airplane"), tells the story of documentary film maker Michael...

The new Bond theme, sadly, is just another song. "Another Way to Die," from the upcoming film "Quantum of Solace," seeks to impress the listener with imagery pertaining to Bond. "A woman walking by / A drop in the water / A look in the eye" can all relate...

Clifford "T.I." Harris' career should be over. Last year, the Atlanta rapper was arrested on two counts of felony weapon charges that could have landed him in jail until 2027. Somehow, he beat the rap and will now serve only one year in jail after he...

U.S. writers have borrowed ideas from television shows from around the world for years and brought them to our TV screens. Here are just a few you may not have known began overseas. 1. "Survivor" This long running reality show started its life in Sweden...

Hip Hop Congress, a non-profit organization, will present "NIU: State of Mind," at 7:30 p.m. today at the King Memorial Commons. "It's a showcase of hip-hop culture," said adviser and former president Chet Gnet, senior occupational safety major. The organization's...