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Rumors circulating about sequel to ‘Dark Knight’

By JEN HANCE | September 10, 2008

After the astounding box office success of "The Dark Knight," there is no wonder that rumors are already flying about the next installment of Christopher Nolan's Batman series. So what exactly does he have in store? First of all, Two-Face is dead. I know,...

End of the fall television season?

By DAN STONE | September 10, 2008

Historically, I've always been excited when September rolls around because of the promise. Over the past several years, the TV industry has changed the typical starting time for the new season. Of all the shows I regularly watch, only "Family Guy" is...

Jessica Simpson goes country on new album

By LINDSEY KASTNING | September 10, 2008

After two years of fighting to move on from love gone sour, Jessica Simpson has placed her pop vocal days on the shelf. With the release of her new album "Do You Know," Simpson is now trying to expand into the country music world. On the album, Simpson...

Late Mitch Hedberg releases potentially last album

By JEN HANCE | September 10, 2008

The late comedian Mitch Hedberg, who died in 2005, was known for his hilarious one-liners and unique delivery of jokes. His interesting way of annunciating his jokes, his quick thinking and sarcastic stage presence set him apart from other comedians....

Comedy singers are not ‘second-class’

By ORLANDO LARA | September 10, 2008

Music is good. Comedy is good, too. But something happens when the two are combined. It seems that no matter how funny, original or entertaining a "comedy band" is, they're usually seen as second-class entertainers. Not quite good enough to start a legitimate...

Gym Class Heroes releases new album

By HEATHER SKRIP | September 10, 2008

Gym Class Heroes, the band best known for their ability to combine hip-hop and alternative, recently released their fourth major album, "The Quilt." British singer Estelle, notable for her duet with Kanye West on "American Boy," lends her vocals on "Guilty...

Filming of broadway production of “Rent” to show at DeKalb

By KYLE SPENCER | September 9, 2008

This month, DeKalb's Carmike Theatre, 2160 Sycamore Road, will be showing an uncut version of one of the greatest Broadway musicals of all time. "Rent" ended its 12-year run on Broadway on Sept. 7 and was filmed to be shown in theaters throughout the...

Phelps to become land-ambassador of folktale continent of Atlantis

By ORLANDO LARA | September 9, 2008

Breaking News with Orlando * With a record of eight Olympic gold medals from Beijing in his rear view mirror and a myriad of guest appearances in his near future, Michael Phelps has announced he will leave the media spotlight by mid-October. "After my...

Tyler Perry’s new movie connects with larger audience

By LINDSEY KASTNING | September 9, 2008

For fans of writer/director/actor Tyler Perry, this Friday will mark the release of Perry's next big film, "Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys." Settling into the familiar family-comedy realm, Perry will deliver another big screen film full of laughs...

The original 90210 cast is not forgotten

By NYSSA BULKES | September 9, 2008

Shannen Doherty's face is everywhere. It's on the latest cover of "US Weekly," the CW's home page and many more entertainment blogs. I give her props; she's aged gracefully. However, it's not her face that's making the news, or her acting credits for...

Top 10 unintentionally dirty song lyrics

By ORLANDO LARA | September 9, 2008

10. "Turn To Stone" - Electric Light Orchestra What the song is about: A man becomes paralyzed with sadness after his woman leaves him. Dirtiest-sounding line after being taken out of context: Yes, I'm turnin', I'm turnin', I'm turnin' to stone. 9. "Love...

Google introduces Chrome browser

By DAN STONE | September 9, 2008

Though still in beta-testing, Google's new browser, Chrome, brings new ideas and a strong aesthetic experience to the table. Compared to Internet Explorer 8 and Firefox 3, Chrome's user-interface is the next great progression. Google's redesign of the...