I wanted to like "The Soloist." I anticipated the movie's release for months, partly because of its focus on journalism and story-telling. Unfortunately, director Joe Wright's artsy style took away from the movie's message and left me wanting a documentary...

There's something amiss about Miss California. Since the April 19 telecast, a storm has been a-brewin' among the bloggerati over runner-up Carrie Prejean's answer to a controversial question at the conclusion of the 2009 Miss USA Pageant. When asked by...

DeKalb, prepare for hardcore. Michigan rockers Chiodos will bring its trademark post-hardcore sound when the band plays at 7 p.m. May 30 at The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway. Tickets to the show are $15 to 17. Fresh off of an arena tour supporting...

One of the heftiest rappers since Biggie Smalls with one of the tightest beards since Mr. T, Rick Ross is back with his third album. "Deeper Than Rap" marks Ross' continuing rise as a top rapper. Although his lyrics may not be as tight as other emcees,...

DeKalb, prepare for a British invasion. John, Paul, Ringo and George are coming ... sort of. American English, one of the world's most recognized Beatles tribute bands, will take you down to strawberry fields when they play Otto's Niteclub, 118 E. Lincoln...

Censorship is alive and well. Amazon.com is at the center of public outcry with regard to its glitches that caused LGBT-themed books to have their ratings inexplicably disappear. Amazon has told larger news entities this was merely a response to dealing...

While flipping through my usual mindless television a few weeks ago, I noticed a slightly familiar face and an all too annoying crone-like voice in a promo. Yes, Daisy de la Hoya, runner-up of the second season of "Rock of Love" is getting her own reality...

Mark Cerny has been selling music in DeKalb since Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side of the Moon" came out in 1973. Now, due to a dire economy, Cerny's owned and operated Record Rev, 817 W. Lincoln Highway, will be closing its doors permanently Sunday. "My flame...

REVIEW "Parks and Recreation" It's a little too early to tell if NBC's new half-hour comedy "Parks and Recreation" is promising. The first two episodes are not able to arise from the shadow of "The Office" as SNL alumna Amy Poehler stars as Leslie Knope,...

What's on your cell phone? Kevin Sato, sophomore When your phone starts ringing in public, it's lame to have a bland series of ascending bell sounds for a ringtone. Here is what's coming out of sophomore Kevin Sato's cell phone when it's blowing up. 1)...

Dog Time, episode 3: Cool Dogs Only http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMwW1JQukkA Views: 8,521 Drop whatever it is that you're doing -- unless you're holding a baby -- and run to your computer this instant. I'm completely serious. The world hinges on your...

As if the OctoMom weren't crazy enough, she now wants to trademark the name for a television show and a diaper line. According to CNN.com, "Word of [Nadya] Suleman's federal trademark filings came as her lawyer confirmed he is talking to production companies...