He claims to have an arm like a rocket, the mind of a freakin' scientist and another appendage like a Burmese python, but what he doesn't have is a job. He's Kenny Powers, a washed-up major league pitcher trying to make ends meet in the new HBO series,...

Tonight will mark the beginning of a new era for NBC's "Late Night" when comedian Jimmy Fallon, Conan O'Brien's replacement, will host the inaugural episode of the popular late night talk show. Seeing as Fallon was appropriately forgotten in Hollywood...

REVIEW "Live From Budapest," a variety show hatched from the mind of the venerable Brian Starr that features native DeKalbians showcasing their talents, held its first performance at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., this past Saturday to a varied...

Recently, at the Grammy Awards, punk rock band Blink-182 announced its decision to get back together after a three-year hiatus. It's not surprising at all that the band decided to get back together. For years, magazine lists have been screaming that Blink...

This Week In YouTube Video: Octomom Song (Parody Of "Low") YouTube Rating: 4.5/5 View Count: 1,103,820 Some may say poking fun at Nadya Suleman, the woman who had octuplets, better known as "Octomom", is too soon and inconsiderate. I, on the other hand,...

So, apparently using an Academy Award acceptance speech as a platform for your political stance is the cool thing to do as long as you say the popular thing. Tell that to Michael Moore six years ago. He didn't play by the rules. Along with the usual pretentious...

Recently, at the Grammy Awards, punk rock band Blink-182 announced its decision to get back together after a three-year hiatus. It's not surprising at all that the band decided to get back together. For years, magazine lists have been screaming that Blink...

Cirque du Soleil is bringing its maniacal, subversive take on a circus to the MetroCentre in Rockford for a week of performances beginning Tuesday, Feb. 24 and capping Sunday, March 1. Performing Saltimbanco, a show first performed in 1992 and inspired...

Tuesday night marked the first concert of the year for the NIU All University Band. Conductor Alexis K. Janners and Adam La Spata promised a unique and different concert than usual. They did not disappoint. They proved the concert's difference during...

Premium Bananas, a group that performs "SNL"-like skits featuring a cast made up entirely of NIU students, will present their first episode in the residence halls and online tonight. Thankfully, the humor of Premium Bananas is set to appeal to college...

The NIU Graduate Film Society has decided to "do the right thing" by celebrating the career of the influential African-American film director Spike Lee. "We've chosen to present Spike Lee at this time partly because of Black History Month but mainly because...

On a quest for redemption, Chicago rapper Chibbz Ceasar will showcase his rap skills when he plays at Krystal's Ultra Lounge, 122 S. First St., tonight at 8:30 p.m. Ceasar, born in Nigeria, admired the music, dancing and persona of Michael Jackson. Although...