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...

This February, MTV has aired the first episodes of four new reality-based shows on Sunday nights. Here is a quick guide to decide whether they are worthy of watching, having a spot on your DVR recording schedule or if they would simply be best to skip....

After all the little golden statuettes were given out and all the tears and exasperated "thank you" addresses over, it's clear the big winner of the 81st Annual Academy Awards was "Slumdog Millionaire." The fact the year's most celebrated film almost...

What would happen if Will Ferrell brought his trademark frat boy humor to some of Hollywood's classics? Toy Story (1995) Taking the reins from fellow goofball comic Tim Allen, Ferrell fills the moon boots of Buzz Lightyear, instantly garnering the computer-animated...

The NIU All University Band will remember Feb. 14 and those who lost their lives in their first performance of the year tonight at the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall at 8:00 p.m. Under the direction of Alexis K. Janners and Adam La Spata, the University...

Two Tongues "Two Tongues" Rating: 6/10 Two Tongues is a rare instance where collaboration between two bands actually sounds like the sum of its parts instead of a b-sides collection. Take two-thirds of the studio band behind Say Anything and half of Saves...

Foxy Shazam, The A.K.A.s, Dr. Manhattan and Bachelor Party Weekend are all acts that refuse to be pigeonholed into any one genre. All of these bands came together at The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, Thursday night. Foxy Shazam played an energetic...

M. Ward - "Hold Time" Rating: 7/10 Things are hangin' low and lazy on Californian singer-songwriter M. Ward's latest effort "Hold Time." Hot on the tail of last year's collaboration with actress Zooey Deschanel under the guise of "She & Him," the...

Those who made it to the Convocation Center on Friday night were treated to the swagger of rappers Ludacris and T.I. Even though the concert was plagued with sound problems, the two larger-than-life rappers brought hit song after hit song to loyal fans...

The NIU Community School of the Arts showed its talent when its students performed a concert at the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall Wednesday night. The hour-long performance consisted of young string, wind and brass players showcasing their talent and...

M. Ward - "Hold Time" Rating: 7/10 Things are hangin' low and lazy on Californian singer-songwriter M. Ward's latest effort "Hold Time." Hot on the tail of last year's collaboration with actress Zooey Deschanel under the guise of "She & Him," the...

I get distracted easily. Not that that's a particularly unfortunate problem to have, but when out to lunch last week, I found myself extremely, if not overly, flighty. Friday afternoon, I met with two friends for a casual lunch at Tapalaluna, 226 E. Lincoln...