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Comedian Lewis Black is known for his angry attitude in performances, which includes ranting and swearing. Black will perform The Rant is Due: Part Deux 8 p.m. today at The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.

Black brings rants back to Egyptian

By Arthur Aumann | January 22, 2015

Comedian Lewis Black is returning to DeKalb today — and no, his attitude has not mellowed out.Black, who is also an author, actor and social critic, uses an angry face style of comedy with plenty of yelling and swearing while trying to get across the...

Tink releases tickets for Februrary show

By Northern Star Staff | January 21, 2015

Rapper and singer Tink will perform 8 p.m. Feb. 7 in the Holmes Student Center’s Duke Ellington Ballroom.Tickets will be put up for sale midnight Thursday and cost $20 for the first 24 hours. After 11:59 p.m. Thursday, tickets will cost $25. Tickets...

Lewis Black at the Egyptian Theatre.

Lewis Black to take comedy to Egyptian Theatre Thursday

By Arthur Aumann | January 21, 2015

Comedian Lewis Black is returning to DeKalb Thursday — and no, his attitude has not mellowed out.Black, who is also an author, actor and social critic, uses an angry-face style of comedy with plenty of yelling and swearing while trying to get across...

Actor David Oyelowo, who portrays Marin Luther King Jr. in the movie "Selma," speaks at a service in honor of King Monday in Atlanta. The film, which focuses on King’s march for equal voting rights, is still in theatres.   

3 films to watch to honor Martin Luther King Jr.

By Arthur Aumann | January 20, 2015

Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors the man who led the Civil Rights Movement and changed the world with his courage and dream of equality.Here are films that depict people standing up for what they believed in before and during the Civil Rights Movement.“Selma”Academy...

Jazz studies director Reggie Thomas conducts the NIU Jazz Ensemble while his wife, Mardra Thomas, performs vocals at a Martin Luther King Jr. tribute show Jan. 19. The group performed a protest song by Billie Holiday.

Musicians use MLK day to promote unity on campus

By Darius Parker | January 20, 2015

Darius ParkerStaff writerT @Sir_HarlemDeKalb | Students used live music and poetry to pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday in the Holmes Student Center’s Carl Sandburg Auditorium.The event, which was hosted by The International Association...

Weekend Guide: Jan. 15

By Northern Star Staff | January 15, 2015

Here are some local art and music events you can attend this weekend:ThursdayFatty’s Pub & Grille, 1312 W. Lincoln Highway, is hosting Country Night events every Thursday leading up to the Brad Paisley concert Feb. 5 at the Convocation Center.Country...

The Force gets stronger in ‘Star Wars’ comic

By Andrew Roberts | January 15, 2015

The start of a new era begins with Wednesday’s release of “Star Wars No. 1,” the first Star Wars comic published by Marvel Comics since 1991.This comic is incredibly important to the Star Wars universe, as it is the first to establish canon events...

Kevin Spacey poses with the award for best actor in a television series - drama for “House of Cards” at the 72nd annual Golden Globe Awards  Sunday. The series returns to Netflix for its third season Feb. 27.

“House of Cards” may come crashing down

By Arthur Aumann | January 14, 2015

Kevin Spacey winning a Golden Globe wasn’t the only treat “House of Cards” fans got Sunday night: The first trailer of season three was revealed during the ceremony, and it looks as intoxicating as the first two.Season two ended with a climax fans...

“Boyhood,” “Birdman” soar at Golden Globes

By Arthur Aumann | January 12, 2015

Independent films “Birdman” and “Boyhood” won awards unexpectedly at the 72nd annual Golden Globe awards Sunday.These wins were among many shocks at the Globes. Another? “True Detective” didn’t receive any awards. Fortunately, several of...

Sex, drugs, ‘vices’ depict hippie culture in drama

By Arthur Aumann | January 12, 2015

A drug-fueled adventure of a man searching for his ex-girlfriend — or what sounds like an average Friday night in DeKalb — is the subject of the film “Inherent Vice,” released Jan. 9.Joaquin Phoenix stars as Larry “Doc” Sportello, a befuddled...

Superhero, sci-fi releases make 2015 look fantastic

By Andrew Roberts | January 12, 2015

For comic book enthusiasts, sci-fi fans and all-around moviegoers, 2015 is going to be an excellent year to go to the movies.Here are some films you should look out for:“Avengers: Age of Ultron”This highly anticipated follow-up to one of the greatest...