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Rogue Wave expands sound
Rogue Wave's second album, "Descended Like Vultures," is nothing more than solid melodic pop-rock.
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Kilmer, Downey hash on 'Kiss Kiss'
Actors Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer took a few minutes to discuss their upcoming film "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang," and a variety of other topics. Joining the two actors in promoting the film were co-starring actress Michelle Monaghan and first-time director Shane Black. The film is based on the Brett Halliday novel, "Bodies Are Where You Find Them." Black adapted the novel into the screenplay. Downey Jr.
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Original flick brings humor to race issues
If the racial tension in "Crash" and the musical humor in "Little Shop of Horrors" would have ever become intimate, they would've produced the film baby "Hairspray." The hair is big — hence the name — and the teenagers are rebellious in this salute to teen dance TV shows.
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MtvU to make appearance at MSU fraternity
MtvU's Tailgate Tour 2005 is making a stop at Delta Chi Fraternity from 2-6 p.m. today. Games will take place, with prize giveaways to those who attend. "We figure it'd be good exposure to the house and Michigan State," said Daniel Guest, corresponding secretary to alumni for Delta Chi Fraternity. "It sounded like too good of an idea to pass up." The fraternity is also grilling about 500 hot dogs and hamburgers for the event, Guest said.
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Sticking to the issues
Tracy Turnblad is a hair hopper. This girl spends way too much time on her oversized bouffant, way too much money on hairspray and way too much time thinking about dancing on "The Corny Collins Show." She doesn't care that she's a few pounds overweight or that her family is barely middle class.
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There's more besides beer pong
Every Saturday night, somewhere in East Lansing, there are red plastic cups half full of beer set up on long tables, waiting for a sober college student to begin a night of throwing ping pong balls and getting wasted. On Sunday, The New York Times had a front-page article on the popularity of beer pong and similar college drinking games, which investigated why students play these games and what effects they can have.
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Governor declares October 'Arts and Humanities Month'
In an effort to increase public awareness, Gov. Jennifer Granholm has declared October Arts and Humanities Month, although budget cuts continue to decrease funding for the arts. Scott Hirko, spokesman for the Michigan Humanities Council, said arts and humanities play a bigger role than most people realize.
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HOM-TV caps off 25 years of service
One of the Lansing area's oldest television stations will be celebrating its anniversary this weekend.
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What not to wear, Halloween edition
For Halloween, get original, not skanky. Here are some tips on what not to wear so you don't fall into the "overdone costume" rut: Don't wear your underwear and dress up like a character from "Moulin Rouge!" Last we checked, the point of a "costume" was to put more clothes on. Don't go practically naked for the sake of going practically naked.
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Pumpkin pizazz
By Corinne DeVries, Ryan McCormick, Benita Mehta, Lauren Phillips and Jacqueline WayneGuite The State News Pumpkin Web sites that rock www.fabulousfoods.com/holidays/ halloween/pumpplans2.html This site has some fun free pumpkin-carving patterns for those who want a likeness of Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison or various other rock stars on their pumpkins. www.rocknrollhalloween.com Check this out if you want tips on how to have a rockin' Halloween party, but everything on the site requires money so this might not be the best if you're on a budget.
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Producer talks 'Star Wars' DVD, show
Rick McCallum is the producer of "Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith," and also many of George Lucas' other intergalactic projects. The German born, 11-time Emmy winner produced the special editions of the original "Star Wars," "Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back" and "Star Wars: Episode VI — Return of the Jedi." McCallum also produced "Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace" and "Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones." With the Nov.
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Breslin show cancelled due to low ticket sales
The Ludacris and Ciara concert scheduled for 8 p.m. Thursday is canceled because of low ticket sales, the Breslin Center announced in a press release Monday afternoon. Full refunds will be available at 10 a.m.
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'Lady' transcends genres, features memorable score
"No Way to Treat a Lady" defies categorization. It's a musical comedy about a murder based on the cat-and-mouse game between a detective and serial killer, and it opened Saturday at BoarsHead Theatre. The musical opened with a glimpse into the unsuccessful lives of Morris Brummel, a low-profile detective in New York City, and Christopher "Kit" Gill, an actor who couldn't even get a call back.
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Autumn's not the time for drab clothing styles
The weather is turning cooler, and the leaves are changing into bright collages. Some days the sky is a brilliant shade of crystal blue.
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'Domino' heavy on action, grit
In a dark and smoky interrogation room, Domino Harvey (Keira Knightley) begins her questioning with an FBI agent and flashbacks to the last 36 hours of her life, detailing bits and pieces of her spoiled London childhood.
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Louisiana conductor to lead Lansing symphony
The Greater Lansing Symphony Orchestra will present "Muffitt's Comet" at 8 p.m. today in the Cobb Great Hall at the Wharton Center. The show will feature Timothy Muffitt, who is currently the music director of the Baton Rouge Symphony, a position he has held for six seasons.
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'Rocky Horror Picture Show' plays tonight at International Center
"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" will explode onto the big screen tonight only at the International Center.
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Martha Graham pays a visit to Wharton
One of the United States' oldest and most prestigious dance companies will bring a series of modern dances to the Wharton Center tonight. Founded in 1926, the Martha Graham Dance Company will present many of its works, including "Appalachian Spring." During Martha Graham's lifetime, she studied movement and the expression of emotions to help shape a new dance form — modern.
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Blind date escapades a turn-off
I will not be going on another blind date for a very long time. After my experience with this strange dating ritual, I refuse to subject myself to the large amount of awkwardness I experienced ever again. It all started several weeks ago when I got a call from a friend who wanted to set me up on a blind date.
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'The Gospel' speaks the truth
"The Gospel" is one of those movies where a viewer enters the theater before the show, and is transported to a totally different place once it starts.