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RevRanks: Jack White, “Blunderbuss”

By Josh Naquin
Entertainment Writer
April 25, 2012

The creative direction behind The White Stripes, The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather has finally been distilled into a single, satisfying elixir with Jack White's first solo album, "Blunderbuss." The genius...

 

New Orleans festival to host new and old icons

By Austen Krantz
Entertainment Writer
April 25, 2012

Friday marks the first taste of the signature platter of music and culture that comes with this year's New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. The festival will take place at the Fair Grounds Race Course...

RevRanks: The Wanted, “The Wanted” EP

By David Jones
Entertainment Writer
April 25, 2012

The UK music invasion continues as British boy band The Wanted unveil their American debut, an eponymous collection that merges content from its first two releases across the pond. A little more mature...

Student plays college jock, partner to detective in Web series

By Raylea Barrow
Entertainment Writer
April 25, 2012

Interdisciplinary studies junior Zack Payne stars in the second episode of the Web series

RevRanks: “Chimpanzee”

By Taylor Balkom
Entertainment Writer
April 25, 2012

Much like "March of the Penguins," "Chimpanzee" follows the story of a cartload of chimps, focusing on the adorable baby Oscar. There's no denying this movie is cute - watching these primates climb trees,...

LSU Theatre’s ‘Spelling Bee’ full of laughs

By Joey Groner
Entertainment Writer
April 25, 2012

Perhaps the most surprising aspect of LSU Theatre's newest feature, "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," is that it accomplishes something rare - it not only presents a musical constructed around...

RevRanks: “Prototype 2”

By Joey Groner
Entertainment Writer
April 25, 2012

When the first trailers for "Prototype 2" were released, audiences were convinced they were in for a relatable, emotional story about the main character, James Heller, using his superpowers to exact revenge...

Anthony Ryan Auld, 2009 alumnus, competed on the ninth season of reality show "Project Runway."

My Mix Tape: What’s on Auld’s iPod?

By Keyshae Robinson, Staff writer April 25, 2012

Anthony Ryan Auld, a 2009 LSU graduate, competed on the ninth season of reality show “Project Runway.” Although Auld didn’t win (he came in seventh place), he is using the experience...

Young The Giant performs at the New Orleans House of Blues to a sold out crowd Tuesday, March 20, 2012.

On the Record: Young the Giant

By Kevin Thibodeaux, Staff writer April 25, 2012

Up-and-coming rock band Young the Giant is still riding the success of its 2011 self-titled album, which introduced the group to a new audience. Lead singer Sameer Gadhia took time out of the band’s...

University professor holds book signing, talks movie-making

By Josh Naquin
Entertainment Writer
April 23, 2012

English may not be his first language, but Nicolas Bazan's first fictional novel is being adapted into a movie, comprende? Bazan visited campus to hold a book signing at the LSU Bookstore on Monday in...

Blues singer Luther Ken and accompanying artists lay down a jive Monday during the Slim Harpo Music Awards held at the Manship Theatre.

Week promotes long local tradition of city’s blues

By Austen Krantz
Entertainment Writer
April 23, 2012

Many music-goers see Chicago and Memphis as blues capitals of the country, but Baton Rouge Blues Foundation co-founder Johnny Palazzotto wants Baton Rouge Blues Week to demonstrate Louisiana's abundant...

Former LSU student Marcia Ball becomes blues legend

By David Jones
Entertainment Writer
April 23, 2012

From grooving in local juke joints to serenading in the White House, Marcia Ball has never lost her Southern charm. The Grammy-nominated singer has become well-known for her unique blend of music, often...