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LSU Theatre’s ‘Spelling Bee’ full of laughs

By Joey Groner
Entertainment Writer
April 26, 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 26, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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...

Culture Club: A last goodbye to beloved ‘Cash Cab’

By Joey Groner
Entertainment Writer
April 24, 2012

Goodbye, Ben Bailey. Goodbye, Street Shout-Outs. And goodbye, Red Light Challenges. If, like me, you've spent the last seven years obsessed with one of the Discovery Channel's best shows, you're saddened...

‘All In: The Poker Movie’ includes footage of University tailgate

By Raylea Barrow
Entertainment Writer
April 24, 2012

Several Tigers with a taste for high stakes are part of an award-winning documentary on poker being released on iTunes today. "All In: The Poker Movie," an exploration of the rise in poker's popularity...

Better than Ezra perfroms at Jazz Fest 2010.

Concert Review: Better Than Ezra at The Varsity Theatre, 2010

By Brian Sibille
Staff Writer
April 23, 2012

To the dismay of every music snob I come across these days, I am a huge fan of Better Than Ezra. While my musical taste could usually be classified as "hipster" or "Hey, that doesn't sound like music,"...

Concert Review: Grace Potter and the Nocturnals at Bonnaroo 2011

By Brian Sibille
Staff Writer
April 23, 2012

In the age of auto-tune and digital editing, it's not hard to sound good on a record. Most bands or artists can produce quality albums that may not best The Beatles but sound good enough to garner some...

Justin Vernon, of Bon Iver, poses backstage with the award for best alternative music album for "Bon Iver" at the 54th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012 in Los Angeles.

Concert Review: Bon Iver in Madison, Wis., Dec. 10, 2011

By Kevin Thibodeaux
Contributing Writer
April 22, 2012

How good is Bon Iver's live show? To give you some perspective, I drove two hours out of my way on a vacation to Chicago to see Justin Vernon and company play in Madison, Wis. I've since decided the nearly...