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...
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, 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,"...
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...
