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Pain produces pleasure in love story in LSU Theatre’s production of “Gruesome Playground Injuries”

By Taylor Balkom
Entertainment Writer
April 17, 2012

Editor's note: This review is of the play's final dress rehearsal. If Romeo and Juliet were an example of star-crossed lovers, then the characters of "Gruesome Playground Injuries" are pain-crossed. The...

Male students embrace short shorts in different colors, styles

By Raylea Barrow
Entertainment Writer
April 17, 2012

Less is more. Short shorts are shrinking and fashionable men are invading campus as part of a new spring season trend. These shorts are available in styles and colors from coral pink to neon green. They...

Ramona Gonzalez of Nite Jewel will perform Wednesday at One Eyed Jacks in New Orleans. Gonzalez said the South has provided some of her best musical experiences.

Nite Jewel returns to the South for New Orleans performance

By Austen Krantz
Entertainment Writer
April 17, 2012

Touring through different cultural areas makes up a large part of Ramona Gonzalez's musical career. The singer, songwriter and creative mind behind the electric-pop project Nite Jewel will perform with...

 

Jimmy Buffett to replace Eddie Vedder in Jazz Fest lineup

By Stacey Plaisance
The Associated Press
April 12, 2012

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Jimmy Buffett will replace Pearl Jam singer and guitarist Eddie Vedder in the May 3 lineup at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Vedder canceled when he postponed his 15-city...

Band Spotlight: Zeds Dead talks shows, dubstep and the future

By Joey Groner
Entertainment Writer
April 5, 2012

Since forming in 2009, Canadian duo Zeds Dead has become a pioneer in the burgeoning genre of dubstep. The band, named after a popular line from Quentin Tarantino's film "Pulp Fiction ," gained fame after...

RevRanks: Wrath of the Titans

By Austen Krantz
Entertainment Writer
April 5, 2012

Wrath of the Titans attempts to take viewers on a prototypical adventure of Greek mythology, throwing in as many creatures, supernatural beings and sorcery as it can within its 99-minute span. This proves...

The Fitting Room: Hats give cool vibe to hot looks

By Al Burks
Columnist
April 5, 2012

  A good summer hat is easy to spot, with its presence often few and far between on a crisp, sunny day.  In order to fully embrace the brimmed glory summer hats can offer, one must appreciate...

RevRanks: Nicki Minaj, “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded”

By David Jones
Entertainment Writer
April 5, 2012

"Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded," Nicki Minaj's sophomore effort, showcases a new side of the dynamic rap superstar. The album starts with a bang as Minaj unleashes her alter-ego, Roman Zolanski, in the tune...

Crunch Time: Four exercises to prepare your spring break body

By Haylie Navarre
Entertainment Writer
April 5, 2012

With spring break just around the corner, students have been visiting the Student Recreation Complex to get their bodies beach ready. Scott Belanger, assistant director of marketing and promotions for...

RevRanks: Of Monsters and Men, “My Head is an Animal”

By Morgan Searles
Entertainment Editor
April 5, 2012

Icelandic six-piece band Of Monsters and Men bring more than awesome accents to the table with its debut album, "My Head is an Animal." Led by the talents of two strong but contrasting vocalists, the songs...

RevRanks: Rascal Flatts, “Changed”

By Raylea Barrow
Entertainment Writer
April 5, 2012

Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney have "Changed" for the better with Rascal Flatts' latest effort. "Changed" is similar in style to the band's past seven releases, but this album isn't completely...

RevRanks: “The Killing” Season 2 Premiere

By Josh Naquin
Entertainment Writer
April 5, 2012

The two-hour second season premiere of AMC's "The Killing" picked up where the show left off, with shocking plot twists and an unresolved murder. The crime-thriller-turned-political-drama began its first...