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mtvU Woodie Awards stars talk music, performances

By Josh Naquin
Entertainment Writer
March 14, 2012

This year's installment of the mtvU Woodie Awards Festival kicks off today in Austin, Texas. The festivities will go down at the South By Southwest Festival, and the best moments of the show will air on...

 

Artist showcases new spoken hip-hop album

By Austen Krantz
Entertainment Writer
March 14, 2012

For some artists, a showcase is a chance to promote their work in hopes of building popularity. For Donney Rose, that's only part of a bigger picture. When Rose appears at tonight's Rockin' at the Roux...

Alumna opens dress rental store

By Josh Naquin
Entertainment Writer
March 14, 2012

Growing up, university alumna Brittany Sakowitz learned how to reap the benefits of a "shared closet," and now she's passing on her wisdom with the opportunity for brand-name dress consumers to apply it...

Hairstylists join Paris Fashion Week

By Austen Krantz
Entertainment Writer
March 14, 2012

Mercer Studio owners Dewayne Mercer and Susie Chaney returned from Paris last week, but they weren't on vacation. The two hairstylists were fresh off a stint at Paris Fashion Week in France, a showcase...

Costume designer to give University opera a Mardi Gras flair

By Raylea Barrow
Entertainment Writer
March 14, 2012

Cinderella goes to the ball - Mardi Gras style - with the colorful stitches of Jonathan Knipscher. Knipscher has come to the University to work as a costume designer for the LSU Opera production of "La...

Kristin Diable releases second album

By Joey Groner
Entertainment Writer
March 14, 2012

In the relatively short amount of time she's been on the music scene, Kristin Diable has had a whirlwind career. Born and raised in Louisiana, Diable moved to New York soon after she turned 18. After making...

Patrons dance in Splash Nightclub on March 11. Splash Nightclub will be hosting a Back 2 School Foam Party on Saturday, Aug. 25.

Baton Rouge residents explore unique entertainment destinations

By David Jones
Entertainment Writer
March 13, 2012

University students are taking a detour from the drunk bus' Tigerland route to venture into other nightlife alternatives. With more than 40 venues in the area, Baton Rouge has many nightlife destinations...

‘The Lion King’ roars into New Orleans

By Haylie Navare
Entertainment Writer
March 13, 2012

Walt Disney's famous pride of lions has grown to include a former University student. University alumna Maurica Roland will perform as part of Disney's "The Lion King" on Broadway, which opens Wednesday...

Culture Club: SXSW’s ‘Homeless Hotspots’ respectable

By Taylor Balkom
Entertainment Writer
March 13, 2012

Ever consider using homeless people as mobile hotspots? Rethink possible. This year's South by Southwest festival is doing just that. The annual music, film and interactive conference, running through...

Taurinesha White, psychology sophomore, acted in local musician Rob Johnson’s music video for his song “Natural Woman.”

Student stars in music video for local artist Rob Johnson

By Raylea Barrow
Entertainment Writer
March 12, 2012

Lights, camera, action! Taurinesha White, psychology sophomore, never imagined she would be cast as the romantic interest and muse for a local artist's new music video. White is featured in the video for...

Audit questions tax credits for local Mardi Gras doc

By The Associated Press
March 12, 2012

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A documentary about the Mardi Gras season appears to have improperly received about $935,000 in state motion picture tax credits, the legislative auditor's office said Monday. The tax...

Krantz Krantz Revolution: Snoop Dogg brings a smoky good time to the House of Blues

By Austen Krantz
Entertainment Writer
March 11, 2012

Editor's note: This column contains language that may be offensive to some readers. Calvin "Snoop Dogg" Broadus professed his love for all things and all people at a sold-out concert at the House of Blues...