The CD that I have been most looking forward to this year is out. Lamb of God’s “Wrath” was unleashed on the public Feb. 24. I wasn’t disappointed. Right off the bat, it sounds better than the band’s previous (and … Continue reading»

New films in theaters this week: – “Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience” (rated G), a concert film starring the popular brother trio.– “Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li” (rated PG-13), an action-thriller based on the hit video game series.– … Continue reading»

A WEEK AGO, I would have told you that both Megan Corkrey and Taylor Vaifanua stood an excellent chance of making the “American Idol” finals. Today, I’m considerably less confident. Corkrey, of course, performed this week and didn’t get voted … Continue reading»

Tyson Apostol, left, chats with the now-eliminated Jerry. (Photo: CBS) THREE EPISODES INTO “SURVIVOR: TOCANTINS,” maybe we’re starting to get a handle on Utahn Tyson Apostol. He seems pretty, well, confident is the nicest way to put it. He thinks … Continue reading»

On June 21, David Byrne will perform at the Red Butte Garden Amphitheater. Tickets will go on sale to Red Butte Garden members in April (the date has yet to be announced). Two weeks after the member sales, tickets will … Continue reading»

For the second week in a row, Chet Cannon looked pretty much reasonable and in the right. Although that’s not necessarily saying much, given that the girls living in the “Real World” house are slobs. This week’s episode focuses “sort … Continue reading»

The fate of “American Idol” hopeful Megan Joy Corkrey of Sandy is in the hands of viewers, but the show’s judges gushed all over her on Wednesday night. Corkrey’s quirky performance of Corinne Bailey Rae’s “Put Your Records On” had … Continue reading»

On Tuesday, Feb. 24, Sheryl Crow, Herbie Hancock, will.i.am, Dionne Warwick and Patti LaBelle, as well as other musicians, appeared at a news conference in Washington, D.C. They want Congress to force radio stations to pay performers when their music … Continue reading»

I love watching award shows. But by and large, I’m frequently underwhelmed. Have you ever sat on your couch watching these people with all the money in the world and thought, “You have all the money in the world and … Continue reading»

Some day-after observations about the 81st annual Academy Awards telecast: – A little song-and-dance goes a long ways. Host Hugh Jackman, a musical theater veteran, played to his strengths, and was front-and-center for two big production numbers.But the recipe for … Continue reading»