FOR THE SECOND WEEK in a row, the “American Idol” judges beat up on Utahn Megan Joy. It wasn’t just that they thought her rendition of Bob Marley/Lauryn Hill’s “Turn Your Lights Down Low” was bad on Tuesday night, they … Continue reading»

The weekend’s top-five movies (estimated totals courtesy of Box Office Mojo; final figures will be available Monday afternoon): 1. Monsters vs. Aliens$58.2 million2. The Haunting in Connecticut$23 million3. Knowing$14.7 million4. I Love You, Man$12.6 million5. Duplicity$7.6 million Photo courtesy DreamWorks … Continue reading»

It’s official, Elton John and Billy Joel will be back together again at the EnergySolutions Arena on Friday, Nov. 20. Tickets will go on sale Monday, March 30, 10 a.m. through all Ticketmaster locations or by calling 801-325-7328. Tickets will … Continue reading»

New films in theaters this week: – “12 Rounds” (rated PG-13), a revenge-thriller starring WWE wrestler John Cena.– “Gomorrah” (not rated), a thriller about the Neopolitan mafia. Italian with subtitles.– “Harvard Beats Yale 29-29″ (not rated), a documentary about the … Continue reading»

Devyn, JD, Sarah, Katelyn, Scott, Baya, Chet and Ryan. (Photo: MTV) THE SECOND-TO-LAST EPISODE turns mostly serious as Ryan deals with the news that he’s being recalled to the U.S. Army. “My heart just breaks, because I know how much … Continue reading»

Tyson and Debbie on “Survivor: Tocantins.” (Photo: CBS) THIS WEEK’S SORT-OF NEW EPISODE f “Survivor” shows us still more of Utahn Tyson Apostol. And we would have seen a lot more if CBS didn’t blur all the nudity. That Tyson. … Continue reading»

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that it is moving the 82nd Academy Awards ceremony to March 7, 2010. For the past couple of years, the Academy Awards ceremony has been held the last Sunday in … Continue reading»

MEGAN JOY CORKREY got rave reviews for her look Wednesday night on “American Idol” — and brickbats for her vocals. The judges were unanimous in their condemnation of the Utahn’s performance of “For Once In My Life.” Simon Cowell, who’s … Continue reading»

It’s finally official. The new Green Day CD, “21st Century Breakdown” will hit the stores Friday, May 15. The first single, “Know Your Enemy,” will be available online in April. “21st Century Breakdown” is the band’s first studio album since … Continue reading»

Is there anything Hugh Jackman can’t do? First of all, the man appeals to both men and women. (You know, with that whole Wolverine thing.) And I don’t think I need to explain why the ladies love him. He can … Continue reading»