New films in theaters this week: – “Edge of Darkness” (rated R), a revenge-thriller that stars Mel Gibson as a Boston police detective.– “When in Rome” (rated PG-13), a romantic fantasy starring Kristen Bell and Josh Duhamel. Poster art courtesy … Continue reading»

Throughout the history of the Grammy Awards, there have always been episodes of controversy. From progressive-rock act Jethro Tull being awarded the metal album award over Metallica in 1989 to the “Soy Bomb” guy — Michael Portnoy — crashing Bob … Continue reading»

The other day I was in the mood for some heavy metal (surprise, surprise). However, as I scrolled through my playlists, nothing sounded good. As many of you know, I love metal, but I passed the Slayer list. I passed … Continue reading»

After canceling Utah performances two years in a row, the Dave Matthews Band has announced its intentions, once again, to play the USANA Amphitheatre this summer. This time, however, the band announced the Utah show is free to those who … Continue reading»

It’s official. The German rock band the Scorpions is calling it a day. But not next week, or even next year. Original core members — vocalist Klaus Meine, and guitarists Rudolf Schenker and Matthias Jabs — announced on their official … Continue reading»

The IJ & Jeanne Wagner Jewish Community Center is sponsoring a screening of the film “Race to Nowhere” Jan. 28 at the Megaplex 12 Theatres (in the Gateway Center mall, 165 S. Rio Grande). Filmmakers describe the documentary feature as … Continue reading»

I don’t know about you, but when I brush my teeth, I don’t stand by the sink. I usually walk through the CD room, which adjoins the bathroom. As I was looking over the shelves, my eyes zeroed in on … Continue reading»

New films in theaters this week: – “Extraordinary Measures” (rated PG), a fact-based medical drama starring Brendan Fraser and Harrison Ford.– “Legion” (rated R), a post-apocalyptic thriller starring Paul Bettany and Dennis Quaid.– “Tooth Fairy” (rated PG), a comic fantasy … Continue reading»

Conan O’Brien, left, and Jay Leno (Photo: Dave Bjerke/NBC) AFTER HE HOSTS “THE TONIGHT SHOW” FOR THE LAST TIME ON FRIDAY, Conan O’Brien doesn’t have to work another day in his life. Hey, even if he hasn’t put a dime … Continue reading»

As some of you may have already heard, Disney has announced it will remake the classic Beatles 1969 animation film “Yellow Submarine,” and it’s going to be in 3-D. For those of you who didn’t know, I’m sure this comes … Continue reading»