New films in theaters this week: – “Ajami” (not rated), a dramatic thriller following residents of a Tel Aviv outpost. Arabic with sutitles.– “City Island” (rated PG-13), a dysfunctional family comedy-drama starring Andy Garcia.– “Furry Vengeance” (rated PG), a family … Continue reading»

New films in theaters this week: – “The Back-up Plan” (rated PG-13), a romantic comedy starring Jennifer Lopez as a mother-to-be.– “Creation” (rated PG-13), a fictionalized drama starring Paul Bettany as Charles Darwin.– “The Losers” (rated PG-13), a revenge-thriller based … Continue reading»

Roy Orbison would have been 74 today. The man whom Elvis Presley called “an opera singer” was one of the original rock ‘n’ roll crooners. The Grammy Award-winning Orbison was gifted with a five-octave voice and got his start at … Continue reading»

Due to a scheduling conflict, Sting has to cancel his USANA Amphitheatre concert on June 10. Refunds are available beginning April 22 at all points of purchase. Sting, born Gordon Sumner, is touring with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, which … Continue reading»

The other day, my wife and I were driving around listening to the radio when Crosby Stills & Nash’s “Southern Cross” came on the radio. Immediately I flashed back to 1982. I was in my basement listening to the radio … Continue reading»

The rising country trio Lady Antebellum took home five trophies for three major awards at the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday night. The group — guitarist/mandolinist Davie Haywood and vocalists Hillary Scott and Charles Kelley … Continue reading»

New films in theaters this week: – “Death at a Funeral” (rated R), an Americanized remake of the 2007 British comedy, starring Chris Rock.– “The Eclipse” (rated R), a drama with heavy supernatural overtones, starring Ciaran Hinds.– “The Girl With … Continue reading»

Peter Steele, the vampiric vocalist for the doom band Type O Negative is dead of heart failure at 48. I’ve always liked Steele, who was born Petrus Ratajczyk in Brooklyn, N.Y., and was, to me, one of the coolest musicians … Continue reading»

Hey everyone. My colleague, Pat Reavy, interviewed Jack Russell, the lead singer of Great White, a couple of weeks ago for a story that appeared in the Deseret News on April 9. The article discussed a show that was suppose … Continue reading»

Lisa Rieffel, lead singer of the garage-pop band Killola, has a lot on her plate. Not only is her band on tour with Sick of Sarah, the Pistol Project and Radio Courtesy, Rieffel is also an actress who’s been in … Continue reading»