BEN KWELLER: CHANGING HORSES (ATO)**½ In case the titular allusion isn't explicit enough for you, the cover art, which looks like something emblazoned on the back of Gram Parsons' Nudie suit, says it all. Young Mr. Kweller is going country. Or, at least, countrypolitan. Kweller's sensibilities have always leaned toward the genteel, and his mannered take on traditional twang is no different. ...more

February 19, 2009

"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" leads the Academy Awards with 13 nominations, including best picture, and acting honors for Brad Pitt and Taraji Phenson, and a directing slot for David Fincher. ...more

January 23, 2009

Without a team roster in hand, there is always one failsafe way to spot East Lake forward Javon Bostic from his teammates on the field. ...more

December 13, 2008

An annual autumn rite has heads and steering wheels turning into the grassy lot at a local church, where piles of pumpkins and other fall fare will be on sale through October. ...more

October 9, 2008

The "America Idols Live" tour defies criticism because it's a love fest for the undemanding teen fans of the various singers. The "Idol" finalists could be singing the nutritional chart off the back of a box of Kellogg's Corn Flakes and get screams and squeals. ...more

August 22, 2008

The "American Idols Live" tour defies criticism because it's a love fest for the undemanding teen fans of the various singers. The "Idol" finalists could be singing the nutritional chart off the back of a box of Kellogg's Corn Flakes and get screams and squeals. ...more

August 21, 2008

The Fourth of July is by far our favorite summertime holiday. We may not be wearing red, white and blue bobby socks on a daily basis, or even flying the American flag from our porch, but we are very patriotic. ...more

June 24, 2008

What it's about: Two words. "Celebrity." "Circus." Put them together, and you've got stars doing the trapeze, spinning plates or eating fire. This whole idea was birthed on CBS decades ago, when "Circus of the Stars" rolled around as an annual event, featuring such celebs as Brooke Shields walking on broken glass or Bronson Pinchot in daring aerial acrobatic feats, and so on. ...more

June 10, 2008

It wasn't your normal political debate. There were no timed speeches, sharp exchanges or clever attacks on character. ...more

May 21, 2008

If your home is a magical place, trimmed with holiday sparkle and strings of decorative lights, we want to hear from you. If you, a friend or neighbor have created a festive holiday crowd pleaser, it could be a winner. ...more

December 15, 2007