Monthly Archives: May 2008

The craziness continues

Posted on May 21, 2008 by Erin McCracken

The endless parade of season seven contestants continued at warp speed. The top six guys performed in matching denim ensembles. They were then joined by ’80s power ballad singer Bryan Adams. I was finding it hard to believe we were … Continue reading →

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The final countdown

Posted on May 21, 2008 by Erin McCracken

“American Idol” host Ryan Seacrest revealed that 97.5 million people voted for the show’s finale — 23 million more people than voted last year. Strange, considering the show’s ratings have been dropping off. Anyway, the results were tallied by the … Continue reading →

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Bridezillas unleashed

Posted on May 21, 2008 by nicki lefever

Make sure you are sitting down before you watch this. Holy cow!

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A.I. finale part one

Posted on May 20, 2008 by Erin McCracken

Baby Face versus Cutie Pie The first part of the “American Idol” season seven finale was full of comparisons to a championship boxing match. The stream of inspirational quotes between “rounds” was nauseating at best, but I soldiered through. To … Continue reading →

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Check it out

Posted on May 20, 2008 by Erin McCracken

If you’re as obsessive about music mixes as I am, you’ll enjoy this Web site. Listen, critique and download a variety of original musical hodgepodges. There are rumors of a “Donnie Darko” sequel. Random. I’m not sure how the plot … Continue reading →

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Weekend roundup

Posted on May 19, 2008 by Erin McCracken

I headed back east again in the rainstorm Friday. (If I get another invitation in the mail, I’m changing my address.) Thanks to my parents’ Comcast On Demand, I was finally able to see “Atonement.” I was feeling it until … Continue reading →

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What you need to know now

Posted on May 16, 2008 by Erin McCracken

Still trying to figure out what to do this weekend? Click here or here for some fun ideas. Check out a ton of local bands for a good cause here. If all else fails Friday night, see who the “Hottest … Continue reading →

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A perfect breakup song

Posted on May 16, 2008 by susan jennings

OK, so I know I’m a almost year late, but various things: Giant piles of paper around my desk, obsessively checking www.stuffwhitepeoplelike.com and planning a wedding have prevented me from writing about Rilo Kiley’s 2007 release “Under the Blacklight.” Specifically, … Continue reading →

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Adventure though the Alps

Posted on May 14, 2008 by Erin McCracken

Read the latest from the Underwater’s European tour. Sounds like they’re still having a blast. May 11 we arrived really early this morning to interlaken, switzerland, at the mattenhof resort. the view is unreal. we are surrounded by steep, snow … Continue reading →

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Weekend roundup

Posted on May 12, 2008 by Erin McCracken

Thursday night, I headed up to Harrisburg to catch my first show at Dragonfly Club. Openers and Tuscaloosa, Ala. natives the Dexateens exploded onto the stage with a torrent of southern-style tunes. They sounded like a cross between Lynyrd Skynyrd … Continue reading →

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