By Ben ShanbromWith the advent of the digital age, it comes as little surprise that the record industry is in dire straits, with music retailers experiencing a significant drop in sales. Thus, an independent music retailer such as Newbury Comics is a bit of an oddity.
By Kaitlin Meehan
It's been hard to ignore the hype surrounding Carrie Underwood in the past two years. Since winning the fourth season of American Idol in 2005, she has collected an impressive array of major music awards, including five Academy of Country Music awards, two Country Music Association awards, and two Grammys.
By Jeff Wallace
At this point, it is safe to say that Boston sports fans are spoiled. Unfortunately, most of us are unable to drop a semester's worth of tuition on World Series tickets. Luckily, the second-best place to watch a Red Sox game lies within the reach of a well-placed Manny Ramirez monster home run.
By Alex Nordenson / Heights Senior StaffYou know how that whole illegal music downloading issue never seems to go away? Yeah, it's true. This time, the perpetual media controversy is dragging us to Canada. As if piraters didn't already have enough incentive to switch over to the legal version of their library-building habit - other than the free album art you get now with an iTunes Music Store download - the Copyright Board of Canada has decided that it is best to start taxing legally purchased music downloads.
By Lauren Gomez
It's here. The air is crisp as the leaves crunch beneath the boots and ballet flats of students scurrying to class. Although fall brings about the expected darker hues in fashion of black, brown, and navy, this year surprises us with a seasonal twist of fate.
By Claudia Huapaya
What a time to be a Boston fan. Undefeated Pats, undefeated Eagles, and now the Red Sox are in the World Series. And a big weekend is ahead, regardless of our phenomenal athletic prospects. Big birthday bashes and Homecoming will make for a very interesting lineup.
By Eric Nam
Take a "moment" with Juanes, even if you can't understand him. With a dozen Latin Grammys under his belt, Colombian pop-rocker Juanes shows no sign of slowing down. His fourth album, La Vida es un Ratico (Life is Just a Moment) is packed with songs infused with both traditional Colombian styles and rhythms and the pop-rock sounds he is well known for.
"Reaper Madness"
By Blair Thill
"Look I'm not advocating violence here, but if you want to take care of Greg, I know some people."
"I know the devil, I'm pretty sure my people trump your people."
These two lines of dialogue encapsulate everything that Reaper is about: friendship and working for the devil.
'Dan in Real Life'
By Chris Dewey
Steve Carell has made quite a name for himself over the years. After being the No. 2 "Steven" on The Daily Show for seven seasons, Carell's career took off in movies such as Evan Almighty, Anchorman, and, most notably, the American version of The Office. Now, he's taking a slight departure from straight comedy and attempting a more dramatic role in his latest film.
By Ryan Malone
Marky Mark to Replace Gosling
In his quest to be in every other movie ever made, Mark Wahlberg has stooped to a low we haven't seen since the Funky Bunch: Ryan Gosling's replacement. Currently filming M. Night Shyamalan's The Happening, Wahlberg was already committed to The Fighter, co-starring Brad Pitt, and The Brazilian Job, an apparent sequel to 2003's surprise hit, Bringing Down the House.
By Meghan Thomson / ReporterThis week it was all about couples. We'll jump right in with the end of the relationship between Leonardo DiCaprio and supermodel Bar Rafaeli. The two began dating in the spring of 2006 and tried to keep a low profile. On Tuesday, a very chatty source told People that even though the relationship has "ran its course," the pair has ended "on great terms.
By Joseph Neese / Arts & Review EditorThe world of popular culture has been producing some interesting news. On Oct. 10, the music industry prompted two shocking events. Radiohead released their first album since 2003 - In Rainbows - exclusively to the Internet in lieu of stores, deciding to part with its label Capitol Records in favor of self-promotion.
By Tula Batanchiev / Features Editor1. The Project: Live
The Project, featuring Christie Leigh and the Crooked Hearts and Jay Leonard will perform on Saturday at Harper's Ferry in Allston, Mass. Tickets are on sale now but can also be sold at the door for $8. Purchase them in advance online (www.
Spring Break
