TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez 1. TELEVISION: What was the theme song to the sitcom “Friends” and who sang it? 2. GEOGRAPHY: The Yakima River flows through which U.S. state? 3. MUSIC: Who recorded the 1970s hit “The Boys Are Back in Town”? 4. COMICS: Which comic strip featured a character called “Dragon Lady”? 5. MEDICINE: What is meant by the term “palpate”? 6. FOOD AND DRINK: What is tagliatelle? 7. CHILDREN’S LITERATURE: Where did the Grinch live in the Dr. Seuss … [Read more...] about Trivia Test March 1st
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Top 10 Video, DVD March 1st
Top 10 Video Rentals 1. Lakeview Terrace (PG-13) Samuel L. Jackson (Sony) 2. Max Payne (PG-13) Mark Wahlberg (20th Century Fox) 3. Pride and Glory (R) Edward Norton (New Line) 4. My Best Friend’s Girl (R) Dane Cook (Lionsgate) 5. Fireproof (PG) Kirk Cameron (Sony) 6. Vicky Cristina Barcelona (PG-13) Penelope Cruz (The Weinstein Company) 7. Saw V (R) Tobin Bell (Lionsgate) 8. Pineapple Express (R) Seth Rogan (Sony) 9. Mirrors (R) Kiefer Sutherland (20th Century … [Read more...] about Top 10 Video, DVD March 1st
Top of the Charts March 1st
Top 10 Pop Singles This Week / Last Week 1. Eminem, Dr. Dre & 50 Cent / No. 78 “Crack a Bottle” (Shady/Aftermath) 2. Kanye West / No. 3 “Heartless” (Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam) 3. Lady GaGa feat. Colby O’Donis / No. 4 “Just Dance” (Streamline/KonLive/Cherrytree) 4. Kelly Clarkson / No. 1 “My Life Would Suck Without You” (RCA) 5. Beyonce / No. 2 “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)” (Music World) 6. The All-American Rejects / No. 6 “Gives You Hell” (Doghouse/DGC) 7. Taylor … [Read more...] about Top of the Charts March 1st
Top Ten Movies March 1st
TOP TEN MOVIES 1. Friday the 13th (R) Julianna Guill, America Olivio 2. He’s Just Not That Into You (PG-13) Ben Affleck, Jennifer Aniston 3. Taken (PG-13) Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace 4. Confessions of a Shopaholic (PG) Isla Fisher, Hugh Dancy 5. Coraline (PG) animated 6. Paul Blart: Mall Cop (PG) Kevin James, Keir O’Donnell 7. The International (R) Clive Owen, Naomi Watts 8. The Pink Panther 2 (PG) Steve Martin, Jean Reno 9. Slumdog Millionaire (R) Dev Patel, Anil … [Read more...] about Top Ten Movies March 1st
Players Guild of Dearborn presents ‘The Rainmaker’
The Players Guild of Dearborn presents N. Richard Nash’s romantic comedy “The Rainmaker” weekends though March 15. Friday and Saturday night shows are at 8 p.m., with 2:30 p.m. Sunday matinees. Tickets are $15. Student discounts (with valid identification) and group discounts are available. The Guild Theatre is at 21730 Madison in Dearborn, southwest of the intersection of Monroe Street and Outer Drive. For more information, call the Guild ticket line at (313) 561-TKTS, or go to the Guild Web site: … [Read more...] about Players Guild of Dearborn presents ‘The Rainmaker’
Soap Updates March 1st
SOAP UPDATES By Dana Block ALL MY CHILDREN Reese assured Bianca that she wouldn’t fight for custody of their daughter. Kendall and Zach started sleeping in separate bedrooms. Krystal became suspicious of David’s conversations with Amanda. Reese overheard Kendall talking about what really happened before Greenlee’s accident. Taylor made some progress in reaching out to Brot. Wait to See: Ryan and Kendall find solace in each other’s misery. AS THE WORLD TURNS Jade asked Matt for drugs, but Alison tipped … [Read more...] about Soap Updates March 1st
Jill Jackson’s Hollywood March 1st
HOLLYWOOD ... Leonardo DiCaprio is looking at a script titled “Beat the Reaper,” about an emergency-room doctor in a Manhattan hospital whose life becomes complicated when he is recognized by a mobster from former times, when he was in a witness-protection program. It’s based on the book by Josh Bazell. As for his private life, Leo keeps it that way (most of the time). Hopefully, this new script will end up a “big one,” but it will be tough to ever beat his role in “Titanic.” * * * Mickey Rourke’s career is soaring … [Read more...] about Jill Jackson’s Hollywood March 1st
Salome’s Stars March 1st
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Take time from your busy schedule to check out what’s going on around you. You might find that someone has been secretly trying to pull the wool over those beautiful Sheep’s eyes. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Once again, the Bovine’s boldness pays off in uncovering the source of a disturbing workplace situation. Your personal life calls for patience, as a certain matter plays itself out. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Forget about going all out to impress someone in your personal life. Just … [Read more...] about Salome’s Stars March 1st
Dearborn Symphony Pops with Rich Ridenour and Kevin Dewey
The Dearborn Symphony will perform its annual pops concert at 8 p.m. Friday at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave. in Dearborn. Back by popular demand, pianist and guest conductor Rich Ridenour will lead the orchestra in a program of rousing favorites that includes Broadway showstoppers by Marvin Hamlisch and Andrew Lloyd Webber, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Freddie Mercury, highlights from “Showboat,” and “The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin. Dearborn’s Kevin and Anna Dewey will be featured in … [Read more...] about Dearborn Symphony Pops with Rich Ridenour and Kevin Dewey
Couch Theater March 1st
COUCH THEATER — DVD PREVIEWS By DNA SMITH PICK OF THE WEEK “The Inauguration of Barack Obama: A Moment in History” — There already have been a few commemorative DVDs of President Obama’s inauguration day, but this offering by ABC News is the best of the bunch. Not only do you get all the big highlights like the Oath of Office, Aretha Franklin’s performance of “My Country, ’Tis of Thee” and the Inaugural Address, but you also get Obama’s election-night acceptance speech and the Oaths of Office of every president from … [Read more...] about Couch Theater March 1st