‘Nanny’ doesn’t clean up ASHLEY WELLINGStaff Writer The New York Times’ bestselling book “The Nanny Diaries,” written by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus, has moved its way up and onto the big screen. Published in 2002, the book became an almost instant hit, and it is easy to see why. The book’s main character, Nanny, is a young bright college student trying to juggle life, … [Read more...] about Photo courtesy Weinstein Company
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Harper strums inspiration in latest album release MARC CHOQUETTEOnline Content Manager Those who have traveled overseas know the kinds of nostalgic effects those places can have one one’s emotions. Street scenes, architecture, people and natural landscapes all combine to give one a completely unique feeling and often can serve as a creative catalyst. Perhaps this is why … [Read more...] about Photo courtesy Capitol Records
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Band to benefit burned Griffith Park SHANNON URTNOWSKIA&E Editor After being taken on a walk through the devastation at Griffith Park, which was caused by a wildfire in May, members of alternative rock band the Goo Goo Dolls decided to get involved with the park’s restoration efforts. In hopes of raising money for the Griffith Park Recovery Fund, the band will kick of a … [Read more...] about Photo courtesy Randall Michelson
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Eisley promotes new CD on the road, fans approve CRYSTAL TAYLORStaff Writer The Texan quintet, Eisley, gained many fans after its 2005 debut CD, “Room Noises,” hit shelves. With its innocent and dreamy sound, many viewed Eisley as music from little girls who have yet to give up their doll collections. The band, who opened for The Fray, has even been compared to “something … [Read more...] about Photo courtesy Warner Bros. Records
Trilogies take over box office
SHANNON URTNOWSKIA&E Editor Let me take you back to a time in my life when pigtails and bicycle shorts were all the rage. When I was a little girl, my parents used to tell me that nothing in life is coincidental. Personally, I think the saying is a bit cliché. I guess that’s just the skeptic in me. Now, let’s fast-forward to a couple weeks ago. I was talking to a friend … [Read more...] about Trilogies take over box office