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ALICIA YOUNGStaff Writer The lead singer may be adorable, with his cute dimples and heartfelt lyrics convincing audiences that he’s singing straight to them alone, but with the release of Bon Jovi’s ninth album, “Have a Nice Day,” audiences weren’t exposed to much of anything else. Bon Jovi’s newest effort is disappointingly predictable, no different from any of its other … [Read more...] about Bon Jovi’s ‘Nice Day’ disappoints fans

SHANNON URTNOWSKIStaff Writer Pepperdine will welcome multi-platinum country trio SHeDAISY to Smothers Theatre tomorrow at 8 p.m. for a night of country music. SHeDAISY is a family trio comprised of sisters Kassidy, Kelsi and Kristyn Osborn. “They play contemporary country music,” said Kyle Frederick, SHeDAISY’s manager. Their debut album, “THE WHOLE SHeBANG,” came out in 1999 … [Read more...] about Smothers hosts country trio

EVELYN BARGEA&E Editor Weddings are usually a time for happiness and celebration — unless the groom has accidentally married a corpse. This seemingly gruesome idea is the backbone of Tim Burton’s latest stop-motion animation film “The Corpse Bride,” which was released in theaters nationwide Friday. “Corpse Bride” is Burton’s first feature-length animation film since 1993’s … [Read more...] about Here comes the ‘Corpse Bride’

KELSEY MAYSLiving Editor The Rev. Floyd McKeithen’s folksy style mixes plenty of current events and calls toward social activism into his sermons at United Methodist Church, a small building opposite Zuma Beach. He occasionally softens into hushed tones for effect, and if the audience doesn’t “Amen” in response, he’s not afraid to ask for one. McKeithen succeeded the Rev. Larry … [Read more...] about Progressive Christianity abounds at Malibu UMC