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Olesya SalnikovaStaff Writer What does a single woman in her 30s do when her ex-fiancé is the best man at her sister’s wedding? She hires a professional male escort, of course. “The Wedding Date,” directed by Clare Kilner, is the typical chick flick, complete with a heartthrob and a fairy-tale ending. Debra Messing, of “Will and Grace,” plays Kat, an average single New Yorker … [Read more...] about ‘Wedding Date’ is desperate

James RiswickAssistant A&E Editor For those of us who aren’t musically inclined, it’s pretty easy to take the tunes we listen to for granted. But have you ever wondered what it’s like literally behind the music? How does one write a song? What it’s like to play live on stage? How is an album recorded? To try and answer some of these questions, we sat down with two members … [Read more...] about Behind the Music

Gabe DurhamStaff Writer Since Evelyn wrote a column last week about a friend who name-drops all the time, I thought, “What a good chance to set my own record straight.” Contrary to popular belief, I don’t really know that many celebrities. I mean, of course I have an inner circle of A-list actors and directors, but it isn’t nearly as big as you’d think. Just the other night, … [Read more...] about Oscar season inspires musings

Amy LarsonStaff Writer The audience has finally received their demand: Pilobolus Dance Theater is at Pepperdine once again. The Connecticut dance troupe known for contorting into impossible positions will perform at Smothers Theatre tonight. Though this is not the group’s first visit to Pepperdine, they have returned with a variety of new and unique routines to perform for the … [Read more...] about Funky dance troupe returns to Smothers

DAVID TESICA&E Assistant Dr. Dre has a new member on his team. The Game is his name and gangsta rap is his game. And it’s not only his name and profession that make him so interesting. Just like Dre, he’s coming straight out of Compton. Who would ever guess that another Compton-born rapper, besides Dr. Dre himself, would be so successful? But the newest member of the … [Read more...] about CD Review: Rap album reaches top of The Game