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November 05, 2009
Suicide prevention groups protesting `The Office’
Last week's episode of "The Office" where Steve Carell's character tries to scare children by faking a hanging has disturbed suicide prevention groupsChris Brown is unsure about his image
Chris Brown says he is unsure about how the public perceives him since he attacked Rihanna.November 04, 2009
Rihanna: Chris Brown’s assault, aftermath ‘humiliating’
Rihanna says dealing with the media attention after being assaulted in February by ex-boyfriend Chris Brown was humiliating. But she now hopes to speak for young women who are afraid to talk openly about domestic violence.November 03, 2009
Colbert goes for gold, sponsors US speedskating
Of the many countries participating at the Vancouver Olympics, add Colbert Nation to the list.October 28, 2009
Fans of early showing say Michael Jackson delivers on `This Is It’
"Michael Jackson's This Is It" premiered to high praise from fans who applauded at each number as though they were at a concertOctober 27, 2009
Local dog will star in the ‘101 Dalmations’ musical
The dog currently lives at the Dalmatian Rescue of Southwest Virginia.Bill Cosby honored with Mark Twain humor prize
Someone had to hold Bill Cosby back to keep him from crawling over a balcony and joining fellow comedians on stage as the stars lined up to pay tribute to his life's work.October 26, 2009
King of Pop aims for king of music film status
Advance ticket sales for "Michael Jackson: This Is It" have been brisk, but no one has a handle on how big the turnout might be this weekOctober 20, 2009
Annette Bening cancels appearance at Virginia Film Festival
Bening was slated to join actress Cherry Jones and director Rodrigo Garcia to present a sneak preview of their film, "Mother and Child," on Nov. 7thOctober 08, 2009
Matthew Broderick, Annette Bening, and Cherry Jones to headline Virginia Film Festival
The presidential election, marching bands and the integration of public schools in Charlottesville are among the topics that will be highlighted in this year’s festivalOctober 06, 2009
Edgar Allan Poe finally getting proper funeral
160 years ago, the beleaguered, impoverished Poe was found, delirious and in distress outside a Baltimore tavernSeptember 21, 2009
Jimmy Buffett to play concert at UVA in November
The maestro of sun ‘n’ fun will bring his musical party to John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville at 8 p.m. Nov. 17.August 07, 2009
ZZ Top to rock Roanoke
Their concert will be Friday, September 11thJuly 30, 2009
Jason Aldean plays Danville this Friday
Danville will get a visit from yet another chart-topping country crooner Friday when Jason Aldean rolls into town to perform at the second Harvest Jubilee concert of the summer.July 23, 2009
New box set explores Virginia’s role in Rockabilly
Rock’n'roll had an older twin with a flipped-up-collar attitude and a good-natured sneer. This first-born rebel was called rockabilly. Its blistering, slap-back beat set primal nerve endings aquiver that most teenagers hadn’t known they possessed.
Va. Film Festival’s looking for movies
Submissions for this year’s festival, which has “Funny Business” as its theme, must arrive by Aug. 25.
July 16, 2009
Confessions of a rasslin’ fan
TNA visits Winston-Salem this Saturday night, bringing up scary memories of that moment… the moment when you tell your significant other about your love of pro wrestling.
July 15, 2009
After 10 years, Spongebob still absorbs
Ten years ago this Friday, Nickelodeon launched “SpongeBob SquarePants.“ It drew immediate attention because of its absurd premise
July 01, 2009
Brush Creek filmmaker hopes for hit
Charles Howard Thomas is learning to navigate the choppy waters of independent film making
June 27, 2009
Sirius XM satellite radio launches ‘The Michael Jackson Tribute Channel’
Sirius XM satellite radio has launched The Michael Jackson Tribute Channel, which will run through Monday at 11:59 p.m. on Sirius channel 51 and XM channel 62.
June 22, 2009
Danville native Jonny ‘Fairplay’ leveled by Lohan in second round of celebrity boxing
Danville native Jonny ‘Fairplay’ Dalton lasted two rounds with Michael Lohan on Saturday night during a celebrity boxing match
June 11, 2009
Charlottesville photo festival develops loyal following
Since its inception in 2007 the annual event billed as “three days of peace, love and photography” has featured some of the world’s most famous and accomplished photographers.
March 30, 2009
U2 to play at UVA’s Scott Stadium
Scott Stadium can accommodate about 61,000 for sporting events, but given the magnitude of U2’s rotating stage, capacity will be scaled back from that figure
Lynchburg worker, Hank Williams Jr. search for lost Civil War relics
At first, Robert Compton was more than a little apprehensive about spending two days of quality time with a country music icon like Hank Williams Jr. But that nervousness went away quickly.
March 28, 2009
County Festival leans toward farm specialties
Amherst and Nelson counties have a new summer festival coming, one that will replace the now-defunct summer fest at Oak Ridge Estate and likely will be similar to the massive Garlic Festival
March 18, 2009
Ad featuring Angelina Jolie ordered off UK TV
A TV ad showing actress Angelina Jolie firing weapons must not be shown because it could be seen as condoning gun violence, Britain’s advertising watchdog said Wednesday.
March 16, 2009
Lynchburg team finishes fourth in ‘The Amazing Race’
Team White made up some serious ground Sunday night, finishing “The Amazing Race” in fourth place.
March 10, 2009
Charlottesville comic prepares Hollywood debut
Charlottesville product Trevor Moore has his name all over “Miss March,” a comedy due in theatres nationwide this weekend.
March 05, 2009
Former Lynchburg resident ousted from ‘American Idol’
Felicia Barton’s “American Idol” journey came to an end Wednesday night
March 03, 2009
Former Lynchburg resident on ‘American Idol’ Tuesday night
Felicia Barton will be on “American Idol” tonight, but her dreams for the show almost didn’t come true.
