2008 Woodie Awards
One would think make-up and people in costume wouldn't faze David Prowse, better known to the Western world as the man who played Darth Vader in the original "Star Wars" trilogy. "They've got me in the barn and everyone's screaming," Prowse says. "It was really interesting actually, people who take part in these shows - they really go overboard with it.
I woke up in the morning, tripped over my gym sneakers and groggily wandered into the kitchen. I stopped before I made it, remembering I shouldn't be there because of one historical document - the Quran. "O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that ye may (learn) self-restraint," the Quran states.
Despite what some students think, Newark has a reputation of being more than just a college town. To the artistic community, it's a blank canvas. Bright colors and unique designs adorn walls that would otherwise be weathered brick and lackluster cinder blocks.
It's 5 p.m. and Beth Keil has a mysterious voicemail. "I thought it was 'maid,' " she says. "MADE," the MTV reality hit specializing in making dreams come true for teens, came to Delaware in September to help two hopefuls fulfill their dreams of becoming motocross racers.
A funeral in Asbury Park, N.J. may seem like an unlikely place for a business venture, but singer/songwriter Nik Everett managed to spin it his way. A conversation with Christina Eliopoulos, an independent filmmaker, uncovered their mutual passion for the town.
The combined smell of pan-seared scallops, roast beef, crab cakes and tacos mingled in the air on Sunday on Main Street, tempting the Newark community to drop Atkins, South Beach and any other diet to enjoy the "Taste of Newark." The fourth annual "Taste of Newark," held on the lawn of Old College from noon to 3 p.
The dirty streets are deserted and full of debris. There is no way out and the sounds of gunfire, bombs and Humvee motors are everywhere. The explosions go off for another 15 minutes as people scream in the distance. Then, the screen goes blank, the headphones are removed and everything is silent.
Leave it to Jane Austen, the literary mother of the modern chick flick, to inspire a heartwarming and romance-filled movie branded with her name. Luckily, "The Jane Austen Book Club" does Austen proud, leaving out the sap and creating engaging and likeable characters that give the movie an unexpected depth.
As far as comedy goes, the Farrelly Brothers are a big name. Unfortunately, their films are hit-or-miss. With their latest project "The Heartbreak Kid," the Farrellys have made it known that they are long past their prime.
You have to hand it to Kid Rock. Somehow, he managed to make it to the top and stay in the limelight while looking like a redneck pimp and sounding like the illegitimate child of country and heavy-metal music.
It's been a while since Jennifer Lopez's last album, and although her career has mainly been about techno-style dance beats, her new album features songs like the title track "Brave" and "Do It Well," which have the bass line and the typical pop-funk of her earlier years.
Puddle of Mudd may hail from Kansas City, but its thick guitars, driving rhythms and angst-inspired sound scream Seattle. It's been almost four years since its last album "Life on Display," but after bringing in a new guitarist, bassist and song-writing team, the band decided to make one last push to prove the puddle hasn't run dry.
While it's safe to say there's no clear code of conduct when it comes to bedroom behavior, there are some things you should and shouldn't do when entering someone's lusty lair for the first time. So, after much consideration and lengthy conversations with friends, I present a few do's and don'ts of hooking up: Do be sure to respect the person you are in bed with.
I'm lazy, I enjoy buying clothing and I'm addicted to the Internet. These three statements explain why shopping online is perfect for me. Although there's nothing like strolling through a mall and window shopping, there's something appealing about being able to do it all in your pajamas.
In 1990, the late children's author popularly known as Dr. Seuss published a 46-page masterpiece titled "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" As the ultimate survival guide for even the most helpless among us, Seuss' poem opens with these assuring words: "Congratulations! / Today is your day.
