Arts

Hard-working folk star Dar Williams takes to the road

It's rare to meet a musician who enjoys touring. After a while, it all seems the same - ragged days on the road stretch on with no end in sight. Another bar, another jam session, another day closer to the next album's recording session ...

To live and die in 'L.A.': Reincarnated 'Fame' won't make it forever

Last Saturday marked the premiere of "Fame L.A.," a weekly hour-long show, which for the purposes of drumming up interest had an initial two-hour screening on Sept. 22. Life is too short to waste like this! "Fame L.A." is a reprisal of the '80s film and show set at the School for the Performing Arts, in New York. In the new souped-up version, all the so-called action takes place at a club/restaurant place called "Who's Who." It involves the lives of several up-and-coming artists who take acting classes from the owner of the club - David Graysmark (William R.

Martini shakes up readers with 'List'

What would you do to have a book on the bestseller's list? In his riveting masterpiece of suspense, "The List," bestselling author Steve Martini reveals just how writing a best-selling novel can cost you your life.

Wayans program makes for sorry late-night television

Does television really need another talk show? Is that a resounding "no" from millions nationwide? But wait, what if it was something different, a new approach to late-night television, and maybe if it was hosted by someone younger, a comedian like Keenan Ivory Wayans?

CRU delivers unforgettable debut

The logo for Def Jam recording artists CRU is a "have a nice day" smiley face that is cut in half - and the missing half is replaced with half the image of a skull. Surprisingly, the logo says a lot about the music of Yogi, Chadeeo and the Mighty Ha, as their music is a strange - but entertaining - mix of violence and comedy.

10-01-97

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