Opening today: The talking New York animals from “Madagascar” are back and crash in Africa. CHECK MOVIE TIMES

Fox’s “American Idol” will return for its eighth season Jan. 13 while medical drama “House” is moving to a new night, the network said in announcing its midseason lineup.

Staff writer Josh Eiserike shares his pop-culture commentary in his weekly column, “Column.“

Lewis Long’s second feature film, "Good People," premieres Sunday at the Cinema Arts Theatre in Fairfax.

Comedian Amy Sedaris is coming to Frederick, Md. FIND OTHER WEEKEND EVENTS

“Frankenstein” was staged with a nod to the story's themes and emotions: sharp scared steps coupled with elongated body stretches of the damned.

Former CIA polygraph examiner John F. Sullican recently sat down for the News & Messenger to be on the answering side of questions about his latest book.

First Baptist Church of Woodbridge hosts its annual Trunk or Treat Friday evening from 6 to 8 at the church located on Minnieville and Elm Farm Roads.

Vienna Theatre Company's production of "Over the River and Through the Woods" can be summed up in three syllables: de-light-ful.<

Dennis Winn shares his thoughts on the latest in hip-hop in his weekly column, “Ya Heard.“

Staff writer Josh Eiserike shares pop-culture commentary in his weekly column, “Column.“

In the spirit of Halloween, the News & Messenger asked people in the community what movie really gave them chills.

Zui, real name Lauren Watts, of Woodbridge, competed against 18 contestants for a chance to become Paris Hilton’s new best friend on MTV reality show “Paris Hilton’s My New BFF.”

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The Beastie Boys and some friends head to Richmond tonight for Get Out and Vote ‘08 tour.

Siegel Center show to boost Democrat draws about 6,000.

In celebration of the one awards show dedicated solely to hip-hop, we’ll break down some of the more recognizable categories and nominees of tonight’s show.

Josh Eiserike reviews this week’s comics

Her new approach to songwriting smiles bright on her 20th album, "Red Letter Year," released last month.

Staff writer Josh Eiserike shares pop-culture commentary in his weekly column, titled “Column.“

Manassas Ballet Theatre's Halloween production of "Frankenstein" doesn't go for laughs, even if the idea of a giant monster doing pirouettes is pretty funny.

Halloween is two weeks away, but some ambitious souls are already getting ready to party hearty.

All Saints Catholic Church in Manassas will celebrate the groundbreaking for its new $13 million church on Nov. 1.

Josh reviews comics this week.

Staff writer Josh Eiserike shares pop-culture commentary in his weekly column, titled “Column.“

For a place like Prince William County, where community theater is just as prevalent as traffic jams and Civil War sites, the state of the economy definitely impacts budget and talent pools.

Madonna and filmmaker Guy Ritchie will end their marriage after nearly eight years, the couple said in a joint statement Wednesday.

We review comics this week

Top things to do this weekend.

Staff writer Josh Eiserike shares his pop-culture commentary in his weekly column, titled “Column.“