Entertainment News for InsideNova.com

Sex and the City premieres in London

Tue, 13 May 2008 13:03:00 EDT

The “Sex and the City” stars lit up London’s Leicester Square for the world premiere of the cinematic sequel to their New York adventures

Pop artist Robert Rauschenberg dies in Fla. at 82

Tue, 13 May 2008 12:49:00 EDT

Robert Rauschenberg, whose use of odd and everyday articles earned him a reputation as a pioneer in pop art but whose talents spanned the worlds of painting, sculpture and dance, has died.

Review: Comics!!!

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:29:00 EDT

Features Reporter Josh Eiserike reviews his favorite comic books this week.

Ya Heard: Wayne says ‘no’ to G-Unit, ‘yes’ to Cole

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:51:00 EDT

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

Covering Avalon: Christian group to perform Friday

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:46:00 EDT

Long, 36 of Nashville, Tenn., took time from the tour to call The Potomac News and Manassas Journal Messenger from outside Charleston, S.C., to chat about the band and the new album.

Vint Hill is alive with the sound of music

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:39:00 EDT

This heartwarming story of Maria, an aspiring nun who becomes a governess for the Von Trapp family, is one of those timeless tales that uplifts whenever revisited.

Column: From trilogies to quadrilogies

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:35:00 EDT

Staff Writer Josh Eiserike shares his commentary on pop culture in his weekly column titled, “Column.”

Avalon comes to Woodbridge

Thu, 08 May 2008 05:00:00 EDT

Cover albums are nothing new in the secular world, but according to Janna Long, pianist and vocalist from Christian group Avalon, it's a fresh idea in Christian music.

Review: Comics!!!

Fri, 02 May 2008 09:52:00 EDT

InsideNoVa.com is featuring a new weekly video: Comics!!! A Discussion About Awesome Books You Can Buy with Josh Eiserike

In memory: YOPW tributes former director Carol Taylor

Thu, 01 May 2008 10:03:00 EDT

Carol Taylor will be remembered as many things—mother, wife, friend and musician, to name a few.

Column: Censor this column!

Thu, 01 May 2008 09:55:01 EDT

Staff Writer Josh Eiserike shares his thoughts on pop-culture in his weekly column titled, “Column.”

Ya Heard: Bell verdict stuns hip-hop community

Thu, 01 May 2008 09:52:00 EDT

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

Soundbites: We don’t need to ‘Bleed American’ again

Thu, 01 May 2008 05:00:00 EDT

A collection of album reviews

‘Shotgun Singer’ comes to Iota Café

Thu, 01 May 2008 05:00:00 EDT

Indie musician Kris Delmhorst's ambitious fifth studio album, "Shotgun Singer," is available after nearly four years in the making.

Scrapbooking infiltrated the author’s life, too

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:02:00 EDT

USA Today featured her new novel in its Book Buzz column. “A Page Out of Life” (Berkley, $14) is due out today.

Gainesville ‘short’ gets BIG attention

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:00:00 EDT

Lustig, a Croatian Jew, survived Auschwitz before immigrating to America. "Lustig" details the producer's life a year after Auschwitz. "Lustig," written and directed by J.B., clocks in at 16 minutes.

Ya Heard: Akon’s ‘criminal’ past called into question

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:36:00 EDT

Dennis Winn shares his commentary on the latest in hip-hop news in his column, “Ya Heard.”

MMMBack! Hanson plays in Falls Church

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:00:01 EDT

Zac Hanson called the Potomac News and Manassas Journal Messenger to dish about the new album, the band's charity work and, of course, the MMMBacklash.

Review: ‘Hamlet’ laughs outweigh shortcomings

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:00:01 EDT

His real estate agent, Felicia Dantine (Marion Dobbins) sells him late actor John Barry-more's old apartment. Barrymore, a drunken womanizer in life, was also one of the famous Hamlets of the stage. Dantine suggests holding a séance to contact the actor's spirit, to help Rally with the role. A few short scenes later Barrymore (Charles St. Charles) appears to help Rally, which may or may not be as a result of the séance. And, only some of the characters can see him.

Guide to the weekend

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:08:01 EDT

Featured events

Gainsville man named finalist in film festival

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:06:00 EDT

A Gainesville man was named a finalist in Virginia’s first Independent Film Festival.

Soundbites

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:03:00 EDT

Review of newly released CDs

I Hate Hamlet

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:00:00 EDT

“I Hate Hamlet” might be a popular complaint for high school seniors, but it’s also the first production at Northern Virginia Community College Manassas Campus.

Musician Caroline Herring tackles segregation

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 05:00:01 EDT

Country-folk musician Caroline Herring merges personal experience and a storytelling approach in her songs, with many tracks covering her marriage, motherhood and the tales of people she’s encountered.

Column: Sequels? So what? Summer movies are awesome

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 05:00:00 EDT

Staff Writer Josh Eiserike shares his thought on pop culture in his weekly column titled, “Column.”

Ya Heard: Alicia strikes a totally different ‘Key’

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 05:00:00 EDT

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

Column: Set lists script the show

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:20:01 EDT

Staff Writer Josh Eiserike shares his thought on pop culture in his weekly column, titled, “Column.”

Ya Heard: ‘Heart of the City’ tour not worth $170

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:06:00 EDT

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

Album Review: Counting Crows, “Saturday Nights & Sunday Mornings”

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:40:01 EDT

This man has some serious baggage. If you date this guy he’'s probably going to write a horribly depressing (and hauntingly beautiful) song about it. But that’'s good news for anyone who buys his records, including his latest, “"Saturday Nights & Sunday Morn-ings.”"

Ya Heard: Is T.I. qualified to advise at-risk youth?

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:33:00 EDT

Columnist Dennis Winn shares the latest in the world of hip-hop in his weekly column “Ya Heard.”

Author Percival Everett comes to Woodbridge

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:31:00 EDT

"I've rebuilt engines, I've been lost in the woods, but, the hardest thing I've ever done is write a novel," Everett said. "It requires complete devotion to the project. You will alienate everyone you know…. It's like knowingly entering a bad marriage."

Who is that drag-dressing comedian performing with Cho?

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 05:00:01 EDT

Becoming an Internet sensation was never the plan for actor-turned-comedian Liam Sullivan. Of course, neither was touring the country dressed in drag.

Margaret Cho comes to Warner Theatre

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 05:00:00 EDT

Outspoken comedian Margaret Cho is breaking the chains of self-hatred and embracing self-love next week at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C.

“Championship Season” a daring play

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 05:00:00 EDT

Former basketball teammates and their coach reunite and discover what's really changed 30 years after their great championship victory.

Soundbites: Album reviews

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:26:00 EDT

Soundbites is an occasional collection of recent album reviews.

Ya Heard: Gossip personality has her own issues

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:21:00 EDT

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

Woodbridge students release compilation album

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:09:01 EDT

The Woodbridge Idol talent competition also celebrates the release of the four students' compilation album "Shatter the Silence," the second offering from Woodbridge Senior High School's student-run record label, Polyphonix Records.

HBO miniseries highlights Virginia, brings revenue to the Commonwealth

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 02:00:00 EDT

“John Adams,” the new HBO miniseries detailing the life of our second president, was filmed in Virginia and generated $80 million in revenue for the state.

Tupac’s claims justified?

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 02:00:00 EDT

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

Mike Doughty’s new album as ‘delicious’ as it sounds

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:00:00 EDT

Mike Doughty’s newest release, “Golden Delicious,” is much more varied and confident than its predecessor, “Haughty Melodic.”

Gravy to play Biggie in ‘Notorious’

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:00:00 EDT

Dennis Winn comments on the latest hip-hop news in his weekly column, “Ya Heard.”

WATCH in favor of the Defense

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:00:00 EDT

Dan Yount had been so sure he wouldn’t win that he hadn’t bothered to prepare any remarks.

Old Town Manassas sets a day of decadence.

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 21:25:00 EDT

For chocolate lovers, this evening will be a great joy, as the shops and gallaries of Old Town Manassas will be having a day of decadence.<

Mark Hayes is in Manassas this weekend

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 21:22:00 EDT

Internationally known musician Mark Hayes is in Manassas this weekend to participate in a series of events.

Fat Joe, 50, Papoose duke it out

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Dennis Winn comments on the latest news in hip-hop in his weekly column, “Ya Heard”

Woodbridge man finds salvation in Christian rap

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Christian Love turned from a lifetime of drugs and crime and put out his first Christian rap album.

Who knew Politicks could be this much fun?

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:00:00 EDT

The last time northern Virginia-based rock-reggae band Politicks was at The State Theatre in Falls Church the group was opening for the recently reformed Blind Melon. That was in November. Friday the group headlines its own show with northern Virginia alternative powerpop band Everyone But Pete and Square Trio.

The Dip Set keeps dipping

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:29:00 EDT

Weekly columnist Dennis Winn talks about the latest in the world of hip-hop in his column “Ya Heard”

Soundbites

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Album reviews by Staff Writer Josh Eiserike

Secrets of a real movie buff

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Douglas Cheshire made his picks based on what he thought and how he thought the Academy might vote.

Local Oscar contest winner announced

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:52:00 EDT

A Nokesville resident is taking home $100 and free movie passes for winning the community Oscar contest through the Manassas Journal Messenger and Potomac News.

Stars are stately, fashionable and safe in glamorous gowns on Oscar red carpet

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:39:00 EDT

The best word to describe the red-carpet fashion at the Academy Awards: red.

Jon Stewart flexes his funny bone fast as host of the Academy Awards

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:21:00 EDT

The 45-year-old faux pundit hosted the Oscars two years ago, so he knows what to expect. Still, it’s “disorienting” to work in Los Angeles rather than in his native New York.

Ya Heard

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:16:00 EDT

feature column

Who will win?

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:08:00 EDT

Locals offer up their predictions

These kids want to give you a Mustang

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 15:22:00 EDT

A trip to Europe might just be the trip of a lifetime for more than 100 Prince William County high school students.