FresnoBee.com: Entertainment

'Idol' David Cook comes to Table Mountain

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:48:05 PST

David Cook is part of an exclusive club — one that comes with 30 million potential fans and alums such as Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood. Read comments

Jay-Z's interests go far beyond rap music

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:58:10 PST

Jay-Z has been known to call himself the "Michael Jordan of rap." Read comments

Thumbs up for ‘Up,’ a delightful story with heart

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:00:00 PST

* “Up” Grade A: A grumpy old man and a young boy sail away to an animated adventure. The computer-generated film features the voice of Ed Asner. Read comments

Trailblazing comedian Lopez wants to put his mark on the talk-show genre.

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:03 PST

George Lopez is ready to party. Read comments

Worlds collide in ‘The Magician & the Geisha’

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:53:30 PST

Clovis author Jeff Morris’ book, “The Magician & the Geisha” (Idea Majik, $12.99), is based on a true story. The title characters’ love is tested when the magician must deal with Japanese traditions. Read comments

Sykes will speak her mind (as usual) as talk host

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:03:14 PST

PASADENA — Wanda Sykes has no problem speaking her mind, rattling off jokes or creating conversation. Read comments

Is 'Fourth Kind' real? Nobody cares

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:07:40 PST

"The Fourth Kind" is a term to describe close encounters with aliens that include probes and prodding by the visitors. Such an encounter would be a welcome alternative to this movie, which is a horrendous piece of celluloid garbage that would have to improve a thousandfold to reach being boring. Read comments

'Goats' takes good with the b-a-a-a-d

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:07:17 PST

"The Men Who Stare at Goats" isn't worth more than two and a half bleats. Read comments

'Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter' a difficult re-entry

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:32:24 PST

"Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter," which continues through Saturday, premiered at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in 2008. Read comments

Local events for week of Nov. 6-12

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:01:30 PST

'Lord of the Dance'
7:30 p.m. Tuesday / Saroyan Theatre, 700 M St. / (559) 485-8497, ticketmaster.com / $30-$52.50 Read comments