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Check out The Citizen's new Pop-culture podcast!

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 15:51:29 -0400

If you are a fan of pop culture, be sure to check out The Citizen’s newest podcast: “The Citizen Popcast.”

Sports editor Michael Boylan and I discuss the fall TV lineup in the first-ever "Citizen Popcast," which can be found here .

Additional, extended "Les Miserables" videos

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:24:07 -0400

I've had requests for additional footage from Twilight Theatre's production on "Les Miserables" so I complied.

I have to mention that I failed to include very much footage or credit to the lead of the show- call it oversight or pre-vacation brain freeze- but I want to make sure I say what a great job Trevor Martin did as Jean Valjean.

"Les Miserables" at the Fred

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 17:59:41 -0400

I went to see the Twilight Theatre Company's production of "Les Miserables: the School Edition" this past Friday night at the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater in Peachtree City, and I have to say I was very impressed with the caliber show that they put on.

Treasure hunting

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 15:45:44 -0400

For all that is wrong in this world, there are still some stories that will bring a smile to your face. Listen and watch as six year old Jocelyn tells the story of finding buried treasure in her very own backyard. To read the full story, check out the article in the Names & Faces section on this site: HERE.

Tyrone Xmas parade: Idea not the brightest

Tue, 19 Dec 2006 16:12:54 -0500

Last week a certain local publication suggested that Tyrone’s first ever nighttime Christmas parade could very well become the biggest parade in the South, rivaling those seen on television even.

“Running With Scissors”: Stranger than fiction

Thu, 02 Nov 2006 16:04:27 -0500

I saw the film “Running With Scissors” before ever reading anything written by Augusten Burroughs, whose memoir the film is based upon. After watching the film, I was so intrigued by Burroughs’ wacky childhood experiences that I immediately went to the Fayette County Public Library to check it out and read it. After all, books are always superior to the film versions that try to duplicate them.

The show must go on...without Paris

Thu, 04 May 2006 11:32:08 -0400

It’s the end of the road for Princess P; Paris Bennett that is. The 17 year old “American Idol” contestant from Fayetteville, Ga. sang her last songs on the Idol stage last night during the program’s weekly results show.

Birth years and Billboard charts

Tue, 02 May 2006 23:50:17 -0400

It’s down to the final five tonight on “American Idol” and with only three more performance shows and three eliminations until the finale, the contestants are gearing up to try and be one of the two who will compete on finale night, May 24.

No more picking Pickler

Wed, 26 Apr 2006 22:19:52 -0400

A record breaking 47.5 million votes were cast last night for the six remaining “American Idol” contestants. That is the highest number of votes ever cast on a non-finale night. Judge Simon Cowell apologized to Katharine McPhee for his harsh critique of her on last night’s show, and was treated to a dazzling, white smile from Katharine.

Final six get romantic

Wed, 26 Apr 2006 10:53:07 -0400

From thousands to six, “American Idol” is entering the final stages of season five and only six contestants remain. Paris Bennett, Chris Daughtry, Katharine McPhee, Taylor Hicks, Elliott Yamin and Kellie Pickler are vying to become the next American Idol and with only a handful of performances left each is within reach of that goal.

Standard Idol

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 11:29:34 -0400

Last week “American Idol” contestants performed songs from the legendary rock band Queen. This week, they softened things up with former rocker turned crooner Rod Stewart and his newest series of albums, “The Great American Songbook.”

Why no ‘Idol’ updates in the paper?

Tue, 18 Apr 2006 17:39:19 -0400

A few people have asked me why there hasn’t been an article in The Citizen about the 17-year-old Fayetteville resident and “American Idol” contestant Paris Bennett.

Queen for a night

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 23:52:20 -0400

Queen ruled the night on the performance show of “American Idol.” The remaining eight contestants were put to the test with the challenge to perform the hits (as well as some of the more obscure songs) from this iconic rock and roll band.

Country music takes over American Idol

Tue, 04 Apr 2006 21:55:59 -0400

Chris Rock and Whoopi Goldberg were among audience members at tonight’s live performance show of one of the nation’s biggest television phenomenons. It was country night on “American Idol” this evening, and the nine remaining Idols were guided by country music legend Kenny Rogers in their quest to make it one more week in the music competition.