http://lansinglowdown.com The features desk discusses everything from weekend happenings to the latest movies, music and celebrity gossip. Check out the Entertainment Podcast for more from the features desk. en-us Foundry4 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:05:23 -0500 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:17:48 -0400 webmaster@statenews.com http://lansinglowdown.com/index.php/blog/entertainment/2008/08/summer_reveals_more_to_enjoy_in_east_lansing If anybody’s been complaining about the lack of things to do in East Lansing over the summer, they’ve been walking around with their eyes shut. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:17:48 -0400 http://lansinglowdown.com/index.php/blog/entertainment/2008/08/summer_reveals_more_to_enjoy_in_east_lansing http://lansinglowdown.com/index.php/blog/entertainment/2008/08/paris_hilton_and_political_ads_an_odd_mix Paris Hilton as president of the United States — as if. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:11:09 -0400 http://lansinglowdown.com/index.php/blog/entertainment/2008/08/paris_hilton_and_political_ads_an_odd_mix http://lansinglowdown.com/index.php/blog/entertainment/2008/08/weeds_a_welcome_change_from_tv_drama I remember thinking TV dramas were for lame adults not too long ago. Then again, “when I was a kid,” nobody ever put on “Weeds.” Tue, 05 Aug 2008 22:51:01 -0400 http://lansinglowdown.com/index.php/blog/entertainment/2008/08/weeds_a_welcome_change_from_tv_drama http://lansinglowdown.com/index.php/blog/entertainment/2008/08/fun_outings_with_friends_at_unexpected_places The end of summer is a lot different in college than it was in high school. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:50:51 -0400 http://lansinglowdown.com/index.php/blog/entertainment/2008/08/fun_outings_with_friends_at_unexpected_places http://lansinglowdown.com/index.php/blog/entertainment/2008/08/mamma_mia_provides_lighthearted_comedy Whether you’re an ABBA fan or someone who simply enjoys light, feel-good movie- musicals, “Mamma Mia!” is worth checking out. Sun, 03 Aug 2008 21:45:33 -0400 http://lansinglowdown.com/index.php/blog/entertainment/2008/08/mamma_mia_provides_lighthearted_comedy http://lansinglowdown.com/index.php/blog/entertainment/2008/07/battles_allow_classic_heroes_villains_to_face_off Despite my job as entertainment reporter requiring that I moonlight as an expert on what’s cool in the East Lansing area, I still enjoy being a video game geek in my spare time. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:40:25 -0400 http://lansinglowdown.com/index.php/blog/entertainment/2008/07/battles_allow_classic_heroes_villains_to_face_off http://lansinglowdown.com/index.php/blog/entertainment/2008/07/dont_forget_the_value_of_the_cassette Driving around East Lansing on a daily basis, I constantly find all my favorite radio stations are filled with annoying commercials or boring morning talk shows. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:52:11 -0400 http://lansinglowdown.com/index.php/blog/entertainment/2008/07/dont_forget_the_value_of_the_cassette http://lansinglowdown.com/index.php/blog/entertainment/2008/07/playgrounds_fun_for_adults_too I have at least five mosquito bites on my right foot alone from an excursion I took with a friend Friday night. They itch so horribly, I can’t wear socks and shoes, but anyone reading this knows how a mosquito bite feels: They’re part of the human experience nearly everyone has shared. Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:01:30 -0400 http://lansinglowdown.com/index.php/blog/entertainment/2008/07/playgrounds_fun_for_adults_too http://lansinglowdown.com/index.php/blog/entertainment/2008/07/summer_pop_tune_catchy Katy Perry performed her hit single “I Kissed A Girl” on “The View” this morning, and in return, Whoopi Goldberg kissed the singer on the lips. This pop-rock song is a juggernaut that will get stuck in your head and make you question your boundaries. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 22:51:51 -0400 http://lansinglowdown.com/index.php/blog/entertainment/2008/07/summer_pop_tune_catchy http://lansinglowdown.com/index.php/blog/entertainment/2008/07/popular_vampire_series_may_be_worth_a_read Call me a nerd, but I’m pretty excited for Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 333 E. Grand River Ave., to have another party. Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:58:17 -0400 http://lansinglowdown.com/index.php/blog/entertainment/2008/07/popular_vampire_series_may_be_worth_a_read