Jennifer Lopez

The best concerts to see in Denver this week

KVELERTAK @ LARIMER LOUNGE | 4/30/13 With a name that translates roughly to "stranglehold" in Norwegian, this sextet has spent the last six years cultivating a sound that feels like a mixture of black metal and the Stooges, Cave In and Converge. Fittingly, the frontman of that last act, Kurt Ballou, ... More >>

The symbolism in Argo's wisecracking script is impossible to miss

And the season 11 winner of American Idol is...

Five months of auditions, live performances and rounds and rounds of voting led to last night's big moment. Who would be crowned the American Idol champion after so much anticipation? Who deserved to win? Phillip Phillips. Beating Jessica Sanchez, the season's runner-up, in a record-breaking 132 m ... More >>

American Idol recap: Phillip Phillips will sail through to the final, but who will join him?

It's down to the wire now. Last night's performances will determine which of the three remaining Idol contestants will make it through to the final and ultimately win the entire competition, which, with the elimination of Hollie Cavanagh last week, is anyone's game at this point. The contestants eac ... More >>

Justin Bieber's new track, "Boyfriend," defies those snap judgments you just made

The verses to Justin Bieber's "Boyfriend" play through speakers undeniably, quintessentially and unexpectedly like Tyga's "Rack City." What the hell? When did the sugary pop we were to expect from this boy-band-of-one fizz out? It must have been when his voice started changing just before he release ... More >>

American Idol recap: Jermaine Jones booted when producers discover his criminal past

Even before the contestants performed last night, one had been eliminated. Jermaine Jones, the "gentle giant" of this season's American Idol, was forced to leave the show after Idol staff's discovery of his criminal activity -- oh, and him lying to Idol producers about the whole thing didn't help th ... More >>

American Idol Top 12: Jessica Sanchez makes Whitney Houston proud

Last night's episode of American Idol wasn't nearly as awkward as we had anticipated. With the ladies required to perform songs from the late Whitney Houston's catalog (and the men required to do Stevie Wonder), we expected there to be more sensitivity surrounding the singer and her recent passing. ... More >>

American Idol Live Show: 3 of 13 men shine during the first live round

The first of the live rounds, last night's episode of American Idol was a welcomed return to true form. We saw all of the male contestants in the Top 24 perform, including the thirteenth contender who was brought back to compete live, Jermaine Jones, the appropriately dubbed "gentle giant" with a st ... More >>

Meet Su Charles, the latest American Idol hopeful from Denver

Denver, meet Su Charles (aka SuCh), the latest American Idol hopeful from our city. Aside from having an exceptional voice, Charles has quite an inspiring story. The child of Haitian immigrants, Charles was born in Boston to a pastor and a school teacher. Raised in Long Island, New York, Charles beg ... More >>

Ten things to do for $10 this weekend, February 10-12, 2012

The weekend before Valentine's Day has plenty of love (and anti-love) themed fun to offer, whether or not you're attached. From a Barbie and Ken art exhibit to a Victorian Mourning ceremony, we've got it all for less than $10. It will be way better than binging on heart-shaped boxes of chocolate. We ... More >>

American Idol Hollywood round two: Symone Black is okay, but the show is limping along

Symone Black's plummet from the stage doesn't compare to the decline in viewers Idol will see next week if it doesn't focus more on singing and less on drama.​Listen here, American Idol producers: Spending a large majority of last night's show, the second part of the Hollywood round, on anythi ... More >>

Nicki Minaj's "Stupid Hoe" takes aim at Gaga and other fellow pop stars

Forget Lil Kim. At this point in her career, Nicki Minaj's only enemy is herself and "Super Bass." That track, which catapulted Minaj into a mainstream as cross-genre artist and onto the iPods of Taylor Swift fans everywhere, will be her "Lose Yourself" -- the song that defines Minaj's career until ... More >>

American Idol in Pittsburgh: Judges still too soft

American Idol glided through Pittsburgh last night without blemish. There weren't any major breakdowns, nor letdowns, nor catty digs at Steven Tyler's wacky facial expressions. No, the Steel City produced a cornucopia of talented, Hollywood-bound contestants -- a whopping 38 in total, with big ambit ... More >>

Ten pop music moments that defined 2011

With major comebacks and massive hits, 2011 was the year of the women, from Beyoncé to Miley Cyrus. Without singers like Adele, we wouldn't have songs to cry along with, and without Katy Perry, we wouldn't have any songs to hum at our nine to five. So what exactly were the biggest pop moments of 20 ... More >>

Chef Chris Cina ousted from Hideaway Steakhouse

Lori MidsonAfter six months helming the kitchen of Hideaway Steakhouse, Chris Cina is gone.​"Hideaway Steakhouse brings on new Executive Chef, Todd Adkins, who has cooked for President Clinton and J Lo and has studied in Paris!" exclaimed the press release that landed in my inbox last week fr ... More >>

Bret Lee Thompson: Alleged child sex assaulter found sleeping in van behind NJ Walmart

Big pics below.​Update: The nationwide manhunt for Bret Lee Thompson, accused of kidnapping an eight-year-old girl from a southwest Denver alley and sexually assaulting her, didn't end in dramatic fashion. According to the FBI, authorities in Brunswick, New Jersey found him sleeping in his va ... More >>

Mile Highlights: This week's concert news, local radio playlists and top album sales

Here's what's good in the Mile High City this week: In concert news, Phish is closing out its tour at Dick's on Labor Day weekend, Roger Daltrey is performing the Who's Tommy at 1STBANK in October, Return to Forever is returning the Paramount and Sugarland is stopping by Comfort Dental with Sara B ... More >>

Lil' Jon's tax woes: He's not alone. Here's five of the biggest celebrity tax evaders

​The IRS loves leaning on rich people for tax evasion. Case in point, reports have surfaced that Lil' Jon (whose house was just foreclosed on in August) is on the hook for $638,000. It's certainly not easy to do taxes if you're a musician -- or any type of entertainer for that matter -- which ... More >>

Matt and Ben

Fame is fleeting, and so is the fun here.

Delegating Denver #36 of 56: New York

Beyond Playlist: Michael Jackson and More

Why I'm Ready to Kiss 2007 Goodbye

Northern State

This hip-hop hybrid is no longer on a major label, and it couldn’t be happier.

Q&A With Northern State's Julie Potash

Home Life in Hell

An abusive marriage crumbles to pieces in the riveting Take My Eyes.

Shanny and Snake Ain't Jake

The Broncos have begun to Plum the briny depths of the NFL.

Constricted

A PG-13 rating squeezes the life out of Anacondas.

The Beatdown

After ten years of house-building, the Pound Boys part ways.

The Message

Vanishing Act

Dance This Mess Around

What a bad feeling -- and taste -- Honey leaves behind.

Off Limits

Talk hard

Plumbing the Broncos

Feeling defensive, Coach Shanahan? It's about time.

Dress for Success

New Suit takes off on Hollywood.

Dream Time Extended

Sevilla spins more than salsa, but the Pavilions ain't down with that.

A Toothy Grin

Horror fans will smile at Darkness Falls.

Letters to the Editor

From the week of Janury 16, 2003

Photo Finish

Obscenity is in the eye of the beholder.

Muzak to My Ears

Elevator music is looking up.

Discmania

Backbeat writers revisit their favorite albums of the year.

Beauty and the Beat

Nikka Costa has a big, funky voice and a great butt. Which will you notice first?

Mystic Muses

Musical shamans keep the flame alive during a rare visit to Denver.

They've Got Their Mojo Rising

The Latin-flavored Voodoo Glow Skulls speak the language of ska.

Ill Luzhin

Hollywood reimagines Nabokov as Rocky for the art-house crowd.

Mel Sells Out

What women -- and men -- want is a better movie than this.

My Life As a Fish

A new version of The Big Blue gets pretty and deep -- maybe too deep.

Best Oscar-night performance by a Coloradan

Trey Parker

Sex and the Single Mouse

Radio Disney: Tune in and turn on.

¿Qué Pasó, Denver?

Despite a potentially huge audience, Denver's Spanish-language radio languishes.

Bold Is Beautiful

The Limey makes a straightforward story a narrative adventure.

Workers' Compensation