Looking back at the reality shows that cluttered up the TV screen in 2008, I have a few fond memories of people from the Tampa area that had their 15 minutes of fame. ...more

December 23, 2008

"American Idol," move over! Local singers, dancers, musicians, bands, comedians and other performers age 5 to 25 are invited to audition for the annual Chasco Fiesta Talent Search showcase. Aspiring stars must sign up now for the 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, auditions at the Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd. ...more

December 17, 2008

The meddling mother, a stock stereotype character on many sitcoms, comes to life tonight on a new reality program. ...more

December 16, 2008

There will be fewer audition episodes, a special wild-card night and more contestants going to Hollywood when "American Idol" returns for its eighth season in January. ...more

December 15, 2008

Before she was Carrie Underwood, American Idol, she was Carrie Underwood, also-ran. ...more

December 7, 2008

The storyline of Saturday's SEC Championship Game between Florida and Alabama appears to be as obvious and contrasting as "American Idol" meets "American Bandstand," or rotary dial and cellular service. ...more

December 3, 2008

There's a little something for everyone at the St. Pete Times Forum in March. Well, if you consider Billy Joel, Elton John and Britney Spears something. Forum officials announced today that Joel and John's "Face 2 Face" tour is coming to Tampa on March 5. On March 8, Spears brings her "Circus" tour to town. It is the first arena tour in five years for the pop princess. ...more

December 2, 2008

It's a big Tuesday when you can say you'll find a new Britney Spears CD and a new Harry Potter book (sort of) on the shelves. For good measure, we'll throw in a Will Ferrell movie. ...more

December 2, 2008

So much for the wisdom of The People. A new report from the Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI) on the nation's civic literacy finds that most Americans are too ignorant to vote. ...more

November 30, 2008

12 Stones concert preview ...more

November 25, 2008