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May 15, 2008: Another American Idol-laced show

May 16, 2008

• Mercado is unwilling to pick 'Idol' winner5

• Will anyone from Beehive State emerge as finalist on 'Dance'?1

• Mercado is already living the dream1

• Film review: 'Narnia' sequel better than original3

• Chris Hicks: Thank trailers for plugging 2 great films0

• Scott D. Pierce: Fox revamps schedule0

• Dining out: Baxter's American0

• Music notes: Jethro Tull has no Tull — and the Blowfish lack a Hootie0

• Radio dial: KSL still No. 1, but its numbers are dropping2

• Calendar0

• Film review: 'Blueberry Stories' as sweet as pie0

• Dinklage happy he took chance on latest 'Narnia' film0

• Film review: Hunt can't find warm side in 'Then She Found Me'0

• Film review: 'A Plumm Summer' amateurish, hokey but not awful0

• DVD reviews: 'See No Evil' and 'Twelfth Night' are among new-to-DVD TV shows0

• Film review: Well-acted but quirky 'Alexandra' rewards patient viewers0

• 'Treasure' among new DVD releases0

• DVD review: Indy collection a good way to prepare for new 4th film0

• Musical chameleon started as an artist0

• Higgins having time of her life0

• Fire Crow plans a Sound Healing Workshop0

• Obama wins race for best soundtrack for a candidate0

• Fox's fall schedule0

• Leisure reading0

• High School Musical actor arrested0

• Synergy Concert set0

• True Colors Tour at USANA Amphitheatre is canceled0

• Twain splitting up with her husband of 14 years0

• Ford lending star power to Archaeological Institute0

• Adoption of Malawian boy by Madonna is delayed0

• Birthdays for Friday, May 160

May 15, 2008

• Mercado is already living the dream2

• Which David will win 'American Idol'? Syesha says the one who's more passionate9

• Dueling Davids: Archuleta gasps as he advances to 'Idol' finals58

• Scott D. Pierce: Sister networks revamp0

• Apple Valley is location for a new movie studio3

• Video game reivew: 'Brain Assist' tests recollection, intuition, reflexes0

• Mini Universal Studio coming to Fairpark?4

• Film festival holding a party0

• Stage review: 'Groovy' performed well but lacks spirit of '60s2

• CBS's and CW's fall schedule0

• Today on TV0

• Wasatch Elementary plans Arts Showcase0

• Activists seeing red over McCartney's 'green' car0

• Jolie and Pitt adding twins to the 'Brangelina Bunch'0

• Heston film memorabilia going on the auction block0

• Birthdays for Thursday, May 150

May 14, 2008

• Archuleta dismisses gossip about father, is likely to go to finals56

• It's indie movies vs. Indy's movie at Cannes fest0

• Utah Valley entertainment calendar1

• Osmond pushing affordable family concerts16

• 'Swallow the Sun' recounts Lewis' Christian conversion0

• Lehi children will bring 'Alice' to life0

• Opera review: 'Giovanni' has both wonderful, weak performances0

• Concert review: Regina Carter Sextet complex and perfectly polished0

• Madonna's bid to adopt child will likely be OK'd1

• Britney Spears involved in another fender-bender0

• Barrymore gets plate number in hit-and-run0

• Birthdays for Wednesday, May 140

May 13, 2008

• Archuleta dismisses gossip about father, is likely to go to finals57

• Scott D. Pierce: 'Idol' scrutiny is a bit much4

• 'In the Heights' heads list of 2008 Tony nominees0

• Complete list of nominees for the 2008 Tony Awards0

• Concert review: Carter Sextet gives a perfectly polished performance0

• Former KRCL DJs start Web station0

• Talking Head to make building sing0

• Mayan legend gains new interest1

• Writer's Studio offering 5-week intensive course in Pleasant Grove1

• Newly discovered spider is named for Neil Young0

• Preliminary divorce is granted to McCartney0

• Birthdays for Tuesday, May 130

May 12, 2008

• Marbles: Museum offers kids the chance to learn about the ancient game1

• DVD offers sneak peek at book5 | Video

• It's Hiro vs. Speedster0

• Disney puts a crimp in BYU tour71

• Raven-Symone is trying to shed her 'little kid' image3

• DVD reviews: DVD has 'The Duke' in his first lead role0

• Today on TV0

• World datelines0

• A glossary of marble terms0

• Singer Joyce Rambo dies in tour-bus crash0

• Farina is arrested for gun in luggage0

• Foreclosure avoided on Neverland Ranch0

• Underwood inducted into Grand Ole Opry0

• Nobel winner unlikely to write a new novel1

• Birthdays for Monday, May 120

May 11, 2008

• 'Speed Racer' gets passed in its debut0

• Meyer on fire with books8

• Mormon writer proves she's . . . A novel writer50

• Book review: 'Mom' offers good advice1

• 3 sites in running for theater7

• Erica Hansen: Mom was vital to inspiring love for theater0

• Talking pictures: 'Narnia' director feeling confident0

• Utah Valley entertainment calendar0

• Book review: Playwright offers sound advice0

• Best sellers0

• Showing at local galleries0

• Art canvas0

• 82 artists create 300 unique plates0

• England marking 007 creator's centennial0

• Clearfield plans 'Idol' contest0

• Two Book Arts intensive workshops coming in June0

• SLAC names executive director0

• Patinkin 'happiest guy on the planet'0

• Youth Symphony plays its spring concert Saturday0

• Mountain West revamps 'The Frog Prince'0

• Proud father misses sons0

• Concert calendar0

• Conductor won't take rostrum for 'artistic reasons'0

• Arts show to navigate 'Desert'0

• Concert review: Opera's performance of Mozart features some wonderful singing2

• Dance company is exposing young students to the ballet0

• Symphony to spotlight 5 members Thursday0

• Carter pays tribute to his mother in new book0

• Books about moms great for Mother's Day0

• Book review: Intriguing 'Host' takes hold of reader2

• Book review: 'Hospital' should be read before surgery0

• Hale and Grand Theatre announce 2008-09 season1

• SLAM dunks writers, actors, directors into speed mode0

• Anthology published for SLAM0

• Can you write a whole play in less than a day?0

• Photo: Photo exhibit0

• Literary footnotes0

• Clearfield sets auditions for dance contest0

• 'Young Gump' actor has experience for soldier role0

• 'Little Mermaid' actor breaks wrists in fall0

• Birthdays for Sunday, May 111

May 10, 2008

• David Archuleta's dad loses 'Idol' backstage pass59

• David mania: Thousands turn out to salute Archuleta124 | Video

• Led Zeppelin, Moody Blues ring out rides at new Hard Rock Park at Myrtle Beach2

• What are your thoughts on David Archuleta?30

• Stars share thoughts on 'Racer'0

• Music fest is coming to Utah0

• Auditions0

• Cowell jabs at 'Idol' itself0

• BYU speaker to assess the real and the phony0

May 9, 2008

• Carmen Rasmusen: End is a beginning for 'Idol' finalists; Archuleta is the one to beat12

• Man of Iron: Writer finds dream job — at Marvel Comics0

• Pop-singing seniors of Young @ Heart Chorus are a hit onscreen0

• Block party: Sales of Utahn's handicrafts soar after a plug from 'Martha'18

• Mmm, good! Food Network tries Utah19

• LDS Church decides to scale back Cache, Castle Valley pageants4

• Scott D. Pierce: All-time greatest TV show lists are stupid4

• Chris Hicks: Summer may be sunny at the movies0

• 'Grand Theft Auto IV' is alive, addictive25

• Dining out: Smoky Mountain Pizza & Pasta0

• Music notes: Appreciating music for music's sake5

• Radio dial: KSL 8th most-used news site in U.S.1

• Playing at local movie theaters0

• Calendar0

• 'Idol' fans to descend on Murray2

• Film review: 'Redbelt' is just same ol', same ol'0

• Film review: 'Happens in Vegas' is bad, painfully unfunny0

• Film review: Cast makes 'Speed Racer' watchable0

• Film review: Low-key 'Visitor' is full of character0

• Film review: Movie really is 'Young @ Heart'0

• 3-D flick to feature Jonas brothers0

• DVD reviews: Romantic DVD box set will dazzle mom0

• DVD titles that are headed for shelves0

• Ra Ra Riot boasts rock 'n' roll cellist0

• Country star Eddy Arnold dies at 891

• Enjoy Celtic music at upcoming Renaissance Festival0

• Baseball notes: Trump takes swipe at A-Rod0

• Video game review: 'Twisted Metal' is just a blast0

• American Idol Tour is set for E Center in July0

• Focus on ... the money0

• Carey and Cannon confirm their Bahamian wedding0

• Birthdays for Friday, May 90

• FBI building evacuated for anthrax scare 0
• Lawmakers want failure to equal loss of diploma 10
• Most students pass skills tests 5
• FLDS leader's lawyers seek dismissal of indictment 0
• Utah trio push for oil shale 13

• A cracked rear view: Utah Jazz players not happy about what they see looking at lost chances 25
• Real Salt Lake blows chance to climb to top of conference race 4
• Amputee runner wins right to try for Olympic spot 2
• Dick Harmon: Turnaround season a surprise even to Danny Ainge's dad 1
• Brad Rock: Time for a confession: I heart Kobe 32

• Stock futures up after housing starts report 0
• Utah trio push for oil shale 13
• Museum to mimic Utah's landscape 5
• Oil Rises to Record Above $127 on Goldman Report, China Demand 0
• Fannie Mae scraps higher downpayment requirements 0