Entertainment
A tasty treat
With more than 25 years in the culinary profession, chef and restaurateur Robert Irvine has cooked his way through Europe, the Far East, the Caribbean ... Full story
'The Words' earns the letter 'C' for its complexities
The Words started off as a promising tale of the moral ramifications of plagiarism, raising my hopes about the film. But unfortunately what unfolds is ... Full story
Idol times for Joshua Ledet
Past tours have featured such stars as Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Adam Lambert, Scotty McCreery and others. Now this year’s American Idol Live! Tour, set ... Full story
For a satisfying movie experience, 'Lawless' is in order
Lawless is one of those period pieces — one with old-time gangsters with a western flavor — where the bad guys (the lawbreaking bootleggers) are ... Full story
A.C. welcomes the comedy kings
Some of the biggest names in comedy will be taking part in the third annual Atlantic City Comedy Festival, a two-day event that will be ... Full story
'Timothy Green' fails to connect
The Odd Life of Timothy Green is one of those emotionally manipulative movies that really don’t do much for me. From the moment the movie ... Full story
New romantic comedy proves that 'Hope Springs' eternal
You might know the kind of couple that’s portrayed in Hope Springs. I’m talking about the kind who celebrates anniversaries with a gift for the household, ... Full story
He knows the joy of sax
Frank Sinatra probably never thought twice about it, but Larry McKenna will never forget it. It was 1976 at the famed Latin Casino in Cherry Hill ... Full story
The legendary Manhattan Transfer will blossom at Longwood Gardens
It’s been nearly 40 years since Tim Hauser helped form a vocal quartet so authentic in its musical abilities and harmonies that it still stands ... Full story
Balancing act
— High wire entertainer Nik Wallenda has been awing audiences his entire life. His next high-rise stop is Atlantic City. ... Full story
Schwartz discusses decision to run for governor
U.S. Rep. Allyson Schwartz said Monday she decided to enter the governor’s race, even though history is not on her side, because she thinks Gov. ... Full story
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John Loftus
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