Stephanie Sokol

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  • Kings of Leon announces 2014 Mechanical Bull summer tour

    Kings of Leon announced the third round of their 2014 Mechanical Bull Tour this week, which starts Thursday, July 31 at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in St. Louis, Miss. Tickets will go on sale Friday, April 25, through Live Nation. Young The Giant and Kongos will join the band for...
  • Tracy Morgan: Bona Fide debuts on Comedy Central (Spoiler Alert)

    Tracy Morgan left nothing unsaid in his stand-up “Tracy Morgan: Bona Fide.” Premiering Sunday, April 20, at 10:00 p.m. on Comedy Central, he poked fun at everything from stocking up on Spam to Colonel Sanders stealing his chicken recipe, to the time he was mistaken for an Irish woman....
  • Indie pick of the week: Holly Drummond

    Holly Drummond’s soft, soothing sound has been seen by some as “the female Damien Rice.” The 19-year-old Scottish singer-songwriter’s music varies from rich acoustic tracks  to lighter and more lively electronic music, as well as a plethora of song covers. “I enjoy recording vocals for EDM as it’s different...
  • Kristina Rinaldi wins first ever Motion Photography Prize

    In the digital age comes an evolution to media– especially photography. It’s easier than ever to share a visual story with the world in an instant– it’s grown to become an art of sorts. Announced this week, the first-ever Motion Photography Prize from Saatchi Art and Google+ was awarded...
  • Regal Entertainment Group offering free digital HD copy of “A Haunted House”

    With “A Haunted House 2” opening today, Regal Entertainment Group, is offering a free digital HD copy of the original “A Haunted House” to movie-goers, while supplies last. “Regal Cinemas always strives to offer guests the very best experience. And with this offer you can double the number of...
  • Sony/Legacy Recordings hold year-long celebration of Henry Mancini

    In honor of the 50th Anniversary of “The Pink Panther – Music from the Film Score Composed and Conducted by Henry Mancini,” Sony and Legacy Recordings are celebrating the composer by releasing a variety of collectible commemorative titles in 2014. Wednesday, April 16 would have been Henry’s 90th birthday,...
  • Malaya Watson, youngest finalist in ‘Idol’ history, reflects on experience

    Southfield-native Malaya Watson went home from American Idol last Thursday following her Wednesday-evening performance of “Through the Fire.” The 16-year-old vocalist  got to the top 8, and in doing so, made history as the youngest finalist of all time. Through the experience, she said she’s developed as a musician...
  • Griffins defeat Checkers 2-1

    Grand Rapids Griffins Goaltender Tom McCollum’s 35-save performance helped his team take down the Charlotte Checkers 2-1 Sunday at The Time Warner Cable Arena. With two games left on their schedule, Charlotte (37-34-1-2) started the game tied at 77 points for the eighth Western Conference playoff spot, with both the...
  • Whitecaps defeat Snappers 2-1, completing three-game sweep

    Joint efforts from West Michigan Whitecaps right-hander Austin Kubitza and new shortstop Will Adames helped the team defeat the Beloit Snappers 2-1 Sunday afternoon, a game that allowed them to complete a three game sweep. Nothing got past the 6-foot-5 Kubitza, who struck out eight runs, and Adames provided...