The Echo

Review: John Legend inspires at ASU Gammage

In today's world, musicians and celebrities have more of an influence in the media than we might like.

By Trevor Paxton | February 9, 2011

Facebook dies of dysentery

Forty years after three college students programmed the original “Oregon Trail” educational game, Facebook has brought it back to computer screens everywhere.

By Tom Kuipers | February 8, 2011

For some viewers, the Super Bowl is more about the ads than the actual play-by-play. The Super Bowl is one of the biggest entertainment events of the year, and Fox was anything but cheap as a 30-second spot during the game cost an estimated $2.8 million to $3.0 million.

By Aiyana Havir | February 8, 2011

Review: ‘Glee’ Super episode falls short

Just as the Black Eyed Peas fellow below expectations at the half-time show, "Glee" became sub par in its attempt to out-do themselves in their Super Bowl spot.

By Lauren Jordan | February 8, 2011

O.A.R. rocks the green in Scottsdale

For those of you out of the loop, the annual Waste Management Phoenix Open in Scottsdale is not just about golf. It also offers big concerts.

By John Gwynn | February 7, 2011

John Legend visits ASU for Black History Month

ASU celebrates Black History Month by welcoming Grammy Award-winning R&B artist John Legend.

By Trevor Paxton | February 7, 2011

(Photo courtesy of Trion Worlds Press Relations)

Hands-on with 'Rift: Planes of Telara'

A new game is directly challenging Blizzard Entertainment’s giant.

By Travis McKnight | February 7, 2011

Chowda! Season 2 Promo

Take a glance at the latest Chowda! news and preparation for the new season.

By Multimedia Arts and Entertainment Staff | February 7, 2011

Interpol at the Marquee. Photo courtesy Kevin Yeanoplos.

Interpol Rocks the Marquee

“Success”: The opening number also provided the best description of Interpol’s show Saturday, Feb. 5, at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe.

By Aiyana Havir | February 6, 2011

‘Sanctum’ dives into mediocrity

“Sanctum” is the definition of cinematic mediocrity.

By Nick Spake | February 3, 2011

American remakes not what they used to be

Television networks are out of ideas, and it appears they are looking for a few new ones across the pond.

By Tom Kuipers | February 2, 2011

Book review: “Water for Elephants”

This exceedingly agreeable, thoroughly researched and sweetly engaging read will endear any reader.

By Mary Richardson | February 2, 2011

The Grime Fades as Art Stays at Modified Arts

Although it has always served as an outlet for the arts, Modified washed its hands clean of the music scene as the venue developed into a more refined art gallery early last year.

By Aiyana Havir | February 1, 2011

Internet Radio Saved the Video Star

The rise of sites like Pandora may be just the ticket for how people get their music.

By John Gwynn | February 1, 2011

Vanilla Ice Drops New Album: "WTF"

"WTF" 1 out of 5 Pitchforks Vanilla Ice StandBy Records If there's one thing you've heard by largely forgotten '90s rap star Vanilla Ice, it's his most popular song, “Ice Ice Baby.” And if there's one thing you need to know about Vanilla Ice, it's that he released an album today. Dallas-based rapper Robert Van Winkle, best known by his stage name Vanilla Ice, has always been known as a bit of a novelty act.

By Trevor Paxton | January 31, 2011

Preview: Hands on with Crysis 2 multiplayer

As much of the competitive video gaming community is inconceivably transfixed by today’s newly released map pack for “Call of Duty: Black Ops,” a slightly less notorious game is about to snipe Activision’s love child back to the respawn point. “Crysis 2” is a futuristic first person shooter set in an alien-ravaged New York City that offers an elegant form of satisfaction while annihilating opponents.

By Travis McKnight | January 31, 2011