Articles written by W Thomas Payne in Entertainment

Where Knowledge Rules

What is Helium

About me - W Thomas Payne

Freelance writer, photographer, and general handyman with words, I roam the back roads of America looking for the slightly different, the bizarre, and the fun that can be found in those 'off the highway' locales.

Over the last 25 years, I have been a landlord

+ more bio information

RSS Feed

Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Band reviews: The Cars: 1 of 4
When Ric Ocasek and Benjamin Orr took the stage with band mates Elliot Easton (lead guitar), Greg Hawkes (keyboards) and David Robinson (drums), magic filled the air and the unique New Wave sound that was The Cars was born. Ocasek was an unlikely front man, with his gangly figure and gaunt features, but his voice and stage p... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Jail time for Paris: Will Hilton learn her lesson?: 30 of 86
Paris Hilton's time served was not much different from checking into a hotel for her, other than she couldn't wear designer clothing. She received preferential treatment, a private cell, special food, and was in all ways treated like a celebrity, when what she did is the sign of a serious alcoholic. She scoffed at the law, a... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Band biographies: Kilborn Alley: 1 of 1
After seven years of honing their craft, local blues band Kilborn Alley received international attention with their nomination for "Best New Artist Debut Album" for their "Put it In the Alley" CD. Three of the five members of the band hail from Champaign Illinois Andrew Duncanson (guitar), Chris Breen (lead guitar), and Josh... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Stranger Than Fiction: 18 of 26
Fans of Will Ferrell's comedic method of switching off from deadpan to manic will most likely be disappointed by "Stranger than Fiction," a huge departure from his mainstreams comedies, mainly ignored by the box office in favor of his other 2006 film "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby." Which is a real shame. Unles... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Musician reviews: Paul Oakenfold: 18 of 19
Paul Oakenfold is an enigmatic character in the modern music scene. Oakenfold's work features stylistic electronic compositions and mixing that tap the mind at some primal level, but his name remains virtually unknown despite his work having been heard by millions. The forty-four year old artist has been around the music ind... More..