Song Networks

Kate Beckinsale enjoys what looks like a fun family afternoon when she and husband Len Wiseman take their daughter, Lily , and a friend ice-skating in Los Angeles. This is in stark contrast to Kate’s new movie, ‘Everybody’s Fine,’ which also stars Robert DeNiro and Drew Barrymore . The story centers around a cross-country journey by DeNiro’s character struggling to bring together his grown children for Christmas, several months after their mother’s death. DeNiro reveals a sensitive, aging father who imagines that “everybody’s fine” — a solace for his lonely suffering. Each stop reveals how his wife had sheltered him from bad news about his kids — played by Drew Barrymore, Kate Beckinsale and Sam Rockwell — and how they did not know how to communicate honestly with him. His children were not living the lives he had fantasized for them. “It’s easier not to face up to the truth,” [writer-director Kirk] Jones said. It looks like life doesn’t imitate art for Kate, thank goodness! Photos by Wenn.com

It is always a safe bet to name your band after a great song. The name alone could easily grab the attention of many listeners, as most of us can recite our favorite songs word-for-word and consequently have the title phrase embedded in our minds. Whether the name gets potential fans to listen to one [...]

The past month provided me with a much-needed break, one that allowed me to take a break during a time in which artists are usually reluctant to release material. After all, releasing an album in late December or early January bears the risk of being overlooked for year-end honors. It is not that most artists [...]