Entertainment

Mindi Abair, Stars (Peak Records) – Jazz singer, songwriter and saxophonist follows 2006's Life Less Ordinary with a collection of vocal and instrumental cuts.

Clay Aiken, On My Way Here (RCA) – Famed American Idol runner-up returns with his first album of original material since his 2003 debut disc, Measure of a Man.

Barenaked Ladies, Snack Time (Desperation Records) – Children's album from the quirky pop group features 24 tracks aimed at the modern-day kid.

Dierks Bentley, Greatest Hits: Every Mile a Memory (Capitol Nashville) – Ten hits, two fresh numbers and five concert recordings chosen by his fans make up the Arizona-born country star's first compilation disc.

Craig David, Trust Me (Warner Bros.) – English R&B singer returns to the states with his first domestic release since 2002's Slicker Than Your Average.

Josh Groban, Awake Live (Warner Bros.) – CD and DVD set was recorded and filmed in Salt Lake City at the site of his first arena concert. Guests include Angelique Kidjo and Lucia Micarelli.

Toby Keith, 35 Biggest Hits (Show Dog Nashville) – Two-disc set of career-spanning staples from the Oklahoma country superstar includes his new single, "She's a Hottie."

Johnny Mathis, A Night to Remember (Columbia) – The legendary pop crooner celebrates 52 years of recording by putting his stamp on well-known love songs with help from guests Dave Koz, Kenny G, Gladys Knight and Yolanda Adams.

Luis Miguel, Complices (Warner Music Latina) – Veteran Latin pop crooner interprets a dozen tunes from respected Spanish songwriter Manuel Alejandro, with whom Mr. Miguel produced the CD.

Chris Sligh, Running Back to You (Brash Music) – Former American Idol finalist takes his brand of contemporary Christian music into the rock mainstream with a sound that sits somewhere between Switchfoot and the Killers.

Mario Tarradell

P.S. I Love You – A widowed Hilary Swank feels her husband's love from the afterlife.

I'm Not There – Todd Haynes' cast-of-thousands Bob Dylan movie.

Over Her Dead Body – Eva Longoria Parker plays a vengeful ghost. Wacky shenanigans ensue with a psychic caterer and a veterinarian. Good times.

For One More Day – Oprah's empire produced this TV adaptation of Mitch Albom's weepie.

Bella – Popular indie about a car crash and a pregnant woman with a choice to make.

African American Lives 2 – Henry Louis Gates explores the genealogy of Tom Joyner, Chris Rock and others.

Mystery Science Theatre 3000: The Movie – They should do one on Over Her Dead Body.

Punky Brewster: Season One, Volume One – You mean there's a Volume Two?

Steel City – America Ferrera and John Heard star in this drama about two working-class brothers and their incarcerated dad.

Tre – Love, work and infidelity go under the microscope in this indie drama. Chris Vognar

Speed Racer – The movie already looks like a video game, but here it is in actual game form. For Nintendo Wii and DS.

Victor Godinez

CD: Old 97's, Blame It on Gravity (New West)

DVD: The Great Debaters

Video game: Deca Sports for Nintendo Wii

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