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THE UNIVERSITY DARY KANSAN
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arts & features
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2015
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Today is a 9
HOROSCOPES
simple and to the point.
Spend time with your crew today, close to home. Play with friends and family. Take care of something you said you'd do. Check to be sure your message gets through. Keep it simple and to the point.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today is a 9
Today is 6
Do simple work now. Productivity reaps extra reward today. Focus on providing excellence. Short-term priorities hold your focus. Take one step at a time, with attention to detail. Winning is fun, and possible.
Do the homework.
Studying and practicing something you love goes well today. Changes are apt to work out in your favor. Results are positive. Your discipline is impressive, too. Avoid a controversial topic. Play for a good cause.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Today is an 8
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Today is a 7
Take care of urgent matters first. Conditions seem unsettled. Don't overlook an important task. Let family help you streamline your routine. Allow extra time for unexpected circumstances. Choose an astute partner. Learn from a child.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is an 8
You've got the gift of words today. Use them with someone close to you. Deepen friendships. Create better sales talk. Talk to your team, and listen. Consult with a respected mentor. Choose the message.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is a 9
Focus on immediate objectives,
and rake in the dough. The
situation could seem delicately balanced.
Be careful not to stumble.
Hold your head up. Never let them see you sweat. Put in the effort and
profit.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is a 9
You can get whatever you need. Be very careful now. Don't get cocky, or you could miss an opportunity. Go ahead and play the hero... someone appreciates the help. Enjoy a little friendly competition.
friendly competition.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is a 7
Recharge your batteries while you review the plan. Finesse the details. Think things through to their logical consequences. Maintain some mystery. Broaden your horizons and push boundaries. Prepare but don't go yet. Peaceful rest rejuvenates.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is an 8
Talk to your friends for greatest impact today. Make and receive promises. Work together to handle a job that's coming due. Get social, either in person or online. Connect with your circles.
with your circles.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is an 8
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today is an 8
Take charge, but be nice about it.
Assume authority, and schedule commitments rigorously. Delegate what you can. Use what you've got.
Lively music sets the tone. Focus on one action at a time, and profit.
Explore a lesser-known part of your own backyard or neighborhood. Discover new flavors and sensations. Try on new ideas. It doesn't need to be expensive in time or money. Savor a short excursion. Learn new tricks.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today is an B
Handle insurance or financial paperwork. Make repairs to valuable equipment. Save spare parts. Put on some good music and get into organizational productivity mode. Invite your partner to join in. Your relationship grows stronger with them.
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CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS/JUKEBOX THE GHOST
ALEAH MILLINER
@aleaheileen
Pop-rock band Jukebox the Ghost will be performing in Lawrence tonight, Feb. 9. The show will start at 8 p.m. at The Granada, 1020 Massachusetts St.
The band, which recently performed on Conan, is composed of Tommy Siegel from Richmond, Va., Ben Thornewill from Louisville, Ky., and Jesse Kristin from Boston.
The members met at George Washington University in 2004 and have now been playing together for 10 years. The band has released four albums, including its self-titled album released in October of last year.
"It didn't start as anything serious," Siegel said. "Gradually it developed into something"
Siegel describes the group's sound as "urban piano pop with a twist of rock." The Jukebox the Ghost Tour began in November and will continue through March, with shows all across the U.S.
Siegel said the band's music has evolved along with the band members.
"Our music tends to reflect what's going on in our own life," he said. "Our earlier records were more spastic, and guitar and piano centric. Our writing style has changed. We have become open to all kinds of different instrumentation."
TOMMY SIEGEL
Jukebox the Ghost
band member
"Our music tends to reflect what's going on in our own life."
Siegel said his favorite show of the tour so far was its L.A. show, after playing on Conan. He said they had just signed to a new label, CherryTree, and it felt like a really joyous night.
Opening for Jukebox are the bands Little Daylight and Secret Someones. Tickets are $15. The show is open to all ages and the doors will open at 7:30 p.m.
Edited by Samantha Darling
Most memorable moments from the Grammys
JOHN SHEARER/ASSOCIATED PRESS
n Los Angeles
From left, William Phillips, James Napier and Sam Smith accept the award for song of the year for "Stay With Me" at the 57th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday in Los Angeles.
RYAN WRIGHT
@ryanwaynewright
The Grammys are often considered one of the biggest nights in music. Each year, the show promises amazing live performances filled with surprising moments. Here are (some) of the most notable moments of the 57th Annual Grammy Awards.
Could be time for a new host For the past few years, LL Cool J has hosted the Grammys and while he's done a pretty good job, it may be time for a new host. It'd be nice to bring some much needed variety to the show. He's a good host and CBS may not want to risk bringing in someone new but having the same guy host the show for four years in a row seems like overkill.
Could be time for a new host
There's no question about it — AC/DC is a legendary band and should be recognized as such, but its
Opening performance by AC/DC
opening performance at this year's Grammys was pretty weak. The performance as a whole was such an anticlimactic way to begin the show. AC/DC has been around for decades but the band's glory days are well behind it. It would have been nice to see a younger band get the chance to open the show.
Kanye West had his first performance at the Grammys since 2008 and he made his triumphant return by performing his incredibly heartfelt single "Only One." The song is from the perspective of his late mother as she looks upon the life of her son and his new family. The stage was very minimalistic, which was perfect as it matched the mood of the song. Kanye's mother meant a lot to him, and the last time he performed, she had recently passed. At that performance, he performed
Kanye's performance of "Only One"
his 2005 song "Hey Mama," which was dedicated to her. With all of that in mind, this performance was absolutely brilliant.
Only one week ago Katy Perry was entering University of Phoenix's stadium on a robotic Lion for her Super Bowl halftime show performance. After a performance so large, people might not have expected much from Perry but she actually gave one of the most memorable performances of the night. Great performances are expected out of artists of Perry's stature but it's pretty astonishing to have back-to-back great performances on two of the biggest nights in entertainment. After a message about domestic violence, Perry performed "By the Grace of God" which shared her own experience about an abusive relationship. A performance like this wasn't expected of Perry, but it was a nice change of pace
Katy Perry's Super Bowl follow-up performance
after her high-energy Super Bowl performance.
Slow paced
At this year's show, many of the performances involved slow-paced songs. There was very little variety and many of the songs had somber, depressing themes. This worked well for some performances, but for others it was incredibly boring.
Rihanna, Paul McCartney and Kanve West "FourFiveSeconds"
Rihanna, Kanye West and legendary member of the Beatles Sir Paul McCartney performed "FourFiveSeconds," which will be featured on Rihanna's upcoming album. The stage design was simple, similar to the music video for the song. The song features Rihanna and Kanye on vocals with McCartney on guitar. It's such an amazing thing to see a member of the Beatles collaborate with two modern artists, especially live. It was definitely one of the highlights of the night.
Sam Smith won big
Every year, there seems to be an artist who dominates the awards. This year that artist was Sam Smith. Smith had a great 2014 due to his breakout single "Stay With Me." Smith has carried his momentum into the Grammys, taking home awards for Song of the Year. Best Pop Vocal Album, Best New Artist and Record of the Year.
The Grammys continued
the prospect of rap music
It's no secret that rap and the Grammys have had an estranged relationship. Rap is one of the most popular genres in the world but you wouldn't know that by watching the Grammys. This year, every rap award was awarded before the actual award show. This was strange because other genres had its awards given out during the actual show tine and last year "Best Rap Album" was awarded during the show.
Edited by Samantha Darling
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