Carrie Underwood "Carnival Ride" Arista Nashville Her innocent demeanor and killer vocals helped gain "American Idol" status when she won the show a few seasons back. Her song about getting revenge on a cheating boyfriend rocked the charts and stole some hearts.… Post the First Comment

Radiohead "In Rainbows" Radiohead Records It has been talked about frequently. Word has spread quickly. Radiohead has released a new album that capitalizes on their creativity, not only in the music itself, but also in the manner in which the songs are distributed.… Post the First Comment

Jimmy Eat World "Chase this Light" Interscope When Jimmy Eat World first hit the punk-rock scene in the mid 1990s, their alternative style of music was considered a huge success. This new style of music they brought to the mainstream was original, catchy and practically unheard of when it first came out.… Post the First Comment

Britney Spears "Blackout" Jive Oops. She did it again. Britney Spears, who once graciously supplied the world with cheesy pop hits such as "Baby One More Time" and "I'm a Slave 4 U" returns to the music business with her first album in four years. "Blackout," her newest album, begs the question, "What happened?" What happened to the 17-year-old who danced her way into our hearts with her pigtails and suggestive schoolgirl outfit? Or even the sweaty twenty-something with the yellow python around her neck? What happened to the Britney of yesteryear? Back when it was almost possible to hear her voice amongst the plethora of synthesizers and techno beats.… Post the First Comment

(U-WIRE) - After working for three straight days and nights, pushing deadline, he was finally done. He prayed his creation would have no cracks or cavities. And on that third day, artist Cosimo Cavallaro opened the mold and revealed his creation: a six-foot tall, naked chocolate Jesus.… Post the First Comment

Imani Nelson, age 4, shakes hands with a man dressed as an ape outside of the Acme comic book store while trick or treating in Uptown Normal on Tuesday evening.… Post the First Comment

Today's Birthday (11-01-07). Assume more responsibility this year, and you'll get a lot more attention. You love your privacy but you can adapt, for the big bucks. To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.… Post the First Comment