A&E

SYNTH: With “Siberia,” LIGHTS elaborates on a new, lighter form of dubstep that she is calls “dreamstep.”

BETRAYAL: George Clooney’s latest cinematic foray into politics is a compelling and cynical journey.

NATURE: Unlike her previous album, the songwriting on Leslie Feist’s latest effort is complex and elemental.

Jack’s Mannequin is one of those bands that can make you feel better wherever you are. Hailing from Orange County themselves, listening to...

Sam Childers is an ex-heroin addict who travels to Uganda, which is in the middle of a civil war, to build an orphanage...

With their eighth studio album, "The Whole Love," Wilco continues to be on a roll, retaining their achy, alternative country rock sound and fueling chatter and praise. Formed in 1994 in the windy city of Chicago, Wilco has continued to fuse together many sub-genres to create a distinctive sound that is all their own.

GOAL: The latest entry into EA's "FIFA" franchise cruises to victory with its new features and fluid gameplay.

RETURN: Blink's big comeback explores new directions and even shows songwriting maturity.

FLAWED: LP8 picks up the sound of their last album, but Switchfoot doesn't quite make it.

CHANCES: Joseph Gordon-Levitt is a cancer victim, but Seth Rogen manages to keep the mood light.

GLITZ: Currently playing at the Old Globe, “The Rocky Horror Show” provides a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

INSOMNIA: For whatever reason (a baby, namely) Will Arnett and Christina Applegate can’t sleep.