Laura MacCorkle
Laura MacCorkle is Crosswalk.com's former Senior Entertainment Editor.
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Swallowing the Pink Stuff
As a pet owner, I try to do what is best for my cats—even when they don’t like it. Since they don’t understand the tried-and-true “This hurts me more than it hurts you” line, I usually try to love...Wednesday, May 28, 2008
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Broaden Your Horizons and Your Lexicon
"Broaden your horizons." As a young child, I heard my dad say these words countless times when I turned up my nose at something "different" on my dinner plate. But this advice is not limited to...Saturday, May 24, 2008
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Idol Chatter: David Cook Wins!
In a word: Conspiracy. In another word: Unbelievable. Yes, after seeing David Cook win the title of “American Idol” last night, it’s time to revisit a conspiracy theory or two. And it’s also...Thursday, May 22, 2008
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Steven Curtis Chapman’s Daughter Dies in Accident
To see the face of Steven Curtis Chapman flash on-screen during the local evening news last night seemed very out of the ordinary. I couldn’t think of why or what the news anchor would have to say...Thursday, May 22, 2008
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Idol Chatter: Boxing Day for Archuleta & Cook
Despite the hokey boxing motif weaving throughout last night’s first half of the American Idol Season 7 finale, David Archuleta and David Cook hooked some favorable performances. Today, Coworker...Wednesday, May 21, 2008
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No More Flower Power on Meerkat Manor Season 4
Flower is gone. But her legacy lives—and squabbles—on, thanks to dueling daughters Rocket Dog and Maybelline. No, this is not a new soap opera. It’s just life as they know it in Animal Planet’s...Tuesday, May 20, 2008
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A Podcast for Pop-Culture Nuts
On those weeks when I’m just not feeling the pop culture goodness, thankfully there’s the Steelehouse Podcast to help me find out what I should or shouldn’t be watching, reading or listening to...Saturday, May 17, 2008
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Idol Chatter: Archuleta Vs. Cook in the Finale
Coworker Chad has returned from vay-cay! In celebration of that and next week’s American Idol Season 7 finale (David vs. David), we offer possibly our shortest—and most lackluster—AI chat. Ever! ...Thursday, May 15, 2008
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Idol Chatter: Three for Archuleta, Cook and Mercado
Since Coworker Chad has seemingly “left the building” today, Coworker Shawn has graciously stepped in as a special guest to discuss last night’s performances on American Idol Season 7. Read on as...Wednesday, May 14, 2008
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Idol Chatter: Jason Castro Cast Out
“Do the right thing.” That’s what American Idol Season 7 voters FINALLY did last night, when Jason Castro was eliminated from the competition. See what Coworker Chad and I have to say about that,...Thursday, May 8, 2008
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Idol Chatter: Competition or Conspiracy?
Is the truth really out there? Coworker Chad and I are beginning to wonder. Seriously. Especially after last night’s strange performances on American Idol Season 7 (classics from the Rock and...Wednesday, May 7, 2008
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Idol Chatter: Brooke White Fades to Black
On last night’s elimination on American Idol Season 7, it was an emotional fade to black for Brooke White who tearfully said goodbye. It was also an occasion for Neil Diamond’s declaration of...Thursday, May 1, 2008
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Idol Chatter: Neil Diamond Night’s a Dud
A diamond’s worth is determined by the 4 C’s: carat, clarity, color and cut. But when it comes to judging the quality of last night’s performances of Neil Diamond hits on American Idol Season 7 …...Wednesday, April 30, 2008
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Idol Chatter: Carly's Irish Eyes No Longer Smiling
For last night’s elimination on American Idol Season 7, America “pulled a Michael Johns” by ousting one of the most talented contestants left: Carly Smithson. See what Coworker Chad and I think...Thursday, April 24, 2008
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Idol Chatter: Can You Say Train Wreck?
Last night’s performances and/or train wrecks on American Idol Season 7 were surprising and not so surprising. Surprising for the one contestant who raised the bar for herself. And not so...Wednesday, April 23, 2008
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Idol Chatter: Something Rotten in Cook’s Kitchen?
Ever the johnny-on-the-spot, super-Web-surfer news guy that he is, my coworker Chad instant-messaged me a short while ago about the latest American Idol “controversy.” And, I’m sorry to say, there...Monday, April 21, 2008
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Idol Chatter: Curtains for Kristy Lee
Last night’s elimination on American Idol Season 7 marked the end of an era: the curtains came down on the unstoppable Kristy Lee Cook. And then there were six. In this instance of AI...Thursday, April 17, 2008
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Idol Chatter: Mariah Carey Week
It’s “Mariah Carey week” on American Idol Season 7, and MC is in the hizzouse mentoring the last seven contestants standing. So how were their performances last night? My coworker, Chad, and I...Wednesday, April 16, 2008