By Glenn Whipp Los Angeles Daily News Would you rather slice-and-dice an 870-page book beloved by millions or pump up a slim fantasy novel that's part of a series revered for its Christian allegories?

Revery is shaking off its lame-label-imposed reverie and hitting the stage again tonight. The Virginia Beach band, which seemed headed for big things a couple of years ago when it signed with an indie label, is putting on a reunion show as the warmup band for Shinedown at The NorVa.

Ever since 1997, when she leapt into the public eye with her Grammy-winning, soul-blues debut, "Baduizm," Erykah Badu has been considered a bit kooky.

Williamsburg - We drove directly through a rainstorm to get to Twice as Nice. When we crossed the store's threshold, it was as if the clouds had cleared.

The remaining 'American Idol' finalists are back from a weekend of hometown celebrations. Tonight, FOX's performance reality phenomenon continues with an 8 p.m. battle between the final three: the Davids and Sayesha.  Vote for your fave performer