In a time of upheaval, when everything for Axel Muller was changing, he grasped onto the one thing that he could always rely on — his athleticism.


BURBANK, Calif. — Alan Arkin is Steve Carell's idol, in reality and in their new movie.

It’s no surprise that Chelsea Bain has been attending NASCAR races since she was 5 years old. Her dad, Emmett “Buddy” Jobe, brought NASCAR to Phoenix International Raceway in 1987. Now, Bain is more involved in NASCAR than she ever has been, but not as a spectator — as a rockin’ country musician.

Ahwatukee Foothills resident Beth Lawrence has performed and written music around the world, including on Broadway, and has 12 award-winning CDs to her credit, but she said her real claim to fame is making a difference in people’s lives through music.

It’s a sad goodbye from “The Twilight Saga,” which sees its last installment, “Breaking Dawn — Part 2,” hit the big screen this week. The soundtrack reflects a chocked up melancholia that lingers over the sound like dust over old boxes of family photos.

As we usher in fall and the Valley of the Sun begins its cool down, we will be ready for some outside activities with our “best friends.”

SAN DIEGO - Back in the day, Tim Burton remembers critics finding his take on Batman rather gloomy.

When we left Matt LeBlanc last time on "Episodes," his life was a mess, and he dragged everyone else down with him.

When we left Matt LeBlanc last time on "Episodes," his life was a mess, and he dragged everyone else down with him.

There’s hope that the only “booms” heard over Ahwatukee Foothills next Tuesday are made by fireworks.

Ahwatukee Foothills resident Moses Sanchez is all about service. A full-time family man, Sanchez is also everything from board member to published author, and he seems to be involved in every aspect of life here in Ahwatukee.

Community events are valuable for Ahwatukee Foothills in simple economic terms as well as to help build community. These events bring residents together from Ahwatukee and from out of town to socialize (build community), spend money (economic development), and also help put Ahwatukee on the map (marketing).

Community events are valuable for Ahwatukee Foothills in simple economic terms as well as to help build community. These events bring residents together from Ahwatukee and from out of town to socialize (build community), spend money (economic development), and also help put Ahwatukee on the map (marketing).

His high school athletic career ended with a home run. Before that, his last act on the football field was joining his teammates in celebration of a state championship.

His high school athletic career ended with a home run. Before that, his last act on the football field was joining his teammates in celebration of a state championship.

John, Paul, George and Ringo will “return” to the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre when the internationally acclaimed Beatles tribute band, The Return, performs at 7:30 p.m. June 5. 

John, Paul, George and Ringo will “return” to the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre when the internationally acclaimed Beatles tribute band, The Return, performs at 7:30 p.m. June 5. 

John, Paul, George and Ringo will “return” to the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre when the internationally acclaimed Beatles tribute band, The Return, performs at 7:30 p.m. June 5. 

Phillip, a Pom/Chi mix with a gorgeous long coat, is a gentle shy boy who prefers a quiet environment, but does like to play. He is quite the lover boy when he bonds with his human. Phillip walks very well on a leash, is working on his house training and would love to have devoted help and encouragement with that training. Phillip is approximately 5 years old and 8-9 pounds. He is neutered, current on vaccinations and has a microchip.

To say that Dina Eastwood — wife of Clint — is close to the boy band Overtone might be an understatement.

The stage is set for a blockbuster summer at the Arizona Biltmore (www.arizonabiltmore.com).  Three of the biggest celebrity acts in Hollywood will rock the resort with performances, and the calendar will overflow with Hollywood-themed events and activities Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend, at the Biltmore’s third annual “Hollywood & Wine” festival.

As superhero summers go, this one is truly super.

As superhero summers go, this one is truly super.