You might have thought that our former governor and current President was too busy defending his stance on Iran yesterday to do much else. But you would think wrong! Dubya made time to talk to daughter Jenna as she recorded her appearance on Ellen Degeneres' show (the show will air today). It seems strange that at a time when his approval numbers are so low the audience would be so excited to hear from him.... more ›

Over the weekend the internets were buzzing over a video of the latest Austin weblebrity. Last week on Ellen, the quirky daytime talk show with equally quirky host Ellen DeGeneres, set up a toll free number so viewers could give feedback about her show. One was from "Gladys Hardy", an 88-year-old woman from Austin who voiced concerns, opinions and suggestions all in one thirty-second message to Ellen. She liked her so much, she called "Gladys" the next day. Ellen is eating it up, the entire American daytime viewing public is eating it up and yes, we admit, we fell for it also. more ›

Currently making his way on a nationwide tour and in town performing a single show tonight is Jade Estoban Estrada, who'll be presenting his self-authored musical, ICONS: The Lesbian and Gay History of the World, Vol. 1. Estrada was last here in May at the Vortex; for tonight's show he'll be at the play! Theatre Group, also on the Eastside. more ›