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Valley polka host steps into hall of fame honors radio host

In the world of polka, Val Pawlowski is a hall-of-famer. And she’s got the awards to prove it.

‘The Biggest Loser’ taught him to be a winner

Howland native Aaron Thompkins was disappointed when he was voted off NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” on Nov. 9, but he walked away with some valuable insights.

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The top 5 concert tours, ranked by average box- office gross per city. Includes the average ticket

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS | For the week ending Dec. 4

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Port Mortuary” by Patricia Cornwell (Putnam) 2. “The Confession” by John

Irish Christmas in America shows in area

Staff report Irish Christmas in America’s annual tour will make two stops in the region this week:

NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Actor to speak at commencement BINGHAMTON, N.Y. William Baldwin has been invited to

Disney on Ice Princesses share the spotlight

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Performing the role of Ariel from “The Little Mermaid” in

Go&Do Sunday

Today Dances Dance party with DJ Ron Chick, 6-9:30 p.m., Saxon Club, Meridian Road, Austintown;

if you go to Disney On Ice

if you go What: Disney On Ice’s “Princess Wishes” When: Thursday through Dec. 19 (times vary)

record reviews

KE$HA Album: “Cannibal” (RCA) Grade: B Where Lady Gaga goes, Ke$ha follows — a less glamorous,

Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v“Grease,” 7 p.m.: T-Birds and Pink Ladies roll into town. Powers

Pop culture Q&A

By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Newspapers Q. How come the Academy Awards are always televised on

Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: vEddie Money, 7 p.m.: Rocking Christmas show at McMenamy’s, 325

CEE LO is killing you softly on new CD

By MESFIN FEKADU Associated Press NEW YORK Forget killing them with kindness — Cee Lo Green

Go&Do Saturday

TOday Dances Christmas dinner-dance with DJ Ron Chick (Plenty of Fish/DARE), 7 p.m., Elm Tree