Martin Taylor’s email is said in jest, but sums up life in his Chandler family’s home very well: “Sorry we haven’t been in touch. It’s a circus around here.”

LOS ANGELES  — Ice-T is the actor, but his impossibly curvy and obviously adored wife, Coco, is the star of the couple's reality series, "Ice Loves Coco."

A pink tutu may not seem like a fitting costume for a male superhero, but it’s what Bob Carey wears. And “hero” is how some might think of this man on a mission with his wife, Linda, to take good care of breast cancer patients.

Glass is born in fire, when sand is heated, then cools to a hard finish reminiscent, in some ways, of ice. That dichotomy is the inspiration for an event taking place Sept. 14 at Mesa Arts Center.

Eric McCormack likes the duality of the character he plays in his latest series, “Perception” (10 p.m. EDT Monday, TNT).

Eric McCormack likes the duality of the character he plays in his latest series, “Perception” (10 p.m. EDT Monday, TNT).

Ballet Etudes has announced its auditions for both its company on Aug. 25 and for the dance academy’s production of The Nutcracker on Sept. 8.

"I'm really digging it," says Ronnie Underwood, a buff, tattooed motorcycle enthusiast, auto racer and former football player who also happens to be a ballet dancer.

LOS ANGELES — Everyone in Hollywood wants to be a multi-hyphenate, right? Everyone wants to show they can do it all. A key figure in that tradition is the model-turned-actor. Maybe they wanted to act but had to take modeling gigs first; maybe they modeled first but wanted to prove they were more than just a pretty face.

LOS ANGELES — Everyone in Hollywood wants to be a multi-hyphenate, right? Everyone wants to show they can do it all. A key figure in that tradition is the model-turned-actor. Maybe they wanted to act but had to take modeling gigs first; maybe they modeled first but wanted to prove they were more than just a pretty face.

LOS ANGELES — Everyone in Hollywood wants to be a multi-hyphenate, right? Everyone wants to show they can do it all. A key figure in that tradition is the model-turned-actor. Maybe they wanted to act but had to take modeling gigs first; maybe they modeled first but wanted to prove they were more than just a pretty face.

Registration has begun for Queen Creek’s summer session recreation classes.

Mesa’s Lauren Zaharis has danced her way across the stage as Clara, Snow Queen and Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker, and as Aurora in Sleeping Beauty. So it’s fitting that in her final production with Ballet Etudes, the 18-year-old will be featured as the ultimate fairytale heroine, Cinderella.

Two Mesa ballet dancers will perform leading roles in the Phoenix Symphony’s “Musical Fables” family series concert April 28.

Everyone wants the happily-ever-after — that's why fairy tale movies are so popular. This week, we have "Mirror Mirror," a cheeky take on "Snow White" from the perspective of the evil Queen, played by Julia Roberts. So here's a look at five fabulous films that just might have you believing in magic:

Everyone wants the happily-ever-after — that's why fairy tale movies are so popular. This week, we have "Mirror Mirror," a cheeky take on "Snow White" from the perspective of the evil Queen, played by Julia Roberts. So here's a look at five fabulous films that just might have you believing in magic:

NEW YORK - It can hold your iPad, wallet, makeup and umbrella - maybe a sweater, too. The tote bag is the clown car of the bag world, fitting everything you need and more.

NEW YORK - It can hold your iPad, wallet, makeup and umbrella - maybe a sweater, too. The tote bag is the clown car of the bag world, fitting everything you need and more.

It's that time of year again, the time of year that critics, film snobs and the nerdy elite await with bated breath: Awards season. Revealed on January 25th, the nominations for the 83rd Annual Academy Awards came into the world with the usual fanfare and debatable snubs. Leading the pack is The King's Speech with 12 nominations, followed closely by surprise contender True Grit with 10. Early favorites The Social Network and Inception are in a tie for third with eight noms each. Keep reading for my predictions in the major categories, then head on over to IMDB for the full list of nominations.

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — The British monarchy saga "The King's Speech" leads the Academy Awards with 12 nominations, including best picture and acting honors for Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter and Geoffrey Rush.

Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan is the most bizarrely fascinating film since Mulholland Dr. in 2001. This is a dreamlike moviegoing experience that will mesmerize some and make others unintentionally laugh at its sheer bewilderment. Whether you dig Black Swan or not though, it's certainly a picture you'll be talking about with your fellow audience members after the screening is finished. Between Shutter Island, Inception, and now Black Swan, 2010 has proven to be a truly great year for movies with the audacity to steer up thoughtful conversation.

Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan is the most bizarrely fascinating film since Mulholland Dr. in 2001. This is a dreamlike moviegoing experience that will mesmerize some and make others unintentionally laugh at its sheer bewilderment. Whether you dig Black Swan or not though, it's certainly a picture you'll be talking about with your fellow audience members after the screening is finished. Between Shutter Island, Inception, and now Black Swan, 2010 has proven to be a truly great year for movies with the audacity to steer up thoughtful conversation.

"Black Swan" is at once gorgeous and gloriously nutso, a trippy, twisted fantasy that delights and disturbs in equal measure.