Alanis Morissette called us today after being on Dancing With The Stars last night.

She told us what it was like to perform on the show, how her approach to writing her new cd "Havoc & Bright Lights" changed with a new hubby and beautiful baby boy entering her life in the past four years and much more.

Listen to our conversation by clicking here.

Weekend of April 20, 2012

New Movies
The Lucky One – Zac Efron, Taylor Shilling
Think Like A Man – Taraji P. Henson, Regina Hall, Gabrielle Union, Kevin Hart.
Darling Companion – Diane Keaton, Kevin Kline,
Chimpanzee – Documentary

New on DVD
Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol – Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner

2012 Big Tab Drop with Q-102 & The Ronals McDonald House
EARTH DAY, Sunday Noon to 4 p.m. at Kenwood Towne Center – Kenwood RD Parking Lot. Bring your pull tabs to help raise money for The Ronald McDonald House. Games all day. Join Laura Powell from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Cincinnati Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, Noon – 5:00 p.m. at Sawyer Point. Free event. Education activities, hands-on activities, earth-friendly products, environmental awards, entertainment, food & more.

Reduce, Recycle, Run 5K
Sunday, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at Spring Grove Cemetary near the Gwen Mooney Funeral Home entrance. All Ages. Prizes for best “green “ costumes. Bring water.

An Evening With Jon Stewart At Aronoff
FRIDAY, 8 p.m. Comedian/Daily Show Host.

Bernadette Peters at Music Hall
Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Joins Cincinnati Pops Orchestra.

Barry Manilow
Friday, 7:30 p.m. at Bank of Kentucky Center.

International Butterfly Show at Krohns Conservatory
Opens Saturday thru June 24th. “On Wings of Harmony” features thousands of vibrant butterflies from every continent.

Thunder Knocking On the Door
Presented by Playhouse in the Park
Saturday thru May 19th. A mysterious blues-playing stranger changes lives.

Alligator Alley at Newport Aquarium
Mighty Mike, the 14-foot-long, 800-pound alligator is back, along with his friend in the brand new Gator Alley Exhibit.

To The Arctic at the OMNIMAX Theater
Starts Friday thru September. Journey into the lives of polar bears.

A Day In Pompeii At Cincinnati Museum Center
Through August 12th. Hundreds of artifacts from the Roman city after a catastrophic volcanic eruption.

Cincinnati Rollergirls
Saturday, 7 p.m. at Cincinnati Gardens. Vs. Tampa Bay. Kids/Scout Night

The Grapes of Wrath
Thru April 29th… Cincinnati Shakespear Company.

Friday, April 13, 2012

New Movies
The Three Stooges – Sean Hayes, Jane Lynch, Jennifer Hudson, Sofia Vergara
Bully – (expands to 55 cities) Much talked about… Offers personal accounts of bullying across the globe. Rated PG-13
The Cabin In The Woods – (Slasher flick) Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth
Lockout – Guy Pearce, Maggie Grace

New on DVD
The Iron Lady – Meryl Streep.
The Darkest Hour – Olivia Thirlby
TV – Hells’s Kitchen Season Six Uncensored/ One Tree Hill Finale Season.

Syrian Shrine Circus
Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Exotic animals, clowns, acrobats, etc. Benefits Syrian Shrine of Cincinnati.

Shatner’s World: We Just Live In It
FRIDAY, 8 p.m. at Aronoff. One man show with Actor William Shatner.

Mount Adams Art Walk
Saturday, Noon – 6 p.m. in Mt. Adams. More than 100 of the area’s top artists. Music, food, adult beverages and more too.

Alligator Alley at Newport Aquarium
Mighty Mike, the 14-foot-long, 800-pound alligator is back, along with his friend in the brand new Gator Alley Exhibit.

A Day In Pompeii At Cincinnati Museum Center
Through August 12th. Hundreds of artifacts from the Roman city after a catastrophic volcanic eruption.

The French Connection
Presented by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Saturday & Sunday. Works written by French composers.

The Reds announced today that there were a great number of counterfeit tickets sold for yesterday's opening day. Please read below to see the best ways to avoid getting taken advantage of.

REDS PRESS RELEASE

The Cincinnati Reds are cooperating with the Cincinnati Police Department after it was discovered that counterfeit tickets were sold on the secondary market for the Opening Day game, Reds vs. Marlins on April 5, 2012.

It is believed that several hundred counterfeit tickets were sold on the streets in the hours leading up to the start of the game and at least 47 of those counterfeit tickets were presented for admission to Great American Ball Park.

“Counterfeiters have gotten so good at making their tickets look real that it’s nearly impossible for the buyer to realize the tickets are fake,” said John O’Brien, Reds Senior Director of Ticket Operations. “Luckily, the technology at the ballpark is airtight and counterfeit tickets are immediately rejected by our system.”

The Reds recommend buyers use authorized Reds ticket agents for the ticket purchases.

Kerry Rowland, Reds Director of Public Safety and Security advises, “Buyer beware. It is difficult to see our fans taken advantage of like this, which is why buying directly from our box office, reds.com, Ticketmaster, Stub Hub and Reds ticket kiosks is the best way to guarantee your ticket will be valid.”

Fans have many options to purchase authorized Reds tickets:

- Internet: reds.com

- Phone: 513-381-REDS or 877-647-REDS (7337)

- In person: Great American Ball Park ticket windows, select Kroger stores with Ticketmaster retail outlets and Reds.com kiosks on Crosley Terrace, Fountain Square and at the downtown Cincinnati Skyline Chili at 4th and Sycamore.

1- Ed Sheeran "The A Team"

2- Taylor Swift "Eyes Open"

3- Walk the Moon "Anna Sun"

4- Pitbull "back in Time"

5- Colbie Caillat "Favorite Song"

6- Alex Clare "Too Close"

7- Neon Trees "Everybody Talks"

8- Meiko "Leave the Lights On"

9- Justin Bieber "Boyfriend"

10-Gavin DeGraw "Sweeter"

11-Selenna Gomez "Hot the Lights"

12-The Temper Trap "Need Your Love"

Friday, March 30, 2012

New Movies
Mirror Mirror (Rated PG) – Julia Roberts, Lily Collins, Arnie Hammer.
Wrath of the Titans (Rated PG-13) – Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes.

New on DVD
Casablanca – 70th anniversary release.
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close – Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked
A Dangerous Method – Keira Knightley, Viggo Mortensen

Cirque Du Soleil - Dralion
Thru Sunday at The Bank of Kentucky Center. The four elements of human nature take form through traditional Chinese acrobatics.

The Addams Family
Thru April 8th at The Aronoff. Musical comedy based on the popular TV family. For ages 8 and up.

Alligator Alley at Newport Aquarium
Mighty Mike, the 14-foot-long, 800-pound alligator is back, along with his friend in the brand new Gator Alley Exhibit.

A Day In Pompeii at Cincinnati Museum Center
Through August 12th. Hundreds of artifacts from the Roman city after a catastrophic volcanic eruption.

Easter Bunny Express at Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad
This Saturday thru April 7th. Ride through scenic Warren County with the Easter Bunny.

Cincinnati Gorilla Run
Sunday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Montgomery Inn Boathouse. 5K fun run, walk, ride around city of Cincinnati. Everyone who takes part gets full gorilla suit to keep.

Cincinnati Roller Girls
Saturday, 7 p.m. at Cincinnati Gardens. College Night.

Art After Dark
FRIDAY, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Cincinnati Art Museum. View the Earth on the Rocks exhibit while sipping wine.

Monday, March 26, 2012

45% of workers admit to doing what during work hours?

Clue: they all did it this month.

Answer: researching & filling out March Madness brackets

EARLIER QUESTIONS

30% of us say we would never do this when we go out?

Clue: Hovering is not just for parents

Answer: sitting on a public toilet

47% of us do what when we feel no one is looking?

Clue: We do it in the kitchen

Answer: Drink out of the carton

On a beautiful Spring day, 21% of men are likely doing what?

Clue: It's not a good look

Answer: Wearing sandals with socks

35% of people using personal ads have this in common?

Answer: They're married!

Laura Vikmanis carries the title of "The Oldest Cheerleader In The NFL," but it's the journey she took to get there that really shines. In her book, "Not About the Pom Poms" Vikmanis shares the heartbreak that ultimately pushed her to become one of Cincinnati's finest. Check out her interview with us above and find out when we might see her story on the big screen.

By the way, Laura has a book signing Saturday, March 24th at Joseph Beth in Rookwood at 11:00 a.m.

New Movies
The Hunger Games – Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth.

New on DVD
The Muppets – Jason Segel, Amy Adams.
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo – Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara
The Sitter – Jonah Hill
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy – Gary Oldman, John Hurt, Colin Firth
Hop – (animated)

LEGO KidsFest
Friday, Saturday, Sunday at Duke Energy Center. Hands-on, interactive fun for all ages.

MDA Muscle Walk
Saturday at The University of Cincinnati Campus Recreation Center. Join Fritsch! Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Easy ½ mile walk through campus. For all ages. Participants are treated to breakfast, prizes and entertainment.

Rapunzel! Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Fairy Tale
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, at The Taft Theatre. Presented by The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati. Musical adventure for the whole family.

Bill Bellamy at The Funnybone
Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Comedian, actor and former host of “MTV Jams.”

Celtic Woman: Believe
Saturday, 8 p.m. at The Aronoff. Irish female choral group and violinist.

Cincinnati Cyclones Hockey
Saturday vs. Wheeling Nailers at U.S. Bank Arena.

A Day In Pompeii At Cincinnati Museum Center
Through August 12th. Hundreds of artifacts from the Roman city after a catastrophic volcanic eruption.