ABC's hit ballroom series returns

Viewers of "Dancing with the Stars" can relate to Al Pacino's gripe from "The Godfather III": Just when you think you're out, they pull you back in. The new season kicks off Monday on ABC with the first part of a three-night live event.

Meet the 'Dancing' celebrities

Lance Bass, 29, 'N Sync alum (paired with Lacey Schwimmer)

Arts festival at old stamping plant is a power-to-the-people affair

It's in only its second year, but the People's Arts Festival at the Russell Industrial Center has all the makings of a Motown institution.

'Starring Dane Cook' -- what more do you need?

A couple of schools of thought come into play with the new Dane Cook comedy, "My Best Friend's Girl." Start with "If at first you don't succeed" and maybe work your way down to "The definition of madness is to do the same thing over and over, expecting a different result."

Decide if new movies are suitable for kids

Rating: PG for some thematic elements, scary images, action and mild language. What it's about: An evil scientist's sidekick longs to move up to evil scientist himself. The kid attractor factor: It's a cartoon in the "Nightmare Before Christmas" vein.

Motown songwriter Norman Whitfield known for his genius

He could be thorny and ornery, a real pain in the neck. But when you walked into Norman Whitfield's world, you rubbed elbows with genius.

• RACHEL MAY | LOCAL MUSIC SCENE: Fans to remember Spitting Nickels' Furtaw
• MARK STRYKER | CLASSICAL+JAZZ HIGHLIGHTS: Ehnes opens 65th chamber music season
• Loyal fans view Peacemakers as well-kept secret
• ROBERTA JASINA: Great stuff for families
• Brian McCollum's Big Gigs
• More music

'Starring Dane Cook' -- what more do you need?

A couple of schools of thought come into play with the new Dane Cook comedy, "My Best Friend's Girl." Start with "If at first you don't succeed" and maybe work your way down to "The definition of madness is to do the same thing over and over, expecting a different result."

• Decide if new movies are suitable for kids
• More movies

REVIEW

Forté opts for a simpler life

It would be tough to trace all the changes at Forté since its opening in downtown Birmingham in 1996. The stylish spot on Old Woodward has certainly had its share of personalities and approaches. But in the past few years, it has been especially hard to define.

• SYLVIA RECTOR | WORD OF MOUTH: Kalamata Greek Café's owners have hopes of building a chain
• More dining

Rediscover childhood with classic French short films

Tired of waiting for the next Pixar release so you can take your children to see a worthwhile movie? Wait no longer.

• More DVD

ABC's hit ballroom series returns

Viewers of "Dancing with the Stars" can relate to Al Pacino's gripe from "The Godfather III": Just when you think you're out, they pull you back in. The new season kicks off Monday on ABC with the first part of a three-night live event.

• Meet the 'Dancing' celebrities
• Success can turn on the couples' chemistry
• Oprah's new pick: 'Edgar Sawtelle'
• Giles was the commercial choice
• More TV and radio

Cheech, Chong are smoking hot again

When talking separately to the newly reunited comedy team of Cheech & Chong, an interviewer often gets to hear different sides of the same story.

• Smoke screening: Stoners in film, TV
• Burns and Allen, together again
• More theater and arts

Better to go for the royal

QUESTION: My husband and I have argued this Video Poker hand for years. I'm dealt a flush, but four of the cards could be used for a royal. For example, you are dealt a six of spades, along with a 10, J, Q and ace also of spades. I believe you should discard the six and go for the royal.

• More casinos

ON DETROIT.METROMIX.COM

Women can fight to be the queen of the ring

Get your bikinis ready and prepare to put up a fight -- for the title of ring girl.

• More nightlife

• ABC's hit ballroom series returns  
• Meet the 'Dancing' celebrities  
• Arts festival at old stamping plant is a power-to-the-people affair  
• 'Starring Dane Cook' -- what more do you need?  
• Decide if new movies are suitable for kids  
• Laughs and votes  
• THE SATURDAY LIST!: Free Press critics' picks for this weekend  
• Success can turn on the couples' chemistry  
• Weekend events  
• Oprah's new pick: 'Edgar Sawtelle'  
• Giles was the commercial choice