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Show CULTURE B4 B.o.B. brings hip hop to Utah ByMindy Harward Devil's Thrill Ciilture Editor « Turn on any pop radio station, and it will only be a matter of time before you catch one of B.o.B.'s catchy, infectious tunes. Since coming onto the scene in March 2010, the man has had three straight top 10 hits on the Billboard chart, a number one album and has teamed up with popular musical acts such as Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams and Weezer lead singer Rivers Cuomo. Now he's teaming up with the equally beloved hip hop/rap artist Jason Derulo, along with Iyaz and Auburn, to bring UVU an unforgettable show at the UCCU Center. Jason Derulo started his career at age 16 as a songwriter for Diddy, formerly Puff Daddy, and Sean Kingston, but became famous in his own right in August of last year with his debut single, "Whatcha Say." The, song samples the haunting Imogen Heap track "Hide and Seek," and hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in Nov. 2009. Derulo followed that up with another top 10 hit, "In My Devil1 begins with a biblical warning from 1 Peter 5:8, "... your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour," which sets the tone for the entire film. This thrill ride follows a story of fate in which five random strangers find themselves entrapped in a broken elevator. By Jimmy Hall Head," and released his first album in March of this year. • He recently finished touring with the wildly popular, if not completely controversial, Lady Gaga. There's not much to be said about newcomers Iyaz or Auburn, but Iyaz has already established himself in the hip hop community with his catchy Reggae-inspired single "Replay," also a Billboard top 10 hit. Between these four performers, there are seven top 10 hits and two very successful albums. This show is not one to be missed for anyone that considers oneself, at the very least, a casual fan of the genre, or just anyone that enjoys a good show. Culture Writer M. Night Shyamalan has gotten his turn of critical praise and abuse over the years. His first box-office smfsh, The Sixth Sense, grossed 293.5 million dollars and was given the Academy nod with six nominations including Best Director. He followed up this success with other mind bending mysteries like Unbreakable and Signs, but soon after, lost much credibility to many by the releases of The Village, Lady In The Water and the recent release of the awful The Last Airbender, an unnecessary adaptation of a Nickelodeon cartoon series, Despite what others think, Shyamalan has proved to have the mind of a thriller genius. All of his movies have had interesting premises, the weak spots of them being that they were not carried out as well as they could have been. With the release of Devil, it would be stupid not to be skeptical. Luckily, Shyamalan has taken a rest from the director's chair and handed out his idea to others, which has seemed to be a wise decision. DeW/begins with a biblical warning from 1 Peter 5:8, "...your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour," which sets the tone for the entire film. This thrill ride follows a story of fate in which five random strangers find themselves entrapped in a broken elevator. The already uncomfortable situation turns quickly into a classic "whodunit" as various characters get picked off by an unknown slaughterer when the lights periodically flicker and die. On the other side of the door. Detective Bowden (Chris Messina), who has a haunted past of his own, attempts to discover the culprit behind the killings, free the passengers and prevent any more damage, which seems impossible in that circumstance. Running at 80 minutes, Devil blurs the line of reality and the supernatural, creating doubts about every character's motives. The writing is salted with humor and peppered with tension, concluding with a hook and meaning that serves as a massive payoff to a deserving audience. As the credits rolled, 1 found myself greatly pleased knowing that Shyamalan has redeemed his reputation with this claustrophobic thriller. The concert will be held on Oct. 12 at 7:00 p.m. and tickets are anywhere from S15-S35 with a UVU student ID or $21-541 without. Student discount tickets are only available at the UCCU box office. For more information, visit www.UCCUCenter.com or www.SmithsTix.com AUBURN Devil: Photos courtesy of UCCU Events Center Photo courtesy of imdb.com M. Night Shyamalan has redeemed himself with this new thriller. OO Be sure not to miss these great artists put on an unforgettable shoW. 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