This Week in Buzz... 'The Last Exorcism' saves the worst for last Interesting film idea marred by inconsistency, unfortunate ending By Allen Adams edge staff writer aadams@themaineedge.com The evolution of the horror movie over the past decade or so has been interesting to see. Directors such as Eli Roth and franchises such as the "Saw" films have brought a graphic extremism to horror, while films such as "The Blair Witch Project" introduced the idea of the faux-documentary to the horror genre. Read more... Experiencing the Emmys Some observations on television's self-celebration By Allen Adams edge staff writer aadams@themaineedge.com Hey! Remember when entertainment awards were relevant? It's funny, but it seems like it wasn't that long ago when people - lots of people - genuinely cared about who won Oscars and Emmys and Grammys. All right, fine; no one ever cared about the Grammys. But the Oscars have been slowly becoming passé over the course of the past decade or so, and the Emmys ... well, if last night was any indicator, they would appear to have jumped the shark some time ago. Read more... State Theatre lineup PORTLAND - Tickets are on sale for three big performances at the State Theatre, 609 Congress Street in Portland for October and November shows. Margaret Cho is performing on Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $40, $30 and $20. All ages. Goo Goo Dolls will be playing with The Spill Canvas on Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. General Admission tickets are $35. All ages. Read more... Jo Dee Messina opening for Tim McGraw By Katy England edge staff writer kengland@themaineedge.com BANGOR - Fresh from her show in Portland, Jo Dee Messina will be serenading the audiences at the Waterfront Concert Series on Sept. 4 when she opens for Tim McGraw. Messina recently released her new album "Unmistakable Love," which is part one of a three-part album. Discs two and three will be released at later dates. Read more... Bangor Symphony Youth Orchestra to hold 43rd annual auditions ORONO - Young musicians in grades 5-12 are once again being sought by the Bangor Symphony Youth Orchestra (BSYO). Auditions for all instruments will be held Sept. 12 at UMaine Orono's Class of 1944 Hall beginning at noon. Rebecca Edmondson, conductor, said she is looking forward to seeing this year's crop of talented players. "I've been wowed every year and I'm sure this year will be no exception," she said. Read more... Chop Point School/Camp hosts full day concert WOOLWICH - National recording artists Laura Story, Mark Harris and Building 429 will be among the five musicians performing at the Swiftwaters Music Festival Saturday, Sept. 4, at Chop Point School/Camp. All proceeds go to benefit Chop Point School and Camp. Gates open for this family-friendly event at 12 noon, and the music runs from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. or so. Tickets are $10 in advance, $8 for children ages 6 to 12 and groups of 10-plus and $15 at the door. There will be free activities for kids, including a bounce house, balloon games, face painting and more! Concessions will be sold. Read more... Cee Lo says f-bomb song is 'art' Does that make him crazy? By Mesfin Fekadu Associated Press Writer NEW YORK - Cee Lo's expletive-laden song has been criticized for being in poor taste, but the musician says it's actually a work of art. "What I've tried to accomplish, like, is making art products ... so I still believe that (the song) can be classified as art because it's an original piece and the edge and alternative is there, and the integrity is intact," he said in an interview last week. Read more...