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Josh Turner – Interview
Dreams came true that night for the Hannah, South Carolina, native who always hoped that one day he’d be on a stage. And with a deep, rich voice that’s commanding beyond his 25 years, it was only a matter of time. We talk to Josh Turner. Life has got to be crazy. It’s busy. Is…
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Michelle Williams – Do You Know
Artist: Michelle Williams Title: Do You Know Label: Columbia Rating: 5/10 Corporate Line: Michelle Williams now utilizes those very same attributes–propelled by her angelic, songbird-like vocals–to enter the next phase of her solo music-making with her sophomore release, Do You Know. The Good: “Purpose In Your Soul” – Williams sings with conviction and it’s her…
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Sonic Battle
Game: Sonic Battle Platform: Gameboy Advance Studio: THQ Rating: 9/10 Game Company’s Description: Sonic Battle™ brings furious combat action to the Game Boy Advance, as Sonic and his friends set out to determine which one of them is really the best fighter! Choose from eight characters such as Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles, each with their…
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NFL Blitz Pro
Game: NFL Blitz Pro Platform: Xbox Studio: Midway Rating: 7/10 The Game Company Description: NFL Blitz PRO is the exclusive, 11-on-11 licensed smash-mouth football videogame experience, delivering a new a sophisticated and online feature set combined with its proprietary blend of lightning-fast, adrenaline-style gameplay proving NFL Blitz PRO is updated, improved and in-depth football. NFL…
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The Perfect Score
Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Erika Christensen Studio: Paramount Rating: 3/10 Corporate Line: Six high school students band together and develop a plan to steal the answers for the S.A.T. in order to prevent the test from unfairly defining who they’ll become. Each student in the group has his or her own set of circumstances that leads…
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Elbow – Cast of Thousands
Artist: Elbow Title: Cast of Thousands Label: V2 Rating: 5/10 Corporate Line: Now on new LP, Cast of Thousands and with a weight of experience behind them that is surely unique for a band making only its second album, they have come up with a record even more adventurous and startling in its panoramic sweep…
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The Big Bounce
Cast: Owen Wilson, Morgan Freeman, Gary Sinise, Charlie Sheen Studio: Warner Bros. Rating: 4/10 Corporate Line: Set on the exotic North Shore of Oahu, The Big Bounce stars Owen Wilson as a likeable drifter who hooks up with a thrill-loving woman (Sara Foster) specializing in good looks and petty crime. When she tries to seduce…
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Steve-O 3
Cast: Steve-O Studio: J & N Media Rating: 6/10 Corporate Line: T he Don’t Try This At Home Volume III: Out On Bail and Bonus Disk PCP Saved My Life – is a DOUBLE DVD SET and is by far the most offensive offering of the Don’t Try This At Home series to date. Filmed…
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Starsailor – Silence Is Easy
Artist: Starsailor Title: Silence Is Easy Label: EMI Rating: 5/10 Corporate Line: Starsailor’s eagerly awaited second album, ‘Silence Is Easy’, is an album of revelation, both musically and personally. For the band, its writing and recording has reaffirmed their place in the world: their calling is to communicate emotionally through song, simple as that. For…
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Simple Plan – Interview [2004]
Simple Plan: Pierre and Jeff With 2003 coming to a close this last year has been anything but simple for the guys of Simple Plan. With a mulit-platinum album, and a new DVD, the guys are gearing up for the New Year. I recently got a chance to sit down with Pierre and Jeff and…
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