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The Last Samurai
Cast: Tom Cruise, Ken Watanabe Studio: Warner Bros. Rating: 9/10 Corporate Line: Set in the late 1870s, this epic film depicts the beginnings of the modernization of Japan, as the island nation evolved past a feudal society, as symbolized by the eradication of the samurai way of life. We see all this happen from the…
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Timbaland & Magoo – Under Construction
Artist: Timbaland & Magoo Title: Under Construction Label: Universal Rating: 5/10 Corporate Line: Platinum-selling rap duo Timbaland & Magoo are back with a hot new track, “Cop That Sh#!” The radio single featuring Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott, is the #1 Most Added Song at Urban Mainstream Radio outlets, and the #2 Most Added Song at Rhythm…
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Missy Elliott – This is Not A Test
Artist: Missy Elliott Title: This is Not A Test Label: Elektra Rating: 6.5/10 Corporate Line: Take 5 seconds to catch your breathc..It’s hard to believe, but the multi-talented icon Missy Elliott is about to top herself! Missy’s latest ass-shaking, fat-jiggling, back-breaking opus, Pass That Dutch, was welcomed at all formats on radio today with instantaneous…
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Kill Hannah – Interview
We talk to Kill Hannah one member at a time. Guitarist Jonathan Radtke When did the band get together? Jonathan: About three years ago. I was the last member to join the band. At the time I was a college student and when I met them it was a perfect fit. Your dad was the…
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Pirates of the Caribbean
Cast: Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Geoffrey Rush Studio: Disney Rating: 7.5/10 Corporate Line: Set in the Caribbean Sea in the 17th century, this is the story of a gentleman rogue of a pirate, Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp), blacksmith, Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) who teams up with the daughter (Keira Knightley) of a governor (Pryce) to…
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Blink-182 – Interview
Tom DeLonge takes a moment out during recording to give some insight on the new record and a new year. Have you just finished the record? We just finished the record a few days ago. I have the single “Feeling This”, is it indicative of the rest of the record? The hardest thing is to…
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Cyndi Lauper – At Last
Artist: Cyndi Lauper Title: At Last Label: Sony Rating: 4.5/10 Our Line: Cyndi Lauper does her best impression of the standards. The Good: “My Baby Just Cares For Me” – Brilliant. Lauper proves that she has more than that squawk-ish girly voice. The Average: “You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me” – You can taste…
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No Doubt – The Singles: 1992 – 2003
Artist: No Doubt Title: The Singles: 1992 – 2003 Label: Interscope Rating: 6.5/10 Corporate Line: After five albums and 25 million records sold–No Doubt unveils its first retrospective plus a two-CD/two-DVD Deluxe Box Set and a Rock Steady Live DVD all in November 2003, all on Interscope Records. Leading the November 25th release of The…
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Britney Spears – Interview [2003]
A Brave New Woman: Britney Spears By Colleen Maree Quill (November.21.2003) One of the most talked about women of her generation, Britney Spears is on the brink of releasing her fourth album, IN THE ZONE. Nay Sayers in the media predict that if this album does not sell well, Britney’s music career could be over.…
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Kid Rock – Kid Rock
Artist: Kid Rock Title: Kid Rock Label: Atlantic Rating: 6.5/10 Corporate Line: THE man known around the world as Kid Rock has always defied easy labeling, and now, with the eagerly awaited follow-up to his 2001 smash, “COCKY,” Detroit’s Favorite Son has taken his genre-blurring musical mash to an all-new plane with his self-titled new…
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