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  • I Want My American Apparel Ads! Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 3:28PMA rave for the girls at XXXX that were making out with each other for at least a half hour [on] Halloween night. Best Halloween I ever had! Thank you girls!
  • New Drug, Battery Charges for Suge Knight Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 2:19PMRap mogul charged with beating woman while brandishing knife, carrying drugs.
  • Stars say goodbye to ‘TRL’ Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 7:04PMNEW YORK — Carson Daly chatted with Eminem, Beyonce gave a show-stopping performance, girls shrieked at the sight of Justin Timberlake and hundreds of fans lined up outside in Times Square for a glimpse at superstars.
  • Stars say goodbye to ‘TRL’ Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 7:04PMNEW YORK — Carson Daly chatted with Eminem, Beyonce gave a show-stopping performance, girls shrieked at the sight of Justin Timberlake and hundreds of fans lined up outside in Times Square for a glimpse at superstars.
  • Music Choice Set Nominees For VOD Awards Show Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 5:51PMTeen heartthrobs The Jonas Brothers, R&B chart-topper Chris Brown and hip hop star Lil’ Wayne will battle each other for top honors during video on demand service Music Choice’s inaugural Most Demanded awards show.
  • Music Choice Set Nominees For VOD Awards Show Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 5:51PMTeen heartthrobs The Jonas Brothers, R&B chart-topper Chris Brown and hip hop star Lil’ Wayne will battle each other for top honors during video on demand service Music Choice’s inaugural Most Demanded awards show.
  • WOMAD 2009 Artist: People In Your Neighbourhood Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 5:46PMPeople In Your Neighbourhood, a British Council led project, features a unique line up of diverse Kiwi musicians and performers, working with the best of contemporary UK talent, to create a dynamic collaboration in modern NZ music.
  • WOMAD 2009 Artist: People In Your Neighbourhood Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 5:46PMPeople In Your Neighbourhood, a British Council led project, features a unique line up of diverse Kiwi musicians and performers, working with the best of contemporary UK talent, to create a dynamic collaboration in modern NZ music.
  • The Case of the Missing Michael Jackson Music Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 5:40PM On the down side, Michael Jackson has been sued yet again. On the plus side, the suit has absolutely nothing to do with underage children. The son of the king of Bahrain, or as his...
  • The Case of the Missing Michael Jackson Music Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 5:40PM On the down side, Michael Jackson has been sued yet again. On the plus side, the suit has absolutely nothing to do with underage children. The son of the king of Bahrain, or as his...
  • WOMAD 2009 Featured Artist: Natacha Atlas (Egypt) Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 5:32PMMusically and geographically, Natacha Atlas has always been an itinerant.
  • WOMAD 2009 Featured Artist: Natacha Atlas (Egypt) Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 5:32PMMusically and geographically, Natacha Atlas has always been an itinerant.
  • Music Review: Beyonce swoons, grinds on third CD Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 3:43PM Beyonce, "I AM ... SASHA FIERCE" (Columbia)
  • Music Review: Beyonce swoons, grinds on third CD Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 3:43PM Beyonce, "I AM ... SASHA FIERCE" (Columbia)
  • Strong Bad Episode 3: The Baddest of the Bands PC review Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 3:34PMPublisher: Telltale Games Developer: Telltale Games System: PC Minimum requirements: Windows XP/Vista Genre: Adventure Release date: Available now Review by: Michael Smith Episodic gaming is very similar to episodic television. Each new story has to build from or add onto what has come before, or the series eventually feels the mortal slice of the executives’ cancellation sword (ask the ...
  • Strong Bad Episode 3: The Baddest of the Bands PC review Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 3:34PMPublisher: Telltale Games Developer: Telltale Games System: PC Minimum requirements: Windows XP/Vista Genre: Adventure Release date: Available now Review by: Michael Smith Episodic gaming is very similar to episodic television. Each new story has to build from or add onto what has come before, or the series eventually feels the mortal slice of the executives’ cancellation sword (ask the ...
  • More than 100 gather to celebrate the life of Jessie Van Davis Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 4:02PMThe gathering wasn’t about mourning the death of Jessie Van Davis. Instead, Friday’s candlelight vigil at the Tuscan Isle Apartments was about celebrating and remembering Davis, 20, who was stabbed to death Tuesday night in the parking lot of the apartment complex in East Naples.
  • Cool at school Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 1:24PMThey stride into the cavernous dining room, their stomachs growling as much as the speakers blaring a Britney Spears track from the ceiling.
  • Gee/Ji, there’s a phoney ring to this call Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 8:28AMThe call-waiting facility can finally be dispensed with. Breath was on hold when the US president-elect found time to phone every world leader, bar our own. Then, just as South Block had begun feeling like a North Indian in Maharashtra, the Call finally came. We almost fell on our knees.
  • Spin Control: CD reviews and samples Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 4:09AMHitting consumers in a bewildering array of formats — including a standard version with 11 tracks and a “deluxe edition” with 16, both spread over two discs — the complicated marketing plan for the third solo album by wayward Destiny’s Child Beyonce Knowles threatens to overshadow the music.
  • Spin Control: CD reviews and samples Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 4:09AMHitting consumers in a bewildering array of formats — including a standard version with 11 tracks and a “deluxe edition” with 16, both spread over two discs — the complicated marketing plan for the third solo album by wayward Destiny’s Child Beyonce Knowles threatens to overshadow the music.
  • Truckers, Hold Steady team up for night of old-fashioned rock Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 4:05AM North met South Friday night at the Riviera Theatre in Chicago, as the resolutely Southern rock band the Drive-By Truckers teamed up with the Northern nerds in the Hold Steady.
  • Truckers, Hold Steady team up for night of old-fashioned rock Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 4:05AM North met South Friday night at the Riviera Theatre in Chicago, as the resolutely Southern rock band the Drive-By Truckers teamed up with the Northern nerds in the Hold Steady.
  • HINDER, Take It to the Limit Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 2:11AM(Universal Republic)
  • HINDER, Take It to the Limit Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 2:11AM(Universal Republic)
  • Skiing Until Cows Come Home Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 2:31PMLindsey Vonn, the defending World Cup overall and downhill champion, won the season-opening slalom on Saturday in Levi, Finland.
  • Sunday, November 16, 2008 Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 2:21PMThough the beginning was low-key, Salim-Sulaiman have had successful scores like Iqbal, Dor and Chak De! India and have just released diverse scores like Roadside Romeo and Fashion with Aditya Chopra’s Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi coming up next. An honest take on their work so far...
  • Pair In Court Over Garden Murder Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 8:04AMTwo men have appeared in court charged with murdering a 20-year-old student found stabbed to death in a garden.
  • Air Canada Centre, Toronto - November 14, 2008 Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 5:27AMTORONTO - It seems strange that with a string of country staples that have saturated country radio for nearly two decades, Alan Jackson feels the need to perform portions of his hits.
  • First & 10: Laira Akin Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 2:35AM First & 10 conversation with Marquette University volleyball player and Blue Springs resident Laira Akin
  • Famous fan Obama might change hip-hop Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 2:29AMBarack Obama has been embraced by the hip-hop community like no presidential candidate in history.
  • Events for November 15, 2008 Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 2:02AMEvents listed below do not include ongoing events such as church services. Show Ongoing Events
  • Hear: Jay’s way Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 7:01PMAFTER his platinum debut album Me Against Myself that gave listeners songs like Eyes on You and Stolen, Jay Sean returns with My Own Way, which retains the R&B and hip hop influence in his songs.
  • Hear: Jay’s way Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 6:57PMJAY SEAN My Own Way EQ Music
  • Two Charged Over Garden Murder Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 3:38PMTwo men have been charged with murdering a 20-year-old student found stabbed to death in a garden.
  • LeBron loves him some Barry Manilow Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 2:03PMGet this: LeBron James listens to Barry Manilow. Or Brian Manilow.
  • June Sarpong: Is Black the new Black? Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 2:01PMWhether you are in to politics or racing you could justifiably claim that Black is in this season. With British racing star Lewis Hamilton the...
  • LeBron James Has Barry Manilow on iPod Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 2:01PMCLEVELAND (AP) -- Get this: LeBron listens to Barry Manilow. Or Brian Manilow.
  • In a double CD, Beyonce bares her soul and alter ego Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 1:50PMBoth CDs are lavishly produced and feature stirring vocals
  • LeBron Loves Him Some Barry Manilow Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 12:35PMCavaliers star preps for games with hip hop but says he chills to Barry.
  • Colorado News Brief Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 12:04PMPUEBLO, Colo. (AP) - Authorities are trying to determine whether a natural gas leak caused an explosion that leveled a restaurant and a shop in Pueblo yesterday.
  • VIDEO: Students moved to feel good about themselves Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 11:47AM Students at Oak School in Hinsdale danced their way to confidence on Wednesday as Dr. Cool and Pride taught them to expect others to like them just the way they are.
  • James has Manilow on iPod Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 6:10AMCLEVELAND (AP) - Get this: LeBron listens to Barry Manilow. Or Brian Manilow.
  • Nettles among CMA winners Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 6:03AMNASHVILLE, Tenn. - There are a couple of ways to look at the 42nd annual Country Music Association Awards, held Wednesday night at Sommet Center.
  • Television - Entertainment Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 5:31AMIt is partly thanks to movies like The Dark Knight, Iron Man and Watchmen that more and more people are choosing to pick up comics before they see the movies. But away from all the hype is a budding New Zealand scene.
  • LeBron has Manilow on iPod Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 3:52AMGet this: LeBron James listens to Barry Manilow. Or Brian Manilow. A big fan of all styles of music, LeBron James always gets ready for games by listening to hip hop or some Manilow tunes like "Copacabana," ""Mandy" and "I Am Your Child" on his varied playlist.
  • Asher Roth Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 10:47AMHailing from the suburbs of Philadelphia, Asher Roth is a newcomer to the hip hop scene.
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  • On the Scene: The Movement gives reggae a new beat Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 8:14AM COOL RUNNINGS: You might recall this dismissive phrase: You’re all in the Kool-Aid and don’t know the flavor. In the song “Cool-Aid,” off The Movement’s latest CD, “Set Sail,” the message is simple: “Cool-Aid is a terrible thing to waste,” with the emphasis on cool. Thankfully, The Movement knows how to add a little kick to trendy reggae-flavored music. “It’s like we’re helping you get ...
  • Veterans Day events Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 6:24PM Veterans Day, Indiana Veterans Home, Delphi Elementary School, Blue Ridge Elementary School