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U2 – The Best of 1990 – 2000
Artist: U2 Title: The Best of 1990 – 2000 Label: Interscope Rating: 6.5/10 “Lemon”? The second part of U2’s greatest hits package is here this Christmas. There are a few tracks that missed the cut for whatever reason, new tracks and remixes. Hits: “One”, “Mysterious Ways” and “Beautiful Day” Mixes: “Staring At The Sun” –…
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Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
Game: Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Platform: Playstation 2 Studio: Rockstar Rating: 9/10 Look: Some things haven’t changed in the series from the previous version and some things have gotten better. First and foremost the lightening is fantastic. The neon glow shines from all around. The most amazing thing is the water on the streets…
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NASCAR Dirty To Daytona
Game: NASCAR Dirty To Daytona Platform: PS2 Studio: Infogrames Rating: 8/10 Look: Amazing. The cars and tracks are done well. The models are unbelievable. The paint on the cars get scratched and scuffed. The damage seems realistic and it just increases the enjoyment. Feel: Racing games are fun as long as the controls work well.…
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The Pretenders – Loose Screw
Artist: The Pretenders Title: Loose Screw Label: Artemis Rating: 8/10 Loose Screw is the first album from the Pretenders since ’99. Chrissie Hynde is still fronting the same crew since the early days. The big question is whether they still have it or not. They Got It: “Fools Must Die” and “Kinda Nice, I Like…
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Kurupt – Interview
Kurupt goes Half Past Dead! How is Hollywood treating you? It’s good. Whole new world? Totally different world. It’s a slower pace, but a lot different when it comes to respect. They are very respectful. You’re jumping in headfirst. They gave me the opportunities so I’m gonna make the most of it. You have another…
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Amerie – Interview
A little time with Amerie! How long did it take for you to get to where you are now? Well I was working really hard at it starting in 1997. It took until 2000 when I met Rich Harrison. Altogether it took five years. But when the right connection came it really took off, but…
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TLC – 3D
Artist: TLC Title: 3D Label: LaFace Rating: 8/10 After the loss of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes you sensed it was over for TLC. Remaining members Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas went back into the studio and completed the album they’d begun. The Hits: “Damaged” – This might be the best single TLC has…
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Half Past Dead
Cast: JA Rule Studio: Sony Rating: 4/10 The Film Studio Synopsis: Criminal mastermind Donny/49er #1 (Morris Chestnut) has set in motion a plan to infiltrate a high tech prison in order to persuade a death row inmate to reveal the whereabouts of $200 million worth of gold. Undercover FBI agent Sascha (Steven Seagal) must stop…
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Sean Paul – Dutty Rock
Artist: Sean Paul Title: Dutty Rock Label: Atlantic Rating: 5/10 Sean Paul has given us the dancehall on wax for a while. Dutty Rock is his chance to take it to the next level. Hot: “Gimme The Light” – Destined to be a dancehall hit. “Can You Do The Work (featuring Ce’Cile)” – Chessy but…
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Cast: Daniel Radcliffe Studio: Warner Bros. Rating: 7/10 The Film Studio Synopsis: The follow-up to Harry Potter and the Sorcererís Stone finds young wizard Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) and his friends Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson) facing new challenges during their second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as they try…
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