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Teenage Dreaming

August 25, 2010 by

It’s make-or-break time for Santa Barbara native Katy Perry as she releases her sophomore album, Teenage Dream.
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Making Wavves at SOhO

August 25, 2010 by

At “Rock the Bells” a few years back, the MC announced that the special guest for the show would be Lauryn Hill. As in Fugees, “Killing Me Softly” Lauryn Hill.
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Stallone is Anything but Expendable

August 25, 2010 by

In 2008 American audiences watched as John Rambo defeated an entire fleet of repressive hostiles in the jungles of Burma.
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Inappropriately Titled Album Shocks World

July 14, 2010 by

Disney Pop-Tart™ Miley Cyrus has reached the point in her career when it’s time to release the rebellious coming-of-age record.
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Daily Nexus Photo Issue 2010

June 8, 2010 by

Spring Edition
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“The Holy Mountain” Is a Brilliant Epic That Entertains with Surreal Strangeness

May 27, 2010 by

Over the last few months I have been privileged to share with you, my dear readers, a collection of the strangest, most offbeat films in my catalogue.
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Christina Aguilera’s Newest Album Offers Fresh Sounds, Amazing Vocals

May 27, 2010 by

After going pursuing a more retro feel on 2006’s Back to Basics, Christina Aguilera looks toward the future for a new musical direction with electro-romp album Bionic.
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“Constructive” Criticism for This Year’s Summer Movie Lineup

May 27, 2010 by

In response to the silly summer 2010 movie trailers I suffered through in the name of Artsweek, I took those lemons and made bloody, vengeful lemonade.
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Lilly Scott Shows Off Her Unique Talent After Leaving “Idol”

May 27, 2010 by

Originally capturing America’s attention for a brief three-week stint in the “American Idol” semifinals, singer-songwriter Lilly Scott was voted off before reaching this season’s sloppy top 12...
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Summer TV Lineup Promises To Be A Blast

May 27, 2010 by

The month of May in the television world — the month when all the fall shows end and the summer shows await — is a lot like showering with your hookup buddy.
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Polanski Should No Longer Be Allowed to Hide Behind His Fame

May 27, 2010 by

Artists have not always been known to be the most well behaved of individuals, but at the same time, the art remains separate from the artist. Not so with Roman Polanski.
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Reel Loud 2010 Lineup and Theme Released

May 20, 2010 by

Reel Loud, currently in its 19th year as a UCSB tradition, screens a dozen short, silent films accompanied live by a diverse group of musical acts.
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“Robin Hood” An Enjoyable Experience, Despite Rough Spots

May 20, 2010 by

Unlike many of the other films based on the skilled archer, “Robin Hood” tells the back story of how the brave and honest soldier became an outlaw against the British monarchy.
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Charles Mee’s “Iphigenia 2.0” Takes a New Look at the Greek Drama

May 20, 2010 by

Last Friday night, the doors of the Performing Arts Theatre were opened to audiences, kicking off a two-week run of Iphigenia 2.0.
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Folk Ensemble Impresses Extravaganza Attendees

May 20, 2010 by

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros lived up to their reputation, and brought their vintage, traveling folk band act to the stage in a most crowd-pleasing manner.
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