Helen Bach

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Spike Lee "Bad25" Cash In

The releases will include a repackaged version of the album and documentary and unreleased demo tunes, remixes and concert footage. All of the essentials for a hefty price tag on a recycled product. Made for the diehard fans who simply cannot get enough of Jackson (and there are many)

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Viva Los Reggaetoneros!

Reggaetoneros earned their salt when the authorities cancelled a Zona Rose concert and they let all hell break loose, don’t mess with a show- simple as that

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J-LO in 3D

Some will claim it is better with close ups and quips but I still have a problem with Jumbo Trons at concerts. Live is live and should remain as such or it simply isn’t live.

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MTV's Inbetweeners, When Will They Learn

Inbetweeners- offer up the standard fare. The nerd, the stud, the fat kid and the social mess. The issue is can it play to the US kids? No. Not to any who have seen the BBC version. But there is hope in those who have nothing to compare it to

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Victoria Beckham Found Spice Girl Reunion Taxing

Geri Halliwell, Melanie Brown and Emma Bunton struted their stuff with Beckham at the closing ceremonies of the London Olympics. Adorable enough with their 80’s bubblegum pop, the crowd adored them. The tabloids went nuts, could a reunion be forth coming?

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Sculpting Lennon, John's Tooth On View

Dr Michael Zuk (known as the Crazy Dentist) has a sister Kirsten who is a rather accomplished sculptress. She took a bit of that tooth, incorporated it into her piece and now touts it as in possesion of Lennons DNA.

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A.C. Newman – “I’m Not Talking” Reviewed

Although, there is a bit too much space twitter, the vocals are perfection and the chorus contagious and strong. There is a quirky tone to Newman’s voice. A bit congested and throaty at times and rather than sounding messy it comes across as vulnerable.

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Lady Gaga Hurls

Considering her next single is to be called ‘Partynauseous’ , I believe this is crap. This is why she annoys me, she can actually survive on talent yet she cannot resist making a complete ass out of herself in the name of ‘art’ and ‘born this way’ nonsense

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Monterey Pop Festival Revisted

Those people who were celebrating the summer of love are now in their mid 60’s and early 70s. Think of that and its astounding. Its like a giant Centrum Silver ad, the handicapped parking places will be jammed packed and Life Alert will be on standby.

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Elvis Tribute Surprise!

People (mostly from the UK!) descend upon Elvis Presley Blvd in Memphis TN and for a week they spend insane amounts of money on souvenirs and entertainment. None of it really worth the cost but it makes the people feel good to be a part of the event.

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Guns N' Roses Vegas Residency

But here comes the corn row wearing bloated AXL Rose with a 12 show stint at the Hardrock Hotel and Casino arena ‘The Joint’ I don’t know if I should laugh or cry. Titled the “Appetite for Democracy” residency it makes me think it should honestly be listed as the “Appetite for Buffet” residency.

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Pete Townshend Talks About Himself

Pete the usually quiet looking guy has promised to air all the dirty laundry regarding all the ‘craziness’, from the sex, drugs Mods, and dishing about Daltry, Entwhistle and Moon

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Expect More Spice Girls

believe we have not seen the last of them. Posh is so thin no one would notice if she didn’t show up anyway. Perez Hilton (which is the dumbest pseudonym of all time) suggests a 1 week residency a Vegas hotel once every six months.

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Johnny Depp Touring With Alice Cooper

See Johnny Depp came to Hollywood to be a rock star but that face ended up getting him a TV gig. The rest as they say, is history. Alice Cooper that ‘shock rocker’ of days gone by is still very much in the circuit.

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Deana Martin Croons at Feinsteins This Week

As tribute to her father and a skip down memory lane Martins shows accentuate the positive and give insight to life as a Martin. Although it wasn’t a world of on liners and romance tunes it was an almost stereotypical Italian/American American dream

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Gary Powell Calls Morrissey A Prick

Morrissey has earned the right to be a prick, a knob and dare I say a flaming douche bag should he chose to behave as such. Mr. Powell has opted to portray himself as a slighted little boy with two sticks and no future. Who’s the knob?

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The Closing Ceremonies: So Long Summer Olympics

Heres the truth- I tried. But watching a zillion people in idiotic track suits march into a collesium cell phones in hand was more than I could stomach. Biting medals, kissing medals, hopping on your team mates back… it was watching a party I wasnt invited too. I lost my patience.

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Jaz Coleman, Alive and Well and Laughing At You

Well cryptic messages and sudden disappearances will generally get some attention. Coleman claims no knowledge of the Facebook posting. So then that leads us to believe that he literally just disappeared from the tour? I think he is having a good time at our expense and I happen to find it fantastic.

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Adam Yauch Will Rest In Peace

The tricky issue becomes in the other two remaining Boys. They’re free to do as they please but with out MCA? Yauch really was the ‘face’ of the group. Interesting that there is a lawsuit with Monster Energy drinks going on as this information is released.

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$10,000 worth of Jimi Hendrix Video

Three reels contain close-ups and clips from three different show during 1969 and 1970. The fourth reel contains unreleased footage from Monterey Pop Festival in 1967. The seller said in the description the fourth reel was Chandler’s prize possession because it was Hendrix’s ‘first appearance in a major film.’

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The Adicts "Horrorshow" Reviewed

The look saves them. Since 1975 these guys have been producing fabulous British Punk. Monkey Warren has the most contagious vocals and the best part about all this is you can understand the words. That was the glory of old punk- it wasn’t screaming or growling it was fast but comprehensive.

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U2, "U22" Double Dog Disc Release

What’s more important than the music? The packaging! The 2-CDs are wrapped in an LP-sized book of photos from the tour. The book also comes with liner notes talking through the tracks written by U2 bassist Adam Clayton!! SQUEEE!!

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Gary Moore's Grave

Now I am no fan of burial memorial- you’re dead, then then its time to stop taking up space. I don’t visit graves nor do I hold vigil. Once dead- its all just..done. But for those who find solace in having a ‘place’ to pay respects- there is no respect here

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US Government Screws Randy Blythe

“We’re playing by different rules here.” I certainly would have appreciated a little bit more concern on my part. I saw one person from the [U.S.] Embassy. One. And they didn’t really do much for me. They were just like, “Are they torturing you?” “No.” “OK, goodbye.” I didn’t hear anything from them.”

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Psychedelic Furs, "Heaven" Video Reviewed

HE VUHHHN” is a cool song. It has some good quotables ‘ there a clock on the wall and it keeps my time’ among others. I wonder why these guys didn’t get bigger? They had that whole ‘Brat Pack” movie cult happening, with songs like “Pretty In Pink” but as great as they were in the 80s they never got mega

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Neil Diamond Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Diamond receieved a scholarship to NYU for fencing, was a pre med student who wanted to cure cancer and dropped out 6 months before gradution. Started writing songs and well after a bit, he made more than any doctor could and had more underwear whipped at him than I’d care to fathom.

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Gwen Stefani, Vegan Goddess

“I’ve always been a girl who loves to dress up,” says Gwen. “I already put my makeup on twice today: I put it on to take my kid to school, and then I went home, washed my face, and put it on again to have lunch with you.”

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Tony Bennett 'Viva Duets'

When a proper elder gentry continuously offers hook ups with younger talent you cant help but think it a bit creepy. Ok the whole Lady Gaga obsession should be enough but do you think the world could have continued to spin without Tony and Mark Anthony?

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Girl Talk With Taylor Swift

She is ‘every girl’ and has produced anthems to teenage confusion. A great songwriter? Yep. A great role model? Well aside from that John Mayer bit, I’d say yes. Successful and well spoken and I have yet to see a sex tape of her. Well done.

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Randy Travis' Second Arrest

This is actually one of the saddest reports I’ve heard in a long time. The humiliation alone must be excruciating. I don’t even care for Travis’ music and this is just plain horrible. I’m going to leave the jokes to the late night guys.

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Dusty Springfield Tribute Broadway Bound

Tribute shows are tricky business.Youre either a parody or a scary wanna be. Without too much effort a great idea can become an almost insult to the integrity of an artist. We have all seen ‘bad’ impersonations. Although, most are done with love and hero worship they can still suck.

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