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Going Deep with Tucker Max
Some people aspire to be like him, while others would describe him as a chauvinistic pig. Either way, Tucker Max has proven successful through his writings about sleeping with various types of women, getting drunk and getting in trouble.
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Album review: Van Halen tells no lies on ‘A Different Kind of Truth’
In the 1980's, "hair metal" was king. As a record label, if you had a band with big hair, makeup and a sappy power ballad, chances are you were going to have at least moderate success. This standard caused a slew of sound-alike bands.
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TV review: ‘Smash’ makes musicals and Marilyn cool again
NBC’s “Smash” has a lot of things going for it, but the most important perk is that it’s not “Glee.” And thank God for that.
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O.A.R. to return to roots of its revolution
Selling out Madison Square Garden might be the pinnacle for most musicians, but for O.A.R. drummer, Chris Culos, selling out the Newport Music Hall surpasses The Garden on his list of career highs.
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TV review: Sherlock locks down loyal viewers
If you think you know Sherlock Holmes and his brilliant partner John Watson, think again, because you don't know Sherlock until you've seen Steven Moffat's modern adaption to television. Not that there's anything wrong with Doyle's work. Far from it, in fact.
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Concert review: Jeffrey Ross at the Pabst Theater
In recent years, Comedy Central’s roast series has become one of the station’s most popular and memorable programs. From Pamela Anderson to Charlie Sheen, notorious celebrities have suffered an awful slew of roasts from numerous comics.
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Concert review: Lady Antebellum rocks audience
Three of contemporary country music’s biggest acts “owned the night” in front of a sold-out Bryce Jordan Center crowd Saturday night. Lady Antebellum, Darius Rucker and Thompson Square stopped at Penn State U.
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Wilco in concert
Music lovers from across the state helped pack the Hult Center Friday night to see the Chicago-based alternative rock band Wilco perform. The crowd came to their feet as front man Jeff Tweedy led the group on stage and the room was electric throughout the show.
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Movie review: “Big Miracle”
In the modern film world of sequels, prequels and reboots, it’s nice to see a film like “Big Miracle” that dares to put something fresh and new on the screen. It’s just a shame that “Big Miracle” isn’t any good. “Who doesn’t love whales?