Music
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The Insecurities: 'We're better than you'Nov 19, 2008 10:00 pm - Stubhy just wants to have fun. That's what he keeps saying, through drinks and anecdotes and emails-his new project is all about having fun. And playing rock and roll. H...
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Smashing Pumpkins' deafening homecomingNov 18, 2008 10:00 pm - Billy Corgan is lucky that local Smashing Pumpkins fans remain as loyal as they are. After all, not many alternative rock acts can return with a new album seven years af...
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Hannah Montana toys takes over Bratz spotNov 18, 2008 10:00 pm - Look out Barbie, you've got competition this year. Hannah Montana is making her way onto more and more little girls holiday gift wish lists. Barbie retains her top spot ...
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Chief Xcel: Not your typical beats-and-scratches DJ setNov 18, 2008 10:00 pm - Chief Xcel, DJ/producer for hip-hop duo Blackalicious, has collected records since the age of 12, and says he stopped counting when his stash hit 20,000. Considering his...
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Gershwin's wonderful opera at last seen in ChicagoNov 18, 2008 10:00 pm - One of the most eagerly anticipated Lyric Opera premieres took place Tuesday night with the opening of "Porgy and Bess," scheduled to run through Dec. 19. George Gershwi...
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Twisted Sister live, loud and proud
Nov 18, 2008 10:00 pm - While they scored big in the 1980s with a pair of radio-friendly anthems, "We're Not Gonna Take It" and "I Wanna Rock," Twisted Sister has always been a live band at hea...
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The Safes put the power in power popNov 17, 2008 10:00 pm - The Safes, "Sight of All Light" (O'Brothers), The Safes continue their winning streak with a new EP that solidifies their place in the Chicago garage pop pantheon. Comp...
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Live shows highlight Black Friday in the 'burbsNov 17, 2008 10:00 pm - Black Friday, the day people wake up way too early in order to get some ridiculous deals on merchandise at the big-box stores. Black Wednesday, the day before Thanksgivi...
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Perfume maker sues Prince over contract
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New Springsteen disc set for January