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21st Century Digital Boy: Hulu, “Star Trek,” “Idol” Loss, and “Jon & Kate”

Peter Chakerian May 4, 2009 8

Jon & Kate Plus … Date?: Can’t help but start with the worst first. If there’s one thing that’s certain in the world of entertainment, it’s the love of a good old-fashioned scandal. Only

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Popdose Flashback: Michael Bolton, “Soul Provider”

Rob Smith April 13, 2009 7

In Bull Durham, Kevin Costner’s character Crash Davis chides Nuke LaLoosh (Tim Robbins) for his laziness and lack of focus on the game of baseball. “You got a gift,” he says. “When you were

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Dw. Dunphy On… Recovering From Performer’s Bias

Dw. Dunphy February 19, 2009 4

Cover bands and karaoke hustlers, I am sorry. I have been far too rude to you for far too long. Accept my penance

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The Three Strike Rule: “American Idol”

Scott Malchus May 19, 2008 15

So here we are at the end of another cycle of Fox’s juggernaut, American Idol. For seven seasons, the televised talent show has been the thorn in the side of every network and the

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Hooks ‘N’ You: Carly Hennessy, “Ultimate High”

Will Harris March 10, 2008 15

Funny what a difference a year makes. Back in February 2007, I was putting together a piece for Bullz-Eye called “The Best Albums You’ve Never, Ever Heard (Well, Probably Not, Anyway),” and on my

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