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Panic at the Disco's Fast Rising Popularity
An appearance on MTV's TRL on January 17, 2006, at the premier of their music video for I Write Sins Not Tragedies, also helped garner the band much publicity. Read
By: John Kim | 10/08/2006 | Music
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Outkast Duo's Diamond Status
OutKast's commercial success corresponds to the duo's critically acclaimed, distinct and experimental sound, which is rare for such a mainstream rap group. Read
By: John Kim | 10/08/2006 | Music
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Nickelback's Post-grudge Commercial Appeal
The band got its name from the nickel in change Mike Kroeger almost always had to give back to the customers at his previous job at a Starbucks. Each time he would give a customer a nickel in change he would say, "Here's your nickel back." Read
By: John Kim | 10/08/2006 | Music
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Ne-yo's Smooth Transition From Song Writter to a Hit R&b Star
Ne-Yo achieved much success as a songwriter, co-writing songs for several popular artists, including: Mary J. Blige, Marques Houston, Ruben Studdard, Christina Milian, Faith Evans, B2K, Tyrese, Jamie Foxx, and Rihanna. Read
By: John Kim | 10/08/2006 | Music
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Nelly Furtado's Punk-hop Sound is a Worldwide Smash
Nelly Furtado is a singer and songwriter, best known for her hit singles, I'm Like a Bird, Turn off the Light, Maneater, and Promiscuous. Read
By: John Kim | 10/08/2006 | Music
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Lil Jon Pioneered "crunk", Sub-genre of Hip Hop
Lil Jon blew up to superstar status in 2003 when Usher requested that Lil Jon produce and appear on his track called "Yeah!" The single was the runaway hit for 2004, hitting the top of charts around the world. Read
By: John Kim | 10/08/2006 | Music
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Recently Single Jessica Simpsons "it" Girl Status
Simpson is currently set to release a new album in August of 2006 entitled A Public Affair. Her next single, "A Public Affair" will hit airwaves on June 23, 2006 and a music video for the song is scheduled to be released on June 30, 2006. Read
By: John Kim | 10/08/2006 | Music
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Eminem: One of the Most Controversial Rappers of This Era
Mathers is revered for his unique ability to change his rap pace and style multiple times within a song, while keeping pace with the beat. Furthermore, his ability to write creative lyrics has earned him much praise from both his fans and music critics alike. Read
By: John Kim | 09/08/2006 | Music
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Britney Spears Was a Bonafide Pop Phenomenon
Spears, most recently sat down with Matt Lauer in an interview with Matt Lauer aired on The Today Show. In the interview, Spears made public that she would not release a studio album for at least one more year. One June 20, 2006, Spears released on her official website, the chorus to a new song from her, entitled "Rebellion". Three days later, a 50 second clip of the song was posted. Read
By: John Kim | 09/08/2006 | Music