Maria Grella
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Sticky & Sweet Concert ReviewFull of energy, full of heart, but perhaps full of her own hype, the Material Girl did not disappoint...it was as expected, a visual and aural delight. -
Last Play at Shea: From the Beatles to Billy JoelJuly 16th & 18th were nights of phenomenal performances befitting a long goodbye to such an historic stadium, as concerts at Shea Stadium was laid to rest forever.
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Review of Madonna's Hard CandyHard Candy is a wonderful stack of songs that will get the dance floors vibrating with her music; grooves that are raw, sticky and sweet. -
Review of Danity Kane's Welcome to the DollhouseDanity Kane's sophomore album, Welcome To The Dollhouse successfully toggles the line between R&B and pop, creating an impressive follow up to their lackluster 2006 self-titled debut album. -
Review of Kelly Sweet's Debut Album We Are OneKelly Sweet has released her debut album, "We Are One," with adult contemporary tracks of mediocre songs. -
A Survival Guide to Horror Movies, Part IVThe following is Part IV of guidelines to surviving a horror movie. Be safe! (Note: these tips are purely for entertainment purposes only.) -
A Survival Guide to Horror Movies, Part IIIThe following is Part III of guideline to surviving a horror movie. Happy haunting! (Note: these tips are purely for entertainment purposes only.) -
A Survival Guide to Horror Movies, Part ISince the witching hour will soon be upon us, here are a few guidelines to surviving a horror movie. (Note: these tips are purely for entertainment purposes only.) -
A Survival Guide to Horror Movies, Part IIThe following is Part II of guidelines to surviving a horror movie. (Note: these tips are purely for entertainment purposes only.) -
Review of Melissa Etheridge's The AwakeningEtheridge pulls out all the stops in her ninth studio album, "The Awakening," giving her fans and new listeners something to be excited about. -
Depp to Bring "Dark Shadows" to LightJohnny Depp, perhaps Hollywood's most adaptable and versatile actor, is about to undertake the tale of the dark underworld in a remake of ABC's soap opera, "Dark Shadows." -
The Awake Tour Concert Review: the Josh Groban ExperienceWhy am I looking at Josh Groban as if he's a total rock star? In the grand scheme of things, it wasn't off kilter at all. -
Kelly Clarkson's My December: Artist Freedom Vs. Quality ProductKelly Clarkson has released her third album, My December, to the dismay of record executives. Though it's a point for Kelly for creative control, upon listening to the record, one might have to begrudgingly agree with the enemy. -
Lifehouse - Who We AreLifehouse's Who We Are displays quite plainly who they are; a solid rock band with the chops to last in the fickle music industry. -
Bon Jovi's Lost Highway Leads to a New Found TreasureThough the disc isn't the big hair sound many are used to, it is only a small departure from the evolution the fellas have been taking all along. Open-minded individuals will find a great surprise. The album is good...damn good, and worth the ride. -
Review of Travis Rush's Come and Get ItBroken Halo Records presents new country artist, Travis Rush, with his debut album, Come And Get It. The result is a nice start to what could be a lengthy career in pop-country music. -
Loneliness a Factor in Alzheimer's DiseaseA study found that people who suffer from loneliness are twice as likely to suffer from Alzheimer's.
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Unsolved Murders by the Zodiac Killer Still FascinateThe Zodiac Killer murdered many years ago, but the unsolved crimes still captivate our attention. With the new Zodiac film released, a nation renews its intrigue. -
How to Find the Right Size BraTips and guidelands on how to get a properly fitted brassiere.
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New Cast for "Dancing with the Stars"Returning for a fourth season, "Dancing With The Stars" pairs celebrities with professional dancers, as they compete for votes from the viewing public for survival.
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Frank's Pleas for Help ReleasedOtto Frank, father of Anne Frank, wrote desparate letters to save his family from Nazi-occupied Netherlands.
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Harry Connick Jr.'s Oh, My NolaHarry Connick Jr. new albums, "Oh, My Nola" (vocal) and "Chanson du Vieux Carre" (instrumental) are loving tributes to New Orleans set in a jazz, big band sound. A portion of the proceeds from the albums will be donated to the New Orleans Habitat Musicians' Village.
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Britney Spears' Latest Hairstyle Makes National Headlines - Why?Opinion piece on relaxing the high standards we hold our celebrities up to.
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Review of Art Garfunkel's Some Enchanted EveningArt Garfunkel sets a calming mood with "Some Enchanted Evening" but misses the mark on vocal quality and music selection.
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Katherine McPhee's Self-Titled Debut AlbumThough Katherine McPhee's debut album slightly disappoints, there are pleasant tracks to be found.
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Tyra Banks Fat? so What? Former Supermodel Hurt Over Comments of Weight GainTyra Banks gets upset over comments made from a website's posting of unflattering photos.
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NYC Visitor Gets Lost for DaysLessons to learn from lost visitor's hardship.
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King of All Media Goes CyberHoward Stern will give two free broadcast on the internet October 25th and 26th as part os Sirius Satellite promotion.
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What to Do when You Get Pulled OverTips on what to do when you get pulled over.
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Self-Titled Debut From Newcomer: CassieNewcomer's self-titled album review
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Wizard of Oz Convention Held in New JerseyOz fans celebrate the Wonderful Wizard of Oz in three day convention held in New Jersey.
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Still No Word on Harry Potter's Fate: Will He Survive Grand Finale?Rowling offers little details about the last of the Harry Potter Series. -
CW Network to Air Reality TV Search for Next Pussycat DollThe successful Pussycat Dolls look for a new member in a reality show.
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Healthy and Obese Diets Don't Vary GreatlyStudy finds eating habits of obese and thin people do not vary as much as you'd think.
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Bat Out of Hell: Meat Loaf's Third Bat Out of Hell Series Drops October 31stThe third album of the Bat Out of Hell series by Meat Loaf is packed with heavy hitters.
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K-Fed Forms Federation RecordsHusband of Britney Spears, Kevin Federline, releases record on his own newly launched record label.
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Westport on Martha Move: It's a Good ThingMartha Stewart's Westport Home Is On The Market.
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Meat Loaf Done: Singer Marvin Lee Aday Drops Lawsuit Against Collaborator Jim SteinmanMarvin Lee Aday drops lawsuit again Jim Steinman.
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A Review of Five for Fighting's Third Album Two LightsA review of Five for Fighting's third album release.
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Compulsive Hoarding SyndromeInsights in understanding Compulsive Hoarding Syndrome.
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Fans Want to Rock N Roll All Night...And See Kiss Part of HistoryKiss fans rally in Ohio to support Kiss in being nominated into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Ashlee Simpson Gets Marie Claire Bent Out of ShapeAshlee Simpson's "alleged" cosmetic surgery has magazine editors and readers fuming mad. -
Saying Goodbye to the Pay PhoneThe increased presence of cell phones have made public phones less of a necessity.
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Rocky WIns AgainReal life inspiration for classic underdog drops lawsuit.
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The Happiest Place on Earth: DenmarkWhich country ranks as the number #1 for happiest?
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Metallica Versus Digital MusicMetallica concedes defeat and joins the digital music age.
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Fans Form Petition to Help Madonna Gain Radio GroundFans of the "Material Girl" form petition to help the Queen of Pop regain her reign on American airwaves.
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Tanning Can Be AddictiveIndividuals who habitually tan may have evidence of sun damage, including freckles and wrinkles due to exposure of UV rays. A sure sign of addiction is if the tanner disregards these signs, and continues to subject themselves to the sun.
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Lance Bass Out of Closet: Boy Band Member Admits He's GayLance Bass of NSYNC fame confesses he is a homosexual.
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Knowing How to Write Will Never Lead You Wrong"Useless" subjects are important to learn.
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Bride to Bridesmaids: You're All on Diets!!An open essay seeking thoughts on whether a bride has the right to suggest what weight her bridal party should be.
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Experts: Gibson's Mouth Lethal for CareerMedia experts weigh in on the Gibson fiasco. -
Nickelodeon to Kids: Turn Off the TV!A kids network shuns audience away for their benefit.
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XM Vs. SiriusComparisons of the two major satellite companies.
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Companies See Profit Boom Through Boomer GenerationBaby boomers are an untapped resource for companies and can be a great asset for profit driven markets.
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Ways to Cope with the Summer's Heat WaveTips on how to deal with increasing temperatures.
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Body Dysmorphic DisorderBody Dysmorphic Disorder is an obsessive fixation with an imagined defect in one's physical appearance or an exaggerated concern about a minimal defect which causes a significant disruption in the individual's life.
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Opie & Anthony at it Again!Fired from CBS Radio in August 2002, Opie & Anthony have again come under fire…sort of…for a recent on air stunt.
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Emergency! I'm 45 & Single! Help!Dudash called 911 seeking the return of an officer. When he came calling again, he swept her off her feet…and into a jail cell.
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Cents-Less to Keep the Penny?Due to higher metal prices, the penny costs more to make, at 1.2 cents, than its monetary value, of only 1 cent. Could this mean the end of the road for Abe Lincoln's coin?
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Album Review: Nickelback's All the Right ReasonsWhile all of their mainstream singles in the past have brought the Canadian group into the forefront of pop music, it doesn't represent their core sound. This collection of songs is no exception.
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Album Review: Bon Jovi's Have a Nice Day"It isn't black or white, and it's anything but gray." Bon Jovi's working class image and loud rock style is still in tact in this album, but it's been evened out with a few pop friendly tracks.
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How to Avoid & Prevent Road RageWith summer in full swing, more people are crowding the roadways to travel to exotic places, or enjoy a night out on the town. Unfortunately, it's also a time for emotions running high and increased road rage conditions.
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Concert Review: Madonna's Confessions TourVowing to turn the world into one big dance floor, she did just that and it was well worth the price of admission. Boasting a good mix of dance and ballads, Madonna shows fans and critics why she's still a force to be reckoned with.
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Best Mistake I Ever MadeNot knowing what the future held for me, I tried many opportunities in many fields, making many mistakes. Ultimately, I found what I was looking for.
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Album Review: Nelly Furtado's LooseNelly Furtado is back with her new album, Loose. The overall tone of this third disc is a pleasing, club friendly, fun sound. Aversions aside, the album is hip, fresh, young and should get great play on radio and in club venues.
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Music Review: Dixie Chicks Taking the Long WayThe Dixie Chicks latest album, Taking the Long Way, is a very listenable compilation of songs, with great harmonies, good writing skills and beautiful melodies.
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Book Review: Thoughts I Left Behind: Collected Poems of William H. RoetzheimWhile verse is largely subjective, in Thoughts I Left Behind by William H. Roetzheim, a strong effort is made to appeal to veteran and novice readers of poetry. The good poems make the individual almost forget the forgettable ones.
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Ringling Bros. Show Tough Skin in Elephant Battle with ActivistsThe Greatest Show on Earth showcases Asian elephants as part of their performances, but if animal welfare groups get their way, the pachyderms will be removed from circus shows.
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Sports Apparel Companies Also in Competition at World CupThe soccer players in this year's World Cup are wearing apparel and equipment made from Nike, Adidas, Puma and others, making fanatics of the sport race out to purchase items of their team favorites.