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The Reader is a film about love, death, post-war guilt, veiling truths, and making peace with the past. No small thematic questions, to be sure, and in the hands of a less capable creative team they may have been exploited or distilled into a simplistic, spoon-fed moral message. That is thankfully

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Around The World In 12 Acts: globalFEST 2009

Amid the visa restrictions inspired by Sept. 11, a group of concert promoters created an international music festival in New York City. Now in its sixth year, globalFEST presented twelve groups in an annual showcase of emerging world music.

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Fergie’s Mom Dishes On Daughter’s ‘Amazing’ Wedding To Josh Duhamel

‘It was an amazing show,’ Terri Jackson told Ryan Seacrest of the wedding and its performers.
By Jocelyn Vena

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Fergie’s mom, Terri Jackson, spilled the beans to Ryan Seacrest about her daughter’s weekend nuptials in Malibu, California. The Black Eyed Pea and her new hubby, “Transformers” star Josh Duhamel, held a star-studded reception on Saturday, where everyone from Kid Rock to Will.I.Am made an appearance.

“It was such a blast — 350, 375 people were there and that was keeping [the number of invitees] way down,” she revealed to the “American Idol” host on his radio show Monday morning (January 12). “So many people couldn’t bring a date unless they paid me money or something! It had to be someone you’re actually engaged to or something like that.”

She added, “[It was so much fun] you can hear it in my voice!” Jackson also said that there are probably a slew of other hoarse people out there after they performed for the newly married couple.

“Kid Rock was there, with Will.I.Am rapping,” she said. “It was an amazing show. It would cost you a fortune — and I’m sure it did — to see this show.”

There was also an unexpected performer that managed to secure a spot on the stage. ["Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" star Alfonso Ribeiro] was amazing,” Jackson said. “That guy can sing! Fergie and he have been friends for years.”

“I’ve never seen either of them look more beautiful,” she said about the couple. Describing her daughter as “amazing,” she also joked around about the rumors that Fergie and Duhamel are expecting a little bundle of joy. “Yeah, that’s it [she's pregnant]! Josh’s mother [is like], ‘Would she hurry up and have that elephant?’ ”

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"Da REAList" by Plies

If there’s one department Plies ain’t lacking in, it’s bravado. The Southern rapper has just issued his third platter, Da REAList, which comes a mere six months after the summer release of his second effort,
Definition of Real. Clearly, Plies has a “thing” for keepin’ it real. Did the world really need another Plies album so soon? Plies apparently thinks so and chances are, he isn’t wasting any time giving a fuck what anyone thinks about his decision to release two records in the span of a year, so the point is effectively moot. While many artists pay lip service to that axiom about “keepin’ it real,” Plies is living it, satisfying the appetites of his fans by continuing to release music. And isn’t that all that really matters nowadays?

Surprisingly enough, Da REAList doesn’t come off as a collection of throwaways or leftovers from its predecessor.
Ashanti shows up on “Want It, Need It” and she’s an excellent choice to duet with Plies, since she softens up some of his

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