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While not strictly a "blues film," director Craig Brewer's upcoming "Black Snake Moan" is suffused with the feeling of the blues and features Samuel L. Jackson slipping into the role of a troubled, retired bluesman, CHRIS MORRIS writes. More
With the success "Hannah Montana," "Cheetah Girls" and the tireless "High School Music," Walt Disney Records has got the tween-music market nailed. But CHRIS MORRIS writes that according to the new book "Mouse Tracks: The Story of Walt Disney Records," Disney actually made a belated arrival in the business. More
Representing the light and the dark sides of L.A. rock, a pair of historic bands are marking 40th anniversary celebrations: The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson plays what will likely be the last live L.A. performance of "Pet Sounds," while the remaining members of the Doors are appearing on the Sunset Strip to promote a new box set. More
"The Perfect Thing: How the iPod Shuffles Commerce, Culture, and Coolness" (Simon & Schuster) by Newsweek senior editor and chief technology correspondent Steven Levy, examines and celebrates the most successful consumer electronics product of our time, CHRIS MORRIS writes. More
Jerry Lee Lewis' career began 50 years ago with the release of his first Sun Records single, and on Sept. 26 -- three days shy of his 71st birthday -- he released a new album. But it's tough these days for even the biggest stars to maintain sales with fickle, computer-savvy younger-demo listeners. CHRIS MORRIS reports. More