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By Keith Caulfield

This week: Keith answers readers' questions on Deborah Harry, Spice Girls and Mariah Carey. More...

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October 26, 2007,

Weekly Chart Facts

Billboard.com is the exclusive home of Fred Bronson's Chart Beat column and his ongoing discussions with readers in Chart Beat Chat. Stop by each Thursday to check out the latest news in the world of Billboard's definitive sales and airplay charts.

This week: Fred and his readers discuss father and daughter/son groups, R&B pairings, the Hot 100 and more! More...

WEEKLY CROSSWORD PUZZLES

By Matt Gaffney

Billboard.com crosswords test your music knowledge. The weekly puzzle can be played interactively online. Have fun and good luck!

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Matt Gaffney is the author of "Gridlock: Crossword Puzzles and the Mad Geniuses Who Create Them." He lives in Washington, D.C.

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There's a multiplex-full of music-driven movies in theaters this season. Which one actually has the best soundtrack?

"Across the Universe," featuring 33 Beatles songs sung by the cast.

The Sean Penn-directed "Into the Wild," which has a soundtrack of spare, acoustic songs from Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder.

"Walk Hard," a quasi-Johnny Cash mockumentary from the "Knocked Up" folks, featuring actor John C. Reilly performing music by Dan Bern, Van Dyke Parks, and more.

"August Rush," about a young musical prodigy, which includes songs from Paula Cole, Chris Botti, and John Legend.

Disney's princess fairy tale "Enchanted," with a soundtrack from Carrie Underwood.

Tim Burton's "Sweeney Todd," a Victorian horror tale based on the Stephen Sondheim musical.

"I'm Not There," the Dylan biopic of sorts featuring covers from Sonic Youth, Jack Johnson, the Hold Steady, and dozens of others.

"American Gangster," which features tracks from Hank Shocklee of The Bomb Squad, Public Enemy, Bobby Womack and Anthony Hamilton.

Last Poll Recap

October 31, 2007,

Are you listening to Britney Spears' comeback album, "Blackout"?

Last time we checked in with readers, you responded to the following question: Amid all the custody, car and K-Fed drama, Britney Spears' first new album in four years, "Blackout," is finally out Oct. 30. Are you listening? More...

Recently mtvU and Billboard Magazine scoured the country for music-obsessed students with the passion to represent their generation in print.
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