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Doin' Something Wild
The Riding of the Bulls was exactly the kind of situation that Kix Brooks' character, the guy in his songs who exudes "I'm up for anything" in part to hide that he's scared to death, could ride to the top of the charts.
Eight years after backing out when his wife asked him, "If something did happen, just tell me what am I supposed to do with the kids the last week of the vacation," Brooks returned to Pamplona, Spain, two weeks ago sans the kids. His wife watched from a hotel-room balcony as he participated in the annual Riding of the Bulls.
Is there a song in it? Brooks laughs.


A Bug in the Works
'NCAA Football 09" (Xbox 360, PS3; rated Everyone) is a heartbreaker.



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21:20, 7/24/08
Foxy Brown, Lil' Kim sued over undelivered books
A New York publisher is suing Foxy Brown and Lil' Kim, saying they were paid advances for books they never delivered.
21:12, 7/24/08
Estelle Getty remembered as funny, feisty, frugal
Estelle Getty always liked a bargain.
21:09, 7/24/08
Estelle Getty remembered as funny, feisty, frugal
Estelle Getty always liked a bargain.
20:53, 7/24/08
'Twilight' fans camp out for a peek (and a scream)
If you haven't heard of "Twilight," ask a teenager. The best-selling young-adult book isn't bound for the big screen until December, but fan frenzy for the film practically took over Comic-Con on...
20:36, 7/24/08
Country singer Cagle not guilty of domestic charge
Country singer Chris Cagle has been found not guilty of domestic violence after his girlfriend refused to testify against him.
19:36, 7/24/08
Russell Brand to host the MTV Video Music Awards
MTV is staking its brand on a lesser-known one: Russell Brand.
19:29, 7/24/08
Amy Adams engaged to acting-class sweetie
Now Amy Adams' love life is "Enchanted," too. The Oscar-nominated Adams is engaged to fellow actor Darren Legallo, her publicist, Cari Ross, confirmed Thursday. Ross did not immediately provide...
19:22, 7/24/08
Rapper DMX pleads not guilty to felony charges
DMX rapped for reporters outside a Phoenix courtroom Thursday after pleading not guilty to felony charges of theft and identity theft.
Then he plugged an album.

18:55, 7/24/08
Demand extends 'Little House' musical run 2 weeks
They're packing the "Little House" in Minneapolis.
18:00, 7/24/08
Crow: Not working with Fleetwood Mac anytime soon
Sheryl Crow is putting the "Rumours" to rest: She's not making a record with or joining Fleetwood Mac - not anytime soon at least.



BARTENDER SPOTLIGHTS
John Gardner - Boondocks, Lakeland
A former truck driver and horse ranch owner, John Gardner, 41, decided to change careers when the economy became poor. Along with his wife, he tried opening a teen club first, but "the concept never...

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SPRECHER BREWING Shakparo
Catering to celiacs - people who can't tolerate gluten - is a small but growing trend in brewing circles. But some of these gluten-free beers don't taste much like beer.




Will You Believe?
Some Mulder and Scully fans were dubious when the title for the new movie based on their favorite TV show was announced: "The X-Files: I Want to Believe."

'STEP BROTHERS'
A Painfully Unfunny Game of One-Upmanship
The title is "Step Brothers." You know, because there are two of them.



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"Jeanius" - Jean Grae

  
Underground hip-hop heads have long sung the praises of Jean Grae, but the rapper's full potential has always been hampered by subpar production. Four years after her last record, she returns with a...

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