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Wayne, others score on Young Money album

Wednesday, 26 March 2014, 15:54 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Young Money, "Rise of an Empire" (Cash Money/Republic Records)   Lil Wayne isn't just the founder of Young Money Cash Money Billionaires, he's the rap squad's captain,...

Don Williams continues solid second act

Wednesday, 26 March 2014, 13:52 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Don Williams, "Reflections" (Sugar Hill)   Don Williams is on a roll, once again. After talk of retirement — he even embarked on a farewell tour in 2006 — the Country...

'Noah,' revival of Bible epics, finds rough seas

Wednesday, 26 March 2014, 13:04 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

In the beginning of their work together on "Noah," director Darren Aronofsky made Russell Crowe a promise: "I'll never shoot you on a houseboat in a robe and sandals with two...

Pickett investigates crimes in Black Hills

Wednesday, 26 March 2014, 12:36 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

"Stone Cold" (G.P. Putnam's Sons), by C.J. Box   Many Americans aren't that familiar with Wyoming, except perhaps for Yellowstone National Park. In C.J. Box's...

Kid Crisis and Zach live at Coach and Horses

Tuesday, 25 March 2014, 20:21 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Kid Crisis and Zach will be performing a live gig at the Coach and Horses, Msida, on Friday 28 March at 9pm.   With a sweet blend of rock and hip hop classics, indie, rap and more, it's...

'Divergent' soundtrack is uneven

Tuesday, 25 March 2014, 13:51 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Various Artists, "Divergent: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack," (Interscope Records)   The latest dystopian young adult big screen adaptation, "Divergent," has high...

New 'Star Wars' set 30 years after 'Jedi'

Tuesday, 25 March 2014, 13:01 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

The new "Star Wars" sequel has an official timeline and one confirmed returning character: robot R2-D2.   Director J.J. Abrams will begin shooting in May on "Star Wars:...

'How to Poo on a Date' wins odd book-title prize

Tuesday, 25 March 2014, 12:32 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

A guide to coping with an awkward romantic moment has been awarded a prize for the year's oddest book title.   Humorous self-help book "How to Poo on a Date: The Lovers' Guide...

Spandau Ballet makes return to US at SXSW

Monday, 24 March 2014, 15:48 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

It's been nearly three decades since Spandau Ballet played in the United States. After a successful return to America at South By Southwest, members of the influential British pop group now wonder...

Q&A: Mary Mary singer breaks out with solo album

Monday, 24 March 2014, 15:44 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

When Mary Mary singer Erica Campbell decided to tell her sister Tina she wanted to pursue a solo career outside the Grammy-winning duo, she was nervous about having the talk.   But Erica...

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