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Saturday Nov 7 | Slate Magazine

I Can Do Normal, Really

After you've seen The Box , push the button and listen to our Spoiler Special discussion: You can also click here to download the MP3 file, or you'll find this and dozens of other Spoiler Specials in our iTunes podcast feed here .

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Related Topix: Crime Movies, Drama Movies, Thriller, The Box, Online Music, Donnie Darko, Mystery Movies, Science Fiction Movies, Pop/Rock, Justin Timberlake

Tue Oct 27, 2009

ActionTrip

WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2010 cheats

NOTE: These are the main WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2010 cheats that are usually applied by pressing down the right key combination.

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Related Topix: Mixed Martial Arts, Nate Marquardt, Nate Quarry, John Cena, Anthony Johnson, Randy Orton

Sun Oct 25, 2009

Cinema Blend News

Highlights From Gerard Butler's Episode Of SNL

This week Gerard Butler hosted Saturday Night Live. In case you missed last night's episode, we've got the sketches posted, courtesy of NBC.com. This includes The Rock's appearance as 'The Rock Obama' and Butler's hilarious take on Braveheart's brother, the cowardly 'Daveheart.' Do you smell what the Rock is cookin'? Smells like reform to me! The ...

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Related Topix: Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Drama

Fri Oct 23, 2009

ContactMusic.com

Dwayne Johnson - Johnson Fulfills Obama Ambition

Caption: Dwayne Johnson 8th Annual Tribeca Film Festival - 'Racing Dreams' premiere held at the SVA Theatre New York City, USA .... JOHNSON FULFILLS OBAMA AMBITION DWAYNE 'THE ROCK' JOHNSON fulfilled an ambition on live TV this weekend when he played U.S. President BARACK OBAMA during a sketch on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama

Wed Oct 21, 2009

Zap2it.com

'Saturday Night Live': Spartans, beasts and the return of The Rock Obama

Gerard Butler's guest hosting stint on "Saturday Night Live" wasn't spectacular, but did deliver a few chuckles.

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Related Topix: Comedy, Entertainment, Law Abiding Citizen, Gerard Butler

Tue Oct 20, 2009

Netscape

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"The Rock" Obama solves the health care reform issue - SNL >> Posted By deathray 2 hours, 34 minutes ago in Humor > Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson made a special guest appearance on "Saturday Night Live" this week to reprise his role as "The Rock Obama." Read Full Story at huffingtonpost.com>> Submitted By: deathray Hm...summarizing a life...Investment ...

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Mon Oct 19, 2009

Flathead Beacon

On SNL, Baucus Barks Like Dog, Thrown Through Window

Well, the sketch was weak and the impersonation was worse, but it says something about Sen.

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The Sydney Morning Herald

Supporters try to put some bite into Obama's persona

ANALYSIS WASHINGTON: Is it possible for a world leader to be too rational, calm and deliberative? Barack Obama's notorious sangfroid has begun to worry some of his closest supporters, prompting his political staff to take to the airwaves to defend the President's decision-making style against critics on the left and right - and in the comedy world.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Rahm Emanuel, Earl Blumenauer

Sun Oct 18, 2009

SeacoastOnline

Maine Sen. Snowe attacked by The Rock Obama on SNL

Maine Republican Sen. Olympia Snowe faced the wrath of "The Rock Obama" during the cold opening of "Saturday Night Live" last night.

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Related Topix: US News, US Senate, Republican, Olympia Snowe, US Politics, Comedy, Entertainment, Saturday Night Live, Television, Fred Armisen, 2008 Presidential Election

The Huffington Post

The Rock Obama Returns: SNL Has Beefed-Up Prez Beat-Up Sens Baucus & McConnell

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson made a special guest appearance on "Saturday Night Live" this week to reprise his role as "The Rock Obama." This was by far the most Obama-sympathetic opener of the season, as it detailed the problems he inherited when he took office and mocked the cast of characters lined up against health care reform.

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Sat Oct 17, 2009

KHYT-FM Tucson

The Rock History Report for October 18th, 2009

1964 - The Animals embarked on their first U.S. tour. 1966 - In Paris, the Jimi Hendrix Experience played their first show.

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Related Topix: Paul McCartney, Pop/Rock, How I Won the War, War Movies, Comedy Movies, John Lennon

WYAY-FM Atlanta

The Rock History Report for October 16th, 2009

1954 - Elvis Presley first hit radio with an appearance on the "Louisiana Hayride." 1956 - Elvis Presley's film Love Me Tender premiered.

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Related Topix: Love Me Tender, Western, Musical Movies, Atlanta Metro, Pop/Rock, Elvis Presley, Isaac Hayes, Black Entertainment, Soul, Stevie Wonder

Thu Oct 08, 2009

101.5-WQUT

The Rock History Report for October 8th, 2009

1971 - John Lennon recorded "Imagine.' 1977 - Billy Joel released his album The Stranger .

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Related Topix: Rock-N-Roll, Jerry Lee Lewis, Las Vegas, NV, Pop/Rock, John Lennon, Billy Joel

Wed Oct 07, 2009

WORC-FM Worcester

The Rock History Report for October 7th, 2009

1967 - The Beatles refused a $1 million offer to play Shea Stadium. 1977 - RCA issued David Bowie's sophomore album.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, David Bowie, Genesis, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Charleston, SC

Fri Oct 02, 2009

KHYT-FM Tucson

The Rock History Report for October 2nd, 2009

The band was released on bail six hours later. 1976 - Joe Cocker received a surprise during his performance on "Saturday Night Live' when John Belushi came out on stage, dressed as him and they deueted on 'Feelin' Alright.' 1976 - Rod Stewart released "Tonight's The Night.' 1977 - The bodies of Elvis Presley and his grandmother were relocated to ...

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Related Topix: Joe Cocker, Pop/Rock, Comedy, Entertainment, Saturday Night Live, Television, John Belushi, Rod Stewart

Thu Oct 01, 2009

Filmstalker

Rock returns to action

Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, has been struggling of late. When I saw him in Walking Tall I thought there was something genuinely there, it was a pretty good film, and a strong performance from the man, and in his action roles he was looking really good.

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Related Topix: Notorious

Wed Sep 30, 2009

Frankly My Dear... - Movies

Faster will star The Rock and may be directed by George Tillman Jr.

Faster will star The Rock and may be directed by George Tillman Jr. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's return to action films will be Faster , a Jan.

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Related Topix: Notorious

KHYT-FM Tucson

The Rock History Report for September 30th, 2009

Dylan played harmonica on the record. 1965 - Donovan performed on the show "Shindig!" The appearance marked his U.S. television debut 1969 - Christine Gail Hinton, then girlfriend of David Crosby, was killed in a car accident.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, Bob Dylan, Progressive-Rock, Yes, Ringo Starr, Roy Orbison

Thu Sep 24, 2009

WWFX-FM Worcester

The Rock History Report for September 24th, 2009

1984 - Paul McCartney released the song "No More Lonely Nights." 1989 - Prince performed on the 15-year anniversary of Saturday Night Live.

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Related Topix: Prince, Pop-Funk, Black Entertainment, Paul McCartney, Nirvana, Grunge

Tue Sep 15, 2009

Manawatu Evening Standard

Best films on the box: September 15-21

TREAD CAREFULLY: Philippe Petit walks between the Twin Towers in 1974 during the film Man on Wire, screening on the Rialto Channel on Wednesday night.

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Related Topix: Walking Tall, Comedy Movies, Thriller, Crime Movies, Drama Movies, Action Movies, War Movies, Death Race, The Cider House Rules

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