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	Grade: A- | Genre: Pop / Alt-Country Summary: Rouse's Nashville just edges out his prior greatest achievement Under Cold Blue Stars. He has become a highly skilled songwriter very at ease in his own skin and quite deft in utilizing his excess talents. It is time for him to spill out into the mainstream because this is just too good for him to be kept under wraps any longer.

Josh Rouse initially nudged my attention through the inclusion of his track "Directions" on the Vanilla Sky soundtrack. Cameron Crowe is notorious for his impeccable taste in music so taking a chance on this unknown was virtually risk free. Since that time, Rouse has continued to hone his infectious pop flavored melodies and build a strong yet contained following. Nashville continues his evolution as an artist as Rouse adds just a touch of twang to his usual pop to give us glances at alt-country and layers of classic folk (think Bob Dylan sitting down to lunch with Neil Young).

1. Diary of a Mad Black Woman - $22,700,000
2. Hitch - $21,000,000
3. Constantine - $11,820,000
4. Cursed - $9,564,000
5. Man of the House - $9,000,000
6. Million Dollar Baby - $7,221,000
7. Because of Winn-Dixie - $6,750,000
8. Are We There Yet? - $4,000,000
9. The Aviator - $3,885,000
10. Son of the Mask - $3,775,000

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Everybody knows that Halle Berry took a misguided step when she accepted the title role of "Catwoman." It hasn't done anything positive for her career and has you feeling a bit sorry for the Oscar winner ("Monster's Ball"). However, what some of you didn't know is that she had the class and humility to accept her Razzie for "Worst Actress" ...in person! It takes a lot to be a good winner, but it says more about yourself when you're an even better loser. Some feel that you're only as good as your last movie. Halle Berry's character and ability to laugh at herself should regain some of the respect that "Catwoman" took away.

Read the full This is London article now.

Update! Check out an NBC Affiliate's video clip of Berry's acceptance.

Were you expecting Chris Rock to turn the Oscars from a conservative black tie event into the MTV Awards? Instead, the show was very tame and not too in your face as we know Chris Rock can be. The opening monologue was funny but restricted. I had hoped that the rest of the show would have had a sharper edge especially after Rock's visit to the Magic Johnson Theatres where none of those interviewed saw any of the Oscar nominated films but agreed that "White Chicks" was the best movie ever! Dare I say, "bring back Billy Crystal and his song and dance?"

Read the full SignOnSanDiego.com article.

One of Britian's hottest rock acts Kasabian is set to take America by storm with the stateside release of their eponymous debut next week and a slew of tour dates. Kasabian, who lifted their name from the Manson's family's getaway driver, feed into a more classic sound reminiscent of the Rolling Stones or perhaps the Stone Roses.

Read more on Kasabian at Rolling Stone and find out when they will be in a city near you.