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THE DANCE
ALBUM
R.E.D. Deluxe by
Ne-Yo
American recording artist Ne-
Yo’s fifth studio album,
R.E.D.
(
which stands for Realizing
Every Dream), is another
manifestation of his musical
aspirations, as well as a
reflection of his growth. “Lazy Love”,
the lead single, made it to
the upper half
of
Billboard
’
s Hot Hip-Hop Songs chart
and the synth-laced, Euro pop club track
“
Let Me Love You” is a testament to his
progressive musical style. Available at
THE ROMANTICS’
PLAYLIST
Red by Taylor Swift
After writing all the
songs on her last album,
Taylor Swift’s fourth
studio album,
Red
,
is
a collaboration with
several artists and
producers. The young
singer, known for her
songs of love and loss,
wears her heart on her sleeve yet again
in the catchy breakup song, “We Are
Never Ever Getting Back Together”. But
for a jolt of hopefulness, “Begin Again”
is a heart-stirring ballad that will make
you smile. Available at Astroplus and
Odyssey Music & Video, via iTunes or
THE FEEL-GOOD
ALBUM
Take the Crown by
Robbie Williams
The name of Robbie
Williams’ ninth album
says it all — he wants to
top the pop charts. The
first single, “Candy”
(
written by former Take
That bandmate Gary
Barlow) has that classic, feel-good
pop vibe and rhythm that may help him
get there.
Take the Crown
also features
the original demo version of Take That’s
“
Eight Letters”, performed by Robbie.
Pre-order the album on iTunes.
THE INSPIRING EPIC
Life of Pi
Based on Yann Martel’s bestselling book,
Life of Pi
tells the story of a young man’s incredible
survival at sea against impossible odds. The movie adaptation, directed by Ang Lee, was filmed in
3
D. Newcomer Suraj Sharma plays Pi Patel, a zookeeper’s son who, following a shipwreck, fights
to survive on a lifeboat with uncanny companions: a hyena, orangutan, zebra and Bengal tiger.
THE CLASSIC COMEDY
Parental Guidance
Kick off the New Year with this film for the whole brood. Old school meets modern-day style
when comedy legends Billy Crystal and Bette Midler play Artie and Diane Decker, who are
called in by their daughter (Marisa Tomei) to help care for their three grandkids. When their
parenting methods collide with their daughter’s new-school ways, the once-orderly household
spins out of control.
Forces of
nature roar
in this movie
MUSIC
MOVIES
