McCollum: Two cable channels boldly go into original sci-fi

McCollum: Two cable channels boldly go into original sci-fi
Putting aside the popularity of ABC's ``Lost,'' the major networks still haven't come up with a way to consistently sell the sci-fi/fantasy genre to a mass TV audience.
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EVENT CALENDAR: HSAN rocks the bells; BWPG in D.C.; Bassett honored by Black Women's Health Project.; L.A. Watts Summer
*The Hip Hop Summit Action Network will celebrate its fifth anniversary on June 14 with its chairman Russell Simmons and president/CEO Dr. Benjamin Chavis ringing the opening bell of the NASDAQ Stock Market in Times Square.
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Kanye West, John Mellencamp headline Labor Day Fest
Kanye West and John Mellencamp will headline the Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Festival scheduled Sept. 1-4, organizers announced Sunday. Friday kicks off with LeAnn Rimes, with blues vocalist/guitarist Susan Tedeschi opening.
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Music Is an Expression
AWOL One bemoans hypocrisy, competition in the music business
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Ringtone contest deadline nearing
Why be monotone File ringtone entry Don't leave us on hold. There's still time to dial in your entry to The Oregonian's Reader Ringtone Contest. The deadline for entries is Friday, and winners will be announced June 30.
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Billboard.com -- Foxx Out Front Of Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Finalists
Jamie Foxx tops the list of finalists for this year's Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Awards. The artist, who took home a best actor Oscar for his portrayal of Ray Charles in "Ray," is a contender in eight categories, including top R&B/hip-hop album and top R&B/hip-hop artist.
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