[music] Norah Jones - December

"There was much buzz — including here at the iTunes Store — when it was revealed that singer/songwriter Norah Jones was eschewing her trademark piano for guitar on her fourth album, The Fall. We’re happy to report that’s not entirely the case, as heard on December. Yes, gentle, arpeggio guitar lines are heard but against delicate, Shirley Horn-like piano chords and Jones' own comforting voice. The lack of any percussion puts the much-deserved focus on the warm quietness of everything else." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Vocal

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[music] A Fine Frenzy - Winter White

"Like most Christmas albums, A Fine Frenzy’s Oh Blue Christmas EP was recorded in the summertime. “It was sticky hot outside, but the songs did really put us in a Christmas mood,” says A Fine Frenzy mastermind Alison Sudol. Her original Winter White would actually sound good any time of the year, with its infectious handclaps, airy-toned guitars, and xylophone-sounding accents. But the determination expressed in her lyrics definitely convey a pre-resolutions end-of-the-year spirit." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Pop

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[music] Juan Son - Nada

"As the vocalist of Porter, Juan Son helped build a reputation as Mexico’s indie rock prodigy. His solo debut Mermaid Sashimi shows Juan Son exploring more experimental territories, using his voice as both lyrical vessel and musical instrument. The single Nada is a boy-meets-mermaid story that is an ideal entry point to Juan Son’s undersea adventure." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Alternativo & Rock Latino

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[video] LOST - Season 1 Pilot

"It became a global television phenomenon; now the epic adventure of ABC's LOST is coming to an end. After Season 5’s explosive finish, everything is up in the air for the survivors of flight 815. No one knows what — or who — the future will hold. Will Juliet’s sacrifice to save her friends work? Can Kate choose, once and for all, between Jack and Sawyer? Will Sun and Jin be reunited? Is it too late to save Claire? Whatever awaits everyone on the island, one thing is for certain — the moment of truth has arrived. Discover the secret living inside Locke, revisit old friends, and see how the powerful, epic struggle between Jacob and the mysterious Man in Black comes to an end. It's the thrilling conclusion of the addictive, mind-bending series." -- iTunes Store

Part 1
A sudden plane crash leaves at least 48 survivors stranded on a jungle island, forced to scavenge for survival from the wreckage of the plane.
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Part 2
Having escaped the "creature" and retrieved the plane transceiver, a group of the survivors travel to higher ground so they can transmit a signal.
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[video] LOST - A Journey In Time (Seasons 1-5 Recap)

"It became a global television phenomenon; now the epic adventure of ABC's LOST is coming to an end. After Season 5’s explosive finish, everything is up in the air for the survivors of flight 815. No one knows what — or who — the future will hold. Will Juliet’s sacrifice to save her friends work? Can Kate choose, once and for all, between Jack and Sawyer? Will Sun and Jin be reunited? Is it too late to save Claire? Whatever awaits everyone on the island, one thing is for certain — the moment of truth has arrived. Discover the secret living inside Locke, revisit old friends, and see how the powerful, epic struggle between Jacob and the mysterious Man in Black comes to an end. It's the thrilling conclusion of the addictive, mind-bending series." -- iTunes Store

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Episode Summary
Re-examine how the Oceanic 6 got back to the island when producers Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse take a look back at the first five seasons.

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[video] 30 Seconds to Mars - Kings and Queens

Genre: Alternative

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[music] Faithless - Sun to Me (Faithless Dub)

"Here's a tasty winter warm-up treat for the faithful, inspired by California sunshine and the wide-open spaces along the Pacific Highway. Sun to Me announces the return of the internationally known dance group Faithless, whose majestic new album will come to you in May 2010. Until then, enjoy this free track, available for one week only." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Electronic

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[music] The 88 - All I Want For Christmas is You

"The holiday season is in full swing, and wishlists galore come with it. While some folks are probably pining for a shiny iPod or some new front teeth, the SoCal group the 88 keep it sweet and straightforward with All I Want for Christmas Is You. Keith Slettedahl’s vocal inflection reminds us of clean-shaven Bob Dylan, while falsetto harmonies add ample pop magic. Press play for some carefree holiday cheer." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Holiday

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[music] Bang Data - Drivin' Steady

"Bang Data is a group out of Northern California that has been filling Bay Area clubs and killing 'em not-so-softly with a mixture of furious rock and hip-hop rhythms, bilingual rhyming skills, and a contagious, futuristic vibe. Drivin' Steady is a pulsating slice of speaker-testing electro-pop, the ideal track for cruising through town." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Latino

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[music] Bob Dylan - Must Be Santa

"In terms of both selection and arrangements, Christmas songs are like most dishes served at holiday meals: familiar and filling. Enter Bob Dylan — yes, that Bob Dylan — and his uplifting, palate-cleansing polka take on the infrequently heard Must Be Santa. An accordion gets the instrumental spotlight amid call-and-response vocals between the Supreme Troubadour and an appropriately jolly group of well-wishers. Listen carefully for the fun shoutouts to the Chief(s) and smile even harder." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Holiday

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[video] Charlotte Gainsbourg & Beck - Heaven Can Wait

Genre: Rock

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[video] Outer Space Astronauts - Diplomatic Hat

"Outer Space Astronauts is a futuristic comedy series about eight vaguely courageous and easily distracted military personnel who journey to the far reaches of the galaxy seeking knowledge, adventure, and whatever else they can come up with. On board the O.S.S. Oklahoma, this legion of misfits are led by a lackluster captain who would rather be planning the next "Margarita Monday" than leading a mission against evil, much to the exasperation of his by-the-book executive officer.

The half-hour comedy series uses the latest in graphic technology to meld live-action and 3D animation. The creator and executive producer, Russell Barrett, took a complete do-it-yourself approach to create the show and enlisted childhood and hometown friends as actors, including Adam Clinton, Stephanie Clinton, Jay Wendorff, and Dana Kirk. Tune in as the crew travels the world in search of . . . something important and the party that will ensue when they find it!
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Episode Summary
With a sense of camaraderie, Captain Ripley invites some new alien friends on board the U.S.S. Oklahoma for pizza night. With dinner plans locked in, Commander Amos has his hands full with their diplomatic agent Ka'ak. Little does the OSA team know that the aliens are interested in more than the pizza, they want the whole ship... and the pizza!

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[music] iTunes Holiday Sampler

"If you're looking for fantastic holiday music, iTunes has you covered with this collection of 20 holiday tracks, from bluegrass versions of traditional favorites to R&B takes on Yuletide hymns. Featuring artists like Weezer, David Archuleta, and Aretha Franklin, this collection is a great way to soundtrack your holiday. It's also a great way to explore the glory of iTunes LP — you can browse photos, check out lyrics, and read more about the artists. All of this, and it's absolutely free for just one week." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Holiday

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[music] David Archuleta - Joy To The World

"Past American Idol contestants and Christmas songs are starting to go as hand-in-hand as good will and the month of December. The 2008 silver medal winner, David Archuleta, is perfectly matched with
Joy to the World. His vocal style is the right blend of sincerity, soulful precision, and heartfelt sincerity, matching a sophisticated pop arrangement which at once recalls a chamber music and a 21st century recording studio. It’s David’s gift to both the constantly evolving holiday songbook and you." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Holiday

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[music] Joe - It Ain't Christmas

"Just as you’re locking down the holiday to-do list — putting up the tree, hanging the lights, mulling cider — consider updating your Christmas playlist with Joe’s It Ain’t Christmas. Pulled from his first album of seasonal favorites, Make Sure You’re Home For Christmas, It Ain’t Christmas is one of two smooth Joe originals and summons the melancholy of being away from the ones you love during the holidays." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Holiday

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[audiobook] Augusten Burroughs - You Better Not Cry (Excerpt)

"You've eaten too much candy at Christmas...but have you ever eaten the face off a six-foot stuffed Santa? You've seen gingerbread houses...but have you ever made your own gingerbread tenement? You've woken up with a hangover...but have you ever woken up next to Kris Kringle himself?

Augusten Burroughs has, and in this caustically funny, nostalgic, poignant, and moving collection he recounts Christmases past and present - as only he could. With gimleteyed wit and illuminated prose, Augusten shows how the holidays bring out the worst in us and sometimes, just sometimes, the very, very best." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Biography & Memoir

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[music] Zeri - Bendición

"Our free song this week is the title track on the new album from Zeri - the pop/rock trio fronted by Zeri Ramirez. Ramirez and his two co-horts start off deceptively funky - like they are about to lead you off to the club, but the track detours into heavy rock ballad at the chorus - eventually sailing into the sunset on a searing guitar solo." -- iTunes Store

Genre: Latino

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[video] The Bravery - Slow Poison

Genre: Rock

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[video] The Cleveland Show - "Get Your Hump On This Christmas" Music Video

"The Cleveland Show is a half-hour animated series that follows everyone’s favorite soft-spoken neighbor Cleveland Brown to his hometown in Virginia as he settles down with his high school sweetheart, her unruly kids, and his 14-year-old-son, Cleveland Jr. Once in Virginia, Cleveland is welcomed by a collection of neighbors that includes a loudmouth redneck, Lester; a hipster wanna-be, Holt; and a family of talking bears. The Cleveland Show is a spinoff of the hit TV series Family Guy." -- iTunes Store

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Episode Summary
“Get Your Hump On this Christmas” with Cleveland Brown and Earth, Wind & Fire! Download the music video now and watch The Cleveland Show on Sundays at 8:30/9:30c for even more animated fun!

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[video] Phineas and Ferb - I Really Don't Hate Christmas

"School's out for the summer, and stepbrothers Phineas and Ferb decide to make each day an adventure, from building a death-defying rollercoaster to surfing tidal waves to locating Frankenstein's brain. Their bold escapades always end up cramping the style of their teenaged sister, Candace, who makes every attempt to expose Mom to what is really going on, but somehow always seems to fail. Meanwhile, the family's simple-minded pet platypus leads a double life as secret "Agent P" and faces off with the evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz to save the world. There's a whole lot of stuff to do before school starts and Phineas and Ferb plan to do it all." -- iTunes Store

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Episode Summary
Dr. Doofenshmirtz shares his feelings on Christmas through song!

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[video] Phineas and Ferb - Danville Is Nice

"School's out for the summer, and stepbrothers Phineas and Ferb decide to make each day an adventure, from building a death-defying rollercoaster to surfing tidal waves to locating Frankenstein's brain. Their bold escapades always end up cramping the style of their teenaged sister, Candace, who makes every attempt to expose Mom to what is really going on, but somehow always seems to fail. Meanwhile, the family's simple-minded pet platypus leads a double life as secret "Agent P" and faces off with the evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz to save the world. There's a whole lot of stuff to do before school starts and Phineas and Ferb plan to do it all." -- iTunes Store

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Episode Summary
Phineas and Ferb show, through song, how Danville is actually nice!

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[video] Men of a Certain Age - Preview

"Men of a Certain Age explores the unique bonds of male friendship among three men experiencing the changes and challenges of mid-life. They have been best friends since college but now, in their 40s, are navigating through the second act of their lives." -- iTunes Store

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Go behind the scenes with the Ray Romano, Scott Bakula and Andre Braugher, the stars of TNT's new series Men of a Certain Age.

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[video] Launch My Line - What's My Line?

"Bravo's fashion-creative-competition series Launch My Line features 10 established fashion designers paired with 10 industry professionals, who are highly regarded in their own field of expertise, but have always dreamed of having their own clothing line. From stylists, music producers, and event planners to CEOs and choreographers, the innovators will work with the established designers to bring their vision to life and create a fashion line. In the end, one team will be declared the winner, and someone's clothing line will be launched. Acclaimed designers, twin brothers Dean and Dan Caten of DSQUARED2 join Launch My Line as hosts, and fashion notables Stefani Greenfield and Lisa Kline serve as judges. Each week the teams will be put to the test, as they have to rely on each other's expertise to get through the competition. Some teams form a natural connection, while others have instant tension — but at the end of every episode, a complete look from each team must walk the runway and be judged in front of a live studio audience." -- iTunes Store

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Episode Summary
Ten well-known professionals, who are highly regarded in their own field of expertise, are paired with ten established fashion experts. The ten teams are put to the test, as they have to rely on each other's expertise to produce a cohesive fashion line. For their first challenge, the teams must create a signature piece for their collection. While some teams hit it off from the start, other teams have to work hard not to hit each other. Tempers flare and the pressure is high as everyone wants to impress the judges and win this first challenge.

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