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- This week 45 years ago, the following songs were the most popular in the U.S., according to Billboard's Hot 100 chart archive.
- This week 29 years ago, Greg LeMond becomes the first American to win the Tour de France, Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, marries Sarah Ferguson at Westminster Abbey, "Aliens" reigned supreme at the box office and the following songs were the most popular in the United States, according to Billboard's Hot 100 chart archive.
- At first, it sounds as if the band is just tuning up. Mick Jagger honks out a call on his harmonica. Guitarist Mick Taylor responds with a blues run. Ron Wood twiddles between a couple of notes.
- The Rolling Stones brought 50 years of definitive rock 'n' roll to Philadelphia's Wells Fargo Center.
- There are at least two remarkable things to note in Colin Blunstone's voice.
- As the planets align over the little theater on Main Street, hippies of all ages can celebrate Laurel Mill Playhouse's trippy rendition of "Hair," where peace and love (and director Michael V. Hartsfield) steer the stars.
- Christmas may actually be 11 days away but nerds are getting their gifts early today. Last night, Google released their popular Google Maps app. And later tonight, the first part of the Hobbit will be released in theaters. The reviews are in and while they aren't ecstatic they are encouraging.
- On Raw, you may have noticed commercials for a Rolling Stones concert, "One More Shot," which will air on pay-per-view live on Dec. 15 at 9 p.m. The concert takes place at the Prudential Center in New Jersey.
- The Library of Congress today released a collection of interviews on topics such as sex, drugs and rock and roll -- including Paul McCartney relating how pot and other drugs boosted the Beatles' creativity.
- They may not have heard of The Who or Bob Dylan, but at the brand-new Annapolis School of Rock, students as young as 10 are learning the basics of a rebel's form.