Angels, entities who have been part of Western thought for thousands of years, still receive popular attention. From television shows, such as "Touched by an Angel," to motion pictures such as "City of Angels," and finally literature, Milan Kundera's discourse on angels in "Book of Laughter and Forgetting," angels are not neglected by any means in the modern world.
And the pope will send us angels
Shhhh! Wanna know a secret? Gwyneth Paltrow is trying to be in as many movies as possible before the new millennium. Want proof? Then rent "Hush," and see Jessica Lange torment Gwyneth for moving in on her son. 
Videos dive into the 'Deep'
Millions of people communicate through e-mail. It is only fitting that a book be written for all those e-mail junkies who feel the need to check their mail wherever they might roam. "Cybercafes A Worldwide Guide For Travelers," written by the group at cyberkath@traveltales.com, offers a guide to internet cafes worldwide.
'Cyber' guide gives info overload: Cybercafes A Worldwide Guide For Travelers
Gone are the days when a Jimi Hendrix, or a Jim Morrison, or even a Kurt Cobain could turn a nation upside down with originality, brilliance, swagger and (gasp!) talent. Indeed, the concept of the rock idol has seemingly evaporated from today's music scene as we know it.
Brilliant 'Burglary'
Once, twice, three times upon a time, there was a rumor that the name Lionel Richie was synonymous in some small countries with sweet love. Whether this is true or not may never come out, but the message remains clear and true: When sexy sounds are called for, all you need is Lionel.Richie delivers sexy sounds of true romance
Rock goddess-turned-starlet Courtney Love is ready for her close-up.
And Hole's "Celebrity Skin" is her very own "Sunset Boulevard" - a glamorous, campy, but ultimately dark look at life and love gone wrong in the city of angels. Love digs new Hole
When you ask any hip-hop listener what the most anticipated debut album of the year is, chances are the answer will be Canibus - or "the guy who dissed L.L. Cool J," if they can't remember his name.
Calling out arguably the biggest star, icon and sex symbol in hip-hop is without a doubt a sure-fire way to get publicity. In Canibus' case, however, the hype was well-deserved; Canibus is one of the most talented rappers to arrive in the hip-hop scene in the past few years, and both fans and critics alike had lofty expectations of his debut album.'Can-I-Bus' flies high
Like it or not Hootie and the Blowfish is one of the defining bands of the '90s. The bands simple, emotionally-charged rock has led the way for such bands as Sister Hazel and Matchbox 20. Just like the Bee Gee's were blamed for igniting the disco revolution, many people hold Hootie and the Blowfish responsible for rock's mediocre state.Classic Hootie doesn't stop on 'Chairs'
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