"A Perfect Getaway," a thriller film directed by David Twohy, premiered on August 7, 2009, featuring newlyweds Cliff and Cydney Anderson, played by Steve Zahn and Milla Jovovich. Set in Hawaii, the couple encounters another pair amidst reports of a double homicide. Separately, the collaborative album "As 1" by Martin Nievera and Gary Valenciano was released on August 29, 2009.
Jacksonville, Arkansas native Kris Allen wins ‘American Idol’ Season 8
Kris Allen, born in Jacksonville, Arkansas, won "American Idol" Season 8 on May 20, 2009, at age 23, with Adam Lambert as the runner-up. Other finalists included Danny Gokey, Allison Iraheta, and Matt Giraud. Allen, a musician who plays multiple instruments, pursued music after leaving college.
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Alexander Rybak’s ‘Fairytale’ wins Eurovision 2009 in Moscow
Norway won the 54th Eurovision Song Contest in 2009 with "Fairytale," performed by Alexander Rybak. The event took place on May 16 in Moscow, organized by the European Broadcasting Union. Rybak, born in Belarus and raised in Norway, gained recognition through various competitions before achieving Eurovision success.
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Ross Katz’s ‘Taking Chance’ film, Karylle’s album ‘Time for Letting Go’ released
"Taking Chance," a historical drama directed by Ross Katz, aired on HBO on February 21, 2009, following U.S. Marine Colonel Michael Strobl's journey transporting Marine Chance Phelps' remains. Meanwhile, Karylle released her third studio album, "Time for Letting Go," on February 23, 2009, featuring 11 tracks, including collaborations with her mother.
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Julie Davis’s film ‘Finding Bliss’, Bruce Springsteen’s album ‘Working on a Dream’ released
"Finding Bliss," a romantic comedy directed by Julie Davis, premiered at the 2009 Slamdance Film Festival, featuring Leelee Sobieski as Jody Balaban, a film school graduate. Bruce Springsteen's "Working on a Dream," his 16th studio album, was released shortly after, showcasing a collection of 13 tracks recorded across various studios.
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Beyoncé’s album ‘I Am… Sasha Fierce’, Darnell Martin’s film ‘Cadillac Records’ released
"I Am... Sasha Fierce," Beyoncé's third studio album, was released on November 12, 2008, featuring 15 tracks recorded between 2007 and 2008. Concurrently, "Cadillac Records," a biographical film showcasing her performance as Etta James, premiered on December 5, 2008. The film includes a notable cast led by Adrien Brody.
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Britney Spears’ album ‘Circus’, John Patrick Shanley’s film ‘Doubt’ released
On December 2, 2008, Britney Spears released her sixth album, "Circus," featuring 13 songs produced by Benny Blanco. Days later, on December 12, the drama film "Doubt," directed by John Patrick Shanley, premiered, starring Meryl Streep and Philip Seymour Hoffman. The film explores moral conflicts in a Bronx Catholic school in 1964.
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Rodrigo Garcia’s film ‘Passengers’, John Legend’s album ‘Evolver’ released
"Passengers," released by TriStar Pictures on October 24, 2008, stars Anne Hathaway as a psychotherapist helping plane crash survivors. John Legend's third album, "Evolver," debuted on October 28, 2008, featuring 13 tracks, including collaborations with artists like André 3000 and Kanye West. Legend was born in Ohio and celebrates his 30th birthday on December 28, 2008.
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Harru Suharyadi’s film ‘Cinta Setaman’, Anggun’s album ‘Elevation’ released
"Cinta Setaman," an anthology drama film produced by Vandea Pictures, was released in Indonesia on October 16, 2008. It features eight stories with a diverse cast including Joko Anwar and Titiek Puspa. Anggun's fourth international album, "Elevation," was launched shortly after on October 20, 2008, featuring 13 tracks.
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Kim Jin-young’s film ‘Baby and I’, ‘The SHINee WORLD’ album released
"Baby and I," a dramatic comedy featuring Jang Keun-suk, was released in South Korea on August 13, 2008. The film follows high school senior Han Joon-soo, who unexpectedly becomes a father figure. Concurrently, SM Entertainment debuted Shinee's album "The Shinee World" on August 28, 2008, featuring their hit "Love Like Oxygen."
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