Russia's Dima Bilan won the 53rd Eurovision Song Contest with his song "Believe," co-written with Jim Beanz and produced by Timbaland. Bilan, who previously placed second in 2006, performed the winning entry on March 9, 2008. The contest featured 43 entries and occurred on May 24, 2008, in Belgrade.
Houston, Texas native David Cook wins ‘American Idol’ Season 7
David Roland Cook, born in Houston, Texas, is a musician and graphic designer. After pursuing music following a baseball injury, he graduated from the University of Central Missouri in 2006. He won "American Idol" Season 7 in 2008, with David Archuleta as runner-up. Cook's influence expanded with his musical career.
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David Ayer’s film ‘Street Kings’, Gary Valenciano’s album ‘Rebirth’ released
On April 2, 2008, Universal Records Philippines released Gary Valenciano's album "Rebirth," featuring 15 inspirational tracks, including his rendition of "Only Hope." Meanwhile, the action thriller film "Street Kings," directed by David Ayer, premiered on April 11, 2008, starring Keanu Reeves and Amaury Nolasco as detectives.
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George Clooney’s film ‘Leatherheads’, Jay R’s album ‘Soul in Love’ released
"Soul in Love," Jay R's fourth studio album, was released for digital download on April 1, 2008, featuring 18 tracks. Concurrently, the film "Leatherheads," a sports comedy directed by George Clooney, premiered on April 4, 2008. Both Jay R and Ledisi star in notable projects during this period.
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Jason Friedberg, Aaron Seltzer’s film ‘Meet the Spartans’, Adele’s album ’19’ released
"Meet the Spartans," a parody of "300," premiered on January 25, 2008, produced by Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer. In contrast, Adele's debut album "19," released on January 28, 2008, includes hits like "Hometown Glory." Adele, raised by her mother after her parents' split, graduated from the BRIT School.
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Britney Spears’ album ‘Blackout’, Darren Lynn Bousman’s film ‘Saw IV’ released
On October 25, 2007, Britney Spears released her fifth studio album "Blackout," featuring 12 songs recorded in multiple cities from March 2006 to June 2007. The following day, "Saw IV," directed by Darren Lynn Bousman, premiered in Canada and the U.S., continuing the horror franchise with Tobin Bell reprising his role as Jigsaw.
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Mark Helfrich’s film ‘Good Luck Chuck’, Bruce Springsteen’s album ‘Magic’ released
"Good Luck Chuck," a romantic comedy released on September 21, 2007, features Dane Cook as a dentist who loves a penguin scientist (Jessica Alba). Bruce Springsteen's album "Magic," released on September 25, 2007, explores societal disillusionment and includes 12 tracks, recorded with the E Street Band at Southern Tracks in Atlanta.
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Shim Hyung-rae’s film ‘D-War’, Foo Fighters’ album ‘Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace’ released
"D-War," an action-adventure fantasy film written and directed by Shim Hyung-rae, premiered at the Berlin Film Market before its U.S. release on September 14, 2007. It is the highest-budgeted South Korean film, featuring Jason Behr. Meanwhile, the Foo Fighters released their sixth album, "Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace," on September 25, 2007.
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Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini’s film ‘The Nanny Diaries’, Beyoncé’s EP ‘Irreemplazable’ released
"The Nanny Diaries," a comedy-drama film released on August 24, 2007, stars Scarlett Johansson as Annie Braddock, who becomes a nanny for Grayer X. It is directed by Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini and based on the novel by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus. Beyoncé's first EP, "Irreemplazable," was released shortly after.
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Phoenix, Arizona native Jordin Sparks wins ‘American Idol’ Season 6
Jordin Sparks, born on December 22, 1986, in Phoenix, Arizona, won "American Idol" Season 6 five months after her 17th birthday. She is the daughter of former NFL player Philippi Sparks and Jodi Wiedmann. Sparks grew up in Ridgewood, New Jersey, and attended Northwest Community Christian High School.
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