Meet and greet, and hug and strip, and charge a fortune

Meet and greet, and hug and strip, and charge a fortune
They say you should never meet your heroes, as they will invariably disappoint you. Clearly there’s no joy in discovering that the icon of your youth is actually a self-regarding bore with a short temper and bad breath. But there’s another more practical reason why you shouldn’t come face to face with those whom you have idolised from a distance: it can cost you an arm and a leg.
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Don Mclean Announces three New Zealand concerts In February
One of America’s most enduring songwriters DON McLEAN – legendary for such hits as American Pie, Vincent and Castles in the Air – announces a tour of New Zealand in February.
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Department of Homeland Security shutting down popular rap sites
Last week, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security seized over 80 websites for alleged copyright and trademark violations. Caught up along with many sites alleged to be selling counterfeit clothing and other products were five entertainment websites, including the popular hip-hop blogs OnSmash.com and dajaz1.com.
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