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THE HYPE.


MUSIC BEAT

FULL TIME AT HALF TIME: Next month's Super Bowl XXXV Super Bowl XXXV was the 35th championship game of the modern National Football League (NFL). The game was played on January 28, 2001 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida following the 2000 regular season.  promises something for everyone. The big news is that pop superstars 'N Sync will be joining veteran rock band Aerosmith for half-time entertainment. And they're not the only entertainers scheduled to perform that day. Opening the game will be the legendary Ray Charles For the composer and conductor of the Ray Charles Singers, see .

Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004) known by his stage name Ray Charles, was a pioneering American pianist and soul musician who shaped the sound of rhythm and blues.
 performing ``America the Beautiful'' and the Backstreet backstreet
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 Boys singing a harmonic rendition of ``The Star-Spangled Banner.'' The Super Bowl airs Jan. 28 on CBS (Cell Broadcast Service) See cell broadcast. .

- Sandra Barrera

STOP! WATCH!

HOLIDAY CHARM: Like all those other retro accessories, charm bracelets are back and Swatch has jumped on the trend in time for the holidays.

The newest novelty from Swatch, the company that started the plastic watch craze, is World Party 2000, an understated black timepiece with six golden charms that can be hung from the loop of the strap. The charms - a menorah menorah

Multibranched candelabra used by Jews during the festival of Hanukkah. It holds nine candles (or has nine receptacles for oil). Eight of the candles stand for the eight days of Hanukkah—one is lit the first day, two the second, and so on.
, Christmas tree Christmas tree

Evergreen tree, usually decorated with lights and ornaments, to celebrate the Christmas season. The use of evergreen trees, wreaths, and garlands as symbols of eternal life was common among the ancient Egyptians, Chinese, and Hebrews.
, bottle of champagne, a dragon, camel and a Swarovski crystal ``diamond'' - are all nestled in a gold-and-red pouch.

The 14th in a series of holiday Swatches, it's $80 at Macy's at the Glendale Galleria.

- Barbara De Witt

TABLETOP DECOR

DON'T BE CRUEL - BUY THIS SET: Do you know people who own every Elvis box set, greatest-hits package, essential album and not-so-essential movie?

Buy them the ``Elvis Presley's Graceland'' Christmas table decoration (Department 56, $165), and they'll forever be your teddy bear.

The set includes a lighted ceramic Graceland mansion, replicas of original lawn decorations Elvis displayed during the holidays, his wrought-iron front gate embellished with musical notes and silhouette, a 1955 pink Cadillac, and six twinkling Mylar trees.

The set can be found at participating gift shops and nurseries, including Green Thumb, Canoga Park; Joy's Hallmark Shop, Simi Valley; Gifts in the Attic In the Attic can refer to:
  • In The Attic (webcast)
  • In the Attic (band)
, Santa Clarita; and the Northridge Pharmacy Gift Gallery. For more information, call (800) 548-8696 or visit www.department56.com.

- Mike Chmielecki

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Publication:Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
Date:Dec 20, 2000
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