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By Sharon Tanenbaum
Updated August 29, 2014
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Listen to “The Sea”

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“Put Your Records On” singer Corinne Bailey Rae returns with a second album full of dreamy, soulful tracks. Standouts include the heartbreaking “I’d Do It All Again” and the energetic “Paper Dolls.”

To buy: $19, amazon.com.

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Listen to “Earth Worm Disco”

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Performer Shira Kline blends jazz, disco, and pop in these kid-friendly tunes about how easy it is to be green. Download the lyrics (rockinoutgreen.com/lyrics) so you and your little ones can sing along.

To buy: $10, rockinoutgreen.com.

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Watch “Giuliana & Bill”

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This behind-the-scenes look at the marriage of Bill Rancic (the winner of the first season of The Apprentice) and E! News host Giuliana Depandi Rancic is surprisingly sweet. This season, they banter and bicker while juggling demanding careers. Airs Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on The Style Network.

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Listen to “Greatest Hits”

“Greatest Hits” by Gretchen Wilson
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The best tunes from Grammy winning country artist Gretchen Wilson are now all in one place. The album, featuring hits like “Redneck Woman,” “Here for the Party,” and “Homewrecker,” has a bonus live recording of “Barracuda.”

To buy: $10, amazon.com.

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Play Lips on Xbox

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The newest edition of the hit singing game Lips: Number One Hits includes tunes that topped the charts around the world like Rihanna’s “Disturbia” and Paula Abdul’s “Straight Up.”

To buy: $60, amazon.com.

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