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New holiday albums boost the season's spirit

From standards to more contemporary collections, store displays are filled with new or revamped holiday-themed releases this year, including albums by composer and multi-instrumentalist Erran Baron Cohen, Irish choral group Anuna, a collection rock/metal artists and rapper Juelz Santana. Here is a quick look at some of the releases.

Elliott Yamin works TV ahead of fall outing

"American Idol" alumnus Elliott Yamin is hitting the media circuit hard over the next couple of months as he prepares to launch the second leg of his North American tour.

Elliott Yamin goes his own way

For 2006 "American Idol" finalist Elliott Yamin, it's time to leave the show behind and focus on his self-titled Top 10 album. For starters, in concert, don't expect Yamin to pay homage to the top-rated show.

Elliott Yamin maps out first headlining tour

Singer and former "American Idol" finalist Elliott Yamin will embark on his first headlining tour in May to support his recently released debut album.

Modest Mouse boasts No. 1 album

The new Modest Mouse set, "We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank," sold about 129,000 copies in the US during its first week in stores, enough to give the band its first No. 1 album.

Briefly: Korn, The Police, Sum 41, Elliott Yamin

" Korn Unplugged," which captures the metal icons giving a rare acoustic performance, will make its debut March 2 on MTV, according to an announcement from the group.