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I'm not sure exactly what makes someone a phenomenon, but anyone who has managed to win 62 music awards in two years and has produced a…

Big Mike walks as though every step is an effort. Head and shoulders taller and a good few inches broader than everyone he passes, dressed…

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The Shawshank Redemption has earned a reputation for being one of the most popular films of all time. Despite an unimpressive performance…