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  • Published Dec 18, 2007 7:38 pm KST
  • Updated Dec 18, 2007 7:38 pm KST

Justin Timberlake `Futuresex/Lovesounds' SonyBMG

Pop idol Justin Timberlake has released a deluxe edition of his second solo album ``Futuresex/Lovesounds.''

This shiny silver packaged album consists of one CD and one DVD. The CD includes three bonus tracks along with songs from Timberlake's second album. ``Until the End of Time'' is a duet with Beyonce while ``Sexyback'' is remixed by DJ Wayne Williams featuring Missy Elliot and the ``Sexy Ladies'' remix features 50 Cent.

The DVD presents three music videos, ``Sexyback,'' ``My Love'' and ``What Goes Around ... Comes Around,'' an interview with the director and behind-the-scenes of these clips. It also features Timberlake's TV performances such as at the MTV Video Music Awards.

-Kwon Mee-yoo

Ricky Martin Live `Black & White Tour' SonyBMG

Feel the heat from Ricky Martin's live at San Juan, Puerto Rico through his ``Black & White Tour'' album.

Ten best tracks chosen are listed on the CD. It includes Martin's most prominent song ``Livin' La Vida Loca,'' as well as ballad numbers such as ``Vuelve,'' ``Tal Vez'' and a duet with La Mari De Chambao ``Tu Recuerdo.''

The whole concert is also recorded on the DVD. Divided into four acts, Tribal, Romance, Revolucion and Rave, it shows Martin's passion for music. ``Fuego de Noche, Nieve de Dia'' and ``This Is Good'' are only on the DVD but should not be missed.

Celine Dion 'These are Special Times' Sony BMG

Like many favorite singers in the world, Celine Dion created her own Christmas album in 1998. Sony BMG released the original album again with a few special features. This Collector's Edition of Celine Dion's multi-platinum holiday album, ``These are the Special Times,'' contains not only the original CD but also a DVD featuring Celine Dion in a CBS television special aired in 1998. Fans can take a glimpse of the diva performing her big hits such as ``The Power of Love,'' ``Because You Loved Me,'' and ``My Heart Will Go On,'' along with several Christmas carols.

Celine Dion is especially renowned for her powerful high notes, but in this holiday album she performs with a rather subtle and delicate voice. She sings the holiday favorites, ``O Holy Night,'' ``Blue Christmas,'' and ``The Christmas Song,'' and also presents her own Christmas songs like ``Don't Save it All For Christmas,'' and ``The Special Times.''

The album also offers duets that are performed by Celine with R. Kelly and famous tenor Andrea Bocelli.

-Han Sang-hee