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Wmg," Smith felt "The West Wing" has the award pretty much won. While she likes ''The Sopranos" more, she thinks it would have a better chance in winning if it were up for comedy.

On the other side of the spectrum, the comedy category seems completely remodeled this year. As always, "Fraiser," the seasoned veteran, has been nominated. However "Friends," a staple in the NBC Thursday night line up, was passed over this year. It was replaced by the wildly popular "Malcom In The Middle" from the FOX network.

Though "Friends" was passed over this year for the best comedy on television, both Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow will be facing each other in the Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series category. While they will be going head to head, it will be certainly difficult to pass by last year's winner, Megan Mullally. Mullally won last year for her performance on "Will & Grace" as Grace's assistant Karen Walker.

Usually one of the biggest and most lavish award cere-

The drama television show, 'The Sopranos" earned 22 Emmy nominations this past season.

This year, the event will be hosted by Ellen DeGeneres. DeGeneres recently started a new show entitled, "The Ellen Show," which is featured in the Friday night CBS line up.

With 416 separate nominations, this year's awards ceremony looks to be another year of heated rivalries. After last year's race for victory, 'The Sopranos" and 'The West Wing" have both come head to head, both vying for the position of best drama, along with awards for best actors and actresses. 'The Sopranos" has managed to rake in 22 nominations, while the show's closest enemy has only brought in 18. Both shows will go head to head in categories such as Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series and Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series just to name a few. Oddly enough, the two are the only shows represented in the Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series.

Both shows were two of the most talked about on television this past year and were the featured rivalry at last year's Emmy awards ceremony. While actor James Gandolfini, who plays Tony Soprano, won the award for Outstanding Actor In A Drama Series, it was not enough to stop 'The West Wing" from being the big winner at last year's awards.

Sophomore Anne Marie Smith is an avid follower of 'The Sopranos." When asked why she had such a love for the show, she immediately said, "Uncle Junior." Corrado "Junior" Soprano is•the uncle of the main character, Tony Soprano. He is portrayed by actor Dominic Chainese.

When asked how Tony Soprano would fare against the President of the United States, Martin Sheen of "The West monies on television, the Emmy awards will be a nice step back from the situation in the world involving the United States, allies, and terrorism. While the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the group who hosts the Emmys, ar~ looking to get on with their lives, the event will be toned down and will be paying special tribute to those whose lives were taken, including David Angel. Angel, who won a total of seven Emmys, was knows for his writing and producing of shows such as "Cheers" and "Fraiser."

Even though·the hit television show "Friends "did not get nominated for best comedy on television this year around; Jennifer and Lisa earned a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series.

This ye-ar's ceremony is being waited on with great anticipation and should not disappoint the fans. And the Emmy goes to

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Albumreview; Aerosmith"Get your Win1s"

It's hard for some people; especially college aged people, to imagine a band that they think they know pretty well. Aerosmith, only being played on classic rock radio stations. That's the only place you would hear Aerosmith, if they had retired years ago, like most of their peers. But they somehow flirted with death and lived to tell about it. They've been to hell and back as a band, only to come back and be a significant part o the MTV generation. Well, for those of you Photr> retrieved from www.cdnow.com who don:.t know about It has been over 20 years and Aerosmith is still banging out the hits.

the young and fresh sound of Aerosmith, try opening your eyes to their second album, ''Get Your Wings."

In 1974 a young, brash band of punks from Boston who dubbed themselves Aerosmith released a sophomore album that had to be a hit. It was sink or swim for them and without success, they would surely sink. Well, due to the fact that they are currently on tour, it is safe to say that they swam and are still afloat.

The album starts out with the funky "Same Old Song and Dance" and continues with "Lord of the Thighs", a play on words inspired by the famous William Golding novel. ''Train Kept a Rollin"' and "Seasons of Whither" is the band at their best and provide the foundation for the success of Aerosmith.

Although it can be hard to imagine finding Aerosmith in your dad's record collection, you should check it sometime. Chances are he has dabbled in the works of ''America's greatest rock and roll band" and if you haven't you should too. This classic album is a great place to start.

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