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Published: October 1, 2008
High Fiver

Singles 1. “Whatever You Like,” T.I. 2. “So What,” Pink 3. “Love Lockdown,” Kanye West 4. “Disturbia,” Rhianna 5. “Love Story,” Taylor Swift

Tours 1. AC/DC 2. Metallica 3. Neil Young 4. Madonna 5. Oasis

Ringtones 1. “Adios Amor Te Vas,” Grupo Montez De Durango 2. “Super Mario Brothers Theme,” Koji Kondo 3. “Because I Got High,” Afroman 4. “Pi...

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