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Rather than summarize all of 2008, I decided to put everything into lists! Don;t forget to share your own lists in my comments section.

Favorite Movies of 2008
Cloverfield/Zombie Strippers/Teeth
Role Models
Stepbrothers
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Most Overrated Movies of 2008
Twilight
The Dark Knight
Quarantine

Favorite Records of 2008
Foxboro Hot Tubs - Stop, Drop and Roll!!!
The All-American Rejects - When the World Comes Down
Less Than Jake - GNV FLA
Bayside - Shudder
Weezer - The Red Album

Favorite Concerts of 2008
Pinhead Gunpowder (x4)
Foxboro Hot Tubs (x3)
Bayside @ The Troubadour

Artists that Appeared on My Show and then Became Huge in 2008
Katy Perry
Shwayze
The Maine
Hypercrush/The Millionaires


The 'How the F*** Did I Get These Artists in My Apartment' list of 2008
Jackson United (featuring Chris Shiflett of Foo Fighters)
Trever Keith (of Face to Face)
The Veronicas
Lit
The Used
Hunter Revenge (featuring Hunter Burgan of AFI)

Past Guests That Revisited My Studio in 2008
Cartel
Backseat Goodbye
I Am Ghost
No One Goes Home
All Time Low
Lights Resolve
The Higher
Mest
Zebrahead
Civet
Bayside


Artists That Appeared on My Show Twice in 2008
2*Sweet
I Am Ghost
No One Goes Home / Filmspeed
The Millionaires
Eye Alaska
Anarbor
Backseat Goodbye
Take the Crown / Blessthefall's  Beau
A Cursive Memory

Biggest Career-Based Accomplishments of 2008
Getting my own column in Substream Music Press
DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show getting picked up by Stickam
Signing Gang Vocals on Bayside's latest record

It was an amazing year for DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show, showing growth in both exposure and viewership.

Tell me what you enjoyed most about my show in 2008!

Happy New Year!

DJ Rossstar

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Hollywood Undead and Motionless in White are tonight's guests.

The show is live from 7-8 p.m. PT.

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Hollywood Undead will be tonight's studio guest on DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show.



The Los Angeles hip-hop band went from MySpace fame to mainstream success in 2008 with the release of their debut record, Swan Songs, and will be touring the U.S. this March with Senses Fail.

Fearless Records' newest signing, Pennsylvania hardcore band Motionless in White, will be calling in to discuss the followup to 2007's The Whorror, and what else we can expect from MIW in 2009.

This will be the final broadcast of 2008, so be prepared for a retrospective show!

If you have questions for Hollywood Undead or Motionless in White, you can instant message us during the show at DJ Rossstar 08 (AIM) or call us at (818) 641-1605 and leave your questions in a voicemail that might be played on air.

DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show airs live at 7 p.m. PT (10 p.m. ET) on STICKAM.

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My Christmas gift to you ...

Thoughts!?

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HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD

Don't forget, the final episode of DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show for 2008 will be on Tuesday, December 30, 2008, at 7 p.m. on STICKAM.

The first show of the new year will be on Wednesday, January 7, 2009. ...

And don't forget to vote for me in MTV's latest casting call. I am currently in first place, but the others are catching up. If I win, I might be your newest MTV host come January!

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announced tomorrow afternoon ... and you will be happy.

Hint: This Los Angeles group has never appeared on my show before but has received national airplay this year and sounds (and looks) like nothing else out there at the moment. Any guesses?

DON'T FORGET TO VOTE FOR ME AS YOUR NEXT MTV HOST.
Voting doesn't end until January 9 and if you don't vote everyday, I will lose.

DJ Rossstar

It's been a few months since my Disney vacation and this time I am headed to Coral Springs, Florida, to spend Hanukkah with my parents and Christmas with Kyla Fox' parents.

If you've known me for a while, you know that one of my biggest fears is flying. I've always hated it and it doesn't help that Florida is six hours away. It would be great if you could write me a letter, so I can print it out and read it on the plane. It can be one page, ten pages or more. One year, someone even made me word search puzzles. It would be fun distraction.

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Don't forget to VOTE for me once a day as your next MTV host!

What better way to celebrate Friday afternoon, than reading two new interviews with me ... And I am totally not being egotistical!

The first comes from The Alternative Star, Winnipeg's finest online publication.

Here's an excerpt:

Question: What skills do you think are the most important to have in the music industry?

DJ Rossstar: Bullsh***ing skills! No, I’m just kidding! (Laughs) Interviews are weird because with job interviews you really need something that makes you stand out and usually that’s your personality.

You can read the full interview right here.

And don't forget to watch my YouTube interview with Helter Skelter. It's divided into three parts and since I wasn't able to do the interview in person, wait until you see who took my place on set ...

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The Summer Set will be tonight's studio guest on DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show.

The Arizona pop-rock band a busy year, touring across the U.S. and releasing two EPs in the process. To end 2008 with a bang, The Summer Set will be playing a sold out show in SoCal with The Maine this weekend and have two more gigs planned this month.

Racing Kites will be releasing a five song EP, Be My Runaway, this coming Tuesday and the band have a few CD release party's planned to help celebrate.

If you have questions for Racing Kites or The Summer Set, you can instant message us during the show at DJ Rossstar 08 (AIM) or call (818) 641-1605 and leave your questions in a voicemail that might be played on air.

DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show airs live at 7 p.m. PT (10 p.m. ET) on STICKAM.

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Dr. Manhattan will be tonight's studio guest on DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show.

The holidys are no match for the Illinois indie rock band who is currently touring the West Coast until Friday. The band will start another U.S. tour in February with The AKAs and Foxy Shazam. Will there be a new record from the band in 2009? Watch and find out tonight!

Alesana will be calling in from their hometown of Raleigh, North Carolina, to discuss their touring plans for February and when we can expect the followup to Where Myth Fades to Legend.

If you have questions for Dr. Manhattan or Alesana, you can instant message us during the show at DJ Rossstar 08 (AIM) or call (818) 641-1605 and leave your questions in a voicemail that might be played on air.

DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show airs live at 7 p.m. PT (10 p.m. ET) on STICKAM.

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I never enter contests online because most of them are fake.


Gotcast.com is a legit site where talent scouts have access to thousands of hosts, actresses and models.


I am currently entered in a contest to host a new MTV show in Janua
ry. Gotcast.com works totally on votes, so the person who gets the most is the one they choose to come in and audition.


Please GO HERE, sign up for a free account, and vote for me.


I have devoted six years of my life to putting you in touch with your favorite artists, now help me accomplish one of my lifelong dreams!

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We are live on Stickam!

DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show is on from 7-8 p.m. PT (10-11 p.m. ET).

You can talk to us on AIM (DJ Rossstar 08) or call (818) 641-1605.

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Eye Alaska will be tonight's studio guest on DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show.

The SoCal rock band released their latest record, Yellow & Elephant, earlier this year and has been touring the country ever since. The band has some downtime before their two upcoming shows with The Maine and will be stopping by reveal what's next for EA.

Between releasing their latest EP, signing to Hopeless Records and winning an mtvU Woodie Award, it's safe to say that it's been a great year for Florida rockers There For Tomorrow. The band will be calling in to discuss how they are going to make 2009 even better.

If you have questions for Eye Alaska or There For Tomorrow, you can instant message us during the show at DJ Rossstar 08 (AIM) or call (818) 641-1605 and leave your questions in a voicemail that might be played on air.

DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show airs live at 7 p.m. PT (10 p.m. ET) on STICKAM.

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We are live with The Millionaires and Family Force 5 on Stickam!

DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show is on from 7-8 p.m. PT (10-11 p.m. ET).

You can talk to us on AIM (DJ Rossstar 08) or call (818) 641-1605.

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Millionaires will be tonight's studio guest on DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show.




The electro-pop trio has been keeping busy since their first appearance on the show this past April. Since then, they've toured the U.S., performed on "TRL" and even recorded the theme song to MTV's "A Shot at Love With the Ikki Twins."


Atlanta rockers, Family Force 5, released their second full-length, Dance or Die, back in August and is currently finishing up a December tour with Toby Mac and Relient K.


If you have questions for Millionaires or Family Force 5, you can instant message us during the show at DJ Rossstar 08 (AIM) or call (818) 641-1605

and leave your questions in a voicemail that might be played on air.DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show airs live at 7 p.m. PT (10 p.m. ET) on STICKAM.


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I've been trying to think of new ways to meet and interact with my viewers, since many of you live in SoCal, but haven't run into me at a show or on the street.


Here's my question: In January, if I planned a 'DJ Rossstar Hang Out Session,' where literally anyone could show up and bowl (or eat ... depending on what everybody wants to do), would you attend?

I'm trying to see if this would be something of interest to everyone!

DJ Rossstar

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We will be live from 7 -8 p.m. PT (10 - 11 p.m. ET).

You can talk to us through AIM (DJ Rossstar 08) or call us (818) 641-1605.

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Filmspeed will be tonight's studio guest on DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show.

Formerly No One Goes Home, the SoCal rockers have returned with a new look and a new sound to match. Be among the first to hear some of the band's newest songs and be ready for an acoustic performance.

Florida pop-rockers, VersaEmerge, Fueled By Ramen's latest signing, will be calling in to discuss signing to such a well-respected record label. Wait until you hear what the band has planned for 2009!

If you have questions for Filmspeed or VersaEmerge, you can instant message us during the show at DJ Rossstar 08 (AIM) or call (818) 641-1605 and leave your questions in a voicemail that might be played on air.

DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show airs live at 7 p.m. PT (10 p.m. ET) on STICKAM.

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Watch now on Stickam!
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Watch now on Stickam!

The show will be live from 7 - 8 p.m. PT (10 - 11 p.m. ET) and you can interact with us through AIM (DJ Rossstar 08) or by calling (818) 641-1605.

Don't be late.

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Settings will be tonight's studio guest on DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show.



The New York rock band is touring the East Coast this month with The Scenic, in support of 2008's Elusion Extended EP. Find out what the band has planned for 2009.

Virginia pop-punkers, The Friday Night Boys, will be calling in to discuss signing to Fueled By Ramen, their last few shows of the year, and when we can expect their debut full-length.

If you have questions for Settings or The Friday Night Boys, you can instant message us during the show at DJ Rossstar 08 (AIM) or call (818) 641-1605 and leave your questions in a voicemail that might be played on air.

DJ Rossstar's Punk Rock Show airs live at 7 p.m. PT (10 p.m. ET) on STICKAM.

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Watch now on Stickam!!
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Watch now on Stickam!!

The show is live from 5 p.m. PT - 6 p.m. PT.

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I will be tonight's studio guest on The Aldo Vento Show, a live and interactive online show, also on Stickam.

The show airs live at 5 p.m. PT ( p.m. ET) and you can e-mail questions ahead of time to aldobizz@gmail.com, or you can call the studio line during the show at 213-623-3981.

I was told that tonight's interview is going to get extremely personal, so this is one that you definitely one that you don't want to miss!

DJ Rossstar