"For me, 'Some Like it Hot' is one of the great Weimar films, " Mr. Kardish said.

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His debut album "Justified, " which spawned hits like "Rock Your Body, " "Cry Me a River, " and "Like I Love You, " soon became hot enough to land him on the biggest stage of all.

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