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Tom is an English film director, music composer, and entrepreneur.
In 2011 Lawes directed and produced the feature length documentary The Last Projectionist, a film charting the history of independent cinema in the UK. The film was named BBC Radio 5Live’s Film of The Week by Mark Kermode. The film won awards, including ‘Best Documentary’ at the Cambridge Film Festival. In 2010 the British Film Institute selected The Last Projectionist to be included in its permanent archive collection.
Lawes has also directed a series of short documentaries Southside Stories which in 2012 won two Royal Television Society (Midlands) Award for Best Promotional Programme and Best Craft.
Most recently, Tom has written and directed feature film Amaryllis that has won 12 awards internationally and has picked up a UK theatrical distribution deal.
Thomas Lawes is known for renovating the oldest working cinema in the UK Electric Cinema, Birmingham.
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North West London born Karen Bryson is one of the UK’s leading British actors. Her ubiquitous career continues across various multi media platforms. Karen made the Queen’s Birthday Honours list in 2017. She was awarded an MBE for her services to Drama.
She can be seen in Harlan Coben’s thriller Safe, available worldwide on Netflix. Karen last graced our TV screens in police drama series Cuffs for BBC1 as regular character Custody Sergeant Melanie Pyke. She is probably best known for playing Avril Powell in Channel 4’s critically acclaimed drama series Shameless.
The role saw Karen nominated for several awards including ‘Best comedy Performance’ and ‘Best Actress’ at the 2013 MVISA awards. She won ‘Best Actress in TV’ at the Screen Nation Awards 2013 and Best Actress at the BBE Awards 2017.
Karen’s career started in theatre as she was performing all over the country, including RST, The Other Place, The Barbican with the RSC, The Globe, Stratford East to name but a few.
Having transitioned to the screen, Karen Bryson can be seen in such films as Father Mother Son (2019), Safe (2018) among many others, and TV Series including Shameless and Bodies.
Most recently Karen has completed work on Black Narcissus (2020) and Zack Snyder Justice League (2021).
Since 1996, Damon Smith has been film critic of PA Media (formerly the Press Association), the national news agency of the UK and Ireland. His reviews are syndicated to more than 200 newspapers and magazines with an audited weekly circulation of 3-4 million copies, making him the most widely read critic in the UK and Ireland.
For 15 years, Damon was film critic of Attitude magazine and he has written for The Guardian, The i, Hello!, Metro and The Scotsman. He is a regular contributor and film critic on BBC radio stations. His favourite film of all time is E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, which makes him cry every time he watches it. Like a leaky faucet.
Peter Wright is based in Liverpool and is the co-founder of The Comedy Crowd. They are a global community that uses the power of the crowd to support creators and make great comedy.
Their annual Chorts! Competition seeks to find the most exciting new comedy talent and they recently produced a series of sketches for O2 to keep people laughing through lockdown.
Gina’s career in television began when she was the winning contestant of Channel4’s Get Me The Producer in 2007. This led to a Development Producer job at Graham Norton’s SO TV where she worked for five years. After deciding to go freelance, Gina produced the second series of I’m Spazticus for Channel 4.
Gina then went on to develop, pitch and produce several comedy entertainment programmes including The Totally Senseless Gameshow for BBC3, Before The Morning After for NBC new comedy Channel Seeso and Safeword for ITV2. Gina also helped create The Kaning Live with Russell Kane, which was the first show of its kind to air on Facebook and attracted 1.5m viewers.
Moving into Scripted programming in 2017, Gina produced the multi nominated short film Not Sophie’s Choice starring Catherine Tate and Alex Macqueen and Elderflower starring Tom Rosenthal, Lou Sanders and Sheila Reid which became Vimeo’s Short of the Week.
Recently Gina was hired by ex-Channel 4 commissioner Nerys Evans to produce Expectation Entertainment’s first scripted comedy pilot, the critically acclaimed In My Skin for BBC3. Gina has also just delivered a show for the BBC called Dreaming Whilst Black.
A working class girl who had lunch vouchers at school, Gina is passionate about working with story tellers from diverse backgrounds.
Michelle De Swarte
Michelle de Swarte is an actress, comedian and TV Presenter. Michelle stars as a series regular in the upcoming Netflix series The Duchess. Born in South London, Michelle was spotted by a model scout at the age of 19 and moved to New York, where she became heavily involved in the comedy scene and since moving back to London she has appeared on a number of panel shows for Channel 4, BBC, ITV and Comedy Central. Michelle’s comedy mixes her growing up in London with her life in America, and she has most recently recorded a Edinburgh Fringe Festival audiobook for Penguin Books. Michelle’s other TV credits include presenting Emmy nominated series Woman with Gloria Steinem, The Fashion Show on ITV2, BBC Three current affairs debate show Free Speech and appearances on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here Now! on ITV. She also hosted the celebrity gossip show Dirty Digest on E4, which she co-devised.
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Gillian McKeith is a Global television star with hit television shows worldwide which include: ‘Gillian McKeith’s Feel Fab Forever’, ‘You Are What You Eat’, ‘Eat Yourself Sexy’, ‘Three Fat Brides-One Thin Dress’, ‘Supersize-SuperSkinny’, and ‘Gillian Moves In’ to name a few. Gillian has also taken part in ‘Celebrity X Factor, Battle of The Stars’’, ‘I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here’ and appeared in ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ to detox the Housemates.
Gillian is an Internationally renowned Nutritionist and number one best-selling author with nine books translated into numerous languages. Gillian is also known as a phenomenal motivational public speaker giving seminars and workshops on nutrition and health all over the world.
Gillian has also become known in fashion circles as quite the ‘fashionista’ for her quirky and esoteric outfits on the red carpet. And often makes an appearance for fashion designers on the catwalks at London Fashion Week.
Gillian is thrilled to be a judge for the DAFTAS.


Best Comedy Actor award in the PHW 72hr Film Festival feature 'Take Me With You'.
The slapstick of Jim Carrey the genius wit of Woody Allen, and the Improvisational mastery of Robin Williams. Award-winning Cuban American actor Eddy Herrero has been acting since the age of 13, and has been in everything from feature films and pilots, to theater and new media series. Having trained in such prestigious schools as Playhouse West, The Lee Strasberg Institute, Groundlings, and UCB, he's constantly looking for ways to creatively push the boundaries of the craft. He recently starred in a feature with Eric Roberts and Billy Blanks and just completed a comedic Pilot in which he plays the lead character.
Take a look at some of the recent comedic portrayals by Eddy Herrero.
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Since moving to LA, Eddy has immersed himself into the improv comedy world where he's constantly performing at local open jams or doing stand-up throughout the week. When he's not acting, you'll most likely find Eddy skateboarding, playing music with friends, producing, or hiking in the Hollywood Hills.


After 2 years, it seems to be like Chris Soules is coming again to the highlight! On condition that it’s been so lengthy since he took a hiatus from his public life, how does it really feel to slowly return beginning with this vacation season Chris Soules Attends First Red Carpet Event In Two Years – Reveals What It’s Like To Be Back In The Spotlight?
The previous Bachelor was in attendance on the KIIS FM’s iHeartRadio Jingle Ball and that marked his very first purple carpet occasion since 2017!
Chatting with ET, he was, in fact, requested, the way it felt to be again in Hollywood after such a very long time being away.
Soules burdened that his look on the Jingle Ball was not precisely an official return and as a substitute, he was there simply to benefit from the live performance alongside buddies Ashley Iaconetti, her hubby Jared Haibon, Dean Unglert in addition to Caelynn Miller-Keyes.
The married couple was fast to gush to the identical information outlet over how thrilled they had been to hang around with Soules and the way glad they had been that he was again.
The Bachelor alum acknowledged that whereas being away from the highlight, he’s realized a really valuable lesson, which is that ‘being round household and associates is vital.’
When requested about his love life, Soules talked about that whereas he’s been courting, there may be nothing too severe in his life at this level.
Regardless, the person may be very hopeful that the upcoming yr goes to be his greatest but!
As chances are you’ll keep in mind, the rationale why Soules left Hollywood on the time was that he obtained arrested for supposedly leaving the scene of a automotive accident earlier than the police might present up.
The 66 yr outdated farmer that was driving the opposite car concerned within the collision, a truck, was rushed to the hospital afterward however sadly handed away.
Consequently, Soules obtained a two years’ probation for fleeing the scene of a deadly accident.


Ms. Venuto was a well known Broadway and Hollywood musical star. Among her many roles was Annie in ?Annie Get Your Gun? on Broadway. The late Ms. Venuto was also a talented artist and sculptor. This large oil painting was of Penny Frank, herself a well known dancer and choreographer. Penny (subject of the painting) is the first cousin of Charles Lickson. The painting, which is not for sale, hung for many years in the Lickson household and will now live on through LALO, Inc.


TJ Saddler was born in Lincoln, Nebraska and grew up as the son of a preacher and spent many of his Sundays singing in the church choir. It became clear very soon to those who knew him that music would be a major part of TJ’s life. Throughout his school years, and especially in high school, TJ was part of nearly every choir or musical group that would have him.
After high school, TJ attended the prestigious, award-winning entertainment media school, Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida where he received his Associate’s Degree in Science of the Recording Arts. In 2003, after achieving his degree, he started his career as a performing artist with the a cappella group, No Better Cause. During TJ’s tenure as high tenor of the group, they performed in 320 shows and sold 14,000 CDs over a 5-year span. They performed with such acts as Boys II Men, News Boys, and Mitch McVicker.
Through his years as a producer, TJ’s accolades include Omaha Entertainment Award’s 2008 Best Rap Album for local artist Jamazz as well as Nebraska’s 2008 Album of the Year for Lucas Kellison’s Rise.
In 2009, TJ became co-owner of a state-of-the-art recording studio in Lincoln, NE. It was in this studio that TJ was able to produce the music projects of countless local and regional acts, and has also been host to national recording artists such as George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Leela James, Juvenile, Dead Prez, Kevin Gates, Ritz, Scarface and Travis Porter, just to name a few.
After years of recording and producing the music of other artists, TJ began working on his upcoming solo project, Believe in Beautiful. He released the title track as a single in January 2012 and followed it up later in the year with the single Deal with Your Daily Daily. The full album is scheduled to be released in the spring of 2015, but not before a couple of more tracks are released as singles. In the past year, He has released Believe in Beautiful and was nominated for best RnB and Best Recording Studio by the Omaha Entrainment Awards.


Doug has written himself across the musical map. He has composed for film, tv, games, and even theatre. An accomplished songwriter, he has also produced close to 100 albums over the course of his almost 20 year career. He also (ed: tries to) plays every instrument you've ever heard of. His hobbies include napping.
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David is the sharpest tack in the Think Music drawer. He has proudly specialized in entertainment law for the last decade, and is incredibly charming and kind in spite of the fact that he's a lawyer. When he's not legalling and businessing he can be found fly fishing.
Founding member of The Rascalz, Kemo has been immersed in production for the last two decades. He has won multiple Juno's, SOCAN awards, and has cracked Billboard's Top 5 more than once. No one's drums hit harder. No one's bass drives deeper. No one's beats...beat better. His turn on's include long walks on the beach, wine by the fireplace, and salsa dancing.
Steve began his musical dominance as frontman of critical darlings Hot Hot Heat. He's toured the world and found himself everywhere from Letterman to Yo Gabba Gabba. His collaborations run far and wide; from Steve Aoki to Wintersleep. He continues to create as member of both Fur Trade and Mounties. He is an unflinching innovator whose elegant talent ameliorates anything it comes into contact with. He also boasts an impressive collection of paintings of Ferraris.
Davey's work can be found all over the radio, up on the screen, and wherever quality music is sold. In addition to his many successes as a solo artist, he has become an in demand producer and writer, working recently with such artists as Dragonette, Lowell, and Sebel. He prides himself on his great looks, but between you and me, I think he needs a haircut.
Ryan has more awards than he has room for. Although he may be best known as a founding member of Age of Electric, or Limblifter, or Mounties, he is also an inspiring producer, a masterful songwriter having worked with such artists as K-OS, Mother Mother, and Hawksley Workman. His extracurricular activities include sandwiches.
Shaun started his career as a founding member of the legendary Wide Mouth Mason. Insistently referred to as one of the greatest guitarists in the country, his days are spent in studios, and his nights are spent on stage. His musical contributions are far too numerous to list here, so you'll have to look them up for yourself, or just trust us when we say he is a fearless creator, a musical prodigy, and probably the only person to ever play one guitar with three slides at the same time.
Douglas is an enigma...wrapped inside a mystery...wrapped in fashionable clothes. Best known as guitarist for DIY legends The Smalls, Douglas has not only successfully navigated all corners of the music industry as a song writer / composer / producer, he has also been involved in countless artistic ventures that span from cueing live art demos, to building a real life trojan horse at Burning Man. Douglas is currently enamoured with Baltic state government propaganda videos.


Is it true when they say any press is good press? How about when you own a hotel and a celebrity trashes the room? A celebrity can bring in a lot of money into your business but some of them are also known to trash their rooms and rack up bills in damages. Here are the five celebrities hotels should not let in their doors.
While this name may not surprise you to see on this list, the amount of damage she racked up may. According to the Examiner, Lohan caused $50,000 worth of damage to her Union Square apartment in 2012. This high price tag included the cost to replace all of the carpeting in her room, due to multiple cigarette burns. The actress also has a $46,000 bill at the Los Angeles’ Chateau Marmont, which she has yet to pay. From running the halls in her underwear to burning the carpet, Lindsey should be put on a no fly list for staying in hotels.
Miley has also been known for her loud and destructive behavior in hotels. She and her crew have been known to enter hotels like a wrecking ball. According to the UK’s Mirror, Cyrus caused quite the scene in the Greenwich hotel lobby in New York. The singer and her posse were supposedly jumping on the furniture in the lobby and yelling obscenities very late in the evening. When they were asked to keep it quiet, Cyrus apparently said she has spent enough money at the hotel to do so as she pleased. If she caused this much chaos in the lobby, we can only speculate as to how she left her hotel room.
In 2012, Florence Welch lead singer of Florence and the Machine, admitted to trashing a New York hotel room. After one night at the Bowery Hotel, she supposedly caused thousands dollars in damage, which covered the cost of repairing the room and a hefty drink bill. The singer apparently left a candle burning which ended up burning a book and the bedside table and creating a black ash like substance all over the walls. A word to the wise would be, don’t use candles in hotels room, especially if you have been drinking.
Everyone knows last year wasn’t the best year for Amanda Bynes, before she was forced into psychiatric hold, she created quite the brouhaha at the Ritz Carlton in New York. According to TMZ, she managed to rack up a $9,000 bill and disable the smoke detector. It still remains unclear as to whether she ended up paying the large bill.
Of course, a hotel trashing list would not be complete without mentioning Charlie Sheen. In 2010, Sheen trashed the Plaza hotel in New York, after having a bad reaction to his medication. The actor apparently trashed the luxury hotel suite while in his underwear with his girlfriend scared in the bathroom. This trashing spree earned him a $7,516 bill in damages and a ban for life from the New York hotel.
So, before you think celebrities bring nothing but money into a hotel, consider the damages they may cause. Would you still rent out a room to one of these celebrities? If you find yourself in a bind and need to clean out a damaged room, call Budget Dumpster. We offer dumpster rentals across the nation for all different types of cleanup projects. Call us today!


Probably it's the talk of the weekend, and perhaps a moment that everyone will remember in ages.
Yep, I'm talking about the David VS David Concert yesterday at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds.
It was a great concert. I cannot easily express in words the emotions that I've felt during the event. It's a one time -big time moment that would last for a lifetime.
Before attending the concert, we decided to hang out a little together with L.A. and my Mom and Dad- who surprisingly, secretly bought out a ticket for his own. It's nice to know that my Dad's there. It's a moment that I'll cherish since he's about to leave days from now.
Anyway, the back-to-back concert kicked off with David Archuleta. It's fun knowing that most of his songs were crowd favorites. Guess the event's in favor of the younger David isn't it? Haha! After Archie finished his thing, Cook and the band followed shortly, delivering an awesome performance that wowed the crowed even more.
Probably the most memorable and pivotal part of the concert was when David Cook sang his last song for the event. He dedicated "A Daily Anthem" to his deceased brother Adam, which caused most of the audience to be touched a bit. He even asked Archie to come over to the stage and sing it with him. And as you all know it, a duet ensued within the very finale of the event, and it was awesome. It was very emotional to say the least.
I can say that this is the most memorable concert I've ever attended in contrast to the previous major performances that I've seen.
I have to say, it's for the ages. :)


After performing for the two, Jeremih signed a recording contract with Def Jam that same day.
Daley also argued that recording artists have the freedom of speech, noting that Jeremih was "a young man, [with a] back-to-school message, a young man who has had great success recording, producer, going to school, went to public school".
He was unsure about whether anything he has done with West will end up on his seventh studio album, The Life of Pablo.
An NAACP Image Award is an accolade presented by the American National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to honor outstanding people of color in film, television, music, and literature.
His self-titled debut album reached number six on the US Billboard 200 chart.
His strong overachieving academic performance enabled him to skip his senior year and graduate from high school a year early.
He was interested in the engineering science program at his mother's suggestion as a safe career choice.
After spending a semester at the university studying engineering science, he wanted to change his education to something more true to his musical passions.
Jeremih also mentioned the possibility of working with Diddy.
He also expressed interest to work with Alicia Keys, Missy Elliott or Adele.
On December 19, 2013, a promo video surfaced announcing a collaborative EP from Jeremih with electronic producer Shlohmo set to be released in February 2014, under Wedidit and Young Money Entertainment.


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Michael Phelps fans are right to be disappointed in him for smoking marijuana at a party. I am one of his fans, but I am aggravated by his decisions and I think some other people are too. ” Many people are disappointed in Michael’s decisions, Phelps is a role model, he is well aware of the responsibilities and accountability that come with setting a positive example for others, particularly young people,” the USOC said in a statement. ” In this instance, regrettably, he failed to fulfill those responsibilities” they stated.
Although he can make his own choices, he must think of his fans and how they think of his despicable behavior. “Who cares, our country puts way too much emphasis on what others do behind closed doors. We all need to be reminded our self that we all make what others may consider as poor choices at some times in our lives, but that doesn’t mean that they are poor choices. He is doing the same thing that most people his age do and it is nothing more than a way of unwinding after a hectic schedule. Some choose to drink; others choose to smoke marijuana to relax.
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As fans mark the 40th anniversary of his death, insider. It’s 40 years since Elvis Presley died of a heart attack aged just Yet ligetime decades on the King of Rock’n’Roll is still big business. Yet insider. The total amount Elvis earned during a career that spanned 23 years. The total number of Elvis album lifetim, as of This total includes studio albums, soundtracks, live albums, extended plays, box sets, compilations and posthumous compilations. The amount Elvis earned from his first ever royalty check. He wanted to use the money to buy new clothes, but he did not have a checking account to deposit the money .
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Even his beloved home, Graceland. Joseph A. Hanks, the Presley family accountant since , is a conservative, soft-spoken man not given to dramatics. But the facts he had just outlined for Priscilla spoke for themselves: Income was dropping while expenses were rising, and at some point the lines would cross. Priscilla had never gotten involved with budgets during her six-year marriage to Elvis, but she knew that the only thing Elvis ever did with money was spend it. He made more money. He would call his flamboyant manager, Col. But after Elvis died on Aug. In his will, Elvis had named Vernon executor of the estate and Lisa Marie his sole heir. It would be their job to oversee the estate until Lisa Marie turned 25 on Feb. As Priscilla flew back home to Los Angeles after the Memphis briefing, she was consumed by the unthinkable: By , there might be nothing left to oversee. Presley dead earned more in , Forbes says, than Sting, Neil Diamond or any of the four members of the Irish rock band U2. The estate under Priscilla is doing so well that the Memphis probate court that oversees the executors has decided to leave it in place until Lisa Marie turns They are Jack Soden, executive director of Graceland; attorney C. Barry Ward; business manager Joseph F. Rascoff, and creative affairs director Jerry Schilling. The management team talks regularly by telephone and gathers formally six to 10 times a year, usually in a Los Angeles hotel. Lisa Marie, now 21, married and living in Los Angeles, frequently joins the sessions. Whoever would have imagined that this woman—who moved in with Elvis when she was just 17 and let him shape her personality and appearance—would assume the financial responsibility that her former husband never did? Priscilla has come a long way since the Elvis years—she is confident and sophisticated, no longer the tentative young girl of two decades ago, hidden beneath beehive hairdos and smudged eyeliner.
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Since you accessed this page:. Taking influences from pop, country and gospel music, Presley burst onto the scene in the mids and changed the face of popular and modern music overnight. Songs like Blue Suede Shoes, Suspicious Minds, Always on My Mind, Return to Sender and countless others are just as popular today as they were upon initial release more than fifty years ago, and the king is still very much on his throne to this day.
Presley also starred in thirty three successful motion pictures, marking a multi-talented and diverse career than came to an end with his untimely death at his Graceland home on August 16th He was only 42 years old. So how much did Elvis Presley make? Quite stunningly, Elvis Presley is one historical celebrity whose fortune has gone from strength to strength since the day of his death. The counter on this page show just how much Elvis Presley’s income has risen since you started reading!
Although he is famous for his jet-black locks, Elvis actually has naturally brown hair. He died his hair early on in his career because he thought that the jet-black look made him stand out more from the crowd. Ina local radio station offered Elvis the chance to sing a song that would go live over the airwaves of across his home city, but as he was just eleven years old at the time, he was too shy to take up the offer and turned it down!
At age 18, Elvis recorded and pressed his very first musical record. Elvis purchased his very first guitar when he was only eleven years old.
He originally wanted to be gifted a rifle to fit in with the other boys his age in his neighbourhood, but his mother convinced him to buy a guitar instead and the rest is history. Elvis recorded his first official song, That’s All Right, in A local radio DJ picked up the record one day and played it and loved it so much that he went on to play it a further thirteen times that same day.
The station listeners refused to believe that the song was being performed by a white man! Elvis made a famous television appearance in in which the host Milton Berle advised him to perform without his guitar so the audience could see him better. He proceeded to make his trademark hip dancing movement and caused outrage among some viewers, afterwards being nicknamed Elvis The Pelvis.
Elvis only ever performed outside of the United States five times, on a three-day tour of Canada in There are rumours that the reason for this is because his long-time manager Colonel Tom Parker was an illegal immigrant, and therefore could not apply for a passport. Elvis is distantly related to two former Presidents of the United States. The first how much money did elvis make in his lifetime Abraham Lincoln and the second is Jimmy Carter.
Over the course of his lifetime and career, Elvis recorded more than different songs. The interesting twist is that out of all these popular songs, Elvis himself did not actually write any of. Days old Today. Years. Elvis Presley would be. Back to All Deceased Stars.
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Elvis Presley made millions of dollars in hoe lifetime. Records, movies, concerts and whatever else the colonel could sell. Was this a good deal for Elvis? I’m not a movie critique, but it’s safe to say, not very good movies. There’s not much to brag about when it comes to his song selections. If you asked me, Elvis made a great deal when he signed that contract with Parker. Elvis Presley became a superstar i of the colonel and the colonel made a lot of money because of Elvis. They both needed each. They were both very good at what they did. This is where I come into the equation. If your on the first page of the rankings, my name is colonel tucker parker. If you can pick winners, I can make you millions. Just kidding. I’m the worst sales person on the planet. What I’m momey kidding about, where are the Colonel Parker’s of the «selling sport picks» business. Will the next Colonel Tom Parker please stand up.


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This event is like a movie, her story told through music and dance.
It invokes Hollywood’s golden era when dance was a big part of movie making and the choreography combines so many different styes seamlessly to give us the glamour and heartache of her existence.
The athleticism and grace of the cast and their ability to convey so much emotion through movement is breathtaking.
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'Capturing the glitz and glamour of a Hollywood superstar'
Within this unique, dance-based reflection of Marilyn's life, pulses are set racing as the heartwarming moments of our beloved 'Blonde Bombshell' are showcased.
The audience are taken on an unforgettable trip down memory lane, detailing Marilyn's rise to fame from the unknown model Norma Jeane Baker.
This dance-inspired show encapsulates a multitude of dance styles from the elegance of Ballroom and contemporary to the vibrant energy of Jazz and Broadway!
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The Hiltons Have Eyes
Paris Hilton receives Big Outlaw from Perez Hilton like it's some crazed nepotistic plot between people who aren't even related to each other. Judging from the way he reads a cue card, Hilton (Perez) might wanna stick to the keyboard. Hilton (Paris) displays a lack of elation in what might nonetheless be her most convincing performance since House of Wax. But at least she remembered to wish us happy holidays. Now somebody hang some tinsel and popcorn strings on her.
- She's always hot. Check out the latest pics of Paris. Then weep at those moments of your life you won't get back.
- Did Paris deserve to win? Or was Mel Gibson robbed? Leave a comment!
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Fulham chairman Mohammed Al Fayed has announced that the club will unveil a statue of Michael Jackson at Craven Cottage on April 3 at 12pm.
Al Fayed, who remained friends with the pop star up until his death in June 2009 said:
“Michael Jackson was truly a legend, a term used too often in this modern world saturated in the hyperbole surrounding celebrity.”
“He was my friend, a man with whom I shared many happy memories and who died a tragic and untimely death. He left behind a legacy of music so vast it takes one’s breath away; from a precocious talent to an ingenuity and ground breaking modernity that shall never be repeated.
“It shall often be imitated, but it will never be replicated, Michael Jackson was, and shall always remain, one of a kind. I hope that many fans of his will visit the statue at the Cottage from far and wide, and that Fulham fans will appreciate seeing the finest performer in the world, in and amongst them, the finest fans in the world.”
Michael Jackson at Fulham…Who’d have thought it?


A dancer thought to be Michael Jackson’s secret lovechild was given a seat in the front row at the King of Pop’s Los Angeles memorial service, The Sun reported on Wednesday.
Billie Jean is not my lover
She’s just a girl who claims that I am the one
But the kid is not my son
She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son


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Bonnie McKee is perhaps best known as one of Katy Perry’s biggest collaborators, having co-written many of her hits including “ROAR” and “Teenage Dream”. Today we take a look at her new music video for her song “Easy,” the final single off of her 4 track visual EP Bombastic, released in 2015 as a follow-up to major label single “American Girl.” Being an 80s inspired track, “Easy” features deep synths and drum machines with tell-all lyricism of her desperation for an easy love. This beautiful mid-tempo ballad with powerhouse chorus serves as an example of Bonnie’s talent for pop songwriting and shines as the best track off the EP.
Bonnie’s new video does not let down in the slightest, featuring a lighted neon aesthetic matching the sound of this 80s synth-pop song. This video is visually stunning, aesthetically enticing, and full of eye candy. Featuring pastels and grids by making use of projectors and visual effects this video lives up to it’s beautiful airy sound without looking like a cookie cutter video that caters to the general public as we have seen in recent times. Bonnie once again impresses with her vintage inspired videography.
Looking forward, Bonnie hopes to release an album in the foreseeable future and I can’t wait to hear what she has been brewing for us both visually and audibly. If her new work is anything like her past, we’re definitely in for a treat.


When I awoke yesterday, I checked my Twitter feed, as I normally do. My day was instantly brightened:
If you’ve read this blog before, you love that I love Yeezy. I would go to the edge of the earth to protect his unfiltered genius. He’s earned his right to an ego, and in an era when many celebrities seem afraid to express real thoughts, Kanye seems authentic and speaks his mind (but not in a hateful, Trump-ian way). The last time I saw him live was at the United Center in Chicago–where this new show would be taking place–and I nearly cried tears of joy.
Then, a few hours later, I got some real bad news:
But my ‘Ye train of thought was still chugging down the tracks. I began to wonder about this whole affair, and what might be going through the mind of Kanye West right now.
This would’ve been the third 808s show of the year. He played the album front to back at the Hollywood Bowl twice last month, and it featured all the over-the-top trappings we’ve come to expect from Kanye’s live shows–fireworks, a full string orchestra, an eerie troop of whiteface men whose main purpose seemed to be artistic intimidation. And because this was 808s, Kanye sang the entire time. This despite him and the rest of the world knowing that Kanye West is an objectively terrible singer. He has to know that, right?
But I don’t think it’s a coincidence that Kanye has chosen this moment to remind the world that 808s and Heartbreak exists. The album, which debuted to very mixed reviews in 2008, is in the midst of a vast critical reappraisal. From the LA Times, in advance of his performance of the album at the Bowl:
“West’s 2008 LP “808s & Heartbreak,” with its mix of emotional devastation and frosty minimal electronics, has turned out to be one of the most influential albums of contemporary pop music.”
Pitchfork’s hip hop critic Jayson Greene also wrote a magnificent retrospective on the album last month, stating, “Contemporary R&B would not glower at us from beneath a cloud of discontent and painkillers if not for 808s…West, then as now the most fascinating, celebrated, and scrutinized egomaniac in pop culture, managed to perform emotional vulnerability without necessarily demonstrating it”
If we regard Kanye West as a genius (and by all rights we should), 808s is the album that cements that legacy. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy may be viewed as his magnum opus, one of the best albums of the past twenty-five years, but it’s brilliant because of the tale of self-overcoming he spins in tracks like “POWER” and “Runaway” interwoven with stunning production and commentary on the status of blacks in America. If MBDTF is Kanye at peak Kanye, 808s is Kanye at peak artistic influence.
And he needs to remind everyone of this. On the whole, Kanye has had an up-and-down 2015. He kicked it off with a bang when he dropped “Only One” as a surprise on New Years. Finally, listeners got a taste of the fruits that had come of his long-reported collaborations with Paul McCartney. Another of these fruits, “FourFiveSeconds,” gave Yeezy his biggest hit since “Heartless.” And yet another, “All Day,” gave us the most frightening, mesmerizing, show-stopping live awards show performance of the year. Meanwhile, Kanye’s fashion work is starting to gain relevance despite its detractors, and his speech at the VMAs will absolutely go down in history as one of the best of all time–call it rambling, call it the ravings of a lunatic, but it was ART, man. #Kanye2020.
But there was the ignominious beef that Kanye started with Beck at the Grammys. That knocked him down a few pegs, a throwback to the nadir of the 2009 VMAs. And everything I’ve mentioned has taken place against the backdrop of Kanye’s mysterious eighth studio album, which keeps getting pushed back and back. It was going to be called So Help Me God, and now it’s going to be called SWISH, but still the record shows no signs of appearing anytime soon. That makes me think that either Kanye is simply focused on other things–totally acceptable, if slightly disappointing–or he’s hit a creative roadblock and can’t work around it just yet.
Meanwhile, Drake has taken advantage of the gap in Kanye’s releases to establish himself as the current king of hip hop. A week ago, a friend of mine posted the following image in a GroupMe I’m in where all the members just talk about music (it’s awesome, by the way):
And that’s not to mention the success of If You’re Reading This, It’s Too Late, and it’s also not to mention the impending release of Views From The Six, which will surely take the rap world by storm. Fetty Wap and his bouncy summer positivity will probably be wiped from the public consciousness.
Drake is in the middle of a nearly unprecedented run of success that dates back almost to the start of his career. It’s probably fair to call him the best hip hop artist in the game right now. And if there’s one thing we know about Kanye, it’s that no one else but Kanye can be the best.
So if you’re Kanye and you want to usurp the current king and take back your throne without releasing an album to do so, what’s your best plan of action? Remind him that you’re the reason for his success. Without 808s, there’s no Drake. There’s no The Weeknd. There’s no Cudi. There’s no Frank Ocean. Critics often revisit the work of unknown, failed artists years later and crown them as major influencers once the artists are old or dead and can’t even fully reap the benefits of their newly minted masterpieces–think The Velvet Underground and Nico. But in this case, it’s happening to an artist who is very much still in his prime, the most self-conscious man in music, a man who knows exactly what he’s doing and is going to take full advantage of having yet another of his pieces elevated to legend status.
That’s why Kanye is bringing back 808s. It’s a feather in his 2015 cap that’s finally reached full bloom after seven years. And because he’s Kanye, the world’s greatest living paradox, a man who claims to not care what anyone thinks of him but repeatedly contradicts that statement, that feather needs to be rubbed in the nose of anyone who thinks they’ve taken his place as the ruler of the hip hop world.
Now if only he’d bring 808s home to Chicago. (I’m still holding out hope.)


Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has cemented his place as one of the most marketable sportsmen after he hit 500m on social media. Cristiano Ronaldo is not only one of the most followed athlete in the sporting world, the Portuguese international skipper is also one of the most followed celebrities online. He has over 91 million followers on Twitter, 261 million followers on Instagram and 147 million on Facebook. Cristiano Ronaldo also has 125 million likes on Facebook. The Portuguese attacker has not been active on YouTube for four years buthe still has a million subscribers.
He had moved to Real Madrid from Premier League giants Manchester United for £80m, a record transfer fee as at the time of the transfer in 2009. Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed the best spell of his career at Real Madrid and he was the go-to man as the Spanish giants won three successive Champions League titles. During his time at Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo won four Champions League titles. In addition, he became the all-time leading goalscorer in the history of the club. Real Madrid president Florentino Perez sanctioned his transfer to Juventus in 2018 for an initial fee of €100m thus making him the most expensive transfer in the history of Juventus. He has not been able to fulfil the reason behind his signing. Juventus are desperate for Champions League glory and they believe Ronaldo can make it happen but that has not been the case since his arrival almost three years ago.


Amid the ongoing family feud, a controversy surround the Barretto clan anew when Marjorie Barretto photo scandal spread online.
Photo Scandal of Marjorie Barretto goes viral online
Marjorie, who runs for her re-election bid for Caloocan City councilor, talked about the latest controversy and said that she was not the woman in the scandalous photos during an interview with entertainment site PEP.ph.
“No. That’s not me. I would never do something like that. That’s not my nature,” Barretto told entertainment site Pep.ph on Monday.
Barretto said to PEP.ph that she is looking into possibility of taking legal actions against those who uploaded the photo.
photos have been already cropped to protect ones involved.


Beware the Mamba's forked tongue...and his desire for bukkake
: "If we were going to go down with him shooting, I wanted to make sure he was shooting in my face." Yowza. I'm pretty sure I heard Jenna Jameson say that once.
Thanks to Big Tuna for spotlighting this quote.
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In 2018 I completed my book, Jimi Hendrix - The Day I Was There, which brought together over 500 memories of Hendrix, from his pre fame days through to his very last. In compiling the book I was struck by how many people were able to share with me personal memories of encountering Jimi. This, of course, is because he rose to fame in an era before personal assistants and PRs became the norm, and because he was a black man performing in 1960s America when it was still not safe to be out on the streets in certain cities. One of the most personal and affecting tales in the book is from a lady from Shreveport, Louisiana. Shreveport is home to the magnificent Municipal Auditorium, which hosted the Louisiana Hayride radio shows which brought a young Elvis Presley to fame. When Jimi came to the Auditorium on 31 July 1968, Louisiana was still a segregated city. My contributor recalls she and her two friends hanging out with Jimi after the show and him having to stay back at his hotel when the party decided to get late night food because the only place to go was the local truck stop and Jimi’s fans were savvy enough to know that a late night truck stop wasn’t a good place for a black guy to visit.
There are other instances of Jimi meeting fans and taking time out to hang with them, and clear examples of him being racially abused - use of the N word, a slice of watermelon being thrown on stage. What emerges from the book more than anything else is a picture of just how hard life must have been for Hendrix. There were drugs, girls and glamour, but often he wanted to slip away and experience a little normality.
Much has been written about what direction Jimi might have gone in musically had he lived. One possibility is that, had he been able to escape the shackles of the management which worked him like a horse and undoubtedly contributed to his early demise, he might have walked away from the spotlight altogether and just shown a few people how to play the guitar the way he did.


MICHAEL JACKSON IS ALIVE! Pop King faked his death, say sources,
adding, ‘Comeback tour will be biggest in music history’
Billions of people around the world think pop genius Michael Jackson is dead and set to be buried but nothing could be further from the truth.
In fact, say sources in a position to know, the superstar faked his death to escape the crushing pressures of life in a fishbowl – and he is now socked away in an undisclosed location in Eastern Europe, possibly Hungary, far from the clamor of paparazzi covering his “autopsy” and “funeral” in southern California.
And in the strangest twist of all, say the insiders, once he’s rested and ready, Jackson, 50, will blow the lid off his own hoax – and embark on the most spectacularly lucrative concert tour in the history of rock ‘n’ roll.
“Michael is following in the footsteps of a man he greatly admired – another rock icon, Elvis Presley, who also faked his death and is still alive, and in hiding, today,” William Stern, who has written extensively on Presley, told me exclusively.
“Unlike Elvis, however, Michael is withdrawing from his celebrity before it destroys him. And he also is planning, once he has rested and regrouped, to stage a comeback unlike anything in rock history.
“Make no mistake, Jackson is a genius, both as a performer and as and showman and marketer and promoter. Remember when he made an offer to buy the remains of The Elephant Man from a British museum just to get the publicity?
“Remember when he reputedly was trying to find a way to live forever by spending hours in a hyperbaric chamber?
“If you look at his history, at some of the stunts he’s pulled to keep himself in the public eye, to maintain a sense of mystery about who he is and what he’s all about, the idea that he would fake his death makes sense.
“Let’s face it – Michael has been vilified by many in the press and by people who just don’t like him. He’s been accused of pedophilia. He’s been called ‘Wacko Jacko’ and a ‘Pop Weirdo’.
“Yes, he’s got billions of fans. Yes, he’s sold perhaps a billion records and CDs. But for all the love he gets, there are those who have been and continue to be unkind, and mean-spirited.
“I’ll make you a bet. If it takes six months, if it takes a year, if it takes two years, it doesn’t matter: When he’s rested and ready, and pulls the curtain up on his faked death, the world is going to stand still.
“With all due respect to the President of United States, Michael on a ‘Back from the Dead Tour’ will make Barack Obama look like a B-List celebrity.”
Stern’s sources say Jackson has been planning his escape for at least 16 months, but nobody, not even those who are closest to him, took him seriously, the expert said, “until now.”
“It’s unclear where he has gone – he mentioned South America, Canada, Russia, Kenya, Japan and Australia over the past year … all smokescreens, no doubt,” continued Stern.
“The best information I have suggests he is in Eastern Europe, in a medieval castle, possibly in Hungary. Right now, my sources are saying, ‘Leave him alone. Let him rest. Give him time.’
“They say that fans can help him recover by showing their love and respect for him. They say, ‘You better believe he is watching all the coverage.’ And they say fans can give Michael a boost by flashing peace signs to cameras – like he was famous for doing – and telling reporters they know he is alive.’”
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The country music star has gone into business with Jeff Odem, distiller, Stillhouse Creek Distillery, to bring the project to life. Located within the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Zac Brown Band’s new whisky business is to combine history, tradition and culture to create a truly US-made drink.
Set to be rolling out brandy, bourbon and gin, Brown’s latest venture has generated a lot of excitement amongst his large social media following, who are keen to take part when tasting and tour dates are announced.
The distillery isn’t Brown’s first encounter with the food and drink industry. He already owns a Napa Valley-based winery and is collaborating with NBA outfit Atlanta Hawks to open a southern-style restaurant at Philips Arena, Atlanta, as part of its ongoing USD192.5 million renovation.


Naja, 11 years old, is one of Denmark's most famous YouTubers. With the help of her big brother Morten, who was one of the first to break through on Danish Youtube, Naja started her own YouTube channel when she was just 6 years old. The channel grew rapidly and today there are over 215,000 followers watching her videos. Naja has also starred as Olivia in 'Father of Four in the Sun' and 'Father of Four and the Vikings'. '
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In the late 50’s – early 60’s, Jerry Reed was a songwriter, a famous songwriter. So many of the songs he wrote and recorded became #1 hits for other people. Yet when he played them, they didn’t get far.
Thanks to Brenda Lee’s cover of his song, All You Gotta Do, his name was kept alive while he did a 2-year tenure in the armed forces from 59-61. Nashville was waiting for Jerry Reed to write more hit songs.
All You Gotta Do – Brenda Lee written by Jerry Reed
Jerry was known among the music community as a genius, whose un-taught hands almost played on their own. His style was completely unique and full of emotion. Butch Baker, a close friend of his said “He had this style called ‘the claw,’ ” and noting that Mr. Reed, who had no formal musical training, also made a record by that name. “I’m not sure if anybody knew what he was doing — I don’t even think he knew what he was doing — he would just do these emotional things that came out through his hands. He was a true innovator.’”
When Elvis Presley wanted to cover Jerry’s song Guitar Man, he tracked Jerry down in the middle of a 3 day fishing trip. Unshaven, Jerry walked into Graceland and said, “I was a wreck, but Elvis was about the prettiest thing I ever did see.”
Elvis Presley was so impressed with Jerry’s guitar playing that he had him play the guitar on that album and his next.
Guitar Man – Elvis Presley written by Jerry Reed
Jerry Reed wrote more songs recorded by Elvis Presley than any other songwriter.
The thing about Jerry Reed was, he was a stand-up guy. All he wanted was to play music. And apparently to keep moving. Described by Burt Reynolds as “So hyper he can thread a sewing machine while standing still.”
It’s no surprise that an NBC crewman said “Where Reed is, there’s electricity! He’s like a 300-watt bulb in a room full of 60-watt lamps. You can feel it. He buzzes!”
Even Jerry knew he was a taut wire ready to go, “I talk about taking a rest, but I thrive on it. I stop a week and I’m going crazy. I see a bus of musicians going down the road and wonder why I’m not with them.”
Guess that’s how he got so much done. I guess that’s why he wrote over 400 songs, and recorded over 48 albums. Well, 48 that were his, there were countless others made by artists who demanded Jerry Reed as their lead guitar, not the least of which were Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Glen Campbell and Chet Atkins.
Jerry Reed was known to me as “Snowman” before I knew he sang those songs I love. Heck I didn’t even know his name. He was just, “Snowman.”
I didn’t know that he wrote When You’re Hot, You’re Hot, I basically just knew East Bound and Down, the theme song from Smokey and the Bandit.
Then as I got older I realized I knew a lot of his songs, I just didn’t know they were his.
Chet Atkins once told Jerry Reed he needed to stop writing for other people, and start writing those funny songs he loved so much. I think we can all be thankful that Chet pushed him, because Jerry’s catalog of song’s with silly lyrics can keep me in happy music for weeks.
When Jerry Reed and Chet Atkins got together, now that was a whole different story. That is when Jerry Reed’s talent really shined. Man did he shine. And he wrote all the music. His Genius. The guy who wrote She Got The Goldmine (I Got The Shaft), among folks who know true country, will go down as one of the greatest guitar players of all time. Forget the songwriting, forget the silly lyrics. He was a virtuoso, het taught himself to play guitar on a $7 used guitar when he was 8-years-old. If ever a man was given a gift, it was Jerry Reed. I believe he was one of the most under-appreciated musicians of our recent past. I would like to change that in my own little way. So if you can listen to these songs without feeling all smiley inside, you drop me a line. If not, spread the word.
Jerry Reed left us too young. He died in 2008 at 71 years-old of emphysema. A true marvel of the music industry, he stayed happily married to the same woman for 49 years and raised two “normal” daughters. He died not of a drug overdose, or liver poisoning, he died from those insidious cigarettes. Jerry Reed quit smoking in the late 70’s but those cigarettes still took his life. So he made this little sitcom/movie to try and encourage others to quit in his own Jerry Reed way. If you’ve got a few minutes to kill (see what I did there?) watch and be amused.
Jen Kehl is the Music Director of her universe. She created Raised on the Radio after she realized her missed callings in life, were actual jobs – Boss of Music or Radio DJ. Now Raised on the Radio helps her live her dream. Since Woody Allen lives in her mind, there is the possibility he may be attempting to escape through music, don’t mind him, he’s harmless.
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By: Kindall D.
If you’ve heard lately about the brutal divorce of Mary J. Blige and her estranged husband, Kendu Isaacs, you may empathize with the 46 year old song bird because divorces are never a walk in the park. I have empathy for her as well but I also am happy for her for many reasons.
Mary J. Blige recently opened up about her emotional divorce from her husband of 12 years to Power 105.1’s Angie Martinez about how she knew something was astray with her marriage long before she actually found out about the cheating.
“I can sense that I’m not what you want anymore,”
Blige stated while talking with Martinez. She then went on to say that he would complain to her about trivial matters such as why she doesn’t cook anymore or wear her hair a certain way.
“You start to realize that this man doesn’t want you and he’s just gone all the time and you’re by yourself in the relationship,” said Blige.
“When you realize you’re by yourself and you’re just suffering through it, now it’s time to do some investigating.”
And investigating is exactly what Ms. Blige did. She also stated during the interview with Martinez that the truth revealed itself and that she didn’t have to investigate that deeply.
That interview was done on March 30, 2017. Fast forward to now and it is rumored that her husband was cheating with Mary’s protégé, Starshell, whom Mary had signed to her label and assisted her with furthering her career.
It has also been rumored that Mr. Isaacs spent $420,000 on the new starlet which he denies stating it was for travel purposes.
If you’re familiar with Mary’s past, then you know that she isn’t new to pain and drama in her relationships and personal life. Throughout the years, she released albums signaling her newfound growth and healing like 2009’s release titled, Stronger with Each Tear and before that, 2005’s Grammy-winning, The Breakthrough.
Later, it was apparent that Blige had fully healed from her troubled past and then became something she never thought she would become-a wife! It seemed she had finally found a good man in Kendu Isaacs. She would often swoon at how he loved her in spite of her past and accepted her flaws and all.
But he ended up being a true asshole.
I’m happy for Mary because she felt something wasn’t right and took action on it instead of staying and accepting his behavior.
I loved that she called him out on his bullshit! She didn’t hesitate filing for divorce either. You go Mary!
Your growth is a beautiful thing but just know, IT WILL BE TESTED!
Even after you move on from the past and fall in love with a good man, you still have to remember your growth and know when to leave toxic situations. Some may be fearful of entering a new relationship due to being scared of getting hurt again. Just know that if you fully grow, you can overcome ANYTHING. Not saying it won’t hurt if you’re betrayed and done wrong again but at least you will know that if you got over it before, you can do it again.
Once you’ve gained your strength, it will never leave you. Mary has proven that.
She knew something wasn’t right and she immediately checked it and did what she had to do instead of suffering through more unnecessary pain. She has learned how to walk away.
I’m happy for Mary. I know she loved him and probably never thought he would do this to her yet she still forgot about those loving feelings, and remembered what she deserved.
That’s REAL growth.
How many of us would have stayed and accepted his excuse of an apology only to later be hurt deeper. How many of us would have went after the other woman instead of checking our mate? I know the old me would have probably done both.
Well wishes to Mary J. I know she will heal from this too. Her evident growth has proven that.


Ks Alpha: Harmonizing Cultures and Hearts Through Music
In the heart of Kampala, Uganda, amidst the vibrant rhythms of Africa, was born a musical prodigy destined to bridge continents with his melodies. Kamulegeya Sulaiman Alpha, widely known as Ks Alpha, emerged as a torchbearer of Afro-Reggae, infusing the soul of Jamaica with the heartbeat of Africa.
Growing up in the lively streets of Kampala, Ks Alpha’s spirit was imbibed with the essence of African heritage. With his band, Zivuga, he embarked on a musical journey, drawing inspiration from Jamaican reggae and intertwining it with the pulsating beats of Africa. Hits like “Waistline” featuring Jamaica’s Tanto Metro & Devonte, and the soul-stirring “Afrikan Gal” with Javada from Jamaica showcased his global musical vision.
Awards and Recognition:
Ks Alpha’s musical excellence has earned him nominations for prestigious awards, including Kisima Awards (Kenya), Buzz Teeniez Award, Pam Awards, and Club Music Awards. Notably, he received the Best World Beat Album award at The Akademia Music Awards (USA) in 2020 for “Yes I Am Afrikan.”
Fashion and Philanthropy:
In 2015, Ks Alpha founded “Yes I am Afrikan,” a clothing line that fuses African aesthetics with contemporary chic. The brand offers a fresh perspective on African fashion while paying homage to its cultural roots.
He also founded the charity organization “One Help One Initiative,” dedicated to various projects, including “Stay in School with Music and Basketball.” Ks Alpha’s commitment to giving back to his community is evident in his philanthropic efforts.
A Love for Sports:
Growing up in a sports-oriented family, Ks Alpha has an undying passion for sports. He is skilled in various sports, including football, basketball, lawn tennis, table tennis, and golf, showcasing his versatility both on and off the stage.
Ks Alpha’s journey is a testament to the power of music, fashion, and philanthropy to create positive change and unite people across borders. He continues to inspire, entertain, and give back, making him a multifaceted artist and entrepreneur with a profound impact on his community and beyond.
Beyond the stage, Ks Alpha is a creative entrepreneur. His brainchild, ZiVUGA Media, orchestrates his musical ventures. TAZAMA.LIVE, a Pay Per View streaming platform, reflects his innovative approach to digital media. Collaborating with Geffery Ekongot, he co-founded Black Canvas Media, a creative consultancy firm, illuminating new pathways in the ever-evolving creative landscape.
In the symphony of Ks Alpha’s life, music, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy harmonize seamlessly, crafting a legacy that reverberates from the alleys of Kampala to the world’s grandest stages. Through his Afro-Reggae beats and cultural fusion, Ks Alpha stands not just as a musician but as a cultural ambassador, uniting hearts and cultures through the universal language of music.


(Drugs, Women, Khloe Kardashian & Lamar Odom)
There were reports of countless gossip on entertainment sites that the marriage of Former star Lakers Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian is in trouble. Many of the reports, and estimates that the cause of the rumor arises that he was accused of cheating on her wife with two other ladies as well as the more concerned about serious drug problem. But is also found out that “none of them had contact the divorce lawyer”.
Lamar had problems for two years. It was so bad the Karadashian pressure him to go to Rehab in August last year. Lamar do not want to go to Rehab because of the rehabilitation camps are around the cornet o, but her wife hired a private detective to take care of the place of rehabilitation in order to ensure that he does not leave secretly.
Our sources say there is a risk you are going to have to visit several him to keep win Chloe and Lamar always. We were told to leave the Lamar finally after 3 weeks.
If the report is correct that he start using the drug, the Lakers traded Odom to the Mavericks season. Angry that it has been traded away from Los Angeles, he had a poor season on the field of team clearly Odom. He lost lot of weight in last few months, as he is taking drugs prescriptions Ambien and Oxy-Contin known as “hillbilly heroin.
It is also reported that Odom was able to keep a clean state after leaving the rehabilitation and shows, and played the whole year for the Clippers with no medicine and wins two championships, but as soon as the season is over, the sources said he started again the drugs.
However, it is healthy Odom, it is the most important thing. To respond well to intervention of family, Lamar Odom does not have to live away from his wife at the moment. To end their marriage now, Kardashian seems to be interested in that Odom drug. But different souces says different things that
“Khloe is more concerned in saving his marriage instead of ending and he also tweeted his fans last Friday that “YOUR ENERGY IS WHAT KEEPS ME GOING” and earlier this week she also posted on Instagram “NEVER JUDGE SOMEONE WITHOUT KNOWING THE WHOLE STORY. YOU MAY THINK YOU UNDERSTAND BUT YOU DON’T.”


Dave Goldstein is a Los Angeles based keyboardist, producer and composer who has performed and recorded with a wide variety of musical artists during the course of his career. A graduate of the Berklee College Of Music, he has also studied at the Eastman School Of Music and at UCLA. His performing and recording credits include: Gary Burton, Lou Donaldson, Aiyb Dieng, Mary Wilson, The Vandellas, Al Wilson, Mitch Ryder, Joey Fatone, Lou Christie, The Crystals, The Chiffons, Jimmy Clanton, Benny Mardones, Janice Marie Johnson (A Taste Of Honey,) and Joey Molland (Badfinger). Dave is currently keyboardist for group Cannibal And The Headhunters (“Land Of 1000 Dances”) and has recently toured with the group Redbone and with former Wings and Moody Blues member Denny Laine. His TV and film credits include the feature film “Lucifurs” and national TV spots for Trimpspa, Poor Man’s Bikini Beach and NBC's Passions".


Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr, more commonly known as Snoop Dogg, is an artist famous for his music and other artistic endeavours. However, outside of the entertainment bubble he is an entrepreneur always seeking innovation and new upcoming technologies. Like many celebrities and artists, this includes blockchain technology, cryptoasset investments and newly popularised digital artwork.
Knowledgeable and experienced with tech start-ups, Snoop Dogg considered Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), as an emerging trend gaining considerable momentum. He affirmed that the technology is on the way to wide adoption in a recent conversation with Vanity Fair.
He goes on to say that the new blockchain-based technology can transform the way artists interact with fans and monetise their work. When questioned if he considers NFTs to be the next big thing in the digital art business, the rapper gave an emphatic, “yes.” When relating NFTs to physical record stores and people, the 17-time Grammy nominee says the platform provides creators like him with a direct and undistorted opportunity to engage with fans.
According to BTC Peers, the American rapper is releasing an NFT on the Crypto.com marketplace, backing his words with action. The collectibles, which are expected to be released today April 2.
Amongst the light-hearted collection are rumoured to include a Diamond blunt, Snoop “Dogge” coins, a painting of a young Snoop Dogg, with the most notably, an exclusive and original song named “NFT”. Snoop Dogg has been known to participate in Dogecoin (Doge) purchases, just as Elon Musk has both of which have significantly affected the price.
If you are looking to buy and sell cryptocurrency but you’re not sure where to find the best crypto broker, head over to BC Bitcoin to register an account to start trading crypto today.


The real story in this TPM piece on Pat Buchanan isn’t his batshit crazy, white people are doomed, Jesus-mongery. Anyone who pays attention has been hearing the same exact things from Pat Buchanan for as long as he has been in the spotlight. In fact, he never even really used code-words to talk about race, he was always pretty straight up about his racism.
No, the story is that Pat Buchanan now wears hipster frames. He looks like Ira Glass’s crazy old uncle.


Last night was the highly anticipated return of Japandroids to the Doug Fir Lounge. Though first up was high energy rapper, Cadence Weapon. He pointed out that there’s confusion in the crowd when he opens up for Japandroids on tour, but saying that they’re all Canadian so it makes sense. Mr. Weapon pulled out some great beats and got the crowd involved in some call and response and a great antidote about his brand new vest. He’s got a great flow and a partying atmosphere. I really like “Loft Party” and “88.”
Japandroids came up next stating that crowd should keep up the energy as they had for Cadence Weapon. It wasn’t hard to comply with the way Japandroids play rock ‘n’ roll. They played a bunch of new songs from the new album Celebration Rock, but made sure to play the older hits as well. Every one had a great time rocking out to this Vancouver, BC duo. Make sure you check out the new album here.
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Georgina Rodriguez, the beloved partner of football icon Cristiano Ronaldo, delighted fans as she was spotted in new photos, radiating joy on the field of Al-Awwal Park Stadium. Accompanied by her adorable brood, including Cristiano Jr, Eva, Mateo, and Alana, Georgina showcased her deep love for her family after witnessing an exhilarating Al-Nassr game.
In the heartwarming snapshots, Georgina’s infectious smile lit up the scene as she playfully interacted with her children, creating beautiful memories on the hallowed turf. The camaraderie and bond shared between Georgina and the kids were evident, as they explored the stadium with excitement and curiosity.
The Al-Awwal Park Stadium served as the perfect backdrop for this heartwarming family outing, with the echoes of the game still reverberating in the air. Georgina’s presence, alongside her little ones, added an extra touch of magic to the already special occasion.
These photos capture the essence of Georgina as a loving mother and a pillar of support for her family. The joy and happiness radiating from her and her children epitomize the beauty of family bonds, reminding us of the importance of cherishing these moments together.
As Georgina continues to embrace her role as a nurturing figure in the lives of Cristiano Jr, Eva, Mateo, and Alana, these photos are a testament to the love and happiness that permeate their lives, both on and off the football field.


Michael Sheen has joined Social Enterprise UK as a patron and supporter and will be working with us to promote and champion social enterprise models that can help tackle our most pressing challenges.
Michael has proved himself equally accomplished on both stage and screen. His many award-winning stage performances include Caligula and Frost/Nixon at the Donmar Theatre, and Hamlet at the Young Vic. He created, co-directed, and performed in the groundbreaking three-day live event The Passion in Port Talbot for National Theatre Wales.
Sheen has starred in three films nominated for the Best Picture Academy Award: The Queen, directed by Stephen Frears, Frost/Nixon, directed by Ron Howard, and Midnight in Paris, directed by Woody Allen.
He is known to millions as a vampire in The Twilight Saga films and a werewolf in the Underworld franchise. His other feature credits include The Damned United, directed by Tom Hooper; Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland; Tron: Legacy, directed by Joseph Kosinski and the critically acclaimed adaptation of Thomas Hardy’s novel, Far From the Madding Crowd, directed by Thomas Vinterberg. His most recently released film was Passengers in which he starred alongside Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt.
On television, Sheen has earned multiple awards and nominations for his performances in projects such as Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!, directed by Andy De Emmony, Dirty Filthy Love, directed by Adrian Shergold, as Tony Blair in HBO’s The Special Relationship and as Dr. Bill Masters in four seasons of the acclaimed Showtime series, Masters of Sex, on which he was also a producer. He has created memorable characterizations for NBC’s 30 Rock, HBO’s mockumentary 7 Days In Hell, the IFC miniseries spoof Spoils of Babylon, and Michael Bolton’s Big Sexy Valentine’s Day Special for Netflix.
In 2009, he was honoured by the Queen with an O.B.E. for his services to Drama.
Coming soon he will appear opposite Richard Gere in Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer, in Home Again with Reese Witherspoon, and with Ben Stiller in Mike White’s comedy Brad’s Status. He is currently filming Netflix’s new period revenge thriller Apostle, alongside Dan Stevens, written and directed by Gareth Evans and shot in his hometown of Port Talbot.


That Time Charlie Daniels Paused 80th Birthday Concert to Thank US Military for Protecting America
Renowned country singer Charlie Daniels has accomplished a lot during his lifetime. In 2008, he was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry and the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in 2009. In 2016, he earned his place in the Country Music Hall of Fame. But, even with all of his accolades, he also knows when to give thanks.
In November 2016, during a Jam Tours celebration marking Daniels’ 80th birthday, stars showed up in droves to recognize the singer and the audience numbers neared 17,000.
At one point, Daniels and the audience members received the Pledge of Allegiance together, but his display of patriotism was not only on display in that moment.
Before the Pledge of Allegiance, Daniels took a moment to discuss some of the experiences he has had throughout his then 80 years of life.
“Ladies and gentleman, I am 80 years old,” he said, according to a report by American Web Media.
After the applause subsided, he continued, “I’m pretty happy about it, too, but I have lived through a lot of wars and skirmishes and, what they call police actions, in my life.”
“I go back to the day Pearl Harbor was bombed,” he said. “I am firmly convinced in my heart of hears that only two things protect America: the grace of God and the United States military.”
“We have had the honor of being among our men and women in uniform in some pretty desolate parts of the world here in the last few years, and I want to tell you something folks, and I mean this with every fiber of my being, the ones you see in uniform are the best we’ve got.”
After recognizing the men and women of the military, Daniels’ performed “In America,” as well as recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Daniels was also awarded Rare County’s humanitarian of the year award that night, the first year it was given, adding yet a another accomplishment for this country singer who was more than happy to pause a concert to show appreciation for all of those who have served, and continue to do so, in the US military.


14 Jan The Maya Angelou Interview
Kathleen Slattery-Moschkau interviews the great Maya Angelou. Maya was an American poet, author, singer, actor, memoirist and civil rights activist. She is the author of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and so many other stunning works.
Comments from Kathleen:
This interview evokes so many mixed emotions for me. I can’t listen to it without getting choked up because Maya is so raw and personal and touching and human. But her words here also light the hottest fire in me to live and work in the most outrageously creative, bold and authentic way. Maya Angelou paved the way for each of us. Listen to what she says here…let it soak into your skin and become part of how you move through the world.
Please share this interview with others and subscribe to the podcast. We are re-releasing the content of The Kathleen Show because thousands of personal testimonials have poured in from listeners worldwide stating how much the information has impacted their lives.
Maya talks about:
- Her writing process.
- Unflinching honesty in the creative process. How she goes to places that few are willing.
- Using your crappy childhood.
- Her book Letter to My Daughter.
- “Human beings are more alike than we are unalike.”
- The role of faith in her life.
- Her feelings about and relationship with Oprah Winfrey.
- Her best piece of advice after living such a long and full and courageous life.


Akademia Executive Award for Richard Smith 2019
RICHARD SMITH'S INTERVIEW ON AUGUST 19TH 2016
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Richard Smith's Award for the Best Rock/Americana
Richard Smith Rocks -
Richard Smith's goal is to entertain his fans throughout the world
Richard Smith is a rock and pop singer/ songwriter. He achieved international market success when he signed in 2016 with CD Baby.
Richard Smith is celebrated for his hard work, unassuming manner, and avid attachment and dedication in his brilliant music. Richard Smith's career, to date, has extended several years and includes a Global Music Award honoured for the single I Got the power on 18 September 2017.
Richard Smith have released two studio albums: Richard Smith's Story (2016) and from the Akademia Music Award for his best album for Smith's Story (2016). He also released radiant 21 original and covered singles: Party (2016), Persian Love I Need Love (2016), I Got the Power (2016), Story (2016), What a Wonderful World (2016), Blue Moon (2016), Unchained Melody (2016), Working in the Workforce (2016), Jet Jet Black (2016), White Christmas (2016), Can't Help Falling in Love (2016), Secret Love (2017), I Need you So (2017), I Got the Power Version 2 (2017), Tonight's the Night (2017), Too Much (2017), Jealousy (Won't let me be) (2017), Bad Boy (2017), I Need Your Love (2018), You'll Never Walk Alone (2018) and Reconsider Baby (2018).
A BIT OF HISTORY
Richard Smith met Martin Bellamy for the first time (since School) in 1977 and they spend a few years singing and writing songs in Richard Smith's garage. However, They broke up but Richard Smith continued to put his songs to record a studio in Adelaide, South Australia. It was here in 1981 where Richard Smith met a great Musician-Charl Holoubek- who helped him to record those beaming songs with Charli's Bands.
Richard Smith's first songs he recorded were Jet Jet Black, Baby You've Been Lying to Me, and O at O I'm Falling in Love in 1981. Other some songs he recorded between 1981 to 1992 were I Got the Power (1982), I Need Your Love (1983), Working in the Workforce (1984), Story (1985), What a Wonderful World (1989), Blue Moon, Reconsider Baby, Too Much (1991) and Can't Helping Falling In Love, /unchained Melody (2015) and You'll Never Walk Alone (2017).
After a long years of recording and playing various bars and nightclubs in Adelaide, Richard Smith left Adelaide to Gold Coast. From that he released his first album in 2016. The album was called Richard Smith's Story which cited his influences such as The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Solomon Burke, B.B. King, Frank Sinatra, Chuck Berry and Lowell Fulson. Also, this mix original and covered of Australian-British-American influenced and a indie-sound was something totally new for Australia and the world. Richard Smith quickly became known as one of the freshest sounding song-writers on the scene, paving the way for the album which would cement his success and catapult him to be the stars he is today-the studio album Smith's Story.
Smith's Story was released in 2016 and showcased Richard Smith as a top songwriters and a great singer on the scene. The album is a joyful and Rock n roll and ballad music which had influenced of the media and over societies in the world. The single I Got the Power was used in the Youtube which exposed Richard Smith to his first international audience and secured him a worldwide licensing deal with the international division of CD Baby, which covered the territories of the world.
Smith's Story won The Akademia Music Award 2016 for best Rock Americana album in Los Angeles and spawned numerous hits, making it one of Richard Smith's most important albums. It shifted Richard Smith from indie status to stars which adored by his fans. Constantly pushing the envelope of his artistry and by now recognised as one of the hardest working artiste in the industry, Richard Smith is heading to the studio to record his third album MEET RICHARD SMITH, which will be release in 2018.
After more years of writing, getting married, having children, and working, Richard Smith, as been re-energised as well optimistic music, ready for another 20 years of making Rock n Roll History.
Richard Smith .Rocks -
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Seattle dancer, producer and performer Lily Verlaine dancing through Seattle’s Kubota Gardens in her famous Stargazer Gown. Lily and designer Danial Webster dreamed up the dress, raised a small fortune and had it custom made with the help of many generous benefactors. The dress debuted at the 2011 Burlesque Hall of Fame, ‘the Superbowl of the Strip Tease.’
This video honors the dress, those that helped make it, and everyone who has ever adored a flower… or a woman dressed like one!
This video includes brief artful nudity.
Produced by Shawn Telford


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Artist Biography by Chris Woodstra
Neil Finn has consistently proven his knack for crafting high-quality songs that combine irresistible melodies with meticulous lyrical detail, from his beginnings as the precocious junior member of Split Enz, through his leadership of Crowded House, and, finally, in his distinguished solo career. He has also earned considerable international commercial success, respect from his peers, praise from critics, and a devoted fan base that hangs on his every release.
Born Neil Mullane Finn, on May 27, 1958, in Te Awamutu, New Zealand, Finn cut his musical teeth as a child by performing for family friends, harmonizing with elder brother Tim. Neil took to piano early on, learning his favorite Beatles tunes and eventually writing his own songs, the first of which was putting music to a poem enclosed in a Donovan album. In the early '70s, Finn intently studied emerging singer/songwriters like Elton John, Neil Young, David Bowie, and Cat Stevens, while watching his brother Tim's band, Split Enz, become a force in the Australian music scene. Neil secured a few supporting slots for the Enz as a solo act, mixing his own originals with some well-chosen covers, accompanying himself on piano, guitar, and mandolin. By 1976, he'd formed his own combo, the After Hours, with lyricist/drummer Mark Hough and guitarist Geoff Chunn. Hough departed shortly thereafter, and Alan Brown was recruited for bass duties. The group showed a great deal of promise, but came to a relatively quick end when Phil Judd left Split Enz and brother Tim offered the slot to Neil. Just before his 19th birthday, even though he'd never played electric guitar before, Neil joined Split Enz as lead guitarist.
Neil stayed in the background for the first two albums of his membership -- 1977's Dizrhythmia and 1978's Frenzy -- but emerged with the infectious "I Got You" for True Colours. The single was an immediate hit, saving the band from obscurity and, most likely, from an imminent breakup. Split Enz enjoyed moderate international success for the next several years until disbanding in 1985. Neil formed an early version of Crowded House the same year, under a variety of names like the Mullanes and the Largest Living Things, with drummer Paul Hester and bassist Nick Seymour (another guitarist, Craig Hooper, was also in the earliest incarnation of the band). Over the next ten years, the combo eclipsed the success of Split Enz, finding both critical acclaim and massive commercial success internationally, including a number two single in the U.S., "Don't Dream It's Over." In 1996, at the height of their success, following a Finn Brothers side project, Neil decided to dissolve the band in favor of a solo career.
He spent most of 1997 writing music and painting in his New Zealand home studio. In 1998, he released his first solo album, the critically acclaimed Try Whistling This. That same year, he contributed a cover of "I Can See Clearly Now" to the animated feature Antz and, in mid-1999, he released the charity single, "Can You Hear Us?," a tribute to New Zealand's rugby team the All Blacks. He rounded out 1999 by mining the Crowded House vaults for a rarities release, Afterglow, and by participating in a Split Enz reunion/millennium concert in New Zealand. Finn wrapped up work on his second solo album in 2000. One Nil was released in March 2001. A live album, 7 Worlds Collide, was issued in February 2002 and a reworked version of One Nil (titled One All) was issued in the U.S. in May 2002. A second Finn Brothers album followed in 2004. Finn reactivated Crowded House, releasing Time on Earth in 2007 and Intriguer in 2010. He returned in 2014 with his third proper solo album, the Dave Fridmann-co-produced, Dizzy Heights.
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Thursday, February 10, 2011
And speaking of vomiting, I just had a clam chowder surprise in my mouth. It's reported that Glee creator Ryan Murphy is being courted to direct a new film version of the musical Annie. This new version is being produced by Will Smith as a vehicle for his Whip My Hair daughter Willow. And if that's not enough to make you want to chunderspew, there's a rumor Brad Pitt will play Daddy Warbucks. Jay-Z will (reinterpret?) do the music. Oy. It works much better for Dr. Evil.
I can't wait for the Will Smith remake of My Fair Lady.
Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go fertilize the bushes.


J. Cole released a song called “Let Nas Down” from his upcoming album, Born Sinner. On it, he talks about —duh— letting down Nas, one of the greatest rappers of all-time. Help him get happy again. Click here to download the Make J. Cole Feel Better activity. Print it out. Complete it. Color it. Listen to this while you do so.
Hi-5 to @DiscoVietnam for the idea.
Rap Coloring Book on Twitter
made another quickly before bed.
Can’t wait until I learn…this is very inspiring
Valerie submitted: from Seventeen magazine, March 1999
Valerie returns with the goods! Thanks for this! Ah, the late ’90s were truly all about the clunky shoes. The clunkier the better. I got used to the clunk, so this age of stilettos is totally lost on me.
p.s. Is that Gwen Stefani? Looks like it, but I cannot confirm.
p.p.s. It’s Jennifer Esposito — thanks @magniflorious!


Supreme Bela Lugosi Tee Acid Yellow
Just in time for the hottest days of Summer, Supreme released their Summer Tees alongside a brand new photo tee as a part of their last drop in the month of June 2019. Released as a part of 2019’s Summer Tees selection was the Bela Lugosi Tee which follows the release of several other Bela Lugosi items released earlier in June. The tee features the same iconic still as the season’s earlier items from Lugosi’s iconic performance as Count Dracula in the 1931 film, Dracula. Lugosi would go on to continue playing in vampire roles for several years to come after debuting what is potentially the most famous vampire ever. The Supreme Bela Lugosi Tee released on Thursday, June 27th, 2019 and retailed at $38 USD.


TVNewser book fell into the match at home Hoda Kotb Donny Deutsch on the Upper East Side of Manhattan last night.
The veteran NBC News correspondent and co-host the fourth hour of “Today” Hoda wrote: How I Survived war zones, bad hair, cancer, and Kathie Lee, on today.
Seen in the evening: “Today” Matt Lauer, who joked with us: “This is your place, right?” And MSNBC “Road to the first” host Willie Geist, who joked on the pad Deutsch: “This place is taking longer to remodel than Yankee Stadium.”
Kotb says she was “impressed by the generosity of Donny” and thanked Kathie Lee Gifford to “lend his name to the book.” The 12-year NBC vet took the advice of all when “he said,” you better hurry up and write this book before your program is canceled. ”
“I’m very happy with my book,” Kotb told TVNewser, “I’m excited by all that came out Monday night in New York.” Including Frank Gifford, who missed the Vikings-Jets Monday Night Football to attend.
Even Kotb’s mother arrived at the party. “My mom has pictures with everyone. She has pictures with Joan Rivers, who has one with Kathie Lee and Frank, and Al Roker. Here are my mother, my friends from high school, my college friends. I feel so blessed. ”
NBC, Jeff Zucker, CEO, NBCU is leaving after the Comcast deal is closed, also came to support Kotb. On his future, Zucker told us that he will “relax and wait for the next effort.” When asked if he is writing a book, told TVNewser, “you never know.”
Tamron Hall made his appearance before heading to the Grand Hyatt in downtown dinner Edward R. Murrow awards where he hosted.
CNBC host Suze Orman praised Kotb: “I like it. She is the real deal.” The host of “The Suze Orman Show” on CNBC, then spoke of “Saturday Night Live” ‘s obsession with her. “It seems to make fun of me every week.”
Kotb is no stranger to imitation or SNL.
Former local news anchor and Oprah’s best friend, Gayle King, was also there to support Kotb.


Tyler Perry is one of the most accomplished writers and filmmakers in Hollywood. In 2011, Forbes listed him as the highest paid man in entertainment, earning $130 million between 2010 and 2011! He writes, produces, and directs both plays and films, focusing on African American stories and characters, often combining hysterical comedy with heart-warming drama. Perhaps best known for writing and playing his Madea character, a tough, street smart, eldery black woman, but Perry has created several films without Madea too. We have compiled our Top 5 Tyler Perry Movies, and have ranked them by domestic gross!


"In November 2006 a Gong Family Unconvention was held in Amsterdam, which included a reunion of many former Gong members from the "classic" early 70s lineup. Further Gong concerts were held in London in June 2008, featuring many of the same lineup, including Allen himself, Gilli Smyth, Steve Hillage, Miquette Giraudy, and Mike Howlett."
He seems to be happily settled into his beatnik roots, much akin to another of his close peers, Steve Hillage.
- To put a new turn on an old adage:- old hippies never die; they just drift on upwards :)
What is now proved was once only imagin'd
- William Blake (And he wasn't born yesterday, either ..... )