Taylor Swift surprises with extra tracks on 'Tortured Poets Department'
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By Lisa Richwine
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Taylor Swift surprised fans with her new record
"The Tortured Poets Department" on Friday, revealing it was a double
album featuring songs about heartbreak and a period described as "the
saddest story" of the singer's life.
Swift's 11th studio album, featuring 16 tracks, was officially released
at midnight ET (O400 GMT), but two hours later she revealed a second
installment with an extra 15 songs.
"I'd written so much tortured poetry in the past 2 years and wanted to
share it all with you," Swift wrote on Instagram.
"Poets" comes 18 months after 2022's "Midnights". Swift will also
release a video for the new album's first single, a collaboration with
Post Malone called "Fortnight", on Friday.
The 34-year-old has been crossing music industry milestones and boosting
local economies with her record-breaking Eras Tour, which resumes in
Paris in May.
Time magazine named Swift its 2023 Person of the Year, citing her
musical accomplishments and influence on everything from pop culture to
A description of "Poets" in a separate Instagram post said it was "an
anthology of new works that reflect events, opinions and sentiments from
a fleeting and fatalistic moment in time - one that was both sensational
and sorrowful in equal measure".
"This period of the author's life is now over, the chapter closed and
boarded up," it added.
"There is nothing to avenge, no scores to settle once wounds have
healed. And upon further reflection, a good number of them turned out to
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Singer Taylor Swift performs at her concert for the international
"The Eras Tour" in Tokyo, Japan February 7, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File
The Instagram post did not say which
events Swift was referring to. Fans have speculated she was writing
about her relationship with British actor Joe Alwyn. The pair split
in April 2023 after six years of dating.
A representative for Alwyn could not immediately be reached for
Reviews were mostly positive, with Rolling Stone calling the music
"wildly ambitious and gloriously chaotic", but others were not as
impressed. Britain's NME described it as "surprisingly flat and, at
"The Tortured Poets Department is extreme in its emotions and
uninterested in traditional hits; not everyone will love it, but the
ones who get it will adore it fiercely," Billboard said.
Swift stoked excitement earlier in the week by releasing clues such
as a word of the day on Apple Music and snippets of lyrics at a
library built at a Los Angeles shopping mall.
Fans dissected each tidbit, even noting that avowed cat lover Swift
chose to release the album on National Cat Lady Day.
Swift announced "Poets" in February on stage at the Grammys, where
she won a fourth album of the year prize for "Midnights".
(Reporting by Lisa Richwine; additional reporting by Marie-Louise
Gumuchian; editing by Alexander Smith and Jan Harvey)
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From the comfort of your couch, a cup of coffee at your side, you fire up your laptop and scroll through your LinkedIn news feed. What are the movers and shakers of the business world talking about today?
Bill and Melinda Gates opine on how philanthropy can save the world. Mary Barra of GM announces a new inclusion initiative. And, Jennifer Lopez promotes her favorite hair care products.
Wait, what? J Lo is a LinkedIn Influencer?
Yes, yes she is.
Famous faces aren’t new to the site. Celebrities who want to build a brand beyond the recording studio, playing field, or video screen, flock to LinkedIn, because in a socially connected world, no one can afford to ignore the world’s biggest professional networking site, LinkedIn.
LinkedIn extends invitations to Influencers, people the site identifies as, “a global collective of 500+ of the world’s foremost thinkers, leaders, and innovators. As leaders in their industries and geographies, they discuss newsy and trending topics . . . .”
Let’s see how influential super stars leverage LinkedIn to cement their A-list status, promote personal causes, or build a business empire.
@Jennifer Lopez: Actor | Writer | Director | Producer | Entrepreneur
Dressed as a chic businesswoman, and not a musical siren, Jennifer Lopez uses her LinkedIn profile in the much the same way the rest of us regular Joes do. Her posts are a mix of personal appearances, “likes” of her fiancée’s posts (we’ll take a look at Alex Rodriguez’s profile next), and ventures into more personal statements about both gender equality and Black Lives Matter.
Her listed profession is CEO of her video production company. She may have made her first million on the stage and silver screen, but her LinkedIn profile is geared towards establishing her as a successful entrepreneur.
She also hawks a haircare line she’s involved in, a bit of an unusual move for the business crowd on LinkedIn. But if a businessperson can promote an IT product or professional services on the site, is selling a beauty product so different?
@Alex Rodriguez: Founder & CEO at A-Rod Corp
Alex Rodriguez doesn’t mention his athletic prowess in his LinkedIn headline, but it’s still front and center in his header graphic, where he’s suited up in his iconic New York Yankees baseball uniform.
Rodriguez left baseball and started a career in sports broadcasting, but his main ventures, according to his About section, involve investment in startups and real estate development. Baseball and broadcasting can come and go, but Rodriguez demonstrates he’s diversified his business portfolio. Like Lopez, he’s using his profile to highlight a second career beyond what made him famous.
@Jessica Alba: Founder of The Honest Company
In 2012, Jessica Alba branched out from acting and started her own consumer goods company. The Honest Company sells environmentally friendly household and childcare items, a cause close to Alba’s heart as a mother of three. She has a large audience, with almost 1.8 million followers. Unlike most of the celebrity profiles we examine, Alba produces some unique content for her profile, in the form of articles, albeit somewhat infrequently.
@Karlie Kloss: Founder of Klossy and Kode With Klossy
Supermodel Karlie Kloss is more than just a pretty face, according to her profile. On LinkedIn, she touts the nonprofit she founded to help teens and young women develop careers in technology. She also highlights her more commercial ventures, but on LinkedIn, philanthropy comes first.
@Shaquille O’Neal: Business mogul, Former athlete, Purveyor of fun
Shaq. Superman. Big Shamrock. Shaquille O’Neal, a man of many nicknames during his dominant basketball career, wears several hats in the business world, too. He seems to enjoys his life off the basketball court, and it shows in his upbeat and fun take on LinkedIn. He defines his brand as a businessperson who takes his job seriously, but not himself.
@Tim Tebow: National Champion, Heisman Trophy winner, 3x New York Times Bestselling Author & College Football Analyst
Former NFL player Tim Tebow more recently left his game, and he sports a more traditional and well-rounded LinkedIn page. He uses his past achievements to solidify his post-football bankability. His current job listing, XV Enterprises, A Company of Tim Tebow, promotes Tebow as more than football, more than public speaking, and more than business with the tagline: living a life of significance. All of these ideas are reflected on his profile.
@Gwen Stefani: Singer/Songwriter, Coach on “The Voice,” Fashion Designer, Entrepreneur
Musical artist and television host Gwen Stefani touches upon her myriad of professional ventures on her profile. In 2016, she even collaborated with LinkedIn on a video for job seekers. However, she no longer holds official Influencer status and does not appear to currently be active on the site.
But Are They Verified?
Some social media websites offer verification techniques to ensure a celebrity profile is legitimate, which protects both the celebrity, and the platform user. If a celebrity on LinkedIn carries the Influencer badge, the profile has been vetted as legitimately being run by that person. But the number of Influencers on LinkedIn is relatively small. Oprah Winfrey is a longtime member of the LinkedIn Influencer program, although her public activity on the site is fairly limited.
Even without the Influencer badge, there appear to be many other legitimate celebrity profiles. To check authenticity, visit a celebrity’s website and look for links to their authorized social media accounts.
As the lines blur between business and celebrity, watch for more famous names to walk the LinkedIn red carpet. With an audience of 706+ million users, a strong LinkedIn presence adds shine to even a celebrity’s luster.
What celebs are you following on LinkedIn? Let us know!


Stormzy is one that I’ve been saying is one to watch for a while now and the heat is definitely on him at the moment after the release of his very highly anticipated EP Dreamers Disease. This is the 2nd visual to be released from there Not That Deep produced by Heavytrackerz.
She is the name on everyone’s lips right now, from industry experts, to music artists, to fans; Little Simz is killing it right now. Keeping the heat on her (which isn’t hard for her), the 20-year-old North London rapper drops the video to ‘The Hamptons’ which is another visual taken from her critically acclaimed E.D.G.E EP. The video truly captures the meaning and ethos of the track that is produced by Da-P (Soulection) and features cameos from singer Kali Uchis and Ricky Bricks from THC.
Yellows and Paigey Cakey both from the Alwayz Recording camp joined forces for Yellows new track ‘Cake’. The two MC’s play on the meaning of the word cake, from the sweet food, to money, to a women’s soft disposition over a bassy, lively beat, with the pairs vocals complementing each other from Yellows deep tone to Paigey’s sweet one. This track will be on Yellows’ forthcoming mixtape ‘No Ego’ watch out for that one!
Black The Ripper’s new track introduced us to his forthcoming project too, ‘Outlaw Volume 2 ‘which is due to be released at the end of August. In true Samson style we see the lyricist spit some realness about his thoughts from the music business to life in general in ‘I Don’t Feel Nothin’, “Industry don’t like me, but I ain’t here to make mates”. On the hook providing us with vocals is Tayong.
South London’s Youngs Teflons has shown a lot of other people up who have attempted to remix Drake’s 0-100, as last week he released a video putting his own spin on it. He has some serious wordplay on this track and an effortless, natural flow that really proves why he is one of the most rated lyricists about. Listen to these clever bars properly and take in what Tefs is saying.
Dot Rotten released his anticipated mixtape ‘Interview’ full of diverse but brilliant tracks from start to finish. With various and varied artists featuring such as Abel Miller, Lady Leshurr, Stylo G and more, the tracks cover numerous subjects from the music industry, label issues which he sets straight, women and more. Dot has again created a work of art which you can download over at minarmydownloads.com.
South London’s rising rap star Fekky and one of the biggest stars in Grime Dizzee Rascal unveil the video to Still Sittin’ Here, an update on Dizzee’s classic Sittin’ Here off his Boy In Da Corner album.
This is Stormzy‘s first release off his forthcoming EP, The Dreamer’s Disease which will be release July 20th. Storm Tropper tells a story of a man and a women, who the man very much still loves and wants to protect.
G Frsh hits us with the video for The Hardest Part which we heard the audio too a few weeks back. G brings us some cinematic visuals again for the track which will be on his forthcoming EP titled Alfie.
The second track taken from Yellows’ forthcoming mixtape; No Ego features fellow Alwayz Recording signing and Queen of Cake, Paigey Cakey.
Playing on all meanings of the word “cake” on the bassy and bouncy beat, Yellows delivers his bars in his deep and rich tone while Paigey provides the icing with her sweet vocal covering over the beat of the second verse.
Little Simz is the 20 year old North London rapper who has been tipped by many industry experts as one to watch, and she is definitely that! She keeps the heat on her after the release of her E.D.G.E EP by dropping the visuals to The Hamptons.


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Solange – who is engaged to music video director Joe Ferguson – is reportedly set to tie the knot this weekend, and about 50 friends and family joined the happy couple in NOLA for a pre-wedding bash at the Indywood Cinema.
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Myla Dalbesio explodes with laughter on the other end of the phone. “It’s crazy! ” she exclaims. “I can’t even. ”
The 27-year-old model is talking about booking her latest gig, modeling Calvin Klein underwear in the brand’s latest “Perfectly Fit” campaign, which was shot by Lachlan Bailey. “It was this kind of surreal moment. I cried, ” she admitted.
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Why That Outfit: Margot Tenenbaum’s Bad Girl Prep in ‘The Royal Tenenbaums’.
Whether she was snipping off the tip of the right index finger on her kid pink cashmere gloves or smoking cigarettes on top of the toilet clad in nothing but the actual flesh-colored negligée, there was something so aspirationally unhinged about Margot Tenenbaum. Along with her clothes, which were anachronistic, moneyed, and age-agnostic, were so spot-on that it’s no wonder that 12 years after the release of the Wes Anderson conventional, droves of grown women shrug on their grandma’s mink and line their very own eyes with kohl each Halloween. Here, we chat with costume designer Karen Patch (who also worked with Anderson on Bottle Rocket and Rushmore) about how precisely exactly she went about dressing one of the most complicatedly messy women in cinema background.
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Inside Paris’s Fancy New Fondation Louis Vuitton.
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the First Fashion Shoot at Fondation Louis Vuitton Taken By Juergen Teller
Juergen Teller and Nicolas Ghesquière have become something of a dream team since the professional photographer linked up with the designer for his fall campaign.


LOLO, also known as Lauren Pritchard (Cobb), is an artist, songwriter, actress, composer, activist, and cat rescuer born and raised in Jackson, Tennessee. Her first big-girl job came at the age of 18 years old in 2006 when she originated the role of Ilse in the 8-time Tony Award winning Broadway musical ‘Spring Awakening’.
In 2008, LOLO signed with Sony Music Publishing and has since released 3 full-length albums: Wasted In Jackson (Island Records), In Loving Memory Of When I Gave A Shit (Atlantic Records), X (No Reverse Records) which debuted at #1 on the iTunes Blues chart and most recently lauren | LOLO (No Reverse Records).
In 2017, she was nominated for a Grammy Award for her songwriting work on Panic! At The Disco’s hit album Death Of A Bachelor. LOLO is a co-writer of “High Hopes” and “Say Amen” from Panic! At The Disco’s 2018 follow up album, Pray For The Wicked which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. The global hit “High Hopes” achieved #1 on all global radio platforms and forever marked its place in history as the longest running #1 Rock song of all time, which spent 66 weeks on the Billboard Rock Chart.
LOLO is the composer and lyricist of the country/folk musical Songbird (book by Michael Kimmel, dir. Gaye Taylor Upchurch), which had its off-Broadway premiere at 59E59ST Theater in October 2015 (NYTimes Critics Pick). LOLO is part of the composer team for the first ever rock musical production of Hamlet slated to perform at Chicago Shakespeare Theater in Chicago in 2024 with a Broadway production to follow.
In November 2021, LOLO produced and starred in the ‘15th Anniversary Spring Awakening Reunion Concert’ which benefitted The Actors Fund. It performed a sold out, one-night-only performance at Broadway’s Imperial Theater in New York City. The reunion concert was filmed and a documentary chronicling the history and impact of Spring Awakening was created. The official documentary was released by HBO and Radical Media on May 9th, 2022, and LOLO served as a co-producer of the documentary alongside her co-star, Jonathan Groff.
LOLO is dedicated to ending child hunger in West Tennessee. She created the ‘LOLO Christmas Show’ and performs a gospel brunch which benefits RIFA Jackson’s Snack Backpack Program. Since 2015, they have worked together to spread awareness of the program as well as raise money to support the food-insecure children of Madison County. LOLO was awarded Female Vocalist of the Year at the Tennessee Music Awards in 2019. In 2021, she was recognized by the mayor’s office as one of the Influential Women of Jackson, and she was February 2021’s Hub City Hero for her work with RIFA. LOLO serves on the board for Jackson Pride and the Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse.
LOLO currently resides in Jackson, Tennessee with her husband, Colton, 2 year old son, Xander, and fur babies, Bernie and Harley.
While there are several awards presented at the Charity Gala, the highlight of the evening is the recognition of the Tigrett Award recipient. The Tigrett Award was named to honor the memory of a native Jacksonian, John Burton Tigrett. The award was endowed by a charitable gift from FedEx Founder, Fred Smith, to pay tribute to his long-time board member. Each year, the Tigrett Award recognizes a Tennessean who has made an impactful contribution to our state. Since the Tigrett Award was established in 2006, The Foundation’s Board of Trustees selects someone that has been a positive representation of the Volunteer State to the world.
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On 11th November every year, the nation comes together to honour those who lost their lives fighting for the country.
Today I noticed that Twitter had decided to join in, by asking people not to update their statuses for the 2 minutes from 11am.
However, despite telling his followers not to update, Sir Alan Sugar posted two tweets during the time of the silence – one about reaching a large amount of followers (125k).
This is obviously not something that is going to do him any favours in the public eye, especially with his new book having just been released and a new series of The Apprentice currently being shown on BBC 1. He is in the limelight more than ever.
I am happy to report though that I didn’t notice any other celebrities update during this time.
Also, I know that Radio 2 had an interview with a lady being broadcast throughout the entire 2 minute silence.
Did you notice any celebrities updating during the silence? Name and shame them below.
EDIT 24/11 – Today it has been revealed that there is to be a 10 minute Twitter silence tomorrow (25/11) at 11am for those lost in the Pike River Mine disaster. Let’s hope celebrities join in and help to honour the lives that have been lost.


Netflix is one of the most incredible documentary producers around. That means there’s a huge array of choices, but not all of them are good. To help you sift through the glut, we’ve picked out some of our favourite Netflix documentaries.
Say what you like about Taylor Swift like a lot of people do, but her ascent to stardom has been fascinating. Miss Americana follows Swift in the years after her album 1989 rocketed her to popstar status. Beginning as Swift’s Reputation tour winds down, it delves into her mother’s cancer diagnosis, her feud with Kanye West, and her involvement in politics, including her allyship with the LGTBQ+ community. Perhaps, like Swift’s career itself, the doc is overly varnished, but for anyone who wanted at least a tiny peek behind the curtain of her life, it’s the best there is.
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On this first edition Okechukwu Emmanuel Effoduh of the exceptional radio program FLAVA covers the front page.
The second edition of Young Naija Entrepreneurs magazine features Samuel Adewale of Samuel Adewale Photography as cover.
Dr. Saeed Jumah, a multi-award winning young entrepreneur, is the cover of the third edition of Young Naija Entrepreneurs magazine. The magazine features other young entrepreneurs such as Jason Njoku of iROKO Tv and Oluwaseyi Akinde of Affordable starch company.
The cover of the fourth edition of the Young Naija Entrepreneurs’ magazine is Nigeria’s own Leonardo Da Vinci; Bridget Oronya, better known as Bibi. This edition also features the Queen of Fabric; Banke Kuku and the poultry prodigy David Caleb.


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'Hitsville: The Making Of Motown' chronicles the astronomical success and enduring cultural impact of Motown Records, which celebrated its 60th anniversary in September.
The remarkable story of the legendary Motown Records is told through behind-the-scenes footage unearthed from Motown's vaults, rare performance footage and new and exclusive interviews with the label's visionary founder, Berry Gordy and many of its superstar artists and creative figures. 'Hitsville' is the first documentary about the iconic studio with Gordy's participation, providing the ultimate account of one of modern history's greatest cultural phenomenons.


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Known as the “Fresh Prince of Arnhem Land”, emerging rap superstar Baker Boy is the ultimate hype boy. Recently named 2019’s Young Australian of the Year, the rap sensation wants to bring Yolngu Matha language to the world. Baker Boy seamlessly combines his indigenous roots and the English tongue to bring the ruckus to every show. The perfect artist to kick off the 2019 season.


Paolo Tullio, the distinguished Irish food critic and chef at the Michelin-starred restaurant Armstrong’s Barn, died on June 5 at the age of 65.
Tullio, described by Seán Moncrieff, his friend and Newstalk Radio host, as an “eternal optimist” and a polymath with an interest “in just about everything,” had a career that included stints as a clinical psychologist in a hospital, a cattle dealer, and a voiceover actor.
When Tullio’s restaurant, Armstrong’s Barn in Annamoe, County Wicklow, closed in 1988, he converted the space into a recording studio, and later, his own home. Tullio would eventually sell the property and build a smaller home close by.
In the latter half of his career, Tullio wrote a number of culinary books, including Mushroom Man and North of Naples, South of Rome.
Until his death, Tullio was the longtime restaurant critic and wine correspondent for the Irish Independent and the resident critic of RTE’s The Restaurant, a reality series in which the identity of the “chef” whose dishes are presented remains a mystery until after the meal.
Tullio's fellow Irish television food personality, author and restaurateur Clodagh McKenna, told The Daily Meal that “Paulo Tullio was one of the kindest and most gentlemanly people in the food industry who I had the pleasure of knowing... His depth of understanding food and what it brought to our lives was ingrained in his very being. His special spirit will be missed by all who knew him.”
Ross Lewis, chef and co-owner of Dublin's Michelin-starred Chapter One, remembers Tullio as a "true gourmand [who] had the appreciation of food and life oozing out of his every pore. He was a generous man, a gentle man, an inquisitive and well-informed man and a man that we shall miss greatly from our big food family."
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Maeve Hillery, the wife of Dr Patrick Hillery, who served two terms as President of Ireland (1976-1990), died on January 10 at the age of 91.
Mrs Hillery was a consultant anaesthetist, but eventually gave up her career to support her husband's sometimes turbulent political ambitions. In October 1979 the couple were beset by rumours that Mr Hillery was having an affair. Dr Hillery later blamed Charles Haughey - his political opponent within Fianna Fail - for the rumours, which he denied at the time in a meeting with a group of Dublin newspaper editors.
Anita Ekberg, who died on January 11 at the age of 83, was a Hollywood sex symbol in the drab 1950s.
Although she played in many films of the era, the former Miss Sweden was immortalised by director Federico Fellini who filmed her frolicking in Rome's Trevi Fountain in the 1960 movie La Dolce Vita, which set the tone for the Swinging Sixties.
Anne Kirkbride, who died of cancer on January 19 at the age of 60, was best-known for her role as Dei rdre Barlow in the long-running British soap opera, Coronation Street.
Originally from Oldham in the north of England, she spent 42 years on "the Street" and was such a fixture that her on-screen death from a suspected aneurysm was staged when illness made it impossible for her to continue working.
Leon Brittan was a British barrister and Conservative MP who, in 1983, was appointed home secretary by UK prime minister Margaret Thatcher and played a prominent role in putting down the miners' strike. He was later demoted as Thatcher regarded him as a poor communicator.
Shortly before and after his death on January 21 at the age of 75, he was implicated in child sex allegations aired in the House of Commons under parliamentary privilege.
Colleen McCullough, the Australian writer, was best-known as the author of the raunchy novel The Thorn Birds, the theme of which was the seduction of a Catholic priest. The resulting television series was one of the most-watched of all time following the book's publication in 1983.
McCullough, who wrote the book while working as a researcher at Yale University in the United States, died on January 29 at the age of 88.
The following also died during January: Rod Taylor (84), Hollywood actor best-known for his role in The Birds Demis Roussos (68), Egyptian-born Greek singer best-known for Forever and Ever Rod McKuen (81), folk singer and poet remembered for Seasons in the Sun Christopher Lee (93), British actor who specialised in Dracula and also starred in Lord of the Rings.
The 8th Marquess of Waterford, John Beresford, who died on February 11 at the age of 81, was the owner of the extensive Curraghmore estates in Co Waterford.
An enthusiastic polo player, he was the youngest ever member of the Irish Turf Club and captain of the All-Ireland Polo Club from 1960 to 1985. As well as the Curraghmore team, he was also a member of the Duke of Edinburgh's polo team at Windsor Castle. After a career in the British army, he returned to Waterford to run his estates.
Donald Keough was an Irish-American investment banker who was chief operations officer and president of the Coca-Cola Company at various times from 1981 to 1993.
His involvement in Irish affairs and his funding of the Keough-Naughton Centre in Dublin saw him made an honorary citizen by President Mary McAleese in 2007. He was also a director of Columbia Pictures and other blue chip American corporations. He died in Atlanta, Georgia, on February 24 at the age of 83.
Leonard Nimoy was a Boston-born actor who is best known as Dr Spock from the cult TV series Star Trek. He made his first appearance in a pilot for the programme in 1964 and played Dr Spock until the production finished in 1969. In an attempt to counter the adulation of fans, he titled his autobiography I Am Not Dr Spock. He died on February 27 at the age of 83.
The following also died during February: Colm Corless (92), Galway hurler Frank Prendergast (81), former Labour TD and Mayor of Limerick.
Jim McCann, who died on March 5 at the age of 70, was a well-known ballad singer and a member of The Dubliners from 1974 to 1979.
He started singing with The Ludlows folk group and later performed as a solo artist. His last performance, a concert celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Dubliners, took place in 2012, though he was too ill with throat cancer to sing. His book, An Obstacle Confusion (with illustrations by Wendy Shea), a collection of humorous stories about the late banjo player Barney McKenna, was published posthumously.
Sam Simon, a one time, newspaper cartoonist, co-created The Simpsons television show in 1989, co-writing the first eight episodes of the long-running series.
He left in 1993 following disagreements with his partners, but continued to work on various television shows until his death from cancer on March 8 at the age of 59, leaving a fortune of more than $100m (€91m) to charitable causes.
James Molyneaux was the dour Orangeman who led the Ulster Unionist Party from 1979 to 1995.
He fiercely opposed the Good Friday Agreement, which gave the Republic a say in the future of Northern Ireland, and the leadership of his successor, David Trimble, which saw his party's traditional political leadership of the Protestant population eclipsed by the Democratic Unionist Party led by the Rev Ian Paisley. He died at his home in Antrim on March 9 at the age of 94.
Tony Fenton was part of the wave of young disc jockeys who started in the pirate radio stations springing up all over the country in the 1970s due to the lack of popular music on RTE.
Born Tony Fagan in Glasnevin, Dublin, he worked on a mobile disco before joining Alternative Radio Dublin (ARD) in 1978. He was later a popular fixture on both Sunshine and Nova before being poached by 2fm where he stayed for 18 years. He moved to Today FM in 2004 and worked until shortly before his death from prostate cancer. He died on March 11 at the age of 53.
The following also died during March: Terry Pratchett (66), British fantasy author with connections to Trinity College Dublin Tommy Maher (92), hurler and priest who was known as "the godfather of Kilkenny hurling" Jack Harte (94), a member of the Senate and Labour Party activist Jackie Trent (74), singer and songwriter who had a No1 hit with Where are You Now (My love)?
Cynthia Lennon was the first wife of Beatle John Lennon and mother of his son Julian.
A middle-class Liverpool girl who married Lennon before the band found fame, she was hidden away so as not to upset their early female fan base. Yoko One was blamed for the break-up of Lennon's marriage, and the couple divorced in 1968. Cynthia died on April 1 at her home in Spain at the age of 75.
George Byrne, a well-informed and often outspoken music journalist and film critic, first worked with Hot Press before joining the Evening Herald. He was a talented and combative radio performer who could hold his own in any company.
He was also an enthusiastic soccer fan, particularly when it came to Shamrock Rovers and Ireland. He died of a stroke at the age of 57 on April 2.
Ray Treacy was a Dublin travel agent and former professional footballer who started with Dublin club Home Farm before going to West Bromwich Albion where he began and ended his professional career.
Between 1968 and 1980 he made 42 international appearances, scoring five goals. He later established a travel agency in Store Street, Dublin, which closed in 2009. He died of cancer on April 10 at the age of 68.
Gunter Grass, the German author of The Tin Drum, caused consternation with the publication of the book in 1959, as it chronicled how Germany fell under the spell of Adolf Hitler.
He won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1999 for what was described as "frolicsome black fables which portray the forgotten face of history". His enemies gloated when he revealed in 2006 that he had served briefly, as a 17-year-old conscript, in the notorious Waffen SS. He died on April 13 at the age of 87.
Percy Sledge was born in Alabama in November 1940. He began singing gospel at an early age and later carved out a career as a soul and R&B singer. He is best remembered for his slow soul classic When a Man Loves a Woman, which went to No1 in the US in 1966 and the British charts in 1988.
He continued to tour for most of his life before dying of liver cancer in Baton Rouge on April 14 at the age of 74.
Roy Mason was a bluff Yorkshireman who served as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland from 1976 to 1979 and is reputed to have said, when boarding a flight back to Britain for the weekend: "For God's sake, give me a large Scotch, what a bloody awful country."
As Secretary of State for Defence he introduced the SAS to South Armagh and expressed the belief that the province "needs to be governed firmly but fairly". He died on April 19 - the day after his 91st birthday.
The following also died during April: Katherine Delahunt (61), a judge of the Circuit Court Gerry Corr (82), father of the family band of the same name from Dundalk, Co Louth Jim McCarthy (90), Irish rugby international Des Boal (85), Belfast barrister and Unionist MP Richard West (84), writer, journalist and husband of Mary Kenny Ronnie Carroll (81), Belfast-born singer who represented the UK twice in the early years of the Eurovision Song Contest.
Gerard 'Jock' Davison, who was shot dead in Belfast on May 5 at the age of 47, was from a staunchly Republican family and became IRA commander in South Belfast.
He was implicated in the murder of Robert McCartney in Magennis's Bar in early 2005. Originally from The Markets area of the city, he was well-connected with leading members of Sinn Fein and was regarded as a "senior" pro-Peace Process figure in the Republican community.
Derek Davis was a radio and television presenter with a deep interest in rural Ireland, particularly its food and fishing. He always maintained his media career was an accident as he was studying law at Queen's University when he stumbled into a part-time job with the BBC in Belfast.
He began writing sketches and performing on Frank Hall's Pictorial Weekly as Mean Tom before progressing to a job in RTE.
He was probably best-known for his afternoon magazine programme with Thelma Mansfield, Live At Three. Born in Co Down, he died in Dublin at the age of 67 on May 13.
BB King, who died in Las Vegas on May 14 at the age of 89, was an influential Blues singer and musician who was ranked as one of the greatest guitarists of all time.
He regarded himself as a working musician and continually toured the world with his various bands. He collaborated with U2 on the song When Love Comes to Town from the Rattle & Hum album.
Bill O'Herlihy was best-known as "the chairman" of the RTE soccer panel that for many years comprised Eamon Dunphy, Johnny Giles and Liam Brady, and for his tag- line of "okey dokey" as he wrapped up a discussion or argument.
Although extremely well- informed, he took a back seat, getting the best out of the others. He began his career as a journalist in Cork before graduating to RTE where he worked on the investigations programme 7 Days.
He co-founded the public relations firm Public Relations of Ireland (PRI) and was an active supporter of Fine Gael leader Garrett FitzGerald and an important figure in his election committee, known in the media in the 1980s as the National Handlers. He died on May 25 at the age of 76.
The following also died during May: Denis Sheehan (68), U2 tour manager Tommy Dunne (83), Irish international and St Patrick's Athletic soccer player Ruth Rendell (85), British crime writer Liam Ryan (79), Limerick hurler and theologian.
Charles Kennedy, who died on June 1 at the age of 55, led the Liberal Democrats in Britain from 1999 to 2006, when he resigned two days after admitting to chronic alcoholism.
He opposed Nick Clegg's decision to enter into a damaging coalition with the Conservatives and supported full Home Rule for Scotland. He lost his seat in the 2015 election.
Paolo Tullio was a Michelin-starred chef who was born in England of Italian extraction and came to Ireland to study at Trinity College.
He made his name with his restaurant, Armstrong's Barn, in Annamoe, Co Wicklow. After he sold it in 2003, he turned his skills to food writing and was the resident food critic of the Irish Independent's Weekend magazine until his death on June 5 at the age of 66.
James (Hansi) Last was a colourful German band leader who was particularly popular in Ireland during the 1980s. Originally a jazz musician, he switched to the big band sound and the James Last Orchestra gained fame at home and abroad.
He produced 52 best-selling albums between 1967 and 1986 and his popularity continued well into the 1990s with a cult following. He died aged 86 on June 9 in Florida.
Jimmy Doyle was one of the giants of the golden era of Tipperary hurling. He won 10 senior county hurling medals with his club, Thurles Sarsfields, as well as three minor All-Ireland and six Senior All-Ireland medals with Tipperary.
He was one of the most lethal forwards ever seen in the game and was named as the right full forward on the Team of the Century in 2000. He died on June 22 at the age of 76.
Patrick Macnee, an Eton- educated actor, made his name as the dapper, bowler hat-wearing star of the long-running television series The Avengers, in which he played the unflappable John Steed opposite Diana Rigg and later Joanna Lumley in a revival of the far-fetched detective farce.
Macnee, who died on June 25 at the age of 93, was type-cast in the role, though he did appear briefly as James Bond's chauffeur in the 1985 movie View to a Kill among other bit parts.
Liam O Murchu, who died on June 28 at the age of 86, was a Cork-born former civil servant who was best-known for the RTE bi-lingual television programme Trom agus Eadrom, which ran from 1975 to 1986.
He was Head of Irish Language Programmes at RTE and became deputy director of the national broadcasting service.
The following also died during June: John Joe Nerney (93), former Roscommon football player Thomas Flynn (83), Catholic Bishop of Achonry Ron Moody (91), famous for his role as Fagin in the film Oliver.
Val Doonican was the smiling, jumper-wearing Irish charmer who made such improbable-sounding ballads as Paddy McGinty's Goat and Delaney's Donkey immensely popular through his television series, The Val Doonican Show, which ran on the BBC from 1965 to 1986.
He had five successive Top 10 albums in the 1960s, when he enchanted middle-aged middle-England while its sons and daughters were embracing rock and roll. Born Michael Valentine Doonican in Waterford, he died on July 1 at the age of 88.
Omar Sharif, a tall, handsome, moustachioed Egyptian, went for the part of Laurence of Arabia but lost out to Peter O'Toole. But director David Lean then cast him as Sharif Ali in the movie and it made him a star.
He later starred in Doctor Zhivago, winning a Golden Globe for best actor in 1965. An inveterate gambler who smoked 100 cigarettes a day for much of his life, he lost a great part of his fortune at French racetracks and casinos and ended up as a professional Bridge player, at which he excelled. He died in Cairo of a heart attack on July 10 at the age of 83.
EL Doctorow, the American author and academic, adopted the Joycean technique of placing real characters in fictional settings. His book Ragtime (1975) set at the beginning of the jazz age, was a massive best-seller and has become a classic of its kind. Born in the Bronx, he died in New York on July 21 aged 84.
Sir Peter O'Sullevan was a favourite racing commentator when the BBC had the monopoly on British racing. Born in Kenmare, Co Kerry, his easy manner and his knowledge of the turf endeared him to everybody from stable boys to royals.
He was the BBC's chief racing commentator for 50 years until his retirement in 1997. He also had the distinction of commentating as his own horse, Attivo, won the Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham in 1974. He died on July 29 at the age of 97.
The following also died during July: Dr John Hinds (35), motorcyclist killed during the Skerries 100 race in north Dublin Alexis Fitzgerald (70), former Fine Gael TD and Lord Mayor of Dublin in 1982 when he married fellow TD Mary Flaherty.
Cilla Black, whose real name was Priscilla White, had Irish great grandparents on both her mother and father's side and grew up in the staunchly working class Glasgow Road area of Liverpool.
She began her career singing in the Cavern Club, where she worked as a waitress, between sets by The Beatles and was taken on by their manager, Brian Epstein. Her single, Anyone Who Had A Heart, was a huge hit and probably the biggest-selling single by a female singer in the 1960s.
Her career included hit TV programmes such as the variety show Cilla, Blind Date and Surprise Surprise. She died at her home in Estepona, Spain, of a stroke following a fall on August 1. She was 72.
George Cole was an English actor best-known for his role as the dodgy second-hand car dealer Arthur Daley in the television series Minder from 1979 to 1994.
Such was the influence of the series that "Arthur Daley" entered the language to describe an endearing if unreliable rogue who manages to get out of most of the scrapes he becomes involved in. He died on August 5 at the age of 90.
Dr Cyril Daly was a relentless campaigner against corporal punishment in Irish schools until it was finally abolished in 1982.
Originally from Co Cork, he grew up in Dublin and qualified as a general practitioner. His adroit use of the media brought the matter to public prominence and eventually corporal punishment in schools was banned by the Fine Gael Minister for Education John Boland. Dr Daly died on August 12, aged 82.
Adrian Hopkins was a well-known travel agent and sailing enthusiast from Bray, Co Wicklow, who gained international notoriety when he was arrested off the French coast skippering a freighter carrying 130 tons of Libyan armaments destined for the Provisional IRA.
It was the fifth such shipment from Colonel Gaddafi to the terrorist organisation. After skipping bail in France he was arrested in Limerick and sentenced to eight years in prison, with five years suspended. After his release he lived quietly in Greystones. He died of a heart attack on August 22 in Dublin at the age of 76.
The following also died during August: David Nobbs (80), author of the hit television series The Rise and Fall of Reginald Perrin Mary Keane (86), Listowel publican and wife of playwright John B Keane Wes Craven (75), film director, best-known for horror movie Scream PJ Kavanagh (84), English-born poet with Irish connections.
Jim Stafford was a member of the wealthy shipping and coal-importing family from Wexford.
Single all his life, he lived for many years in a flat on Kildare Street, Dublin, and pursued various business investments including property and exploration. He was a director of Tony O'Reilly's company, Atlantic Resources. He was also one of the originally shareholders in Century Radio and friend of Charles Haughey. He died on August 12 at the age of 70.
Jackie Collins, the English novelist and sister of the actress Joan, moved to Los Angeles in the 1960s and perfected the "bonkbuster" novel with titles such as The World is Full of Married Men and The Stud.
All 32 of her novels appeared on the New York Times Best Seller lists and made her a very wealthy woman. She died of breast cancer on September 19 at the age of 77.
Judge Paul Carney, who died on September 24 at the age of 72, shortly after his retirement as the senior judge in the Circuit Criminal Court, presided over many of the most high-profile murder and rape cases in Ireland over the past two decades.
He was widely respected as fair, though he had an eccentric attachment to outdated court procedure. A colourful character, he was politically aligned with the Progressive Democrats and acted as election agent for its leader, Des O'Malley.
The following also died in September: Frank Brennan (67), widely-respected economist and tax consultant Liam Healy (86), former chief executive of Independent Newspapers Pat Dunne, who played in goal for Everton, Manchester United and Ireland, died at the age of 72
Brian Friel was the best-known Irish dramatist of his generation. Although his most successful plays, Philadelphia Here I Come (1964), Translations (1980) and Dancing at Lughnasa (1990), were rooted in the Irish rural landscape where he lived most of his life, they received international acclaim, particularly on Broadway.
Self-effacing by nature, Friel was born in Co Tyrone, trained for the priesthood in Maynooth and later qualified as a teacher in Belfast. He moved to Donegal in 1960 and spent the remainder of his life there between forays to the US to study or oversee productions of his plays.
In 1980 he founded the Field Day theatre company with the actor Stephen Rea to produce plays, books and pamphlets. He was appointed to the Senate in 1987 by the then Taoiseach Charles Haughey and was a member of the artistic organisation Aosdana.
Impresario Noel Pearson turned Dancing At Lughnasa into a film starring Hollywood actress Meryl Streep. Brian Friel died of cancer at his home in Donegal at the age of 86 on October 2.
Denis Healey, whose grandfather Will was an Irish Fenian emigrant from Enniskillen, was a prominent member of the British Labour Party for most of his life.
He memorably replied to a verbal taunting by Geoffrey Howe in 1973 by saying that it was "like being savaged by a dead sheep". He was Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1974 to 1975. Denis Healey died at the age of 86 on October 3.
Prof Austin Darragh was a medical doctor and businessman best known as "The Doctor" on Gay Byrne's RTE radio show for many years.
He was also a very successful entrepreneur who founded the Institute of Clinical Pharmacology and had a keen interest in show-jumping. His son, the late Paul Darragh, was a prominent member of the Irish international show jumping team. Austin Darragh died on October 4 at the age of 88.
Henning Mankell, the Swedish crime writer whose taciturn and often semi-depressed anti-hero Inspector Kurt Wallander gained an international audience, was the godfather of Nordic noir.
Mankell worked as an actor and theatre director and spent part of his life in Mozambique. As a writer, he attempted to escape the clutches of his creation, but none of his other work lived up to the icy realism of the Wallander series. He died on October 5, aged 67.
John O'Leary, a veteran Fianna Fail TD for South Kerry from 1966 to 1977, was a minister of state during the Jack Lynch era but fell out of favour with his successor, Charles Haughey. He died on October 5 at the age of 82, shortly after the publication of his memoirs.
Krish Naidoo was a South African of Indian extraction who came to Ireland to study medicine after failing to make it as a professional footballer with Tottenham Hotspur.
He became involved in the nightclub and entertainment industry and went on to own the franchise for the Miss Ireland competition from 1980 to 1996 and later acted as an ambassador for the Miss World beauty pageant. He died of a heart condition on October 9 at the age of 72.
Maureen O'Hara, who died at the age of 95 in California, was best-known for her portrayal of Mary Kate Danaher opposite John Wayne in The Quiet Man, the John Ford classic filmed in Cong, Co Mayo, in 1951.
Born in Ranelagh, Dublin, she was a child actress with the Abbey Theatre before moving to Hollywood in 1939. She played in a succession of films including Jamaica Inn, The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Miracle on 34th Street before retiring in 1971 after Big Jake, in which she also played opposite John Wayne. (She returned in 1991 to appear in Only The Lonely).
In the meantime, she lived between homes in Glengarriff, Co Cork, and the United States. She was married three times and had one daughter, Bronwyn. She was presented with an honorary Oscar at the Academy Awards last year. She died on October 24 and is buried in Arlington Cemetery.
The following also died during October: Hugh Cooney (63), businessman and former chairman of Enterprise Ireland Howard Kendall (69), British football manager Peter Barrett (59), Church of Ireland bishop of Cashel and Ossory.
Joe Ainsworth, known as Two Gun Joe because he was reputed to carry two revolvers, rose through the ranks of An Garda Siochana to become Deputy Garda Commissioner.
During the turbulent political era of the early 1980s he was drawn into tapping the telephones of two prominent journalists, Bruce Arnold and Geraldine Kennedy, at the behest of Minister for Justice Sean Doherty. Mr Doherty later claimed he was acting on instructions from Taoiseach Charles Haughey, who was attempting to find a "mole" in his cabinet.
Following the change of administration and an investigation into the legality of the phone taps, Ainsworth and Garda Commissioner Patrick McLaughlin resigned their positions in 1983. Ainsworth died at his home in Dublin on November 5 at the age of 88.
Pat Eddery, the Kildare-born jockey from a family of 13, died on November 10 at the age of 63 after a long battle with alcoholism.
A superb flat-racing jockey, he rode 4,632 winners during his career, including three Epsom Derby winners and four Arc de Triomphe winners and was a very successful stable jockey to Vincent O'Brien and Ballydoyle. He rode his first race at the Curragh in 1987 and won the jockey championship in Britain 11 times before retiring in 2003. Although close friends knew of his drink problem, it was only after his death that his daughter Natasha revealed how alcoholism had torn the family apart.
Warren Mitchell, a talented comic actor, was best-known for the television series Till Death Us Do Part, in which he played the bigoted English soccer supporter Alf Garnett. The series ran from 1966 to 1975.
Mitchell was a versatile actor who played many roles in sit-coms and films, but none eclipsed his performance as the politically incorrect Garnett. Mitchell died on November 14 at the age of 89.
Adele Mailer was the second wife of volatile American writer Normal Mailer, author of The Naked and the Dead.
He persuaded her to join his hedonistic life with the result that the New York-born painter became an alcoholic. She continued for a time to live as his wife knowing he was having an affair with Lady Colin Campbell (a daughter of the Duke of Argyll and the third of his six wives).
She died in New York on November 22 at the age of 90 having chronicled their stormy marriage in her memoir The Last Party.
Jonah Lomu, a formidable New Zealand rugby player of Maori extraction, was the youngest ever All Black when he got his first cap shortly after his 19th birthday.
A fearsome spectacle performing the haka or bulldozing his way over the try line with opposition players hanging out of him, he played in 63 internationals, scoring 37 tries. He died of kidney failure on November 18 at the age of 40.
Cynthia Payne, better known as Madam Cyn, was a British brothel-keeper and party hostess who died on November 15 at the age of 82.
Sir Robert Ford was Commander of British Land Forces in Northern Ireland on January 30, 1972 when 13 people were shot dead by British troops during a civil rights march in Derry - a day now remembered as Bloody Sunday.
Originally from Devon, he was a career soldier who was posted to Northern Ireland where he privately advocated shooting selected "ringleaders" among what he called "Derry's young hooligans". He relinquished his command in April 1973. He died on November 24 at the age of 91.
Fr Gerry Reynolds, originally from Co Limerick, was a Redemptorist priest attached to Clonard Monastery in Belfast. Described as the "unsung hero" of the Peace Process, he played a vital role in the years of negotiations that eventually led to the IRA ceasefire, working with Fr Alex Reid and Fr Des Wilson. He died on November 30 at the age of 82.
The following also died during November: Andy White (85), briefly replaced Ringo Starr as drummer in the Beatles Sean Egan (56), former chairman of Rehab Group Allen Toussaint (77), New Orleans singer whose best-known hit was Southern Nights. Keith Michell (89), lauded for his performance as Henry VIII on stage and screen Melissa Mathinson (65), actor who had one of the most famous one-liners in film: "ET, phone home."
Tomas F O Cofaigh was unknown outside a small coterie of influential public servants and bankers, though millions of people would have seen his signature on the old Irish pound note.
A career public servant from Swanlinbar, Co Cavan, he became Secretary of the Department of Finance and Governor of the Central Bank at a time when the holders of such positions were shrouded in mystery and shunned publicity. He was also president of the ESRI and influential in ensuring the success of the International Financial Services Centre in Dublin. He died on December 4 at the age of 92.
William McIlvanney was a Scottish writer and author of three "remarkable" crime novels featuring detective Jack Laidlaw. He died on December 5 at the age of 79.
Nicholas Smith, who died at the age of 81 on December 6, was a Shakespearean actor who gained widespread fame as Mr Rumbold, the inept manager of the Grace Brothers department store, in Are You Being Served.
Bishop Dermot O'Mahony was Auxiliary Bishop of Dublin (1975-1996) whose reputation was "heavily tarnished" after he was criticised in the Murphy Report on sexual abuse by priests. Dr O'Mahony died on December 10 at the age of 80.
The following also died during December: Scott Weiland (48), rock singer best-known as the lead singer with the band Stone Temple Pilots Jimmy Hill (87), TV presenter who was the face of Match of the Day for many years Mick Lynch (55), Cork-born singer whose quirky rock outfit Stump made us smile in the 1980s Don Howe (80), West Brom, Arsenal and England football player, coach, manager and pundit.


It’s your second time working with Jennifer Lawrence, talk to us about working with her. Is she an intense actress or is she pretty loose on the set?
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we all know who Wrecking Ball really was about
allegiant; chapter fifty-two and fifty-three [tobias]
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Scott pilgrim vs. the world.


Our girl of the Day is none other than French model Magali Amadei. When you search about the Chico model haircut or best Chico magazine model, Magali Amadei will be the first girl to appear on your screens.
The Chico model has been working for many years within the modeling industry. She has worked with many other big names in the same industry.
Her magazine photoshoots are the actual reasons for her career hype. We have noticed Magali Amadei appearing on the cover page of major magazines. The magazine’s list includes Marie Claire Germany, Cosmopolitan Mexico, Red, Cosmopolitan Us, Glamour Us, and many others. Know that her appearances are not just restricted to the Magazines. Still, she has also walked in several fashion shows for Louis Feraud, Givenchy, Emanuel Ungaro, and Victorio & Lucchino.
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Although we have seen several beautiful French models in the past few years and we see many more in the future. But, here we are throwing light on the best looks of Magali Amadei. She had thrown a wide range of styles in the past few years. Each of her looks and style is worth discussing.
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Magali Amadei just rocked in her buzz cut. Growing out, the hair strands serve her with a farrow-sequel look. Isn’t it amazing? The pose, the selection of dress, no extra accessories, and expressive eyes, a complete effortlessly chic style. The beach look of the model is inspiring for those who want to add style to their enjoyment.
The magazine lady is throwing style by adopting a classic lob, asymmetrical and angular-shaped haircut. Her different looks give the statement that the model loves to play with different looks. And we are wondering that how she looks pretty in all of her looks. This specific look is still in hot stuff when it’s about red carpet looks.
There is nothing wrong if we say that Magali is rocking in her edgy-cropped look. The complete look of the model reflects the point that she knows very well how to stand out by her unique looks. Throwing focus at the mid bun without even shaving the side is the best thing to notice in this iconic look. The look is reflecting the tradition or culture of Japan, as you can see in the picture.
The picture itself complementing the overall style of Magali. The slicked back with a combination of bang is her best cover photo. The zero makeup and simple shirt are the reasons that the hairstyle is quite prominent in this picture. The old filmy looks are still in demand, along with the haircut idea. Magalia was the one to start this style with short hair. Her photoshoot for Glamour was the turning point for the overall fashion industry.
Magali is at the top of styles when it’s about playing with your hairstyles. This iconic look of the model says that short hair is still trending in best haircuts. At the first glace, the look gives you a bold, stylish, and proud reflection. Saying too much in a single picture can only be done by Magali.
Magali’s overall look of light accessories, side pose, and of course, a pixie cut is complete. This specific cover shoot of the model is pointing that 90’s fashion is never going to end, and it’s still fresh to carry. You will not deny that the beaded necklace is still in demand when it’s about wearing gowns or long skirts. Even actresses still carry this look at award shows. We must say Mikimoto made the best choice to select Magali Amadei as their cover page model.
The rough short hairstyle is looking perfect for this avatar of Magali. Within this shoot, the use of neck and hand accessories along with the dusty-colored jacket looks amazing. Focusing on the overall look, it’s the best combination of edgy, fresh, and even sophisticated personalities. The color contrast aid more in the dimensions of this photoshoot. Again, her signature look of lifting the eyebrow and carrying a beautiful smile is the key to her perfect cover photo shoots.
The glorious curls with layers and hair color are adding too much life to the bob look of Magali. Don’t the model look amazing in textured cut side puff style? I hope it can be the decision-making look when you are craving to change your hairstyle. Maybe the picture is not from any official shoot, but she still managed to look flawless. You can’t deny that her smile is the best replacement for any jewelry or heavy makeup.
This yellow dress front cover page shoot was for cosmopolitan USA magazine. Just like all of her looks, she is looking beautiful effortlessly.
Let us bow down to these slight curls bob cut that manages to stay vocal in this overall look. Moreover, the heart-shaped dress, arch of one eyebrow, and attitude on the face are voluminous on top. Above all, the selection of the dress is the actual reason for glamour on the cover.
Within this look, Magali’s look is reflecting the latest fashion. The style she is carrying shows that short top fashions are still fresh. Again, the zero makeup look of the model combined with a short skirt and cropped top is simply amazing.
Additionally, there is still a wide range of looks Magali carried in her career. She is still rocking like the best magazine model, so we are looking for her looks in the future.
Most people love to copy the looks of Magali because of the perfection level. The haircut of the model is the trend no matter what the event or weather. There is nothing wrong with saying that Magali is an inspiration when you want to play with different styles and looks.
To Wrap It Up
Magali Amadei is a famous Chico model who ditches the stereotype “long beautiful hair.” Chopping her hair and still getting the lead in the fashion industry was proof that self-confidence is the real beauty. Diving into the photoshoots or cover shoots of Magali will make you realize that there is a massive collection of her work. The Chico model is known because of her haircut. That is the reason that people are curious to know more about her looks. Pick any of her photos, and she is just slaying in that. Being the best magazine model, she is doing great as the inspiration for females.


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Another Russian woman that may be gaining global attention is normally Natalia Borisova, who was born in 1976. The girl became a TV speaker after staying awarded a certificate of honor for patriotic divulgación. She’s also a successful musician, appearing in several movies. She has be occupied as a popular identity for her ability and dedication in life. Weight loss go awry with a Russian woman. She will be beautiful, brilliant, and incredibly attractive.
Sofia Borodina is definitely an incredible sort of a Russian beauty. The 27-year-old occasional actress and version has a body https://truelovewords.com/forget-someone-you-love/ to enhance her perfect little angels face. Sofia, whose Instagram page is known by Russian ladies, is also an exercise personality. In conjunction with being an presenter, she’s also a nutritionist and fitness trainer. Her person is a work of art. hot russian mail order bride She’s one of the sexiest women in the world.
Another reason how come Russian women are so hot is all their self-control and beauty. Despite being a bit intimidating for a few men, Russian women put much effort and hard work into looking their best. They have high-heeled heels and dresses to put on and they never look out of place. They’re described for their natural splendor. These women know how to focus on their finest features and make them even more beautiful. The sexiness of Russian women is evident in everything they certainly, including their very own clothes and makeup.


Ny Ony Razafindratandra
Ny Ony Razafindratandra ’11 is a Malagasy singer, songwriter and performing artist. Publicly known by her stage name, Niu Raza, her music features a blend of African influences, telling diverse stories about the African continent and its people.
Ny Ony was born in Madagascar and raised in both Francophone and Anglophone countries on the continent including Congo, Kenya, Uganda, and South Africa. Her father was an avid musician always playing the guitar and singing in his free time, thus creating the space in their homes for artistic and musical expression. From a young age, Ny Ony always loved singing and entertaining just like her father. Today, Ny Ony (known professionally as Niu Raza) is an internationally renowned artist and singer-songwriter who has garnered the global attention of several thousands around the world. Ny Ony’s exposure to different cultures and languages in her childhood has influenced her unique sound today. A deeply passionate humanitarian and activist, Niu Raza uses her songs to tell her stories, challenge a range of preconceptions of what it means to be a female African artist, and most importantly inspire and empower young girls around the world.
Early Forays into Music
From a young age, Ny Ony always loved performing for the people in her life. Her talent was recognized by the schools she attended as she was often chosen to close the school year with a song. However, Ny Ony’s journey as a musician did not officially start until someone heard her singing in the bathroom on the ALA campus. She considers her first ‘gig’ as her very first Assembly performance which evolved into her singing at every Assembly, at birthday parties, for important donors, and even at Fred Swaniker’s wedding!
Starting her musical journey at ALA truly shaped Ny Ony’s artistic expression. Through her exposure to this pan-African environment, she was able to connect with peers from different backgrounds and truly see people beyond her own preconceptions, which enabled her to experience a crucial cultural exchange. This, coupled with Ny Ony’s upbringing in Anglophone and Francophone Africa, has uniquely shaped her as a musician. She integrates different genres of beats, style, dance and languages from all over the continent into her art. The beauty of growing up and attending a diverse institution enabled Ny Ony to create an intentional multicultural community around her music. From ALA, she went to the esteemed Berklee College of Music in Boston, USA where she continued to sharpen her musical skills and studied Music Business. Today, Niu Raza represents herself as a singer and influences and inspires her fans through her multilingual and multicultural performances.
Storytelling through Music
As a young female African artist, Ny Ony sees great opportunity for impact on future generations. Not only is she telling stories through her lyrics, dances, and outfits, she is shifting the concept and stereotypes around how an African artist should look. Currently, she perceives a lot of stigma and a complete lack of fluidity around what it means to be an African artist, with Western society often dictating that African artists should look, dress, and dance in a particular way and sing “traditional” songs in order to fit in and succeed in the world of music. Every time she performs, Ny Ony pushes those boundaries as much as possible, refusing to be placed into a box by the expectations of others. She continues to remain true to her identity, ensuring that at the heart of every song she produces, there is a deeper story.
Ny Ony’s rise to musical prominence has not been an easy journey. Working tirelessly to change the narrative around what it means to be a young female African musician, she battles a dominant culture that sets the expectation that female artists should have a male producer and manager. As a young artist, she feels the weight of perpetually pushing back the notion that women should not be loud and expressive. While being proud of her hard work and investments in her chosen career, Ny One is conscious, especially when performing, that she is truly making herself vulnerable and opening herself up to criticisms through her art.
Ny Ony’s desire is to use music and social entrepreneurship to empower African girls and women. In her words: “The goal has never been fame; the goal has always been impact”. Her impact spans from challenging the views of the older generation about young African female artists to inspiring the young, and paving the way for others to pursue successful professional careers in the creative arts. Knowing that many people in Africa do not view music as a viable career option, Ny Ony uses her extensive knowledge of the music business to runs workshops for young artists. Through her music and online presence, she continually educates young women and promotes self-love through her lyrics. As she looks into the future, Ny Ony does not want to lose sight of the impact she is having through her music. Reflecting on her experience of being raised by beautiful strong women, she aims to create the same safe space for other women around the continent.
Helping to create a generation of African women uplifting each other is no small feat, but through her pan-African multi-lingual music and persona, Ny Ony is up for the challenge and ready to use her platform for female empowerment.


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Jade: Fighting to the End
My Autobiography 1981–2009
by Jade Goody, Lucie Cave
❗ Jade: Fighting to the End — CLICK HERE ❗
- Author: Jade Goody, Lucie Cave
- ISBN: 9781844548132 (1844548139)
- Format: paperback, 282 pages
- Publisher: John Blake
- Language: english
- Genres: biography, autobiography
- Release date: May 1, 2009
About The Book
The moment that Jade Goody stepped into the Big Brother house, she secured her place as the unofficial winner of the third season, and found instant fame as a reality star. The glitz and glamour of sudden fame was a far cry from her difficult beginnings. Brought up in a run-down area and caring for her disabled mother, Jade didn’t have an easy childhood. But she always lived her life with incredible spirit — and that is what endeared her to millions during Big Brother. Behind the bubbly exterior, there was a tough and fiercely determined lady. Jade was always the first to admit that she had made mistakes — and there were many trials and tribulations along the way. But when she was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2008, she faced the toughest battle of her life, in the full glare of the national media. Jade fought with dignity, never giving up hope and always striving to do the best for her sons. In the second installment of her autobiography Jade spares no detail of her time in therapy, her tempestuous relationship with the love of her life, Jack Tweed (who she married in February 2009), and the trauma of her diagnosis. Sadly, in the early hours of March 22nd, 2009, Jade lost her fight with cancer, dying peacefully in her sleep with her close family by her side. Funny, moving, and disarmingly honest, Fighting to the End truly is a fitting tribute to a unique celebrity.
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Lee Jong-suk ist ein südkoreanischer Schauspieler. Lee Jong-suk (* September in Suwon, Südkorea) ist ein südkoreanischer Schauspieler. Inhaltsverzeichnis. 1 Filmografie. Filme; Fernsehserien. - Erkunde Sayos Pinnwand „Lee Jong Suk“ auf Pinterest. Weitere Ideen zu Lee jong suk, Koreanische schauspieler, Schauspieler. Photo by 이종석 on March 30, Bild könnte enthalten: Text „LEE · Photo by 이종석 on Lee Jong Suk (이종석). Abonnieren · leejongsukforeverrs Profilbild. Lee Jong Suk is a South Korean actor and model who is considered one of the most popular Hallyu stars working today. Born on September 14, , Lee Jong. - Lee jong suk handsome. Weitere Ideen zu Lee jong suk, Koreanische schauspieler, Schauspieler. Lee Jong Suk recently sat down for an interview ahead of the release of his latest movie “V.I.P.” He was asked several questions about his career. In regards to.
Finde diesen Pin und vieles mehr auf ли джон сок-сама von Anastasiya Libro. Lee Jong Suk VIP Einfach, Doctor Stranger, Ich Vermisse Dich, Kpop, Liebe. lee jong suk wallpaper | Tumblr. Tumblr is a place to express yourself, discover yourself, and bond over the stuff you love. It's where your interests connect you. Lee Jong-suk (* September in Suwon, Südkorea) ist ein südkoreanischer Schauspieler. Inhaltsverzeichnis. 1 Filmografie. Filme; Fernsehserien. Since then, he has walked in a number of fashion shows. KBS Drama Awards. Best Fantasy Titles. Facebook Twitter Avatar Episodenguide Plus Pinterest. View All.
Lee Jong-Suk Recent Discussions VideoFunny \u0026 Cute Moment Lee Jong Suk
The difference before and after his nose job is actually quite obvious and will be difficult to be denied.
Most of his fans agree that he had an eye surgery because of the evident transformation of his bigger eye shape. Fans, however, disagree about that Jong Suk had jaw reduction surgery.
They credit the contouring of his jawline to makeup, photoshop, or just simply knowing how to properly angle himself in photographs.
The Korean actor used to have a rounder face shape, though, as shown in this before photo. His chiseled chin, however, could be the result of weight loss but some fans suspect that he had chin implants, thus reshaping and correcting his face contour.
Source: Pinterest. Little Lee Jong Suk was a cute boy who experienced a huge tragedy in the family at such a young age.
He is the eldest among three siblings. What a handsome looking child! Source: Twitter. Teen Jong Suk thought he had an ordinary looking face.
He said in an interview once that he used to think there was nothing special about his eyes and mouth, and he acknowledged that his teeth needed to be improved.
His nose shape was also less than ideal. His tall frame and lanky profile made Jongsuk a standout in fashion shows. He possessed a model body that would soon bring him to greater heights.
Source: mydreamscapelife. Aside from gracing magazine covers and walking the runway, Jong Suk also dabbled in piano lessons and improved his body shape with Taekwondo, according to his biography.
Fans, however, love his electrifying eyebrows. At this point, the actor has yet to undergo enhancement to his teeth apart from the noticeable whitening.
Source: Facebook. This was also the year he started wearing curly hair and dyed it to a brighter hair color. His round face indicated that he either gained weight or started with a chin implant procedure.
His lips also look fuller and fans suspected he had lip fillers. What do you think? Source: Reddit. As his popularity increased, buzz and rumors about his face surgery also increased.
His followers also think he had botox to smoothen his chin and contour his cheeks. He also glowed with his radiant white skin. The actor credits his milky complexion to good skin care and exercise, which helps with his circulation.
He also said he makes green tea part of his diet, as it helps his body detoxify. Keep going like this.. Love him so much!
He is the best actor of korean that I ever seen! He can brings his character very well in every drama, and movie.. I likes his real character and character during acting..
Lee Jong Suk are the best! Every single drama and his movie, I wacthed it sucessful! His all habits are so cute and adorable which makes me to love him even more than his looks, his voice is so smooth and polite.
Another information!!! He got an offer to star with Lee Na Young in a drama series and was planning to enlist in Military service this year.
I believe he liked Lee Na Yong for a longer time, though. Facebook Twitter Google Plus Pinterest. How much do you like Lee Jong Suk?
I love him, he's my ultimate bias I like him, he's ok He's overrated. You may also like. About the author.
Me too! You rock! Kesang Kesel Chodeen. Bhumika singh Rathore. Anjali Sonker. Rostella Ros. He was in Jade Lovers a Chinese Drama. Marife Neneng Rafael Ballao.
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© Robert S. Miller 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
OPRAH WINFREY: There’ll Never Be Another Like Her – Thank God!
She’s contributed to charities, had scholarships named after her, promoted acceptance and tolerance, and has promoted literacy. Though this may be in poor taste, it needs to be said that Oprah can afford such philanthropy as she has done well for herself. Born to a single mother in the south, Oprah has accumulated $800,000,000 in savings. Her television show (scheduled to end today) has been on television for twenty five years and she is in the process of owning her own network.
Some commentators have suggested that Oprah has succeeded in a field saturated with talk show hosts due to her own positivity. Unlike Jerry Springer, she has focused on “upbeat” stories rather than displays of human depravity to draw in her viewership. Having said that I can only take Oprah in small doses - having never viewed an entire episode of her show. Oprah is annoyingly loud and panders to popular culture. Outside of the reason why she has never married, we imagine we know everything about her. We know about her many attempts to confront her yo-yo weight problem, her many relationships, her hopes, her dreams, her struggles, her history (including being a victim of a sexual assault), her brief experimentation with drugs, the books she supposedly read and loved, and her empathy for every forlorn soul she has met. Oprah feels qualified to publicly comment upon war, religion, politics, love, literature, psychology and (most importantly to her television audience) fashion. It would be best not to ask what qualifies her to discuss all of these matters. Her single area of genius is her ability to pull in a fan base and so she will always have an audience to assent to her every utterance. But rather than making difficult concepts comprehensible for her audience members, she has dumbed each particular subject down.
Probably no talk show host has made public confession seem therapeutic as Oprah. We follow the travails of her guests from victimhood to later episodes where all seems to have ended happily. She has given those she has invited upon her show a forum for making fools of themselves without shame. Witness Tom Cruise hopping up and down on the couch and discussing his relationship with Scientology while Oprah nods her head knowingly. (In her New-Aged way, Oprah is very open-minded to all things religious.)
Probably the most amusing endeavor of the diva is her book of the month club. Her public persona wouldn’t seem compatible with a reclusive author such as William Faulkner, yet The Sound and the Fury and As I Lay Dying are two novels that contain Oprah’s sign of approval. That Oprah has read (let alone understood) the two books is debatable, but smart business woman that she is this would be in the realm of believability. That the typical audience member could make heads or tails of his writings is a stretch. I’ve heard individuals that have felt what Oprah has done is admirable if she managed to encourage anyone to read at all, but I disagree. Nothing damages an author’s reputation more than to have his works discussed by individuals that have no understanding of the subject matter to begin with. As Josh Billings once said: “It is better to know nothing than to know what ain’t so.” Anyway, in Oprah’s book club we now have Anna Karenina setting side by side with the books of Bill Cosby.
I think even Oprah would acknowledge that wandering into the realm of politics may have been a mistake. Oprah endorsed Barack Obama in the 2008 Presidential campaign and she has a right to her opinion. Why anyone should care is another matter. Oprah has a tendency to tell people what to think rather than encourage them to think for themselves. In any case, Oprah has been less inclined to praise the President since the election than she did during the campaign.
I wish Oprah well – or as well as anyone can wish someone that has close to a billion dollars closeted away. I just hope with the end of her show the public confessional will let up a bit. Little has done more damage to our culture in recent years than to take seriously celebrities that feel the need to speak out on every issue. Fame and fortune apparently are enough to give them credibility and so we have the asininity of Hollywood stars visiting dictators in Iran and Venezuela and pronouncing that such regimes are misunderstood. Worse, we have college educated idiots believing them. So please, no more reading of your “private” diaries on the air; no more weight loss tips on how to take off twenty pounds only to put them back on six months later; and no more gut wrenching, appalling confessions on the air from your guests.
Farewell, Oprah! I hope that private life is as fulfilling for you as was your public one.
May 25, 2011
© Robert S. Miller 2011


Sven Sieperda, known professionally as KELTEK, is a Dutch hardstyle artist, famous for his energetic melodies and big sounds. He’s said that he usually starts by first composing simple melodies on a piano and then gradually expanding on them with different phrases and tunes. A self-taught artist, he devotes special attention to the “last piece of the puzzle,” as he calls it.
In 2017 he launched the KELTEK project, which is focused solely on hardstyle music. In the same year, he signed with the record label Scantraxx, and released “Down To Earth,” which firmly reintroduced his massive impact on the scene. Shortly thereafter at the beginning of 2018, he released “Dance The Way I am.” It received critical acclaim and began generating momentum for what was in store for him that year with Through The Night, Kick Off (Rebirth 2018 OST), Dark Sun (voted as number 8 in the Q-dance top 100 voting of 2018) and Valkyries (used in multiple endshows of events such as Electric Love and Mysteryland)
In the same fashion, he continued his prolific performances in 2019 with tracks such as “Edge of Existence (Reverze 2019 anthem),” One Tribe (Defqon.1 2019 anthem), his solo track “Oblivion,” and “Break The Game” (with Sub Zero Project).
So far in 2020, he’s had multiple musical successes, starting in January with a collaboration with Diandra Faye with the song “Kingdom Comes”. Then two months later he released “Arriba” with Psyko Punkz & Coone, which had millions of streams within just a few months after its release. Later on, he released “One Of Us” With Sound Rush. Last but not least he is responsible for the official Intents Festival Anthem 2020 together with B-Front. Internationally, KELTEK has performed live in Australia, Chile, Singapore, Mexico, and every country in Europe. He has also appeared in other big shows such as Defqon.1, Tomorrowland, Intents, Reverze, Airbeat One, Electric Love and The Qontinent.


I very recently had the pleasure of interviewing the ever-enigmatic Kinky Friedman for a magazine feature. He has released an album after a forty-year hiatus, CIRCUS OF LIFE. I want to share two stories with you.
First, he talked about a phone call he got from Willie Nelson at 3 am. Kinky was in Texas and Willie in Hawaii. The conversation went like this according to Kinky.
Willie: “Hi, Kinky. What are you doing?”
Kinky: “Watching Matlock.”
Willie: “Kinky, that’s a sure sign of depression Turn it off. Turn off Matlock and get busy writing.”
And, so he did.
On this album, I found a tribute song to Willie, “Autographs in the Rain.” Kinky stated that he’d seen this happen many times. People would be lined up for autographs and when the rain started. the fans didn’t leave and neither did Willie. And, while I couldn’t find a photo of Willie signing in the rain, I did find one of him signing a woman’s boob. 🙂
Everyone loves Willie. And the main reason for that is he has always taken time to connect with his fans. He understood that if those people didn’t pay their money and spend their time to come and see him, he wouldn’t have much of a career. And, he’s always been sincere about it. Many of today’s artists have forgotten that or they are just paranoid to get too close to their fans.
I have met Willie personally on three occasions. Once, Rick and I even had dinner with the band backstage. I was awestruck!
I love Willie Nelson. He is now 85 years young and eventually, his journey here will end. That day will break my heart. Here are a few personal photos of the graciousness of Willie Nelson.
And, then last, but certainly not least, I want to share a pen and ink drawing Rick did of Willie. I thought he captured the essence of Willie Nelson perfectly!
I can’t say why I was particularly drawn to share this with you. Perhaps it was the conversation with Kinky that sparked it. The feature article will appear in the July issue of Buddy Magazine.
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A coupe of weeks ago rising hip hop star Dylan Joel hit Wollongong and Surround Sound was there to have a chat before he jumped on stage. Dylan talks about Cole Together and what keeps him grounded before taking on Hannah in a vegemite challenge. Take a look!
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