Film Industry Lends its Greats to the Ad World
‘True artists have no limitations.’
How often have we come across people who have epitomized this adage? There are ‘artists’ who are confined within their own comfort zone and then there are a few who have ventured into unconquered territories. Maybe the challenge to excel in whatever they do brings out the best in them.
Renowned actors, filmmakers and other artists have indulged in other mediums of visual entertainment and have successfully made their mark in it. Film actors have, from time to time, featured in advertisements for a long time. However, let’s take a look at the behind the screen stars who have worked in commercials for television.
Known for making realistic and hard-hitting films, Anurag Kashyap likes to experiment with all kinds of visual media, be it short films, feature films or television commercials. Recently, he was asked to direct a 3-part TVC campaign for Telenor HD Calling Service in Pakistan and he readily agreed to it. Considering the response this campaign has created in Pakistan, his command on storytelling is once again established on a different platform altogether. Check out the advertisement and share your opinion about it.
The stylish director, known for his films like The Wolf Of Wall Street and The Departed, has dabbled in television commercials since the start of his career. In recent times he helmed a TVC project for Dolce & Gabbana titled, ‘Street of Dreams’. Dubbed as a short love story expressed in less than two and a half minutes, the producers built anticipation for the advertisement by first releasing three teaser videos followed by the grand launch. Adding to the star value of the advertisement were film actors Matthew McConaughey and Scarlett Johansson. Take a look at the commercial here.
A global artist, who has won many awards for his music in films, has been the force behind many commercials in India. His jingles have stood the test of time and even today still have amazing recall value. Airtel, Titan, Hero MotoCorp, etc. all have benefited from his sheer brilliance. It is believed that director Mani Ratnam heard his Leo Coffee jingle and decided to give A. R. Rahman a break in Roja. Enough said!
Here’s one of his latest works for the brand Renault:
Acclaimed director David Fincher, known for films like Gone Girl, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, has his own production house called RESET, which specilises in creating high-end commercials. Brands like Coca Cola, GAP, Nike, Xelibri, Calvin Klein and Motorola, have all collaborated with the celebrated director to churn out commercials appreciated by many. Here’s his website which has all of his advertisements. Sit back, grab a bag of popcorn and enjoy.
May be it’s their love for challenges that makes them try out newer avenues. But as long as they give out something that’s appeasing to the senses, we don’t mind.


Writer, musician, composer, nightclub host, actor, curator and adventurer, Richard Strange was born in London in 1951.
Since his proto-punk rock band The Doctors of Madness was first unleashed on an uncomprehending public in 1975 (the band was supported by the Sex Pistols, The Jam and Joy Division) he has been a Zelig-like figure whose presence has been felt in every corner of London’s cultural life.
He founded the hugely influential mixed-media Cabaret Futura in 1980, and has subsequently worked as an actor, appearing extensively on stage, in films and on television. His numerous movie appearances include Batman by Tim Burton, Mona Lisa by Neil Jordan and Gangs of New York by Martin Scorsese, and he appeared in several episodes of the TV sitcom Men Behaving Badly.
He wrote music for contemporary dance companies in the eighties and was European editor of the avant-garde Art Line magazine. As a writer he is a regular contributor to publications as diverse as The Guardian, Tatler, Culture and Travel and Vogue. 1n 1989/90 he toured the world in a Russian Hamlet.
In 2003 he toured the UK with the award-winning Dance Theatre Company Protein Dance, (http://proteindance.co.uk/productions4.html) contributing as an actor, narrator, musician and writer.
Throughout 2004-6 Richard worked with Marianne Faithfull on the Tom Waits/William Burroughs/Robert Wilson collaboration The Black Rider, performing in theatres in London, San Francisco, Sydney and Los Angeles.
In 2009 he was part of Jarvis Cocker’s Meltdown Festival, and last year performed with the producer/arranger Hal Wilner in Brooklyn and at The Barbican, alongside such luminaries as David Byrne, Steve Buscemi, Shane McGowan and Suzanne Vega.
He can be seen in the Harmony Korine movie Mr Lonely, playing the part of Abraham Lincoln, and playing a Death Eater in the last Harry Potter film.
His memoir Strange- Punks and Drunks and Flicks and Kicks, was published to critical acclaim by Andre Deutsch in 2005.
Recently his work in the arts, and with artists, has consumed an increasing amount of his time.
He has collaborated on three projects with the award-winning young artist Haroon Mirza, including Regaining an Element of Control, seen recently at The Hayward Gallery, London, and A Sleek Dry Yell, recently purchased for the nation by the Contemporary Art Society. He curated “New Territories, The Glasgow International Festival of Live Art“ this year, hosted a discussion for the Tate Gallery on Watercolours at Camp Bestival, co-wrote and presented This is Not Magritte, a portrait of the Belgian surrealist for BBC Radio 4 and in November this year curated Cabaret Apocalyptica for Tate Britain, an event celebrating the work of the 18th century painter John Martin.
Richard lives in London and is married to the academic, photographer and artist Kelly Dearsley Strange , with whom he frequently collaborates on Live and Installation Art.


Hot and private sex games. Suzy Anderson tries gorgeous Emanuelles sneaky fist. Capri Anderson and Lexi Lamour pleasuring each others twats. Heavy chested Brynn Tyler pleasures Tommy Gunn. Suzy Anderson fucked by Tony Tigrao in doggie. Ebony beauty Aisha Anderson toying her pussy.
When Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee’s Sex Tape Went Up for Sale
Every man dreamt of her and now is your chance to see her at the height of her fame and at the height of orgasm. Tommy Lee driving a car with his penis sticking out of the leg of his shorts and then Pamela Anderson kneeling across the seat and starts to suck it while giving him a blow job as he moves the camera around before she pulls away and then just shakes and holds his penis for a bit as they talk. Pamela Anderson seen nude as she kneels on a bed and gives Bret Michaels oral sex. Click for Jennifer Jason Leigh Fakes.
Click for Kristen Davis Fakes. Pamela Anderson showing some great cleavage in an open white shirt as she answers a phone with Jenny McCarthy, and then we see Pamela's shirt come off to reveal her white bra. Connected Pamela Anderson Pamela Anderson standing in front of a mirror and pulling her sweater up to reveal her panties as she checks out her body in the reflection. Gold Leader Celeb Tails: Blonde and Blonder Pamela Anderson Pamela Anderson walking down some stairs and looking over a casino with Denise Richards while wearing a low cut blue dress that shows a lot of cleavage and then talking with a guy and taking his dice and throwing them out into the crowd.
Sarah Vandella is screwing with Tommy Gunn. Nikky Anderson and Gina having Anal Threesome. Sexy world of Franceska Jaimes and Keiran Lee. Bang is all Diamond Foxxx and Keiran Lee require. Curvy brunette pornstar Abella Anderson has unrepeatable sexy forms. Hot Capri Anderson gets nailed hard from behind. Keiran Lee and Whitney Westgate in hot sex session.


Just a few years after LL Cool J dropped his first single, rival rappers were already attacking him in diss tracks. Not sure how to respond, LL talked with his grandmother. Her advice: “Oh baby, knock them out!”
That’s just what he did with the song “Mama Said Knock You Out” in 1990. The album of the same name established him as a rap superstar, netted him a Grammy and an MTV Unplugged performance, and silenced his critics.
He’s been knocking them out and knocking down barriers ever since.
Three decades later, he’s still, as he would say, “a phenomenon.” He’s won two Grammys (and hosted the show five times) and brought home multiple MTV VMAs, NAACP Image Awards, and Soul Train Image Awards. He hosts The Influence of Hip-Hop on SiriusXM. He’s the first rapper to be honored by the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts. And he has starred on NCIS Los Angeles for more than a decade.
As the Vulture described, “With massive hits across multiple decades, no one has been as good—or at least as relevant—over as long of a period.”
How does LL Cool J stay on top of his performing game? Here are the top tips from the G.O.A.T. himself.
Be True to Yourself and Those Around You
LL Cool J’s tastes and style have evolved since he released the single “I Need a Beat” way back in 1984. But his loyalty to himself and the people and community who made him who he is has been a constant.
Or as he said, “Keeping it real ain’t about carrying a gun or smoking blunts. It’s about being true to yourself and those around you.”
He’s fiercely loyal to his artistry and his personal brand. As the Washington Post described it, “That sense of freedom has always been central to his music making, and he says that whenever he sits down to work out a rhyme, the only person he’s ever trying to impress is himself.”
His commitment to family is next level. After he began making the big bucks as a rap artist, he didn’t buy himself a fancy car. He bought his mom a house. (yes, he did eventually buy a sweet ride.)
He credits much of his success to his grandmother (remember her?) and grandfather. “They taught me the importance of hard work, finishing what you begin, not being late, believing in yourself, and being spiritually grounded,” he told the Orlando Sentinel.
Then there’s his wife, Simone. When she suggested that his music videos had become too suggestive for a married man, he changed the way he represented women in his songs and videos and started rapping to women instead of about them.
Later, when Simone was diagnosed with cancer (she’s now in remission), he put everything into supporting her through the disease.
Takeaway: Don’t surround yourself with yes-men and yes-women who will tell you what you want to hear. Keep it real, and remain loyal to those who are loyal to you as a person, not as a paycheck.
Establish concrete goals, but don’t accept limits
LL Cool J is a believer in concrete goals to motivate and keep your head from residing permanently in the clouds. As he told the Orlando Sentinel, “Goals are guideposts. You may not achieve them, but you can get close. If you don’t write down what you want to accomplish, you’re like a cork tossed into a high tide. Dreams don’t have deadlines, and you can’t get frustrated. Winston Churchill said that success is being able to go from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm. … I tell my kids this all the time.”
Yet he also works to avoid limitations, artistically or otherwise. One of the reasons that he continued to act was to avoid limiting his career to simply a (very successful) rap artist.
Regarding his work in acting, he explained, “Hip-hop can be limiting, and I refuse to accept limits. … That’s why I chose to do acting. I didn’t want to be handcuffed to one thing, and now I have options.”
He has even launched a clothing line and co-founded Beat Cancer Like a Boss (which supports the American Cancer Society) with his wife.
Takeaway: Don’t limit your possibilities, even if you succeed in one area. The world is always changing; be positioned to pivot.
Don’t Worship Complexity. Instead, Follow Your Imagination
“I don’t know if people understand how much intellectual prowess it takes to write something that’s simple,” he said in an interview. “Let me give you an example. . . . Tolstoy is far more complex than the Lord’s Prayer. But which one was harder to write? In rap, there’s this tendency to worship complexity, and that’s a rule I’ve always bucked. … I do think you can be successful if you’re willing to put yourself in a position where you might look foolish.”
Following his imagination and striving for emotional resonance and deep symbolism hasn’t always led him to commercial or critical success—exhibit A: his widely panned “Accidental Racist” duet with country artist Brad Paisley. But in the long run he has no regrets because he has stayed authentic.
“I think the worst part of life would be not going after your dreams and living a life of quiet desperation,” he told Rolling Stone.
Takeaway: Imagination is important, but don’t get stuck searching for a complex answer when a simple one is better. What matters most is your willingness to put yourself out there and risk looking foolish—and to have confidence that if you fail, you can get back up and try a new iteration.
Three decades after knocking out his critics, LL Cool J continues to attract fans and followers. Eminem, Missy Elliott, Pharrel Williams, Drake, and countless other artists owe a debt of gratitude to an artist who is always willing to disrupt himself and his art.
“You got to believe in yourself and speak it into existence,” he says. That’s a beat that can hook us all.


Ayesha Curry is a bad example of a so called “internet celebrity”, but she is one nonetheless. I say she’s a bad example because she is also the wife of NBA superstar Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors and is outspoken in cheering for her husband’s team. So, she comes with a built-in level of true celebrity, even if she has built her food empire and brand on her own.
Still, I had the good fortune to sit in on a Q&A session with Ms. Curry at a recent conference where she shared several insights about using her impressive social media footprint built around a passion for cooking as well as her entrepreneurial climb to become a Food Network TV host.
She even impressed me with a bit of a mea culpa, sharing her lessons learned from stepping outside the bounds of discerning taste in some of her sports-related tweets.
But for a brand in the room, or even someone representing an agency, the lessons were kind of predictable:
- Be true to your brand;
- Build a strategy;
- Keep your audience first.
None of these lessons are ones we can’t find in every textbook, blog, marketing seminar or even internal meeting. But that doesn’t mean we can’t learn something valuable from a millennial social media influencer.
They all have one thing in common: They have personality.
Curry has an exceptional personality. She has an incredibly diverse heritage and background. She does have access to a celebrity world, through either her own contacts or certainly her husband’s, but none of that makes a bit of difference if you can’t hold an audience’s attention.
And Curry can hold an audience’s attention. She is engaging. She is interesting. She is intelligent. She is skilled at the fine art of “being on” — which some would call being well-spoken and others would call polished. She knows how to be on camera, how to present herself and her environment. And she has an insight about her audience that has driven her professional self.
She said, “I don’t think anyone has time anymore …”
It was a throw-off line made while answering a question about how she developed her cooking content, but it’s the reason her content resonates strategically. Her audience (mostly young, aspirational women and mothers) doesn’t have time to cook — certainly not healthily — so her content fills that need.


You remember the pics of Ed Sheeran (klick here) where we can see him wearing an Enicar Sherpa Ultradive on stage in 2019? Nothing against Ed, but there was an icon 50 years before him, who had a soft spot for the Ultradive. The guy I am talking about is the French king of cool Alain Delon.
Alain was born november 8th, 1935 in France. When his parents split up, he was placed with foster parents at the age of four. He was what we would call a bully today. Like a lot of them, he ended in the military. From 1952 to 1956 he served for the “Fusiliers marins” a special operations unit in the French Navy and started his acting career in 1957.
Ten years later, allready a movie star, he was part of the “Les Aventuriers” (“The Last Adventure”) cast, together with Lino Ventura, Joanna Shimkus and Serge Reggiani. In this movie we can see him wearing an Enicar Sherpa Ultradive, an early one with the iconic double lollipop (more pics at the )end of the article). This isn’t new, some Enicar collectors allready discoverd this in the past (althoug you will see some new images for sure).
New and interesting is the fact, that his movie partners Serge and Vito also were wearing an Ultradive. I haven’t found any documention (yet), but its most likely that Enicar supported the movie with their watches, like Heuer did in the “LeMans” film five years later.
One can think that when this watch just was a movie prop, we would never see Alain again with this watch. But in 1968 at the set of “Adieu L’ami” (“Farewell, Friend”) he still has the watch. Kind of an iconic picture, Alain Delon, Charles Bronson and the Ultradive, isn’t it? 😉
Edit 07/02/2021: Thanks to Enicar collector Alois, we also know that Delon was actually wearing the Ultradive in the movie “Adieu L’Ami too. See the following pics:
The last movie set appearance of Delons Ultradive we see in 1969 at the filming of “La Piscine” (“The Swimming Pool”). In the movie he met his former girlfriend Romy Schneider again, the love of his life. Though in the movie itself, he is wearing a watch that looks like a Rolex Submariner.
As we can see on the above pictures, Alain seemed to prefer his Ultradive when he is off the movie set. The following images support that theory, where we can see the private Alain Delon and the Ultradive in Venice, at the beach playing with his son Anthony or on his motorcycle. Often you will see him in or near the water. As a former Navy SpecOp he relies on the waterproofness of his Enicar.
Usally when we see a famous person wearing a specific watch in so many occasions we call the watch after them. Therfore I would like to give the Ultradive (with double Lollipop) the nickname “Alain Delon”.
Alain by the way sold his watch collection in 2012, the catalog is still visible here . Among a lot of watches, also dive watches, one is missing. You won’t find an Ultradive in it. I like the idea that Alain still has this watch as one of his personal favourites of all time… 😉
Great job, Nico. Thanks a lot for bringing the fragments together to one big picture!
Thanks, big work! Interesting topic!!!
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Jackie Goldston is a committed, talented actress with superb comedic skills. She took the character of Blanche Wisenheimer and ran with it, bringing out both the nuances and satirical undertones, and developed the character utilizing both feedback and her own comedic instincts. She was always a pleasure to have on set, on time, in character, and prepared. I look forward to working with Jackie again in the near future.
- R. Plotner, Seriously Distur6ed Studios
- Ruckus Skye, JoyBean Studios
Jackie Goldston, who played Meg, stole the show with her outstanding portrayal.
- Tim Glover, The Forsyth County News
One of my favorite characters was brought to life in an excellent performance by Jackie Goldston playing Meg....She had the audience laughing in their seats from the moment she was on stage...bounced about the stage with energy reminiscent of the Unsinkable Molly Brown, a pleasure to watch.


I’ve had enough, I’ve seen enough, I want it to end, I don’t care anymore!
Dylan O’Brien and Ansel Elgort at the Young Hollywood Awards 2014
"There’s unicorns….and then there’s SEA unicorns." Tweeted by Matilda
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Firstly, I want to say Happy Birthday to Cassandra Clare for yesterday! We all love you in the Shadowhunter fandom and hope you had a great day :)
Secondly, Cassie has released a new snippet from her next series in the Shadowhunter Chronicles – The Dark Artifices.
This one is about Cristina Rosales:
Cristina looked after Emma, her hand going to the pendant at her own throat. It was silver, in…
The international dates for Lily Collins new project Love, Rosie have been revealed and I’m happy to say that the release date for the UK is earlier than first expected!
Lily stars opposite The Hunger Games’ Sam Claflin in a film adaptation of Cecelia Ahern’s 2004 novel Where Rainbows End.
Check out the international release dates in the below picture
Please note that all countries are not…


In a society where definitions of beauty constantly evolve, Scarlett Johansson shines as a symbol of unshakable self-assurance, showcasing a timeless charm that resonates with people of all ages. Amidst changing perceptions and temporary fashions, the renowned actress exudes a sense of unwavering grace and magnetism, representing the pinnacle of eternal sophistication.
Effortlessly gliding through the world of Hollywood allure, Johansson captivates with her subtle yet powerful aura. Her choice of wardrobe reflects her exceptional sense of style and keen eye for fashion, meticulously selected to highlight her own beauty and exude a timeless elegance that appeals to viewers all over the globe.
Johansson’s elegant gestures convey a sense of assurance and self-confidence that distinguishes her from others. Her composed attitude and natural charisma reflect a woman who is at ease with herself, exuding a subtle power and inner glow that mesmerizes those fortunate enough to witness her presence.
However, Johansson’s charm goes beyond just her physical beauty; it is her genuine character and kind-hearted nature that make her stand out. Beyond her everlasting allure, she exudes a sense of realness and honesty that deeply connects with people, her inner radiance shining through even in difficult times.
In a society that often values youth and newness above all else, Johansson’s confident and graceful presence serves as a powerful example of the enduring charm of inner strength and self-assurance. Like a classic work of art, she stands as a symbol of the beauty found in self-acceptance and embracing one’s true self. As time goes by and trends come and go, Scarlett Johansson’s appeal remains ageless and continues to inspire and captivate. With her graceful confidence, she embodies the timeless beauty of a past era, leaving a lasting impression on the world with her elegance, composure, and unshakable sense of self.


"And just what the hell am I supposed to do with these?"
"I requested minions of darkness, and you gave my fluffy jellybeans."
"Look what I made, fuckface."
"I don’t care how loud they are, touch them and die!"
It’s rather hypnotizing.
A wall. A wall? A wall? A wall. A wall? A wall. A.. *17 hours later* A wall? A wall. A wall?…
humpty dumpty sat on a wall. A WALL. A WALL? A WALL. A WALL? A WALL. A WALL?
I don’t know why I keep reblogging this. Maybe because of the wall.
Miley Cyrus Treats Couple at Restaurant
Miley Cyrus paid for a couple’s meal after she disturbed them in a restaurant.
The ‘Wrecking Ball’ singer was reportedly noisy and caused a scene when she and a friend went into an upmarket eatery in New York, but after a couple complained, she immediately went over to apologize.
A witness explained to the National Enquirer: ”She went over and apologized and told the folks, ‘I’m sorry, I’ve just had too much caffeine today.’ Then she asked the couple about themselves.”
The pair were celebrating their second wedding anniversary, so generous Miley left $100 to cover their bill and posed for pictures with them.
Miley may be famous for her risqué outfits and twerking dance moves, but many people are surprised to find she is actually very down-to-earth and polite.
After she had guest appeared on U.S. TV show ‘Saturday Night Live’, a source said: ”Everyone expected Miley to show up with major attitude - but were stunned when she turned out to be a major sweetheart.
”She went out of her way to be kind to everyone - just plain old nice - posing for pictures backstage and signing autographs for the crew.”
I think she meant “cocaine”


Elton John concert canceled due to ear infection
- Food and soft drinks $42.00
- Parking $20.00
- Being told the concert was cancelled well after the official start time. Frustrating
Once the announcement of Elton John’s ear infection and cancellation of the show was made around 8:15-8:20, I was surprised by the number of people who remained seated, as if they were expecting someone in authority, maybe Elton himself, to shout; “April Fools”.
The 8 people sitting between us and the aisle finally started moving begrudgingly, except for the couple directly next to us. They made it clear that they were not leaving until, as the lady spoke up, they; “finished their $30.00 beers”. On the way out, we did hear some folks that seemed overly upset, but most of the concert goers seemed to take it in stride even if a little confused.
I have received an email from Ticketmaster stating the concert will be rescheduled and if we want, we can get a refund. We will pass on the refund so, feel better Elton, we will see you soon.


Originally from Indianapolis, Thomas “TP” Hearn has considered Los Angeles home for the past 30 years. As a young adult, he served the nation through his service in the Army and Air Force reserves. His military career would later evolve into another endeavor that was extremely different – comedy. TP became a regular fixture on popular television comedy standup shows including BET’s ComicView and HBO’s Def Comedy Jam. He also performed on legendary stages such as Showtime at the Apollo and Evening at the Improv. His distinctive voice, punctuating claps, and skill for hilarious storytelling, can still be enjoyed today with a quick search of his name on YouTube.
Yet what did not appear on the television screen was TP’s struggle with a substance addiction that has plagued many who have achieved fame and wealth in the entertainment industry. His addiction spiraled and cost him much of what he had worked so hard to acquire. He found himself in an unthinkable place— homeless and panhandling on the streets of Los Angeles. It happened, though, that a twist of fate would lead TP to recovery.


Cmdr. Chris Hadfield bids farewell to the International Space Station
On this day in music history: April 14, 1983 - “Let’s Dance”, the fifteenth studio album by David Bowie is released. Produced by Nile Rodgers and David Bowie, it is recorded at The Power Station in New York City in December 1982. Newly signed to EMI Records, Bowie with collaborate with producer and musician Nile Rodgers (of The Chic Organization). Rodgers will assemble a group of top notch musicians that feature his Chic bandmates Bernard Edwards (bass), Tony Thompson (drums), Rob Sabino (keyboards) and Sammy Figueroa (percussion) as well as Omar Hakim (drums), Carmine Rojas (bass), as well as Rodgers himself on guitar and a then virtually unknown blues guitarist named Stevie Ray Vaughn on lead guitar. The end result of the sessions will be the most commercially successful album of Bowie’s career, spinning off three singles including “China Girl” (#10 Pop), “Modern Love” (#14 Pop), and the chart topping title track. “Let’s Dance” will hit #1 on the UK album chart, #4 on the Billboard Top 200. and is certified Platinum in the US by the RIAA.
David Bowie - Alabama Song
First heard this on Stage. It’s a strange song, but I love the part that actually sounds like a song.


Unforgettable: The Magic of Marilyn in the Movies
Unforgettable: The Magic of Marilyn in the Movies In the essay entitled "Marilyn in the Movies," McCann argues that the movie industry capitalized on Marilyn~s sex appeal and depended on her ability to arouse and tantalize audiences. The unique quality she points out about Marilyn is that she could be sexier with all her clothes on then most women could by wearing nothing. In an era of sexual repression and the Red scare, the appeal of Marilyn made her a valuable commodity. She had a quality that no one else could imitate. It was a mixture of innocence and uncontrollable sexuality. These unique qualities made her more than a stereotype according to McCann who describes her as a paradox that both Marilyn and the studio puzzled over. There was no one to match Marilyn and she simply became known as "the girl" who could instantly add sex appeal to any movie or scene she was given.
But McCann also uncovers a portrait of Marilyn struggling to become a serious actress. She paints a picture of determination and tenacity in her quest for respect in an industry accustomed to using people. McCann identifies 'Don~t Bother to Knock' and 'Niagra' as the two films that finally gave her prestige. She also uses the former film where Marilyn plays a twisted baby-sitter to reveal the similarities between the character and the actress. Both are described as a lost child-woman, hopelessly alienated, sensitive, strange, and inarticulate. McCann argues that this tortured personality displayed by Marilyn both on screen and off makes her work harder at acting than is seen on the surface.
I agree with McCann there was much crossover and similarity between Marilyn as an actress and Marilyn as a person. I will argue that her success lie in being who she was naturally despite attempts by studios and acting coaches to do otherwise. The luminosity that shown through was the true Marilyn that no one could alter or take away. I will display the conflict, determination, and irrepressible appeal that made Marilyn the actress no one can forget. I will argue that she was indeed more than a stereotype, despite studio efforts to turn her into one. I will show evidence that as an actress and a woman, Marilyn was a clever and calculating force who used the press, the producers, and the studios to fashion the life she desired.
Marilyn was able to develop a life that hit the world with such force that it turned her into a legend. If she were alive today, she would be delighted to discover that the public is still fascinated with her persona that is often imitated and widely admired. The success of this persona lies in the secret that it was not manufactured. It was not coerced. It was all Marilyn.
The fact that the actress shown on screen also captured the insecurities and innocence of Marilyn as a woman, attributed to the fact that you could not take your eyes off of her when she appeared in a scene. In the movie 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Marilyn outshines Jane Russell in every scene. Although it can be argued that the studio manufactured the movie in this way to showcase Marilyn, it repeatedly happened in every film Marilyn made. In the movie 'Niagra,'Marilyn appears for a solo number in a red dress that is so captivating it seems to be what people remember most about an otherwise grey and conflictory movie. This film depicts a tortured, jealous husband who is disturbing to watch. Marilyn plays the bad girl who is cold hearted in her attempt to kill her husband and escape with a lover but she still ends up as a character that you like in the end. Indeed, she is the most exciting and exotic of anyone else cast in the film. Once she is murdered toward the end, it is much less interesting to watch the outcome.
Marilyn had the ability to captivate people on screen and off. She wa s adored by the public and invaded by the press. The recognition she worked her whole life to gain became an oppressive force that invaded her privacy. Her marriage to Arthur Miller was turned into a dark circus due to his forced HUAC testimony and an unrelenting press promoting violence and frenzy. A horrible accident occurred during a car chase in Connecticut where the couple were hoping for a quiet wedding. They were being pursued by a car carrying the New York bureau chief for Paris Match , Mara Scherbatoff, and a young male driver. When they heard the crash behind them, Marilyn and Miller rushed to the car where a gory scene confronted them. "Scherbatoff had been hurled partway through the windshield. Marilyn helped to dislodge her, placing her on the ground beside the open car door." Thirty minutes later, Marilyn had to appear happy and smiling at a press conference that was scheduled with Arthur Miller.
For Marilyn Monroe, acting in front of the camera was only one facet o f her life. She was forced to act in her personal life as well due to expectations from the public, the press, and the men in her life. Marilyn became adept at performing for them all depending on the circumstance. I argue that part of her success on screen was her ability to do this and to do it well. It was evident that Marilyn took control when Miller was distraught from his HUAC hearings. She adroitly used her prestige with the press to take away the negative sting they could create by portraying Miller as a sympathetic Communist. "Clearly, Arthur had made a mess in Washington. Marilyn decided to put her own spin on things right away. She called a press conference to be held on the sidewalk outside her apartment building to the focus on their upcoming marriage.
I point to these serious issues in her life which she had to confront as an example of a parallel they created in her quest to become a serious actress. Marilyn took on the challenge of a difficult life by using the traits she developed to tackle a difficult career. She used the luminosity she displayed on screen to coerce public sympathy and control the press. The talents Marilyn developed came from the life she lived and her inherent qualities of sex appeal and charm. Her biggest mistake may have been trying to develop as an actress when naturally she had it all along. Thus the paradox of Marilyn Monroe.


Virginia Kingston is an actress, model, writer, director, producer and entrepreneur from Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
From an early age Virginia was cast in leading roles in her elementary and high school musical productions. Her interest in culture and travel brought her to Ireland where she spent time with the prestigious Galway Youth Theatre. Following this Virginia was accepted in to The Players Academy Acting Conservatory in Toronto, Canada.
Continuing to train, Virginia moved to Los Angeles to study at UCLA Extension receiving the Laura Hummel International Student Scholarship and obtaining a Certificate in Entertainment Media, specializing in acting, directing and producing. Putting those skills immediately into practice, she co-produced and starred in the East Coast Premiere of the Pulitzer winning prize play, ‘Doubt; A Parable’, in Saint John’s, Newfoundland, Canada.
Her directorial debut was a one-woman fringe show called Beat Me Around the Bush. Seeking to push her own boundaries and create pieces with strong female characters she wrote, directed, produced and acted in 3 of her own short films called Boots, Obsession and La Via Dolce. Currently her first feature film is in development, a coming of age musical.
She recently published her first children’s books called "Donutina is Born" which she wrote and illustrated about the hole of a donut contending with an identity crisis.
As a model Virginia is regularly featured in a variety of national commercial and print campaigns.


Mark your calendars, there’s another Royal Wedding on the horizon.
Princess Caroline of Monaco has announced that her eldest son Andrea Casiraghi is now engaged to his girlfriend of seven years Tatiana Santo Domingo. The uber-chic wedding will take place in 2013 and I cannot wait to see what everyone is going to wear. Tatiana’s style is very boho-chic so I’m sure her dress and the wedding itself will reflect that. Tatiana’s closest friends include Eugenie Niarchos, Margherita Missoni, Bianca Brandolini and Charlotte Casiraghi - of course. With a guest list like this the wedding can’t be anything but spectacular.


V.K is a well-known crossover piano-performing artist and composer in the Chinese region. With the success of 3 albums, V.K gained worldwide fans' support and admiration.
V.K expresses his music philosophy with gifted talents and music senses. The characteristics of VK's music is that he takes into many Chinese music elements, merge with different instruments to create amazing music that is both ravishing and alluring, refreshing and heart-warming.
V.K also take roles in film music, TV drama series & TV commercials, as well as game music to further expand his music creativities.
His recent work includes 2013 Chinese hit song <Palming Love>, TV drama series <LanLingWang>, movie music for <Anywhere Somewhere Nowhere>
V.K will surely continue to shine internationally with his unique style of music. (Edited by TINY GIANT MUSIC LTD.2015.5.26) 2013.10.1 , V.K join TINY GIANT MUSIC LTD.


On Friday, July 24th, security at the 9:30 club in DC was tight. All bags were being checked, and all persons were being patted down. A line was forming around the block, promising a full capacity show, and no one was taking chances on the night that former members of the rap super-group Wu-Tang Clan were rolling into town. The night’s performance was part of the Footprint in Hip-Hop Tour, consisting of opening act Duo Live (pronounced ‘liv’), lyrical master and former Wu-Tang member Ghostface Killah, and headlining superstars Redman and Methodman (also former Wu-Tang member). The show was like a time warp back into the 1990s, when the hip-hop culture was ruled by big shirts and low pants, thick beats and hardcore rap. All of the performers reiterated the theme of ‘real hip-hop’ vs. ‘today’s hip-hop’ during their sets, and from the audience response they were most definitely preaching to the choir.
Duo Live was first to take the stage, and they did so with confidence and good humor, considering they seemed relatively unknown to the crowd. DJ Sid V manned his turntables on a platform at the back of the stage, and MC Fre took to the front, accompanied by a woman in a wife beater and bright yellow pants. Her name is Chloe and she was announced as the first hype-girl in the game. The group, later joined on stage briefly by rapper Bill Young, put on a show worthy of being on the tour. DJ Sid V threw down simple and raw beats in their elements but perfectly complemented MC Fre’s formidable flow and stage presence. They performed one song that is supposed to be in a new mix-tape the Brooklyn-based duo is working on, adding to their already impressive arsenal of underground mix-tapes which contributed greatly to their current success. At a few key points during their performance, Duo Live showed how they like to give life to the show. MC Fre delivered a verse or two of one-song acapella. During their R&B-like song “Princess,” a girl from the crowd was brought up on stage, given a tiara and crowned princess for the night, then MC Fre and Chloe shared champagne mid-song. Towards the closing of the set, Chloe downed the better part of a forty, and then started singing as if it were a bottle of water. Although it seemed most of the crowd didn’t know what to think of Duo Live when they took the stage, the group met with a more welcoming reception as they were leaving.
The next act was a stranger to no one in the club. Ghostface Killah hit the stage in an oversized red shirt, oversized jeans riding close to his knees, with a white towel resting around his shoulders. He took immediate control of all aspects of the show, giving directions to the crowd, ordering certain lights to go on or off, and giving lengthy speeches in between songs. After one song, Ghost talked about his disgust for music on the radio and how ‘real hip-hop’ has conceded it’s crown to meaningless noise. He also had a somewhat backwards way of performing his songs; he would cut them short and hit the most popular parts of three or four songs within five-minute segments. Nevertheless, the crowd seemed to love every minute of the performance and showed their love with Wu-tang signs and crowd participation. The two DJs who were backing Ghostface had an opportunity to show off their skills during a DJ scratch battle in the middle of the set, which was incredible. Ghost finished his set with a tribute to “the man who taught me all the dance moves I know,” Michael Jackson. Blips of some of M.J.’s biggest hits from The Jackson Five and his solo work were played by the DJ while Ghostface busted out the moves he apparently learned from the master himself.
Unfortunately Ghost’s moves weren’t nearly as impressive (or hilarious) than those of headliners Redman and Methodman. The dynamic duo moved all around the stage, sometimes using choreographed dance, sometimes grooving to the beat, sometimes just flailing themselves about like rabid animals (crumping anybody?). Redman seemed to be the crazier of the two. He did most of the talking in between songs, pumped the crowd up, threw his water bottles, and also liked to get in the face of front-row audience members. His mohawk haircut probably helped project that image. Methodman did his part to hype the crowd too, starting Wu-tang chants and stage diving into the outstretched arms of the fans below. Every time a beat dropped and a new song began, the club roared as if it were a stadium at capacity. Red and Meth performed a lot of newer material, promoting Blackout 2, the sequel to their original collaborative effort as a duo. They did not neglect their old popular songs though, making sure to keep the veteran fans engaged. And engaged they were until the end of the show, leaving a sweet retrospective taste in the mouths of all of the attending fans at 9:30 club.
I had a chance to talk to Duo Live after the show and see what they had to say about DC and the Footprint in Hip-Hop Tour. According to Fre, they had been working on writing and recording music for two years before this tour, and playing members of Wu-Tang is “a dream come true.” “DC was the first place we came to outside of New York when we were starting out,” he said. “For a minute it felt like a job, but now we are approaching our music from a younger perspective and love every minute.” Duo Live have been putting music together since 1989, and since then they have been trying to be the “voice of the voice,” speaking to blue-collar, working class people.
The Footprint in Hip-Hop tour continues until mid-August, finishing in San Francisco. Fans of ‘real hip-hop’ should not miss this team-up of masters.
Official Redman website www.funkdoc.com
Official Method Man website www.method-man.com
Ghostface Killah on myspace www.myspace.com/ghostface
Official Duo Live website www.redemptionmusicgroup.com


Today is a very important day in history. It is a day that ultimately changes everything. Well, not everything, hardly anything for some, but for the some-odd 18 million followers, countless die hard fans — prepubescent girls and soccer moms alike — today will go down in the back burners of history books everywhere.
March 1 is Justin Bieber’s birthday, and this year marks his landmark 18th birthday. The sad thing is the poor devil had to wait an extra 24 hours to celebrate because of yesterday’s pseudo-holiday ‘Leap Day.’
Really truly though, an individual’s 18th birthday usually points to a “coming of age,” a refinement of maturity and I sincerely hope that in due time, a similar affect will overcome Justin. Not for himself necessarily but for the ignorance of the world around him.
If you ask me, it’s about time the world let Justin grow up and become the artist that he deserves to be. Even friends of mine that hate him can’t deny that he has the pure, raw talent needed to finally become a respected musician.
Take for instance the career of Jesse McCartney, once thought to be forever restrained by his youth, until 2010 when he released his single “Shake” — an acquaintance for fans to a newer, fresher, more mature style of music that finally graduated McCartney from a child star to a reputable artist.
If all goes well, we should start to see this transformation take place with Bieber on his upcoming album “Believe.” I sincerely hope everything comes to fruition with this album, he deserves it and it will definitely be a nice change of pace not to have an unwarranted disgust with the boy constantly swirling around in the air.
For the time being though, let the man be talented, let him be famous, let him be a heartthrob; after all, it’s his birthday. Questions comments and concerns can be sent to


The videos for the poems "Dream" and "Word," [Niels Shoe] Meulman uses a broom to paint the words in calligraphy-style letters on a boxing-ring floor. Bey recites some of the famed boxer's greatest words while jabbing the air around him. The soon-to-be-released videos for other poems -- "Float," "Life" and a special "Ali" -- will be in a similar form.
I Am Bruce Lee tells the amazing story of one of the most iconic human beings ever to enter the public consciousness. Voted as one of the most important people of the 20th century in Time Magazine’s Time 100, as well as one of the Greatest Pop Culture Icons by People Magazine, Bruce Lee continues to be honoured and remembered for his enduring legacy.
Bruce Lee’s often revolutionary and sometimes controversial thinking on a multitude of planes has become a source of inspiration and debate for a generation of philosophers, actors, filmmakers and athletes. The film is a compelling and visually stunning uncovering of Bruce’s life, his enormous impact, and his ever-expanding legacy in the world of martial arts, entertainment, and beyond—despite his tragic and sudden death at the age of 32.
I Am Bruce Lee features interviews with people who knew Bruce intimately, along with a broad array of international icons from the entertainment and athletic fields – people whose lives, careers and belief systems have been forever altered by the legend who UFC President Dana White calls the “Father of Mixed Martial Arts.” Interviews include basketball superstar Kobe Bryant, acclaimed actors Mickey Rourke and Ed O’Neill, world boxing champions Manny Pacquiao and Ray ‘Boom Boom’ Mancini, UFC’s Dana White and world champion Jon Jones, MMA fighters Cung Le and Stephan Bonnar, as well as actress and MMA fighter Gina Carano. Other interviews featured in the film include celebrated writer/director Reginald Hudlin, pop music superstar Taboo, pro skateboarder Paul Rodriguez, Bruce Lee’s daughter Shannon Lee and his wife Linda Lee Cadwell, as well as a host of Bruce’s friends and associates including legendary martial artists Dan Inosanto, Bob Wall and Gene LeBell, in combination with rarely seen archival footage, classic photos, and cutting edge visuals and graphics. The film goes more deeply into the story of this legendary master than ever before.
Bryan Arnold: Drums
Sam Beaubien: Keyboards
Ryan Gimpert: Guitar
Eric Kacir: Percussion, MPC1000
Tim Shellabarger: Bass, Synth Bass
impressed with the meticulous craftsmanship of their studio re-workings of the classic tracks on “The Elmatic Instrumentals.” With their new two-part video “Mix Takes,” the five-piece band is taking a similar approach in recreating some of their favorite songs--only this time it was all recorded and filmed live in real time. Whether referencing music by jazz greats Herbie Hancock and Bob James or reinterpreting beats by J Dilla, Madlib, and Black Milk, it’s all presented with seamless transitions in the style of a mixtape, and “Mix Takes” both showcases the band’s individual talents and reflects the airtight performances that have made them one of the hottest live bands in Detroit.
Ms. James was not easy to pigeonhole. She is most often referred to as a rhythm and blues singer, and that is how she made her name in the 1950s.
She was also comfortable, and convincing, singing pop standards.
She is in both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Blues Hall of Fame.
The curative force in psychotherapy - man's tendency to actualize himself, to become his potentialities...to express and activate all the capacities of the organism. ~Carl Rogers


Came across these via Danny Best, a facebook friend from Australia.
Hitler is upset that Michael Jackson has died and cannot perform at his birthday party.
Hitler loses it when he learns that he is banned for life from XBox Live.
Hitler blows his stack when he finds out Sarah Palin has resigned.
The Pied Piper of Idiot Nation
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Donny Benét (Sydney, Australia)
Remote Control Records
After numerous classic albums, “D” grade celebrity entertainer Donny Benet brings you his latest taste of life – The Don. After touring the world the last few years, Don locked himself in the infamous Donnyland studios and didn’t leave until he’d written and album of stone cold hits. Teasing audiences in 2017 with a few tastes, Don is back tonight and ready to give you the full album experience, launching the new album The Don in March 2018 on Remote Control Records.


Kris Ruby of RMG Featured on BRAVO’S Millionaire Matchmaker! November 3, 2011 by Kris Ruby In case you missed it, check out Kris Ruby of Ruby Media giving BRAVOS Millionaire Matchmaker Patti Stanger some Twitter advice! Share this: Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply. Name (required) Mail (required) (will not be published) Website Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email.


With all the scandal of modern Hollywood actors it is nice to read about one who takes herself and her career seriously. Betty White may not have planned to be an actor growing up but she found her place in TV and movies. White looks at her career as a job that provides the means to support what she truly loves. Animals.
This book gives brief glimpses into White’s personal and professional life. While there is no apparent order to the book it engages you from the beginning and keeps you entertained.


In his long and flamboyant career, artist Salavador Dalí was known as much for his and attention grabbing stunts as he was for his considerable creative talent both as a draftsman, and a creative force. He was Born Salvador Domingo Felipe Jacinto Dalí i Domènech, Marquis of Dalí de Púbol on May 11, 1904 in Figueres, Catalonia, Spain. Dalí began exhibiting his drawings at the age of 15, and by the early 1920s was part of the art scene in Madrid with friends and contemporaries such as Pepín Bello, Luis Buñuel, and Federico García Lorca. Dalí ’s early styles moved seamlessly through realism and cubism earning him the respect of revered idols Joan Miró and Pablo Picasso.
His classical influences included Raphael, Bronzino, Francisco de Zurbarán, Vermeer and Velázquez. Dalí’s trademark moustache was fashioned after that of another hero, Spanish master painter Diego Velázquez.
It was not until 1929, however, the year that Dali met his muse that his style became that for which we know him today. Interestingly the year that he met Gala is the same year in which he collaborated with his friend Luis Buñuel on the short film Un Chien Andalou (An Andalusian Dog). Not surprisingly it is reported that Dalí overstated his influence and involvement in that film that become a touchstone of the Surrealist movement.
Elena Ivanovna Diakonova met Dalí in August 1929. He christened her ‘Gala’ and she became both his life long muse, and the love of his life. Ten years Dali’s senior, Gala had emigrated from Moscow by way of Switzerland where she had partnered with the French Surrealist poet Paul Éluard, and spent several years in a ménage à trois with Éluard and the artist Max Ernst. During this time she is said to have been an inspiration to other artists as well including Louis Aragon, and André Breton.
Gala married Dalí in 1934 and was muse and model for both painting and sculpture. Dali began to sign his paintings with both his and her name claiming rather implausably that “it is mostly with your blood, Gala, that I paint my pictures”. Much speculation has been written about the nature of their relationship, whether a marriage of convenience, or if Dalí had encouraged Gala’s extramarital affairs with younger artists. What is clear is that the two became inseparable, Gala was model, muse, and business manager.
They also became more isolated.
Dali’s belief that Surrealism could exist in an apolitical context put him at odds with fellow artists, many of whom were members of the French Communist Party. His increasing affinity to Fascism and Franco’s Nationalist movement caused him to be expelled from the Surrealist movement. Both his political views and his penchant for self aggrandizement caused his contemporaries to refer to him in the past tense, as if he were already dead.
As WWII raged through Europe, Dali and Gala were able to escape to the USA and spent time between New York and Monterey California. During this period Dalí continued to work and develop some of his most iconic images. Dalí’s return to Catholicism often saw Gala represented as the Virgin Mary, or other vaguely saint like representations.
In 1948 Dalí and Gala were able to return to Spain, and spent years living and working in Port Lligat, on the coast near Cadaqués. Dali eventually bought Gala a castle in Púbol where she would spend weeks at a time, alone, or in being attended to by younger artists whom she supported. Dalí himself was only allowed admission with written permission by Gala herself.
In 1982 at the age of 87 Gala died at her castle and was buried there. After her death and in failing health Dalí moved into her home, and only lived until his death on January 23, 1989. Casa Púbol was opened to the public as the Gala-Dalí Castle House Museum in 1996.
Woodshed Art Auctions is proud to offer two unusual original figure drawings by Dalí, one signed with his Dalí Gala monogram. Both will be available at our Prestige Collection Sale on Weds September 20, 2017.


Life imitates art, supposedly, but Charlotte York, Kristin Davis’s character in Sex and the City, never got involved in a sex scandal about a supposedly leaked sex tape did she?
In real life, rumour has it, Kristin Davis did.
But is Kristin Davis’s sex scandal really a sex scandal, or is it staged PR because somebody’s career or new movie need a boost? At least Lindsay Lohan was honest and sort of classy about it when she posed nude as Marilyn Monroe – some controlled skin showing, lots of buzz and hype; career boosted.
In the aftermath of a sex tape, does the person who is involved really get more offers for movies and TV? Is Hollywood really that shallow and are viewers really that easily reeled in? If the answer is yes then I understand the logic of ‘appearing’ in a sex tape.
Of course, other rumours are that the person in the Kristin Davis sex tape is not Kristin Davis at all. Little teazers of what is possibly to come have been leaked in the form of a few photos. Hollywoodgrind.com has one, and they also have a poll to see if people think the woman in the photo is Kristin Davis or not. At this moment of writing, the poll shows 3 to 1 that yes, people do think it’s her.
But even if it’s not – does a flailing actor or actress not benefit from the hype even if it isn’t them? Even if it’s only mildly linked to them, surely they still get PR. In fact, by implicating them and not actually being them, surely that’s good PR.
But yawn, it seems like every other day a sex scandal surfaces, it’s hard to keep up (pardon the pun). I guess we have Paris Hilton to thank for making sex scandals common place and not so scandalous.
Perhaps reality TV has been too ingrained in us that it’s difficult to go anywhere without a video camera…


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by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Release date: June 6, 2017
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Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one in the journalism community is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now?
Monique is not exactly on top of the world. Her husband, David, has left her, and her career has stagnated. Regardless of why Evelyn has chosen her to write her biography, Monique is determined to use this opportunity to jumpstart her career.
Summoned to Evelyn’s Upper East Side apartment, Monique listens as Evelyn unfurls her story: from making her way to Los Angeles in the 1950s to her decision to leave show business in the late 80s, and, of course, the seven husbands along the way. As Evelyn’s life unfolds—revealing a ruthless ambition, an unexpected friendship, and a great forbidden love—Monique begins to feel a very a real connection to the actress. But as Evelyn’s story catches up with the present, it becomes clear that her life intersects with Monique’s own in tragic and irreversible ways.
Written with Reid’s signature talent for “creating complex, likable characters” (Real Simple), this is a fascinating journey through the splendor of Old Hollywood into the harsh realities of the present day as two women struggle with what it means—and what it takes—to face the truth.
=====> The words "scandalous" and "Old Hollywood" along with the gorgeous cover is what draws me to this one.
New York Tribune
By Priya Amrit
March 2, 2017
Film legend and ’60s It Girl Evelyn Hugo has just announced that she will auction off 12 of her most memorable gowns through Christie’s to raise money for breast cancer research.
At the age of 79, Hugo has long been an icon of glamour and elegance. She is known for a personal style both sensual and restrained, and many of Hugo’s most famous looks are considered touchstones of the fashion and Hollywood archives.
Those looking to own a piece of Hugo history will be intrigued not only by the gowns themselves but also by the context in which they were worn. Included in the sale will be the emerald green Miranda La Conda that Hugo wore to the 1959 Academy Awards, the violet soufflé and organdy scoop-neck she donned at the premiere of Anna Karenina in 1962, and the navy blue silk Michael Maddax that she was wearing in 1982 when she won her Oscar for All for Us.
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The Oscar-winning celebrity and also the nation star happened to be partnered for four months.
Renee Zellweger and Kenny Chesney grabbed society by surprise if they got married in after understanding each other for 5 period. Nevertheless got maybe even a lot more unexpected when the two chose to have the matrimony annulled merely four period afterwards — making use of Judy celebrity pointing out «fraud» since factor.
Renee and Kenny’s shocking split and their choice to draw «fraud» regarding the documents started bogus tabloid gossip about Kenny’s sexual direction. Couple of years after, during a 60 Minutes sit-down interview with Anderson Cooper, the nation musical celebrity declined that he’s gay.
«Maybe I should’ve come out and asserted that, ‘No, I’m not.’ But I didn’t wish to draw more awareness of they, you understand, ‘cause I know I found myselfn’t . it’s not true, period.»
Later, Kenny demonstrated that Renee inspected the «fraud» container regarding the annulment papers since they thought it absolutely was the «least harmful.»
«The actual only real scam that was dedicated was actually myself believing that we know what it was going to wind up as, that «
Renee also clarified in 2016 while talking to The recommend that phase «fraud» was «merely legal words and never a representation of Kenny’s dynamics.» She additionally said that the hearsay about Kenny generated the lady annoyed.
«they forced me to unfortunate that somehow citizens were using that as a way to become terrible and calling some one gay as a pejorative, which includes fateful outcomes. Naturally, there’s the bigger-picture dilemma of exactly why any person was required to make-up an account anyway.”
In, Kenny proceeded Oprah and once more addressed their temporary connection. When Oprah Winfrey questioned the «she is first got it All» performer if the lack of opportunity added for their annulment, Kenny responded, «that and the fact I panicked.»
After trying to explain to the chat program host he thought about his marriage to Renee outside their «box,» the guy known as the lady a «sweet spirit.» Kenny subsequently demonstrated he wished to have partnered 1 day but «felt that the concept of marriage forced me to get rid of my personal character . I just don’t know I’ve discover anybody larger than that.”
Renee hasn’t remarried, though this lady has as become romantically linked to Bradley Cooper and Doyle Bramhall II. At the same time, Kenny happens to be reported getting outdated Adrianna Costa and Vane Millon.
Regarding the career top, both have thrived since their annulment. In addition to featuring in Bridget Jones’s kids, situation 39, plus, Rene claimed a Oscar on her behalf depiction of Judy Garland in Judy (she furthermore picked up a Golden Globe, display Actors Guild prize, experts Selection prize, and BAFTA for the show). Kenny, also, has actually liked big victory over the last 15 roughly age, winning various CMA and Billboard Audio awards and garnering five Grammy nominations (six utter, if you rely their Hey close Lookin’ popularity).
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Best opportunity will inform if these two females become good friends, but possibly there’s a pretty good possibility.
Their own family could push them nearer along
On Kensington Palace established that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry happened to be wanting their earliest youngster together. And, since maybe envisioned, many people freaked-out — with actually celebrities getting back in throughout the https://datingranking.net/tr/facebook-dating-inceleme/ news by revealing their applying for grants the maternity. Needless to say, Prince William and Kate Middleton furthermore mentioned throughout the exciting announcement, as a spokesperson for all the royal family disclosed they were «delighted» to educate yourself on of Harry and Markle’s upcoming as moms and dads (via The Telegraph).
Luckily for Markle and Harry, William and Middleton become positives during the whole parenting thing, having three children of their own: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. Markle will, naturally, be able to ask Middleton for pointers during the girl maternity and extended a short while later, as she adapts to their new character as a mother. Therefore we suspect that the two can bond over their respective parenthood trips, particularly when they read their kiddos using the other person someday.


For those who have watched the fresh famous Nickelodeon show The newest Thundermans, then you certainly probably know, Jack Griffo who starred the brand new character of Maximum Thunderman regarding (2013–2018). Well, he or she is an american star together with an artist.
Jack Griffo grew up in Orlando, Florida to the eleven December 1996 given that Jack Davis Griffo. Further, very little known in the his adult history, however, he has got five siblings having which he was increased. He holds American citizenship and you will is part of blended (English and Italian) ethnicity.
Griffo started produced his Tv profession while the a supplementary into tv series Kickin’ They last year and you will Container Skinner’s Epic Escapades. Following, later on he produced invitees appearances on tv show such as Come across Father Manage and you may Jessie. On the other hand, he or she is well-known for starring when you look at the funny tv show Nickelodeon because the Maximum Thunderman, featuring Kira Kosarin from .
Furthermore, Griffo in addition to did inside the films such as Voice from My Sound, Jinxed and Splitting Adam and those Discontinued.
Asides acting spanish dating uk login, Jack is a singer having a good YouTube channel where the guy usually listings talks about regarding prominent music. Some of their shelter songs are Hold Me , that has been released on the together with his partner Kelsey and you may Slingshot put out toward parece.
Well, it can be not so great news to have Jack Griffo’s admirer because good looking piece is not single any more. Thus, Griffo became enjoying his matchmaking lifetime gladly together with partner Paris Berelc, a famous Filipino actress.
Once the , Griffo and you can Berelc is actually matchmaking and generally are nevertheless heading solid. Back to , the guy put a birthday celebration bash back in into 18th birthday off Paris, and therefore made folk skeptical of its union. Put into one to, they traveled to River Tahoe into the SnowGlobe Sounds Event in 2016.
Now, the brand new pleasant pair has no anxiety about proving the nation on the the love relationship and you can share publicly due to their millions of followers all of the special minute. Along with, for folks who get across Griffo’s Instagram, following together with his lady love you can easily come across his photo.
Straight back towards the , Jack mutual a picture along with her towards celebration of Merry Christmas. And that, it looks like it share its fascination with one another through the particular social networking.
Early in the day Relationship
Prior to Paris, Jack features old about three women in their lifetime. First, he started to date having Western celebrity and musician otherwise his co-star Kira Kosarin within the 2012. They even played a cousin and you will cousin character on role, but Griffo and Kosarin never ever typed its matchmaking openly.
After that, Griffo appreciated a romance which have Western celebrity Ciara Bravo for the . The happy couple was in the movie, Jinxed. From that point year, he was saw having American actress Ryan Whitney Newman. They reach time during summer off 2013, but afterwards it split in just after relationship three years.
Jack and you may Ryan satisfied at Find Father Work with reveal in the 2012 for the first time and started matchmaking after. Nonetheless they starred in Thundermans in which Jack are to experience Max Thunderman’s part whenever you are Ryan are playing Alison’s role – a recurring part off 2015 in order to 2017.
After a couple of dating problems, it seems like Griffo has shifted and that’s now gladly relationship Filipino beauty.
What is Jack Griffo’s Websites Worthy of? Paycheck
By 2019, Jack Griffo’s Websites Worthy of is actually projected at the $3 million. As well, he’s gathered a remarkable wealth out of their acting profession just like the an actor. So far, Griffo features appeared in of several movies and tv shows. Yet not, Griffo pulls more money out of a musical profession, offer, advertising, brand promotions too.
Till go out, Griffo’s appropriate paycheck is less than comment. Moreover, he’s fabled for his part into famous Nickelodeon collection New Thundermans. According to payscale, the cast person in The latest Thundermans renders $ an hour or so. And this, Jack most likely helps make in the same profile.
Jack Griffo’s Many years, Birthday celebration, Zodiac Sign
Already, Jack Griffo’s decades try twenty-two years of age. Concurrently, he celebrates his birthday on each December 11. His zodiac sign try Sagittarius.


Brenna Gwyn Snowe
Brenna Gwyn Snowe is a Long Island based actress, artist, model, writer, and witch.
For a moderately complete history of her acting work you can visit her IMDB.
For a more up to date play by play of her daily life you can follow her on instagram.
For anything else, you may have to scrounge around a bit, but she seems nice enough to send an email to and on a rare occasion makes a personal appearance out in the world.


Friday 11/ 17 - Today on the show we did a recap of our Change 4 Change Radiothon, benefiting The Gathering for Justice Organization- a non profit organization founded by Harry Belafonte which sponsors movements such as the "Women's March, Colin Kaepernicks "Know Your Rights Campaign
, @kaepernick7’s KnowYourRights campaign and the NY Justice League. We raised over 700,000 dollars all thanks to our celeb friends such as Will I Am who started it off by donating 50,000 dollars, Kevin Hart, Eminem, Diddy and of course our loyal listeners really helped out as well. Also Charlamagne gave "Donkey of the Day" to Joseline Hernandez for having a diss record towards Cardi B. During the recap we also had visits from T- Pain where he spoke about his new album, not getting respect in his home town Tallahassee and more. Moreover, Safari gave us a visit as well, where he spoke about his rapping skills, Nicki Minaj and more.
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The club collected small fees for a variety of services related to mandatory duties, including charging servers for their false eyelashes. Sadly, other traumatic events caused by her handlers were all too real.
Fromm was born in Sztetl, Poland, not Germany. Nowhere in her autobiography did Dr. Her mother, Gladys, struggled with poor mental health, and was institutionalized before Marilyn then known as Norma Jeane Baker reached the age of Grateful for saving his life, Aladdin honors Jafar's request to enter the cave.
Sadly, other traumatic events caused by her handlers were all too real. Heymann followed that with Liz: They learn to survive by disassociation.
She graduated from the Dante School in Chicago in and the University of Illinois medical school infacts supported by photographs and her medical licensing records.
Gilmore, Anton Szandor LaVey: A Candid Biography of Robert F. With bipartisan support, the prohibition was adopted and the Library was ordered to cease producing the items.
Brown University, in an email, said it has no record of any student named Susan Sklover. While most biographies state that she suffered miscarriages, some accounts hint that, in reality, the miscarriages were provoked.
Several months later Gladys began to be very depressed and avoid all the people around her. Jason, on the other hand, likened it to a very real time in the life of Marilyn Monroe, and her narrative of the experience, after being subject to mind-control techniques and drugs at the hands of Lee Strasberg and Dr.
A Woman Named Jackie was No. Marilyn said she felt dirty and took baths days after it happened to feel clean. Tweet Marilyn Monroe is possibly the most iconic figure in American culture and the most recognizable sex symbol of all times.
Who would think that such a successful young woman had such an unstable life. The astounding claim, central to that book, is that Bobby and Jackie were in love and became lovers soon after JFK was assassinated.
Aladdin has no idea who she is, but he is immediately smitten. Her iconic sensual blonde persona forever revolutionized the movie industry and, to this day, is greatly influential in popular culture.
So they took my baby from me… and I never saw it again. Predominantly a fresh strawberry flavor mixed with a very potent fuelly Indica twang. She began to model in to earn some extra money. You ought to see it.
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Heymann attributed the story to his interview with Kennedy confidant Lem Billings, who died inyears before Heymann started working on the book. Marilyn was too afraid to ask what they were going to do with it. Marilyn was also constantly under high surveillance.
After a brief scuffle with the authorities, he takes Jasmine to his hideout, where they each reveal their unhappiness in their own lives "A Million Miles Away".
Dorothy Stratten, Bogdanovich suggested that Hefner and his lifestyle contributed to her death: One thing is for sure, as the visits augmented in frequency, Monroe became worse. So the flavor is very complex and puzzling but always satisfying. Heymann writes that Fromm told him:. Marilyn Monroe Returns: The Healing of a Soul [Adrian Finkelstein] on thesanfranista.com *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers.
Marilyn Monroe Returns reveals provocative new evidence that the reincarnation of Marilyn Monroe is a top-of-the-charts Canadian singer named Sherrie Lea Laird. By far the best biography on Monroe ever written, with the author having no ax to grind against its subject.
I find some male authors on Monroe disliking her based on what I think is disapproval of her interactions with men through out her life. Dec 22, · Playboy‘s successful launch probably owed a lot to Hefner’s choice of the magazine’s first monthly Playmate, Marilyn thesanfranista.comnly, Hefner thought so.
As an aspiring actress, Monroe was short on cash. To earn money inshe posed nude for. People loved Marilyn Monroe because she was a combination of beauty and brains. Although Marilyn Monroe was an influential figure, she lived a life of controversy filled with scandalous affairs and life style choices broadcasted for the world to hear and see.
Marilyn Monroe had a very difficult life. She was born into the world on June 1st, Patricia Ann Priest was born August 15, in Bountiful, Utah. She is most famous for playing the role of Marilyn Munster in the s TV show, The Munsters.
American playwright Arthur Miller once wrote a screenplay for his wife, Marilyn Monroe, called The Misfits (). It’s a somber, take-no-prisoners story, set in the bleak landscape surrounding Reno, Nevada.
“Nevada is the Leave-It State,” explains Thelma Ritter in the film, meaning it’s.The incredible life of marilyn monroe


Joy EseOghene Odiete, AKA J'odie, is a gifted vocalist, songwriter, musician and jewelry designer. She was born into a Christian family to Bishop and Rev. Mrs. John Odiete of Christ Peculiar Church Int'l.
As a teenager, fresh out of college, she decided to "explore", as she felt stuck in a triangular routine of the church choir, school and home.
This journey brought her to the West African Idols stage in 2007, where she came sixth. The competition opened a new vista in her life. J'odie, at the time, began to see the possibility of making a career out of music.
Her song, Kuchi Kuchi (Oh Baby) - released in 2010, which expresses love from mother to child, hit the airwaves and created a mark in the Nigerian music scene. Through that hit track, she clinched nominations and awards and went ahead to release a full album, titled African Woman, in 2012.
The journey of fame has taken J'odie through many phases, but the love of Jesus Christ has brought her back home.
J'odie is a moist clay in God's hands, daily being shaped to spread the Good News through her God-given musical talents and many more being discovered.
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It was theorized that he wrote the song about former girlfriend/mistress Cathy Smith. Lightfoot has gone on to expand on this in interviews and has actually corroborated that he wrote the song and its lyrics with her on his mind.
Also, if you're a music fan and a drug history fan, you are probably thinking that the name Cathy Smith is familiar to you. It should be. Cathy Smith was a rock music groupie and drug dealer back in the 1970s. She dealt drugs to Keith Richards and Ron Wood of the Rolling Stones when they toured as The New Barbarians. Later on, she was the person who injected John Belushi with the fatal speedballs of cocaine and heroin (supposedly 11 total) in 1982. She served 15 months in US prison for that episode and was deported back to Canada after her release.
Image of John Belushi in Animal House is from http://ravepad.com/page/john-belushi/images
Anyway, Sundown is a song with haunting lyrics, if you put them in perspective of the tumultuous time and relationship between Lightfoot and Smith.


The Magic of Christmas: An Evening with Madilyn Bailey
Powerhouse singer/songwriter Madilyn Bailey is coming to The Mabel Tainter on Thursday, December 22 for a very special hometown concert! “The Magic of Christmas: An Evening with Madilyn Bailey” will feature Holiday classics and original music. As seen on America’s Got Talent or through one of her many viral videos online, Madilyn returns home to deliver a night of seasonal fun for the whole family!
Madilyn Bailey is a Wisconsin-raised singer, songwriter, and creator now residing in Los Angeles. She has fostered a dedicated global fanbase of over 18 Million (9.3M on YouTube alone) with her unmistakable voice and creative artistry.
After receiving a major viral response to her “Hate Comments” songs, which display her expertise in songwriting, Madilyn grabbed the attention of NBC’s America’s Got Talent. Her outstanding performances on last year’s Season 16 took her all the way to the semifinals.
Madilyn has been focused on writing and recording her own original music alongside continuing to nurture the content her fans have gotten used to over the years with covers and other engaging videos. Original Releases like “Red Ribbon”, “Wisconsin”, and “Tetris” all saw major streaming success on their official music videos and across DSPs. Fans can expect many more personal and powerful new releases from her on the way.
Madilyn proves herself a veteran in content creation and combined with her skills as an artist, she is truly an online force to be reckoned with


By Roshan Shiwcharran, Guyanachunes.Com
Heart pounding, butterflies out of control, Terry Gajraj paced back and forth nervously backstage at the Brightstar Productions “Indo-Caribbean Show” in Toronto, Canada. He was about to share the stage for the very first time with many of his idols to sing in front of 8,000 hungry fans. This moment forever changed his life.
“When I stepped on that stage, I felt like I was struck by lightning,” recalls the artist who was representing Guyana at the All Star Concert. “I had that aha moment of OMG! This is what I want to do for the rest of my life!” Gajraj never stopped.
He has dominated the Guyanese music scene for the past 25 years. He released his debut album “Soca Lambada” in 1990 but it was “Guyana Baboo” in 1994 that established him as a household name and propelled him to International acclaim. As a son of the soil, Terry is the most toured artiste to emerge out of Guyana and whose success in promoting Guyanese music and culture around the world remains unmatched.
Here are some brief highlights of an eventful career:
1- Guyana’s most recorded artiste with more than 30 albums and hundreds of songs.
2- TerryG is the only singer from Guyana who has been performing globally every single week, every single month, every single year for over 20 years, non-stop (since his monster hit “Guyana Baboo” in 1994). Guyana’s most consistent artiste.
3- Performed off Broadway in “West Indian Dreams” in Manhattan, NY.
4- Guyana’s most toured singer (performs in all the major cities and countries including the Caribbean, Suriname, Holland, India, UK & Spain). One of his most prestigious shows was at Wembley Stadium in London, England. Gajraj consistently adds a new country & new city every year to his touring circuit.
5- He is the first singer from the Caribbean to perform at the BOLLYWOOD Music Awards, the Indian equivalent of the Grammys.
6- TerryG has represented Guyana in all the major carnivals in the world including Labor Day (NY), Caribana (Canada), Miami Carnival, Virgin Islands (Tortola), Notting Hill (London) and Trinidad (Spektakula Tent).
7- He created the “Screw the lightbulb” Indian Dance and introduced the “Call and Response” style to Guyanese Chutney music thereby making it more interactive, exciting and popular. He has thrilled the worldwide audience with his brand of Guyanese music & culture and spread the sounds of Guyana beyond our borders.
8-TerryG is the first Guyanese artiste to have his own professional website www.TerryGajraj.com. When promoters want a Guyanese entertainer, the firstst name that pops up is Terry “Guyana Baboo” Gajraj.
9- Unlike many artistes who crossover and hide their Guyanese roots, Gajraj proudly waves his Guyanese flag at all his performances and showcases his trademark one finger pose representing 1 People, 1 Nation, 1 Destiny.
10- Gajraj does a weekly TV show on Time Warner ch 96 in NYC every Saturday at 7 pm.
11- Collaborates with young Guyanese artistes to give them a taste of stardom and promote the future of Guyanese music.
12- Since the inception of his singing career. TerryG has consistently donated at least one free performance every month for various charitable groups.
He has further embraced his role model status as a celebrity spokesman for the Save Abee Charitable Foundation for Kids in Guyana. For the past five years, Terry and the Save Abee Team has organized many fundraisers in Canada & USA with proceeds being used to educate kids in computer technology. It has evolved with success, to not only represent his ideals to give back to those in need, but most importantly to showcase the goodwill and strong community spirit of the Guyanese people that Gajraj represents as their musical ambassador.
Gajraj grew up in Fyrish Village, Guyana. As a poor country boy, he had no TV in his home, so his only entertainment was learning to play every single musical instrument he could get his hands on.
Having no TV was a blessing in disguise. Dance-inspiring Soca Chutney rhythms and a knack for Guyanese lyrics have made the charismatic Gajraj one of Guyana’s most successful vocalists.
That poor country boy is now an international star who has made an indelible mark on the musical history of Guyana.
“Yuh Can Tek Me Outta Guyana, But You Kyan Tek Guyana Outta Me” TerryG.
Some of Terry’s upcoming performances: Orlando, FL - Chutney Soca Brass (March)
Suriname, Paramaribo (March)
Guyana National Stadium - Phagwah
Bronx, NY (March)
Richmond Hill, NY - Phagwah Parade (March)
Somerset, NJ - Phagwah Dance (March)
Queens, NY (April )
Boston, MA (April)
Montreal, Canada (April)
Trinidad, WI - Mother’s Day (May)
St. Maarten, WI - Chutney Soca Fest (May)
Jamaica, NY (May)
Cayman Islands, WI - GACI Dinner & Dance (June)
Hartford, CT (June)
New 2016 songs:“Buss Peppa” ft Shakti
“Tek Way Yuh Gyal” ft Rikki Jai
“Weakness For Sweetness” ft Ta.V.Ta
“Larkhi” ft A9
Releasing soon:“Guyana 50th Tribute” Angels Band
“Pati Patna” Guyanese Traditional
“Girl You Turn Me On” ft Keri
“Tequilla” ft Prince Bengal & many more for the summer
“PACK UP ME GRIP & LEH ME GO”


Athol Guy has seen success as an entrepreneur, politician, tv host, family man and philanthropist. But undoubtedly he is best known as one of the founding members of The Seekers. Formed in December 1962 their songs are as popular now as they were over 50 years ago. Perhaps more so. Unseating, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and The Kinks, from their number one positions in the UK charts , and toppling The Monkees from the top of the US charts secured their place in music and cultural history. To sustain professional and personal harmony over half a century is a remarkable feat and is testament to the respect and appreciation each member has for one other and for the extraordinary legacy of The Seekers.


Sir George Shearing, (August 13, 1919 – February 14, 2011) was an jazz pianist who for many years led a popular jazz group that recorded for Discovery Records, MGM Records and Capitol Records. The composer of over 300 titles, he had multiple albums on the Billboard charts during the 1950s, 1960s, 1980s and 1990s. He died of heart failure on February 14, 2011 in New York City, at the age of 91.
Born in Battersea, London, Shearing was the youngest of nine children. He was born blind to working class parents: his father delivered coal and his mother cleaned trains in the evening. He started to learn piano at the age of three and began formal training at Linden Lodge School for the Blind, where he spent four years.
Though offered several scholarships, Shearing opted to perform at a local pub, the Mason’s Arms in Lambeth, for “25 bob a week” playing piano and accordion. He even joined an all-blind band during that time and was influenced by the albums of Teddy Wilson and Fats Waller. He made his first BBC radio appearance during this time Shearing won seven consecutive Melody Maker polls during this time. Around that time he was also a member of George Evans’s Saxes ‘n’ Sevens band.
In 1947, Shearing emigrated to the United States, where his harmonically complex style mixing swing, bop and modern classical influences gained popularity. One of his first performances in the US was at the Hickory House. He performed with the Oscar Pettiford Trio and led a quartet with Buddy DeFranco. In 1949, he formed the first ‘George Shearing Quintet’, a band and recorded for Discovery, Savoy and MGM, including the immensely popular single “September in the Rain” (MGM), which sold over 900,000 copies; “my other hit” to accompany “Lullaby of Birdland”. Shearing, himself, would write of this hit that it was “as accidental as it could be.”
Shearing’s interest in classical music resulted in some performances with concert orchestras in the 1950s and 1960s, and his solos frequently drew upon the music of Satie, Delius and Debussy for inspiration. He became known for a piano technique known as “Shearing’s voicing,” a type of double melody block chord, with an additional fifth part that doubles the melody an octave lower. In 1956, he became a naturalized citizen of the United States. He continued to play with his quintet, with augmented players through the years, and recorded with Capitol until 1969. He created his own label, Sheba, that lasted a few years.
In 1970, he began to “phase out his by-now-predictable quintet” and disbanded the group in 1978. One of his more notable albums during this period was The Reunion, with George Shearing (Verve 1976). Later, Shearing played with a trio, as a soloist and increasingly in a duo. Among his collaborations were sets with the Montgomery Brothers, Marian McPartland and Kenny Davern. In 1979, Shearing signed with Concord Records, and recorded for the label with Mel Tormé. This collaboration garnered Shearing and Tormé two Grammys, one in 1983 and another in 1984. Shearing remained fit and active well into his later years and continued to perform, even after being honoured with an Ivor Novello Lifetime Achievement Award in 1993. He never forgot his native country and, in his last years, would split his year between living in New York and the UK, where he’d bought a house with his second wife, singer Ellie Geffert. This gave him the opportunity to tour the UK, giving concerts, often with his long-time friend and collaborator, Mel Tormé, backed by with BBC Big Band. He was appointed OBE in 1996. In 2007, he was knighted. “So,” he noted later, “the poor, blind kid from Battersea became Sir George Shearing. Now that’s a fairy tale come true.”
(Excerpt taken from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Shearing#Early_life)


It looks like our up-and-coming pop diva is planning quite a busy schedule for herself in the upcoming year! The Selena Gomez tour 2016 already has many dates on the books. She will be going on around playing live concerts to help promote her newest studio album called Revival. Right now she already has 40 dates scheduled in the first show that she will be playing will happen on May 6, with the final show taking place on July 8. She is going to visit most of the major cities in the USA. These are the locations like Miami, Los Angeles, and New York City. You can also catch her this year for several dates during the jingle Ball concerts. Here she will be performing with Nick Jonas, 5 seconds of summer, and one direction.
So what sort of prices are the fans looking at paying for these upcoming shows? Right now the most expensive performance will be happening in Charlotte North Carolina at the Time Warner cable Arena on June 7. The average price of the tickets for this show will come in at just over $200. The absolute lowest price for a ticket that you could get for this show is $45. If you are looking to try and see the pop princess for the most reasonable price available then you will want to check out her concert in St. Louis Missouri at the Scott trade center on June 26. The average price of a ticket for this show is only $120 with the lowest priced ticket coming in at $54. These prices aren’t bad at all when compared to other high-profile acts on the road right now.
If you compare the prices from her personal performances to those with the jingle Ball ticket prices you’ll see that her shows are very reasonable. Although these shows include many other stars aside from Selena, you are still looking at paying over $500 to be able to see one of these shows on average. The absolute cheapest ticket up in the nosebleeds will still set you back about $70. Let’s not forget that all this traveling around is to help promote her brand-new album revival.
Luckily for miss Gomez the numbers are looking good. It’s been just a couple months now since she has put out her new CD and it’s already crushing the Billboard charts coming in at number one with about 120,000 sales during the initial first week release. The first single that she has released from her album entitled good for you is the first time that she has ever ascended to the top of the Billboard pop charts and reached the number one position. This album and her live performances could push her career to heights that she has previously never experienced! This is quite an exciting time for Selena Gomez fans.
There may still be time to get cheaper prices for seats if you purchase her revival CD. All of her fans who pre-ordered her new album got a chance to pick up tickets before anyone else. If you were one of the lucky fans who got your hands on her album early, you will have received a special unique code in your email that allows you to pick up tickets before the other bands. Now anyone can get seats, but you should check out her official website to see if there are any other deals for dedicated fans. The stars love to give back to the people who make their careers possible.
Fans in the US and Canada should prepare yourselves for the Selena Gomez tour 2016! It’s sure to be a lot of fun with tons of amazing costumes and exciting displays on stage. Selena never lets her fans down, and always knows how to put on an amazing show for the people who spend their hard-earned money on seeing her concert! The beginning of her shows is still a ways away, and now is your best chance to purchase tickets for low prices, so don’t wait!


A fish and rice cake man clashes with a gurning rave guy at a festival
Two internet icons collided at a festival this weekend, and we’re here for it.
New photos have captured Fish And Rice Cake Guy hanging out with Gurning Rave Guy, and it’s the weird mix of viral fame we’ve all been waiting for.
Showing off his brand new set of abs, Fish And Rice Cake Guy (otherwise known as Danny Andrews) gave a thumbs up to the camera while getting close to Gurning Rave Guy (real name Shaun Jackson), who was also over-branded as always and looked like he had doubled all weekend.
Danny posted two photos of their hangout on Instagram, and no one knows why they weren’t swarmed with throngs of adoring fans.
Danny shot to fame 15 years ago when he appeared in the BBC Three documentary Baby Faced Bodybuilderswhile Shaun entered the meme hall of fame after being seen having his jaw practically dislocated in a promotional video for rave nightclub “Bounce by the ounce” in 2014.
It was Danny’s Baby Faced Bodybuilders appearance that earned him the nickname Fish And Rice Cake Guy.
Just 16 at the time, Danny was preparing for the Mr Cumbria bodybuilding contest and became an instant hit with viewers after revealing the diet he adopted ahead of the contest.
He said, “Eight o’clock in the morning, I’ll have fish and a rice cake.” At 10 o’clock I will catch fish. At noon, I will have fish and a rice cake. two o’clock, I’ll have fish. At four o’clock – just before I train – I will have fish and rice cake. I’ll train, I’ll get fished. I’ll go home, eat fish again, with rice cake, then eat fish again before I go to bed.”
Earlier this month, Danny left fans flabbergasted with his gnarly body transformation, taking to Instagram to reveal that in just four months he had been seriously shredded.
The gym enthusiast flaunted his weight transformation from February to June by posing in front of a mirror and flexing his toned muscles.
Danny regularly updates fans on his physique and workout routines, and told fans his recent transformation was down to “six weeks of hard training and good nutrition.”
“His [sic] first time in 8 years!! I had a hard blow this weekend, so I’m getting back to it, it will be even better,” he said at the time.
Although they shared the details of his efforts online, many viewers still jokingly attribute his success to the wonders of fish and rice cakes, with one of these comments: “Fish and a rice cake paid off. “


BOB'S BLOG ABOUT SINGERS
Let's begin by discussing tenors, a subject I know rather well. To start things off, I thought we could listen to Jussi singing Nessun Dorma, and compare it with Pavarotti. Here is Jussi in a recording I'm not very happy with, but it shows his vocal prowess:
Now listen to Pavarotti
Here's one more, Mario Lanza:
And finally, Franco Corelli.
I selected "Nessun Dorma" to discuss because it's the most well-known tenor aria in the popular media.
Bjorling was the Pavarotti of his day, the 30s through the 50s. In fact, when Pavarotti first came on the scene, the singer he was most compared to was Bjorling. He was an intelligent singer, capable of many styles and languages. His French and German was fluent.
He never sang the role of Calaf on stage, but recorded the entire opera with Birgit Nilsson, Renata Tebaldi and Giorgio Tozzi with the Rome Opera House Orchestra and Chorus, Erich Leinsdorf conducting just a year before his untimely death in 1960. Bjorling had what we call a spinto voice, that is, between lyric and dramatic. He sang mostly lyric roles, but many dramatic ones as well. I believe that while he sang this aria most successfully in concert many times, as a role, he shied away from it all his career because he knew the vocal demands would tax his voice to the absolute limit. It doesn't sound that way here, however. (Where his voice got gobbled up sometimes was in the ensembles. But all singers suffer that fate sometimes.)
As I said above, this YouTube does not show his voice to its best, but we can hear his lyricism weaved into a power than demands respect. Nevertheless, Bjorling's incredible breath control and effortless high notes can be enjoyed here.
The next singer, Pavarotti, has the advantage of twenty to thirty years of technological recording advancement. His voice has a brilliance, especially in his top notes, that carries over any orchestra. He of course, made this aria his own when in sang it in the 2000 Olympics. He did perform Calaf many times on stage, and his native language gave him a more intimate understanding of the role than most tenors might have. I personally often learn Italian roles and songs by listening to his recordings because his diction was so very clear. I knew I could count on his pronunciation since it was his native language.
Mario Lanza, the movie star of the 50s, recorded this aria for one of his movies. Seeing him is deceptive because he was not actually singing, but lip-synching his own recording, as all movie singers had to do. No one sang live in a movie. There are some TV YouTubes of Lanza, so on those we can see him actually singing. I thought he was singing in a lower key, and ran for my pitch-pipe to verify that he was singing in key (which is G major to D in the end, the high note being a B-natural. He was in key all right, making me more impressed with him. His voice has a rich, almost baritonal quality that none of the other singers had. Lanza was not a polished artist as were Bjorling and Pavarotti, but it's interesting to compare how they interpreted this aria. I wasn't convinced that Lanza knew exactly what he was singing about. Since he never studied the entire role, he really didn't know the story. I have found that to be a great disadvantage in my own singing. My sense is, Lanza didn't care about that level of achievement.
I included Corelli because he is the only singer of the four that I heard live in the opera house. In fact, Joan and I saw him sing Calaf opposite Nilsson. It was quite a circus on stage. Corelli had the most powerful voice I ever heard live. In fact, in the early going, he totally dominated Nilsson, a Wagnerian soprano. But by the end of the opera, he had run out of steam while she was just warming up. She won the last duet.
That's actually a rather sad commentary, which focuses on stage hijinks instead of the story and music. But Corelli sang first and acted second. Pavarotti was always Pavarotti on stage. I never saw Bjorling, so I cannot comment on his stagecraft.
What do you think? Which singer is your favorite? Why? Is singing more important than acting?


Ghost: Do you have any regrets?
Nymph: What are you like when you’re by yourself?
"Yeah! We’re together now!" —Dylan O’Brien after reading the script that Stiles and Lydia were in bed together.
[jokes about being in love with a character] [is actually serious] [and not joking] [in any way] [at all]
CGI technology has brought the late Audrey Hepburn back to the screen, as she stars in a TV advertisement for the chocolate company, Galaxy. Hepburn’s sons, Sean Ferrer and Luca Dotti, said regarding the project: “Our mother often spoke about her love of chocolate and how it lifted her spirit, so we’re sure she would have been proud of her role as the face of Galaxy.” (watch the commercial here)
I wanna bring this back and remind everyone that the entire commercial is in CGI, not just Audrey.


Recently, one of the most popular star bachelors of the CIS Timati (Timur Yunusov) constantly appears in the company of beauties around the world. This August was no exception: Timati is resting with might and main on the Greek island of Mykonos, and not alone! He is accompanied by a mysterious blonde beauty, whose identity was immediately checked for the purpose of “deanon”.
It didn't take Timati's fans much time for this: the new passion of the rapper – model from Kyiv, known on Instagram under the nickname sashadony. She was identified by her bright red manicure.
In one of the photos, 38-year-old Timur was hugged by a woman's hand with bright red nail polish – exactly the same as in the photographs of Sasha Donya. In addition, photos from Mykonos are also posted on her Instagram profile. Not such a simple puzzle.
Our sources in Kyiv reported that the spectacular beauty with a height of 1.80, long legs and gymnastic stretching – a frequent guest of the famous beauty salon LEO Beauty Club. She was seen more than once visiting the salon on Lipkovsky Street.
We requested a comment from the LEO Beauty Club itself, but in response we received that the salon does not disclose information about its clients. We did not expect another answer, but the network remembers everything! Sasha Doniv herself on her Instagram calls her nails “manicure of the day on the Internet.”