Starring: Susan Hess Logeais | Sherilyn Lawson | Betty Moyer
Also Featuring: David Ogden Stiers | Seymour Cassel | Jill Andre | Patricia Ferguson | Alexander Blaise | Allen Nause | Ryan Findlay
“If somebody doesn’t want to put me in front of the camera, I’ll get behind it,” says Susan Hess Logeais, the writer, producer and co-star of NOT DEAD YET. That’s exactly what happened when this Portland, OR, former Hollywood actress, age 51, decided to give it another shot.
Prior to leaving the entertainment industry in 1990, Logeais had accomplished in 15 years what few people achieve in a lifetime. Beginning at the age of 17, the classically-trained ballerina spent a year performing with the San Francisco Ballet under Artistic Director Michael Smuin.
Then, in 1978, the lanky teen began a seven-year stint that would make her one of Europe’s most successful fashion models. She would ultimately grace over a dozen major magazine covers – including Italian, English, and German versions of Vogue, Marie Claire, and Elle; glide down the runways in Paris, Milan and New York for such designers as Valentino, Oscar de la Renta, and Gianni Versace; star in countless fashion spreads; and appear as the face of Karl Lagerfeld perfume, among other exclusive brands.
In 1984, Logeais scaled back her modeling to pursue her passion: acting. During the years that followed, she co-starred in four network television movies, a Sidney Sheldon mini-series for CBS, and episodes of Miami Vice, Knightwatch, Spencer: For Hire, and Christine Cromwell.
Logeais grew up just outside Seattle, the daughter of a Washington State Legislator and a public school nurse. She began studying dance at the age of seven. By the time she was 15, Logeais was practicing up to four hours a day, five days a week. At the age of 16, she was awarded a Ford Foundation Scholarship and the honor of participating in the School of American Ballet’s summer program. It was after an exhilarating, but grueling season with the San Francisco Ballet that included 28 “Nutcrackers,” two intensive tours, and some serious physical injuries, Logeais called a halt to her dance career.
Not sure what to do next, Logeais headed back to Seattle, and began modeling for Nordstrom’s. There, she tested with a Seattle photographer, who sent her pictures to the Wilhelmina agency in New York. They invited her to fly back for an interview, signed her on the spot, and Logeais had her first assignment two days later – as a runway model doing as many as ten shows a day during show season.
Finally, after years of being in front of audiences and the camera, Logeais decided to step behind the lens, and began learning the craft of screenplay writing. At the same time, she formed her own production company, Two Chicks with Cameras, and co-directed and produced a series of short films.
Then, in 1992, Logeais moved to France, where she met her husband, Olivier. She had her first child at the age of 38, and second at 40. In 1998, they moved to Southern Oregon, then relocated in Portland in 2003.
“’When is it going to be my turn?’ is kind of Michelle’s theme,” says Lawson of her character – a former actress who teams up with her friends in a desperate attempt to revive their careers.
Like her character, Lawson opted to table her acting career to raise a family, beginning at age of 37. “I was pretty much in suburbia mommy mode for the first few years,” she says. “I tried to continue to work after my son was born, but it was a little difficult because I never got any sleep for the first eight months – making it almost impossible to memorize anything, not to mention that I looked like dust,” she says with a laugh.
Lawson gave birth to her daughter at 40, but didn’t try to get back in the game until her youngest was four. “Meantime, reality TV hit, all of the movies-of-the-week had gone to Canada, and all the local commercial companies were being purchased by out-of-state conglomerates. So we lost some of our biggest accounts, as well as a lot of training and educational videos. It just all dried up,” she says of the drop in major productions in Portland, OR. That has made it doubly-difficult for female actresses in their upper 40’s to score good roles.
Ironically, after graduating from the University of Oregon with a B.A. in Theater, it took Lawson a decade to work up the courage to pursue a career – the result of an insensitive remark by a professor who carelessly blurted out that she didn’t have what it takes. “ It didn’t just hurt me, it screwed up my ability to judge myself,” she relates. So she began entering competitions sponsored by the International Modeling Talent Association, and won four awards – including for first runner-up as “Female Talent of the Year.” “I came back from that going, ‘Okay, I can do this.’ And that’s when I got a local agent and started doing more theatre. Then I got real busy and did a lot.”
Lawson immediately scored a supporting part in the TV movie, Perfect Family, starring Bruce Boxleitner, Jennifer O’Neill and Joanna Cassidy. Then came a recurring role in the CBS crime series, Under Suspicion. While continuing to live in Portland, she appeared in such visiting productions as Ann Rule’s Dead by Sunset with Ken Olin and Annette O’Toole, Lifetime’s Fifteen and Pregnant, the Disney Channel’s Halloweentown, Gus Van Sant’s feature film Elephant, the hit indie documentary What the Bleep Do I Know?, Thumbsucker with Keanu Reeves, and Feast of Love with Morgan Freeman and Greg Kinnear.
Her fondest memory, however, is as a featured extra in Animal House with John Belushi. Just weeks after she started her freshman year at the U of O, Lawson showed up for the call for extras. “I was in a tight pink sweater with black pants, and I remember standing around having these men start pointing in my direction. I’m looking all around, and they’re saying, ‘You. You. You in the pink sweater,” she laughs. "The next thing I know they’re taking my measurements.... and Playboy Magazine is there – and I was cast as this ‘busty’ co-ed.” The pillow fight scene will forever stay in her memory.
“Cindy is the type of person who doesn’t just wipe off the countertop, she rubs it until it shines,” says Betty Moyer, who plays her in “Not Dead Yet.” “She’s the kind of complex personality I’ve been waiting my whole career to play!”
Born on an army base in Taipei, Taiwan, Moyer grew up on a chicken ranch in Smiley, Texas (population: 500), about 60 miles southeast of San Antonio. Starting at the age of five, she helped her family gather some 15,000 eggs a day. It was about the same time that she began telling people she wanted to be an actress. “I lived in front of the TV set, absorbing everything, just knowing there was another world out there,” she says with a laugh.
By the 3rd grade, Moyer knew her destiny was not in Smiley. “I remember sitting on the bus with my girlfriend, and she looks at this house and says, ‘I’m going to live there when I grow up.’ I thought she was completely insane!”
By her senior year, Moyer began appearing in school plays, which brought her a regional title in a statewide competition. Following graduation, Moyer paid her own way through several years of college at Southwest Texas State in San Marcos, where she majored in drama. She then spent eight years in Dallas, working in regional theater, while supporting herself appearing in commercials and industrials. As time passed and her career failed to ignite, Moyer found herself doing odd jobs backstage to cover expenses. One day, while working in the prop department, a man who analyzes handwriting asked her to write down her name. “He looked at it, and he looked at me, and he goes, ‘Why have you given up?’ It was like ‘Oh! Wow!’” she says of the light bulb moment.
Moyer’s roommate, who was also an aspiring actress, suggested they move to Los Angeles. Within two months of landing in Southern California, Moyer had scored an agent, a part in a play, and a day job as a desk clerk at the Hyatt Hotel on Sunset (which was also known at the time as the “Riot House” for its popularity among touring rock bands).
Moyer finally seemed to be on the right track, when fate interceded, sending her in an entirely different direction. One day, J. Isaac, the manager of the band Quarterflash, checked into the hotel. They married in 1986, settled in his hometown of Portland, OR, and had a son. Today, Isaac is a member of the senior management team for the Portland Trailblazers.
While raising her son, Moyer was finally able to launch her career. To date, she has appeared in nine films, including Untraceable, The Postman, and The Temp; eleven network movies; and two television series, UPN’s Nowhere Man and CBS’ Under Suspicion. Betty’s favorite experience on a film to date was as “Ada Reynolds” on the Hallmark film, The Valley of Light. She has also performed extensively on stage, in such productions as Distracted at the Artist’s Repertory Theatre, in Portland.
An accomplished actor of stage, film, and television, Stier’s career has spanned over 30 years. Born in Peoria, Illinois, he began his acting career in Northern California, then moved to New York City, where he studied drama at Juilliard and joined Houseman Acting Company at its outset. A three-time Emmy-award nominated actor, Stiers has appeared in a multitude of both television films and series. On the big screen, Stiers’ list of credits includes The Curse of the Jade Scorpion, Oh, God, The Accidental Tourist, and The Majestic. Stiers has also lent his voice to several animated films. As a conductor, Stiers has appeared with 70 orchestras in both the United States and Canada. He maintains a repertoire of 50 orchestral works including concertos, and is the principal guest conductor of the Yaquina Chamber Orchestra in Newport, Oregon.
Seymour Cassel began making film and TV appearances in the 1960s. He studied at the American Theatre Wing and the Actor’s Studio before making his film debut in John Cassevete’s first film, Shadows (1959), for which he also served as associate producer. He was Oscar-nominated for his portrayal of an aging hippie in Faces (1968). In the ‘90s, he played Sam Catchem in Warren Beatty’s Dick Tracy, dog sled adventurer Skunker in the Disney classic White Fang, and a chauffer in Indecent Proposal. His role as the shyster, Joe, in the black comedy In the Soup also earned special recognition at Sundance Film Festival. Cassel then appeared in two romantic comedies with director Andrew Bergman: It Could Happen to You and Honeymoon in Vegas. During this period, he developed a rapport with filmmaker Wes Anderson, who cast him as Max Fisher’s barber in Rushmore and Royal’s friend Dusty in The Royal Tenebaums.
A producer, director, and an actress, Jill Andre was also co-founder of the Pleiades Theatre Group, a non-profit organization created to develop playwrights in LA, as well as a co-founder of the American Renaissance Theatre in NYC. As an actress, some of Andre’s Broadway performances include Children of a Lesser God, The Trip Back Down, and The Great White Hope. She also has many credits that include Off Broadway and regional productions. Some of her film and television credits include Twin Falls Idaho, And the Band Played On, Ghosts of Mississippi, Cold Case, The Practice, NYPD Blue, as well as several soaps including Dallas and Dynasty. A recent highlight was the lead role in a short film, The Moor, story by Russell Banks, directed and adapted by Caerthan Banks
Growing up in Augusta, GA, Patricia Ferguson discovered her passion for acting after winning Best Talent in the Junior Miss Scholarship Program for her interpretive Gone with the Wind monologue. She received a BA from Augusta State University and then moved to Austin, TX where she completed her MFA in Acting at The University of Texas. Ferguson then headed to Seattle, WA where she met her husband and gave birth to her two children, all the while working as a professional theatrical actor. Four years ago her family moved to the Portland area where she has added film, commercial, and radio acting to her resume. Ferguson is a leading player in the Oregon Public Broadcasting radio show Live Wire! She has been apart of numerous award-winning short films and has even been seen at the Cannes Film Festival. Other credits include national and regional commercials. NOT DEAD YET marks Ferguson’s first feature film.
Born in Paris, France, Alexander Blaise began acting as a teen in a neighborhood theatre company. His parents, both artists, traveled with the family a great deal, choosing the famed artist haunt Hotel Chelsea as their first home in the U.S. Blaise’s burgeoning interest in acting was stimulated by acting teacher Uta Hagen among others. His first big break came when he was cast as an officer in Return from the River Kwai, a WWII film shot on location in the Philippines. He has since had the opportunity to play parts on numerous television shows including HBO’s The Sopranos, NBC’s Law and Order, and the CBS’s daytime drama As the World Turns.
Allen Nause, Artists Repertory Theatre’s Artistic Director, was a recipient of the 2003 Oregon Governor’s Arts Award. He first came to Oregon in 1975 to act with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Nause joined Artists Rep as the company’s first Artistic Director in 1989 and has directed many of its most popular productions. Under his artistic leadership, A.R.T. was selected in 2004 by the National Endowment of the Arts as one of only six theater companies nationally to participate in their “Shakespeare in American Communities” program, the largest-ever tour of Shakespeare’s plays in the United States. As an actor, Nause has performed at many Northwest theaters and in the feature films The River Why, The Valley of Light, Frances, The Runner Stumbles, Without Evidence and Kate’s Smile. He also directed the feature film ZigZag.
Ryan Findley is Oregon born and raised. Although he has traveled around the world, he lives with his wife and two kids about 11 miles from where he grew up just outside the Portland area. Findley attended George Fox University where he studied video production and played collegiate baseball. He has studied with several acting coaches including Gary Austin. Findley has a full resume that includes work in feature films, numerous shorts and over 10 national and regional commercials. He has been seen in several print campaigns as well, with clients such as Men’s Health and Logitech. NOT DEAD YET is Findley’s first production with Hot Flash Films PDX.
Alexander Blaise | Herve
Allen Nause | Robert
Spencer Conway | Casting Director
Gilberto Martin Del Campo | Paul
Michael Mendelson | David
Michele Mariana | Theater Director
Bert Matias | Frank
Connor Daliposon | Kevin
Holly Matthews | Sarah
Ellery Abel | Audrey
Elijah Nelson | Theo


Róisín O has just finished a 14 date US headline tour, taking in locations such as New York, Boston, Montana, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland & more. On the back of her American success, Róisín is heading to Germany in October for a 17 date tour supporting Ryan Sheridan. She has signed a record deal with JSM in Germany, and her debut album ‘The Secret Life of Blue’ will be released in Germany, Austria & Switzerland on October 4th.
And hoping to add to her recent success, the Irish songstress has also just released the video for the new single ‘Hold On’. See what Róisín O had to say about her new single below.
“Sometimes our minds take us to dark places and it gets hard to escape. A very close friend of mine was going through a tough time, as happens us all, and I found myself wanting, but unable, to help make things better for him. Sometimes all you can do for someone is to be there for them and let them know that things will get better one day. This song is for him.”
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Homage to Great Souls
Loho Pronaam – CAB celebrates Golden Jublee Year and pays homage to the great souls of Bengal during NABC 2022.
Tribute To Hemanta Mukherjee
Tribute to Sachin Dev Burman
Sachin Dev Burman (1 October 1906 – 31 October 1975) was an Indian music director and singer. A member of the Tripura royal family, he started his career with Bengali films in 1937. He later began composing for Hindi movies and became one of the most successful and influential Bollywood film music composers. Burman composed the soundtracks for over 100 movies, including Bengali films and Hindi. Apart from being a versatile composer, he also sang songs in the light semi-classical and folk style of Bengal. His son, R. D. Burman, was also a celebrated music composer for Bollywood films.
Tribute to Salil Choudhury
Salil Chowdhury; (19 November 1925 – 5 September 1995) was an Indian songwriter, music director, lyricist, writer, and poet who predominantly composed for Bengali, Hindi, and Malayalam films. He composed music for films in 13 languages. This includes over 75 Hindi films, 41 Bengali films, around 27 Malayalam films, and a few Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Gujarati, Odia and Assamese films. His musical ability was widely recognised and acknowledged in the Indian film industry. He was an accomplished composer and arranger who was proficient in several musical instruments, including flute, the piano, and the esraj. He was also widely acclaimed and admired for his inspirational and original poetry in Bengali.
Tribute to R.D.BURMAN
Rahul Dev Burman (27 June 1939 – 4 January 1994) was an Indian music director. Burman is considered one of the greatest music composers of the Indian film industry. From the 1960s to the 1990s, Burman composed musical scores for 331 films. Burman did major work with his wife, Asha Bhosle, and Kishore Kumar and scored many of the songs that made these singers famous. He also worked extensively and scored approximately 331 songs including some of his most memorable numbers in his career for his sister-in-law, melody queen Lata Mangeshkar. Nicknamed Pancham Da, he was the only son of the composer Sachin Dev Burman.
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Ever since the 2023 Grammy’s aired Feb. 5, the Christian community has been in uproar about mainly two performances by artists Sam Smith and Jay-Z that blatantly disrespected Jesus Christ.
I can’t say that I was at all surprised to see the Grammy’s make a mockery of biblical truths, yet again. The world is going to be the world. Those who operate in darkness will radiate darkness. Unfortunately, the demonic displays that paraded down the Grammy stage this year weren’t anything new. Let’s take a quick trip down memory lane.
At the 2009 Grammy awards Lady Gaga sang the lyrics “I’m your biggest fan, I’ll follow you until you love me,” while presumed faked blood poured down her body and spread throughout the stage floor during her disturbing performance. This violent imagery was reported by main stream media outlets as “masterpiece,” “best performance ever,” and “historic.”
During the 2012 Grammy Award show Nicki Minaj acted out an exorcism live on stage as she claimed to be possessed by what she calls her “alter-ego,” Roman. Minaj said in an interview that year with MTV that Roman levitated even after having “holy water” thrown on “them” by a priest because he “does not need to change just because he is not considered normal.
An interesting fact about that night is that it was the same night the death of Whitney Houston was announced. According to Fox News, three hours after Houston was found dead at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, an annual pre-Grammy party was hosted at the same hotel. The party was hosted by Clive Davis, the music producer who is accredited to discovering Houston deceased. While detectives investigated Houston’s cause of death, celebrities reportedly partied three floors below Houston’s room where her body still lay.
Every year, mysteriously, someone well-known dies when the Grammy’s are approaching. A popular belief is that blood sacrifices are required by celebrities during this time to pledge allegiance to the demonic entities they serve to help them attain worldly success (do your research, you’ll be surprised). That year, many believe the sacrifice was Houston.
In 2014, Katy Perry along with a dark devil-figure who accompanied her, portrayed tons of witchcraft and satanic symbolism. It’s been reported that the meaning of the song she performed is about a witch warning someone not to fall in love with her. At the end of Perry’s performance she acted out being burned at the stake. Evil much?
That same year (2014) the group “Black Sabbath” won a Grammy for the song “God is Dead.” The song was reportedly inspired by a German philosopher who is famous for saying that “God is dead. God remains dead. And we have killed him.”
During the 2015 Grammy award show Madonna did a ritualist-style dance while surrounded by masked men wearing devil horns that are commonly associated with Satan and the Baphomet. Madonna has a reputation for mocking Christianity and hating Jesus Christ.
So, 2023 was no different. I didn’t watch the show, however, I saw clips highlighted throughout the news and social media. Sam Smith started the show wearing Hollywood’s beloved devil-horns then tossed them into the crowd. Smith then proceeded to dance with an entourage of gender-confused counterparts and chanted his new song “Unholy.”
Before the show, Sam tweeted that his performance would be special and main stream news media outlet CBS responded to him saying that they were ‘ready to worship’. Worship who?
Last but not least there was Jay-Z who got on stage and mocked “the last supper” mentioned in the Christian bible. During his performance Jay-z pretended to be a rapping-Jesus while making blasphemous statements as his homies played the disciples. Together they made a joke of the last hours before Christ’s death. As disrespectful as it is, Jay-z already told us how he felt about God in 2009 when he rapped the lyrics “Jesus can’t save you, life begins when the church ends.”
So should Christian’s care about the satanic Grammy’s? Yes and no.
I don’t think Christian’s should care to watch or attend the show. The Grammy institution does not respect or have a place for true Christians. They pretend they do by throwing in a Gospel music category, but Hollywood has proven time and time again that they have no love for Jesus. I had mixed emotions when I saw popular gospel artists like Kirk Franklin and Maverick City in attendance. I grew up on Kirk Franklin and I would consider Maverick City my favorite gospel group but wrong is wrong. Both accepted multiple awards but at what cost? They sat through demonic performances, one after another, and didn’t speak out against it all. The Grammy stage was the perfect platform for them to use to minister to the lost souls of Hollywood all at once and call for repentance –but they said nothing.
There was also a lot of controversy about the attire worn by Chandler Moore’s and Kirk Franklin’s wife which contained a lot of cleavage and see-through materials. All I’m saying is that if I wouldn’t have already known who they were, I would have had no idea that they were Christian because they blended in so well with all of the darkness that happened that night.
As far as caring about what happens at a secular award show; I think when the disrespect of our lord and savior is publicized the way it was at the Grammy’s this year, the body should speak out. It should be known that we are not okay with it. It should be known that the evil entertainment industry can’t just mock God and get away with it. You don’t see Hollywood mocking the Muslims or the Buddhist. So why do they do it to the Christians?
Over the years Christians have gotten too soft and have allowed a mob-ruled society to silence them when it comes to matters of our father. Enough is enough. Expose evil. Stand up for God. Stand up for what’s right. Warn the lost that time is running out. It’s not just a show. It’s not just a performance. It’s not art.
Ephesians 6:12-13 tells us that we are not fighting against flesh and blood, but against EVIL SPIRITS and authorities of the UNSEEN world.
What those celebrities do on stage DOES mean something. Our eyes and ears are portals to our mind and soul. When celebrities perform their rituals in front millions of viewers there are dark things happening in the spiritual realm that negatively influence society and younger generations. It’s all in the subconscious. That’s why it is important to be careful of what you watch, hear, and listen too, and help others do the same.


Dominic Colenso knows a thing or two about the highs and lows of performance. By the time he was 26 he had flown a Thunderbird, lost one million dollars and been fired by Simon Cowell.
A successful professional actor, best known for playing Virgil Tracy in the 2004 Hollywood film Thunderbirds, he has appeared alongside some of the UK’s most famous performers. Getting lost at sea, recording a Bette Midler cover with Westlife’s producer, escaping from a Venezuelan prison and even playing Prince Andrew, were all in a day’s work.
Exciting? Yes! - but Dominic discovered his true passion when he was asked to give acting masterclasses at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, helping the stars of tomorrow to unlock their potential. The simple techniques he taught gave a massive boost to the young actor’s confidence and the impact that they made on stage.
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You may have seen the photos of Katy meeting Peter Capaldi on the set of Doctor Who. Katy was at the studios filming an upcoming episode of Casualty for BBC One and dropped by the TARDIS to meet the current Time Lord. The episode airs 21st February.
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Y-BAYANI & BABY NAA And The Band of Enlightenment, Reason & Love - Nsie Nsie
12" VINYL LP
Shortly after Philophon’s head honcho Max Weissenfeldt and Stibbo Spitzmüller opened their studio in Berlin in 2012, Max invited his old friend and fellow drummer Josie Coppola (already part of Germany’s most famous reggae act, Gentleman) to record some roots reggae.
Fast forward to 2014, Max is traveling to Ghana, carrying with him those recordings. At that time he was hanging with Jimmy Taylor - the son of Ghanaian Highlife legend Ebo Taylor. It was during a session at Jimmy’s studio at Saltpond, that Max serendipitously met Y-Bayani.
Jimmy played to Max a friend’s Afropop song he just worked on. Max heard something special in that song and asked the guy, called Yusef Hussain (who later became Y-Bayani - spelled Why-Bayani), if he liked to try a reggae version of it. That was the first song Yusef had ever written. The recording with Max was the birth of ‘Asembi Ara Amba’, which was later on included on the Polyversal Souls debut album, Invisible Joy“ (Philophon, 2015) becoming the hit of the album.
As Max was constantly exchanging sessions with Josie and following the success of ‘Asembi Ara Amba’, it felt natural to bring Yusef in studio again. So, in 2016 the single ‘Get Away’ (Philophon) was released and Yusef’s alter ego Y-Bayani was born - backed by The Band of Enlightenment, Reason Love.
On the last day of his 2017 journey to Ghana, Max organized a final recording session at his hotel room. He was about to record a choir for Philophon artist Alogte Oho and a new song for Y-Bayani. Alogte enrolled a backing singer for his song - when she didn’t show up, Max asked to his friend Naomi Addy, a local Church singer, if she could join the session. Max was blown away by the brilliance and clarity of her voice and suggested to Y-Bayani that she should also work with him. The result was ‘Rehwe Mi Enyim’ - a match made in heaven, and the final piece to complete the puzzle: finally, Y-Bayani & Baby Naa And The Band of Enlightenment, Reason & Love was born.
Max recalls the genesis of the album: “The whole thing was born out of chance. First, I started to record reggae just because my friend Josie is a reggae drummer - honestly, I have few reggae records compared to like several thousand jazz records in my collection, it wasn’t something I was too much into at that time. Then, meeting Y-Bayani, who had only one song in his repertoire which wasn’t even originally a reggae song; and last but not least, the discovery of Baby Naa when one of our vocalists didn’t show up. It was her first time ever in a recording studio. Maybe I could have named the group The Band of Coincidence, Fortune and Chance instead?”


Thor's Jaimie Alexander is heating up the movie premiere red carpet!
Jamie Alexander is getting lots of attention after showing up to the Thor premiere wearing this dress.
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She was born in Greenville, SC in 1984.
She played Sif in "Thor" and "Thor: The Dark Wolrd."
We're pretty sure there isn't anything on underneath this dress.
Though Jaimie denies that she was naked under the dress.
From this angle it doesn't look that way.
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SUPERCON SPOTLIGHT: DAVE BAUTISTA AND GEARS OF WAR (OR IS THAT GOD OF WAR?)
Dave Bautista was well known long before he donned Drax’s scars and inability to understand metaphors. From 2000 to 2010, and again in 2013 and 2014, he was an incredibly successful professional wrestler, and in fact holds the world record for longest reign as heavyweight champion.
Since 2006, however, he has also been an actor, appearing not only as Drax in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but also in Bladerunner 2049 and other films, such as Riddick and The Man with the Iron Fists.
In addition to the upcoming Hotel Artemis, Bautista currently has a whopping six films in post-production, including Final Score, for which he also serves as Producer.
Recent news has seen him commenting that he would love to play Marcus Fenix in a Gears of War movie (http://bit.ly/2Lpjbzp), while Pacific Rim: Uprising director Steven S. DeKnight has floated the idea of casting him as Kratos in a potential God of War movie.(http://bit.ly/2Jp50dc) Said DeKnight, “Dave Bautista would be the man. I think he can do anything. [He] can do drama, real emotion, humor, action.”
Bautista will be a guest at Raleigh Supercon (https://raleighsupercon.com/), so if you have questions for us to bring along, drop them in the comments. THANKS!
Dave Bautista answers questions from fans on Twitter about his career, his upcoming movie Hotel Artemis and his desire to play Marcus Fenix in the Gears of War movie.
(Originally posted 2018-06-07 00:40:19)


From custom-made solitaires to huge uncut rocks—celebrity engagement rings come in all kinds of carats and shapes. Bonus, we will show you how you too can get a whopper of a diamond engagement ring without burning through your bank balance or going in debt.
Shiny diamonds can get your endorphins higher than any chocolate bar or exercise class. In this round-up you’ll find plenty of inspiration to shop your own celebrity-inspired engagement ring or use this as a means to drop hints to your significant other!
From custom-made solitaire styles to uncut rocks, from colored gemstones to colored metal—celebrity engagement rings come in all styles.
Of course, the price point gets as big as the diamond at most times. While there are celebs galore who have had the best engagement rings to draw inspiration from, the Kardashian sisters will always remain the queens of flaunting uber classy engagement rings. Many brides aspire to have an engagement ring like Kim Kardashian or a Khloe Kardashian. After all, the K-sisters have impeccable taste. No wonder, they still remain on the top of the list for favorite celebrities whose fashion choices and engagement rings are “to die for”!
Owing to a few breakups, multiple marriages, and divorces that followed, the sisters of the Kardashian clan have had many engagement rings to flaunt over the years. The fact that they have successfully created a business empire bears testimony to their grit and mettle. And they continue to do so in style!
Reality TV Star: Engagement Ring(s) of Kim Kardashian
Perhaps the most influential of the Kardashian clan, Kim Kardashian catapulted to fame as a stylist and friend to the Hilton heiress and socialite Paris Hilton. She was seen everywhere with Paris. Fast forward to 2007 when Keeping Up With the Kardashians aired, Kim Kardashian became a familiar face and soon, a global icon.
The stories of Kim’s platinum engagement rings can fill up pages. Exclusive rocks, huge prices, trendy proposals, and an unfortunate theft – Kim’s story is as dramatic as it can get!
Kim and Chris Humphries
Before being married to now divorced husband Kanye West, Kim had been married twice. Her second husband, Chris Humphries, had given her a huge sparkler. She has gone on record saying that Kanye had met her at an award show and somehow seemed heartbroken on seeing Kim’s ring at that point! Interestingly, Kim went through the rest of the night trying to hide the ring from Kanye. This ring was from jeweler Lorraine Schwartz and came with a center diamond of 16.21 carats and two 1.8-carat diamonds on either side. In 2013, this ring was auctioned off at Christie’s for more than 7 million dollars.
Kim and Kanye West
In 2013, Kim again became the center of attention when her best friend and lover, music producer & rapper Kayne West proposed to her on her 33rd birthday, at AT&T Park (San Francisco). Serenaded by a 50-piece orchestra, Kanye proposed to her with a massive 15-carat Lorraine Schwartz diamond ring in front of family and friends. The 15-carat, type D cushion shape diamond was estimated to be around 3 million dollars. The center stone was set on a thin, pave band in white metal. It was nothing short of a show-stealer. In 2016, Kim lost this ring along with 6.7 million dollars worth of jewelry in a robbery during the Paris fashion week.
Post this unfortunate incident, Kanye set out to find another beauty. He gifted Kim another ring proudly featuring a bigger, 20-carat emerald diamond. Naturally, Kanye chose the D type in line with his love for Kim – their love was as pure and strong as the type D diamonds. These are the hardest to find naturally and also are the whitest diamonds available. Kim’s rock belongs to type 2A and is internally flawless.
This second ring was in fact bigger though some are of the opinion that the price was a tad bit less than the first ring from Kanye. The buzz around this ring stayed strong on Instagram for months. Emerald diamonds are one of the most trending shapes, and Kim is certainly to thank for the massive popularity this shape has garnered over the years. This time, Kim’s diamond ring features corner trims with an almost perfect rectangular body. The flat and large table of the diamond accentuates the ring’s crystalline shape. Being a step-cut diamond, it has multiple facets that reflect light beautifully, giving off a brilliant sparkle. The prime feature of this emerald rock is that it has a very flashy mirror-like quality to it.
The combined worth of both her engagement rings is well over 10 million dollars. Due to the exclusive nature and the pedigree of the diamonds in all of her rings, the exact worth is tough to figure out. According to the International Gem Society, a flawless type D diamond in 5 carat costs around 6.2 million dollars! The jeweler, the diamond type, and the metal band all come together to determine the final price for fancy-shaped diamond rings.
The younger sibling, even though Khloe Kardashian is not as popular as her elder sister Kim, she definitely knows how to stay in the limelight. From being a successful host to a model and a businessperson, Khloe knows how to kill it in the business niche.
Earlier married to Lamar Odom, the popular basketball star, Khloe’s engagement ring is a 12.5-carat piece with a cushion-shaped diamond. The center diamond is surrounded by a halo of accent diamonds. A halo setting enhances and magnifies the overall brilliance of the center stone, making it appear larger than it actually is. The three-sided pave halo ring has a diamond-studded band, that not only adds to the ring’s sparkle but also makes it look ultra-glamorous. The best part is that Khloe’s ring will never go out of style. The estimated worth of Khloe’s ring is 8.5 million. This gorgeous double halo cushion engagement ring with a studded band is definitely a stunner. You can also opt for a bridal set with a cushion center surrounded by double halos and a studded band.
While the marriage ended in 2016, the tinsel town still remembers the ring. Currently, Khloe is dating another basketball star Tristan Thompson and both are parents to baby True. The latest pictures from a 4th of July party revealed Khloe wearing a new rock! According to experts, the pear-shaped diamond with a three-stone setting is probably around 13 carats with a crystal-clear VS2 grade of clarity. Set on either white gold or platinum metal, it’s no surprise that this ring sends ripples across Hollywood.
The youngest of the Kardashian-Jenner clan, Kylie Jenner is a supremely successful businesswoman who juggles her million-dollar makeup & cosmetics empire with mommyhood. She’s only 24 and is probably the youngest person to have achieved such massive fame and success at such a young age.
Rumors of her engagement to boyfriend Travis Scott were rife some time back. She flaunted a minimalist diamond ring that is personalized with her boyfriend’s initials (from his birth name). The ring features the initials JW which is the abbreviation of Jacques Webster, the rapper’s real name. However, the ring failed to live up to the buzz and the rumors died down soon.
In 2019, Kylie Jenner flaunted a possible engagement ring on her Instagram page. While she did not reveal the details of the ring, diamond experts have concluded that the ring appears to be a 4-5 carat pink diamond. The cushion or radiant-shaped diamond is surrounded by white accent stones – a halo setting placed on a platinum eternity band.
She was seen in April with Jordyn Woods, her bestie, wearing diamond rings in two stacks! These looked almost like eternity rings with blinding bling. However, no further details have been revealed just yet. The two have been thought to be dating since January 2021.
Kourtney Kardashian, the eldest of the Kardashian siblings, has never been engaged formally. On KUTWK that documents the Kardashian-Jenner family’s affairs, Kourtney had three kids with her long-term boyfriend, Scott Disick. Even though Scott expressed his desire to marry Kourtney, she was determined to not go down the aisle. In an episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, the sisters had mentioned finding a Lorraine Schwartz ring but it had eventually been returned by Scott. No luck with the details there!
Although Kourtney’s never been seen with an engagement ring on her hand, she was once seen in a white tank top and jeans, sporting a diamond ring on her left hand. The moment this picture hit the public eye, fans started speculating about her engagement with Travis Barker. But then, it’s most likely that this was just a fashion piece worn by the reality TV star.
Well, the Kardashians seem to have had all the luck in marital bliss and diamonds from their mamma, Kris Jenner. During her 25 years of being married to Olympian Bruce Jenner (now Caitlyn Jenner), Kris Jenner flaunted a custom-made platinum engagement ring with a 20.5-carat diamond set. This is one of the costliest pieces in the Kardashian clan’s jewelry collection.
She got divorced in 2015, and ever since, she’s been dating Corey Gamble. In 2018, Kris was spotted in Beverly Hills flaunting a diamond ring paired with a studded band. This immediately fuelled rumors of her engagement to Corey Gamble.
When it comes to diamonds, even the family’s friends have sported some unique diamond engagement rings over the years. Let’s peek into the collection of a few of Kim’s best buds.
Paris Hilton has always been in the news due to her initial eccentric ways and then her famous engagements. Paris has always had an eye for the best jewelry but her engagement rings and out against each other even.
Currently, she is freshly engaged since February 2021 and the rock in emerald cut keeps up with the latest trends. The ring is from the house of Jean Dousset and her boyfriend Carter Reum ensured every bit of the grand proposal just before Paris’s 40th birthday. This engagement ring is unique for being customized by the great-grandson of Louis-Francois Cartier. It is also named Paris.
The ring comes with an emerald-shaped centerpiece of 10-20 carats flanked by two shield-cut diamonds set in a tension setting. The entire ring is in a tension setting. The prong area, around these diamonds and under the ring’s base, you find intricate pave diamonds. This adds to the blinding bling while making the Paris a truly unique custom piece. Paris Hilton’s ring screams class while incorporating the two latest trends at once – three-stone style and elongated cuts.
Looking back at her previous engagements, the ring on her finger from Chris Zylka was an impressive 20 carats pear-shaped diamond set in platinum. The stunner comes with a pear center stone encircled by accents in a halo setting. The double diamond pave style band was worth two million dollars.
Way back in 2002, when Paris was dating Jason Shaw, she received a huge diamond in pear shape that had been perched atop a gold band. Again, in 2005, Paris was engaged to her namesake with a shipping empire Paris Latsis who supposedly gave her 15 diamond engagement rings to pick from. The hotel heiress picked a five million dollar 24-carat rock then.
A diva is known across the globe for her awesome looks, skin, work, and famous partners– Jennifer has always been a frontrunner in the world of fame and popularity. She’s not only stayed in the news for her amazing music but she’s stolen the limelight through her engagements as well. She’s been engaged five times now, so you know that there’s a chain of classy diamond ring inspiration here!
The first time Jennifer exchanged those vows, with Ojani Noa, a restaurateur, she awed us with a pear-shaped diamond ring that cost $100,000. With a brilliant dazzle, the ring featured an eye-grabbing cut. Although the marriage lasted only for just a year, the ring still remains etched in popular memory.
In her second marriage to Chris Judd, Jen flaunted a huge emerald-shaped diamond on her fingers. Ironically, the couple met while shooting “Love Don’t Cost a Thing” – the ring looked pretty expensive! Again, trouble hit lover’s paradise within a year, and eventually, the two got divorced.
Ben Affleck proposed to Lopez in 2002 and together they were one of the most popular couples back then. Until then, diamonds dazzled in their whitest of white avatars. However, Affleck twisted the trends and proposed Jennifer with a colored diamond, and bam – colored diamonds became the hottest rage! JLo’s engagement ring featured a massive pink 6.10-carat diamond ring in the radiant cut. It was from the luxury jewelry house of Harry Winston. The approximate price of this ring was around 1.2 million dollars. However, even before she could walk down the aisle, the couple parted ways in 2004. She soon dived back into an old romance and rekindled her love with Marc Anthony in 2004. Marc proposed to his ladylove with a whopping 8.5-carat diamond (again from Harry Winston) and the couple sealed the knot by saying “I do”. The ring’s estimated cost was about 4 million dollars. They eventually split in 2014 with a divorce.
Fast forward to 2017, Jennifer found time for love yet again with Alex Rodriguez. They tied the knot in 2019. Jennifer got a 15-carat emerald diamond engagement ring from Alex. The ring’s price is supposedly between 1-3 million dollars. Although they had a good run, JLo and Alex split in 2021. Now she’s back with Ben Affleck it seems. Who knows, there might just be another diamond stunner in line!
Nicole Richie is a popular American TV personality, socialite, and fashion designer. She stole the limelight in 2003 alongside her childhood friend, Paris Hilton, in the reality TV series The Simple Life. During the five years that the show aired, Nicole’s personal life created quite a stir in the media, and she became a household name in America. Just like Kim and Paris, Nicole also has two attention-worthy engagement rings.
In 2010, Joel Madden (of Good Charlotte fame), popped the question to Nicole and she said ‘YES’. Soon she was seen adorning a 4-carat round diamond surrounded by an octagonal halo that looked absolutely stunning. The ring had a vintage charm while looking effortlessly chic. Set in platinum, this Neil Lane ring was worth around 2 million dollars. Nicole was heavily involved in the designing process as she wanted something unique and special. Even to this day, Nicole’s ring continues to be a classy and stylish piece, that has been replicated numerous times by brides globally.
Interestingly enough, the couple is still going strong, happily married with two kids! Seems like the ring worked like a charm for them!
Get the Look – Platinum Engagement Rings Mood Board
If you are looking to create mood boards for designing your dream diamond engagement ring or wedding ring, there is a lot to draw inspiration from (all thanks to celebrities who never fail to wow us with their unique engagement ring choices).
While celebrity rings like that of Kim Kardashian’s engagement ring, Paris Hilton’s engagement ring, or Khloe Kardashian’s engagement ring from Tristan, are out of your reach, you can recreate these designs at almost half the price with lab grown diamonds!
You needn’t worry about shelling a ton of money on diamond rings like popular celebs. Instead you can rummage around online to find the right designs and diamond shapes to match your personal vibe. This is where a mood board comes in handy. Once you’ve gotten the right inspiration ideas, you can create an engagement ring mood board by handpicking the photos that showcase your style the best.
The best thing about having a mood board is that you get to visualize what your idea will look like in reality. It allows you to convey to your jewelry the desired tweaks and inputs that you want in your engagement ring.
You can find the closest lab grown diamond match to your celeb inspiration and choose platinum as the ring’s metal. After all, you will save a considerable sum on the diamond, so why not pick a classy metal?
For instance, you can try a three-stone cushion engagement ring flanked by two small pear diamonds on the side. This ring design is a beautiful ode to Kim’s first engagement ring from Chris Humphries. Designed in contemporary style, this ring features a micro prong halo and a glittering pave band. It is a true beauty at a fraction of the cost!
Tips To Buy The Right Kim Kardashian Style Diamond Engagement Rings
Kim Kardashian has given us massive engagement ring goals over the years. She’s a global style icon whose jewelry and wardrobe choices are to die for. While there are numerous replicas of Kim Kardashian engagement rings, make sure to be a wise buyer.
So, when you shop for Kim Kardashian cushion-cut engagement ring or emerald diamond rings like Kim Kardashian, try to keep the following shopping tips in mind:
- An emerald diamond must come with even corners.
- There must be no inclusions visible unmagnified.
- Diamonds in blue fluorescence are not a good buy.
- The ring girdle needs to be perfectly sized – nothing too thin or thick.
Take a look at these wonderful Kardiashian inspired styles that’ll surely light up your face!
An emerald center diamond set on a domed and twisted pave row, this engagement ring like Kim Kardashian is a brilliant choice for brides who love bling. The pave row twisting into the plain platinum band enhances the ring’s beauty and brilliance. A three-stone emerald ring with a convex shank is also a wonderful option. Though the emerald center commands your attention, the two side stones on the pave set band and the artistic craftsmanship under the side stones create a unique blend of class and elegance. If Khloe Kardashian’s engagement ring is what you desire, you should get your hands on this ring with a radiant center set within a gorgeous halo. The three-sided etoile style pave shank further enhances the platinum’s shine, making it a perfectly royal and vintage pick. Rest assured, if you slip this on your ring finger, you’ll surely turn heads!
Another wonderful Kardashian inspiration is this Kris Jenner style emerald engagement ring. The ring has two baguettes on the side and a French pave band that looks exquisite. If you love vintage designs, you can opt for a three-stone ring with an emerald center with two round side stones. The band is what catches the eye – it’s intricately carved with classy leaf patterns.
Inspired by one of Paris Hilton’s engagement rings, this engagement ring is an ode to pure love. While the emerald center stone sits beautifully on the cathedral shank, the double pave rows brighten the band. Overall, the ring looks absolutely mesmerizing. Paris’s pear diamond ring is also quite a hit among soon-to-be brides. If you want a ring like her, this pear diamond engagement ring in a halo setting is a fantastic pick. The studded prong-set triple split shank ring features one shank twisting over the double pave band, creating a unique dazzle effect. You can choose a vintage style pear engagement ring as well. The ring has a three-sided studded band with milgrain detailing and unique motifs.
Since we’re deep into celebrity engagement rings, how can we forget to hook you up with JLo inspired engagement rings? Just like JLo’s emerald diamond ring, this emerald diamond sparkler set in a cathedral shank is a stunner. It has three dazzling round diamonds on either side and a plain band. While the center stone remains the focal point of this ring design, the side diamonds add to its beauty. Another wonderful choice is this minimalistic ring that exudes elegance. The emerald center diamond is set in a four-prong setting on a slim band that has smaller round diamonds placed equidistantly. It is a unique design that isn’t usually spotted easily.
Nicole Richie gives us true marriage goals. So if you’re hoping for a happy marriage, what better than Nicole’s engagement ring design? Here’s a glamorous round solitaire ring cushioned within a halo of smaller round diamonds. The v-style prong and two-row micro prong band create an illuminating effect. This OTT ring is for the woman who adores statement pieces and can carry blingy jewelry effortlessly!
Fall In Love With Lab Grown Diamonds
While lab grown diamonds being a girl’s best friend is a concept not much in vogue, it still remains close to the hearts of women who love jewelry. Both understated and gorgeous at the same time. Diamond engagement rings can be crafted in ways aplenty!
- However, the way diamonds are visualized and valued is seeing massive change in current times, thanks to the arrival of lab-grown diamonds. Since the time these wonders have come into the jewelry industry, both makers and buyers are raving over the awesomeness inherent in the lab grown rocks!
- Consumers have warmed up to these stones that are made in a lab since they are as real as mined diamonds. The two factors that pushed the popularity for lab created diamonds are accessibility and affordability.
- Then again, celebrity endorsements have widely contributed to the fandom lab grown rocks enjoy among brides to be around the world. Top-notch diamond dealers and makers are investing in lab-grown pieces thanks to the quicker turnaround times for a finished stone as well as the huge cost savings involved.
Lab Grown Rings From Celebs
Some celebrities have shown their interest in the trend of lab-grown diamonds so much so that they have even invested and even sponsored the idea of lab grown diamond engagement rings from the category. As lab grown diamonds make a place in the hearts of millennials and Gen-Z, it’d be great to look at some of the celebs who are setting and spreading the lab grown diamond trend:
Camila Mendes flaunted a lab grown diamond engrafted in 14-carat yellow gold. The pink diamond was a highlight in 5 carat, back in 2018 at an awards night. Mendes flaunted this amazing piece at the People’s choice awards and it did make many heads turn. Displaying the lab grown engagement ring while walking down the red carpet makes Mendes a great sponsor for lab grown diamonds.
Bindi Irwin is the daughter of famous croc hunter Steve Irwin. A famous environment activist and boasted a lab grown diamond when she was engaged to her long-term boyfriend, Chandler Powell in 2019. She flaunted a recycled rose gold body with a big lab grown rock.
Back in 2015, Reed was engaged with the famous Vampire Diaries heartthrob, Ian Sommerhalder. At that time, she did not get a platinum engagement ring with a lab growing rock but later on, Reed went on record that she exchanged her real diamond for giving way to a synthetic diamond later on. One of the reasons that she went for this move is because she wanted to broaden the horizons of diamonds and not stay constrained to the traditional form of natural diamonds. Little did she know, she would end up setting a trend with her diamond!
Red Carpet Stunners With Lab Grown Diamonds To Flaunt
Some celebrities have not switched to lab grown diamond rings for engagement and vows yet. However, they have regularly flaunted these diamonds on the red carpet. In fact, such appearances have elevated the popularity levels of these synthetic diamonds.
Lab- grown diamonds are a favorite with the famous Penelope Cruz who teamed up with Atelier Swarovski for creating an entire line of lab-grown jewels to flaunt on the red carpet. Cruz believes that such a collection is empowering and made for the woman of today. From bracelets to rings and even necklaces—there are a number of varieties available in the line. Cruz’s collection has been regularly flaunted by the likes of Laura Dern, Karlie Kloss, Zendaya, Mandy Moore and finally, Olivia Palermo.
The Duchess-actress who is an icon of empowerment and emancipation for women around the world, flaunts jewelry pieces made from lab-grown diamonds regularly. She had flaunted earrings from Dutch brand Kimai in 2019 at a London event—that soon became talk of the town. The brand is known for just sustainable lines of jewelry and use of recycled materials.
The vivacious performer flaunted cluster earrings from Anabela Chan at a red carpet event in 2018 for the A Star is Born premiere night. The earring was inspired by the constellation and comes made from nine lab grown diamonds paired with a freshwater pearl trio.
Emma Watson is a firebrand activist and picks for fashion choices perfectly in line with the causes she stands for. She attended the after party for Oscars by Vanity Fair in 2018 wearing Vrai & Oro earrings made with lab-grown diamonds in recycled gold.
At the 2019 Met Gala that had a camp theme, Kravitz flaunted statement earrings in feathered design and accented by lab grown diamonds and pearls too, from designer Anabela Chan.
With lab grown diamond jewelry and engagement rings becoming a mainstream trend, it is only some more time that the global popularity for these begin to rise. Celebrities are often the best ambassadors for a product and with so many of them queuing up and advocating the use of lab grown rocks—the popularity meter is already on a high!
While the Kardashians might flaunt expensive and high carat diamond rings, you can also opt for similar styles at a budget-friendly range with lab grown diamonds. The beauty of LovBe lab grown diamonds is that they are diamonds, like natural diamonds, and yet you can get twice the size of an earth mined diamond at the same price.
So, get a lab grown diamond ring and be the Kardashian of your family!


We lost a great man today. Paul Newman passed away at the age of 83. So, in honor of him, and since it's Weekend Warrior day here on My Writer's Attic, here are a couple of pics of Paul. A great actor, an awesome entrepreneur, and a Good Man!
Beautiful Blue Eyes
Man, he's hot!!


A BRIEF BIOGRAPHY
26th. February 1945 - 13th. December 1998
The story of Orion, the singer whose voice bears an incredible likeness to that of Elvis Presley, is an interesting and unusual one to say the least. The name Orion was borrowed from a book about a very famous but unhappy singer who faked his death in a desperate bid to escape from the restrictive lifestyle his fame had brought him. The novel's author Gail Brewer-Giorgio had written the story before she heard about the death of Elvis Presley in 1977. In 1979, she received a telephone call from a man whose speaking voice sounded remarkably like Elvis. The caller apparently stated that he was Orion.
Jimmy Bell Ellis had recorded a single on the Dradco label which it seems made little, if any, impact. He also recorded two songs at Sun Records in 1972, That’s All Right and Blue Moon Of Kentucky. The same two songs featured on Elvis' first record which was also released on the Sun label. Jimmy's’ single was issued initially with no artist credit on either of the labels and he went on to record more songs with various small labels before later returning and signing with Sun Records in 1978, a few months after the death of Elvis in August of the previous year. The Sun label issued Save The Last Dance For Me, with Jimmy's voice dubbed into an original Jerry Lee Lewis archive recording. Credited to Jerry Lee Lewis and Friend the song entered the U.S. charts and caused quite a stir among critics and music lovers alike as they feverishly tried to guess the singer's true identity. Sun followed up the successful single with the original pairing plus more overdubbed tracks on a long playing album, Duets, credited to Jerry Lee Lewis & Friends, although not all the tracks included on the album featured the Ellis/Elvis voice. Everyone was convinced the mysterious voice on the album was that of "The King" himself, Elvis. Even Elvis' own record label, RCA, were reported to have had their doubts and sought legal advice.
As the book by Gail Brewer-Giorgio was about to hit the bookstores, Sun Records launched a unique advertising campaign to tie in the fictional singer Orion from Brewer-Giorgo's novel with their mysterious unamed singer. A fictional life story was built around the performer by taking places and characters from the book and associating them with the real life Orion (Jimmy Ellis) of the Sun recordings. The late Shelby Singleton, owner of Sun Records, devised the idea of their Orion wearing a mask when seen or performing in public, in a bid to perpetuate the myth that Elvis had faked his own death but was still performing in public. Following the first solo single release coupling the John D. Loudermilk composed song, Ebony Eyes (best known as an Everly Brothers hit) and the Bobby Goldsboro hit Honey, the first Orion solo album Reborn was soon issued by Sun, followed by several more titles including Sunrise, Country, Rockabilly and Glory with each cover sleeve displaying close up shots of the masked man. Several Sun singles were released from said LP's, each featuring the voice of the mysterious masked performer and making an impression on the lower part of the U.S. charts. The last 45 to manage into a chart placing, again in the lower regions, was the double A-side Morning, Noon And Night backed with Honky Tonk Heaven.
By around 1983 Jimmy had begun to lose interest in his Orion persona and, having become disillusioned by his recording career, decided to take control and make some changes. Wishing to be recognised as a talented performer in his own right and not as an impersonator attempting to step into the shoes of the late King of rock'n'roll, he said goodbye to Sun Records and publicly removed his trademark sequined mask before a crowd of eager followers at a live concert. However major success and recognition still eluded him and, finding no greater success without the mask, he decided to wear it again a few years later. An attempt to change his name to Ellis James and switch record labels in the latter part of his career also met with little success.
Jimmy had always, while attempting for self recognition, insisted he was not a Presley impersonator but rather someone who had been blessed, or cursed, with a similiar voice to an instantly recognisable performer. The voice, unfortunately, was his own and, despite several attempts at other musical styles, he found he could do very little to alter it.
In total Orion recorded 11 long playing albums on Sun Records. The final album released in his lifetime, New Beginnings on Aron Records of Canada, was issued in 1989. Jimmy/Orion continued to have a strong base of loyal fans and carried on performing all over the U.S.A. up until his tragic death in a robbery/shooting incident on December 13th. 1998 in his hometown of Selma, Alabama.


Thundercat released a new song called “Oh Sheit It’s X" which is produced by Flying Lotus. His upcoming album Apocalypse will be available June 4.
Source: SoundCloud / BRAINFEEDER
Yours Truly released a new video featuring Nosaj Thing and Chance the Rapper collaborating on a track called “From Scratch.” Download Chance the Rapper’s new mixtape Acid Rap here.
Grimes released a new music video for her track “Venus in Fleurs.” Grimes described the it as “a video my friend Video Marsh made for this really old Grimes song from my first record. We were supposed to release it ages ago and somehow it didn’t happen probably because it didn’t comply with the press cycle at the time and since I’ve stopped caring about complying with press cycles im sharing this now. This is the only post-Genesis official Grimes video that i didn’t work on myself that will ever be released. it’s a different vibe entirely as you can see. i think it’s very very beautiful and haunting and peaceful and scary.” The track is featured on her album Geidi Primes.
Shabazz Palaces released a new remix of Animal Collective's track “New Town Burnout.” The remix will be featured on Animal Collective’s upcoming Monkey Been to Burn Town EP. The EP will be available May 28.
Flying Lotus released a new short film in collaboration with director Kahlil Joseph entitled Wildcat. Wildcat explores the subculture of African American rodeo in Oklahoma with interesting black and white visuals and soundtrack provided by Flying Lotus. Kahlil Joseph stated in an interview with Nowness that “Black people are light years more advanced than the ideas and images that circulate would have you believe. The spaces we control and exist are my ground zero for filming, at least so far, and there are opportunities for me to tap into the energy. So an all-black town with an all-black rodeo in the American heartland was a kind of vortex or portal through which I could actually show this.” Flying Lotus and Kahlil Joseph also worked together in 2012 to create a short film in support of Until the Quiet Comes.
Chicago rapper Chance the Rapper released a new single called “Smoke Again" which features TDE artist Ab-Soul. The accompanying music video is directed by Ill Roots. “Smoke Again” will be featured on his upcoming mixtape Acid Rap which will be available April 30.
Crystal Castles released a new video for their track “Affection" which appears on their latest album III. According to reports, the footage of Alice Glass was filmed by Ethan Kath, the duo was filmed by their live drummer Chris Chartrand and Berlin graffiti artist Dextrose, Ashley McMinn was filmed by Marc Pannozzo, and the entire video was edited by Stephen Agnew.
Atoms for Peace released a new remix of Four Tet's standout track “Pyramid" which is featured on his latest album Pink.
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Daft Punk released a new episode in their series conducted by The Creators Project. This episode features Animal Collective member Panda Bear. Panda Bear describes how his style working with Animal Collective fit into Daft Punk’s expectations as well as the process of recording the track that he will be featured on in the upcoming album. Random Access Memories will be officially available May 21.


Ever since her acting debut back in 2013, Millie Bobby Brown has been an absolute star on both big and small screens. Nowadays, she is a famous British actress and a teenage sensation that is growing in her influence in popularity on a daily basis.
Although she is only 18 years of age, Millie earned her A-list status as an actress, and besides her most popular role as Eleven in the critically acclaimed Netflix original series Stranger Things, she is part of numerous ongoing projects that are awaited with great anticipation. Despite being so young, Millie has been a part of the entertainment industry for almost a full decade, and the best days seem to be only ahead for her.
Born in Marbella, Spain, in February 2004, Brown has deep roots in southwestern Europe and is recognized as a British actress. Her acting career had a huge lift off when she was cast as Eleven in Stranger Things. This was a real breakthrough for her, after which she landed numerous jobs.
Before the Stranger Things phenomenon happened, Millie had multiple appearances in TV shows such as Grey’s Anatomy, NCIS, and Intruders. What is really impressive about these appearances is that these roles were landed before she became a teenager.
Her first major movie role was in 2019 when she was cast in Michael Dougherty’s Godzilla: King of Monsters. Not long after that, in 2020, she had her first co-production experience and played the lead character in the Netflix film Enola Holmes.
Needless to say, Millie Brown is a highly talented actress with a bright future. Aside from her amazing talent for acting, she also makes interesting fashion statements and is very attractive and good-looking. However, do not take our word for it and check the photos in the section below.
1. Millie’s unique style is noticeable in various forms and her wardrobe pieces. For example, this swimsuit offers a bit of retro with a touch of modern and looks positively smashing.
2. Although very young, Brown has appeared on the cover pages of countless popular fashion magazines across the globe. When it comes to popularity, nothing can quite beat the Vogue front page, whose photographers always ensure that their photos look the part that is suitable for a magazine of this magnitude.
Millie posed for Vogue Mexico, and photographers did an amazing job at highlighting her facial features with just the right amount of makeup and beautiful hairstyle.
3. Strangers Things season four party and the premiere was certainly a worldwide sensation and event that countless fans of the show followed. Millie arrived in a bit different outfit than we got used to. She looked much more mature, and fans just could not get their eyes off her.
4. Not long after the new season premiere, Brown was a guest on the Jimmy Fallon show, where she arrived in an interesting purple outfit. It was feathery clothing in which she obviously felt very comfortable, and it showed as she casually entertained fans.
5. Millie Brown posed in numerous commercials and advertisements, and the one that caught the eyes of so many fans is definitely one for Florence by Mills. She was a great choice for this advertisement for skincare, and once again, she did not disappoint with an interesting and stylish yet very simple.
6. On her eighteenth birthday, Millie posed for the Instagram feed in an absolutely gorgeous and sparkling dress.https://www.instagram.com/p/CaR2-Gfsp4y/embed/captioned/?cr=1&v=14&wp=540&rd=https%3A%2F%2Fthefrisky.com&rp=%2Fstunning-photos-of-millie-bobby-brown%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A6617.644999999811%7D
7. As we mentioned, Brown endorses numerous great brands, and when Samsung made a promotion for Galaxy Z Flip 3, they certainly made a great choice with the face behind it. Millie is the face behind this promotion, and the company definitely got more sales because of ace and this interesting dress on, Brown definitely looks on point and much more mature than her years would suggest.
9. Pouting face and cool sunglasses with light blue frames make this photo truly stand out. It shows a bit more casual side of the actress with just a touch of her unique style.
10. Purple framed glasses and this sweater might look like an unusual combination, but Millie seems to find a way to make even the strangest combinations look cool.
11. This picture represents joy, calmness, peace, and love, all framed in one colorful and stylish picture.
12. A mixture of simple, sports, and classy outwear. With these colors and stylish match of wardrobe, this photo is certain to catch the eye of every fan.
13. Baggy clothes are something that not everyone can pull off. However, combining unconventional and modern comes as easy as breathing for Millie Brown.
14. A bit of sass and tons of style. These round glasses and rosy pink lipstick are a perfect match when worn by your favorite Stranger Things star.
15. This light purple eyeshadow with the mixture of curled eyelashes makes Millie’s eye really pop up and catch your attention. Combine that with hair buns and interesting patterns on nails, and you get an authentic appearance of the young actress.
16. This fashionable light-printed costume and beautiful hairstyle is bound to leave you breathless, regardless if you are the actress’s fan or not. It is a soothing photo with colors that add a tiny retro note to it.
17. Nothing can beat simplicity when mixed with the right details. In this photo, Millie is rocking simple Conversesneakers and a light pink shirt that is perfectly combined with these checkered pants.
18. This lipstick color is definitely highlighted in this close-up shot. Nothing too tacky, just Millie being herself and taking this snap with her phone.
19. Rollers in her hair and an ear-to-ear smile on a photo that is sure to make the day for any actress’s fan. When combined with this particular set of colors, it is a real treat for the eyes.
20. This photo depicts Millie in a more serious manner. She seems focused on her book and is dressed for a casual and relaxing Sunday afternoon in the comforts of the home.
21. Brown certainly loves the Florence products, and she and the company seem like a perfect and prosperous fit.
22. In this sensual pose, Millie shows more love for the Florence company and the products they produce.
23. These parrot green colors are not something that every girl can pull. However, Millie looks absolutely stunning as she combines these colors with perfect makeup.
24. This is another photo from the 2020 photoshoot for Glamour magazine. The parrot green top, purple heels, and denim look both casual and elegant on Millie. Excellent combination of just several colors.
25. This is a more vintage look for Millie but is every bit as glamorous as we are used to. It is a refreshing photo where she wears Who What Wear with her natural makeover in a natural environment.
26. Here is a bit different outfit for Millie, but it is combined with her apparently favorite Converse sneakers and childish facial expression that made her one of the favorites in the Stranger Things series.
27. Big smiles all around. This photo is like a breeze of fresh air and is full of colors that have a relaxing effect on the eyes.
28. This is another photo from the same photoshoot, but we now get to see Millie’s full outfit. Nothing too fancy or tacky, just a chill combination from your favorite teenage actress.
29. Although heavy makeup can make younger girls look older, this combination on Millie makes her look as young and tender as she is without it.
30. A touch of glitter and a sparkly pink dress makes Millie’s gaze on this photo absolutely stunning.
31. So far, we have noticed that Brown possesses an extensive collection of eyewear. This particular model was a huge hit on the internet back when this photo was released.
32. Millie really got very skilled in promoting her favorite brands. In this photo, she is lying with a pack of Mills in her hand, and looks breathtaking.
33. In this photo, we have a close-up look at Millie Brown’s naturally beautiful facial features. She rarely wears too much makeup; just a touch of it and her face will catch everyone’s eye.
34. Here, we can see Brown showing off her tan at the beautiful beach.
35. Straight hair, simple makeup, and these earrings may not seem like a lot, but Brown’s face really highlights all of it and just adds to her natural beauty.
36. We have already mentioned that Converse seems to be one of Millie’s favorite sneakers brands. It definitely shows in this photo, where she wears a simple outfit and is surrounded by colorful tea cups — a rather simple yet very creative photograph.
37. This no-care-in-the-world pout, purple pajamas, funky shoes, and overall retro note is sure to catch your eye.
38. A bit different and more mature outfit in this photo, at least different than what we are used to. Millie looks absolutely stunning here and reveals a more artistic side of her.
39. Gorgeous red dress and intriguing necklace. Brown never ceases to amaze us with her creative outfits and superb makeup combinations.
40. With a welcoming smile and a wonderful white dress, Millie looks jaw-dropping in this stylish photograph.
41. Here is a fact that you maybe did not know. Millie Bobby Brown is the youngest UNICEF ambassador as of 2018 and looks absolutely pure and peaceful in this gorgeous white outfit.
42. A bit different hairstyle on this one. Millie looks ravishing in this photoshoot, which beautifully highlights her gorgeous facial features.
43. This navy-blue dress with an interesting style is something that only Brown can pull off and look so casual and stunning at the same time.
44. This stylish and unusual dress looks gorgeous on Millie and really highlights her eyes and face, not to mention it gives her a fresh and more mature look.
45. This L’Officiel cover page reveals your favorite Stranger Things star at her best. Her gaze gets lost somewhere between cameras and gives her a mystique and mature look.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When did Millie Bobby Brown have her acting debut?
Millie Bobby Brown had her acting debut in 2013 when she appeared as a guest star in the ABC fantasy drama series Once Upon a Time in Wonderland.
2. What type of disability does Millie Bobby Brown have?
Brown was born with partial hearing loss in her left ear, and over the course of years, she lost all hearing in that ear.
3. Is Millie Bobby Brown in a relationship?
Yes, Millie is in a relationship with Jake Bongiovi, son of Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea Hurley. The couple publicly revealed their relationship on November 1st, 2021.
4. Who is Millie’s best friend?
Millie Bobby Brown and Noah Schnapp have been best friends since Stranger Things started filming.
5. How much money does Millie Bobby Brown make?
According to different sources, Millie Bobby Brown’s net worth is 10 million USD as of 2022.
6. What school does Millie Bobby Brown go to?
Brown tweeted in 2017 the following: “I have been homeschooled for five years now, and it has worked well for me.” Nowadays, she is an online student at Purdue University, studying health and human services as of August 2022.
If you want to find out more about Stranger Things stars, check out our article about Gaten Matarazzo opening up about his rare genetic condition.


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Meet John Lydon: The Musician
John Lydon is a name that rings loud in the world of music. Known as the frontman of the famous band, the Sex Pistols, and then as the lead vocalist of post-punk band Public Image Ltd (PiL) since 1978, he’s made a big mark in the music industry. But did you know that John Lydon is not just a talented musician, but also a skilled painter?
Discovering the Artist in John Lydon
While John has been making music for many years, he’s also been painting since he was young. Painting was a way for him to express his thoughts and feelings in a different way than music. But until now, he’s only shown his art in the form of album covers.
Unveiling the Collection of Original Paintings
Now, John has made the decision to exhibit his passion for painting to the rest of the world. It is now possible for the general public to view a selection of his original paintings that he has released. As an artist, this is a significant achievement for him because it is the first time that he is exhibiting his paintings as works of art, rather than merely as album covers.
What to Expect from John Lydon’s Art
John’s paintings are as unique and powerful as his music. They are colorful, bold, and full of emotion. Just like his songs, his paintings tell stories and express his thoughts and feelings. If you’re a fan of his music, you’ll probably love his art too!
The Connection Between Music and Art
Even though music and painting might seem very different, they are both ways to express creativity. For John Lydon, music and painting are two sides of the same coin. They allow him to share his ideas and emotions with the world in different ways. And now, we get to experience both sides of his creativity.
John Lydon: A Man of Many Talents
John Lydon’s journey from being the frontman of two famous bands to unveiling his own collection of paintings shows that he’s a man of many talents. He’s not just a musician, but also a painter. And who knows what other talents he might surprise us with in the future?
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In conclusion, John Lydon’s debut of his original paintings is an exciting new chapter in his artistic journey. It’s a chance for us to see his creativity in a new light and to appreciate his talent as a painter. Whether you’re a fan of his music, a lover of art, or both, this collection of paintings is a treat for the eyes and the heart. So let’s celebrate John Lydon, the musician and the painter, and look forward to more of his creativity in the future!


USA/UK | 2012 | Directed by Kevin Macdonald
Logline: A documentary that traces the life and career of reggae legend Bob Marley.
It’s a long documentary, clocking in at nearly two-and-a-half hours, but then Robert Nestor Marley’s career spanned twenty years and his music, culture, and legacy has affected and influenced millions of people worldwide, and will do so for many decades to come. Bob Marley is without a doubt the most recognised and successful reggae artist that has ever lived. At the height of his career he was playing stadiums in America, and bringing rival politicians in his homeland together on stage to shake hands.
Marley had a profound effect on people, and it wasn’t just the Rastafarianism speaking, although this ancient culture is a very important element of Marley’s soulful tribe. Kevin Macdonald’s engaging portrait paints a picture of a family man (albeit an adulterer) and a dedicated artist, a political activist, and a man of sport and leisure (soccer and ganja occupied a large part of his recreational activities, although it should be noted that the association of marijuana and Rastafarianism is closely linked to spirituality and not escapism).
Marley grew up in a very poor part of Jamaica, in the hills surrounding Trenchtown. The son of a black mother and a white father (who left the family soon after Bob was born), Bob discovered music at an early age, and despite being a half-caste, with all its social hurdles, he soon formed a trio and had his first 45 record released on a local label in 1962. By the end of the decade the Wailers (now a full band) were making a name for themselves. Their now legendary concert at the Lyceum in London in 1974 (where the seminal live release of No Woman, No Cry was recorded) cemented Bob Marley and the Wailers as a roots, rock, reggae outfit par excellence.
Marley, the documentary, spends much of its time delving into the social politics of Bob Marley’s life and career, and not nearly as much time into the actual music and key albums, but that’s not saying his music doesn’t drive the film; there is music behind almost every scene and sequence. His son Ziggy and Island Records head Chris Blackwell spearheaded the production, and as such it’s a remarkably honest account, warts and all. Originally to be directed by Martin Scorsese back in 2008, then Jonathon Demme took over the reigns, only to leave citing creative differences with executive producer Steve Bing in the editing suite.
Kevin Macdonald is no stranger to documentary filmmaking, having made two of the very best in the field with One Day in September and Touching the Void. With Marley he is using almost entirely stock footage (Marley died of cancer in 1981), intercut with various members of his extended family and original band members, including Bunny Wailer, Rita Marley (his long-standing wife), Cindy Breaksphere (one of his many mistresses - Marley fathered eleven children to seven different relationships), Lee Perry, Jimmy Cliff, Chris Blackwell, and his two eldest children Cedella and Ziggy Marley. They all have colourful stories to tell.
Regardless of whether reggae music is your cup of brew, Marley is a powerful, embracing, and ultimately, uplifting celebration of one of popular music’s most spiritual leaders, may he rest in peace, Jah Rastafari.


Please, everyone, stop sending Ringo fan mail. The man is very busy with his…well, thats irrelevant. Lets just say Ringo hates you. So please, just leave the man alone. Continue to buy his merchandise, but leave him in peace with your money.
Incidentally, it makes you wonder what’s worse – sending fan mail to the drummer of a pop band that broke up nearly forty years ago, sending fan mail to Ringo Starr in 2008, or Ringo actually answering it?


The news of David Bowie’s passing yesterday hit me hard and deep. His songs were the soundtrack of my teenage years and beyond. I saw him in concert three times, owned every album he ever made, read probably twenty biographies and watched all of his movies. I ordered VHS tapes of old concert footage (which I still have in a drawer under the TV ) and hunted up obscure magazine interviews in the pre-internet age when the only way to do so was by physically trolling second-hand book stores and head shops. I was a true fan.
Throughout his life, he was prolific in the extreme. The thing that’s struck me the most about his final eighteen months, during which time he was well aware of the ticking clock, is the way he determinedly continued to create for as long as he possibly could. I guess, in the end, that’s what an artist does. He creates. David’s final album was released on his birthday, two days before his passing. I’ve only heard one track so far, but it is a beautiful song written by a man staring straight-on at his own mortality.
How fearless and amazing of him to create art born from his own impending death. Despite my sadness, I find it incredibly inspiring. His example is clear. As an artist, there’s no good reason not to create. Everything experienced, even the most difficult thing we can imagine, is an opportunity to be felt and used, and ultimately, to provide fuel in the process of producing art. I only hope I can be that brave in my own life.


The U. S. Court of Appeals refuses to accuse cosby's attempt to revive a defamation case
Boston (Reuters) – a federal appeals court on Wednesday rejected an attempt to revive a defamation lawsuit against bill cosby by a representative of said artist rape in 1974 and then called her a liar after she made her accusations public in a newspaper interview.
in the lawsuit filed by Katherine McKee revolve around the letter to my lawyer cosby feel “the New York Daily News” in the 2014 wave of women, which means ” forward to accuse the comedian of a series of sexual assaults dating back to the 1960’s.
Statute of limitations on the alleged crimes has expired a long time ago, prompting some of the accused to pursue civil claims, such as Mackey. Lawsuits and accusations by dozens of women broke the family friendly reputation of the cosby built a career highlighted by his role in the 1980s TV hit “the cosby show”
cosby, 80, has denied the injustice, says any encounters with his accusers were consensual. Is waiting for the April trial, Pennsylvania, on charges he sexually assaulted a former basketball coach at his alma mater, Temple University.
Maki of force in her steps that the attorney letter to the newspaper called him a liar by saying the article “defamatory, characterizing the allegations as “monstrous”, which indicates they have a criminal record.
1 U. S. Circuit Court of appeals in Boston, stood the Court of First Instance ruling that the artist can’t be sued to the letter.
reading and found that Maki had made herself a public figure by going into the table with cosby, refusing her claim that the argument is not with the artist being a special one. As a public figure, Mackey to prove that cosby acted with malice in his response.
“network sexual assault allegations of the involvement of the cosby show internationally renowned comedian referred to as” America’s dad,’ constitutes a public controversy,” U.S. circuit judge Sandra Lynch wrote for the three judges.
William Salo, Mackey’s lawyer said he did not agree with the decision of the appeal.
“they say just because a famous person grated you become a public figure if you doubt of it,” he said.
Alan Grinberg, a lawyer cosby, welcomed and reasoned decision confirming that there is no defamation.”
Mackey filed a lawsuit against cosby in 2015 after a year Nevada resident newspaper assassination in Detroit, hotel room in 1974.
reporting by Nate Raymond; editing by Scott Malone and Peter Cooney
ed sheeran 'bruised and broken' After the incident, without his uncertain
London (Reuters) – singer ed sheeran said he was “slightly bruised and broken” on Wednesday where he was recovering from a motorcycle accident that left him with a broken wrist, elbow, rib, led to the cancellation of shows on the Asian leg of his tour.
sheeran, 26, the full cast on one arm and a sling on the other arm as he walked on the red carpet at London’s Q Music Awards.
“I’m a little bruised and broken but I’m fine,” the singer told Reuters. “I’ve had a bike accident and broke my wrist, broke my elbow, broke a rib … I’ll be fine.”
sheeran added that the future does not “split” World Tour, which is “up to (my) manager and agent.”
the singer said on Instagram after this week he sufferedEd fractures to the wrist and elbow and was not able to perform live concerts in the near future.” Injury she was forced to cancel tour dates in Taipei, Osaka, Seoul, Tokyo and Hong Kong until now.
sheeran went to the Wednesday awards with three nominated and won the award for Best act in the world today. The annual ceremony, hosted by Britain’s Q magazine celebrates the musical talent.
reporting by Edward Baran Reuters TV; editing by B. Sinha-Roy and Andrew hay