Texas nation vocalist Taylor Dee kicks the bucket after rollover car crash
Taylor Dee, a rising nation artist from Texas, has kicked the bucket taking after a car crash. She was 33. Dee, born Taylor First light Carroll, kicked the bucket on Walk 14 due to harms she supported in a rollover crash in Euless, Texas, CBS DFW detailed. She was driving an SUV on State Thruway 183 around 10:30 p.m when she may have missed the turn for her exit some time recently hammering into a boundary, authorities told the outlet. The SUV rolled, hit an overhead sign, and shot out Dee from the vehicle, concurring to Euless police, who said she was not wearing a situate belt. Authorities moreover famous a moment individual within the SUV had minor wounds and is anticipated to completely recoup.
The Tarrant District Restorative Examiner's Office is performing a toxicology screen to decide in the event that liquor played a portion within the mischance and the case remains beneath examination, concurring to CBS DFW. Dee's to begin with single, "The Buzz," was discharged in June 2019 and played on a few Texas radio stations, the outlet too detailed. Numerous artists who knew her lamented her passing. "I to begin with met Taylor in October 2018 but it felt as in case we knew each other numerous lifetimes," musician Chad Roland told KURL8. "Since at that point we have played music, laughed, shared stories and a couple of insider facts, composed, cried, visited, supplicated, and battled. Unnecessary to say, we were near. We truly adored each other, and we trusted that cherish spilled into the music."
Linda Wilson, president of the Texas Nation Music Affiliation, said Dee's passing stunned the music community. "Taylor Dee was the genuine bargain — a genuine ability with a heart and enthusiasm not as it were for her music but for individuals," she told KURL8. "In each execution, her ability was apparent, but more imperatively she permitted her fans to know her heart. She will be missed colossally." Dee is survived by a youthful child and girl. A GoFundMe campaign raising cash to assist with burial service costs has raised about $13,000 of its $15,000 objective.


Erick Avila, guitarist, founding member, composer and music producer of the Chilean band Six Magics, with over 20 years of history and published worldwide.
The band toured Europe and Asia and in 2015 also opened for the German group Axxis, touring 15 cities in Germany
Six Magics has had the privilege to be on the same stage as bands like Nightwish, Blind Guardian, Tarja, Epica and has been a part of emblematic festivals such as “LaCumbre del Rock” and “The Metal Fest” where the bands Kreator, Volbeat, Venom, Anthrax among others were also present.
Producers such as David Prater and Charlie Bauerfeind have praised his commitment and work inside and out of the studio.
After the creation of his first solo album, “Oblivion”, Erick decides to take it on the road in March 2013, touring Germany for 6 months. The German label Nuclear Blast was in charge of the distribution of the album and Erick was invited to play during the halftime show of an American Football match, to participate in “Stadt Fest” in Duren and play at a concert orchestrated by the German group: BOM, faithful friends and followers of Six Magics.
In 2014, Erick decided to versify his musical repertoire by creating a fusion of Latin American Folklore and rock, covering emblematic Chilean folk songs and performing on stages throughout Chile. On one of which he opened for the American guitarist Paul Gilbert and on another one closing the national festival "the Metal Fest" at Movistar Arena.
During the same year he also released his first live solo DVD: “Desde el Sur”, which first edition sold out quickly. This DVD shows Erick performing songs from his solo album “Oblivion” and his Latin American Folk covers.
During 2015, while he was on tour in Germany with his band Six Magics, he began the composition of his second solo album. Once again, diving into the union of Latin Folk and Rock, but this time making creations of his own.
His latest album, titled “Origen”, was released during the second semester of 2016 and contains13 songs, for one of which (“…Y FuimosCueca”)a video clip was made ,this video displays well-known Chilean Dancer Rodrigo Díaz interpreting traditional Chilean Folk movements and wardrobe.
“Origen” has been reviewed and given excellent comments from specialized media. The popular rock radio Futuro has also chosen it as “Album of the Year 2016” in the Instrumental category.
In February 2017, continuing with the promotion of the new album, Erick performs at the mega festival "Rockódromo" in the city of Valparaiso, Chile, along with musical legends such as Los Jaivas and Congreso.
In June, during the same year, Avila had a conference at Aalto University in Helsinki called "Rock and Latin American roots: multicultural influence and perspectives in music". He was invited to have the same conference at Turku Rock Academy.
At the end of 2017 Avila had a mini tour in Germany showing his fusion of Latin American Folklore and rock. He played in Duisburg, Aachen and two shows in Düren.
In the beginning of 2018 Avila started to work with Finnish musicians and together play in Turku where Avila also showed his Fusion music with a great audience´s feedback. In march, Turku Rock Academy invited Erick Avila to give an open event at Vimma "Latinamerican Folk and Metal music Overview".
In March 2018 Avila went to Chile and had shows in cultural places and conferences in schools. Before going back to Finland to continue working with Finnish musicians, Avila had a farewell concert in Batuta venue, a double show with his band Six Magics and his solo project. Concert was sold out.
In the last months of 2018 Avila came back to Finland to continue his work with Finnish musicians. He has had gigs around Turku area and two performances in primary and secondary schools of Kaarina.


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What an “amusing” concept…reserving the right to donate to the public domain.
In one post, Chris talks about how in negotiating his latest record deal he demanded that a “donum mundus” clause (“gift to the world”) be put into his recording contract. The clause allows him to, outside of his exclusive contract with his recording label, create works which he can donate to the public domain. Why? Because according to Chris, “[s]omehow in the [illegal file sharing/copyright] debate, we have forgotten that music exists primarily to beautify the world, and that, although important, earning a living from it is secondary.”
I’m not sure which is more amazing. The idea (reserving the right to donate his talents), or the fact that his recording label agreed to let him do it. Personally, I would foresee that the record label would want to sign off of what songs are kept and which are donated…but that isn’t what happened here.
It will be interesting to see if Chris’ idea catches on…I’ll be keeping an eye on his blog, interested in seeing what the clause actually looks like.


We saw the interview. We’ve seen the cute tumblr GIFs of Pharrell getting teary-eyed as people from here to Iceland sang his “Happy” song. And I’m sure we’d all be delighted to win a title as prestigious — for lack of better word — as GQ’s Man of the Year.
But for true fans of Pharrell — those who have been down for at least a decade or more — we know that Pharrell was not man of the year this year by our standards. He was DEF. man of the year circa 2001 when “Grindin’” was on heavy rotation and nearly every hip hop, R&B, and pop artist broke their neck to get a taste of the Neptunes sound. Beyond his producing talents, N.E.R.D. was a powerhouse, BBC was 10 times more popping than it is now (is anybody still waiting in line for Ice Creams?), the StarTrek label, well, existed, and he almost singlehandedly brought skateboard culture to the mainstream. According to our standards, Pharrell was man of the year, maybe even man of the Decade, a long time ago.
But Oprah wasn’t checking for him back then. It wasn’t until he released this cookie cutter, suburban-friendly stuff that he was invited to appear on the show. It’s awesome that Oprah congratulated him for “making it”, but the BIG picture here, to me at least, is that Pharrell didn’t make it when he was holding true to his original fan base; he made it when he appealed to everybody else.
And it’s no secret that when we (which could mean you if you feel where I’m coming from) set a standard of excellence, it won’t always be recognized by the mainstream and, therefore, it won’t be remembered as excellence. For example, to me and many others like me, Dead Presidents is one of the best movies ever made. But since it didn’t win any Oscars or SAG Awards, it wont be recognized as such.
I’m sure many of us agree that “Happy”, “Get Lucky”, and “Blurred Lines” are not Pharrell’s best work even though they topped the charts and challenged that “glowstick/glowstick/trap/trap” echo we constantly hear on the radio. But in true Oprah fashion, he is being rewarded for crossing over.
That’s the BIG picture. I’m going to go listen to GIRL now lol


MTSU’s Ben Briley has survived to sing another week.
The “American Idol” TV audience voted him into the top 11 singers Thursday, setting him on track for another live performance next Wednesday and yet another vote on the way to the announcement of the Fox reality show’s winner in May.
Briley, a May 2013 MTSU advertising and public relations graduate, was one of the first four contestants to learn their fate this week. Host Ryan Secrest called his name and cried out “Safe! Again!”
Briley sang David Nail’s “Turning Home” on Wednesday night, fulfilling the week’s theme of “Home” in an appearance in the episode’s last half-hour that also featured footage of his Gallatin, Tenn., roots.
Celebrity judge Jennifer Lopez praised Briley’s performance, telling him, “The feeling was there. You had me. That’s what I’ve been looking for all night.”
While continuing to praise Briley’s voice, presence and potential, fellow judges Harry Connick Jr. and Keith Urban had different opinions.
“I did not connect with it and it felt shouted to me,” Connick told a concerned-looking Briley as several audience members booed.
“We don’t need to belabor the fact that you’re talented; everybody in this room is talented, but I’m just waiting for a knockout performance from you and I have not really seen it. And I don’t think everybody disagrees with me. It was okay. It wasn’t great.”
Urban sandwiched his constructive criticism with slices of praise.
“The hard part, Ben, is that you have an incredible voice and you have an incredible ability to be in charge of it and take it where you want to go,” Urban said. “That’s a blessing and a curse, because where you take it and what you do with it will affect me or not affect me.
“In the case of that song, there was so much on the technicality of the notes and the range and everything else, I lost the story. I lost the emotion from you. My advice to you is worry a lot less about the technicality. You’re so good that you could lean into that mic, close your eyes and not move a muscle and you would hit me way more, because you’ve got that kind of a voice.”
Appearing slightly embarrassed but still happy, Briley thanked them and shared a platter of deviled eggs, brought out by Secrest, with the judges. Briley earlier had said one of the things he’s been missing the most about “home” is deviled eggs.
You can watch his Wednesday night behind-the-scenes interview and live performance here.
“American Idol” airs locally on WZTV-Fox 17 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. Central.
On the Feb. 26 episode, Briley paid tribute to Johnny Cash on what would have been Cash’s 82nd birthday with a raucous uptempo cover of “Folsom Prison Blues.”
Connick called Briley’s high-speed rockabilly version of Cash’s classic “unquestionably the best song of the night,” even though Briley was only the fourth of the 13 semifinalists to perform in the first 40 minutes.
After joking that the tempo was “particularly brisk,” Urban was balanced with his praise for Briley.
“You’ve got such a good voice. You have real artistry,” Urban told the 24-year-old Briley in that episode. “All I ask of you is that you be careful when you try to do ‘entertaining.’
“Don’t ever sacrifice your artistry in the midst of it, because there’s always a fine balance between a performance coming off as a bit kitsch or you having fun and owning it artistically. You’ve got the ability to do that.”
“Every gig I’ve played, I’ve opened the show with it (‘Folsom Prison Blues’), and this is a gig, the start of my career, and this is how I wanna start it,” Briley said before that live performance, which you can watch here.
A taped montage of interviews and performance preparation during the Feb. 19 episode included a conversation with “American Idol” mentor and former judge Randy Jackson, who asked Briley about his musical heritage.
“It started with my great-grandmother; she was one of the first women on the (Grand Ole) Opry,” Briley told Jackson, referring to Kitty Cora Cline, who played dulcimer on the historic radio show from 1928 to 1934, “and my mom (Tribby Graves Briley) sings and plays. She was kinda the Taylor Swift of the ’70s.”
Briley then walked out live onto the “American Idol” stage and confidently boomed out the old Allman Brothers favorite “Soulshine,” showcasing his picking skills with an electric guitar solo.
“Some people just come alive when they come onstage,” said judge Lopez, explaining that she and her colleagues had watched Briley and the other contestants closely during rehearsals. “You are even better now than you were then. That’s the sign of a true performer.”
Briley won his first audience vote Feb. 14 when he outpolled fellow contestant Neco Starr for the semifinals.
“I just had a feeling I’d be here, the last one,” Briley, 24, murmured on the Feb. 13 episode, shaking his head. “It’s really my future, my career, here that’s on the line. … This show is the ultimate test to show how good a musician you are.
“I want to pursue a career in music because I believe I’m good enough where I can make a career out of it for the rest of my life.”
Last summer, Briley impressed the celebrity judges with his soulful country vocals in auditions for season 13 of “American Idol.” He belted out Amos Lee’s “Arms of a Woman” a cappella on the episode that aired Jan. 23, leaving the judges agog.
“If you sang a capella on the radio right now, I would pull to the side of the … I might crash my car,” Urban told a smiling Bailey. “I just really love the sound of your voice.”
Connick teased Briley, who wore an MT Baseball cap throughout his audition, with the nickname “Brother Gumbo.” Briley wore his MT cap again in the Feb. 18 episode, and Connick teased him about his bright orange tie in the Feb. 19 show.
Briley’s segment on the Jan. 23 episode also featured footage of him and his wife, fellow MTSU grad Courtney Sanders Briley, at home and outside Atlanta, where his audition took place.
Courtney Briley received her bachelor’s degree in recording industry in 2012, and the couple married shortly after Ben’s graduation.
“Some things in life you just can’t pass up, and this is one of those things,” Briley said of the reality show opportunity.
Briley and two fellow contenders, also country singers, called themselves “Backstreet Cowboys” and harmonized on the Backstreet Boys’ “I Want It That Way,” complete with a bit of boy-band choreography, on the Feb. 6 episode.
Each season of “American Idol” uses its initial shows to winnow thousands of hopefuls down to 10 to 60 contestants from several cities. They sing in more performance rounds in Hollywood and Las Vegas, then up to three dozen contestants advance from those rounds into the semifinals and ultimately to a Top 12 group of finalists who perform live for audience votes.
The winner of “American Idol,” announced in late May, receives a major-label record deal and a management contract and also performs on tour with fellow finalists.
You can watch Briley’s audition and his other performances via Dailymotion videos below. The complete episodes also are available at the “Idol” website.
— Gina E. Fann (email@example.com)


Written by Anthony Preston, B. Spears, L. Tolbert, J. Lopez, K.E. Harris, W. Adams. Released 2013. This was a fun day for sure. Britney and Jamie Lynn both came into he studio with all of their kids. Will and I had written the song already the day before, and they made tweaks to make it more personal to their relationship. Then we recorded everything. It was nice to see all of them together recording a song about their relationship.


The news that a million teenage girls have been waiting to hear for years finally broke yesterday: Kim Kardashian is engaged! Yayyyyy! You go girl! Strike up the band, and alert US Weekly, there’s a wedding to plan!
And the news that Kardashian is getting set to marry Kris Humphries made it all the more interesting. After all, it’s not often a lousy NBA journeyman has the opportunity to marry into the closest thing to American royalty that we have.
But as I started talking to friends about things yesterday, started discussing it Twitter, I realized something: This is a literal case of two worlds colliding. Kim’s fans know next to nothing about Kris. And sports fans who know Kris (which is hardly all of them, by the way), don’t know much about Kim.
Thankfully, I’m here.
As you can tell my looking at this fancy site, I know my sports. At least I claim to. After all, I wasn’t named the 3,275th Most Influential Sports Blogger by People en Español for nothing folks!
However, what you might not also know about me is that I’m a bit of a Kardashian connoisseur. I started watching their reality TV show “Keeping Up With The Kardashians,” when Kim was dating Reggie Bush, and have stuck with it since. Through the highs and lows, tears and heartaches, not to mention about 36,000 Kris Jenner hissy fits too.
Why I have I stayed around for so long? I don’t know. But there really is something about this family that keeps you coming back every single week. Sure you might dabble on a Sunday night with friends and think it’s no big deal. You can stop watching any time you want, right? Next thing you know, you look up and it’s six months later, you own four DVD box sets, and just bought Kim’s latest perfume. And you’re a dude, you don’t even wear perfume! That’s the effect these people have.
So with that said, I don’t think there’s a better person to break down America’s new power couple than me. I know sports (at least well enough to know Humphries, which is saying something). And I know reality TV. If only because I have no life.
Here it is, “The Idiot’s Guide To The Kardashian-Humphries Engagement.”
Let’s start with something simple, and start where I think most of you sports fans would want me to.
Who Is Kim Kardashian?: Well honestly, explaining who Kim Kardashian is, is a lot like trying to explain to someone what absolute zero is. It’s damn near impossible.
Kim is one of those people who is famous for simply being famous. She can’t sing. She can’t dance. She can’t play the oboe or violin. She doesn’t play a sport. Really, she’s only famous because of a sex tape she made with singer Ray J a few years ago, a tape that she strategically released just to, in fact make herself famous! As the old Guiness commercials say, “Brilliant!!!”
Since then, she’s been able to maintain that level of famousness, by simply refusing to leave the spotlight. Again, she has no discernable skills, yet shows up in more random places than Waldo.
And incredibly, it’s worked. Forbes estimated that she made $35 million last year alone. All because of a sex tape which honestly, wasn’t all that good to begin with (Not that I’ve watched. I swear!).
I bet she didn’t learn that kind of marketing in college.
Now for you ladies…
Who Is Kris Humphries?: Much like his new fiancée, it’s impossible to quantify exactly who Humphries is.
He gets paid to pay basketball, although anyone who has ever actually seen him play would hardly call him “a professional,” or what he does, “actual basketball.” He’s employed by the New Jersey Nets, an organization that is affiliated with the NBA, but has no traits of an actual NBA team. I once even wrote an entire article about how depressing it is to attend a Nets game in person.
(In my defense, I didn’t want to go to the game, but did get the tickets that day for free. Of course that doesn’t excuse me for driving myself down to New Jersey and paying for parking.
In other words, shame on me)
How Did They Meet?: This is actually where it gets interesting. At least for me anyway.
As best I can gauge, they met after Kim attended a Heat-Nets game back on Halloween Day this past fall. Why was she there? Well she was taping her reality TV spinoff, “Kim and Kourtney Take New York,” just down the road in Manhattan, for one. Plus, there’s that whole “Needing to be out in public in front of the cameras every day,” thing I mentioned before. When you have no actual skill, showing up at random NBA games is just what you do. Even if you think basketball is a game with touchdowns and two point conversions.
What makes things really interesting though, was that yours truly just happened to attend the game that day. I definitely didn’t go to see Kris, and didn’t even know Kim was in the building, until my date alerted me later on. Instead, I went to see LeBron James and the Heat, who were playing the third game of this past regular season.
And while rumors started the next day that the Queen of Reality TV was there to see the man simply known as “The King,” (James), that apparently wasn’t the truth at all. Who knew that sparks actually began to fly with Kardashian and Humphries?
Because really, who could resist a back-up on one of the worst teams in the league?
Alright, Enough of The Mushy Stuff. Make Fun of the Ring Kris Bought?: What, you mean the 20.5 karat, $2 million ring that would’ve made the cast of Blood Diamond shriek in horror? That one? The ring he spent nearly 2/3 of his $3.2 million annual salary on, despite the fact that a lockout is coming in a few weeks that will officially make him unemployed? You mean the ring he bought for a woman who has a sex tape on the internet, and who he will likely never be able to introduce to his family members with a straight face? You’re talking about that ring, right?
Well unfortunately, I can’t make fun of the guy.
Why? What’s Wrong With You? Only A Sucker Would Spend That Much Money On A Ring!: Maybe.
Except here’s the thing: While everyone’s calling Humphries a sucker for splurging on the ring, you know what I’m calling him? A smart, long-term investor. No different than someone who spends $50,000 a year on an Ivy League education, buying this ring isn’t about now. It’s about the future.
Because honestly, how much money he makes playing basketball is kind of irrelevant. For all intents and purposes, his life will never be about basketball again. He will always and forever be known as Mr. Kim Kardashian, which might make a lot of prideful men cringe, but apparently not Mr. Kardashian. I mean Humphries. I mean… You know what, never mind.
Nope, from now on, Kris is just part of the Kardashian brand, another cog in their well-oiled conglomerate. Humphries doesn’t have to worry about his jump shot anymore. Especially when he’s going to make way more off of reality TV shows, fragrances, and whatever else he can get his attach his name to with Kim. The guy played reality TV lottery and just came up with the winning ticket.
To best explain what I’m talking about, let’s look at our old pal Lamar Odom.
Look, I like “Lam-Lam,” as much as the next random dude does. But there’s no way he would ever get his own reality TV if it weren’t for his Kardashian wife. Well, unless Snickers started their own TV channel. Otherwise he’d be out of luck.
But by marrying a Kardashian? The guy is now an international celebrity. He has his own reality TV show, his own fragrance, you name it. Before he was Lamar Odom the basketball player. Now he’s Lamar Odom the basketball player, who is also recognizable to every girl between the ages of 13-19 in America.
That’s an important distinction, and you know why? Well, guess what most girls between the ages of 13-19 in this country have? That’s right, daddy’s credit card. And you know what they’re buying with daddy’s credit card? Whatever the hell the next thing is that’s coming off the Kardashian assembly line. Bobble head dolls. Adult diapers. Whatever. That family basically prints their own money, and Lamar Odom cashed in. To use an old Chris Rock joke, Lamar Odom was rich before he met Khloe Kardashian. Now he’s wealthy. Big difference.
And don’t forget this: Khloe isn’t even 1/10 the superstar Kim is. She’s the Bill Cartwright to Kim’s Michael Jordan.
Let me put it to you a different way. I don’t know is Kris is love. But he might very well be the smartest man in the room.
Whoa, Isn’t Calling Him “Smart,” A Bit Of A Stretch: Actually, ok, you got me. After all, when Kris bought the ring, apparently his only requirement to the jeweler was, “I wanted it big.” Although I was unable to confirm it, I’m guessing his other requests were that it be “shiny,” and “pretty in the light.”
So maybe Kris isn’t the smartest dude in the world. But hey, he’s got more money than you or I will ever have.
So With That Said, What Do You Expect The Wedding To Be Like: Wow, great question. I’m not saying it will be quite like the Royal Wedding. But it will be pretty damn close.
To put this in its proper context, let’s go back to Khloe and Lamar for a second. Remember, after only being engaged for a few weeks, E! turned their wedding into a two-hour TV special. They also sold their wedding photos for a reported $300,000. Not too shabby, huh?
And again, they were only engaged for three weeks!
With Kim and Kris having plenty of time to plan things out (especially if he’s in the midst of a lockout), I fully expect this wedding to shut down E!, if not the entire world as we know it.
I’m thinking at the very least a 10-part mini-series that’s going to be more addicting to the female population than a gallon of Ben & Jerry’s. Gentlemen, if you’re in a relationship, get ready for wedding fever, because your lady WILL make you watch this. We’re going to see Kim pick out the venue. Pick out her dress. Vow celibacy for the few weeks leading up the wedding. Make her mom cry at least 97 times. We’re gonna see everything. After all, the Kardashian family has never once missed out on the opportunity to cash in. On anything.
And you know what? People will watch.
You may not think so right now. But just remember me when you and your girlfriend are having an in-depth conversation about Kim’s selection of cake after Episode 7. Ok?
What’s Your Favorite Random Subplot Of This Wedding: You’re kidding right? Imagine if Nets owner, (and Humphries boss) Mikhail Prokhorov shows up at this wedding. Earth might literally spin off its axis (Ladies, if you want to know more about Prokhorov, I did a profile of him here.)
While the possibilities are too endless to count, my biggest fantasy is that cameras catch Prokhorov giving Kris a pep-talk before he’s set to walk down the aisle.
I can just see it now, with Prokhorov saying in his thick, Russian accent:
“Kriiiis, today is the biggest day of your life. You’re about to marry a beautiful, buxom, womans. Funny, I almost married once, back before the fall in ’87. Her name was Svetlana…and, well, I can’t discuss really much further. Let’s just say we didn’t get married. And she’s digging ditches out in Novosibirsk somewhere!!! HAHAHAAHA.
Anyway Kris, this Kimberly, you’re a lucky man. She’s stunning. Ahh, the Kardashians. I love this show! Wait, she’s Armenian, right?
Actually, super funny story. I remember once I flew to Armenia one time in private jet. I partied two weeks in Brasd—(unidentifiable Armenian city) with prostitutes! Tons of fun! I even ended up in jail for like two days and a half. It was crazy man!
What was I talking to you again about?”
Is There A Loser In This Whole Situation: How about Kim’s older sister Kourtney?
Arguably the cutest of all the sisters, Kourtney missed out on this whole Kardashian gravy train. Instead she got stuck with her loser boyfriend Scott, right before this whole thing took off. She would eventually get pregnant by him a few years ago, at which point, he still refused to put a ring on her finger (Then again, if you’ve ever seen the show, that might be the best thing that ever happened to her).
It does raise an interesting point though: Kourtney is one of the great “What if’s,” in reality TV history. Had she been born a few years earlier, she’d likely be cashing in on her second or third stint of Celebrity Rehab by now. If she was born a few years later, maybe she would’ve ended up with a basketball suitor of her own, much like her sisters. Could Kourtney have pulled Joe Johnson? Ray Felton? Caron Butler? Sadly, we’ll never know.
Instead, she became her generation’s Pete Maravich: Breathtaking to watch every weekend, but sadly, ahead of her time.
Alright Aaron, You’re Making My Head Hurt. Just Tell me What I Need To Know Going Forward: Honestly, I don’t know. With this Kardashian clan, anything and everything seems possible.
I already mentioned the 10-part mini-series, and not only do I think it will happen, I think Ryan Seacrest’s lawyers are drawing up the contract right now.
But beyond that, is anything out of the question?
Could the wedding be telecast live, ala the Royal Wedding? Will there be a $100 DVD box set, with “Behind the Scenes, Never Before Seen Footage?” Are the Kardashian’s just going to start their own television network to air this thing?
But what I can tell you is this: We’re only at the beginning.
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John Cena’s 1989 Jeep Wrangler
John Cena’s First Vehicle: 1989 Jeep Wrangler
John Cena is one of the most iconic wrestlers in the WWE, and has been making a name for himself in the movie industry over the years starring in films such as “The Marine” and the upcoming movie “Blockers”. The pro-wrestler/movie star has always had a passion for cars and has accumulated an impressive collection for his personal garage. There is one vehicle, however, that he cites as being the one vehicle that has brought him the most joy over the years, and that is his 1989 Jeep Wrangler.
The 1989 Jeep Wrangler is the first vehicle John Cena ever purchased with his own money. After signing a contract with the WWE in 2001, a contract that he equates to peanuts, he went out and bought his first vehicle, a 1989 Jeep Wrangler with 80,000 miles on it. Over the years he has done several modifications and customizations to the vehicle.
John Cena highlights the video in his web series “John Cena:Auto Geek”. You can see him in the video test driving some of the worst most exotic vehicles, but he still says the 1989 Jeep Wrangler is the one vehicle he will never get rid of. “I signed a contract for myself way, way back when for peanuts. But, I felt like I needed to showcase my accomplishment, and I did with this baby right here.”
This 1989 Jeep Wrangler was the first vehicle John Cena ever purchased with his own money, and it had 80,000 miles on it when he bought it.
“Jeeps of any year bring good prices, because everyone loves a Jeep,” – John Cena
John Cena has a massive collection of cars, but the one that is closest to his heart is a Jeep Wrangler.
You can watch the episode of John Cena: Auto Geek here:


MANILA, Philippines — The Filipino stewardess who was aboard an ill-fated Yemenia Airways flight that crashed Tuesday was a big fan of the late “King of Pop" Michael Jackson and had wanted to meet him in person.
A report on online news site Visayan Daily Star (www.visayandailystar.com) quoted relatives as saying Camille Lou Libron, 26, was grief-stricken when she learned Jackson died.
“She had been a fan of Michael Jackson since she was small. Although her death has been devastating to us, I try to comfort my self with the thought that, perhaps, now she has met up with her idol because that would have made her very happy," said her aunt, Teresita Oebanda, who teaches at the Calatrava Central School in Negros Occidental.
Camille was aboard the Yemenia Airways Flight 626 when it crashed in the Indian Ocean while en route to the Comoros Islands Tuesday.
Oebanda said that when Camille learned of Jackson’s death, she called her daughter and told her that her dream had died because she would not get to see her idol anymore.
Maritess Relota, Camille’s cousin, said she and Camille had hoped to see Jackson when he went to London for his much-awaited concert.
Camille’s mother Lucy Castillo Libron is a retired dean of commerce of the Colegio de Santa Rita in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental.
Her father Camilo is a ship captain who was set to come home at the end of the month. Her brother Carlo Ben is also a seaman and her other brother, Camilus, is a dentist based in Cavite.
Mrs. Libron said her daughter was supposed to come home on June 22 but it was delayed because she had to go to London to fix her passport.
She was rescheduled to fly home on July 5 and be in the Philippines on July 6.
Mrs. Libron was in Cavite for the birthday of Camilus, where the family was to gather, when she heard the news of her daughter’s death.
She said she last spoke to her daughter on Sunday and had no premonition of what was to come. - GMANews.TV


Wednesday, 18 June 2008
It was the afternoon when two serene girls made the stars in the sky come out early!! Keira Knightley and Sienna Millar both laughed their way down the red carpet making an effort to pose for pictures from the upbeat Scottish crowd. I felt awful that I became more lively than the 'real' paparazzi..however when Keira's mother, the director and Sean Connery made an appearence it was hard to stay quiet!!
Apart from the chav's behind me I think we gave a decent impression of Scotland..hehe or maybe not o_O
Anyway..hope everyone enjoys these photos!!!!!!!!!!!
Today for the Edinburgh Film Festival'08, Keira Knightley joined her mum (pretty lady with polka dot dress) on the red carpet, along with co-stars Sienna Miller and Matthew Rhys!! Oops..looks like James Bond has had a fall ^o^
ok..so here we have the lovely Keira and underneath Matthew Rhys who plays Dylan Thomas in 'The Edge of Love'. The dashing man signing an autograph is the director John Maybury. Upon asking John for a signature he laughed saying, 'why do you want me when Keira's here?', humm..could it be that without the director we wouldn't have a film!! Thanks John ^_^


Last night was, as they say, Hollywood’s biggest night. As the red carpet unfolded in front of the Dolby Theatre and the stars made their way down the strip of flashing lights and chanting fans, the 86th Academy Awards was headed for showtime.
With such incredible nominations this year, the March 2 broadcast had so much potential, but did it live up to its granted title?
It is safe to assume that if Meryl Streep or Martin Scorsese are involved with a movie, they are probably going to get nominated for an Oscar. But what gave this year’s awards show a breath of fresh air were the numerous first-time nominees including the painfully fantastic performances by Chiwetel Ejiofor and Michael Fassbender in “12 Years a Slave,” Barkhad Abdi in “Captain Phillips,” Sally Hawkins in “Blue Jasmine” and the not necessarily new but newly recognized June Squibb, who played alongside Bruce Dern in “Nebraska.”
Three of the first-time nominees were even transformed into first-time winners. Jared Leto won in the Best Supporting Actor category for his portrayal of Rayon, an AIDS-stricken transgender woman, in “Dallas Buyers Club.” Leto’s co-star Matthew McConaughey took home Best Actor, which he capped with what seems to be his favorite phrase “Alright, alright, alright,” and Lupita Nyong’o won Best Supporting Actress for her role in “12 Years a Slave.”
Not only was she one of the big winners of the night, but Nyong’o gave perhaps one of the most elegant speeches, recognizing the strife of the character that she played.
“So much joy in my life is thanks to so much pain in someone else’s,” Nyong’o said during her speech.
While some of the night’s films were a bit heavier in Oscar gold, like “Gravity” with seven awards, others were left empty handed. “Nebraska” and “The Wolf of Wall Street” were both contenders in multiple categories but winners of none. The biggest of the night went to “American Hustle,” which received a total of 10 nominations and a staggering total of zero wins.
However, at least “American Hustle” can say it had so many nominations. Another downfall of the night was those who didn’t receive the proper recognition at all. The Coen brothers’ film “Inside Llewyn Davis” was left out of all categories except for two, and although “Her” did leave Spike Jonze with an award for Best Screenplay, where was his nomination for directing, and Joaquin Phoenix’s for acting?
The Academy Awards are meant to be a night of poise and grace, but they’re also meant to be a night of entertainment. Who doesn’t enjoy a little slip in the poise department, like watching Jennifer Lawrence fall going onto the stage last year? This year’s Oscars could have used a bit of that unprepared flair that having a drunk Dustin Hoffman present an award gives to a show. Although there were potential moments like John Travolta butchering performer Idina Menzel’s name, overall, the show was a bit too safe. As host, Ellen DeGeneres started the show with some edge by calling Liza Minnelli “sir,” and joking that Jonah Hill showed her something in “The Wolf of Wall Street” that she hasn’t “seen in a very long time,” but she somehow lost it along the way, resorting to ordering pizza to keep the show going.
This past year saw some great contributions to the world of cinema, and the 86th Academy Awards did, for the most part, pay a respectable tribute to those who brought these films to life. However, if they decide not to wait another seven years to bring Ellen back as host, hopefully she will take a note from this year and help create a more memorable show for next year.
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Best known for her dramatic celebrity portraits, Annie Leibovitz’s photography will very quickly lead your eyes on a journey of storytelling, fantasy and epic still-life adventure. Adept at capturing the personality and inner-life of her subjects, her images reflect engaging stories of intimate and playful expression and her own artistic voice.
Starting her first gig as a staff photographer for Rolling Stone Magazine in 1970, her intimate photographs of celebrities helped define the ‘Rolling Stone’ look. During her 10 years with the magazine she captured iconic portraits of some of the biggest rock stars of our generation.
(Side note: how incredibly cool would it have been to her in that era!!!)
She later became a photographer for Vanity Fair where she developed her staged and brightly lit photographic style. Think iconic image of Cindy Crawford and K.D. Lang.
Here’s all you need to know about Annie Leibovitz:
- She was 3rd generation American, born to Jewish parents. Leibovitz passion for art was born out of her mother’s engagement with dance, music, and painting.
- She took her first pictures when her father was stationed in the Philippines during the Vietnam War. She took photographs around the military base and of nearby locals.
- She started off studying painting at the San Francisco Art Institute before moving into a photography major and then pursued a career in photography.
- She served as the concert-tour photographer for the Rolling Stones’ Tour of the Americas ’75, her favourite picture being the one of Mick Jagger in an elevator. (Side note: Mick Jagger. In an elevator.)
- She became the first female chief photographer at Rolling Stone magazine.
- In 1987, she won a Clio award for a celebrity shoot that she conducted for an American Express charge cards campaign.
- She dangerously mounted one of the eagle gargoyles on the 61st floor of the Chrysler Building in Manhattan, to photograph the dancer David Parsons cavorting on another eagle gargoyle. (Side note: Gutsy lady.)
- In 2007, The Walt Disney Company hired her to do a series of photographs with celebrities in various roles and scenes for the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts “Year of a Million Dreams” campaign.
- In 2008, she had 15 year old Miley Cyrus pose topless for a shoot with Vanity fair. (Side note: I think she was ahead of her time. Miley likes showing off her assets.)
- She was nominated for the Asia Pacific Photographer of the year award in 2011.
- Her 2018 cover photo for Vanity Fair was criticised online for image manipulation that appeared to show Reese Witherspoon with three legs. Turns out photo manipulation isn’t always a good idea…
- She quotes: “I no longer believe that there is such a thing as objectivity. Everyone has a point of view. Some people call it style, but what we’re really talking about is the guts of a photograph. When you trust your point of view, that’s when you start taking pictures.”
- She loves taking photos of her family stating: “You don’t get the opportunity to do this kind of intimate work except with the people you love, the people who will put up with you. They’re the people who open their hearts and souls and lives to you. You must take care of them.”
- She did a portrait shooting of Queen Elizabeth II, that then got misrepresented by the BBC and it led to quite a scandal. (Side note: Doing anything with the Royal Family can lead to a scandal.)
- Have a look at her work… you’ll get lost for hours like I did.
Image courtesy of: Annie Leibovitz’s Facebook Profile


Marie-Mai, a new era, a new show! After having conquered nearly 2 million spectators on tour and festival, the singer-songwriter begins her big comeback on stage. Carried by pop and electro sounds, it offers with this tour a new formula, more captivating and artistic than ever, revealing both its authenticity and its resilience. Through this wind of change, Marie-Mai has lost nothing of the passion and energy that we know on stage. With 10 Félix to his credit, the most prolific Quebec artist of recent years is at the top of his game and ready to electrify the crowds of Quebec.


This is an essay on the life and legend of the "King of the Delta Blues Singers". While probably the most influential of all blues singers, he has remained one of the most historically obscure. He was the chief influence upon Muddy Waters and inspiration for Eric Clapton, the Rolling Stones and a whole generation of rock and roll. He was well known for the originality of his work and the tormented sensibility that lay behind it. Poisoned by a jealous husband in 1938 at the age of 27, his myth has at times overshadowed his music, giving rise to numerous attempts at elucidation in the form of short stories, tall tales, screenplays, the movie "Crossroads" and countless homages over the years. His Faustian bargain with the devil is at the heart of the blues myth. The author has also written "Feel Like Going Home", "Lost Highway" and "Sweet Soul Music".


There is a theory that every person on the globe resembles some kind of animal or … a certain breed of dog. By the way, many of our smaller brothers were lucky to become exact copies of not mere mortals, but real stars – actors, musicians, and even members of the British royal family!
Julia Roberts / Collie
Do you remember how Julia Roberts’ character in Eat Pray Love, when she discussed what kind of dog she looks like, chose a Collie? By the way, the actress has repeatedly admitted that this particular breed is her favorite. Usually, people become attached to those animals that are similar in temperament, but often the external similarity is striking. Agree that Collie has the same noble, reserved appearance as Roberts. And they also have the same wise eyes and some very special looks.
Elle Fanning / French Bulldog
If Elle Fanning still doesn’t have a French Bulldog, she needs to get one. Eyes, ears, oval face – the features of the actress well, very much resemble a Bulldog. By the way, dogs of this breed are kind and loyal, they become excellent companions to their owners. It is known that Elle is a sincere and devoted girl in friendship, her colleagues on the set celebrate her delicacy and diplomacy. So the French Bulldog will definitely suit the actress.
Brad Pitt / Staffordshire Terrier
Strong-willed, determined, and fearless! Think we’re talking about a Staffordshire Terrier? It is about him and his stellar double – the most enviable Hollywood bachelor, Brad Pitt. In his youth, the actor preferred the roles of desperate guys, but it is known that the images leave a serious imprint on the character. Perhaps it was by acting in films such as Fight Club that Pitt deepened his resemblance to the Fighting Dog breed.


Bieber's VMA's Moment.
He arrived at the VMA"S.
He got out of the car. Thousands of girls chased him. OMG! How wild was that.
The biggest performance that i've been waiting for. That was AWESOME!
Kenny always by his side. Awwhh!
He's soo-cool! He knew that. HA-HA.
At the white carpet with Usher. Looking good Bieber. Not bad for u too,Usher. :)
Backstage with some of the MALE Beliebers.Ha-Ha. JB looking good with those weird face. He's 16, dont bother with that awkward face. It's cool!
Justin bieber won the BEST NEW ARTIST for this year. He also tweeted to all his fans by saying "Biggest THANK U in the WORLD to the Greatest Fans in the World!! We Did It 2Gether and We are Just getting Started!!! I LOVE U!! Thank U!!".
*Thanx for reading my blog guys. LOVE
Written By :) ARAR


Elegant Soul: The Life and Music of Gene Harris
277 pages, discography, color photographs, index
Gene Harris, the “Blues Man From Boise,”
shared the stage or recording studio with
many legends and luminaries and left a legacy
of more than eighty recordings. Gene’s
wife, Janie, and veteran writer Bob Evancho
detail the career of this gifted entertainer.


Virgil Abloh, the artistic director of Louis Vuitton menswear, founder of streetwear brand Off-White, a true disruptor and one of the most lauded designers of this generation, has died of cancer at the age of 41.
The contemporary trendsetter passed away after a two-year battle with a rare and aggressive form of cancer, cardiac angiosarcoma, according to a post on his Instagram account on Sunday. It’s impossible to overstate the impact Abloh’s work had not only on contemporary fashion, but on art as well. Well, throughout his career, Abloh redefined what it meant to be a designer. His influence as an American designer worldwide and his vision of the industry broke boundaries. He believed in innovation and disruption and changed our industry for the better. Virgil Abloh was the essence of modern creativity and if we now associate streetwear with luxury it is largely due to Abloh’s postmodernism, always unafraid to disrupt and question the status quo. A lover of collaboration, Abloh joined forces with brands like Nike and Ikea in sportswear and home décor; he designed album covers for rappers like Jay-Z and Kanye West, with whom he famously interned at Fendi. “Through it all, his work ethic, his endless curiosity and his optimism never wavered,” Abloh’s family continued. “Virgil was driven by his dedication to his craft and his mission
to open doors for new ones and create pathways to greater equality in art and design. He often said, “Everything I do is for the 17-year-old version of myself,” deeply believing in the power of art to inspire future generations.
He worked until the end of his life, posting about new denim designs, a collaboration with designer Tremaine Emory, on his Instagram just a day earlier. In a Nov. 19 post, Abloh addressed the research and design side of his study, joking, “None of that works on Instagram.”
“Good design has a critical role to play in addressing today’s problems and driving behavioral change, so that we can have a positive impact in shaping our future and the future of this planet,” Abloh wrote just nine days earlier. of his death. “My whole premise is to lift the next generation of designers, innovators and creative minds out of atypical trajectories.” Our prayers are with Abloh’s family: his wife Shannon Abloh, his sons Lowe Abloh and Gray Abloh, his sister Edwina Abloh, as well as his parents Nee and Eunice Abloh.


Tennis star 'to drop Nike for Uniqlo'
Tennis world number two Roger Federer is reported to be signing with Japanese apparel brand Uniqlo, after a career-long relationship with Nike.
Federer signed his most recent decade-long extension deal with Nike in 2008 at a figure reported to be worth US$10m each year.
Uniqlo is reported to be offering several times that for a ten year deal and Federer is free to choose his own shoe brand.
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It’s no secret that Steven Gore loves his life. What’s not to love?
This proud father (of two ADORABLE kids) has a very clear personal philosophy: put maximum positivity, hard work and honesty into the world and success will follow. He strives every day to share his positivity and set a good example for his family. Not surprisingly, as a Real Estate Agent, Steven’s number one focus is customer service and his client’s experience.
Steven epitomizes ‘cool dad’. He spent five years as the lead singer of Canada’s Celtic Rock Warriors, The Mudmen, and toured all over North America. Some of his stages have included Breakfast Television, New Year’s Eve Niagara Falls with Nelly Furtado, Hedley, and more, with tens of thousands of amazing fans. As a solo singer & songwriter, his music has been featured on ESPN, NBC, MTV and other media outlets.
Steven’s next stage? Rockstar Real Estate Agent. His M.O. is simple: help good people find great homes.


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The daughter of the 1950s crooner nat “king” cole, the soulful mezzo-soprano natalie cole enjoyed a fitful career with a string of international hits, including the ebullient, upbeat, uplifting “this will be”, her debut 1975 single and the first of nine grammy awards she won over four decades across the jazz, r&b, pop and traditional pop. Nat 'king' cole had an encounter with betty kelly about american singer nat 'king' cole was born nathaniel adams coles on 17th march, 1919 in montgomery, alabama, usa and passed away on 15th feb 1965 santa monica, california, usa aged 45 he is most remembered for unforgettable, l-o-v-e his zodiac sign is pisces nat 'king' cole. Porter pulls off a triple play in nat king cole and me -- a musical healing, serving as playwright, leading actor, and central character he has cast himself in the. Nathaniel adams coles (17 march 1919 – 15 february 1965) was born in montgomery, alabama and used the stage name nat king cole. Nathaniel adams coles, professionally known as nat king cole, (march 17, 1919 - february 15, 1965) was an american jazz musician, singer and songwriterhe was born in the southern city of montgomery, alabamahis father was a christian ministermillions of nat king cole’s recordings were sold while he was alive he died of cancer of the. Nat king cole net worth: nat king cole was an american singer and pianist who had a net worth equal to $27 million after adjusting for inflation at the time of his death in 1965 technically, at the time of his death, nat king cole had a net worth of $35 million unfortunately, due to poor estate. For a mild-mannered man whose music was always easy on the ear, nat king cole managed to be a figure of considerable controversy during his 30 years as a professional musician from the late '40s to the mid-'60s, he was a massively successful pop singer who ranked with such contemporaries as frank.
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Narrator and nat king cole
Nathaniel adams coles (march 17, 1919 – february 15, 1965), known professionally as nat king cole, was an american jazz pianist and vocalisthe recorded over one hundred songs that became hits on the pop charts his trio was the model for small jazz ensembles that followed.
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Slates for Sarah's PSA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BausdKnZc0
Jinhee starred in a Project Involve short film called "It's Not Always Sunny" staring Omi Vaidya, directed and written by Kimberly Hwang.
Check out all 6 episodes of the hilarious, witty comedic web series called "Courtside" directed by Jaffar Mahmood. You can catch Jinhee in episode 5 "Double Date" starring alongside her ABC Talent Showcase actors in the link below.
Jinhee booked a series regular in NBC's pilot "Mason Twins"! She stars alongside Erinn Hayes, June Diane Raphael, Windell Middlebrooks, Brett Ernst, and Todd Grinnell. Check out the IMDB link here: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3460328/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Jinhee starred in a short film in 2013 called "Hollywood Trash" directed and written by Barry Worthington. The short film has won 4 awards so far:


Apple announced a couple breathtaking new iPads yesterday, and like clockwork today we have the comedians making fun of Apple.
This time around it's Jimmy Kimmel. The latest skit for his late night show parodies the iPad Mini launch event and hits a little too close to home.
In this clip the Steve Case look alike interrupts his spiel about the new iPad Mini's technical specs with the admission that none of the detail matter; it's a new iPad and You're going to buy one. He asks audience members to simply throw money on the stage.


Life, better than ever
A familiar name, a face known by everyone, Gerard Jugnot is today a personality of the french cinema who cannot remain unknown. Both author, actor, comedian, theater and movie’s director, producer, he is one of the rare to assume all of those fonctions with success. Eternally shy, he’s also one of those who wouldn’t let anybody catch a glimpse of his personal life… From the cinema enthusiast teenage and from the plumpish of the hight school’s years to the actor- director of Mister Batignole, including the years at the “Splendis” and “Les Bronzés”,it’s a story of a quient star we are being told.
For the first time, Gerard Jugnot has confided in the director Sophie Lesage. Searching for the human hidden behind the well-known person, she followed him at work during a whole year time. Archive’s images, extracts from movies and theater plays, interviews fromhis colleagues and close friends (Arthur, his son , Thierry Lhermitte, his partner and friend…) are combining with the images of his last shooting “Rose et Noir”, to draw an intimate and captivating portrait of an extraordinary Mister Everybody.
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Khloe Kardashian made an appearance in Dubai for the official launch of the Kardashian Kollection at Lipsy and Iconic stores throughout the region. The Dubai Mall was flooded with eager fans who awaited the dashing doll; some of whom noted that they had waited outside the store more than four hours to get a glimpse of the youngest Kardashian sister. She showed up and she did not disappoint. I’ve got the scoop…and photos…of what she wore, how she looked and who she brought to Dubai with her.
Khloe was stunning in all black with a bit of sparkle. She paired the Kardashian Caviar Bead Pencil Skirt and with a long sleeve performance shirts top and classic Louboutin pumps. Check out the pictures to see how she accessorized the look.
From my perspective, Khloe seemed very sweet. She addressed the crowd with enthusiasm and commented, “This is my first time in Dubai and you guys are amazing! I can’t wait to come back with my family…”. She greeted contest winners and the media with a warm smile and obliged the crowd with hugs and autographs.
Who’d She Bring With Her?
In the midst of all the tall, muscular body guards was Khloe’s gal pal Malika. We’ve seen her on Keeping Up With the Kardashians, but all of the fans got an up close and personal peek at her too. She’s a petite cutie pie who was rocking the blue Kardashian Animal Print Bodycon Dress flawlessly. I heard screams and yells for Rob, but he never crossed my camera lens. Check out Malika below.
After the launch, the crowd cleared out and I was able to browse the new line. I like it. It’s definitely geared more towards the young, sexy socialite but there were a few pieces that this mom loved like the Faux Leather Shift Dress in black. The line offers a full range of looks that take you from a casual day at the mall to the most swanky black tie event, retailing from 170AED to 845AED. With a mix of leggings, tops and party dresses every girl is sure to find something that she likes. I didn’t try anything on so I can’t comment on fit at the moment. I’ll update this post once I snatch up my must have pieces.
About the Kardashian Kollection
The Kardashian Kollection debuted in the US in fall 2011 exclusively at Sears, with many of their locations providing a unique “shop-in-shop” concept that personalizes the shopping experience for the Kardashian customer. After an enormous success in the States, the brand has expanded internationally to Australia, New Zealand, UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Jupi has announced its partnership with Lipsy London, a NEXT PLC corporation that will see a new collection launching in the UK and Middle East, Russia, Italy, Spain and Netherlands in October 2013.The Kardashian Kollection offers a contemporary mix of ready to wear, denim, accessories, intimates, swimwear, footwear, prescription eyewear, sunglasses, handbags and home fashions that reflect Kourtney, Kim and Khloè Kardashian’s personal style and caters to women of all shapes and sizes.


TSPH Merch Store is a local online store set up by the officers of Taylor Swift Philippines. This is therefore the official store of Taylor Swift Philippines, where merchandise deemed officially linked to or produced by the fansite/fanclub will be sold henceforth. This store aims to donate all profits earned to the funds of the Taylor Swift Philippine Street Team, members of which are Taylor Swift fans from all over the Philippines. Funds will go to the different projects of the fansite/fanclub, prizes for fan giveaways, and maintenance of the website.
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Monday, June 2, 2008
Hi everyone. I haven't posted anything in a while mainly because of work and the warm weather has kept me outside and away from computers. Today this post will unfortunately be sad.....
Yves Saint Laurent died in his Paris home yesterday after a long illness at the age of 71. I believe he changed the way women dress and feel in the workplace with the trim pantsuits and tuxedos. I heard this quote today and I believe it sums him up. "Chanel gave women freedom" and Saint Laurent "gave them power". Laurent became head of the Dior fashion house at the age of 21 after Dior died in 1957. Laurent had an extremely impressive life and he inspires me to be more ambitious.
So for now here are some photos of some of his work that will make us all remember him and smile.:-)


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That’s right. The Beatles broke up at Disney World. (Yes, those Beatles.)
They weren’t all there when it happened, of course. But still. By the end of 1974, more than four years after Paul McCartney had announced that he was leaving the band, the paperwork hadn’t yet been done, and it was getting a little ridiculous. And so, in December of 1974, a meeting was called at New York City’s Plaza Hotel — just a few blocks from where John Lennon lived. George Harrison was there in person. Paul McCartney was there in person. Having already signed the paperwork, Ringo Starr was there on the phone. And John? Well, John didn’t show. “The stars aren’t right,” he complained.
Instead, he went to Florida with his son, Julian, and his mistress, May Pang — first to West Palm Beach, and then to the Polynesian Resort at Walt Disney World, where, on December 29th, 1974, he was found by a lawyer and persuaded to ink his name onto the final page of the contract and to dissolve the most famous band in the history of the world.


Mitch Weissman (2013)
Background vocalist/original "Beatlemania" cast member recalls his contributions to Gene Simmons' 1978 solo album and his work with Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons on albums such as "Animalize" and "Crazy Nights," plus a potpourri of KISS stories and tangents.
David Snowden (2013)
Longtime KISS fan and former head of the Vinnie Vincent Invasion fan club talks "All Systems Go" and various KISS-related topics
John Storyk (2013)
Renowned studio designer recalls his work on Ace Frehley's Ace in the Hole Studios in Wilton, CT
Mark Opitz (2013)
Producer details his work on "KISS Symphony: Alive IV"
Bruce Foster (2012)
Grammy-nominated musician discusses working with KISS and playing piano on "Nothin' To Lose"
David Wolfert (2012)
Grammy- and Emmy-nominated producer recalls working with Peter Criss on his first post-KISS solo album, 1980's "Out Of Control"
Bob Ezrin (2012)
Legendary producer details "Destroyer: Resurrected" and the making of the album
Lydia Criss (2012)
Author discusses the second printing of "Sealed With A KISS" and various Peter Criss- and KISS-related topics
Ron Nevison (2012)
A celebration of the 25th anniversary of "Crazy Nights" featuring an in-depth discussion with renowned producer/engineer
Jean Beauvoir (2010)
Songwriter/recording artist recalls collaborations with KISS on "Animalize," "Asylum" and more
Kenny Kerner (2010)
Recalling KISS' early days with the co-producer of "KISS" and "Hotter Than Hell"
Eric Singer (2010)
Exclusive interview with KISS' current drummer regarding a variety of topics
Ace Frehley (2009)
KISS' original Spaceman details his first studio album in 20 years, "Anomaly"
Bruce Kulick (2009)
Non-makeup-era axeman discusses KISS tenure and latest album, "BK3"
Mike Japp (2005)
A discussion with KISS collaborator on the "Killers" and "Creatures Of The Night" albums
Dick Wagner (2004)
KISS' favorite "ghost" guitarist discusses his guitar playing on "Destroyer" and "Revenge"
Jesse Damon (2003)
Former member of Silent Rage on his collaborations with Gene Simmons
Stan Penridge (2000)
Peter Criss' right-hand man talks Chelsea, Lips and working with the Catman
Bruce Kulick (1999)
Guitarist talks Union project with John Corabi, Eric Carr and ESP
Sean Delaney (1998)
A brief encounter with the "fifth" member of KISS
Bob Ezrin (1998)
Former KOL webmaster Michael Brandvold grills the legendary producer regarding his work with KISS
Non-KISS Band Members
Derrek Hawkins (2011)
KISS fan and former rhythm guitarist in Ace Frehley's band recalls his stint with the Spaceman on tour and recording "Anomaly"
Art Lindauer (2011)
Guitarist/vocalist discusses working with a pre-KISS Eric Carr in the cover band trio Flasher.
Adam Mitchell (2010)
Songwriter/collaborator recalls working with KISS, Vinnie Vincent and writing songs on "Killers," "Creatures Of The Night," "Crazy Nights," and more.
Bobby Rock (2010)
Powerhouse drummer recalls his wild ride with the Vinnie Vincent Invasion.
Rich Circell (2008)
Lead singer discusses working with Ace Frehley in pre-KISS band Honey.
Mike McLaughlin (2006)
Guitarist on his personal musical path and work with Peter Criss, Criss' "One For All" album, and much more
John Henderson (2004)
Musician shares his memories of collaborating with a young Paul Caravellos (Eric Carr) and his memories of Carr's pre-KISS bands
Neal Teeman (2003)
Uncle Joe drummer discusses working with Paul Stanley in pre-KISS band formed in 1966 and assistant engineering "Alive!"
Victor Cohen (2002)
Rhythm guitarist/keyboard player discusses working with Eric Carr in the Cellarmen
David Bartky (2002)
Bassist recalls his musical beginnings and collaborating with Eric Carr in the Cellarmen
Phil Naro (2002)
First lead vocalist of Criss recalls work with Peter Criss and ex-KISS guitarist Mark St. John
Jason Ebs (2002)
Final lead vocalist of Criss discusses his musical background and working with Peter Criss just before KISS' reunion in 1996
Robert "Bob" Pryor (2001)
Guitarist discusses his musical influences and working with Eric Carr in the Cellarmen
Ron Leejack (2000)
Wicked Lester guitarist recalls collaborating with Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley prior to KISS
Ross Berg (2012)
A detailed conversation with the author of "Gene Simmons: A Rock 'N Roll Journey In The Shadow Of The Holocaust."
Paul Grein (2012)
Yahoo Chart Watch blogger and certified chart expert provides a current breakdown and analysis of KISS' Nielsen SoundScan totals.
Larry Harris (2009)
Former Casablanca executive dishes on his must-read book, "And Party Every Day: The Inside Story Of Casablanca Records."
Todd Schorr (2004)
Artist discusses designing the album cover for Peter Criss' first post-KISS solo effort, 1980's "Out Of Control."
Charles Frehley (2001)
Brother of Ace Frehley discusses his sibling and his own musical career.
Todd Schorr was the artist behind the cover of Peter Criss' first post-KISS solo album "Out Of Control" (1980). He was kind enough to answer a quick Q&A about is involvement in the project. The KissFAQ thanks Todd!
"Out Of Control" Cover Artist: A Q&A with Todd Schorr
By Julian Gill
KissFAQ: How did you become involved with creating the cover artwork for Aucoin/Casablanca/Peter?
Todd Schorr: I had worked with the art director Dennis Woloch (I can't remember if that's the proper spelling of his last name) on previous jobs before the Peter Criss album.
KF: What guidance were you given for the creation of the cover? Any parameters? Whose concept was the cover?
TS: To be honest I can't remember how much art direction I was given on that job. I think it was pretty much laid out by the agency.
KF: It's been suggested that the woman in the left-back of the cover depicts Peter's then wife Debbie. We're any of the figures supposed to depict any real person?
TS: That was Peter's wife that I had photographed as reference for the cover. The other people were just hired models although one of the background figures was a friend of mine who had come along to the photo shoot.
KF: What medium/process did you use for the creation of the cover?
TS: The medium is watercolor on illustration board.
KF: How many roughs did you need to execute prior to the final work, and what was the process of getting approval for the final work?
TS: I did one finished drawing which was approved by the agency and Peter.
KF: Did you get to meet Peter during the project?
TS: I met Peter a couple of times while I was working on the album. He came over to my studio with his wife and was very friendly. My studio at the time was on Lexington and 28th street in New York City.
KF: Does an original of the cover still exist?
TS: I still have the original.
KF: Have you done any other covers for musical projects?
TS: Years ago I did many album covers for bands like AC/DC and Blue Oyster Cult but I became fed up with the creative limitations associated with doing illustration work and finally about 10 years ago I quit doing commercial work altogether. I paint for myself now and sell my work to collectors through art galleries around the world. You can see what I do now at toddschorr.com
October 10, 2004


About Brendan Heath
South African-born Brendan Heath came to filmmaking with a background in theatre and the performing arts. He studied film at NYU’s Tisch School of Arts and then made his way through the ranks of the commercial and music video world, working in every part of the industry.
Brendan has made a name for himself by fusing breathtaking imagery with deeply embedded narrative heart. He has worked with a long list of celebrities, including Nicole Kidman, Andie MacDowell, Cindy Crawford, Penelope Cruz, and Eva Longoria, to name a few.
Brendan creates his distinct brand of beauty and lifestyle through his exceptional design aesthetic, unique ability to elicit natural and engaging performances, and reputation for having a gregarious, easygoing, and collaborative nature. His technical knowledge allows him to keep perfecting the craft – it’s not rare to see Brendan collaborating with his crew, inventing rigs to explore new ways to shoot hair and keep it the most natural and elegant.


Jazz has a long history of interpreting music from the American songbook. Latin America has just as lofty a collection; many of these compositions were written by the tremendous Mexican composer Armando Manzanero.
Manzanero’s legacy is well established. He has received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for his work as a singer and composer. Born in Mexico in 1935, Manzanero found success in music early on, from the first song he wrote, at age 15, “Nunca en el Mundo,” which remains a standard. His career blossomed and his wonderful compositions have been performed by a broad array of artists, including Elvis Presley, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra and Christina Aguilera.
For his latest recording, Paquito & Manzanero, the great woodwind master Paquito D’Rivera illuminates the incredible work of Manzanero in Paquito’s favored idiom, Latin jazz. Along with his fantastic ensemble, featuring members like trumpeter Diego Urcola, drummer Antonio Sanchez and Manzanero himself, on vocals. D’Rivera shows why Manzanero has been celebrated across the globe.
D’Rivera is no stranger to the many diverse styles of Latin music and is happy to incorporate many of them in his projects. Manzanero’s beloved compositions lend themselves well to these new formats, in beautiful arrangments by Alex Brown and Diego Urcola. From tango to Venezuelan waltz to straight bebop, the music on Paquito & Manzanero highlights the adaptability of these fantastic melodies to any musical style. Bill Evans even performed his own arrangement of “Esta Tarde Vi Llover,” which he called “Yesterday I Heard The Rain,” here rearranged by Alex Brown.
The recording is a special collaboration. Even more so, as Manzanero was on hand to supervise the arrangements and lend his vocals.
released January 22, 2016
Paquito D'Rivera - alto, soprano sax, clarinet and tárogató
Diego Urcola - trumpet, flugelhorn and valve trombone
Alex Brown - piano
Carlos Henriquez - double bass
Antonio Sánchez - drums
Ariel Lude - bandoneon
Armando Manzanero - vocals


Four Greatest Song Writers of the Golden Age of American Song: 1920 - 1970
Facilitator: Ralph Cafaro, 682-2661, firstname.lastname@example.org
Dates: Wednesdays, January 14 - February 4, 2015 (4 Weeks) Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
The first lecture deals with the life and songs of the dean of American songwriters: Irving Berlin.This was the man who wrote some 1500 songs in 60 years. His life from total poverty in Russia, without any formal education, to his tremendous success on Broadway and Hollywood, is the stuff of legends.
The second lecture is on a man I'll call Mr. X for now. He went on to become Hollywood's greatest songwriter. Everyone knows his songs, but almost nobody knows his name. I will disclose his name and tell his story, and we will sing his songs.
The third lecture will be on the greatest song lyricist of hit songs: Johnny Mercer. He wrote lyrics for Hoagy Carmichael, Jimmy Van Heusen, Richard Whiting, Harold Arlen, Jerome Kern, Harry Warren, Henry Mancini, and others. His songs won 4 Academy Awards, and Oscar Hammerstein himself said; "Johnny Mercer is the greatest American lyricist alive."
The fourth lecture will be on Cole Porter, the gifted sophisticate who was among the very few who could write both melody and lyrics for all his songs. Coming from Peru, Indiana, he became the socialite traveler and composer who hob-nobbed with the likes of Picasso, Gershwin, Noel Coward, the Rothschilds, and many of the crowned heads of Europe. Even after a terrible horse- riding accident, he continued to write his irresistible music while in great pain. Songs like: Night and Day, Begin the Beguine, In the Still of the Night, and countless others assure his place as one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th century.