The beauty industry needs a serious awakening, and it finally seems like some celebs are trying to wake it up. For what seems like forever, the advertising world has been pumping this image of out there of what the “ideal” woman in the industry looks flawless, thin, perfect — and digitally altered. Whether they refuse to accept or are choosing to deny, that it can make those exposed to it, wish to achieve it, the bottom line is: it can. The thing to remember is that it’s called an “ideal” for a reason. These images aren’t realistic — and they’re rarely ever real. Well, some celebs have had enough and now voice their opinions to change the image that’s out there to a normal one — and they’re doing it without the use of Photoshop.
1. Kelly Clarkson. Self Magazine has come under rapid fire for their latest use of good ol’ Photoshop on the original American Idol winner. After delivering an interview making those wanting a change in the way beauty is defined rejoice, the magazine pretty much told Clarkson — and us — that’s great, but not for our publication. You see, what Clarkson said on the inside, wasn’t accurately reflected on the outside—isn’t that our society in a nutshell? Anyway, the singer told E! Online, “When people talk about my weight, I’m like, ‘You seem to have a problem with it; I don’t. I’m fine!’” An attitude that represents the “Slim Down Your Way” theme of the magazine… but apparently not enough to leave her image untouched.
2. Kate Winslet. The super gorgeous British actress has made absolutely no apologies for those fantastic curves — and chooses to flaunt ‘em. After seeing the cover of her GQ Magazine photo shoot, Winslet had no problem voicing her opinions about Photoshop,and what it did to her real image. “The retouching is excessive,” she told Jezebel. “I do not look like that and more importantly I don’t desire to look like that.”Her opinion is the image that needs to be put out there, those are qualities that need to be seen. It’s not super thin legs and a tiny waist, but intelligence, natural beauty and confidence — and Winslet makes them more than just ideals. Finally, a woman who tells it like it is — or more importantly, how it isn’t.
3. Britney Spears. While the singer was bringing on the crazy for a while, there was a time when she proved to be one of the smartest celebs out there. She made sure those people thinking that digital alterations aren’t a big deal were the insane ones. Not only did the singer allegedly take it upon herself to release both the “before and after” photos for her Candies ad, she showed that the before is usually better than the after. Imagine that: the real is more beautiful than the fake. Take note, ad agencies! For a woman who exudes confidence, this may not seem like such a big deal, but with all the scrutiny women in general face, let alone ones in the spotlight, we kind of have to add “brave” to the list of words to describe her.
4. Keira Knightley. When photos for a new fragrance campaign launched, it had many people scratching their heads. Maybe if Knightley weren’t as popular as she is, they could have gotten away with this but she’s famous and known for her thin figure. Who are they trying to fool with those boobs?! On top of that, this isn’t the actress’ first time falling victim to Photoshop. When photos for her film King Arthur went public, she had gotten a digital boob job for them as well. Back then Keira had voiced her opinion but eventually gave in saying she “didn’t give a sh*t” but has since been heard loud and clear telling studio execs that there will be no alterations for “promotional purposes.” Way to stand with your chest tall! [via Gear Live]
5. Jessica Simpson. Almost as famous for her changing figure as she is for her vocal talent, Jessica is no stranger to media scrutiny. After watching her curves get flattened thanks to the likes of digital tools, Jessica decided to do the unthinkable for an upcoming Marie Claire interview: pose for photos with no-make up, and wait for it, no re-touching. Granted there has been a lot of speculation about whether those things actually happened, the fact remains that she was ready and willing and still brought attention to the issue. Now, back in her Newlyweds stages, Jess had viewers questioning her intelligence, but teaching girls that they can be naturally beautiful - -at any size — in my book, the girl's a genius.


Dear god. SNL 100th digital short, basically a celebration of all things lonley island/SNL. I love the lonely island guys, everything they’ve done from the ‘bu to hot rod is comic genius and as is this. Jon hamm thrusting in justin biebers face is not something I expected to see today xD
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heard about justin bieber bumping into Ed209 on his detroit date?


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Currently filming "Jurassic World: Dominion" directed by Colin Trevorrow - Premiere 2021
Teresa is a very passionate Spanish actress who studied her Acting Degree in her native homeland of Spain where she won several awards in comedy for productions such as ‘Central Park West’. She was mentored by Adam Black, a disciple of New Yorker Harold Guskin, before moving to London to attend the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.
As well as appearing in a wide range of Independent Films, Documentaries, Short Films and TV Commercials, Teresa has had the privilege to perform at the Cervantes Theatre in London being part of the cast for the opening production of Blood Wedding. She was also part of the cast of The House of Bernarda Alba in 2017 and 2018.
She has collaborated with the Royal Academy of Arts and played a controversial Iranian journalist in ‘Seven Seconds’, a Random Order Theatre Company production.
Teresa has a burning passion for Flamenco and the art of Belly Dancing.


While basketball isn’t quite as old as many of the other international sports that we know and love today, it is by far one of the most popular, representing millions of fans and thousands of truly gifted players. Basketball is not an easy game to be a pro at, and requires countless years of training and dedication, and even then, only a handful of players are able to make it through to the top leagues.
Basketball stands out among other games in that it tends to attract some of history’s most truly gifted players, many of which have gone down in the annuls of history due to their raw talent and the many incredible moments that immortalised them forever. Here we will explore some of the most successful basketball players of all time.
There aren’t many basketball fans that have not heard the name of Magic Johnson, a player that known for both his skill and his incredible charm on the court. First seeing popularity in the 1980s, Magic Johnson was able to capture five championships in total during his 13 years playing for the LA Lakers. Standing at almost 6 feet in height – a height that gives him the record for the tallest NBA point guard – Johnson currently also holds the records for the most assists per game in the history of the sport. After his career came to an end, he became known both for this charity work as well as his decades long battle with HIV.
Arguably the most well known basketball player of all time, Michael Jordan has become synonymous with the game and the NBA, mostly due to his many achievements over the course of his career. And it was a truly illustrious career, where he was able to win six championships along with five MVP awards. He became famous on the court for his defence, and to this day, many fans around the world consider him the greatest basketball defender that ever lived. Along with this, he holds the record for the highest scoring average in the NBA, with an average of 30.1 points per game, something that most other players can only dream of. Trained by Phil Jackson, Jordan remains a powerhouse in the sporting industry, and has gone on to be a successful businessman and member of society.
While his name not be quite as widespread as the previous entry, most would be fairly hard-pressed to find a basketball lover that hadn’t heard of LeBron James and his many famous exploits. And despite not being quite as popular as other players, he is statistically the very best basketball player of all time, doing things that some consider not possible for an average human, and it’s common to find him in various media, from TV to onlinecasinogames.co.nz. Over the course of his career, James has earned an average of 27.5 points on average per game, along with 7.2 rebounds and 6.9 steals, and while these are on par with most other pros, they are numbers that he began achieving extremely early on into his career. In fact, LeBron James proved his skill from an exceptionally early age, and it’s his continued performance throughout his life that has made him stand up above most of his competitors.


8/1/12. Award winning artist Angela Toohey has had a successful career in both live and musical theatre. Angela has notably featured in The Boy From Oz, Mamma Mia, The Witches of Eastwick, Cabaret, The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, Educating Rita, and Jesus Christ Superstar. Starring opposite Hugh Jackman, Todd McKenney, Paul McDermott and with Chrissie Amphlette, Marina Prior, and Geraldine Turner. Ever evolving, Angela has taken time to train as a woodworker, designer (Sturt School for Wood Grad 2004) and has in recent years delved deeply into her songwriting. Her music has a wide appeal, and could be described as contemporary Australian folk music. As an artist Angela has a unique singing and song writing style. Her guitar work and singing abilities reflect a genuine richness and depth of her character and concsiousness.


Rest in peace, Kobe Bryant: Basketball world reacts as news breaks of NBA legend’s death in helicopter crash
Kobe Bryant has died at 41 years old after a helicopter crash in California, first reported by TMZ and confirmed by numerous reports, including ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
When the news broke at 2:32 p.m. EST, the basketball world was immediately shaken to its core. Fans instantly hoped that the news showing up on their timelines and feeds was false, and praying that one of the most inspirational athletes the world has ever seen hadn’t been taken away too soon.
As confirmation came down, fans were left devastated as the realization began that one of the league’s all-time greats had passed. Later, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski confirmed more tragic news, reporting that Bryant’s daughter Gianna was one of the victims of the fatal crash, along with another player and parent.
The future Hall of Famer played 20 seasons for the Lakers, winning five NBA Finals throughout his career, earning MVP honors once during his tenure and playing in 18 All-Star Games. He also won two gold medals while representing the United States in the Olympics.
Athletes from around the league took to social media to show their respects for the Lakers legend, reacting in real time to the news as footage continued to come down from the scene of the crash in California.
The Nuggets and Rockets tipped off shortly after the news of Bryant’s death was confirmed, and a moment of silence was held in the arena before the game started as players, coaches and fans paid their respects.
Rockets center Tyson Chandler was visibly upset as the action continued during the Nuggets-Rockets game, showcasing his emotion on the sidelines as the news continued to develop.
Just after passing Bryant in the league’s all-time scoring list, current Lakers forward LeBron James talked about the impact Bryant had on his life, and shared some of his favorite Black Mamba moments, as well.
Stars across other areas of the sports world were left devastated, as well, with many showing their respects for the Black Mamba on social media as they began to process the news.
Even away from the sports world, Bryant’s impact was evident, shown clearly by former President Barack Obama as the Chicago native reacted to the news.
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Recently, Lenny Kravitz and his “Strut Tour” came to Los Angeles for 1 night only.
I have been a fan of Lenny Kravitz since he first stepped on the music scene in the late 80’s. During my pregnancy, I would play his music for my daughter in my womb. And for the last 16 years we have enjoyed the music of Lenny Kravitz together.
So as soon as Lenny Kravitz announced he would be performing for 1 night in Los Angeles, I knew we had to take immediate action. I was working when the tickets went on sale, on a Friday morning, at 10:00 a.m. I called and woke up my 16 year old daughter Zoe around 9:30 a.m. and put the huge responsibility of purchasing our tickets in her hands. Although she was less than thrilled to have me wake her up, Zoe know’s how big of a fan I am of Lenny Kravitz, and would do anything necessary to ensure our tickets were purchased.
Zoe is a budding musician herself, and has been wanting to see Lenny perform live. Zoe also knew the wrath and consequenses of us not getting tickets would be unbearable lol. I gave her the name of the site, my credit card information, and patiently waited. Honestly… I impatiently waited fearing they might sell out. She did run into a few technical difficulties, but in the end Zoe successfully purchased our tickets. It would be close to 2 months until the actual concert date, but Lenny Kravitz was so worth the wait.
On the evening of the concert, we spent over an hour outside inline, waiting for the doors of The Fonda Theater in Hollywood to open. Once inside, we secured “Our Spot” close to the stage. Then we waited another 2 hours for the show to start. Again, Lenny Kravitz is worth the wait. During the 2 hours inside we just simply watched people turn the time into Happy Hour and get drunk beyond recognition. We also laughed at the fact, that Zoe was the only teenager/kid there. She’s used to it, so she doesn’t mind at all.
Then the lights finally dimmed and Lenny took the stage. I looked at Zoe and she looked like a deer in headlights! Pure disbelief that Lenny Kravitz was standing right before her! In the womb, in the car, in the house, and here is Lenny Kravitz standing right before her. Zoe was singing right along throughout the show, taking pictures, and truly enjoying the moment. He performed “Fly Away”, “My Mama Said”, just to name a few. Lenny came off the stage while performing “Let Love Rule”. That’s when we discovered Bruno Mars was in the audience. Lenny handed Bruno the mic, and Bruno slayed it! Next… Lenny goes up to R&B singer Miguel, hands him the mic, and Miguel did his thing!
Lol I don’t think Zoe could post her pictures fast enough on social media. To see and hear Bruno Mars and Miguel was both an unexpected and pleasant surprise for us all. Lenny’s band and back up singers were amazing as well. He had a horn section consisting of 2 saxophone players and 1 trumpet player. Zoe plays sax, so for her to see them live and up close was priceless. Their solo’s were ridiculous! His bass player was funky and had such a peaceful aura about her. Craig Ross, Lenny’s longtime guitar player, did not disappoint. THEN… Cindy Blackman-Santana was on drums! WHAT! I could not contain my joy!
His back-up singers and piano player were so full of soul and had amazing energy. It was an overall amazing experience to share with my daughter. Lenny Kravitz is a true musician and an amazing artist to see live. Everyone needs to see him perform live at least once before they die.
The next day I asked Zoe how she felt about seeing Lenny live, after listening to his music literally her entire life. She said he was amazing! His band was amazing! She was in awe of Cindy! I honestly think she secretly wanted to be the 4th person in his horn section.
I’ve been exposing Zoe to music and other various art forms her entire life. She decided she wanted to be a musician when she was about 9 and has been going strong ever since. I told her after the Lenny Kravitz concert that I’m not only exposing her to amazing music and musicians, but I am also creating priceless memories that will last a lifetime.


In today’s climate, and with the concessions Lorne Michaels has had to make over the years, it will never be as funny as this: U.S. Ministry of Truth Interrogates Man Who Shared Misinformation
I remember watching SNL as a kid, back in the 1970’s. It was truly hilarious. 1970’s SNL would have done this skit, exactly, this coming Saturday.
Today’s SNL is likely getting pressured to let Nina Jankowicz host the show instead of (correctly) being mocked on it.
Lorne Michaeals probably sees that SNL is in hospice care. His beloved baby has grown ill, and it’s terminal.
He should do the right thing and pull the plug. Let it die with at least a little dignity left.
I doubt that his corporate owners will let him do that, however.


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For a 1971 cover story, LIFE’s young photographer John Olson shot portraits of the world’s most famous music stars with their sweetly square folks. Here, Rose Clapp shows off her tea service — and the rock-god grandson she raised — in the home he bought for her in Surrey, England.
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The 1950s seemed to produce blonde-bombshell sex symbols like they were coming off an assembly line. Jayne Mansfield (herself unfairly derided as a Marilyn Monroe clone) parodied the trend in this 1957 photo, relaxing in a pool filled with plastic hot-water bottles modeled after her own bikini-clad physique.
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Where it all began
With roots steeped in Jamaica and the United States east coast, it seemed only natural that singer Jasmine V. Rowe’s dual heritage would influence her musical tastes. The sounds of reggae and soul/R&B have strongly inspired her from childhood, and can be heard on ‘Tell Me Part Two’, a dance song which announces her debut as a professional singer. First recorded in 2011, the song has been given new life at the legendary Harry J studios in Kingston, where Bob Marley and The Wailers recorded some of their early albums for Island Records. Famed bass player Robbie Shakespeare, veteran session guitarist Winston ‘Bo Pee’ Bowen and drummer Kush McAnuff, are some of the musicians on ‘Tell Me Part Two’.Recording a song of this nature is a dream come through for 25-year-old Jasmine. “I’m very excited to get ‘Tell Me Part Two’ out there for the people to hear. It really means everything to release ‘Tell Me Part Two’ in Jamaica because Jamaica is a part of me, as far as my heritage and the heavy reggae influence musically within the song,” she said.
” Jersey birthed me, Virginia grew me, Hawaii molded me, and Georgia — well, that’s still being written… “
Jasmine Monique Valda Rowe was born and raised in Paterson, New Jersey. She has been singing for 20 years, having ‘discovered’ her voice at age five when she belted out an impromptu rendition of Mary J. Blige’s ‘Not Gon’ Cry’ in the family car. Because her Jamaican father was a member of the United States Navy, Jasmine was on the move a bit, living in Virginia and Hawaii before settling in rural Douglasville, Georgia. While living in Norfolk, Virginia and the scenic island of Oahu, Hawaii, Jasmine was involved in vocal groups. But, on the insistence of her father Robert, she went ‘solo’ at age 15, becoming the first artiste on his label, Ve3! Inc. Her talent is not limited to singing. At age 15, she starred in a Broadway play created by Kristian Lei — best known for her role in the Broadway musical, Miss Saigon — titled ‘Honolulu Broadway Babies Mixed Plate’. Jasmine sang in the chorus, which was a wonderful experience for her.
After a semester at Norfolk State University, Jasmine returned to music, honing her stage craft in church plays such as ‘It’s Time For a Change ll’ and ‘100 Little Feet,’ as well as receiving vocal coaching (mentor) from, Juilliard graduate, Erin Coleman in Atlanta, GA. All that hard work has paid off and can be heard on ‘Tell Me Part Two’, on which she expresses her hybrid sound — a little bit of lovers rock and southern soul. It is the start of great things to come.


Akaycentric whose real name is Akinola Olumuyiwa Oshodi is a Nigerian artiste who hails from Epetedo, Lagos. He is a graduate of Accounting and Education from the Lagos State University Ojo campus.
Akaycentric who was formerly referred to as Akay, started music from his Secondary School Choir at Command Day Secondary School, Ikeja, before moving on to the Church Choir. He professionally started music in 2010 with his first official music featuring Ice Prince Zamani on a song titled Addicted.
Akaycentric has worked with several brands and individuals ranging from Late Nomoreloss, Darey Art Alade, Edi Lawani etc. In 2015, Monkey Media House was launched and he signed himself as the first talent under the label. It was under this label he launched his first official music video titled Parachute.
Since then, He has been underground working and networking. In 2017, He changed his name from Akay to Akaycentric and released his video titled Mamma Mia amongst other amazing singles.
The MMH team has grown tremendously having a signed producer named Kreatunez, an in-house Ghanaian LA-based director who shoots all our videos from Mamma Mia till date named Manny, Mr Godfrey Eguakun, MMH Worldwide Chairman and Ayo Oshodi, Managing Director.
KSM will like to officially welcome you to this great team. We have a dream and we are more than dedicated to achieving this dream. It has not been easy with a lot of sweats, tears and time invested in the project but together, We shall achieve.
MMH Records facilitates and enhances creativity which is the core element driving the creative industry across Africa. This brand is positioned to develop and showcase a trailblazer generation of acts whose presence would ultimately positively change the entertainment industry. We are here to reign.
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It’s time for another introduction! But not in our usual brand series… no, it’s about a very special guest, that we are proud to welcome at Un-Dress 2019: Andrea Brotschi.
Andrea is a well known and influential Swiss model, that has already participated at the Berlin Fashion Week and counts almost 32k Followers on Instagram.
Before entering the fashion world, Andrea from Solothurn completed a training program in a trust company. Her modeling career began with winning the 3rd place at the Miss Solothurn competition, which introduced her to the professional world of fashion. Now, she is able to work full-time as a model, and has already worked and still works with international brands such as Akris, Hugo Boss, Bulgari, IWC, Missoni, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week and many more. Today, Andrea concentrates on the Swiss modeling market, saying that it is more familiar and that particularly the way models care for each other is different from the international modeling world.
Besides her impressive work as a model, her openness and spirit, which she has shown on many occasions and interviews, are unusual for the business, but refreshing. She is not afraid, to talk honestly and openly about the modeling business, as she has shown in the series True Talk (see below) on SRF, and stands for diversity and inclusion.
Andrea writes on her Instagram account, that she is a music-sports-nature and animal-lover, which you can immediately see on her page. Her connection to nature and animals, her openness and her local engagement, make her a model not like any other. She shares common values with Un-Dress, which is why we are beyond thrilled that Andrea is coming to Un-Dress 2019 as our special guest!


THEY performed as solo artists for more than a decade before linking up but it was only ever a matter of time before Queanbeyan hip hop performers Nathan Carter and Michael Weir joined forces.
The duo, who also just happen to be brothers in law, are the creative force behind Stik n Move, an all-Queanbeyan group whose new mix tape ‘Feed’em’ is set to drop on Friday.
Carter, who goes by the stage name Too Deadly and his counterpart Weir, or Wizz, have been performing locally for years and are well known for their numerous appearances at Queanbeyan City Council events.
Last year saw them unite for the annual NAIDOC on the Peninsula event and a collaboration – Stik n Move – was born.
“I think it became apparent that neither of us was going to drop off the scene so we might as well join forces,” Carter said. “Being so close to each other in terms of family as well, it was probably inevitable.
“I think [the partnership] grew out of an appreciation of each other and of getting to the point where we both had a lot of respect for each other’s music.
We’ve both reached the same point where we’ve got the same goals when it comes to music so we thought we’d have a crack at it together.”
Since then, Stik n Move has been working on producing a raft of original content with the aim of releasing a debut album later this year.
Carter, who will also be releasing a solo EP next month, said the message of the group’s music was to “unite and empower”.
And he said Feed’em, while not a full album, would give fans both old and new a taste of what’s to come from the duo as they take their partnership to the next level.
“We’ve performed at a lot of events over the years but now it’s about stepping up and actually putting out a polished product,” Carter said.
“The content is quite serious and real, they’re not throwaway lyrics. But at the same time it’s very funky, very soulful, enjoyable music that’s quite uplifting.”
“A lot of the music that’s out now seems to be very, here today, gone tomorrow kind of stuff. We’re trying to make music that people can get something out of, that educates or that lets someone know that they’re not alone.”
Stik n Move’s debut mix tape will be available free from the group’s Facebook page from Friday.


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|I always take time to stop and smell the roses - and play with the animals!|
This is a little Austrian kitten named Sina who lives in Ligist.
Getting a personal lederhosen slapping lesson from Ausrian superstar
Andreas Gabalier, who put on a fantastic show at the Kärnten-Fest in Klagenfurt.
I was given a private preview tour of the Arnold Schwarzenegger Museum
at his childhood home in Thal before attending the official opening
by Arnie himself the following day. (He looks much smaller in person!)


In case you didn't know, there was an election yesterday in the U. S. of A. We have a new president-elect, but that's not really what I'm hear to blog about.
I am here to talk about Michelle Obama's dress for the election night. It was bad, and apparently, I am not the only one to think so. It did not flatter her figure and in some shots, even made her look poochy/pregnant. Watch out for the gossip rags spreading those rumors soon.
My husband said that the dress looked like she just slaughtered a pig without an apron before going on stage.
The dress was designed by Narciso Rodriguez. Here is a photo of what it originally looked like when walking down the runway this fall. I concede that the original is probably a bit too sexy for the first lady-elect's appearance on election night. But, I think that she could have done much better.
What happened to the pretty lady in the purple dress and pearls from the Democratic Convention?
I read that Ms. Obama does not wish to have a stylist. I totally understand and admire that. Dressing up is fun! Who wants someone else telling you what to wear? I will just hope that this dress was a temporary lapse in her fashion sense and hope that she can get back to her polished, pretty style ASAP.


Paris Hilton is not welcome at Oktoberfest. Her presence offended the locals of München so much last year, that they did not want the store-bought celebrity to cheapen this year’s festivities.
Last year she showed up in a Dindrl, the traditional Bavarian dress, to promote a canned wine. The locals were so offended by it they passed a law stating that celebrities cannot promote products at Oktoberfest. Munich tourism chief Gabriele Weishaeupl also announced that celebrity promotions this year “are completely prohibited by the new festival rules”.
Paris is also banned from returning to the annual event. Can we do that in the USA?
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Holden has named five people as its inaugural CARstodians.
The five, who Holden has described as “influential and inspiring”, include actors Matthew Le Nevez and Claudia Karvan, chef and restaurateur Luke Nguyen, pro-surfer Nikki Van Dijk and fashion entrepreneur Jane Lu.
Set to appear in Holden advertising campaigns from July 1, Holden’s marketing boss Geraldine Davys says the car company is delighted to have the five famous faces affiliated with the brand.
“They capture the very essence of today’s Australia – real, clever and bold Australians making their mark here and on the world stage.”
While actress Claudia Karvan, who most Australian’s will know from her starring role in ‘The Secret Life of Us’, said she’s thrilled to partner with Holden.
“Its past is distinctive while its aspirations and vision for the future are exciting.”


Milton Jones To Perform At IOG Awards: The 2018 IOG Industry Awards will feature several high achievers although it won’t include scheduled comedian Tom Allen – who regrettably now has filming commitments with the Great British Bake Off.
No worries though, the IOG has signed up an incredible replacement, Milton Jones – the wild-haired ‘Prince of Puns’ who, fresh off his UK tour, will be sharing gags to a sell-out audience at the IOG’s annual Awards night at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole on the first evening of SALTEX next week.
Milton is a previous Perrier Best Newcomer, the winner of two Sony Awards, and a British Comedy Award nominee. His TV credits include Live at the Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Mock the Week, and Dave’s One Night Stand.
One of the UK’s most successful ‘one liner’ stand-ups, Milton’s acclaimed live shows have all played to more than 100,000 people, all of whom laughed themselves silly at lines such as: “About a month before my grandfather died we covered his back with lard. After that he went downhill very quickly.”
Commenting on the new act, IOG CEO Geoff Webb says:
“Milton Jones is excellent and his one liners will no doubt have our audience in stitches. We can’t wait to host our 10th edition of the IOG Awards celebrating a decade of achievement in groundsmanship.”
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Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, Logan has been performing his entire life. After graduating from Cal. State University Northridge with a B.A. in Theatre in 2015, Logan was fortunate enough to perform in regional theaters across Southern California. During this time, Logan also co-founded the production company The B Productions and became a published photographer with photos featured in publications such as Cosmopolitan and Yahoo.
Since then you can catch Logan making appearances in films such as Deathcember & Is This A Date as well as the Netflix series “The Boulet Brothers: Dragula”. By continuing to create through his newfound love of combining pop culture and fashion, Logan hopes to dive deeper into the world of film, television, and modeling all while showing the world that we can make more room for representation in the media and stories that we love.


50 Cent reveals he has a third son after meeting him for the first time 'My life is full of footwear made by jimmy choo surprises': at fan event.
but keeps tight lipped about who the baby momma is Cash strapped 50 Cent made a surprise announcement Saturday that he is the father of a third child, named DavianHe revealed on his Instagram Saturday him for the first time at a fan eventBut some media outlets have speculated about whether it is all a big jokeHe has had to pay out $12,000 a month in child for two children, although one recently turned 18 and so longer qualifies By The singer was photographed grinning ear to ear while red heels jimmy choo with his son at the meet and greet, but he has remained tight lipped over how the re union came about or who Davian's mother is. On Sunday, however he did share an email he received that appeared to be from Davian's school, accompanied with the caption: 'I just got this. Dn I never did this good.' Adding: 'This kid is smarter then a motherfr!!! I'm a get Big Floyd to give him some hands.' The email described Davian as a student that 'excels academically and performs well above what is expect for his grade level.' His son, who is in the fifth grade, also 'obtained a perfect score on the citywide jimmy choo corporate ELA English exam.' Happiness: He posted a sweet photo with his youngest, writing: 'This little guy surprises me with something new every time I talk to him. He's picking up everything' 50 Cent shared another snap of his son who is believed to be around 10 or 11 years old dressed up in a collared shirt, suspenders and cream trousers. He captioned the snap: 'This is Davian doing his, I'm cooler then my dad look. Talking about meet me at Red Stix. Lmao.' Several media outlets have speculated about whether Fiddy is just playing an elaborate joke on his fans. The Inquisitrcommented: 'Unless 50 Cent comes clean and lets fans know more details about how he determined that Davian was his son, it looks like most are chalking it up to an epic joke from a rapper who is known for clowning around and pranking people on social media.' If his revelation is to be believed, then the rapper will have presumably have an even larger child support bill. According to the Hartford Courant, the star has been paying out $12,000 a month on child support for two children, although since son Marquise turned 18 he no longer has to pay mother andhis ex girlfriend Shaniqua Tompkins. He is estranged from his older son but still in contact with son Sire, who was born on September 1, 2012 to model Daphne Joy. He recently posted a sweet photo with his youngest, writing: 'This little guy surprises me with something new every time I talk to him. He's picking up everything.' The singer reached a deal on April 12 with his creditors that stipulates he pay $23 million dollars over the next five years, following his file for bankruptcy. The amount works out to around $400,000 a month and is 74 per cent of what he originally owed. The Get Rich or Die Tryin' star, whose real name is Curtis James Jackson III, submitted a proposal through his lawyers, which will need to be approved by bankruptcy judge Ann Nevins. But hours after proposing the arrangement the rapper was photographed at the Ace of Diamonds strip club in Los Angeles, where he reportedly spent $5,000 Most watched News videos Girls scream and climb over barriers as they evacuate Manchester Arena jimmy choo black sneakers EXCLUSIVE: Ariana Grande plane arrives back in the US Blood seen dripping from victim leg after Manchester Moment bomb explodes at Ariana Grande concert Moment armed police storm of Manchester suicide bomber Police swoop in on suspect as part of Manchester investigation Sickening video warns of more attacks after Manchester Terrifying scenes inside Manchester Arena as crowd flee concert no problems here Manchester Arena announcement urges no panic Ariana Grande fans running away from venue after an explosion Children miraculously survive after spinning car hits them Crowds run through Manchester station in panic after bomb blast EXCLUSIVE: First photos of Ariana Grande since Manchester. Schoolgirl, 14, who watched Ariana Grande on crutches is. 'He was chanting Islamic prayers loudly in the street':. Theresa May warns a fresh terror attack is feared to be. PIERS MORGAN: The Manchester murderer may have been a. Lounging on a Libyan beach with his childhood mates, the. Help for the homeless heroes: Millionaire West Ham owner. KATIE HOPKINS: Despite all the politicians' clichs of. 'Like bits of fire': Mother and daughter share photos of. EXCLUSIVE: Ariana Grande's hero mom who helped bring. Mother of teen, 18, killed in Manchester terror attack. Britain on lockdown: Army sends 1,000 soldiers to guard. Tourists watch in horror as armed police arrest man. More than 24 hours on, desperate families still search. 'Our little princess has been so lucky': Father's joy as. Horror on the M6: Lorry driver is arrested after four.
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The Spice Girls landed on our doorsteps more than a decade ago with
promises of ‘girl power’ and telling us what we wanted, what we really,
With the pop and fizzle of The Spice Girls’ stunning rise now a distant
memory, the UK is undergoing a second wave of ‘girl power’.
Instead of pre-fabricated, hyper-merchandised glitz, this new crop of
‘girl power’ artists embody lyrical honesty and authenticity.
Where the Spice Girls relied on sass and cleavage and commercial pop
smarts, the UK’s current crop of female singer-songwriters embody
honest self reflection and realness.
Amy Winehouse and Lily Allen led the way with their upfront,
unforgettable reinterpreta-tions of contemporary pop. In the wake
of Winehouse and Allen’s success arrives the next wave of UK female
20 year old Kate Nash
smashed through with her single ‘Foundations’
and won the hearts of the
indie crowd with her cover of the Black Kids’ ‘I’m Not Gonna Teach Your
Boyfriend How To Dance’.
currently sitting at #1 in the UK with her track ‘Mercy’, has a voice
that sits com-fortably between Winehouse and Dusty Springfield and
comes with the promise that her music will last decades.
too, with her soulful croon and anthemic single Chasing Pavements’
cramming the airwaves and poised to take her sound global.
All in all, it’s a welcome arrival. It’s ‘girl power’ you can actually believe in. By Nick Christie


CJ Hamilton is a young rising pop artist. Loves popular songs and he likes to show his ability as a dancer, in order to promote his video clips.
Working hard to give the best of himself to the people around him.
His pop video clips are displayed on his site in different pages.
You can also follow CJ’s youtube channel if you like his songs.


Junaid Jamshed, born Junaid Jamshed Khan, was born September 3, 1964. He was a man of many talents and had several occupations including:
• Pakistani recording artist
• Pakistani designer clothes
He graduated with an engineering degree and worked briefly as a contractor in the private field. He was also an engineer in the Air Force before embarking on a career in music.
Jamshed first gained national and international recognition as the vocalist for the musical group ‘Vital Signs.’ In 1987, he provided vocals for their album, ‘Vital Signs 1’.
Singles on the album included ‘Tum Mil Gaye’ and ‘Dil Dil Pakistan.’ As the commercial success of the group’s album increased, it helped to bring the rock music industry in Pakistan to the forefront.
In November of 2014, Junaid Jamshed was accused of committing blasphemy. He released a video apology for offending individuals.
Junaid Jamshed was born to a father who was in the Pakistan Air Force. His father was a Group Captain. After he completed boarding school, Jamshed also wanted to join the Air Force in Pakistan. Unfortunately, he had weakened eyesight and was prevented from entering.
After earning a college degree in 1990, he was employed by the Air Force in Pakistan as a civilian contractor. He also worked briefly as an aeronautical engineer.
During the 1980s, he began to perform rock music on the campuses of several universities. It was at this time; he met the members of a newly formed music group called ‘Vital Signs.’ They were looking for a lead vocalist at the time.
Junaid Jamshed was visiting Chitral with one of his wives named Nayha Junaid. He was in the region for a Tablighi Jamaat Mission. On December 7, 2016, Jamshed and his wife was on board PIA Flight 661 to return to Islamabad. The plane crashed and killed everyone who was on board.
Junaid Jamshed was instrumental in bringing national and international attention to Pakistani rock music. He also had many other creative and educational achievements.


Saturday, September 01, 2018
John McCain's mother seems healthy at 106 years of age
Roberta Wright McCain, John McCain III’s mother, is now 106 years old and appears to be in amazing health for the circumstances.
Her biography includes eloping in Mexico in 1933 to a Navy ensign.
My own mother died shortly after her 97th birthday in December 2010, but had undergone coronary bypass surgery in May 1999. At the time, at age 85, her life expectancy with the surgery was seven years. She got eleven, eight of them without much decline. The official cause of death would be aortic stenosis.


Bobby Brown’s Bum Rap
Brown and Houston, who simply completed drug rehab herself, both declined to comment. Their friend, Sister 2 Sister journal publisher Jamie Foster Brown , admits some issues in their relationship however says they haven’t given up. “Even with all the errors and issues, they love one another,” she says. When he was released, he set out for Ward’s house and spent a few happy hours with his youngsters. Despite her own mounting financial problems, Ward’s determination to take Brown to court docket had been a difficult one.
- Aries Spears portrayed Brown as a jealous and risky has-been who’s insecure about his spouse’s icon status.
- In addition to his late half sister Bobbi Kristina and older sister LaPrincia, Bobby leaves an older half brother Landon, who BB Sr. had in 1986 with Melika Williams.
- On June 5, 2012, Brown released his fifth album, The Masterpiece, which debuted at number 41 on the Billboard R&B album chart.
- However, child information can change the sport — which is one thing Kandi Burruss will agree with.
- Kim Ward claims the singer owes her $forty,000 in missed paternity payments for their two children, aged 14 and 12.
- ] that he needed to persuade producers that his then-spouse Whitney Houston would appear on the present.
Born in 1992, Bobby Jr. was the son of singer Brown and Kim Ward. Brown and his mom sat for an interview with the television information program Dateline NBC a month after the courtroom drama, hoping to salvage no matter remained of his status. There was, nonetheless, one strand of the dialog that, though touched upon delicately, hinted at one thing deeper. Brown stated he had sacrificed his career for his marriage and that Houston’s household had by no means actually accepted him.
Brown was featured on two more New Edition albums earlier than leaving the group in early 1986. Brown later stated he felt that the group’s administration handled them “like little slaves by people who have been solely excited about cash and energy, and not within the welfare of New Edition”. Some controversy arose over the way Brown was removed from the group. New Edition was based in 1981 by 12-yr-old Brown and childhood friends Michael Bivins and Ricky Bell. Ralph Tresvant joined the group at the suggestion of Bell who sang with Tresvant as a duo. Brown was also conversant in Tresvant since they were youngsters.
Bobby Brown Jrs Post-mortem Placed On A Safety Hold As L. A. Cops Probe Sudden Dying At 28
He had been discovered answerable for Bobbi Kristina’s demise at a civil trial and was ordered to pay her household $36million. Three years earlier than her daughter’s death, Houston drowned in a bathtub after taking cocaine and Xanax. Bobby Kristina’s ‘adopted brother’, Nick Gordon, with whom she had a controversial relationship earlier than her death, additionally died in January this 12 months. After Bobby Jr.’s demise, his brother Landon shared a black-and-white photograph of his late sibling to Instagram, writing in the caption, “I love you endlessly King.”
The members of New Edition had turn into stars, teen idols. But Brown and his mother imagined something even bigger, one thing that would require him to depart the others behind. Whatever was mistaken in Bobby Brown’s life went far deeper than whether or not or not he cared to supply for his kids. He had been in hassle many instances earlier than, but his relations sensed it was totally different this time. Depressed, directionless, and deeply ashamed, his profession virtually extinguished, he had lastly hit all-time low. It was a descent many of them hint to his 1992 marriage to Houston, after which he basically quit performing and distanced himself from Ward, his first love.
Bobby Browns Son Bobby Brown Jr Useless At 28
She was later transferred to Emory University Hospital. After doctors concluded that important mind operate was unlikely to happen, Bobbi Kristina was faraway from the ventilator and put within the care of Hospice in Duluth, Georgia. In 2009, Brown had a son named Cassius together with his companion of two years, manager Alicia Etheredge. Brown and Etheredge turned engaged in May 2010, when Brown proposed during a performance on the Funk Fest in Jacksonville, Florida. The couple married on June 18, 2012 in Hawaii and have since added two daughters to their household. In 2010 Brown was featured in a duet with singer Macy Gray on the track “Real Love” on Gray’s album The Sellout.
In late 2016, Gordon was found liable in a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the conservator of Bobbi Kristina’s property, Bedelia Hargrove, and was courtroom-ordered to pay a complete of $36 million in the case. Bobby Jr’s demise is the newest tragedy to befall 51-yr-old Brown whose marriage to Houston from 1992 to 2007 was affected by drug abuse, domestic violence and infidelity. Following his half-sister’s dying in 2015, Bobby Jr. reacted furiously to those that began following him on social media. Ward’s relationship with Brown was fraught over youngster help payments earlier than the deaths of Houston and Bobbi Kristina. Gordon died in January this yr from a heroin overdose on the age of 31. The medical expert found cannabis, alcohol and prescribed drugs in her system but gave a explanation for death as ‘undetermined’ as a result of he was unable to search out whether or not it was deliberate or unintentional.
Bobby Brown Jr., the son of singer Bobby Brown, was found dead at his Los Angeles home Wednesday, in accordance with authorities. Bobby Brown Jr. — the son of Bobby Brown and Kim Ward — has died, Sarah Ardalani, the general public info officer for the L.A. County Department of the Medical Examiner-Coroner, confirmed for TheWrap. Attorney Christopher Brown also passed alongside singer Bobby Brown’s temporary assertion about his 28-year-old son’s passing.
Bobby Brown Jr S Post-mortem Reveals Mixture Of Alcohol, Cocaine And Fentanyl
After all, she had loved Brown since she was 12 and he was an eleven-year-old no person in an obscure Roxbury band competing in native expertise reveals. She had beloved him when that band, New Edition, turned famous and loved him when he left for a solo profession that eventually made him one of the greatest pop stars of the late ’80s. She had loved him when he met Whitney Houston and even when he married her, and although 12 years have passed since then, and she or he denies it at present, it’s easy to believe that she loves him nonetheless. IMDb.com, Inc. takes no duty for the content material or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content material is revealed for the entertainment of our customers solely. The information articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb’s opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual.
After all, Houston might control Brown’s cash, however Ward is the one who still has management over his heart. Ward is the one who Bobby, in those quiet and susceptible moments, still tells folks he ought to have ended up with. Ward is the one who might assist Carol Brown get her son out of his marriage. Brown’s lawyer stood and said that Brown had no cash and no property, that he was unemployed and financially dependent on his spouse. It was a humiliating moment for a person who had sold hundreds of thousands of albums and reportedly earned $27 million between 1989 and 1993.


5. Valeria Mazza
Among Argentina’s most influential habits, Valeria Mazza is actually a way powerhouse. She already been the lady acting occupation back into 1986 and also because the worked because a celebrity, brand ambassador, and television audio speaker.
Valeria earliest rose so you’re able to magnificence back to 1996, whenever she starred in the famous Recreations Represented Swimsuit Procedure, close to Tyra Financial institutions. After that, Mazza moved for the majority of of the most important style labels on world, in addition to Roberto Cavalli and you can Versace.
Mazza enjoys her own magazine, plus a company one to sells shades and you may fragrances, along with a production company. Whenever Washington dating site she’s no longer working tough on the expanding their organizations, Valeria is a great UNICEF ambassador and you will philanthropist.
As much as the girl private lives goes, Valeria has been married having twenty-two ages and also five children. Just in case you have to keep up with so it gorgeous model’s lifetime, we recommend delivering a good search through this lady Instagram profile, in which she posts pics out of herself along with her family.
six. Karina Jelinek
Arriving hot at count half a dozen into the stunning Argentina ladies countdown, i’ve Olga Karina Jelinek, who is an unit and you can celebrity. Born on Cordoba State, Olga first started being employed as an unit whenever she was just sixteen. You to definitely same year, she became the latest Miss Cordoba Province.
2 yrs later, Jelinek moved to Buenos Aires and that’s whenever the lady acting career very became popular. She stepped in the countless style shows and decide to try advertisements to possess big brands.
Then, Olga starred in a couple prominent Shows and you may dancing competitions. Already, Jelinek try performing in one acting business once the Zaira Nara, Chekka Buenos Aires.
And additionally modeling, that it beauty out-of Argentina work just like the an influencer and it has more 835 thousand followers to your Instagram. Whenever Olga’s easy in the office, she likes travel and you will visiting amazing towns.
eight. Liz Solari
As among the gorgeous females to actually come out out of Argentina, Liz Solari has experienced a great community because the a design and you can actress.
Identical to some of the most other sexy Argentina lady on this subject record, Liz had the lady modeling begin during the an early age. Whenever she was just 18, that it blonde bombshell acquired good Dotto Activities event and her field became popular.
Ever since then, Solari possess modeled getting lots of esteemed styles and you can charm names and you can has worked having Roberto Cavalli and you can Jean-Paul Gaultier. Additionally, she is actually that person out of significant enterprises such as Veet, Zara, Ripley, and others.
Back into 2008, Liz become concentrating on their pretending career much more her first part was a student in El Desafio, an Argentinean variety of High-school Music. Upcoming, this stunning Latina got a lot of significant jobs from inside the clips and Tv shows.
8. Emilia Attias
Emilia Attias try an Argentine actress off movie theater, flick and tv, dancer and you will design. She shines for her perceptions when you look at the works inside fictional for example Nearly Angels, Tales from Divan and you can Chrome (Program). She began the woman acting and industrial profession at the decades 12 and you may continued to sign up techniques to own Levi’s, Coca-cola, and Arsenico Recreation.
We could possibly do anyone good disservice when we didn’t speak throughout the Emilia Attias, probably one of the most talented feamales in showbiz. This woman is a product, actress, singer, dancer, Television hostess, and you may DJ whose field has been comprising over 20 years.
Emilia is yet another a sensuous Argentina women who had the lady huge break when she was just a kid. Actually, Attias arrived the woman basic modeling strategy when she was just several years old. Only four years just after, she got their earliest pretending concert and starred in the television show Rebelde Means.


Melissa Roxburg: Five Things You Might Not Know About Manifest
Known for her appearances in “Supernatural” and “An American Pickle”, actress Melissa Roxburg has appeared in a number of films and TV shows. She has also released three books, including “The Manifest” and “An American Pickle”. Her novels have sold more than a million copies worldwide and have been published in twenty-seven countries. She currently lives in Los Angeles, California.
Manifest was a series about passengers who are forced to rebuild their lives after a plane goes down. It aired on NBC, but was ultimately cancelled. Now, it’s streaming on Netflix. Here are five things you might not know about the show.
Moving Target & Diary of a Wimpy Kid
The show’s creators had no problem letting the rest of the world in. This includes star actress Melissa Roxburg, who’s had her hand in a few notable projects before Manifest, including The Marine 4: Moving Target and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul.
Bevy of Supporting Cast Members
In addition to the usual suspects, Manifest will also feature a bevy of supporting cast members, including Kelly Roxburgh as a detective and Michaela Stone, as the NYPD’s smartest cop. The show will also boast a number of notable guest stars, including Jennifer Garner as a mysterious villain. It was also one of the few shows on the small screen that was kept in check during the height of the pandemic.
Manifest’s latest and greatest is definitely a reimagining of the classic, and in doing so, the show has a lot to offer fans. Despite the show’s mediocre ratings, it’s still a must see for sci-fi fans. The series will have two parts: the first, which is available on Netflix now, and the second, which is scheduled to air in 2022.
New Spinoff Series of Supernatural
CW has cast Melissa Roxburg in the lead role of a new spinoff series of Supernatural. The show, titled “Supernatural: Bloodlines”, will air as a backdoor pilot in April.
Chicago of Monsters
The series will follow a new Hunter who wants to rid Chicago of monsters. The story will be based on a number of mafia-esque monster families that have been running the underbelly of the city.
The Supernatural spinoff will be written by Andrew Dabb and directed by Robert Singer. It will also feature Lucien Laviscount as Ennis Roth, and Stephen Martines as Detective Freddie Costa.
The cast also includes Nathaniel Buzolic as David, and Sean Faris as Julian Durant. They will play members of two competing monster families. The new series will be set in Chicago, and the focus will be on five different mafia-like monster families.
Roxburgh, who previously appeared in Arrow, Supernatural and the Diary of a Wimpy Kid film series, will play a character named Violet. She is a member of a werewolf pack, but hides her true nature because of a forbidden love.
The CW has also signed Danielle Savre, who will play Margo Hayden, the head of the shapeshifter family. She is a former punk rocker. She feels threatened by the return of her brother, David.
Unlike many of her fellow Canadians, Melissa Roxburg hasn’t opted for the life of leisure. Instead, she’s pursuing a career in acting. She’s been active in Vancouver since 2011 and has made appearances on such series as The Walking Dead and Supernatural. Aside from her roles on television, she also has a knack for making it to the big screen. She’s acted in films like The Marine 4: Moving Target and Sorority Murder. She even got to play the Princess in the Nickelodeon movie, The Big Time Movie.
While she’s no stranger to Hollywood, Melissa’s real home base is Vancouver, where she’s raised by her mother, a former professional tennis player. She’s also got a brother named Matt and a mother who teamed up with her husband to start a church in their hometown.
In terms of her acting credentials, she’s been fairly busy since 2011. She’s appeared in a number of television series, including Legends of Tomorrow, Supernatural, and Travelers. She’s even landed the lead role in the NBC series Manifest. She may well return to the world of journalism in the near future, but for now, she’s all about the acting.
She’s also got a wacky and kooky sense of humour, which is evident from her Twitter feed. In fact, she’s become a cult favorite among fans, whose social media posts often reveal a side of her not often seen on camera.


This has been a terrible year for celebrity deaths and it's only April. Enough is enough.
Pop icon Prince was found dead this morning at the age of only 57. The story is still breaking, so there are no details yet.
I wasn't a huge fan, so this doesn't hurt the way David Bowie's death did, but I'm still sad that such a talented and well-loved celebrity has passed away at such a young age.


The Outrage Keeps Coming after the Disgraceful Remarks from Former Olympics 2021 Ceremonies Executive Director
The Tokyo Olympic senior executive director for the Opening Ceremony is about to quit after making a disgraceful remark. He suggested that the “Beyonce of Japan” or Naomi Watanabe dress as a pig during the opening ceremony.
Hiroshi Sasaki, the man behind the disgraceful remark had proposed his resignation after the news triggered a lot of communities.
According to the Newsagency as our trusted source, the 66-year-old professional wanted to add an “interesting” segment namely “Olympig”. While it might be fun for some folks out there, it is apparently not for most of the same folks. It is because featuring Naomi Watanabe will make her a target of a disgraceful gaffe.
When it comes to this, we could learn that raising her to be an Olympig can trigger a body-shaming case. When we bring that topic up in a country that is obsessed with slimness, that remark will make people outrageous. Even folks across the globe don’t vouch for any of the statements.
Meanwhile, Watanabe is pretty aware of this. She has raised her profile to raise the awareness of body shaming, encouraging people who see her movement to stay positive to appreciate their body and other people’s bodies.
When Sasaki suggested the “Olympig” to Watanabe, she directly refused. In nature, it is an offensive remark, especially to the person who’s going to take the “hog costume”.
Perhaps, there are some of the things that you don’t know about this. Actually, the creative director Sasaki made the proposal a year ago. One way another, the proposal came to the public and triggered outrageous reactions from different layers of society.
Because of these outrageous reactions, Sasaki stated the public apology and decided to offer his resignation.
Sasaki quickly made a press conference to apologize. In a mag in Japan “Shukan Bunshun”, he stated that his remark was a very inappropriate expression. He apologized to her (Watanabe) and people who have felt discomfort with such remarks.
He added that he tended to joke often. So he said that it is just something that came out of his mouth.
The idea was Watanabe wore a pink costume and sticking her tongue out as an “Olympig”.
Sasaki added that he felt remorse and apologized for his mistake.
Sasaki has notified Tokyo 2020, President Seiko Hashimoto, that he will confirm his resignation.


Wayne Gretzky celebrates Dustin Johnson’s Masters Victory!
Now that’s a Great caddie.
Wayne Gretzky got dressed up in full golf attendant gear and posed for a picture with future son-in-law Dustin Johnson, who won the 2020 Masters Tournament on Sunday with a record score of 20 under par.
The photo was shared on Instagram by Gretzky’s daughter Paulina, Johnson’s fiancee.
The Great One appears to be wearing the same coveralls as Johnson’s actual caddie did, complete with the Masters logo and No. 62 on the front.
Johnson’s caddie during the record-setting tournament was his brother, Austin. They became the third family pair to win the Masters and first set of brothers to do so.
It wasn’t the only hockey-related caddie wear at this year’s Masters.
During play on Saturday, Tiger Woods’ caddie, Joe LaCava, was shown wearing a New York Rangers t-shirt under his caddie coveralls.
There hasn’t been this much hockey in golf since “Happy Gilmore.”


So honoured to meet my idol, Mary J. Blige at an SCL preview of the film, Mudbound! She was humble, genuine and kind. For me, her voice has the rare ability to translate emotion into sound.
Mudbound is such a powerful film! Pay particular attention to the lyrics of the closing song, Mighty River with Mary J…so important right now!


JAN 29, 2020: Don't be too alarmed if some problems you're having at home start to spill over into your social life. No harm will come of it. It's only natural that things that are important to you take center stage, especially when they aren't going quite right. You might be somewhat distracted during the day, but if you just give yourself some time here and there to process what you're going through, you'll feel your enthusiasm and positive thinking building slowly but surely throughout the day. Six hours after the news was released, Shaffir took to Twitter: “Kobe Bryant died 23 years too late today. He got away with rape because all the Hollywood liberals who attack comedy enjoy rooting for the Lakers more than they dislike rape. Big ups to the hero who forgot to gas up his chopper. I hate the Lakers. What a great day! #Fuckthelakers.” The Journal reached out to Aqua Talent Agency for comment. Shaffir, who resides in Los Angeles, is best known for his podcast “Skeptic Tank” and for his appearances on “Joe Rogan Experience.” His behavior in the past has been a cause for concern, as he garnered criticism for punching Bobby Lee in the face, and for drugging his good friend Bert Kreischer. He retweeted his tweet after an outpour of anger and threats came in from Bryant fans, then claimed he was “hacked.” On the morning of Jan. 28, he issued a statement via Instagram. “Every time a beloved celebrity dies, I post some horrible shit about them. I’ve been doing it for years now. I like destroying gods. And right when a famous person dies they’re at their most worshipped. So as a response to all the outpouring of sympathy on social media, I post something vile. It’s just a joke. I don’t really hate any of the people.
Comedian Ari Shaffir’s career appears to be reeling after he made jokes about the death of Kobe Bryant last week.


Cannabis industry has gathered support from all over the globe, including from big celebrities.
Cannabis use has always been part of pop culture way before governments become more permissive of the plant. Once a taboo, celebrities are now becoming more open with using cannabis, including investing in it. Some celebrities cited by mgretailer were musicians, David Crosby and Jimmy Buffett.
Jimmy Buffett, a member of the Coral Reefer Band, recently partnered with Surterra Holding Inc., a company based in Atlanta. The partnership, which licenses the Coral Reefer Brand to Surterra, involves a comprehensive line of cannabis products including edibles, vape pens, capsules and even topical products. Surterra Holding Inc. also has ten dispensaries in Florida. Buffett had several branding and licensing deals with other businesses such as restaurants, hotels, casinos and retirement communities. He even had a deal with Anheuser-Busch.
This corporate move by Surterra, which is in the medical marijuana business, may have been part of its intent to enter the recreational cannabis industry, according to Bloomberg.
Meanwhile, David Crosby of Crosby, Stills, and Nash recently announced that he is open to licensing his Mighty Croz brand to cannabis manufacturers. Cannabis is a product that Crosby would love to endorse.
According to the Might Croz co-founder Steven Sponder, “There’s been a dozen companies that have approached us, everything from startups to the largest publicly-traded cannabis companies.”
He added that they also find funded startups more preferable because these companies can be more entrepreneurial, and they can make quicker decisions. The downside with bigger companies is that they are trying to do a million things at the same time. He also said that startups also present the most innovative business ideas, whether for recreational or medicinal cannabis.
The article by mgretailer also mentioned Chelsea Handler, a comedian and TV host, who is popular for her TV shows “Chelsea Lately” on E! and “Chelsea” on Netflix. She also released a four-episode documentary show on Netflix titled “Chelsea Does,” where one of the episodes featured cannabis and other drugs.
In her episode, she hosted a dinner with fellow comedians and several actors. Some dishes served had marijuana in them. Since then, she has been supportive of cannabis. She announced her intent to have her own marijuana brand earlier this year.
Just this October, she visited Halifax as part of a tour organized by the website Civilized, per The Coast. In support of cannabis, Chandler said, “the legalization of marijuana is something that I’ve become very passionate about in the last couple of years, because it’s the only thing that’s gotten me through the Trump administration.”
She also said that due to the current political climate, she wanted to channel her outrage to something that could help and make a great difference—which is to support the cannabis legalization. She added, “For me, cannabis is not drug. It’s helpful. And it’s such a great alternative to so many of the other options that people are abusing out there.”
Several Hollywood personalities have also been open about marijuana use. The INSIDER listed some of these celebrities including Snoop Dogg, Lady Gaga, Sarah Silverman and Jennifer Lawrence, among others. Saturday Night Live’s Pete Davidson also opened up that smoking marijuana has helped him manage his borderline personality disorder and Crohn’s disease.


Lana Del Rey aka Elizabeth Grant aka Lizzie Grant is breakout hyped up new star. She let out one song and blew people away. Media has really bullied her for not being they expected...let her do her thing! This video is amazing and I can't get the tune out of my head. Pop, indie, melodramatic...everything I love about music...granted the whole CD at one time, proly hard to get through...but one song at a time...I'll go on Lana's dark twisty path with her! Give her a chance and don't let other people's reviews make you judge it!


Where It All Started
Johnetta Alston Lake has a strong musical background that began in church. It’s that foundation that allowed her to develop and embrace her own style. A style influenced by many greats, who paved the way for her. A style honed on stage in musicals, singing groups, her one woman cabaret act, background vocalist, session work and as a singer/songwriter. Music is in her DNA, growing up surrounded by immediate family, aunts, uncles, and cousins of singers and musicians. Music even brought her husband Sid, a bass player into her life. Johnetta was a member of the Broadway Gospel Choir, where her powerful God-given voice, didn’t go unnoticed. Johnetta has worked with such industry icons as, Sir Andrew Lloyd Weber, Galt MacDermot, Eric Krebs, Jason Robert Brown, Ken Lundie and many, others. As an actress and singer, Johnetta was also part of the Broadway Workshops for Abyssinia, Parade and The Civil War! She’s the Host & Executive Producer of her Talk Show, 2nd Chance with Johnetta Lake, an author and playwright. She’s most excited about the release of her debut, solo, CD, “The Appointed Time”; because she knows nothing happens, until its appointed time. The best is yet to come!


Kelvin Harrison Jr. is having quite the year. While the actor, who originally hails from New Orleans, has maintained a steady clip since his breakout performance in the offbeat 2017 horror It Comes at Night and the indie hits Waves and Luce, a slew of major films now sees him poised as one of Hollywood’s biggest breakout stars. There was his turn as Fred Hampton in Aaron Sorkin’s The Trial of the Chicago 7 in 2020, as well as a lead role opposite Peter Dinklage in Joe Wright’s Cyrano last year, and as of this week, his showstopping appearance as B.B. King in Baz Luhrmann’s epic new Elvis biopic.
Still, the 27-year-old actor appears to be taking this very busy period in his stride—even finding time to squeeze in a trip to Paris Fashion Week to catch the Kenzo men’s spring 2023 show. “It was my first time going for fashion week and it was incredible,” says Harrison Jr. “The energy was so great.” (Harrison Jr.’s own energy would be hard to match, we imagine, if the playfully surreal tone of his getting-ready photos he shared with Vogue are anything to go by. The pictures feature spoons, pastries, and Harrison Jr. attempting to cook his Kenzo boots.)
The show marked the sophomore collection from the Japanese streetwear legend Nigo, who was announced as Kenzo’s new artistic director last September. The gymnasium of a high school in the city’s 17th arrondissement—the show’s location—was decorated with college pennants to serve as a backdrop for a colorful array of preppy, varsity-inspired clothes, albeit with Nigo’s typically playful twist. “All the kids in their best fits took me back to being in high school.” Harrison Jr. adds. “We had to wear uniforms, but when we didn’t, everyone wanted to bring out their best fits. It was like the sickest, high fashion graduation.”
Naturally, then, Harrison Jr. gravitated towards a suitably high fashion look: a jacket and trousers in white denim with a shirt underneath, all decorated with kaleidoscopic, abstracted floral motifs and Kenzo’s signature tigers. “I was immediately drawn to that look as it stood out from all the rest,” Harrison Jr. explains. “Plus, I’ve never worn something like that before, and I always gravitate towards something that I don’t know if I can actually pull off!”
Harrison Jr. is no stranger to a bold red carpet look, however. Working with his stylist Michael Fisher, the actor has regularly stepped out in head-turning looks by the likes of Gucci and Burberry, while also attending this year’s Met Gala with the rest of the Elvis cast in a custom look by Prada bedecked with colored stones for a touch of rock ‘n’ roll bling. “I think I always approach it by asking the question, what story do I want to tell?” Harrison Jr. says of his style philosophy. “As that’s the only thing I really know how to do, as an actor. I’m still learning about this whole fashion world but I’m really fascinated by it, even though I think it probably goes over my head sometimes.”
Next up, Harrison Jr. will be playing the Creole musician Chevalier de Saint-Georges who rose to prominence in the 18th-century French court, a young Scar in Barry Jenkins’s upcoming The Lion King sequel, and Jean-Michel Basquiat in a new biopic of the artist directed by Julius Onah. Having stepped into the shoes of a wide array of cultural icons over the past few years, does Harrison Jr. ever find their distinctive style rubs off on his own, even when the cameras stop rolling? “I’m really into the whole streetwear thing now, especially because I’m preparing for Basquiat,” he says. “I just have a big collage of him all over the wall in my apartment, so I’m constantly looking at the stuff he was pulling together—I’ll go thrifting or mix and match and see what my version of that is. All my characters and I, we all support each other!”
Still, for Harrison Jr., that style inspiration can come from anywhere—even his favorite cartoons. “I might be feeling inspired by Lenny Kravitz that day, or Prince, or maybe I’ve just done a period piece so I want to wear a shirt with a really big bow on the neck, or maybe I want a big double-breasted jacket because I just watched Malcolm X,” he says. “Or maybe I just want to look like I’m in Looney Tunes! It’s just a constant flow and exploration to find that fun in fashion.”
Here, see Harrison Jr. find plenty of fun in fashion as he gets ready for the latest Kenzo show.
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Hmm... Woke up craving something gourmet.
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About to set the table.
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Ingredients just arrived.
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Special garnish for today’s meal.
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Slow-cooked for strong flavor.
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Oui oui baguette!
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Say grace. Stay humble.
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“And now we invite you to relax, let us pull up a chair as the dining room proudly presents...”
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“Your dinner.” – Lumière, Beauty and the Beast (1991)
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Told y’all… No crumbs.
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Thank you Nigo and Kenzo for having me. Today was delicious.
Original Source: https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/kelvin-harrison-jr-kenzo-fashion-week-diary


Main article: tobyMac
Toby McKeehan assumed the stage name of tobyMac, a name that was first mentioned in the lyrics of "Jesus Is Still Alright" when McKeehan rapped, "tobyMac, and the Mac is back no slack" . He has focused mostly on the pop/hip-hop genre. His first solo album was Momentum. It was released in 2001 and included the hits, "J Train," "Somebody's Watching Me," "Irene," "Extreme Days," "Get this Party Started," and "Love is in the House." Since then, he has released two other full albums and two remixed albums. Welcome to Diverse City came out in 2004, containing "Diverse City," "Catchafire (Whoopsi-Daisy)," "Gone," "Burn for You," and the remix of "Atmosphere," which featured his former bandmates. Portable Sounds came out in February 2007 and debuted at #10 on the Billboard 200. This album contains "Made to Love". He has had considerable success in the mainstream market.
Main article: Michael Tait
Michael Tait pursued his solo efforts with the band, Tait. The band's first release was Empty, which included the single Loss for Words. Lose This Life was the follow-up album released in 2003. It contained the singles Lose This Life, God Can You Hear Me, and a hidden track, Christmas Song. Tait is planning to release Loveology in 2007, an album he has been working on for a few years. Tait also featured in the Rock Opera !Hero, as the main character, Hero. The production is a modern retelling of Jesus' life, as if he were born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Main article: Kevin Max
Kevin Max has released five albums since the group's hiatus. Stereotype Be was released by Forefront Records in 2001, and included the singles You, Be, and Existence. Between the Fence and the Universe was an EP released by Northern Records in 2004. The Imposter was released in 2005 by Northern Records. Holy Night, a Christmas album, was also released in 2005 by Northern Records. The Blood was released on December 26, 2007 by Infinity Music Distribution. It featured covers of several well known gospel songs, both classic and contemporary, as well the original song One Way, One Blood. The Blood featured collaborations with several other artists, including dc Talk, Chris Sligh, Amy Grant, and others.
Kevin enjoys updating his fans with blog posts and video blogs on his website, and since leaving the group has had more children.
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What more is there to say about someone beautiful, creative and dialed into her personal mission? Maybe just: Victoria Langford has something to say. She is producing her first solo album from her home studio in Brooklyn, New York and it’s full of heart and grueling emotion. When she asked me to come to NYC for her album shoot, I was honored and excited to develop a concept to try and reflect even a small piece of how much of herself she’s put into writing. We collaborated on designing the shoot–from outfits and locations to makeup choices and expression. We ended up choosing to photograph at her writing spaces in Brooklyn and Coney Island–one of the signature songs on the album. We wanted to capture her renewed joy at coming out of a painful experience in her life, but also the isolation of enduring it for so long.
The album itself is a unique combo of instrumentation and what Victoria describes as “pop indie baroque.” She is multi-talented, playing trombone, keys, guitar, and singing on the album. We had a lot of fun moments (channeling her inner Gaga and Beyonce) and plenty of silly laughs, but I absolutely love the more artistic, pensive shots that match the vibe of her music. I can’t wait to see what’s next for this talented woman! Check out her music and design work at VictoriaLangford.com.


Lynda La Plante was born in Liverpool. She trained for the stage at RADA and worked with the National Theatre and RDC before becoming a television actress. She then turned to writing - and made her breakthrough with the phenomenally successful TV series Widows. Her novels have all been international bestsellers.
Her original script for the much-acclaimed Prime Suspect won awards from BAFTA, Emmys, British Broadcasting and Royal Television Society. Tennison was adapted by ITV and broadcast in March 2017 in the UK with international broadcast to follow.
Join Lynda La Plante's Readers' Club for all the latest news from Lynda on her books, events and giveaways: www.bit.ly/LyndaLaPlanteClub


After a highly successful launch in February, the series returns to the intimate cabaret-style GCTC studio on Sunday, June 23rd at 4:30 pm with Canadian country music royalty Kelly Prescott, and local music phenomenons Crystalena, Susan O, and Vicki Brittle.
Prior to the concert, at 2:30pm, Kelly leads an interactive workshop (facilitated by CHUO's Anne-Marie Brugger) to discuss her approach to songwriting, mentorship, and the value of co-writing. Kelly and her mentee Vicki Brittle, along with Crystalena and her collaborator Susan O have teamed up to pen brand new compositions for the event. Join the workshop to hear about their exclusive FemmeVox collaborations, and to get tips on improving your own process.
Workshop: 2:30pm. (Tickets $15)
Performance: 4:30pm. (Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door)
Kelly recently wrapped her first tour across the U.S. with Matchbox Twenty's Kyle Cook. When not on the road, she splits her time between Nashville and her home-base of Toronto. Originally from the Ottawa Valley, she was born into Canadian country royalty. The third-generation singer grew up in an award-winning studio where she was able to hone her craft of songwriting. Most recently, she's been working in the studio with producer Jason Mater on new music expected later this year (a follow-up of her second solo album, 2016’s acclaimed Hillbilly Jewels). For more info, visit: http://www.kellyprescottmusic.com
An up and coming country star, Vicki Brittle is a singer/songwriter that, as she says, “creates music that mends with a soulful, soft rock & folky twist.” From the small Ottawa Valley town of Clayton, Vicki is winning songwriting contests and opening for stars such as as Sass Jordan and Tea Party's Jeff Martin. Watch for a new album in 2019! For more info, visit: IG: vickibrittlemusic Youtube: VICKIBRITTLEMUSIC
Susan's songs have been described as “fragile folk and country songs that simmer in quiet desperation.” Known for her passionate and powerful voice and a gift for spinning stark, down-to-earth tales, Susan recently returned to the music scene to release the album 20 Years, which shares stories of life, love and resilience that we all experience on our path to our 40s. For more info, visit: https://susano.bandcamp.com
Crystalena lives for mixing attitudes and genres. While combining her roots in soul & folk music, she takes listeners by surprise when adding dashes of experimental rock and lush R&B grooves. This local powerhouse has been described as “... a voice soaked in honey and grit. ”For more info, visit: https://crystalena.ca


Nita was recently written up in her local paper "The Catalina Islander", 11/16/2007 issue and also made the cover
Here is the text of the article:
Catalina Islander Newspaper
November 16, 2007 Volume 95 No 46
Nita Wall strikes a diminutive, elegant figure as she makes her way around Avalon. She is a lovely woman, proudly in her 80’s, whose appearance is impeccable, her movements graceful – as a former dancer should be.
To movie buffs, she is Nita Bieber, the beautiful dancer whose credits include
The Al Jolson Story; Nancy Goes to Rio, the Three Stooges movie Rhythm and Weep and numerous MGM musicals such as Summer Stock with Judy Garland and Kismet with Howard Keel.
“I still get fan mail,” Nita says, “And I get the most from Three Stooges fans. Of all the things I want to be remembered for,” she laughs, “It wouldn’t be The Three Stooges!”
One of five children, Nita was born in Los Angeles in 1926, to a family of performers. Her father was a pianist and opera singer, her mother a dancer. Nita began dancing at age five. After graduating high school, she toured with the USO during WWII, performing in the wounded wards and hospital theaters
Her movie career began in the 1940’s, first with Columbia Pictures, then Monogram Pictures and eventually, MGM and Universal. In 1949, at age 23, Nita was featured on the cover of Life magazine. The story inside covered her performance in Nancy Goes to Rio, but her part was later cut, supposedly so that she would not compete with the film’s star, Carmen Miranda. However, Nita’s performance can be seen in the DVD version of the film.
At age 24, Nita was diagnosed with polio. Her doctors warned that she would likely never walk again. Nita credits her mother, a Christian Science practitioner, for her remarkable recovery that had her dancing again a year later. To this day, she continues her dance stretches and works out at her ballet barre.
In the 1950’s Nita formed her own dance troupe, the Nita Bieber Dancers. They performed in new desert resort, Las Vegas, with headliners such as Benny Goodman, the Marx Brothers, Josephine Baker, Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Jr.
Despite a career that was on the verge of making her a household name, Nita retired from show business when she was 28.
“I had married a wonderful man, Dr. Jack Wall, a dentist,” she says. “We had a lovely home in Palos Verdes and our two children, Rocky and Ivy. My career was never as important to me as my home and family.”
Nita’s love affair with Catalina Island, the Island of Romance, began with a love affair of her own: “Jack and I met on the Catalina Steamer on the way to Catalina Island. He asked me to dance so that he could take his mind off of being seasick!”
After spending many vacations here in their beloved Avalon, Nita and Jack decided to move here when he retired from his dental practice after 30 years. They were often sighted buzzing around town in their bright red Rolls Royce golf cart. Big USC fans, the Walls hosted many USC parties and brought the Trojan band over to perform in the Avalon 4th of July festivities.
Dr. Jack Wall passed away two years ago and Nita now focuses her time on her children and two grandchildren. An accomplished painter, she also loves music, her garden and life in Avalon.
“Once you’ve lived here,” she says, “It’s hard to relate over town.” What she loves best about Avalon is the natural beauty and the peaceful atmosphere. “You feel safe here,” she says. “It’s the people of Avalon, the community. I love them.”


Another week’s Happy Hour has come with another great sponsor! As I’ve mentioned before, and will continue to mention each week, if you’re not a member you are severely missing out! Join us in the ~*Ewing Events VIP Guest List*~ group.
This week we’ve got Zelly Mornington of Striking Poses. Zelly has taken a unique approach to her poses. She’s incorporated her love for celebrity gossip and news and made pose sets based on RL stars. She takes poses that stars have been photographed in and offers sets in-world, grouped by celebrity. Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce and Heidi Klum are just a few of the offered starlet pose sets.
It gets better, though! Not only does Striking Pose have poses associated with RL stars, she’s created pose sets, like Vogue, Silent Screen, and, Zelly’s personal favorite, Drama Queens. “I figure we’re always going to have drama in our SLives, so we might as well look good doing it!” she says. She’s gotten amazingly creative; which works well for her, since one of her favorite things about Second Life is the opportunity for people to get creative and show off their own artistic styles.
She’s offered each of us the chance to emulate some of our favorite celebs. So come on down, pick your favorites, and pose away baby!
You can find Striking Poses in-world on the Glenn sim at 23, 165, 27


The gorgeous, modern pin-up girl and 2011’s Playboy “Playmate of the Year,” Claire Sinclair, celebrated her 21st birthday with a lavish party on Saturday, May 26. One of just two “Playmates of the Year” in Playboy’s long history to be selected for the honor before the age of 21, Sinclair had the rare distinction of being able to celebrate her 21st birthday while holding the title.
Sinclair, known for her lush hair with “Bettie Page” bangs and curvaceous body, looked absolutely gorgeous in her peach-colored form-fitting Bebe dress, complemented with gold accessories and a gold handbag, also from Bebe, along with gold Marciano shoes.
We welcomed Sinclair’s milestone birthday upon her arrival with “Vegas Bomb” shots for her and her friends. The fruity concoction is made with Crown Royal, Peach Schnapps, and a splash of Red Bull and cranberry juice. After that, Sinclair settled on Patron tequila; as any new 21 year old might do. Sinclair was thrilled when we presented her with a gorgeous birthday cake, a decadent three tier concoction filled with vanilla and chocolate cake. A pin-up at heart, she posed for several photographs playing with her party balloons.
The club was packed with thousands of Memorial Weekend revelers, and Sinclair leaned over the rail of her private VIP booth to blow kisses to adoring fans waving to get her attention.


'Moving, mesmerising, magnificent!' Andrea Bocelli leaves viewers in tears as 3.4 million watch his Music For Hope concert live from the deserted Duomo di Milano on Easter Sunday
‘Opera star Andrea Bocelli has held an Easter concert in Milan, singing in the city's famous cathedral - accompanied only by the organ.
Called Music for Hope, the concert was live-streamed on YouTube and prompted an outpouring of applause on social media as millions of people around the world celebrated Easter under lockdown.
"Thanks to music, streamed live, bringing together millions of clasped hands everywhere in the world, we will hug this wounded Earth's pulsing heart," Bocelli said at the beginning of his performance.
For the finale, he sang Amazing Grace outside the cathedral, facing the empty streets of Milan’-The BBC
Read and see more on the healing power of music
Playing for Change: How music can change the world!
Interfaith Spiritual Music to Heal the World, GCGI 1st Conference, Oxford 2002


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He grew up in Gatineau in Canada and from an early age, his father, actor Peter McNicoll , introduced him to theater and music. At the age of 15, he participated in her first singing competition where he was selected as a finalist in the side of Alanis Morissette !
Although the music already seems to take a greater place in his heart, his acting and improvisational born, quickly leads on the boards.
He quickly spawning a path in the improvisation of her school team and deserves shortly after the improvisation Excellence Award at the Salon book which is awarded by the French author Sébastien Japrisot .
He then held several theater roles in adaptations of Clockwork Orange Kubrick and The Tarantino tanks of Dogs . He participated in co-writing a play called « 2002 Human Odyssey » where he will also take the lead role for more than 120 performances!
It is 20 years since Stephan decided to listen to his heart and to focus on his musical career.
He then formed the blues rock group Mr. Deltoid who for four years compiling performance tours in Ontario and Quebec. The group produced a music video shot entirely in Morocco that will air on CBC Much Music !
Shortly after the group disbanded, McNicoll decided to continue his solo career. In 1996 he was the winner of the contest Everything Everything New Show Radio Canada in the category singer-songwriter in addition to being named Audience Award Winner.
He released his first album in 2001. The first single « J’voudrais ben But I can not » is broadcast on Radio of Québec and gets a number 1 in the category Rock for 2 weeks in a row and get the 8th BDS position in the polls. Two other extracts will be launched and will meet again on the charts! [/ Vc_column_text] [/ vc_column]
In 2007, he won a leading role in the musical Flower Power . The show is produced over 110 times including the Montreal Casino , the Hull Casino du Lac Leamy and the Plains of Abraham as part of the 400th anniversary of Quebec City .
During the same period, it combines the show tours with his band GCR (Group Classic Rock) .The band performed in several events such as the opening festivities of the Formula 1 and Nascar on Crescent Street in Montreal, the first part by Jeff Healey in Tremblant Blues Festival and the first part of Jeff Martin (Tea party) at the Capitol of Quebec .
He auditioned for Cirque du Soleil in 2012, where his talent was quickly noticed. So he landed a role in the show Zarkana where he plays the main character Zark for touring in Spain and Russia, Garou for his part having played the character during the tour in New York.
Back in Quebec, he participated in the show The Voice of VAT 2013 edition where he noted the public and the jury for his frenzied performance. He turned the chair 3 of the 4 coaches and he chose to go with the team Marc Dupré to get to the stage duels.
Stephan McNicoll takes to the studio to produce a new album. The first single « Fall in Love, » directed by François Séguin, reached the top step of the podium in the top 25 Pop Adults BDS During 8 weeks and 5iem the Top 100 BDS
After only 3 weeks, his second extract <A Little Sun>, will suck the merits of the week and the strong reaction by quickly climbing the charts!
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Pt. Niladri Kumar & Pt. Vijay Ghate performed live in Shanghai and Beijing during Chaiti Art Festival held in the month of May 2017. This year the festival also featured Bharatnatyam dance performance by noted Chinese artist – Jin Shan Shan.
受到连续五代西塔琴演奏家推崇的Niladri Kumar可谓是真正的全球偶像。他先是在父亲和老师Pandit Kartick Kuma的教导下学习西塔琴，之后师从西塔琴传奇大师Pandit Ravi Shankar。
Hailing from a lineage of five generations of Sitar Players, Niladri Kumar is a true global Icon. He trained under his father and Guru (teacher) Pandit Kartick Kumar, himself a disciple of the legendary Pandit Ravi Shankar. At the age of 6, Niladri Kumar gave his first public performance, and at the age of 15, released his first album.
Niladri Kumar strikes a balance between the classical and contemporary/ world music space. His prodigious musical style, his mastery over the Sitar, and his agile, magical fingers are a unique treat to behold. He is known as a brilliant and maverick musician, with a crossover appeal to orthodox and experimental music lovers. He strikes an instant rapport with audiences transcending all age and cultural barriers. He is indeed a pride of young India, and has been bestowed with several prestigious international awards. He also contributes tremendously to the Indian Film Industry.
Niladri performed at the 2010 Shanghai Expo at the invitation of China.
Vijay Ghate自3岁起学习演奏塔布拉鼓。他的天赋为他在年轻时便赢得了极富盛名的政府奖学金和学位。16岁起，他开始师从孟买的塔布拉鼓传奇大师Pandit Suresh Talwalkar。
自幼，Vijay Ghate便凭借才华横溢的个人独奏表演而为人所知。对于这一打击伴奏乐器的谙熟与热情使得他在印度古典音乐界内变得炙手可热，在三种主流艺术界（声乐伴奏、器乐表演和舞蹈伴奏）都是如此。Vijay Ghate因他丰富的想象力和创造力而闻名于世。清晰、敏捷和准确是他演奏风格的代名词。
Vijay Ghate曾与诸多古典音乐“名家”同台演出，包括Ustad Bismillah Khan，Ustad Vilayat Khan，Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia，Ustad Amjad Ali Khan，Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma，Pandit Birju Maharaj，Pandit Jasraj和Ustad Shahid Parvez。同时，在世界摇滚和爵士乐界也有他的身影。他曾与许多世界级艺术家或团体同台献艺，如Jethro Tull，George Dukes，Coltrain，并与Egberto Gismonti，Larry Coryell，George Brooks等人保持了密切的合作关系。他曾以客座教师的身份在许多国际学府执教，并经常参加国内外各大音乐节。凭借着来自音乐界或印度政府授予的多种奖励和名号，Vijay Ghate对于古典音乐的贡献广受赞誉。
Vijay Ghate began training in Tabla at the age of 3. His talent earned him prestigious government scholarships and degrees at a young age. When he was 16 he began his discipleship under the legendary Tabla maestro Pandit Suresh Talwalkar of Mumbai.
Vijay Ghate’s solo performances, and his adept percussion accompaniment have made him a favorite in India’s classical music world, and in all three streams of the Arts (Vocal music accompaniment, Instrumental music and Dance accompaniment). He is known for his brilliant imagination and creative mind. Clarity, dexterity and accuracy are the hallmark of his style.
Vijay Ghate has shared the stage with classical ‘Greats’ such as Ustad Bismillah Khan, Ustad Vilayat Khan, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma, Pandit Birju Maharaj, Pandit Jasraj, and Ustad Shahid Parvez. He has also made his mark in World Music, Rock and Jazz, playing with outstanding international artists and groups – Jethro Tull, George Dukes, Coltrain, and frequently collaborating with Egberto Gismonti, Larry Coryell, George Brooks. He serves as Visiting Faculty at international institutions, and regularly participates in natmusic festivals. He has been honored for his contribution to classical music, including Government of India’s civilian award, Padmashree.
Jin Shanshan is a Bharatnatyam danseuse and scholar of Indology. A member of both the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and the Association for World Folk Music, she is known as “the first Chinese danseuse for Indian dance”. She has received numerous awards and honors, including personal appreciation from the leaders of China and India. She is a researcher, choreographer, a dedicated teacher, a regular media expert, as well as guest lecturer in several reputed universities.
Since her childhood, Jin Shanshan received training in Kathak and Odissi from two classical dance maestros in China Oriental Performing Arts Group: Zhang Jun and Su Baohua. After graduating from Peking University, she went to India to continue her training under Bharatnatyam maestro Leela Samson. In 1998, she held her Arangetram, first solo performance, in India.
Jin has several outstanding choreography and operatic compositions to her credit. Ten years ago, Jin Shanshan established Yue Wu Po Suo Indian Dance and Arts Center in Beijing, to create a cultural platform for Indian classical arts and to prepare the next generation. Jin’s students hail from all over the country, and have won gold awards in various competitions.
She is truly an ambassador for China-India cultural exchange.


We went to see Joan Rivers perform at a Casino in Pittsburgh area. Boy does she have energy. So, retirement, you keep it busy and sharp.Why Joan Rivers Rocks http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/8309925/why_joan_ri...
Wow, 78 years old and Joan does not have a wrinkle on her face;)I have always enjoyed her comedy.Birgit
Birgit,Wow, 78 years old and Joan does not have a wrinkle on her face;)You have to keep in mind that her face has been pulled up over the top of her head! ;-)Gene
I have always enjoyed her comedy.i sort of met her once .. NOT a pleasant person. probably comes with the territory.
You have to keep in mind that her face has been pulled up over the top of her head! ;-)Yes, it has been pulled up so much that her navel is now under her chin.:)
Joan had so many face lifts, well, she doesn't even know what her orginal face looked like anymore. But she is funny when she is on.
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You might have already heard of Chef Roy Yamaguchi, as he is currently a contender in the reality cooking show called “Top Chef Masters” by Bravo.
Originally from Tokyo, Japan, he migrated to the America to study in the Culinary Institute of America, which is based in Hyde Park, New York. Upon graduation, he was able to further hone his culinary specialties in French cuisine in Southern California, through the mentorship of L’Escoffier and L’Ermitage under the tutelage of the late master chef Jean Bertanou. It was through his job at Le Gourmet and Le Serene where he was able to acquire his status as a chef.
It was at 385 North on Hollywood’s La Cienega where Chef Roy Yamaguchi was able to launch his very own restaurant business in the year 1984. It was in this restaurant where Chef Roy’s cooking prowess really flourished, with Bon Appetit describing it as “California-French-Japanese-eclectic”. In 1988, in a move to renew his relationship with Hawaii, Roy Yamaguchi left his young family after dissolving his L.A. partnership and resided in the East side of Honolulu – Hawaii Kai. Not long after opening his own restaurant there, his restaurant became the subject of numerous awards and achievements, including being recognized by Food & Wine as “the crown jewel of Honolulu’s East-West eateries.” At that time, the restaurant was the only of its kind. Roy’s restaurants currently expanded into 37 branches all over the world.
Another top-notch achievement of Roy Yamaguchi’s restaurant has been winning the illustrious James Beard award. Besides appearing as a guest in the reality show “Iron Chef”, Chef Roy also authored four cookbooks, and even had his own show named “Hawaii Cooks”, where he was the host.