Lynn Harrell’s presence is felt throughout the musical world. A consummate soloist, chamber musician, recitalist, conductor and teacher, his work throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia has placed him in the highest echelon of today’s performing artists. He is the recipient of numerous awards including the Piatigorsky Award and the Ford Foundation Concert Artists’ Award.
Born to musician parents, at the age of 8 Harrell decided to learn the cello. When the family moved to Dallas, TX, Lynn Harrell found an excellent teacher in Lev Aronson, the first to recognize his talent and who “showed me passion for the instrument, for music and for life” says Harrell.
After high school Harrell entered the Juilliard School, studying with the renowned Leonard Rose. Harrell then went to the Curtis Institute for further studies with Orlando Cole, who recommended that Harrell join an orchestra as preparation for his desired solo career. Harrell consulted with his godfather Robert Shaw, the choral director of the Cleveland Orchestra under conductor Georg Szell. Shaw arranged an audition for Harrell, who, at the age of 18, won a spot in the orchestra. Two years later Szell appointed him principal cellist, a position he held until 1971.
When Harrell was 27, he felt he was ready to pursue his solo career and was invited to appear as soloist with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. The New York Times enthused, “This young man has everything.” His career began to build and reached a decisive turning point when he won the prestigious Avery Fisher Prize, launching his solo career into the international limelight.
Maestro Harrell has become known as one of the world’s finest cellists, whose career includes associations with many of the world’s major artists. He is heard on radio stations the world over, been interviewed by classical music pundits and critics and has performed with leading ensembles and orchestras in every corner of the globe.
From the Americas to Asia, Harrell continues to lead master classes around the world. Harrell has taught at music schools and conservatories, including the Royal Academy of Music in London and USC Thornton School of Music and Aspen Music Festival.
Before an audience that included Pope John Paul II and the Chief Rabbi of Rome, Harrell played solo cello in the historic 1994 Vatican concert dedicated to the memory of those who perished in the Holocaust, with the Royal Philharmonic conducted by Gilbert Levine.
Harrell has appeared on the Grammy® Awards broadcast, performing with Itzhak Perlman and Pinchas Zukerman and has won two Grammy Awards for Best Chamber Music Performance.
His extensive discography of over 70 recordings include the complete Bach Cello Suites, numerous premieres of new works, and collaborations with the world’s foremost artists.
Lynn Harrell made his acting debut in the acclaimed award-winning short dramatic film, “Cello,” (2017) portraying the lead character, a cellist with ALS, and the choices he faces. The film and soundtrack, written by composer Randy Kerber, has garnered numerous national and international film and music awards that include premieres at renowned festivals in New York, Vancouver, Milan, London and Rome. The film was named the official selection in the 14th Annual Chinese American Film Festival in October 2018.
Harrell previously played a 1720 Montagnana cello he bought with the proceeds of his parents’ estate and also a 1673 Antonio Stradivarius cello that belonged to the late British cellist Jacqueline du Pré. His current instrument is a 2008 cello by Christopher Dungey.


Do you know how in movies there always seems to be the perfect musical background at the right time? Well, if my life was a movie, I would definitely have Malaysian singer-songwriter Yuna’s songs be part of my soundtrack. And I’m pretty sure that’s going to be a long list because I have a hard time choosing my favourite song from all of hers.
Talented singer-songwriters are not that common in the mainstream music nowadays; but then again, I wouldn’t exactly consider Yuna as part of what we call mainstream music. She has a certain indie vibe to her musical creations. Mix that with her lovely soothing voice and an adorably interesting personality (easily seen in interviews and her lyrics) and it won’t be hard to understand why she is such an unique presence on the music stage.
Her musical style and choices will probably turn you into a fan once you give her a chance. I mean, she even manages to make covers that feel like her own songs.This song below is a Nirvana cover.
I suggest you grab a cup of coffee and just enjoy listening to her songs…and maybe even vote for her for the Best Asia Act category over at 2012 MTV EMAs.
P.S. Can I just say how much I love her different takes on the hijab? She always wears colorful ones that complement her outfit or she even ties it with a bow. That’s quite adorable.


For the life of me, I can’t picture Madonna in Tsfat. The Material Girl in the land of the immaterial?
Madonna’s celebrity trip is being organized by the Los Angeles Kabbalah Center, starting on Rosh Hashanah and ending on Yom Kippur.
In a parallel move, the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach is in the process of establishing its own Kaballah Center in Tsfat– one of Judaism’s four holy cities. Supported by a seed grant of $100,000 (perhaps from one of those ladies we read about before?), the federation is seeking an additional $8 million for its full establishment, including a building and programming.
But how does Madonna fit in?
“We are a public organization dedicated to developing a pluralistic center for anyone, regardless of background or religious affiliation, whereas the Kabbalah Centre is a private enterprise with a very clear profit motive,” federation representative Sharon Levin asserts.
Must we expect a celebrity contribution from Madonna that is anything but spiritual? Does every famous person that comes have to give something to Israel?
It’s hard not to look at Madonna as a dollar sign when the premise of her fame was sex and money as its baseline measurement.
What we do know about Madonna’s charitable giving is that, like Madonna, it is a bit heavy handed. At present most of her attention is focused on children in need, especially in Africa from where her son was adopted. While she does attend charity galas, she is in no way known for her giving and is far outpaced by her counterparts in this regard. Most of her recent appearances have been on behalf of the Kabbalah Center itself.
Explaining her goals for her upcoming trip, Madonna said, “We want to create peace in the world. We want to put an end to chaos and suffering. But most of all we want to put an end to hatred for no reason.”
Who could argue with that?
We don’t have enough information to go on in regard to Madonna’s intentions in Israel for the short period she will be here. Rumor* has long claimed that Madonna has long been interested in purchasing property in Rosh Pina, far to Israel’s north. (Rosh Pina lies at the entrance of Tsfat, where religious Jews believe the Messiah will return.) Lady Madonna to Giveret Esther? That should give Hezbollah a moment’s pause.
If Madonna does establish a domicile here, I am curious as to whether she will participate in the new kabbalah center established by the federation or seek spiritual counsel from the rabbis of Tsfat.
Who is to say, but I’m ready to see where this leads. Speculation can only get you so far on someone who has based her career on being unpredictable.
Now if only we could get Brittney to come– but it would probably be better if she stayed in Tel Aviv.
* Not Demi Moore’s daughter (although Moore will also be in attendance)


Pop singer Luke Porter, former half of the duo "Pop Fly" has announced that he will be taking an indefinite hiatus from performing. Luke disappeared from the spotlight in 2011, and in subsequent years rumors have been flying that Luke has been struggling with an abnormally long duration of puberty. Luke released this official statement:
"Hey u guys! It's me Luke! Hahahaha. LOL. I'm going thru puberty. Out of the spotlight for a while. #sadpants #facewash #sohorny"
Luke's departure is not expected to impact the career of younger brother Eli Porter, who has gained popularity and success in recent years starring on the Disney Channel show, "Double Vision." He and "Vision" co-star Destyn Reign have been performing together as a duo, and their album "Friends Music Love - FML" has held the #1 spot on the Billboard Preteen charts for 46 weeks.


Actor Robin Williams dead at 63, apparent suicide
The actor and comedian Robin Williams was found dead today at his home in Tiburon, Calif. Police say it appears to have been a suicide. Williams was 63 years old.
Emergency personnel were called to the house in Marin County, north of San Francisco, around noon. Officials say the cause of death is suspected to be asphyxiation, but a forensic exam and toxicology tests will be conducted.
Williams’ wife, Susan Schneider, issued a statement Monday evening:
“This morning, I lost my husband and my best friend, while the world lost one of its most beloved artists and beautiful human beings. I am utterly heartbroken. On behalf of Robin’s family, we are asking for privacy during our time of profound grief. As he is remembered, it is our hope the focus will not be on Robin’s death, but on the countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions.”
A statement from Robin Williams’s press representative said he had been “battling severe depression.”
Williams first rose to fame from the stand-up comedy circuit in the 1970s, with a manic improvisational style all his own. He appeared on the sitcom “Happy Days” and then starred as a lovable alien on its popular spin-off, “Mork & Mindy,” from 1978 to 1982.
Williams went on to prove he had serious acting talent as well. He delivered critically praised performances in films like “Good Morning, Vietnam” (1987), “Dead Poets Society” (1989), “Awakenings” (1990), and “Good Will Hunting” (1997), for which he won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
He was a comic whirlwind as a cartoon genie in Disney’s “Aladdin” (1992) and “Mrs. Doubtfire” (1993).
Williams also won three Golden Globes, for “Good Morning, Vietnam,” “Mrs. Doubtfire” and “The Fisher King.”
In his most recent TV series, “The Crazy Ones,” which aired on CBS last year, Williams played a quirky genius who ran an advertising agency with his daughter, played by Sarah Michelle Gellar.
Gellar is among those who paid tribute to Williams on Monday, joining Steve Martin, Ellen DeGeneres, Henry Winkler and many others expressing their sorrow on social media.
“I could not be more stunned by the loss of Robin Williams, mensch, great talent, acting partner, genuine soul,” Martin wrote.
Despite all the laughter on screen, his personal life was often troubled. He acknowledged drug and alcohol problems in the 1970s and ’80s. A close friend of “Saturday Night Live” star John Belushi, Williams was one of the last to see him before Belushi died of a drug overdose in 1982. Over the years, Williams also went through two highly publicized divorces.
Williams got sober and maintained it for two decades. But in 2006, he slipped back into alcoholism and entered rehab. Then this summer, Williams spoke about fact thathe had been drinking once again and checked back into rehab.
Williams was born in Chicago in 1951. He said he was shy as a child and got laughs at home by mimicking his grandmother. He joined the drama club in high school and studied acting at Juilliard, where his teacher, the renowned actor John Houseman, encouraged his talent for comedy.
Williams admired boundary-pushing comics likeJonathan Winters, Lenny Bruce, Richard Pryor and George Carlin, and wasn’t afraid to push boundaries of his own.
“You look at the world and see how scary it can be sometimes and still try to deal with the fear,” he told the Associated Press in 1989. “Comedy can deal with the fear and still not paralyze you or tell you that it’s going away. You say, OK, you got certain choices here, you can laugh at them and then once you’ve laughed at them and you have expunged the demon, now you can deal with them. That’s what I do when I do my act.”
Williams reportedly had several film projects in the works when he passed away, including “Night at the Museum 3” and a Mrs. Doubtfire sequel that was in the development stages.
He is survived by his wife and three children from previous marriages. On July 31, he posted an old photo of himself and daughter Zelda, with a caption wishing her a happy 25th birthday.


Best known for his role as "Chief Nelson" on the FX hit series Rescue Me, Adam Ferrara has teamed up with the 9/11 Patch Project to perform two comedy shows at the House of Blues in San Diego on Feb 20th.All tickets sales will benefit the NYC Bravest Scholarship Fund, Feal Good Foundation, Terry Farrell Fund and the 9/11 Patch Project Fund.
The event, "Fully Involved Comedy Tour," will be held during the Firehouse World show and is also open to the public.
The success of this event is totally up to the amount of tickets sold so please support us by attending and sharing this fund raising night of comedy with as many people as you can.
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The last time Mamamia spoke to Abbie Chatfield, The Bachelor finalist was dealing with the harsh fall-out of her appearance on the reality show.
After the show’s finale aired, with Bachelor Matt Agnew choosing Chelsie McLeod, the vitriol and abuse against the 24-year-old Brisbane woman escalated from harsh negative comments and slut-shaming to violent death threats.
“When you’re getting 200 messages telling you to kill yourself, you feel like your entire world is negative,” Abbie told Mamamia’s daily entertainment podcast, The Spill, at the time.
The Bachelor’s Abbie talks about the darkest moments of her public shaming on Mamamia’s daily podcast The Spill. Post continues below.
“It makes you scared to go outside, I didn’t want to go out for a drink in a bar until last weekend when the show was done airing.”
Now, one year on from the filming of the reality show, the…


There is no denying the strong love that exists between Canadians and Casinos. And especially now with the steady rise of casino online in Canada, the bond seems to be even more solid than ever. In this article weâ€™ll take a look at some of the most popular actors in casino movies that are considered to have had a great influence on the Canadian gambling or casino culture.
The turning point was when he appeared as Sonny Corleone in “The Godfather (1972)” movie. Ever since, he has been regularly typecast as a soft-hearted and hardened character. And on several occasions, the roles played by him have, in a way, been rooted into the gambling genre. He went on to take the leading role as Ed Deline (a casino magnate) in a TV series titled “Las Vegas”, however, it was his role as Axel Freed in “The Gambler” that truly earned him his identity as a popular casino actor.
He is widely regarded to be one of the greatest actors to have appeared on the silver screens and deservedly so. Paul Newman acted in quite a bunch of gambling and casino films. The movies include “The Hustler” (1961) and its sequel “The Color of Money” (1986) where he played the role of the famous “Fast Eddie” Felson as well as “The Sting” (1973) as Henry Gondorff.
The Oscar-winning actor is, without a doubt, one of the most popular actors in Hollywood when it comes to the gambling genre. His most famous role came in the movie “Rounders” (1998) as Mike McDermott. He also played an important role in the Oceanâ€™s franchise which includes Oceanâ€™s Eleven (2001) and itâ€™s sequels Oceanâ€™s Twelve (2004), Oceanâ€™s Thirteen (2007) as well as the Oceanâ€™s Eight (2018). Heâ€™s passion for gambling away from the cameras has definitely played a huge role in his perfect execution of his roles in these classics.
He may be better recognized for his cameo audio roles in cartoons like “Family Guy” and “The Simpsons”. However, he has also played significant roles in a number of gambling movies including but not limited to “The Gambler” (1974), “Diggstown” (1992) as well as “Casino” (1995).


Lee DeWyze was born in Mount Prospect, Illinois on April 2, 1986 and was living there at the time he started on American Idol. He has been a musician for most of his life and, at the age of 17, was signed to the independent record label WuLi Records after being discovered while playing guitar and singing at a private house party.
After dropping out of high school (he would eventually earn his GED) Lee worked in a paint store in his hometown. He also formed the Lee DeWyze Band and released a couple albums after signing with WuLi. He also dabbled in a little acting, landing a role in a low budget horror film in 2006 entitled Deadscapes: Broken Road. But the turning point for Lee came in 2009 when he auditioned for the new Idol season, a move that would eventually land him a spot on the American Idol Winners List.
Lee DeWyze Idol Audition
Lee auditioned for Season 9 of American Idol at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois in June of 2009. The show would air from January 12 to May 26, 2010. In his audition Lee performed the song “Ain’t No Sunshine” by Bill Withers and he was good enough to earn his golden ticket to Hollywood week. You can see his audition, as well as his fellow finalist Crystal Bowersox, in the video below.
Lee was one of 181 contestants competing at the Hollywood Week portion of the show. He sang two solos here, “One Of Us” by Joan Osborne and “You Found Me” by The Fray. The contestant were then narrowed down to 24 for the semi-finals. In the Semi’s, Lee sang the songs “Chasing Cars” by Snow Patrol in the Top 24, “Lips Of An Angel” by Hinder in the Top 20, and “Fireflies” by Owl City in the Top 16, which got him a spot as one of the 12 American Idol Finalists for 2010.
Lee DeWyze: American Idol Season 9
Like many of the previous Idol finalist that ended up making it to the finale and winning the title, Lee sailed through the finals rounds without too much difficulty. He was never once in the Bottom 2 for the week, so was never in much danger of being eliminated right up until the final 2 contestants. Below are all the songs sung by Lee DeWyze throughout the various rounds of the finals on his way to winning the whole thing.
|Top 12||Rolling Stones||Beast Of Burden||The Rolling Stones|
|Top 11||Billboard #1′s||The Letter||The Box Tops|
|Top 10||R&B/Soul||Treat Her Like A Lady||Cornelius Brothers|
|Top 9.1||Lennon/McCartney||Hey Jude||The Beatles|
|Top 9.2||Elvis||A Little Less Conversation||Elvis Presley|
|Top 7||Inspirational||The Boxer||Simon & Garfunkle|
|Top 6||Shania Twain||You’re Still The One||Shania Twain|
|Top 5||Frank Sinatra||That’s Life||Frank Sinatra|
|Top 4||Cinema||Kiss From A Rose||Seal (Batman)|
|Top 4*||Cinema||Falling Slowly||Once|
|Top 3||Singers Choice||Simple Man||Lynyrd Skynyrd|
|Top 3||Judges’ Choice||Hallelujah||Leonard Cohen|
|Finale||Singers Choice||The Boxer||Simon & Garfunkle|
|Finale||Fuller’s Choice||Everybody Hurts||R.E.M.|
|Finale||Winners Single||Beautiful Day||U2|
*Sung as a duet with Crystal Bowersox
Lee beat out Crystal Bowersox in the finale for the title of 2010 American Idol. You can see the video of the winners announcement and Lee’s final Idol performance below.
Lee DeWyze: Post American Idol Career
Like all the winners of American Idol, Lee was awarded with a record contract following the show. He signed with 19 Entertainment and RCA Records, and released a single of his cover of U2′s Beautiful Day that he performed during the finale show.
Lee released his first post-Idol album in November of 2010 entitled Live It Up, and won the 2010 Teen Choice Award for Male Reality/Variety Star.
Lee DeWyze has toured with the American Idols LIVE Tour, and on his first headlining tour in the summer of 2011.


Photo: Grammy Award winning artist, Cynthia Clawson
Referred to as the “singer’s singer” and called “The most awesome voice in gospel music” by Billboard Magazine, Cynthia Clawson will headline the Hardin-Simmons University Round Table Scholarship Luncheon next month.
Clawson has received a Grammy and five Dove awards for her work as a songwriter, vocal artist, and musician. With a career spanning more than four decades, she has 22 recordings to her credit. She won the Grammy for the Best Gospel Performance in the contemporary/inspirational category in 1981 and performed on the Grammy Awards show that year.
Clawson has performed with award-winning contemporary Christian singers/songwriters, Bill and Gloria Gaither, and is a frequent guest on the Bill and Gloria Gaither Homecoming Series. She has also performed in a variety of prestigious venues, including a concert at London's Wembley Stadium.
In 1985, Clawson’s rendition of “Softly and Tenderly” was included in the soundtrack of the Academy Award winning movie The Trip to Bountiful.
Clawson was born in Austin, Texas, and was just three years old when she performed in the small church her father pastored. As a child, she continued to sing in neighborhood churches and performed on the Hour of Power broadcast from Robert Schuller’s Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, California.
Leading to Clawson’s first recording contract, she appeared on the CBS Newcomers, a summer replacement show for The Carol Burnett Show.
She has reached millions throughout the world with her music. Although winning the Grammy for Best Gospel; she has never been considered a southern gospel singer by her fans or music critics, according to her publicist.
A graduate of Howard Payne University, she won the Arthur Godfrey Talent Show her senior year. Graduating with a major in vocal performance and a minor in piano, Cynthia has since been awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters from HPU and received a similar honorary degree from Houston Baptist University.
She is married to singer and songwriter Ragan Courtney and lives in Houston, Texas. Children, Lily and Will, have released their own Indie rock CD called Brothers and Sisters.
- 2005 Texas Gospel Music Hall of Fame (July 2005)
- 1982 Dove Award Recorded Music Packaging of the Year, Finest Hour
- 1981 Dove award Female Vocalist of the Year
- 1981 Dove Award Inspirational Album of the Year, You're Welcome Here
- 1981 Dove Award Recorded Music Packaging of the Year, You're Welcome Here
- 1981 Grammy Award Best Gospel Performance for the song, The Lord's Prayer
- 1980 Dove award Female Vocalist of the Year
About the Scholarship and Virtue Award
During its centennial year celebration, Round Table members established the annual luncheon event as a fundraiser for the scholarship that is awarded to a female student during the event.
In addition to the scholarship, The Virtue Award is presented to a woman who has demonstrated support of Hardin-Simmons and reflects the service principles and virtues of the founders of the Round Table organization.
About Supporting the Event
The HSU Round Table gratefully appreciates the following luncheon underwriters and sponsors whose names and honorees will be recognized at the event.
Gold Star Underwriters:
Dodge Jones Foundation honoring Mrs.Lucile Sandefer, founder of Round Table and former First Lady of Simmons College,
Rosa Lee Prichard honoring her mother Lunelle Nix Hemphill, former longtime Round Table member and wife of Dr. Lee Hemphill, who served HSU as Vice-President for Development and as Vice-President Emeritus.
Purple Iris Underwriters:
Pollye and Neal Lowry honoring Pollye’s mother, Virginia Clark
First Financial Bank honoring Guinn and Janice Smith, as they retire from years of faithful service to FFB.
Mike and Marsha Hammack honoring former HSU First Lady, Ruth Skiles,
Salta Pipe Company honoring Tina Hunter, 2012 Virtue Award recipient
Hendrick Medical Center Foundation honoring Dr. Virginia Boyd Connally
The Shelton Foundation honoring Ruby Shelton
Dorothy Barnes honoring former HSU professor, Dr. Lena Bradley Ford; Diane Cole honoring her son and daughter in-law, Anjani and Jimmy Cole; Carol Hall honoring her mother, Faye Bardin; Nancy Jones honoring her mother, Chere McNair; and Jolene Sollivan honoring her mother, Alma McIntyre;
Underwriters receive seven luncheon tickets, priority seating, an invitation to attend a pre-luncheon reception with Clawson at the HSU president’s home, as well as publicity in event promotion and program materials, with table recognition in honor of a woman of their choice. Table guests are invited to attend the reception and will receive a gift.
Sponsors receive seven luncheon tickets, an invitation to attend the pre-luncheon reception with Clawson at the HSU president’s home, as well as publicity in event promotion and program materials, with table recognition in honor of a woman of their choice.
Those interested in participating as an underwriter or sponsor, please contact Luncheon Chair, Carol Hall at (325) 660-5279.
About the Event
On Tuesday, February 26, 2013, doors of the Van Ellis Theatre will open at 11:30 a.m. The program will begin at noon and conclude by 1:00.
Table reservations for seven are available, as are individual tickets at a cost of $20 each. The reservation deadline is Tuesday, February 19, 2013.
Reservations can be made online at www.hsutx.edu/hsuroundtable
, or on campus at the HSU Office of Advancement in the Dyess Welcome Center, Room 115. To purchase by phone, or for more information, call Andrea Cross at (325) 670-1489. Checks should be made payable to:
Hardin Simmons Round Table
HSU Box 16120
Abilene, Texas, 79698
Round Table Scholarship Luncheon
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Van Ellis Theatre, 2410 Cedar Street, HSU campus


This year’s Cannes Film Festival has been and gone – and with it some displays of stunning red-carpet gowns and gorgeous designer jewellery.
Blake Lively took to the red carpet wearing more than 180 carats of diamonds from Lorraine Schwartz, who also designed her stunning pink diamond engagement ring. Her two diamond necklaces, 20ct diamond studs and ruby, pearl and diamond bracelet added sparkle to proceedings!
This year, celebrities at Cannes Film festival have been seen wearing some truly stunning pieces – Nicole Kidman was photographed wearing Harry Winston jewellery whilst actress Naomi Watts dazzled in unique pieces from Bulgari Heritage such as her diamond-encrusted serpent necklace.
The emphasis for 2014 was clearly on white metal and diamonds, although bold, geometric jewellery and rose gold bracelets also appeared to be popular choices. Most actresses opted for oversized, chandelier style earrings in keeping with the glamorous setting of the festival – British model Suki Waterhouse was seen sporting a particularly eye-catching pair of dangling leaf-shaped diamond earrings, which caught the light as she posed for photographers. Jennifer Lawrence bucked the trend and opted for a simple, elegant style with delicate gold rings from Irene Neuwirth.


Josh Peck (known as Josh Nichols in the show Drake and Josh) is an actor who plays in the show Drake and Josh.
- "HUG ME, BROTHA!!"
- "BRING! It's for you!"
- "I ain't callin' you a truther!"
- "Your pong is no match for my ping!"
- "I'll jump the mushroom when it's mushroom jumping time!"
- "I'm not addicted to video games, I am in love with them!"
- "It's sphereical!"
- "She's wet."
- "And my blood just started spurtin' all over the room, SPURTIN'!!"
- "Mindy, I am in the process of becoming a woman..."


Quincy Jones Awarded $9.42 Million in Michael Jackson Case
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A jury awarded music producer Quincy Jones $9.42 million in a dispute over royalties for Michael Jackson’s music.
As Variety reports, Jones, now 84, filed suit in 2013, seeking $30 million. He alleged that the Jackson estate had violated his contract and that he was excluded from deals the estate had made after Jackson’s death to use Jackson’s music.
This is It
Specifically, Jones said that he had been underpaid royalties for the use of Jackson’s music in the 2009 concert documentary This is It and in Cirque du Soleil shows.
The case turned on the interpretation of two contracts between Jones and Jackson involving Jackson’s albums “Off the Wall,” “Thriller,” and “Bad.”
Jones produced the three albums with Jackson between 1979 and 1987.
According to the New York Times, “Jackson and Mr. Jones had one of the most fruitful relationships in pop music history.”
The albums Jones produced for Jackson sold tens of millions of copies and made Jackson a pop superstar.
At trial, the Jackson estate tried to play down Jones’s role in the success of the albums.
The Producer’s Role
According to the Times,
Mr. Jones said that the producer’s role was crucial and that he had sifted through 800 songs to find the material that ended up on “Thriller,” which included seven Top 10 hits.
A great song, Mr. Jones testified, “can make the worst artist in the world a star.
Jackson died of a prescription drug overdose in 2009 while preparing for the concert depicted in This is It.
Variety reported that the dispute centered on the meaning of the word “royalty.”
According to the Guardian, it also involved the meaning of the word “videoshow.”
Under the contracts, Jones is entitled to a share of net receipts from a “videoshow” of the songs.
Jackson’s estate argued that this term was meant to apply to only music videos and not feature motion pictures such as the documentary.
Jones’s lawyer argued, and the jury apparently agreed, that when the Jackson estate renegotiated a deal with Sony Music in 2009 Jones was left out.
Jones contended that he was entitled to royalties on remixes of the songs that he didn’t do.
According to his lawyer, this is
Because they didn’t give [Jones] the opportunity. Both contracts said that Michael Jackson will not allow anyone to do any remixes until [Jones is] given the opportunity. No one called, wrote, or gave him that opportunity — and Quincy has been doing remixes in the very recent past, up until 2016. So if you have an obligation like that, and you don’t fulfill it, you can’t get around it because he didn’t do [the remixes]. It was a complete failure by the estate — they were his productions of 29 songs and Michael would not have wanted someone else to be tampering with them.
The Jackson estate announced that it planned to appeal the verdict.


If you are interested in real estate you have probably heard of Donald Trump.
Even if you are not interested in real estate you more than likely know who Donald Trump is. If you do not, he is one of the wealthiest people in the world.
Donald Trump owns real estate all over and even has his own television show. It is safe to say that if you want to be rich that Donald Trump is a great role model to have. Donald Trump is an entrepreneur with a great mind.
Donald Trump initially began to move into the public spotlight thanks to his luxurious lifestyle, as well as the skyscrapers in New York that were named after him.
With his name being all over the world, it was hard to keep a low profile. But even though some people would shy away from the spotlight, Donald Trump has relished his role of fame for many years.
Perhaps his biggest real estate investment is the Trump Tower. The Trump Tower was built in 2001, and sits in close proximity to the United Nations building in New York City.
The Trump Tower is 72 stories high, and acts as a residential complex for anybody who can afford it; and of course this is not an easy thing to do.
Donald Trump has his own television show as well, The Apprentice. This reality show has become quite popular, and millions of people from all over the world became fans as Trump eliminated contestants week after week. Even though this show was great for contestants and viewers, it was just another way that Donald Trump keeps himself in front of the world.
Not only does Donald Trump own real estate property all over the world, he also has plans for many more properties in the works.
It is safe to say that Donald Trump is never going to sit back and let somebody else develop the next great thing. If the real estate industry is calling for something, Donald Trump may be the guy who brings it into fruition.
Overall, Donald Trump is the king of real estate. If you are interested in this industry, learn as much as you can about Trump. He knows what it takes to make a lot of money year in and year out.


By Kaytlin Thornton | Contributor
Photo credit: Mirko Fabian via Pexels
Will Smith won an Oscar at the 94th Annual Academy Awards on Sunday, March 27, for his portrayal of Richard Williams in “King Richard.” Shortly before that, he smacked Chris Rock in the face on national television for making a joke about his wife’s lack of hair and no one has been able to talk about anything else since.
Everyone seems to have their own opinion on the subject, including many South students. Some, like senior Taylor Strickland think that Smith’s actions were completely uncalled for.
“It was the opposite of professionalism,” Strickland said. “As someone in Hollywood, he has to be prepared to be a role model, and that wasn’t role model behavior.”
Sophomore nursing major, Carol Storey agreed with that, stating, “While his emotions were valid, he acted out in a moment of rage and his actions have negatively affected not only his own reputation but the image of the black community in film. His moment of anger also drastically took away from the meaning of the moment for everyone else there.”
However, some are arguing that Will Smith’s actions were justified given that Jada Pinkett Smith has a condition called alopecia that prevents her from being able to grow her hair out. Though Chris Rock claims to not have known about this before the Oscars, some students don’t think that absolves him.
South Student Abby Sargent said in Smith’s defense, “He was totally in the right. Chris Rock shouldn’t have been commenting on any part of Jada’s appearance, even if he didn’t know it was related to a medical condition. I would be angry too if someone was talking about my wife like that, especially if I thought it was coming from a place of malice.”
There are also those who are claiming that the whole event was staged in order to bring attention to the Oscars, which in recent years have been falling in ratings. Freshman Abigail Eldridge and Junior communications major Claire Rockwell are both of this opinion.
“It was definitely staged,” Eldridge said. “They’re both actors so that’s the only thing that makes sense. They were both probably trying to bring some attention to themselves seeing as Chris Rock’s comedy shows are now sold out.”
Claire Rockwell agrees with this, “I personally think it was faked for publicity, especially considering the writing and producing that goes behind all these award shows.”
Freshman Daniel Fleming, a member of JagTV, looks at the incident with a different lens, thinking the public reaction is more interesting than the incident itself.
“I think there’s an interesting dichotomy between the way the ‘public’ response reacts by criticizing Will Smith as opposed to the way a lot of regular people react by saying he was justified,” Fleming said, “As there’s this false pretense of being a reformed society when, in reality, we have a very long way to go.”
Whether or not you think Will Smith’s actions at the Oscars was justified or not, one thing is certain: the 94th Annual Academy Awards will continue to be talked about for years to come.


Follow Dior fashion and beauty ambassador Emma Raducanu as she prepares to cut the ribbon on the Harrods x Dior takeover at Harrods, The Fabulous World of Dior. In this behind-the-scenes video by Daniel Darmon, the British tennis star applies her Dior make-up and slips into a Dior floral gown before taking a London cab to Harrods. She samples some gingerbread at the Dior Café and visits the Dior exhibition before heading outside to switch on the Dior Christmas lights adorning the facade.
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Actress/singer Demetria McKinney is having one busy 2017. She is co-starring in three TV series - "Superstition", "Saints & Sinners" and "House of Payne". She also starred as Whitney Houston in the "The Bobbi Christina Story." To top that off she released her first album. McKinney took a little time out of her busy schedule to talk about her personal and professional life.
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She was catapulted to global fame through her role in the 1942 film Casablanca. She played Ilsa, the wife of Victor Lazlo (played by Paul Henreid. Humphrey Bogart played Rick Blaine.) The film was produced at an important time (1942) and was made with a motivation to foster public opinion in the US against the Nazi’s. The film was a huge commercial and critical success — and even 60 years later it is considered one of the greatest and most influential films ever produced. Bergman never considered the film to be her best role. But, she felt that the film seemed to capture something, almost mystically important. Despite a long and distinguished film career, she observed that it was Casablanca that people always wanted to talk about. In the early 1940s, she gained star status in Hollywood. In many ways she was considered the darling of Hollywood, she played many roles as the heroine of the film. Combined with her unadulterated good looks, she was quietly considered the Angel of Hollywood.
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Actor Martin Sheen said the words above last Sunday at a rally outside my church, paraphrasing a line popularly attributed to Andrew Jackson (most likely in error, it seems). Sheen was encouraging his listeners to continue to fight to raise the minimum wage.
Martin Sheen also came to our church last winter to support this same cause and I was impressed on both occasions not only with his commitment to issues of social justice but with his friendly good nature and his patience with everyone in the crowd wanting a moment with him – and selfies as well!
The long-time movie and television actor is an ardent follower of the teachings of Gandhi and Martin Luther King and helped make and starred in the famous movie about the former. At a demonstration a few years ago Sheen told the crowd that, “I still firmly believe that ‘lost causes’ are the only causes worth fighting for and that non-violence is the only weapon to fight with.”
It is notable and telling that on both visits Martin Sheen was the last person to leave the gathering and each time his staff had to pull him away from final conversations with people at the events. He simply didn’t want to stop sharing stories, telling jokes, laughing uproariously at those jokes, and, yes, even letting people take selfies with him.


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Zendaya Red Carpet Moments When Zendaya Coleman walked up the staircase of the 2017 Met Gala clad in a Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda dress covered in prints of flowers and parrots, her face framed by a voluminous afro, even Rihanna couldn’t resist. The Barbadian singer posted a snap on her Instagram account, which went on to garner over 1.7 million likes.
Celebrating her 22nd birthday on September 1, Zendaya has long since graduated from her Disney past to become a true fashion trailblazer, a transition that has expertly been guided by celebrity stylist Law Roach. Since they first met in 2011, the celebrated stylist (he’s also the man responsible for Celine Dion‘s latest transformation) has worked with the actress to create a signature, eclectic style peppered with fearless fashion choices. “She doesn’t have any fear when it comes to fashion,” Roach told Vogue earlier this summer. Their defiant and open-minded approach combines established brands, think Ralph & Russo and Fausto Puglisi, with newcomers like Vivettaand August Getty Atelier.
The pair brought their own interpretation to the 2018 Met Gala‘s religious theme, choosing a fierce Joan of Arc-inspired armor dress by Versace, complete with shoulder guards and chainmail covered in sequins. For the 2015 Academy Awards, they opted for a romantic off-the-shoulder Vivienne Westwood white gown topped with regal waist-length locks. Delicately draped at the waist and with a small train, the dress was actually part of the brand’s bridal collection. Trousers have also been one of their go-to red carpet looks, spanning Haider Ackermann‘s burgundy, sleek, crushed-velvet style to Rosie Assoulin‘s oversized flares in white silk cotton seersucker, and Christian Siriano‘s shocking pink pantsuit. Vogue rounds up her best red-carpet looks to date.
Zendaya in Rubin Singer for the BMI R&B/Hip-Hop awards at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood.
Zendaya in Georgine for the American Music Awards in Los Angeles.
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Zendaya in Fausto Puglisi for the 2015 Met Gala.
Zendaya in Rosie Assoulin for the Diamond Ball.
Zendaya in Marchesa for the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards.
Zendaya in Fausto Puglisi for the Republic Records Grammy’s party.
Zendaya in Marchesa for a pre-Oscar dinner.
Zendaya in Rani Zakhem for the Los Angeles premiere of Confirmation.
Zendaya in Haider Ackermann for the iHeartRadio Music Awards.
Zendaya in Michael Kors for the 2016 Met Gala.
Zendaya in Christian Siriano for the Humane Society of the United States gala.
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Zendaya in Ralph & Russo for the Los Angeles premiere of Spider-Man: Homecoming.
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Zendaya in Louis Vuitton for the brand’s Volez, Voguez, Voyagez exhibition in New York.
Zendaya in Elie Saab for the London Evening Standard Theatre Awards.
Zendaya in Vivetta for the 2017 Fashion Awards.
Zendaya in Viktor & Rolf for the New York premiere of The Greatest Showman.
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Zendaya in Giambattista Valli for the 90th Annual Academy Awards.
Zendaya in Michael Kors for the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
Zendaya in Versace for the 2018 Met Gala.
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12 Mar 2018
Title: Falling Into You 只想愛你呢
Artist: Tor Saksit x 劉明湘 Rose Liu
About Falling Into You只想愛你呢
“Falling Into You”, is a love song collaboration by Tor Saksit, a singer, pianist and song writer from Thailand, and Rose Liu, known as ‘The Voice that Cures Insomnia’, from Taiwan.
This song, originally in English and co-written by Tor , has now been recorded as a romantic love song in Chinese. Tor speaks fluent Mandarin.
“Falling Into You”, was recorded in Taiwan and produced by Victor Lau, a well-known music producer and composer from Taiwan, who has worked with Meteor Garden’s Vanness Wu and many other successful artists.
About Tor Saksit
Tor Saksit is a Thai singer, pianist and song writer. His official solo debut album called Tor Living in C Major, was released in 2007 and was an immediate hit.
Leading the success of the album was the smash hit single “Rak Thur”.
In 2008, Tor won the ‘Thailand Favorite Artist Award’ at the MTV Asia Awards held in Genting, Malaysia.
To further his international career, Tor has recorded a duet with Sony Music China star, Joshua
Jin. The song, written by Tor, is called “Waiting For Love (等等愛)” and was released by Sony Music China on July 4th, 2017.
He also performed the duet with Joshua at the official showcase in Beijing, to launch Joshua’s album.
Moreover, he released his first solo single with SME China, called “Promised Journey (約定旅程) ”, followed by his second solo single “住進你心裡(Closer To Your Heart)”during 2017.
During a songwriting camp at Karma Studios in Thailand, Tor co-wrote a beautiful ballad entitled “Falling Into You”, which he has recorded in English, with Ivory Music Philippines star, Maja Salvador.
Tor also now recorded “Falling Into You” in Chinese language, with the “Voice of China” star Rose Liu.
“Falling Into You” will be released in China, Taiwan & Hong Kong by Sony Music, to coincide with White Valentine’s Day 2018.
The music video for “Falling Into You”, was shot in Taiwan’s gorgeous Black Forest, famous as a location for pre-nuptial photos and with the forest shrouded in mist, created some beautiful scenery for the filming of Tor & Rose’s video.
About Rose Liu
Rose Liu, known as ‘The Voice that Cures Insomnia’ was born in San Francisco, California, USA. After graduating from New York University, she studied Mandarin in preparation for a career in Taiwan. Rose left home and traversed the Pacific Ocean with a passion for music in her heart.
Rose participated in three major singing competitions in Asia - Taiwan’s One Million Star and Million Star Star Legend, as well as The Voice of China. Throughout her performances, Rose garnered praise from the likes of celebrated celebrity Matilda Tao and renowned record producer Eric Chen, for her outstanding singing ability and perseverance. With much anticipation, in October of 2016, Rose released her debut album “Judge Me Not”.
As a composer, Rose wrote and recorded her own music, which includes the song “When the World Is Silent”. Aside from her own compositions, Rose has also collaborated with multiple songwriters and producers gaining the attention of many figures in the industry.
The plan & timeline
09/Mar (Friday) Official release


Shares of weight loss company Weight Watchers jumped nearly 19% on Wednesday after a television ad featuring Oprah Winfrey was shown in the US. In an emotional one-minute commercial, the former talk show host spoke about her renowned weight loss struggles, flashing back to videos of her working out over the years. She asked viewers to join her, saying "let's do this together". Ms Winfrey bought a 10% stake in the company for $43.2m (£28m) in October. New York listed shares of the dieting company have more than tripled in value since she bought a stake in one of the world's leading weight loss brands. Her stake is now worth more than $148m.The company, however, has been facing stiff competition from the popularity of fitness trackers and other free mobile apps which track your eating. Oprah tweeted her new advert to her 30 million followers.


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From 1945 to 1949, Williams had at least one film listed among the 20 highest grossing films of the year. In 1952, Williams appeared in her only biographical role, as Australian swimming star Annette Kellerman in Million Dollar Mermaid, which went on to become her nickname while at MGM.
Williams left MGM in 1956 and appeared in a handful of unsuccessful feature films, followed by several extremely popular water-themed television specials, including one from Cypress Gardens, Florida.
Bathing Beauty was Hollywood’s first swimming movie, and it created a new genre that was perfectly suited to Esther’s beauty and athletic skills. A special 90-foot square, 20-foot deep pool was built at Stage 30 on the MGM lot, complete with hydraulic lifts, hidden air hoses and special camera cranes for overhead shots.
“No one had ever done a swimming movie before,” she explains, “so we just made it up as we went along. I ad-libbed all my own underwater movements.” Famous choreographer Busby Berkeley was responsible for the film’s elaborate water scenes – complete with fountains, flames, smoke and, as Williams herself admits, lots of pretty girls swimming around with bows in their hair. It worked. According to Williams, Bathing Beauty was second only to Gone with the Wind as the most successful film of 1944.
After her 1962 marriage to Fernando Lamas, her co-star in 'Dangerous When Wet,' she retired from public life.
She explained in a 1984 interview: 'A really terrific guy comes along and says, ''I wish you'd stay home and be my wife,'' and that's the most logical thing in the world for a Latin. And I loved being a Latin wife - you get treated very well. There's a lot of attention in return for that sacrifice.'
'I've been a lucky lady,' she said in a 1984 interview with The Associated Press.
'I've had three exciting careers. Before films I had the experience of competitive swimming, with the incredible fun of winning. ... I had a movie career with all the glamor that goes with it. That was ego-fulfilling, but it was like the meringue on the pie. My marriage with Fernando - that was the filling, that was the apple in the pie.'
She has died at 91.


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Concert included in the official program of EFG London Jazz Festival 2022
Named among the 100 Alternative Power Music List for 2020, multi-award winning jazz artist, editor-in-chief, journalist and founder of the award winning Women in Jazz Media organisation Fiona Ross never stops.
As vocalist, pianist, composer and producer, Fiona has become known for creating her own contemporary jazz sound incorporating fast paced Latin Jazz, vintage Jazz club, a little neo soul along with heart wrenching ballads that demonstrate that ‘Her style is poetic and the messages ooze with Millennial angst’ Jazz weekly. She came to the world’s attention as ‘the artist that gave Ed Sheeran his ‘first push’ Daily Express, but very quickly established herself as an artist in her own right and has received incredible reviews and awards across the globe for all of her albums.
Fiona has achieved many accolades for her work including Best Jazz Song from the World Songwriting Awards for her song ‘For My Dad’, outstanding achievement awarded by the Global Music Awards and most recently International female songwriter of the year from the International Singer Songwriters Association. She has been featured in many publications including Tinnitist, Jazziz, Record World Magazine, Jazz Corner, Ink 19 and Jazz Quarterly and was thrilled to be in the top ten of most played videos recently in Tinnitist. Fiona’s song ‘Mistress’ which was recorded live in a stairwell, was selected to be included in the British Library archives for prosperity.
Fiona attended the prestigious Arts Educational School (the English equivalent of New York's High School for Performing Arts) where Julie Andrews, Catherine Zeta Jones and Will Young, to name just a few, also trained. Fiona's career has taken her all over the musical map. She has worked as a musical director, session musician, composer, choreographer, director, dancer, actor, model - She even sang back-up for a rock and roll band called Rocking Willie and the Y-Fronts when she was 15.
Alongside this, educating young people has been Fiona’s passion and she was Head of British Academy of New Music, London, for nearly nine years, where she was responsible for the training of Ed Sheeran, Rita Ora and Jess Glynne, to name a few.
Fiona is very passionate about raising awareness and supporting Mental Health and Equality issues around the world.
Fiona Ross: Vocals and Piano
Guitar: Gibbi Bettini
Bass: Derek Daley
Drums: Marley Drummond
Saxophone: Loren Hignell
Trumpet: Dave Boa
Backing Vocals: Ashaine White
With special gust Migdalia Van Der Hoven joining for a couple of songs: www.migdaliavanderhoven.com
‘Fiona reaches into another stratosphere’ Music Interview Magazine
‘Technical virtuosity and that raw emotional drive, of an artist at the height of her game’ Jazz Quarterly
‘Her talents are simply extraordinary’ Kind of Jazz


Markipler is now considered as one of the highest-paid YouTube personalities with his $17.5 million earnings during a 12-month scorching period.
Mark Fischbach or more commonly known as Markiplier by his fans is a native of Hawaii. It was in 2012 when he launched his YouTube channel when he was studying at the University of Cincinnati under the biomedical engineering program. During that time, he was going through a tough situation. He had broken up with his girlfriend, lost his desk job, and had surgery to remove his adrenal gland tumor that surgeons discovered when they took out his appendix.
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The famous YouTuber, 29, now lives in Los Angeles. In a statement, he said that a lot of things have been going on with his life, so he decided to do something. At first, Markiplier recorded snippets of his audio practice for a potential voice acting career. Soon enough, he found an audience when he played video games and provided with running commentary. This is because people find gaming videos more interesting compared to some scripted comedy and pranks. This is what fuels a lot of the myths about buying YouTube views because they seem to always turn into money.
Markiplier now has 22.4 million subscribers as well as 10 billion video views of his work. He is also one of the five gamers included in this list of highest-earning YouTubers in 2018. In addition, the top 10 YouTube personalities earned an aggregate of $180.5 million in 2018 and up to 42 percent from 2017. Basically, more posts mean more viewers, whereas more viewers mean more profit.
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Similar to any other excellent mogul, Markiplier is diversifying. In October 2018, he and Sean McLoughlin, his fellow list member who is more popularly known as Jacksepticeye founded Cloak, an athleisure line. This workout line includes #35 t-shirts as well as $85 sweaters. And even though the fans of these two workouts nothing but their thumbs, Cloak’s presale items sold out in a span of 48 hours.
Furthermore, merchandise has become an increasingly important part of the revenue stream of the top digital personalities included in this list aside from the top one personality. Each of the YouTubers in this top 10 list has entered the world of merchandise. Their sales even helped them account for the aforementioned 42 percent increase in income in 2017.
According to Markiplier, he sees Cloak as his initial step towards an asset-built empire that is more tangible compared to uploading videos on YouTube. But for now, all the video of his gameplays serve as his force multiplier. Still, Markiplier is thinking ahead just like any other good businessman. He noted that he is not going to be able to create videos on YouTube forever, so he needed to have a plan for his future.
10 of the Highest-Paid YouTube Personalities in 2018
10. Logan Paul
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With a total of $16 million 2018 earnings, Sean McLoughlin or Jacksepticeye is the most famous YouTube star in Ireland. This foul-mouthed and energetic YouTuber publishes video games with colorful commentaries. He also did a series for Disney and developed exclusive content for Twitch, a popular video game streaming platform.
7. Vanoss Gaming
The witty Canadian gamer Vanoss Gaming had $17 million in total earnings in 2018. Vanoss Gaming or Evan Fong in real life plays mainstream games such as Assassin’s Creed and Call of Duty. Apart from his YouTube channel, Fong also launched a hip hop career. However, music is not proving nearly as plausible as the subtle art of making YouTube videos.
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3. Dude Perfect
This channel was created by a five-man sports team, allowing them to earn $20 million in 2018. Coby and Cory Cotton, Garrett Hilbert, Tyler Toney, and Cody James specialize in intricate trick shots like hurling ping-pong balls that trigger dominos of Oreos to fall, which amassed a total of 175 million views.
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Jake Paul is the younger brother of the disgraced Logan Paul. In 2018, he earned a total of $21.5 million for his YouTube videos and his thriving merchandise business. Jake Paul also garnered 3.5 billion views on his rap songs and goofy pranks.
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Madiha Imam is a Pakistani former VJ turned Actor. Madiha joined the Pakistani Drama Industry by making her acting debut in Hum TV’s drama ‘Ishq Mein Tere’, in 2013.
Madiha Imam’s Age
Madiha Imam was born on February 08, 1991. She is 26 years old.
Madiha Imam’s Family
Madiha Imam’s family hails from Karachi. She lives with her parents and has a younger sister and she also did her schooling from Karachi.
Madiha Imam’s Drama List
Ishq Mein Tere – Drama (2013)
Dhaani – Drama (2016)
Heer – Drama (2016)
Zakham – Drama (2017)
Zoya Saleha – Drama (2017)
Madiha Imam’s Movie List
Dear Maya – Bollywood Feature Film (2017)
Madiha Imam’s Social Media Handles


The trailer for Netflix's film about Bruce Springsteen's autobiographical Broadway show has been released.
Springteen On Broadway is a solo acoustic performance written and performed by the Tony Award, Academy Award, and 20-time Grammy Award winner.
Based on his worldwide best-selling autobiography Born to Run, the show is a unique evening with Bruce, his guitar, a piano, and own stories—including a special appearance by Patti Scialfa. The intimate performance features songs including Born to Run, Thunder Road and Brilliant Disguise.
Springsteen On Broadway launches on December 16th at 8am on Netflix.


Cina Samuelson is an award-winning Swedish country music artist and songwriter.
Her passion for music began just as she started taking her first steps. As a seven-year-old she started singing for an audience, with her own accompaniment on a zither and at the age of ten she was selected as the soloist in the local choir.
Around the age of seven, she was also introduced to the amazing world of country music by a relative and at that point she decided that country was exactly what she wanted to sing when "she got older".
In her early teens she was ready to embrace her dream and she started singing country at talent shows and did smaller concerts together with different musicians.
Some years later she started the band Freetown Highway together with her brother Berra Karlsson - today one of the most hired pedal steel guitarists in Sweden - and with a couple of friends.
The band Freetown Highway met great successes. Among other things they won Swedish Country Music Masters in 1988, released several records, collaborated with the "rockabilly queen" Wanda Jackson, participated in TV and tours. In 1989 Cina participated in the event Distant Accords Award in Nashville, TN, where she performed together with Charlie McCoy Band and was awarded the FIDOF statuette. After around 10 years together, in 1995, the members of Freetown Highway decided to go separate ways.
After the "FH period" she sang with different bands for some years and one special occasion she was part of was the Christmas Concert at the Castle of Koberg, home of the Swedish princess Desirée.
In the summer of 2000 she started a career as a solo artist. During these years she has toured around Scandinavia, released four albums, recorded and have had gigs in Sweden with the SUN legend Rayburn Anthony and toured across Texas with the songwriter and singer Teri Joyce. In 2014 Cina participated in the Loretta Lynn Tribute Concert in Austin, TX together with Teri Joyce, Amber Digby, Marti Brom and Dale Watson.
In 2004 she released her first solo album From Country To Country and in 2007 her album Laugh, Love & Live came out, which both have met praise from critics both in Sweden and around the world.
In 2008 Cina's music was used in a completely new setting, when three of her songs were chosen for the Swedish movie PATRIK 1,5.
In december 2012 she released The Fast Road Home with the Texas artist Bobby Flores and Rayburn Anthony as her duet partners. Also this album was met with great reviews and was given the award Nordic Album of the Year 2013 by the country magazine Kountry Korral (March2014).
In the end of 2013, the Canadian record label Hillcrest Music released Cina's song OK, I'm In Love. In February 2014, the song was positioned as #2 on the ECMC's Top 100 list of the most played songs and stayed on second place for several weeks.
In March 2014 Cina recorded the song This Country Girl for the compilation CD Home Is Where The Heart Is, released by Paraply Records. The music magazine R2 Rock'N'Reel, UK heard and liked the song and released it too later that year.
In August 2014, the retro album Roots & Memories had its release, where Cina honors the musicians and singers that she listened to as a child and that inspired her to begin her course into the world of country. Three duets are on this album and they are together with the famous Texas country music artists Bobby Flores, Justin Trevino and Dale Watson.
The album received a 5 of 5 star rating by the magazine Country Music People, UK and was awarded Nordic Album of the year 2014 as well as Nordic Artist of the Year 2014 by Kountry Korral (March 2015).


Unapologetically Black; Meet Anok Yai, Ranked One of The Most Beautiful Women on Earth
Twenty year old Southern Sudanese student, Anok Yai has been ranked one of the most beautiful women on earth! Weird right? Seeing as the typical most beautiful woman is expected to be blonde. Well, Anok Yai is one of the clearest definition of ‘Unapologetically Black‘.
The Egyptian born, American fashion model of Sudanese descent took the modelling world by storm when her picture was taken by Steve Hall, a professional photographer during Howard University’s homecoming week.
He literally stumbled into her when someone else was taking her picture on a camera phone. He took a few candid shots of her and posted the picture on Instagram where it went viral with over 20,000 people liking it, including modelling agencies.
Instantly, she became a superstar as her phone won’t stop buzzing and thousands of people shared and commented on the post.That was the beginning of stardom for Yai who was immediately shot into stardom by that singular photo. Modelling agencies all wanted to hire her… and all these happened in a flash.
Since then, she got contacted by several modelling agencies and signed with Next Models on Tuesday.
Recently, Anok Yai made fashion history of becoming the first black model to open Prada since Naomi Campbell in 1997.
“It is an honour and I’m proud that I was chosen to open, but this is bigger than me. Me opening for one of the top fashion houses is a statement to the world, especially for black women- that their beauty is something that deserves to be celebrated” she told Vogue of the moment.
Anok Yai’s celebrated ‘dark skin’ is one again chance to change perceptions, especially those pertaining to beauty. It stresses the importance of self- love and self-confidence.


ALBAWABA - Despite previously denying the news, Turkish actress Hande Erçel remains the focus of social media speculation that she has a new boyfriend.
Media sources noted that Erçel and Sabanci spend most of their time together, even at Erçel's house, but they try to stay away from public eye.
Earlier, the Turkish actress insisted that there is no new man in her life. But with the new video, it remains unclear how the actress would react.
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When Ringo fell ill with tonsillitis the day before the tour he was told he had to stay in hospital while he recuperated, meaning he couldn’t go on tour. George didn’t want Ringo replaced so he refused to go on tour without him before George Martin convinced them to go on with Jimmy Nichol. Ringo rejoined them in Melbourne on the 15th of June.
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New Kanye: “Mama’s Boyfriend”
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While Kanye West’s twitter has been disappointingly quiet for the past two months, the G.O.O.D. Music mill has just pumped out a new Kanye single: “Mama’s Boyfriend”.
The weird Oedipal vibe aside, this track is pure jubilance, bringing back the breeziness of throwback ‘Ye.
Prepare to hear this one riding the radio waves well into the summer.
UPDATE: According to Billboard, this version of “Mama’s Boyfriend” is unofficial, or “bogus” (even though it was release on West’s blog). Here’s the entire statement released by West earlier today:
“The version of the Kanye West recording “Mama’s Boy” that arrived on blog sites earlier this week is entirely bogus and unsanctioned, and violates the artist’s creative intentions. As is often the unfortunate case, an unknown party or parties got a hold of Kanye West’s vocal track and added their own soundbed to it, effectively and falsely releasing it as a Kanye West track from the My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy sessions. The result in no way resembles the final song Kanye West intended his fans to hear, and he is deeply disappointed that one of the most personal, meaningful and special songs he has ever written would reach people in this way. Needless to say, measures are being taken to identify and prosecute the persons responsible for leaking this material.”
Hmmm…we’ll keep spinning this one until the official version peeps its head.


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Breaking information: Many people race through the book Fifty Shades of Grey for the images—the pictures in our heads. Pride & Prejudice actress Jennifer Ehle is said to be in the running to play Anastasia Steele’s mom in the Fifty Shades Of Grey movie. Shailene Woodley is apparently the favorite choice for Fifty Shades Of Gray author E L James in an upcoming movie adaptation of the hit novel. We were not the only ones dissatisfied when Charlie Hunnam declared he was leaving the Fifty Shades of Gray picture – http://Www.travelwitheaseblog.com/?s=picture.
Dakota Johnson – http://www.martindale.com/Results.aspx?ft=2&frm=freesearch&lfd=Y&afs=Dakota%20Johnson has spoken out about her role as Anastasia Steele in the Fifty Shades of Gray movie – and admits she doesn’t have an trouble stepping in to character for the hot scenes. We are, of course, speaking about British actor Jamie Dornan, that will replace Hunnam in the titular role for the approaching Sam Taylor-Johnson-directed movie adaptation. Whilst the character of Christian Grey is firmly taken by Jamie Dornan, we can not help but wonder what job Aaron will be getting on.
In what looks like the most drawn-out casting for a movie, ever, we’ve got yet more news of who will be joining Jamie Dornan and co in the Fifty Shades of Gray film adaptation. The vocalist, who attended the Fashion Awards last night, confirmed that she is going to play with Christian Gray’s adopted sister Mia, who appears in all three novels in the Fifty Shades trilogy, via twitter yesterday. There’s been a new addition to the Fifty Shades cast – and it is among Charlie Hunnam’s Pacific Rim co stars. It appears the cast of Fifty Shades is virtually complete (happily, as we are getting fed up with composing these upgrades). Or so claims the Fifty Shades of Grey co-screenwriter who worked along side the British heart-throb onset, anyway.
The headlines was declared at a Fifty Protections First devotee occasion, hosted by Sam Taylor Wood, Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan. In the event you beloved this article along with you would like to get details about fifty shades of grey movie online – http://fiftyshadesonlinemovie.com generously pay a visit to the internet site. Jamie Dornan has revealed that he watched the Sex and The Town boxset to get ready for his part as Christian Grey in the forthcoming Fifty Shades of Gray movie. The e-book collection that was Fifty Shades” blossomed into an international phenomenon, despite being mostly panned by critics and crowds and the first movie in the franchise grossed more than $560 million worldwide. And therefore the hunt for Christian Grey proceeds… Charlie Hunnam has pulled outshooting on the movie, as a result of his television filming commitments.
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Deceased Composer/Pianist makes RSC debut
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Polish Composer and Pianist Andre Tchaikowsky posthumously made his stage debut in The Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Hamlet…..well, his skull did anyway. Although he died from cancer 26 years ago, he donated his organs to science and his skull to RSC specifically for this purpose. Apparently, he had always wanted to pursue a career as an actor but never quite made it…until now. He has finally achieved the elusive triple threat…composer, pianist, skull. For the RSC, this seems to be a smart albeit unorthodox Marketing/PR move to get some free press.


Danny Elliott is arguably one of Australia's most versatile entertainers, having mastered over 12 instruments, singing and dancing in a high-impact showcase of musical talents that have delighted crowds around the world.
Recently presented with the 31st Annual ‘MO Variety Entertainer of the Year' award, Danny is a seasoned cabaret performer and has fine-tuned his stagecraft performing with a range of international entertainment industry legends such as Shirley Bassey, Marina Prior and The Ten Tenors.
He's also enjoyed several successful seasons in front of the discerning international audiences on the new Queen Elizabeth, the QE2 and is currently taking bookings for his acclaimed 90-minute theatre shows.
Hear Danny's dedication to the Aussie athletes competing in the London Olympic Games.
Listen to Danny's "tongue in cheek" song The Carbon Tax Blues. Co-written with Bill Taylor.
Danny, inspired by the remarkable efforts of solo sailor Jessica Watson, has penned and recorded a song inspired by Jessica's amazing achievement. On completing her voyage, the sixteen-year-old Australian spoke of ordinary people following their dreams. From that comes the song, "She Inspired Me "
As a result of the song, Danny was invited on the Alan Jones breakfast show on Sydney's 2GB to promote his show at City Recital Hall Angel Place.
Hear a demo of Danny's new album, "Rhapsody" available in the shop
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In the spring of 2023, STOR made an impressive comeback with the album "Over the bridges" - a sequel to the critically acclaimed "Under the bridges". The new album he says is his last in the hip-hop genre and it is with that behind him that he sets out on tour in 2024.
In contrast to his previous record, STOR's fourth album, ”Över broarna” has a lighter theme where the listener gets to share his path towards getting more in touch with his strength, love and inner power. A long-awaited visit to his grandmother in southern Chile turned into a seven-month stay as a result of the pandemic. With this involuntary pause and what now and then seemed like all the time in the world at hand, he turned his thoughts inward. STOR asked questions about himself and the life he lived - something that formed the basis for the new songs.
To celebrate the album release, STOR is going on tour in the spring of 2024. "Över broarna" is an album that cannot be missed live and marks a new era in STOR's musical career. Come along on this hopeful and thought-provoking journey through the soundscape of one of Sweden's most beloved artists.


Who is Dyce4Lyfe?
(Real Name - Shakir R. Gilkes)
Born on the beautiful island of Barbados, Dyce4Lyfe was raised with a musical background from a very young age. At the age of 15, he had already known what performing for a large crowd felt like, and working with some of the biggest names in the Caribbean also helped grew him into the man he is now.
At 18 years old, he was already a well known name - despite being an underground rapper, adding music production and deejaying under his belt. He soon became involved in films which would go on to garner recognized awards.
In his late 20's, he made the shift to Ontario, Canada where he released his first mainstream single Unborn. His reputation hasn't been forgotten as he is still respected in Barbados, as he builds his career up more in his new home with his family.
In July 2021, Dyce4Lyfe announced that he will be releasing an album which is made up of C1 Army songs he recorded over 7 years ago. Some are fairly newer than others, and some are by artists not of the C1 Army, such as Mikey Blu. The tracks were mostly produced by XCel and Dyce4Lyfe himself. The album is called Unfinished Business, and the name is inspired by the fact that some of the songs were unfinished and due to issues regarding studio time, and a group break up, the songs were never fully mixed or released. Dyce4Lyfe was able to remaster the songs and giving them a new feel, while keeping the nostalgic vibe of the group which was formed in 2006.


Monika is originally from Poland, raised in Canada then moved to Florida to attend university. She was on a Canadian reality show which visited major cities across Canada competing in high adrenaline activities. She graduated from Florida Atlantic University with majors in Media & Cultural Studies and Arts & Humanities. Monika has an extensive background in the nightlife industry. She loves hosting & promoting events, networking and staying involved in the entertainment industry. She can’t wait to help you find the perfect celebrity to represent your brand!
Alex has a tremendous background in marketing for over 10 years when she was based in Las Vegas. She also was a high level VIP host for multiple A-list celebrities and high level entrepreneurs. Her extensive database will find you the perfect celebrity for your brand, campaign, corporate event and or mission.


Bret Michaels To Perform at Tecate Light Saturday Rock-N-Roar Concert!
LONG BEACH, Calif. (March 5, 2013) – Rock and Roll icon Bret Michaels will star in the Tecate Light “Rock-N-Roar” Concert, Saturday night, April 20 at the 39th Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach.
The concert, which begins at approximately 6:45 p.m., is free to all race ticket holders.
A “man of many hats” – musician, actor, director, screenwriter, producer, reality TV star and philanthropist – Michaels got his start as lead singer for the party rock band “Poison,” which had ten singles in Billboard’s Hot 100, including a No. 1 hit, “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” and has sold over 30 million records.
He has since gone on to record several chart-topping solo albums, including the soundtrack from the 1998 film “A Letter From Death Row,” in which he wrote, directed and also starred.
Michaels has appeared in several films and TV shows, was a judge on the highest-rated season of “Nashville Star” and starred in three seasons of VH1’s smash-hit reality show “Rock of Love with Bret Michaels,” which inspired his successful solo album, “Rock My World” and three number one videos for the songs “Go That Far,” “Fallen” and “Driven.”
He was also the winner of NBC’s “Celebrity Apprentice 3,” and was featured in his own reality docu-series, “Bret Michaels: Life As I Know It.” The show spawned his highest-charting solo album to date – “Custom-Built” - which hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Hard Rock charts.
"As a race fan and major car and motorcycle enthusiast I am honored to be asked to play the concert at this year's Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach on Saturday, April 20th,” said Michaels. “I have been to the Grand Prix several times and it was awesome. I promise I’ll bring a concert and party that will rock your world."
In January, Michaels released a new single, “You Know You Want It” from his upcoming album, “Good Songs And Good Friends,” featuring collaborations with some of the top artists from a variety of genres and, in May, his new TV show, “Rock My RV” will debut on The Travel Channel.
A lifelong diabetic, Michaels has devoted considerable time and energy to helping others. Aside from being a spokesperson for the American Diabetes Association, Michaels also sponsors his own “Life Rocks Foundation,” which supports a wide variety of charities involving diabetes, childhood cancer, military support and pets.
Saturday ticket prices at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, featuring the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race, IZOD IndyCar Series qualifying, Motegi Racing Super Drift Challenge and Tequila Patrón American Le Mans Series race, start at $47 for a general admission ticket. Tickets for the entire three-day weekend, which includes seven exciting races, range in price from $70 for general admission to $130 for a ticket that includes Saturday and Sunday reserved seating in grandstand upper levels. Pre-paid parking packages are also available, along with handicapped seating, IndyCar Paddock passes, Super Photo tickets and a wide variety of Hospitality Club packages.
Fans can select and pay for their seats, parking and paddock passes online at gplb.com. Tickets can also be ordered by calling the toll-free ticket hotline, (888) 82-SPEED, and callers can request a printed ticket brochure that includes a circuit map, ticket prices, order form and other information. Also featured on gplb.com is the latest Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach news, downloadable ticket brochure and racetrack information, photos and ongoing announcements of special race week activities.
Fans can also follow the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach on Facebook at GrandPrixLB, Twitter @ToyotaGPLB and Instagram at ToyotaGPLB.


21 year-old New York artist Rah-C is cutting through the music industry’s bureaucracy and independently paving his own road to success. This is something the newcomer attributes to his loyal fans, hard work, and the internet. In addition to these, being featured as a special guest on Sway In The Morning and MTV were both large contributors to his breakout success. 2018 was a busy year, Rah-C released upwards of 40 songs including his short project Grey Matter. Early 2019 the artist promises the release of his follow-up project Dark Matter.
The DIY artist has produced the majority of his own tracks, including his biggest song to date “So Much” which has amassed over two million streams on Spotify alone.
Live shows continue to be a focus for Rah-C. The energized artist is inspired by his experience performing for massive crowds and intimate showcases, including his own headliners, and opening for celebrated acts such as DMX, Mobb Deep, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon and Young M.A.
@rahclyrical continues to grow across social media platforms. Rah-C has accumulated over 10,000 Youtube subscribers and 100,000 monthly listeners on Spotify across the US and around the world within the last year.


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During his career, Jagger has been on the air at and helped program some of America’s greatest Top 40 stations in such great cities as New York City, Hartford, Salt Lake City, Indianapolis, and Birmingham. Jagger came to Kansas City and to The Vibe in June of 2021 and has been loving his time in K.C.!
Jagger is also the creator and host of the award-winning radio show “The Weekend Throwdown with Jagger” distributed by G Networks. In 2018, the show was named “Best Syndicated Show” at the Promo Only Summer Sessions awards.
Born in Youngstown, Ohio, he always loved music and his dream was to be on the radio and help pick the hits. His career started at the legendary WHOT (Hot 101) in his hometown of Youngstown, Ohio while still in High School. Jagger is also the winner of the All Access Worldwide Radio Summit Music Director of the Year award in 2013 for his time as Music Director at Z100/WHTZ New York City. He was also named Mainstream Top 40 Music Director of the year at the Street Information Network’s S.I.N. Awards in 2013.
Other career highlights: Jagger made an appearance in the 2017 Kygo documentary film “Kygo: Stole The Show”. Virgin Records featured Jagger as their voice talent for national radio advertising campaigns featuring 30 Seconds To Mars, KT Tunstall and Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. And in 2002, Jagger’s voice was heard throughout an episode of the MTV show, FM Nation. Jagger is also only one of seven people to be named the Music Director in the history of WHTZ (Z100), he served as Music Director from 2009-2016.
In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his girlfriend Ginger (who also co-hosts The Weekend Throwdown show with Jagger) and their dog Elsa. He loves music, cooking, traveling, sports: GO Chiefs, he’s also a huge Cleveland Guardians fan, magic and he is a huge movie buff!
Shoot him your questions, requests, & new music suggestions via email at [email protected]!


Concernant Singer Marian Anderson
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Marian Anderson was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Thanks to donations from a local church, she was able to study singing with tenor Giuseppe Boghetti. At first, this African American singer had difficulty getting performances in the U.S., but after living in Europe she returned to the U.S. in 1935 and had a successful singing career. She received many awards in her lifetime and performed for many famous people, including English royalty and U.S Presidents. She died in 1993.


Elton John - Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour - Sunshine Coast Stadium
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After more than half a century on the road and an unparalleled career, superstar icon Sir Elton John will perform his last ever Australian and New Zealand shows as part of the global Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour. Beginning in Pennsylvania, USA in September 2018, Elton John’s three-year Farewell Yellow Brick Road global tour has already been hailed as energetic, dazzlingly-original, bombastic, and a musical masterpiece. The milestone itinerary comprises more than 300 shows across five continents, stopping off in Australia 2019/20 for record-breaking shows. Elton’s legendary catalogue, including beloved songs such as “Bennie and the Jets”, “Rocket Man”, “Tiny Dancer”, “Crocodile Rock”, “Philadelphia Freedom” and more, are showcased in this musical masterpiece – a reflection of his great career, and 51 year collaboration with lyricist Bernie Taupin.
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Ariana Grande has become the target of a copyright lawsuit after posting photos of herself on Instagram.
Sounds odd, right? Well, let us explain.
The two images, taken by New York-based paparazzi photographer Robert Barbera, show the singer leaving a building while carrying a bag with the word “Sweetener” printed on it. For those not up to speed on all things Grande, that’s the name of the album she released in 2018 — the same year that the photos were taken by Barbera, and posted by Grande.
Grande, who has more than 155 million followers on Instagram, added the caption “happy sweetener day” to the post (below), which showed the two images stitched together.
Upon learning of the Instagram entry — it scored more than 3.3 million likes before being removed from the photo-sharing site — Barbera decided he didn’t much like how Grande had used his images without his permission. And so he launched a lawsuit.
The photographer is asking for up to $ 25,000 for each of the images, or the profits generated by the post — whichever is greater.
“Barbera is the author of the photographs and has at all times been the sole owner of all right, title and interest in and to the photographs, including the copyright thereto,” says the lawsuit, which was filed this week in the New York Southern District Court.
It goes on to say that Grande infringed Barbera’s copyright in the images by reproducing and publicly displaying the shots on her Instagram account.
The legal action comes a couple of months after the American singer-songwriter and her team issued a contract demanding that professional photographers at her concerts hand over full copyright of their images. It also said they would need to seek written permission from Grande’s team if they wished to use the images for any purpose, including editorial pieces. It was seen as an attempt by Grande to prevent the photos from being used on unauthorized merchandise and to give her greater control over her portrayal in the media. The contract isn’t wildly different from the one drawn up by Taylor Swift in 2015, though Swift was forced to relax its terms following an outcry from professional photographers.
Grande isn’t the first celebrity to be accused of copyright infringement by professional photographers. 50 Cent, Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Simpson, and Khloe Kardashian, for example, have all been the target of lawsuits after being accused of wrongfully posting photos online.


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Actor Chadwick Boseman, actress Tika Sumpter, American Black Film Festival Founder Jeff Friday, media personality Tamron Hall, director Tate Taylor and actor Nelsan Ellis pose for a portrait at the 2014 American Black Film Festival at the Metropolitan Pavillion on June 22, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by J. Countess/Getty Images)
Emayatzy Corinealdi was born in Fort Knox, Kentucky.Her father, Edward Corinealdi, is Panamanian, and her mother, Rosemarie Corinealdi-Hilton, is from Ohio.She was raised in New Jersey, but traveled extensively as a child as part of her military family.


Day 3 of the Queen Jubilee Celebrations: See What Happens Today
About 22,000 people are expected to attend an open-air concert outside Buckingham Palace featuring Diana Ross, the Italian opera star Andrea Bocelli and the James Bond composer Hans Zimmer. Millions more will be watching from home.
Bonnie Tyler, Alicia Keys, and the Eurovision 2022 runner-up Sam Ryder will also perform at the two-and-a-half hour event called Platinum Party at the Palace, and there will be a specially recorded appearance from Elton John. The Prince of Wales and his eldest son, Prince William, will pay tribute to the Queen, who is not expected to attend in person but will watch on television from Windsor Castle.
The Queen made two public appearances to huge crowds from the Buckingham Palace balcony on Thursday and attended a beacon-lighting ceremony at Windsor Castle.
Her no-show at Epsom is only the fourth time the keen horse-racing fan, rider and breeder has missed the derby since 1952. Covid restrictions prevented her from attending in 2020.