Britney spears
by; Sunil Tanna
The people of Antwerp, Belgium were sure that American teen icon Britney Spears was in their city after a restaurant owner claimed that Spears, followed by her bodyguards, made a pit stop in her restaurant on Thursday. Luka van der Poel, the owner of the restaurant Erasmus, reported to news agencies that Spears didn't look her best and was wearing a wig that didn't quite fit when she entered the establishment. Her staff was reportedly stunned to see Spears coming into the restaurant, followed by her bodyguards.
Probably the reason Britney “didn’t look her best” was because whoever was playing up the Spears “body double” (complete with bodyguards) wasn’t really Britney in the first place. At the exact same time she was supposedly half a world away from her two young children, Britney really was cruising the streets of Los Angeles aimlessly in her black Mercedes for two hours during rush hour traffic. With her were a friend and her two boys, 23-month-old Sean Preston, and 11-month-old Jayden James. Spears often cruises around the Los Angeles area and was seen just last week in Bel-Air. She wasn’t wearing a wig at that sighting.
Reports that Britney Spears has left her two young children in the care of their father, Kevin Federline and gone halfway around the world to the small European country were unfounded and Spears was at home with her two young boys Thursday night.
Britney Jean Spears was born December 2, 1981 in McComb, Mississippi. Spears is an American pop music singer, songwriter, and dancer and has sold over seventy six million albums worldwide.
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Britney Spears is an American singer, songwriter, actress and author. As a child, she appeared in a number of off-Broadway productions, as well as the television programs, in a spot in Star As a child, she appeared in a number of off-Broadway productions, as well as the television programs, in a spot in Star Search, and for about a year in the New Mickey Mouse Club on the Disney Channel.
Britney Spears rose to international stardom in 1999 when she released her debut album, ...Baby One More Time, which spawned five hit singles, including one (also called ...Baby One More Time) which rose to the number 1 spot in the Billboard Hot 100.
Britney's subsequent albums and singles have also been huge commercial successes, and have also received critical acclaim: she has been nominated for several Grammy Awards, and in fact won one for the single, Toxic, which was released in 2004 (from the album, In The Zone) . In total, Britney Spears has sold over 80 million records worldwide. In fact, according to the Record Industry Association of America, Britney Spears is the 8th best-selling female artist in American music history, and has sold over 30 million albums in the US alone.
As well as her music career, Britney Spears has also appeared in various movies and television programs, including starring in the 2002 movie, Crossroads. Britney has also participated in a number of advertising campaigns and has her own perfume line.
In 2004, Britney Spears married Kevin Federline. Although the couple divorced in 2006, she does have two children from her marriage, Sean Preston and Jayden James. As
It seems that everywhere you go there is something that is related to Britney Spears. You can find her in the media such as videos, radio and talk shows. Even if she is not in her own films you can find her in movies such as Austin Powers: Goldmember. As if this was not enough you now have Britney Spears perfume.
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There is three main variety of Britney Spears perfume namely Curious, Fantasy and In Control. Fantasy Perfumes can be found in all department stores and also on the internet. The advantage of online stores for buying Fantasy perfume is that it is usually cheaper than normal stores but the downturn is that you cannot try it before you buy. It is advised to check with your online store if they have a refund policy.
This scent is made by Elizabeth Arden under the close directions of Britney. This is another channel of income for the star and you should be assured that you are buying a product that is completely endorsed by the celebrity. Britney Spears Fantasy Perfumes is not the first one that has been created by a celebrity. Elizabeth Taylor, Prince and Paris Hilton have all created their product line.
Britney Spears Fantasy Perfume
This has enjoyed a massive marketing campaign to position it as one of the best products from this line. The website dedicated to the Fantasy Perfume itself is filled with sensual colors and sparkles to make this attractive. It is astonishing to see the amount of money that is spent on perfumes and equally amazing is the fact that people even get paid huge amount of money to think of this marketing campaign.
Other type of Britney Spears perfumes
In Control
This item surely brings out the newer image of her. Having a base made of white vanilla, this has integrated loquat fruit, midnight orchid, sandalwood and musk to give it an "in control" feel compared to the sensuality of the Britney Spears perfume.
Curious
This scent is the oldest of the line of products dedicated to her. Packaged in a blue or pink bottle, this is recommended for special occasions. Just like the Britney Spears Fantasy perfume, Curious is also considered to be a sensual and sexy fragrance.
If you are a fan of hers you will definitely want to buy this product, if you look hard enough you can buy this scent at a good price. a result of these events, as well as a custody battle for the children, and controversial public behavior, Britney Spears' personal life has been subject to as much, if not more, media interest as her music anWhat he does is gets in front of a web cam and talks about love, or whatever else pops into his head. For some reason, people love him. He is not especially smart, not especially wise. So what’s the fascination? I’m still trying to figure that one out.
It’s been all over the news. Chris Crockers “Leave Britney Alone” video. I’m sure you’ve seen all the hype over this character, the new drag queen star of YouTube made famous by crying over the Paparazzi’s treatment of Britney Spears. He’s actually been quite popular, turning up on the top ten most watched videos on YouTube for a while now.
Why? I don’t know.
If that’s not bad enough, he has just signed a deal for a reality show. Soon he’ll be invading your living room through your television set. He’ll be crying about something every week. And he will become a role model for our children, just like Britney, Paris Hilton, and the rest of the bad girls.
I have personally never sat through one of his entire videos until the Britney Spears one. All I could do is laugh, shake my head and move on with my life and hope I never have to see it again. You have to wonder what this guy is on or at least what he should be on. For some reason, I can’t see his popularity as anything more then a sign of the decline in the quality of humanity. I also can’t see him being able to handle fame. If he’s going to crack over Britney’s what’s will he be like when the paparazzi starts targeting him?d career.Search, and for about a year in the New Mickey Mouse Club on the Disney Channel.
Rihanna
by: Sara Aponte
As many of you know, Rihanna is a R&B singer. Lots of people classify her as a dance hall singer. Rihanna has become more famous then she has ever imagined. She got in the scene of entertainment very fast. Rihanna was born in the beautiful island of Barbados in 1987. When she was young, she started singing to her family and friends, just for plain entertainment.
Rihanna got involved in Music in her early teens. On one special day, a very good friend of Rihanna told her, she knew a producer called Evan Rogers, so she went and took Rihanna to him. He ask her to sing any song she wanted and Evan Rogers was very surprised on Rihanna’s talent. Immediately after that, they worked on demos that had more then 11 tracks. They mailed out the demos to many recording companies, which one of them was Def Jam Recordings, and they were the ones who gave Rihanna a chance to make it big.
Shane Carter, but most know him as “Jay Z”, was also surprised on the talent of Rihanna. He immediately started recording her LP disc. Not only did Rihanna sing the notes, but she wrote lots of them to. Since then, she has gone to various radio stations. Rihanna said she is inspired by lots of artist like Beyonce Knowles, and Mariah Carey. As time passes, she is going to get more famous, and people are going to have the opportunity of hearing her amazing voice.
Rihanna, whose real name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty, is an R&B singer from the Caribbean island of Barbados. Rihanna was first discovered in Barbados by music producer, Evan Rogers, who along with his partner Carl Sturken, assisted Rihanna in recording a demo to be sent to record labels like Def Jam.
Upon auditioning for CEO Jay-Z, Rihanna was signed right there on the spot. In August 2005, she released her debut album, Music of the Sun, which she co-wrote. The album peaked within the top ten in the U.S., Canada, and the top forty in the U.K., propelled by the hit single Pon de Replay, which climbed to #2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart. That year, Rihanna also toured with Gwen Stefani, which undoubtedly helped promote the album.
In April 2006, Rihanna released her sophomore album, A Girl Like Me, which would peak at #5 in the U.S. and #6 in the U.K. The lead single, SOS (Rescue Me), climbed to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, Pop 100, Hot Dance Music/Club Play, and became the biggest first week digital single ever, selling over 169,000 copies in its first week.
Her second single, Unfaithful, written by Ne-Yo, became her third top 10 hit in the U.S. Rihanna has several endorsement deals under her belt, including ones for Nike and J.C. Penney. She also had a cameo role in Bring It On 3.
Rihanna made her debut in the American music industry when she was only seventeen. Hailing from Saint Michael, Barbados, she was born Robyn Rihanna Fenty on February 20, 1988. Her father, Ronald, was a native of Barbados, while her mother, Monica, was from Guyana. Having shown a love for music at an early age, she started a musical trio with her friends from Combermere Secondary School. Since then, she has performed musical number for her school, where her talent became well-known.
Rihanna's earliest musical influences were from her Caribbean culture, as well as Beyonce Knowles, Alicia Keys, and Fefe Dobson. In 2003, she was introduced to Evan Rogers and Carl Sturken, the music producers who recorded her first songs for demonstration for record labels in the United States. Rap artist Jay-Z recognized the young girl's talent and signed her up with Def Jam Records.
Her first album, "Music of the Sun" was launched in the US in 2005. The album reached platinum status after massive sales in other countries. It contained the hit single "Pon De Replay" which reached the second top spot in the Billboard Hot 100 charts. She has performed the song in many TV programs like the Tyra Banks Show, Ellen DeGeneres Show, Late Show with David Letterman, and many others.
"A Girl Like Me" was her immediately released second album in April 2006. This sophomore release featured more hit songs like "SOS", "Unfaithful", and "We Ride". During this year, Rihanna has done collaborative projects with other artists like Ne-Yo, Sean Paul, and Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussycat Dolls. She also made product endorsements with Secret, JC Penney, Nike, and Clinique.
In 2007, Rihanna launched her third album entitled, "Good Girl Gone Bad" which contained the record-breaking single, "Umbrella". She recorded the song with Jay-Z and soared to the top of the Billboard charts, remaining at the spot for more than 10 weeks. The music video for this single also won her the MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year and Monster Single of the Year in 2007.
Other accomplishments by Rihanna include her being ranked as one of the richest Hollywood teens by The Times of India. At the Live Earth Tokyo concert in July 20007, Rihanna performed alongside various artists to promote environmental conservation. At present, she is working with projects alongside Beyonce and Chris Brown, and is currently promoting her album in many countries.
At this year's Grammy awards, the red carpet was chock-full of stylish celebrities in their most extravagant gowns and couture accessories. It's no wonder the paparazzi were out in full-force to catch glimpses of 2008's musically inclined. Here were some of the top style trends for the fabulous 2008 Grammy Awards...
Not only did the Barbados-born beauty score big for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration with her hit song "Umbrella" that features Jay-Z, but Rihanna also hit the right note donning a bright blue (the apparent color of the evening), 80s themed, feather-trimmed dress by friend and fantastic designer, Zac Posen. To complement her electric ensemble, she wore a simple, yet stunning 27-carat cuff bracelet by Chopard.
Still, the trend of cuff bracelets runs rampant as other celebs followed suit...
Irreplaceable Beyonce also donned a beautiful diamond Caviar Cuff by Lorraine Schwartz. This angular and aesthetically pleasing piece alone costs half a million dollars. We can only wonder at the cost of her Elie Saab couture gown that made her look like she floated right down from heaven to attend.
You're never gonna find a cuff like this beautiful yellow-gold Neil Lane piece that songstress Natasha Bedingfield strutted down the aisle wearing. The yellow-gold color perfectly complemented the deep, rich purple gown this blonde bombshell wore for the evening.
American Idol Diva Fantasia also joined the cuff club with a gorgeous H.Stern piece that swirled like a snake. The sparkling silver was the perfect match to her skin-tone and her gathered-in-all-the-right-places black gown.
Take notes from the stars on how not to over-accessorize. Each of these fabulous ladies paired their large cuff bracelets with small and simple pieces, like tiny rings and stud earrings. Most didn't even bother with an eye-attracting necklace.
Today every girl also wants to carry the handbag that her favorite celebrity carries. Celebrity inspired trendy handbags are all the rage today. It's easy to understand why. When we see celebrities like Jessica Simpson, Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry, Demi Moore, Hiliary Duff, Lindsay Lohan and Reese Witherspoon carrying handbags we want to carry the same handbag too!
Well, good luck! What you're going to find is that the quilted Chanel handbag being carried by Rihanna probably costs $2,000 to $2,500. I don't know many people who can afford that. You may also find that Halle Berry's Jimmy Choo Mahala bag will set you back a whopping $2,225. I'll bet you can't afford that either.
What you can afford however are celebrity inspired handbags. These inspired handbags are not meant to be exact replica handbags. These trendy celebrity inspired handbags are designed taking the most recognizable design element of the original bag and re-working it into a handbag for the masses.
Have you ever seen the price of a Hermes Birkin handbag? A real one may cost you $10,000 or more. I've seen Hermes Birkin handbags with an asking price of $55,000. Ridiculous.
Carefully crafted and quality made these handbags are fashionable and echo the very latest handbag trends. You'll find a wide array of different types of celebrity inspired handbag. You'll find travel bags, clutches and evening bags, hobo purses, quilted handbags, shoulder bags and many more.
You'll also be thrilled with the prices. As mentioned above, authentic designer handbags sell for thousands of dollars. Designer inspired handbags are affordable for every woman. With some styles in the $50 - $70 range a lot of women end of finding a handbag style they like and they purchase it in several different colors.
Interested in the latest Prada Spring handbag? It's going to set you back $2,500. You can find a designer inspired handbag for $52. A Fendi handbag will set you back $900 to $2,100 or more. A designer inspired handbag that echoes the Prada style will cost you around $70.
The funny thing is that celebrity inspired and designer inspired trendy handbags are gaining in popularity. With the price of authentic designer handbags skyrocketing and with the pervasive problem of fake designer handbags a lot of women don't want to risk spending thousands of dollars for a fake. A lot of women today purposely buy fake designer handbags or save even more money and get even more style buying designer inspired handbags.
Kelly Clarkson
by: Clyde Lee Dennis
Breakaway is the latest release from Pop Superstar Kelly Clarkson, and I can only think of one word to describe this CD… AWESOME!
Refreshingly, this was one of those CDs I was able to just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.
Kelly Clarkson is one of those musicians that has the ability to just bowl you over with her talent. The kind of artist it’s really a treat to be able to listen to.
If you’re a Kelly Clarkson fan this is a CD your collection flat cannot be without. In fact, this is one of those CDs that you don’t even have to be a fan of Clarkson, or even Pop to know is good. It’s just good music. Period.
While this entire CD is really very good some of my favorites are track 2, Since U Been Gone, track 4, Because Of You, and track 9, You Found Me.
My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 7, Where Is Your Heart. Outstanding!
Breakaway Release Notes:
Kelly Clarkson originally released Breakaway on Nov 30, 2004 on the RCA Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Breakaway
2. Since U Been Gone
3. Behind These Hazel Eyes
4. Because Of You
5. Gone
6. Addicted
7. Where Is Your Heart
8. Walk Away
9. You Found Me
10. I Hate Myself For Losing You
11. Hear Me
12. Beautiful Disaster - (live)
Personnel include: Kelly Clarkson (vocals); Max Martin, Lukasz Gottwald (various instruments); John Shanks (guitar, keyboards, bass guitar); Raine Maida, Ben Moody, Phil X (guitar); Clif Magness (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, piano, keyboards, bass guitar, programming); David Hodges (piano, programming); Marty O'Brien (bass guitar); Josh Freese, Shawn Pelton, Jeff Rothschild, Olle Dahlstedt (drums).
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My younger brother told me that he only wants one thing for Christmas. Well, one person to be exact. You see, he wants Kelly Clarkson, the first-year winner of the screamingly popular American Idol. My brother often tells me about the virtues of Kelly Clarkson and asked me to figure out a way to satisfy his one wish.
I have to admit that she has a lot of talent. My brother incessantly plays her songs and his favorites seem to be “Since U Been Gone” and “Before Your Love/A Moment Like This”. She sings them with a moderately skilled range. However, she appeals to a great number of listeners in a semi-sexy semi-cutesy fashion. She also has a clarity and familiarity of song lyrics that even I can appreciate.
I think that my younger brother is really serious with his wish of having Kelly Clarkson as a friend. He just wants to hang out with her, drink coffee, go on hikes and other do similar activities with her. To be honest, I can see them as hitting it off quite well in this respect. This is because Kelly is the kind of person who seems active, engaged, dynamic, and willing to go on those mountain treks.
Since my brother belongs to one of those MP3 download clubs, I can’t be cliché and give him Kelly Clarkson CDs. The next obvious thing that I can do is give him a Kelly Clarkson poster, or better, a life-sized Kelly Clarkson stand-up cardboard cutout.
I have also heard about stars who are accessible for such odd requests such as making a quick video greeting or phone message. However, Kelly will probably ignore my letters and requests because my brother doesn’t have any debilitating illness or disturbing brain damage. My brother also told me that a one-time private concert won’t do because he wants to hear her singing to him every day, while delighting in her laughs.
I also have obsessions of my own so I can understand my brother’s obsession. However, his rejection of the gardening tools, Anne Rice books, and pounds of chocolate as inferior gifts, along with his adamancy about getting Kelly Clarkson here in all their stead is simply driving me crazy!
One of the most real, honest, unique and talented singers today is the first season American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson. Kelly Clarkson used to be a regular women, but suddenly she became in one of the most known and popular artists in the music media. Kelly’s life changed dramatically, from being a red bull promoter, to a Grammy winner.
Kelly Clarkson used to have a very different life style before winning American Idol. Kelly was born at Fort Worth, Texas, and grew up in the small town of Burleson, Texas. When Kelly was six years old, her parents split up. As a result, her brother went to live with her father, her sister went to live with an aunt, and she remained with her mother. Her mother had several jobs in order to support the family. When she graduated from high school she managed several jobs in order to finance her demo CD. She received few responses, so she decided to move to Hollywood to look for other opportunities in music; instead, she appeared as extra in several TV shows like Sabrina, the Teenage Witch and That '70s Show among others. She remained in Hollywood, but four months later her apartment caught fire, so she returned to Texas, where she had several jobs.
Kelly’s life began to change during the contest. When Clarkson returned to Texas, her friends encouraged her to participate in American idol. Kelly impressed the judges and won America’s s heart by singing with her privileged voice. Kelly performed many famous songs of Aretha Franklin, Celine Dion, and many others. All the contestants must endure a lot of problems and stress during the contest. Every week someone is eliminated; contestants have to learn a lot of lyrics. They barely see their family, and they get harshly judged. When Clarkson reached the finals, she realized she was only one step from making her dream come true. On September 4, 2002, she won the competition and earned 58% of the votes.
Kelly Clarkson’s life dramatically changed. Just two weeks after winning the competition Clarkson released her first single, “A Moment Like This” ; it won platinum sales. In 2004, she released her first CD called “Breakaway.” The CD sold over five million copies and won a Grammy for best Pop vocal album at the forty-eight Annual Grammy Awards in early 2006. The song ”Breakaway” won a Grammy for best female Pop vocal performance. Currently she is taking tours all over the world and impressing everyone with her magnificent voice.
Kelly Clarkson’s life changed throughout the years, starting from her life before winning American Idol. Then, her life during the contest and her life after winning American idol, the competition that changed her life. I think that Kelly Clarkson is one of the singers that actually has a good voice. Now days we have many fake voices, mainly modified by computers; to have a real, unique, good singer is great. I think that she really deserved to win the contest and to win all the Grammys. We should all learn how to appreciate and to differentiate good singers, and to stop giving acknowledgments to those artists who don’t really deserve any of them.
Kelly Criteria is a money management system used by gamblers that relates, or "sizes", ones' bets to ones' risk capital.
Like all good ideas, Kelly Criteria stands out because, not only is it easy to understand and apply, it is fundamentally sound.
This money management method allows you to stay in the game longer by conserving capital during periods of loss and also increases your positions during periods of profitability. It practically eliminates the "risk of ruin". And it accomplishes all this automatically.
It is the exact opposite of the typical losers' psychological behavior, known as "steaming" or "going off tilt", when attempting to come from behind by risking increasingly larger sums in an effort to get back to "even".
When they get away with it, it only encourages them. Eventually, they dig themselves deeper and deeper in the hole until they go broke.
In applying the Kelly Criteria as a money management tool in a trading situation, determine the percentage of ones' capital to be risked on each trade. After the outcome of a trade, one adds the profit or subtracts the loss from ones' capital account and risks the same percentage of the remaining capital on the next trade.
That's all there is to it. Simple.
Natasha Belingfield
by: Ed Howes
Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction (or when I met Natasha, the Gypsy)
I had an extraordinary experience a few years back involving a gypsy in Palma de Mallorca. I'm sure this encounter willshock and amaze you, as it did me.
Just before my vacation to Palma de Mallorca, a palmistfriend dropped by to see me. She read my palms and excitingly told him that I must find Natasha, a Spanish gypsy who lived in Palma. She said Natasha had the magic touch. - Go to her and ask her to read your palms.
To make a long story short, I met Natasha, and she read my palms. She said I would visit a famous casino in Palma, she even told me the Casino's name.
She said when I arrived, I'd meet a beautiful lady who would ask me to buy her a drink.
After the drink, I was to go to the roulette table, and play a special number. The number was the day and month the lady was born.
The next evening, I visited the casino and sure enough, I met a very beautiful lady and bought her a drink.
I did as the gypsy had instructed and asked the lady for her birth date (day and month only, of course). I played the numbers and won a lot of money.
When I turned around, the lady was gone!
The next day, I went back to Natasha and told her what had happened. She said that I'd met my lucky angel.
I started studying palmistry from Natasha and today, I'm one of Norway's leading palmists.
For anyone who doesn't know me, this chain of events probably sounds like a fairy tale.
But truth is stranger than fiction!
I learned Natasha was 28 years old and most Russian men were alcoholic, unemployed, abusive or any combination. Natasha had decided she would have to travel to find a mate and it would be good if that person would be there to pick her up at the airport. A day or two after Natasha Emailed me I heard from Svetlana who was 29 and equally intriguing, with a more sparkling personality. Assuming they were friends, testing me to see whether I would tell one a thing and the other something different, I told them each if they were comparing my letters I would write differently to each. I would not be repeating myself and they would both get to know me better.
Svetlana quit writing before I got a picture and Natasha would not admit knowing her. Natasha sent her picture and the woman in the picture was beautiful. If she needed someone to meet her at the airport to start a new life, I was willing to go to the trouble. Though I am more than twice her age and likely older than her parents, I imagined how she’d be hearing the ticking of her biological clock and may have had plenty of justification to live somewhere outside of Russia.
She had some college education and spoke English but had to use an internet café for mate seeking and used the electronic translator for speed and convenience. I did not mind. The translator added a lot of charm and I got the meanings she intended quite clearly. My neighbor is Polish and I am used to the inversions in sentence structure.
Natasha was crazy for the guy who wrote that profile and she let me know from the beginning. The more I warned her she was falling in love with a man in her head, the more she loved him. Her mother and her female friends were delighted she had found Mr. Right. Sex might be good but love was better and nothing could beat sex with one we love. She loved me so much she was going to skip the phone calls and get here as soon as the paper work would allow.
Early in our correspondence she began explaining how much I loved her and how perfect things would be. I found this approach absolutely charming. I told her loving her was the least I could do in response. The dialog was heating up and I began writing her an erotic story after she began revealing her dreams of us together. That must have pushed her over the edge. Late in June she went to get her paperwork. I was surprised there would be no waiting once she came up with $400 for the paper work. She said her relatives had pledged her air fare but she had nowhere to turn for the $400 - about four month’s wages.
I wrote her back explaining the most important thing in our relationship would be her coming to me through her own efforts and I could not afford the $400 in any event. She might have chosen the wrong lover. On the fourth of July, I got a begging letter from Natasha. I did not respond. Nearly six weeks have passed and I have not heard from her. It’s a sad thing to learn love costs more than one can afford to pay. I miss those love letters. Someday another might write them and I will again pretend they mean every word. That much I can afford.
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It's what celebrity gossip is all about, it's the sort of thing we are all waiting, some even craving for, at last a major gossip scoop.... The whole world seems to be talking about Sian Williams, the BBC's Breakfast programme presenter. Sian's marriage is on the rocks after more than just a fling with one of the corporation's senior executives. Strange, as Williams is not the first to be had by her boss for breakfast, her predecessor, Natasha Kaplinsky, left her partner after an affair with a TV producer. At the time Kaplinsky was covering for Sophie Raworth who was on maternity leave!
Questions need to be asked, are the BBC involved in a secret (or not so secret now!) cloning project for future presenters? And hey, what about the nine o'clock watershed?
Meanwhile....Pete's kicking the habit It's official Doherty (Kate Moss's bloke) has just been signed by Sky One to take part in the new Celebrity Soccer Six tournament.
Pete will be joining 160 other celebs to compete in a mini world cup, celebrity teams will include Ireland, England, Wales, USA and Italy. Our Pete will be representing Ireland along with Roy Walker.
And finally.... Whilst Pete is busy practising his 'keep-it-uppy', Kate has joined Elle Macpherson and Gwyneth Paltrow to lend a hand in the designs for a new range of maternity underwear for Agent Provocateur.
Jordan Sparks
by: Jason Greiner
Michael Jordan is still regarded as the greatest basketball player to have ever played the game. This is despite the fact he retired many years ago. It was because of Jordan and the way he played the sport that increased the popularity of basketball and NBA all over the world in 80s and 90s. Jordan went on to become a huge marketing force and is still considered to be the most successful marketed athlete of his generation.
Michael Jordan retired from NBA after playing 15 very successful seasons. During his 15 years, Jordan established many records. His 30.12 points average per game is the highest very in NBA history. He won 6 NBA titles Chicago Bulls and won the MVP every time the Chicago Bulls won the championship. Michael Jordan was the leading NBA scorer for 10 consecutive years and has won the league’s MVP award 5 times. His achievements are innumerous and cannot be listed down.
Everyone became of Michael Jordan’s talent when he first played as a rookie in 1985. He had a dazzling arrays of shots and dunks in his arsenal along with superb defense and scoring ability. His ability to leap is legendary and went on to earn him nicknames like Air Jordan and His Airness. He was an all round player.
After his retirement, there was a vacuum. Many players were touted as the next Michael Jordan and these include Grant Hill, Tracy McGrady, Kobe Bryant and Vince Carter. However, none of the players could reach up to the standards laid down by Michael Jordan. Players like Michael Jordan are uncommon and they happen to come along very rarely, give us a lot of excitement and leave us yearning for more.
In 1999, Michael Jordan was named as the greatest athlete of the 20th century by ESPN.
The latest winner of the mega-hit television series "American Idol" released her first album just before the 2007 holiday rush. For some, it will be this effort will be like an extra little present. For others, it might seem a little more like a lump of coal.
All in all, Jordan Sparks self-titled debut is pretty average or possibly a slight bit better. Her sound seems to be a minor throw back to a few years prior with an attempt to intermix the sounds of pop and light rhythm and blues. For the most part, her youth (she's still a teenager) is evident but that's not necessarily a bad thing.
Probably the two most notable works on the album are the first two singles.
Millions heard Sparks' vocal range displayed as she sang out "This is my now" on the "American Idol" finale. This well written song seems to fit her nearly perfectly and quite fittingly is the final track And, the single "Tattoo" featuring a soft, traditional beat and those same solid vocals is quite good as well.
On the other hand, a few examples of tracks that lack any real luster would have to be "Shy boy" and "Young and in love". The first sounds somewhat mechanical and unoriginal, while the second seems to have a week beat and sounds overproduced.
Virtually all the rest of the tracks on this album featured both good and bad elements. They range from energetic, and happy ("Now you tell me" and "Next to you") to subtle and meaningful ("See my side" and "God loves ugly"). Overall, it's not a bad effort for rookie in the music business.
I give it a rating of 3.5 out of 5 or a "B" on the musical grading scale.
Have you been considering opening a mobile car washing or detailing business in Northern Nevada, it is a relatively untapped market worthy of your attention. Not long ago an emailer asked about the potential of starting such a business in Northern Nevada in the Sparks-Reno Area. And asked what I thought about the potential there? Here is my reply:
I see you have contacted us for information on the Mobile Car Washing Industry and below is the information you have provided. I see you are in the Reno-Sparks Area and just out of the Military and wonder if this is a possible new career for you? Reno is a good market for this type of business and although there is a little competition, not nearly as much as in the Southern Nevada market in Las Vegas or over the hill in Sacramento.
One thing that might be of interest is that the City of Sparks has some NPDES permits that they enforce vigorously and you will need to invest in a reclaim system, block off storm drains when working, and remove the wash water waste affluent. Spanish Springs near Sparks sure grew up fast and that too is a decent market for both mobile car washing and detailing.
Indeed, there is also lots of growth in Fallon, Nevada too now, perhaps worth a day a week on your over all route? Maybe even a jaunt out to Carson City might make sense, lots of customers there as well. Yes, one could build a nice business there. Although the weather can be an issue in Wintertime, it is still doable as the snow makes a mess of everyone's car. Thus, I give a two-thumbs-up to the Northern Nevada Market and recommend it as a great place to run such a business.
Akon
by: Tom Janison
Akon is a Senegalese American Hip Hop singer and songwriter. Akon whose real name is Aliaune Thiam was born in 14th October 1981 in Saint Louis Missouri, but his family settled down in New Jersey. It is in this city that Akon encountered name, fame and also faced penalty for breaking the law. Akon was charged and jailed for armed robbery of automobiles and drug distribution charges. He made good use of his time in prison by working on his music. After he was released form prison he wrote many music tracks and songs working in his home. He also recorded some songs as well and his tapes found their way to SRC/Universal and they releases Akon first album titles Trouble in 2004. This album was a fine blend of West African styled vocals, combined with southern beats, east coast beats as well. Till date Akon has produced about fifty songs to his credit.
Later he released many hit singles like Lonely, Pot of Gold, Ghetto, Locked Up and Belly Dancer. The time that Akon spent in jail has a significant impact on his works and this was very much evident in is songs that were released later on. In his hit single Locked Up his experience of the auto theft and his subsequent jail sentence can be felt. The song reached to the top ten in US and the top five in UK. The song Ghetto became a radio hit when this song was remixed by Green Lantern and verses from other rappers like The Notorious B.I.G and 2Pac. Another single Lonely was released in 2005 and this song reached the top 5 in Billboard Hot 100 and was a chart topper in UK, Australia and Germany. In fact Akon’s single became the longest running single at the top running for more then fifteen weeks at a stretch.
In November 2006, Akon released his sophomore debut album Konvicted. This album had collaborations from Eminem, Styles P and Snoop Dog. The album Konvicted has a fine blend of reggae, R and B and Rap that is very true to his African roots and origin. Eminem features in the song Smack That and this is one of the most played songs in the album. Snoop Dog features in the song I Wanna Love You and just as the title suggest this is a love song. Mama Africa is another warm song which features in the album and anyone who has been associated with Africa in anyway will surely love this song. Akon’s Konvicted made its debut at number 2 in Billboard 200. The album sold more then 280,000 copies in the first week itself. The album continued to be at the top of the Billboard 200 for more then 25 weeks.
Currently Akon is planning to wok on a movie that will be based on some of the events in his life. He has also lunched his own clothing line titles Konvicted Clothing. His cloth l
I Wanna love you is a name suggest is a love song sung by Akon, the Senegalese born American Hip Hop singer. This is the second single by the singer and also features Snoop Dog, I Wanna Love You is a single form his album Konvicted. Akon is a Senegalese born Hip Hop singer and songwriter currently based in United States. This is Akon’s first number one single in the billboard and for Snoop this is his second number 1 song at the billboard. I Wanna love you is a censored version of the song which had a different title earlier, in this song Love has replaced other words. This song was performed live at the American Music Awards in the year 2006. This song was originally made by Piles; he is an upcoming rapper from Ft Myers in Florida, but later on due to some reasons he was replaced by Snoop Dog to work on the song.
Originally when the song came out under another title, and this generated huge controversy which forced a change in the title. However most of the elements of the songs remained as was in the original, only the world fuck was changed to love to make to deal with the controversy. Other then this certain words in the lyrics that were found to be not fit for younger audiences was also removed from the content. The video of the song is shot very well and it revolves around the character of the song who notices a stripper in a strip bar doing her work Both the character and the stripper notice each other, get attracted and wish to be together with each other.
Though Piles was the original writer of the song, he was replaced by Akon later on with Snoop Dog. The main reason behind this is the fact that Piles was arrested for illegal possession of gun. Two of his close people were further charged with attempted murder in a shooting that broke out in a Nightclub at Florida. Though Piles was released on bail, but this had a heavy impact on his work and was consequently replaced by Snoop Dog in the song. Akon is one of the most popular artists in the Hip Hop scene today. He released his album Konvicted and this album was made in collaboration with Snoop Dog, Styles P and Eminem. This album which contains the song I Wanna Love You made its debut at number 2 in the Billboard.
The I Wanna Love you and other songs of the album have gone on to become chart topper at many places worldwide. On the whole the album Konvicted is a good blend of music of different types. The album has Hip Hop songs, Rap, R and B and Reggae which reflects his African origin and roots. The album has recorded a sale of more then 2000,000 copies and that too within the first week.
Shakira
by: Matt Menster
Americans are crazy about Shakira. No, I'm not talking about her latest album sales. We are talking about the craze for Shakira concert tickets. This Spanish diva has left the likes of Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera & Beyonce "in the dust", so to speak.
The summer concert tour is starting to heat up and the demand for Shakira concert tickets is unsurpassed by any other performer. How do I know? By using a powerful little tool from Overture.com that displays the number of times a search phrase was typed in the previous month. According to overture, here are some search results for last month:
1) Shakira Concert Tickets: 331,484 searches(wow!)
2) Concert tickets: 219,592 searches (a not so close second)
3) Linkin Park Concert Tickets: 86,438 searches (a lot of searches...but "shakira concert tickets" got 4 times as many!)
4) Pink Concert Tickets: 80,696 searches (a very popular artist...but not even close to Shakira)
So there you have it. Proof positive that Shakira concert tickets blew other similar search phrases out of the water last month! So....why is Shakira such a superstar anyways? Many music industry experts cite her unique style (a breakaway from the Britney Spears mold) and spectactular, fluent movement on stage while performing. She did dye her hair blonde, however for her 2001 album release, "Laundry Service". But we won't hold that against her.
Shakira continues to capture the awe of millions of American music fans as she continues her summer concert tour. Interested in Shakira Concert Tickets? A great site to purchase Shakira tickets is listed below for fast, secure ordering with fast FedEx shipping.
Columbian-born, Latin sensation, Shakira, has revealed that she is to take a break from her demanding career.
The thirty year old singer told an interviewer of her plans to take a few years out to indulge in hobbies such as sculpturing and gardening.
She also hints that perhaps she’s thinking of her future ahead with fiancé Antonio De La Rua, and the prospect of children.
South America seldom delivers pop super-stars capable of delivering the full entertainment package; until now.
Shakira welcomed fame in her native Latin America years before she stamped the Colombian flag on the British and American market. Her live act is laced with the Arabic and Latin influences inherited from her Lebanese father and Colombian mother.
Submerged in a stale pop-scene, her Style stands alone, unique and fresh due to the belief she places in her own music.
The years spent building credibility have gone largely un-noticed. Refusal to conform to the popular norm like most, Shakira has gradually made pop-music fit to her style; a highly commendable feat.
Oozing enthusiasm and bursting with talent, there's no surprise that every artist is desperate for a chance to work with her.
Cultural barriers have been smashed by her enormous voice and delicate frame, accomplishing the most difficult task that music has to offer; establishing a global fanbase.
Notorious for her belly shaking, tummy rolls and hip-popping moves, she has been in the music business since she was just thirteen years old. With her current world tour reaching it's end, fans throughout the world are left unsure of what comes next.
If you do take a break, Shakira, give those truthful hips a well earned rest. (But don't stay away for too long!)
Jonas Brothers
by: kristin stevens
The Jonas Brothers are the latest hot ticket teen sensation to roll off the Disney mass-marketing machine. This band is not your run of the mill bubble gum pop band. Jonas is unique in that they band consist of three New Jersey brothers, Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas all of whom actually do play their own instruments. The band has released two albums and is set to release their third in the summer of 2008.
The Jonas Brothers have a large and loyal female teen fan base having guested on the Disney Channel's Hannah Montana television show. The band was also the opening act for Hannah's Best of Both World's US concert tour and also appeared in Disney's Hannah Montana 3-D concert tour movie.
The Jonas Brothers were scheduled to begin filming their own Disney channel TV series J.O.N.A.S. where the brothers play part-time spies who have ordinary identities by day. The Hollywood writer's strike caused the filming to be postponed.
With that postponement, the Jonas Brothers were able to schedule a Look Me in the Eyes concert tour for the spring of 2008. The brothers will be playing in concerts in smaller theatres all across the US. If you are a fan of the brothers, it would be a good idea to see the band now on this tour before concert ticket prices skyrocket for when they tour again in the fall.
The Jonas Brothers will also appear in the film Camp Rock, which is said to be another High School Musical, so the band will sure to be selling out concert venues for years to come.
The Jonas Brothers, Kevin, Joe and Nick, are a US rock band with a growing and very vocal teenage girl fan base. After a sold-out spring US tour, the Jonas Bros have recently announced another concert tour for the summer of 2008.
Dubbed the Burning Up Summer Tour, the Jonas brothers will play over 35 concerts in June and July hitting NY, NJ, PA, CT and many other concert venues. If you want tickets to see the band live, the best way to get tickets to a concert is to join the Jonas Brothers official fan club. With a fan club purchase you will get a code that you enter into Ticketmaster that will let you purchase up to 4 tickets during the tour.
You must also pay for the tickets at Ticketmaster, the tickets are not free if you join the fan club. Also, just because you join the fan club and get a code does not guarantee you tickets, you still must compete on the Ticketmaster web site with thousands of other dedicated fans. Exclusive Presale Tickets will be available beginning Tuesday, March 25th and are sure to sell out faster than Hannah Montana concert tickets.
Also, the fan club is the only way to meet the Jonas Brothers backstage. That's not all the boys have been up to. The Jonas Brothers will be very busy this year touring and promoting their new CD and their new Disney movie Camp Rock. The brothers have also just announced a new reality tv series Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream in addition to a Disney TV series due to begin filming whenever they can find the time.
Jonas Brother music can be generally classified as pop-rock. Although according to their official website, in the second album they released, which is the self-titled The Jonas Brothers, the band aims to classify Jonas Brothers music as pop-punk. Pop-rock or pop-punk, whatever classification it falls into, one thing is quite certain, Jonas Brothers music has come a long way from the debut album they released two years ago in August 2006.
The songs in the second album are full of catchy hooks and the usual display of guitar-playing prowess. The melodies of Jonas Brothers music as heard in this second album covers a wide array of musical flexibility. They can go from upbeat dance-rock tunes to acoustic powered ballads. Jonas Brothers music can be funky one song, and laid-back the next. The second album offers a variety of musical sub-genres that classifying their music into one single box of categorization does not do justice to the flexibility of their musical expression.
But that is not to say that Jonas Brothers music is without identity and character. In fact, it is quite easy to distinguish their songs once you've heard one of their hits being played over the airwaves. It could be with the musical instruments they play, specifically the characteristic guitar groove of Jonas Brothers music. It can also be the familiar soothing blend of the three brothers' distinct voices that makes Jonas Brothers music unique. Or it can also be the lyrics of the songs which they sing that catch the attention of the fans who frantically worship their performances.
They have certainly come a long way in terms of songwriting from the first time we heard them on their debut album. Well, probably this was more so because it was only in their second album that they had the real freedom to write their own brand of Jonas Brothers music. They have been given much leeway and flexibility by their label and producers as to what this hit-filled second album would contain and the band certainly made the most out of that freedom. The group certainly let the authentic Jonas Brothers music shine out of their works. Story has it that the brothers have focused their talents and energies so intently on this second album that they were able to finish the whole album in just twenty one days. Of course, it helped that they are brothers who certainly know each other very well and have no problems or qualms working on this particular project.
With the way they have promoted the second album through the numerous tours that they have, it is no wonder that the album has already reached platinum. Fans are wanting more of Jonas Brothers music. And if the second album is just a scratch in the surface of the real amount of talent that these three brothers have, then we can be assured that a third album, or even a fourth one, will not disappoint the fans who are eager to hear their original brand of Jonas Brothers music.
Chris Brown
by: Stephen Lynch
Chris Brown (Christopher Maurice Brown), born May 5, 1989 in Tappahannock, Virginia, is a R&B singer and dancer who sees his career takes off in 2005 with his first cd album (Ain't No Way, Gimme That, Intro, Is This Love, Just Fine, Poppin', Run It!, Say Goodbye, So Glad, Thank You, What's My Name, Winner, Ya Man Ain't Me, Yo, Young Love). Singer Chris Brown first single, "Run It!", produced by Scott Storch, is a hit in all charts worldwide. Singer Chris Brown is produced by Jive Records. At 16 years old, Singer Chris Brown is the youngest male to have #1 hit on the Top 100 Billboard Chart. As of today, Singer Chris Brown album has sold over 1,500,000 units in the US and over 3 million in the world. This is an excellent cd, "Run it" probably being the highlight. Singer. Chris Brown CD is a really impressive start to what has all of the makings of a long lasting career in the music industry. Although Singer Chris Brown album mainly aims at teens, anybody can relate to the things singer Chris Brown talks about. Singer Chris Brown, only 16, yet he's mature enough to bring a refreshing voice to music. Singer Chris Brown voice sounds like a mix between Michael Jackson and Usher and Singer. Chris Brown is a real singer. Singer Chris Brown captures the young energy and soul not seen since early Usher or Tevin Campbell. Singer Chris Brown has been writing and producing his very own songs since he was 14 years old. Singer Chris Brown music influences are artists like Micheal Jackson, Usher or Stevie Wonder. Singer Chris Brown also likes singers Anita Baker, Aretha Franklin, Ce Ce Winans, Donny Hathaway and Sam Cooke. Singer Chris Brown would like to work with some popular artists like 50 Cent, Beyonce, Mario, Micheal Jackson or Usher. Singer Chris Brown can put it down on stage as well, both signing and dancing. Singer Chris Brown and Bow Wow have teamed up on a new song called "Shortie Like Mine." The song is set to be a Bow Wow release, with singer Chris Brown appearing as guest artist. Singer Chris Brown will start production for his sophomore album by the end of 2006 and singer Chris Brown album is set to release by May of 2007. In March 2006, singer Chris Brown has begun his acting career. Singer Chris Brown made a guest appearance on One on One. Singer Chris Brown is also scheduled to have a reoccurring role (seven episodes) in the 4th season of FOX's The O.C.. Singer Chris Brown is 6' 1'' height. If Chris Brown wasn't a singer Chris Brown would be a basketball player.
Chris Brown, very talented R and B artist has released his album titled Chris Brown and Wow! It's good.
This CD will grab your attention right from the very first note with Run It! and won’t let go until the very last note of the very last song Thank you, which by the way is another great track.
Chris Brown is a pleasantly varied, mix of 15 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly gifted artist. With many of the songs displaying a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen.
Listen to Chris Brown and I believe you’ll find there's not much to dis-like about it. The songs are inspired, the production is simply outstanding, and Chris Brown's vocal work is in top form. If you're even mildly into R and B music you'll enjoy this album.
While this entire album is really very good the truly standout tracks are Run It! [track 2], Young Love [track 4], and What's My Name [track 9].
My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 12, Just Fine. Great track!
Chris Brown Release Notes:
Chris Brown originally released Chris Brown on Nov 29, 2005 on the Jive Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Intro (See The Light)
2. Run It! - (with Juelz Santana)
3. Yo (Excuse Me Miss)
4. Young Love
5. Gimme That
6. Ya Man Ain't Me
7. Winner
8. Ain't No Way (You Won't Love Me)
9. What's My Name - (with Noah)
10. Is This Love?
11. Poppin'
12. Just Fine
13. Say Goodbye
14. Run It! - (remix, with Bow Wow/Jermaine Dupri)
15. Thank You
It's not hard to love Chris Brown, the 16-year-old prodigy from Tappahannock, VA. He's got the voice. He's got the moves. He's got the looks. And he's got that certain something that has enabled him to explode onto the scene with his self-titled debut album.
Things are really happening for this kid. Just recently he...
Received two Grammy nominations for Best New Artist and Best R&B album. Grabbed three Billboard Awards, including Artist of the Year, New Artist of the Year and Male Artist of the Year. Was nominated for Outstanding Males Artist of 2006 at the NAACP Image Awards. The winner will be announced Friday, March 2nd. Keep your fingers crossed for Chris.
On his official Web site Chris says he's just a regular teenager, who likes to play basketball, talk on the phone and hang out with friends, but when you land on the cover of Rap-Up and Vibe magazines, you're anything but the kid next door.
Anyway, despite all the accolades it's hard to find a poster of Chris Brown anywhere. What is that all about?
Your room décor is not complete if you don't have a poster of Chris Brown. Especially if you're a fan. This young man is a superstar in the making and you can tell everyone that you were into Chris Brown before anyone. All you have to do is point to the poster of Chris Brown on your wall. I highly recommend getting a poster of Chris Brown if you can find one. It's certain to become a collectors item.
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The Chris Brown Concert tour is coming to a town near you. Do you have your tickets to see Chris Brown yet? Don't wait till they sell out.
Who is Chris Brown???
Well if you don't know who Chris Brown is then you have not been listening to R&B radio lately and you definitely have not be looking at some of the latest movies. Chris Brown is tarring up the charts with songs like "Gimme That", "Run It" and "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)" just to name a few. But who is the real Chris Brown.
Chris Browns real birth name is Christopher Maurice Brown. Born and raised in a small town in Virginia call Tappahannock. He is one of two children. Artists that his parents played on the radio influenced Brown. These artists include Michael Jackson and Sam Cooke.
Brown was a natural dancer since the age of two. But as a Vocalist, Brown did not realize his talent until much later as he turn 11. Before then Brown aspired to become a rapper.
A local production team who happened to visit his father’s petrol station searching for new talent discovered Brown. Since then brown began his recording career by moving to New York and staying there for two years as he recorded his first album.
Chris Brown has since become a multi-platinum recording artist as well as a rising movie star.
Brown’s film career has been extensive for such a short amount of time. Brown has made appearances on UPN's One on One and The-N's The Brandon T. Jackson Show on its pilot episode. In addition, Brown landed a small role as a band geek in the fourth season of FOX's The O.C. in January 2007. Originally scheduled to appear in eight episodes, it was cut to only three, so that Brown could work on his second studio album. Brown then made his film debut in the dance movie Stomp The Yard, alongside Ne-Yo, Meagan Good and Columbus Short in January 2007. According to Total Request Live, Brown began filming for his second film entitled This Christmas, a holiday family drama starring Nia Long. He is set to star in his first leading role in a basketball film flick called Phenom where he will play a high-school baller who takes on his father's basketball team in the NBA playoffs.
Chris Brown a Singer, movie star and soon to be mogul..
Don't miss Chris Brown as he tours the United States. Get you tickets today.
Chris Brown is an American R&B singer-songwriter, dancer, music video director and actor. He has released five top-10 singles and some of the most popular ring tones ever created. These ring tones can be heard on mobile phones in North America and all over the rest of the world.
Chris Brown's first single, Run It! peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart and was one of the most popular ring tones in 2005. The second single from Brown's self-titled debut album Gimme More also became a top 10 hit and the Gimme More ring tone was also a popular cell phone ring tone during this time.
However, Chris Brown ring tones become especially popular after the release of his 2007 album Exclusive. Wall to Wall, the album's debut single became a very popular ring tone immediately after its release, although it did not perform as well as expected on music charts. The album's second single single, Kiss Kiss (which features T-Pain) was a very popular ring tone download in the United States after it reached #1 on the Hot 100 Singles Chart. In fact, Kiss Kiss was the second most popular American ring tone in 2007.
The following three singles from Forever also become trendy choices for cell phone ring tones. With You, Forever and Take You Down each reached #1 on the Thumbplay Top 10 Ring tones Chart and are still popular ring tone downloads today. It is not known whether Chris Brown will release another single from Exclusive, but if he does, the ring tone version of the song will most likely be downloaded often.
Chris Brown's ring tones have been downloaded more than those from any other artist over the past year. His hit singles sound amazing on a mobile phone and millions of individuals from around the world currently have a Chris Brown track as their phone's ring tone.
To download Chris Brown ring tones (including Run It, Kiss Kiss, With You, Forever & Take You Down) please visit the following link, choose your carrier and sign up:http://www.exclusive-ringtones.net/
Christina Aguilera
by: Clyde Lee Dennis
Christina Aguilera is the latest Pop CD released by the extremely talented Christina Aguilera who once again has delivered a brilliant collection of tracks. I’m confident Christina Aguilera fans, and Pop fans alike will be pleased with this one.
Christina Aguilera literally grabs your attention right from the very beginning with Genie In A Bottle and won’t let go until the very last note of the very last song Obvious, which by the way is another great track.
Pop music fans will recognize some of the well known guests that have been assembled to play along with Aguilera on several of the tracks. Artists like Micheal Thompson and Tim Pierce just to name a couple.
Overall Christina Aguilera is an outstanding release. Quite possibly Christina Aguilera's best to date. Really spectacular from beginning to end. If you're even mildly into Pop music you'll enjoy this album.
While this entire album is really very good some of my favorites are track 2 - What A Girl Wants, track 9 - When You Put Your Hands On Me, and track 12 - Obvious
My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 - Genie In A Bottle. Wow!
Christina Aguilera Release Notes:
Christina Aguilera originally released Christina Aguilera on August 24, 1999 on the RCA Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Genie In A Bottle 2. What A Girl Wants 3. I Turn To You 4. So Emotional 5. Come On Over (All I Want Is You) 6. Reflection - (from "Mulan") 7. Love For All Seasons 8. Somebody's Somebody 9. When You Put Your Hands On Me 10. Blessed 11. Love Will Find A Way 12. Obvious
Personnel includes: Christina Aguilera (vocals); Jerry Goldsmith (conductor); Carl Sturken, Travon Potts (various instruments); John Goux, Bruce Watson, Tim Pierce, Michael Thompson, Anthony Mazza, Ali Boudris (guitar); Heather Holley (piano); Robin Thicke, Pro J. (keyboards, synthesizer, bass, drums); Robert Hoffman (keyboards, bass, drum programming); David Frank, Steve Kipner (keyboards, drums); Ron Harris, Paul Rein, Kris Kellow (keyboards, drum programming); Ron Fair (keyboards); John Glaser (Moog synthsizer); Matt Laug (tambourine); Johan Aberg, Eric Anest (drum programming); Guy Roche (programming); Shelly Peiken, Sue Ann Carwell, Evan Rogers (background vocals). Producers include: David Frank, Steve Kipner, Guy Roche, Ron Harris, Aaron Zigman. Engineers include: David Frank, Steve Kipner, Mario Luccy.
Christina Aguilera has been accused of anorexia nervosa, bulimia and being too thin in the past, but today her body is looking healthier than ever and we have uncovered all her dieting secrets and tips! Her workout regime obviously consists of heavy cardio due to her dancing (it is estimated that performers burn 2000-4000 calories per night when touring). There are rumors flying that she is following a new freaky diet based on the color and texture of the food. She has to have four contrasting colors of food, hot, cold, crunchy and soft. All prepared by her personal chef. We know she's going to drop that baby weight incredibly quickly and when she does, we are going to be the first website posting about how she did it. So stay tuned ladies!
What Does Christina Aguilera Eat?
An example of the food color/texture diet meal would be:
Red Capsicum Raw (Crunchy/Cold), Broccoli Steamed (Soft/Hot) Scrambled Eggs (Soft/Hot) Raw Carrot Sticks (Cold/ Crunchy)
Notice how the foods are all bold and contrasting colors, unhealthy foods such as chips, hamburgers, french fries etc would not be allowed on the diet because they are not bold colors. The diet weeds out unhealthy foods and concentrates on only eating healthy nourishing foods.
How Does Christina Aguilera Work Out?
The star is rumored to be a fan of the 'stiletto workout'. She wears stilettos and does aerobic style dance workouts in her heels to maintain her thin sexy body. She also has long grueling dance lessons for her tours and spends a lot of time practicing her routines.
If you would like more information on Christina Aguilera's diet and workout regime, then you can visit http://www.celebrity-diets.org/ or if you would like more information on what other celebrities are eating OR not eating for that matter then Click Here
Everybody knows Christina Aguilera, as she is star singer in music industry. She is favorite of many people due to melodious voice. Candyman by Christina Aguilera is the third single of her superb hit album Back to Basics. This single was written by combined effort of Linda Perry and Aguilera herself. Candyman was premiered at Fashion rock concert in New York City on September 8, 2006 but was confirmed as third single of the album later during the year end. This star singer was in December 18, 1980 in New York to an Us army sergeant and a Spanish teacher. She lived with her parents till her aged 7. Afterwars she lived with her mother due to her parent’s divorce. She was an aspiring singer since her childhood. Her influencing singers were Madonna, Etta James, and Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston and Nina Simone.
She is known as a song writer and a singer too. In her childhood, she was known as “little girl with big voice”. During that period, she sang in local talent shows and competition. She got huge promo and obviously her peers became jealous of her. In her youth in Pittsburgh she sang “The star –spangled banner”. Her major role in entertainment world came in 1993 when she joined a show named “The New Mickey Mouse Club”. Her co-stars Justin Timberlake JC Chasez, Rhona Benett, Britney Spears and Kerry Russell and other club members called her as “Dive”. One of her outstanding performance was of Whitney Houston “I Was Nothing”. At the age of fourteen, she sang a duet song with a Japanese singer “All I Wanna Do”. She represented United States at an international festival “Golden Stag” with set of two songs namely Sheryl Crow and Diana Ross.
Candyman is one of most popular and known song sang by Christina. This song has got huge response due to intense sweet melody. She became celebrity after the success of her debut album “Christina Aguilera” in 1999. She is globally known as American pop singer and a song composer. Later a Latin pop album Mi Reflejo and a Christmas album called My Kind Of Christmas followed and it encountered strong sold in the market. Her second album called Stripped came in 2002 which also got average response. Her third album Back to Basics came in 2006 which got much better response. Candyman is the third song of this album and it is most popular in this album. Her album Back to Basics includes substance of jazz, soul and blue music. This album got good sale and positive critics too.
Christina Aguilera is also known by her famous song Candyman.She has won many awards for her good work She won five Grammy awards from sixteen nominations. The video for the single Candyman was launched in Jan 2007. The music video for Candyman was shot at an airport in Spain. Christina hired this airport for rent and shot her single. It was directed by Mathew and Christine Aguilera herself. The video is based on war themes in 1940. In this video, Aguilera is singing and dancing in three different colors red, blonde and brunette. It showcased as if she was in singing trio, a tribute to Andrews Sisters.
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Christina Aguilera, very talented Pop artist has released her latest CD titled Back To Basics and Wow! It's really a good one.
Refreshingly, this was one of those CDs I was able to just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.
One of the nicer things about a CD like this is with this level of talent even if Pop isn't your favorite genre you still can't help but appreciate the greatness of the artist.
Overall Back To Basics is an outstanding release. What I call must have music. I give it two thumbs up and is most definitely a worthy addition to any Pop collection. Truly an outstanding Pop CD. One of those that is completely void of any wasted time, as each track is simply superb.
While this entire CD is really very good some of my favorites are track 2 - Makes Me Wanna Pray, track 4 - Ain't No Other Man, and track 8, Disc 2 - Save Me From Myself
My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 7, Disc 2 - Mercy On Me. Great track!
Back To Basics Release Notes:
Christina Aguilera originally released Back To Basics on Aug 15, 2006 on the RCA Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
DISC 1:
1. Intro (Back To Basics)
2. Makes Me Wanna Pray - (with Steve Winwood)
3. Back In The Day
4. Ain't No Other Man
5. Understand
6. Slow Down Baby
7. Oh Mother
8. F.U.S.S.
9. On Our Way
10. Without You
11. Still Dirrty
12. Here To Stay
13. Thank You (Dedication To Fans)
DISC 2:
1. Enter The Circus
2. Welcome
3. Candyman
4. Nasty Naughty Boy
5. I Got Trouble
6. Hurt
7. Mercy On Me
8. Save Me From Myself
9. The Right Man
Christina Aguilera originally released Back To Basics on Aug 15, 2006 on the RCA Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
DISC 1:
1. Intro (Back To Basics)
2. Makes Me Wanna Pray - (with Steve Winwood)
3. Back In The Day
4. Ain't No Other Man
5. Understand
6. Slow Down Baby
7. Oh Mother
8. F.U.S.S.
9. On Our Way
10. Without You
11. Still Dirrty
12. Here To Stay
13. Thank You (Dedication To Fans)
DISC 2:
1. Enter The Circus
2. Welcome
3. Candyman
4. Nasty Naughty Boy
5. I Got Trouble
6. Hurt
7. Mercy On Me
8. Save Me From Myself
9. The Right Man
My Chemical Romance
by: M.Xavier
No, my chemical romance isn't about chemical compounds and how they relate to hormones, endorphins or anything else. My chemical romance is a music band that's also known as My Chem or MCR. My Chemical Romance is an American rock band that's been around since 2001; at least as far as the music charts are concerned. As a matter of fact, My Chemical Romance hails from New Jersey. It's not so easy to categorize exactly what type of music they play, although 'alternative rock' would be a good place to start.
My Chemical Romance band members include Gerard and Mikey Way, Frank Iero, Ray Toro and Bob Bryar. Mickey is the one who had the honors naming the group, and he says he got the name from a book called 'Ecstasy: Three Tales of Chemical Romance'. Wherever the name came from, they began as the brainchild of former band member Matt Pelissier after he witnessed the 9/11 attack on the World Trade towers, which prompted him to write a song called 'Skylines and Turnstiles'.
Eventually, My they signed a record contract and their debut album, 'I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love' was cut and released. My Chemical Romance followed that album in 2003 with their second, called 'Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge', released in 2004. The album went platinum. But all was not well with the My Chemical Romance band members and Matt Pelissier left the group due, according to gossip, to an argument with Ray Toro about his drum playing abilities.
In 2005, My Chemical Romance warmed up audiences for the Taste of Chaos tour and then later for Green Day, and later that year, they opened their very own tour around the United States. Following that lukewarm success, My Chemical Romance joined in on a benefit single that was released on iTunes and Internet music download websites, playing for a cover of 'Under Pressure' of Queen fame.
More recently, in early 2006, they released a new CD titled, 'Life on the Murder Scene'. My Chemical Romance then proceeded to work on their third release, cut under a working title of 'The Rise and Fall of My Chemical Romance'. Fans will just have to wait and see what develops from that.
Last year, in 2006, mishaps befell two of the My Chemical Romance band members while working on a music video that caused the band to cancel several appearances. Nevertheless, My Chemical Romance had fans lining up for their show in London this past summer, to kick off the release of their latest album, 'The Black Parade', which was released in the United States later that year.
You can check out My Chemical Romance on MySpace page and on their official website. Their latest album reached Number One on the UK singles chart, their first. And for all the My Chemical Romance fans out there, prepare for a 2007 My Chemical Romance arena tour in England, though whether or not My Chemical Romance will add performances in the United States isn't known at this point in time.
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My Chemical Romance is one of the newer popular American bands out there on the market. The band was formed shortly after the terrorist attacks that occurred September 11, 2001. The lead singer, Gerard Way, was so touched by his firsthand witnessing of the planes crashing into the World Trade Center towers that he wrote a song called "Skylines and Turnstiles."
It wasn't long after he wrote that song that My Chemical Romance became a reality. Slowly the band picked up members, from Matt Pelissier to Ray Toro and Mikey Way, and slowly My Chemical Romance became a reality.
Then drummer Matt Pelissier hosted recording sessions right in his home. In Pelissier's attic, creations like "Our Lady of Sorrows" and even "Cubicles" went from idea into reality. The band garnered thousands of fans by networking through MySpace, eventually landing their dream of signing a real record deal in 2002 with Eyeball Records. At that point the band had caught up with their new guitarist Frank Lero. He was originally of the band Pency Prep, but the band had become dismantled, giving Lero the freedom to bring a little something extra to My Chemical Romance.
The band went on to sign with Reprise Records the following year in 2003 and even released their second album, "Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge." Although they only released three singles from it, My Chemical Romance's sophomore album went platinum within the year. Matt Pelissier was no longer the drummer for the band because of some argument with one of the other band members, and Bob Bryar had stepped in to take over. They have opened for Green Day, been on the Vans Warped Tour, and even had tours of their own.
A sign of true success in the music industry, My Chemical Romance released its own DVD or CD box set called "Life on the Murder Scene." There is a DVD with all the ins and outs of the band and another DVD with music videos and band footage, as well as a CD included.
The third CD for My Chemical Romance is currently in the works, and there is word that it is nearing completion. They are often classified as rock, emo, or alternative music, but My Chemical Romance was created with a purpose, and they have stuck to their original vision rather closely. They received their first exposure through Myspace, yes, but My Chemical Romance has made it through the Internet into a popular and successful presence in the music industry.
Linkin Park
by: Chad Koch
LINKIN PARKMEET THE THEORYWHERE IS LINKIN PARK?REVOLUTION TOURREANIMATIONLIKE A METEORABREAKING THE HABITFROM THE INSIDE
LINKIN PARKLinkin Park takes hard rock and hip-hop vocals, blazing guitars and drums and vaporizing spins blenderizing them into a sound that is truly modern and unique. No wonder they are one of the most successful current bands.
MEET THE THEORYLinkin Park is comprised of band members Chester Bennington, Rob Bourdon, Brad Delson, Joseph Hahn, Mike Shinoda and Dave "Phoenix" Farrell. Prior to 2000, the band was going by the handle of "Hybrid Theory" after switching up they then dubbed their first album by that same name.
WHERE IS THIS LINKIN PARK?The band has gone through three name changes. First it was Xero, then Hybrid Theory before landing solidly on Linkin Park. But how did they come by this motley handle? The name is a misspelling of the landmark Lincoln Park in Santa Monica, CA where the band originates. They played many of their emerging gigs on the Sunset Strip at the Whiskey A Go-Go.
REVOLUTION TOURWith the combined tours of Family Values, Ozzfest and the Projekt: Revolution Tour with Cypress Hill the band played a staggering 324 shows in single year during 2001.
REANIMATIONA year later, they had moved onto headline status and garnered three Grammy nominations for Best Rock Album, Best New Artist and Best Hard Rock Performance.
LIKE A METEORATheir sophomore studio effort, "Meteora" was released to rave reviews in March of 2003. The album sold a sky-rocketing 810,000 copies in the very first week of release. So much for those rumors of loss profits to the likes of Napster and Limewire, these guys can sell records. They were the highest-selling musical act of 2001, having parlayed more than 8 million copies of their 2000 debut album, "Hybrid Theory" to adoring fans. The album continued to sell extensively the following two years with over 14 million copies sold.
BREAKING THE HABITNot to corner itself into modern sound bites, Linkin Park made a throwback to the '80s with its tune, "Breaking the Habit" on their recent album "Meteora". They take a similar unexpected turn with the song, "Nobody Listening" which has a extensive flute and ominous guitar riffs.
FROM THE INSIDEDuring their 2003-2004 world tour, the band hired a crew to document their events on and off stage, resulting in a new 144-page photo book called, "From the Inside". This one-of-a-kind book follows the exploits of Mike, Rob, Phoenix, Brad, Mr. Hahn and Chester as they ride their meteoric success of "Meteora's tour.
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One of the greatest and most influential alternative rock bands of all time, Linkin Park is from Agoura Hills, California. Formed in 1996, this band has sold more than forty million albums worldwide and has won two Grammies as well. The band currently consists of six band members - Chester Bennington (lead vocals), Mike Shinoda (emcee, vocals, guitar and rhythm), Brad Delson (lead guitar), Dave "Phoenix" Farrell (bass guitar, backing vocals), Joe Hahn (turntables, programming, samples and beats) and Rob Bourdon (drums, keyboard/piano).
Linkin Park shot into fame with the launch of Hybrid Theory. The album was released on October 24th, 2000 and got instant recognition. The band sold more than 4.8 million records during its debut year, earning it the status of best-selling album of 2001, while singles such as Crawling and One Step Closer established themselves as staples among alternative rock radio play lists during the year. Additionally, other singles from the album were featured in movies such as Dracula 2000, Little Nicky, and Valentine. Hybrid Theory was also nominated for three Grammy Awards, including best new artist, best rock album, and best hard rock performance (for Crawling). MTV also awarded the band their Best Rock Video and Best Direction awards for In the End.
Other highly acclaimed albums of the band include Xero Sampler Tape, Reanimation, Meteora, Collision Course and Minutes to Midnight. Linkin Park is coming to town! Get ready to rock as Linkin Park bring their high-octane show to a stage near you. Various online shopping sites are here to make sure you have a great seat as Linkin Park blows through your town. Many of them have established themselves as very friendly online musical concert ticket providers. So, what are you waiting for? Buy concert Linkin Park tickets online today. Cheap Linkin Park concert tickets will be shipped to you at your doorsteps.
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True reconciliation is difficult. This is unexpected because the people who need reconciliation are so often already going through difficult times. But such is God's design. He requires courage and sacrifice, even from the frightened and weak, from those who seem to have already lost everything.
When a person finally becomes desperate enough to ask for reconciliation, God says, "OK, you can have it. All you have to do is die to yourself. You've already been through more than you ever thought you could bear, I know. Now I'm asking you to go even further."
The secret to true reconciliation is death in Christ. In this way Christ makes His followers some of the most courageous people in the world.
Linkin Park describes a heavenly quality of mercy and reconciliation in their song, "What I've Done." This song's lyrics express a resolute, soul-deep surrender.
Whoever might pray these words must embrace God's purposeful uncertainty. Allowing God to wipe the slate clean or erase oneself is strategically mysterious.
It is impossible for a person to be reconciled in Christ and yet also be in denial about their own sin. On the contrary, Christ gives us the ability to confront sin effectively. After all, what good is reconciliation that does not confront reality?
Any person who understands what sin is will jump on the first chance they can get to destroy it. Christ gives us that chance. How do we obtain this mercy? We must ask in Christ's name.
Linkin Park may or may not have had Jesus Christ in mind when they wrote "What I've Done." In any case this song describes courageous, godly reconciliation in Christ beautifully.
Avril Lavigne
by: Clyde Lee Dennis
The exceptionally talented Pop artist Avril Lavigne has released her CD entitled Under My Skin. I am very confident and happy to announce that I believe Avril Lavigne fans, and Pop fans alike will be pleased with this one. With the release of Under My Skin Avril Lavigne’s artistic excellence is on full display as she has once again delivered a brilliant collection of tracks that could very well be her best work to date.
I wish it weren’t the case but, it’s not everyday that I get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Under My Skin. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.
Avril Lavigne is one of those musicians that has the ability to just bowl you over with her talent. The kind of artist it’s really a treat to be able to listen to.
If you’re a Avril Lavigne fan, or just a fan of Pop music this is a CD your collection simply should not be without.
My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 5, How Does It Feel. This is a great track!
Under My Skin Release Notes:
Avril Lavigne originally released Under My Skin on May 25, 2004 on the Arista Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Take Me Away
2. Together
3. Don't Tell Me
4. He Wasn't
5. How Does It Feel
6. My Happy Ending
7. Nobody's Home
8. Forgotten
9. Who Knows
10. Fall To Pieces
11. Freak Out
12. Slipped Away
Personnel include: Avril Lavigne (vocals); Raine Maida (guitar, keyboards); Michael Ward, Ben Moody (guitar); Evan Taubenfeld (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, drums, background vocals); Butch Walker (electric guitar, keyboards, bass guitar, percussion, programming, background vocals); Patrick Warren (strings, chamberlin, keyboards); Chantal Kreviazuk (piano); Jon O'Brien (keyboards, programming); Josh Freese, Brooks Wackerman (drums). Recording information: 2004.
Avril Lavigne (full name Avril Ramona Lavigne-Whibley) was born on 27th September, 1984 in Canada. Her credentials include a Grammy nomination. She has sols over 26 million albums worldwide. Avril Lavigne has ranked as the number 7 most powerful Canadian in Hollywood has to her fame of selling over 26 million albums worldwide. Avril Lavigne was ranked 7th most powerful Canadian in Hollywood by Canadian Business Magazine.
Avril Lavigne was born in Canada in the town of Belleville in Ontario. Her father John is French born and her mother Judy is French-Canadian. Both her parents being Catholic, Avril Lavigne enjoyed a Catholic upbringing. Her music carrier got an early start when at the tender age of two she accompanied her mother in the church choir. At the age of five, her family moved to Nappanee, Ontario.
In 1998, Avril Lavigne took part in her first singing competition/concert tour along with fellow Canadian singer Shania Twain. While performing at a bookstore in Kingston, Ontario, she was spotted by her first manager. Folk singer Steve Medd spotted her while performing at the Lennox Community Theatre. He invited her to sing his song titled "Touch the Sky" along with him on stage. Avril Lavigne continued to collaborate with him on his next two albums. She signed her first record deal at the age of sixteen with Arista Records.
In June, 2002, Avril Lavige released her album titled "Let Go" in the United States. The CD became number 2 on the U.S. charts and number one in Canada, Australia and the U.K. She became the youngest solo singer to have a number one album in the U.K. In 2004, she released "Under My Skin." The CD became number one in a number of coutries such as United States, United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, Australia, Mexico, Argentina, Thailand, Hong Kong, Ireland and Japan. Almost five hundred thousand copies were sold in the United States the first week alone.
In 2007, Avril Lavige released her third album titled "The Damn Thing." This CD enjoyed a similar degree of success becoming number on the U.S. charts. The first single "Girlfriend" hit the Billboard 100 in the number one position. This track was also recorded in a number of languages besides English.
Avril Lavigne's motion picture carrier got its start with the animated feature "Over the Hedge." She also had a role in Richard Gere's film titled "The Flock" where she plays the girlfriend of the prime suspect.
I can describe the latest release from Pop sensation Avril Lavigne for you with just one word… Outstanding!
Avril Lavigne has been a heavy hitter in the Pop genre for quite a while now and Let Go is an excellent illustration as to why.
Let Go is a nicely varied, mix of 13 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly gifted artist. With many of the songs displaying a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Seemingly drawing from what I can only imagine are her own real life experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions of love, heartbreak, pain, failed relationships and unattainable romance. They’re all here.
Listen to this CD and I believe you’ll find there's not much to dis-like about it. The songs are inspired, the production is simply outstanding, and Avril Lavigne's voice is in top form. If you're even mildly into Pop music you'll enjoy this album.
While this entire album is really very good some of my favorites are track 1, Losing Grip, track 4, I'm With You, track 9, Things I'll Never Say.
My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 8, Anything But Ordinary. Great track!
Let Go Release Notes:
Avril Lavigne originally released Let Go on Jun 04, 2002 on the Arista Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Losing Grip
2. Complicated
3. Sk8er Boy
4. I'm With You
5. Mobile
6. Unwanted
7. Tomorrow
8. Anything But Ordinary
9. Things I'll Never Say
10. My World
11. Nobody's Fool
12. Too Much To Ask
13. Naked
Personnel: Avril Lavigne (vocals, guitar); Evan Taubenfeld (guitar); Mark Spicoluk (bass); Matthew Brann (drums). Producers: Clif Magness, The Matrix, Curt Frasca, Peter Zizzo.
James Blunt
by: Jacob Marshal
James Blunt is a British singer- songwriter, who plays a large variety of instruments like guitar, piano, organ, mellotron and marimba. He became the first British artist to top the American singles chart in nearly a decade when his song "You're Beautiful" reached the number one position on the Billboard Hot 100.
James Blunt was earlier into army, within one year he left army and signed to EMI Music Publishing as a singer-songwriter. He has also performed various times on television ad radio all over the Europe, UK, Australia and America. His music videos are being displayed globally.
James Blunt's debut in the UK was 'High'. The song was a top 10 hit in that country. After the success of the song "You're Beautiful" in the UK, it became one of the biggest hits of summer 2005 across the continent.
James Blunt is a handsome British singer-songwriter who entered the music business after a four-year stint in the Army. This singer-songwriter is gaining international recognition for his music. He went straight to number one with his single hit. The show tickets of James Blunt tickets sell fast as his live performances are extraordinary. James Blunt was born and raised in England. He had a classical education and served for four years in the British Army and achieved the rank of Captain. He had decided to become a singer when he was at school.
In 2005, James Blunt did ninety live shows, across the UK and Europe. He is a package of success. He has been given 'MTV Europe Music Awards' for Best New Act in 2005. He has also collected "Q Award for Best New Act. He has been a musical guest on 'Saturday Night Live'. He made his acting debut on the TV show 'Wildfire' and has also appeared in CBS comedy 'Love Monkey".
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James Blunt debuted in the field of singing with his album Back to Bedlam. His single releases, particularly the chart buster "You're Beautiful" won him much of the fame and fortune that he still enjoys, in year 2005. Blunt is a versatile singer with a blend of pop, acoustic rock, folk in his singing. He is equally good in playing some musical instruments such as the piano, marimba, mellotron, guitar and organ.
Son of Jane Blount and Charles James, James was born on February 22, 1974 in Wiltshire, England's Tidworth town. He did his schooling from Woolhampton's Elstree School and then went to Bristol University. He completed his graduation from Royal Military-Academy Sandhurst. Mr Charles, father of James Blunt, was a Col. in the Brit. Army Air Corps. After passing out from the Academy, Blunt joined the regiment of Life Guards as a commissioned officer. Later he was promoted and became a Captain. Soon after quitting the army job he signed as a songwriter/singer with EMI Music Publishing. Linda Perry - former 4 Non-Blondes singer - signed him and so he became a part of the US based Cusard Records label. This is how the first album of Blunt, Back to Bedlam came into being. The album was recorded in LA with Tom Rothrock - the producer of the album.
The debut album of James Blunt, Back to Bedlam, brought him widespread praise, which included comparisons to Damien Rice, a young Elton John, David Gray, and other prominent names in the arena of singing. Initially, Blunt couldn't get enough investment either from Custard Records - the independent record label that had signed him, or from Atlantic Records - his distributors.
On December 5 this year, James Blunt gave a stunning performance during the Live Show of Radio 2 Music Club. The show was held at indigO2 in London. At the Grammy Awards 2007, James walked the red-carpet along with Petra Nemcova - his model girl friend. He performed his mega-hit "You're Beautiful" at the award. Despite having five nominations he couldn't manage to win any of them.
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The very Talented former British army man James Blunt having traded his rife for a guitar has released his debut CD on the Atlantic recording label, entitled Bedlam.
This surely isn't something we'd expect from a guy who was a part of the NATO peacekeeping force in Kosovo, rode horseback for the Queen and watched over the Queen Mother as she lay in state.
Back to Bedlam is a pleasantly varied, mellow mix of 10 very well written songs by this superb new artist. Most of which display a lot of raw emotion. Drawing from his own personal experience, he sings great songs of love, heartbreak, pain, relationships and unattainable romance.
The CD launches with a great track, High, and flows nicely through a very diverse mix of tracks several of which will definitely be heard on radio stations everywhere, and deservedly so.
Overall Bedlam is a an outstanding debut album and I give it two thumbs up. Must have music for anyone calling themselves a fan of Pop music.
While this entire CD is outstanding the truly standout tunes are High [track 1], Wisemen [track 3], and So Long Jimmy [track 7]. My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On Repeat"] is track 2, You're Beautiful. Very nice!
Release Notes:
James Blunt originally released Back To Bedlam on January 4, 2005 on the Atlantic record label.
CD track list follows:
1. High
2. You're Beautiful
3. Wisemen
4. Goodbye My Lover
5. Tears and Rain
6. Out of My Mind
7. So Long Jimmy
8. Billy
9. Cry
10. No Bravery
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