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- Top Legendary Singers: Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Freddie Mercury, John Lennon and Frank Sinatra
- The Rolling Stones to celebrate 50th anniversary touring?
- Smoking can trigger blindness
- A prototype for the invisible phone has appeared – see the trick
- Maria Shriver made Arnold Schwarzenegger’s affair go public
- Prince William and Kate welcome the Obamas at Buckingham
- Maria Shriver detective delves into Arnold Schwarzenegger’s past
- Leonardo DiCaprio’s ladies: Gisele Bündchen vs. Bar Refaeli vs. Blake Lively
| Posted: 24 May 2011 04:27 PM PDT If you had to choose one legendary music icon, who would that be? Who had the biggest influence or the greatest talent, in your opinion? Who will never get old? Who will live forever through his music? Voting is open until next Thursday. Please be aware that this isn't about pitting one against the other, but about sharing your thoughts on the artist you appreciate the most. Elvis Presley Elvis, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, is the kind of artist who doesn't need to have his surname mentioned in order to be recognized. In November 1955, Elvis signed with RCA Records. Colonel Parker negotiated the sales of all the recordings made by the musician at Sun Studio for the huge sum (at the time) of $ 40,000, plus a $ 5,000 bonus for Presley. The 5 singles were re-launched by RCA and Elvis became the most publicized new artist in the music industry. On January 10, 1956, Elvis was attending a recording session in Nashville’s RCA Studio with the backing vocals group Jordanaires, where he records Heartbreak Hotel, among other songs. The single Heartbreak Hotel / I Was The One is promoted by RCA and sold over 300,000 copies during the first three weeks, being Elvis’ first single to be sold in over a million copies, becoming the performer’s first gold record. In1956, his eponymous album quickly topped Billboard 200 and stayed there for ten weeks. Elvis then signed a seven-year contract with Paramount Pictures, he appeared on The Steve Allen Show on NBC where he sang Hound Dog, he continued to give concerts throughout America, launched single after single and signed a contract for a series of three appearances on the Ed Sullivan Show for a record amount at that time – $ 50,000. The film was a huge success, and Elvis received positive reviews from critics. It was an extraordinary year for the child prodigy of America, as sales from Elvis’ name reached a total of $ 22 million, not to mention the momentum that his career took both in music and acting. For 22 years, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll served music and film, as well as those around him. 31 movies and 2 documentaries, 64 studio or live albums, 149 singles and countless concerts are just some of the figures that can characterize a fantastic career, of which few accomplishments are missing. Michael Jackson Michael Jackson, or the King of Pop, made important contributions to music, dance and fashion. He is recognized as the most successful artist of all time according to Guinness World Records. The seventh child of the Jackson family, Michael debuted in 1964 with his brothers in the band The Jackson 5, as the main vocalist, being the youngest member. He began his solo career in 1971 while still a member of the band. The album Thriller (1982) remains the best-selling album of all time. Off the Wall (1979), Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991) and HIStory (1995) are included among the top selling albums in history. Through his performances and videos, Jackson popularized a number of physically complicated dance techniques, such as the robot and moonwalk. The vocal style, the quality of his voice and his choreography inspired many pop, rock, R & B and hip hop artists, breaking cultural and racial barriers between generations. Michael Jackson is one of the few artists who have entered twice in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Other achievements include 13 Guinness records, including the record for “most successful entertainer of all time”, 14 Grammy awards, 26 awards American Music Awards, 12 World Music Awards, 17 number one singles in the United States (including 4 as a member of The Jackson 5), sales of over 800 million records and the title of one of the best-selling artists in history. Freddie Mercury Regarded as one of the best singers of all time, Freddie Mercury had a special and distinctive voice, including a 4-octave vocal range. While speaking on the tone of a baritone, he sang most songs as a tenor. Spanish soprano Montserrat Caballé, with whom Mercury recorded an album, said that “the difference between Freddie and all the other rock singers is the voice.” Mercury wrote ten of the seventeen songs on Queen’s album Greatest Hits: Seven Seas of Rhye, Killer Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody, Somebody to Love, Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy, We Are the Champions, Bicycle Race, Don’t Stop Me Now, Crazy Little Thing Called Love and Play the Game. In the UK, Queen spent more weeks in the charts than any other band or singer, while their Greatest Hits album is the best selling album of all time in England. Although the figure isn't official, the band’s worldwide sales are said to be about half a billion copies. Two of the songs Mercury had written, We Are the Champions and Bohemian Rhapsody, have been voted as the best songs of all time in major polls supported by Sony Ericsson and Guinness World Records. Singer Axl Rose has expressed admiration for Mercury's talent as a songwriter: “If I didn't have Freddie Mercury's lyrics to hold on to as a kid, I don't know where I would be. It taught me about all forms of music. It would open my mind. I never really had a bigger teacher in my whole life.” John Lennon Musician, singer, songwriter and highly influential English composer, John Lennon is known worldwide as the co-founders of The Beatles, one of the most successful music bands in history, having sold over 1.1 billion discs sold worldwide. The Lennon-McCartney partnership is regarded as the most influential and successful of the 20th century. As a performer, writer, and co-writer, Lennon had 28 singles in the U.S. top Hot 100. Sales of his albums were recorded at about 14 million. Double Fantasy, which was launched shortly before his death, and the best post-Beatles album, had sold three million copies in the US and in 1981 it won a Grammy for album of the year. The following year, the BRIT Award for outstanding contribution to music went to Lennon. Participants in a 2002 BBC poll ranked him eighth in the top “100 Greatest Britons.” Music historians Schwartz and Schinder, in writing about the transformation of musical styles that took place between 1950 and 1960, say that The Beatles’ influence can't be exaggerated, as they revolutionized the sound, style and attitude of music and opened the door to rock and roll. Liam Gallagher, who greatly admires the influence carried by The Beatles in the music industry, identifies Lennon as a hero, and even gave the name of his first child, Lennon Gallagher, as a tribute to the artist. Frank Sinatra Frank Sinatra was a musician, crooner and American actor, winner of the Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in 1954 for his role in the film On the Waterfront. Sinatra had mild success as a musician during the 40s and became the idol of “bobby soxers”. He signed a contract with Capitol Records and released several critically acclaimed albums (In The Wee Small Hours, Songs for Swingin ‘Lovers, Come Fly With Me, Only the Lonely and Nice’ n ‘Easy). Sinatra left Capitol to form his own label – Reprise Records (having success with albums like Ring-A-Ding-Ding, Sinatra at the Sands and Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim), he toured the world and fraternized with celebrities and statesmen, including President John F. Kennedy in the early 60′s. In 1941, Sinatra became one of the most respected singers in the Billboard and Downbeat magazine polls. That same year, Sinatra recorded 29 songs and was named “Male Vocalist of the Year” by Billboard magazine.”Sinatra-mania” is official. Between 1940 and 1943 he recorded no less than 23 Top 10 songs and become known as The Voice. Sinatra was honored at the Kennedy Center Honors in 1983 and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Ronald Reagan in 1985 and the Congressional Gold Medal in 1997. Sinatra also won eleven Grammy Awards, including the Grammy Trustees Award, Grammy Legend Award and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. What exactly is it that makes them so genuine? Is talent enough to help make a legend or are there other factors that are vital? Tell us who is your favorite all-time music legend and why you admire him, how has his music influenced you and what you think makes them unique. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll.Related rumors
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| The Rolling Stones to celebrate 50th anniversary touring? Posted: 24 May 2011 04:14 PM PDT
On 12 July 1962, a new group was led on stage at the Marquee Club in London to play their first public concert as The Rolling Stones. It was the first time they gave a show and they then went on to become legendary. To celebrate their 50th anniversary of that first gig, guitarist Keith Richards plans to encourage other group members to give a unique performance to celebrate the milestone. “Something’s blowing in the wind,” Richards said. “The idea’s there. We kind of know we should do it, but nobody’s put their finger on the moment yet. This is what we have to ask each other: Do we want to go out in a blaze of glory? We can, if Mick Jagger and Charlie Watts feel like I do, that we can still turn people on. We don’t have to prove nothing anymore. I just love playing, and I miss the crowd.” The guitarist, 67, also confirmed that small tensions that arose between him and Mick Jagger as a result of the release of his autobiography Life, published last year, were now behind them. “Mick pouted a bit, as is his wont,” he said. “I told him, ‘It’s water under the bridge. I want to talk about the future. We’re larger than a little bitching here and there. It’s only rock ‘n’ roll.’ I love working with Mick. Maybe that friction that makes it work, that bit of sand in the oyster that makes the pearl.” Most Commented
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| Posted: 24 May 2011 04:01 PM PDT
Researchers from Japan and the U.S. have shown that Japanese smokers face a macular degeneration risk four times higher than nonsmokers. In this disorder, over time, light-sensitive cells in the retina die, causing vision loss. The disease is most common among men than among Japanese women, but this sex-based distinction reflects the fact that Japanese women smoke less. “The bottom line for people worried about age-related macular degeneration is that there is a modifiable risk factor that is very, very strong, and that’s smoking,” says Dr. Peter Gehlbach, an ophthalmologist at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, and a co-author of the study. According to the National Institute of Health, more than a third of Americans who are aged over 75 suffer from macular degeneration. This condition can occur in two forms: a “wet” one marked by permeable blood vessels in the retina and a “dry” one, more common, progressing slowly. The disease is not curable, but various treatments, including drugs and surgery, are able to delay its progress. The “wet” form of the disease responds to drugs like Lucentis, which prevents the formation of abnormal blood vessels in the eye. In a recent study, another drug from Roche, Avastin, seems to have the same effect as Lucentis, but it is believed to have greater side effects. Avastin, the drug which is not approved to treat macular degeneration, but is more often used, costs $ 50 a dose, compared to $ 2,000, the price for the drug Lucentis. The Japanese study published in the journal Ophthalmology was conducted on 279 men and women who suffer from macular degeneration and 143 people who are not suffering from this disease. Tests have shown that tobacco is associated with blindness, 75% of smokers have shown symptoms of the disease, compared to only 40% of people who don't smoke. Taking other differences into account, smokers have a four times greater risk of developing the disease. Also, smokers had a nearly fivefold increase in risk of developing a vision disorder called polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy, which also leads to bleeding in the retina. High blood pressure and excess weight is associated with increased risk of macular degeneration. Simon Kelly, an eye surgeon at the Royal Bolton Hospital in England, suggests that the study supports the connections. “The public health need is now, in my opinion, to highlight this link of smoking and to patients and the public all over the world. In Europe we are calling on governments to put the message ‘smoking causes blindness’ on tobacco products,” “he said. Kelly, who didn't participate in the new study, argues that in his experience, smokers appear willing to give up their habit when they become aware of the risk of blindness. “We have found that such a message has traction amongst teenagers,” he added. Related rumors |
| A prototype for the invisible phone has appeared – see the trick Posted: 24 May 2011 03:49 PM PDT The control system is based on a a depth-sensitive camera inspired by the Xbox and Kinect recognition technology. The camera captures pictures and a special software then analyzes them and sends commands to other wireless devices, in our case an iPhone. At this stage of development, we can't say that we are dealing with a prototype that could really be useful, but the unique achievement is appreciated. Related rumors
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| Maria Shriver made Arnold Schwarzenegger’s affair go public Posted: 24 May 2011 03:28 PM PDT
On learning that her husband had an illegitimate child with the housekeeper, Maria Shriver directly contacted the press to let the wolrd know about the escapades of her husband. For Shriver, this was the last straw. Schwarzenegger’s wife had been miserable for years, but according to her friends, she was hesitant to end her marriage. As she found out that Arnold had fathered a love child, she became “hysterical” and even considered holding a press conference. Maria's team talked her out of it and made up a plan to leak the details to the L.A. Times and TMZ. As she reportedly confronted Patty Baena and Arnold, they confessed about the affair. Related rumors
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| Prince William and Kate welcome the Obamas at Buckingham Posted: 24 May 2011 03:19 PM PDT Recently returned from their honeymoon in the Seychelles, Prince William and his wife Kate recently welcomed Michelle and Barack Obama at Buckingham Palace. This is the first time that Kate performs her duties as a princess. Absent from the “wedding of the century” on 29 April, the American presidential couple wished to congratulate the newlyweds on the occasion of their formal welcome to UK. The U.S. president and his wife made a stop in London after spending 24 hours in Ireland. They had to stay two nights at the palace but their flight had to be advanced because of the ash coming from the volcano in Iceland. The palace issued an official photo showing Barack Obama, smiling, engaging in discussion with William, who was wearing a dark suit, while Michelle, in a pale green dress and pink jacket, talks to Kate, dressed in a $340 beige dress by Reiss. The two couples spent almost twenty minutes together, talking freely, with no sight of reporters. This is the first official event for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge since their marriage last month. William and Kate didn't stay for the luncheon and won't participate in the formal banquet in the evening. In royal etiquette, William, being the second in the order of succession to the throne, has little formal commitments. It is also the reason why Obama didn't attend the wedding, although the American head of state has said, during a meeting with Prince Charles a few weeks ago at the White House, that his country was “fascinated” by the royal wedding. Related rumors
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| Maria Shriver detective delves into Arnold Schwarzenegger’s past Posted: 24 May 2011 02:51 PM PDT
Shriver suspects that Schwarzenegger may have fathered more than one love child, as some, including actress Jane Seymour, believe. “The investigator will likely look into the claims that he fathered multiple children, outside their marriage,” a source revealed. “Maria has heard the rumors and she wants to find out one way or another, if those claims are true.” The divorce promises to be complicated, especially since Maria Shriver hired tough lawyer Laura Wasser to defend her. “Maria is leaving no stone unturned and she has authorized a private detective to gather personal and business information about Arnold,” the source continued. “Maria needs and wants to know exactly what she is dealing with.” Shriver also wants the detective to shed life on how Arnold was able to financially support Mildred Patricia Baena and her 13-year-old son. “Maria wants to know exactly how much money Patty received from Arnold … She wants to know everything, period,” the insider added. It looks like Arnold will be terminated soon. Related rumors
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| Leonardo DiCaprio’s ladies: Gisele Bündchen vs. Bar Refaeli vs. Blake Lively Posted: 24 May 2011 01:26 PM PDT Leonardo DiCaprio is getting older and the women in his life remain the same age. Gisele Bündchen
During an on-again-off-again relationship, Leonardo and Gisele had a tumultuous affair that lasted 5 years. They finally put an end to it in 2005. In 2004 she and Leo were named “the most beautiful couple in the world” by People magazine. Bar Refaeli
Leonardo DiCaprio broke up with Sports Illustrated model Bar Rafael a few weeks ago, after a relationship that lasted over 5 years. This isn't the first time they part ways. Leonardo and Bar also separated in 2009. After living for six months in separate residences, the two decided to reconcile last year and form a couple again. Blake Lively
Rumors about Leo and Blake getting together are starting to circulate. DiCaprio was photographed recently in the Italian town of Portofino, while eating ice cream with Gossip Girl star Blake Lively. The two actors were spotted at Cannes last week, hugging while on a yacht. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll.Related rumors
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