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2011-12-17T03:13:00.000-08:00

Germany

2011-07-23T09:35:00.000-07:00

Germany, one of the most visited countries in Europe, has always had a reputation for being a very unique tourist experience. It have endless pleasant surprises in store for those who enjoy good food and drink. In addition to top-quality international cooking each region has its own local specialties, ranging from hearty country fare at simple inns to modern light cuisine at star-rated restaurants. Accompanied by our world-famous beers and wines, all this plenty is guaranteed to make your tour of Germany's cities an unforgettable culinary experience.
There are many attractions in Germany that are well worth your time and money.One of the more popular attractions is the beautiful BLACK FOREST which produces the world famous Cuckoo clocks.For study in GERMANY has good facilities,
Totally we can Germany is a complete nation.

Poland and Denmark travel

2011-07-22T09:08:00.000-07:00

One of Europe's most underrated countries,Poland's scenic beauty is as varied as it is extraordinary.The Baltic coast has some excellent sandy beaches, as well as the Slowinski National Park with its ethereal forests, bogs and sand dunes.you love to travel poland.

Denmark

Denmark is a secret utopia of tidy cities,this country whose only fault is lack of winter sunshine.The Royal Museum of Fine Art houses Denmark's largest art collection.

Mariah Carey

2011-07-19T04:55:00.000-07:00

A Stressful Start

The daughter of Alfred, a black aeronautical engineer from Venezuela, and Patricia, an Irish-American opera singer, Carey is just 3 years old when her parents split. As a mixed-race couple that moved from one all-white Long Island suburb to another, "They went through some very hard times before I was born," Carey later relates to PEOPLE. "They had their dogs poisoned, their cars set on fire and blown up. It put a strain on their relationship that never quit...They just fought all the time."

Soon after graduating from high school, aspiring singer Carey, then working as a coat-checker/waitress in Manhattan, meets Sony Music mogul Tommy Mottola at a Columbia Records party. Mottola snatches her demo tape from another music scout and, after listening to it on his drive home, decides to track Carey down.

Carey knocks it out of the park with her self-titled debut album, which stays atop the Billboard albums chart for several weeks based on the strength of its four No. 1 singles. She wins two Grammys the following February – Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for her debut single "Vision of Love."

Stripped DownCarey proves naysayers wrong when she finally performs live on MTV's Unplugged. Singing her own hits, including "Emotions," the chart-topping single off her album of the same name, Carey impresses critics and stands out with her rendition of the Jackson Five classic "I'll Be There." The show's success convinces Sony to release the performance as an album in June, which goes platinum.

Mottola makes her a star and she makes him her husband. Their lavish New York City wedding is attended by Barbra Streisand, Bruce Springsteen and Robert De Niro, who serves as an usher. Carey wears a Vera Wang gown with a 27-foot train that requires six women to lift it. With 200 security personnel, 300 guests and a wedding party that included 47 flower girls, the final tab for the shindig comes to $500,000.

Carey's next album, Music Box, is released to strong sales, making it her first No.1 album since her debut. The first single, "Dream Lover," spends two months at No. 1.

Changing her usual style, Carey combines more modern R&B and hip-hop influences on her latest album Daydream, teaming up with Wu-Tang Clan rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard on a remix of her song "Fantasy." "Everyone was like, what are you crazy?" she tells EW about reactions from her record label. The bold move pays off, when Daydream goes multiplatinum.

Carey meets 22-year-old Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter at a benefit for the Fresh Air Fund. Although she's still married to Mottola, newspapers begin to question if Carey and Jeter are more than just friends, a piece of gossip which both parties deny. Two years later Carey owns up to dating the baseball star.

Although they remain committed to preserving their working relationship, Carey and Mottola decide to separate, with the singer moving out of their $10 million Bedford, N.Y., mansion. Carey embraces her newfound independence, creating Butterfly, her most risqué and independent album to date.

Carey becomes a fixture in New York nightlife, frequenting trendy Manhattan hangouts such as Diddy's restaurant, Justin's, and vamping it up in shorter skirts and stiletto heels. "I went out to a club, and no one had seen me in years," she says of her days away from the protective Mottola.

Emraan Hashmi

2011-07-11T03:36:00.000-07:00

Emraan Hashmi’s six years in Bollywood have earned him the title of a serial kisser owing to a surplus of scorching, lingering, fleeting kisses that his roles have demanded of him, ensuring he is always in demand. There is more to him than that, of course.

Backtracking
Emraan Anwar Hashmi was born on 23 March 1979 to Anwar, a Muslim and Maherahh, a Catholic. Bollywood director Mahesh Bhatt is his uncle and actress turned director Pooja Bhatt is his cousin. He is also related to singer Atif Aslam.

He graduated from Sydenham College in Mumbai.

Emraan married his sweetheart Parveen Shahani on 14 December 2006.

On a Kissing Spree
Emraan made his debut in Bollywood with Footpath in 2003 but the film didn’t do well. The following year he acted in Anurag Basu’s Murder, a thriller, with Mallika Sherawat. The film became a hit and drew the audience’s eyes on him. The three films released in 2005-Zeher, Aashiq Banaaya Aapne, and Kalyug-got lucky at the box office, while the soundtracks of all his films became popular by their own right. Zeher was based on Hollywood’s Out of Time, while Aashiq Banaaya Aapne was about love and friendship. Kalyug was on the darker side of the spectrum looking at the pornography industry.

In 2006, he had several films hitting the theaters like Jawaani Deewani, Akshar, and The Killer. Gangster did well and was rumoured to be based on the relationship between Monica Bedi and Abu Salem.

The 2007 releases Good Boy Bad Boy, The Train, and Awaarapan didn’t fare well. In 2008, he played Arjun involved in a healthy dose of love and crime in Jannat.

He was the perfect Prithvi, a painter, in the horror flick Raaz – The Mystery Continues (2009). Tum Mile (2009) with Soha Ali Khan received good reviews. It was about the ex-lovers reuniting during the infamous Mumbai floods of 2005.

greenland travel

2011-06-14T20:51:00.000-07:00

Remote Greenland is the world's biggest island, and the sea that surrounds it is either permanently frozen or chilled by the mainly cold currents. In the centre of the country, ice can be up to 3km (2 miles) thick. It is no wonder that most of its population huddles around the ice-free coastal region. Indeed, the name 'Greenland' is itself a bit of a misnomer.
Those wondering why anyone would want to inhabit such unforgiving terrain are ignorant of the beautiful sights that Greenland grants. The arctic nights in the winter concoct a wondrous continuous twilight and, in the far north of the country, complete darkness, coupled with the spectacular Northern Lights.
The profusion of snow creates the perfect conditions for activities such as dog sledging and tour cruises, which interweave in and out of Greenland's dazzling array of fjords, mountains, islands and icebergs. The wildlife does not disappoint, either: there are abundant opportunities to view creatures such as whales, seals and birds.

bermuda triangle

2011-06-14T11:08:00.000-07:00

On a sunny day 58 years ago, five Navy planes took off from their base in Florida on a routine training mission, known as Flight 19. Neither the planes nor the crew were ever seen again.

Thus was a legend born. The Bermuda Triangle is an area roughly bounded by Miami, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico. No one keeps statistics, but in the last century, numerous ships and planes have simply vanished without a trace within the imaginary triangle.Unusual features of the area had been noted in the past. Christopher Columbus wrote in his log about bizarre compass bearings in the area. But the region didn't get its name until August 1964, when Vincent Gaddis coined the term Bermuda Triangle in a cover story for Argosy magazine about the disappearance of Flight 19. The article stimulated a virtual cottage industry in myth-making.
Many exotic theories have been propounded to explain what happened to the missing travelers.
The disappearances have been attributed to the machinations of enormous sea monsters, giant squid, or extra-terrestrials. Alien abductions, the existence of a mysterious third dimension created by unknown beings, and ocean flatulence—the ocean suddenly spewing great quantities of trapped methane—have all been suggested as culprits.
The reality, say many, is far more prosaic. They argue that a sometimes treacherous Mother Nature, human error, shoddy craftsmanship or design, and just plain bad luck can explain the many disappearances.
"The region is highly traveled and has been a busy crossroads since the early days of European exploration," said John Reilly, a historian with the U.S. Naval Historical Foundation. "To say quite a few ships and airplanes have gone down there is like saying there are an awful lot of car accidents on the New Jersey Turnpike—surprise, surprise."
Lieutenant A. L. Russell, in the U.S. Coast Guard's official response to Bermuda Triangle inquiries, writes: "It has been our experience that the combined forces of nature and the unpredictability of mankind outdo science-fiction stories many times each year."
Disappearance of Flight 19
The legend of the Bermuda Triangle will be forever tied to the fateful flight that took place on December 5, 1945.
Flight 19 originated at the U. S. Naval Air Station in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Five TBM Avenger Torpedo Bombers carrying 14 men took off at roughly 2:10 in the afternoon that day on a routine navigational training mission.
Led by instructor Lieutenant Charles Taylor, the assignment was to fly a three-legged triangular route with a few bombing practice runs over Hen and Chickens Shoals.

2011-06-14T03:43:00.000-07:00

Amir Khan was born on 14^th March, 1965 and is an Indian actor who is also a director and a producer.

He was born into a family that was involved in the Hindi film industry- his father Tahir Hussain was a film producer and his uncle Nasir Hussain was a producer, director and an actor.With several successful films that have met with both commercial and critical success, Aamir Khan is one of the leading actors in the Hindi film industry today and also one of the most critically acclaimed ones. In 1986, Aamir Khan married Reena Dutta, with whom he had two children. In 2002, the marriage ended and Khan married Kira rao in 2005.
Career
Aamir Khan debuted as a child actor, in 1973, in Nasir Hussain’s film Yaadon Ki Baarat. His first performance as an adult actor was for the 1984 film Holi, but Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak is considered to be his first commercial success. The film effectively launched Khan’s career as an actor , thanks to his much-publicized “chocolate boy” looks. It was in the same year that he received his first National Film Award for his performance in the film Raakh. This success was followed by successful films that released in the late eighties and early nineties that include Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke and Rangeela.
Aamir Khan, quite unusually , acts in one or two films in a year. The1996 film Raja Hindustani released and turned out to be a blockbuster. In the following years, Khan’s films didn’t fare particularly well and it was only with the 1997 film Ishq that he once again began to see success in the movie market. The 1998 film Ghulam saw him turn into a playback singer with the song, “Aye, kya bolti tu?” Sarfarosh and Earth were quite successful . His 2000 release, Mela, was a flop.
In 2001, Aamir Khan acted in Lagaan, the maiden production of the Aamir khan Productions. It was nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film Award in 74^th Academy Awards. He won his second Filmfare for this film. The year also saw the release of the extremely successful film Dil Chahta Hai. He then took a four-year-long hiatus and came back with Mangal Pandey: The Rising and Rang De Basanti . A year later, he made his directorial debut Taare Zameen Par And in 2008, he followed up with Ghajini and with 3 Idiots in 2009, both of which were hits. His next film is Delhi Belly, which will release in 2011.The Indian Government awarded him with the Padma Shri in 2003 and the Padma Bhushan in 2010.
Awards and Nominations
Before Khan won his first Filmfare Award for Best Actor for the 1996 film Raja Hindustani, he had been nominated seven times for films like Qayamat se Qayamat Tak, Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, Raakh and Dil. For Raakh, he was awarded the special jury award in the National Film Awards. His second Filmfare Award for Best Actor was awarded for the film Lagaan in 2001, and receiver the Fimfare Critics’ Award for Rang De Basanti. In 2008, he won the Filmfare Best Director.
Filmography

Yaadon Ki Baarat (1973)
Holi (1984)
Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1989)
Dil (1990)
Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin (1991)
Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992),
Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993)
Rangeela(1995).
Raja Hindustani (1996).
Ishq (1997)
Ghulam (1998)
Sarfarosh (1999)
Earth (1999)
Lagaan (2001
Dil Chahta Hai (2001)
Mangal Pandey(2005)
Rang De Basanti (2006).
Taare Zameen Par (2007)
Ghajini (2008)
3 Idiots (2009)
Dhobi Ghat (2011)

Indonesia Travel

2011-06-14T03:38:00.000-07:00

The name Indonesia has been derived from two Greek words "Indos" and "Nesos", meaning Islands near India. It is the largest archipelago in the world with a total of 17,508 islands, of which about 6000 are inhabited. The islands are inhabited by many tribes with diverse culture and languages. Five main islands and 30 smaller archipelagoes are home to the majority of the population. The main islands are Sumatra, Kalimantan, Java, Sulawesi and Irian Jaya.

If you’re on vacation or traveling in Bengkulu, you should not miss to visit the sights on this one, the Holy river beach its name ( pantai sungai suci ), pantai sungai suci is a tourist place is a mainstay in the district north of Bengkulu, Bengkulu profinsi the most widely visited by the tourists from foreign countries and domestic tourists. Among the many sights on the coast of Bengkulu province is the most in interest by the tourists who visited Bengkulu.
Holy river beach is located in the village market carts, coconut hut district, north Bengkulu district, or located on the border between north Bengkulu Bengkulu city.

For those of you who are visiting Bali do not let you miss to stop by for a while in the tourist areas of the lake and mountain shelf. The lake is situated at the foot of Mount Batur and believed to be an ancient caldera. Caldera, or giant crater was allegedly caused by the massive eruption of Batur volcano thousands of years ago. Caldera is now flooded by water which is the source of most agricultural land in Bali. Yes, the water of this lake flows into almost all major rivers in Bali like Unda River in South Bali, Bali river Sunni west, and Bayumala River in North Bali. From the river’s water flow of Lake Batur then be divided by special regulations called Subak. At the edge of Lake Batur Temple stands as a place of worship of Goddess Danu, the manifestation of God in its function as a protective goddess of agriculture. History of Pura Batur is devoted to Goddess of fertility, Dewi Danu. He is the Goddess of the lake water. Mineral-rich water flowing from Lake Batur, flowing from one patch of rice paddy fields to another, gradually down to earth, Enchantment Lake Batur tour certainly on the beautiful scenery. .

Fragrance of pine forests as if to welcome, for any visitors who wish to pamper themselves in the waters of Mount Pancar hot water, Nature Park in the Village of Karang Tengah, Babakan Madang district, Bogor, West Java, Indonesia. This hot water bath opened to the public, and can be reached from Jakarta about 1 hour. Past the toll motorway towards Sentul Babakan Madang Village and Village Middle Reef. The road condition is pretty good, easier for visitors to the site and conveniently. Along the road to Mount Pancar eyes will be spoiled with the natural scenery around the mountains. Boulders decorate the edge path to the location, occasionally seen the blue-collar workers who were split and raised stone. Usually the stone will be used as a house or building foundation. Grinding stone is the livelihood of residents around Mount Pancar. By paying the entrance fee of Rp 20,000 / person for adults and Rp 10,000 for the children / people you are biased to enjoy the natural hot spring facility and its features, natural features of Mount Pancar water is water that is used contains active minerals, a good for blood circulation, remove toxins or toxins and excess fat from the body through sweat, helps normalize nerve. Uniquely hot water does not contain sulfur and brimstone, no smell and looks clear.

Russia Travel

2011-06-14T00:24:00.000-07:00

Following two suicide bomb attacks on Moscow metro trains which killed 39 people in March, security in the city has been stepped up. Due to the ongoing threat of terrorism in Russia, travellers are advised to exercise caution, and to steer clear of the volatile North Caucasus region. For further information, check out Safe Travel or the Thorn Tree forum for advice from other travellers.
For centuries the world has wondered what to believe about Russia. The country has been reported variously as a land of unbelievable riches and indescribable poverty, cruel tyrants and great minds, generous hospitality and meddlesome bureaucracy, beautiful ballets and industrial monstrosities, pious faith and unbridled hedonism. These eternal Russian truths coexist in equally diverse landscapes of icy tundra and sun-kissed beaches, dense silver birch and fir forests and deep and mysterious lakes, snow-capped mountains and swaying grasslands – those famous steppes. Factor in ancient fortresses, luxurious palaces, swirly spired churches and lost-in-time wooden villages and you’ll begin to see why Russia is simply amazing.
To get the most from Russia, head way off the beaten track. After taking in old favourites such as dynamic Moscow, historic St Petersburg and beautiful Lake Baikal, dive further and deeper into the largest country in the world. Visit the soft, golden sands of the old Prussian resort of Kranz, now known as Zelenogradsk in the far western Kaliningrad Region; the charming Volga river village of Gorodets, home to folk artists and honey-cake bakers; fascinating Elista, Europe’s sole Buddhist enclave and location of the wacky Chess City; the 400-year-old mausoleums of Dargavs, a North Ossetian ‘city of the dead’; or the hot springs of Kamchatka’s Nalychevo Valley in the Russian Far East.
Russia’s vast geographical distances and cultural differences mean you don’t tick off its highlights in the way you might those of a smaller country; the Russian Far East, for example, is the size of Europe. A more sensible approach is to view Russia as a collection of countries, each one deserving exploration. Rather than transiting via Moscow, consider flying direct to a regional centre such as Irkutsk to have an Eastern Siberian vacation, or to Yekaterinburg to explore the Urals mountain range.
If cultural and architectural highlights are what you’re after, stick to European Russia, which is all of the country west of the Urals. If you don’t mind occasionally roughing it and are in search of Russia’s great outdoors, train your eye on the vast spaces of Siberia and the Far East. Alternatively, boost your adrenaline on the country’s top ski resorts and raft-friendly rivers. You can also get a bird’s eye view of it all from the cockpit of a MiG-25 or even from outer space, as well as unique experiences such as getting a beating in a banya (traditional steam bath).

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Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan (Hindi: सलमान ख़ान, Urdu: سلمان خان), is an Indian film actor who appears in Bollywood films

The Name Salman Khan sparks several images: his reluctance to wear shirts, his sculpted chest, his frequent run-ins with the law, his good looks (voted by People Magazine in 2004 as the 7th most good looking man in the world and the first in India) and his unquestionable status as one of three reigning Khans of Bollywood.

Name: Salman Khan
Birth Name: Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan
Nickname: Sallu, The Official Badshah Of Bollywood, King Khan
Often Known as: Bollywood's Bad boy, his knack of walking into trouble has overshadowed people's perception of him as an actor. He may have been featured as the bad guy of the industry several times over. But many-a-common-man claims that this macho hunk has a heart made of pure gold.
Date of Birth: 27 December 1965
Sign: Capricorn
Height: 5 feet 8 inches
Weight: 73-75 kgs
City: Indore
Country: Madhya Pradesh, India
Religion: Muslim
Mother: Salma Khan
Father: Salim Khan
Siblings: two brothers - Arbaaz Khan & Sohail Khan and two sisters Alvira & Arpita
Children: None
Marital Status: Single
Spouse: Girlfriend Katrina Kaif
Girlfriend: Dated Sangeeta Bijlani, Somy Ali, Aishwarya Rai
Education: ????
Likes: Travel to London
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Black
Favorite Drink: Iced Tea
Favorite Color: White
Favorite Clothes: Loves tight fitting 501 jeans
His Hero: Sylvester Stallone
His Heroine: Preity Zinta
Hobbies: Exercises Daily
Occupation: Bollywood Actor
Languages: Hindi, English
First Film: Biwi Ho To Aisi (1988) and Maine Pyar Kiya (1989 - as the main lead)
Khan is the eldest son of celebrated a screenwriter Salim Khan who has to his credit several successful films like Sholay, Deewar and Don, and his first wife Salma Khan (maiden name Sushila Charak). His stepmother is Helen, a famous yesteryear Bollywood actress, who has co-starred with him in Khamoshi: The Musical (1996) and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999). He has two brothers, Arbaaz Khan and Sohail Khan, and two sisters, Alvira and Arpita. Alvira is married to actor/director Atul Agnihotri.

Khan is a dedicated bodybuilder. He trains everyday and is famous for taking off his shirt in movies and stage shows alike. In 2004, he was voted 7th best-looking man in the World and the best looking man in India by People magazine, U.S. Khan has been involved in several charities during his career.

Despite being romantically linked with several actresses, and having relationships with ex-girlfriends Aishwarya Rai, Somy Ali and Sangeeta Bijlani, Khan is frequently featured by Indian media as Bollywood's most eligible bachelor. He has been dating model-turned-actress Katrina Kaif since 2003.

On 11 October 2007, Khan accepted an offer from Madame Tussauds wax museum in London to have a wax replica made of himself. His life-size wax figure was finally installed there on 15 January 2008, making him the fourth Indian actor to have been replicated as a wax statue in the museum.
Star Screen Awards

Nominated

* 2004: Star Screen Award Best Actor for Tere Naam
* 2005: Star Screen Award Best Actor for Garv: Pride and Honour

Zee Cine Awards

Nominated

* 2004: Zee Cine Award Best Actor- Male for Tere Naam
* 2005: Zee Cine Award Best Actor- Male for Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
* 2006: Zee Cine Award Best Actor in a Supporting Role- Male for No Entry

Bollywood Movie Awards

Winner

* 2002: Bollywood Movie Award - Most Sensational Actor, Chori Chori Chupke Chupke

National Honour

* 2007: Rajiv Gandhi Award for his Outstanding achievement in entertainment.

Indian Telly Awards

* 2008: Best Anchor, Dus Ka Dum
* 2009: The Second Season of The Popular Game Show Dus Ka Dum Sony Entertainment Television Big Synergy and for the second time Salman Khan he is Won Best Anchor, Dus Ka Dum

(Salman Khan Contact Information)

Contact Address: 3 Galaxy Apts., B.J. Road, Band Stand, Bandra, Mumbai 400 050

Bon Scott Biography

2011-06-12T05:39:00.000-07:00

Ronald Belford Scott was born on July 9, 1946 in Kirriemuir, Scotland. He spent the first six years of his life in the small town of Kirriemuir. Bon's parents hailed from musical families; his father, Charles, known to friends and relations as Chick, played drums in the Kirriemuir Pipe Band and performed with the local light-opera company. In 1952, the Scott family relocated to Australia. The Scotts first resided in Melbourne before settling in the Adelaide suburb of Sunshine. In 1956, Bon's brother Graeme was diagnosed with asthma and the Scott family relocated to Fremantle.

As early as grade school, Bon had shown an affinity for music, first playing recorder in school; he would subsequently have brief flirtations with piano and accordion, before settling on drums. Bon took his first tentative steps

Bon Scott Biography
as a performer at the age of twelve, playing a recorder duet with a classmate at a school concert and banging the drums alongside his father in the local Caledonian Society's Scots pipe band.

Bon's lifelong distaste for authority led him to quit his studies at the age of fifteen. After leaving school, he held a series of odd jobs, driving a tractor, laboring on fishing boats and working as an apprentice weighing-machine mechanic.

Bon's earliest bands found him doubling up on vocals and drums. In Perth during 1966 he played with The Spektors. Then he moved on to The Valentines. In May 1967 The Valentines released a debut single entitled 'Every Day I Have To Cry' on the Clarion label. Despite its lack of originality, the single reached the Top 5 of the local charts. But their next three singles flopped and they decided to move to Melbourne for a change of luck.

The Valentines recorded three Easybeats songs, 'She Said', 'Peculiar Hole In The Sky' and 'My Old Man's A Groovy Old Man'. The latter reached No. 23 in the Australian charts in July 1969. On September 20, 1969 The Valentines were arrested for dope possession which shattered their clean-cut image beyond repair. Nevertheless The Valentines released another single, 'Julliette' in April 1970 that barely reached the Australian Top 30. The band officially called it quits on August 1, 1970.

Within six months of The Valentine's dissolution, Bon received a call from Bruce Houwe, leader of a new blues-rock band called Fraternity, inviting him to join his group. By the time Bon joined Fraternity, the band had already recorded a single, 'Why Did It Have To Be Me', and begun gigging around Adelaide, where it had relocated from its original base of Sydney. After two albums for RCA Australia, 'Live Stock' in 1971 and 'Flaming Galah' in 1972, Fraternity decided to try their luck in Europe. For most of 1973 they toured the Continent, principally Britain and Germany. They even got to support a band called Geordie, fronted by one Brian Johnson, in the UK. The European trip was largely fruitless for Fraternity and they returned to Australia slightly disillusioned. After returning home, Bon was involved in a motorbike accident that left him in a coma for three days and in the hospital for several months, ending his association with Fraternity.

Now based in Adelaide, Bon was reduced to taking on casual work until the day he was offered the chance to drive this new band called AC/DC around. Bon lost little time in telling the band he could play drums, and before long he'd successfully auditioned for Peter Clack's position in the band. He also recommended as bass player his old friend from Fraternity, Bruce Houwe. But Bon harboured ambitions to front the band. He persuaded the Young brothers that the band needed a better frontman and he suggested himself as the ideal replacement. And when Dave Evans failed to turn up for a show, Bon seized his chance.

Bon Scott was the man who brought AC/DC into sharp focus. He was a unique personality, a man of such charisma that he could make every single fan in an audience of thousands feel like he was performing just for them, whilst also having the ability to make the local pub seem like an arena. He enjoyed life and loved nothing better than giving pleasure to others.

Yet Bon Scott was also an excessive drinker and this would ultimately lead to tragedy. After a night of heavy drinking, Bon died in a car parked outside a friend's flat in South London sometime on February 19, 1980. He was prononced dead on arrival at Kings College Hospital. Bon Scott lies in the Fremantle Cemetery's Memorial Garden in Australia.

Justin Bieber biography

2011-06-12T05:35:00.000-07:00

Justin Bieber began his career as a Youtube star. In late 2007 his mom began posting his videos on Youtube. He was later discovered by Scooter Braun who consulted Usher before Justin signed a deal with Island Records. Justin Timberlake was reportedly in the running to also sign the Youtube star but Island won the contract.

Bieber taught himself to play the piano, drums guitar and trumpet and is very musical. His music career has really only just begun.

Avril Lavigne

2011-06-12T05:18:00.000-07:00

Avril Ramona Lavigne (pronounced /ˈævrɨl ləˈviːn/; born 27 September 1984) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, fashion designer, actress, and philanthropist. She was born in Belleville, Ontario, but spent the majority of her youth in the small town of Napanee. By the age of 15, she had appeared on stage with Shania Twain; by 16, she had signed a two-album recording contract with Arista (now RCA Records) worth more than $2 million. When she was 17 years old, Lavigne broke onto the music scene with her debut album, Let Go, released in 2002.

Let Go made Lavigne the youngest female soloist to reach #1 in the UK, and the album was certified four-times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. By 2009, over 16 million copies had been sold worldwide. Her breakthrough single, "Complicated", peaked at #1 in many countries around the world, as did the album Let Go. Her second album, Under My Skin, was released in 2004 and was her first album to peak at #1 on the U.S. Billboard 200, eventually selling more than 10 million copies worldwide. The Best Damn Thing, Lavigne’s third album, was released in 2007, becoming her third #1 album in the UK Albums Chart and featuring her first U.S. Billboard Hot 100 #1 single, "Girlfriend". Lavigne has scored a total of five #1 singles worldwide, including "Complicated", "Sk8er Boi", "I'm With You", "My Happy Ending" and "Girlfriend". With more than 30 million copies of her albums sold worldwide, Lavigne is currently one of the top-selling artists releasing albums in the U.S., with over 10.25 million copies certified by the RIAA. Her fourth studio album, Goodbye Lullaby, will be released in March 2011.

Lavigne branched out from recording music, pursuing careers in feature film acting and designing clothes and perfumes. She voiced a character in the animated film, Over the Hedge, in 2006. That same year, she made her on-screen feature film debut in Fast Food Nation. In 2008, Lavigne introduced her clothing line, Abbey Dawn, and in 2009, she released her first perfume, Black Star, which was followed by her second perfume, Forbidden Rose, in 2010. In July 2006, Lavigne married her boyfriend of two years, Deryck Whibley, lead singer and guitarist for Sum 41. The marriage lasted a little over three years, and in October 2009, Lavigne filed for divorce. Whibley and Lavigne continued to work together, with Whibley producing her upcoming fourth album, as well as Lavigne's single, "Alice", written for Tim Burton's film Alice in Wonderland

Shahrukh Khan

2011-06-12T01:17:00.000-07:00

Shahrukh Khan is the most acclaimed actor of India who works in Bollywood films. Along with being an actor he also has his own production company and sometimes also works as a TV host. ‘King Khan‘, ‘SRK‘, ‘SRKhan‘, ‘Badshah of Bollywood‘, ‘King of Romance‘, these are some of the nicknames given to Shahrukh Khan. His smile and dimples are his trademark and he has a height of 5.8″ (1.73m). Today Shahrukh stands among the highest respected and paid actors in Bollywood. His wife’s name is Gauri and he has one son and a daughter named Aryan and Suhana.

Early Life

Shahrukh Khan was born in New Delhi, on 2^nd November in the year 1965 to Muslim parents having Pathani descent. His father’s name was Taj Mohammad Khan, who originally was from Peshawar of British India and was an Indian freedom fighter. He had come to New Delhi, before India’s partition from Peshawar’s Qissa Khawani Bazaar. He was a lawyer by profession and died in the year 1982 due to cancer. Shahrukh’s mother, Lateef Fatima was Major General Shah Nawaz Khan’s adopted daughter. Major General Shah Nawaz had served as a general in Subhash Chandra Bose’s Indian National Army. Fatima Begum was a first class magistrate and a social worker who died in the year 1991, due to complications from diabetes. Shahrukh also has an elder sister called Shehnaz.
Shahrukh did his schooling from New Delhi’s St. Colombia High School. Even in his school, he was quite accomplished in academics, drama and sports. He won the annual school award called the ‘Sword of Honor’ which was given to the student, best representing the school’s spirit. After completing school, he attended the Hansraj College in New Delhi from the year 1985 to 1988, from where he graduated with Economic Honors. Later he attended the Jamia Millia Islamia and pursued a Mass Communications Master degree. But he opted out from it later, to make a career in Bollywood.
After his parent’s death, Shahrukh shifted to Mumbai in1991. In this year he also married Gauri Chibber, before the release of any of his films. He married Gauri who by faith is a Hindu on 25^th October 1991, in a traditional Hindu ceremony.

Film Career

Shahrukh learnt acting from the Theatre Action Group (TAG) in Delhi, under Berry John who is a celebrated Theater Director. He made his debut in acting in the year 1988 by appearing in a TV series called ‘Fauji’ where he played Commando Abhimanyu Rai’s role. After this, he also appeared in a few other TV serials, notably Aziz Mirza’s 1989 serial named ‘Circus’ which was based on circus life of the performers. He also did a small role in 1989 in the English language film made for television called ‘In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones’, written by Arundhati Roy.
In 1991, after moving to Mumbai from New Delhi, Shahrukh made his debut in Bollywood through the movie ‘Deewana’. This movie was a box office hit and worked as his career’s launchpad in Bollywood. His second Bollywood movie, ‘Maaya Memsaab’ created some controversy due to his appearance in an ‘explicit’ movie scene. In 1993, his film ‘Baazigar’, also became a major hit. In 1995, Shahrukh starred in Aditya Chopra’s ‘Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge’, which became a great commercial and critical success. This movie by 2007, entered its twelfth year in theaters of Mumbai and became one of the biggest blockbusters by grossing more than 12 billion rupees. Later, in 1990s, he also starred in many successful movies which included Yash Chopra’s ‘Dil to Pagal Hai’, Subhash Ghai’s Pardes, and in 1998 Karan Johar’s debut ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’. He was also praised for his performance in the movie, ‘Dil Se’ which was an overseas commercial success.
In 2000 Shahrukh’s success continued and he again got critical acclaim for Aditya Chopra’s film ‘Mohabbatein’. In this year, he set up along with actress Juhi Chawla his own production house called ‘Dreamz Unlimited’. Later he collaborated with Karan Johar in the movie ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham’ which became that year’s 2nd biggest hit. In 2002, he starred in the movie ‘Devdas’ which was a remake of the well known novel of the same name. This became one of the biggest hit film of that year. The other box office hits that followed are the film, ‘Hum Tumhare Hai Sanam’, Yash Chopra’s ‘Veer Zaara’, Karan Johar’s, ‘Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna’, the 2006 remake of ‘Don’. His 2007 movie, ‘Chak de India’, which was about the Indian national women’s hockey team won multiple awards. Also in the same year, his movie ‘Om Shanti Om’, directed by Farah Khan became a major hit both in India and the overseas. Shahrukh also lent his voice to the character of Mr. Lajawaab (Mr. Incredible), in the Hindi version of the Disney animated movie, ‘The Incredible’.
In 2004, Shahrukh launched ‘Red Chilies Entertainment’, his other production company. He starred and produced the films, ‘Main Hoo Na’ and ‘Om Shanti Om’ which were great box office hits. In the year 2008, his company became the owner of the ‘Kolkata Knight Riders’ of the IPL cricket League backed by the BCCI.
Shahrukh also did some television shows in recent years. In 2007, he hosted ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’, a popular game show, which was the Indian version of ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’. In 2008, he hosted another game show called, ‘Kya Aap Paanchvi Paas Se Tez Hain’

Awards

Shahrukh Khan’s extreme talent and popularity has won him many awards. Some of the notable among them are.

The Filmfare Best Male Debut Award in 1992 for the film ‘Deewana’.
The Filmfare Best Actor Award for the film ‘Baazigar’ in the year 1993.
The Filmfare Best Actor Award in 1995 for, ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’.
The Filmfare Best Actor Award in 1997 for ‘Dil To Pagal Hai’.
Critics Award for Best Performance in 2000 for the movie, ‘Mohabbatein’.
Filmfare Best Actor Award in 2004 for ‘Swades’.
Filmfare Award for the best actor for the film ‘Chak De India’, in 2007.

Bryan Adams

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From the mid-'80s to the mid-'90s, Canadian singer/songwriter and guitarist Bryan Adams was one of the most successful recording artists in popular music worldwide. Usually dressed in blue jeans, sneakers, and white T-shirts, the energetic performer stalked stages around the globe, electric guitar in hand, singing his own up-tempo pop/rock songs and ballads before audiences numbering in the tens of thousands. He released a series of multi-platinum albums containing chart-topping singles featured in popular motion pictures. His raspy voice, simple compositions, and straightforward musical approach earned him early critical approbation as a likable if unoriginal rock & roll journeyman, but as he began to become massively popular, reviewers increasingly pointed out the clichés in his lyrics and the derivative nature of his music, especially as he softened his style in the early '90s for his hit movie theme songs. By the end of the '90s, his record sales had fallen precipitously and he had become largely identified with his movie work, though he continued to tour extensively, playing his many hits.

Adams was born Bryan Guy Adams on November 5, 1959, in Kingston, Ontario. (His middle name referred to Guy Fawkes, the British conspirator executed for an attempt to blow up Parliament in 1605, resulting in the observation of Guy Fawkes Day in England each November 5.) Adams' parents were British émigrés; his father, Conrad J. Adams, was a military diplomat, his mother, Elizabeth Jane Adams, had been a schoolteacher and librarian. His father's occupation caused the family to move extensively during Adams' childhood. They relocated to Ottawa when he was six, then his father began to get overseas postings, first in Vienna and next Portugal, where the family lived from 1967 to 1971. By his early adolescence, Adams had begun to show an interest in music, playing drums before taking up the guitar. From Portugal, the family briefly moved back to Ottawa, and then went to Tel Aviv. Adams had been expected to enroll at Sandhurst, a military academy in England both his father and grandfather had attended, but he refused. In the mid-'70s, his parents separated, and he returned to Ottawa with his mother and younger brother before settling permanently in Vancouver. While attending high school, he increasingly spent his time auditioning for rock bands, gaining greater success when he tried out as a singer rather than as a guitarist. By the age of 16, he was fronting a local band called Shock. In the summer of 1976, he successfully auditioned to become the new lead singer of Sweeney Todd, a glam rock band that had just scored a Canadian hit with "Roxy Roller," but had lost its vocalist, Nick Gilder. With that, Adams dropped out of school. His first assignment with the band was to record a new vocal over the instrumental tracks of "Roxy Roller" for a reissue of the single on London Records. On September 18, 1976, this single entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number 99, Adams' first chart placing in the U.S. He toured with Sweeney Todd and appeared on the band's second album, If Wishes Were Horses, released in August 1977 and featuring three of his co-compositions, "Until I Find You," "Pushin' and Shovin'" (both written with bassist Budd Marr), and "Song for a Star" (written with keyboardist Dan Gaudin). Adams quit Sweeney Todd in December 1977.

In January 1978, Adams met Jim Vallance. Seven years Adams' senior, Vallance had been the drummer in the successful Canadian band Prism and had written most of the songs for their self-titled debut album under the pseudonym Rodney Higgs. But, finding that he disliked touring, he had left the band and was trying to develop a career as a songwriter and producer. He and Adams agreed to form a partnership in which they would co-write songs and he would produce demo tapes of them, on which Adams would sing. (It has been extensively reported, repeated in one rock encyclopedia after another, that they sold songs to a variety of established artists prior to the launch of Adams' own recording career. This is not true. In fact, the songwriters did place songs with many artists, but most of the recordings took place well after Adams started making records himself.) Utilizing Vallance's connections, they began sending those demos to Canadian music publishing companies, and in August 1978 they were signed to a songwriting and production deal with Irving-Almo Music, the publishing arm of A&M Records. Adams, meanwhile, was negotiating with RCA Victor Records for a separate recording contract, but when A&M got wind of that, they quickly signed him as an artist as well. In February 1979, A&M released his first single, the Adams/Vallance composition "Let Me Take You Dancing," a disco song he later disavowed, particularly the 12" single remix version. It spent 23 weeks in the Billboard dance chart, peaking at number 22, with a reported worldwide sale of 240,000 copies. March 1979 saw the release of Rock n' Roll Nights by BTO (formerly Bachman-Turner Overdrive), which Vallance had produced and on which he had placed several songs. Also included was "Wastin' Time," a song that had been credited to Sweeney Todd guitarist Skip Prest and the band's manager/producer Martin Shaer when it appeared on If Wishes Were Horses, but which here was credited to Bryan Adams as songwriter. Next, Adams and Vallance placed songs on the third Prism album, Armageddon, with "Rodney Higgs" and Adams credited on "Take It or Leave It," Adams collaborating with Prism guitarist Lindsay Mitchell on "Jealousy" (later recorded for Adams' second album), and Adams writing "You Walked Away Again" alone. Adams and Vallance also placed "I'm Ready" on the 1979 album Goose Bumps by former Stories singer Ian Lloyd. (Adams would record his own version of the song on his third album.)

Meanwhile, Adams was working on his debut LP, and Bryan Adams was released on February 12, 1980. The album was not released initially in the U.S., although "Hiding from Love" (written by Adams and folksinger Eric Kagna) was issued as a single and reached number 43 in the dance chart. Ian Lloyd's next release, 1980's 3WC (Third Wave Civilization), featured two Adams/Vallance songs that Adams later would reclaim for his own albums, "Lonely Nights" and "Straight from the Heart." In May 1980, Adams assembled a backup band and embarked on his first tour as a solo act, spending four months playing clubs and colleges in Canada. Then, he went to work on his second album, You Want It, You Got It, which A&M released in mid-1981. The album was Adams' first to come out in the U.S. He toured North America for six months starting in October, earning opening spots with the Kinks and Foreigner. The album broke into the Billboard chart in January 1982, peaking at number 118 in 13 weeks, while Adams' version of "Lonely Nights" hit number three in the mainstream rock chart and became his first solo Hot 100 entry at number 84.

As songwriters, Adams and Vallance continued to place their extra material with other artists. "Jump," written by Adams and bandmember Paul Dean, was featured on Loverboy's quadruple-platinum album Get Lucky, released in October 1981. And in January 1982, Prism's fourth album, Small Change, featured the Adams/Vallance compositions "Don't Let Him Know" and "Stay," the former becoming a number one hit on the mainstream rock chart and a Top 40 hit on the Hot 100. Adams toured Canada opening for Loverboy in the spring of 1982, then began work on his third album. His next notable credit, however, came when his, Vallance's, and bandmember Gene Simmons' "War Machine" was featured on Kiss' Creatures of the Night in October 1982. His own album, Cuts Like a Knife, was ready by the end of the year, and A&M prefaced it with his version of "Straight from the Heart," released as a single in December. It broke his career open, peaking in the Top Ten of the Hot 100 and setting up the LP, which followed in January 1983 and eventually reached the Top Ten and went platinum, spawning further Top 40 hits in the title song and "This Time." The album's success was stimulated by Adams' extensive touring in support of it, which began in Canada in January and February and continued from March to August in the U.S., where he opened for Journey, with a six-week tour of Europe in the fall and dates in Japan in November, followed by another round of shows in Canada. In total, he spent 283 days on the road in 1983.

Meanwhile, Adams and Vallance had accepted an offer to write their first song for the movies, and November 1983 saw the opening of A Night in Heaven and the release of its soundtrack album, featuring their song "Heaven," which Adams performed. The track made the Top Ten of the mainstream rock chart in early 1984, but Adams declined to release it as a single just then. Instead, he held it back for his next album, which he and Vallance began writing after he completed a tour of the Far East in March 1984. As usual, the products of their writing sessions began to turn up on other albums before Adams himself re-emerged. "Can't Wait All Night" was the title song of Juice Newton's June 1984 album and became a singles chart entry. "Boys Nite Out" (co-credited to bandmembers Marc Storace and Fernando Von Arb) was featured on The Blitz, an album by Krokus, released in August 1984. The following month saw the opening of the film Teachers, the soundtrack to which included two Adams/Vallance songs, "Teacher, Teacher," which became a Top 40 hit for .38 Special, and "Edge of a Dream," a singles chart entry for Joe Cocker. Adams' fourth album, Reckless, was released on his 25th birthday, November 5, 1984, preceded by the single "Run to You," which reached the Top Ten. It was followed by no less than five Top 20 singles drawn from the album: "Somebody," "Heaven" (which hit number one), "Summer of '69" (Top Ten), "One Night Love Affair," and a duet with Tina Turner, "It's Only Love." The LP, which hit number one in the U.S. on August 10, 1985, sold five million copies in America and a reported three million more in the rest of the world. (Adams also earned his first two Grammy nominations, best male rock performance for the album as a whole, and best rock performance by a duo or group for "It's Only Love.") As usual, Adams toured extensively to support it, his World Wide in '85 tour launching in late December and continuing through November 1, 1985. He found time early on to co-write (with Vallance and David Foster) "Tears Are Not Enough," Canada's answer to "Do They Know It's Christmas" and "We Are the World," as a charity song for Ethiopian starvation relief, which was recorded by the all-star group of Canadian artists Northern Lights and became a number one hit in Canada, later included on the We Are the World LP. He also opened the American side of the Live Aid concert on July 13, 1985.

Adams' success made him and Vallance, if anything, even more appealing to other artists as songwriters. In August 1985, Loverboy featured another of their compositions, "Dangerous," on the Lovin' Every Minute of It album. The song was later released as a single and reached the Hot 100. In September, Roger Daltrey included two Adams/Vallance songs, "Rebel" and "Let Me Down Easy," on his album Under a Raging Moon, and "Let Me Down Easy" also became a chart single. (The songwriters reworked "Rebel" for the next Adams album.) Adams was also in demand as a guest performer on records. Vallance was producing the Canadian group Glass Tiger, and Adams came in to sing a duet vocal on their song "Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)." It hit number one in Canada in February 1986 and number two in the U.S. eight months later. In April, Adams and Vallance's song "No Way to Treat a Lady" appeared on Bonnie Tyler's album Secret Dreams & Forbidden Fire. (Tyler had covered "Straight from the Heart" on her platinum 1983 album Faster Than the Speed of Night. Four months later, Bonnie Raitt also sang "No Way to Treat a Lady" on her Nine Lives album.) In May 1986, Adams and Vallance's song "It Should Have Been Me" was included on Neil Diamond's album Headed for the Future. (The following year, it was covered by Carly Simon on her album Coming Around Again, with Adams producing.) In June, Adams participated in six stadium concerts as benefits for Amnesty International. In September, the songwriters contributed "Back Where You Started" to the Tina Turner album Break Every Rule.

Akon

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Akon is an American artist, songwriter, and record producer born in 1973 on the 30th of April as Aliaune Thiam and is of the Senegalese bloodline. What brought him to fame was his 2004 launch of "Locked Up", the lead single of "Trouble", his debut album. His follow-up album entitled "Konvicted" gave him a nomation in the Grammy Wards because of his single called "Smack That". Akon is also the founder of two recording companies: Kon Live Distribution and Konvict Muzik.

Akon is the son of Mor Thiam, a well-known Sengalese percussionist, so Akon was raised in a musically inclined household and was taught how to play different instruments. At age 15, he created his first song entitled "Operations of Nature". AKon was said to have spent time in jail for several years, but that was also the time when he realized that he had the talent in music and began to take interest in it. When he got out of prison, he started composing and recording his songs in the home studio he had built, and those tapes were discovered by SRC/Universal, the label responsible for launching Akon's very first LP in 2004: "Trouble". The LP consisted of singles like "Locked Up", "Ghetto", etc. "Locked Up" was included in the US Top Ten chart as well as held the 5th spot in the UK chart.

In 2006, Akon released a follow-up album:"Konvicted" which was collaboration with famous artists like Snoop Dog, Styles P., and Eminem. The album's lead single was called "Smack That" and featured Eminem, holding the 2nd spot on Billboard's Hot 100 chart for a period of 5 weeks. "Smack That" also gave Akon a Grammy Award nomination for "Best Rap/Sung Collaboration" in December 2006. The next single: "I Wanna Love You" featured Snoop Dog and became Akon's very first chart-topping single on the Billboard Hot 100.

In the last quarter of 2007, Akon worked with Michael Jackson and remixed "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin". In February of the following year (2008), the said remix was made available on "Michael Jackson's Thriller" and was introduced as a single, being enlisted in the Top 10 charts in many countries. Just last December 2nd of the previous year (2008), Akon's third album "Freedom" was released. It spawned the singles: "I'm So Paid", "Beautiful", and "Right Now (Na Na Na). "Freedom" has sold more than 600,000 copies, thus, it was certified Gold. Akon is also rumored to be collaborating with Jackson on a new album to be released in the present year '09.
In an interview, Akon admitted that he has a total of five kids born to three different ladies and that as a Muslim, he has never smoked or drank alcohol. Akon also has a life mission to help underprivileged children living in Africa so he founded his charity: Konfidence Foundation.

Lady gaga biography

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Singer. Born Stefania Gabrielle Germanotta on March 28, 1986, to Cynthia and Joseph Germanotta. Germanotta, now known as Lady Gaga, is an international pop star born in Yonkers, New York.
Gaga learned to play the piano by the age of four. At the age of 11, she was accepted to the Juilliard School in Manhattan, but instead attended a private Catholic school in the city. She continued studying music and performing, writing her first piano ballad at the age of 13 and holding her first performance at the age of 14 in a New York nightclub. The self-dubbed "Lady Gaga" (she has attributed the inspiration for her name to the Queen song, "Radio Ga-Ga") was granted early admission to New York University's Tisch School of the Arts at the age of 17—one of only 20 students in the world to receive the honor of early acceptance. While there, she studied music and worked on her songwriting skills. She later withdrew from school in order to find creative inspiration. To make ends meet, she took three jobs—including a stint as a gogo dancer—while she honed her performance-art act.
In 2005, Lady Gaga was briefly signed by Def Jam Records, but was dropped just months after signing. Being dropped by the label propelled the singer to perform on her own in clubs and venues on New York City's Lower East Side. There, she collaborated with several rock bands, and began her experimentation with fashion.
In 2007, at the age of 20, Lady Gaga began work at Interscope Records as a songwriter for other groups on the label, including Britney Spears, New Kids on the Block, and The Pussycat Dolls. R&B singer Akon discovered Gaga while she was performing a burlesque show she called "Lady Gaga and the Starlight Revue," which she had created to make a name for herself. Impressed, he signed the performer to his label under the Interscope umbrella, Kon Live. Through 2007 and 2008, Lady Gaga wrote and recorded her debut album, The Fame. The record was received positive reviews and popular success in the United States. With the help of her own creative team, "Haus of Gaga," the performer also began to make a name for herself internationally.
Lady Gaga's debut single, "Just Dance," was released to radio in early 2008 to both popular and commercial acclaim. The song was then nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best Dance Recording in 2008. The song lost to Daft Punk's "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger," but this didn't keep Gaga from reaching No. 1 on the mainstream pop charts in January 2009. The second single off of her album, "Poker Face," earned Lady Gaga even more success. The song topped singles charts in almost every category, and in almost every country. Both songs were produced by Akon's affiliate RedOne, who co-wrote most of Lady Gaga's album.
Most recently, Lady Gaga opened for the newly reformed New Kids on the Block. She also collaborated with the group on the song "Big Girl Now" from New Kids on the Block's album The Block. She is now headlining on The Fame Ball Tour, and has announced plans to tour with Kanye West in the very near future.

Sakira

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After achieving superstardom throughout Latin America, Colombian-born Shakira became Latin pop's biggest female crossover artist since Jennifer Lopez broke down the doors to English-language success. Noted for her aggressive, rock-influenced approach, Shakira maintained an extraordinary degree of creative control over her music, especially for a female artist; she wrote or co-wrote nearly all of her own material, and in the process gained a reputation as one of Latin music's most ambitiously poetic lyricists. When she released her first English material in late 2001, she became an instant pop sensation, thanks to her quirky poetic sense and a sexy video image built on her hip-shaking belly-dance moves.

Shakira Mebarak (full name: Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll) was born February 2, 1977, in Barranquilla, Colombia, into a poor family. Her mother was a native Colombian and her father was of Lebanese descent, and so as a child Shakira soaked up music from both cultures; she also listened heavily to English-language rock & roll, listing her favorite bands in later interviews as Led Zeppelin, the Beatles, the Police, the Cure, and Nirvana. Shakira wrote her first song at age eight, began entering (and winning) talent competitions at age ten, and started learning the guitar at age 11; one story runs that around this age, she was kicked out of her school choir for singing too forcefully. In 1990, at age 13, Shakira moved to Bogotá in hopes of pursuing a modeling career, but wound up signing a record deal with Sony's Colombian division instead. Her 1991 debut album, Magia (Magic), was comprised of songs she'd written over the past five or six years, including some of her earliest efforts. Although it didn't break internationally, the record started to make a name for her in her home country. Dissatisfied with the pop inclinations of the follow-up, 1993's Peligro (Danger), Shakira changed direction for a time, joining the cast of the Colombian soap opera El Oasis in 1994.

When Shakira returned to recording in 1995, she asserted more control over the direction of her music, and worked more rock & roll rhythms -- as well as occasional Arabic tinges -- into her Latin pop material. The first results were Pies Descalzos (Bare Feet), which was initially released in 1995; a slow seller at first, the album gradually caught on thanks to the rock-tinged single "Estoy Aqui," which became a hit all over Latin America, as well as Spain. After that breakthrough, Pies Descalzos just kept spinning off singles: "Dónde Estás Corazón?," "Antología," "Pienso en Ti," "Un Poco de Amor," "Se Quiere, Se Mata." The album hit number one in eight different countries and eventually went platinum in the U.S. as well; Shakira toured for nearly two years promoting it (she finally left El Oasis in 1997).

Seeking to build on her success, Shakira signed Emilio Estefan -- Gloria's husband and a highly successful music-biz insider -- as her manager and producer. The move paid off when her follow-up album, 1998's Dónde Están los Ladrones? (Where Are the Thieves?), became an even bigger worldwide hit than its predecessor. What was more, it cracked the lucrative U.S. market wide open, spending 11 weeks at number one on Billboard's chart and producing two U.S. number ones (on the Latin chart) with "Ciega, Sordomuda" and "Tu." The album's Latin album signature track, however, was the worldwide hit "Ojos Así," her most explicit nod yet to the Arabic music she'd picked up from her father (not to mention its latent belly-dancing connotations). Dónde Están los Ladrones? was also the most effective presentation yet of Shakira's strong-willed persona; her self-analysis made her even more popular among female fans, while her anger over love gone wrong drew comparisons to Alanis Morissette.

When Gloria Estefan offered to translate "Ojos Así" into English, the prospect of a crossover suddenly seemed tangible, and Shakira decided that the most effective way to maintain control over her material was to learn English well enough to write in it herself. In the meantime, she set the stage for her crossover bid with a performance on MTV Unplugged; the channel's first Spanish-language broadcast. MTV Unplugged was released as an album in early 2000, and topped the Latin charts for two weeks on its way to becoming her third straight platinum album; it also won a Grammy for BestLatin Pop Album. At the inaugural Latin Grammy Awards ceremony in 2000, Shakira delivered a much-discussed, show-stopping performance of "Ojos Así," and took home Unplugged-related trophies for Best Female Pop Vocal ("Ojos Así") and Best Female Rock Vocal ("Octavo Dia").

Mainstream pop stardom beckoned. Shakira dyed her long brown hair blonde, romanced Antonio de la Rua (son of the former president of Argentina), and went to work on her first (mostly) English-language album, Laundry Service. The single/video "Whenever, Wherever" was released in advance of the album in late 2001, and made her a star in the English-speaking world almost overnight. Laundry Service entered the American pop charts at number three, and "Whenever, Wherever" climbed into the Top Ten of the singles chart, peaking at number six. The follow-up "Underneath Your Clothes" also hit the Top Ten, halting at number nine; less than a year after its release, Laundry Service had gone triple platinum. Reviews of Laundry Service were divided as to the effectiveness of English Shakira lyrics, but nearly all agreed on her unique poetic imagery.

Shakira is one of the most famous faces in the world thanks to its huge success in the music world, selling millions of records all over the world. His unmistakable voice, combined with their very special and different lyrics and the rhythm you have in your body, the sensual and provocative, have become a music star who has also participated in various advertising campaigns and even threw known brands Recently her own perfume, S by Shakira.

It has a wild style that mimic ethnic million women around the world, aiming for a casual look, and above all, very sexy. No matter what place or where you go, always sexy. One of her favorite designers are Roberto Cavalli, who also designed the clothes that she wore during her performance in Colombia in the last World Cup.

A look Shakira loves animal prints, animal print now called to awaken his wild side and suggestive. It is also very common to see the most creative pieces, as well as ethnic inspirations, a trend that every day more wins. Rare is the day we do not see a tight trousers, usually of leather, either for a concert, a performance on television or a charity event. Shakira likes to make body forever

Michael Jackson

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Michael Jackson

Michael Joseph Jackson, 29th August 1958, Gary, Indiana, U.S.A. 25th June 2009, Ronald Reagan Medical Centre, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.Michael Jackson has had an unquestionable impact upon the soul and rock scene over the previous four decades.Michael has spent almost his entire life on the public stage in one way or another.He has moved from child star to controversial multi-millionaire, still holding on to his childhood.

Travel Africa

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For the international traveler and adventure seeker there is one name more than any other that conjures up images of exotic travel. From the pyramids of Egypt to the Winelands of the Cape there is no continent quite so rich with spectacular variety as Africa. This is the land of the Sahara Desert, of the Central African snowcaps, Kilimanjaroand the Mountains of the Moon. It is the Source of the Nile, the home of the open plains, thundering hooves, palm fringed coastlines, jostling dhows and exotic islands. Africa is a book that once opened can never be closed. It is a destination that creeps under the skin, and if you visit once you will be compelled time and again to return.From winery and golfing tours to multi-day wildlife safaris, we've got something for every adventurer.African travel is rough travel. It is one of the last great frontiers of long range overland voyaging through untrammeled space. From the desert heartlands of the Sahara and Kalahari, through the complex natural habitats of east, central and west Africa, cultural and ecological diversity is the by-word. The vivacity, color, music and dance of Africa sparkles like a tropical ocean. The wildlife of the plains, the gorillas of the forest and piquant journeys through the spice islands... This is all Africa, and it is here for you to discover.And your one-stop guide to all the complex possibilities of African travel is WhyGo Africa. Look no further for a complete selection of country profiles, background on all the main national parks, news on the hot destinations and the last word in adrenalin travel. WhyGo Africa offers flights to Africa, Africa trip deals, tips about hotels and hostels, consultation, interaction and regularly updated facts and information.

African Food

Many have wondered: What do Africans eat and what does traditional African food looks like?African foods are plentiful and varied. Rich in dietary fiber and often organic, they present a healthy choice when eaten in the right combination.

Sudan travel

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I have seen describe travel to all parts of Sudan as dangerous, but my curiosity led me to explore the country regardless. I was interested in what adventures I'd come across and what treasures I'd find in Sudan that where unknown to the rest of the world. At the time of my trip, Sudan had been constantly in the headlines for its civil wars such as Darfur in the west, or other conflicts that where taking place in the south. But many people don't realize that Sudan is also the largest country in Africa, meaning that while parts of Sudan are at war, other parts are relatively calm.

Sudanese Food and Drink

cities and towns of Sudan. All of them seem to boast about one chef or another,
which is good,but for most of us we want to get down to eating.In addition,
food in Khartoum and other Sudanese tourist resorts is food restricted to
traditional Sudanese delights. Cuisine from all over the world can be found in Sudan,
including Asian, Indian, Middle Eastern, and other international tastes.
Fast food chains are rising in popularity due to convenience and their family oriented
style.

Travel Saudi Arabia

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There is a veil hung over Saudi Arabia that distorts the reality behind it. Lift the veil, however, and you will find that many conceptions of Saudi Arabia are misconceptions.

Saudi Arabia is more than a harsh desert, though the sands it does boast include the Empty Quarter, a beautiful expanse of undulating dunes unlike anywhere in the world. There are also the untamed stretches of Red Sea coast in the west of the country, southwestern mountain towns such as Taif, plus the ancient history in the north, where the town of Al Ula serves as the gateway to Medain Saleh, a collection of stone dwellings as magnificent as Petra.

Then there are the cosmopolitan city centres of Jeddah, the Red Sea port; Riyadh, the throbbing central capital; and Gulf-side Dammam, the large city in the east. All feature chic cafés and top-notch restaurants. There are shops galore, from traditional souks to glittering malls with all the latest fashions. Hotels are being built at a rapid clip, and each seems to feature a chef of ever-increasing pedigree.
For the tourist interested in religion, few other countries are as rich in historical sites as Saudi Arabia. As the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad, Saudi Arabia is home the two holiest sites in Islam: The grand mosque in Mecca and the prophet’s mosque in Medina. The Saudis take pride in protecting the integrity of this holy land and Islamic laws are strictly enforced by the mutawwa (religious police).
To a novice visitor, Saudi Arabia can seem like a daunting place for a vacation. But for the intrepid traveller, this is a complex country with much to offer.

Saudi Arabia Food

Saudi Arabia Food prides itself on being one of the most unique portals in the world, dedicated to promoting and covering all aspects of the wider food industry within the country. With its plethora of links and information related to all areas of the food sector, Saudi Arabia Food is dedicated to satisfying the needs of both professionals and individuals with the slightest interest in the country’s food industry. Saudi Arabia Food has been designed in a way that not only provides professionals currently active in the food industry maximum exposure to their targeted audience, but also simplifies matters for the end user by making browsing simple and effortless. Whether you are an individual seeking information on the choices available for wedding banquets, or a small business needing contact details about a specific provider, or simply a company seeking ways to promote your services to the general public, Saudi Arabia Food has all bases covered and can provide solutions most suitable to your specific requirements.

Brazil tour

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For almost 10 years we've created unforgettable trips to Brazil. Many are tailored, many are combined with Argentina and sometimes Chile. Here is a sample of the best itineraries. So how can we help plan and arrange your next great trip?

Treat as examples only. We can tailor new trips and send you others.

Best of Brazil 13 nights from $4178 pp
Enjoy the highlights of Brazil including Rio de Janeiro, Manaus, the more relaxed city of Salvador in the northeast, the old colonial town of Ouro Preto and the beautiful Iguazu falls.

Brazil like a Native 9 nights from $1708 pp
Take a break to enjoy Rio, the Peninsula of Buzios which is home to more than 20 magnificent beaches with crystal-clear waters and Salvador the oldest city in Brazil

Complete Rio 4 nights from $1081 pp
Called `Cidade Maravilhosa` (Wonderful City) is world renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and location, nestled between steep, green mountains and crystal clear seas

Going to Brazil? Want to know what Brazilians eat and what is in stall for you? Read on for a quick guide to food in Brazil.

Introduction to Brazilian Food:
Every country has its staple diet and Brazil is no different. Food in Brazil revolved around three key things, 1) arroz which is white rice, 2) feijao which are black beans and 3) farinha which is like flour. It is very hard to try and avoid eating these although they do come in different shapes and sizes. These are usually eaten with either red meat, chicken or fish.
Restaurants in Brazil:
When you are on the move or out an about there are lots of different choices in terms of where to spot for some food in Brazil. A lanchonete is like a snack bar where you can by things like sandwiches, hamburgers, pastries and other ready-made snacks to fill a whole in the stomach. Restaurantes are where you go for sit-down meals. Here you can order anything from quick snacks to buffets to expensive set menus. Pizzarias are obviously where you go to get a pizza, although most also sell pasta. At a charrascarias you can eat all the BBQ meat you want and lots of other food for a fixed price, what would be called an "eat all you can." These are a great option for vegetarians as they usually have decent salad bars. You may come across a serving system called rodizio which are typical in charrascarias whereby the waiter will come round and keep offering you food until you can eat no more.
Meals in Brazil:
Breakfast, known as cafe is usually eaten between 6 and 8.30 a.m. The food at a typical Brazilian hotel breakfast will include coffee, juice, bread, cheese, cereal, eggs and fruit. Lunch is the main meal of the day in Brazil and is usually eaten between 11.30 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. Dinner (jantar) is very much like lunch in terms of the food eaten and can take place anytime from 7 p.m. onwards. If you are visiting any of the big cities in Brazil, like Rio or Sao Paulo, you will notice most people don't bother with dinner until 10 p.m.
Common Brazilian Food:
Although to the untrained eye it may all seem the same, food in Brazil varies from region to region. For example, in the Northern interior there is a heavy Indian influence while in the Northeast it is an African one. The main dish is also region based; in the Amazon fish is the staple while in the south meat, and lots of it, is the norm. Below we have listed a few of the more famous dished of Brazil.
Barreado: meats and spices cooked in a clay pot for 24 hours and served with banana and farofa.
Carangueijada: cooked crab (whole)
Caruru: a good example of a food brought from Africa to Brazil. This is made with ladies fingers (okra) and onions, shrimp, peppers and oil.
Cozido: a stew with potatoes, carrots and vegetables.
Dourado: freshwater fish.
Feijoada: Brazil's national dish. A meat stew with rice and a bowl of beans.
Xinxim de galinha: chicken flavoured with garlic, salt and lemon.

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For almost 10 years we've created unforgettable trips to Brazil. Many are tailored, many are combined with Argentina and sometimes Chile. Here is a sample of the best itineraries. So how can we help plan and arrange your next great trip?

Going to Brazil? Want to know what Brazilians eat and what is in stall for you? Read on for a quick guide to food in Brazil.