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Summer 2012 Primetime TV Premiere Dates

 

It’s time to prepare for summer TV series debuts! Who’s ready for the return of Big Brother and other summer favorites? I certainly am! Take a look below and keep up with the premiere dates for all the returning and new series. We’ll keep adding more shows to the list as we get the debut details.

Musicians At Their Finest: The Prolific Pauls

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Two famous singer/songwriters have produced new albums recently, and I thought they both deserved your attention. Their music just might make you think that musical genius begins with the name Paul. These prolific songwriter’s two latest albums are “Kisses on the Bottom,” from Paul McCartney, and Paul Simon’s “So Beautiful or So What.”

Check Out ‘The Bachelor’ Hometown Dates (Video Sneak Peeks)

Posted On Saturday, February 18, 2012 By DivaCindy. Under Reality, Reality Shows, Reality Stars, TV Shows, Uncategorized  Tags: Ben Flajnik, Courtney Robertson, Kacie Boguskie, Lindzi Cox, Nicki Sterling, The Bachelor  +Edit Post

Source: The Hollywood Gossip

– Courtney Robertson isn’t exactly known for subtlety. Or class. Or sanity.

Still, The Bachelor bad girl ups the ante even more than usual on next week’s hometown date with Ben Flajnik, planning a “big surprise” for the hunk.

“I’m going to tell him I love him, and doing it in a very special way,” Courtney Robertson teases in a sneak peek from Monday night’s crucial episode.

“We’re at this place where I’ve always wanted to get married and I’ve got a little wedding planned … This is the best way I can think of to show Ben how I feel about him.”

Armed with two notepads, Court suggest they “could write some vows” for one another. “Do you have rings, too?” Ben Flajnik asks, likely only half-kidding.”Maybe I do,” Robertson teases. “Maybe I do.” Girl is full-on crazy. –

Katy Perry: California Gurl Extraordinaire

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Katy Perry is a woman that hit the pop field running and hasn’t slowed down.  She’s a contralto singer, songwriter, guitarist and actress who has so much talent that she turns everything she touches to gold (or in the music business, platinum).  This brilliant young woman got her start in gospel music and actually has a gospel album out under the name Katy Hudson, but it is her pop tunes that have taken the music scene by storm. Ms. Katy has won many awards already, but despite numerous nominations the Grammy has eluded her. Katy Perry is the first woman, and second artist overall after Michael Jackson, in the 53-year history of the Billboard Hot 100 chart to have five songs from one album land in  the number one spot.

I became a fan of Ms. Katy’s through her music, but I will admit that her acting abilities and the companies that orchestrate  her music videos have made me an even bigger fan. They are just fantastic, well produced and funny.  Here is some of her work, which I hope you like as much as I do.

Singer Whitney Houston Dead at 48

Posted On Saturday, February 11, 2012 By DivaHeather. Under Actors/Actresses, Actresses, Music  Tags: Celebrity Deaths, Whitney Houston  +Edit Post

Source: TODAY.com

–   Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music’s queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, has died. She was 48.

Publicist Kristen Foster said Saturday that the singer had died, but the cause and the location of her death were unknown.   –

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Britney Spears: Baby, One More Time

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A Diva is a woman of extraordinary talent. One who we adore simply because of how well performs, and despite the rumors of her prima-donna demands such as a refusal to perform without a certain brand of water at her disposal, or a certain hued flower adorning her dressing room.  Who cares that the media likes to bash them at every turn.  We love them anyway.

Today I want to talk about Britney Spears, a pop diva who is considered the powerhouse behind the return of teen pop in the late 1990’s. Britney considers Madonna as one of her mentors, and just like Madonna, Britney has also set fashion, made movies,  won Grammy Awards, and broken barriers throughout society.   Britney has influenced the teen pop genre due to her hard hitting love songs, the great dance numbers on her videos and her excellent stage shows. I look forward to watching a very long career and  some well earned happiness for this wonderful diva.

“Baby One More time” – This song is from her first album of the same name and was released in 1999. It’s  a love song about wanting another chance after making a mistake.

The Evolution of The Allman Brothers Band

Gregg Allman photo by John Gullo

 

Southern Rock didn’t start with The Allman Brothers Band, but they were the beginning of a string of great rock bands that defined a certain style that became known as Southern Rock. I don’t know what differed between the South, the North, the East and the West that could cause such a distinct sound to emerge, but it happened anyway.  The Allman Brothers band just celebrated its 40^th anniversary as a band, even though it has changed members so many times that you need a scorecard to keep track. Each time a new member came on board, a little different style was added, which always made, and continues to make, the Allman Brothers one of the great rock bands around.

The Allman Brothers band was formed in 1969 with Duane Allman on guitar,  Gregg Allman on organ and vocals, Dickie Betts on guitar, Butch Trucks on drums, Berry Oakley on bass and vocals, and Jai Johanny “Jamioe” Johanson on drums and congas.

The band came on the scene and never looked back. They played the very long songs for which the 60’s are known, and because of that they have a well deserved reputation of being a jam band. Here is a hit song that shows the band in its early style. It is from their third album At Fillmore East, and is a T-Bone Walker song called Stormy Monday.

The Classical Touch of Copeland, Gershwin, Bernstein and Williams

 

This article is being written close to Thanksgiving,  and because I have always thought of Thanksgiving as a truly American holiday, it reminded me about the wonderful classical composers that America has produced.  So what better way to introduce you to classical music than through the ears of America. Here are four American-born citizens that all made significant contributions to the field of classical music. It is difficult to separate these composers from other styles such as ballet, musicals or film scores, but even those have all taken on an American flavor.  So Celebrate America and be thankful for brilliant American Composers.

Aaron Copeland was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1900, and is considered by many to be the “Dean of American Composers,” simply because his music touches the soul of America. The pieces such as ‘Appalachian Spring,’ ‘Rodeo’ and ‘Billy the Kid’ all use American themes and highlight tunes that are ours alone.  The first sample I have is a trumpet fanfare that musically states what has made America ours.

Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon DVD Giveaway

Posted On Friday, November 18, 2011 By DivaCindy. Under Music, News Makers, Uncategorized  Tags: David Gest, Katherine Jackson, Michael, michael jackson, Michael Jackson Tribute Concert, Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon, Rebbie Jackson, The Life of an Icon, Tito Jackson  +Edit Post

GossipDivaz is pleased to announce that we have joined forces with Universal Studios Home Entertainment to offer our readers and music lovers a chance to receive a DVD of the Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon documentary.

In the DVD, Producer David Gest imparts detailed facts about Jackson’s life, many of which have never been revealed before, but have been divulged by close friends and family members. Jackson’s musical talent is also explored, showing the reasons behind his spectacular rise to fame as one of the top selling artists ever. Fans will be treated to nostalgia, insight into an unimaginable life, music and historical footage. The DVD is a fitting tribute to an incredible musical talent and a fascinating enigma.

Don’t Miss Peter Gabriel’s Full Performance From Live on Letterman (Watch Here)

Posted On Friday, November 11, 2011 By DivaCindy. Under Music  Tags: Beady Eye, Ben Harper, Cake, Coldplay, Foster The People, Gorillaz, Incubus, Jennifer Hudson, Joe Jonas, Katy Perry, Live on Letterman, Peter Gabriel, Rascal Flatts, Snoop Dogg, Taylor Swift, Tinie Tempah, Wilco  +Edit Post

 

If you missed Peter Gabriel’s amazing performance on Live on Letterman, mourn no more. Just click this link and you will have Gabriel all to yourself as he introduces you to his New Blood Orchestra and performs a dynamic hour-long show for CBS’ ever popular webcast series.

Selections were taken from Gabriel’s most recent album New Blood, which features revamped, orchestral versions of fan and personal favorites from his solo career.  An orchestral “Red Rain” was a great treat, and many lesser known classics including “Mercy Street”, “Rhythm of the Heat”, and“Solsbury Hill” made for a perfect concert.