singing competition: "American Idol" season: 11 television network: Fox dates: January 18, 2012 – May 23, 2012 judges: Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler host: Ryan Seacrest PLACEMENTSINGERWinnerPhillip Phillips1st runner-upJessica Sanchez3rdJoshua Ledet4thHollie Cavanagh5thSkylar Laine6thElise Testone7thColton Dixon8thDeAndre Brackensick9thHeejun Han10thErika Van Pelt11thShannon Magrane12thJermaine Jones13thJeremy RosadoTop 16Brielle Von HugelJen HirshReed GrimmTop 25Aaron MarcellusAdam BrockBaylie BrownChase LikensChelsea SorrellCreighton FrakerEben FranckewitzHaley … Continue reading ‘American Idol’ Season 11 results: Phillip Phillips vs Jessica Sanchez
Whitney Houston biography: 13 things about singer born in Newark, New Jersey
Whitney Elizabeth Houston was an African-American singer and actress born in Newark, New Jersey, United States to former U.S. Army serviceman and Newark city administrator John Russell Houston Jr. and gospel singer Emily "Cissy" Drinkard Houston. Gary Garland is Whitney's half-brother while Dionne Warwick, Dee Dee Warwick and Leontyne Price are her cousins. Among the awards Whitney … Continue reading Whitney Houston biography: 13 things about singer born in Newark, New Jersey
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Amy Winehouse biography: 13 things about singer born in Enfield, London
Amy Jade Winehouse was a singer and songwriter born at Chase Farm Hospital in Gordon Hill, Enfield, London, England, United Kingdom to Jewish parents Mitchell Winehouse and Janis Seaton Winehouse. Their ancestors were Russian Jewish and Polish Jewish immigrants to London. Mitchell was a window panel installer and a taxi driver while Janis was a pharmacist. His … Continue reading Amy Winehouse biography: 13 things about singer born in Enfield, London
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‘American Idol’ Season 10 results: Scotty McCreery vs Lauren Alaina
singing competition: "American Idol" season: 10 television network: Fox dates: January 19, 2011 - May 25, 2011 judges: Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler host: Ryan Seacrest PLACEMENTSINGERWinnerScotty McCreery1st runner-upLauren Alaina3rdHaley Reinhart4thJames Durbin5thJacob Lusk6thCasey Abrams7thStefano Langone8thPaul McDonald9thPia ToscanoTop 11Naima AdedapoThia Megia12thKaren Rodriguez13thAshthon JonesTop 16Jovany BarretoKendra ChantelleRobbie RosenTop 24Brett LoewensternClint Jun GamboaJordan DorseyJulie ZorrillaLauren TurnerRachel ZevitaTa-Tynisa … Continue reading ‘American Idol’ Season 10 results: Scotty McCreery vs Lauren Alaina
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Woody Allen’s film ‘Midnight in Paris’, Anggun’s album ‘Echoes’ released
"Midnight in Paris," a fantasy comedy by Woody Allen, premiered in Spain on May 13, 2011, and in the U.S. on May 20, featuring Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams as a couple. Simultaneously, Anggun's fifth album "Echoes" was released, containing 15 songs, with a French version planned for Belgium later.
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Azerbaijan wins Eurovision 2011 in Dusseldorf, Germany
song competition: Eurovisionorganizer: European Broadcasting Unionedition: 56thdate: May 14, 2011venue: Düsseldorf Arena, Düsseldorf, Germanybroadcaster: Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR)entries: 43director: Ladislaus Kiralyhosts: Anke Engelke, Judith Rakers, Stefan Raab WINNERS "Running Scared" by Ell and Nikki of Azerbaijan "Madness of Love" by Raphael Gualazzi of Italy "Popular" by Eric Saade o Sweden "Angel" by Mika Newton of Ukraine … Continue reading Azerbaijan wins Eurovision 2011 in Dusseldorf, Germany
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Jason Winer’s film ‘Arthur’, Foo Fighters’ album ‘Wasting Light’ released
Warner Bros. Pictures released the romantic comedy "Arthur," starring Russell Brand as a childish heir, on April 8, 2011. Meanwhile, Foo Fighters released their seventh studio album "Wasting Light" on April 12, 2011, utilizing analog recording techniques. The album includes 11 tracks, recorded in Dave Grohl's garage in California.
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Zack Snyder’s film ‘Sucker Punch’, Britney Spears’ album ‘Femme Fatale’ released
Warner Bros. Pictures released "Sucker Punch," a surrealist fantasy action film, on March 25, 2011, directed by Zack Snyder. Concurrently, Jive Records launched Britney Spears' seventh studio album "Femme Fatale," featuring 12 tracks. Both projects were notable for their cultural impact, showcasing distinct narratives and musical contributions from the artists involved.
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Rizal’s Gloc-9, Yeng Constantino’s ‘Bugtong’ included in ‘Talumpati’ album
"Talumpati," Gloc-9's fifth studio album, was released on February 23, 2011. Featuring 16 tracks, collaborations include "Bugtong" with Yeng Constantino. Gloc-9, active since 2000, transitioned to Sony Music after earlier work with Star Music. Yeng, a "Pinoy Dream Academy" winner, debuted with "Salamat" in 2007.
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Ivan Reitman’s film ‘No Strings Attached’, Adele’s album ’21’
"No Strings Attached," directed by Ivan Reitman and starring Ashton Kutcher and Natalie Portman, was released by Paramount Pictures on January 21, 2011. Meanwhile, Adele's second album "21" launched on January 24, 2011, featuring 11 tracks recorded from 2009 to 2010 across various cities, showcasing her musical talent.
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