She then performed at a "Women of Soul" concert at the White House along with legends Patti LaBelle, Aretha Franklin, and more. In addition to her successful music career, Monáe provided the voice of Dr. Monáe in the animated hit "Rio 2" (2014), and also wrote and performed ...
Renowned for his knowledge of Senate precedent and parliamentary procedure, Byrd wrote a four-volume history of the Senate in later life. Near the end of his life, Byrd was in declining health and was hospitalized several times. He died in office on June 28, 2010 at the age of 92 and ...
Before Stop the World, Newley was a rock'n'roller, spoofing Elvis in the film Idle on Parade (1959). But the parody was mistaken for the real thing, and the songs made the charts. In later life, he wrote and sang for real, while always teetering on the brink of self-parody and ...
“It was neither my intention nor my plan, but some were saying that in my voice they heard the sound of confidence and self-assurance,” she wrote in her autobiography. “They heard the proud history of a people who had been struggling for centuries. I took these compliments to heart an...
This is the second of my two reviews to focus on the two James Bond films that featured Timothy Dalton as 007. You can read my earlier review of The Living Daylights here. There’s also an old piece I wrote where I talk about how Licence to Kill and Octopussy are my two favourite ...
3 September 2019, US songwriter LaShawn Daniels, who co-wrote such hits as Destiny’s Child’s Grammy-winning ‘Say My Name’ and Lady Gaga’s ‘Telephone’ died in a car crash in South Carolina aged 41. He had also worked with artists includingWhitney Houston,Michael Jackson, Brandy and...
"While there is no doubt that the immediate road ahead will push me and challenge my resolve, I want you to know I am blessed to be working with the very best in the medical profession, and they have a plan to deal with this awful disease," he wrote in a post shared on the Countr...
Screenwriter Frank Darabont wrote the part of sniper Private Jackson in Steven Spielberg’s acclaimed war drama Saving Private Ryan specifically for Brooks. Despite never having appeared in a film, Brooks passed on the role that eventually went to Barry Pepper. He did not think movie audiences ...
She wrote The Kind Diet, a guide to vegan nutrition, and established a lifestyle brand called The Kind Life. Silverstone's multifaceted personality, combined with her passion for acting and activism, makes her a prominent figure in Hollywood and beyond. 5 Kirsten Duns...
She then performed at a "Women of Soul" concert at the White House along with legends Patti LaBelle, Aretha Franklin, and more. In addition to her successful music career, Monáe provided the voice of Dr. Monáe in the animated hit "Rio 2" (2014), and also wrote and performed ...