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Comparison between Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston’s Music and Personal lives. Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston. Two of the biggest music acts in the world selling hundreds and thousands of records between them. Both acts rose to fame at an early age eventually earning their stage titles; Michael Jackson ‘The King of Pop’ (The Guardian, 2009) and Whitney Houston, ‘The Voice’ (IMDB, 2012). This piece will focus on the lives of Michael and Whitney, comparing how they both gained…

In 1802 Jackson became a major general this enhanced his reputation and eventually opened up the military fame he always wanted. Sevier had been elected in Tennessee in 1796 Jackson underestimated him. Sevier was able to get off the charges that Jackson came up with. Now Jackson was a terrible person in some people’s eyes. Rachel was now terrified for her husband’s safety and some of Sevier’s supporters planned to attack Jackson. Jackson staying in a hotel was warned by one of his commanders of…

I wonder if these activists run into the same problem I do, that they fear offending and misunderstanding a culture different then their own. Perhaps people are simply trying to “stay in their own lane.” When I make these observations, it is not an attempt to lambast any particular groups. Within the LGBTQ+ movement, there has been an increased attempt to welcome people who look like me, speak the same language as me, listen to the same music, and watch the same movies. Discussions have…

Dr Cliff Huxtable became a popular name in the early 1980s as the character on a television sitcom, The Cosby Show. The show was the first of its kind and showed that not all black homes were broken and unstable. The man behind the character was Bill Cosby; a comedian, entrepreneur, beloved mentor and actor. Cosby slowly began shedding this image when in 2005; sexual assault allegations were made against him. A civil lawsuit filed by Andrea Constand in 2005, along with a detailed account of how…

In 1961, The Marvelettes released their debut single, “Please Mr. Postman”, the first song to reach number one from Motown records, founded by a previous automotive factory worker, Berry Gordy, Jr. The founding of Motown records on January 12th, 1959 would lead to some of the most recognized and successful records and artists in the history of music. Along with the many people involved in the rising success of Motown, the style and unique identity of the music and artists would lead to effecting…

DESCRIPTION Hank Williams Jr. is a famous musician, singer, and songwriter. His real name is Randall Hank Williams but is nicknamed Hank Williams Jr. and Bocephus. Hank Williams Sr. started calling his son Bocephus after watching Grand Ole Opry comedian, Rod Brasfield, use a puppet named Bocephus in his comedy act. He was born on May 26, 1949 in Shreveport, LA, where he was born and raised. A little less than four years later, his father dies. He has been recently living in Paris, TN.…

The Life of David Archuleta At the age of ten, David Archuleta received the opportunity of a lifetime. His father surprised him with tickets to the American Idol season three finale. Upon meeting the cast of American Idol, prior to the show, David was asked to sing for them. Ryan Starr, Jim Verraros, Christina Christian, RJ Helton, Ejay Day, and Tamyra Gray; all sat in awe at the great talent this eleven year old had. It was here that David realized his potential and passion for singing. David…

The brilliant lyrical mastermind Kendrick Lamar has put out fantastic work in the past few years. This review is focusing on his first album titled Section 80 that made a tremendous breakthrough in his career. The album released July 2nd, 2011 with a tracklist that consists of 16 tracks that features various artists. The album was based upon a political point of view with a dash of spiritual and astronomical vibes that show his versatility. Section 80 is one of Kendrick Lamar’s most influential…

In 1971, while appearing on the Johnny Cash television show, Neil Young decided to record an album. Elliot Mazer suggested that Young, the founding member of Buffalo Springfield and member of Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young, record it with him at Quad Studios. Mazer quickly assembled a studio band that consisted of Kenny Buttrey, Tim Drummond, Ben Keith, and Jack Nitzche along with “back-up vocalists,” Linda Ronstadt and James Taylor, to record Young’s quintessential and ground-breaking album,…

August Alsina August Anthony Alsina Jr. is a 23 year old singer. His birthday is September 3, 1992. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. August is a very popular vocalist in the industry today; you might have heard his top single called “I Luv This.” In addition, because of his amazing vocal cords, he is considered to be an R&B artist but, he says otherwise. He says that he is just an artist that makes music and that he does not want to put a title on that. August had a very rough childhood…