When you hear adjectives such as multimedia mogul, multi-talented, transcending, illuminating, generous, abused, self-hating, and beloved, who comes to mind? Ms. Oprah Gail Winfrey embodies all of these adjectives and much more. Oprah was born on January 29, 1954 in Kosciusko, Mississippi to single parent, Vernita Lee. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001856/bio. Many people will be surprised to know that Oprah Gail Winfrey was originally supposed to have the name, “Or-pah” from “Ruth” in the Bible;…
Being a T.A. without a doubt has been one of my favorite experiences as a communication studies major. If I remember correctly some of the goals I had for being a T.A. were to gain a better understanding of the communication process and to also learn more about what goes into teaching a communication studies class. Based on my time as a teaching assistant I would say I definitely have gained a much more firm grasp on understanding the communication process. However, I think one of my greatest…
usage of this simile is more to show that earth is just seeping around with god’s greatness like oil in the ground. Hopkins also says “like shining from shook foil;” (2) in order…
This would not make the top of any “Top Scandals” list, but I happened to see this show and I can still remember how sad I felt for Taylor Swift. President Obama was heard calling West a “jackass” (Time Magazine 2015). On September 13, 2009, during the 2009 MVT Video Music Awards, Kanye West jumped on stage and interrupted Swift’s acceptance…
Gone With the Wind Critical Analysis Gone with the Wind directed by Victor Fleming, released in 1939 is a historic film that portrays the life of a young female, Scarlett O’Hara. Taking place before, during and after the Civil War, embraces O’Hara’s experiences, struggles, victories, relationships and failures. Although this film was made decades ago, it created an impact and is still one of the most preeminent movies ever made. The filmmakers used consistent work, by incorporating beautifully…
Wendy Williams Wendy Williams is a famous American Television personality and is known for her talk show – Wendy Williams Show. She is an actor, comedian and an anchor. Her net worth is $7.5 million and is one of the richest media personality in US. She was born in July 1964, in New Jersey. She belonged to a middle class family and was one of the 3 children to Thomas and Shirley Williams. She studied in Ocean Township High School and later did her BA in Communication from Boston- North Eastern…
psychology at the University of North Texas. Yet, in order to pursue his dream he quit his job and established his own show in 2002. A hero must possess not only the ability to help others, but must have courage in overcoming adversities. One’s abilities to help others in trouble showcases their moral beliefs and being able to overcome adversity demonstrates their determination. Talk show host Phil McGraw, known for his compassion through his sympathetic efforts, utilizes his knowledge of…
Lady Gaga: Top 8 Memorable Interview Quotes By Ginn Andrews Lady Gaga has proven in the last few years to be much more than “the next Madonna”. Her fans, affectionately called Little Monsters by the icon herself, have known it all along, and the woman has worked for her permanent spot in pop culture history. Number Eight: On Being A ‘Firefighter’ “I’ve come a long way through a lot of heartache and pain, but none of it made me damaged goods. It made me a fighter.” Gaga is engaged to Taylor…
anchor to day time talk show , and from this step she start to shine and be known as a…
Parents however, were weary about this new style of music. For them, it drew too heavily from the influence of blues music, a style created by Afircan-Americans expressing their struggles as a minority in America. Viewing blacks as less than whites was nearly the social norm of the 1950’s, where segregation was in abundance and parents didn’t want the “colored music” seeping into their homes. Record companies however, saw the interest and potential in this blues/pop hybrid and set out to sell.…