Chanel No. 5

When a person today hears the name Ray Charles, he or she immediately thinks, “Oh yeah, he’s the bling guy who played the piano.” What they do not realize is that he is most likely the idol and inspiration to their favorites song artist. Ray could do much more than just play the piano. “The man had range. He wasn’t in a bag. He had his own bag...[h]e was the first true crossover artist...(he) was rock and roll. He was rhythm and blues. He was country. The man had such range” (Richards…

Who would be your ideal “celebrity” (famous person) neighbor? Why? MICHAEL JACKSON; The” King of Pop”, the “Grooved one” was the greatest pop singers of the latter half of the 20th century. I love Michael Jackson because he loves us more and being an American Black, he was proud of his ethnicity, he was proud of himself and had pride and dignity. He was crowned king in African colony. He was known as the 7th wonder of the world. He was a true humanitarian and he founded HEAL THE WORLD FOUNDATON…

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…

We all know Michael Jackson to be the King of Pop, but do we really know the man behind the mirror? It all started in a small town called Gary, Indiana. After nine long months, the town’s expected arrival was born. Michael Joseph Jackson was the newest member of the Jackson family. Michael was born into a big family in Gary, on August 29, 1958. As the Jackson family grew older, they discovered some of their own musical talents. The beginning of their talents was created in the living room of…

So on January 27, 1984 his donations were recognized when Ronal Reagan awarded Michael Jackson with a medal. This medal was for all the money that Michael Jackson would donate to charities. Usually Michael Jackson would give 3 to 5 million dollars to charity. Michael Jackson would usually give some of the profits he made from his singles or albums to charities. Even though Michael Jackson loved to give back to the ones in need he loved his mansion. The mansion was located in Los…

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.…

Janet Jackson and Her Winning History janet jackson is an American Singer, song writer, dancer and actress. She is known for her series of creative records. Her focus on social will be proved via her songs. Apart from her role in singing, she also played roles in stage shows, television and also film roles. She has been a suitable figure in popular culture for over 30 years. Jackson appeared on television shows in m1976. Her shows like Good times and fame gave her a chance to stand at top front…

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…