entrepreneurship. She is an advocate of artists' rights and women's empowerment. Swift began professional songwriting at age 14. She signed with Big Machine Records in 2005 and achieved prominence as a country pop singer with the albums Taylor Swift (2006) and Fearless (2008). Their singles "Teardrops on My Guitar", "Love Story", and "You Belong with Me" were crossover successes on country and pop radio formats and brought Swift mainstream fame. She experimented with rock and electronic styles…
took place in the Cambrai Cathedral in Cambrai. There, Jean the Fearless took Margaret of Bavaria as his bride at the young age of 13. Margaret of Bavaria was the daughter of Albrecht of Bavaria, Count of Holland and Hainaut. At the same time, Jean the Fearless’ sister, Margaret of Burgundy, Duchess of Bavaria, married Albrecht of Bavaria’s son, William II, Duke of Bavaria. The weddings were crucial to consolidate Jean the fearless’ position in the low countries. This land consisted of the…
This satirical and fearless new revue takes on Chicago politics and life in the Windy City as we know it. http://www.secondcity.com/shows/chicago/venue/chicago-e-t-c-theater/ WHY: Enjoy some relatable comedy. WHERE: The Second City E.T.C. Theater: 1608 N. Wells St., Chicago WHEN: 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16 Gangster Tour of Chicago WHAT: Gather your friends and head downtown to experience the history of the city during this Gangster Tour of Chicago. You and your friends…
voice impressed him but he already hired a singer. Chick offered Ella the opportunity to test with the band at a dance at Yale University. If the kids liked Ella she would stay with the band. Despite the tough crowd, Ella was a success and was hired to tour with the band for $12.50 a week. In 1936, Ella made her first recording “Love and Kisses” was released with moderate success but at this time she was touring with Chick’s band at “The World’s Most Famous Ballroom”. Ella started singing a…
Mollie Dawson is an exceptional leader who has demonstrated professionalism, accountability and team work. During my time with Mollie at Liberty Warehouse, I was highly intrigued and admired her work ethic and team work. Even though she was our fearless leader over the lease up, Mollie took charge and went above and beyond her title no matter what it entailed. From leasing and working weekends to working closely with the Maintenance Supervisor in regards to Construction meetings and issues; she…
radio stations. She then went on a six month long radio tour. Through her determination she quickly gained a fan base. The album sold thirty nine thousand copies with in the first week and as of march 2011 it has sold five and a half million worldwide. On February 19, 2007 her hit single Teardrops on My Guitar was released. It hit number 13 on billboard’s top 100 songs nationwide. On November 11, 2008 Swift's second studio album, Fearless, was released. 592,000 copies…
My Favourite Celebrity I have chosen ‘My Favourite Celebrity’ as my written assignment and presentation topic. The purpose that I choose the topic is because I want to share the story about my idol , Taylor Swift. She had long been my idol since 12 years old before I am able to get the chance to meet her. She is one of my favourite singer plus songwriter , she is also my role model and my inspiration as well as my motivation in my life. I feel proud to be one of the Swifties and I wish to go…
co-starred with in the film “Dick Tracy”. She released a soundtrack album featuring hit song “Vogue”, which she famously performed at an MTV Music Award Show. She embarked on her “Blond Ambition World Tour” which was filmed backstage for the movie “Truth or Dare”, giving fans a surreal inside look at the tour. Many conflicts arose after this time, with Warren Beatty, her producers, her dancers. Some of these interviews evoke a sense of regret or sadness with regards to the events that took…
Ida B. Wells Ida B. Wells-Barnett was born in holly springs, Mississippi in 1862 and died March 25, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois. She was born a slave and the oldest of seven children. Even though they were enslaved at the time her parents were able to support their seven children, because her mother was a famous cook & her father was a very skilled carpenter. Around the age of fourteen Ida parents died in an epidemic of yellow fever that came through holly springs. Her parent’s death caused her…
Ryan Sheckler It all started when he was fourteen from nothing to everything he dreamed of being. When Ryan Sheckler turned pro he had a whole new life ahead of him. Ryan was young when he wanted it all. What would you have done if you turned pro at fourteen? Ryan knew exactly what he wanted. He looked up to Tony Hawk since he was little and watched him do tricks. Ryan's pro skater life has turned his world around. He has made an impact to most kids in the world. Ryan has reached out to kids…