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This Chanel N° 5 perfume advertisement starring Suzy Parker, a well known actress and model at the time, was released in magazines and newspapers in 1957. This ad shows Parker joyful and glowing, standing in between two handsome men while being escorted down a stairwell. Her face and hair is absolutely flawless and combined with her gown, flowing from her graceful movements, exude confidence and a sense of carelessness. The late 1950s and early 60s were a very important time for women as the…

My friend Jordan Hartman is a layered man, many times people see him as the peevish guy who walks malcontent and frivolous through the hallways of the YMCA; however, those few who know him well, see that Jordan appreciates strength and independence, he exalts his mind and his body sonorously. Everyone recognizes him as the man with the colossal hourglass body, for he works ebulliently to maintain the impeccable shape of his robust shoulders and the immense ego that fits perfectly with their…

To Pimp a Butterfly, released by Kendrick Lamar on March 15, 2015, is one of the most awarded album of the 20th century. Lamar’s masterpiece has won him an abundance of awards, including being archived in the Harvard Library. That award is so high because three other albums have ever been archived in the history of music. TPAB is a deep and layered musical conversation, in such where Kendrick tries to come to terms with his celebrity but also is able to have a sense of awareness on what is going…

On July 13, 1985, two simultaneous concerts that featured many legends was broadcasted globally. Bob Geldof went to Ethiopia after hearing about the most recent famines and witnessed all the unfortunate things that were happening to these people. This caused him to be inspired, and this inspiration led to something amazing. Bob Geldof was the idea guy in this situation, he wrote alongside Midge Ure Do They Know It’s Christmas? to spread awareness to people that not everyone is lucky enough to…

The famous movie "Titanic" was a blockbuster and it gave a career rise to so many struggling artists. One of them was Celine Dion. She sung the title song of the movies which is still loved by all "My Heart Will Go On." Celine Dion is a famous singer and her songs are heard all over the world which means that she has one of the greatest fan-following around the world. Celine Maire Claudette Dion is a French Canadian singer born on 30th March 1968. She emerged as a French-speaking world star…

5 Gospel Singers that Made an Impact in the Music Industry Here some of the most influential gospel artists of all time. 1. Bebe & Cece Winans – The Winans are composed of a brother and sister duo and has earned their way to the top of the gospel as well the R&B charts. They produced numerous hits and awards including Grammy’s, Dove, Soul Train, NAACP Image Awards. This best-selling duo was recognized as the first gospel act to be promoted as a mainstream act. This even sparked an issue on…

Stevie Wonder is one of the most critically- acclaimed musicians of today who expertly manages to keep the Motown spirit alive in today’s ever changing pop culture generation. His feats include using his obvious impairments to better his music and stage presence, his ability to master the piano, drums and harmonica at a young age, and the legacy he leaves behind that makes him one of the most prominent artists still known today. His music is a fusion of soul and R&B with pop accents and jazz…

Sean Diddy Combs, AKA Puff Daddy, is the definition of a mogul. Starting his career as the director of A&R at Uptown Records, he was integral in launching the careers of Mary J. Blige and Jodeci, and later started his own label, Bad Boy Records, which has fostered talent that includes Mariah Carey, Method Man, Boyz II Men, Lil' Kim and more. Combs' solo music career began in 1997 with his first single, "Can't Nobody Hold Me Down," which shot to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, quickly followed by…

Motown Records was created by Berry Gordy on January 12, 1959. Motown made its impact on the music industry forever. Artists that we know as legends today such as Stevie Wonder, the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, and The Jackson 5 started in Motown. Together their music brought a community together. Motown started with just a man and 800 dollars loaned from his family. Berry Gordy was a dreamer, and also a teacher, producer, and entrepreneur.Gordy as an African American owner wanted to make a…

A Clouded Idea Second period was by far my least favorite class of the day. The room was hot and sticky with a gross arm pit smell. Those combinations made me dread Eco every single day. I defiantly wasn’t the only one that hated that class, everyone that walked in practically held their nose. The sad part is we all knew why the class room smelled, it wasn’t because the school was old or something was wrong, it smelled like that because Jackson Lindoff was there. Jackson was a boy that…