Posts Tagged ‘ popularity ’

“Planet B-Boy” documents breakdancing revival

Apr 1st, 2008 | By admin | Category: Culture

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Breakdancing, the 1980s
urban performance phenomenon that went from the streets of New
York to mainstream TV and the stages of America’s cultural
landmarks, faded from the U.S. scene with the turn of the
decade. But rather than disappearing altogether, the pastime
migrated overseas, gaining popularity in Europe, Asia and South
America.
Filmmaker Benson Lee [...]



Wyclef Jean asks Haitians to give up crime

Apr 1st, 2008 | By admin | Category: Culture

PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - In a radio ad sponsored by the
U.N. peacekeeping mission in Haiti, Grammy Award-winning
musician Wyclef Jean is asking his fellow citizens to give up
crime and work to improve the country.
“If you love Wyclef, that means you love Haiti. So you
should not be raping women, kidnapping people and children,
because there can be [...]



CORRECTED: “Planet B-Boy” documents breakdancing revival

Apr 1st, 2008 | By admin | Category: Culture

By Justin Lowe
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Breakdancing, the 1980s
urban performance phenomenon that went from the streets of New
York to mainstream TV and the stages of America’s cultural
landmarks, faded from the U.S. scene with the turn of the
decade. But rather than disappearing altogether, the pastime
migrated overseas, gaining popularity in Europe, Asia and South
America.
[...]



Old world luxury, Cossacks mix in Moscow

Mar 26th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Fashion

Old world luxury reminiscent of the tsars opened the citys first fashion week of the year, held in Gostiny Dvor, a revamped 19th century exhibit hall near the Kremlin.
Pale-faced models displayed flowing cream and black dresses from the turn of the century under high-collared fur coats to an audience of hundreds of people, which included [...]



If you want to celebrate Valentines Day have a good one

Mar 26th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Entertainment

Although, even though Im not a fan of this oh-so-commercial event, it cant be denied that it is gaining in popularity every year.
If youre part of a couple, I hope you get whatever you hope for from the day, whether it is a bunch of red roses, chocolates or your other half on the business [...]



Hot legs

Mar 18th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Fashion

Few could have predicted the force of the leggings tidal wave that has swamped the female population over the past couple of seasons. As a trend, they are quite puzzling and really shouldnt have flown - not having the usual requisites of being practical, flattering or all that easy to wear.
Yet they have been worn [...]



Can Spitzer Call Girl Cash In?

Mar 14th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Opinion

Dupre’s page had portrayed her as a New Jersey native who left a broken home to pursue a music career in New York. Court papers allege that Spitzer paid thousands of dollars for her services with the Emperor’s Club VIP.”I have been alone,” she wrote. “I have abused drugs. I have been broke and homeless. [...]



Attendance at theme parks continues to skyrocket

Mar 14th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Opinion

The attendance estimates, produced by Economic Research Associates and the Themed Entertainment Association, are completely unauthorized and unofficial. Disney, Universal and Busch Entertainment do not release attendance numbers for their individual parks, nor do many other companies. But in the absence of any standardized, authorized figures, the annual ERA/TEA attendance study provides the industry’s most [...]



Court Dismisses Charge Vs Bhutto Widower

Mar 14th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Opinion

“After a struggle of 11 years, the state has failed to prove any case against Mr. Zardari,” his attorney, Farooq Naek, told reporters in Rawalpindi, a city near the capital, Islamabad. “After a long darkness in the tunnel, the light has come.”Zardari took control of Bhutto’s party after she was assassinated in December. The party [...]



LeBron James to Grace Vogue’s Cover

Mar 14th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Fashion

The pairing of the All-Star forward and the runway icon was shot in January by famed photographer Annie Leibovitz in James’ hometown of Akron, Ohio.Vogue is featuring athletes and models in an annual issue devoted to size and shape. The 6-foot-9 James and 5-foot-11 Bundchen, who dates Patriots star quarterback Brady, were a natural pairing.”Nobody [...]