Posts tagged river
Selena Gomez vs. Justin Bieber: Who Cries the Best River?
4 months ago
Forget who, if anyone, cheated on whom for a moment.
Forget the tension that clearly exists between Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber, following their fight in Mexico over New Year’s and subsequent break-up.
Forget why Selena said she could relate to Justin Timberlake’s “Cry Me a River” when she covered it over the weekend and let’s just focus on the vocal talents of these singers, okay?
Because Bieber sang this same infidelity anthem late last year, we can compare the tracks above and ask: Who did
More >Jeff Buckley Movie to Begin Filming This Fall
2 years ago
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(HMG Celebrity News) – Fans of the talented, enigmatic, musician Jeff Buckley who died tragically young will be pleased to know a new film documenting the late singer/songwriter’s life is in development. The forthcoming new biopic featuring his original music is to be directed by Welcome To The Rileys filmmaker Jake Scott, son of Ridley Scott, according to Deadline. Scott has previously directed a number of music videos, including those for Oasis’ ‘Morning Glory’ and The Strokes’ ‘Reptilia’. Jeff, a musician in the early ’90s, and son of musician Tim Buckley, was a quiet man
More >Robert Redford to play Brooklyn Dodgers boss in Jackie Robinson film
2 years ago
[HMG Celebrity News] – Robert Redford has both made and enabled some fine films in his time, but his next project concerns a decision that helped change the world. He’s going to explore the Brooklyn Dodgers’ choice to hire Jackie Robinson.
The 74-year old Hollywood legend has signed on to star as Branch Rickey, the Brooklyn Dodgers boss who hired Jackie Robinson, the first black player to appear in the Major Leagues in over five decades.
The film – which so far has no title – has been in development limbo for years. Brian Helgeland [who wrote 'L.A. Confidential' and 'Mystic River] has been
More >Pia Toscano is a Murderer on American Idol
2 years ago
Pia Toscano murdered Tina Turner’s classic “River Deep, Mountain High” on American Idol last night. That’s meant as praise by Steven Tyler – she rocked!
“Murderer! Murderer! You killed it!” Steven says.
Not to be confused with butchering it, which would imply a poor effort, Pia Toscano absolutely killed. Her inspiration for taking a page out of Tina’s book?
“I want to shock everybody,” she says, “because I’ve been doing the whole ballad thing.”
Safe to say she succeeded in a good way, with a powerful, self-assured and uptempo rendition. It was just a winning performance from a pro all
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Scotty McCreery Navigates "The River"
2 years ago
American Idol judges ask contestants this question every season: What kind of artist do you want to be?
This year, no finalist has an easier answer than Scotty McCreery. The 17-year old from North Carolina has a country sound and doesn’t shy away from it. Case in point: last night’s cover of the Garth Brooks’ single “The River.”
Randy Jackson applauded Scotty for remaining true to who he is, saying “if it ain’t broke, don’t even think about fixing it,” while Jennifer Lopez gushed that McCreery us “taking us all on the ride.” Where will it go from here? Watch Scotty’s latest performance and
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American Idol Finalists Preview: Set List Revealed!
2 years ago
The top 13 on American Idol take to the stage for the first time as a group tonight.
Will Pia Toscano deliver another memorable ballad? Will James Durbin earn a new set of hard rock fans? Will we be able to comprehend a word out of Steven Tyler’s mouth?
Below, The Pulse previews this season’s finalists and then we list the set of singles that will be covered by these aspiring artists tonight. (Remember to visit THG first thing tomorrow morning for a video rundown of the best performances!)
The Pulse: American Idol Finalists Edition
Lauren Alaina: “Any Man of Mine” by Shania
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Segway Co. Owner Dies Riding Segway Off Cliff
2 years ago
(HMG Celebrity News) – In a rather bizarre and ironic tragic accident Jimi Heselden, the owner of the Segway company, died on Sunday after he rode a Segway off a cliff at his estate in Britain. The multi-millionaire businessman, 62, fell into the River Wharfe while inspecting the grounds of his North Yorkshire estate on the two-wheeled machine. His death appears to be an accident, according to police who say they do not believe it to be suspicious. Heselden, made his fortune after creating a unique portable wire cage water containment system which when filled with earth and sand
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America Ferrara Finally Engaged
2 years ago
America Ferrara has announced that she and her long time boyfriend Ryan Piers Williams are engaged.
Her rep let the news be known to PEOPLE and on Wednesday she was spotted wearing a brand new shiny diamond ring while attending the Edinburgh Film Festival for a screening of The Illusionist in Scotland.
Ferrara and Williams met when Ferrara was cast in a student film Williams was directing at the University of Southern California.
PopEater says the couple:
“Currently live together and have two dogs, a Golden Retriever and a Great Dane.”
Unfamiliar with the works of Williams? He’s directed
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