Once upon a time people listened to music on vinyl records. But they were bulky and round and easily scratched; so eventually 8-track and cassette tapes took over. These formats also had their problems, though, and with the computer age came digital music CDs. From there the music industry evolved to formless, downloadable MP3 files, the most practical means of delivering music ever devised.
Will Memory Card Music be the Next Big Thing?
Five Things You May Not Know About John McCain
John McCain first became known to the American public when his plane was shot down during the Vietnam War and he became a prisoner of war. He served his country admirably and showed a high amount of character and resolve during his time in a prison camp in North Vietnam. John McCain returned from his time as a P.O.W. broken, but not beaten and slowly rose from an officer in the United States military, to a United States Representative, to eventually a United States Senator. John McCain ran for President in the year 2000, but was defeated in the Republican primary by eventual two term President, George W. Bush. A great deal of information is known about this great American, but here are five things you may not know about John McCain.
Five Things You May Not Know About Barack Obama
Barack Obama burst onto the national political scene in 2003, made a famous and well received speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, became a United States Senator from Illinois, and launched a bid to become the President of the United States of America. Since first becoming known just a few short years ago, the nation has come to learn a great deal of information about this man with a very interesting background who aspires to be what some call the “leader of the free world.” But, here are five things you may not know about Barack Obama.
Five Things You May Not Know About American Idol
Since it’s debut in 2002, few television shows have achieved the popularity that American Idol has. American Idol is a talent competition that has the stated goal of finding hidden singing talents that would otherwise go unnoticed. Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, and Carrie Underwood are some of the more popular singers who have come from the show. With the huge audience that the show attracts each week, much is known about the popular reality series, but here are five things you may not know about American Idol.
Anita Roddick - A Legend in the Cosmetics World
Anita Roddick is a legend in the cosmetics world as well as an icon for the environment. She founded the world-famous The Body Shop cosmetics company, whose principles on animal testing, fair trade, community trade, and high quality products have made the company what it is today – a pioneer and a leading example for the rest of us. She has paved the way for revolutionary incentives and products in the cosmetics world that has benefited minorities throughout the world, and even animals, and for that she is well-loved.
Angelina Jolie’s Humanitarian Efforts
Angelina Jolie is known around the world for being one of the best and most beautiful actresses to grace the silver screens. Although she had a tumultuous younger life, constantly being in the public eye and known as a “wild child”, she has transformed into a wiser woman that today inspires us with her humanitarian work.
Jimmy Fallon Will Debut “Late Night” Online
As most media watchers are already aware, there is a big shakeup coming next year to the late-night TV talk shows. Jay Leno will be retiring from ‘the Tonight Show’ on NBC, and Conan O’Brien will be stepping in to fill his position. Meanwhile, comedian and actor Jimmy Fallon has been tapped to replace Conan O’Brien as host of ‘Late Night’ at 12:30.
Ian Curtis - Goodbye And Good Rhythms
Ian Curtis, lead singer of the seminal U.K. post-punk band Joy Division, would’ve turned 52 this month. He committed suicide by hanging himself on May 18, 1980 - a day before the band was to set out for their first ever American tour.
Heath Ledger - One Of the Few Actors Who Could’ve Been
It’s a shame to have someone pass on at the height of a career. But oftentimes, this one incident usually propels that person to greater heights of fame, and they earn heartfelt respect from those who never expected that death can be this sudden. Heath Ledger is probably one of the rare actors who would be thus received, since he died during the upswing of his career – much like Elvis Presley and James Dean were during the height of theirs, or what River Phoenix and music artist Jeff Buckley earned soon after their death. With the upcoming release of Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Dark Knight’, Ledger would surely be remembered as one of the few actors who really could’ve been.
Emo - The Music Genre That No One Wants To Belong To?
Those who were old enough to know better in the nineties may find the current dilution of rock in emo music appalling. Grunge is all but dead, and alternative has followed suit. Seven-string guitars have had their field days, and heavy bands like Korn are in danger of becoming sellouts (if they aren’t already such). So what’s with this new wave of music called emo rock? It seems that bands that are typically referred to as emo (by know-it-all music journalists) shrink at the term like it’s a disease. Music veterans scoff at it, no one wants to be identified with it, yet the genre exists, defying definition nonetheless.
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