As of lately my twitch for Leonardo DiCaprio movies has been on a major high. Spending my Saturday night last weekend bawling my eyes out to the Titanic, I have managed to temporarily replace my obsessions of Christina Aguilera and Ariana Grande with the talented, beautiful, and amazing actor. I considered writing a blog on Leonardo and thought it not to be appropriate considering it pertains to nothing under the category of "Latest news", but the sole fact of The Great Gatsby being my favorite movie of all time made me decide that there was no way I would pass up the opportunity.
Leonardo Wilhelm DeCaprio was born on Novermber 11, 1974 in Los Angeles California. His mother, Irmelin is a former legal secretary. Born in Germany, she moved with her familt from Ruhr to the United states during the 1950s. His father, George DiCaprio, is an underground comic artist and is also a distruibuter of comic books. DiCaprio's parents met while attending college and subsequently moved to Los Angeles after." He was named Leonardo because his pregnant mother was looking at a Leonardo da Vinci painting in a museum in Italy when DiCaprio first kicked" says Wikipedia. However, his parents divorced when he was a year old and he lived mostly with his mother.
During Dicaprio's early career he participated in several commercials and educational films. After being removed from the children's television series Romper Room for being disruptive, he followed his older stepbrother Adam Farrar into television commercials. Shortly after, to no ones suprise, he landed an ad for Matchbox cars at age 14. It was in 1990 when he got his break on television when he was cast in the short-lived series based on the movie Parenthood. His involvment in Parenthood (and countless other hit tv shows after), earned him a nomination for the Young Artist Award for Best Young Actor.
DiCaprio's debut film role was in the comedic sci-fi horror film Critters 3, in which he played the stepson of an evil landlord, a role that he described as "your average, no depth, standard kid with blonde hair". Well, from there I think we all know what happened next. His career took off with countless other movie hits, making women all around the world fall in love with him a little more each day (me definatley being up there on that list). Today he is most known for his roles in the Titanic, The Great Gatsby, and putting smiles on women's faces everywhere whenever he appears on the screen.
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Friday, September 19, 2014
The Secret Ceremony
We have watched sparks fly between Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt since they first appeared in the movie "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" in 2005. Ever since they have had an amazing relationship adopting 3 children along with having 3 of their own and keeping the chemistry they both have possessed back in 2005. Recently however talk has been of the "Secret Ceremony" the couple had, officially making them newly weds and husband and wife for life.
Angelina's dress was not what many of us would expect to see, to say the least. the beautiful Donatella Versace gown was made simple and incredibly stunning (as everything put on Angelina is) but there was one touch that would make it a dress that no one will forget any time soon. The designer “sewed dozens of designs from her children’s drawings into the dress and veil,” “People” said in its cover story. That's right, the kids (ranging from age 6-13) all had their drawings featured on the beautiful brides veil. In addition, Angelina had also lost her mother Marcheline Bertrand to ovarian cancer in 2007, so to honor her, the bride wore "a little flower ring that was hers", she said. Her brother James also "wore an angel pin from her jewelry box", and Brad also engraved a dedication to Bertrand in the chapel where they were wed. Taking a second to realize how brilliant and bitter sweet that moment must have been, we continue on to the actual ceremony.
At the small ceremony in the Chateau Miraval in France, the breathtaking couple made memories that were sure to last a life time. Each child was given the opportunity to choose what they wanted to do to participate in the wedding.The eldest sons Maddox, 13, and Pax, 10, walked their mom down the aisle. The flower girls were Zahara, 9, and Vivienne, 6, who tossed pedals from the garden as they progressed down the isle, and Shiloh, 8, and Knox, 6, served as ring bearers. The kids also helped their parents read their vows and Pax baked the cake. Just more to add to the bitter sweet moments of the ceremony.
The wedding started with Angelina Jolie walked down the aisle to the sounds of Brad, the children, and the 20 guests humming to Here Comes The Bride. As the wedding progressed and it was time to share the vows the children proceeded to stand by their parents, and help them read their vows and "promises" to each other. In the end of the ceremony the couple left the chapel as the Wedding March was played, with nothing but smiles and happiness on their faces.
Angelina's dress was not what many of us would expect to see, to say the least. the beautiful Donatella Versace gown was made simple and incredibly stunning (as everything put on Angelina is) but there was one touch that would make it a dress that no one will forget any time soon. The designer “sewed dozens of designs from her children’s drawings into the dress and veil,” “People” said in its cover story. That's right, the kids (ranging from age 6-13) all had their drawings featured on the beautiful brides veil. In addition, Angelina had also lost her mother Marcheline Bertrand to ovarian cancer in 2007, so to honor her, the bride wore "a little flower ring that was hers", she said. Her brother James also "wore an angel pin from her jewelry box", and Brad also engraved a dedication to Bertrand in the chapel where they were wed. Taking a second to realize how brilliant and bitter sweet that moment must have been, we continue on to the actual ceremony.
At the small ceremony in the Chateau Miraval in France, the breathtaking couple made memories that were sure to last a life time. Each child was given the opportunity to choose what they wanted to do to participate in the wedding.The eldest sons Maddox, 13, and Pax, 10, walked their mom down the aisle. The flower girls were Zahara, 9, and Vivienne, 6, who tossed pedals from the garden as they progressed down the isle, and Shiloh, 8, and Knox, 6, served as ring bearers. The kids also helped their parents read their vows and Pax baked the cake. Just more to add to the bitter sweet moments of the ceremony.
The wedding started with Angelina Jolie walked down the aisle to the sounds of Brad, the children, and the 20 guests humming to Here Comes The Bride. As the wedding progressed and it was time to share the vows the children proceeded to stand by their parents, and help them read their vows and "promises" to each other. In the end of the ceremony the couple left the chapel as the Wedding March was played, with nothing but smiles and happiness on their faces.
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Sam Smith on the Rise
Sam Smith (full name Samuel Frederick) has recently been on a quickly trending rise in music, and has definitely made his mark in the industry of music so far.
Smith was born on May 19th 1992 in London England. He was apart of the Youth Music Theater in UK as a child and stared in their 2007 production of "Oh Carol!". For many years Smith spent his time studying, singing, and songwriting jazz music. He attended St Mary's Catholic School in Bishop's Stortford, was a member of the Bishop's Stortford Junior Operatics (now Bishops Stortford Musical Theater Society), and was also apart of the successful Cantate Youth Choir.
Smith later rose to fame in countless countries as a British soul singer-songwriter in October of 2012 when he was featured on Disclosure's breakthrough single "Latch". The song later peaked at number 11 on the UK Singles Chart. His subsequent feature on Naughty Boy's "La La La"earned him his first number 1 single in May of 2013.
In December of 2013 Smith was nominated for the 2014 BRIT Critics' Choice Award and the BBC's Sound of 2014 poll, and won both. Shortly after in May of 2014 he released his debut album In the Lonely Hour on Capitol records. His lead single "Lay Me Down" was released prior to "La La La", and was followed by his second single "Money on My Mind"."The album's third single "Stay with Me" was an international success, peaking atop both the UK Singles chart and the U.S. Billboard Pop Songs chart along with the Adult Contemporary, Adult Pop Songs and Radio Songs charts (Wikipedia)". In addition it also reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Smith was awarded best song and best video (La La La), and was also nominated for single of the year and best newcomer at the MOBO Awards. At the BRIT Awards Smith was awarded Critics' choice and was nominated (again) for the single of the year. He continued a strong streak at the VMA'a being nominated for artist to watch, best male video, and song of the summer (Stay with Me). At the latest awards ceremony Smith has attended, Young Hollywood Awards, Smith won Breakout artist and in addition was nominated for hottest music artist and (again) song of the summer.
Since Smiths rise in fame he has appeared on the cover of The Fader, Saturday Night Live, preformed at the 2014 VMA's, and has had countless other incredible opportunities in his career.
Smith was born on May 19th 1992 in London England. He was apart of the Youth Music Theater in UK as a child and stared in their 2007 production of "Oh Carol!". For many years Smith spent his time studying, singing, and songwriting jazz music. He attended St Mary's Catholic School in Bishop's Stortford, was a member of the Bishop's Stortford Junior Operatics (now Bishops Stortford Musical Theater Society), and was also apart of the successful Cantate Youth Choir.
Smith later rose to fame in countless countries as a British soul singer-songwriter in October of 2012 when he was featured on Disclosure's breakthrough single "Latch". The song later peaked at number 11 on the UK Singles Chart. His subsequent feature on Naughty Boy's "La La La"earned him his first number 1 single in May of 2013.
In December of 2013 Smith was nominated for the 2014 BRIT Critics' Choice Award and the BBC's Sound of 2014 poll, and won both. Shortly after in May of 2014 he released his debut album In the Lonely Hour on Capitol records. His lead single "Lay Me Down" was released prior to "La La La", and was followed by his second single "Money on My Mind"."The album's third single "Stay with Me" was an international success, peaking atop both the UK Singles chart and the U.S. Billboard Pop Songs chart along with the Adult Contemporary, Adult Pop Songs and Radio Songs charts (Wikipedia)". In addition it also reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Smith was awarded best song and best video (La La La), and was also nominated for single of the year and best newcomer at the MOBO Awards. At the BRIT Awards Smith was awarded Critics' choice and was nominated (again) for the single of the year. He continued a strong streak at the VMA'a being nominated for artist to watch, best male video, and song of the summer (Stay with Me). At the latest awards ceremony Smith has attended, Young Hollywood Awards, Smith won Breakout artist and in addition was nominated for hottest music artist and (again) song of the summer.
Since Smiths rise in fame he has appeared on the cover of The Fader, Saturday Night Live, preformed at the 2014 VMA's, and has had countless other incredible opportunities in his career.
Carrie Underwood and Husband Mike Fisher are Expecting!
Recently Carrie Underwood posted a picture of her and her dogs (wearing the "I am a big brother" and "I am a big sister" shirts) on Instagram, officially announcing her pregnancy.
Carrie Underwood and her husband Mike fisher met at one of her concerts in late 2008 and got engaged December 22nd 2009. "Underwood and Fisher appeared together publicly for the first time in January 2010, at the Bell Sens Soiree, an annual fundraiser in Gatineau for the Ottawa Senators' official charity" (Wikipedia). However, after appearing at the CMT awards in January of 2010 Underwood told reporters that Fisher was planning a surprise honeymoon for the two of them after their wedding in the summer.
Shortly after in June of 2010 Underwood and Fisher got married at the Ritz-Carlton Lodge with over 250 people attending, "We could not feel more blessed to have found each other and to have shared this day with our friends and family that mean so much to us!” The ceremony featured classical music and readings of the bride and groom to be's favorite bible verses. Amongst the crowd where National Hockey League players, as well as Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Garth Brooks, American Idol contestants, and judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson. For their first dance Underwood surprised Fisher with one of their favorite artists, Brandon Heath, singing his song "Love Never Fails".
"On February 11, 2011, an Ottawa radio station, 105.3 CISS-FM, banned the playing of Underwood's music because her husband, Mike Fisher, was traded to the Nashville Predators the day before" (Wikipedia). However, due to countless fan threats on Facebook stating that they would never again tune to the specific radio station again the station modified their statement. They apologized for their actions, staying that their statements were only to be meant as a joke as they do not play Underwood's songs anyway, and it was just their way of wishing Fisher the best of luck in Nashville. "Fisher later criticized the station saying "obviously Carrie had nothing to do with the move or the trade or anything so to imply something like that was just wrong", and noting that both he and Underwood were disappointed in the negativity that was created by the radio station" (Wikipedia).
Shortly after in 2012 Underwood was selected by The Hockey News on it's annual list of the 100 People of Power and Influence in Ice Hockey, she was ranked as number 85.
In September of 2014 Underwood and Fisher then announced that they are expecting their first child, due in spring of 2015. Fans have since then been raving about their new soon to be family.
Carrie Underwood and her husband Mike fisher met at one of her concerts in late 2008 and got engaged December 22nd 2009. "Underwood and Fisher appeared together publicly for the first time in January 2010, at the Bell Sens Soiree, an annual fundraiser in Gatineau for the Ottawa Senators' official charity" (Wikipedia). However, after appearing at the CMT awards in January of 2010 Underwood told reporters that Fisher was planning a surprise honeymoon for the two of them after their wedding in the summer.
Shortly after in June of 2010 Underwood and Fisher got married at the Ritz-Carlton Lodge with over 250 people attending, "We could not feel more blessed to have found each other and to have shared this day with our friends and family that mean so much to us!” The ceremony featured classical music and readings of the bride and groom to be's favorite bible verses. Amongst the crowd where National Hockey League players, as well as Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Garth Brooks, American Idol contestants, and judges Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson. For their first dance Underwood surprised Fisher with one of their favorite artists, Brandon Heath, singing his song "Love Never Fails".
"On February 11, 2011, an Ottawa radio station, 105.3 CISS-FM, banned the playing of Underwood's music because her husband, Mike Fisher, was traded to the Nashville Predators the day before" (Wikipedia). However, due to countless fan threats on Facebook stating that they would never again tune to the specific radio station again the station modified their statement. They apologized for their actions, staying that their statements were only to be meant as a joke as they do not play Underwood's songs anyway, and it was just their way of wishing Fisher the best of luck in Nashville. "Fisher later criticized the station saying "obviously Carrie had nothing to do with the move or the trade or anything so to imply something like that was just wrong", and noting that both he and Underwood were disappointed in the negativity that was created by the radio station" (Wikipedia).
Shortly after in 2012 Underwood was selected by The Hockey News on it's annual list of the 100 People of Power and Influence in Ice Hockey, she was ranked as number 85.
In September of 2014 Underwood and Fisher then announced that they are expecting their first child, due in spring of 2015. Fans have since then been raving about their new soon to be family.
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