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Business
Michael Thompson and Linda Wells, editor-in-chief of Allure Magazine
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Craig McDean (born 1964, England) is a British fashion photographer originally from Middlewich near Manchester, but now based in New York City. McDean originally trained and worked as a car mechanic before studying photography at Mid Cheshire College (OND) and Blackpool & Fylde College of Further & Higher Education (PQE).
McDean began his photographic career in London as a photographer’s assistant to photographer Nick Knight. His early editorial work was featured in magazines such as i-D and The Face, which led to advertising campaign work for clients such as Jil Sander and Calvin Klein, and editorial commissions with Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue.
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Rihanna was joined on stage by Jay-Z as she launched her new album in London.
The R&B star was joined by her mentor on “Run This Town” and “Umbrella” as she performed a short set at London’s Brixton Academy last night (Nov. 16), a show streamed live online by Nokia.
Rihanna also debuted songs from her new album, “Rated R” (SRP/Def Jam), due worldwide Nov. 23. Starting with “Mad House,” she also performed “Wait Your Turn” and lead single “Russian Roulette,” currently No. 9 on Billboard’s Hot 100, before being joined by Young Jeezy on another album track, “Hard.”
Before the grand finale with Jay-Z, Rihanna also performed some of her biggest hits, including “Don’t Stop the Music,” “Take a Bow,” “Disturbia” and “Live Your Life.”
Playing with a full rock band and wearing a studded leotard, Rihanna put in a dramatic performance, at one stage singing from a revolving white chair.
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Lamont Coleman (May 30, 1974 – February 15, 1999), also known by his stage name Big L, was an American rapper who made significant contributions to the New York City music scene in the 1990s as a member of the hip hop collective D.I.T.C.
He was shot and killed in February 1999 before releasing his second album. Since his death he has gained a reputation in the underground hip hop community as one of the most skilled MC’s of all time.
Big L’s debut solo album, Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous, was released in March 1995. The album featured guest appearances from a number of artists, notably Kid Capri, Lord Finesse, and at the time, an unknown Cam’ron, and Jay-Z. Two singles, “M.V.P” and “Put It On”, were released from the album, both of which reached the top twenty-five of Billboard’s Hot Rap Tracks. The album itself also reached the Billboard 200.
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A New York advertising executive (Cuba Gooding, Jr.), who is about to land a big account, has his life shaken up when it becomes known that he has lied about having a college degree. After being fired, his life is further shaken by his debtors who had counted on paying after landing the account. Having to go on the run, he is called back to his southern town roots, when his great aunt dies. At the reading of the will, he learns he has been asked to assume the mantle of choir director of his great aunt’s church and if he can get the choir in the Gospel Explosion in Atlanta, he will inherit stock worth $150,000. Unfortunately the choir leaves a lot to be desired and he has to start recruiting. Among others, he gets three prisoners to join. More importantly, he gets a “sinner” (Beyonce Knowles) from one of the local night clubs to join. While initially scorned and resisted, nonetheless her voice wins everyone but the hardcore church busybody.
Beyoncé Knowles as Lilly
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