Madmen is finally coming back for season 4! I am literally bouncing with joy!
Who else is a fan?
If you haven't watched Madmen yet, beleive me you should rent the previous seasons on Netflix or Blockbuster. You will be hooked!
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Showing posts with label Entertainment. Show all posts
MadMen Season 4! Yes! It's coming back!
Who else is a fan?
If you haven't watched Madmen yet, beleive me you should rent the previous seasons on Netflix or Blockbuster. You will be hooked!
Stevie Wonder Chosen UN's Newest Messenger of Peace
Stevie Wonder Chosen UN's Newest Messenger of Peace
The UN secretary-general marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities by welcoming music star Stevie Wonder as the organization's newest Messenger of Peace
Photo: AP
Entertainer and activist Stevie Wonder (L) and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon at UN headquarters in New York, 03 Dec 2009
The United Nations secretary-general marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities by welcoming music star Stevie Wonder as the organization's newest Messenger of Peace. But amidst the festivities, the message was clear - about 10 percent of the world's population suffers from some type of disability and they often encounter many disadvantages.
U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon said disabilities affect the lives of people everywhere.
"An estimated one person in four around the world is affected by disability, which can touch any of us at any time in our lives," he said.
Mr. Ban said physical, mental or sensory impairments affect not only the people who have them, but also their caregivers and families.
The secretary-general warned that people with disabilities encounter many disadvantages and often are among the poorest and most excluded members of society. But when they are empowered, it changes their lives dramatically.
He welcomed U.S. singer Stevie Wonder, who has been blind since birth, as the U.N.'s new Messenger of Peace for Persons with Disabilities.
"We all know Stevie Wonder is a musical genius whose songs have given pleasure and hope to millions of people around the world. He is also a great humanitarian who has campaigned against apartheid, for children in need and for persons with disabilities," he said.
The singer told a press conference that he hopes those without disabilities will show they care for those with them, by opening all the doors and possibilities for them.
"I hope that you would all have the vision to open up the vision - in not only your eyes, but [also] in your mind and spirit - in seeing that a person who is left without an opportunity - one person - means that we all are with a disability," said Wonder. "And that disability is a lack of being able to care. So I would hope that every single human being and every single world leader will commit themselves to making this world a better place and accessible for every single human being on this planet," he said.
Wonder said he would use his celebrity to speak out - and sing - on the subject. He said he would like to raise awareness of new technologies that can help improve the lives of people with specific disabilities and work to make them more accessible and affordable for them.
Before departing U.N. headquarters, Wonder was serenaded by a group of New York school children with one of his most recognizable tunes. He then sang a bit of it for them.
Johnny Hallyday's surgeon attacked in Paris
 French surgeon Stephane Delajoux left hospital on Saturday |
A French surgeon who operated on rock legend Johnny Hallyday has been attacked in Paris, officials say.
Stephane Delajoux was punched and kicked by two hooded men late on Friday, according to his lawyer and legal officials.
Hallyday, 66, known as the "French Elvis" suffered complications following surgery in Paris for a slipped disc.
He is reported to have been placed in an induced coma prior to more surgery at a Los Angeles hospital.
The website of the French daily Le Figaro, citing the singer's press representatives, reported that doctors plan to pull him out of the coma early next week.
 Johnny Hallyday has sold more than 100m albums |
His family is said to be at his bedside.
"Dr Delajoux was attacked extremely violently in the sight of his children," lawyer David Koubbi said, quoted by the French AFP news agency.
"He is suffering from a chest injury. He was punched one or more times and kicked as he lay on the ground."
On Friday it was revealed that French President Nicolas Sarkozy had conveyed his best wishes to Hallyday.
Darcey Bussell on her retirement repertoire
Ballerina Darcey Bussell has played many roles in her life.
As a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet, Bussell wowed the audiences for almost two decades dancing roles including Sylvia, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty.
Since retiring in 2007, the 40-year-old's repertoire has extended to include children's author, dancewear designer, and Strictly Come Dancing judge.
Sandwiched between veteran judges Len Goodman and Craig Revel Horwood, Bussell made her debut last week, giving her verdict on the quarter-finalists.
"I was very nervous," she laughs. "I've been a dancer all my life and I have plenty of things to say, but I was just happy I got my words out."
Dance styles
With little ballroom dancing experience, Bussell took Latin American dance lessons to prepare for her latest role. Other styles of dance, she explains, can be difficult for a professional ballerina.
While few people would compare the vibrant energy of Latin rhythms or the fast-paced foxtrot to classical ballet, Bussell says she found some surprising similarities.
 Bussell will appear on Strictly Come Dancing for three weeks |
"Classical ballet is very contrived, we are very fanatical about the technique, and position and the lines and everything and working with the Latin dancing coach I found it's all the same thing.
"The ballroom world is unbelievably contrived, how they hold themselves, how the hip sways and the heel - it's extraordinary.
"And I actually quite enjoyed all of that because it reminded me of my own world."
While the dancing may keep Bussell firmly in her comfort zone, the tabloid frenzy around Strictly is not something she is used to.
Ageism rows and rumours of affairs between contestants have been in the headlines, so does Bussell - who could never be described as tabloid fodder - fear being in the line of fire?
"I don't really care," she says with a smile. "I'm only there to give my view."
 |  I've worn some weird things on stage: boned bodices, net, and next to nothing!  Darcey Bussell |
Ensconced in Sydney, where she now lives with her banker husband Angus and their two daughters, Bussell says she was oblivious to the voracious coverage.
"At first I didn't appreciate how often it is in the papers, I didn't appreciate all the dramas and everything," she says.
"It was quite nice doing my homework from Australia and going through the DVDs and looking at how the celebrities' journeys were in the show."
Away from Strictly, Bussell is on the board of the contemporary dance Sydney Dance Company, and early next year will launch P&O's latest cruise ship.
 Bussell recently launched her own line of dancewear for children |
With a sell-out show with mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins and a series of children's books under her belt, Bussell has now turned her hand to design with a range of girls' dancewear.
The pink-sequined fairy tutus, ballet shoes, leotards, crowns and magic wands are sure to go down well with her legions of ballet-crazed fans.
"For me, pink cotton was a must. You have to make sure the dancers are comfortable wearing it, but you have to make sure it is fun too - the glittery and frillier the better!"
For Bussell, the range provides a hint to what she would like to turn her hand to next - costume design.
"I've worn some weird things on stage: boned bodices, net, and next to nothing!" she laughs.
"As a dancer you know exactly what you are happier in and I've always loved costume design.
"Working in the theatre world, when the designers would come in with these amazing pictures of the image they were trying to create, I was always totally taken into it and wanted to be really involved.
"Maybe one day I will."
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