The year was 1978. Star Wars, aka A New Hope, had blown up the box office the year before, becoming an international phenomenon and changing what it means to “go to the movies” forever. Numerous studios around Hollywood turned down George Lucas when he pitched them his idea for a sprawling space adventure, vastly underestimating its appeal. But when Lucas used the “hero’s journey” template to build a timeless fable of good vs....
Who is the greatest rapper of all time? What does that title mean? Times change. Skills fade. New greats emerge. Old ones decline. How can anyone crown the best emcee when so many great ones are still working? To be as fair and thorough as possible, here are some ground rules. Eligible artists must have been active for at least 10 years and have released at least two albums. They were evaluated for originality, longevity, lyrics, cultural impact, flavor, battle skills, body of work, poetic value, substance, versatility, vocal presence, live performance, flow, delivery, and influence....
Mixing live sound is one of the most fun yet challenging aspects of music, and the ability to mix both in the studio and live makes a good audio engineer in high demand. Let’s take a look at the basics of mixing live sound, and how you can be quickly on your way to learning to mix. Getting Started In most situations common for smaller bands, you’ll be in a club with a less than stellar PA system....
“Bogey” is one of the scoring terms used by golfers and the term “bogey” means the golfer made a score of 1-over par on an individual golf hole. Par, remember, is the expected number of strokes it should take an expert golfer to complete a hole. Golf holes are generally rated as par-3s, par-4s, and par-5s, which means that an expert golf should need three strokes, four strokes, and five strokes, respectively, to play those holes....
Talk shows may be inexpensive to produce, but when it comes to host salaries, shows that want to compete don’t spare the coin. And hosts realize they can turn their star appeal and show business acumen into even more cash. So which active late night hosts carry the most coin? Let’s see what’s in their wallet. 01 of 13 Conan O’Brien: $85 Million Rob Kim / Getty Images Conan O’Brien’s quirky brand of late night TV has served him well in basic cable....
Originally written in 1929 as a patriotic song about Cuba, the rhyme scheme and structure of “Guantanamera” (purchase/download) has always lent itself easily to evolution and adaptation. Both of these things are necessary for any good protest song and that is exactly what it became famous for. The tune has evolved through the years and used in struggles for peace and justice across Latin America and the U.S. It has been recorded by a remarkably long and diverse list of artists, including Joan Baez, the Fugees, Jimmy Buffett, Jose Feliciano, Julio Iglesias, Pete Seeger, and numerous others....
10 of 10 Selena Gomez - “Slow Down” (2013) “Slow Down” is the second single from Selena Gomez’ debut solo album Stars Dance, and, despite the title, it is upbeat dance pop. The song was produced by the Cataracs, who notably worked on Far East Movement’s #1 smash “Like a G6.” It is a party track that talks about taking a relationship slow. “Slow Down” topped the dance chart and rose to #7 at mainstream pop radio....
Songs about friendship are more than traditional love songs. They’re about companionship, camaraderie, brotherhood, and sisterhood. Historically, musicians have produced numerous songs about friendship across all genres. These are 10 of the best songs that celebrate friendship 01 of 10 With a Little Help From My Friends - Beatles (1967) Yes, indeed, friends can help get you through times of romantic trouble. Just ask Ringo. The Beatles recorded “With a Little Help from My Friends” as a song for the character Billy Shears on their album “Sgt....
There are different types of serves in volleyball, depending on your skill level and the competitive situation. For beginners, the underhand serve is the most common because it is the easiest to learn. For competitive volleyball, there are three main types of overhand serves: the floater, the topspin, and the jump serve. Try them all to find out which one suits you best, but keep in mind that you will want to be somewhat proficient in all three....
What is your dream job? Many aspiring animal professionals have a dream job in mind from an early age (though their top choice can certainly change over the years). There are several popular career paths that tend to factor prominently on many “dream job” lists. Here are 7 of the best animal-related dream jobs that you might be considering: Veterinarian Veterinary medicine is one of the highest profile animal career paths (if not THE highest profile animal career path)....
The music and music production is a flashy and alluring business. All the swag, parties, record releases and celebrities — it’s no wonder why so many people want to try to break into the business. Some people may not want the limelight of being a pop star, so they may turn their efforts to start out their own record label. Independent labels have a long history in the business, going to back to the post-war era....
The National Hockey League team the Montreal Canadiens were founded in 1909 and are the longest continuously operating professional ice hockey team in the world. Players and fans are often called the Habs, which is believed to be an abbreviation of les habitants, the informal name given in the 17th century to the original settlers of “New France.” At its peak in 1712, the territory of New France, also known as the French North American Empire or Royal New France, extended from Newfoundland to the Canadian prairies and from Hudson Bay to the Gulf of Mexico, including all the Great Lakes of North America....
All music artists may recognize the importance of choosing a strong band name, but that doesn’t stop a significant number of them from making silly decisions in that regard anyway. Sometimes such a misstep has no effect whatsoever on the band’s career trajectory, and other times the lameness of the name is a perfect match for the group’s musical limitations. Here’s a look at some of the most cringe-worthy, head-scratching, and downright goofy band names of the 1980s, presented in no particular order....
01 of 12 Meet the Denim Trends You’ll Buy and Wear in 2018 Spring fashion trends - jeans trends. Christian Vierig / Getty Images From anti-fit baggy jeans to embellished denim, straight leg jeans, cropped length denim, and high waist styles, there are tons of wearable denim trends coming your way in 2018. We’ve combed through the 2018 fashion runway collections to bring you the top denim trends for this year....
When elevating your wardrobe some questions may come up, like “is wearing navy and black together ok?”. In fashion there are no hard and steady rules, but this topic seems to be one where people are most afraid to commit a fashion “don’t”. Most stylists agree that this color combination is a great choice. “Many people think that you can’t wear navy and black together, but that is a fashion myth”, says NYC Personal Stylist, Cassandra Sethi, founder of Next Level Wardrobe....
Snowboarding is a great way to improve your balance, but most riders don’t have deep enough pockets to travel around the world snowboarding all year. There are numerous ways you can improve your balance when there’s no snow on the ground or the lifts are closed. These eight tools are some of the best balance-training devices on the market, so your snowboarding skills won’t fade. Bongo Balance Board There are a lot of balance boards on the market, but the Bongo Balance Board is different than most....
The history of table tennis (or ping-pong as it is also commonly known) is a long and interesting sequence of events, which would require a book to do it justice. This article provides a brief overview of the origins of the game, as well as what are generally acknowledged as many of the important highlights of the game’s development. There is often conflicting information available regarding the early days of table tennis and all differing opinions are presented here for completeness....
Although Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world, with a total land mass larger than the United States, most people are only familiar with two of its musical forms: samba and bossa nova. But there exists much, much more than that. Music plays a significant role in Brazilian life, and Brazil’s music is as broad as the country itself and as diverse as it’s people. Portuguese in Brazil...
01 of 48 Faux Hawk to Burr Haircut Rob Loud and Stephen Shugerman for Getty Images A new haircut can make a big impact on a guy’s look, so you might want to see what men’s look like haircuts before and after. Adam Levine shows he can work just about any look well—from a spiky faux hawk style, to a burr haircut. The longer style gives him a trendier look, while the burr shows a more rugged side....
Have you ever gotten into a small airplane or helicopter with a pilot who didn’t give a good safety briefing? Or maybe you were a second pilot, along for the ride and were left unsure of who would be handling which flying duties during the flight. For a seasoned pilot or passenger with experience in multiple aircraft types, the preflight briefing is probably not a very big deal. For others, though, the lack of a preflight briefing can incite confusion, discomfort, and fear, even among the most relaxed of passengers....
