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Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Kelly Clarkson's 'Piece By Piece' review: New album is weighed down by overbearing production
On her new album, Kelly Clarkson blows away the long line of female pop stars who use sex to sell.
“It’s too bad you can’t see what you’re worth/spreading your legs ’stead of using your words,” she sneers in the song “I Had a Dream.”
“Anyone can sell/when they’re selling out,” she quips.
It’s a good line — not to mention an echo of Bette Midler’s recent “put-down read round the world” of Ariana Grande for pushing her sexual allure ahead of her pipes. But you have to wonder why Clarkson decided to fire this broadside right now.
Clarkson, the original “American Idol,” has never used sex to sell — and never had to. It’s her battering-ram voice that excites people — that, and her team’s ability to find songs hot-wired for radio play. On the other hand, it’s a crowded diva field these days, and putting down the competition can’t help but carve you a high profile.
As it turns out, Clarkson’s new album, “Piece by Piece,” needs all the profile it can get. It’s a strictly off-the-rack affair, a cynical run through current femme-pop clichés that does everything it can to bland Clarkson’s essential talent.
Several albums ago, the singer famously went to war with her record company, chafing at their cookie-cutter approach to pop. Promotion folks went nuts and her sales suffered. But at least Clarkson made her point — if briefly.
By the time she put out her 2011 album “Stronger,” the star had seemingly thrown up her hands, giving herself back over to corporate demands. Predictably, her acquiescence resulted in a huge hit with the title track — but at a cost. The album did little to display the more nuanced talent Clarkson can reveal live.
The singer’s latest album lacks the pay-off of a guilty-pleasure hit like “Stronger.” Worse, it doubles-down on her last album’s over-heated production. “Piece By Piece” piles on the gloss and glop. It’s a fat sounding recording that fights with, rather than enhances, Clarkson’s to-the-rafters vocals.
It’s left to the lyrics to reveal some of the star’s character. Two interesting songs — “Someone” and the title track — repeat Clarkson’s flair for the passive aggressive put-down. In “Someone,” she offers a classic non-apology-apology, saying she wishes she didn’t have to say such awful things to a foe. “Piece By Piece” repeats the theme of her smash, “Because of You.” Both offer rebukes to neglectful and/or abusive parents.
Together, such songs help focus Clarkson’s persona. But the rigid music, and assembly-line production, make a sad fact clear: Clarkson has never fully escaped the “American Idol” machine.
Biography Chelsea Islan
Born June 2, 1995 (age 19)
Flag of United States Washington DC, Maryland, United States
Indonesian nationality
Artist Works, actress, model
Years active 2013 - present
Indra Budianto parents (dad)
Samantha Barbara (Mrs.)
Catholic
Flag of United States Washington DC, Maryland, United States
Indonesian nationality
Artist Works, actress, model
Years active 2013 - present
Indra Budianto parents (dad)
Samantha Barbara (Mrs.)
Catholic
Twitter @chelseaislan
Chelsea Elizabeth Islan (born in Washington, DC, June 2, 1995, age 19 years) is an Indonesian actress. He first played in major films like Refrain. In addition to having the base in the world of theater, the role is not much different from his personal life.
Lifestyle shown by Annalise figures similar to those performed in daily life. Including how to dress, to indulgence in the world of photography.
Lifestyle shown by Annalise figures similar to those performed in daily life. Including how to dress, to indulgence in the world of photography.
- Early career until now
Chelsea began her career in the entertainment world country through the world of modeling. At that time his first appearance as a model of a video clip of one of the famous band Noah homeland.
After becoming a video clip of the band led by Ariel, Uki, Lukman, Reza and David also entitled No Longer the Same, the name Chelsea began crowded discussed by society homeland.
The name of the band formerly known as Peter is apparently a very positive impact for his career in the entertainment world, even more beautiful and cute face that he had also been the subject of conversation from some quarters in the country.
In fact, his performance as the model of the video clip has been able to attract the attention of a talent scout who immediately offered him to join the casting in one production house.
Chelsea itself which already has its basis in the acting world through theater, did not trouble to show the acting talent he has, which makes him even got a supporting role in the film Refrain.
Although in the film Chelsea just got a role as a supporting actor, but his role as Annalise, was capable of absorbing the entire community of the country, which makes him even got the attention of several production houses in the country.
Until now he has played in several films, commercials, and also acts as a star in a television series entitled Tetangga Masa Gitu?
After becoming a video clip of the band led by Ariel, Uki, Lukman, Reza and David also entitled No Longer the Same, the name Chelsea began crowded discussed by society homeland.
The name of the band formerly known as Peter is apparently a very positive impact for his career in the entertainment world, even more beautiful and cute face that he had also been the subject of conversation from some quarters in the country.
In fact, his performance as the model of the video clip has been able to attract the attention of a talent scout who immediately offered him to join the casting in one production house.
Chelsea itself which already has its basis in the acting world through theater, did not trouble to show the acting talent he has, which makes him even got a supporting role in the film Refrain.
Although in the film Chelsea just got a role as a supporting actor, but his role as Annalise, was capable of absorbing the entire community of the country, which makes him even got the attention of several production houses in the country.
Until now he has played in several films, commercials, and also acts as a star in a television series entitled Tetangga Masa Gitu?
- Filmography:
Film :
- Refrain (2013) (berperan sebagai Anna Lisa)
- Street Society (2014) (berperan sebagai Karina)
- Merry Riana: Mimpi Sejuta Dolar (2014) (berperan sebagai Merry Riana)
- Dibalik 98 (2015) (berperan sebagai Diana)
- Guru Bangsa, Tjokroaminoto (2015)
Serial TV :
- Tetangga Masa Gitu?
Tell Lady Gaga Taylor Swift 'Wait Problem Cars Only'
Tell Lady Gaga Taylor Swift 'Wait Problem Cars Only'
Friendship Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga turns passable intertwined with sweet. No wonder when Taylor Swift told the Telegraph said it was probably not going to find a mate until the age of 30 years and can be will spend old age together with a number of cats, Lady Gaga immediately react.
When present a guest star in talk show with Howard Stern, Swift's time to mention the name of Gaga. "Is it just me and Lady Gaga who enjoy a full life today ?!" Swift said as quoted by E! On Line.
Gaga was enjoying happiness after getting engaged to her boyfriend, Taylor Kinney, to give direct advice to Swift. Gaga said that someday a man will come to Swift companion.
Gaga said via his Twitter account, "@ taylorswift13, wow you're a sweetheart! Life is friends, family, and love! We all see that in you, your prince charming will come! "
But Gaga is actually not just being generous, because Gaga actually had long since become a fan of Swift too. "I can not talk bad about him. I love this girl. He said the same thing in front of me or behind me while. "
When present a guest star in talk show with Howard Stern, Swift's time to mention the name of Gaga. "Is it just me and Lady Gaga who enjoy a full life today ?!" Swift said as quoted by E! On Line.
Gaga was enjoying happiness after getting engaged to her boyfriend, Taylor Kinney, to give direct advice to Swift. Gaga said that someday a man will come to Swift companion.
Gaga said via his Twitter account, "@ taylorswift13, wow you're a sweetheart! Life is friends, family, and love! We all see that in you, your prince charming will come! "
But Gaga is actually not just being generous, because Gaga actually had long since become a fan of Swift too. "I can not talk bad about him. I love this girl. He said the same thing in front of me or behind me while. "
So Joker, Jared Leto Haircut and Shave Brewok
So Joker, Jared Leto Haircut and Shave Brewok
About a year after being transgender in Dallas Buyers Club, Jared Leto maintain long hair. He even has been synonymous with straight hair and a beard on his face sepunggung. But fans should get ready to say goodbye to it.
For the sake of preparing for the role in the film Suicide Squad, the Joker character candidates will be smoothed appearance. Leto shave beard and cut his hair short. Reported Ace Showbiz, it is visible from the Twitter account of David Ayer, the director of the film Suicide Squad.
For the sake of preparing for the role in the film Suicide Squad, the Joker character candidates will be smoothed appearance. Leto shave beard and cut his hair short. Reported Ace Showbiz, it is visible from the Twitter account of David Ayer, the director of the film Suicide Squad.
In the first picture, Ayer showed a pair of hands with scissors cutting long hair getting someone who is tied horses. "Should we? #SuicideSquad," He wrote. The image was immediately re dicuitkan and favored more than seven thousand people.
Leaked Ayer over Leto appearance for the film is not quite got there. He still upload the image, which shows Leto had short hair shiny and clean face. Leto's left hand is seen holding the head, while over one eye. Ayer back gave hashtag Suicide Squad in the photo.
Leto Pictures with short hair and no beard, direct retweet and favorite to more than nine thousand fans Ayer. Leto including the re-drawing mencuitkan berewoknya hair cut and shaved, as if confirming that the photographed it himself.
Leaked Ayer over Leto appearance for the film is not quite got there. He still upload the image, which shows Leto had short hair shiny and clean face. Leto's left hand is seen holding the head, while over one eye. Ayer back gave hashtag Suicide Squad in the photo.
Leto Pictures with short hair and no beard, direct retweet and favorite to more than nine thousand fans Ayer. Leto including the re-drawing mencuitkan berewoknya hair cut and shaved, as if confirming that the photographed it himself.
Although it seems the decision was made happy a lot of people, there are fans who still mourns the loss of long hair Leto. One fan commented, "I am devastated." While another fan wrote, "I saw him interviewed after Oscar and said bun hair will be gone soon. I hope that time he was only joking."
What can I say. Leto was serious. However, the fans were not grieve alone. The actor himself had missed her performance, some time after the cut. "I miss my beard," Leto wrote itself.
Unknown, Suicide Squad is a collection of movie villains from DC Comics. Scheduled, the film was released on August 5, 2016 in North America. Not only must a haircut and shave beard, Leto also have to add weight to appear in the movie.
Earlier, in The Dark Knight, directed by Christopher Nolan, played by Heath Ledger's Joker. He is to lock yourself in a room for a month to live up to the role of the Joker. Unfortunately, Ledger could no longer be Batman's nemesis since found dead in 2008.
Can Leto, to sacrifice to gain weight, hair cut and shave the beard to match the style of Ledger's Joker?
What can I say. Leto was serious. However, the fans were not grieve alone. The actor himself had missed her performance, some time after the cut. "I miss my beard," Leto wrote itself.
Unknown, Suicide Squad is a collection of movie villains from DC Comics. Scheduled, the film was released on August 5, 2016 in North America. Not only must a haircut and shave beard, Leto also have to add weight to appear in the movie.
Earlier, in The Dark Knight, directed by Christopher Nolan, played by Heath Ledger's Joker. He is to lock yourself in a room for a month to live up to the role of the Joker. Unfortunately, Ledger could no longer be Batman's nemesis since found dead in 2008.
Can Leto, to sacrifice to gain weight, hair cut and shave the beard to match the style of Ledger's Joker?
Puzzle Neck Injuries in Diva Country Revealed
Puzzle Neck Injuries in Diva Country Revealed
Oscar had two weeks passed. But rumors about the appearance of "suspicious" country singer Faith Hill is still a warm conversation in social media.
Rumors are circulating highlights scar in the neck Tim McGraw's wife who also works as a country singer. And the reason why no new injuries were revealed recently.
Faith appearance at the Oscars has attracted attention, with a short haircut, which shows her long neck. But that is precisely what a lot of eyes are on the wound in his neck.
People page source stated, neck wound 47-year-old woman is related to its operations after suffering a back injury, in the past year.
The procedure is nothing but "an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion," and is usually applied to relieve the pain of the condition "herniated disc."
This is not the first time the diva had surgery in the neck. In 2011, he underwent back surgery neck. For wound healing after surgery, she assisted physical therapy.
Faith was never forthright about its operations. According to page Taste of Country, Faith and Tim are very busy lately.
Faith itself is finalizing the cultivation of his new album, which has been pending since 2011. So far, he has recorded three new songs. Faith vacuum released an album since 2005.
While attending the Oscar party, mother of three children survive with Tim until dawn. It shows the singer of the song This Kiss had recovered from the operation.
What is Purim? Why Jews celebrate the story of Esther with costumes and wine
Jews around the world will don costumes and drink in excess Wednesday night for the annual celebration of Purim.
Sound like fun? If you're not familiar with the holiday, read on to learn what the holiday commemorates and why many Jews celebrate with wine, costumes and comedic plays.
What does Purim commemorate?
The early spring holiday celebrates a time when the Jewish people were saved from annihilation in ancient Persia.
The story comes from the book of Esther in the Bible. The really short version is that the king held a pageant and chose Esther, a Jew, to be his wife. Later, when the king's top official plotted to kill all the Jews in the kingdom, Esther put her life on the line by begging the king to spare her people. The official was hanged, and the Jews killed the enemies that had been ordered to attack them. (Read a more extensive version here. Esther had a cousin that plays an important role, but we don't want to spend too much time explaining the story.)
"We call it a miracle," said Rabbi Gadi Levy, director of adult education at Portland Kollel. The events depicted in the book of Esther likely took place over several years, he said, and are considered by Jews to be evidence of God working quietly to orchestrate their deliverance.
"It shows you nothing in this world is by coincidence," he said.
How do Jews celebrate Purim?
Jews celebrate by reading the book of Esther, giving money to the poor, gifting their friends with food and having a feast where adults are obliged to drink until they do not "know the difference between 'cursed be Haman' and 'blessed be Mordechai,'" according to Jewish doctrine. (Haman is the name of the official in the story, and Mordechai is Esther's cousin.)
Dressing up is an important part of Purim, too. Congregations sometimes host carnivals or costumes contests. Some put on a Purim shpiel, or play, that tells the Esther story through a comedic lens. In Portland, Congregation Beth Israel has done shpiel themes from Woodstock to Borat.
What do costumes have to do with the Esther story?
"That all alludes to idea of God being hidden in our lives," Levy said.
Costumes highlight the hidden nature of God, Levy said. Costumes allow people to hide themselves with disguise - sometimes beyond recognition - but also help people let loose and be their full selves.
"Throughout the year we wear a mask," Levy said. "Our facial expressions cover who we really are, our society covers who we really are. On Purim we're trying to break that. You put on the mask and the inner self is able to explode."
(Drinking wine on the holiday serves the same purpose, he said.)
Is it sacrilegious to turn the Esther story into a funny skit?
The book of Esther doesn't mention the name of God, so isn't considered inappropriate to have fun with the story, Jewish leaders said.
Humorous portrayals of the Esther story have become a staple Purim celebration in some congregations, including Portland's Beth Israel.
"The story is told like a play, and is written in a sense that just begs to be acted out," said Beth Israel Rabbi Michael Cahana. The shpiel is a way to involve adults in holiday silliness, he said. This year, their performance is called "The Jews Brothers."
source : http://www.oregonlive.com
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