Born: 1982 in Ravensdale, WA Years Active: 00's Genre: ROCK A literate singer/songwriter whose music splits the difference between pop/rock and folksy Americana, Brandi Carlile was born in the small town of Ravensdale, Washington, an isolated community 50 miles from Seattle. With few neighbors or friends nearby, she grew up learning to make her own entertainment, which included hiking trips in the nearby woods and self-taught vocal lessons. Carlile also grew attached to the classic country music her parents doted on, specifically Patsy Cline, and she made her stage debut at the age of eight after she was taken to a local country radio show by her mother. At 17, Carlile picked up the guitar, having developed a taste for rock & roll through Elton John's classic albums of the '70s, and began hitting the Seattle bar scene, playing anywhere she could get a gig (including a stint singing backup for an Elvis Presley tribute act). While playing clubs, she encountered a band called the Fighting Machinists, featuring twin brothers Tim and Phil Hanseroth. Impressed by their instrumental skills and spot-on harmonies, Carlile became an instant fan of the band, and when the group broke up, she persuaded the Hanseroth twins to form a new group with her. While they started out as an aggressive rock & roll band, Carlile's emotionally powerful songwriting and acoustic guitar work soon became the dominant component of their sound, and they began touring regularly, headlining small venues and opening shows for Dave Matthews, Shawn Colvin, and India.Arie. In 2000, Carlile recorded the first of several self-released recordings that sold briskly at shows. By 2005, she'd earned enough buzz to secure a contract with Columbia Records, which released her self-titled debut later that same year. The album earned enthusiastic reviews, and Carlile was named one of 2005's "Artists to Watch" by Rolling Stone. In 2006, Carlile and her band began work on her second Columbia album, The Story, with T-Bone Burnett producing. The record was released in spring 2007 to warm reviews, and the inclusion of its title track in several commercials (most notably a General Motors ad that aired during the 2008 Beijing Olympics) helped boost sales. Give Up the Ghost followed in late 2009 and cracked the Top 40, featuring production from another high-caliber studio hand, Rick Rubin, as well as a duet with childhood idol Elton John. Carlile rang in 2010 by issuing a Valentine's Day-themed EP, XOBC. She also continued to tour, making a well-received stop at the annual Bonnaroo Festival that summer and collaborating with the Seattle Symphony during two shows in November. The symphonic concerts were recorded and released the following year as Live at Benaroya Hall. In 2012, Carlile returned with the album Bear Creek, featuring production from Grammy Award-winning mixer/producer/engineer Trina Shoemaker. Taking its title from the Washington recording studio in which the album was recorded, Bear Creek included the leadoff single "That Wasn't Me." Mark Deming, Rovi
Bo Derek Biography Date of Birth 20 November 1956, Long Beach, California, USA Birth Name Mary Cathleen Collins Height 5' 3" (1.60 m) Spouse John Derek (10 June 1976 - 22 May 1998) (his death) Trade Mark Sparkling blue eyes Voluptuous figure Platinum blonde hair Trivia One of four children. Her father, Paul Collins, was a boat salesman and a Hobie Cat executive. Her mother, Norma Collins, was a make-up artist, and hairdresser to Ann-Margret. Listed as one of twelve "Promising New Actors of 1979" in John Willis' Screen World, Vol 31. [1979] Mentioned in the theme song of the 1980s television series "The Fall Guy" (1981). Stepdaughter of stuntman Bobby Bass. Did fund raising work for President George W. Bush during the 2000 election. Turned down the Jessica Lange role in the 1976 remake of King Kong (1976). Attended Nathaniel Narbonne High School in Harbor City 1974. Photographer for the John Corbett tour. She shot his self-titled CD cover. Friend of Diandra Douglas, Ursula Andress and Linda Evans. Oldest of 4 children: a brother and 2 sisters (one of whom is Kerry Perez). Bo and her late husband, John Derek, formed "Svengali Productions". Met current boyfriend John Corbett on a blind date. Stepmother of Sean Catherine Derek. Animal rights activist and supporter of the Republican Party. Her sister, Kerry Perez, is her longtime assistant. Member of the NRA and a regular hunter. Close friend and vocal supporter of former NRA president Charlton Heston. Attended the Republican National Convention in New York in 2004 to show her support for President George W. Bush and the Iraq war. Is of Irish, German, Dutch and Welsh descent. Lives on family horse ranch outside of Santa Ynez, California (between Santa Barbara and Santa Maria). Her father Paul Collins, was the marketing and PR director at Kawasaki Motorcycles in the early 1970s. Has her own pampering pet care product company: 'Bo Derek's Bless the Beasts', products in the range include numerous nourishing dog shampoos and conditioners, fragrances and fur polish. She is a member of the California Horse Racing Board. Named envoy to Fight Animal Trafficking by the U.S. State Department. Was considered for the Bond girl part in A View to a Kill (1985), ultimately Tanya Roberts got the role. Where Are They Now (2000) Release of her book, "Riding Lessons".
Date of Birth 25 August 1987, Tarzana, California, USA Birth Name Blake Christina Lively Height 5' 10" (1.78 m) Mini Biography Blake Lively was born in a showbiz family in California and quickly followed her parents' and siblings' steps. Her first role was "Trixie, the Tooth Fairy" in the 1998 movie Sandman (1998), directed by her dad, Ernie Lively. Her big break came along a few years later, though. Blake was up to finish high school when she got the co-starring role of "Bridget" in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005) in 2005. Blake was so perfect for the part of "Bridget" that, with no big references or even auditioning, she landed the part. According to her, all she did was walk in and leave a photo of herself. It was clear that she was the "Bridget" needed. After "The Sisterhood", Blake went back to high school for her senior year to have the life of a regular teenager -- or a very busy regular teenager. The multi-talented girl was class president, a cheerleader, and performed with the choir. Blake also starred in Accepted (2006) with Justin Long, and has another project titled Elvis and Anabelle (2007). IMDb Mini Biography By: irene sotirhou Trade Mark Long blonde hair Beauty mark underneath right eye Trivia Daughter of actor Ernie Lively and talent manager Elaine Lively, younger sister of Eric Lively, and younger half-sister of Lori Lively, Jason Lively and Robyn Lively. Sister-in-law of Bart Johnson. When auditioning for The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005), she walked in and gave them nothing but her photo, since she had never done anything before that, they all thought she was joking but when she left the room, they knew that she was definitely the Bridget they wanted. She stayed busy juggling duties as class president and cheerleader as well as performing with her national championship show choir. Has stated that she has known her "Gossip Girl" (2007) co-star Penn Badgley since she was 11 years old. She was involved in a lot of activities at her high school including: cheerleading, choir, and student government. She was class president. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005) was her first job, not just in acting. Ranked #43 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2008 list. On "LIVE! with Kelly" (1988), she stated that her older brother didn't want to go to school alone when it came time for him to be in the 1st grade. At the time, she was three but very tall for her age. Her mother lied and said Blake was 6. Blake attended 1st grade and the school reported that she was "slow" when, in reality, she was 3 and couldn't talk very well. She claims it made her brother happy, so she was happy. Was ranked #4 on Maxim magazine's Hot 100 Women of 2010 list. Has stated that she is rather self conscious about being tall. (She's a little over 5'10".) So much so, that she actually dislikes wearing heels. Lively was chosen by designer Karl Lagerfeld as the "face" of Chanel's new "Mademoiselle" handbag line on the January 5, 2011. The ad campaign, shot by Lagerfeld, is expected to premiere mid-March, 2011. Ranked #1 on Ask Men top 99 "most desirable women" of 2011. Ranked #30 in the 2011 FHM Australia list of "100 Sexiest Women in the World". Ranked as having one of "The Most Beautiful Faces" by "The Annual Independent Critics List of the 100 Most Beautiful Famous Faces From Around the World." She was ranked #39 in 2010, #68 in 2009, and #85 in 2008. Voted #32 on Ask men's top 99 'most desirable' celebrity women of 2012. Personal Quotes My whole family's been in the business. My whole family is crazy. (About filming racy scenes on "Gossip Girl" (2007)) It's the most awkward thing! There's a room of 40 people watching you, they're telling you exactly how to move your head, and it's completely silent. It's awful! In high school, there are so many cliques. You're never safe. In between my junior and senior years, I went away to film The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005), and I came back ready to do the things with my friends that we always did, but things change. People get older, and there are some inside jokes that you don't know about that have happened. You feel lost for a while, and it's hard to come back from that. Then the friends who have "replaced" you are territorial. I've experienced that a little bit. There are catty, insecure, and gossipy girls everywhere, but for me, I don't think it's a matter of any of them being genuinely bad at heart. I just think that maybe the different ways in which people are raised make them different and insecure. They point out the bad things in others just to make themselves feel better. It's everywhere. (After moving to New York to film "Gossip Girl" (2007)) I was raised in California, so this whole New York winter thing is completely new for me. I've already justified buying seven coats! I've kissed just three people in my life, other than stuff I have done for TV or movies. I know, I'm weird! I hope Brad Pitt doesn't hear this, he is never going to want to marry me! I'm on a very commercial show ["Gossip Girl" (2007)], so the last thing I want to do is a commercial movie. I wanna take risks, I don't wanna play it safe. I mean, I could probably make more money if I did more commercial projects. It would be nice to buy an apartment, but I'm 22, and I don't need to yet. I want to have a brunch place, a bakery, and a Southern restaurant - because my family's from Georgia - and then I want a place that is all-over-the-world cuisine. I take a cooking class everywhere I travel. I find it's the best way to get to know a culture. It's what people bring to the family every day, what they break bread over - it's a very intimate thing. I want babies. Lots of babies. Of course! [on how she deals with any tension between work and anything else] - I love what I do. I love my work. So, you know, of course I wanted to be at the premiere [of The Private Lives of Pippa Lee (2009)], but I had a job to do, and so I had to be on the set in Boston and be a part of it. At the end of the day, a premiere is a premiere. It's not somebody living or dying. So for me, this other stuff - well, the perks is not the reason I do the job. Couture fashion week, getting to meet Karl Lagerfeld and John Galliano and Christian Louboutin is so exciting. It's like being a little girl and looking at these designers saying, "Can you imagine one day seeing all of those ball gowns?" But, at the end of the day, I wouldn't be there without my job. There are a few things in life that matter above all else: your family, your friends, your loved ones. But everything else comes and goes - especially in this business where everything is so of the moment. [on where her instinct in acting comes from] - I don't know. I think it comes from the fact that I never really thought about acting as a child. It wasn't like, "This is the career that I want to pursue." So when I first started acting, I was more concerned with just being on a set and all of the woes of that, and I didn't really know it or understand it as a craft yet. When I saw my first movie, I was fine, but I thought, "Oh, my heavens. It's not about just standing there on my mark and saying these lines. I need to actually act." It was great to have my first opportunity be such a big role, but also not great because all of the mistakes I made-the entire learning process was on the big screen for everyone to see. That's been something, movie by movie, that I've been able to grow and learn from-that I always need to work harder to be better because it's still a new craft for me. ... I just did it on my own. I've never worked with an acting coach, but my parents had acting classes and I grew up around them my whole life just because I didn't have a babysitter. I'm actually a very shy person-that's a big secret, so don't tell-but being in those classes pushed me to break out of that a little bit. It's like nature versus nurture: I'm naturally very shy, but I was brought up in a way where I had to get up and get out of that. Yeah, I don't comment on my relationships... My anonymity is something I treasure. Wanting to be an actor and wanting to be famous are different. With acting, I think half of it is just acting confident. We stand on these red carpets and pose in these dresses, but we're all only so confident. It doesn't mean we think we're great looking or anything. It's all a façade. [on being cast as Carol Ferris in Green Lantern (2011)]: It was nice for me that this was a studio that wasn't looking for some girl to have her legs greased up and her boobs out - and that was all that mattered. I imagined that no one else knew anything about 'Green Lantern'. As soon as I got the role I was humbled about how naive I was. They were grilling me about StarSapphire and Hector Hammond and how many Green Lanterns are going to show up. All I could say was 'What are you guys talking about?' Salary "Gossip Girl" (2007)$50,000/episode (2009-10)
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