Anastacia

Anastacia

Anastacia Lyn Newkirk was born on September 17, 1973 in Chicago , Illinois. Her nickname is " the little lady with the big voice", because she is 5"'3" and is able to hit high notes with her voice. At the age of 13 she was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. Crohn's disease is a chronic illness of the intestines . A segment of her small intestine had to be removed due to the damage made to it by the disease. She has a scar of the operation on her lower abdomen.When she was at the age of 14 her parents divorced , so she and her mother moved to New York, in Manhattan. Anastacia graduated from the Professional Children's School in Manhattan. Anastacia and her sister , became a regular at club 1018 , a dance club in Manhattan. The club owner noticed her dancing and asked her is she could sing also. The club owner got Anastacia a manager. Anastacia appeared on the MTV show " The Cut", and on that show she became a finalist. The finalist postion on The Cut brought the attention of many major record labels. In July of 1999, Anastacia signed with the Epic/ Daylight Records. In 2000 her debut album "Not That Kind" was released. In January 2003, Anastacia decided to have her breast reduced because of back strain. From a routine mammogram for the surgery she discovered she had breast cancer. She started and successfully completed surgery and radiotherapy . She underwent 7 hours of surgery on February to remove the cancer and reconstruct her breasts. Anastacia established a fund called the " Anastacia Fund" to promote awareness of breast cancer amongst younger women. She won an MTV Europe Music Award for " Best Pop" (2001), a world music award for "Best New Artist" (2001), 2 ECHO Awards for " Best International Newcomer" (2001) and " Best International Female Singer ( 2005). Her song called "Boom" became the offical song of the world cup in Korea/ Japan .
Anastacia is also known for her trademark glasses often dark tinted. In August 2005 she had surgery to correct her vision permanently.She has a tatoo below her neck, saying "Forever". She also has an Ankh on lower back, which appeared on her first album.It represents " External Life", which has come to symbolize her.


In October 13, 2006 Anastacia began selling her stage clothing on eBay donating a portion to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The auction were hosted by eBay trading assistant and certified business consultant , Carolyn CJ Jacinto of xOXOmas.

Late 2006 Anastacia 's clothing line " Anastacia by S. Oliver came out.


Later on April 21, 2007 she married her bodyguard of 3 years , Wayne Newton , in Mexico. The wedding was in Huatulco, and was written and officiated by a Shaman named Jon Rasmussen who is from California.





Then Anastacia relesased a 2nd clothing line on November 2, 2007 called " Limited Luxury", that was designed together with the famous brand Swarovski.This Clothing line is sold in some countries. Also in 2007 she had a perfume line come out called " Rescurrection".



You can read more about this young talented , strong lady at
http://www.anastacia.com/ also on her clothing line http://www.anastaciabysoliver.com/

Here is picture video of Anastacia and her husband:



Here are some of my favorite songs by this powerful artist:

Anastacia " One Day In Your Life"

Anastacia " Not That Kind"

Anastasia " Left Outside Alone"

Anastacia " Why Did You Lie To Me"

Anastacia " Pieces Of A Dream"

Anastacia " Paid My Dues"



This is Anastacia in concert:
Anastacia " I'm Outta Love"

Anastacia Ft. Pavarotti - I Ask Of You

Anastacia Ft. Eros Ramazzotti " I Belong To You"

Discography:

2005 " Pieces Of A Dream"


2004 " Anastacia"


2001 " Freak Of Nature"


2000 " Not That Kind"

Paula Abdul

Paula Abdul

Paula Julie Abdul was born in June 19, 1962 in San Fernando , Ca. Paula's love for dance started from watching the film "Singing In The Rain" whose main star was Gene Kelly her idol. When she was 8 years old she began taking dance lessons. She attended Van Nuys High School and when was the senior class president and the head cheerleader. She graduated high school in 1980, and following graduation she appeared on the small screen when she was 16 years old in the 1978 movie musical "Junior High School". After that she went to California State University Northridge , as a TV & Radio student. Paula joined the LA Lakers cheerleader squad , and she became the head cheerleader and choreographer full time, so she dropped out of college to dance and choreograph , because her heart was in dance and to pursue it full time. She earned $ 50 per game during her freshman year. Paula was hired as an assistant dance director on the Jackson's Victory tour , which led her to a job choreographing Janet Jackson's video for "Control", and other music videos of hers. After working on the Tracy Ullman Show she did choreography her videos for ZZ Top, Duran Duran, the Pointer Sisters and more.After Paula Abdul did some choreograh work in films "Private School" in 1983 and "Coming To America" in 1988.
After when Janet Jackson gave Paula Abdul some compliments on her vocals while she was choreographing one of Janet Jackson's videos, Paula used her money and connections to record a demo tape which landed in a hands of Virgin Records America record executives. Paula Abdul began a recording career, releasing her debut alumb , "Forever Your Girl" in 1988. Through her career she has won many awards 1-Grammy , 7 MTV Video awards, 2 Emmy awards, & 2 People's Choice awards. She has had two # 1 albums & 7 # 1 hit singles & a star on Hollywood Walk Of Fame. In 1992 she confessed to suffering from the eating disorder Bulimia & checked herself into a clinic. In May of 1994 she divorced Emilo Estevez, citing irreconcilable differences. Paula's career was a bit ruined when backing vocalist Yvette Marine claimed she & not Paula , had sung the main vocals on several tracks from the " Forever Your Girl" album. But Paula Abdul & Virgin Records won the case.
Paula Abdul did some acting appearances in TV shows such as Cybill, The single Gut, Spin City, ALll That, Sabrina The Teenage Witch, & The Wayans Brothers. Paula Abdul has also starred in her own exercise videos, " Get Up And Dance" and "Paula Abdul : Cardio Dance". She currently has her own dance education compnay called " CO Dance" and is one of three judge's on the TV show " American Idol".

To read more about this super star you can go to :

http://www.myspace.com/paulaabdul and on paulaabdul.com



Here are some cool songs that she sang that I love:

Paula Abdul ft. Mc Scat Kat- " Opposites Attract"

Paula Abdul - " Rush , Rush"

Paula Abdul- " Straight Up"

This is Paula Abdul in concert:

Paula Abdul- " Cold Hearted"

Paula Abdul- " Dance Like There's No Tomorrow"

Discograpghy:

1988- " Forever Your Girl"

1990- " Shut Up And Dance Mixes"

1991- " Spellbound"

1992- Compilations ( the singles off soundtracks & other works she did)

1995- " Head Over Heels"

1998- " The Greatest"

2000- " The Greatest Hits"

2008 single " Dance Like There's No Tomorrow"

Bryan Adams

Bryan Adams

Bryan Guy Adams was born on November 5, 1959 in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. He's a canadian. He is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is a vegan. Bryan Adams was given his first guitar at the age of 10, he bought his first electric guitar at the age of 11, at the age of 14 he moved to Vancouver and started auditioning as a guitarist. At the age of 15 he left school, and joined a band as a singer and went on the road. In 1976 he joined the band called Sweeney Todd and replaced the lead singer of the band. He recorded several songs for them before he left the band in 1977.He met drummer Jim Vallance in 1977 from the band Prism, which was a successful Canadian band. The two began collaborating as songwriters. A & M Records was sent some demos of the two of them and signed Adams to a recording contract at the age of 18. Adams and Vallance put albums out together , and Adams also did solo albums too. In august of 1989 they broke up their songwriting partnership. Bryan Adams teamed up with writer/ producer Robert John " Mutt" Lange, to write songs for his next album. In 1990 Bryan adams was placed into Canada's Walk Of Fame . In 1990 he was made a member of the Order Of Canada and The Order Of British Columbia. In 1998 he was promoted to an Officer Of The Order Of Canada.His parents were both British citizens and he currently lives in Britain. He has a studio in Canada. His 4th Album "Reckless", is the best selling Canadian album of all time. He recieved the diamond Sales Award which is equal to the platinum award in the U.S, for the album. Which is the the first for a Canadian. His song Everything I do I Do It For You was number 1 single for 16 weeks in Britian. He was influenced by : Bob seger, Rod Stewart, Bruce Springsteen, The Rolling Stones, Tom Petty, The Byrds, Billy Joel, & The Beatles.You can read more about Bryan Adams on http://www.myspace.com/bryanadams or at http://www.bryanadams.com/ .

Here are some of my favorite songs by Bryan Adams:


Bryan Adams- "To Really Love A Woman"




Bryan Adams- "Everyhting I Do I Do It For You"



Bryan Adams Ft. Sting, & Rod Stewart- "All For One"




Bryan Adams- "Please Forgive Me"





Here is Bryan Adams in concert:

Bryan Adams- "Heaven"



Discography:
1980- "Bryan Adams"

1981- " You Want It, You Got It"

1983- " Cuts Like A Knife"

1984- "Reckless"

1987- " Into The Fire"

1988- " Live ! Live ! Live!

1991- " Waking Up The Neighbours"

1993- " So Far So Good"

1996- " 18 Til I Die"

1997- " MTV Unplugged"

1998- " On A Day Like Today"

2000- " Live At Slane Castle Ireland"

2001- " Do To You What You Do To Me -Live In Mumbai , India"

2002- " The Best Of Me"

2003- " Live At The Budokan"

2005- " Room Service"

2005- " Anthology"

2008- "11"

Richard Marx

Richard Marx

Richard Marx was born on September 16, 1963 in Chicago, IL. When he was 5 years old he sang in commerical jingles which was written by his father Dick Marx, a Jazz Musician. His Mother Ruth is a former singer. the commericals that were hits were for a Peter Pan peanut butter and for Nestle Crunch. He began writing songs as a teenager. Since January 8, 1989 he has been married to Cynthia Rhodes and together they have three sons : Brandon, Lucas, and Jesse. His musical influences are his parents, Sam Cooke, Elvis Presely, Billy Joel, Rod Stewart , The Dobbie Brothers, The Eagles, Luther Vandross, Earth, Wind, & Fire, & Gladys Knight.

When Richard Marx was 17 years old , and living in the suburb of Chiacago , a tape of his songs ended up in the hands of Lionel Richie. After graduating high school, he moved to La , and visted Lionel Richie.At that time Lionel Richie was an ex- Commodore , and was recording his 1st solo alumb, and was having trouble with the background vocals. So then Richard Marx ended up singing on Lionel Richie's alumb. Richard Marx sang the back vocals to Lionel Richie's songs " You Are", "All Night Long", & "Running With The Night". Richard Marx started working with producer David Foster, & writing songs for the group Chicago, & R&B singer Freddie Jackson. Four years later after moving to LA, the president of EMI/ Manhattan Records, Bruce Lundvall, heard Richard's demo & gave Richard a record deal, & the opportunity to write & record whatever he wanted.

You can read more about Richard Marx : http://www.richardmarx.com/ and http://www.myspace.com/officialrichardmarx

Here are some of my favorite songs my Richard Marx:

Richard Marx " Right Here Waiting"


Richard Marx- " Endless Summer Nights"


Richard Marx- " Now & Forever"


This is Richard Marx in concert :

Richard Marx- " Hold On To The nights" & " Now & Forever"


Richard Marx -" Should've Known Better"


Here is a picture of him in the younger years :

In June 1987, his self titled alumb released & sol over 3 million copies, & it had 4 hits singles from the cd. Richard became the 1st new artist played on 117 radio stations nationwide during his initial week on the charts. Richard became the 1st male to reach the top 3 with 4 singles from a debut album. Richards 2nd release in may of 1989 went triple platinum within 4 months & has sold over 5 million copies. When the 3rd single from "Repeat Offender ", "Angelia" climbed to #4 , Richard Marx became the 1 st solo artist to reach the Top 5 with his first 7 singles. In January 1994 he & his family moved to his hometown of Chicago after living in LA for almost 12 years. In 1997 the release of his first greatest hits marked the end of Richard Marx relationship with Capitol Records. He made his own record label outside of his home in Chicago, in 2000 called Signal 21 Records. In 1987 Richard Marx gave his first gold alumb to a 16 year old cancer patient , Gabrielle De Martino. In 1997 , Richard Marx founded the Dick Marx Foundation in honor of his later father to fund music scholarships at his father's Alma Mater, Chicago's De Paul University.

Discography:
2004- " My Own Best Enemy"

2000- " Days In Avolon"

1997- " Greatest Hits"

1997- " Flesh & Blood"

1994- "Paid Vacation"

1991- "Rush Street"

1989- "Repeat Offender"

1987- " Richard Marx"