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There are dozens of online fandoms dedicated to romance and erotica. But on BookTok, authors who write romance books about monsters, aliens, or half-human, half-insect creatures have found a growing community. Their readers are ravenous, not just for work that involves sexy monsters, but to discuss and recommend books without the shame that often accompanies erotic writing. The tags always differ,...
- 1/29/2023
- by CT Jones
- Rollingstone.com
Janet Jackson is loved in Las Vegas .... and that couldn't be clearer from the opening night of her residency. Janet performed Friday night to a packed house at the Park Theater at the MGM. The show is part of her tour -- "Metamorphosis." Her set list is awesome -- "Nasty," "Escapade," "Miss You Much," "Free Xone." "Throb," "All Nite (Don't Stop) You," "Trust A Try," "Rock With U," "When We Ooo," "That's the Way Love Goes,...
- 5/18/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
After rocking the stage with her incredible performance, @JanetJackson accepts the 2018 #BBMAs Icon Award! #ICON_JANET pic.twitter.com/S7nDbrGJQI
- Billboard Music Awards (@BBMAs) May 21, 2018
Janet Jackson brought her A-game to the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night, where she performed a medley of her hits "Nasty," "It," and "Throb." After rocking the stage, the 52-year-old superstar received the Icon Award and made an outstanding, passionate speech, which alluded to her support of the #MeToo and Time's Up movements.
"I believe that for all of our challenges, we live at a glorious moment for history. It's a moment when at long last, women have made it clear that we will no longer be controlled, manipulated, or abused," she told the cheering audience. "I stand with those women and with those men equally outraged by discrimination who support us in heart and mind."
Of course, that wasn't all Jackson had to say.
- Billboard Music Awards (@BBMAs) May 21, 2018
Janet Jackson brought her A-game to the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night, where she performed a medley of her hits "Nasty," "It," and "Throb." After rocking the stage, the 52-year-old superstar received the Icon Award and made an outstanding, passionate speech, which alluded to her support of the #MeToo and Time's Up movements.
"I believe that for all of our challenges, we live at a glorious moment for history. It's a moment when at long last, women have made it clear that we will no longer be controlled, manipulated, or abused," she told the cheering audience. "I stand with those women and with those men equally outraged by discrimination who support us in heart and mind."
Of course, that wasn't all Jackson had to say.
- 5/26/2018
- by Celia Fernandez
- Popsugar.com
Superstar and Billboard Icon Award recipient Janet Jackson made her stance on the MeToo movement clear during her acceptance speech at the awards show Sunday night, and thanked God for her artistic career.
“I believe that, for all of our challenges, we live at a glorious moment in history,” she began, after performing her 1986 hit “Nasty” and 1993 song “Throb.” “It’s a moment that, at long last, women have made it clear that we will no longer be controlled, manipulated, or abused. I stand with those women and with those men equally outraged by discrimination, who support us in heart and mind.”
She continued with a message about faith. “My prayer is that, weary of such noise, we will turn back to the source of all calmness, that source is God. Everything we lack, God has in abundance: compassion, sensitivity, patience and boundless love. Again I want to thank all...
“I believe that, for all of our challenges, we live at a glorious moment in history,” she began, after performing her 1986 hit “Nasty” and 1993 song “Throb.” “It’s a moment that, at long last, women have made it clear that we will no longer be controlled, manipulated, or abused. I stand with those women and with those men equally outraged by discrimination, who support us in heart and mind.”
She continued with a message about faith. “My prayer is that, weary of such noise, we will turn back to the source of all calmness, that source is God. Everything we lack, God has in abundance: compassion, sensitivity, patience and boundless love. Again I want to thank all...
- 5/21/2018
- by Erin Nyren
- Variety Film + TV
Kelly Clarkson kept the mood light, apart from a tearful opening calling for change after the school shooting in Santa Fe, Texas, as host of the 2018 Billboard Music Awards.
But it was Janet Jackson, who, after delivering a timely rendition of her '80s hit, "Nasty," took the greatest stand of the night in support of the #MeToo and Time's Up movements. (Jackson also performed "Throb" and threw in choreography and music from her hit "If.")
Accepting the Icon Award from Bruno Mars, Jackson said, in part, "I believe that for all of ...
But it was Janet Jackson, who, after delivering a timely rendition of her '80s hit, "Nasty," took the greatest stand of the night in support of the #MeToo and Time's Up movements. (Jackson also performed "Throb" and threw in choreography and music from her hit "If.")
Accepting the Icon Award from Bruno Mars, Jackson said, in part, "I believe that for all of ...
- 5/20/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
On its release 25 years ago, on May 18, 1993, there was nothing lower-case about Janet Jackson’s album “janet.” except its title.
Jackson’s previous two albums for A&M Records, “Control” (1986) and “Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814” (1989), had reached No. 1 on the national charts and been certified for sales of 11 million total units. No longer a modestly successful R&B singer, she was a major crossover talent whose commercial profile had begun to rival that of her older brother Michael.
An intense bidding war for Jackson’s services ensued in 1991, with Virgin Records prevailing with a then-unprecedented and headline-making bid that the label’s founder Richard Branson later identified as $25 million.
Branson, who had to scramble to assemble the financing for the deal, wrote in 2016, “Signing Janet would confirm Virgin Records’ position as the world’s sexiest record company. I was damned if I was going to let the caution of our bankers stop us.
Jackson’s previous two albums for A&M Records, “Control” (1986) and “Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814” (1989), had reached No. 1 on the national charts and been certified for sales of 11 million total units. No longer a modestly successful R&B singer, she was a major crossover talent whose commercial profile had begun to rival that of her older brother Michael.
An intense bidding war for Jackson’s services ensued in 1991, with Virgin Records prevailing with a then-unprecedented and headline-making bid that the label’s founder Richard Branson later identified as $25 million.
Branson, who had to scramble to assemble the financing for the deal, wrote in 2016, “Signing Janet would confirm Virgin Records’ position as the world’s sexiest record company. I was damned if I was going to let the caution of our bankers stop us.
- 5/17/2018
- by Chris Morris
- Variety Film + TV
Paul Walker died on Saturday afternoon in Valencia, Calif., in a car accident after partaking in a joy ride with his longtime friend and business associate, former Grand Prix racer Roger Rodas. While Walker is best known for playing Brian O’Conner in the Fast & Furious franchise alongside Vin Diesel, he was involved in dozens of projects over the course of his career, which ended far too soon.
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Paul Walker with Fast & Furious costars Vin Diesel & Michelle Rodriguez
After working as a child model growing up in Southern California, Walker tried his luck at acting. He was a regular on Throb in the late 80s and picked up guest roles on TV during the early 90s. By the mid 90s, Walker found a niche playing jocks in Pleasantville, Varsity Blues and She’s All That.
Paul Walker as high school Qb Lance in Varsity Blues
The actor...
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Paul Walker with Fast & Furious costars Vin Diesel & Michelle Rodriguez
After working as a child model growing up in Southern California, Walker tried his luck at acting. He was a regular on Throb in the late 80s and picked up guest roles on TV during the early 90s. By the mid 90s, Walker found a niche playing jocks in Pleasantville, Varsity Blues and She’s All That.
Paul Walker as high school Qb Lance in Varsity Blues
The actor...
- 12/3/2013
- Uinterview
Paul Walker, who died on Saturday in a car accident, was best known for the Fast and Furious series – but there were plenty of other strings to his bow...
• Fast and Furious star Paul Walker dies in car crash
• Peter Bradshaw: Paul Walker – Fast and Furious star was typecast and proud
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While undeniably tragic, it's fitting that Paul Walker lost his life in a car accident. It wasn't just his career that was defined by the adrenaline-soaked automotive orgies of the Fast & Furious series; his whole life hummed with a love of cars. A friend of mine, during a junket for Fast & Furious 6 this year, found him to be distant and unresponsive until she asked him a question about cars, at which point he all but grabbed her by the hand and giddily dug around inside an engine for her. This...
• Fast and Furious star Paul Walker dies in car crash
• Peter Bradshaw: Paul Walker – Fast and Furious star was typecast and proud
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While undeniably tragic, it's fitting that Paul Walker lost his life in a car accident. It wasn't just his career that was defined by the adrenaline-soaked automotive orgies of the Fast & Furious series; his whole life hummed with a love of cars. A friend of mine, during a junket for Fast & Furious 6 this year, found him to be distant and unresponsive until she asked him a question about cars, at which point he all but grabbed her by the hand and giddily dug around inside an engine for her. This...
- 12/2/2013
- by Stuart Heritage
- The Guardian - Film News
Paul Walker died at the age of 40 Saturday, after he lost his life in a car accident. Following his tragic death, the Fast and Furious star's fans and friends have shared their condolences and memories of him, posting everything from nostalgic pictures to kind words about the late star. Walker started his career as a child actor, starring in commercials and going on to play Jeremy Beatty in the television series Throb when he was 13. Aside from the hit Fast and the Furious film franchise, he went on to star in the likes of Varsity Blues, Into the Blue, Takers and many more notable movies. Take a look back at some of the thesp's biggest roles. Fast and the Furious: Best known for...
- 12/1/2013
- E! Online
Actor Paul Walker, best known for The Fast And The Furious film franchise, died today in Valencia, California at age 40.
According to Walker’s official Facebook page, he was the passenger in a car driven by a friend following a charity event.
Authorities said they responded to the crash at about 3:30 p.m. Pt in the 28300 block of Rye Canyon Loop and found the car engulfed in flames. The victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
Paul also starred in such films as Varsity Blues, Flags Of Our Fathers, Joy Ride and Timeline. The first time I saw Paul was back in the 80′s, when he starred as Diana Canova‘s son in Throb.
Our thoughts are with Paul’s family and friends.
The post Paul Walker Dies In Car Accident appeared first on thebacklot.com.
According to Walker’s official Facebook page, he was the passenger in a car driven by a friend following a charity event.
Authorities said they responded to the crash at about 3:30 p.m. Pt in the 28300 block of Rye Canyon Loop and found the car engulfed in flames. The victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
Paul also starred in such films as Varsity Blues, Flags Of Our Fathers, Joy Ride and Timeline. The first time I saw Paul was back in the 80′s, when he starred as Diana Canova‘s son in Throb.
Our thoughts are with Paul’s family and friends.
The post Paul Walker Dies In Car Accident appeared first on thebacklot.com.
- 12/1/2013
- by snicks
- The Backlot
Paul Walker dead at 40: ‘Fast and Furious’ actor dies in fiery car crash Paul Walker, best known for his role as the former cop Brian O’Conner in the Fast and Furious movie franchise, died today, November 30, 2013, in a fiery car crash in Valencia, a community in the city of Santa Clarita, located in the northern outskirts of Los Angeles County. Early reports indicated that two (unidentified) people had died after a red Porsche crashed into both a tree and a light pole, bursting into flames, in Rye Canyon Business Park. According to police, speed was a likely factor in the crash. Paul Walker was 40. (Photo: Paul Walker.) Walker was a passenger in the car of Roger Rodas, CEO of Always Evolving Performance Motors, described as "a performance shop for high end vehicles," and one of two Valencia-based companies owned by Walker. (As per Santa Clarita’s Khts, the...
- 12/1/2013
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
Fast and the Furious actor Paul Walker, who got his start on television with stints on The Young and the Restless, Who’s the Boss and Highway to Heaven as well as the short-lived syndicated sitcom Throb, has died following a single car accident outside Los Angeles. He was 40.
Per TMZ, which first reported the news, the car carrying Walker slammed into a tree and burst into flames in Santa Clarita, Calif. The driver of the vehicle — Walker’s close friend and business partner Roger Rodas — also died.
The news was confirmed on the actor’s official Facebook page:
It...
Per TMZ, which first reported the news, the car carrying Walker slammed into a tree and burst into flames in Santa Clarita, Calif. The driver of the vehicle — Walker’s close friend and business partner Roger Rodas — also died.
The news was confirmed on the actor’s official Facebook page:
It...
- 12/1/2013
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
Getting your SAG card. That’s the goal all actors are striving towards (if they don’t have it already). Here, some of today’s hottest stars reveal the story behind the job that landed them that honor.
“I got my SAG card doing the first ever commercial for Dasani bottled water. I thought I only got the part because of my red hair but then the commercial was shot in black and white and I realized I got the part because I could sell the s— out of overpriced bottled water.” — Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Modern Family
“Fran Van Hartesveldt, a commercial agent in town, explained to me that to get a SAG card, I needed a job and to get a job, I needed a SAG card. He had pity on me and gave me one line in a show called The Great Gildersleeve. Years later, when I got my own show,...
“I got my SAG card doing the first ever commercial for Dasani bottled water. I thought I only got the part because of my red hair but then the commercial was shot in black and white and I realized I got the part because I could sell the s— out of overpriced bottled water.” — Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Modern Family
“Fran Van Hartesveldt, a commercial agent in town, explained to me that to get a SAG card, I needed a job and to get a job, I needed a SAG card. He had pity on me and gave me one line in a show called The Great Gildersleeve. Years later, when I got my own show,...
- 2/18/2011
- by Lance@dailyactor.com (Lance Carter)
- DailyActorMedia
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