Latin american singer Shakira's personal life and dancing

In 2000, Shakira started dating Antonio de la Rúa, the son of then president of Argentina Fernando de la Rúa, a romance that made headline news throughout Latin America. In March of 2001, he proposed to her. During Fernando De la Rúa's presidency, the economy of Argentina collapsed, leading to the subsequently violent December 2001 riots; in response to the turmoil, Tower Records decided to no longer sell Shakira's albums in Argentina as Antonio was directly involved in the management of his father's administration. De la Rúa and Shakira remain engaged, with future plans to marry.
Dancing
Shakira is well-known for her dancing in various music videos. The moves are based on the art of belly dancing, a part of her Lebanese heritage, which Shakira says she learned as a young teen to overcome her shyness. The intense training has afforded her a fluidity in her body movement most seen in the video to her hit "La Tortura". In an MTV interview, she said people told her she never moved her chest when dancing, so she danced with her chest (as well as her usual belly dancing moves) in the videos for "La Tortura" and "Hips Don't Lie".
She has had several belly dance choreographers, including award-winning Bellydance Superstar Bozenka. As her MTV 'The Making of...' special entales, she worked with Jamie King for the choreography, but ended up creating most of it herself.

Famous bollywood singer Sonu Nigam

Sonu Nigam born on 30th July, is a Leo, one who is just what he looks like-sincere and charming, and has a great sense of humour. He is the only son of Agam Kumar Nigam, a popular singer in North India. Ever since he was a child, Sonu heard the strings of music ringing through the house. No wonder he developed a liking for music early on. He was born in Faridabad and brought up in Delhi, where he studied till the 12th. He then moved to Bombay where he studied in college, via correspondence, because his struggle for work, that is to become a singer, had already begun by then. Though he would go to Delhi regularly, for his career he had to come to Bombay all the time, leading to his studies taking a back seat. Sonu didn't find the going easy. He got some work, but it was nothing to write much about. Nobody was willing to take this 17-and-a-half-year-old lad too seriously. Till he met the late Gulshan Kumar of T-series. When he was 18, he had his first hit song with 'Aacha Sila Diya Tune Mere Pyar'. He was only 19 years old at that time. That's when things really took off for him. He has been performing on stage since March 1977. It's been 22 years now since he has been singing. He was three years old when he started singing. He is also a host in ZEE T.V.'s show - 'Sa Re Ga Ma'- it's No. 1 today. So as far as his role goes, he is very secure. And in the last year, 20 to 25 film songs have become super duper hits. 'Taal','Sangharsh','Haseena Maan Jayegi','Dil Se', 'Pardes', 'Aur Pyar Ho Gaya', 'Border', 'Major Saab', 'Jeans','Refugee','Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge','Hadh Kar Di Apne','Jungle','Joru Ka Gulam'- are only to name a few. All his songs have hit the jackpot. 'Sapne Ki Baat' was his first Pop album. Then he did 'Kismet' which hit all channels with a bang of 'TU...' and then 'Sanskar', which was a classical Bhajan album. 'Sanskar'was more an experimental attempt. His album 'Deewana' is worth mentioning as it was his greatest hit. Deewana did business in crores. His latest album is 'Jaan' which has songs similar to Deewana, but are more mellowed down. Recently, he did a concert in Delhi on 14 February 2000 and the concert was given the name'Jaan'. He also composed music for a singer Babul Supriyo. He got the Zee Cine award for 'Sandesay Aate Hain'. There was a time he was rushing about singing as many as 30 songs a day, trying to earn a living. His mode of traansport in those days was a scooter. Today, Sonu sings about one song a day and owns four cars. Now, he has come so far that he is the heart throb of almost everyone and is the - 'GOLDEN BOY OF INDIPOP'. A good news for all Sonu Nigam fans, Sonu is nowadays busy reading the scripts of movies. Are you amazed! yes, Sonu Nigam is taking up acting along with playback singing.All set to act! We could see it coming for a while now. The attitude and the tantrums were oh-so typical of a rising superstar. And so, singer Sonu Nigam is now "seriously considering a career in films." Yes, Nigam has been "reading scripts for a while now" and pretty soon there would be an announcement. He has got an offer of 16 movies but,had not signed any till now. But,signed one movie with Kareena Kapoor hopefully. Does that explain why he's been sporting natty designer labels and acting like a wannbe dude in his sleek music videos? "Music videos are an important means to lure potential music buyers. You have to package yourself well so that the album gets noticed. Of course, the feelers that I'm getting for film roles could be because of the music videos," he magnanimously admits. "As long as I deliver hits and do my job with all my heart, I'll get appreciation." His dream? "To be a legend like Rafi-saab!". That is quite a dream! We should all wish him success in his new venture. Sonu is not one to be swept away by the glory of it all. He's quite a loner in his personal life, preferring to spend time at home, rather than attending parties and mahurats.Sonu spends a lot of time travelling abroad and doing concerts, but he hardly does any in Bombay. "Yes, this is something my father advised me -- that I shouldn't end up becoming a stage artiste here because that kind of exposure would not help me. I realise the wisdom of that. I have concerts in Delhi, but I don?t do live shows in Bombay, the hub of the playback industry," he explains. Does he ever regret not having been trained? "I've done most of my playback singing as an untrained singer, but I have started training under Ghulam Mustafa Khan," he reveals. "He was a judge at Sa Re Ga Ma and I realised it would be helpful to learn. So I've started training with him. He has helped me fine-tune my singing. I also realised that the contestants who participate in my show are all trained singers and that they're very good. These are the singers who will be my competition, so I better gear up to compete with them!"Sonu is not known to be a person who enjoys socialising with film folks. "I do my work and come home. I have my own friends and two lovely sisters whom I adore. We spend time together at home, friends come over or we go over to their places, but we keep away from partying. I don?t understand or like that culture," he stresses. What strikes you is this young man's emphatic opinions and clear-cut priorities. His work is important, but not at the expense of his dignity. He doesn't baulk at calling a spade a spade. And he lives life by his own rules.

Ricky Martin-Mini biography

Date of Birth24 December 1971, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Birth NameEnrique Martín Morales
NicknameKiki
Height6' 1" (1.85 m)
Mini Biography
Ricky was raised in Puerto Rico. He began his career at the age of 12, as a member of the Puerto Rican music group Menudo. During his time in the group, he had the opportunity to travel and record in various languages including Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and English. Ricky left the group in 1989 and went to study in New York. During a trip to Mexico, his plans changed when he was offered a part in the musical play, "Mama ama el Rock". He went on to portray "Pablo" in the Mexican soap opera "Alcanzar Una Estrella II". He won a Heraldo, the Mexican equivalent of the Academy Award, for his role in "Mas que Alcanzar una Estrella", a film loosely based on the soap. In 1991, he began his career as a soloist, with the release of his first album, self-titled. This album sold over 500,000 copies world-wide, becoming one of the highest debuts for a Latin artist under the Sony label in the last ten years. He followed with another album, "Me Amaras", a more mature compilation of personal and romantic songs which also skyrocketed to the top of the Latin charts and earned him "Best New Latin Artist" at the 1993 Billboard Video Awards. Seeking further opportunities as an actor, he moved to Los Angeles in late 1993. He appeared on two episodes of the NBC sitcom "Getting By" (1993). In February 1994, he made his debut on the ABC daytime soap opera, "General Hospital" (1963), as "Miguel Morez". After dedicating two years of his career to acting, Ricky has returned to his first love, music. His latest release, "A Medio Vivir", is a compilation of songs reflecting pop, rock and latin influences. Ricky Martin is as passionate about helping others as he is about his work. He always finds time to give to drug-addicted and abused children, as well as to educate and inform the youth of the countries he visits about AIDS.

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Named one of "People" magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People [1999]
Singer.
Had a cameo in the film "Idle Hands", but the scene was deleted. He can still be seen in the background at the Burger Jungle carpark.
Sings the Spanish version of "Go the distance", main theme of Hercules (1997)
Opened a restaurant in Miami beach, 'Casa Salsa' in 1999. The restaurant was later closed.
Is a vegetarian.
His nickname among his immediate family members is Kiki.
Ricky has created the "Ricky Martin Foundation" which gave a million dollar worth of musical instrument to Puerto Rican public schools. The Foundation is also deeply involved in helping children who are victim of child prostitution and/or pornography, especially in India but also all around the world. According to Ricky, "this is the biggest problem our society is going to face within the next 10 years".
Speaks 5 languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese, French & Italian.
Lives in Miami
Is the sponsor of three children in India.
Ranked #42 on VH1's 100 Sexiest Artists.
Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on October 16, 2007.
Jon Secada, Desmond Child and Emilio Estefan have all been his music producers for his self-titled album.
His song, "The Cup of Life" was the official theme of the World Cup in France, for 1998.
Welcomed twin sons Matteo and Valentino by gestational surrogate in early August 2008.
His twin sons names are Valentino and Matteo.
Sons, Valentino and Matteo.
He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6901 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
Personal Quotes
Ignore the ignorant
The homosexual community wants me to be gay. The heterosexual community wants me to be straight. Every [writer] thinks, I'm the journalist who's going to make him talk. I pray for them. I pray that they get a life and stop living mine!
When asked if he has any aspirations for adopting his own children: "I don't know when, but right now I am sponsoring three children in India and we have a very beautiful connection."
"Self-respect and to fight for what you want. I love my dad because he allowed me to do what I wanted, even though he know I wouldn't succeed in some moments. With success or failure, people grows. I wouldn't limit the life of my child, because that way you learn the importance of being realistic." (on what he would pretend to teach to his child).
"I eat everything, that's a problem. I don't have discipline. My favorite dish is the Caribbean. Meat, rice, lots of grains. But I do like to do exercises. Lately, I've been having capoeira classes and lots of cardiovascular exercises, such as jogging and cycling." (at how he take care of himself).
Buddha's teaching are very simple, you don't have to break your head to understand the message. The part that I like the most from Buddha's teachings and from His Holiness, Dalai Lama, is that the most powerful weapon is to not attack, to be able to have self control.
I don't want to dream anymore, I want my life to be real!
[on Michael Jackson death] I am very sad. No one will be able to replace him. But I know that the light that he emanated from the stage will live on with all of us who saw him for what he was and always will be - a great teacher, pure musical inspiration.
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(July 2003) In Australia promoting his album.
(October 2005) In Australia promoting his new album. Has just come back from Thailand where he was building houses for poor children.

Music theory

Contents
1 Elements of music
1.1 Melody
1.2 Pitch
1.3 Scales and modes
1.4 Rhythm
1.5 Harmony
1.6 Consonance and dissonance
1.7 Dynamics
1.8 Texture
1.9 Form or structure
2 Theories of harmonization
2.1 Four-part writing
2.2 Music perception and cognition
2.3 Serial composition and set theory
2.4 Musical semiotics
3 Music subjects
3.1 Notation
3.2 Mathematics
3.3 Analysis
3.4 Ear training

Vengaboys

Vengaboys are a eurodance band that came to prominence in 1997. They were formed by Dutch DJ’s Danski (Dennis van den Driesschen) and Delmondo (Wessel van Diepen), who toured Spanish beach parties in a bus. They formed in 1992 and gained four dancers during 1995-96. Some of their most successful singles include “Uncle John from Jamaica”, “We’re Going to Ibiza”, “Boom Boom Boom Boom” and “We Like to Party”. Like in Spanish, the V is pronounced with a soft B sound, as such- “Bengaboys”, which could be translated as “The ‘Come on’ Boys”. A guest-singer from Spain, for the producer’s previous project Nakatomi, kept repeatedly singing “¡Venga!” (“Come on!”) in their songs. This led to the name ‘Vengaboys’ as their following project.Never critically acclaimed, the group continued making records that were distinctly “Eurobeat”, following in the footsteps of previous Dutch-Dance sensations 2 Unlimited. The ploy worked and by the beginning of the year 2000, the group had achieved 4 top 10 entries, including 2 number ones (Boom Boom Boom Boom and We’re Going to Ibiza). The group’s success continued throughout the beginning of the 21st century, with the “Platinum Album” (their third album release) going top 10, spawning 3 big hits (Kiss, Shala Lala and Uncle John From Jamaica) and 2 lesser known tracks (Cheekah Bow-Bow, which included their fifth cyber-member Cheekah, and the ballad Forever As One, which gained more notoriety for its video, which was banned after the group used unlicensed pictures of them meeting pop group Westlife).

Famous indian singer Sunidhi Chauhan personal life

Chauhan, whose family basically hails from Uttar Pradesh,was born in a Gujarati-speaking household in Delhi,. Her father is a minor theatre personality who pushed her into the music industry from a young age. She has a younger sister, Suneha.
She completed her schooling from Greenway Public School, Dilshad Garden. She has only studied up to grade tenth, admitting she "was never interested in studies."
Chauhan, who believes herself to be "the most versatile singer today," attributes her success to her parents and Indian singer Sonu Nigam. She has cited Sadma (Shock) as her favourite film; gymnastics and cricket as her favourite sports; and Akshaye Khanna and Madhuri Dixit as her favourite actor and actress, respectively.Chauhan also loves western music, and cites Mariah Carey and Michael Jackson as her inspirations. She has noted that one of her ambitions is to achieve global fame like them.She is also known for her admiration to international divas Celine Dion and Whitney Houston
Chauhan "changed" her image after making it big into Bollywood, upgrading her wardrobe and losing twelve kilos by jogging and working out. In 2000, she revealed a "secret dream" of seeing herself as a Bollywood actress. In an interview, she said: "I have many acting offers too, but I don't want to rush it. Frankly, I would like to do just one or two films to fulfill that secret dream of seeing myself as an actress. But my life is singing and my aim is to keep singing better."

Barak Obama singing.........?????????????????

Barack Obama got a Beantown birthday bash 4 aug. 2008, but a new Bay State poll showing him fading, and grumbling from disgruntled Hillary Clinton backers, sure wasn’t the icing on the cake.
“I never heard from them,” sniffed state Rep. Colleen Garry (D-Dracut), a former Clinton supporter who says the Obama camp hasn’t reached out to Hillary backers. “All I’ve ever received were e-mails from Clinton asking me to support Obama, but just because Hillary has united forces doesn’t mean he should forget to ask.”