COMING SOON,
3 MAJOR ENCYCLOPEDIAS ON JAZZ, CABARET AND SHOWBIZ PUBLISHED BY THE FEDERATION (Click
on photo to enlarge)

Thematic Encyclopedia of
Cabaret Jazz
Encyclopedia of Jazz
Concise Encyclopedia of American Music And Showbiz
ALREADY PUBLISHED:
9 massive books were
published this year by the Federation of American Musicians Singers and
Performing Artists. All geared toward the national and international promotion
and exposure of singers, musicians and entertainers.
WORLD WHO'S
WHO IN JAZZ, CABARET, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT, 6 PUBLISHED VOLUMES AND 14 MORE
VOLUMES EN ROUTE!



Cover of Vol.1
Cover of Vol.2
Cover of Vol.3


Cover of Vol.4.
Cover of Vol.5
Cover of Vol.6
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THE WORLD WHO'S WHO IN JAZZ, CABARET, MUSIC AND
ENTERTAINMENT CONSISTS OF 20 VOLUMES. 6 TOMES ARE PUBLISHED. TWO MORE WILL
FOLLOW THIS YEAR AND THE REST IN 2008. IT
INCLUDES:
1-The best and worst
singers & musicians
2-Rating and market $ value
of entertainers, singers and musicians
3-Categories of singers and
musicians: Easy-going, tough to deal with, artists to avoid, highly
recommended, the best in the business, the trouble makers, the most
creative, the over rated, the under rated, artists you SHOULD hire!
4-The greatest hits and the
2,500 best CDs/Albums of all time
5-70,000 entries, names &
biographies. More than 500 chapters
6-Approximately 13,000
photos of stars, singers & musicians
7-The bona fide divas and legends
8-History of entertainment and music from the 1606 to
the present
9-The greatest stage performers
10-9,400 pages of analytical study of Jazz, Cabaret,
Pop, Oldies, musicals, TV, Stage and Radio shows
11-How to promote your career
12-List of thousands of essential resources, agents,
publishers, newsmakers, executives, headliners, publicists, references,
websites, new releases
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THE WORLD'S MOST
COMPREHENSIVE RECORD AND AUTHORITATIVE ENCYCLOPEDIC CHRONICLE OF THE MOST
ACCOMPLISHED SINGERS, MUSICIANS AND GREATEST NAMES IN JAZZ, MUSIC AND
ENTERTAINMENT
Volume1: World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret Music and
Entertainment. General Outlook (735 Pages). On the cover, Carole Welsman.
Volume 2: Living Legends and Ultimate Singers, Musicians
and Entertainers. On the cover: Erika Luckett, Marlene VerPlanck, Randa Ghossoub
(735 Pages). On the back cover: Paulette Attie, Gordon James Beck, Carol Mennie,
Frank Jackson.
Volume 3: Music, Showbiz and Entertainment (55 Photos). On
the cover: Sarah James, Peggy Judy, Barb Jungr, Jill Correy. On the back cover:
Rebecca Spencer, Teri Roiger.
Volume 4: Showbiz, Pioneers, Best Singers, Entertainers
and Musicians from 1606 to the Present (800 Photos). On the cover: Peggy Judy.
On the back cover: Zola, Antoinette Montague, Maria Gentile, Katie Bull, Nichaud
Fitzgibbon, Irene Soderberg, Stephanie Jordan.
Volume 5: Best Musicians, Singers, Albums and
Entertainment Personalities of the 19th, 20th and 21st Centuries (970 Photos).
On the cover: Patrice Ferris. On the back cover: Antoinette Montague, Bruce
Morrow (Cousin Brucie), Dr. Trudy Pitts.
Volume 6: Entertainment Greats from the 1800s to the
Present: Cinema, Music, Divas and Legends (1,150 Photos). On the cover: Suzanne
Grzanna.
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FAMSPA published 3 massive books on world culture,
Jazz, Cabaret, Music, American singers, legends and divas.

Entertainment: Divas, Cabaret, Jazz Then and Now (735 Pages). On
the cover: Marlene VerPlanck.

United States and the World Face To face (737 Pages). On the
cover: Carole Welsman. On the back cover: Amy Baker.

You, the World and Everything Around you (740 Pages). On the
cover: Arlene Peck.
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COMING
IN NOVEMBER: VOLUME 7 OF THE WORLD WHO'S
WHO IN JAZZ, CABARET, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
WORLD OF CONTEMPORARY JAZZ: BIOGRAPHIES
OF LEADING SINGERS AND MUSICIANS
To be included, email Carol Lexter at
carollexter@aol.com Email your biography
and photos in the text body of your email.
BE INCLUDED IN:
WORLD
WHO'S WHO IN JAZZ, CABARET, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT.
SEND YOUR BIO,
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS AND YOUR PHOTO FOR INCLUSION.
APPLY HERE
The Federation of American
Musicians, Singers and Performing Artists (FAMSPA) in collaboration with
TimesSquarePress and Elite Associates is in the final stage of the production
of WORLD OF CONTEMPORARY JAZZ: BIOGRAPHIES. This tome is the volume 7 of the
World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment. Professional
performers, entertainers, singers and musicians are encouraged to apply for
inclusion. The official profile contains bio, career highlight, press quotes,
latest news about recent performances, and CD/Albums releases. Also, a
photo can be added to the official profile.
Inclusion: Email the
associate editor, Carol Lexter at
carollexter@aol.com
and/or
APPLY HERE.
WORLD OF CONTEMPORARY JAZZ: BIOGRAPHIES is
the first and most authoritative and comprehensive published record of
those who have made their mark on the world of Jazz. This volume shall be
published by mid November 2007. Deadlines for inclusion: September
29, 2007 at 12:00 PM. FAMSPA has already published this year 6 massive
volumes on Jazz, world entertainment, divas, musicians and singers, an
extensive compilation of approximately 70,000 entries, names and biographies.
The Federation of American Musicians, Singers and Performing Artists Inc (FAMSPA)
is a United States nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of
quality work of singers and musicians.
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HOT NEWS:
BONA FIDE DIVAS & FEMMES FATALES;
THE OFFICIAL 700 DIVAS & FEMMES FATALES!!
MOST UNUSUAL BOOK COMING YOUR WAY!
WITHOUT
DIVAS, THE WORLD IS A BIG MISTAKE!
Photo:
The back cover of Bona Fide
Divas & Femmes Fatales, by Maximillien de Lafayette. Click
here
to enlarge cover.
The
whole world loves divas. "Without divas, the world is a big mistake" said
Maximillien de Lafayette, and he is right. "Just imagine a world without music
and scented Jazz, Opera and Cabaret female singers?" added Lafayette. Well, he
is now putting the final touches on a new book solely dedicated to the divas
from the 1700s to modern times. His new book "Bona Fide Divas and Femmes
Fatales: The 700 official ones" is an intriguing and fascinating work. It
includes thousands of names, but the emphasis is placed upon the 700 leading
divas and femmes fatales in motion pictures, Jazz, Cabaret, music and showbiz,
starting with the queens of the silent film era and ending with today's
"hustling divas." Read
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COMING SOON: A PUBLICATION OF THE FEDERATION
(FAMSPA)
"THEMATIC ENCYCLOPEDIA
OF CABARET JAZZ"
THE WORLD'S FIRST PUBLISHED
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CABARET JAZZ, AND VARIETY SHOWS FROM 1887 TO THE PRESENT.
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TOPIC OF THE
WEEK: IN JAZZ, TALENT NEEDS CHARACTER, AND CHARACTER NEEDS BEAUTY AND STYLE!

Photos of
the mega talented Jazz female singers who graced the covers of the 6 volumes
of the World Who's Who In Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment.
From L to R: Zola,
Katie Bull, Suzanne Grzanna, Nichaud Fitzgibbon, Stephanie Jordan, Irene
Soderberg, Maria Gentile, Antoinette Montague, Carol Mennie, Randa Ghossoub,
Carol Welsman, Marlene VerPlanck, Paulette Attie, Patrice Ferris, Jill Corey,
Peggy Judy, Rebecca Spencer, Erika Luckett, Sarah James, Amy Baker, Barb Jungr,
Trudy Pitts.
For centuries, Greek
philosophers, historians, panel members of beauty contests and gossip
columnists debated the issue of beauty, and its effect on the human mind and
success in careers and business. The same applies to the micro and macro
cosmos of Jazz. It was wisely said that male jazz artists communicate better
with the public if their personality reflects charisma and a warm rapport with
the audience. For female jazz singers, talent radiates and glows, when stage
presence and physical beauty of the female entertainer became a de facto
apparent and unquestionable. Simply put, beauty and the REFINED FEMINA style
are a prerequisite and a stimulus for mass attraction.
Read full article
UNDER PREPARATION. BE INCLUDED IN THIS ENCYCLOPEDIA,
PUBLISHED BY THE FEDERATION

UNDER PREPARATION. BE INCLUDED IN THIS ENCYCLOPEDIA,
PUBLISHED BY THE FEDERATION

STARS AND NEWSMAKERS
Maureen
McGovern,
or the
signature of excellence!
Maureen McGovern, the living legend and the jewels of the
crown of world entertainment. The trilogy of her magic consists of a
mesmerizing stage presence, impeccable technique and that aristocratic
classy command of lyrics and vocal virtuosity. Maureen McGovern's career,
which spans
35
years, includes recordings, concerts, Broadway, theater, films,
television, radio and composing. Maureen returned to Broadway's 2005
season, originating her Drama Desk nominated role of 'Marmee' in
Little Women,
The Musical
and reprised her role as 'Marmee' in the first Broadway National Tour
[2005-2006] of
Little Women.
Read
Jill
Corey: The Ultimate Diva!
The ultimate diva! A living legend in her own right Her style,
technique, stage presence, her voice, the quality and beauty of her
repertoire, her rapport with the public and her unmatched individual
originality and improvisation set her apart from the rest of the sparkling
stars.
Read
Brian
Wilson
is one of rock's most deeply revered
figures, a legendary writer, producer, arranger and performer of some of the
most cherished music in rock history. Indeed, it is no exaggeration to call
Brian Wilson one of the most influential pop composers of the last 50 years.
Read
Carlos
Santana has been reinventing and reshaping the landscape of the known
universe's musical culture for close to four decades. A visionary artist
with no regards for genre boundaries, Carlos' fluid sound long ago laid
claim to the concept of "world music" before the term ever surfaced on pop
culture radar.
Read
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INTERVIEWS:
HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT
AMANDA McBROOM,
GLORIA LORING,
ALISON ENGLAND?
Honoring
the best in the business:
ROSEANNA VITRO: This woman
is a national treasure.
Roseanna brings a wealth of swing, melodic improvisation and
heartfelt expression to the jazz idiom. She combines
a vibrant energy and spirit, a deep understanding of the history
and theoretical elements of jazz with her rhythmic, soulful
southern roots to produce her own unique sound and style.
Her many CDs have featured Elvin Jones, “Fat Head” Newman,
George Coleman, Al Foster, Kenny Barron, Kenny Werner, Gary
Bartz and Fred Hersch. Roseanna was inducted into the
Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame in 1998 along with Bob Dorough and
John Stubbelfield.
Read
Mark
Murphy.
Best singers, composers, music personalities
according to the World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and
Entertainment, 2007 Edition...Read.
DONNA
BYRNE
DONNA BYRNE
unquestionably a signature of perfection and a monument of excellence to
contemporary Jazz.
Read
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MAJOR ARTICLES
1-The 2,500 Best
CDs & Albums Of All Time
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2-Patrice Ferris graces
the cover of Volume 5 of the World Who's Who in Jazz Cabaret Music and
Entertainment.
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3-The complete history of
Cabaret-Jazz from A to Z (45
Page in-depth article)
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4-The
very best Jazz-Cabaret singers in the United and around the world.
Read
5-Femmes fatales and ultimate
divas! Who are they?
Read
6-Why
singers, celebrities, and movie stars pose naked?
Read
7-New book exposes very shocking
facts about music, showbiz, jazz and singers. Documented extraordinary claims
and facts: Afro-Americans and women artists suffered most!!
Read
8-Bee Palmer was too much for her time, and men
adored her!!
Read
9-FAMSPA
honors Patrice Ferris, Bruce Morrow "Cousin Brucie", Dr. Trudy Pitts, and
Antoinette Montague.Read
10-Forgotten
stars and legendary entertainers.
Read
11-How much do you know about
Cakewalk and Ragtime?
Read
12-Radio
golden era. The early stars...It really all started with Frank Sinatra.
Read
13-The
best musical films of all time.
Read
14-Fantasies
of the 1920's musicals.
Vice squad…gorgeous girls…fabulous legs and delighted audience.
Read
15-The
world 3 biggest musical festivals/concerts of all time.
Read
16-World
who’s who in famous gossip, worst jokes and insults.
Read
17-Singers
with most global impact on world music and fans around the globe in the 20th
& 21st centuries.
Read
18-Music,
showbiz and entertainment outstanding personalities of the 21st
century: the living legends.
People’s choice in 75 countries.
Read
19-Most
successful recording artists with the biggest hits of all time. Their best
selling albums and gross earnings.
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20-How
and where to book your show: Very important advice
and tips to consider when booking your show at venues.
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JUST
PUBLISHED. VOL. 4 & 5 of the World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and
Entertainment.
ORDER YOUR
COPY NOW!
BEST
MUSICIANS, SINGERS, ALBUMS AND ENTERTAINMENT PERSONALITIES
OF THE 19th, 20th AND 21st CENTURIES"
Read the Reviews
Photo: Diva Patrice Ferris on the front
cover of
"BEST MUSICIANS, SINGERS, ALBUMS AND ENTERTAINMENT PERSONALITIES OF
THE 19th, 20th AND 21st CENTURIES"
[970 Photos] (Volume V of the World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music
and Entertainment) published by FAMSPA and TimesSquarePress.
Published on July 29, 2007.
PURCHASE YOUR BOOKS NOW by clicking on this link
Books
"Simply
Magnificent!
The book
is an addictive and most captivating book. It has it all; in-depth
research, historical data, roster of the world who’s who, charts and
billboard of the greatest hits of all time, and –the piece de
resistance- the list and rating of best and hottest Jazz, Pop and
cabaret singers, musicians and entertainers of the 19th, 20th
and 21st centuries.. In other words, it is complete."-International
News Agency.
"one of the best books ever published
on Jazz, world showbiz, cabaret and beloved stars who entertained us
for generations. This book is a must read book. Get your copy."-International
Herald Daily News.
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SHOWBIZ,
PIONEERS, BEST SINGERS, MUSICIANS AND ENTERTAINERS FROM 1606 TO THE
PRESENT (Vol. IV of the
World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment)
PURCHASE YOUR BOOKS NOW by clicking on this link
Books
THE MOST
FASCINATING AND INFLUENTIAL ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC, JAZZ AND CABARET BOOK EVER
PUBLISHED.
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articles and reviews
Photo: Peggy Judy on the front cover of
"SHOWBIZ, PIONEERS, BEST SINGERS, MUSICIANS AND ENTERTAINERS FROM 1606 TO THE
PRESENT (Vol. IV of World Who's Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and
Entertainment.)
Showbiz, Pioneers, Best Singers, Musicians and Entertainers from 1606
to the Present: THE BEST BOOK EVER WRITTEN ABOUT SINGERS, WORLD
SHOWBIZ AND ENTERTAINMENT. 5 Stars+
Review by Dr. Gisele von Guntunbergersen, Editor-in-Chief of World Art
Celebrities Journal.
Volume IV of the World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment:
“Showbiz, Pioneers, Best Singers, Musicians and Entertainers from 1606 to the
Present” contains 800 photos, 60 chapters, more than 6,000 names, all the
glitters, the stories, data, statistics and lists of lists of all those who left
their mark on the world of music and showbiz from progressive fusion rock to
jazz and pop. And from the year's big buzz lists to national music awards, and
from San Remo Song Festival awards, airplay world official top 100 and divas to
the ultimate entertainers, singers and songwriters of our time. It started with
the first day of entertainment and the dawn of world music, singers and
pioneers. This is an unbelievable gigantic accomplishment on a very large scale
by a showbiz expert, author and producer, Maximillien de Lafayette. It is
overwhelming. It is Homeric in the wealth of information it offers, the
descriptive categories of live performances, styles, schools and music genres
and rich biographic chronicles of singers, composers, musicians, writers,
producers and giants of the industry. Volume IV illustrates and explains
in-depth the fabric and divergent world of stars and showbiz. A new wave of
formidable talents invaded the book, starting with the cover. In Volume IV, and
as expected, you will find the biography and career highlights of famous stars,
artists, composers, songwriters, comedians from 135 countries. But the author
walked 10 more miles to include all those who made significant contributions to
the world of music and entertainment, regardless of their visibility, name
recognition and status. "Recognizing others' talents is the primordial duty of
an honest historian and a well-informed critic. Household names or obscure but
gifted artists have the same rights and are entitled to be recognized by the
public. To do so, a responsible writer should not exclusively and constantly
write about the rich and the famous. I have a strong medium here to offer those
magnificent and unknown talents a maximum exposure. I did. I had to do it. So
expect to hear and read about fabulous singers and musicians who were deprived
from opportunities to be written up in newspapers and magazines..." said Mr. de
Lafayette, author of the Who's Who. Add Showbiz, Pioneers, Best Singers,
Musicians and Entertainers from 1606 to the Present to your library. It is an
essential reference. A magnificent and refreshing book. Volume IV is the book of
the year. Reviewed by Dr. Gisele von Guntunbergersen.
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 Diva
Suzanne Grzanna on the cover of volume 6 of the World Who's Who in Jazz,
Cabaret, Music and Entertainment (1,150 Photos!).
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The Federation of American Musicians, Singers and Performing Artists (FAMSPA)
announced this week that Suzanne Grzanna will grace the cover of volume
6 of the World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment.
"This new volume is a major undertaking" said Carol Lexter, an associate
editor. What is so special about this new tome? Lexter said: "First,
look at the title: "History
of Entertainment Greats From the 1800’s to the Present: Cinema, Music,
Divas, Legends" It is self-explanatory. The book contains 1,200 photos
and retraces the chronological development of showbiz and music from the
1800s to the present." And how about the cover? Germaine Poitiers,
senior editor of the Who's who said: "One more round...every time we
come up with a new volume, we try to find the most suitable celebrity or
talent -in this case- to grace the cover. It is not easy, you know. And
all these showbiz politics in town and hot talks of publicists and
artists' agents make our job quite unpleasant and demanding. I am
talking about PR firms who are pushing for their clients...they want
their stars to be on the cover. Some are obnoxious... they tell you,
hey, if you don't put this or that (meaning their stars) on the cover,
we will stop advertising on your website. You see what I mean!"
So who is going to appear on
the cover of the new volume? Lexter said: "We were looking for a talent
who blends the glory and nostalgia of the past with contemporary and
fresh breeze of today's genre...in other words, an artist who brings to
the table, solid traditional musical heritage and innovative modern
style. Suzanne Grzanna fits the bill. She is accomplished at so many
levels; she is a composer, a singer, a writer, a producer and a pioneer.
Besides, she is stunning! Yep! Looks help too. So, she is the one.
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You don’t have to
be a diva or a Rock star to be entertaining. If you have an unusual face
or if you are known for unusual temperament, ipso facto you qualify.
Entertaining faces of politicians and headliners: The way I see them.
Read full article
Recommended articles
How
and where to book your show:
Very important advice and
tips to consider when booking your show at venues.
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How
to advertise yourself. The media is a powerful thing.
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List
of names of HIGHLY RECOMMENDED PERFORMERS, ENTERTAINERS, SINGERS,
MUSICIANS BY STYLE, QUALITY, MUSIC. For Jazz ambiance...Cabaret
ambiance...Concert Hall...American Standards...Cozy romantic venues.
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STARS
& CELEBRITIES OF THE YEAR FROM THE MOST BORING TO THE MOST TALENTED
AND LUCKIEST CELEBRITIES.
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RECIPIENTS
OF THE UNITED STATES LIVING LEGEND AWARD: CATEGORY: MUSIC,
ENTERTAINMENT, SHOWBIZ, PERFORMING ARTS.
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Artists
who will boost your business.
Are you a venue
proprietor? Are you hiring? What makes an artist good for your
business? Who brings people to your establishment? Or who brings
more customers to your establishment, to put it bluntly? If you have
been in the hospitality, food, beverage and entertainment
industries, you already know the answers. If not, better read
this...Read
Roster
of names of the legitimate American cabaret singers.
See the complete list.
REPORT:
THE YEAR BEST IN JAZZ, CABARET AND WORLD MUSIC. THE
GREAT ONES!!
THE ULTIMATE DIVAS, SINGERS, SONGWRITERS AND MUSICIANS OF CABARET,
JAZZ, AMERICAN STANDARDS AND WORLD MUSIC.
Stars
& celebrities of the year. From the most boring to the most
talented and luckiest celebrities...Read
CDS
REVIEWS: OUR PICK. THE BEST. THE WORST AND THE TURKEYS OF THE MONTH.100
CDS ARE REVIEWED EACH MONTH
LIST OF THE
BEST CDS of 2005 and 2006
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MOST
SUCCESSFUL RECORDING ARTISTS WITH THE BIGGEST HITS OF ALL TIME. THEIR
BEST SELLING ALBUMS AND GROSS EARNINGS.
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Serious Concerns:
Jazz Musicians Are Largely Male And Well
Educated But Many Are Underpaid And Lack Benefits.
SO MANY OUTSTANDING JAZZ AND CABARET ARTISTS
ARE OUT OF WORK.
Less than 4% of local artists in New York City perform twice a week.
Read
Mark
Murphy.
Best singers, composers, music personalities
according to the World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and
Entertainment, 2007 Edition...Read.
ANY FUTURE
FOR HOLLYWOOD STARS WHO TURN 40?
Halle Berry, David
Schwimmer, Samantha Fox and Chris Evans turned 42 in 2007.
Hollywood has a huge downer on women over 40. With Berry
seemingly still in her prime, stunningly good looking and
much in demand, perhaps she will prove an exception to the
rule. But Hollywood is littered with tales of aging starlets
who see their careers take a nosedive after they pass the
big 4-0...Read
The
best musicians and top bands in Great Britain today.
Homegrown music is more exciting than at any time since
Britpop. Who can we thank for this? Our panel of critics
names - and rates for sound, songs, gigs, style and attitude
- the most influential contemporary acts.
Read full article.
List of names of HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
PERFORMERS, ENTERTAINERS, SINGERS, MUSICIANS BY STYLE,
QUALITY, MUSIC. For Jazz ambiance...Cabaret
ambiance...Concert Hall...American Standards...Cozy romantic
venues.
Read
INTERVIEWS:
HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT
AMANDA McBROOM,
GLORIA LORING,
ALISON ENGLAND?
Best singers, composers, music
personalities according to the World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music
and Entertainment, 2007 Edition...Read.
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