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2018 Hollywood Film Awards: 'Believer' gets documentary prize; Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds will perform on show
The following is a press release from Dick Clark Productions:
Dick Clark Productions announced today that the 22nd Annual Hollywood Film Awards will bestow the Hollywood Documentary Award to Live Nation Productions' "Believer," the story of Imagine Dragons' frontman Dan Reynolds as he comes to a crossroads when he witnesses fellow members of the Mormon church spurned due to their sexual orientation. Reynolds, who also served as Executive Producer on the film, will be accepting the award at the ceremony, which will take place on Sunday, November 4 at The Beverly Hilton. As part of the ceremony, Reynolds, producer Tim Edgar and award-winning composer Hans Zimmer will also take the HFA stage to deliver a performance of "Believer's" empowering track "Skipping Stones." The song is one of two original tracks that are featured in the documentary. Reynolds teamed up with the film-score legend for this heartfelt track to promote change, love and acceptance of the LGBTQ community within the Mormon Church.
They join previously announced honorees Nicole Kidman, who will receive this year's Hollywood Career Achievement Award; Glenn Close, who will receive the Hollywood Actress Award; Hugh Jackman, who will receive the Hollywood Actor Award; Damien Chazelle, who will receive the Hollywood Director Award; Timothée Chalamet and Rachel Weisz, who will receive the Hollywood Supporting Actor Award and Hollywood Supporting Actress Award, respectively; "Crazy Rich Asians," which will receive the "Hollywood Breakout Ensemble Award," Amandla Stenberg, who will receive the Hollywood Breakout Performance Actress Award; John David Washington, who will receive the Hollywood Breakout Performance Actor Award; Felix Van Groeningen, who will receive the Hollywood Breakthrough Director Award; and Yalitza Aparicio, who will receive the New Hollywood Award.
The Hollywood Film Awards, honoring the most acclaimed films and actors while previewing highly anticipated films and talent for the upcoming year, also acknowledges artists in the categories of Cinematography, Visual Effects, Film Composing, Costume Design, Editing, Production Design, Sound and Makeup & Hairstyling. In its 22-year history, more than 320 of the world's biggest stars and filmmakers have been highlighted at the Hollywood Film Awards and more than 130 of the honorees have gone on to garner Oscar nominations and/or wins.
ABOUT THE HONOREES
"Believer" is a film based on Imagine Dragons' frontman Dan Reynolds who comes to a crossroads when he witnesses fellow members of the Mormon church spurned due to their sexual orientation. Since 2008, teen suicide rates in Utah have skyrocketed, which many people attribute to the Mormon church's official stance regarding same-sex relationships. Director Don Argott follows Dan and openly gay former Mormon Tyler Glenn, lead singer of Neon Trees, as they decide to create LoveLoud, a music and spoken-word festival designed to spark dialogue between the church and members of the LGBTQ community.
Dan Reynolds, a third generation Las Vegas native, is lead singer for the Grammy winning band Imagine Dragons. Born to a family of nine children, Dan grew up writing and recording music before beginning his studies at Brigham Young University and later UNLV. Dan left his schooling to form Imagine Dragons, which had its start making ends meet playing casinos and bars in Las Vegas before signing to KidinaKorner/Interscope Records. The band has since sold over 12 million albums and 35 million singles worldwide. In 2016, Dan formed Interscope imprint Night Street Records, whose first signing K.Flay was nominated for two 2018 Grammy Awards. Having publicly expressed his concern for the rising suicide rate in LGBTQ+ youth, Dan founded the LOVELOUD Foundation in 2017 to bring awareness to the growing crisis. Its mission is to bring communities together by igniting the vital conversation of what it means to unconditionally love, understand, accept, and support our LGBTQ+ family and friends. Dan also currently serves as a board member for The Tyler Robinson Foundation, a charity he co-founded which helps support pediatric cancer families in financial distress.
Additional honorees for the 22nd Annual Hollywood Film Awards will be announced in the coming days.
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About Dick Clark Productions
Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world's largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming with the "Academy of Country Music Awards," "American Music Awards," "Billboard Music Awards," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest" and the "Streamy Awards." Weekly television programming includes "So You Think You Can Dance" from 19 Entertainment and DCP DCP also owns one of the world's most unique and extensive entertainment archive libraries with over 60 years of award-winning shows, historic programs, specials, performances and legendary programming. DCP is a division of Valence Media, a diversified media company with divisions and strategic investments in premium television, wide release film, specialty film, live events and digital media. For additional information, visit www.dickclark.com.
About The Hollywood Film Awards
The Hollywood Film Awards, founded in 1997, were created to celebrate Hollywood and launch the awards season. The recipients of the awards are selected by an Advisory Team for their body of work and/or a film(s) that is to be released during the calendar year. For additional information, visit www.hollywoodawards.com.
2018 Hollywood Film Awards: 'Green Book' stars, screenwriters among honorees
Dick Clark Productions announced today that Participant Media and DreamWorks Pictures' Green Book, directed by Peter Farrelly and starring Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali and Linda Cardellini, will receive both the "Hollywood Ensemble Award" and "Hollywood Screenwriter Award" at the 22nd Annual "Hollywood Film Awards," which will take place on Sunday, November 4 at The Beverly Hilton. The TIFF 2018 People's Choice Award winner is written by Peter Farrelly, Nick Vallelonga and Brian Currie and is inspired by a true friendship that in 1962 transcended race, class and the Mason-Dixon line.
They join previously announced honorees Nicole Kidman, who will receive this year's "Hollywood Career Achievement Award," Glenn Close, who will receive the "Hollywood Actress Award," Hugh Jackman, who will receive the "Hollywood Actor Award," Damien Chazelle, who will receive the "Hollywood Director Award," Timothée Chalamet and Rachel Weisz, who will receive the "Hollywood Supporting Actor Award" and "Hollywood Supporting Actress Award," respectively, Crazy Rich Asians, which will receive the "Hollywood Breakout Ensemble Award," Amandla Stenberg, who will receive the "Hollywood Breakout Performance Actress Award," John David Washington, who will receive the "Hollywood Breakout Performance Actor Award," Felix Van Groeningen, who will receive the "Hollywood Breakthrough Director Award," and Yalitza Aparicio, who will receive the "New Hollywood Award."
Academy Award® nominee Viggo Mortensen (Eastern Promises, The Lord of the Ringstrilogy) and Academy Award® winner Mahershala Ali (Moonlight, Hidden Figures) star in Participant Media and DreamWorks Pictures' Green Book. In his foray into powerfully dramatic work as a feature director, Peter Farrelly helms the film inspired by a true friendship that transcended race, class and the 1962 Mason-Dixon line. When Tony Lip (Mortensen), a bouncer from an Italian-American neighborhood in the Bronx, is hired to drive Dr. Don Shirley (Ali), a world-class Black pianist, on a concert tour from Manhattan to the Deep South, they must rely on "The Green Book" to guide them to the few establishments that were then safe for African-Americans. Confronted with racism, danger—as well as unexpected humanity and humor—they are forced to set aside differences to survive and thrive on the journey of a lifetime. Jim Burke (The Descendants), Charles B. Wessler (The Heartbreak Kid) produce alongside Farrelly's fellow writers, Brian Currie and Nick Vallelonga, and Farrelly. The drama is executive produced by Participant's Jeff Skoll (The Help) and Jonathan King (Lincoln), along with Octavia Spencer (Fruitvale Station) and Kwame L. Parker (Kill Bill series), as well as Cinetic Media's John Sloss (Boyhood) and Steven Farneth. Linda Cardellini (Brokeback Mountain, The Founder) co-stars.
Peter Farrelly (Produced by/Written by/Directed by) is a director, producer, executive producer, screenwriter and published novelist widely known for the star-driven comedy blockbuster movies he made with his brother Bob such as There's Something About Mary, Kingpin, Shallow Hall, Stuck on You, Fever Pitch and the modern-day classic Dumb and Dumber. Most recently, the television series Loudermilk, which Farrelly created and executive produced, was renewed for a second season by AT&T's Audience Network. Loudermilk, which stars Tyler Layton-Olson and Ron Livingston in the titular role, focuses on a recovering alcoholic and substance abuse counselor whose bad attitude is said to "put the SOB in sobriety." Following the box-office success of their first film Dumb and Dumber, the writing, producing and directing duo known collectively as the Farrelly brothers collaborated on nearly 20 films and television projects, including The Ringer; Me, Myself & Irene; Osmosis Jones; Hall Pass; The Three Stooges; Dumb and Dumber To; The Leisure Class; and the 2007 remake of The Heartbreak Kid.
Nick Vallelonga (Produced by/Written by) is an actor and filmmaker with nearly 50 films and television projects to his credit. The Bronx-born son of Frank "Tony Lip" Vallelonga, he also plays the role of Mob Boss Augie in Green Book. Other recent credits include producing and directing the television pilot Unorganized Crime, which starred Chazz Palminteri and for which Vallelonga won Best Director at the Hollywood International Film Festival. He executive produced the action thriller I Am Wrath, which starred John Travolta, will next be seen alongside Travolta and Morgan Freeman in George Gallo's upcoming The Poison Rose. He produced the action/comedy Vigilante Diaries for HBO and the feature film Chocolate City, which starred Vivica A. Fox and Michael Jai White. Vallelonga's other film and television credits include Deadfall, Coyote Ugly, Rake, Aquarius, See Dad Run, The Others, New Jersey Shore Shark Attack, Summoned, ERand Chicago Hope. Vallelonga went on to produce and direct several independent films including Stiletto, which starred Tom Berenger, Stana Katic, William Forsythe and Diane Venora; All In, which starred Louis Gossett Jr. and Michael Madsen; Deadfall, which starred Nicolas Cage, James Coburn, Charlie Sheen and Michael Biehn; In the Kingdom of the Blind, the Man with One Eye Is King, which starred William Petersen, Paul Winfield, Leo Rossi and Michael Biehn; and the award-winning western Yellow Rock, which starred Michael Biehn and James Russo. Vallelonga took Best Director honors for Yellow Rock at the 2011 Red Nation Film Festival and the 2012 Western Heritage Awards, and the film was awarded a Western Heritage Award for Theatrical Motion Picture. Under his Vallelonga Productions banner, he has several projects in development, including the romantic comedies That's Amore! and Men at Sea, the action films 10 Double Zero and Brute Force, and action/horror films Two Thieves and King of Vampires. He is also adapting "The Court Martial of Daniel Boone," "The Jimmy Roselli Story" and the bestselling faith based "The Reunion" into screenplays.
Boston-born Brian Currie (Produced by/Written by) became interested in screenwriting at an early age, first while attending St. John's Prep in Massachusetts and later at Middlebury College in Vermont. He's had the good fortune of writing on major studio movies and independent films over the course of his career. Currie enjoyed acting while studying at Emerson College in Boston, and his credits include Con Air; McFarland, USA; Stuck on You; The Bold and the Beautiful; Invincible; Fever Pitch; and Armageddon. In addition to his co-writing and producing on Green Book, Currie also plays Maryland State Trooper Hayes in a memorable sequence in the film.
Additional honorees for the 22nd Annual "Hollywood Film Awards" will be announced in the coming weeks.
Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world's largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming with the "Academy of Country Music Awards," "American Music Awards," "Billboard Music Awards," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest" and the "Streamy Awards." Weekly television programming includes "So You Think You Can Dance" from 19 Entertainment and DCP. DCP also owns one of the world's most unique and extensive entertainment archive libraries with over 60 years of award-winning shows, historic programs, specials, performances and legendary programming. DCP is a division of Valence Media, a diversified media company with divisions and strategic investments in premium television, wide release film, specialty film, live events and digital media. For additional information, visit www.dickclark.com.
2018 Hollywood Film Awards: Hugh Jackman, Glenn Close, Damien Chazelle among honorees
Hugh Jackman at the New York City premiere of "Logan" at Hazz at Lincoln Center's Frederick P. Rose Hall on February 24, 2017. (Photo by Kristina Bumphrey/Starpix)
Glenn Close speaks at the "DreamWorks Tales of Arcadia: 3Below" panel during New York Comic Con at the Javits Center in New York City on October 5, 2018. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for DreamWorks Animation Television)
Damien Chazelle at the 32nd Santa Barbara International Film Festival at the Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara, California, on February 7, 2017. (Photo by Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for SBIFF)
Dick Clark Productions announced today several spectacular additions to the list of honorees at the 22nd Annual Hollywood Film Awards. Glenn Close will receive the "Hollywood Actress Award" for her stunning performance in Sony Pictures Classic's "The Wife," while Hugh Jackman will be recognized for his powerful turn in Sony Pictures' "The Front Runner." Damien Chazelle will receive the "Hollywood Director Award" for his work on Universal Pictures' "First Man."
They join previously announced honorees Nicole Kidman, who will receive this year's "Hollywood Career Achievement Award," Timothée Chalamet and Rachel Weisz, who will receive the "Hollywood Supporting Actor Award" and "Hollywood Supporting Actress Award," respectively, "Crazy Rich Asians," which will receive the "Hollywood Breakout Ensemble Award," Amandla Stenberg, who will receive the "Hollywood Breakout Performance Actress Award," John David Washington, who will receive the "Hollywood Breakout Performance Actor Award," Felix Van Groeningen, who will receive the "Hollywood Breakthrough Director Award," and Yalitza Aparicio, who will receive the "New Hollywood Award." The 22nd Annual "Hollywood Film Awards" will take place on Sunday, November 4 at The Beverly Hilton.
A six-time Academy Award nominee, Glenn Close made her feature film debut in George Roy Hill's The World According to Garp, earning her awards from the Los Angeles Film Critics Association and the National Board of Review as well as her first Academy Award nomination. She was subsequently Oscar-nominated for "The Big Chill," "The Natural," "Fatal Attraction" and Stephen Frears' "Dangerous Liaisons" (for which she was also a BAFTA Award nominee). Close stars in the title role of Jane Anderson's film adaptation of Meg Wolitzer's bestselling novel "The Wife," with Jonathan Pryce and Christian Slater for Swedish director Björn Runge, which opened earlier this year. Close also stars in the title role of Jane Anderson's stage play "Mother of the Maid," which just premiered in New York at the Public Theater. Close received her sixth Academy Award nomination in 2012, along with Golden Globe and SAG nominations, for "Albert Nobbs," having co-written the screenplay with man Booker Prize-winning author, John Banville. Close was also a producer on the film and composed the lyrics for the Golden Globe and World Soundtrack- nominated song, "Lay Your Head Down." Glenn Close made her theatre, and Broadway, debut in Harold Prince's revival of "Love for Love." Her theater credits include "The Crucifer of Blood," "The Singular Life of Albert Nobbs" (Obie Award), Barnum (Tony nomination) and Tony Awards for her performances in "The Real Thing" and "Death and the Maiden," both directed by Mike Nichols, and for her performance in the highly-anticipated revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical "Sunset Boulevard." Starting in 2007, Close headlined the critically acclaimed legal thriller "Damages" for five seasons. For her riveting portrayal of high-stakes litigator Patty Hewes, Close won two consecutive Emmys as Best Actress in a Drama Series and two subsequent Emmy nominations, along with a Golden Globe Award and three SAG Award nominations. Close's twelve Golden Globe nominations include a Best Actress win for Andrei Konchalovsky's adaptation of "The Lion in Winter" (which also earned her a SAG Award). Among the television projects that have brought her twelve Emmy nominations, is an Emmy Award for her performance as Margarethe Cammermeyer in "Serving in Silence: The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story" (for which she also received a Peabody Award as executive producer). In 2009, Close co-founded the charity Bring Change To Mind, whose mission is to confront the stigma and misunderstanding around mental illness by "starting the conversation." The idea for the organization came about following Close's first-hand observation of battles with mental illness within her family.
Hugh Jackman can currently be seen in the Jason Reitman-directed feature film "The Front Runner." Based on the true story of American Senator Gary Hart's tumultuous political run for the office of President of the United States in 1988. Jackman is a multi-award-winning actor on stage and screen. He was last seen as P.T. Barnum in the worldwide phenomenon "The Greatest Showman." He is a co-founder of Laughing Man Coffee and a worldwide Ambassador for Global Citizen, among other philanthropic efforts.
Academy Award® winner Damien Chazelle most recently wrote and directed the musical "La La Land," which earned fourteen Oscar nominations, winning six awards, including Best Director for Chazelle, who is the youngest director to receive the award. The film also won a record-breaking seven Golden Globes, and was also honored with five BAFTA wins and eleven nominations. His previous film, 2014's "Whiplash," received five Academy Award nominations and three wins, including Best Supporting Actor for J.K. Simmons. His 2013 short, based on the "Whiplash" screenplay, won the Short Film Jury Prize at Sundance, and the following year the feature film took home both the Jury and Audience Awards from the festival. Chazelle made his first feature, "Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench," as an undergraduate student at Harvard University. The film was named one of the Best Films of the Year by The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, LA Weekly, The Village Voice, and others. Upcoming in TV, Chazelle has a musical drama
"The Eddy" for Netflix, and a straight-to-series order for a drama series for Apple which he will direct and executive produce.
2018 Hollywood Film Awards: 'Crazy Rich Asians' stars, Amandla Stenberg, John David Washington to receive breakthrough awards
"Crazy Rich Asians" team at the Los Angeles premiere of the movie at the TCL Chinese Theatre on August 7, 2018. Pictured from left to right: director Jon M. Chu, Jimmy O. Yang, producer Nina Jacobson, Sonoya Mizuno, Gemma Chan, Michelle Yeoh, Awkwafina, Henry Golding, Constance Wu, Chris Pang, Nico Santos, Ronny Chieng, Ken Jeong, producer Brad Simpson, executive producer/author Kevin Kwan and producer John Penotti. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau)
Amandla Stenberg at a New York City screening of "The Hate U Give" at the Paris Theatre on October 4, 2018. (Photo by Dave Allocca/Starpix)
John David Washington at the Los Angeles premiere of "BlacKkKlansman" at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, California, on August 8, 2018. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau)
Dick Clark Productions announced today the line-up of stand-out performers and talent who will be recognized at the 22nd Annual Hollywood Film Awards. "Crazy Rich Asians" will receive the "Hollywood Breakout Ensemble Award," Amandla Stenberg will be recognized with the Hollywood Breakout Performance Actress Award for 20th Century Fox's "The Hate U Give," while John David Washington will receive the"Hollywood Breakout Performance Actor Award for his role in Focus Features' "BlacKkKlansman." Additionally, Felix Van Groeningen will be bestowed the Hollywood Breakthrough Director Award" for Amazon Studios' "Beautiful Boy," and Yalitza Aparicio will be given the New Hollywood Award for her performance in Netflix's "Roma."
They join previously announced honorees Nicole Kidman, who will receive this year's Hollywood Career Achievement Award, and Timothée Chalamet and Rachel Weisz, who will receive the Hollywood Supporting Actor Award and Hollywood Supporting Actress Award, respectively. The 22nd Annual Hollywood Film Awards will take place on Sunday, November 4 at The Beverly Hilton.
"Crazy Rich Asians" is a contemporary romantic comedy based on the acclaimed worldwide bestseller by Kevin Kwan and featuring an all-Asian starring ensemble, including Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, Gemma Chan, Lisa Lu, Awkwafina, Ken Jeong, Sonoya Mizuno, Chris Pang, Jimmy O. Yang, Ronny Chieng, Remi Hii, and Nico Santos. The story follows New Yorker Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) as she accompanies her longtime boyfriend, Nick Young (Henry Golding), to his best friend's wedding in Singapore. Excited about visiting Asia for the first time but nervous about meeting Nick's family, Rachel is unprepared to learn that Nick has neglected to mention a few key details about his life. Not only is he the scion of one of the country's wealthiest families, but also one of its most sought-after bachelors. Being on Nick's arm puts a target on Rachel's back, with jealous socialites and, worse, Nick's own disapproving mother (Michelle Yeoh) taking aim. It soon becomes clear that the only thing crazier than love is family, in this funny and romantic story sure to ring true for audiences everywhere.
Amandla Stenberg can currently be seen in 20th Century Fox's highly anticipated film "The Hate U Give," which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2018 to rave reviews. Additionally, she can currently be seen in Amma Asante's WWII drama "Where Hands Touch," which also premiered at TIFF. Amandla's other recent film credits include "The Darkest Minds," "Everything, Everything" and "As You Are," which won the Special Jury Award at Sundance 2016, "Colombiana," "Rio 2" and "The Hunger Games." She has been recognized globally for her crusade towards sparking thoughtful conversation using social media as a platform to spread awareness and knowledge on topics such as cultural appropriation, intersectional feminism, mindfulness, biracial identity, sexual identity, gender and beauty standards to name few. Amandla has been recognized with Teen Choice Awards, a BET Award and NAACP Image Award for her work.
John David Washington garnered critical acclaim for starring in "BlacKkKlansman," directed by Spike Lee and produced by Jason Blum and Jordan Peele. The film premiered at this year's Cannes Film Festival to a standing ovation and won the Grand Prix. This fall he co-starred in "Monsters and Men" directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green. The script was selected and developed as part of the 2017 Sundance Directors Lab. Earlier this year, he was seen in "Monster," which premiered at this year's Sundance Film Festival, starring opposite Jeffrey Wright, ASAP Rocky and Jennifer Hudson. The film was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize. Washington got his start as a child in Spike Lee's "Malcolm X" in 1992. Prior to acting, he spent six years playing professional football. Shortly after, he booked his fist-ever audition to play Ricky Jerret in the HBO series "Ballers" with Dwayne Johnson. His performance as Ricky has generated rave reviews with the show currently in its 4th season and it was recently announced that the show will be renewed by HBO for a 5th season.
Yalitza Aparicio was born in Tlaxiaco, Oaxaca in 1993. She holds a degree in education and aspires to become a teacher upon completion of her exams, but also has additional opportunities ahead of her since the film "Roma" has been completed. Aparicio went to her local community center to accompany her sister to the casting call and ended up trying out and being selected. She is very close with another actress from "Roma," Nancy García, who lives in a nearby town in Oaxaca. Aparicio also developed strong relationships with the child actors that formed her family on set. Aparicio took advantage of working in Mexico City and visited Chapultepec Park and the pyramids of Teotihuacán. She loved being on set and seeing how spaces were transformed. She also enjoyed working with Cuarón and building the relationship of trust they came to share.
Felix Van Groeningen is a Flemish director, screenwriter and producer. This is his first English-language film. His previous film, "Belgica," premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, where he won the Directing Award (Dramatic World Cinema). Van Groeningen's internationally acclaimed breakthrough "The Broken Circle Breakdown" earned a 2014 Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Language Film and a César for Best Foreign Film. Previously, "The Misfortunates" premiered in the Directors' Fortnight at Cannes. Van Groeningen is a graduate of Belgium's Royal Academy of Fine Arts. He currently resides in Antwerp, Belgium.
2018 Hollywood Film Awards: Nicole Kidman, Timothée Chalamet, Rachel Weisz among honorees
Nicole Kidman at the 90th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 4, 2018. (Photo by Rick Rowell/ABC)
Rachel Weisz at Grey Goose's Cocktails and Conversation event in Toronto on September 11, 2017. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau)
Timothée Chalamet at the 90th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 4, 2018. (Photo by Rick Rowell/ABC)
Dick Clark Productions announced that Nicole Kidman, a multi-award-winning actress known for her fearlessness and intelligence, will receive the Hollywood Career Achievement Award at the 22nd Annual Hollywood Film Awards. Her selection for this award is a tribute to the versatility of her performances over the years, with characters as diverse and extraordinary as an aspiring television personality with a dark motive in Gus Van Zant's "To Die For" to the iconic and complicated Virginia Woolf in "The Hours"; from a wife who, with her husband, embarks on an odyssey of sexual and moral discovery in Kubrick's "Eyes Wide Shut" to Satine, the singing and dancing courtesan in Baz Luhrmann's "Moulin Rouge!"; and from the unguarded adoptive mother of an orphan boy longing to help others in need in Garth Davis' "Lion" to a woman on the run who pays a huge price to be hidden in Lars von Triers' controversial and thrilling "Dogville." With three films coming out before the end of this year, Kidman has already received praise for her transformative performance in Karyn Kusama's "Destroyer" and in Joel Edgerton's "Boy Erased."
In addition to her chameleonic performances, Kidman is also being recognized for her career-long support of independent filmmakers, particularly women. Through her production company, Blossom Films, she has taken this to a new level. Among the many projects she has produced, last year's "Big Little Lies" was a phenomenon that entered not only the cultural, but the social zeitgeist.
In addition, critically acclaimed actors Timothée Chalamet and Rachel Weisz will receive the Hollywood Supporting Actor Award and Hollywood Supporting Actress Award, respectively, at the 22nd Annual Hollywood Film Awards. Chalamet will be honored for his exquisite work in Amazon Studio's "Beautiful Boy," while Weisz will be recognized for her role in Fox Searchlight's "The Favourite," a festival breakout. The 22nd Annual Hollywood Film Awards will take place on Sunday, November 4 at The Beverly Hilton.
Nicole Kidman – Academy Award-winning actress Nicole Kidman first came to the attention of American audiences with her critically acclaimed performance in Phillip Noyce's riveting Australian psychological thriller "Dead Calm." Kidman has since become an internationally recognized actress known for her range, versatility and dedication to her craft.
In 2002, Kidman was honored with her first Oscar nomination for her performance in Baz Luhrmann's innovative musical "Moulin Rouge!" For that role, and her performance in writer/director Alejandro Amenabar's psychological thriller "The Others," she received dual 2002 Golden Globe nominations, winning for Best Actress in a Musical. The following year, Kidman won an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a BAFTA Award and a Berlin Silver Bear for her portrayal of Virginia Woolf in Stephen Daldry's "The Hours." She has since been nominated for a total of four Academy Awards – winning one – 12 Golden Globes – winning four.
This fall, Kidman can be seen starring in Karyn Kusama's "Destroyer," Joel Edgerton's "Boy Erased," opposite Lucas Hedges and Russell Crowe, and James Wan's "Aquaman." Most recently, Kidman gave an award-winning performance and produced the HBO limited series "Big Little Lies," for which she received an Emmy Award, Golden Globe, Critics' Choice Award and SAG Award. Big Little Lies also received an Emmy Award, Golden Globe and Critics' Choice Award for Outstanding Limited Series. Kidman's production company, Blossom Films, which she created with Per Saari, recently completed production on the second season of Big Little Lies, directed by Andrea Arnold.
In 2018, Kidman and Blossom signed a first-look deal with Amazon Studios. Under the agreement, she will develop theatrical and series content, the first of which being a new drama series, "The Expatriates," based off the novel by Janice Y.K Lee. With their "Big Little Lies" co-producers Reese Witherspoon and Bruna Papandrea, Blossom Films is also adapting Liane Moriarty's novel "Truly Madly Guilty" into a limited series. Kidman will also produce and star in Moriarty's "Nine Perfect Strangers," to which Blossom Films and Papandrea's Made Up Stories acquired the rights for a film or TV series. Blossom's next project is David E. Kelley's limited series "The Undoing," which will go into production in 2019 and star Kidman.
Kidman had four projects debut at Cannes Film Festival last year – Jane Campion's Top of the Lake: China Girl, Yorgos Lanthimos' "The Killing of a Sacred Deer," Sofia Coppola's "The Beguiled" and John Cameron Mitchell's "How to Talk to Girls at Parties." She will next be seen in "The Upside" and "The Goldfinch," a movie adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Kidman, who began her acting career in Australia, is the recipient of several awards, but one of her most rewarding roles has been her fearless work as a U.N. Women Goodwill Ambassador since 2006. Her efforts are geared toward raising awareness about women's rights around the world, with a focus on violence against women.
Timothée Chalamet has received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Nic Sheff in "Beautiful Boy," directed Felix Van Groeningen in select theaters this month. "Beautiful Boy," based on the memoirs "Beautiful Boy" by David Sheff and "Tweak" by his son Nic Sheff, chronicles the heartbreaking and inspiring story of survival and recovery in a family coping with addition. Chalamet is currently filming "Little Women" with director Greta Gerwig, and this spring will star in "Dune," directed by Denis Villeneuve. Chalamet recently wrapped production on "The King" which will be released in 2019.
Academy Award-winning actress Rachel Weisz will next star in Yorgos Lanthimos' "The Favourite," alongside Emma Stone, Olivia Colman and Nicholas Hoult. The film premiered to rave reviews at the 2018 Venice Film Festival, Telluride Film Festival and New York Film Festival and will be released by Fox Searchlight on November 23, 2018. She recently produced and starred in Sebastián Lelio's "Disobedience," alongside Rachel McAdams and Alessandro Nivola. The film, which is based on the novel by Naomi Alderman, premiered at the 2017 Toronto Film Festival to rave reviews, was released by Bleecker Street in April, and releases in the UK on November 30.
2017 Hollywood Film Awards: lineup of presenters announced
Bryce Dallas Howard and Viola Davis (Photo by Jonathan Leibson/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)
Dick Clark Productions announced an all-star lineup of presenters for 21st Annual "Hollywood Film Awards." Presenters include Amy Adams, Annette Bening, Jessica Chastain, Viola Davis, Jon Favreau, Harrison Ford, James Franco, Jon Hamm, Bryce Dallas Howard, Dakota Johnson, Eva Longoria, Melissa McCarthy, and Shailene Woodley.
The Hollywood Film Awards, continuing its tradition of recognizing excellence in the art of cinema in all disciplines of filmmaking, also announced today the honorees in the categories of Cinematography, Film Composer, Editor, Visual Effects, Costume Design, Make-Up & Hair Styling, Production Design and Sound:
Hollywood Cinematography Award
Roger Deakins, Blade Runner 2049
Hollywood Film Composer Award
Thomas Newman, Victoria & Abdul
Hollywood Editor Award
Sidney Wolinsky, The Shape of Water
Hollywood Visual Effects Award
Joe Letteri, Dan Lemmon, Dan Barrett and Erik Winquist, War of the Planet of the Apes
Hollywood Costume Design Award
Jacqueline Durran, Darkest Hour and Beauty and the Beast
Hollywood Make-Up & Hair Styling Award
Jenny Shircore, Beauty and the Beast
Hollywood Production Design Award
Dennis Gassner, Blade Runner 2049
Hollywood Sound Award
Addison Teague & Dave Acord, Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol.2
The 2017 "Hollywood Film Awards," known as the official launch of the awards season®, will be hosted by actor and comedian James Corden for the third consecutive year and will take place at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, CA, on Sunday, November 5, 2017. The ceremony, which honors the most acclaimed films and actors while previewing highly anticipated films and talent for the upcoming year, also acknowledges artists in the categories of Cinematography, Visual Effects, Film Composing, Costume Design, Editing, Production Design, Sound and Makeup & Hairstyling. In its 21-year history, more than 120 of the "Hollywood Film Awards" honorees have gone on to garner Oscar nominations and/or wins. This year's ceremony will benefit MPTF, which supports the entertainment community in living and aging well, with dignity and purpose, and in helping each other in times of need.
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Are you making these common wedding planning mistakes?
It's no secret, planning a wedding can be stressful! With so many little details all needing to come together on one perfect day, it's inevitable there will be a few headaches along the way. Budgets, vendors, guests, those finishing touches – there's a great deal to organise. It's easy to feel overwhelmed by just how much needs to get done. But, don't worry. Some wedding planning mistakes are easy to avoid. If you keep these seven things in mind, you're well on your way to stress-free preparations.
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Bruhathkayosaurus é um gênero de dinossauro, cujo fóssil foi encontrado em 1987 por Yadagiri & Ayyasami, foi um dos maiores dinossauros já encontrados, disputando o título de maior dinossauro com Amphicoelias, Sauroposeidon, argentinossauro, diplodoco e puertassauro, até então tido como os maiores.

O Bruhathkayosaurus foi um dos maiores animais que já viveram sobre a terra, alçando 28-34 metros de comprimento, 21 de altura e 139 toneladas. A tíbia do Bruhathkayosaurus tinha 2 metros de comprimento, sendo 29% maior que o do argentinossauro. Através dessa e outras comparações acredita-se que o Bruhathkayosaurus podia atingir mais de 175 a 220 toneladas, fato este ainda não comprovado, porém tido como incorreto pelo próprio autor da estimativa inicial. Apesar do tamanho, o Bruhathkayosaurus não era o mais comprido, sendo ligeiramente menor que o argentinossauro, que atingia 35 metros ou possivelmente mais.

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Space: Where America and Russia Are Stuck With Each Other
American astronaut Steve Swanson, left, and cosmonauts Alexander Skvortsov and Oleg Artemyev, are seen as they depart the Cosmonaut Hotel, Tuesday, March 25, 2014, in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, prior to their launch aboard a Soyuz rocket
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By Jeffrey Kluger
March 25, 2014 6:14 PM EDT
There's no Crimea in low Earth orbit. That happy fact is one reason that, for now, at least, U.S.-Russian cooperation in space will go on, including a planned launch today from Russia's Baikonur Cosmodrome, which will ferry two cosmonauts and one astronaut up to the International Space Station (ISS). It's something of an irony that during the early years of the Cold War, the race to the Moon was the very soul and symbol of the rivalry between the two countries, and now space is the only place America and Russia can stand to be in each other's company. But it's not exploratory good-fellowship at work. It's hard reality—not to mention hard currency.
Start with the currency: Capitalist Russia may be richer than the Soviet Union ever was, but its economy is still a slow, petro-dependent mess. Ever since the last shuttle stood down in the summer of 2011, the U.S. has had no way to get astronauts up to the ISS other than aboard the workhorse Soyuz rocket. Even when the shuttles were flying, our astronauts would sometimes hitch a ride aboard the Soyuz, but seats didn't come cheap, going for $26 million each in 2006. That fare that jumped to $43 million in 2011 and now that the shuttle program is no more, it's a tidy $71 million per. When the airlines do it, it's called dynamic pricing; when the Russians do it, we call it highway robbery. But hey, we always wanted them to try capitalism. Well, this is what it looks like.
For Russia, there's also international prestige at work. Their space program consists of pretty much the old Soyuz and nothing more—no space stations of their own, no lunar probes, no interplanetary probes. Baikonur itself, which used to be within the Soviet Union, has been part of another country entirely—Kazakhstan—since the Soviet break-up (though as recent event have shown, those post-Soviet borders may be less permanent than one might think). This comes at a time when the U.S. is still the world's dominant spacefaring nation, China is a rising cosmic power, and even North Korea—Asia's Toontown—can put a satellite in orbit. If you want to play in the big leagues, you've got to have people in space, and the ISS gives Russia some place to send them.
The U.S., meantime, has to tolerate Russia and pay its extortionate ticket prices simply because that's the only lift around. When you're hitching a ride to spring break, you'd better be ready to pay for the gas and the Red Bull and put up with whatever's on the radio. The ISS (despite that International in the moniker) is almost entirely a NASA-built, U.S.-paid-for station, and the hard fact is, Moscow controls our access to it.
That should change soon—even faster now that the political situation is so sour. SpaceX and Orbital Sciences—private American companies both—have already made successful unmanned resupply runs to the ISS and both are also working on upgrading their cargo vehicles to carry people. SpaceX is currently in the lead, though it's at least a few years away from flying astronauts. NASA is building its own heavy-lift rocket for carrying astronauts beyond low-Earth orbit, but it won't be ready for anything but test flights until after 2020.
That schedule, of course, could be accelerated considerably if Washington gave NASA the green light and the cash. America's manned space program went from a standing start in 1961 to the surface of the moon in 1969—eight years from Al Shepard to Tranquility Base. The Soviet Union got us moving then. Perhaps Russia will do the same now.
Write to Jeffrey Kluger at jeffrey.kluger@time.com.
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A regular set is a set of strings for which there exists some finite automata that accepts that set. That is, if R is a regular set, then R = L(M) for some finite automata M. Similarly, if M is a finite automata, then L(M) is always a regular set.
A regular expression is a notation to specify a regular set. Hence, for every regular expression, there exists a finite automata that accepts the language specified by the regular expression. Similarly, for every finite automata M, there exists a regular expression notation specifying L(M). Regular expressions and the regular sets they specify are shown in the following table.
where N is a finite automata accepting R.
To construct a finite automata for this regular expression, we proceed as follows: the basic regular expressions involved are a and b, and we start with automata for a and automata for b. Since brackets are evaluated first, we initially construct the automata for a + b using the automata for a and the automata for b, as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1: Transition diagram for (a + b).
Since closure is required next, we construct the automata for (a + b)*, using the automata for a + b, as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2: Transition diagram for (a + b)*.
The next step is concatenation. We construct the automata for a. (a + b)* using the automata for (a + b)* and a, as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3: Transition diagram for a. (a + b)*.
Next we construct the automata for a.(a + b)*.b, as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4: Automata for a.(a + b)* .b.
Finally, we construct the automata for a.(a + b)*.b.b (Figure 5).
Figure 5: Automata for a.(a + b)*.b.b.
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Q: Trying to correct simple array program I'm trying to get some practice with Java before starting a new programming class. To do this, I decided to remake so old Perl programs I made from an earlier class. The original Perl file entered numbers entered by the user into an array and would output the array in four ways: the numbers as entered, ascending order, descending order, and the just the largest and smallest numbers.
I looked through several examples here and elsewhere online to trouble-shoot and while the program compiles, the output is wrong. As is, the array is outputted a couple dozen times, only outputting the numbers as entered. I think I have the four loops set up wrong, but I'm still learning Java so there's likely something I missed. Here's the Java code as it is now:
import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.Scanner;

public class ArrayOutPut {

    static Scanner input = new Scanner(System.in);

    static String convertToString(ArrayList<Integer> numbers) {

        StringBuilder builder = new StringBuilder();
        for (int i : numbers) {
            builder.append(numbers);
            builder.append(",");
        }
        builder.setLength(builder.length() - 1);
        return builder.toString();

    }

    public static void main(String args[]) {

        ArrayList<Integer> numbers = new ArrayList<Integer>();

        int userInput;
        int Largest = 0, Smallest = 0;

        System.out.print(
                "This program takes a set of integers from the user, and then outputs the results to the screen in four ways:\n");
        System.out.print(
                "the order they were entered seperated by a comma and a space, in ascending order, in descending order, and as Largest:Smallest.\n\n");
        // explain to the user what the program does, needs, etc.
        System.out.print("Please enter a number or -1 to end: ");
        userInput = input.nextInt();
        while (userInput != -1) {
            System.out.print("Please enter a number or -1 to end: ");
            numbers.add(userInput);
            userInput = input.nextInt();
        }

        // Prints the array contents as entered
        String sort = convertToString(numbers);
        System.out.println(sort);
        // prints numbers ascending
        for (int i = 0; i < numbers.size(); i++) {
            System.out.println(sort);
        }
        // prints numbers descending, largest first
        for (int i = numbers.size() - 1; i >= 0; i--) {
            System.out.println(sort);
        }
        for (int i = 0; i < numbers.size(); i++) {
            int number = numbers.get(i);
            if (i < Smallest) {
                Smallest = i;
            }
            if (i > Largest) {
                Largest = i;
            }
            System.out.println(Largest + Smallest);
        }
    }
}

For additional reference, here's the original Perl program:
#!/usr/bin/perl
use Modern::Perl;
my (@numbers, $userInput);# declare the array and more than one variable at a time
print("\nThis program takes a set of integers from the user, and
\nthen outputs the results to the screen in four ways:
\nthe ordered they were entered seperated by a comma and a space,
\nin ascending order, in descending order, and as Largest:Smallest.\n\n"); # explain to the user what is does, needs, etc
    print "Please enter a number or -1 to end: ";
    chomp ($userInput = <>); #loop is primed
    if ($userInput == -1) {
    say "\nThere's no numbers to process.\n";
}
else{
while($userInput != -1) {
push (@numbers, $userInput);
#Push the variable $userInput into  @numbers.
        print "Please enter a number or -1 to end: ";
        chomp ($userInput = <>);
  }
}
#Don't declare the @numbers array again, otherwise that'll clear out the entered numbers.
$" = ", ";
print "@numbers\n";
my @upsorted = sort {$a <=> $b} @numbers;
#prints numbers ascending, smallest first.
#Don't use $a, $b, or any number as a variable because they're reserved.
$" = ", ";
print "@upsorted\n";
my @downsorted = sort {$b <=> $a} @numbers;
#prints numbers descending, largest first
$" = ", ";
print "@downsorted\n";
print "$downsorted[0]:$upsorted[0]\n";
#must be set off with a blank line above and below
##End of program

Okay, as a quick update, I've finally gotten the program to run after looking up comparators on tutorialspoint.com. Here's where the code is at now:
import java.util.*;

public class ArrayOutPut {

    static String convertToString(ArrayList<Integer> numbers) {
    StringBuilder builder = new StringBuilder();
    for (int i : numbers){
        builder.append(i);
        builder.append(",");
            }
        builder.setLength(builder.length() - 1);
    return builder.toString();
    }
    public static void main(String args[]){
        Scanner input = new Scanner(System.in);
        ArrayList<Integer> numbers = new ArrayList<Integer>();
        int userInput, largest = Integer.MIN_VALUE, smallest = Integer.MAX_VALUE;

    System.out.println("This program takes a set of integers from the user, and then "
        + "outputs the results to the screen in four ways:");
    System.out.println("the order they were entered seperated by a comma and a space, "
        + "in ascending order, in descending order, and as Largest:Smallest.");
    System.out.println();

    System.out.print("This program takes a set of integers from the user, and then outputs the results to the screen in four ways:\n");
    System.out.print("the order they were entered seperated by a comma and a space, in ascending order, in descending order, and as Largest:Smallest.\n\n");
    //explain to the user what the program does, needs, etc.
    do {
        System.out.print("Please enter a number or -1 to end: ");
        userInput = input.nextInt();
        if (userInput != -1) {
            numbers.add(userInput);
            largest = Math.max(largest, userInput);
            smallest = Math.min(smallest, userInput);
        }
    } while (userInput != -1);

    //Prints the array contents as entered
    String sort = convertToString(numbers);
    Comparator cmp = Collections.reverseOrder();
    System.out.println(sort);
    Collections.sort(numbers);
    System.out.println(convertToString(numbers));
    Collections.sort(numbers, Comparator.reverseOrder());
    System.out.println(convertToString(numbers));
    System.out.printf("Smallest = %d, Largest = %d%n", smallest, largest);
        }
    }

My only concern is that when I compiled, I got a note that says the program uses unchecked or unsafe operations, and that I should recompile with -Xlint:unchecked for details.

A: First, if using Java 8+, I would use a StringJoiner in convertToString1
static String convertToString(List<Integer> numbers) {
    StringJoiner sj = new StringJoiner(",");
    numbers.stream().map(String::valueOf).forEach(sj::add);
    return sj.toString();
}

Second, you need to sort and call convertToString again to print the results. Prefer variables with lower case names. And you can eliminate the loops with built-in functions. Check that userInput isn't -1 before adding it to your List. And I would prefer a do-while. Something like,
public static void main(String args[]) {
    Scanner input = new Scanner(System.in);
    List<Integer> numbers = new ArrayList<>();

    int userInput, largest = Integer.MIN_VALUE, smallest = Integer.MAX_VALUE;

    System.out.println("This program takes a set of integers from the user, and then "
            + "outputs the results to the screen in four ways:");
    System.out.println("the order they were entered seperated by a comma and a space, "
            + "in ascending order, in descending order, and as Largest:Smallest.");
    System.out.println();
    // explain to the user what the program does, needs, etc.
    do {
        System.out.print("Please enter a number or -1 to end: ");
        userInput = input.nextInt();
        if (userInput != -1) {
            numbers.add(userInput);
            largest = Math.max(largest, userInput);
            smallest = Math.min(smallest, userInput);
        }
    } while (userInput != -1);

    // Prints the array contents as entered
    String sort = convertToString(numbers);
    System.out.println(sort);
    Collections.sort(numbers);
    System.out.println(convertToString(numbers));
    Collections.sort(numbers, Comparator.reverseOrder());
    System.out.println(convertToString(numbers));
    System.out.printf("Smallest = %d, Largest = %d%n", smallest, largest);
}

Update
Based on your edit(s), you're using Java 7 (not Java 8+). In which case, your code (glad to hear it is working), can be "corrected" with a typed Comparator. Something like,
Comparator<Integer> cmp = Collections.<Integer> reverseOrder();

Which will give you an Integer based Comparator in reverse order.  However, it's also possible to create a custom Comparator. Such as,
Comparator<Integer> cmp = new Comparator<Integer>() {
    @Override
    public int compare(Integer o1, Integer o2) {
        if (o1 == null) {
            return (o2 == null) ? 0 : -1;
        }
        return o1.compareTo(o2);
    }
};

And then you can use it (and reverse it) like
System.out.println(sort);
Collections.sort(numbers, cmp);
System.out.println(convertToString(numbers));
Collections.sort(numbers, cmp.reversed());
System.out.println(convertToString(numbers));

1And, please prefer the List interface over the ArrayList concrete type.

A: Since you are already using data structures of the java.util package, I can suggest an easy way of sorting the elements in the ArrayList. Provided that numbers is the ArrayList holding all the numbers to work upon, do the following:

*

*Display the numbers in the ArrayList numbers as they are

*Make a TreeSet of numbers. A TreeSet automatically sorts its elements in ascending order NOTE: A TreeSet will only hold unique elements. So, if elements inside the list are repeated, they will get deleted. Only a single copy of each element will be stored in the Set.

*Re-initialize numbers as the TreeSet made out of numbers. This is because a TreeSet can be displayed only in one order. Now, display the elements of numbers from first to last for ascending order and from last to first for descending order.

*Finally, display the first and last elements of numbers as the smallest and largest numbers respectively.
Here's a code.
import java.util.*;
class MyClass{
    public static void main(String[] args){
        ArrayList<Integer> numbers <--- holds all the numbers
        System.out.println("The numbers are:");
        for(int i=0; i<numbers.size();i++)
        System.out.print(numbers.get(i).intValue()+" ");

        TreeSet<Integer> ts = new TreeSet<Integer>(numbers);
        numbers = new ArrayList<Integer>(ts);
        System.out.println("\nThe numbers in ascending order are:");
        for(int i=0;i<numbers.size();i++)
        System.out.print(numbers.get(i).intValue()+" ");

        System.out.println("\nThe numbers in descending order are:");
        for(int i=numbers.size()-1;i>=0;i--)
        System.out.print(numbers.get(i).intValue()+" ");

        System.out.println("\nThe smallest number is "+numbers.get(0).intValue());

        System.out.println("The largest number is "+numbers.get(numbers.size()-1).intValue());
    }
}

I tested it with an ArrayList having elements 1 2 5 6 7 and here's the output:
The numbers are:
7 5 6 1 2
The numbers in ascending order are:
1 2 5 6 7
The numbers in descending order are:
7 6 5 2 1
The smallest number is 1
The largest number is 7

I hope this helps.

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Songs with Girls Names In the Title - Take 2
We have obviously done this before. The first quiz did pretty well and it seemed like people really liked it. I figured, "What the heck", let's do it again. All these questions will be pertaining to "girl names" in the titles of songs. So without further Adieu, I give you "Songs with Girls Names in the Title Take - 2". Good luck and start quizzing!
10 Questions, Average difficulty
Rating - (4.40 of 5.00), 20 vote(s)
Written by sanitation
Posted Online: Jun 26, 2010
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See if you can find a word or words in the title or the lines of a song or even in a group's name. For instance: What is the 'number 1' considered in a song made famous by Three Dog Night? The answer would be "The Loneliest Number".
U.S. #1 Hits from A to Z - The Letter "L"
All of the following songs were all #1 U.S. hits that start with the letter "L". Sounds easy enough, right? Let's just hope that I can pull this off for most of the alphabet. I am hoping that I can get at least 20 out of the possible 26 letters. I have done my part and now it's up to you to take the next step. Good luck and start quizzing!
Sing by the Numbers
Ten questions, ten songs – all with numbers in their titles. Enjoy!
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U.S. #1 Hits from A to Z - The Letters "U,V & W"
All of the following songs were all #1 U.S. hits that start with the letter "U,V & W". I didn't have enough U's and V's so I snuck a couple of W's in there. I hope you don't mind. Sounds easy enough, right? Let's just hope that I can pull this off for most of the alphabet. I am hoping that I can get at least 20 out of the possible 26 letters. I have done my part and now it's up to you to take the next step. Good luck and start quizzing!
Family Members In Song And Movie Titles
Find out some of the most popular films and songs whose titles contain the words 'mama', 'family', 'sister', 'papa', 'daughter', and so on.
Last Kiss: Songs of Teen Tragedy
All of the following hits will be about "teenaged tragedy songs". They are also known as a "tear jerker" or a "splatter platter". These ballads were most popular between the late 1950s and early 1960s. These songs lamented tragic teenage death and were either sung from the viewpoint of the dead person's sweetheart or from the viewpoint of the dead (or dying) person. I know it's a glum topic but nevertheless, a quiz is a quiz. Are you ready for the task at hand? I have done my part and now it's up for you to take the next step. Good luck and start quizzing!


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Oldest relative of last Russian Emperor Prince Dimitri Romanov dies in Denmark
Source: TASS
Paris, January 1, 2017
Prince Dimitri Romanov, the oldest relative of the last Russian Emperor Nicholas II, has died in Denmark, his wife Princess Feodora said. The prince was 90. According to his wife, he was taken to hospital last week due to a dramatic decline in health.
"Dimitri Romanovich died at the hospital on the evening of December 31," Princess Romanova said.
Dimitri Romanov was born on May 17, 1926, in Cap d'Antibes, France, where his parents lived in emigration. He was a direct descendant of the last Russian Emperor Nicholas II, as his father, Roman Petrovich Romanov, was the Emperor's second cousin and godson.
A historian and a writer, Prince Dimitri lived in Denmark in recent years where he headed a Romanov family's charity foundation aimed at helping Russian hospitals and orphanages. In October 2016, he came to Moscow for the last time to receive the Order of St. Alexander, a Russian state award, for his great contribution to the spread of the knowledge of Russia's historical and cultural heritage.
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On Thursday, October 6, Prince Dimitri Romanovich will receive the Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky at a solemn ceremony, in accordance with a decree issued by Vladimir Putin. New Monuments to Russian Emperors
Paul Gilbert New Monuments to Russian Emperors
While more and more monuments to Lenin and other prominent Bolsheviks and Soviets disappear from the Russian landscape, cities and towns across Russia are planning to restore busts and statues lost or damaged during the Revolution, while others plan to erect new monuments to Russia's emperors and empresses. Great-grandson of Russian Tsar Dies Alone in Australia Great-grandson of Russian Tsar Dies Alone in Australia
Leonid Kulikovsky, 72, a great-grandson of Russia's Tsar Alexander III and a distant relative of both the Queen and Prince Philip, died in outback Australian town but it took two months for authorities to realise his identity.
Orlando Calderon 7/10/2018 10:29 pm
Why Aeroflot airlines being the airline that represents the country around the world continues to use the old logo of soviet times instead of the logo of the coats of arms of Russia ? Isn't it an offense for many Russians that look forward to bury all vestiges of the old communist regime ?


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The final competition of the youth football summer season was played at Picky on Saturday 14th September as ten S1 & Under teams played for the R Clouston Cup and Plate. Despite a couple of heavy rain showers early on later conditions turned out favourable and spectators were treated to one of the most exciting and closely fought Clouston Cup competitions for years.
The format saw teams play in two groups with the group winners and runners up progressing to the semi-finals of the R Clouston Cup and the third and fourth placed teams competing for the R Clouston Plate.
In Group A Stromness A and Thorfinn A had a comfortable passage into the Cup semi-finals with the match between the two of them ending in a 1-1 draw.
Group B was much more competitive affair with only 3 points separating the top 4 teams as they took points off each other. In the end it was Dounby A and East United A who squeezed through ahead of Thorfinn B who could consider themselves unlucky having remained unbeaten in their group matches.
The semi finals proved to be closest of matches with nothing to choose between the teams and both having to go into extra time to decide the winner. East United A took a first minute lead but Stromness A equalised on the stroke of half time and with no further scoring the game went into added time. The other semi between Thorfinn A and Dounby A ended up goalless and also required extra time. In added time it was Stromness and Thorfinn both scoring the decisive goals that gave them both the narrowest of winning margins.
The final itself was also the tightest of matches with Thorfinn taking the lead in the first half through Scott Taylor but Sam Hunter equalised for Stromness in the second half. There was plenty of action in extra time with Cameron Fraser in the Thorfinn goal producing two excellent saves including one from a Stromness penalty. Thorfinn themselves came close to scoring the winner at the death when an Aidan Robertson drive smashed against a post but with the teams level it was on to the dreaded shoot out. Stromness proved more deadly from the penalty spot out scoring Thorfinn 4-3. This was Stromness's first victory in the competition since 2002 and ended three years of East United dominance.
There was some consolation for Thorfinn when their B team secured the R Clouston Plate with a narrow 1-0 victory over East United B with Reid Kemp scoring the winner.
At the end of the completion OYDG Chairman Stephen Crawford congratulated all the teams for providing excellent competition and thanked the sponsor, clubs, Picky groundstaff and coaches. Sponsor Bob Clouston then presented the medals and trophies to Stromness A and Thorfinn B. OYDG would also like to thank the referees for the day:- Ian Scott, Graeme Leask, Ivan Leslie and Alan Scott.
Stromness A 1 Thorfinn A 1; Dounby B 1 East Utd C 0; Thorfinn C 0 Stromness A 6; Thorfinn A 5 Dounby B 0; East Utd C 0 Thorfinn C 2; Stromness A 9 Dounby B 0; Thorfinn A 7 East Utd C 0; Dounby B 1 Thorfinn C 1; East Utd C 1 Stromness A 5; Thorfinn C 0 Thorfinn A 5.
East Utd A 0 Dounby A 1; Stromness B 0 Thorfinn B 1; East Utd B 0 East Utd A 3; Dounby A 2 Stromness B 0; Thorfinn B 1 East Utd B 1; East Utd A 4 Stromness B 0; Dounby A 0 Thorfinn B 0; Stromness B 1 East Utd B 3; Thorfinn B 1 East Utd A 1; East Utd B 1 Dounby A 1.
Thorfinn C 1 East United B 2; Thorfinn B 4 Dounby B 1.
OYDG welcomed visiting Shetland sides Lerwick Rangers and Scalloway for the annual Under 12's 7-a-side competition last weekend. Twelve teams played in two leagues with matches spread over the Saturday and Sunday.
After an exciting Saturday which kicked off in damp conditions it was Scalloway A leading the A League with 9 points from Thorfinn A (7pts) and East Utd A (6pts). In the top match East Utd swept to an early 2-0 lead against Thorfinn. However the Kirkwall side produced an excellent comeback to draw level and although United took the lead again Thorfinn equalised to gain a valuable draw. This draw coupled with a defeat against Stromness proved costly for East.
Scalloway had looked impressive in Saturday's matches but they were unable to match Orkney's finest in Sunday's matches played in brilliant sunshine. Both East and Thorfinn secured victories against the Shetland club to knock them from pole position. With both Orkney teams winning their other matches it was Thorfinn who pipped East to the A League by a single point.
The B league turned out to be even tighter and once again it was Thorfinn and East leading the pack. East Utd B and Thorfinn B won all of their matches on Saturday and faced each other in Sunday's league decider. Thorfinn took the lead in the match and were unlucky not to add to their lead with a number of chances which East survived. Despite all their pressure it was East who found an equaliser after a penalty kick was well saved by the keeper. The ball was tipped onto the crossbar and East were quicker to seize on the rebound and hammer the ball home. With the game finishing all square and both teams ending on the same points the league was decided on goal difference. Thorfinn needed to win their final match by more than two goals and they duly obliged with a 5-0 victory.
At the end of the matches OYDG Chairman Stephen Crawford congratulated all the teams on the quality of football played and thanked the Shetland clubs for making the trip and contributing to an exciting competition. He then presented winners medals to both the Thorfinn teams. OYDG would also like to thank the weekend's referees – Graeme Leask, Jimmy Leask, Ian Scott and Charlie Alway.
Results: East United C 0 East United B 3; Thorfinn B 4 Scalloway B 0; Thorfinn C 0 East United B 5; East United C 3 Rangers B 1; Thorfinn C 2 Thorfinn B 4; East United B 4 Rangers B 0; Scalloway B 1 East United C 2; Rangers B 1 Thorfinn B 7; Scalloway B 0 Thorfinn C 2; Rangers B 1 Scalloway B 3; Thorfinn C 4 East United C 1; Thorfinn B 1 East United B 1; East United B 4 Scalloway B 2; Thorfinn C 3 Rangers B 0; East United C 0 Thorfinn B 5.
On Sunday August 25th the Orkney Under 13 squad participated in an Under 14's 7-a-side competition against Shetland club sides with the boys split into an Orkney East and an Orkney West teams. Despite playing against older boys both teams performed well finishing third in their respective groups and finished up playing each other in the Plate final. The bragging rights went to the West team who won 2-0 but the competition was overshadowed by the earlier injury to Ewan Scott in a game against one of Shetland clubs.
Orkney Green 0 Shetland Blue 1; Orkney Wine 1 Shetland Sky Blue 0; Orkney Green 1 Shetland Sky Blue 0; Orkney Yellow 0 Shetland Blue 0; Shetland Blue 1 Shetland Sky Blue 2; Orkney Wine 4 Orkney Yellow 1; Orkney Yellow 2 Shetland Sky Blue 1; Orkney Wine 4 Orkney Green 1; Orkney Green 3 Orkney Yellow 1; Orkney Wine 0 Shetland Blue 0.
The 2013 Northern Counties tournament played on 8th June at Picky was further enhanced this year as Ross County entered teams in the competition for the first time. There was immediate success for the Dingwall team as they won the tournament at the first time of asking when they narrowly beat Shetland 2-1 in the final after an exciting day's football with plenty of high quality action on display.
The group stages saw Ross County Red convincingly win Group 1 with five wins from five matches. They were joined on the semis by ICT White who narrowly edged out Orkney Red by a single point. In Group 2 Ross County Blue edged out Shetland Blue by a single point to win the group.
The semi-finals were extremely tight matches. A late breakaway goal against the run of play by Shetland Blue ensured that an island team would take part in the final. The other semi-final between the Highland Premier rivals was even tighter with a penalty shoot out required to separate the teams with Ross County proving more clinical finishers. Shetland Blue fought back from a goal down in the final to equalise against Ross County but the Dingwall team always had the edge and scored a second half winner to defeat the Shetland side who will have been very pleased with their progress in the tournament.
Following the final match OYDG Chairman Stephen Crawford congratulated the teams and thanked all those that had contributed to one of the top youth tournaments in North football. Susan Cruikshank from sponsors Orkney Aggregates then presented Ross County with their winners medals. This year saw the sponsors also provide a new trophy for the tournament. Reflecting the sponsors business it was highly appropriate that the new trophy is made out of Orkney flagstone. OYDG would like to thank Orkney Aggregates for their fantastic and continuing sponsorship of the Northern Counties.
Orkney Yellow 3 Orkney Wine 1; Shetland Blue 1 ICT Blue 0; Caithness Red 0 Ross County Blue 3; ICT Blue 3 Orkney Yellow 2; Ross County Blue 5 Orkney Wine 0; Caithness Red 0 Shetland Blue 2; ICT Blue 1 Orkney Wine 2; Ross County Blue 1 Shetland Blue 0; Orkney Yellow 0 Caithness Red 1; Orkney Wine 0 Shetland Blue 1; Caithness Red 0 ICT Blue 1; Orkney Yellow 0 Ross County Blue 2; Orkney Wine 2 Caithness Red 2; ICT Blue 0 Ross County Blue 0; Shetland Blue 2 Orkney Yellow 0.
The youth outdoor football season kicked off on Saturday 30th March in perfect weather conditions at KGS with the Under 12's club competition centred around the annual visit of the Whitedale club from Shetland. Nine clubs including two from Whitedale took part split into an A and a B league. The glorious sunny weather brought the best out of the players, and supporters were treated to a very exciting competition with both leagues going down to the result of the final match.
Going into the final match three teams could have won the A League and with only 30 seconds left in the East United versus Thorfinn match the 0-0 draw was enough to have secured a league win for the Kirkwall side. However East Utd scored a late which worked to the benefit of Stromness A whose better goal difference just secured them victory over United. This was the second year in a row Stromness have won this competition and continued their excellent start to the year having already secured the Primary indoor football league.
The B league also went to the final match between two Thorfinn sides. The B team needed a victory but the younger C team did very well to hold out for a draw and win the league by a single point.
At the end of the competition OYDG Chairman Stephen Crawford thanked Whitedale for coming down for their annual trip and providing good competition in the curtain raiser to the new outdoor season.
Commenting in particular on the closeness of both Leagues he congratulated all the teams on the high standard of football before presenting medals to the winning Stromness A and Thorfinn C teams. The Whitedale coaches also picked Callan Jessiman from Stromness A as the Orkney Player of the Tournament, and generously presented him with a trophy. OYDG would also like to thank the three referees for the day; Shane Stanger, Jimmy Leask and Graeme Leask.


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Desert Meadows band members, along with bands from Paseo Pointe and Vista del Sur, traveled to California to perform in the Music in the Parks festival held at El Dorado High School in Placentia. Following their performance, the students celebrated at the Disneyland Park. Music in the Parks provides student groups with an assessment of music skills by an outside panel. Bands are also provided with feedback on improving their performance. The Laveen group was given a "Good" rating in the competition after only practicing together once before the competition.


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Watch Harlem Man A$AP Ferg Give Couple His Wedding 'Ble$$ing'
Billboard reports that earlier this month, an Australian groom surprised his wife, an A$AP Ferg superfan, with a personal message from the Harlem rapper during their wedding.
In a video that played during the couple's nuptials, the Hood Pope gave the pair his blessing. "We are gathered here today to witness the marriage between Michael and Jessica," he said. "If anyone sees the reason why these two should not be wed, then shut the f–k up and f–k you. By the power vested in me and the A$AP Mob, you are now man and wife. Shabba."
Michael Dawson, a copywriter from Sydney, explained how he recruited Ferg for the video in an interview with the Pedestrian:
"[A$AP Ferg] was performing in Sydney [at The Hi-Fi, back in May] and I just got in touch with his people to make the request, then they came back and said, 'We'll arrange for you to put the idea to him and he may say no'. He put on a meet-and-greet where people got photos, and the tour manager arranged for me to hang back to ask, then he introduced us and I gave him my spiel. I was so surprised when he said 'Yeah sure', he was actually super down with it."
Dawson kept the video under wraps for six months from his wife, Jessica — who he says listens to Ferg's trap tunes "pretty much 24/7" — but says it was worth it.
"She was over the moon, she literally couldn't believe it," he says about her reaction. "The language raised a few eyebrows among the older family members who had no idea who he was but amongst our friends it was pretty huge."
Watch Shabba bestow his Hood Pope blessing on their union below.
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ADM to Webcast Oilseeds Business Review Presentation
DECATUR, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) will present a review of its oilseeds processing business to investors and financial analysts on March 28, 2012, in Hamburg, Germany.
Juan Luciano, executive vice president and chief operating officer; Matt Jansen, senior vice president and president, Global Oilseeds; Greg Morris, vice president, North American oilseeds processing; Valmor Schaffer, president, ADM South America; and Brent Fenton, managing director, European Oilseeds and president, ADM Europe; will present beginning at 8:00 a.m. Central European Time (1:00 a.m. Central U.S. Time). Following the presentation, Ray Young, senior vice president and chief financial officer; and Craig Huss, senior vice president and chief risk officer, will join for a question-and-answer session.
The presentation and Q&A session will be webcast live at www.adm.com/webcast. A replay of the webcast will be available for 10 days beginning March 29.
For more than a century, the people of Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) have transformed crops into products that serve vital needs. Today, 30,000 ADM employees around the globe convert oilseeds, corn, wheat and cocoa into products for food, animal feed, industrial and energy uses. With more than 265 processing plants, 400 crop procurement facilities, and the world's premier crop transportation network, ADM helps connect the harvest to the home in more than 160 countries. For more information about ADM and its products, visit www.adm.com.
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As the leader of the Ruth Bethem Real Estate Team, Ruth never stops educating herself and her team members. She has earned several designations including the Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) and Graduate, Realtor Institute. Ruth now is also a certified Broker in the State of Florida. With her education and experience, Ruth will help you navigate through the property search and documents that will ensure a successful transaction.
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South India is known all over the globe for its unique culture and heritage. When it comes to Temples, South Indian's magnificent temples are breathtaking. Not just one place, but the entire South India is dotted with amazing monuments and grand temples that reflects the ancient culture of India. There are more than 33,000 amazing temples all over the southern part of India. With every breath you will feel the unique and divine aura, presence of Almighty God along with an extraordinary power to soothe your mind as well as soul. These marvellous ancient architectures are one of the most attractive tourist places in South India. Here are some of the most amazing temples in South India for you that one should definitely explore.
Ramanathaswamy is a magnificent temple dedicated to lord Shiva. Situated on Rameswaram Island, Tamil Nadu, this temple is one of the holiest Hindu Char Dham. It is believed that Lord Ram came here and prayed for Lord Shiva and since then the name of this Island changes from "Gandhamadhanam" to "Rameshwaram".The temple is popular worldwide and is one of the famous tourist spot in South India. The second corridor of this stunning architecture is formed by sandstone pillars and beams. The third corridor which has a unique structure in the form of a chess board is considered as the world's largest temple corridor.The third corridor consists of 1212 pillars and 22 feet 7.5 inches height.
Built in Dravidian Style of architecture, this Hindu temple was nominated to be one of the 7 wonders of the world. The structure is 52m tall and is located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The temple was actually built in 6thcentury BC and then revived in 16th Century. This temple is famous for its hall filled with thousand pillars.
Built by Rajaraja Chola II in the 12th century, this temple is famous for worshipping Lord Shiva as Airavateshvara. It is also believed that Yama had also worshipped lord shiva here. Famous for its stone carvings, the temple is special for its exquisite and detailed work of architecture. The main deity's of this temple is PeriyaNayaki Amman whose temple is situated to the north of the Airavateshvarar temple.
Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the Vittahala Temple, is the centre of Hampi's attractions, art and culture. Vitthala is believed to be an aspect of Vishnu. This temple has numerous halls and pavilions depicting their magnificent architectural carvings. The temple was originally built in 15th Century AD and got renovated repeatedly by several other rulers. The temple is famous for its stone chariot.
How exciting and inspiring it is to see those perfect masterpieces of south Indian Culture. Rangaswamy temple is one such grand structure not only of its time but today as well. This temple is dedicated to Ranganatha- a form of lord Vishnu. The most beautiful part of the temple is that it is located on an island in Cauvery River. It is spread over an area of 156 acres, 22 towers and 50 shrines making it the largest temple in India.
Located in Hampi, this grand Temple has been classified as a world heritage site by UNESCO. This temple is famous for its intricate carvings, and magnificent structure. Many rulers have come and gone and each time they have given to this temple their own additions and modifications. That's why it is a special one! the temple specially worships Shiva as their primary deity.This structure is a beautiful illustration of culture,heritage as well tradition that it still attracts huge crowd in festive seasons. Its beautiful gateways, well-proportioned courtyards and serene shrines is what makes the temple elegant.
Built in 16th century, the temple is the centre of pilgrimage of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram. The flawless architecture is a fusion of Dravidian and Kerala styles. Being the richest Hindu Temple, this institution has by far been one of the richest institutions all over the world. The primary deity is Vishnu who is shown in a Shanyasam position of yogic sleep. There has been mention of this temple in puranas as well as in Mahabharata.
These temples depict the flawless rock cut architecture of south India. They are located in Badami, a town in northern part of Karnataka. The architectural styles dates back to the 6th century. These temples are the earliest known examples of Hindu temples. There are four caves in total that are carved out on the soft badami sandstone, manually. Every cave has ts own distinct meaning. While some carvings depict Vishnu and shiv, some depict Buddha. This temple with its simple yet mysterious carvings is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.


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a tale of two vortices
Oliver Vranesh
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David Calvillo
B.S. Arch 2017
In the midst of the chaos, two members of Team 3 sat down to talk about their opinions on the Vortex. David Calvillo, a second year B.S. Arch and Vortex neophyte, is hesitant about the timing of vortex, but likes the freedom it gives:
"So, it definitely wouldn't be how I would want to spend my first week back. No one goes back and says I can't wait to have a project thrown at me and completed in a week, but I have to say, the Vortex is intended to be quite different from our studio projects and how they're outlined and defined. It gives an opportunity to be outside of the box. A chance to be crazy, and not think of so many limitations"
Oliver Vranesh, a Vortex veteran and 3rd year M. Arch student, told us what he thinks of Vortex as he experiences it for the last time:
"My takeaway from vortex is that it puts me in an uncomfortable position which is fine because as a designer you want to be put in those situations that make you think quickly on your feet. And that overall makes you a better designer and a better team player, if you can handle this type of project being thrown at you."
Both Calvillo and Vranesh spoke about the collaboration Vortex requires, and how they feel that it is constructive to the A school community. Calvillo says,
"Even though we're all in different levels of the Architecture school, we're all on the same page about a lot of things. How this experience should go, how we all feel about. I mean, a project is a project. It's a pain we all subject ourselves to and end up enjoying anyways."
Vranesh also feels its constructive to the community, but has some more concerns than Calvillo, digging into the problems inherent with such a chaotic event:
"Do I think Vortex makes the community of the Architecture school better? Yes and no. I want to say yes because you meet people you've never met before and you get to work with them and make some connections that are good for later. And no, because there's a lot of theft that happens. Supplies go missing, chairs go missing, and a lot of stuff just gets lost in the Vortex, and that's frustrating for a lot of people. "
-Tori Lindsey (B.S. Arch 2017)