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Why Does "In Memorians" Segments Always Disappoints
Every year during Oscars, the segment memorializes those actors, filmmakers, musicians, and others related to the industry. The segments consist of images or video clips of the recently departed individuals, edited together into a montage and usually accompanied by music. However, The "In Memorian" segments , the Emmys, the Grammys, the Tonys, the Olivier Awards, the SAG Awards, TCM, BBC Sports Personality of the Year, and by the NFL during Super Bowl week. In 1978, the 50th annual ceremony for the Academy Awards (the Oscars) honored the golden anniversary of the award with a special segment featuring Sammy Davis Jr., singing the Marvin Hamlisch song, “Come Light the Candles,” over a memorial montage. That was until 1994, the Oscars paying tribute to the movie stars, film crew members, and Hollywood movie executives who had died in the previous year became an annual Oscar tribute, beginning with the 66th Academy Awards. Soon after, the Grammys, the SAG Awards, did the same way.
By Gladys W. Muturi2 days ago in Geeks
I MADE THE SHADE ROOM!!!!
Honestly, this was unexpected but yes I was on the Shade Room. Three months ago, I wrote a story about Celebrities getting Honorary Degrees and how Rapper Young Joc, Reality Stars Cynthia Bailey and Towanda Braxton are receiving their honorary doctorates and accepting their titles from this so-called bible christian university.
By Gladys W. Muturi28 days ago in Interview
Jesse Jackson was supposed to be the first Black President
Before Barack Obama became the first Black president, there was Reverend Jesse Jackson. Rev. Jesse Jackson was running for president in 1984 and 1988. Though he didn't win presidency, Jackson continues with his political activism and fighting for equality. In the light of Reverend Jesse Jackson's passing let's look back how Jackson became a political activist and a former presidential candidate.
By Gladys W. Muturiabout a month ago in The Swamp
Being a Single Mother is not easy....
Women would say it is biased when it comes to being a single mother however it is not easy. Absolutely not!!!! This is coming from a single mother born from a single mother of 3 learning a lot from her. In this story, this doesn't just involves me and my mother and all the single mothers reading this story. This tragic story involves on how difficult it can be a single mother. This story involves with a young mother age 21 with 2 kids named Livi Jaay. It is unclear what she does however that she lived in Texas with her kids. She has posted on Facebook that she had battled depression and express her mental being on social media.
By Gladys W. Muturi2 months ago in Families
The Problem With Living in Maryland
I was born in Silver Spring, Maryland and lived in Maryland for 30 years of my life. Currently, I live in Germantown, Maryland, where I live at is not so bad, there are some shopping centers around the area including a Walmart and Target side by side towards each other, a Germantown library, and a local theatre next door for live music events.
By Gladys W. Muturi2 months ago in Wander
I'm Not Surprised with Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj has turned into MAGA Barbie and I am not surprised since I had never been a fan of Nicki, I did liked her music, and I never really liked Nicki since the 2010s. Honestly, during the 2010s era, I was a teen in high school, all teens were obsessing with Young Money artists like Lil Wayne, Drake, Lil Twist, Birdman, and then there was Nicki Minaj, the Barbie wig wearing bimbo wearing wack ass fashion wannabe Lady Gaga even though she admires and respects her. Recently, Rapper Nicki Minaj made a surprise appearance at the Turning Point USA AmericaFest summit invited by Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk and the new leader of Turning Point. At the event, Maga Minaj was speaking for her administration and upmost respect for President Trump. Minaj was calling the current Vice President J.D. Vance an "assassin" in a cringey way like why say that in front of a widow whose husband got assassinated. Her remarks led to significant fan backlash, and as of Wednesday, her Instagram account now reads: “Sorry, this page isn’t available.” A number of followers unfollowed the supposed Queen of Rap after showing support for Trump. Barbz fans were mixed with emotions about Nicki's support. Honestly, it didn't surprise me that Ms. Minaj is showing support for Trump. Here are reasons why...
By Gladys W. Muturi2 months ago in The Swamp
How Bludworth Survived Death?
In Final Destination films, Bludworth (played by Tony Todd) was known to be the "Grim Reaper" and the Coroner of the film series. Bludworth has been an expert on Death giving advice on how to escape from Death that was until the Final Destination: Bloodlines, which would be Todd's final performance, Todd's character William John Bludworth (his full name) actually escaped Death decades ago at the Sky View where he was supposed to die along with his mother who was the singer of the band at the Skyview. During the until Iris who was in her 20s (played by Brec Bassinger) who had a Premonition that everyone is going to die on the Skyview, she stops the performance just to saving everyones lives including Bludworth. In the Final Destination: Bloodlines, Iris (played by Gabrielle Rose) now at old age, dying of cancer in hiding away from had two grown children who have their own children. One of their children, Stefani (played by Kaitlyn Santa Juana) had the same premonition met with Iris. Iris was living in a gated solitary home away from the outside world. Iris gives Stefani a book that shows who will die next and information on what happened after the SkyView to save their family before accepting Death's fate. After her death, Iris's son (played by Alex Zahara) dies next and Stefani's cousin (played by Anna Lore) which made Stefani get depth with Grandma Iris's book.
By Gladys W. Muturi3 months ago in Horror
Inside the Life of James Lipton
James Lipton was a legendary host on Bravo before Andy Cohen took over the late night on Bravo. James created and hosted a television called Inside the Actors Studio. Inside the Actors Studio is more than a talk show it is a seminar for actors in training getting to know film and television actors to share their experiences.Unlike standard celebrity interviews, the show explored Acting technique, Creative struggles, Professional training, Emotional preparation, and Directorial choices.
By Gladys W. Muturi3 months ago in Geeks
How Alice Walker's novel "The Color Purple" became an Oscar-nominated film to a Tony Award-Winning Musical
Before "The Color Purple" was an Oscar-nominated film to a Broadway musical to a successful musical film, it was based on a best-selling novel written by Alice Walker. The novel was published and became a success.
By Gladys W. Muturi3 months ago in Geeks
The Story Behind "A Christmas Story"
A Christmas Story is one of the humorous Christmas flicks compared to Home Alone films and The Grinch. The film tells a young boy who wants a BB gun for Christmas but when he mentions a BB gun he gets the same pointless quote "You'll shoot your eye out". This film was told by humorist writer Jean Shepherd who wrote "In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash" that. His story became a Christmas cult film and spawned sequels making this film one of the greatest humorous Christmas film.
By Gladys W. Muturi3 months ago in Geeks
T.I. is Right About Church
Grammy Winning Rapper/Actor Tip Harris aka "T.I." was on gospel singer Kirk Franklin's podcast sparked conversation about the church, sharing that while he believes in God, he feels modern church often feels like a business or a Broadway show, with leaders twisting scripture for personal gain and creating performances rather than genuine spiritual connection, leading him to prefer a direct relationship with God without a middleman. He compared services to TED Talks and criticized manipulation, referencing Jesus overturning tables in the temple, but clarified his stance isn't anti-faith, but a call for authenticity. These comments gained traction after being shared from conversations on Kirk Franklin's podcast and social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook, drawing mixed reactions from the public.Some commentators agreed, sharing similar experiences of feeling disconnected from traditional church, while others defended the church or criticized T.I. for his critiques whether it is political, sinful or it is mixing the message in the wrong way.
By Gladys W. Muturi3 months ago in Humans
