http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0KYU2j0TM4 In Susan Cain's TED Talk, she advocates for those people who are often not heard from - the introverts. In a culture where the personality traits of being social and outgoing are prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to proudly identity oneself as an introvert. But, as Cain passionately argues …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQWFTUjyxZs Since his standout stint on the American Idol Live! Tour last summer, Season 11's DeAndre Brackensick signed with the independent label, Truth Records, and now, has just released his first single! In the music video for "Her Crazy", the unique-voiced DeAndre sings about his infatuation with a girl who is unpredictable and risque as he wanders …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWbMz_aBlMU The award-winning, top-selling, international superstar of an Idol Queen, Kelly Clarkson was glorious and spunky as she performed her latest single, “People Like Us” (in the form of a glowing and groovy rave complete with glowsticks and neon colour splashes) on American Idol. “People Like Us”, the new single from award-winning, top-selling, international superstar, and original American …
Let us accept Candice Glover for who she really is - a superstar! This week, the Top 6 on American Idol were invited to sing a song they wish they had written, which allowed for the contestants to show the world who they are as artists. Accepting the challenge, Miss Candice, who has been the …
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?&v=EinScIv-x30 On April 9th, the standing ovational Joshua Ledet sang his passionate rendition of Percy Sledge's "When A Man Loves A Woman" (one of his many highlights from Season 11 of American Idol) for PBS's musical tribute to Memphis Soul at the White House. He had the entire audience on their feet - including President Barack …
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PH8JuizIXw8 Last year, three of the films nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards featured women in its leading roles (Black Swan, Winter's Bone, The Kids Are All Right). This year, the frontrunner for many of the awards at tomorrow's Oscars is The Help, a movie which features a cast of strong female characters. …
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