commentator for Fox News, is shown openly contradicting himself on issues of sexism. Stewart first shows him criticizing Hillary Clinton for acting as a victim of sexist comments, while he defends Sarah Palin against the very same sexist comments. (Comedy Central) Also examined is John McCain’s Policy Advisor, Nancy Pfotenhauer, participating in the hypocrisy. Pfotenhauer claims that same comments made about Sarah Palin are the “most outrageous double standards” Stewart then cuts to a compilation of
When discussing why sports matter and the influence it has had over the course of history, many controversial issues have been whether or not sports have taught us to cultivate discipline. Sheed explains that sports can play an important role in the lives of people by helping them discover who they are and where they want to be. The lesson of sports goes deeper than just practicing or playing a game, they help build characteristics that will prepare you for many obstacles in life. Sheed mentions
Who became the only artist to have five number one albums before turning 19 years old, the first person ever to reach a billion views on YouTube, and has made over 100 million dollars in less than three years, making him the most successful child star since Michael Jackson? No one other than Justin Bieber. Justin Bieber is the first to do many things, even by how he was discovered. What happens when a child star gets millions of dollars at such a young age, have to make adult decisions, and is forced
Barack Obama and, Martin Luther King have slightly different ideas of how things are and should be, “A Just and Lasting Peace” by Barack Obama and, “Acceptance Speech” by Martin Luther King. King believes that we can achieve a long lasting, peace along with a noble civilization through the means and actions of nonviolence. Obama agrees to what King has stated, even so this doesn’t always work. Obama believes that in some cases violence is necessary in order to achieve peace and, not an ever-lasting
(6). Music is widely used to express ourselves thoroughly. Bruno Mars’ “Unorthodox Jukebox” album does just that. It expresses. It allows us to express how we feel about something going on in our life. When music is heard, our brain is overloaded with Dopamine which produces immense amounts of love for whatever we are thinking about. Bruno Mars’ album, “Unorthodox Jukebox”, is the most influential album of this century. INFLUENCED BY: Mars’ whole career and music lifestyle was influenced by:
and motivate people with his effective leadership style. Martin Luther King Jr.’s leadership style Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) is most known for his efforts for the civil rights movement in the 1960s. Martin Luther King Jr.’s leadership style is best described as charismatic. Charismatic leadership style is one based on personal qualities such as charm, persuasiveness, personal power, self-confidence, extraordinary ideas, and strong convictions ( Decker & Sullivan, 2009). MLK was one who could
Adele Laurie Blue Adkins is a young 21st century music composer. She is a United Kingdom, as well as, American, soul, R&B, and pop sensation. She has won numerous Grammy nominations and awards in her early career, being only twenty-five years old. Adele will have many more awards to come to her in her future career. Adele has had at least five number one hits since she was signed at just nineteen years old. As she emerged into her teen years she had many inspirations. Adele was born on May 5, 1988
The Life of Amy Winehouse Even though Amy was a drug addict and alcohol abuser, She still managed to release platinum-selling albums. Originating from the little known town of Southgate in north London, her inspiring music helped rise the popularity for female musicians in the industry. Amy was born in Enfield, London, in England September 14, 1983. She was raised into a culturally jewish family, but they didn’t consider themselves religious. Amy’s mother was Janis Winehouse, she was a pharmacist
Bruno Mars is a Grammy-winning singer and song-writer. He was born on October 8th, 1985 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He wrote the well-known song “Wavin’ Flag” for artist Knaan, that became the song for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. In 2010 he made his major career breakthrough when his first single “Nothin’ on you” was released. He released the Grammy-winning hit “Uptown Funk!” in 2015. Bruno Mars began his career in the early 2000s, the era of legendary artists such as Usher, Eminem, Beyonce, Britany
Utopia On a cold wintery 10 degree fahrenheit day in December Blaize decided he was going to go on a cruise ship with his friends to the Bahamas where the weather has been 75-80 degrees fahrenheit. Blaize likes to spend lots of time outside. He likes to make fires, hunt, fish, snowboard, play soccer, and shoot sports. Blaize and his friends Seth, Matt, Leonard, and Cameron all enjoy many of the same things. We drove from Pennsylvania down to Miami Florida where the cruise ship was to boarded
Number Five: He Gave Half a Grammy to Alicia Keys. When he won Song of the Year for “Daughters” at the 2005 Grammy Awards, he later told Ellen DeGeneres that he did not think he should have won the award. To remedy this, he gave the top half of the award to Alicia Keys, whose “If I Ain’t Got You” he felt deserved it instead. Number Four: Room for Squares is His Best Selling Album to Date. John Mayer’s first studio album, Room for Squares is also his best-selling album to date. Propelled by singles
Lin Manuel Miranda is a playwright, songwriter, singer, actor, and rapper. He has many accomplishments during his career, including Tony awards, Grammys, emmys, and other awards. He is most popular for creating and starring in the Broadway musicals Hamilton, and in the heights. Lin was born in Manhattan, New York, on January 16, 1980, in the neighborhood of Washington Heights. His mother luz towns was a clinical psychologist, and his father Luis A. Miranda was a Democratic Party consultant who
effected the way he views the world, especially since he has become so successful and seen so much. From an early age he has been interested in comedy, acting, and music. Mos Def attended Phillippa Schiyler Middle, Talent Unlimited High, and New York University. Most people aren't familiar with Mos Def’s educational history, and know him from either his hip hop albums, or his
Celine Dion has released 9 French albums. She gained famous through her breathtaking voice. She was born and raised in Quebec, Canada on March 30, 1968. Her breakthrough started with Disney’s classical “Beauty and the Beast” in 1992. She has recorded four #1 hits; "The Power of Love," "Because You Loved Me," "My Heart Will Go On" and "I'm Your Angel.” Ever since then she has continued to claim 100 more rewards. One on many more rewards she has gained is a Golden Globe award from singing “My Heart Will
standup comedy show one day when he was all grown up. He would often practice his comedian skills daily by teasing and joking and having fun with his kids in his class at school. Every day he had to put up an imaginary wall to deflect the emotions of pain and suffering for essentially being left for dead. He loved humor because it helped with the
forefathers of the American film industry and media as a whole. He has helped mold the standard for modern day film through is many movies that cover a wide range of styles, from comedy and drama to romance to tragedy. He has acted in 28 of the 36 movies he has produced while also famous for his writing. Allen is known best as the creator of films containing self-deprecating and intellectual mockery. His films typically parody the neuroses of the social class of New York sophisticates. Almost of his
girls called Destiny’s Child, which included her and her younger sister, also two other girls from her elementary school. In the late 90’s she became the lead singer of the group and over time they became very popular. Beyoncé’s big break was her new album, Dangerously
1965 when Queen Elizabeth II appointed all four Beatles Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). In the same year they also released their very own comedy called Help! and the year before a movie called A Hard Day's Night. The film Let it Be (1970) won an academy award for Best Original Song Score. They’re recipients of 10 grammy awards. They made a legendary appearance of the Ed Sullivan Show, which is considered to be the moment they “conquered America.” Lastly, they were inducted into the
band was a fan favorite. The band began as a comedy troupe in Los Angeles. But by 1979 the band morphed into the band we know today. In a ten-year span the band and their genre moved away from the synthesizers and matured into a more guitar driven rock band. The bands most notable and popular album was in 1985 called “Dead man’s party”. Not only was it well received by their fans but also became their biggest commercial hit. Having songs off the album being used in “Fast times at Ridgemont High”
Caryn Eliane Johnson better known as Whoopi Goldberg, has many achievements from being an American actress, award winning comedian, television host, human rights advocate, and mother. Whoopi was born on November 13th 1955 in Chelsea, New York City raised by a single mother Emma Johnson with her younger brother Clyde.” Goldberg's father abandoned the family, and her single mother worked at a variety of jobs—including teaching and nursing—to make ends meet.” (Biography.com Editors, Paragraph 3) Ever