Emma Watson- Classy and modest

After the completion of 12 films and “ahead of her time” class and maturity, many people would think that Emma Watson is not the young age of 22. Emma had to step out her element in her traditional elementary school in England at the age of 10 and into the world of Harry Potter, later completing the following eight Harry Potter films. Emma’s stardom continued to grow as the films progressed, yet she maintained class and aimed to stay out of the spotlight. Emma has vowed to keep a normal life as possible and has worked to pursue a college career starting at Brown and eventually heading to Oxford. Emma became the face of Burberry clothing and later the celebrity endorser of Lancome. She is inspiring due to the pure fact that she is able to juggle so many different activities yet maintain her class and self-respect. She not only films movies but also models, attends college, endorses products and attends premieres and events. She is motivation to all of those who feel overwhelmed with work and school and proves that it is possible to juggle a plethora of activities while actively preserving a normal, levelheaded life.

Emma Watson in an early interview

Emma Watson in Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone.

http://www.emmawatson.com/

-This site is Emma Watson’s home page. It lists her filmography, biography, fashion and editorial, upcoming projects and even the occasional blurb from Emma talking about her life.

http://emma-watson.net/
-This site is a fan site revolving around Emma Watson and allows for an outside perspective on her personality and life. It includes facts, biographies, interviews and a photo gallery.

http://emmaw.org/

-This is another fan site completely revolved around Emma Watson. It lists less about her as a person and has more photos and “candid” information available.

Nastia Liukin

Nastia Liukin is a famous gymnast that won the all around title at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. I am a gymnast myself, and Nastia was the first gymnast that inspired me in the sport. She was born in Moscow, Russsia to her dad Valeri Liukin and her mom Anna Liukin. Her dad was an Olympic Gold medalist at the 1988 Olympic Games, and her mom was a gold medalist at the 1987 Rhythmic World Championchips. Her parents, knowing how hard gymnastics is on the body and the brain, did not intend on having nastia do gymnastics, but nastia was very good at it and loved it, so she continued in the sport and went on to acheive many gold medals. This is what was inspiring to me, that nobody pushed nastia into doing the sport, she just really wanted to do it. Nastia has her own signiture move on the balance beam, called the Liukin (shown in the picture above). Nastia also has one of the most graceful floor routines, her score comes mostly from the dance elements of her routine rather than the tumbling skills. I really like how graceful nastia is, I am not a graceful gymnast at all, and nastia has helped me want to try and get better at that part of gymnastics. Nastia also has her own line of gymnastics leotards that she helps design with GK Elite Sportswear, i have bought one of her leotards. Although Nastia is an athlete, she is also an artist, as shown in her beautiful dance elements within her routines, and her leotard designs.


2 of Nastia's leotard designs are above.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nastia_Liukin - this is a link to the Wikipedia page about Nastia Liukin, it shows all of her achievements and tells a lot more about her biography and her career in gymnastics.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoPNGc6Lg8k - this is a link to a youtube video of Nastia's beam routine at the 2008 Olympics. At 1:10 is her signiture skill, the Liukin.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_80QQF-KcU - this is a link to a youtube video of Nastia's floor routine at the 2008 Olympics, showing her amazing and graceful dance.

http://www.nastialiukin.com/ - This is a link to Nastia's website that tells about her gymnastics career and many other things she has done, including appearances on TV shows and movies and shows all her sponsors. This would be the best site to get information about Nastia since it is created by people who are in very close relation to her.

Justin Bieber

I am interested in Justin Bieber as an artist because of how far he has come in his career so quickly. His story is very compelling. He started by playing instruments when he was a young child, and moved onto singing a few years later. He was discovered by a man named Scooter Braun after posting a few songs on youtube. He became a youtube sensation and stole many girls hearts. Without any professional training he has come very far. 

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3595501/bio This link is a biography of Justin and how he got where he is today. It also explains a little about his family life.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Bieber This link is also a biography on Justin Bieber, although it goes into detail about his albums he has created and awards he has won. 

http://artists.letssingit.com/justin-bieber-qlswd/biography

The link above is about Justin and how his life has changed since becoming famous. He has truly changed youtube.

Dave Matthews Band

Dave Matthews Band (DMB) was started in 1991 in Charlottesville, Virginia. They created a new type of music that is a mix between rock, jass, bluegrass and hip-hop. DMB has been touring for twenty consecutive years. In 1997 the band won a Grammy for the song "So Much to Say." They have released seven studio albums and about 18 live albums. I was not a DMB follower until I attending a live show at the Gorge in George, Washington.  Their witty lyrics and eclectic sound keeps me coming back for more. From the start to the finish DMB puts on a show that grabs your attention. The atmosphere and stage presence of the band makes the experience fun and exciting. 

For more information the place to go is Dave Matthews band official website. There is a lot to look at on this site from news, tour information, photos, a brief history and many other things. The website even has a whole list of songs that can be played. Another thing about the website is there is a link to donate to their charity called Bama work fund. http://www.davematthewsband.com/index.php#/home

This is a Youtube link to "Ants Marching," which is one of my favorite songs. It was released in 1994 on the album Under the Table and Dreaming. http://youtu.be/MNgJBIx-hK8. Another link from Youtube is to a more recent song, " Funny the way it is," which was released in 2009 on the album Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King. http://youtu.be/Gwi4KpI_MgE.

The last website has listings of the most recent news about DMB and links to where to find the news articles. As a fan it is important to stay up to date with news and information about shows. http://www.topix.com/who/dave-matthews-band

Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd is an English rock band that was founded in 1965 and reached the height of their success during the mid-seventies. They focused on psychedelic rock which is historically used to enhance the use of psychedelic drugs. However, a person does not need to use drugs to appreciate their music and find meaning in their lyrics. I started listening to Pink Floyd when I was in high school. Since then, I have been able to relate just about all of their albums to a historical event or a specific event in my life.

Around the web, Pink Floyd is held very high among the music community. One of the best websites that accurately portrays the bands history, influence, and meaning in their albums is Wikipedia.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_Floyd

In addition to the band being musical artists, they were well known for their artistic and often meaningful album art. Many people have not seen this side of the band; however, I feel that their website is a good place to view their alternate side.
http://www.pinkfloyd.com/

The last link I would like to present is a website that is dedicated to posting current information on the band members past and present. It is also a great place to learn about tours, buy merchandise, and view photos and songs of the band.
http://www.pinkfloyd.net/

Jason Aldean - Country Artist

    

Jason Aldine Williams, professionaly known as Jason Aldean, was the first country music singer I enjoyed listening to.  Growing up listening to rock and hip-hop, I never was able to listen to country music successfully.  It was the start of a relationship and influence of friends that led to my resonance for Jason Aldean.   Given a CD with a few of his songs, I found myself listening to more and more Country music.  I found Jason compelling and worth sharing because writes music that is slow, easy to understand, and each song tells a story.  Everytime I'm listening to his music, his stories evoke images in my head that are easy to relate to.  He tells of times where he has had great experiences in life and then great hardship, both are times that we can all connect with.  He is a country singer that experts say is modern with a unique style from any other Country singer.  Overall, I feel his music is worth listening to for those interested in Country music and those uninterested in Country music that may need help finding a good starting artist.

This first link is a link to his 2005 number one hit, "Why".  This song is a perfect example of Jason Aldean's type of music.  In the song he is telling a story of a relationship he was in and when listening to it you can feel the emotions he had for someone. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VbQnxzgmS8

My second link here is another example of his artistic ability in a more cheerful song he performs called "My Kind of Party". 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isLqoB3v_wI&feature=relmfu

For more information, he has his own website.  On his website, he has a full biography of background information, including his start up and motivations.  Below is a link to his biography.  From there it is easy to navigate through and see videos, photos, tours, or even purchase Jason Aldean clothing.

http://www.jasonaldean.com/jasonaldean

 

Elvis Presley

By far Elvis Presley is my all time favorite artist. His work in music and film will forever live on.

In 1954 he began his singing career with Sun Records in Memphis, his recording contract was then sold to RCA records in 1955 and then just one short year later he was an international sensation!

His new and unique sound captured the hearts of millions as he combined his many musical influences and as he challenged the social and racial barriers of his time.

Not only was Elvis a successful musician  he was an actor as well. He starred in 33 films and had many television appearances. It was even stated in one of his interviews that throughout his childhood he wanted to be an actor more than anything. So congrats Elvis! You did it!

This is an example for Elvis’ work called Hound Dog. In my opinion it is one of his best songs, although there are many more. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMmljYkdr-w&feature=related

This is just one link to the rock and roll hall of fame for Elvis but there are plenty more to look at. If you go the search bar and type in Elvis Presley you will be able to find information for days! I did this and thought it was really fun and very informative.  http://rockhall.com/exhibits/featured-collections/elvis-presley/

The most amazing website you will ever come across in your entire life. This website literally has everything you would want to know about the King. It has anything from his biography to photos and quotes. There is even an online gift shop, if you feel so inclined.

http://www.elvis.com/

 

I hope you all will enjoy the wonderful human being that is Elvis Presley as much as I do. And although he may not be around to bless us with his talent anymore he will forever live on in many people's hearts.