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Theater review: ‘Sarah’s War’ at the Hudson Mainstage
Feb 21st
Amid the endless polarized chaos and bloodshed in the Gaza Strip, is there any space between protecting human rights and supporting terrorists? Amid the endless polarized chaos and bloodshed in the Gaza Strip, is there any space between protecting human rights and supporting terrorists?
The full story can be read/found on LA Times – Entertainment
Amar’e Stoudemire Honours His Late Brother with Teardrop Tattoo
Feb 20th
New York Knicks star Amar’e Stoudemire has returned to the team’s lineup after missing four games due to the sad death of his older brother Hazell in a car accident at the beginning of February. Stoudemire was very close to his brother as he is with the rest of his family and at the time his coach said that it was “a trying time” and that his “thoughts and prayers were with the family”. In honour of his brother, star forward Amar’e Stoudemire has had a teardrop design inked just under his right eye. The Message Behind the Tattoo The teardrop tattoo was inked locally prior to the Knicks game in Toronto. Although the Knicks have had a run of successes in recent weeks, Stoudemire wanted to let people know that although he is back in form he has not forgotten his brother. After the game in Toronto Stoudemire took to his Twitter page to say “That game was for you bra, forever crying inside”. He also spoke about his loss to the New York Post saying that the tattoo is a sign that although his life will go on, he is still crying inside. The Brotherly Relationship Stoudemire also told the New York Post that it was his brother who introduced him to the sport of basketball. His brother was a standout basketball star whilst at High School in their home state of Florida but his career did not progress due to him getting into trouble with the law at a young age. Following a string of prison sentences Hazell crashed his speeding car into a tractor trailer and died instantly. Stoudemire had hoped to visit his home state for better reasons (the All-Stars are playing in Orlando) and although we are not sure whether he will make the team he told the New York Post “he is part of my success so I’m always crying inside”. With a brother who was a mentor, a father figure and such a large part of his life, his emotions at this time are completely understandable. Honouring Family Members with Body Art Amar’e Stoudemire is not the only basketball star to have chosen to honour family members with a tattoo. Toronto Raptors player Leandro Barbosa has a tattoo of his mother’s name that honours his mother inked on his lower left rib whilst another Toronto Raprots star DeMar DeRozan has a tribute to his grandmother on his right forearm. Josh Harrellson of the New York Knicks also has a tribute tattoo to a loved one – he has a large cross that covers his back in honour of his late grandfather. The trend of honouring family members with tattoos doesn’t seem to be one that will end any time soon, and why should it? Family is at the forefront of many basketball stars’ minds with many family members being linked to the success and encouragement that has led to many of these men becoming stars.
The full story can be read/found on Body Art Fun
Theater review: ‘If We Are Women’ at the Lonny Chapman Theatre
Feb 16th
Veteran playwright Joanna McClelland Glass is one of those proven practitioners whose dramaturgical credentials are well established. Veteran playwright Joanna McClelland Glass is one of those proven practitioners whose dramaturgical credentials are well established.
The full story can be read/found on LA Times – Entertainment
He’s sad because he wishes he were drawn better
Feb 13th
Maybe it’s just not finished? Please? Submitted by: augustin11
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Miley Cyrus in Gay Rights Tattoo Controversy
Feb 6th
You’ve heard of Miley Cyrus right? Originally famous for her Disney Channel show Hannah Montana she is now a “much loved” actress and pop singer in the US. Well apparently she’s gone and got herself into a bit of controversy due to a tattoo she’s had inked on her middle finger. Although the tat is said to have been completed back in August last year it is only recently that the 19 year old Disney star has really commented on her tattoo and received a bit of backlash. Gay Rights Miley’s tattoo is said to be in support of gay marriage which she is strongly for. In fact in a recent interview she told Glamour Magazine that it makes her feel “sick to her stomach” that same sex couples can be completely in love but yet are not allowed to show that love to their friends and family in the same way that heterosexual couples are – via marriage. Although Miley herself hasn’t actually “come out” as a lesbian, many people have questioned her sexuality in the past. Controversy The criticism for Miley’s tattoo has mainly come from Christian groups who strongly oppose gay marriage. Miley herself has said that she has received much hate mail and comments in recent weeks asking her what happened as she used to be “such a good Christian girl”. Miley proudly stood up to her haters, telling them that she IS a Christian and that Christianity is about love. She dismissed the threats saying that although she has received them she finds them out of order. Miley has publically said that she does not understand why things need to get so heated “Can’t I have a debate about a sensitive topic without it growing into a threat”? Miley also asked other groups to consider their way of thinking towards gay marriage. She said that her dad “who is a true man’s man and is as straight as they come” is all for gay marriage and loves her gay friends. She claims that there is no difference between racism and sexism and says that every United States citizen should be allowed to have the same liberties and civil rights. Is it Personal? Miley’s tattoo has received a lot of criticism as well as a lot of praise, but did she have the tattoo done for personal reasons? Whilst Miley hasn’t shed any light on the subject herself she has been linked with a few girls in recent years including back in 2008 when photos of her and a friend “almost kissing” were leaked from her private MySpace account. Miley’s comment at the time was that it was “no big deal” but it does make us wonder whether her recent tattoo is more personal than she is letting on. Either way we think she’s been a great role model and we totally respect her confident stance on such a controversial topic. She has stuck firmly to her values and been brave enough to share them with the world. Go Miley!
The full story can be read/found on Body Art Fun
Villian
Jan 20th
You know, villians. They’re the guys that get vanquished by hereos. Submitted by: Julie
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Influences: Jazz musician Billy Childs
Dec 28th
The jazz pianist, an L.A. native, is not only an accomplished player, but he’s also won Grammys for both arranging and composing. The jazz pianist, an L.A. native, is not only an accomplished player, but he’s also won Grammys for both arranging and composing.
The full story can be read/found on LA Times – Entertainment
Chronic Stupidity
Dec 4th
I know that marijuana can make you do stupid things, but this is the first time I’ve ever heard of someone using the shards of a smashed hash pipe and dirty bong water to do an at-home tattoo. Submitted by: Chris Via: www.facebook.com
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Dance review: Joffrey ‘Nutcracker’ at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
Dec 2nd
This distinguished group of 42 dancers, based in Chicago Chicago and directed by alumnus Ashley Wheater, gave Los Angeles an assured and elegant classicism. This distinguished group of 42 dancers, based in Chicago Chicago and directed by alumnus Ashley Wheater, gave Los Angeles an assured and elegant classicism.
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