Sneak Peak Inside the Changing Circus: Stars Lost in Three Rings

American Circus Showmanship 101From elsewhere ring stars often hail. In American rings, they are sometimes turned into icons -- or were. When a legendary family act from Europe previewed at Madison Square Garden in the 1920s before the press, it fell flat. Among a couple of glaring deficits, groused circus king John Ringling, "They're costumes are impossible!" Interventionist direction ensued, the act, gingerly coddled, agreed to new wardrobe, and it "arrived" big time opening night.Can you name the troupe?"**hint: distantly related to Kelly Miller**Dig Deeper. Dream Smart...

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[Number 3 on Amazon Currently, Read On!] Sneak Peak Inside the Changing Circus: Why Do U.S. "Circus Schools" Fail? There Was a Day ...

The book's Amazon Ranking in "Hot New Performing Arts Books" Update, 4:07 pst: Number 3. [so how about a few more takers out there among you, the multitudes, who peak into my tent and never make a peep? Just 'ta give me a monetary thrill of being Number One for the first time in my mini-careeeeeeeer?]When ringmasters shouted -- "First time FROM America!"Circus performers have hailed, mainly, from Asia and Europe. Why not America?There was a day when, believe it or not, many of the big top's most accomplished stars came from the United States. When, in fact, the U.S. was respected the world over for its supremacy as a leading contributor to great circus performances.Can you pin point the location and/or institution responsible?Before that,...

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Top 2012's Most Anticipated Albums!!!

2012  is very promising in bringing even more music from several artists such as Adele, Lady Gaga,Drake,Taylor Swift, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, plus new albums from Mumford & Sons, Rick Ross, Jay-Z, Linkin Park, Paramore, Madonna, Miley Cyrus, Maroon 5 and Green Day.It's a wide variety of major albums from some of rock, pop and hip-hop's biggest stars, who are eventually back from long breaks, hoping to follow up smash debuts or just trying to keep their legend going. ...

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Happy New Year 2012 With Kim Kardashian!!!

Kim Kardashian seems to be recovering from her failed, very short marriage  ... at least for an evening. She closed out 2011 by hosting a New Year's Eve party at TAO nightclub in Las Vegas last night.There are reports that Kim  arrived in Vegas via private jet!  But who celebrated with Kim??Kim's mom Kris was front and center ... and Mark Ballas was there in case she decided to break out and dance. Thankfully, she didn't.Kim explained, “I learned to always follow my heart. I’m looking forward to moving forward and never looking back.”And on her Twitter page, she expressed her sentiments- "Who else is soooo ready to let go of 2011 and have the best 2012 ever!"If you find this blog post interesting, feel free to share it!!!...

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2011 MMFF Box-Office Update: 'Enteng Ng Ina Mo' Grosses P183-M in Just 1 Week, 'Segunda Mano' Overtakes 'Panday 2' for Second Place

Patuloy na pinipilahan at tinatangkilik ng buong sambayanan ang fantasy-comedy film nina Bossing Vic Sotto at Aiai Delas Alas na “Enteng Ng Ina Mo”. Sa kalalabas lamang na box office figures mula sa pamunuan ng MMDA ngayong hapon, nananatiling NUMERO UNO ang pelikulang “Enteng ng Ina Mo”. Ito ay may ticket sales na P183.21 million sa loob lamang ng isang linggo (Dec. 25, 2011 to Jan. 1, 2012). Sinundan naman ito ng Segunda Mano na pinagbibidahan ni Kris Aquino na may box-office gross na P94.63 million. Tinalo ng horror-suspense movie ni Kris ang sequel fantasy film na “Panday 2” ni Sen. Bong Revilla na may kitang P86.31 million.  Sa puntong ito, masasabi ng ang pelikulang “Enteng ng Ina Mo” nina Bossing Vic at Aiai ang “Top-Grossing...

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Shamcey Supsup Vs. Venus Raj: The Beauty Queens Face Off! – Inside Showbiz January 2012 Issue

Inside Showbiz has unveiled their first issue for the year 2012 with two lovely Beauty Queens on the cover. Shamcey Vs. Venus: “The Beauty Queens Face Off” – this is the cover story for the two Miss Universe title holders and finalists Shamcey Supsup and Venus Raj on the latest issue of Inside Showbiz Magazine. Read who fared better and discover revealing statements on their insecurities, fears, views and plans.Aside from Shamcey and Venus, this month’s issue also features…Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes – “Going their separate ways?”John Lloyd and his Lady Loves – "Shaina Magdayao, Ruffa Gutierrez Liz Uy, and more"Coco Martin or Sid Lucero – “Who takes the Indie Throne?”Camille Prats on Remarrying – “I don’t think I’ll ever find...

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Kris Aquino, Anne Curtis and Robin Padilla Join Forces in ABS-CBN's Upcoming Primetime Series 'Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw'

Kumpirmado na at wala nang makakapigil pa sa pagsasama muli ng Princess at Queen of All Media Kris Aquino at Anne Curtis sa isang bigating teleserye ngayong taong 2012. Mula sa usap-usapan at biruan ng dalawang Kapamilya Stars ay nagkatotoo na nga ang inaasam nilang pagsasama muli sa isang TV project sa ABS-CBN. Sa interview ni Ms. Kris sa “E-Live” noong sabado, masaya niyang ibinalita sa lahat na tuloy na tuloy na ang teleserye na pagsasamahan nila ni Anne ngayong 2012 na may tentative title na “Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw”. Ayon sa lead star ng Segunda Mano, magsisimula na silang mag-taping by February. Ang “Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw” ay magsisilbing reuninon TV project ng dalawa. Ang una nilang pagsasama ay noong 2004 sa dramaseryeng “Hiram”...

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Why Lady Gaga Kissed Mayor Bloomberg??

A possible record crowd of revelers welcomed the New Year in Times Square, bidding farewell to troubled 2011 on a night when the weather was warm and the vibes were surprisingly positive.Turning up the heat  was hometown hero Lady Gaga, who pranced through renditions of her "Marry the Night" and "Born This Way" in a skin-tight black suit - and gave a big kiss right on Mayor Bloomberg's lips as the ball came down."This is my hometown, and my dream!" she stated after emerging in a outrageous octopus-like outfit that initially showed only her face - with a black mask around her eyes. Mother Monster's appearance capped a daylong street celebration, with Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly predicting it might be the biggest turnout ever...

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Most Liked Pinoy Primetime Soap Operas of 2011 Winners

A light-drama series, a Filipino adaptation of Mexicanovela and an epic series dominate the final top 3 spots in Pinoybizsurfer’s online poll “Most Liked Pinoy Primetime Soap Operas of 2011”.And today, Pinoybizsurfer would like to officially declare My Binondo Girl, Maria la del Barrio and Amaya as 2011’s Most Liked Pinoy Primetime TV Series. These three top-rating shows gathered the most number of votes as the poll end last Friday night (December 30). My Binondo Girl starring Kim Chiu with 3,968 votes, Maria la del Barrio topbilled by Erich Gonzales with 2,899 votes and Amaya starring Marian Rivera with 2,805 votes.Why 3 winners? Pinoybizsurfer wants to give honor not only for one primetime show but we expand it into maximum no. of three winners....

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