Rise & Fall: The Beatles, Part-1

Letus be frank, I don't know ABC of 'Rock & Pop' music, but I was introduced to it with a song "Don't let me down" by "The Beatles" few years back. My knowledge about 'Rock & Pop' music started with this lovely song. Since then, I think my knowledge of 'Rock & Pop' music has increased many fold.

Today's column is dedicated to the greatest 'Rock & Pop' band in the history of entertainment, "The Beatles". Music Bands may come and go, but no one can replace "The Beatles", they are beyond comparison. Arguably the most successful entertainers of the 20th century, "The Beatles" contributed to music, film, literature, art, and fashion, made a continuous impact on popular culture and the lifestyle of several generations..... Remember the hippie generation of 1960's and 1970's.

The Rise:

On March 1957, 'John Lennon' formed a group 'The Quarrymen'. In July of the same year, 'Lennon' met 'Paul McCartney', who agreed to join as a guitarist. 'George Harrison' was the next who joined the group as a lead guitarist. First couple of years were on and off for "The Beatles" till 1963 when Band toured UK four times. Public response was great, performances were attended with enthusiasm by the fans.


In year 1964 "The Beatles" made a tour to United States, which was like a dream. They gave their first live television performance on "The Ed Sullivan Show", which was watched by approximately seventy-four million viewers.......Representing the half population of United States at the time.
Popularity of "The Beatles" generated unprecedented interest in the British music, which helped the other Bands of UK in establishing their identity. Following years "The Beatles" toured various countries across globe.

"The Beatles" performed in movies like "A Hard Day's Night", "Help !" and "Magical Mystery Tour" during 1960's. All of the movies received positive response except "Magical Mystery Tour". Success of the Band continued for the entire decade of 1960's.

Fall and the gossips around "The Beatles" will be published tomorrow.....

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Entertainment News of the week

Entertainment Industry is always full of Gossips, you just name it......Sex, Affairs, Cat-fights, Paparazzi, Porn, Drugs, Rehab, everything is common in 'Entertainment World'. Sometimes stories are cooked to get publicity, sometimes they are real...Having a very thin line of difference ! Column on 'Entertainment news of the week' will be published once a week under this blog. News from both 'East and West' will be published under this column.

Entertainment News of week:

1. Puri(India) seer demands ban on 'Kaminey': The seer strongly objected to a scene in the movie, where the phrase 'Apna Hath Jagannath', is written above a poster showing a scantily clad woman on the wall of a public toilet....Very common in India.

2. Actress Shilpa Shetty will marry Raj in autumn: Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, who became a household name after her win on the reality show "Big Brother" in 2007, is set to marry businessman Raj Kundra this autumn, her father has revealed in an application to an Indian court.....Common Shilpa, let-us do this time (I mean Marriage).

3. Madonna receives death threat in Serbia: Pop diva Madonna has received death threats during her ongoing 'Sticky & Sweet' world tour in Serbia as reported by 'contactmusic.com'. The star took extra precautions after receiving threatening messages from Balkan fanatics, hiring a posse of bodyguards to protect her as she took the stage in the Serbian capital for the first time.

4. MJ referred to lethal propofol as 'milk': Investigators looking into Michael Jackson’s death have revealed that the King of Pop referred to drug propofol, which allegedly was the cause of his demise, as 'milk'......What is cooking there, I don't know.

5. Pitt punished by Angelina for smoking pot: An angry Angelina Jolie has ‘sentenced’ Brad Pitt to sleep on the couch after learning that he still smokes pot (marijuana)......Is Angelina not able to forget "Jennifer Aniston".

6. "Lagaan" is listed among top 100 Albums: The soundtrack of 'Lagaan', composed by double Oscar winner 'A.R Rahman', has been listed among the 100 Greatest World Music Albums of All Time by a popular website. (Time Magazine)

7. Miss Universe 2009: Venezuela makes history at the Miss Universe pageant by winning the crown for the second year running. As Miss Venezuela "Stefania Fernandez" takes home the Miss Universe 2009 crown, the first runner-up title is shared by Miss Australia 'Rachael Finch' and Miss Puerto Rico 'Mayra Matos Perez', with the title of second runner-up going to Miss Kosovo 'Gona Dragusha'.

8. "Sergei V. Mikhalkov", Lyricist of Soviet and Russian Anthems dies at 96: Sergei V. Mikhalkov, a Russian poet and writer who rose at the height of the Stalinist era to the apex of the Soviet literary hierarchy, eventually writing the lyrics to the Soviet and Russian national anthems, died in Moscow on Thursday at the age of 96.

9. Sharon Stone defends right to strip: Hollywood superstar Sharon Stone has blasted off critics of her topless pictures, saying that the right to strip does not lie with young actresses only. The 'Basic Instinct' star has bared all for the cover of French fashion magazine 'Paris Match' sporting nothing but bondage heels and underwear for the provocative shoot. The 51-year-old actress is adamant that she has every right to show off her body without facing harsh criticism about her age.....She still looks great at 51.

10. Jamie Foxx brings music, laughs to New Orleans: Just two days shy of the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, entertainer Jamie Foxx brought some music and laughter to New Orleans with his "Blame It" tour. Foxx joked with the enthusiastic crowd of thousands at the New Orleans Arena on Thursday night. At one point he pulled women from the mostly female audience on stage to dance with him.

11. Bullock wants to star in The Hangover 2: Hollywood actress Sandra Bullock has expressed her desire to join actor Bradely Cooper in The Hangover 2. The actress asked Cooper if she could have a part in the sequel of his hit raunchy comedy The Hangover and wondered which role she could portray, reports "aceshowbiz.com"......I loved "The Hangover".

12. "Saving Private Ryan" voted no. 1 war film: Steven Spielberg's multiple Oscar winning film 'Saving Private Ryan' has been named the best war film of all time in a poll of movie fans. 'Saving Private Ryan' , a 1998 film starring Hollywood stars Tom Hanks and Matt Damon, garnered 21 per cent of the vote, Telegraph online reported. The survey was conducted by online DVD and games rental service 'Lovefilm' on more than 3,000 of its members, to mark the cinema release of Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds.

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Sources:
1. Times of India
2. Hindustan Times
3. New-York Times
4. Washington Post

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Torrents: Good or Bad for Entertainment ?

It is quite normal to find many movies, Albums and Documentaries uploaded on various websites before their actual release. Earlier, I used to be surprised by the power of Internet and the creativity of our Tech Geeks. Now, I have realized that everything is possible and ethical in this democratic world as long as you are not caught by the law. Same thing applies, when it comes to 'Torrent' and the websites which are supporting Torrents. You can find dozen of Torrent supporting websites with a huge collection of Entertainment stuff.....You name it, Whether its movie, music album, documentary, video...Everything is available.

But.....What about our Entertainment financiers and distributors ? Are they not suffering because of Torrent supporting websites. How does it feel, when you are investing millions of dollars on any movie and you find your movie on website before its official release ?.... Yeah, I know it hurt (Both Financially and Professionally). But, still Torrent supporting websites are mushrooming with every passing day and making millions of dollars (Not always).

Although, Torrent was developed with a good intention of sharing large files/documents over Internet, but it has been used in a negative way. No doubt its fulfilling its original goal but unexpected negative outcomes also. We are the people who are using Torrent for downloading latest movies, softwares, videos, books and Albums without paying a single penny. Hence, we are also part of this crime....Even me.

Its up-to us to correct this whole game of illegal downloading because in the end every entertainment lover is going to suffer. I don't know how ? But as we know, "To every action there is always an equal and opposite reaction". Future is uncertain....its our present which we can change. So let-us change it.... "Stop Illegal Downloading".

Hope readers like the post. Keep giving your feedback.

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Bollywood: Lost in darkness

Dear Bollywood,

Hope things are going great for you.

I have not received any great news from your side apart from 'ADAG & DreamWorks' deal. It has been eight months of this year and still no blockbuster from you, except tasteless masala movies like 'Love aaj kal' and 'Kaminey'. How long creative film directors like Anurag Kashyap and Vishal Baradwaj will keep taking help from their dad 'Hollywood', they are grownup now. What has happened to Ramu, is he under mental treatment right now ?

Are studios like 'Yash Raj' and 'Rajshri' happy with their glorious past ? Are they not interested in making their mark in Entertainment world. I think they are becoming more lazy and arrogant. Please, convey my regards to them. What about 'Subhash Ghai' ? I think he is making more money from his 'Whistling Woods' than movies. Have not heard anything great from his side.

What about our beloved 'Big B' and his family ? Is he still promoting his small baby 'AB', even after more than two dozen movies. I am worried about 'AB'. Don't know how long he will keep taking help from Dady. What will happen to him 10 year down the line ? Congrats 'AB' for his Advertisement 'Walk, when you Talk' on my behalf. He is looking good in advertisement than his movies.

I think 'Bhat camp' is still doing great job, thanks to their inspiration from dad, 'Hollywood'. At least they are making money in these bad times (I mean recession). It is good for them to remain inspired because they are very good in this. I hope one-day they will start mentioning the name of movies from which they take inspiration in casting of their films.

What about our dear Khan's ? Are they still fighting for "King of Bollywood" title in this flat world. How is my dear 'SRK' ? I read about him in newspapers few days back. His US tour was great success, personally and professionally. What about my favorite khan, "Aamir" ? Can I meet him in 'IIM-A' lecture halls or in film studios ?

Take care of your health dear friend 'Bollywood'.

Will keep meeting you on every Friday of the week.

Love & Regards,
EntCon


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