2012
“Hit So Hard” is out of the hole in a rockumentary
Review by Jenny Alvarez
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Hit So Hard follows the rise to fame (and the near-fatal fall from it) of Patty Schemel, drummer for Courtney Love’s seminal rock band, Hole. But just three years later, the drug-related deaths of several musicians, capped by the suicide of Kurt Cobain, closed the books on an all too brief era. In a Hi-8 video camera just before Hole’s infamous Live Through This world tour, Patty captured stunningly intimate footage of the scene that has never been seen… until now. Not just an all-access backstage pass to the music that shaped a generation, Hit So Hard is a harrowing tale of overnight success, the cost of addiction, and ultimately, recovery and redemption.
Although this movie reflects all drummer’s career and struggles with addiction and how many people might be tempted into seeing the film for: namely, Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love. Much of Schemel’s early time with the group is focused more on Cobain than on her, and while it absolutely provides an intriguing look at an icon of music, it feels like something that would have better belonged in it’s own film, perhaps as a companion to this one. Like a minor rockumentary is very well constructed especially when Patty Schemel, the acclaimed drummer for Courtney Love’s seminal rock band Hole, reflecting her own world of sunshine, this is highly recommend for those who enjoy drummers and women musicians, now is available in some American movie theaters since April 20th.
Rihanna was Caught in Coachella being Sexy
British Singer Robin Gibb is in a Coma
A tragedy for the Gibb family striked when Bee Gees star Robin Gibb, 62, was diagnosed with colon and liver cancer. Now, he is in a coma and has pneumonia. Gibb had bowel surgery in 2010, his rep stated. His brother Maurice died in 2003 of a twisted bowel; his brother Andy died of a heart infection. The Brothers Gibb — calling themselves the Bee Gees — soared to renown as one of the most successful British groups after the 1977 film “Saturday Night Fever” starring John Travolta was built around the group’s disco songs. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997, the Bee Gees have sold more than 200 million albums, and their soundtrack album to “Saturday Night Fever” was the top-selling album until Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” claimed that distinction in the 1980s.
Jolie and Pitt Engaged, Finally!
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have made it official. Jolie showed up at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s Chinese Galleries sporting a huge, expensive, diamond on her ring finger. A representative for the jeweler stated “I can confirm that, yes, Robert Procop did indeed design an engagement ring for Angelina Jolie, designed in collaboration with Brad Pitt.” Let’s see if Justin Theroux is next to make it official with Jennifer Aniston. Congrats Aniston, I mean Angelina!
The Fight is on for Canelo Alvarez Vs. Shane Mosley
Musicians Do Tribute for Trayvon Martin
The Miss Universe Pageant Ends Ban on Transgendered
Miley Cyrus Healthy Diet or Anorexic?
Enrique Iglesias Presents a Special Drink at the 2012 Billboard Latin Music Conference & Awards
By GalaTView staff
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As official rum sponsor, the company introduces the ATLANTICO Platinum Hit, a signature cocktail celebrating the successes and triumphs of the music industry.
This special drink, the premium rum from the Dominican Republic, and its partner and Latin crossover sensation Enrique Iglesias, today announced that this rum has signed on as the official rum sponsor of this year’s Billboard Latin Music Conference & Awards.
To mark the occasion, this drink will present, its signature cocktail especially created to commemorate the music industry’s annual event. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy a unique recipe of this one.
“I am excited to bring this special drink to this year’s Billboard Latin Music Conference & Awards and share it with so many of my colleagues,” said Enrique Iglesias. “I have always been drawn to the culture and sophistication of the Caribbean, and this is an excellent way to share that flavor and lifestyle with others.”
The Billboard Latin Music Conference & Awards will take place on April 23-26, 2012 in Miami. The awards show will be broadcast live by an important Latin TV channel on April 26, 2012.
STAPLES Center & Nokia Theatre’s Lee Zeidman Named a Finalist for The Stadium Business Awards 2012 Executive of the Year Award
By GalaTView Staff
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The nominations for The Stadium Business Awards, in association with KPMG, have been announced this week and Lee Zeidman. Sr. Vice President and General Manager of STAPLES Center, Nokia Theatre and L.A. LIVE has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Executive of the Year category. The full lists of nominees for Executive of the Year include:
• Alex Martins, CEO, Orlando Magic, USA
• Julian Jenkins, Director Of International Marketing & Special Projects, Cardiff City FC, UK
• Lee Zeidman, SVP and GM STAPLES Center, Nokia Theatre and L.A. LIVE, USA
• Martin Perry, Executive Director, Brighton & Hove Albion FC, UK
• Robb Heineman, CEO, Sporting KC, USA
“I am incredibly honored to be nominated for the Executive of the Year Award for The Stadium Business Awards 2012,” Lee Zeidman shared. “I work for an amazing company in AEG, who provide our venues with a vision and the ability to succeed and we strive everyday to be the best arena and theatre not only in North America, but internationally. In addition, the full time and part time staffs that work for us are undoubtedly the best in the business and I am proud to work alongside of them each and every day.”
Now in their third year, The Stadium Business Awards are the only awards to recognize a whole spectrum of achievements from across the global stadium industry.
The winners will be announced at the Gala Awards Evening, held during The Stadium Business Summit at the Museo dell’Automobile Turin, Italy on May 15, 2012. Thousands of nominations were whittled down to create the shortlist, which will be judged by an independent panel of industry figures, including:
- Ebru Köksal, General Secretary, Turkish Football Federation
- David Manica, President, MANICA Architecture, USA
- Pat Coyle, President, Coyle Media Inc, USA
- Michael Bolingbroke, COO, Manchester United FC
- Thierry Favre, Head of National Associations Development, UEFA
- Ian Nuttall (Chair), Founder, TheStadiumBusiness, Italy
