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Baroness Thatcher dies

By GalaTView Staff

Margaret Thatcher, the former U.K. prime minister who helped end the Cold War and transformed Britain and inspired conservatives around the world by radically rolling back the state during her 11 years in power. She was known as the “Iron Lady” for her uncompromising style, died today. She was 87.

Nuclear Cowboyz 2013 in LA

By Jenny Alvarez

Photos By: Alfonso De  Elias

This show has the greatest cast of freestyle motocross, trials and quad riders ever assembled, including recent X Games 2012 medalists Ronnie Faisst, Mike Mason, Taka Higashino and Winter X Games gold and silver medalist Colten Moore. The tour also includes former gold medalists Adam Jones and Matt Buyten as well as award-winning freestylers Derek Garland, Brody Wilson, Jimmy Fitzpatrick, Wes Agee, Nick Dunne, Geoff Aaron, Keith Wineland and Marco Picado in this action-packed freestyle performance of pure danger and raw combat.

Freestyle acrobatics on road machines.  To say that this show was “energy on steroids” is putting it mildly!  Action packed, never ending excitement, pyrotechnics and stunts you would not believe. Set in the year 2150 in war-torn Los Angeles, there are two tribes of Nuclear Cowboyz: the Soldiers of Havoc and the Metal Mulisha and they’re being threatened with takeover by the Cyborg Army. The battle of good versus evil ensues through a back and forth of fearless and insane stunts on everything from motocross bikes to four wheelers and it’s all set to heavy metal and alternative music (heart thumping, really — I was totally rocked out.) The whole performance was fantastic, and very organized professional run. Two thumbs up!

Successful Relationship?

The company you keep is valuable

By GalaTView Staff

Photo By Courtesy

Jim Grant (Robert Redford) is a public interest lawyer and single father raising his daughter in the tranquil suburbs of Albany, New York.  Grant’s world is turned upside down,when a brash young reporter named Ben Shepard (Shia LaBeouf) exposes his true identity as a former 1970s antiwar radical fugitive wanted for murder.  After living for more than 30 years underground, Grant must now go on the run. With the FBI in hot pursuit, he sets off on a cross-country journey to track down the one person that can clear his name.

    Shepard knows the significance of the national news story he has exposed and, for a journalist, this is an opportunity of a lifetime.  Hell-bent on making a name for himself, he is willing to stop at nothing to capitalize on it.   He digs deep into Grant’s past.   Despite warnings from his editor and threats from the FBI, Shepard relentlessly tracks Grant across the country.

    As Grant reopens old wounds and reconnects with former members of his antiwar group, the Weather Underground, Shepard realizes something about this man is just not adding up.  With the FBI closing in, Shepard uncovers the shocking secrets Grant has been keeping for the past three decades. As Grant and Shepard come face to face in the wilderness of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, they each must come to terms with who they really are.

With terrific ensemble cast there is a reasonable amount of tension throughout, where one wonders what will happen next. These people exist in real life, some characters felt cartoonish and unbelievable while standing atop their mighty soapbox but actors like Shia and Robert are still able to wrestle such negative points to the ground. However, things to say about pernicious U.S. government policies of the day that engendered the Weathermen’s sometimes excessive protests — yet another deeply satisfying evening of cinema from the uniquely gifted, unfailingly dependable Robert Redford.

Hollywood Icons Take Part In The Adelante Movement: The Wisdom Of Latina Legends At Hispanicize 2013

Nely Galan, founder of The Adelante Movement for Latina economic empowerment, presents The Adelante Movement: The Wisdom of Latina Legends, featuring Hollywood icons Rita Moreno and Charo.  The program is a special edition of The Adelante Movement:  Tour, in which these legends impart their insights regarding economic and personal empowerment, career and financial success, as well as health, wellness and longevity.  The program takes place on Thursday, April 11 at 2 PM at The Eden Roc Hotel in South Beach, as part of the annual Latino trends event, Hispanicize.

FEATURED SPEAKERS:

NELY GALAN – Founder of The Adelante Movement

Nely Galan is a first generation Latina and self-made media mogul, who was the first Latina president of a U.S. TV. She was recently featured in HBO’s “The Latino List:  Volume Two”.Galan recently went back to school and completed her Masters and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.

RITA MORENO

Rita Moreno has won all four of the most prestigious awards in show business: the Oscar , the Tony, two Emmys, and a Grammy. Her countless credits span more than six decades, from her Broadway debut at age 13 to her current role on the TVLand series, Happily Divorced.  Moreno has performed on Broadway; London’s West End;  appeared in more than 40 feature films, and has performed  in numerous regional theaters, most recently starring in her one woman show, Life Without Makeup at the Berkeley Rep. Rita was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2004 and the National Medal of Arts by President Obama in 2010.  Her book, Rita Moreno A Memoir was published in March by Celebra.

CHARO

Charo is a household name. She is instantly recognizable as the “cuchi cuchi” girl, Charo’s trademark expression, which has endeared her to millions around the world and made her name synonymous with music, fun and excitement.

Leno passing on the baton

Real-life Mermaid

Justin Bieber is no longer welcome in Vienna

By GalaTView Staff

Bieber, 19, has been banned from Vienna’s “trendiest” nightclub after his bodyguards allegedly became aggressive with patrons in the wee hours of Saturday morning after an international incident in that Club.

Matt Lauer on the “Today” show,

In an interview with Matt Lauer on the “Today” show, Chris Brown candidly responded that he has been, “humbled by the whole experience” –  referring to his brutal attack of off-again on-again girlfriend Rihanna. However, his past altercations with a valet attendant as well as his awkward interview with Matt Lauer has left some viewers skeptical of what he’s really learned.

Kobe Bryant has taken over Wilt Chamberlain’s spot as all-time leading scorer

In a 103-98 victory versus the Sacramento Kings, Kobe Bryant has taken over Wilt Chamberlain’s spot as all-time leading scorer. Even with a painful bone spur on his left foot, Bryant doesn’t fail to astound his Laker fans.