The latest viral voice on the Internet belongs to Angelina Jordan, a 7-year-old who auditioned for Norway's Got Talent with a Billie Holiday hit that brought the show's judges to tears and captured viewers worldwide. Story: Akshat Singh, Where Did the 8-Year-Old Bollywood Dancer Come From? Jordan, wearing a white dress and no shoes, confidently introduced herself to judges Mia Gundersen, Omer Bhatti, Bjarte Hjelmeland and Lisa Tonne before easing into her audition song: Holiday's rendition of "Gloomy Sunday." Her oddly accurate cover earned her a standing ovation in the studio, and over 1.8
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- 3/11/2014
- by Ashley Lee
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Stars including Sarah Jessica Parker, Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell turned out to pay tribute to late British designer Alexander McQueen at a memorial service in London on Monday, September 20. The stylish stars took a break from the city's ongoing fashion week to attend a service at the famous St Paul's Cathedral in honor of the tragic style guru, who committed suicide in February.
Others paying their respects at the private ceremony, titled A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Lee Alexander McQueen, included Sir Paul McCartney's fashion designer daughter Stella McCartney, U.S. Vogue editor Anna Wintour, who spoke at the service, and Icelandic singer Bjork, who sang an emotional rendition of Billie Holiday's "Gloomy Sunday".
Parker, who was seen wiping away tears during the service, told reporters afterwards, "(He was) one of a kind... The service was bitter-sweet - perfect."...
Others paying their respects at the private ceremony, titled A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Lee Alexander McQueen, included Sir Paul McCartney's fashion designer daughter Stella McCartney, U.S. Vogue editor Anna Wintour, who spoke at the service, and Icelandic singer Bjork, who sang an emotional rendition of Billie Holiday's "Gloomy Sunday".
Parker, who was seen wiping away tears during the service, told reporters afterwards, "(He was) one of a kind... The service was bitter-sweet - perfect."...
- 9/21/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Kate Moss, Sarah Jessica Parker and Anna Wintour among friends at memorial service for Alexander McQueen
"There was no containing his contradictions," said Anna Wintour in her address at today's memorial service for Alexander McQueen. This turned out to be true even in death.
As London fashion week paused to remember the designer, who took his own life in February, McQueen's family were joined by his friends Sarah Jessica Parker, Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell at a service of memorial and thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral.
It was a morning of conflicting emotions, the shock and sadness surrounding McQueen's early death, tempered by a desire to celebrate his gifts and remember his triumphs. During the service, the London Community Gospel Choir led the congregation in a joyous rendition of Amazing Grace. Shortly afterward Björk, accompanied by a pianist, stood to perform an extraordinary, haunting solo of Gloomy Sunday, the song...
"There was no containing his contradictions," said Anna Wintour in her address at today's memorial service for Alexander McQueen. This turned out to be true even in death.
As London fashion week paused to remember the designer, who took his own life in February, McQueen's family were joined by his friends Sarah Jessica Parker, Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell at a service of memorial and thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral.
It was a morning of conflicting emotions, the shock and sadness surrounding McQueen's early death, tempered by a desire to celebrate his gifts and remember his triumphs. During the service, the London Community Gospel Choir led the congregation in a joyous rendition of Amazing Grace. Shortly afterward Björk, accompanied by a pianist, stood to perform an extraordinary, haunting solo of Gloomy Sunday, the song...
- 9/20/2010
- by Jess Cartner-Morley
- The Guardian - Film News
Stars including Sarah Jessica Parker, Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell turned out to pay tribute to late British designer Alexander McQueen at a memorial service in London on Monday.
The stylish stars took a break from the city's ongoing fashion week to attend a service at the famous St Paul's Cathedral in honour of the tragic style guru, who committed suicide in February.
Others paying their respects at the private ceremony, titled A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Lee Alexander McQueen, included Sir Paul McCartney's fashion designer daughter Stella McCartney, U.S. Vogue editor Anna Wintour, who spoke at the service, and Icelandic singer Bjork, who sang an emotional rendition of Billie Holiday's Gloomy Sunday.
Parker, who was seen wiping away tears during the service, told reporters afterwards, "(He was) one of a kind... The service was bitter-sweet - perfect."...
The stylish stars took a break from the city's ongoing fashion week to attend a service at the famous St Paul's Cathedral in honour of the tragic style guru, who committed suicide in February.
Others paying their respects at the private ceremony, titled A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Lee Alexander McQueen, included Sir Paul McCartney's fashion designer daughter Stella McCartney, U.S. Vogue editor Anna Wintour, who spoke at the service, and Icelandic singer Bjork, who sang an emotional rendition of Billie Holiday's Gloomy Sunday.
Parker, who was seen wiping away tears during the service, told reporters afterwards, "(He was) one of a kind... The service was bitter-sweet - perfect."...
- 9/20/2010
- WENN
You better you bet that The Who will have halftime covered pretty well this Sunday, especially with the great Zak Starkey on drums. So here's a special Sunday playlist to help kickoff some alternative entertainment for the party people at your home who aren't gathered around the TV watching every play. These songs are meant to celebrate the general excitement of Super Bowl Sunday without revealing too much of my own hopes for the game . . . right until the last song. Another Park, Another Sunday - The Doobie Brothers Beautiful Sunday - Daniel Boone Sunday Sunday - Blur Feelin' Kinda Sunday - Nancy & Frank Sinatra Groovin' - The Young Rascals Lazy Sunday - The Lonely Island featuring Chris Parnell Gloomy Sunday - Billie Holiday Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon - Queen Sunny Sunday - Joni Mitchell Sunday Girl - Blondie Lazy Sunday - Small Faces Sunday Morning -...
- 2/5/2010
- by David Wild
- Huffington Post
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