Kendrick Lamar

 

Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987), better known as Kendrick Lamar, is an American hip hop recording artist from Compton, California. In 2004, Lamar signed to Carson-based independent record label, Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE). Lamar would later secure a recording contract with a major-label in 2012, when he signed with Aftermath and Interscope Records. Apart from his solo career, Lamar is also known as a member of Black Hippy, a supergroup of West Coast hip hop artists, alongside his TDE label-mates and fellow South Los Angeles-based rappers Schoolboy Q, Jay Rock, and Ab-Soul.
Lamar began to gain major recognition in 2010, after his first retail release, Overly Dedicated. The following year he released Section.80, his first independent album, exclusively through iTunes. The album received critical acclaim and instantly ranked as one of the top digital hip hop releases of the year. Early in his career, prior to releasing his major-label debut, Lamar had amassed a large Internet following and had already worked with several prominent artists in the music industry, including Dr. Dre, Game, Eminem, Drake, Young Jeezy, Talib Kweli, Busta Rhymes, E-40, Warren G, and Lil Wayne.
Lamar's major-label debut album, good kid, m.A.A.d city, was released in October 2012 to widespread acclaim. The album contained the Top 40 hits "Swimming Pools (Drank)", "Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe", and "Poetic Justice". Upon its release, the album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart and was later certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In early 2013, MTV crowned Lamar the No. 1 "Hottest MC in the Game", on their annual list. Lamar also received a total of seven Grammy nominations at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards (2014), including Best New Artist, Album of the Year and Best Rap Song. A year later, at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards (2015), Lamar won Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song for his single, "i". In March 2015, Lamar released his third album, To Pimp a Butterfly, to wide acclaim.

Personal

 

Lamar was born in Compton, California, to parents from Chicago, Illinois. His birth name was given to him by his mother in honor of singer Eddie Kendricks. In 1995, at the age of eight, Lamar witnessed his idols, Tupac Shakur and Dr. Dre, film the music video for their hit single "California Love", which would later prove to be a very significant moment in Lamar's life. As a teenager, Lamar attended Centennial High School in Compton, where he was a straight-A student.
In April 2015, he got engaged to his girlfriend Whitney Alford.

Artistry

   

Influences

Lamar performing 2Pac's "Hail Mary"

 
Lamar has stated that Tupac Shakur, The Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z, Nas and Eminem are his top five favorite rappers. Tupac Shakur is his biggest influence, and has influenced not only his music, but his day-to-day lifestyle as well. In a September 2012 interview, Lamar stated Detroit-based rapper Eminem "influenced a lot of my style" and has since credited Eminem for Lamar's aggression on records. Lamar also gave Lil Wayne (during his Hot Boyz days) credit for influencing his style and praised his longevity. He has said that he also grew up listening to Rakim, Dr. Dre and Tha Dogg Pound. He also cites Yonkers-based rapper DMX as an influence: "[DMX] really [got me started] on music," explained Lamar in an interview with Philadelphia's Power 99. "That first album [It's Dark and Hell Is Hot] is classic, [so he had an influence on me]." In January 2013, when asked to name three rappers that have played a role in his style, Lamar said: "It's probably more of a west coast influence. A little bit of Kurupt, Pac, with some of the content of Cube.” In a November 2013 interview with GQ, when asked "The Four MC's That Made Kendrick Lamar?", he answered Tupac Shakur, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Mobb Deep, namely Prodigy.

 

Musical style

On the topic of his music genre, Lamar has said: "You really can't categorize my music, it's human music.”

Barbara Palvin

 

Barbara Palvin (Hungarian: Palvin Barbara, born 8 October 1993) is a Hungarian fashion model and actress.

 

Early and personal life

Palvin was born in Budapest. At an early age, Palvin took up football and singing, considering them her favorite hobbies.

 

Modeling career

Palvin was discovered on the streets of Budapest in 2006 at the age of 13. She shot her first editorial that year for Spur Magazine. Palvin subsequently moved to Asia where she continued a steady stream of bookings. Since then, Palvin has been on the cover of L'Officiel, Vogue Russia, Glamour Hungary and Jalouse Magazine, and has modeled for Armani Exchange, H&M, Victoria's Secret, and Pull and Bear. In February 2012, she became an ambassador for L'Oréal Paris.
Her runway debut was as an exclusive for Prada during Milan Fashion Week in February 2010. Palvin has also walked for Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu, Nina Ricci, Emanuel Ungaro, Christopher Kane, Julien MacDonald, Jeremy Scott, Vivienne Westwood, Etro, and opened the pre-Fall 2011 Chanel show. In 2012, she walked in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and wore Rosa Clara on the Barcelona Bridal Week 2012 runway.
Palvin was ranked No. 34 on the "The Money Girls" list by models.com. Palvin is often compared to Russian model Natalia Vodianova; British Vogue editor Miranda Almond said, "We chose Barbara because she is absolutely exquisite looking a cross between a young Brooke Shields and Natalia Vodianova". Palvin credits Vodianova and Kate Moss as her favorite models.
In 2013, Palvin was ranked No. 23 on the Money Girls list by models.com.

 

Acting career

Palvin appeared in the 2014 film Hercules.

The 1975

 

The 1975 is an English indie rock band formed in Manchester. The group consists of Matthew Healy (vocals, guitar), Adam Hann (guitar), George Daniel (drums, backing vocals), and Ross MacDonald (bass).
They have released four EPs, while their self-titled debut album was released on 2 September 2013 through Dirty Hit/Polydor. The album debuted at No. 1 in the UK Albums Chart on 8 September 2013. The band has toured internationally and also played the 2014 Coachella festival.

 

Musical style

Critics at Pitchfork Magazine have favourably compared them to The Big Pink. Sex EP was described by Paste as "equal parts ethereal and synth pop", with "haunting" and "smooth" vocals. Their "mellow", stripped down style was praised for its lack of "attention-grabbing production theatrics". Though generally acknowledged as an indie rock group, they have been influenced by diverse genres including electropop, electronic music, pop rock/guitar pop, and R&B. Healy specifically cites Talking Heads, Prince, My Bloody Valentine, Michael Jackson, Peter Gabriel, Brian Eno, D'angelo and Sigur Rós as musical influences; he states that his greatest influence is the oeuvre of filmmaker John Hughes. Their "melancholic" black and white visual aesthetic is juxtaposed with major keys and what the band calls "classic pop sensibilities". Lyrically, The 1975 explore themes of discovery and novelty in the context of sex, love, drugs, hope, death, and fear.

Angger Dimas

  

 Angger Dimas (born March 1, 1988) is an indonesian electronic musician, DJ and music producer from Jakarta, Indonesia. Angger Dimas started playing guitar at age 7 and first became active in the Jakarta club scene in 2009. He has been called the #1 DJ of Indonesia by thedjlist.com.

 

Career

Angger Dimas signed with Australian record label Vicious Recordings in early 2009, His debut release “Duck Army” was played by Tocadisco, Joachim Garraud and Laidback Luke and others. Dimas then collaborated with Vandalism and earned international support on their release “She Got It” which was included on the Ministry of Sound Australia Annual 2010 CD and played by Sebastian Ingrosso as his opening track at the "Sensation" New Year's Eve event in Melbourne. Their collaboration was regularly heard in the playlists of David Guetta, Chuckie, Armand Van Helden, Laidback Luke and Axwell.
Angger Dimas continued releasing remixes including Richard Vission & Static Revenger “I Like That”, which reached #1 on the Cool Cuts Club Chart UK, Avicii, Afrojack, R3hab, Ian Carey, Kaskade, Tommie Sunshine, Amy Meredith, Sandro Silva and Havana Brown. Angger opened for DJ Tiësto in Bangkok 2010, after which the two collaborated to create the group Boys Will Be Boys. In 2011 they released the 3 track EP “We Rock.” The title track reached the Top 10 of the Beatport Electro House chart, and was also featured on Tiësto’s Clublife Mix Compilation Album. In 2011, he teamed up with Belgian trio Dimitri Vegas, Like Mike and Yves V, on their collaborative release “Madagascar”, written for the Tomorrowland Festival. One of his earlier tracks "Hey Freak" was leaked when it featured in the DJ sets of Afrojack, Steve Aoki and Laidback Luke at the Electric Daisy Carnival festival.
Angger Dimas has now DJ'ed in Australia and New Zealand with multiple tours in February 2010 supporting Avicii, November 2010, February 2011 supporting Oliver Twizt & Laidback Luke and again in November 2011 with Hardwell & Calvertron. In September 2011 Angger toured USA playing together with Steve Aoki & Sidney Samson in Las Vegas and played the Nocturnal Festival alongside the Bassjackers, Dirty South and Avicii and then co-headlined an ADE party in Amsterdam with Hardwell. 2012 saw the release of collaborations with Steve Aoki, "Steve Jobs", Phat Brahms, Beat Down and a remix of Afrojack & R3hab’s "Prutaataa", the first track of Angger's first album "Release Me" (featuring Polina) and a collaboration with Bassjackers, "RIA". Later in the year Angger played at Tomorrowland (Belgium) on the Dim Mak Up All Night Stage and also joining Steve Aoki, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike on the mainstage to debut their new collaboration 'Phat Brahms' live on the Tomorrowland TV Stream.
With his variety vacuum, Angger has been showing his existences by releasing singles and collaboration with the likes of Diplo, Travis Porterr and Will Brennan. Angger also co-producer(remix) for Linkin Park and Steve Aoki's single and Yellow Claw. Angger Dimas also sits in number 137 DJMAG and keep him as the number 1 in Indonesia and Asia by far.

 

Current work

Angger Dimas debut album titled Angger Management is set to come out on Steve Aoki's Dim Mak Records and Vicious Recordings on September 3. Included in the album are collaborations with Steve Aoki, Tara McDonald & Piyu on the track "More Than Just A Feeling", Vandalism and many more. Along with the Album Angger Dimas has announced a forthcoming tour throughout North America. The 'Angger Management' Tour starts at Electric Zoo Festival September 1, 2013 and ends after a performance at the debut of TomorrowWorld in the USA, where Angger will join Dim Mak artists and Steve Aoki on the Up All Night Stage.

Chloë Grace Moretz

 

Chloë Grace Moretz (born February 10, 1997) is an American actress and model. She began her acting career in 2004 at the age of seven, and her first award nomination came the following year for The Amityville Horror. Her film credits include (500) Days of Summer, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Kick-Ass, Let Me In, Hugo, Dark Shadows, Carrie, If I Stay and The Equalizer. In 2010, Moretz provided the voice of Hit-Girl for Kick-Ass: The Game. Three years later, she reprised the role in Kick-Ass 2. In 2014, she performed in The Public Theatre's off-Broadway production of The Library in March and April.
Her modeling career has included cover and feature shoots for publications such as Vogue, Marie Claire, and Elle.

Early life

Moretz was born in Atlanta, Georgia. Her mother, Teri (née Duke), is a nurse, and her father, McCoy Lee Moretz, is a plastic surgeon. She has four older brothers: Brandon, Trevor, Colin, and Ethan. She has described her family as "very Christian".
She moved from Cartersville, Georgia, to New York City in 2002, with her mother and her older brother, Trevor, because he was accepted into the Professional Performing Arts School, which is what first drew her interest in acting. Moretz would help Trevor read lines, and he taught her some acting techniques that he learned in school. When Moretz realized how much she enjoyed acting, the family decided to attend some auditions to see if she could apply her skills professionally. As of 2010, Trevor is her acting coach and accompanies her on trips and press dates when her parents are unable to attend.

 

Acting

Moretz in April 2009

 
Moretz's first acting role in Hollywood was as Violet in two episodes of the CBS series The Guardian, and her first film role was as Molly in Heart of the Beholder. It was not until her second big-screen acting role, in the 2005 remake of The Amityville Horror, that she earned greater recognition in the form of a Young Artist Award nomination. After Amityville, Moretz's acting career progressed further when she received several guest-starring roles on TV, as well as a small role in Big Momma's House 2. Her recurring TV characters include Kiki George in Dirty Sexy Money and Sherri Maltby in Desperate Housewives. Moretz also voiced the U.S. version of the animated character Darby in My Friends Tigger & Pooh. Moretz also co-starred as Cammie, an abused child, in The Poker House. After her first film premiere in The Amityville Horror, she has been a frequent guest at film premieres.
In 2010, Moretz appeared as Hit-Girl in director Matthew Vaughn's action film Kick-Ass, based on the comic book series of the same name by Mark Millar and John Romita, Jr. Despite controversy surrounding her role in the violent film, she received widespread critical acclaim for her performance. Roger Ebert gave the film one out of four stars, but nonetheless wrote: "Say what you will about her character, but Chloë Grace Moretz has presence and appeal." Moretz trained with Jackie Chan's stunt crew for three months prior to filming Kick-Ass and did most of her own stunts while filming on location. That same year, she played Abby, a 12-year-old vampire, in Let Me In, the UK/US remake of the Swedish film Let the Right One In, which was released on October 1, 2010. In November, at age 13, she was called "the busiest actress in Hollywood".

Moretz at the Hugo premiere, November 2011

 
Moretz played Ann Sliger in the 2011 crime thriller Texas Killing Fields. That same year, she played Isabelle in Martin Scorsese's Hugo, a film adaptation of The Invention of Hugo Cabret. Hugo, which was nominated for 11 Oscars, co-starred Asa Butterfield, Ben Kingsley, Sacha Baron Cohen and Helen McCrory. Moretz starred in Hick, an adaptation of the novel by Andrea Portes. She appeared in the 2012 Tim Burton film Dark Shadows, a remake of the popular soap opera, playing the role of Carolyn Stoddard, a rebellious teenage daughter. In 2013, she reprised her role as Hit-Girl in the sequel Kick-Ass 2, The same year, she also appeared in a short segment in the film Movie 43 and played the title character in a remake of the Stephen King-based film, Carrie, directed by Kimberly Peirce.

Moretz at the Elle Style Awards in 2013

 
When asked in October 2012 why she tends to gravitate towards playing darker, troubled characters, such as those in Let Me In, Kick-Ass, Hick, and Carrie, Moretz responded that she has such a happy family life, and finds it challenging to play characters that are significantly different from that reality. In January 2013, Moretz was chosen to play the protagonist Mia in the adaptation of Gayle Forman's If I Stay. The story follows a 17-year-old classical musician as she deals with the aftermath of a catastrophic car accident involving her family and has an out-of-body experience. Critical response to the film was mixed; a 41% positive rating based on 65 reviews garnered by Rotten Tomatoes was accompanied by a critic's consensus praising Moretz for giving the performance "her all".
From March 25 through April 27, 2014, Moretz made her Off-Broadway debut in The Library, directed by Steven Soderbergh. Sony Pictures announced in April that Moretz was signed to play the role of Cassie Sullivan in The 5th Wave, an adaptation of the New York Times best-selling novel by Rick Yancey. A release date of January 29, 2016, was set. Hannah Minghella of Sony Pictures said Moretz "embodies the heart, strength and determination that make Cassie such a compelling character."

 

Modeling

Moretz has starred in numerous photo shoots, including editorials, features and covers, for major magazines including Flaunt, Vogue, Teen Vogue, Jalouse, Marie Claire, Interview, Elle, Love Magazine, Crash Magazine, InStyle and many others. She has also been invited to various haute couture events, such as Dior Spring / Summer 2013 at Paris Fashion Week. Max Mara's signature in 2012 granted her the "Max Mara Face of the Future" award. In 2012, Moretz also became the face of American youth clothing retailer Aéropostale, appearing at various events, videos and reports. In February 2013, Elle magazine awarded her with the "Next Future Icon Award" at the "Elle Style Awards" gala held in London.

 

Personal life

In order to maintain a clear separation between her professional and personal life, Moretz does not invite her friends to film sets or premieres; she says it is easier for her to focus on work, and to relax with her friends when not working.
Moretz considers herself a feminist, and has turned down film characters who are overly sexualized. She took on the role of a teenage prostitute in The Equalizer because her character "felt so real", rather than a mere "plot device". In October 2014, Moretz was named one of the 25 Most Influential Teens of the year by Time magazine.

Héctor Bellerín

 

 

 Héctor Bellerín Moruno (born 19 March 1995) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Arsenal. He also had a loan stint at Watford during the 2013–14 season. Internationally, Bellerin has played for Spain from under-16 to under-19 levels.
Bellerin is known for his pace; the Spanish defender broke Theo Walcott's 40 meter sprint record time, making him the fastest player in the Arsenal squad.

Club career

Born in Barcelona, Catalonia, Bellerín started his club football career with FC Barcelona. He moved to Arsenal in the summer of 2011. He signed his first professional contract with the club in July 2013. Bellerín made his competitive debut against West Bromwich Albion on 25 September 2013, coming on in the 95th minute as a substitute for Mikel Arteta.

 

Loan at Watford

On 22 November 2013, it was announced that he would join Watford on loan on a short-term deal until January 2014. Bellerín made his debut against Yeovil Town on 30 November 2013. Bellerín grabbed headlines in his third appearance for the Hornets after a solid defensive display and assist.
It was announced on 3 January 2014 that Bellerín had extended his loan at Watford until the end of the season. He was recalled by Arsenal on 18 February.

 

Arsenal

With Arsenal in February 2015

On 16 September 2014, due to injuries to Mathieu Debuchy, Calum Chambers and Nacho Monreal, Bellerin made his Champions League debut for Arsenal against Borussia Dortmund in a 2–0 defeat away at Signal Iduna Park. He scored his first goal for the club on 1 February 2015, concluding a 5–0 win against Aston Villa. On 4 April Bellerin scored the opening goal in a 4-1 win against Liverpool.

Raheem Sterling

 

 

 

 

 

 

Raheem Shaquille Sterling (born 8 December 1994) is a Jamaican-born English professional footballer who plays as a winger, attacking midfielder or striker for Premier League club Liverpool and the England national team. He received the Golden Boy award for 2014 from a pan-European panel of sports journalists, recognising him as the best under-21 player playing in Europe.
Sterling began his career at Queens Park Rangers before signing for Liverpool in 2010. He represented England at under-16, under-17 and under-21 level before being capped at full level by the national side in November 2012, and performed at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.