Category: Entertainment

Legendary Desiree Perez, Powerhouse COO for Roc Nation

by UPF

Desiree Perez

Many see the glamour of celebrities, and not giving a second thought to those in the shadows helping power star careers. Success runs on a rough road, and one of the heavy hitting pavers is powerhouse Desiree Perez. Her name is included on a list of legends in production, management and marketing departments. Her name stands among other women known for their guidance of successful music artists over the past twenty years.

Recently listed in the top fifty on the Billboard Power 100 list and labeled “one of the most dominant females in the music industry” by LA News Watch. As the COO of Roc Nation, Ms. Perez continues to push her clientele higher into the stratosphere with her knowledge and negotiating skills. Heavily involved in the negotiations between Rihanna and Samsung, and Desiree’s success with the Beyoncé Formation Stadium, shows a keen eye for detail and haggling.

Her instrumental involvement with the Tidal app brought in nearly one million users signing up for the trial membership, largely due to her ability to bring in well-known artists and exclusive albums to the business.

Named Chief Operating Officer of Roc Nation in 2009, Desiree commands respect for her ability to be involved in management, publishing, and label operations. Since that time, her work reflects the absolute talent she manages for Roc Nation.

Desiree Perez

Being a teen feminist shaped Rebel Wilson’s career

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Every successful film star has a background that inspired their actions. They will always look at their days in school or when they were growing up with their families. For Rebel Wilson, one of the things that she says that shaped her career is being a feminist when she was a teen.

At such a young age, she already believed in the power of being a woman and how it can change one’s fortunes. Her parents played a major role in this situation too. Right from when she was in school to when she was starting her career, everything pointed towards accepting feminism.

Attending an all-girls school

Rebel Wilson was enrolled in a school that only admitted girls. It was a Christian high school and therefore, they were required to abide by strict guidelines. She says that this school encouraged her to embrace feminism because all the people around her were faced with the same problems and challenges. Read more: Isn’t Romantic Trailer – Hollywoodreporter and Pitch Perfect Star – Rebel Wilson Talks Clothing Line Hair Secrtes | Today

She remembers having discussions with her friends and noticing that their fears and worries were the same and therefore, they started accepting that being a woman is something that they should be proud of. It is the same mind-set that she carried into acting when she went professional.

Encourage to take on any career

One of the best things that happened to Rebel Wilson when she was attending high school is that the teachers did not force anything on them. They encouraged every girl to go out and embrace any career that they like.

Unlike some schools that push kids into specific careers, this one did not have any problem with any career that anyone chose. That is how Rebel ended up in acting because she had found the encouragement that she wanted. From that point, she believed that she wold one day rank among the best actresses in the world, and she did.

Becoming a household name

When she eventual started appearing on TV screens and other public mediums, Rebel Wilson was so happy that her career was beginning to shine. She had worked so hard for this position. Looking back, she had fought with being a shy child and came out of her shell.

She had also left her comfort zones and joined drama and debating clubs in school. Such bold steps had turned her into what she is and so, she was now becoming an inspiration to many young women.

On March 2nd 10980. Rebel Wilson was born in Perth, Australia. She was among the four children sired by parents who were beagle-breeders. Although she started acting at a younger age, her bust onto the international scene happened when she moved to West-Hollywood. She now has many films under her name and is still involved in the production of many more.

Learn more about Rebel Wilson:

https://www.broadway.com/buzz/194108/rebel-wilson-to-play-jennyanydots-in-cats-film/
https://www.vogue.com.au/celebrity/interviews/rebel-wilson-on-winning-battles-producing-films-and-dating-in-hollywood/news-story/c37682f323ba947cf8cc5cea61aca276

Rebel Wilson Celebrates Her 39th Birthday in an Inimitable Way

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Rebel Melanie Wilson is a talented songwriter, actress, and producer. The Australian actress is the brainpower behind top comedy series like Pizza, Variety, and What to Expect When You Are Expecting.

She is an award winner of MTV’s Best Breakthrough Performance Award, and Tropfest’s best actress award. In 2017, Rebel Wilson was nominated as one of the favorite comedic movie actresses by People’s Choice Awards.

Comedy critics describe Rebel Wilson as a scene-stealing artist who knows how to rock her infectious rebelliousness on stage. Her art has won the hearts of millions of fans around the world.

On March 2, 2019, Rebel Melanie Wilson hit the headlines after uniquely celebrating her 39th birthday. Wilson, a cast member in ‘Cats,’ an upcoming movie shared a video showcasing a new workout dancing style.

In the 30-minute birthday video, Rebel Wilson and her friends are seen wearing cat-like costumes dancing to their favorite tunes. Rebel branded the new workout dance as CATSERSIZE.

“My pals threw me a birthday surprise at Beverly Hills. We celebrated the day with CATSERSIZE, a perfect workout dance to get your summer body,” Rebel commented on the video uploaded onto her Instagram.

Apart from the Catsersize birthday video, Rebel Melanie Wilson spent part of her 39th birthday in a cake-making class at Milk Bar. Different from the ordinary birthdays where people buy birthday cakes for their anniversary, the actress baked her own.

“I took a cake-making class at Milk Bar, before going home for my birthday celebration. We ate the cake and four pizzas, and burnt them off with the Catsersize workout dance,” wrote the comic actress.

Before the birthday celebrations, the Australian star shared a photo of her posing with Judi Dench, Taylor Swift, James Corden, Idris Elba, Ian McKellen, and Jennifer Hudson. These artists are the intellects behind the upcoming Cats film. Read more: Pitch Perfect for Rebel Wilson | VanityFair and Isn’t it Romantic Trailer | Glamour

Wilson was born and raised in the ghetto side of Sydney, Australia. She was introduced to the world’s entertainment industry by her mom who enrolled her into an acting class. She was 15 at that time.

While in high school, Rebel’s drama teacher encouraged her to enter into Australia’s Tournament of Minds, a creative competition that unites young artists based in Australia. The Tournament of Minds augments young artists with vital stage performance skills.

“The Tournament of Minds detached me from my shell. I couldn’t be where I am if I had not joined the tournament,” says Rebel Melanie Wilson.

Click on the links below to learn more about Rebel Wilson:

https://www.thelist.com/41472/stunning-transformation-rebel-wilson/
https://ew.com/movies/2018/10/31/rebel-wilson-isnt-it-romantic-trailer/

Forbes Ranks the Chainsmokers Number Two in Highest-Paid DJs

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2018 has proven to be a prolific year for the signature EDM-pop band known as the Chainsmokers. This duo includes Drew Taggart who is just 28 years old, and Alex Pall who is 32. The group formed in New York City and quickly became noticed after releasing their 2014 club hit, “#Selfie”. Two years later the Chainsmokers released, “Don’t Let Me Down” featuring Daya, as well as, “Closer” featuring Halsey. These EDM and future-bass pop hits gained them even more recognition across the globe, adding to their prominent success.

Last year’s album titled, “Memories…Do Not Open” ended up topping both national and international charts while reaching platinum status. The success from this album rolled over into 2018, making it a definite contributor to their #2 spot on Forbes‘, “The World’s Highest-Paid DJs Of 2018” list. The Chainsmokers were only preceded by Calvin Harris, and surpassed even Tiësto and David Guetta. The combined funds accumulated from their annual touring and music production equaled a grand total of $45.5 million in just 2018 alone. That’s just $2.5 million under their predecessor, Calvin Harris. With such a high amount of success in an active three-year time span, it is speculative as to whether they will stay at number two, or top the charts in 2019.

The Chainsmokers have introduced the world of EDM and trap music to mainstream listeners across the world with their upbeat yet meaningful tracks, and they continue to deliver with each hit that they release. If Taggart and Pall continue on this avenue of success, there’s no telling what 2019 could bring in terms of their wealth and prominence as a DJ and production force. If 2018 is any indication, their place on Forbes’, “The World’s Highest-Paid DJs“ will either remain secure or move to the number one spot.

https://www.interviewmagazine.com/music/the-chainsmokers

Ryan Seacrest: So Many Jobs, So Little Time

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It’s possible you’ve seen him in one his many gigs. Ryan Seacrest has so many jobs you could almost lose count. The most notable ones are him as a host for the music competition American Idol on ABC. He is also the co-host with Kelly Ripa for the morning show live with Kelly and Ryan based out of New York. Ryan Seacrest is an award-winning entrepreneur who holds several positions as a host either on TV or radio and a producer for cable and broadcast television.

His radio show is called On air with Ryan Seacrest and it’s the number one nationally syndicated show in Los Angeles. This morning show appears on iHeartmedia 102.7 KIIS FM. In addition to that, Seacrest is an executive producer for the behind-the-scenes work for the morning talk show live with Kelly and Ryan. In recent years he picked up where Dick Clark left off becoming the host of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin Eve with Ryan Seacrest. Even further, he has joined the popular award show franchise called E! Live From The Red Carpet. Seacrest has built his own production company which has won an Emmy for their winning content. Ryan Seacrest productions produces a lot of well-known television programming. Some of these include keeping up with the Kardashians, Bravo’s Shahs of Sunset, Shades of Blue with Jennifer Lopez and CMT I love Kellie Pickler.

In addition to all of his television and radio productions, Ryan Seacrest has emerged with a trendy lifestyle enterprise that is his menswear collection called Ryan Seacrest distinction. The clothes are sold mainly at Macy’s and features a men’s skin care line. For this venture, he has formed a partnership with nationally-known dermatologist Dr. Harold Lancer.

Ryan also has some pretty impressive endorsement deals with coca-cola and ford. To bring things in perspective, he has also created the Ryan Seacrest Foundation. This working organization is credited with opening 10 broadcast media centers that are called Seacrest Studios in pediatric hospitals all across the country. It would be an understatement to say Ryan Seacrest has done it all because we are certain there’s more to come. Ryan is also busy with his very own fashion line.

Twitter: twitter.com/RyanSeacrest

Ryan Seacrest Takes Busy To A Whole New Level

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When it comes to Hollywood, there are only a few men out there today that take on as much work as host Ryan Seacrest. He is often seen on various different shows, movies, radio, and much more. Ryan also has his own clothing line for men. When asked in an interview, Ryan Seacrest stated that he is normally participating in around eight or nine jobs at a time. Despite this, he can always be found on the red carpet getting the latest interviews from celebrities.

Ryan’s career really took off when he took a position with American Idol, providing him with national fame. This was not the beginning of Ryan’s career though. Ryan Seacrest started on radio back in the 90’s, working on whatever radio shows he could until he started his own. In 2004, Ryan started On Air With Ryan Seacrest, which is still running today as one of his most popular programs to date. Today, Ryan actively works on three different radio shows, including Live with Kelly and Ryan.

Remarkable, Ryan Seacrest has found the time to start up his own foundation for charity alongside his hectic professional life. Less than a decade old, the Ryan Seacrest Foundation helps kids in hospitals in the United States with better care and education. They also have more activities to do and can spend time with their family. Ryan has many studio centers in various states and there are plans for more in the near future. Back in 2012, Ryan appointed Selena Gomez as his foundation’s ambassador to help take care of children and lead the organization towards a brighter future.

All of this success started back in high school, where Ryan was afforded an opportunity to work on a radio show. After this, Ryan was hooked on the job and ended up leaving schools to move to Hollywood and pursue his famous career.

Ryan Seacrest talks about his shows on Social Media:
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Alex Pall Explains How The Chainsmokers Are Changing The Electronic Music Landscape

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The electronic music sector has become one of the fastest-growing in recent years with many new DJs and musical collaborations popping up across the music industry with pioneers such as Amici leading the way forward. Despite the success of these early DJ performers the path taken has often been a similar one with the DJ remaining hidden from view behind their booth until the arrival of The Chainsmokers as the leading electronic music pioneers in the U.S. with a growing band of followers across the world.

Alex Pall has not been satisfied with the opportunities presented to his band in remaining a faceless aspect of the electronic music scene like so many of his fellow DJs; instead, Pall and musical collaborator, Andrew Taggart have decided to take ownership of their music and image in many different ways and change the overall view of electronic music to the listeners of the world. In the view of both members of The Chainsmokers, the time has come for Dj like themselves to be seen as independent performers and musicians who should be seen as the authors of their own work.

In a break with the traditional view of DJs, both Alex Pall and Andrew Taggart have appeared on their songs as vocalists performing alongside some of the best-known singers of recent times. The Chainsmokers have broken with many traditions over recent years including stepping into the songwriting room and taking ownership of their own songs by co-writing and basing their songs on their own experiences.

Alex Pall has been at the heart of the process of changing the image and success rate of The Chainsmokers as he believes a higher level of creativity has allowed the duo to take far more pride in the work they have undertaken. As the success of the band grows, Pall is playing an even greater role in the development of the image of the duo as they continue to build towards global success.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm7353508/

I Wouldn’t Choose Any Other Company Except FreedomPop

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The reason I switched to FreedomPop is because I started realizing that I was being overcharged for the services I was using on a daily basis. Although I use my Internet service almost every day, I didn’t want to pay such a high amount of money for the service. I decided that I would try and save as much money as possible, but I didn’t know how it was going to do that. My current Internet company was charging me $75 a month for the service, but I wasn’t getting anything else, not even wifi.

I decided that I would look around for other Internet service providers, and I came across FreedomPop by accident. It turns out that FreedomPop allows its customers to get free Internet and cell phone service if they want it, as long as they stay within a certain plan. It sounded way too good to be true, so I did some more research. After I visited the website for the company, I realize that everything is exactly what they said. I wasted no time in signing up for the FreedomPop services, and within the same week, I had Internet service in my home.

The best thing about the Internet service is that it comes with its own wifi. I can’t believe I was paying $75 a month to another company that didn’t even give me wifi in my home. I have a laptop that I rarely used, because I couldn’t get Internet on it, without going through a lot of set up. I now can hook up my laptop to the wifi in my home, and I can use both my computer and laptop simultaneously. Another thing I love is the price, which is free at this point.

If I need additional data on my Internet service plan, then I can purchase it for such a low rate that my previous Internet provider would be ashamed of what they were charging me. For just a few dollars I could easily get more data from FreedomPop. The data cost is much lower than what some of these other service providers charge if I go over their data allotment. FreedomPop is a great service provider, and I’m grateful for the fact that I am able to get the Internet for free because it saves me a lot of money. FreedomPop is a great Internet service provider, and I plan to stick with them.

For more information on FreedomPop, check out the latest on TechCrunch.

Top High-End Hotels – The Dorchester Collection

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A prominent hotel management company, The Dorchester Collection, has made a name for itself through the operation of its many hotels including the infamous Beverly Hills Hotel. The excellence of this company can be seen by the organization of its staff and upkeep of various rooms in each hotel. The beautiful designs of rooms used for lodgings, meetings, weddings, and conferences shows the company’s commitment to customers and their well-being. Reputable travel sites such as booking.com have given The Dorchester Collection 5-star ratings on its stellar service and treatment of customers.

This management company, headed in London, was established in 2006 signaling a change in strategy to meet company goals. The Collection manages hotels in many countries including England, France, Italy, Switzerland, and the USA. Customers have the option of choosing luxurious activities such as enjoying a relaxing massage, an afternoon tea, or even a day at the spa. Customers can also shop for merchandise. The company accepts common credit cards such as Visa or MasterCard and has recently integrated bitcoin payments to their online store.

These hotels have made a name for themselves in their respected areas and have become iconic in their own right, historic even. The Collection has set the standards for high-end hotels and is continually surpassing its own standards through deals and upgrades to facilities.

Pass through the doors of a Dorchester Collection hotel and you’ll experience something truly special. You’ll sense it in the way you are greeted; see it in the iconic elegance; discover it in the service and enjoy it in the quirky characteristics. Most of all we trust you’ll feel it from the moment you arrive until long after you leave. Whether you are staying in London, Ascot, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Rome, Beverly Hills or Los Angeles, each of our hotels offers an unforgettable experience.

There are over ten room design variations for lodgings for customers and clients. They are broken down into rooms, suits, roof suits, and signature suits. All accommodations can be viewed in full detail by location. The Dorchester Collection is very family oriented and has special accommodations for children and mothers-to-be. This family centric attitude towards customers is one key trait that sets this hotel company apart from others. Another important aspect to look into about The Dorchester Collection is the Diamond Club. This club is a private membership with the Collection that gives access to upgrades, credit/point accumulation, and exclusive meal deals. The Dorchester Collection hotels are priority hotels for everyone whether traveling on business or vacation.

Check out this gorgeous suite. Luxury is on your side when you stay with The Dorchester Collection.

Yo Quiero the Dress!

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If you’ve ever spilled something on yourself while eating, you may have had someone jokingly tell you, “You look good in what you eat.” However, Olivia Mears is a young lady who takes that phrase even more literally. She is the artist and costume designer behind the dress that will be featured in a new Taco Bell ad coming out this Sunday. (No, it isn’t that black and blue or gold and white dress this time). Alexei Beltyukov has read that Mear’s dress is of interest to Taco Bell, because it is completely fashioned out of food wrappers from the fast-food chain. Click Here. You might even say that she looks “good enough to eat.” Groan if you want to, but Mears won first place and a trip to Los Angeles for her efforts in a contest that was totally up her alley. How much better does it get than to have fun, to use your giftings, to win a prize, to get a trip, to star in a TV advertisement, to do something you love, and to take a stand for something you believe in?