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Signed to a major recording deal at just 12 years old, JoJo catapulted to the top of the pop-and-R&B-infused charts in the mid 2000's. The relatability of her youth and the appeal of her cool-girl mystique earned her millions of fans around the world. JoJo was an undeniable superstar and pop culture fixture, spanning roles in major studio films, omnipresence on Top 40 radio, frequenting magazine covers, and appearing on national TV. Then, out of the blue, everything came to a halt and JoJo seemingly stepped out of the spotlight, leaving many fans to wonder: What happened to JoJo?

For fans of one of the most successful and highly discussed shows in recent memory, LOST: Back to the Island is both a delightful time capsule and a rousing work of entertainment criticism.

In this brutally candid memoir, Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee Eric Roberts pulls no punches about the ups and downs of his career and his sometimes stormy relationship with his famous sister, Julia.

The year 1972 saw the beginning of a five-year span in which Stevie Wonder released five groundbreaking, critically acclaimed albums, garnering him more than half a dozen Grammys and more than 10 million albums sold, securing his place as one of the most important American musicians and songwriters in history. For the first time, uncover the untold story of an extraordinary artistic journey that shaped the greatest creative era in popular music history.

Most people think genres are simply categories on Netflix or Amazon that provide a helpful guide to making entertainment choices. Most people are wrong. Genre stories aren’t just a small subset of the films, video games, TV shows, and books that people consume. They are the all-stars of the entertainment world, comprising the vast majority of popular stories worldwide. That’s why businesses—movie studios, production companies, video game studios, and publishing houses—buy and sell them. Legendary writing teacher John Truby provides a guide to understanding the major genres of the story world.

During the real estate crash of the late 2000s, Christopher Brown purchased an empty lot in an industrial section of Austin, Texas. The property—a brownfield site bisected with an abandoned petroleum pipeline and littered with concrete debris and landfill trash—was an unlikely site for a home. Along with his son, Brown had explored similar empty lots around Austin, so-called “ruined” spaces once used for agriculture and industry awaiting their redevelopment as Austin became a 21st century boom town.

In a masterpiece of historical detective work, Sarah Lewis exposes one of the most damaging lies in American history. There was a time when Americans were confronted with the fictions shoring up the nation’s racial regime and learned to disregard them. The true significance of this hidden history has gone unseen—until now. Groundbreaking and profoundly resonant, The Unseen Truth shows how visual tactics have long secured our regime of racial hierarchy in spite of its false foundations—and offers a way to begin to dismantle it.

Join Ashely Arpel Steinback as she brings comedy, conversations and a dash of dough. This is your go-to show for hilarious and heartwarming chats with comedians, writers, entertainers and more.

Master the art of public speaking in just 30 days, even if the stage terrifies you or your virtual presentation has been hitting the mute button. Has the fear of public speaking prevented you from reaching your true potential? Do you freeze at the thought of presenting in front of an audience, whether it's live or virtual? Does the idea of making a YouTube video fill you with dread, preventing you from voicing your passions?

The only life Tress has known on her island home in an emerald-green ocean has been a simple one, with the simple pleasures of collecting cups brought by sailors from faraway lands and listening to stories told by her friend Charlie. But when his father takes him on a voyage to find a bride and disaster strikes, Tress must stow away on a ship and seek the Sorceress of the deadly Midnight Sea. Amid the spore oceans where pirates abound, can Tress leave her simple life behind and make her own place sailing a sea where a single drop of water can mean instant death?

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This podcast dives deep into the worlds of sci-fi, horror, and fantasy, exploring the latest and greatest in movies, TV shows, comic books, and video games. Whether you’re a fan of futuristic adventures, spine-chilling tales, or epic fantastical sagas, join us as we journey through the most captivating stories and unforgettable characters across these genres.

Enjoy fairy tales, folk tales, foreign tales, faith tales with a tasty sprinkling of poetry mixed in! All students are invited! Charlotte Mason Form I students will especially enjoy these tales hand-picked for them!Sources:https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/19994/pg19994-images.html#Page_21https://rainydaypoems.com/poems-for-kids/poems-for-kids-by-robert-louis-stevenson/a-good-play-by-robert-louis-stevenson/

Welcome to Binge! The new podcast designed to curate your choices and make your downtime count!! Celebrity pals and busy parents Alex Jones and Harry Judd are on a mission to maximise your free time. By sourcing the best recommendations of what to watch, listen or read, they are finally putting an end to the needless faff and endless scrolling that occurs when trying to discover something new, or as we call it – binge anxiety! Each week Alex and Harry call upon celebrity friends, colleagues and listeners to discover the best shows for every occasion as well as sharing some great behind the ...

Daily episodes of Sam Spade, the iconic, hard-boiled sleuth from the golden age of radio. Look for an ad-free offering soon for this podcast. The Adventures of Sam Spade (1946-1951) radio series was loosely based on the private detective character Sam Spade, created by writer Dashiell Hammett for The Maltese Falcon. Film star Howard Duff played Sam Spade (also played by Steve Dunne at the end). Lurene Tuttle played Effie, Spade's secretary. Spade's character was the prototypical "hard-boiled" detective - an introspective, sharp witted, tough guy.

Tenea is a dreamer. Kelsey is a realist. Tenea sees movie magic and Kelsey sees right through it. Join them in a comedy journey picking apart medical scenes in films. Kelsey, a medical provider, talks about the absurdity (or not!) of medicine in film while Tenea, an actor, talks about how it serves the plot, narrative, and other behind the scenes movie magic us plebes would never know. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever felt like you're just an extra in someone else's blockbuster? It's time to step into the spotlight and become the star of your own story! In this witty and insightful guide, Edward Aldridge shows you how to embrace your inner protagonist and live life with main character energy. With a perfect blend of humor and practical advice, this book will teach you: How to craft your personal tagline and make unforgettable entrances The art of curating a life soundtrack that keeps you motivated Techniques for overcoming your inner critic (aka the final boss) Ways to celebrate your victories ...

World Wrestling Entertainment is an American professional wrestling promotion. It is owned and operated by TKO Group Holdings, a majority-owned subsidiary of Endeavor Group Holdings.

William and Jim Reid, brothers and founding members of The Jesus and Mary Chain—a band that bridged the gap between the punk explosion and the emergence of grunge and Britpop—chronicle the chaos, confusion, and stories behind their music.

Not many men get a second chance at life. But thanks to a chief U.S. Marshal who needs their help, the bank-robbing duo of Jimmy "Slash" Braddock and Melvin "Pecos Kid" Baker are on the right side of the law. As unofficial marshals, they've agreed to pick up three prisoners from a Milestown jail and escort them to Denver. Sounds easy enough—until they learn the prisoners are an unholy trio of sadistic cutthroat killers known as Talon, "Hellraisin'" Frank, and the Sioux called Black Pot. And they've managed to escape before Slash and Pecos even show up.