Founded in 1971, major operations in cinema and cable television. Owned in majority by National Amusements Inc. * As of mid-2010, it is the world’s fourth largest media conglomerate * Among its subsidiaries are; Showtime, Simon & Schuster, MTV, BET, Paramount Pictures * In 2007, Viacom filed a US$1 billion legal claim against Google and YouTube alleging massive copyright infringement. Viacom lost the case. Six Flags – Amusement park operator * Founded in 1961, is the world’s largest
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1) a) As told in documentary becoming a culture rather than sponsoring a culture makes youth belong to that brand. They have already been a part of a culture like Hip Hop or R&B but when a brand started to associate with that culture, teenagers automatically become fan of that cooltrademark which is a reflects their lifestyle and characteristics. If a culture purposes sales rather than expression that culture would have problems in development and producing innovations because they wouldn’t
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decided to write her own book about her experiences hoping to impact and help other people. According Bio.com, Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board, an autobiography written by Bethany became a bestseller. MTV, ESPN, and the United States Sports Academy honored her for her courage in 2007. In the same year, the release of Heart of a Soul Surfer, a documentary about Bethany and her return to the water after the shark attack. Then in 2011, another documentary
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around she released her second album “fearless, and in 2010 “Speak now.” The lead single from the fearless album “Love Story” was the second best-selling country single of all time. In 2009 swift became the first country music artist to win an award on MTV Video Music when you belong with
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this point.” The rift is probably not causing the president to lose any sleep. Mr. Obama has referred to Mr. West at least twice publicly as a “jackass,” including once in 2009 after the rapper interrupted Taylor Swift on stage as she received an MTV Video Music Award. When radio hosts Shamara and Laiya asked Mr. West if he would ever “break bread” with the president, the rapper suggested that Mr. Obama had used him as a foil for political purposes. “Oh, you talking about how he use to come and
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Music Is Too Sexual For Today’s Youth I remember a time when songs like Madonna’s "Justify My Love " or Nelly’s Tip Drill were not allowed to play on BET and MTV in the daytime only after hours. Now songs like Rihanna’s , Birthday Cake’s or Lady Gaga’s “Government Hooker ,” play constantly on radio and music TV. As parents we try extremely hard to monitor everything our children are watching and listening to , but every
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“Even when I’m playing someone with the name Fat Amy, I’m all about confidence and attitude.” This statement was quoted by actress Rebel Wilson, who plays Fat Amy in Pitch Perfect and a roommate in Bridesmaids. Australia’s Rebel Wilson had an acting passion, had many breakout roles, and was more than an actress. Born on February 3 of 1986, Rebel Melanie Elizabeth Wilson didn’t have the most conventional childhood. Her parents were dog handlers, and she traveled all over the country selling canine
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season 11. “Supernatural” cast member Ruth Connell, who portrays Crowley’s witch mother Rowena, hopes that “Supernatural” Season 11 will explore on the storyline involving the father of the King of Hell, Crowley (Mark Sheppard). In an interview with MTV News, Connell has shared the actors that she thinks could portray Crowley’s father in “Supernatural” Season 11 if the storyline pushes through. The 36-year-old Scottish actress suggested “Star Trek” actor William Shatner, “X-Men:
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NEWSLETTER 12 Pages Join us on Facebook… … a weekly news bulletin www.xedintellect.com 20th Sep 2012 – 26th Sep 2012 IN BRIEF COVER STORY REFORMS AT LAST !!! ECONOMIC INDICATORS Brent Crude $110/barrel BSE 18,694.41 points (as on Tuesday, September 25) PERSONALITIES OF THE WEEK Christine Lagarde Sachin Bansal CORPORATE INTELLIGENCE BIG THREE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCIES NEWS DIGEST… BUSINESS NEWS GLOBAL NEWS MISCELLANEOUS NEWS Wal-Mart plans to open its first
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Trade Fair report Telecom Expo & Cloud Expo NL On Thursday 9th of December I have visited the Telecom Expo & Cloud Expo NL. As the name already indicates it’s a telecommunication expo. The reason why I visited this trade fair is that we had to visit a b2b trade fair, and most b2b trade fairs you cannot visit as a student without an invitation or without paying al lot. And with this fair it was possible because it was the first time they were organizing this fair. The telecom Expo
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