Danielle Polanco
Danielle Polanco is an American dancer and choreographer and actress. She is best known for being the leading lady in Omarion's music video Touch and for starring in the 2008 movie '' Step Up 2: The Streets'', in which she portrayed Missy Serrano. Polanco has choreographed for Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Beyoncé Knowles. She has also appeared as a dancer in numerous music videos for artists such as Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé, Amerie, Janet Jackson, Usher, Bruno Mars, and Kat DeLuna. She is a voguer under the House of Ninja. She appeared in the Broadway revival of ''West Side Story'' as one of the Shark girls, Consuela. Filmography Videography * Tony Touch's "Dimelo" — dancer *Ment 2B's "Wassup Wassup" — dancer * MVP's "Roc Ya Body (Mic Check 1, 2)" (2003) — dancer * Widelife feat. Simone Denny's "All Things (Queer Eye Theme)" (2003) — dancer * Young Gunz's "Friday Night" (2004) — dancer * Amerie's "1 Thing" (2005) — dancer * Amerie's " Touch" (2005 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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The Streets
The Streets are an English rap music project led by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Mike Skinner. The project has released five studio albums: ''Original Pirate Material'' (2002), ''A Grand Don't Come for Free'' (2004), ''The Hardest Way to Make an Easy Living'' (2006), ''Everything Is Borrowed'' (2008), ''Computers and Blues'' (2011), an internet-only album ''Cyberspace and Reds'' (2011) and a string of successful singles in the mid-2000s, including "Has It Come to This?", "Fit but You Know It", "Dry Your Eyes", "When You Wasn't Famous" and " Prangin' Out". History 2001–2003: ''Original Pirate Material'' Mike Skinner sent a demo tape to a record shop in north London, run by A&R Nick Worthington. The song developed into Skinner's first single, "Has It Come to This?", and was released under the name The Streets. The song peaked at number 18 on the UK Singles Chart in October 2001. The Streets' debut album, ''Original Pirate Material'', was released in March 2002. ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2006 In Film
The following is an overview of events in 2006, including the highest-grossing films, award ceremonies and festivals, a list of films released and notable deaths. Evaluation of the year Legendary film critic Philip French of ''The Guardian'' described 2006 as "an outstanding year for British cinema". He went on to emphasize, "Six of our well-established directors have made highly individual films of real distinction: Michael Winterbottom's '' A Cock and Bull Story'', Ken Loach's Palme d'Or winner '' The Wind That Shakes the Barley'', Christopher Nolan's '' The Prestige'', Stephen Frears's '' The Queen'', Paul Greengrass's '' United 93'' and Nicholas Hytner's '' The History Boys''. Two young directors made confident debuts, both offering a jaundiced view of contemporary Britain: Andrea Arnold's Red Road and Paul Andrew Williams's London to Brighton. In addition the gifted Mexican Alfonso Cuaron came here to make the dystopian thriller '' Children of Men''." He also stated, "In ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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I'm Tryna
"I'm Tryna" is a song from American R&B singer Omarion. It was released on April 6, 2005 as the third and final single off his debut album '' O''. It was produced by production team The Underdogs and written by R&B singer-songwriter J. Valentine. It also featured instrumentals by fellow American R&B singer Tank. A music video for the single, directed by frequent collaborator Chris Stokes, was made and featured Omarion looking back on his relationship with his ex-girlfriend (played by Danielle Polanco). Music video Directed by Chris Stokes (who previously directed the video for " O"), the video shows Omarion in his car waiting outside his ex-girlfriend's house. He reminisces about the times they spent together and how on two occasions of looking at another woman and answering his cell phone while making out irritated her and left him. He spots his ex-girlfriend with her new boyfriend (who resembles Omarion) as they enter her house. Omarion exits his car to enter her house and ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Touch (Amerie Song)
"Touch" is a song by American singer Amerie from her second studio album of the same name (2005). Written by Amerie, Lil Jon, Sean Garrett, Craig Love, LRoc, and LaMarquis Jefferson and produced by Lil Jon, the track was released on May 31, 2005, as the album's second single. While "Touch" reached the top 20 in the United Kingdom and Ireland and number 33 in Australia, it failed to match the success of "1 Thing" in the United States, missing the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and reaching number 95 on the ''Billboard'' Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs The Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart ranks the most popular R&B and hip hop songs in the United States and is published weekly by '' Billboard''. Rankings are based on a measure of radio airplay, sales data, and streaming activity. The chart had 100 ... chart. Track listings * UK CD 1 # "Touch" (album version) – 3:38 # "Touch" (Partners In Rhyme Mix featuring T.I.) – 3:59 # "Touch" (The Milk Bros Remix featuring T.I.) – 7:51 # "Touch" (instrumen ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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1 Thing
"1 Thing" is a song by American singer Amerie from her second studio album, ''Touch'' (2005). Written by Amerie and Rich Harrison and produced by the latter, the song is influenced by go-go rhythms and features a prominent sample of the Meters' 1970 funk recording of "Oh, Calcutta!", written by Stanley Walden. Its lyrics focus on an unidentified "thing" that fuels a romantic attraction. The song was released as the album's lead single on January 18, 2005, and is the only single from the soundtrack to the 2005 romantic comedy film '' Hitch''. "1 Thing" received acclaim from critics, and peaked at number eight on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number four in the United Kingdom, becoming Amerie's first top-10 single and her biggest singles to date, also peaking at number one on the US R&B singles chart. Its digital download and ringtone releases were each certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). A remix of "1 Thing" features rapper Eve. The song ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Young Gunz
Young Gunz is an American hip hop duo from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, composed of rappers Young Chris (born Chris Ries in 1983) and Neef Buck (born Hanif Muhammad in 1983). The group is part of Beanie Sigel's State Property collective and was signed to Roc-A-Fella Records. Young Gunz' debut single, " Can't Stop, Won't Stop", made the top 15 on the Billboard charts in 2003. History State Property Ries and Muhammad had been friends since they were youths on the block(C-Ave). On "Takeover", a track from his 2001 album ''The Blueprint'', Jay-Z announced the duo as "Chris & Neef". In 2002, the duo performed on the ''State Property'' soundtrack album. Chris and Neef starred in the titular movie. Also during this period of their career, Young Chris appeared throughout Dame Dash's ''Dream Team'' compilation, and Beanie Sigel's '' The Reason''. The duo performed together on guest appearances for albums like Jay-Z's '' The Blueprint 2'', Freeway's '' Philadelphia Freeway'', State Pr ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Widelife
Widelife is a Canadian electronic music songwriting and production team consisting of Ian J. Nieman and Rachid Wehbi. They are best known for their single " All Things (Just Keep Getting Better)", which was the theme song for the television show ''Queer Eye for the Straight Guy''. History Widelife collaborated with Thunderpuss on their release "Six Feet Under". They then released a single, "I Don't Want You", which reached the top of Billboard magazine's Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in October 2002. The duo was soon asked to remix songs by Mariah Carey, Lamya, Deborah Cox, Soluna and LeAnn Rimes. Their next writing and production effort, "Body (Reach Out)" with vocals by Faith Trent, also went to number 2 on the Billboard dance charts. The duo composed the theme song for the ''Queer Eye for the Straight Guy'' television series. With Simone Denny on vocals, the track was titled " All Things (Just Keep Getting Better)". It was the lead single for the series soundtrack, rea ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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MVP (band)
MVP (short for "Most Valuable Playas") was a hip hop act from New York. The line-up of the group featured an R&B singer from The Bronx, Vice Verse (a.k.a. Victor Matos); MC Stagga Lee (a.k.a. Eric Newman); and Robert Clivillés (a.k.a. Rob Dinero/Rich Kid).M.V.P. The group released two s, ''Stagga Lee presents MVP'' ( Casablanca/, 2003) (when the line-up contained ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Tony Touch
Joseph Anthony Hernandez (born July 2, 1969), professionally known as Tony Touch, is an American hip hop break dancer, rapper, record producer and DJ of Puerto Rican descent. Career Tony Touch began as a B-boy during the rap music renaissance era of the early 1980s. Heavily influenced by pioneers like Crazy Legs and the Rock Steady Crew, Grandmaster Flash, Red Alert, Little Louie Vega and Jam Master Jay, he quickly shifted his interests towards the turntables. Tony is known for his mixtapes the 50 MC's. His mixtapes have featured guest appearances from Boot Camp Clik, Eminem, KRS-One, Kool G Rap, Big Daddy Kane, Wyclef Jean, M.O.P., Big L, and Mos Def. In 2000, Tony released his debut album ''The Piece Maker'' on Tommy Boy Records. It sold 400,000 units worldwide and featured guest appearances from Big Pun, Cypress Hill, Wu-Tang Clan, Busta Rhymes, Eminem, and Gang Starr. In 2000 the single "I Wonder Why" featuring Total was released. The music video featured cameos from Joh ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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The Wiz Live!
''The Wiz Live!'' is an American television special that aired live on NBC on December 3, 2015. Produced by Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, it is a performance of a new adaptation of the 1975 Broadway musical ''The Wiz'', a soul/ R&B reinterpretation of L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz''. The broadcast is performed live from Grumman Studios in Bethpage, New York. This adaptation of the musical combines aspects of both the Broadway play and its 1978 film adaptation. Cast and characters Main * Shanice Williams as Dorothy Gale * Elijah Kelley as the Scarecrow / Sticks the Farmhand Man #3 * Ne-Yo as the Tin-Man / John the Farmhand Man #1 * David Alan Grier as the Cowardly Lion / Robert the Farmhand Man #2 * Mary J. Blige as Evillene, the Wicked Witch of the West * Queen Latifah as the Wiz * Amber Riley as Addaperle, the Good Witch of the North * Uzo Aduba as Glinda, the Good Witch of the South * Stephanie Mills as Auntie Em / Emily Gale * Common as The Bouncer / ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2015 In Film
2015 in film is an overview of events, including the highest-grossing films, award ceremonies, festivals, and a list of films released and notable deaths. Evaluation of the year Richard Brody of ''The New Yorker'' described 2015 as, "one of Hollywood's worst years" but also stated that it was also "a terrific year for movies over all". He emphasized that, "The anticipated Oscarizables have mainly ranged from the blandly enjoyable to the droningly disastrous. Partly, the problem is merely one of scheduling: most of Hollywood's inspired directors, the ones whose images have a natural musical sublimity and complexity, weren't on call this year. My list reflects the unfortunate accident of a calendar year with no release by many of the best American directors working in or out of the Hollywood system, such as Martin Scorsese, Sofia Coppola, Wes Anderson, Miranda July, Terrence Malick, James Gray, David Fincher, Steven Soderbergh, and Paul Thomas Anderson." Highest-grossing films ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Step Up 3D
''Step Up 3D'' (also known as ''Step Up 3'') is a 2010 American 3D dance film directed by Jon M. Chu and written by Amy Andelson and Emily Meyer. It serves as a sequel to 2008's '' Step Up 2: The Streets'' and the third installment in the ''Step Up'' film series. The film sees the return of Adam G. Sevani and Alyson Stoner, who portrayed Moose from ''Step Up 2: The Streets'' and Camille Gage from '' Step Up'', respectively. It also stars Rick Malambri and Sharni Vinson. The film follows Moose and Camille Gage as they head to New York University, the former dancer of whom is majoring in electrical engineering after promising his father that he would not dance anymore. However, he soon stumbles upon a dance battle, meeting Luke Katcher and his House of Pirates dance crew and later teaming up with them to compete in the World Jam dance contest against their rival, the House of Samurai dance crew. ''Step Up 3D'' premiered in Hollywood at the El Capitan Theater on August 2, 2010, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |