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Dolce Vita (other)
Dolce vita or la dolce vita is Italian for "the sweet life". It may refer to: Books *''The First Intimate Contact'' (1998), also known as ''Dolce Vita'', novel by Taiwanese author Pi Zicai Film and TV *''La Dolce Vita'' (1960), film directed by Federico Fellini *''Michael Lucas' La Dolce Vita'' (2006), gay pornographic remake of the 1960 Federico Fellini film *''Immigrants (L.A. Dolce Vita)'' (2008), Hungarian animated film *Dolce Vita (TV programme), ''Dolce Vita'' (TV programme) (2000), TV programme in Hong Kong about lifestyles and entertainment *Dolce Vita (1995 TV series), a Greek comedy television series *''Totò, Peppino e... la dolce vita'' (1961), Italian film parodying Fellini's film Music Albums *''La Dolce Vita'', soundtrack by Nino Rota of the 1960 Fellini film of the same name *''Dolce vita'' (1981), album by Spider Murphy Gang *''Dolce Vita'' (2016), album by Jonas Kaufmann *''La Dolce Vita – Det bästa 1982–2003'' (2003), compilation album and single by Swedis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The First Intimate Contact
''The First Intimate Contact'' () is a 1998 novel by Taiwanese writer Tsai Jhi-heng (蔡智恆, with pen name 痞子蔡 and userID jht). It had also been adapted into a movie. Background ''The First Intimate Contact'' was first published by Tsai in the form of online installments on a bulletin board system. The complete story became popular in Taiwan, attracting a publisher and being released in print. Plot summary The protagonist (who shares the same name as the author) meets and falls in love with a girl, FlyNDance, on the Internet. They eventually meet up in real life and become a couple, going out by day and chatting online by night. After some time together, however, FlyNDance is diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (erroneously translated as erysipelas in the English translation), which symbolically causes a butterfly-shaped rash to appear on her face. The disease proves to be fatal and the novel ends with the protagonist finding and reading a letter FlyNDance had w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Murder Inc
Murder, Inc. (Murder, Incorporated) was an organized crime group active from 1929 to 1941 that acted as the enforcement arm of the National Crime Syndicatea closely connected criminal organization that included Italian-American Mafia, the Jewish Mob, and other criminal organizations in New York City and elsewhere. Murder, Inc. was composed of Jewish and Italian-American gangsters, and members were mainly recruited from poor and working-class Jewish and Italian neighborhoods in Manhattan and Brooklyn. It was initially headed by Louis "Lepke" Buchalter and later by Albert "Mad Hatter" Anastasia. Murder, Inc. was believed to be responsible for between 400 and 1,000 contract killings, until the group was exposed in 1941 by former member Abe "Kid Twist" Reles. In the trials that followed, many members were convicted and executed, and Abe Reles himself died after suspiciously falling from a window. Thomas E. Dewey first came to prominence as a prosecutor of Murder, Inc. and other o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christian Dior
Christian Ernest Dior (; 21 January 1905 – 24 October 1957) was a French fashion designer and founder of one of the world's top fashion houses, Dior, Christian Dior SE. His fashion house is known all around the world, having gained prominence "on five continents in only a decade." Dior's skills led to his employment and design for various fashion icons in attempts to preserve the fashion industry during World War II. After the war, he founded and established the Dior fashion house, with his collection of the "New Look (style of clothing), New Look". In 1947, the collection debuted featuring rounded shoulders, a cinched waist, and very full skirt. The New Look celebrated ultra-femininity and opulence in women's fashion. Throughout his lifetime, and after his death, he won numerous awards for Best Costume Design. He died in 1957. Early life Dior was born in Granville, Manche, Granville, a seaside town on the coast of Normandy, France. He was the second of five children b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orient Express La Dolce Vita
The ''Orient Express'' is a private luxury train service and luxury hospitality company operated by Accor. It will carry passengers between Paris and Istanbul, like the original ''Orient Express'', beginning in late 2026. ''Orient Express La Dolce Vita'' began offering journeys around Italy in April 2025. Trains ''The Orient Express'' In 2017, Accor purchased a 50% stake in the Orient Express brand from SNCF for the right to use the name. In 2018, Accor began renovation work on 17 CIWL carriages from the defunct ''Nostalgie Istanbul Orient Express'', which date back to the 1920s and 1930s, to create a modern ''Orient Express''. Two services will be operated, the Central Europe route (France, Germany, Austria, Hungary and Czechia) and the original route (France, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey). The first service will begin in late 2026. ''Orient Express La Dolce Vita'' A total of six ''Orient Express La Dolce Vita'' trains, each accommodating 62 gu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Dolce Vita (barge)
''La Dolce Vita'' () was built in 1897 in Groningen, Netherlands. She originally served as a cargo barge in the Netherlands. She serves as a hotel barge, owned by Giampaolo Friso. History The original barge was powered by sail. She was first motorized in the 1950s and in the 1960s was lengthened by (with square chines). In 1975, she was purchased by Peter Mastenbroeks. She was shortened back to her original length of and her name was changed to ''Lobbes''. In 1979, she was transformed into a sailing barge. She has worked in the Netherlands, throughout Scandinavia, France, and Italy. She has also sailed under the names of ''Hoop en Vertrouwen'' (), ''Gerris'', and ''Lobbes''. She was sold in 1983 and continued to be operated as a sailing barge by a French couple. Around 1988, she was sold to a new owner in Venice and converted to a hotel barge in 1990. ''La Dolce Vita'' currently has three passenger cabins, allowing her to carry up to six passengers. She also has separate cre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The 69 Eyes
The 69 Eyes is a Finnish Rock music, rock band. It was founded in 1989 in Helsinki by vocalist Jyrki 69 (who also writes the band's lyrics), guitarists Bazie, Timo-Timo and bassist Archzie, joined in 1992 by drummer Jussi 69; the lineup never changed since then. The 69 Eyes music blends gothic rock with glam metal and rock 'n roll in a style that was dubbed "goth 'n roll". The 69 Eyes is currently signed to EMI Finland. The band's albums are now distributed worldwide; The End Records acts as the band's official North American distributor, as Nuclear Blast Records provides distribution in Europe. Australia will be handled by AmpHead Music. All Asian and Latin American releases are handled by EMI affiliates. History Formed in the bars of Helsinki in the summer of 1989 by Jyrki 69, Archzie (formerly of Syyskuu), Timo-Timo, Lotto and Bazie, The 69 Eyes originally had a glam metal style and were compared to other Finnish glam metal acts such as Smack (Finnish band), Smack and Hanoi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In Between (Paul Van Dyk Album)
''In Between'' is the fifth studio album by Paul van Dyk released on August 14, 2007. The album features a wide range of collaborations including David Byrne of Talking Heads, Jessica Sutta of the Pussycat Dolls, Ashley Tomberlin of Luminary, Alex M.O.R.P.H., Lo-Fi Sugar, Rea Garvey of Reamonn, Ryan Merchant and Wayne Jackson. The latter had collaborated earlier with Paul van Dyk on the song " The Other Side". The album also features a vocal sample of Ben Lost from Probspot's "Blows My Mind" on the song "Another Sunday". The first single " White Lies" was released on July 31, 2007 and features vocals from Jessica Sutta of the Pussycat Dolls. The album is sold as a mixed CD in stores while it is sold unmixed on iTunes and van Dyk's own online store (as the "DJ Friendly Version"), and a bonus track called "Next Generation" was offered exclusively only by pre-order prior to the album's release, via iTunes. It is also sold unmixed on Rhapsody and Napster. There is also a bonu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Finland In The Eurovision Song Contest 1989
Finland was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1989 with the song "", composed by Matti Puurtinen, with lyrics by Turkka Mali, and performed by Anneli Saaristo. The Finnish participating broadcaster, (Yle), selected its entry in the contest through a national final. Before Eurovision National final (Yle) held the national final on 4 February 1989 at the Kultturitalo in Helsinki, hosted by Tarja Koskela. Ten songs took part with the winner chosen by an expert jury. Other participants included former Finnish representatives Kirka () and Sonja Lumme (). At Eurovision On the night of the final Saaristo performed 14th in the running order, following and preceding . At the close of voting it had received 76 points, placing Finland 7th of the 22 entries, the country's highest placement of the 1980s and best finish since 1975. The Finnish jury awarded its 12 points to . Voting References External links * {{Eurovision Song Contest 1989 1989 Countries in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rodéo (Zazie Album)
''Rodéo'' is a 2004 album recorded by French pop singer Zazie. It was her fifth studio album and her seventh album overall. It was released on 22 November 2004 and achieved success in francophone countries. It provided four singles, but all of them were only released as promotional singles and therefore did not chart. Background and release For the first time, Zazie co-wrote all the songs on the album with the composers Jean-Pierre Pilot and Philippe Paradis. The album was recorded at a house in the Luberon in November 2003. It was released in two editions : a standard edition and an edition including a bonus track, "Mon coeur à la science", and a DVD. This DVD contains the music videos for ten songs of the album presented under a 40-minute film entitled "Rodéo indien". As the title indicates it, this film was shot in India India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by area, seventh-largest co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Dolce Vita (Fedez Song)
"La dolce vita" is a song by Italian singers Fedez, Tananai and Mara Sattei, for the re-release of Fedez's sixth studio album ''Disumano''. It was written by Davide "d.whale" Simonetta, Paolo Antonacci, Dargen D'Amico, Tananai and Fedez and produced by Simonetta. It was released by Sony Music on 3 June 2022. "La dolce vita" peaked at number one on the Italian FIMI Singles Chart and was certified platinum both in Italy and Switzerland after its release. Background The track, which marked the second collaboration between Fedez and Tananai after "Le madri degli altri", and the first collaboration with Mara Sattei, was recorded three days before Fedez's pancreatic cancer removal operation: The song musically is twist, inspired by Paul Anka's " Diana" and "Twist and Shout" by The Beatles, with a rapping part. Mara Sattei spoke about the creative process behind the song's writing and musical choices: Reception The song was mostly well received by Italian critics, being dubbed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Dolce Vita (After Dark Song)
"La dolce vita" is a song written by Larry Forsberg, Sven-Inge Sjöberg and Lennard Wastesson, and originally performed by After Dark (Christer Lindarw and ) at Melodifestivalen 2004, where the song competed in the semifinal in Malmö on 13 March 2004, before reaching the final inside the Stockholm Globe Arena, where it ended up 3rd. On stage both men wore pink dresses, the same style as Lena Philipsson wore when her song " Det gör ont" won the contest that year. On the Swedish singles chart, the single peaked at number 8. The song also stayed at Svensktoppen for eleven weeks during the period of 4 April-13 June 2004, topping the chart three times before leaving it. Charts References External linksInformationat Svensk mediedatabasInformation (archived webpage)at Svensk mediedatabas Svensk mediedatabas (''Swedish Media Database'') is a search engine for the audiovisual works of the National Library of Sweden. The database contains data about TV, radio, video, movies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dolce Vita (song)
"Dolce Vita" is the debut single by Italian singer Ryan Paris, released in 1983, on the Discomagic Records label. Background Interviewed for the book ''Europe's Stars of '80s Dance Pop Vol. 2'', composer Pierluigi Giombini explained the evolution of the song: Interviewed in 2007, Paris described the background to the recording of the song: Music video The music video was filmed on-location in Paris. Ryan Paris is near the statue of Marshal Joffre at the Champ de Mars, and on the Quai du Louvre, with the Pont Neuf in the background. Track listing and formats * Italian 7-inch single :A. "Dolce Vita" (vocal) – 4:28 :B. "Dolce Vita" (instrumental) – 4:09 * Italian 12-inch single :A. "Dolce Vita" (vocal) – 7:33 :B. "Dolce Vita" (instrumental) – 7:55 * German 7-inch single :A. "Dolce Vita, Part I" (vocal) – 3:59 :B. "Dolce Vita, Part II" (instrumental) – 2:48 * German 12-inch maxi-single :A. "Dolce Vita, Part I" (vocal) – 7:33 :B. "Dolce Vita, Pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
