Sunday, January 24, 2010

Blog 10: Charlotte Gainsboug's New CD

7:08 PM — Merit Koch — 0 comments

Famous French actress, musician and songwriter Charlotte Gainsbourg releases the album entitled IRM, on January 26, 2010. This eclectic mix of pop, electronic, and folk-rock is Gainsbourg's second album.


Gainsbourg, daughter of famous French singer Serge Gainsbourg and British actress/ singer Jane Berkin, follows in her parent's musical footsteps while also establishing her sound and style. Gainsbourg also incorporates direct influences from Beck, an american musician and songwriter.

“Beck had a way of guessing what I was thinking and feeling without my telling him,” said Gainsbourg. “We never discussed these things explicitly. He asked me what I wanted the album to sound like, but I didn’t want to close myself in. So I didn’t give him too much direction.”

Gainsbourg has made her mark in several critically-acclaimed European films such as Science of Sleep and Antichrist.

Although she is mostly famous for her acting, nearly all concerts are sold-out. To hear Gainsbourg's new album, listen free at http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=122258450.


References:

"Charlotte Gainsbourg, IRM." The Independent, 23 Jan. 2010. Web. 24 Jan. 2010. <http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/album-charlotte-gainsbourg-irm-because-music-1877772.html>.

"Charlotte Gainsbourg Moves Beyond Her Legacy." New York Times.com, 22 Jan 2010. Web. 24 Jan. 2010.

"First Listen: Charlotte Gainsbourg, 'IRM'." NPR.com, n.d. Web. 24 Jan. 2010. <http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=122258450>.



BLOG 9: Celebrities Pitch In to Raise Money for Haiti

4:05 PM — Merit Koch — 0 comments

Celebrities united to raise money during the Hope for Haiti Now Telethon on January 22, 2010. This event collected over $58 million to aid the recovery of Haiti earthquake devastation.


Famous people from Brad Pitt to Bruce Springsteen showed support by volunteering their time to answer phones during the telethon. For over two hours, this telethon was nationally broadcast to raise awareness and to promote donations to UNICEF and other charities.

"The public has set a new standard of giving for a relief telethon with Hope for Haiti Now, and the donations continue to come in... people can still contribute 24/7 via phone, web and text," president and chief executive officer of the Entertainment Industry Foundation Lisa Paulsen said in a statement. The Entertainment Industry Foundation supports the efforts of the Hope for Haiti Now Telethon.

Hope for Haiti Now and other programs aid to give people the chance to donate money that goes directly to the affected areas of Haiti such as Port-Au-Prince. Since the earthquake stuck January 13, 2010, thousands are still waiting for help and supplies.

People can donate through the Hope for Haiti Now for the next six months. Visit www.hopeforhaitinow.com for more information.

References:
"Hope For Haiti Telethon Sets New Record." USA Today, 24 Jan. 2010. Web. 24 Jan. 2010. <http://content.usatoday.com/communities/kindness/post/2010/01/hope-for-haiti-now-telethon-sets-new-record-at-58-million-and-counting/1>.

"Haiti Telethon Raises $57 Million and Counting." Fox News.com, 23 Jan. 2010. Web. 24 Jan. 2010. <http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2010/01/23/haiti-telethon-raises-million-counting/>.
"Haiti Telethon Totals Set New Record for Donations.' Newsoxy.com, n.d. Web. 24 Jan. 2010. <http://www.newsoxy.com/haiti/telethon-12538.html>.

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