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www.cbc.ca She's been called a lot of things... some not so flattering, one things for sure, she's got a way with words. The Myspace generation pushed Lily Allen to Stardom and she doesn't seem to have any trouble staying there. Her new cd is out, 'It's Not Me, It's You.'
www.cbc.ca Alice Cooper - The 'King of Shock Rock' and a true pioneer of rock and roll. But get this - he's also a devout Christian (he's a substitute Sunday school teacher, reformed alcoholic and an avid golfer (he's written a book on golf. To truly appreciate his genius, think about what music was like, when he hit the scene in the late '60s. He invented rock n' roll theatre and in the '70s, Alice's career exploded. He became the poster boy for evil and every parent's worst nightmare. But his fans have always loved him. Alice has sold more than 50 million albums, he has a radio show 5 nights a week, he turned 60 this year and he's touring again - for his 25th studio album. That's right, his 25th. It's called 'Along Came A Spider' and it's about a serial killer. Oh, how very Alice.
www.cbc.ca 11 Oscars - including best picture and best director. So, how did James get here. Well, he grew up in a small Ontario town - Chippawa. And from a young age, he was obviously talented. When he was 15, he saw Stanley Kubrick's film, 2001: A Space Odyssey. And James knew he wanted to make movies. Eventually, he went to college... Dropped out... And bounced around between jobs How did a small town kid from Chippawa, Ontario go on to dominate Hollywood and win 11 Oscars in the process? Well, for James Cameron it started in 1981 - when he made his directorial debut, with 'Pirahna Two: The Spawning.' and if you're wondering, yes - it's bad as it sounds. From there, he wrote the screenplay for 'Rambo: First Blood Part Two' and subsequently directed 'The Terminator'. Along the way, James wrote and directed another classic - 'Aliens,' with Sigourney Weaver. Plus, there was 'The Abyss', 'True Lies' and every 'Terminator' sequel including the upcoming 'Terminator Salvation.' Since the late 90's, James has put off Hollywood films to make documentaries. But now, he's got another huge feature in the works... 'Avatar' - a computer generated 3D epic due to be released late next year.
www.cbc.ca Lewis Black - a man who is not afraid to say, or yell, or shout, or rant, whatever is on his mind. Lewis' comedy is fueled by genuine outrage at the lunacy of American society. Born and raised in and around Washington, DC., his dad introduced him to theatre and Lewis planned on spending his life as a playwright. In the 80's, he moved to New York, where he wrote and directed for the stage. He often MC'd before his plays and next thing ya know - he's doing stand up. Eventually, he caught the eye of Hollywood producers, made some appearances in movies like "Hannah And Her Sisters" and "Jacob's Ladder", then, in 1997, Lewis got his big break. He scored a segment on the 'Daily Show' called "Back in Black". Those appearances have made Lewis a star. Since then, he's had his very own comedy specials, released a bunch of CD's and even won a Grammy for best comedy album. That was for his work 'The Carnegie Hall Performance". These days, Lewis has his own show "The Root of All Evil".
Gordon Lightfoot, prolific Canadian Singer/Songwriter is on The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos. This guy is so good, Elvis, Bob Dylan, and Johnny Cash did covers of his song.
www.cbc.ca Not a lot of actors get their first gig on one of the hottest shows in TV history: but Bradley Cooper did. In 1999, he landed a gig on 'Sex in the City.' A couple of years later, he got a larger role - perhaps the one he's best known for, 'Will Tippin', on the show 'Alias.' He also hit the big screen in 'Wedding Crashers.' More recently, Bradley showed off his comedic talent in 'Yes Man' with Jim Carrey. He also played a guy who cheats on his wife in this year's 'He's Just Not That Into You.' Now, he's the star of a new film - 'The Hangover.'
www.cbc.ca How did a bunch of home-schooled boys from Tennessee go on to sell out stadiums around the world? Well, Caleb, Nathan and Jared Followill are brothers and along with their first cousin Matthew they are 'Kings Of Leon.' The brothers grew up driving across the south with their dad - a Pentecostal preacher. They didn't really have a home, they lived on the road, going from one church service to the next, sleeping in hotels, churches, even their car. They didn't listen to rock music, or watch TV. But just over ten years ago, everything changed. Their dad left the church and divorced his wife. So, the boys started to get into music, formed a band and by 2002, 'Kings of Leon' had interest from nine labels. After a bidding war, the guys released their debut EP in 2003. Five years of touring and four records latern'Kings of Leon' sells out arenas now, in under an hour. They're huge in Europe, Australia and New Zealand. And are starting to hit it big in the US. They've opened for U2, Bob Dylan and Pearl Jam. 'Rolling Stone' magazine recently asked "How good can these guys get?"nTheir new album is called 'Only By The Night.' It debuted in the top 5 in Canada, with the hit single 'Sex on Fire.'
www.cbc.ca Larry King is a broadcasting institution. Tens of thousands of interviews, more than half a century on the air. The famous and the infamous, the scandal-plagued and the powerful - they've all told their stories to Larry. As a kid, Larry dreamed of working in radio, but didn't have the grades to go to college. So, he hoofed it to Miami at 22 and landed a gig doing odd-jobs at a small radio station. When an announcer walked off the job, Larry ended up on-air for the first time. That was May 1st, 1957. Over the next decade, he built his reputation - interviewing the likes of Jackie Gleason, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King. But Larry was a gambler and a big spender and in the early 70's he plead no contest to passing bad cheques. But Laryy bounced back - eventually landing a national late night radio call-in show. That led to his move to TV and the launch of 'Larry King Live' in 1985. The show was a hit and Larry became one of CNN's first stars. But it hasn't always been easy - in '87, he suffered a life-changing heart attack and over the years he's been married seven times to six women - with kids ranging in age from 8 to 50. He tells the whole story in his new autobiography 'My Remarkable Journey.'
Chris Bosh talks Raptors, Life, and Motivation
www.cbc.ca The Gene Simmons you know now - cuddly TV dad, savvy businessman and rock star is pretty different from the Gene Simmons that rose to fame in the 70's. Back then, KISS freaked people out - big time. They sold millions of records and toured endlessly - sweating it out in greasepaint and leather. But KISS are more than just a band, they're a brand. KISS fans can buy t-shirts, comic books, toys, even a Kiss Koffin. The marketing of KISS changed the music biz and the resident genius-slash-showman is Gene. He might breathe fire and spit blood but he's also got his warm and fuzzy side. He's been happily "unmarried" to Shannon Tweed for more than 20 years. They have a son Nick, a daughter Sophie and a reality show called 'Gene Simmons Family Jewels.'