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Foster + Partners have reincarnated in Zenith

As a result of the international competition of design projects in the French city of Sent-Eten have constructed new musical centre "Zénith".
Musical Zenith
This offer of architectural bureau Foster + Partners became the winner in competition. The centre was necessary for this industrial region for motivation of local population, youth to positive development, and also creations of the regional cultural centre which would advance an image of region as a whole.

Very accurate structure of a roof became result of research of laws of aerodynamics; the roof is an ideal surface for interaction with a wind, directing air on channels for natural ventilation of premises.

The system is constructed purposefully for "reception" of northern and southern winds. In an underground part of a building the storehouse for air which, arriving by means of special system of a facade and a roof, is cooled is created and then it is supposed in premises. Lateral flaps create a shade in foyer.
Zénith in Sent Eten
The glass foyer will organise access to all premises and floors. Audiences are arranged very flexibly, they can contain from 1,100 to 7,200 persons. In an industrial part premises for make-up rooms of rooms, premises for rehearsals, storages of a requisite and scenery, a reception for VIP-persons are provided. There is a parking on 1,200 cars, an exit on foot parkway on which it is possible to get on railway station.
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Notorious B.I.G and Friends...

The trailer for a biopic on the life of notorious (pardon the pun) rapper Biggie Smalls hit the world wide web today and, to my surprise, actually looks quite good. Newcomer Jamal Woolard is playing Biggie also known as the Notorious B.I.G and you can view the trailer here at youtube movies.

It will be interesting to see the effect this film has on the hip hop community upon its 2009 release especially since some of the central characters in the film are still alive today e.g Puff Daddy and Snoop Dogg. Until then, here’s a brief list of films I recommend to wet you appetite on the gangster rapper sub-genre:

Biggie and Tupac (2002)

This is an awesome documentary and a Herculean effort on behalf of white director Nick Broomfield who ploughed through the neighbourhoods of Tupac and Biggie in attempt to uncover the truth behind their deaths. There’s some brilliant and rare footage of the two rappers in their youth hustling and freestyling on the streets of Brooklyn. More than just the back-story, Broomfield literally risks his crazy life to document the events that led to the untimely deaths of two promising artists.

Get Rich or Die Tryin (2006)
From six time Oscar nominated director Jim Sheridan this film is based on the youth of Curtis `50 cent’ Jackson. Sheridan’s film exceeds the gangster genre by refusing to skimp on the details. He shows his protagonist for what he is; a criminal who leads a dangerous and empty life. Critically this was extremely well received and praised for working as a gritty crime thriller. A must see.

Fear of a Black Hat (1994)
A true diamond in the rough, this is one of the funniest films I have seen to date. A spoof on the hip hop culture of the nineties this mockumentary follows the journey of fictional rap group Niggaz With Hats as they try to conquer the international music scene. Along with an awesome response on Rotten Tomatoes, the parodies in the film are way ahead of its time.
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A Celebration of the NYC Music Scene

Horns Up Rocks & No Mercy Metal have been a huge part of the NYC Heavy Music scene since they joined forces last year. This is why we decided to throw a massive party with all the bands, the fans, and the promoters!
Our idea is to celebrate the NYC Music Scene by having Jo Schüftan (founder of Horns Up Rocks) & DJ Tim No 37 (No Mercy Metal) spin music from all the bands that have impacted the NYC music scene.
We also encourage all the bands to bring merchandise and to use this opportunity to network with other bands!
The event features:
- The Devil's Night Happy Hour (5-10 PM): The only Friday night Hard Rock Happy Hour in Manhattan!
- Guest DJ's spinning the best of NYC Music
- Band t-shirt & merch swap
When? Friday, June 24, 2011 at 7 PM
Where? Idle Hands Bar (25 Avenue B, between 2nd and 3rd streets): # 1 Beer, Bourbon and Rock bar in New York City!
LETS PARTY!
Related links:
Official Facebook Invite
Devils Night Happy Hour Facebook Group
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Keeping it brief: The Saturdays play live in tiny shorts as Nicola Roberts gets over nerves to make solo onstage debut

By JODY THOMPSON
Fierce: The Saturdays took to the stage in Newcastle last night all wearing tiny shorts - apart from a more bashful Rochelle Wiseman (far right)
They've never been afraid of wearing skimpy outfits onstage - but The Saturdays outdid themselves on stage in Newcastle last night.
The girl group were sporting the tiniest of shorts as they played a short set at a gig thrown by the city's radio station, Metro Radio Live.
But it seemed that Rochelle Wiseman was not having one of her more confident days and wore pale denim skintight jeans instead.
Work it: (L-R) Mollie King, Una Healy, Vanessa White, Frankie Sandford and Rochelle were playing a short set at Metro Radio Live at Newcastle Arena - a kind of urban indoor one-day pop festival
However, one person who had most definitely overcome her nerves was Nicola Roberts, who made her live solo debut last night, just days after saying she was dreading going on without her Girls Aloud bandmates.
Talking to MTV earlier this week, she'd revealed: 'I'm nervous and I'm dreading the night before. I know I'm going to be like losing half a stone in weight overnight, so I'm going to have to get myself into the zone.'
She added: 'There does feel like there is a little bit of extra pressure, because it is just me and it feels a little bit like, is that enough, is it enough to just look at that?'
Solo debut: Nicola Roberts got over her nerves to play her first ever live gig without Girls Aloud at the show
Dainty doll: The star threw some shapes as she performed and totally won the screaming crowd over
However, she seemed to quash her butterflies and impressed the crowd, singing debut solo single Beat Of My Drum in a tiny red and pink dress accessorised with a kooky headscarf and multicoloured strappy heels.
Other acts playing the bash included dubstep queen Katy B, Chipmunk, Sophie Ellis Bextor, The Feeling, The Wanted, rapper Example, hot new band The Overtones and Amy Winehouse's goddaughter Dionne Bromfield.
Meanwhile, Nicola has been explaining why she chose to take such a different direction musically with her new single.
Strutting her stuff: Mollie was wearing titchy high-waisted orange shorts and a low cut see-through blue vest top that showed off her black bra
Working with hot underground music producer Diplo, she explained: 'I tried to drum in to him that I wanted these quirky dollops of sound like M.I.A. (who he's worked with before) or Major Lazer (his Jamaican dancehall project).
'Don’t try and make this record come back like a commercial, just-for-radio song with 500 dance synths all over it ‘cause it’s not where I’m trying to go.'
Scouse beauty Nicola also says she feels like she's unleashed her singing voice properly for the first time too.
On song: Frankie belts out one of The Saturday's singles wearing tight striped shorts and a blue top with a distressed denim top half, as Una sports ripped denim and a low cut purple top showing off her red bra
She said: 'I was sick to death of singing the quiet, whispery parts. I was like, no, f*** this, I’m going to sing!'
Talking to MTV, Nicola said it was good that it was so different to Girls Aloud: 'It was important my first single was different to anything else around.
'I love that it’s a song everyone can sing and dance along to.
Earning her stripes: Rochelle has teamed her jeans with a leather jacket and a midriff-exposing tiger print top
Thighs the limit: Una strikes a pose at the Newcastle Arena
Nicola Roberts will be releasing her debut album ‘Cinderella’s Eyes’ in October.
Meanwhile, the Daily Mirror is reporting that Girls Aloud are heading back into the studio in January.
But apparently, the girls are ditching their former producers, hitmakers Xenomania.
A source said: 'At the moment the Girls are really excited about their new beginning, although they are scratching their heads over who will create signature hits for them.
'They’re excited they’re going to be making a fresh start together on this next adventure of their lives.
'In six months time it’ll be back to work as normal – they are itching to get back in the studio.'
An audience with...Sophie Ellis Bextor was also on the bill at the bash
The band are reportedly set to reform to celebrate their 10th anniversary next year at a special festival for the London 2012 Olympics at the O2 Arena.
Nicola though is onstage again for a hometown gig at Liverpool's Radio City Live tonight, before playing T4 On The Beach on 10 July.
Beat Of My Drum is then released on 18 July.
Meanwhile, MTV Music show On Set With Nicola Roberts is on at 2pm tomorrow.
And the next Metro Radio Live is on 7 July and features JLS and Olly Murs.

source: dailymail
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Uranium's Impact on Heavy Music, in the words of Mistress Juliya

After the demise of Headbangers Ball, Mistress Juliya felt the necessity of creating a TV show that would present Heavy Music in a raw, unscripted and aggressive way.
After gaining massive popularity via the Internet, Much Music TV approached Juliya and gave her a small budget to produce a show for Fuse TV. Juliya's concept was to take her show on the road and present the masses with an unpolished, yet very well thought out show that featured the artists in their natural environment and not inside a TV studio. In June of 2002 Uranium premiered and Juliya started gaining popularity within the Heavy Music population.
For the next three years Juliya managed to help Uranium become a household name in the industry thanks to her "in your face" style and the great chemistry she had with the artists that she would interview for the show. The show came to an end in January of 2005, when Fuse TV brought in new management who did not appreciate or understand the value of that the show had within the Heavy Music world.

After 6 years of silence, it was time for Uranium to make a comeback but this time Juliya had to do it bigger and more personal, in order to remind the fans that her love for Heavy Music will never die! Here is what she had to say about this:
"Uranium has always been my baby! First it was on TV, then it went away... Then I got the opportunity to work with Livenation on putting together the Uranium Tour! Which when people hear the Uranium brand, they know they are Heavy quality fucking music! No matter what type of Metal it is, we are going to bring it to you the right way. So we worked really hard in putting together a package that had an amazing headliner, that has always represented the Uranium brand. Black Label Society has been a staple on the Uranium TV show for many years. And of course its Zakk Wylde, it really doesn't get more real, more Metal, in a classic way!"
If you attended the Uranium Tour, you know it was a "hit"! We really hope that it becomes a yearly tour!. After many attempts during the last year, we finally were able to sit down with Juliya to do an in-depth interview! Here it is:

Special thanks to Juliya, Nightcrawler Steve, Uranium and the staff at Irving Plaza!
Related links:
Mistress Juliya
Official Site of the URANIUM Tour 2011
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