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June 27, 2009
NEW YORK, NY – June 25, 2009 – Michael Jackson, one of the most widely beloved entertainers and profoundly influential artists of all-time, leaves an indelible imprint on popular music and culture.
Commenting on his passing, Sir Howard Stringer, Chairman, CEO and President, Sony Corporation, said: "Michael Jackson was a brilliant troubadour for his generation, a genius whose music reflected the passion and creativity of an era. His artistry and magnetism changed the music landscape forever. We have been profoundly affected by his originality, creativity and amazing body of work. The entire Sony family extends our deepest condolences to his family and to the millions of fans around the world who loved him."
Rolf Schmidt-Holtz, CEO, Sony Music Entertainment, said: "Michael Jackson's unsurpassed artistry and beloved music brought joy to every corner of the world. We join today with his millions of fans in expressing our profound sadness and we offer our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. It was a true privilege for all of us in the Sony Music family to work with one of the most talented superstars in the history of music. We will miss him greatly."
Martin Bandier, Chairman & CEO of Sony/ATV Music Publishing, said: "Michael was the kind of amazing talent that comes along once in a lifetime. He was an incredible recording artist, an insightful businessman, an unmatched performer, and a true icon. To all of us at Sony/ATV Music Publishing, he was also a trusted and passionate partner, who was very proud of our accomplishments. He will be dearly missed. We wish his children and entire family our deepest condolences."
Five of Jackson's solo albums – "Off the Wall," "Thriller," "Bad," "Dangerous" and "HIStory," all with Epic Records, a Sony Music label – are among the top-sellers of all time. During his extraordinary career, he sold an estimated 750 million records worldwide, released 13 No.1 singles and became one of a handful of artists to be inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Guinness Book of World Records recognized Jackson as the Most Successful Entertainer of All Time and "Thriller" as the Biggest Selling Album of All Time. Jackson won 13 Grammy Awards and received the American Music Award's Artist of the Century Award.
Michael Jackson started in the music business at the age of 11 with his brothers as a member of the Jackson 5. In the early 1980s, he defined the art form of music video with such ground-breaking videos as "Billie Jean," "Beat It" and the epic "Thriller." Jackson's sound, style and dance moves inspired subsequent generations of pop, soul, R&B and hip-hop artists.
Commenting on his passing, Sir Howard Stringer, Chairman, CEO and President, Sony Corporation, said: "Michael Jackson was a brilliant troubadour for his generation, a genius whose music reflected the passion and creativity of an era. His artistry and magnetism changed the music landscape forever. We have been profoundly affected by his originality, creativity and amazing body of work. The entire Sony family extends our deepest condolences to his family and to the millions of fans around the world who loved him."
Rolf Schmidt-Holtz, CEO, Sony Music Entertainment, said: "Michael Jackson's unsurpassed artistry and beloved music brought joy to every corner of the world. We join today with his millions of fans in expressing our profound sadness and we offer our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. It was a true privilege for all of us in the Sony Music family to work with one of the most talented superstars in the history of music. We will miss him greatly."
Martin Bandier, Chairman & CEO of Sony/ATV Music Publishing, said: "Michael was the kind of amazing talent that comes along once in a lifetime. He was an incredible recording artist, an insightful businessman, an unmatched performer, and a true icon. To all of us at Sony/ATV Music Publishing, he was also a trusted and passionate partner, who was very proud of our accomplishments. He will be dearly missed. We wish his children and entire family our deepest condolences."
Five of Jackson's solo albums – "Off the Wall," "Thriller," "Bad," "Dangerous" and "HIStory," all with Epic Records, a Sony Music label – are among the top-sellers of all time. During his extraordinary career, he sold an estimated 750 million records worldwide, released 13 No.1 singles and became one of a handful of artists to be inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Guinness Book of World Records recognized Jackson as the Most Successful Entertainer of All Time and "Thriller" as the Biggest Selling Album of All Time. Jackson won 13 Grammy Awards and received the American Music Award's Artist of the Century Award.
Michael Jackson started in the music business at the age of 11 with his brothers as a member of the Jackson 5. In the early 1980s, he defined the art form of music video with such ground-breaking videos as "Billie Jean," "Beat It" and the epic "Thriller." Jackson's sound, style and dance moves inspired subsequent generations of pop, soul, R&B and hip-hop artists.
March 20, 2009
How do i love thee?let me count the ways......
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height.
My soul can reach,when feeling out of sight.
For the ends of being and ideal grace.
I love thee to the level of everyday's most quiet need,
by sun and candleight.
I love thee freely,as men strive for Right;
I love thee purely,as they turn from Praise,
I love thee with the passion put to use in my old griefs,and with my childhood's faith.
I love thee with a love I seemed to lose,with my lost saints.
I love thee with the breath,smiles,tears,of all my life!-and,if it was chosen by god,
I shall but love thee better after death......
(First English Blog of Mine.please forgive provided mistake exist!)
February 8, 2009
在写这篇文章之前先祝我的好友Beatrice521元霄节快乐！（不是但丁“神曲”里的那位！）
经过一个快乐的大年三十后，赵本山先生2009年春晚的作品“不差钱”再次赢得了观众与媒体的一致好评。作为每届春晚的压轴戏，赵本山的小品从未让人失望过。记在大部份人们心中的，无非是赵本山与小沈阳的超人演技，或是诸如“苏格兰调情”，“做鬼也不会放过你”，“混身的艺术细菌”等经典对白。但在这其中，有一个最值得我们深思却往往被我们忽略的情节让我多少有点感伤。。。
请注意我所回放的对白：（位于作品尾段）
赵：哎，他姥爷，你这孩子实在是亲戚再说我那些东西都给你炖了，这孩子你不给我面子也得给他姥爷面子啊。毕：啊不不，我就想知道她有名吗？赵：不是我退荐她，你上搜狐网点新闻，点击率老高了都两年了。叫鸭蛋儿。毕（惊喜）：噢！搜狐网上说的鸭蛋儿就是她啊，太好了，太好了。（对小沈阳）你马上去上菜，今天这顿饭我包了，我请客，鸭蛋儿，你明天跟着大哥哥去北京，上星光大道，你们搞一个组合，就叫不差钱。鸭：谢谢姥爷。小：谢谢姥爷。赵：你这星光大道不是百姓舞台谁都可以参与吗，他俩都要了把我也接收了吧。毕：搜狐网上也有您的名字？赵：你点一下试试吧，另外我有个重要秘密没跟你透露。其实我姥爷也姓毕。
鸭蛋功夫了得，但小沈阳更胜一筹。因此选择小沈阳便在情理之中。但鸭蛋儿入选不是因为她的功夫，而是在搜狐网上的名气。同时，当赵爷苦求自荐时也被老毕一句：搜狐网上也有您的名字 而婉然拒绝。而最后，鸭蛋儿也只能成了为提高收视率而榨取大量利润的媒体的一个牺牲品了。
名气比能力更重要？这是小品结给我的思考。众所周知，靠个人能力获得成就是对一个人价值的肯定，也是我们正常人能想到的正常方式。但有些人却就是凭着所谓的名气硬是把这种人踹到一边，搭上了通往荣耀的列车。于是乎，芙蓉姐姐横空出世，杨丽娟也能和刘德华扯上绯闻。但最终的结果呢？芙蓉姐姐没赢得奥斯卡金奖，而被炒完了以后，杨丽娟也就成了一个被众人抛弃的玩偶。而在这一切的背后，便是媒体在用那贪婪的目光数着那罪恶的钞票。
在有些人眼中，成功似乎总能和成名划上等号。许多人要成名是为了体现自己的价值。当然了，也有人要成名是为了提升自己的地位，得到他人羡慕或是嫉妒的眼光。于是这些人兵分两路，前着用实力争取机会，后者就开始用金钱或各种方式恶炒。但是，没有媒体作放大镜，成名谈何容易？随后，利用媒体的人得到了机会。因为通过名气可以带来大量的收视率，销量，赞助等。这样媒体也得以榨取大量利润。当从那些成名人身上榨干了油水后，媒体就会寻找下一个目标，而那些成过名的人也被人们渐渐遗忘，那些有真才实学的人才却被埋没了。弄得全军覆没，而为了保持一个清洁形像，媒体再用最擅常的方式把罪恶完美地埋葬。悲哉！
其实在高中时提这种话题是非常残酷的。而这种情况是真实存在的。不只是媒体，在教育，足球，生活等方面总是会有人才被埋没的现象。而且是非常普遍。也许有人会反驳有人就是靠能力出的名，这总与芙蓉姐姐背道而驰吧！那么那些人是谁？李白？爱迪生？普京？齐达内？中国几千年历史上只出了李白这么一个浪漫主义诗人；只有爱迪生一人拥有千项发明；俄罗斯只有一个政绩颇佳的普京；球王贝利后60年里只齐达内这一个足球艺术大师。他们以唯一性获得了永远的地位，而我们不是！有时，好像是媒体的话便成了我们自己的思想（比如说像抵制日货这样愚蠢的行为-我以后会提到的）。这种对思想的操纵是一种非常可怕的行为。但我们没有办法去制止。
我不知道导演安排这段对白是有目的还是因为什么，但我希望光明能永存.....
