#Dallas Model Studio

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may u do the gang with a significant other who is in a popular band or actor? up to four preference of course. lots of love!

୧ ׅ𖥔 ۫ darling, can i be your favourite? ⋄ 𓍯

REQUESTED: reader’s the coolest person ever and the gang’s their biggest fan!

tags/warnings: headcanons, gn!reader, reader is a singer/popstar!reader, gang is obsessed, reader is big time famous, near the end they got shorter because my tumblr started lagging.

ೃauthor notes⁀➷ hey my love !!! seen this after i posted and knew i had to get to work 🙂‍↕️ also while i was working on this, i got a req for actor!reader..ur in luck🤭

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johnny cade

╰┈➤ now playing. — espresso, y/n l/n

how he bagged you, the world may never know. like seriously.

YOU’RE ON THE BIG SCREEN AND YOU’RE IN THE RADIO AND YOU GO AFTER JOHNNY CADE??? everyone was shocked. lives were CHANGED.

“you’re dating who?”

“..y/n l/n?”

“in your dreams maybe???”

“fuck you?”

nobody believed him because you confessed to him over the phone when you were touring 😔! you realized you really liked johnny when you had to be away from him for so long.

so for like that period of time, it was just call after call of you two giggling back and forth.

the gang, swear to fucking god, knew he was talking to someone but they thought he was lying about who he was talking to

UNTIL YOU CAME BACK!!!!

Then they were all,

“what the fuck….”

“can i like—borrow a 20?”

“DAMN”

spoil him. take him with you. protect johnny cade with ur money or else. i find you.

but seriously, pleaseeee make sure johnny lives the life he deserves ☹️ since you’re a singer, you make a FUCK ton of money

put it to good use (spending it on johnny cade)

hey! you’re all he talks about!! HE DOESN’T STFU THAT HE’S DATING SOMEONE THAT’S FAMOUS.

“what ‘bout you, lil’ boy? you got someone?”

“hell yeah. y/n l/n.😇💯”

“..the singer?”

“damn right, ‘the singer’!”

listens to your music when he misses you!!

OH MU GOD WRITE A SONG ABOUT JOHNNY CADE PLEASEEEE AND WEAR HIS JEAN JACKRT ON STAGE PLEASEEEEEEE

i can’t stress how much he loves you

he has photos of you everywhere. and anywhere.

steals magazines you model for to promote your albums<3

dallas winston

╰┈➤ now playing — nonsense, y/n l/n.

why would you pick him.

shame on you. you have celebrities flocking to you and you pick some guy in tulsa who’s in jail every friday.

tsk tsk. whatever makes you happy!

ANYWAYS

also, never shuts the fuck up about you. like seriously, somehow, you’re always the topic of conversation.

“yeah, that’s crazy that she slashed your tires. my LOVELY Y/N would never tho. did you know they sing? you’ve probably heard of ‘em-“

MAKES YOU WEAR HIS RINGS WHEN YOU PERFORM!!! AND SOMETIMES HIS LEATHER JACKET!!! DALLAS DGAF IF IT’S DIRTY OR NOT

He needs those freaks in the crowd to know you’re HIS—not theirs just because you’re famous.

if you ever collab with a dude he’s gonna fucking lose his mind i’m not kidding

“YOU’RE GOING TO THE STUDIO WITH WHO???”

“i told you-“

“yeah, i know. lets go.”

dallas invited himself btw.

dedicate a song to him and he’s literally gonna make EVERYONE listen to it. when it comes on the radio, he’s IMMEDIATELY turning up the volume.

“looking at you got me thinkin’ nonsense.”

“that’s about me, by the way.”

“WE KNOW.”

“YOU TELL US THIS EVERY DAMN DAY”

“yeah. where’s your partner that write songs about you? huh? take that shit up with someone else.”

IN HIS ROOM HE HAS SOOO MANY POSTERS OF YOUUUUUU

cannot believe he got so lucky and bagged you

he used to pray for days like these😭😭🙏

ponyboy curtis

╰┈➤ now playing — work song, y/n l/n.

yes, i did make your song more poetic than the rest. that’s just what ponyboy is into and gets him crying.

did he get lucky? yeah. does he acknowledge that every waking moment of his life and devotes himself to making sure you never feel the burden of having to perform daily?

yeah

helps you write songs sometimes. ponyboy naturally has a poets soul so USE IT TO YOUR ADVANTAGE

GUVE HIM A FUCKING OEN AND PAPER AND HE’S WRITING A HIT SINGLE

omgomg if you credit him while at your concerts he might faint<3333

spoil him and his brothers.

his brothers are included because you see how much they’re struggling and it literally pains you to see the love of ur life get so frustrated over money

sneakily put money into darry’s wallet when he isn’t looking and ponyboy might just kiss u right then and there

it’ll take awhile for him to accept the help, but when he does—he’s so grateful to have an angel like u in his life😭😭💔💔💔

“i love you. did you know that?”

“of course i do, pony.”

“i should tell you that more often.”

uses a photo of you as a bookmark btw. it’s you in his favourite outfit you ever wore, performing the song you made for him.

ponyboy’s obsessed.

shoves ANYONE off the tv to watch you perform. he doesn’t care. and the gang lets him<3 cuz they know how much you mean to their little pony!!

not without teasing. never without teasing. ponyboy is never fucking free

“soda, it’s my turn on the tv.”

“what? you tryna watch your girlfriend?”

“…shut up.”

“look at you! what a loverboy, huh? you loveeeee her, don’t you?”

“man, just get off the tv!”

watches & listens to everything you’re in. wether it be interviews, music videos, etc—he can probably quote it. every part.

he’s so obsessed with you it’s not fucking funny

sodapop curtis

╰┈➤ now playing — that boy is mine, y/n l/n.

it couple. genuinely.

you got soda more publicity and modeling agencies have definitely hit him up LMFAO

he most definitely has modelled with you for covers :3c

BUT OTHER THAN THAT

oh u better fucking believe that the DX is always playing your music

SODA DOESNT CARE IF HE’S NOT ALLOWED TO TOUCH THE RADIO

he will. and he will be playing the song you made about him to remind the girls that go to flirt with him that he’s yours.

HE HAS A NECKLACE WITH YOUR INITAL ON IT AND YOU HAVE A NECKLACE WITH HIS INITAL!!1!1!1!1!1

flash it when paparazzi takes photos and he WILL put that photo in his wallet to show people when they ask about his partner.

CANT STFU EVEN IF HE FUCKING TRIED

soda makes u his whole personality

“sigh😔 y/n would’ve loved this beat..”

“SHUT UP ABOUT Y/N😒”

“NO?? I LOVE THEM!!!???”

LOVES PRACTICING UR CHOREOGRAPHY WITH YOU LMFAOOO

it’s so cute☹️☹️😔😔 soda might trip over his feet every once and awhile but he’s always laughing so hard with you when he does<3

darry curtis

╰┈➤ now playing — say yes to heaven, y/n l/n.

tries SOOOO hard to act like he doesn’t gaf that you’re singer but it’s so tough to not brag about it

the boys at work could be talking about their partners but when they go ask darry, he hides his grin and blush by looking down, running his hands through his hair.

“what ‘boutchu, kid? how’s the lover?”

“ah, y’know. they’re busy touring or in the studio.”

“eh?”

“oh—y/n l/n. they’re-“

darry cannot be stopped now. he won’t shut up about how great of a person you are, never letting the fame get to you.

ERAHHH HE STAYS UP LATE AT NIGHT TO WATCH YOUR PERFORMANCES WHEN YOU’RE AWAY!!!!!!! HE LOVES WATCHING YOU SWAY ACROSS THE STAGE!!

hehehehehe slow dance with him in the kitchen to ur unreleased songs you made about him…. 😈😈

PLEAEE HELP HIM FINANCIALLY PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

im begging you to just sit darry curtis down and try to convince him that, you giving him money to help around, isn’t an issue.

i don’t see darry moving out of the curtis house unfortunately, i think he will always view it as his parents house and it’s too sentimental.

so, don’t even bother asking him to move. but—do give him money. or sneakily pay the bills. whatever you have to do to help darry relax, please do it!!!

loves it when you sing slower/more relaxing songs

darry thinks it’s so attractive to hear your like soothing, breathy, and smooth voice.

he has a photo framed of you bowing toward the crowd below you, tightly holding the microphone that you had his name engraved in.

it’s currently beside his bed on his nightstand.

he looks at it every night before bed and every morning before work. <3

steve randle

╰┈➤ now playing — art deco, y/n l/n.

he’s feral. he’s fucking crazy about you.

“PUT ON THAT NEW Y/N SHIT‼️”

“why??”

“CAUSE I SAID SO?!1”

number one supporter. nobody comes close to him

AHHHH HE HAS A TATTOO DEDICATED TO YOU!!!! IT’S DEFINITELY A SONG LYRIC YOU WROTE ABOUT HIM IN UR HAND WRITING

when steve’s nervous he traces over it :3c

steve always finds himself, unconsciously, humming your songs while he works on cars!

i like to think his favourite colour is blue, so plsplsplspls wear blue (even if it’s a small accessory) to your concerts just so steve knows you’re always thinking about him.

he keeps little gifts, or rather the accessories you leave at his house, in a little box. he thinks they’re so cute and he will burn a building down before he lets anyone find out

two-bit mathews

╰┈➤ now playing — melting, y/n l/n.

“DID YOU KNOW I’M DATING Y/N? THE FAMOUS SINGER? YEAH, BET YOU WISH THAT WAS YOU😭😂!”

that’s every other sentence from his stupid lips!!

KNOWS EVERY LYRIC TO YOUR SONGS AND WILL SCREAM HIS FUCKING LUNGS OUT TO THEM!!!

attach a mickey charm to ur mic while you sing on stage and he’ll start foaming at the mouth..

two-bit’s all, “that’s for me.:mickey….me….me…mickey….”

he literally begs you to sing him to sleep

STEALS YOUR RECORDS/VINYLS???!!! HE HANGS THEM UP ON HIS WALL WITH SUCH CARE IT’S SO ADORABLE ☹️☹️

teach his little sister some of your dance moves and he might marry you tbh.

two-bit dreams of you and i’m so fucking serious

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Muse

Pairing: Lewis Hamilton x fashion designer!reader Faceclaim: Rachel Zegler

A/N: Hi! This is my first SMAU so I really hope everyone likes it!! I hope to do more in the future!

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yourusername Back to the drawing board

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ylnschooloffashion The master is back!!

zendaya Physically unable to contain my excitement

yourusername Studio is always open to you my darling!

l.h.eight This has to be the new designer Lewis was raving about in media the other day

formulafashion 👀 Do I smell a new designer coming to the paddock???

l.h.eight Girl we can hope!

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lewishamilton Always a fun time at New York Fashion Week 🔥 See you next year!

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l.h.eight For the record, I called it

formulafashion I'm so happy Lewis is looking at a new designer! Yn's work is always stunning

georgerussell63 We're all gonna look like garden trolls next to him now

alex_albon Now? He already makes you look like a garden troll

georgerussell63 Hey!

yourusername My favorite guest of the day! Thank you for coming! Liked by lewishamilton

l.h.eight 👀 Y'all are seeing what I'm seeing right?

lewishamilton

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lewishamilton P2 in Bahrain, great start to the season. See everyone in Jeddah 👊🏾

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georgerussell63 Helluva start! Let's keep this party going

formulafashion Okay but this is easily the best he has ever looked in the paddock 🥵

l.h.eight How much longer until we see Yn in the paddock???

queenyln Okay yeah, Lewis is definitely my second favorite of Yn's real life models

formulafashion Second?????

queenyln Zendaya.

formulafashion Oh, yeah, no, that's fair

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yourusername Bit of a new look

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lewishamilton Only fair after NYFW! Can't wait to host you again

mercedesamgf1 Easily the most fashionable person we've had in the garage

l.h.eight NOT LEWIS IN THE BACKGROUND YN TELL US WHAT YOU KNOW

queenyln It's been so long since I've seen her this happy 😭

formulafashion Lewis too! He was practically glowing this week

queenyln I sense a power couple forming

l.h.eight Yn would fr be the queen of the paddock

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yourusername Just getting some inspiration

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zendaya Girl if you don't call me right now I'm getting on a plane

yourusername This is an extremely real threat

queenyln SOMEBODY SEDATE ME

queenyln OUR GIRL GETTING TREATED LIKE THE ROYALTY SHE IS

l.h.eight TRIED SO HARD WITH THE SOFT LAUNCH AS IF WE CAN'T IDENTIFY LEWIS' HANDS ANYWHERE

formulafashion This is a dream. This is a dream right? I'm dreaming right now

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lewishamilton First time for everything. Dallas Fashion Week you've been a treat!

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formulafashion You know who else is in Dallas for this same exact event?

queenyln Perhaps a designer we're familiar with?

formulafashion Ding ding ding! We have a winner

formulafashion The woman in the dress looks awfully familiar, Mr. Hamilton

l.h.eight No but the fact that he went from Japan to Dallas for this. AND THAT HE HAS TO GO BACK TO SHANGHAI

formulafashion Our boy is in l o v e

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yourusername Shanghai you've been a treat

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lewishamilton 🥇✨

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l.h.eight They're speaking in emojis now

formulafashion They're not as slick as they think they are

queenyln Yn's never been slick

queenyln Girl we already know just post the Lewis content we all want

formulafashion This. I know she has so much

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yourusername Studio has gotten a little warmer as of late

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lewishamilton I'll be your muse any day 😘

yourusername My best muse yet 🥰

zendaya Damn, someone stole my girl

queenyln Someone stole OUR girl 😭

l.h.eight The longest four months of my LIFE

queenyln This is actually the best day ever. Nothing will top this

formulafashion Lewis is about to look the best he ever has

queenyln I think that's called the girlfriend effect

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Photos of Hugh Hayden's Exhibition Home Work, as seen at the Rose Art Museum (Brandeis University), 2024. Throughout this post, text present in the gallery (written by museum curators, not me) is intended in block quotes.

Through his prodigious studio practice, Hugh Hayden (b. 1983, Dallas, TX) has become one of the leading artists of his generation. His meticulously crafted sculptures, hybrid forms, and poignant installations evoke profound reflections on the human condition within a complex, volatile, and often threatening world. hayden combines a probing analysis of serious and often painful topics with humor, visual puns, and wordplay, provoking a unique blend of visceral and critical responses.

I was captivated by Hayden's work from the moment I stepped into the gallery. Really stunning stuff. Names of all pieces in this post (left to right, top to bottom), as well as excerpts from gallery text, can be found below the Read More. I highly encourage you to check it out in more detail!

American Gothic (2024)

Hayden merges two skeletal figures with agricultural and domestic tools, examining aspects pertaining to labor and the dignity of work. The artist deliberately positions himself as part of a genealogy of American artists, referencing Grant Wood's 1930 painting American Gothic and Gordon Parks's 1942 photograph, American Gothic.

Eden (2022)

Eden presents two ribcages locked together in an intimate embrace. Hanging on a clothes rack, the ribcages are meticulously crafted from cedar wood, a material often used where clothes are stored to repel moths. The fact that the skeletal lovers are closeted suggests that this embrace needs to be kept a secret. The title references the bliss associated with the biblical Garden of Eden.

Hangers (2018)

High Cotton (2015-2020)

High Cotton, emulating and arcade claw machine, is clad in lustrous, Chippendale-inspired Honduran mahogany, carved to the recall the eighteenth- and nineteenth-century furnishings of high society. Sharp-edged cotton balls (replacing the game's expected toys) force a player to "pick cotton," a task directly associated with slavery. The work highlights the raw material used to produce the fine cotton clothing found around the world--and once neatly folded inside the mahogany armoires of slave owners.

Fairy Tale (2023)

Fairy Tale features a pair of interlocking Tiffany rings, with HIV-prevention medication replacing the expected diamonds or gems. The title suggests a "happily-ever-after" gay love story for those who once lived in the shadow of AIDS. The word "fairy" in the title, sometimes used as a slur, is here reclaimed with pride.

The Kiss (2020)

In The Kiss, two football helmets are caught together like stags whose horns are locked in battle. Their interlocking forms and the title of the piece suggest a range of relationships, from homosocial camaraderie to same-sex intimacy. Many of Hayden's sports-related sculptures expose the fact that the very devices supposed to protect may also wound. The Kiss recalls the high number of brain injuries suffered by football players.

Positives (2019-2024)

Hedges (2019)

This installation features a model of an archetypal suburban home. Rather than associating the domestic with security, Hayden transforms the familiar abode into an unsettling place where menacing branches sprout from and overpower the structure's walls, window, and roof. Hedges is experienced within a mirrored chamber that situates the viewer amid an endless row of uncanny houses. Hayden often notes that home ownership is considered one of the key goals of achieving the American dream. Yet this path is hardly assured for many people, given the inequities in society and the financial precarity that so many endure. As shown here and throughout the exhibition, Hayden's visceral sculptures reveal the disquieting contradictions of the American dream.

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Step 1: Bryce Dallas Howard stars in Jurassic World.

Step 2: Bryce Dallas Howard directs Star Wars with Phil Tippet Studios doing spectacular stop-motion model work.

Step 3: _____________________

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What does the guys do for their wives/gfs/daughters on National Women’s Day

Mat gets model!reader and Sloane large bouquets of flowers and takes them to dinner. Mat will cuddle Sloane until she falls asleep at bedtime, and then he’s worshiping model!reader’s body for the rest of the night

Nick books Dallas’ favorite ballet studio for the day, so she can practice by herself for as long as she needs. He also buys her dinner and they spend a quiet night in, binging one of their favorite shows

Jeremy takes Lyla on a date! They go to a pottery class and sway is a walking cliche when he gets behind Lyla to help her🤭 they then go out dinner and have a bath together at one of their places

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The back of this publicity still reads

STAR TO BE?

Hollywood's better prognosticators have it that Martha Vickers, soon to be seen with Humphrey Bogart in Warner Bros.' romantic thriller, "The Big Sleep," is right at stardom's glittering door as the result of her performance opposite the bogey man. She a native of Ann Arbor, Mich., but boasts more home towns than the average traveling salesman, having attended schools in Chicago, Miami, St. Petersburg, Fla., Detroit, and Dallas, Tex. She was a model before being discovered for films. Vital statistics -- 5'4", 108 pounds, light brown hair and blue green eyes. She isn't married, or engaged.

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Fuja83_Underwater_Surrealism. Digital Art- FuSe Design Studio

"Ultimately, what are we? We are but memories, fleeting through a time and space that hold no existence. Our presence merely brushes against them. We exist solely in the recollection of ourselves, in the thoughts of others."

Aphorism by Rosanna Marani's book in Playing with Words by Rosanna Marani image: digital artwork Fuja83_Underwater_Surrealism ©, by FuSe Design Studio, 3D Modeler/Jewelry, and Fashion Designer. @fusedesignst

"Après tout, que sommes-nou ? Une mémoire. Toujours et seulement un souvenir qui traverse un temps et un espace qui n’existent pas et qui ne sont touchés que par notre présence éphémère. Oui, nous n’existons que dans la mémoire des autres, dans leurs pensées."

Aphorisme du livre de Rosanna Marani en Giochi di Parole di Rosanna Marani #tidolamiaparola Sur la photo : Art Numérique. Fuja83_Underwater_Surrealism ©️ ®️, par FuSe Design Studio @fusedesignst,

"In fondo noi che siamo? Un ricordo. Sempre e solo un ricordo che attraversa un tempo e uno spazio che non esistono e che si lasciano soltanto sfiorare dalla nostra effimera presenza. Sì, noi esistiamo soltanto nel ricordo di noi, nel pensiero degli altri."

Aforisma di Rosanna Marani in Giochi di Parole di Rosanna Marani #tidolamiaparole Nella foto: Digital Artwork, Fuja83_Underwater_Surrealism, di © FuSe Design Studio @fusedesignst .

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Linda Darnell (born Monetta Eloyse Darnell; October 16, 1923 – April 10, 1965) was an American actress. Darnell progressed from modeling as a child to acting in theater and film. Darnell was born in Dallas, Texas, as one of four children (excluding her mother's two children from an earlier marriage) to postal clerk Calvin Roy Darnell and the former Margaret "Pearl" Brown. One of her maternal great-grandparents was Cherokee. She was the younger sister of Undeen and the older sister of Monte Maloya and Calvin Roy, Jr..

Her parents were not happily married, and she grew up as a shy and reserved girl in a house of domestic turmoil.Starting at an early age, her mother, Pearl, had big plans for Darnell in the entertainment industry.She believed that Linda was her only child with potential as an actress and ignored the rearing of her other children.Unlike her husband, Pearl had a notorious reputation in the neighborhood of being "aggressive" or "downright mean."

Despite some financial problems, Darnell insisted that she had had a joyful childhood and loving parents. Darnell was a model by the age of 11 and was acting on the stage by the age of 13. She initially started modeling to earn money for the household and performed mostly in beauty contests.In November 1937, a talent scout for 20th Century Fox arrived in Dallas looking for new faces ...

Encouraged by her mother, Darnell met him, and after a few months he invited her for a screen test in Hollywood. Arriving in California alongside Mary Healy and Dorris Bowdon in February 1938, Darnell initially was rejected by film studios and was sent home because she was declared "too young."

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Storia Di Musica #285 - The Strokes, Is This It, 2001

Si può dire che un Paese che censura una foto così è davvero stupido? Perchè è successo davvero. Colin Lane è un fotografo di moda che ha appena finito un servizio fotografico e si accorge che nella sua borsa qualcuno ha dimenticato un prezioso paio di guanti Chanel. Mentre armeggia con una vecchia Polaroid Big Shot, a cui restano dieci fotografie, la sua ragazza esce dalla doccia. Nasce per caso una foto che piace molto ad entrambi, e che Lane conserva nel suo portfolio. Nei primi mesi del 2001 a Lane è affidata dalle rivista The Face un servizio fotografico con la band del momento, per alcuni "the next big thing" della musica americana, per altri un bluff. Caso vuole che la foto piaccia e il leader di questo gruppo di newyorkesi sulla rampa di lancio chiede se la foto possa essere usata per la copertina di un disco. Avuto il placet dalla sua fidanzata di allora, la foto del lato b diviene la copertina di un grandioso album di debutto. Che la le più importanti catene di vendita di dischi negli Stati Uniti, tra cui Walmart (che nel 2001 valeva negli Stati Uniti il 40% delle vendite di Cd), oscurarono per via del suddetto lato b, con un cartoncino prima e spingendo poi la casa discografica a sostituirla con questa:

un’immagine di tracce di particelle subatomiche in una camera a bolle, una foto scattata nei laboratori del Cern di Ginevra.

Julian Casablancas e Albert Hammond Junior si incotnrano e scoprono di amare la musica nel prestigioso college privato di Le Rosey in Svizzera. Il primo è figlio del fondatore della più importante agenzia di modelle nel mondo, il secondo è figlio di Alber Hammond Senior, cantautore inglese che scrisse moltissime hit negli anni '70 e '80. Ritornato a New York, Casablancas con Nick Valensi, Fabrizio Moretti e Nikolai Fraiture, tre studenti dell'altrettanto prestigioso Dwight School di New York, forma il primo gruppo, a cui si aggiunge Hammond che era a New York per studiare cinema. Leggenda vuole che il primo concerto dei The Strokes avvenga in un club con 6 persone, poi divengono la resident band rock di un altro locale, gestito da Ryan Gentles, che è così ben impressionato che chiede ai 5 di diventare il loro manager. Manda un demo di 3 brani ad alcune etichette indipendenti, tra cui l'inglese Rough Trade, che entusiasta lo pubblica con il titolo The Modern Age, nel 2001, divenendo la prima pubblicazione ufficiale del gruppo. Il successo è clamoroso: l'Ep vende 300 mila copie e nel Regno Unito a giugno viene pubblicato un secondo Ep, Hard To Explain, che debutta al decimo posto della classifica. Inizia qui un percorso particolarissimo: della band piace il rock sporco, grezzo e diretto che ritorna ai fasti antichi, ma che stride non poco con l'aura di ricchi e viziati dei nostri. Ne nasce il dibattito accennato sopra, tra chi li vede come i nuovi salvatori del rock e chi invece una band che non può "naturalmente" sviluppare gli autentici valori rock. Personalmente ritengto che la verità non sta in nessuna delle due istanze, ma posso dire con criterio che il primo disco della band dimostra cose notevoli. In un primo momento, fu chiamato a produrre Gil Norton, che scoprì i Pixies, ma la band non fu affatto felice del lavoro di rifinitura, preferendo virare sull'allora sconosciuto Gordon Raphael: si trasferiscono ai Transporterraum Studios dell'East Village di New York, una sorta di scantinato buio dove si muore dal caldo dove però è allestito uno studio con le migliori attrezzature dell'epoca. Casablancas decide di registrare senza nessun lavoro di post produzione, spesso in una singola registrazione. Ne viene fuori un disco che unisce, visto che siamo a New York, la spensieratezza dei Television, l'immediatezza dei Ramones e un pizzico di fascino alla Velvet Underground.

Is This It si apre con l'omonima traccia, scritta tra l'altro all'ultimo momento da Casablancas che non trovava un ritornello adatto apre il disco, fresca, immediata, ma non così sciagurata come il punk. Tutto il disco è giocato su questo binario, al netto di canzoni bellissime, come Hard To Explain, dal muro di chitarre che ricorda i bei tempi e che rappresenta in maniera persino sincera la confusione del passaggio all'età degli adulti (I missed the last bus, I'll take the next train\I'll try but you see, it's hard to explain\I say the right thing, but act the wrong way\I like it right here, but I cannot stay). Notevoli sono anche Last Nite (che però ruba il riff a American Girl di Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers, dall'omonimo album di debutto del 1977) e Alone, Together, su una relazione che non vuole davvero funzionare (Oh, the first time it happened too fast\And second time I thought it would last\We all like it a little different). Take It Or Leave It, dal canto strozzato di Casablancas, doveva essere il singolo trainante e che doveva dare il titolo all'album, che ha altre due piccole storie da raccontare: Soma arriva dal romanzo di Aldous Huxley Il mondo nuovo (1932). Nel libro, “soma” è il nome di una droga immaginaria, una sostanza, prodotta in compresse, che rende euforici e cancella ogni paura. «Soma is what they would take when\Hard times opened their eyes», canta Julian in apertura. Gli Strokes non sono gli unici ad aver subito il fascino di questo elisir della felicità: già gli Smashing Pumpkins gli avevano dedicato un pezzo di Siamese Dream (1993) e prima di loro, nel 1984, avevano pubblicato la loro Soma anche i Tuxedomoon. New York City Cops è una canzone denuncia della brutalità della polizia. Casablancas ha raccontato di averla scritta in risposta all’omicidio di Amadou Diallo nel 1999 (episodio a cui Springsteen dedicò la formidabile American Skin (41 Shots). Lo studente guineano era disarmato quando quattro poliziotti in borghese a New York gli hanno sparato per errore: pensavano che al posto del portafoglio stesse tirando fuori dalla tasca una pistola. La canzone, che faceva originariamente parte di Is This It, dopo gli eventi dell’11 settembre viene rimossa dall’edizione americana (rispetto ad altri paesi, l'uscita era slittata a fine settembre). Principalmente per via ritornello: New York City cops, New York City cops\New York City cops, but they ain't too smart.

Il disco fu un successo, prima in Europa, e poi, gradualmente, negli Stati Uniti. Divennero, come scrisse una famosa rivista di moda, "i nuovi depositari del chiodo (inteso come giubbino di pelle, ndr) solo che rispetto a quello dei Ramones questo è di Yves Saint Laurent". La loro carriera continua ancora oggi, ma avendo perso quella sensazione che avevano all'inizio, l'essere la nuova speranza per far resuscitare il rock. Non lo sono stati, ma non si può dire che fossero un bluff, e lo dimostra ciò che dicono in Star Treatment gli Arctic Monkeys (del 2018):

I just wanted to be one of The Strokes Now look at the mess you made me make Hitchhiking with a monogrammed suitcase Miles away from any half-useful imaginary highway

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Todrick Hall (April 4, 1985) is a singer, rapper, choreographer, and YouTuber. He gained national attention on the ninth season of the televised singing competition American Idol. He amassed a huge following on YouTube with viral videos including original songs, parodies, and skits. A documentary series about his video-making process titled Todrick aired in 2015.

Starting with season eight, he became a resident choreographer and occasional judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race. He starred as Lola in Kinky Boots on Broadway (2016-17). He began appearances as Billy Flynn in Chicago on Broadway and the West End.

He released four studio albums, including the visual albums Straight Outta Oz (2016) and Forbidden (2018). In 2020, he released an EP, Quarantine Queen, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic featuring “Mask, Gloves, Soap, Scrub”, and was the international host of Global Pride 2020.

He was born in Plainview, Texas. He was raised by a single mother until she married when he was a teen when he gained a brother and stepfather. The family would move to Dallas.

As a child, he adored The Wizard of Oz. He would create Oz, the Musical; the pop song The Wizard of Ahhhs featuring the pop a cappella quintet Pentatonix; and the visual album and tour Straight Out of Oz. An elementary teacher in Dallas led him toward the arts, including theater, orchestra, and ballet.

He is gay and came out to his family when he was 15. At age 16, he began performing on weekends at the amusement park Six Flags Over Texas; it was the first time he combined singing and dancing. He performed on cruises with Royal Caribbean, Holland America Line, and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. He has said that his work ethic comes from the lack of opportunities he had in the entertainment industry as a Black gay man.

He announced a relationship with model David Borum via an Instagram post in May 2021. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

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Modern Living Spaces

If you’re looking for comfort and style, Lark Huntsville offers student housing near SHSU campus that ticks all the boxes. Picture yourself walking into an apartment with sleek hardwood-style floors, adding a touch of elegance to your space. The granite countertops are perfect for cooking up meals, and the memory foam mattresses will ensure you get a good night’s rest after a busy day. With a TV in each living room, you’ll have the perfect spot to unwind and catch up on your favorite shows. Lark Huntsville offers studio, 2, 4, and 5-bedroom floorplans to fit your needs. Whether you’re living solo or with friends, you’ll appreciate the modern features that make this place feel like home.

The Transportation System in Huntsville, Texas

Getting around Huntsville is pretty straightforward, thanks to its small-town size and layout. Most people rely on cars, with major highways like Interstate 45 making it easy to reach Houston or Dallas. Traffic is minimal compared to big cities, so you’re not spending half your day stuck in your car. For local travel, there are a few public transportation options, like the university shuttle, which is handy if you’re a student or live nearby. Walking and biking are doable in certain areas, especially around the downtown square and near campus. If you’re looking for long-distance travel, Huntsville’s proximity to larger cities gives you access to airports and bus routes. The transportation setup works well for both locals and visitors, keeping life simple and accessible.

Sam Houston Memorial Museum in Huntsville, Texas

The Sam Houston Memorial Museum gives you an up-close look at the life and legacy of one of Texas’ most famous figures. As you explore the museum, you’ll find artifacts, letters, and personal belongings that tell the story of Sam Houston’s incredible journey. Outside, the grounds are just as captivating, with historic homes, a log cabin, and peaceful walking paths. It’s like stepping back in time while learning about Houston’s role in shaping Texas. You don’t have to be a history buff to enjoy it—the museum’s interactive displays and storytelling make it accessible for everyone. If you’re in Huntsville, it’s a spot you shouldn’t miss, blending education and history with a bit of adventure.

Sam Houston State Launching Vocational College to Fill Workforce Needs

It’s exciting to see Sam Houston State University launching a vocational college to address the changing workforce needs. The idea of offering short-term certificates that are directly aligned with industry demands is a smart way to help students transition into careers quickly. By reviving the Josey School of Vocational Education and making it responsive to today’s job market, SHSU is filling a crucial gap. The flexibility to move from certificates to higher-level degrees is a huge plus, giving students more options as they advance. It’s clear that the traditional education model needs to evolve, and this initiative could serve as a great example of how universities can adapt to the pace of technology and industry changes. This could really make a difference for people looking to gain skills and start careers faster.

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Sam Houston Memorial Museum 1836 Sam Houston Ave, Huntsville, TX 77340, United States Head east toward Sam Houston Ave 26 ft Turn right onto Sam Houston Ave Pass by Taco Bell (on the left in 0.4 mi) 0.6 mi Turn right onto Lake Rd 443 ft Turn right Destination will be on the right 217 ft Lark Huntsville 2304 Sam Houston Ave, Huntsville, TX 77340, United States

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[chonacas]

Torfoot Entertainment Group on Making Films and Casting Actors

TORFOOT ENTERTAINMENT GROUP MOUNTS MAGNIFICENT CLASSIC HORROR THE YETI WITH NEW SLATE OF FILMS (Los Angeles, CA) Torfoot Entertainment Group (TEG) an award-winning film, television and digital content production company, founded by filmmaker Johnathan Brownlee (THREE DAYS IN AUGUST, PUPPETMASTER, THE STANDOFF AT SPARROW CREEK and DECODING ANNIE PARKER), and Emmy award-winning producer/casting director Ross Meyerson  (DAMAGES, NURSE JACKIE, RESCUE ME,  currently working on DEXTER: RESURRECTION); with footprints in LA, NYC, Dallas and Toronto, launches a vast film slate this fall with the first of their incredibly diverse slate of films to be the wickedly delicious horror film THE YETI, with actor Jim Cummings (THUNDER ROAD, LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY), headed into production this winter in New York with Radiant Films selling internationally and a North American set to announce later this year. Tackling the most elite of monsters, indie giant Torfoot Entertainment Group enters the world of epic creatures like Kong and Godzilla in the footsteps of creative pioneers like Toho Studios.  

Taking inspiration and influences from classic creature features, THE YETI is a pure genre film,  delivering thrilling action with copious amounts of blood and gore. It harnesses the environmental ruggedness of the Arctic and the bloody carnage of a giant monster slaughtering its human prey. Shooting on anamorphic lenses, in full-color widescreen, laying bare the polar Arctic in all its beauty and terrifying rawness. Following a cinematic language that will feel like the crystalline bedrock of those majestic natural tableaus of films like THE REVENANT and INTO THE WILD.

THE YETI is co-written and co-directed by Emmy award winner Gene Gallerano (THE FIRST WAVE, AMERICAN SYMPHONY, National Geographic’s PHOTOGRAPHER), and William Pisciotta (THUNDER ROAD, BEAST BEAST). THE YETI Creature Design is spearhead by the innovative team of industry titans Wayne Anderson & Ali Gordon  (THE PREDATOR, JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM, STRANGER THINGS, GHOSTBUSTERS, IT, THE NUN, HELLRAISER, THE TOMORROW WAR, AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER)

THE YETI is a Torfoot Entertainment Group production (repped by Brillstein), and the team is led by producers Johnathan Brownlee (STANDOFF AT SPARROW CREEK, PUPPETMASTER, DECODING ANNIE PARKER) and Ross Meyerson (DEXTER: RESURRECTION, FALLOUT, THE EQUALIZER) with SFX/Creature Design by Wayne Anderson and Ali Gordon (THE PREDATOR, JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM, STRANGER THINGS, THE NUN, HELLRAISER), Stunt Coordinator/Second Unit Director: Freddie Poole (BIKERIDERS, TULSA KING, THE SAMARITAN), Production Designer Frank Coppola (CABRINI, NIGHTMARE ALLEY, PARANORMAL ACTIVITY, A QUIET PLACE II.)

Oil tycoon, Merriell Sunday Sr. and renowned adventurer, Hollis Bannister have disappeared without a trace. Their last known location is northern Alaska. Ellie Bannister and Merriell Sunday Jr., set out to search for their missing fathers and the truth behind what made them vanish! As the rescue team heads deeper into the heart of this frozen landscape, danger mounts. Something has taken notice of their trespassing expedition…and that prehistoric something is now stalking them... hunting them... THE YETI

This is one of the first projects for the newly formed Torfoot Entertainment Group, a privately financed production company whose model is based on culturing quality content and bringing together creators and financiers, smartly accessing local filming incentives and putting local production teams to work.

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Read more about Torfoot Entertainment Group on David's Guide: https://davidsguide.com/torfoot-entertainment-group-mounts-magnificent-classic-horror-the-yeti-with-new-slate-of-films/ 

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