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September 28 
 Naomi Watts
Born in Shoreham, England in 1968, and raised in Australia, Naomi has been working actively
in the film industry for 15 years. After she moved to Hollywood, she worked regularly, acting
in small roles in film projects she was less than enthusiastic about. Finally, her big break came
when she was contacted to audition for a coveted spot in David Lynch's Mulholland Dr. (2001).
Her star-turning performance in the dual role of Betty Elms/Diane Selwyn has garnered an ar-
ray of critic's awards and the attention of some major players in Hollywood and beyond. Watts
is now enjoying greater choice of film roles and played (with great success)the lead in Gore Ve-
rbinski's remake of the Japanese horror classic The Ring (2002). She also starred opposite Kate
Hudson in Merchant/Ivory's adaptation of the Diane Johnson novel Divorce, Le (2003). Subsequ-
ently, Watts' creative acting abilities have continued to grow and deepen. She has been cast in
an array of films with only the best directors and actors and continues to stun critics and amaze
filmgoers with her versatility and range. Daughter of Peter Watts, sound engineer for Pink Floyd
back in the 70's. Was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful People by People Magazine in 2002. Her
brother Ben Watts is a well-known photographer. He's been living in the US since 1994. Her fav-
orite actresses are Meryl Streep, Jodie Foster and Julianne Moore. For music, her favorite artists/
bands are Fiona Apple, Coldplay, Björk, Radiohead, Cat Stevens and Pink Floyd. Ranked #76 on
Forbes 2005 Power in Entertainment List. Had an horrific fall on the New Zealand set of King Kong
(2005). She fell from a height into a ditch, to the shock of the cast and crew. She thanked her rig-
orous practice of yoga for saving her from any permanent damage. Named #99 in FHM magazine's
"100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006" supplement. Was voted #29 on AskMen.com's Most Des-
irable Women of 2006. Named #2 in the French edition of FHM magazine's "100 Sexiest Women in
the World 2006". Ranked #2 in the UK FHM's most eligible women (2006). Was voted 3rd in Entert-
ainment Weekly's Entertainers of the Year in December 2005. Named #4 of Sexiest Women over
the age of 35 according to the editors at MSN Lifestyle: Men. Naomi and Liev Schreiber became the
parents of a boy, Alexander Pete Schreiber, on July 25, 2007 in Los Angeles. Alexander weighed in
at 8 lbs. 4 oz., and is 22-1/2 inches (Alexander is named for his grandfather and Peter is named for
her father, Peter Watts, who passed away when she was 7 years old.
Birthday's today: Hilary Duff, Melody Thornton (Pussycat Dolls), Suzanne Whang,
Nancy Bush, Janeane Garofalo, Jennifer Rush, Anndi McAfee, Carolyn Carpenter,
Jennifer Leak, Stacy Hogue, Mira Sorvino, Melan Pavlovic, Helen Greenberg,
Sarah Mason, Conny Van Dyke, Cathy Barry, Maureen Prentice, Leilani Sarelle
Q OF THE WEEK:"Greatest Musical Ever?" is OVER
In your opinion, what is the greatest film,
play or video ever made about music?
Lots of areas to choose from.
So what is yours, and please describe
why you think it is.
*Thank you. This turned out to be a month long Q.
A first! Great responses. Scroll down page to see
all of the opinions from people like you.
Jane Evil (Musician) Upstate New York
www.myspace.com/janeevil
JANE SAYS: I think that the greatest musical ever is
The Phantom of The Opera...in my humble opion.
That is a musical isn't it???? (Yes-JL)
Well...either way that's my answer.
Jennine Phoenix Arizona
www.myspace.com/wacmagnet
JENNINE SAYS: Hey my brother from another mother
(East Coast LIVES)~
My two very best favs are what many call, "Mockumentaries".
This is Spinal Tap & NWH.
Two extremely different music style and two different group
lifestyles!!
However, both document the "behind the scenes/backstage"
interactions of a fictitious music band, while mocking real life
bands and the drama they create throughout a long drawn-out
world tour.
Both are hysterical and worth watching!!!!
Susan Bluechild (Musician) Dublin Ireland
www.myspace.com/susanbluechild
SUSAN SAYS: Hi Jonathan. For me, the greatest film concerning
music would be Saturday Night Fever.
You can't get a better sounding soundtrack than that.
The film, although based on the life of a guy who loved dancing but
didn't have alot of self belief he could make it as a dancer, but was
restless enough to take his talent to the local Brooklyn discotheque
ever Friday night.
The music soundtrack shows how great music can power us towards
our dreams.
Without the soundtrack of Tavares, The Bee Gees, etc, the film would
never in my belief have become the success it became.
The love story too lends an endearing message too.
Susan xxx
Karey Long Beach California
www.myspace.com/somara
KAREY SAYS: HANDS DOWN...GREASE!!!!
I think it is timeless. And let's not forget John Travolta actually
sang too for real!
I wanted to be Sandy sooooo bad that when I got home from
seeing the movie I cried myself to sleep!! lol!!!!
September 27
 Avril Lavigne
Avril Ramona Lavigne was born in Napanee, Ontario, Canada, on this date 1984. At 16,
she moved to Manhattan and began work on her debut album. She dropped out of high
school after 11th grade when she secured a record deal. When Avril was almost 18, she
released "Complicated" from her debut album titled: "Let Go" Which went 6x platinum.
A petite skater girl from a small town. Avril has shown she is independent, and full of confid-
ence and determination. A good combo to make "Complicated" and Avril a musical break-
through. "Complicated" went to number #1 on Billboards Top 100. Also earning her 5 Gra-
mmy nominations, MTV music awards, MTV European music awards and many many more.
Her trademark is her heavy black eyeliner and eyeshadow. Her first video, "Complicated",
cost over $1 million.Received 5 Grammy nominations, including 1 for best new artist (2003).
Won 3 MTV Asia Awards for favorite female artist, favorite breakthrough artist & style (2003).
Has been nominated for more than 6 Juno Awards since 2003. Won 3 Juno Awards; Fan Choice
Award, Artist of the Year, and Pop Album of the Year ("Under My Skin") in 2005. Named #36
on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2005 list. Natural hair color is brown. Favorite actor is Tobey
Maguire and favorite actress is Sandra Bullock. Owns over a 100 pairs of Converse sneakers.
Is a vegetarian. Ranked #15 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2007 list.
Birthday's today: Andy Lau, Meatloaf (Marvin Lee Aday), Gwenth Paltrow,
Shaun Cassidy, Arthur Oenn, Peter Dvorsky, Steve Kerr, Wilford Brimley,
Jackie Morrison, Sofia Milos, Jon GHarland, Randy Bachmann, Jeff Pope,
Tim Campbell, Barbara Dickson, Vincente Padillia, Mike Schmidt
Q OF THE WEEK:"Greatest Musical Ever?" continues
In your opinion, what is the greatest film,
play or video ever made about music?
Lots of areas to choose from.
So what is yours, and please describe
why you think it is.
Ely Los Angeles California
www.myspace.com/elyqueenofhollywood
ELY SAYS: SOUND OF MUSIC (Julie Andrews) All that fresh
air on the alps of Austria. So romantic!
All the HERDS of KIDS. :)
Wow that HOUSE is now my dream! I wish I had a house on the top
of the mountains, and to drink hot chocolate. :)
And put a log on the fireplace. There are much more reasons why
Sound of Music is for me the best ever musical. :)
Calamity (Rollerderby Girl) Tempe Arizona
www.myspace.com/calamitypain
CALAMITY SAYS: I can rattle off all the cool plays ever made
BUT, the two that instantly came up to my mind are Annie and
Wizard of Oz.
Whenever they are on TV I can't change the channel. There is
always the sense of home when I watch them.
Ultra Girlie Mesa Arizona
www.myspace.com/ultra_girlie
ULTRA GIRLIE SAYS: OK, it's not a musical yet...but I feel
strongly about MCR's Black Parade. Should be one!!
Hope that helps the cause!! =0)
No. I have no idea what you are referring to (MCR).
It was a question, not a cause.-JL
C-Rod Charlottesville Virginia
www.myspace.com/crod66
C-ROD SAYS: Rock N Roll High School !!!
It's the Ramones, 'Nuff said
Gloomy Phoenix Arizona
www.myspace.com/missgloomygirl
GLOOMY SAYS: I would have to say the best music video
EVER is Prodigy's Smack My Bitch Up.
There was a huge controversy over the title from feminists.
The uncut video brought that argument down to it's knees! If you
have not seen it, I won't spoil it for you. You must see it!
Made me feel proud to have once been a party animal!
September 26
 Linda Hamilton
Born in Salisbury, Maryland in 1956, following high school, Linda studied for two
years at Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland, before moving on to acting
studies in New York. In New York, she attended acting workshops given by Lee Str-
asberg. Her first parts where small parts in TV series, with her biggest break coming
with her role in The Terminator (1984). Is most known to the public at large from her
part in the TV series "Beauty and the Beast" (1987) (before Terminator 2: Judgment
Day (1991), at least). She reprised her Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) character,
Sarah Connor, for the theme park attraction T2 3-D: Battle Across Time (1996), a short
film filmed in a new 3-D process that makes the film really appear to jump out at you.
She divorced 2nd husband James Cameron after discovering he was having an affair with
actress Suzy Amis during the making of the movie Titanic (1997). Her divorce from him
was the second most expensive divorce next to Steven Spielberg's divorce from Amy Ir-
ving. She stood to take half of his earnings -- close to 50 million dollars. Talked about 20
years of treatment for being bi-polar on the October 14, 2005, show of "Larry King Live".
Linda is an LA Dodgers fan. Hasn't done a whole lot since the film "Home By Christmas"
from last year.
Birthday's today: Bryan Ferry (Roxy Music), Serena Williams, Brooke Adams,
Mary Beth Hurt, Carlene Carter, Kevin Kennedy, Darby Crash-Germs (R.I.P.).
Tracey Thorn (Massive Attack/Everything But The Girl), George Gershwin (R.I.P.),
Anne Girard, Kent McCord, Julie London (R.I.P.), Shannon Hoon-Blind Melon (R.I.P.)
Q OF THE WEEK:"Greatest Musical Ever?" continues
In your opinion, what is the greatest film,
play or video ever made about music?
Lots of areas to choose from.
So what is yours, and please describe
why you think it is.
Amy Douglas (Musician) New York
www.myspace.com/amybdouglas
AMY SAYS: WEST SIDE STORY, because it's a gritty street, NYC
hotbed of tension Romeo and Juliet cum musical with some of the
most compelling music ever written courtesy of Senor Bernstein.
It's also the musical with the only song that can make me weep
upon 4 bars, "Somewhere...."
I'd also say, that it's definitely either Almost Famous, or Dreamgirls.
Almost Famous is a love letter to a time long since gone, a time when
you could live your dreams, and ultimately the consequences therein.
Dreamgirls, because it's the story of how the business, changes the
family unit and makes legends out of faces, and failures out of true
talents.
Glory Palmdale California
www.myspace.com/ilovejukeboxes
GLORY SAYS: I love musicals, so it's too hard to only choose
one.
Grease, Moulin Rouge, old Rogers and Hammerstein-Carousel,
Cats, A Chorus Line....I could go on forever!!!
JJ Fabini (L) (Radio) Ft.Wayne Indiana
www.myspace.com/jjfabini
JJ SAYS: Tough one, Jonathan! As far as straight-up musicals go,
and bear in mind they HAVE to be funny or I can't manage to sit
though them, I think the Producers is one of the best.
I also agree with Steven Sondheim's ascertation of the South Park
movie as being one of the best musicals to come out in the last
15 years.
As for film, besides the screen adaptation of the Producers, I think
that Almost Famous is one of the best movies ever released about
the power that music holds.
I still get chills every time I see that movie.
Christina Phoenix Arizona
www.myspace.com/kreepsta
CHRISTINA SAYS: I am gonna have to say American Hardcore.
I love History, especially on any kind of music.
This video is about the history of hardcore punk! It a raw blast of
politics, passion, and rage back in the mid 80's!
Check it out it! You won't be disappointed.
Chrissy D San Francisco California
www.myspace.com/_ideal_
CHRISSY SAYS: Hi Jonathan, David Bowie was rockin'
in Labyrinth.
This movie was a classic from that time period. Not to
mention Bowie was so hot in those pants!
The music was creative and I still listen to those songs. :)
September 25
 Catherine Zeta-Jones
Catherine Zeta-Jones was born on this day 1969, in Swansea, West Glamorgan, Wales, UK,
the daughter of Dai Jones, who formerly worked for a candy factory, and Pat Jones. Her
brother David Jones is a development executive and brother Lyndon Jones works at her
production company. Catherine showed an interest early on in entertainment. She star-
red on stage in "Annie", "Bugsy Malone" and "The Pajama Game". At 15 she had the lead
in the British revival of "42nd Street". She was originally cast as the second understudy for
the lead role in the musical but when the star and first understudy became sick the night
the play's producer was in the audience, she was given the lead for the rest of the musical's
production. She first made a name for herself in the early 1990s when she starred in the York-
shire Television comedy/drama series "The Darling Buds of May" (1991). The show was a sm-
ash hit and made her one of the United Kingdom's most popular television actresses. She sub-
sequently played supporting roles in several films including Christopher Columbus: The Discov-
ery (1992), the miniseries Catherine the Great (1995) (TV) and a larger part as the seductive
Sala in The Phantom (1996) before landing her breakthrough role playing the fiery Elena opp-
osite Anthony Hopkins and Antonio Banderas in The Mask of Zorro (1998). She starred in many
big-budget blockbusters like Entrapment (1999), The Haunting (1999) and Traffic (2000), for
which many believed she was robbed of an Oscar nomination for best supporting actress. In
November 2000 she married actor Michael Douglas. She gave birth to their son Dylan Michael
in August 2000. Chosen one of 1998's Most Beautiful People by People Magazine. Ranked #50
on VH1's 100 Hottest Hotties. Ranked as #68 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005"
special supplement. Named #82 in FHM magazine's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006"
supplement. She is a spokesperson for Elizabeth Arden Cosmetics.
Birthday's today: Barbara Walters, Cheryl Tiegs, Christopher Reeve (R.I.P.),
Scottie Pippen, Tate Donovan, Michael Madsen, Heather Locklear, Hal Sparks,
Phil Rizzuto (R.I.P.), Dean Ween, Aldo Ray (R.I.P.), Shel Silverstein, Mark Hamill,
Will Smith, Billy Dee, Tony Womack, Chauncey Billups, Michael Douglas (Her
hubby was born on the same day as Catherine-wild huh?)
Q OF THE WEEK:"Greatest Musical Ever?" continues
In your opinion, what is the greatest film,
play or video ever made about music?
Lots of areas to choose from.
So what is yours, and please describe
why you think it is.
Cara Florida
www.myspace.com/iamthetrueog
CARA SAYS: Greatest Musical Ever?" It would have to be
Tommy by The Who.
I saw it in middle school and my mother took me...haha.
I loved the "Acid Queen". I'm not really sure if I knew that
musical had all the drug references that I know it does now.
But I loved the world that play brought my mind to.
ox Cara
Lore (Musician) Hollywood/Phoenix
www.myspace.com/lore
LORE SAYS: Phantom of the Opera with
Michael Crawford was beautiful!
Johnny Payson Arizona
www.myspace.com/plaidbiker
JOHNNY SAYS: Dogs in Space. Captures an incredible
time in the alternative music movement (okay, it's in
Australia) but the soundtrack is tremendous.
Matt from Greenhaven (Musician) Tempe Arizona
www.myspace.com/greenhaven
MATT SAYS: Oklahoma. Poor Judd is Dead...
"He treated the rats as equals".
Best lyrics eva!
Slack Rope Jim (Musician) Tempe Arizona
www.myspace.com/slackropejim
SLACK ROPE JIM SAYS: To me its gotta be Guided By Voices
video Watch Me Jumpstart.
This shows the insecurity of a band without a supportive scene,
overcome by doing it themselves.
Very inspiring to those of us who waste our time making music
because we love to.
Not to mention some great songs and bonus' on dvd.
Musiq (Event Coordinator) Los Angeles California
www.myspace.com/muziqmadame
MUSIQ SAYS: Have you seen Punks Not Dead the Movie?
I think this is the greatest newbie film about music. It's a
rockumentary no one should miss. Check it out for yourself.
www.myspace.com/punksnotdeadthemovie
September 24
 Stephanie McMahon
Stephanie Marie McMahon was born in Hartford, Connecticut, on this day in 1976, the
youngest daughter of Vince McMahon and Linda McMahon. After a childhood growing
up around wrestlers and the wrestling business, it was no surprise that the beautiful
and intelligent baby girl of Vince McMahon would enter the game herself. She was first
spotted in WWF publications modelling Hulk Hogan and Rockers merchandise in the late
'80s before disappearing out of the spotlight. She spent the time learning her trade un-
der Mom and Dad, and the avid WWF viewer would have spotted her sitting alongside
Pat Patterson in backstage segments of Beyond The Mat or fleeting glances of her on
PPVs. After gaining a degree in Communications from Boston University, Stephanie was
working in Titan's advertising department when Daddy came calling and told her she was
being written into the McMahon soap opera as a full character. Those who watch the WWE
know full well all about Stephanie. Married Paul Levesque (Triple H) on October 25, 2003
in Sleepy Hollow, New York at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. She and her husband
welcomed their new daughter, Aurora Rose Levesque, into the world July 24, 2006.
Birthday's today: Gordon Clapp, Lou Dobbs, Gene Hunt, Kevin Sorbo, Rosamund Kwan,
Megan Ward, Terry Metcalf, Bernadette Hingley, Rafael Palmeiro, "Mean" Joe Greene,
Jacqueline Courtney, Paul Michael Valley, Anthony Newley, Bernard Gilkey, John Mackey,
Linda Eastman McCartney (R.I.P.), Phil Hartman (R.I.P.), Jim Henson (R.I.P.)
Q OF THE WEEK:"Greatest Musical Ever?" continues
In your opinion, what is the greatest film,
play or video ever made about music?
Lots of areas to choose from.
So what is yours, and please describe
why you think it is.
Jodi (Entertainer/Model) Seattle Washington
www.myspace.com/jodistar
JODI SAYS: I have two answers for that. Actually three.
Amadeus would have to be one of my all time faves.
And, behind that Tommy (the pinball wizard), and
Pink Floyd's The Wall.
I love those movies!!! ;)
MarZ Södermalm, Stockholms län Sweden
www.myspace.com/marzling
MARZ SAYS: G'day Jonathan. For me its got to be a toss up
between the Sound of Music and the Australian cult film
Dogs in Space.
Both for reasons of nostalgia. But, as everyone has at least heard
of the Sound of Music, I won't go on about it.
Dogs is a favourite because it is not about a band that has, or even
will, 'make it'. It has a lot of Aussie inner-city share-house dynamics,
and has a great sound track too.
Nick Cave, Gang of Four, Thrush and the Cunts (can I say that?, it's
their name! It has a lot to do with it, etc.) (Yes you can-JL)
The film isn't brilliantly acted, the script is funny but uses a lot of
Aussie slang (eg "oi dog face, show us yer snatch!"), but music and
general chaotic 'atmosphere' carries it.
It stars the late Michael Hutchence (INXS) and the first scene is
of a bunch of punks lining up for David Bowie tickets around 1978 (?)
at the Melbourne Cricket ground. There is a decidedly punk flavour
from start to finish...and the exploits of the house mates aren't far off
my own share-house experiences in Melbourne...for real!
Sharon Northamptonshire South United Kingdom
www.myspace.com/yobabyavesome
SHARON SAYS: In my opinion I would go with Tommy
as the best.
But, I did enjoy 8 Mile. :-)
Larry Mac (Radio) Phoenix Arizona
www.myspace.com/larrymac
LARRY SAYS: Um, well...I think you can guess my answer
pretty easy.
Evita. No, but same director...years earlier.
Alan Parker directed Pink Floyd's The Wall. Roger didn't like it,
but as a 16 year old, it blew my mind. Showed me the power
of music.
On a related note.
Across The Universe looks like it could be cool, and I really did
enjoy Velvet Goldmine. That was a trip through glam and such.
Jenni Dallas/Fort Worth Texas
www.myspace.com/wheeler70
JENNI SAYS: Well, the greatest "musical" ever is
Jesus Christ Superstar. The songs rock!
I like to blare the DVD while I clean my house.
The greatest movie about music...would
Spinal Tap count?
(Sure would Jenni. One of my faves!-JL)
Trish San Francisco California
www.myspace.com/groovetrish
TRISH SAYS: For me, RENT has been life changing.
I am also deeply in love with Les Miserable.
September 21
 Nicole Richie
Born on this day, 1981 in Berkeley, California, Nicole Camille Escovedo, she was adopted
by singing star Lionel Richie and his then-wife Brenda Harvey-Richie in 1990 and renamed
Nicole Richie. Biological father is believed to be Peter Michael Escovedo and a reunion was
staged on "The Wayne Brady Show" (2002). But Nicole has stated in interviews that Esco-
vedo is not her birth father. Attended the University of Arizona at the same time as profe-
ssional basketball player Luke Walton, actress Heather Blair and reality TV star Kourtney
Kardashian. Attended The Buckley School with her best friend Paris Hilton. Was offered
and accepted the chance to star in "The Simple Life" (2003) with her pal Paris Hilton after
Nicky Hilton turned it down. That show brought Nicole to public recognition. Her father,
Lionel Richie, wrote the song "Ballerina Girl" for her. It was on her album that came out in
2005. That was the same year that she and Hilton had a falling out. Named #37 on the Max-
im magazine Hot 100 of 2005 list. Announced she is expecting her first child with boyfriend
Joel Madden in late 2007. Is often seen singing karaoke alongside Lindsay Lohan, Bo Barrett,
Michelle Rodriguez, and Emile Hirsch. Nicole is 1/2 Caucasian, 1/4 Black, and 1/4 Mexican.
Her godfather is Michael Jackson.
Birthday's today: Liam Gallagher (Oasis), Ricki Lake, De La Soul, Autumn Reeser,
Bill Leeb (Front Line Assembly/Skinny Puppy), Cheryl Hines, Faith Hill, Luke Wilson,
Larry Hagman, Scott Spezio, Dave Coulier, Ethan Coen, Stepehen King, Bill Murray,
Julia Beerhold, Dave Gregory (XTC), Nancy Travis, Don Felder (Eagles), Karen Webb,
Ricky Morton, Lars Eriksson, Jack Brisco, Fannie Flag, Henry Gibson, Cecil Fielder
Q OF THE WEEK:"Greatest Musical Ever?" continues
In your opinion, what is the greatest film,
play or video ever made about music?
Lots of areas to choose from.
So what is yours, and please describe
why you think it is.
Vivi (Music Journalist) besancon, DOM France
www.myspace.com/degrey
VIVI SAYS: Hey Jonathan. My favorite movie about music
(especially music world, musicians and journalists) is
Almost Famous.
As I'm a journalist in the world of music, this movie particularly
catched my attention and impressed me because lots of things
I saw, or the different experiences that characters live, are things
I already felt or lived myself with artists or other journalists.
Either hard things or happy things...it's one of the most realistic
movie I saw about music world.
Wendy United Kingdom
www.myspace.com/wendymary
WENDY SAYS: Hi Jonathan! I would have to go for
The School of Rock, I think!
It was not only hilarious but heartwarming as well and the
music was brilliant. Plus the little girl, Summer, in the film
looked and behaved an awful lot like my daughter Shannon,
and it added to the hilarity of it all.
Seeing Shannon whacking her teenager brothers over the head
with cushions and stamping her feet every time they teased her
about it. Definitely a "Golden Memories" type of film for me..
Vince (Musician) Phoenix Arizona
www.myspace.com/v56416p
VINCE SAYS: Almost Famous. My friend from my hometown
Johnny Fedevich (Drummer) played the drummer in the band
in the movie.
He also laid the drums for some of the soundtrack for the film.
Great storyline and plenty of real life situations in the movie.
It is a five-star flick and worth checking out if you haven't yet.
Bri Aberdeen Washington
www.myspace.com/br | | |
