The Big Short is a movie which was inspired by Michael Lewis’ non-fiction book “The Big Short” in 2010. The movie tells the story behind the housing bubbles and the 2007-2008 financial crises. Some people may not be familiar with finance. To grab viewers’ attention, the director added some humor and pop-culture explanations to finance. It provides a global overview of Wall Street’s collapse and the impact on the financial markets worldwide. The movie also looks at some investors that foresaw the collapse of the mortgage securities industry and its subsequent crash. There are three stories in the movie, all connected by the housing bubble. The characters were aware of the imminent market crash and they decided to profit from it. They also short-bet against the stable mortgage market. This paper will discuss the role of these individuals in the financial meltdown that has occurred in recent history. Christian Bale is the actor who plays Michael Burry. In the movie, he plays a hedge-fund managing director who is socially inept. Even though he was not trusted, he understood and believed that there was a housing market crisis from the beginning. They were based upon high-risk subprime loan, which have fewer and smaller returns. They are too busy making money to grasp the concept and believe that the market will crash. He thus created the credit default swap (CDS), an investment strategy which allows him profitably to bet against US mortgage markets. CDS was his first investment. This caught the attention of stockbrokers and caused confusion and fear among investors. As time passes, his investments become impatient as he waits to see the market collapse. Later, lawsuits and threats were made against him by investors. Michael Burry correctly predicted the market but his timing is not right. He saw it coming so early that he had no choice but to wait and risk a serious loss. Although he was able eventually to stay on the sidelines long enough for trades to be made, it left him with a deep wound. Steve Carell played Mark Baum. He was another key character in the financial crisis. He is a former fund manager who was recently affected by a tragedy in his family. He is aware of the possibility of a crisis but isn’t sure how large it will be. Mark Baum doesn’t use spreadsheets to figure out his answer, like Michael Burry. Instead, he focuses more on the real-world. His team went on the streets to witness the housing bubble. They noticed a disturbing problem in late payments and foreclosures of uninformed individuals. They are all expecting the housing market will rise. Mark Baum realizes the risks are much greater than he imagined after a conversation with bankers. It’s only a matter if the bubble bursts before everything goes downhill. His team was given an order by him to “Shorten every guy that has touched” He also spoke in a hopeless, despairing sigh, saying, “I’m going find moral redemption.” He was aware, and afraid, of the consequences of the industry on thousands of lives. It was also clear that he had contributed to that crash. He didn’t do it to make money. He was actually disgusted at the industry and wanted justice for the average American, the one who is most hurt by a crash. Baum and Burry both want to win but they also want to be successful.

The last characters in the story are Jamie Shipley and Charlie Geller. Two young traders discover the potential for a housing bubble and convince Ben Rickert to help access the financial markets. Brad Pitt portrays Ben Rickert. He left the banking industry after past conflicts and disillusionment and moved to a rural location. He was a mentor to Wittrock and Shipley throughout the film and helped them win against the housing market. Rickert became upset that the Americans were losing their market. Rickert continued, saying, “If they’re wrong, people lose their homes. People lose jobs. People lose their retirement savings and pensions. What do you hate about banking? It reduces people into numbers. Here’s an example:

Every 1% rise in unemployment, 40,000 people die. Ben Rickert’s wake-up call. He reminded everyone that they were rooting for the global economic collapse and not just the United States. Even if the bet is successful, they will not win.

Although they are all from different parts of the world, these characters noticed the problem with mortgage securities. This is especially true for those that depend on high-risk subprime loan inflation. Every character that finds out about the possible crisis is shocked, and they hope it was wrong. They were also shocked when their beliefs proved to be right. The characters were faced with an ethical dilemma. Although they bet against the United States’ market, the possibility of its collapse was present in the world’s banking system as well as the economy. It was a game that saw one person win and another lose. They could be the one who sees and corrects a problem. They were conflicted about their selfishness to make millions out of this situation.

The Big Short movie is a complex, serious and difficult subject that the director does a great job with. However, the director has an impressive eye for detail and a sense of humor. This movie reminds people that handling large amounts of money can be a difficult and morally questionable activity. It is possible for these kinds of situations to occur in the world. People will need to be prepared to take tough decisions when it happens and to accept the consequences. People will destroy relationships as they become greedy.

I was unsure of the impact classical music had on the history of the world at large. It was amazing to learn about different eras and music through this course. We spoke a lot on how each time society was run and what expectations musicians had. These pieces were chosen because of their incredible arrangements and profound social impact.

Josquin’s Kyrie, for his Missa Pange Lingua. It was my favorite piece. This polyphonic song would have been used during Mass in the early medieval period. This music is significant because it marks the beginning of organum and changes in the church’s way of doing things. The idea that secular music could blend with the sacred and appear in churches was a problem for the medieval ecclesial society. They considered the harmonies too distracting from the lyrics and unnecessary for worship. The change was accepted by important religious leaders and gave the music of the church a lighter quality. It also removed the emphasis on serious worship that the church had become accustomed to. This piece stands out for its beauty. It shows how beautiful organum music became, and it is a stark contrast with the repetitive and boring initial chants. Beethoven’s Symphony #5 was another piece I found to be very enjoyable. The piece was originally not my favorite because I had only heard Movement 1 once before, but after hearing Movement 2, it became my favourite. The music’s raw emotion made me re-appreciate Movement 1 after listening to it. He infused the composition with his thoughts, feelings and emotions unlike other composers. Beethoven was a critic of society, and created music that was different from the rest.

These pieces did more than change the way that society saw music at the time. They also changed my perception of music a thousand year later. It was even done by someone who is deaf. Really? I don’t think I could even write something as amazing. I also have hearing in two of my ears. Because I enjoy these pieces, the course really changed how I see music.

It’s 1960. One hears a girl shout, then another. As the lights begin to glow, one sees The Beatles. They were an integral part of the establishment of the main features of the embryonic anti-culture in the 1950s and 1960s. The Beatles had a profound impact on teen culture during the 1960s. They changed the music industry, created the hippie movement, then sparked the rise of the human rights movement.

Because of their significant influence on popular music, the Beatles are an important group. All teenagers loved rock ‘n’ roll music. The Beatles were a major influence on America. Their music changed the landscape of music. Rudolf Helc describes how music has become a way for many people to express their feelings. Helc also writes that The Beatles had a profound influence on America, changing the music industry forever. Their original music expressed love, peace, freedom and a rejection of what older generations believed. Their music offered hope to people who were struggling with the Cold War and Vietnam War. They not only influenced pop music but also the cultural and social revolution that swept the 1960s. The Vietnam war began in the early 60s and was opposed by the hippie protests. Many young men refused the army service and instead chose to live with their families in peaceful communities. Adam Wojtanek, a writer, goes in depth about the impact of The Beatle’s views on American teenagers during the 1960s. He also discusses their thinking. The Beat generation was a part of hippies. They rebelled against parents’ traditional values. The Beatles brought new ideas and not just good music to the world. They introduced new awareness to the United States and made many political and social changes. All hippies believed the Beatles preached peace, love and civil rights. Many parents believed in the actions of the younger generation. The baby boom created a large age gap which caused a shift in how teenagers and parents behaved in the 60s. The Beatles did more than make great music. They had a profound influence on the thinking and lives of millions. They were one the most prominent and popular groups to oppose segregation. They performed in Jacksonville for their first ever U.S. concert tour. They were shocked to learn that their concert was being held in segregated areas and decided not to perform for segregated audiences. Bruce Mirken wrote about The Beatles, and how it was one of America’s most beloved bands at the time. They were not afraid to express their beliefs, and they thought segregation was terrible. They said that they didn’t play to segregated audiences, and they weren’t going to begin now. This caused some hostility from the media. People were less scared to stand up for the rights of everyone, since a well-known band did. This realization made Americans treat each other worse, leading to many teenage rebels against their parents and the society they live in. It’s been many years since the Beatles were mentioned in our society. Popular culture has adopted a conservatism that is still very much alive. Overall, the Beatles had a significant impact on teen culture. They were a major influence on music and hippie movements. They also spoke out for human rights, which led to the birth of human rights movements. The Beatles have had a profound influence on people, something that is beautiful.

Jane Elliot, a Riceville teacher, engages her third grade students in a brown-blue experiment. The purpose of the experiment is to teach children about discrimination and prejudice. This same experiment was repeated with adults two years later.

Jane Elliot explained to her third-graders with blue eyes that she was better than the brown-eyed ones in her experiment on the brown/blue eyed. The collars of the brown-eyed students were necessary to distinguish each group from afar. Elliot said that the blue-eyed children were smarter, more polite, and better than them. They also enjoyed certain privileges over the other children. The brown-eyed students were told by her that they weren’t doing their best and they had less recess. The students were all friends and worked well together before the experiment. But, the experiment was over, and they began to hate one another. The experiment started with both the blue and brown students showing discrimination during recess. Students started acting this way because they believed their group was superior to the other, and they felt that the others weren’t being treated fair. The students displayed hatred of the other group, as well as hatred at home. Elliot changed all that when she said to the blue-eyed groups that they were now superior. Whichever group was told it was “superior” achieved better results and worked faster than the other. The teacher gave the project to the brown-eyed students in 2 and 1/2 minutes. They completed it in 5 minutes. The experiment had an impact on the students’ academic skills. This was evident when they got lower grades for being inferior, higher grades for being superior, and overall higher grades after it was over. The experiment was completed and the teacher assured the students that all are created equal, no one is superior to anyone, regardless of eye color. Students were happy to see the experiment end. They felt that everyone was equal and that no one is better than anyone else, especially when they have families. Her students took the knowledge they gained about dealing with prejudice and discrimination to teach their children to not hate people of different races or colors. Elliot’s children admitted to having taught their kids racism. But, they said that they’ve heard their children use racist slurs. What they did not learn was from their parents and was probably learned from other students.

Jane Elliot was conducting an experiment with adults. The blue-eyed people waited for half an hours outside. They finally entered the room. Similar to Elliot’s students, the adults believed they were superior and started to notice the worst traits about each other. Elliot started to become very angry with one lady because she made the brown people feel superior and degraded the blue. After the experiment was concluded, the blue-eyed participants informed Elliot of their feelings of powerlessness, hopelessness and discomfort.

Jane Elliot’s brow/blue eyed experiment demonstrates how discrimination can feel. Although prejudice has been an issue in my past, I have never felt it as a significant factor in my own life. I understand how discriminatory it can be, especially for a minority. People of other races might feel superior to you, but if they were in your shoes, they might think differently.

Mel Gibson’s Passion of the Christ by Mel Gibson was a disturbing movie. While it was a well-made movie, the possible events that took place are very disturbing. It’s also among the most brutal movies I have ever witnessed. The torture and pain Jesus endured made up more than half the movie. After the torture started, I lost track of the title. I was baffled by the idea of passion. This made me wonder if Jesus enjoyed it. Is this Jesus’ passion? It made sense after Robert Ebert’s review. Robert Ebert clarifies, “Passion is often confused with romance.” In fact, it is the Latin for pain. Later, Christ’s meaning was changed to mean “love for mankind”. It was thus used. The title was pain/suffering Christ. Jesus suffers throughout the film. It could be mental, verbal, or physical pain. He is not only suffering from hatred, torture, and betrayal. This is the most terrible kind of pain I know.

It is difficult to pick a favorite. The entire movie felt like one long, unending scene. Jesus asking for forgiveness of those who caused his death and made it so difficult for him was what stood out for me. The movie shows him asking for forgiveness many times. I am specifically referring to the scene when he hangs from the cross. He is criticized by the leader for not being a Messiah, and he doesn’t even get down from the cross. He reminds Christ about how he claimed he could rebuild their temple in three days and destroy it. He leaves the cross and almost challenges him. Jesus, at that time, still prays to God for forgiveness and confesses that he doesn’t know what he is doing. This scene is important because even though he couldn’t move, he demonstrated how great and powerful he was. Everyone paused as he prayed and most likely thought, “Wait a minute. What?” I find it so amazing that people will kill each other over the smallest things. I also wonder how someone can have such a big heart to risk their life for the sake of his people. He also mentioned that there were soldiers that wanted to be involved in this effort but could not resist. The weather suddenly changes once everyone is gone. The skies get darker and the clouds appear. There is also wind. The music becomes louder. Then it’s over. Although not enough to cause actual harm, the earthquake is sufficient to fulfill the leader’s request. The temple was also torn down and Jesus was taken off the cross at the end. The movie made me feel numb. This movie is also very intense due to its connection with religion. You get what you pay for. If someone is looking to truly understand the story about Jesus Christ, this movie will be a great help. The story was familiar to me before I watched this movie. However, I didn’t know much about it. It was more like, oh my goodness, I was shedding tears as I thought about how cruel people can be.

Music has always been an integral part of American culture. Music and media have a vital role in establishing cultural identities. This is a relatively new phenomenon that can be analyzed using the lense Rock & Roll’s history. If one examines the history of Rock & Roll, it is easy to see icons like Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, and Jimi Hendrix. Janis Joplin, Kurt Cobain and other extreme emotions figures were impossible to match. While Bob Dylan is not the first name that pops up when we think of the 1960s rock stars, it’s hard to ignore his contribution towards counterculture. He is one of the greatest artists of that decade and he never missed an opportunity to voice his disapproval at being called the ‘political voices of a nation’. Bob Dylan’s ability to express emotion is unmatched by Jimi and Jimi Hendrix. The 1960s witnessed great social, technological and technological changes. The generation’s desire to change was reflected in acts of protest like the civil rights movement and second wave feminism. The United States had a difficult decade in the 1960s. This was not due to the stagnant conflict with Vietnam or the imminent threat of nuclear war against Soviet Russia. But because America was making domestic changes. Bob Dylan’s songs reflected the feelings of that decade like none other. He became the voice and symbol of an entire age in the midst one of America’s most turbulent times. Dylan composed the songs “Masters of War”, as well as “Blowin’ the Wind”, each of which were significant in their own way. Dylan also held society’s mirror up, which helped Americans inquire into the true motives of the government. This raises the question of: Was Bob Dylan truly the ‘political voice for a generation? There are several periods in Dylan’s career. We might call this the ‘protest period’. This is when Dylan released his second studio album, The Freewheelin’ Dylan. It was May 1963. This album marked Dylan’s breakthrough as an songwriter. Many songs were labeled “protest songs” because Dylan followed the trend of creating socially conscious music. Bob Dylan was a major figure in countercultural music, and very few artists from folk eras and other genres have had an as significant impact on popular cultural life. Due to social conservatism, the subject range of popular music in the past decades was restricted. People have been able to express themselves through music in both prosperous and turbulent times. You can see this strong relationship between music culture throughout history. In 1930, swing music gave audiences a place to vent their emotions. It was not as incriminating towards particular government decisions than music from the 1960s. The 1960s were the age for youth. Millions of post-World War II children became teenagers and rebelled against conservatism in the ’50s. Popular music was subject to civil rights protests, drug experiences and interracial dating. Although elements have been part of teenagers’ everyday lives throughout America, they were not well-known or widely distributed through popular music. Bob Dylan’s music helped to soundtrack the cultural and social movements in the ’60s. While Joan Baez and Joni Mitchell also made popular music that reflected the ethos of 1960s America, Dylan is the most representative of this genre. Dylan’s “protest phase” was a huge success with the American youth. Dylan’s lyrics inspired them to pay more attention to the world around them than what they are reading in newspapers and on TV. Two of Dylan’s most famous pieces, “Masters of War” and “Blowin’ In the Wind”, were featured in The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan’s album. “Blowin’ on the Wind” became a popular song during civil rights. “Masters of War,” however, effectively expresses worry and fear about the United States as well as the world in general during the Cold War or Vietnam War eras. Bob Dylan’s influence in politics over American society was increased by their opinions on current events. “Blowin’ In the Wind” is a song that suggests that the public must first acknowledge the injustices and then take initiative to find the answers. Dylan’s questions are open-ended in some cases.

What number of roads must a person take to get from one place to another?

Before you refer to him as a man (…)

Yes, there are many years that some people can exist.

Before they can be free? (…)

Yes, you can turn your head a number of times.

Do you think he is blind? Dylan might be referring specifically to one of many civil rights movements (African American Native American Latin American Women’s Rights Rights Gay Rights Rights etc.) that have made a tremendous amount of effort and yet are denied basic human rights. How many seas does a white Dove need to sail?

Before she lies in the sand? Dylan uses “white doves” to refer to peace and unity. It can also symbolize life, and specifically, the two white birds that flew over Noah’s Ark to seek refuge after the flooding. There are some lyrics that cannot be interpreted.

Yes, the cannonballs must fly a minimum of three times.

They were banned before they became permanent? (…)

Yes. One man must have at least one ear.

He will have to hear people crying before he can understand them. He will be able to hear the people he loves cry.

Too many people have been killed? This is in reference to the Vietnam War. Dylan is asking “how many people must die” before America will stand up against the war that has killed innocent soldiers in an unrelated conflict. This could also be applied to other groups, such as races, genders, economic status, and beliefs. “Blowin’ in the Wind” is sung at a slow pace, which suits Dylan’s lyrics. Dylan suggests that people don’t have the ability to solve serious problems because they’re not willing to search for the truth. He believes that answers are available, and they are everywhere, around everyone. Yet, they go unnoticed.

My friend, the answer is to blow in the wind.

Answer: It’s blowin’ in to the wind. Dylan may want the world to slow down a bit to better understand what’s going on. This concept is well reflected in the song’s calm pace and the idea of “blowing in wind”. Dylan does not give any interpretations of “Blowin’ the Wind” despite his obvious connections to civil rights. Dylan stated that the song was inspired by a Broadside issue. Broadside is a magazine devoted to folk music. (…) This is just a statement that somebody said that was related to race problems in the 1960s. Dylan’s message can have broad appeal because it is not influenced by any particular affiliation. Contrast that, “Masters of War” has a far more explicit message for the American public. It is more incriminating of government corruption and sends a stronger message. Written between 1962 and 1963, the nation was stuck at a time of conflicting events. Many Americans were uneasy with the Vietnam War’s status. Dylan was only 30 years old at the time and was the first person to voice his disapproval of politicians and war-profiteers. This song was a powerful protest against the Cold War. It appealed strongly to the culture’s desire of change. Dylan also mentions the motivation behind money. I have described selfish acts and the motivations for the government.

You are the war masters!

All guns are built by you

The death planes are built by you

All the bombs were built by you

The walls are your wall.

You are hiding behind your desks

I simply want to find out

I can see through the masks of your enemies. Dylan singles the war criminals who ‘hide under desks’, while soldiers risk their lives fighting, as well as those who try and ‘deceive Americans into believing that there is a way to win the world war. Although Dylan isn’t able to identify the exact culprits, the song’s context shows that Dylan’s “they” refers to the corporate and bureaucratic establishment. Dylan is saying political leaders, hiding in their offices, send soldiers out at risk to perform dirty work and give the appearance of loyalty to their state. You have never done anything.

But don’t destroy, but build!

My world is your playground

It’s like a little toy

You gave me a gun.

You hide from me,

You run and turn again

When the bullets are flying fast. People responsible for war behave as though war is an endless game. Dylan says that this is because they treat war like a small toy. Dylan considers war a serious matter. He believes military leaders must be more mindful of the lives and safety of their soldiers. Masters of War was a cold protest song against the Cold War leaders and those who made crucial military decisions while safe in their offices. You lie, deceive

There is a way to win the global war

You want me believe

But I see your eyes!

I see through your mind. Dylan claims that the military leaders try to lie to the American people, and label the government as distrustful. Dylan’s Masters of War provoked an overwhelming emotional response among its listeners. It exposed the brutal realities of war, which caused disgust in the government. Dylan tried to educate his audience through this song by telling them that those in control of our military (“the masters”) are corrupt and motivated only by money, not protection of soldiers. You must fasten all triggers

To set the example for all others

You can then relax and watch.

The death rate rises when there are more people dying

You keep your mansion secret

The blood of young people is still very much in their veins

They let out the flow of blood

And is buried under the mud. Dylan believes that people with political power are more likely to seek war. However, Dylan says that corruption is evident in the fact the establishment sends out the poor to fight while those who have the most money can live safely and comfortably away from the frontlines. Commandos are not forced into direct engagement in conflicts, but instead “fastens the triggers to fire,” Dylan said. This is because they don’t care about the suffering and death of those they lead, as long as it is profitable for them or in some way benefits the elite. You have created the most fear

You can’t throw that.

Do not be afraid to have children

The world is your oyster

You threaten my baby

Unborn and unknown

It’s not worth your blood

This runs through your veins

Fear was a key factor in the Cold War and Cuban Missile Crisis. Both the United States of America and the Soviet Union feared taking decisive action. This was something people could not live with, and particularly not bring their kids into. Some might argue that I’m too young.

Some might argue that I am not a learned person.

But here’s something I do know.

Although I’m older than you

Even Jesus wouldn’t have done it.

Forgive me for all that I have done. Dylan’s lyrics reflected the sentiments of youth across the country. The lines “You might say I’m young, but you might claim I’m not learned,” were apt for the section of the population who would rise in the 1960s to join the march on Washington and at the Pentagon. Although politicians dismissed these people as being immature and idealistic they would be seen by the rest of America as young people who were motivated and willing to fight to change. Dylan provided dissidents with a voice and helped unify people through his music. The 1960s were a decade filled with political and social turmoil. Despite all the turmoil, there was some good news: Kennedy’s vision and civil rights revolution and space exploration were key to bringing about prosperity and progress. Many negative things were also happening: anti-war and student protest movements, assassinations, riots, and political assassinations all contributed to the decline in public respect for government authorities. Despite being dismissed by lawmakers as immature or idealistic, these young Americans would still show enthusiasm and be willing to fight for the change. “Masters of War,” a tone of moral outrage is used to describe government officials. Dylan says that money cannot buy forgiveness for corrupt and immoral decisions politicians and war profiteers make in order to advance their own interests at the expense of the rest of the world.

Let me ask you one question

Are you able to spend your money as well?

It will buy forgiveness

Are you positive it is possible?

I believe you’ll find it.

Your death is your final act

Your soul is not worth the money you spent.

Dylan’s reference of the soul communicates that all people are the same after death. A life of greed and unjust behavior can never be replaced by money. Dylan closes the song by delivering a clear, yet grim message. He expresses genuine hatred towards profiteers as well as warmongers.

And I wish you a happy death

And your death’ll come soon

I will go to your funeral

The pale afternoon

While you are lowered, I’ll be watching.

You can even die on your death bed

I will watch your grave.

‘Til my heart is full. Dylan’s simple ideology was the key to his success. Dylan’s middle-ground politics is evident in the lyrics of Master of War, as there are no political parties Dylan declares support. He focuses instead on the commonwealth as well the overall well being of mankind and America’s interest as a superpower amid a globalizing environment. “Masters of War”, the author argues that the public’s feeling of apathy (which was addressed in “Blowin’ In The Wind”) must be overcome. Dylan’s lyrics make it clear that people are not going to sit back and let the warlords fire the triggers blindly. The song “Masters of War” can help define the current conflicts. In response to 9/11’s attacks, the United States invaded Middle East oil rich countries under the pretense of searching for weapons. The longest American war, which began in October 2001, was in Afghanistan. The desire for American soldiers not to be involved in the conflict there is very real.

Americans don’t view the conflict as a victory for the U.S. 36% of Americans, including 40% of veterans, stated that the war was unsuccessful, while 33% (33% of veterans) claimed it has not been successful or unsuccessful.

Although many Americans consider the war in Afghanistan a failure to win, the United States is still involved. Dylan’s fame and the fact his music is still a popular theme in American society prove that America can be united, even when there are extreme tensions. Dylan’s music unites musicians, students as well politicians and civil right leaders. Dylan’s ability and talent to reach a wider audience than his peers was unmatched by any of his peers. His music became the soundtrack for the decade. He was openly honest about social issues and challenged the people of the world to see the truth. Dylan is the voice of this generation because of his ability to apply subjects from “Masters of War” or “Blowin’ the Wind” long-term. Dylan will continue being relevant in the future owing to his inability define “protest songs” without labeling him as a pioneer. He was also an extremist because of his opposition to government decisions. Dylan’s political stances do not reflect the music despite the passionate tone it emits. Dylan’s 60s music was political, but it is obvious that Dylan was more of an activist than a singer. His early commentary on political issues, such as civil right, earned him the title of protest songsmith extraordinaire and the voice for his generation. Some people believe that Dylan’s absence of affiliation is a way to downplay the genius of Dylan’s song. However, it is obvious that Dylan’s words were true to so many people.

Selena Quintanilla is a singer and songwriter. It’s some of the most beautiful music you will ever hear. Selena was an inspiration to me and I loved her music. Selena started singing when she was young and began her band with family members and her friends. She attended two universities, Pacific Western University as well as Louisiana State University. Both of these Universities were her graduations. She was known for her contributions to music, fashion and music. Selena Quintanilla exhibited a lot of respect and kindness to all people.

Selena Quintanilla is a Texas native who was born April 16, 1971 in Lake Jackson. Abraham Quintanilla, Marcela Samora were her parents. Selena had a sister and a brother. Her sister Suzette Quintanilla is her brother, while A.B. is her brother. Quintanilla ll. Selena, eighteen, began a career with Selena Y Los Dinos (her father’s band). Abraham Quintanilla was Selena’s dad. Selena Y Los Dinos, the family group he managed and produced, was also his production company. Selena, at age 10, became the family’s lead singer. The group began playing in Texas clubs and weddings. Abraham was her brother and Suzette was her sister on drums. The band was officially founded in 1981. Yolanda Saltdivar, her friend. She also was her former manager. She was only 23 years old at the time she was gunned down in Corpus Christi. She was gunned down at a motel after Yolanda had finished telling her about her rape in Mexico. Yolanda saldivar shot Selena Quintanilla in the right chest. Selena graduated from Louisiana State University and Pacific Western University. Madonna, Madonna and Janet Jackson were the primary influences on Selena’s dance moves, music and fashion. Selena once said, “If anyone takes your dream away, they won’t give it to you.” Selena also loves pizza, and her movie is Selena. She was my favorite artist because I loved her music growing up and would dance to it when I was sad or bored.

Selena Quintanilla was loved by over 65 million people before her death. Her concerts were always free and she would hand out t-shirts, signed cups, photos, and sometimes even hugged her fans. She was loved by so many and she left them devastated. Selena was also well-known for her beauty. People would often take photos with her because they loved her beauty and how kind she was. They would feel special when they met Selena in person. Selena Quintanilla has been a hero to me. Selena Quintanilla is an inspiration to all people because she helped make the world a better place. Selena was a tireless advocate for education and would visit every school to encourage children to stay in school.

Selena Quintanilla is a person I discovered about that was not known before. Her husband Chris Perez was also in Selena’s band when they were children. She was a great inspiration to me. She would travel across the country to talk to students about the importance of staying in school. Selena Quintalilla’s height was 5’5 when she died, and she would have been 47 had she lived.

There are two types of characters in “The Pursuit of Happiness”: those who accept personal responsibility and those that don’t. To accept your personal responsibility, you must adopt a creator mindset. You also need to use a creator language. Some characters in “The Pursuit of Happiness” are able to master self-management while others struggle. You must live in quadrants one through two to master self-management. Also, you should develop self-discipline and self-confidence. But those who are not able to do so can work on their weaknesses.

First, it is important to accept personal responsibility. I believe Chris Gardner, if not any other person, did that. He was able to see the many options available to him and his son to make their lives better. He could do what he wanted and get a job as a stockbroker. They are now able to get back on track and live a happy lifestyle. Chris definitely had an inner critic as well as an inner defender when his wife was killed. His inner critic said that Chris would not be able live a happy and fulfilled life. He was determined to make the best possible of his situation. His inner guide came back saying that he was going to do all he could to help my son. Second, he was self-motivated and had self-control. He was clear about what he needed to accomplish and he would stay focused and persistent. And he did. But he is willing to do whatever it takes and stay wherever it takes him.

He had self-confidence because he was a successful individual and creator. So he and his son can find happiness. He is now a stockbroker at Dean Witter.

The movie was called “The pursuit of happiness” because Chris and his child experienced happiness. But happiness was not the only thing that happened in the film. It was hard at first, as he worked so hard to earn the job. They needed money to eat and settle down. They needed it to have a happy and fulfilled life.

Hello is a song from Adele. It was first released by XL Recordings 23 October 2015 as the ead single. “Hello” was written by Adele with Greg Kurstin, her producer. The lyrics discuss regret and nostalgia. Music critics liked the song immediately after it was released. Many publications and critics ranked it among the top songs of the entire year. It was recorded by Adele in London. Hello became the second UK number one single.

“Hello” made its debut on the Billboard Hot 100. It reigned for 10 consecutive week and became Adele’s fourth top-ranking song. It was the seventh-best-selling single in 2015 with 12.3 million copies sold worldwide (combined tracks-equivalent streams and sales). It is still a top-selling single. Swift broke the Vevo Record in 2017 with the video for her song “Look What You Made Me Do”. It had over 27.7m views in a span of 24 hours. Swift broke the record with the video of her song “Look What You Made Us Do” in 2017. It received more than 43.2 million views. Hello also broke that record, which took only 88 days to reach one-billion YouTube views. The clip received seven nominations for the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards. [4] Adele promoted the song with a live performance on a BBC one-hour-long special, entitled Adele at the BBC.At the 59th Annual Grammy Awards,”Hello won three Grammy Awards: Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance.”HelloMENU0:00A 21-second sample of”Hello’s chorus, where Adele is singing the lines over layers of backing vocals, piano and drums”towards a very luscious wall of sound. [5]Problems with this file? See media support. Hello was written jointly by Greg Kurstin & Adele. Kurstin was also a bass player, guitarist, drummer, keyboards, and drums while Adele was a drummer. [6] Hello was written by Kurstin in Chiswick London. It is something Adele doesn’t usually do. Adele says that she prefers to compose her music at her home. The song’s writing took six months. The song was written by Adele and Kurstin at first. They completed half of the verses and Adele asked Kurstin for help. Kurstin replied that he was not certain if Adele would ever return to the song. [8]Hello” is a piano-based soul song. The piano plays the repeated chord progression in the verse following the progression of FmAED.

Musicnotes.com says Adele sings in F3-A5 range. [10] Adele sings the chorus over layers if backing vocals, piano, drums. The Daily Telegraph said that Adele was “leaning” toward a rich, luscious wall sound. Lyrically, the song is about regret and nostalgia. It plays out as a conversation. It was a follow-up song to “Someone like You” and featured themes of regret. The lyrics of the song are conversational and revolve around her past relationships. This includes friends, family, ex-partners, and even former partners. [11] Adele stated to Nick Grimshaw on The Radio 1 Breakfast Show that the song’s lyrics are conversational. It wasn’t about her ex-relationships or love relationships. It’s all about me and my love. We don’t have a falling out. We all have our lives and Adele said that she needed to create the song for everyone who is interested. [12] Adele claims that “Hello From the Other Side” is the opposite of becoming an adult. It signifies making it through your teens, early twenties. [8]Release & reception[edit]

A 30-second clip of “Hello” was broadcast on The X Factor UK’s 18 October 2015. The commercial teased her new material. She sang along with lyrics that were displayed on black screens. [13] Josh Duboff, Vanity Fair’s founder, stated that the trailer caused the Internet to lose its collective minds. [14] Adele, on 22 October, announced to her followers via Twitter that 25 would be released. The singer also said that the single “Hello” would release on the 23rd of October. [15][16][17] Adele participated in Nick Grimshaw’s BBC Radio 1 program on the 23 October to hear the song for its premiere. [18][19]Alexis Petridis from The Guardian called it “a big song, but a superior example” and stated that it was “precisely the type of lovelorn epic ballad which made Adele one among the most popular stars in the globe.” [20] Emily Jupp wrote a review for The Independent stating that while it might not be original, Adele’s return to her familiar, smoky sounds is welcome. She called it “if it’s not broke” and stated that Adele is back to her usual self, belting out emotions about love and loss just like on her 21st album. But this time she has a bit more self-forgiveness. [21]Greg Kot (Chicago Tribune) wrote that lyrics that emphasize personal details and vocal power work well. [22] Neil McCormick (The Daily Telegraph) called it “a beautiful, sorrowful song.” He also said that the lyrics are “so powerful when they focus on personal details and combine them with Adele’s drama. [5]

Rolling Stone ranked “Hello” 6th on its annual list of 50 best songs. [23] Many publications commented on the similarities between the song’s theme and the accompanying video, which was compared to the one by Lionel Richie. [24][25]Chart performance[edit]Europe and Oceania[edit]Three days after its release, the Official Charts Company announced that”Hello had accumulated 165,000 chart sales in the United Kingdom, of which 156,000 were downloads. [26]Hello reached the top of UK Singles Charts on October 30, 2015. It was the highest-selling single in the UK for three years. After “Someone like You”, Adele had reached the UK’s number-one spot with this single. The streaming record for Hello, which was held previously by Justin Bieber’s “What Do You Mean?”, was broken at 7.32 million times. Including streaming sales but excluding the singles of The X Factor and Pop Idol winners, Hello was the second-most popular 21st century number one in UK. It was just behind Shaggy’s”It Wasn’t Me,” which sold 345,000 copies over a week, in February 2001. [27] The song continued to be at number one despite being downloaded an additional 121,000 times. It was also streamed 5.78million more times in the week that followed. [28]

It reached its 30th week in Top 100 UK on 20 May 2016. It has sold 918.700 pure sales since November 2016. [29]The single also reached number one on the charts in Belgium, France and Germany. [30]Hello reached number one in Australia on 31 Oct 2015, having sold over 59.075 copies. The song was awarded a gold certification after its first week. It was also the second-most-sold single of 2015, after “See You Again” by Wiz Khalifa. It was Adele’s second number 1 single on ARIA Singles Charts, after “Someone like You” in 2011. [32] The single charted for another week, and it was certified platinum with over 70,000 sales. [31]

Hello, which climbed to number 50 in the New Zealand singles chart on March 20, 2017, was certified 7x platinum with sales exceeding 490,000. [33]In New Zealand, Hello debuted at number 1 on the Singles Chart. The song held the position for one week before being certified platinum. [34]North America[edit]Hello reached number 49 on Radio Songs charts after just three days. It rose from 45 – 9 on the first week of airplay, increasing 146% to 70,000,000 total format audience impressions. The track reached number one in the On-Demand Songs chart. With 20.4 million streams on-demand, it was her first number-1 song.

Hello reached the top spot on the Digital Songs chart and sold 1,112,000 copies. This made it the first number-one track and the second most popular song on the Streaming Songs charts, after Harlem Shake’s 103 million stream week. [35]”Hello was the first song ever to sell more digital copies than a million in one week. Elton John’s”Candle in the Wind 1997/Something About the How You Look Tonight sold more than any other song. The first week saw it sell 3.446 million copies and the second, 1.212 million. [36]Hiello remained at the top of the US Billboard Hot 100 with another 635,000. This was the third-best digital week and the most for a non-debut.

Hello also held atop Streaming Songs at 47.4M US streams. This was down 23 Percent from 61.6 Million in its first weeks. The track also remained atop On-Demand Songs at 18.1M streams. Hello rose up to number 6, gaining 46% more listeners and 106 million impressions. The track also became the Hot 100’s highest Airplay Gainer. The track was also ranked at number one on the Adult Alternative Songs airplay charts and at number four on the Adult Contemporary format. [37] The song continued to be at the top the Hot 100, Digital Songs charts, where it sold 480,000 digital downloads. It was also the third song that has sold over 400,000 units for three consecutive week.

The Hot 100 was dominated by Hello for ten weeks consecutively, making it the 31st No. The Hot 100’s first number-one debut was Hello, which ruled for at least 10 consecutive weeks. It is also the third time that the song has topped the charts for at least 10 weeks. It reached the top of the Hot 100 charts for the tenth time, becoming Adele’s longest-running single and longest-leading Hot 100 number one. Since Rihanna’s”We Found Love,” which lasted 10 weeks, it was the No. 1 single by a female solo since Calvin Harris’ “We Found Love” (also featuring Calvin Harris) in 2011-2012. It had been downloaded 3.7 million times as of January 2016. [38]

The quadruple Platinum certification was given by the Recording Industry Association of America. [39] The single also received numerous Dance/EDM mixes. [40] Thus, “Hello” topped Billboard’s Dance Club Songs as well as Dance/Mix Show Airplay Charts. [41][42] The chart that was dated 23/04/2016 shows that the song spent 21 weeks at the top on the Adult Contemporary Chart. This is the same record as Kelly Clarkson’s “Breakaway” (2005) and Celine Dion’s”A New Day Has Came (2002) for the longest No. The list was first launched in 1961. It was also the longest-lasting act to remain at the summit for this long. [43] Hello reached the top of Canada’s Hot 100 as the 100th track to reach the top. It sold 140,000 copies, surpassing Justin Bieber’s “Sorry”, which debuted at number 2 the following week with 40,000 copies. It was streamed 4.79million times, making it the fastest streamed song in a single week. [44]Musicvideo[edit]I saw a story as soon as I heard this song. This video is very unoriginal. The lyrics begin with “Hello! It’s Me” and then the video shows someone picking up their phone. I don’t have the ability to imagine super-conceptual videos. I’m not good at imagining super-conceptual videos. [46][47] A recently separated woman calls a younger her version of self. [45] Large portions of the video (mostly the end on the pond or the shot when she opens her eyes at the beginning) were filmed by IMAX cameras. They also made the first IMAX music video. [48] The video draws inspiration from Dolan’s semi-autobiographical debut I Killed My Mother, which was made when Dolan was barely 20. [45] The video was shot in Quebec on September 2015 over four days. [45] American actor Tristan Wilds stars in the video.

Dolan claimed that Adele called Dolan in response to an unspecified act of police brutality at the United States. Dolan also suggested that she not choose a Caucasian male for her love interest. Dolan said, “She was just as concerned with the realities of tensions among authorities and the African community, and she wanted to send out a message. Wilds accepted Dolan’s offer to be a part of the video. [51] Wilds was asked to tap into past relationships to help her convey her emotions. Dolan also captured shots of Wilds and Adele laughing and having conversations. [51] The clip is darkly sepia and features Adele performing the song outdoors in a forest and inside. It also contains scenes of Wilds making a call and flashbacks back to their past relationships. The video’s flip phone, which Adele used to perform the song, was widely discussed because of its retro design.

Dolan responded to the comments by saying that he feels uncomfortable filming iPhones as it makes him feel like he’s shooting a commercial. These things: Laptops, iPhones and all the other elements that they include, for me, bring me back into reality. You want freedom from your life. Although I realize that my flip phone has been distracting me more than any other device, it was not intentional. [53] The song’s music videos broke the Vevo Record of 27.7 Million views in just 24 hours. [54] Miley-Cyrus’s Wrecking Ball Vevo record was broken by the video for reaching 100 million views within five days. [55] The YouTube search for “Adele hi” was also the highest on Friday and Saturday. The peak of the video’s first hour was 1.6 million. That was more than the peak of the trailer of Star Wars: The Force awakens which had a peak of 1.2 million views each hour. The clip was also parodied on Saturday Night Live’s Thanksgiving-themed skit. [57]The video has over 2.2 million views and is currently the fifteenth most-viewed on YouTube. [59][60] On 29 May 2016, the video became the third YouTube video to reach 10,000,000 likes. It has now been viewed over 12 million times as of December 2017. This makes it the fifth most popular YouTube video.

Other videos that have been liked by more than 10,000,000 people are “Gangnam Style”, See You Again”,Despacito and “Shape” [61]Live performances[edit]Adele performed”Hello live for the first time for a BBC one-hour-long special, Adele at the BBC, which was recorded on 2 November 2015 and was broadcast on BBC One on 20 November 2015. [62][63] Adele also performed “Hello” live at the 17th NRJ Music Awards. [65] Adele recorded The Roots with Fallon on 23 November 2015. They were performing classroom instruments. The show broadcast the version the next night. [66] Adele performed the song “Hello” at The SSE Arena Wembley’s final on 13/12/15. [67]Cover variants[edit]Kosovan Singer Rita Ora sang the song in her own language at Capital FM studios, 9/11/15. [68] Demi Lovato from the USA covered “Hello” at the 2015 106.1 KISS FM Winter Ball in Seattle. It was a hit with the critics. It won the nomination for Best Cover Song at 3rd iHeartRadioMusicAwards. [72] Lovato has had his cover video viewed over 13.5 million times on YouTube. [73]

The cover version was released by Backyard Band, a Washington, D.C.-based band. It has been very popular since it’s release. [74] Celine, a Canadian singer, added her own twist to “Hello” on New Year’s Eve 2015. [75]Media usage[edit] This section doesn’t cite any sources. This section needs to be improved by adding citations from reliable sources. Unsourced material might be challenged or removed. (September 2017) (Learn to remove this template text). The song was mentioned by 2 Broke Girls in its season 6 premiere episode.

Hello is also referenced in the Lady Leshurr single”Queen’s Speech 5 and was also sampled in Stitches’ single”One Million Dimes.Credits and personnel[edit]Personnel[1]Vocals, drums – Adele Adkins Songwriting – Adele Adkins, Greg Kurstin Production, piano, bass, drums, guitar, electronic keyboard – Greg Kurstin Mixing – Tom Elmhirst Engineering – Alex Pasco, Greg Kurstin, Julian Burg, Liam Nolan Mastering – Randy Merrill, Tom Coyne Additional instruments – Emile Haynie Charts[edit] Weekly charts[edit]Chart (2015-17)Peak position Australia (ARIA)[76]1 Austria (O3 Austria Top 40)[77]1 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[78]1 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[79]1 Brazil (Billboard Brasil Hot 100)[80]1 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[81]1 Canada AC (Billboard)[82]1 Canadian CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[83]1 Canadian Hot AC (Billboard)[84]1 Czech Republic (Radio Top 100)[85]1 Czech Republic (Singles Digital Top 100)[86]1 Denmark (Tracklisten)[87]1 Euro Digital Songs (Billboard)[88.1 Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[89]1 France (SNEP)[90]1 Germany (Official German Charts)[91]1 Greece Digital Songs (Billboard)[92.1 Greece Airplay Chart (IFPI)[93]1 Hungary (Radios Top 40)[94]1 Hungary (Single Top 40)[95]1 Iceland (RUV)[96.1 Ireland (IRMA)[97.1 Israel (Media Forest)[98.1 Italy (FIMI)[99]1 Japan (Japan Hot 100)[100]17 Lebanon (Lebanese Top 20)[101]1 Luxembourg Digital Songs (Billboard)[102.1 Mexico Airplay (Billboard)[103]1 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[104]1 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[105]1 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[106.1 Norway (VG-lista)[107.1 Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100) [108]1 Portugal (AFP)[109]3 Scotland (Official Charts Company)[110]1 Slovakia (Radio Top 100)[111]1 Slovakia (Singles Digital Top 100)[112]1 Slovenia (SloTop50)[113]1 South Africa (EMA)[114]1 South Korea International Chart (Gaon)[115]1 Spain (PROMUSICAE)[116]1Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[117]1Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[118]1UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[119]1UK Indie (Official Charts Company)[120]1US Billboard Hot 100[121]1US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[122]1US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[123]1US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[124]1US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[125]1US Latin Pop Songs (Billboard)[126]14US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[127]1US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[128]10US Rhythmic (Billboard)[129]10US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[130]26

Beyonce Giselle Knowles Carter grew up in Houston to parents Tina Knowles and Matthew Knowles. Solange was her older sister. She has been an actor, songwriter and singer as well as a dancer, record producer, and dancer throughout her life. Beyonce wasn’t always confident. She was shy as a child and only had a few friends. Knowles’ parents signed her up for dance classes in an effort to break down her shyness. Their little girl, who was shy, would blossom into a superstar.

Knowles was seven when she performed her first choreographed dance routine. She was able to perform with confidence and even enjoys it. Her parents discovered her talent. Knowles was humble despite her growing confidence. She stated that “my main accomplishment was to achieve peace, happiness, and joy.” Sometimes success can be confused with stardom. But I want respect, I want friendship, love and laughter, as well as to continue to grow as an artist through pageants, dance recitals and other performances. Knowles was selected to audition for Girl’s Tyme in 1990. She was offered a place and she began performing at local events. The group was eventually signed to Silent Partner Productions after many rehearsals. The deal was eventually cancelled. The deal was eventually cancelled. The group became one the best girl groups worldwide. The group created many songs and videos while working together. Their hits include “No, No, No”, Bills, Bills, Bills, Bills”, as well as “Say My Name”. Knowles ultimately decided she wanted to be a solo artist. She worked alone but also had an acting career. Her first acting gig was in MTV’s Carmen: The Hip-Hopera. Knowles gained more experience acting in films. She was always keen to become a better actress. She told the director while working on The Fighting Temptations that she wanted to be happy with what she got. Dangerously In Love was Knowles’ debut album. Her sound was completely new. Her music became more mature and spontaneous. It was even more sexy. Her hits, including “Crazy in Love”, Naughty Boy and “Baby Boy”, were instantly huge. She released music that sounded hip-hop and 70’s R&B as well as garment-rending ballsads. Within six months, the album sold more than 3 million copies. In 2004, she won five Grammy Awards. She was also the NAACP Award winner for Entertainer-of-the-year. These achievements were only the beginning of Knowles’ extraordinary solo success. Her second album B’s Day was released in 2004. Her second album B’s Day was followed by the film Dreamgirls. Jamie Foxxx, Jennifer Hudson, Eddie Murphy, and Jamie Foxx were her co-stars. Knowles, who was just a teenager, didn’t think she would be among such talented singers and actors. Beyonce was the star of Dreamgirls and she also appeared in Obsessed, starring with IdrisElba. After her Obsessed appearance, she released her third album, I Am… Sasha Fierce. Jay Z’s wife inspired the title of the album. She won six grammys for that album, and also received a song-of-the year award for “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It).” Beyonce has sold more than 100 million records solo and 60 million with Destiny’s Child during her successful career. Beyonce was also nominated for 22 Grammy Awards.

Beyonce is a star who has released 7 incredible albums throughout her career. Beyonce is known for her songs that are focused on female empowerment and personal motivation. Two of her songs, “Survivor” and “Independent Women”, fall under this category. Beyonce won the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers Pop Music Award for the first time in 2000s as the second black female artist. Beyonce once claimed that Michael Jackson was the most influential musician in her life. Whitney Houston and Diana Ross are her “all around entertainer” influences. Beyonce also credits Aaliyah and Prince as inspirations. Knowles also stated that Oprah and Michelle Obama were her personal inspirations. Jay-Z is Beyonce’s husband. He is an award-winning star. Beyonce stated that Jay-Z was a key part of her career success. Jay-Z and Beyonce have been together for nearly 15 years. Their relationship began with their 2003 collaboration on Bonnie & Clyde. Beyonce was married to Jay-Z in April 2008. Beyonce, Jay-Z and their 300 million album collection was announced by Jay-Z in 2014. Although everyone knows Beyonce’s and Jay-Z are not in public, people still find inspiration from their relationship. Jay-Z’s and Beyonce’s marriage is well-known. They are very private people and rarely allow any personal information to be shared with the public.

The couple only showed the happy side of their marital relationship, not the sad, broken, and unhappy. Jay-Z shares his feelings about their marriage on his new album “4.4.4”. He discusses how the couple’s marriage was founded on the truth, and how it started to crumble when rumors began to spread. Jay-Z also revealed that he allegedly had an affair with Robyn Fenty, Knowles’s only true love. Rihanna, who is extremely talented, is also a passionate singer-songwriter and actress. Jay-Z considers Rihanna his protege. They have been friends for over 12 years. Beyonce’s relationship with Jay-Z has been the subject of many rumors over the years. Jay-Z repeatedly tried to repair his marriage. Jay-Z apologizes for his actions and tries to understand himself. He has tried many times to sit down, have a meaningful conversation and discuss the situation with his wife. He even tried to let his emotions out through many songs. Beyonce also shared details about their cheating relationship. Knowles’ hit album “Lemonade”, which she released two years ago, was the result of uncertainty about their relationship. Jay-Z didn’t trust Knowles and they had a few times when they couldn’t even speak. Since the rumors, they’ve been in a lot trouble and have received endless counseling. Three years after the Met Gala incident, Solange Knowles, Knowles’ little sister, attacked Jay-Z in an elevator at an afterwards party. Surveillance cameras caught Solange attacking Jay-Z shortly after the incident. Rumours circulated that Solange was protecting her sister after Jay-Z’s cheating revelations. Their artistic expression proved that the couple were indeed cheating. Knowles, despite facing many difficulties in her personal life, has achieved remarkable success. Her and her husband have been billionaires, and they have enjoyed three blessings of the Lord.