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Dominika Mirgová
Dominika Mirgová (born 23 December 1991) is a Slovak singer and actress from Trnava. She first appeared at age 15 in the third season of ''Slovensko hľadá SuperStar'' (based on the British TV show ''Pop Idol ''Pop Idol'' is a British music competition television series created by Simon Fuller which ran on ITV from 2001 to 2003. The aim of the show was to decide the best new young pop singer (or "pop idol") in the UK based on viewer voting and par ...''), where she came in second. One year later, in 2008, she debuted with her first solo album. Slovensko hľadá SuperStar performances Singles * 2010: "Cesta snov" * 2013: "Je Koniec" (ft. Kali) * 2013: "L.A.S.K.A." (ft. Rakby) * 2013: "Swing" (ft. Mafia Corner) Albums * 2008: ''Dominika Mirgová'' * 2012: '' NOVÁ'' * 2016: ''Armáda'' References 1991 births Living people Musicians from Trnava Actors from Trnava {{Slovakia-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trnava
Trnava (, german: Tyrnau; hu, Nagyszombat, also known by other alternative names) is a city in western Slovakia, to the northeast of Bratislava, on the Trnávka river. It is the capital of a ''kraj'' (Trnava Region) and of an '' okres'' (Trnava District). It is the seat of a Roman Catholic archbishopric (1541–1820 and then again since 1977). The city has a historic center. Because of the many churches within its city walls, Trnava has often been called "Little Rome" ( sk, Malý Rím, la, parva Roma), or more recently, the "Slovak Rome". Names and etymology The name of the city is derived from the name of the creek Trnava. It comes from the Old Slavic/Slovak word ''tŕň'' ("thornbush")Martin Štefánik – Ján Lukačka et al. 2010, Lexikón stredovekých miest na Slovensku, Historický ústav SAV, Bratislava, 2010, p. 523, . http://forumhistoriae.sk/-/lexikon-stredovekych-miest-na-slovensku which characterized the river banks in the region. Many towns in Central Europe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unwritten (song)
"Unwritten" is a song by English singer Natasha Bedingfield for her debut studio album Unwritten (album), of the same name. It was released in 2004 as the third single from the album. The song was written by Bedingfield, Danielle Brisebois, and Wayne Rodrigues and produced by Rodrigues and Brisebois. The single was released as the album's third UK single and second US single (in September 2005). In 2006, "Unwritten" became the Theme music, theme song for the MTV reality television series ''The Hills (TV series), The Hills''. It reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100, becoming her first top-ten hit in the United States. Background "Unwritten" was the most played song on US radio during 2006 as confirmed before her performance at the Concert for Diana, and as of March 2006, was certified RIAA, platinum in the U.S. The song is Bedingfield's most successful single in the US, along with "Pocketful of Sunshine"; both songs peaked at number five on the ''Bi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey (; born March 27, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Referred to as the " Songbird Supreme", she is noted for her five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style and signature use of the whistle register. Carey rose to fame in 1990 with her debut album '' Mariah Carey''. She was the first artist to have their first five singles reach number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, from "Vision of Love" to "Emotions". For the enduring popularity of her holiday music, particularly the 1994 Christmas song " All I Want for Christmas Is You", she has also been dubbed the "Queen of Christmas". Carey's self-titled debut album was released under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, who married her three years later. She gained further worldwide success with the albums ''Music Box'' (1993) and ''Daydream'' (1995), with singles including "Hero", " Without You", "Fantasy", "Always Be My Baby", and "One Sweet Day", which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beyoncé Knowles
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter ( ; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Beyoncé's boundary-pushing artistry and vocals have made her the most influential female musician of the 21st century, according to ''NPR''. Her success has led to her becoming a cultural icon and earning her the nickname " Queen Bey". Beyoncé performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as a member of the R&B girl group Destiny's Child, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. Their hiatus saw the release of her debut album ''Dangerously in Love'' (2003), which featured the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 number-one singles "Crazy in Love" and " Baby Boy". Following the 2006 disbanding of Destiny's Child, Beyoncé released her second solo album, '' B'Day'', which contained singles "Irreplaceable" and "Beautiful Liar". Beyoncé also starred in multiple films such as ''Austin Powers in Goldmember'' (2002), ''T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irreplaceable
"Irreplaceable" is a song by American singer Beyoncé for her second studio album, ''B'Day'' (2006). The song was written by Shaffer "Ne-Yo" Smith, Tor Erik Hermansen, Mikkel S. Eriksen, Espen Lind, Amund Bjørklund, Beyoncé and produced by Stargate and Beyoncé. "Irreplaceable" was originally a country record; it was re-arranged as a mid-tempo ballad with pop and R&B influences by modifying the vocal arrangements and instrumentation. During the production and recording sessions, Beyoncé and Ne-Yo wanted to create a record which people of either gender could relate to. The song's lyrics are about the breakdown of a relationship with an unfaithful man and the song contains a message about female empowerment. Following the moderate chart performances of "Déjà Vu" and "Ring the Alarm", "Irreplaceable" was released internationally on October 23, 2006, as the album's second single, and the third in the United States on December 5, 2006. The single was released through Columbi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sway (Luis Demetrio Song)
Sway may refer to: Places * Sway, Hampshire, a village and civil parish in the New Forest in England ** Sway railway station, serving the village People * Sway (British musician) (born 1983), British hip hop/grime singer * Sway Calloway (born 1971), American journalist, rapper, ''MTV News'' and radio anchor * Sway Clarke II, Canadian singer/songwriter * Espen Lind (born 1971), Norwegian singer who used the stage name Sway * Jose Penala, Jose "Sway" Penala, appeared on ''American Idol'' Season 5 * Susan Wayland (born 1980), German glamour and latex model nicknamed Sway * Sway (Japanese rapper) (born 1986), Japanese rapper and actor Art and entertainment Dance * Sway (dance), a motion in ballroom dance * Sway or '' schunkeln'', a side to side motion in beer and music halls Albums * ''Sway'' (Blue October album), by Blue October * ''Sway'' (Whirr album), by Whirr * ''Sway'' (Tove Styrke album), 2018 Songs * "¿Quién será?", or "Sway", a 1953 composition performed over t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Knockin' On Heaven's Door
"Knockin' on Heaven's Door" is a song by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, written for the soundtrack of the 1973 film ''Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid''. Released as a single two months after the film's premiere, it became a worldwide hit, reaching the Top 10 in several countries. The song became one of Dylan's most popular and most covered post-1960s compositions, spawning covers from Eric Clapton, Guns N' Roses, Randy Crawford and more. Described by Dylan biographer Clinton Heylin as "an exercise in splendid simplicity", the song features two short verses, the lyrics of which comment directly on the scene in the film for which it was written: the death of a frontier lawman (Slim Pickens) who refers to his wife (Katy Jurado) as "Mama". It was ranked number 190 in 2004 by ''Rolling Stone'' magazine, in their 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, and number 192 in 2010. Musicians *Bob Dylan: vocals, guitar *Roger McGuinn: guitar *Jim Keltner: drums *Terry Paul: bass *Carl Fortin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zdenka Predná
Zdenka Predná (31 March 1984) is a Slovak female singer. She is one of the most successful finalists of the Slovak version of the ''Pop Idol,'' called ''Slovensko hľadá Superstar'' for season 2004–2005. Zdenka Predná has recorded two studio albums. Zdenka's vocals also featured on the popular trance track, You, by Robert Burian, which was released in 2010. Discography * 2005 - '' Sunny Day'' * 2007 - ''Zdenka Predná'' * 2009 - '' Srdce z bubliny'' See also * The 100 Greatest Slovak Albums of All Time The 100 Greatest Slovak Albums of All Time is a list of the best album releases issued by Slovak recording artists. As the first such list presented in Slovakia, it was published by '' Nový čas'' daily on 22 September 2007. The list is entirely ... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Predna, Zdenka 1984 births Living people 21st-century Slovak women singers People from Banská Štiavnica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rihanna
Robyn Rihanna Fenty ( ; born February 20, 1988) is a Barbadian singer, actress, and businesswoman. Born in Saint Michael and raised in Bridgetown, Barbados, Rihanna auditioned for American record producer Evan Rogers who invited her to the United States to record demo tapes. After signing with Def Jam in 2005, she soon gained recognition with the release of her first two studio albums, ''Music of the Sun'' (2005) and '' A Girl Like Me'' (2006), both of which were influenced by Caribbean music and peaked within the top ten of the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart. Rihanna's third album, ''Good Girl Gone Bad'' (2007), incorporated elements of dance-pop and established her status as a sex symbol in the music industry. The chart-topping single "Umbrella" earned Rihanna her first Grammy Award and catapulted her to global stardom. She continued to mix pop, dance, and R&B genres on her next studio albums, ''Rated R'' (2009), '' Loud'' (2010), ''Talk That Talk'' (2011), and ''Unapolog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Umbrella (song)
"Umbrella" is a song by Barbadian singer Rihanna from her third studio album, ''Good Girl Gone Bad'' (2007). It features American rapper Jay-Z, who co-wrote the song with its producers Tricky Stewart and Kuk Harrell, with additional writing from The-Dream. The song was rejected on twice; originally written with Britney Spears in mind but her label rejected it, and then Mary J. Blige due to Grammy Awards scheduling. "Umbrella" is a Pop music, pop, Hip hop music, hip hop and Contemporary R&B, R&B song with Rock music, rock elements, referring to a romantic and platonic relationship and the strength of that relationship. ''Entertainment Weekly'' ranked the song number one on the 10 Best Singles of 2007, while ''Rolling Stone'' and ''Time (magazine), Time'' listed the song at number three on the 100 Best Songs of 2007. The song has earned Rihanna several awards and nominations. In 2007, the song won two awards at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, when it was n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miroslav Žbirka
Miroslav "Miro" Žbirka (21 October 1952 – 10 November 2021) was a Slovak pop and rock singer and songwriter, widely popular in 1980s Czechoslovakia. Born in Bratislava to a Slovak father and an English mother, he sang in Slovak, English, and Czech. He sometimes recorded in London, but lived in Slovakia and since early 1990s in Prague, Czech Republic, where he died. In the late 1970s, Žbirka co-founded two Czechoslovak pop music bands, Modus and Limit. In 1982, he rose to fame by winning the annual Zlatý slavík award for the best male singer in Czechoslovakia. After the 1992 division of Czechoslovakia, he repeated this achievement in the Slovak annual Slávik Awards, coming number one in the annual end of year charts in 2002, 2004 and 2005. Žbirka had some performances with Jon Anderson in 2012. Asteroid 5895 Žbirka, discovered by Czech astronomer Zdeňka Vávrová in 1982, was named in his honor (the official was published by the Minor Planet Center on 27 August 2019 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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