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Famous
Famous may refer to: Companies * Famous Brands, a South African restaurant franchisor * Famous Footwear, an American retail store chain * Famous Music, the music publishing division of Paramount Pictures * Famous Studios, the animation division of Paramount Pictures from 1942 to 1967 Music *'' Famous?'', an album by JME * ''Famous'' (Marques Houston album), 2013 * ''Famous'' (Puddle of Mudd album) ** "Famous" (Puddle of Mudd song), 2007 * ''Famous'' (Taemin EP), 2019 * "Famous" (Charli XCX song), 2015 * "Famous" (French Montana song), 2017 * "Famous" (Kanye West song), 2016 * "Famous" (Mason Ramsey song), 2018 * "Famous" (Nathan Sykes song), 2016 * "Famous" (Play song), 2010 * "Famous" (Scouting for Girls song) * "Famous" (Tinchy Stryder song), 2010 *"Famous", a song by Inna from her album ''Party Never Ends'' Other uses * ''Lisa Picard Is Famous'', also known as ''Famous'', a 2000 film * Famous, Missouri, a community in the United States See also * Fame (other) * Cel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Famous (Kanye West Song)
"Famous" is a song by American rapper Kanye West, produced and co-written by fellow American hip hop artist/producer Havoc. It serves as the lead single from his seventh studio album ''The Life of Pablo'' (2016). The song features vocals from Barbadian singer Rihanna and ad-libs from American hip hop artist Swizz Beatz, and enlists samples of Jamaican singer Sister Nancy's song " Bam Bam" and " Do What You Gotta Do" by American singer Nina Simone. The single was serviced to US urban and rhythmic contemporary radio stations on March 28, 2016, and was confirmed for release three days before. It was sent to Italian contemporary hit radio stations on April 15 by Universal. Upon its release, "Famous" was met with both critical acclaim and scrutiny for a controversial lyrical reference to American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, partially in relation to West's interruption of her 2009 VMA acceptance speech. After West claimed to have obtained Swift's approval over the criticized ly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Famous Studios
Famous Studios (renamed Paramount Cartoon Studios in 1956) was the first animation division of the film studio Paramount Pictures from 1942 to 1967. Famous was founded as a successor company to Fleischer Studios, after Paramount seized control of the aforementioned studio after the departure of its founders, Max and Dave Fleischer, in 1942.Maltin, Leonard (1980, rev. 1987). ''Of Mice and Magic''. New York: Plume. Pg. 311 The studio's productions included three series started by the Fleischers—''Popeye the Sailor'', ''Superman'', and ''Screen Songs''—as well as '' Little Audrey'', ''Little Lulu'', ''Casper the Friendly Ghost'', ''Honey Halfwitch'', '' Herman and Katnip'', '' Baby Huey'', and the anthology '' Noveltoons'' series. The ''Famous'' name was previously used by Famous Players Film Company, one of several companies which in 1912 became Famous Players-Lasky Corporation, the company which founded Paramount Pictures. Paramount's music publishing branch, which held th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Famous (Charli XCX Song)
"Famous" is a song by English singer Charli XCX, released as the fourth and final single from her second studio album, ''Sucker'' (2014). A music video for the single was released 23 March 2015. Release "Famous" was released on 29 May 2015 as the fourth single from Charli's second major-label album, ''Sucker''. Remixes were contributed by RIVRS and Brenmar on SoundCloud and digital download. Music video The video was first teased on 9 March 2015 on Charli's Twitter, saying, "get ur selfie stick ready @ericwareheim" along with a photo of the upcoming video. A teaser video was released on 20 March 2015 on Charli's YouTube channel. The music video for "Famous" was released for the 2015 YouTube Music Awards three days later, on 23 March 2015. A behind the scenes was released the same day. It was directed by Eric Wareheim. Caitlyn Carter of ''Music Times'' summarises the video, saying, "You really need to watch it to understand". Chris DeVille of ''Stereogum'' praises the video and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Famous Footwear
Famous Footwear is a nationwide chain of retail stores in the United States dealing in branded footwear, generally at prices discounted from manufacturer's suggested prices. The chain is a division of the St. Louis-based Caleres and had more than 1,125 stores in 2010. Company history Formation Famous Footwear began in 1960 with the establishment of a single shoe store, Neil's Factory Shoe Outlet (launched as "Neil's Shoes"), in Madison, Wisconsin. The store was launched by 29-year-old Neil Moldenhauer and was financed by a $10,000 loan. In 1963, Neil's Factory Shoe Outlet hired a college student named Brian Cook as a stock boy, a man who later rose up the company ladder to become president of Famous Footwear in 1979. Nearly half a century later Cook recalled: "We were one of the first factory outlets in the Midwest.... The store bought all closeouts and was primarily a women's store. The market had never seen anything like that... Most of the stores that shoppers went to we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Famous Music
Famous Music Corporation was the worldwide music publishing division of Paramount Pictures, a division of Paramount Global since 1994. Its copyright holdings span several decades and includes music from such Academy Award-winning motion pictures as ''The Godfather'' and ''Forrest Gump''. Founding It was founded in 1928 by Paramount’s predecessor, the Famous-Lasky Corporation, to publish music from its "talking pictures." Some of the classic songs in the Famous Music catalog that originated in motion pictures include "Thanks for the Memory" (The Big Broadcast of 1936), " Silver Bells", "Mona Lisa)" (from '' Captain Carey, U.S.A.''), "Moon River" (from '' Breakfast at Tiffany's''), " Where Do I Begin?" (the theme from '' Love Story''), " Speak Softly, Love" (the theme from ''The Godfather''), "Up Where We Belong", "Footloose" (from '' Footloose (film) "Take My Breath Away" (from ''Top Gun)'; and "My Heart Will Go On" (from Titanic (1997 film)''. Famous Music additionally owned ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Famous (Play Song)
"Famous" is an English language hit by Swedish girl group Play, taken from the album '' Under My Skin'' (released on 21 April 2010). It is the only number-one single for the group on the Swedish Singles Chart, and their only top 10 hit since Play began in 2001. The song was released as a one-track digital download on 15 February 2010, while on 16 February it was released as a two-track CD single including the song "Girls" as a B-side. It debuted on the Swedish Singles Chart for the week ending 19 February 2010 at number five, reaching number one the following week and staying there for one week. After five consecutive weeks on the chart, it left for one week before returning for two more, giving it a seven-week run. Background In late 2009, as part of the Swedish television program '' Made in Sweden'', the show's judges tried to reunite the Swedish pop group Play which split up in 2005. Three members from the original group were due to take part: Fanny Hamlin, Anaïs Lameche and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Famous Brands
Famous Brands Limited is a public company listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) in South Africa. Its head offices are in Midrand, Johannesburg. The company is Africa's leading quick-service and casual dining restaurant franchisor. The company's global footprint of franchised stores spreads across the world, totaling 2782 stores (2017): South Africa 2270, Eswatini 6, Mauritius 21, Mozambique 3, Zimbabwe 9, Malawi 11, Angola 7, Zambia 42, Botswana 35, Namibia 50, Kenya 7, Ghana 1, Ethiopia 1, Nigeria 125, Sudan 6, Oman 1, UAE 8, Saudi Arabia 1, Egypt 5, Greece 1, Ireland 6 and United Kingdom 166 (2017). Besides its core business activities of quick service and casual dining, the company is also involved in manufacturing and logistics with a focus on owning and managing the back-end supply chain of its restaurants. History The company was founded by George Halamandres in the 1950s, believing there was a gap in the South African market for an American style steak house. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Famous (Taemin EP)
''Famous'' is the third Japanese extended play (fifth overall) by South Korean singer Taemin. It was released digitally on August 4, 2019, with a physical release on August 28, 2019, through EMI Records Japan and Universal Music Japan. The lead single and title track "Famous" was released on July 26, 2019, along with its music video. Taemin promoted the album with the XTM Arena Tour. Promotion The lead single and title track "Famous" was released alongside its music video on July 26, 2019. The music video contains red imagery, including blood dripping as well as Taemin lying on red fabric and eating an apple. A making-of documentary was released several days later. In addition to Taemin's Japanese arena tour and release of the music video, pop-up stores were opened in four locations in Japan on August 3, 2019, selling limited-edition Taemin merchandise. The album sold 54,305 copies during its first week of release according to ''Billboard Japan'' and was ranked first on both the w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Famous (Scouting For Girls Song)
"Famous" is the second single by the English indie pop band Scouting for Girls to be released from their second studio album, ''Everybody Wants to Be on TV''. The song was released as a digital download on 17 July 2010, with a CD released the following day, on 18 July 2010. The single was added to BBC Radio 1's B Playlist in June 2010. First performance The first performance (before recording) of the song was to a "girl only" audience at Girlguiding UK's "Big Gig" at Wembley Arena on 18 October 2009, marking the centenary of Girlguiding UK. Promotion Scouting For Girls performed the track ''"Famous"'' on 4 July 2010 at T4 On The Beach along with various other songs. Track listing Music video The official music video to accompany the single "Famous" was released on the band's website and YouTube on 23 April 2010, 2 months prior to the release of the actual single. The video features the members of the band sat around in an apartment, as per described in the lyrics ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Famous (Puddle Of Mudd Album)
''Famous'' is the third studio album by American alternative rock band Puddle of Mudd. It was released on October 9, 2007 on Flawless Records. ''Famous'' was originally set to be released in May, but was pushed back to add more songs to the album. The title track provided the album's lead single in May 2007. " Psycho", " We Don't Have to Look Back Now" and "Livin' on Borrowed Time" would follow in November, then May and August 2008. ''Famous'' debuted at number 27 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200, selling about 31,000 copies in its first week. The album had sold around 363,000 copies in the US by the time Puddle of Mudd released their next album, '' Volume 4: Songs in the Key of Love & Hate'' (2009). History After the previous album was released, guitarists Paul Phillips and drummer Greg Upchurch left the band, being replaced by Christian Stone and Ryan Yerdon respectively. The two moved on to play for Operator and 3 Doors Down, respectively. In early 2007, the album was in fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Famous (Marques Houston Album)
''Famous'' is the sixth studio album by American R&B singer Marques Houston. The album was released on August 27, 2013. Singles On February 7, 2013, the music video for "Speechless" was released. On February 11, 2013, the album's first single "Speechless" was released. On June 18, 2013, the album's second single "Give Your Love a Try" was released. On July 29, 2013, the music video was released for "Give Your Love a Try" featuring Problem. Critical response ''Famous'' was met with a generally mixed reviews from music critics. Andy Kellman of AllMusic AllMusic (previously known as All Music Guide and AMG) is an American online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on musicians and bands. Initiated in 1991, the databa ... gave the album two and a half stars out of five, saying "''Famous'', Marques Houston's sixth solo album and first for Shanachie, is a little more D'Angelo and a little less R. Kelly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Famous (Mason Ramsey Song)
"Famous" is the debut single by American singer Mason Ramsey, released on April 27, 2018 by Atlantic and Big Loud Records. Produced by Joey Moi, the song was written by Mason Ramsey, Tyler Hubbard, Corey Crowder, Sarah Buxton and Canaan Smith. It was serviced to country radio on April 30. Composition "Famous" blends traditional country with modern styles, which a ''Rolling Stone'' writer compared to Luke Bryan. Lyrically, the song narrates a pre-adolescent romance. Chart performance "Famous" entered at number 62 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and at number 4 on Hot Country Songs. It debuted with 10.8 million US streams and 19,000 sold in its first week. Live performances Ramsey performed the song at the Stagecoach Festival, along with his cover of "Lovesick Blues", during Florida Georgia Line Florida Georgia Line is an American country music duo founded in 2010 by Tyler Hubbard of Georgia and Brian Kelley of Florida, both of whom are vocalists and songwriters. Their 2012 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
