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Megan Duffy (actress)
Megan Duffy (born August 22, 1979) is an American actress and film producer, producer based in Los Angeles, California. Biography Megan Duffy was born in Springfield, Massachusetts and was raised in Enfield, Connecticut. She spent her youth and teen years studying dance, winning a scholarship to Broadway Dance Center at age 14. When an injury kept her from further pursuing dance, she relocated to Los Angeles, where she now works as a print model, actress, film producer, producer and director. As an actress, Duffy has appeared in several national commercials and television series, including ''Torchwood: Miracle Day'', ''Mad Men'', ''Criminal Minds'', ''Gilmore Girls, and The Affair (TV series), The Affair''. Megan has also appeared in music videos for Regina Spektor, Travis (band), Travis, Robert Randolph and the Family Band and My Chemical Romance, as well as over 50 national commercials. She plays Lucie in the feature film ''Maniac (2012 film), Maniac'' and is a lead cast mem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield is a city in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, United States, and the seat of Hampden County. Springfield sits on the eastern bank of the Connecticut River near its confluence with three rivers: the western Westfield River, the eastern Chicopee River, and the eastern Mill River. At the 2020 census, the city's population was 155,929, making it the third-largest city in Massachusetts, the fourth-most populous city in New England after Boston, Worcester, and Providence, and the 12th-most populous in the Northeastern United States. Metropolitan Springfield, as one of two metropolitan areas in Massachusetts (the other being Greater Boston), had a population of 699,162 in 2020. Springfield was founded in 1636, the first Springfield in the New World. In the late 1700s, during the American Revolution, Springfield was designated by George Washington as the site of the Springfield Armory because of its central location. Subsequently it was the site of Shays' Rebellio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Chemical Romance
My Chemical Romance (commonly abbreviated to MCR or My Chem) is an American rock band from Newark, New Jersey. The band's current lineup consists of lead vocalist Gerard Way, lead guitarist Ray Toro, rhythm guitarist Frank Iero, and bassist Mikey Way. They are considered one of the most influential rock groups of the 2000s and a major act in the pop punk and emo genres, despite the band rejecting the latter label. Founded on September 12, 2001, by Gerard, Mikey, Toro, and drummer Matt Pelissier (and later joined by Iero), the band signed with Eyeball Records and released their debut album, '' I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love'', in 2002. They signed with Reprise Records the next year and released their major-label debut, ''Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge'', in 2004. Shortly after the album's release, Pelissier was replaced by Bob Bryar. The album was a commercial success, attaining platinum status over a year later. The success of the band's previous albums w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boomkat
Boomkat is an American electronic and pop duo, with siblings Kellin and Taryn Manning. The group released their debut album '' Boomkatalog.One'' in 2003, and their second album '' A Million Trillion Stars'' in 2009. The first single " The Wreckoning" hit No. 1 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. Taryn is also an actress who has appeared on television in ''CSI: Miami'', ''Boston Public'', ''Sons of Anarchy'', ''Hawaii Five-0'' and ''Orange Is the New Black'' as well as the films '' Crazy/Beautiful'', ''Crossroads'', ''Hustle & Flow'', and '' 8 Mile''. Background Boomkat is the result of many different influences, "everything from The Beatles to A Tribe Called Quest to Motown to Depeche Mode to Oasis," said Kellin Manning. History The band first signed a major label deal with American Idol producer Randy Jackson, but the deal fell through for unknown reasons. In an interview in October 2005's issue of ''Nylon'', Taryn mentioned that Boomkat would be back eventually, and that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morgan Page
Morgan Wolf Page (born May 31, 1981) is an American DJ and music producer. His tracks include "The Longest Road", "Fight for You" and "In the Air". Page has received two Grammy Award nominations; a personal nomination for best remix with Nadia Ali and in 2009 his song was nominated for best remix; "The Longest Road" (deadmau5 Remix). Page is signed to Armada Music worldwide. Early life and education He was born Morgan Wolf Page in Burlington, Vermont. Morgan got his start early by interning while in grade school at German record label Plastic City. While attending Champlain Valley Union High School Morgan became a DJ on the University of Vermont’s college radio station WRUV 90.1FM. Morgan attended Emerson College in Boston, MA. While at Emerson, Morgan produced original songs, remixes, and was station manager at WERS 88.9FM, co-hosting the weekly show Revolutions. Career Originally signed to the now defunct Fiji Recordings in 1999, Page went on to record for John Digweed's B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taryn Manning
Taryn Manning is an American actress and singer. She is best known for portraying Tiffany "Pennsatucky" Doggett in the Netflix original series ''Orange Is the New Black'' (2013–2019), Cherry in ''Sons of Anarchy'' (2008–2010), Nola in ''Hustle & Flow'' (2005) and Janeane in '' 8 Mile'' (2002). Early life Taryn Manning was born in Falls Church, Virginia, the daughter of Bill Manning, a musician, and his wife, Sharyn Louise (née White). Manning's parents divorced when she was two months old. She and her brother Kellin were raised by their mother in Tucson, Arizona. Manning grew up living in a trailer park with her brother and single mother, who supported the family on a strict income: "My mom didn't buy herself a new pair of shoes and a new outfit until I moved out ... Literally when I asked my mom for a dollar I got one single dollar." In spite of the family's financial troubles, her mother was able to enroll Manning in karate, dance, and acting classes. When Manning was 12, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Torchwood
''Torchwood'' is a British science fiction television programme created by Russell T Davies. A spin-off of the 2005 revival of ''Doctor Who'', it aired from 2006 to 2011. The show shifted its broadcast channel each series to reflect its growing audience, moving from BBC Three to BBC Two to BBC One, and acquiring American financing in its fourth series when it became a co-production of BBC One and Starz. ''Torchwood'' is aimed at adults and older teenagers, in contrast to ''Doctor Who''s target audience of both adults and children. As well as science fiction, the show explores a number of themes, including existentialism, sexuality and human corruptibility. ''Torchwood'' follows the exploits of a small team of alien-hunters, who make up the Cardiff-based, fictional Torchwood Institute which deals mainly with incidents involving extraterrestrials. Its central character is Captain Jack Harkness (John Barrowman), an immortal con-man from the distant future; Jack originally appeared ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Wedding Bride
"The Wedding Bride" is the 23rd episode of the fifth season of the CBS sitcom ''How I Met Your Mother'' and is the 111th episode overall. It originally aired on May 17, 2010. Guest stars include Judy Greer, Jason Lewis, Malin Åkerman, and Chris Kattan. Plot Future Ted talks to his kids about how everyone in their 30s tends to have "baggage". He talks about dating a girl named Royce who seems to have no baggage, despite several false starts in his apartment. The gang discusses their own baggage; Marshall's, for example, is that he is too nice and trusting. When Ted watches the new movie ''The Wedding Bride'' with Royce, he discovers that it is based on his relationship with Stella and was written by Tony, the man she left him for at the altar; the character based on Ted, "Jed Mosley", is depicted as an over-the-top antagonist and "the most corrupt architect in New York City". He points out that several instances of his and Stella's relationship that were romantic were depicted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
How I Met Your Mother
''How I Met Your Mother'' (often abbreviated as ''HIMYM'') is an American sitcom, created by Craig Thomas and Carter Bays for CBS. The series, which aired from September 19, 2005 to March 31, 2014, follows the main character, Ted Mosby, and his group of friends in New York City's Manhattan. As a framing device, Ted, in 2030, recounts to his son, Luke, and daughter, Penny, the events from September 2005 to May 2013 that led him to meet their mother. ''How I Met Your Mother'' is a joint production by Bays & Thomas Productions and 20th Century Fox Television and syndicated by 20th Television (now Disney-ABC Domestic Television). The series was loosely inspired by Thomas and Bays' friendship when they both lived in New York. The vast majority of episodes were directed by Pamela Fryman, who directed 196 episodes out of 208. The other directors were Rob Greenberg (7 episodes), Michael Shea (4 episodes), and Neil Patrick Harris ( 1 episode). Known for its unique structure, humor, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Babylon (Mad Men)
"Babylon" is the sixth episode of the first season of the American television drama series ''Mad Men''. It was written by Andre and Maria Jacquemetton and directed by Andrew Bernstein. The episode originally aired on the AMC channel in the United States on August 23, 2007. Plot Don prepares breakfast in bed for Betty to celebrate Mother's Day but trips and falls down the stairs. Don then has a vision of himself as a child, meeting his newborn half-brother Adam for the first time. Don and Betty then snuggle up in bed and talk about Joan Crawford. Betty is shocked at how "old" Crawford looks, but Don chides her to not be melancholic when her thoughts turn to her recently deceased mother. He says that "mourning is just extended self-pity." The next day at Sterling Cooper, Don and his co-workers meet with executives from the Israeli Board of Tourism to discuss marketing strategies. Don, unsure of what strategy to use, meets Rachel Menken for lunch under the guise of asking her f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holidays (2016 Film)
''Holidays'' is a 2016 American horror anthology film of subversive short horror films, each inspired by a different celebration. The directors include Kevin Smith, Gary Shore, Adam Egypt Mortimer, Scott Stewart, Nicholas McCarthy, Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kolsch, Sarah Adina Smith, and Anthony Scott Burns. The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 14, 2016. It was then released on video on demand on April 15, 2016, prior to a limited release on April 22, 2016, by Vertical Entertainment. Segments Valentine's Day * Written and directed by Kevin Kölsch and Dennis Widmyer * Starring Madeleine Coghlan, Savannah Kennick, Rick Peters, Britain Simons Maxine is picked on by Heidi in the gym and nearly drowns after being pushed off the diving board by her. She is then rescued by her kindhearted coach, Coach Rockwell, whom she has a crush on. Rockwell is suffering from a heart condition and needs a transplant, and cannot do much about Heidi's bullying of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Camp Takota
''Camp Takota'' is a 2014 comedy-drama film starring YouTube personalities Grace Helbig, Hannah Hart and Mamrie Hart. The film is directed by Nick Riedell and Chris Riedell, also known as ''The Brothers Riedell'', and produced by Michael Goldfine. The film, produced by RockStream Studios, was released on February 14, 2014. Plot Elise Miller (Grace Helbig) is a twenty-something publishing assistant who is engaged to Jeff Sanford ( Chester See), and just finished her first book, which is said to include "unrequited love and the Loch Ness Monster." At work, Elise accidentally sees her boss, Celia Burrows ( Rachel Quaintance), making out with Walker Paige ( Sawyer Hartman), of the hit "Midnight Moonlight" series. Her friend Manda (Megan M. Duffy) takes some photos of the two, which Elise accidentally uploads to the book's Facebook page; this blunder costs Elise her job. She returns home, only to find out that Jeff has been cheating on her, so she returns to her old apartment. She get ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Your Name Here
''Your Name Here'' (formerly ''Panasonic'') is a 2008 American surreal dramatic fantasy biopic loosely based on the life of Philip K. Dick. Written and directed by and the feature film directorial debut of Matthew Wilder, it stars Bill Pullman and Taryn Manning in the lead roles. Plot During the summer of 1974, science-fiction writer William J. Frick (Bill Pullman) is having a meltdown. Despite having numerous popular titles to his credit, Frick is penniless. His ex-wives and ex-girlfriends are hounding him, and the IRS has sent Agent Duke ( Dave Sheridan) to investigate his property and holdings. Bikers are mixing meth in his garage and having drug parties in his home. His final masterpiece, an account of his collision with God in an East L.A. taco stand, is nearly complete and actress Nikki Principal (Taryn Manning) encourages his writing, telling him that it has the power to change the world. However, after an inadvertent dose of a powdery white substance, Frick wakes up ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
