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Piața Constituției
Piața Constituției (Romanian for "Constitution Square") is one of the largest squares in the centre of Bucharest, Romania. The square is standing face-to-face with the Palace of the Parliament (biggest building in Europe) and it is bisected by Bulevardul Unirii (''Union Boulevard'') and by Bulevardul Libertății (''Liberty Boulevard''). The square is one of the best places to organize concerts and parades of Bucharest. Every year, the mayor of Bucharest organizes the New Year New Year is the time or day currently at which a new calendar year begins and the calendar's year count increments by one. Many cultures celebrate the event in some manner. In the Gregorian calendar, the most widely used calendar system to ...'s Party in this square. The square is also used to host military parades in honor of the National Day of Romania. Concerts References {{DEFAULTSORT:Piata Constitutiei Squares in Bucharest National squares Music venues in Romania ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shakira
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll ( , ; born 2 February 1977), professionally known by the mononym Shakira, is a Colombian singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Barranquilla, she has been referred to as the " Queen of Latin Music" and is noted for her musical versatility. She made her recording debut with Sony Music Colombia at the age of 13. Following the commercial failure of her first two albums, '' Magia'' (1991) and '' Peligro'' (1993), she rose to prominence in Hispanic countries with her next albums, ''Pies Descalzos'' (1995) and ''Dónde Están los Ladrones?'' (1998). She entered the English-language market with her fifth album, ''Laundry Service'' (2001), which sold over 13 million copies worldwide. Buoyed by the international success of her singles "Whenever, Wherever" and "Underneath Your Clothes", the album propelled her reputation as a leading crossover artist. Broadcast Music, Inc., described Shakira as a "pioneer" who extended the global reach of Latino sing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maiden England World Tour
The Maiden England World Tour was a concert tour by Iron Maiden, which began on 21 June 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina and ended on 5 July 2014 with a performance at the Sonisphere Festival at Knebworth, UK. The tour's setlist was largely based on the original 1989 concert video of the same name, shot during the Seventh Tour of a Seventh Tour in 1988, which was re-released in 2013. Because of this, the tour's setlist consisted almost entirely of the band's 1980s material, with a particular focus on their 1988 album, ''Seventh Son of a Seventh Son''. The stage show was also based on the original tour and featured numerous pyrotechnic effects in addition to multiple appearances by the band's mascot, Eddie. Following 2005's Eddie Rips Up the World Tour and 2008–2009's Somewhere Back in Time World Tour, this was the group's third and final tour inspired by a particular period of their history. The opening section of the world tour took place in North America from June to Augus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band formed in Leyton, East London, in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. While fluid in the early years of the band, the lineup for most of the band's history has consisted of Harris, lead vocalist Bruce Dickinson, drummer Nicko McBrain, and guitarists Dave Murray, Adrian Smith and Janick Gers. The band have released 41 albums, including 17 studio albums, 13 live albums, four EPs and seven compilations. They have also released 47 singles and 20 video albums. Two electronic games have been released with Iron Maiden soundtracks, and the band's music is featured in a number of other video games. As pioneers of the new wave of British heavy metal movement, Iron Maiden achieved initial success during the early 1980s. After several lineup changes, the band went on to release a series of UK and US Platinum and Gold albums, including 1980's eponymous debut album, 1981's '' Killers'', 1982's '' The Number of the Beast' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mediafax
Mediafax ({{IPA-ro, ˌmedi.aˈfaks) is a Romanian media company headquartered in Bucharest and founded in 1991. It is a part of the MediaPro Group and its primary line of business is a news and photography service. The company's ''Mediafax Business Information'' products include a variety of business news and data, such as currency market, business opportunities, calls for tender, statistics and company data. See also *BBN *BBC *CNN CNN (Cable News Network) is a multinational cable news channel headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. Founded in 1980 by American media proprietor Ted Turner and Reese Schonfeld as a 24-hour cable news channel, and presently owned by ... * ITN External links Mediafax official site Companies based in Bucharest Mass media companies established in 1991 Photography in Romania News agencies based in Romania 1991 establishments in Romania ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Old Ideas World Tour
The Old Ideas World Tour was the final concert tour by Canadian poet and singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen, and was in support of his 2012 album ''Old Ideas''. The tour started in August 2012, and ended in December 2013. Background On March 26, 2012 Cohen announced the first eighteen concerts taking place in Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Italy, France, Spain and Portugal forming part of the first European leg of the 'Old Ideas World Tour'. On April 2 two further concerts were added in Ghent due to high public demand and on April 4 it was announced that Cohen would perform a third concert for the same reason. It was revealed by the ''Telegraph'' newspaper that Cohen would perform his only UK show at the Hop Farm Country Farm in Kent in September. On May 17 a second concert at the Hop Farm Country Farm was announced for September 9. However, on August 23 both concerts would be moved to Wembley Arena in London, England, for unspecified reasons. First Eu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leonard Cohen
Leonard Norman Cohen (September 21, 1934November 7, 2016) was a Canadian singer-songwriter, poet and novelist. His work explored religion, politics, isolation, depression, sexuality, loss, death, and romantic relationships. He was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He was invested as a Companion of the Order of Canada, the nation's highest civilian honour. In 2011, he received one of the Prince of Asturias Awards for literature and the ninth Glenn Gould Prize. Cohen pursued a career as a poet and novelist during the 1950s and early 1960s, and did not begin a music career until 1967. His first album, ''Songs of Leonard Cohen'' (1967), was followed by three more albums of folk music: ''Songs from a Room'' (1969), ''Songs of Love and Hate'' (1971) and ''New Skin for the Old Ceremony'' (1974). His 1977 record '' Death of a Ladies' Man'', co-written and produced by Phil Spector, was a move away f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Born This Way Ball
The Born This Way Ball was the third concert tour by American singer Lady Gaga, in support of her second studio album '' Born This Way'' (2011). The tour visited all continents, except Antarctica, and was ranked as the fifth highest-grossing tour of 2012 by Pollstar. The tour grossed $22.5 million in 2013 according to Pollstar's year-end chart from the 18 dates played, bringing the Born This Way Ball Tour's total gross to $183.9 million from 98 dates. The tour was well received by critics who praised the stage design, Gaga's vocal abilities and different expressive messages. On February 13, 2013, after already announcing the postponement of shows in Chicago, Detroit, and Hamilton two days earlier due to an injury, Live Nation and Lady Gaga announced the cancellation of the remaining concert dates due to the singer's development of a labral tear of the right hip caused by strenuous repetitive movements involved in the shows. The singer went through surgery to fix the damage caus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lady Gaga
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta ( ; born March 28, 1986), known professionally as Lady Gaga, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is known for her image reinventions and musical versatility. Gaga began performing as a teenager, singing at open mic nights and acting in school plays. She studied at Collaborative Arts Project 21, through the New York University Tisch School of the Arts, before dropping out to pursue a career in music. After Def Jam Recordings canceled her contract, she worked as a songwriter for Sony/ATV Music Publishing, where she signed a joint deal with Interscope Records and KonLive Distribution, in 2007. Gaga had her breakthrough the following year with her debut studio album, ''The Fame,'' and its chart-topping singles " Just Dance" and " Poker Face". The album was later reissued to include the extended play ''The Fame Monster'' (2009), which yielded the successful singles " Bad Romance", " Telephone", and "Alejandro". Gaga's five suc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bon Jovi Live
Bon Jovi Live was the fourteenth concert tour by American band, Bon Jovi. Visiting several countries in North America and Europe, the tour supported the band's sixth compilation album, '' The Greatest Hits''. It follows The Circle Tour, which became the biggest tour of 2010. At the conclusion of 2011, the tour placed second on Billboard's annual, "Top 25 Tour", earning over $190 million with 68 shows. Background In October 2010, Bon Jovi released the concert film, "The Circle Tour: Live From Jersey" in U.S. theaters. At the same time, the band announced the release of their latest greatest hits collection and their upcoming tour. Upon the release of the album, the new tour dates were announced as well. While touring Australia, it was announced that the " Circle Tour" became the biggest tour of 2010, grossing over $200 million. Commenting on the tour, Jon Bon Jovi stated,"You can show up, but that doesn't mean the people are going to go, and that doesn't mean they're going to come ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi is an American Rock music, rock band formed in 1983 in Sayreville, New Jersey. It consists of singer Jon Bon Jovi, keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, guitarist Phil X, and bassist Hugh McDonald (American musician), Hugh McDonald. Original bassist Alec John Such, Alec John such quit the band in 1994. Sadly, he passed away in June, 2022 due to natural causes at the age of 70. Longtime lead guitarist and co-songwriter Richie Sambora left the band in 2013. The band has been credited with "[bridging] the gap between heavy metal music, heavy metal and pop music, pop with style and ease". In 1984 and 1985, Bon Jovi released their first two albums and their debut single "Runaway (Bon Jovi song), Runaway" managed to crack the Top 40. In 1986, the band achieved widespread success and global recognition with their third album, ''Slippery When Wet'', which sold over 20 million copies and included three Top 10 singles, two of which reached No. 1 ("You Give Love a Bad Nam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gândul
''Gândul'' (, "The Thought") is a Romanian online newspaper published in Bucharest. It was founded in May 2005 by Mircea Dinescu, who used to write a daily editorial called "Vorba lu' Dinescu", and Cristian Tudor Popescu, who was also the editor-in-chief until January 2008. Its initial circulation was about 52,000. In 2006, Publimedia acquired ''Gândul'' and subsequently changed the format, nameplate and design. Gândul ceased print publication on 8 April 2011. Gândul Media Network buys Gândul from Adrian Sârbu, the owner of Mediafax Group, in 2019. See also * Hamangia culture The Hamangia culture is a Late Neolithic archaeological culture of Dobruja (Romania and Bulgaria) between the Danube and the Black Sea and Muntenia in the south. It is named after the site of Baia-Hamangia, discovered in 1952 along Golovița ..., which produced ''The Thinker'' figurine similar to the one used in the newspaper's logo External links * 2005 establishments in Romania Ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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