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Samsaya
Sampda Sharma, better known by her stage name Samsaya, is a Norwegian singer and actress of Indian descent. Early life Samsaya was born Sampda Sharma in Hamirpur to an Indian mother, Aruna Sharma, in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. She lived in India with her family and moved to Norway at the age of only eleven months. She grew up on Ellingsrud in Oslo and went to Ellingsrudåsen skole and played football. Growing up she was influenced by Hip-hop and listened to Public Enemy. She appeared with her first band at the age of nineteen. After several years of making music with other urban musicians in Oslo, she got her breakthrough as an actress in the Norwegian movies, ''Folk flest bor i Kina'', the horror movie '' Villmark'' and '' Hawaii Oslo''. Career Music In 2004 she released her debut album ''Shedding Skin''. She also released a video of the hit track "Ever been had?". After touring Norway, she took a break, and a couple of years later she set off to New York C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bombay Calling (Samsaya Album)
Sampda Sharma, better known by her stage name Samsaya, is a Norwegian singer and actress of Indian descent. Early life Samsaya was born Sampda Sharma in Hamirpur to an Indian mother, Aruna Sharma, in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. She lived in India with her family and moved to Norway at the age of only eleven months. She grew up on Ellingsrud in Oslo and went to Ellingsrudåsen skole and played football. Growing up she was influenced by Hip-hop and listened to Public Enemy. She appeared with her first band at the age of nineteen. After several years of making music with other urban musicians in Oslo, she got her breakthrough as an actress in the Norwegian movies, ''Folk flest bor i Kina'', the horror movie '' Villmark'' and '' Hawaii Oslo''. Career Music In 2004 she released her debut album ''Shedding Skin''. She also released a video of the hit track "Ever been had?". After touring Norway, she took a break, and a couple of years later she set off to New York C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bertine Zetlitz
Bertine Axeliane Robberstad Zetlitz (born 9 April 1975) is a Norwegian pop singer. Career Bertine Zetlitz began her musical journey at a young age, penning her first numbers aged just 12. After gaining a background in classical music, Zetlitz began to experiment. Her debut album '' Morbid Latenight Show'' was released in 1998 and spawned several successful singles. In 1999 she toured in USA with Lilith Fair. It was followed by the Tore Johansson produced '' Beautiful So Far'' in 2000. Her third album, '' Sweet Injections'', was released in 2003, helmed by electronic experts Howie B, Magnus Fiennes and Richard X (Sugababes, Rachel Stevens). Lead single "Girl Like You" signalled a change of direction for the singer. Her fourth album ''Rollerskating'' was released in late 2006. EMI describes the release as a "fascinating and unique blend of pulsing electro, classic Disco nouveaux, twisted pop melodies and good old fashioned catchy choruses. It's Bertine as you know and love her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mira Craig
Mira Scherdin Craig (born 31 July 1982) is a Norwegian R&B artist. Early life Craig's father is Ronaldo Craig an African American from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was born in 1982 in Oslo, and at the age of twelve, Craig performed the Whitney Houston hit "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" on the Norwegian youth TV show ''Midt i smørøyet''. By the age of 15 she had started writing her own songs, and by 17 she was singing back-up vocals for Noora Noor. Career In 2000, she made headlines at " Quartfestivalen", a Norwegian music festival, when Wyclef Jean pulled her up on stage. American rap artist Snoop Dogg also took interest in her in 2005 at the same festival, and has since used one of her songs on his compilation '' Welcome to tha Chuuch: Da Album.'' On 21 January 2006 Craig won the Newcomer of The Year award at "Alarm-prisen," a Norwegian music awards show. The same year, readers of Norwegian publication ''Mann Magazine'' voted her "Female of the Year". While op ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Villmark
Dark Woods ( no, Villmark) is a 2003 Norwegian thriller/horror film directed by . The tagline—""—translates to "They should've stayed away from that lake". The theatrical premiere sold 150 000 tickets in Norway, and was therefore picked up for a German language release by , and a Chinese language release in Taiwan by . to have re-introduced the thriller genre to Norwegian cinema. The film received two nominations for the Amanda award in the categories of best Norwegian film and best male actor (Kristoffer Joner), though it did not win in any of the categories. A sequel, , was released in October 2015. Plot The broadcasting company ''Real TV'' plan to head into the woods to film a reality TV series where contestants try to survive in the wilderness without aid for four days. Before the filming, in an effort to create bonds between the members of Real TV's production team, Gunnar—the boss—decides that they should try the experience for themselves. Production ''Dark ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TVNorge
TVNorge (literally "TVNorway"; originally abbreviated TVN, now just abbreviated N in the logos) is a Norwegian television channel owned by Warner Bros. Discovery EMEA. History TVNorge went on the air on 5 December 1988 and was the first advertising-supported Norwegian channel. The channel was started with 50 000 NOK. The first broadcast was a live variety show from Oslo Cabaret with Swedish singer Lill-Babs and Norwegian pop group Tomboy as musical guests. Originally TVNorge broadcast via satellite and cable, later they have affiliated several local television broadcasters. The local broadcasters generally were allowed the 17.30-18.30 timeslot for local programming, along with a second slot from 19.30-20.30. The rest of the time was assigned to TVNorge's own schedule. The channel was styled as TVN until 1995, following a rebrand that year, it became TVNorge. TVNorge became successful early on, before the launch of TV 2, owing to the success of game shows like Casino and Stars ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norwegian Language
Norwegian ( no, norsk, links=no ) is a North Germanic language spoken mainly in Norway, where it is an official language. Along with Swedish and Danish, Norwegian forms a dialect continuum of more or less mutually intelligible local and regional varieties; some Norwegian and Swedish dialects, in particular, are very close. These Scandinavian languages, together with Faroese and Icelandic as well as some extinct languages, constitute the North Germanic languages. Faroese and Icelandic are not mutually intelligible with Norwegian in their spoken form because continental Scandinavian has diverged from them. While the two Germanic languages with the greatest numbers of speakers, English and German, have close similarities with Norwegian, neither is mutually intelligible with it. Norwegian is a descendant of Old Norse, the common language of the Germanic peoples living in Scandinavia during the Viking Age. Today there are two official forms of ''written'' Norwegian, (literally ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Voice TV Norway
The Voice TV was a Norwegian-language television channel operated by ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG that mostly broadcast music. It was launched in 2004, its sister channels in Sweden, Finland and Denmark launching the same year. In 2005, the channel increased its penetration since it became part of the basic package of cable television distributor Canal Digital. In the Norwegian market ''The Voice'' was also used as a brand for a radio network, see The Voice Hiphop & RnB Norway The Voice was a Norwegian radio station with a rhythmic CHR format. It was owned by Bauer Media AS. The Voice broadcast in Oslo and Bergen. The station's target audience was the 15-24 age group. ''The Voice'' brand in Norway was also used for Th .... The station closed in 2012. Music television channels Defunct television channels in Norway Television channels and stations established in 2004 Television channels and stations disestablished in 2012 Music organisations based in Norway {{norway-tv-stu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henne (magazine)
(English: ''Her'') is a Norwegian women's magazine published in Oslo, Norway. History and profile was founded by Aller Media in 1994. The first issue was released on 8 March 1994. The magazine is part of Aller media and published by Allers Familie-Journal on a monthly basis. The headquarters of is in Oslo. The magazine focuses on fashion and style and contains articles on fashion, travel, interior decoration Interior design is the art and science of enhancing the interior of a building to achieve a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing environment for the people using the space. An interior designer is someone who plans, researches, coordina ..., food, trends, career, beauty and health. Its target group is active, urbane women aged 30–39. Its editor was Ellen Arnstad from its inception in 1994 to 2011. She also contributed to the establishment of the magazine. Laila Madsö replaced Arnstad as editor of the magazine in 2011. In 2003 was the third best-selling ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clash Of The Choirs
''Clash of the Choirs'' is a reality talent contest miniseries that debuted on NBC in the United States on December 17, 2007. There were four episodes scheduled in the “quick competition”. Maria Menounos is the host of the program, which was performed live from Stage One at Steiner Studios in Brooklyn, New York. The format was developed by Friday TV from an idea from the Swedish singer and choir leader Caroline af Ugglas. Seven seasons of the Swedish version, '' Körslaget'', have been broadcast on TV4 in 2008-2013. The format was a multi-city “bragging rights” competition between 20-person choirs assembled in the hometowns of the recording artists that support them. In the 2007 competition, the choirs competed for a cash prize of $250,000, backed in part by Sony Pictures in support of its upcoming movie release, ''First Sunday''. The film, about petty criminals using a choir in a neighborhood church as part of their scheme, was released 11 January 2008, in the United S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh
Hamirpur is a Municipal Council and the headquarters of Hamirpur district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is covered by Shivalik Ranges. Hamirpur is located in the Lower West Central Outer Himalayas at an average elevation of 790 M above sea level . Far northern High Altitude Dhauladhar Ranges overlook the city. It is also a major junction on National Highway 3 While National Highway 103 starts at Here . Hamirpur is Famous for its High literacy rate, Educational Institutions and Traditional Festival Of Hamir Utsav . Hamirpur City is spread from Jhaniari to Bhota along NH 3 and NH 103 and is a prominent commercial centre for the district. It is Connected to the National Capital with regular HRTC Volvo and ordinary Buses. The nearest Airport is Kangra Airport and Mohali International Airport While the nearest Railway is in Una at 79 km. Hamirpur City is surrounded by Pine tree forests and has a good city infrastructure ranging from Quality Educational Instituti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TV 2 (Norway)
TV 2 (''TV to'') is a Norwegian terrestrial television channel. Its headquarters are located in Bergen. TV 2 began test broadcasting on 13 November 1991, and a year later, it was officially launched on 5 September 1992, becoming Norway's first commercial free-to-air television channel. In 1992, TV 2 A/S was admitted as full active member of the European Broadcasting Union. As is common with television (and cinema) in Norway, most foreign-language shows and segments of local programmes with foreign language dialogues (e.g. interviews with foreigners) are subtitled in Norwegian, not dubbed (with a notable exception being children's programmes). Since 2012, TV 2 is owned by one of its co-founders, the Danish media company Egmont Group. History In 1990, the Storting opened the way for an advertising-financed alternative to NRK to be established. The license was announced on 31 January 1991, with the requirement that no owner could own more than 20 per cent of the shares in the ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jul I Svingen
Jul most commonly refers to: * July, as an abbreviation for the seventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar Jul or JUL may also refer to: Celebrations * ''Jul'', Scandinavian and Germanic word for Yule * '' Jul (Denmark)'', the Danish Yule or Christmas celebration * ''Jul (Norway)'', the Norwegian Yule or Christmas celebration * '' Jul (Sweden)'', the Swedish Yule or Christmas celebration Music * Jul (rapper), French hip hop artist, singer, rapper. Name stylized as JUL * "Jul" (song), 1983 Christmas single by Ralf Peeker * ''Jul'' (Carola Søgaard album), 1991 Christmas album by Loa Falkman * ''Jul'' (Loa Falkman album), 2013 Christmas album by Loa Falkman Other uses * Inca Manco Capac International Airport (IATA code) * jul, ISO 639-3 of the Jirel language * Yugoslav Left (Serbo-Croatian: '), a former political party of Serbia See also * Yule (other) * Juul (other) * Joule, a unit of energy * "Jul, jul, strålande jul", Christmas song * Jul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
