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Vitamin C (singer)
Colleen Ann Fitzpatrick (born July 20, 1969), known professionally as Vitamin C, is an American record executive, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. She began her career as an Ivory (soap), Ivory soap baby and child actress, appearing in John Waters' film ''Hairspray (1988 film), Hairspray'' (1988), and continued to appear in minor roles in films before launching a music career with the alternative rock band Eve's Plum in 1991. In 1999, under the stage name Vitamin C, Fitzpatrick embarked on a solo career, releasing her eponymous debut album ''Vitamin C (album), Vitamin C'' (1999), which was certified RIAA certification, Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, RIAA. Singles from the record include "Graduation (Friends Forever)" and the Top 20 single "Smile (Vitamin C song), Smile". Her second album, ''More (Vitamin C album), More'' (2001) spawned the singles "As Long as You're Loving Me" and "The Itch (Vitamin C song), The Itch". She appeared i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Get Over It (film)
''Get Over It'' is a 2001 American teen comedy film loosely based on William Shakespeare's '' A Midsummer Night's Dream'' about a high school senior who desperately tries to win back his ex-girlfriend by joining the school play she and her new boyfriend are performing in, against the advice of friends. The film was directed by Tommy O'Haver for Miramax Films and written by R. Lee Fleming Jr. The film was released on March 9, 2001, and stars Kirsten Dunst, Ben Foster, Melissa Sagemiller, Sisqó in his film debut, Shane West, and Colin Hanks. The film grossed $19.9 million against a budget of $22 million and received mixed reviews. Plot After Berke Landers' girlfriend Allison breaks up with him, he tries to win her back by auditioning for the school play, despite having no theatrical talent. Meanwhile, his friends Felix and Dennis try to find him a new girlfriend. With the help of Kelly, Felix's younger sister, who is in love with him Berke wins a minor role in the play ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vitamin C (album)
''Vitamin C'' is the debut studio album by pop singer Vitamin C, released in 1999. Initially failing to chart, the album later became a success, climbing the ''Billboard'' 200 to number 29. It was certified as gold and later certified platinum by the RIAA. The album spawned two hits, the gold-selling top 20 hit "Smile" and the top 40 hit " Graduation (Friends Forever)". The album features guest appearances by Lady Saw, Count Bass D, and Waymon Boone. On the track "Fear of Flying", Vitamin C samples the Clash's "The Magnificent Seven". The Japanese edition features the bonus track "The Only One". Critical reception The album elicited generally positive reviews from music critics upon its release. Tom Demalon, writing for AllMusic, praised Vitamin C's range, adding that "there is no shortage of hooks" on the album and concluding that "there's not a weak track on this stellar record." ''Entertainment Weekly'' gave the album an "A−" and called the album "the unabashedly great pop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon (nicknamed Nick) is an American pay television channel and the flagship property of the Nickelodeon Group, a sub-division of the Paramount Media Networks division of Paramount Global. Launched on April 1, 1979, as the first cable channel for children, it is primarily aimed at children and adolescents aged 2 to 17, along with a broader family audience through its programming blocks. The channel began as a test broadcast on December 1, 1977, as part of QUBE, an early cable television system broadcast locally in Columbus, Ohio. On April 1, 1979, the channel was renamed Nickelodeon and launched to a new nationwide audience, with '' Pinwheel'' as its inaugural program. The network was initially commercial-free and remained without advertising until 1984. Nickelodeon gained a rebranding in programming and image that year, and its ensuing success led to it and its sister networks MTV and VH1 being sold to Viacom in 1985. Nickelodeon began expanding as a franchis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maxim (magazine)
''Maxim'' (stylized in all caps) is an international men's magazine, devised and launched in the United Kingdom in 1995, but based in New York City since 1997. It is known for its photography of actors, singers and female models whose careers are at their peak. ''Maxim'' has a circulation of about 9 million readers each month. Maxim Digital reaches more than 4 million unique viewers each month. ''Maxim'' magazine publishes 16 editions, sold in 75 countries worldwide. History ''Maxim'' was founded by Felix Dennis (1947–2014) in 1995 and expanded to the United States in 1997. In 1999, MaximOnline.com (now maxim.com) was created. It contains content not included in the print version, and focuses on the same general topics, along with exclusive sections and videos. In December 2001, Editorial Televisa published the Spanish-language edition of ''Maxim'' magazine for Latin America and the Hispanic communities of the United States, its first cover was Colombian model a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Superstar USA
''The WB's Superstar USA'' is a television show that spoofed the popular show ''American Idol'' and aired on The WB from May 17 to June 14, 2004. Essentially its polar opposite, ''Superstar USA'' judges told contestants they were looking for the best singer when in fact they were secretly looking for the worst. Description Hosted by Brian McFayden, people first audition before three judges (Christopher Briggs, who also produced the show; rapper Tone Loc and singer Vitamin C) in four cities across the United States. Finalists were chosen based on the lie that they were the most likely to be able to parlay their win into a successful recording contract based on talent. However, the audition process was the opposite of ''American Idol'' as good singers were mocked and rejected while bad singers were given gushing praise and passed to the next round. Eventually the contest was "won" by Jamie Foss, who could barely carry a tune. Throughout the competition she was constantly mocked ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The WB
The WB Television Network (shortened to The WB, stylized as "THE WB", and nicknamed the "Frog Network" and/or "The Frog" for its former mascot Michigan J. Frog) was an American television network that ran from 1995 to 2006. It launched on terrestrial television, broadcast television on January 11, 1995, as a joint venture amongst the Warner Bros., Warner Bros. Entertainment division of Time Warner, the Tribune Broadcasting subsidiary of the Tribune Media, Tribune Company (later bought by Nexstar Media Group), and Jamie Kellner, with the first acting as controlling partner (and from which The WB received its name). The network aired programs targeting teenagers and young adults between the ages of 13 and 34, while its children's division, Kids' WB, targeted children between the ages of 4 and 12. On January 24, 2006, Warner Bros. and CBS Corporation announced plans to replace their respective subsidiary networks, The WB and UPN, with The CW later that same year. The WB ceased op ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scary Movie 2
''Scary Movie 2'' is a 2001 American parody film directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans. It is the sequel to '' Scary Movie'' and the second installment in the ''Scary Movie'' film series. The film stars Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Shawn Wayans and Marlon Wayans (all reprising their roles from the first film, despite their characters having been killed), as well as Tim Curry, Tori Spelling, Chris Elliott, Chris Masterson, Kathleen Robertson, David Cross and James Woods. The film was the last in the series to feature the involvement of stars Marlon and Shawn Wayans, and director Keenen until the upcoming sixth installment. Marlon would eventually go on to produce a similar horror-themed parody, '' A Haunted House'', and its sequel, both starring himself. In the latter film, Wayans pokes fun at the ''Scary Movie'' series' decline in quality after his family's departure. Where the original film was mainly based on the slasher films of the 1990s, ''Scary Movie 2'' parodies an a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dracula 2000
''Dracula 2000'' (also known as ''Wes Craven Presents: Dracula 2000'' and internationally as ''Dracula 2001'') is a 2000 American horror film co-written and directed by Patrick Lussier and produced by Joel Soisson. Starring Gerard Butler in the title role along with Christopher Plummer, Jonny Lee Miller, Justine Waddell, Omar Epps, Colleen Fitzpatrick, Jeri Ryan and Jennifer Esposito, the plot follows Count Dracula, who, after escaped captivity by Abraham Van Helsing following the events of the novel ''Dracula,'' arrives in New Orleans, Louisiana in the 21st century and seeks out Mary Heller, the daughter of Van Helsing. ''Dracula 2000'', under its promotional title ''Wes Craven Presents: Dracula 2000'', builds upon Bram Stoker's original 1897 novel, with Count Dracula resurrected in contemporary America. The film was a critical and commercial failure, though two direct-to-video sequels, both written and directed by Lussier, were produced. Plot In 2000 London, Matthew Van ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Itch (Vitamin C Song)
"The Itch" a song by American pop singer Vitamin C, released as the first single from her second album, '' More'' (2001). Released on October 10, 2000, it peaked at number 45 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and number six in Australia, where it was certified platinum. Reception The song failed to crack the top 40 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in 2001, peaking at number 45. It had moderate success by peaking on the ''Billboard'' Top 40 Mainstream chart at number 26. In Australia, "The Itch" reached number six on the ARIA Singles Chart and was certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) for shipping 70,000 copies. It also peaked at number 34 in New Zealand on the RIANZ Singles Chart. Music video Kirsten Dunst and Mila Kunis both appear in the video with Vitamin C. The video includes film clips from the movie '' Get Over It'', which stars all three women, the song briefly appears during a phone call scene. The music video for the single was directed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
As Long As You're Loving Me
"As Long as You're Loving Me" is a song by Vitamin C, released as the second and final single from her second album, '' More'' (2001), in January 2001. The ballad was written by Shelly Peiken and Guy Roche. The song was also included on the 2001 soundtrack to the comedy film ''See Spot Run''. Reception "As Long as You're Loving Me" peaked at number 45 on the New Zealand RIANZ Singles Chart. The single failed to chart in the US. Music video The music video for "As Long as You're Loving Me" shows Vitamin C singing to scenes from the movie ''See Spot Run ''See Spot Run'' is a 2001 American comedy film directed by John Whitesell and starring David Arquette, Michael Clarke Duncan, Leslie Bibb, Joe Viterelli, Angus Jones, Anthony Anderson, Steve Schirripa, and Paul Sorvino. It is about a mailman ...''. Track listing # "As Long as You're Loving Me" (remix) # "As Long as You're Loving Me" (radio edit) # "As Long as You're Loving Me" (album version) # "She Talks About Love" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
More (Vitamin C Album)
''More'' is the second studio album released by pop singer Vitamin C (singer), Vitamin C in 2001. The album was not as successful as Vitamin C's previous Vitamin C (album), eponymous album both in terms of chart positions and sales, peaking at number 122 on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 albums chart.[ Vitamin C Chart History: Billboard 200] The album was preceded by the single "The Itch", which peaked at number six in Australia. The second single, "As Long as You're Loving Me" was also included on the 2001 soundtrack to the comedy film ''See Spot Run''. "I Know What Boys Like" is a cover of the 1980s band the Waitresses. Like her debut, the Japanese version of the album contains a bonus track, "This Summer I". Track listing Charts References External links * {{Authority control 2001 albums Elektra Records albums Vitamin C (singer) albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smile (Vitamin C Song)
"Smile" is the debut single of American singer Vitamin C, featuring vocals from Jamaican reggae singer Lady Saw. "Smile" was the first single released from Vitamin C's self-titled debut album on June 8, 1999. Using television exposure as a major form of promotion, the song became a top-40 hit in Canada, Iceland, New Zealand, and the United States. Background and release According to Vitamin C, she had trouble coming up with the song's lyrics. On the day she wrote them, she was feeling sad about the breakup of her former band, Eve's Plum, and decided that she needed to write a happy song to move past her depression. Elektra Records released "Smile" as a 12-inch single on June 8, 1999, and as a CD, maxi-CD, and cassette single on June 29 of the same year. On June 22, 1999, Elektra Records serviced "Smile" to American pop and rhythmic radio stations. Commercial performance "Smile" became Vitamin C's highest-charting single in the United States to date, peaking at number 21 on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
