The World Of Celebrity Impersonators
We have celebrity lookalikes everywhere, on television shows such as American Idol, Big Brother and America’s Got Talent, or in the movies where they mostly have a comedy routine.
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PRLog (Press Release) – May 21, 2009 – A celebrity impersonator or lookalike is an artist who copies or imitates a world famous celebrity, be it a film star, pop star, politician, sportsperson or royalty. A pre-requisite for being a celebrity impersonator is that the artist must bear at least a passing resemblance to the celebrity he or she aims to impersonate. A good make-up artist will do the rest.
We are in the throes of a media revolution which has spawned a new generation of in your face celebrities. Today, celebrities are in close contact with their fans through social networking sites like facebook, twitter etc. A spin-off of this revolution is the demand, nay, hunger among fans to see the celebrity in flesh and blood. But that is a far off dream. So they settle for the next best thing i.e. a celebrity lookalike. This is where companies providing celebrity impersonators come in.
We have celebrity lookalikes everywhere, on television shows such as American Idol, Big Brother and America’s Got Talent, or in the movies where they mostly have a comedy routine. Celebrity lookalikes are hired to make a special appearance at parties, carnivals, corporate events or any other occasion that the client wants. They are paid to mingle with the guests, put on an act or two, and generally to give everyone present a good time.
There are many entertainment companies which provide celebrity impersonators on hire. Almost every famous personality, right from pop stars like Madonna, Michael Jackson, Britney Spears, Cher, Beyonce Knowles, to film stars like Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Jennifer Aniston, is on the repertoire of celebrity impersonator agents and entertainment companies. You can get lookalikes of politicians like Barack Obama, his wife Michelle Obama, George Bush, Bill Clinton, and even the erstwhile vice-presidential candidate- Sarah Palin. Lookalikes of sports persons like David Beckham, Mike Tyson, Wayne Rooney etc. are also available easily. Among the famous royals of whom there is a good demand for celebrity impersonators are Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Diana and Prince Charles.
The really good celebrity lookalikes are invited on shows and might even get their one minute of fame through bit parts on TV or in the movies. Some really good Elvis impersonators and Beatles impersonators take the stage to perform in Elvis tribute shows and Beatles tribute shows all over the world and in Las Vegas in particular. But it takes a lot of hard work and perseverance to make it as a celebrity impersonator.
Las Vegas holds an annual convention of celebrity Impersonators at one of its casinos. Impersonators from all over the world at large, converge here to mingle with other performers of their ilk. They exchange notes and tips to improve their performances. Producers, agents and hiring companies also come here to hunt for new talent. A lot goes into making a show with celebrity impersonators a resounding success. There are make-up artists, producers, agents and technicians behind the scenes who work towards making the impersonators look good.
So, the next time you get to meet a celebrity, make sure that it’s the real one. You just might be shaking hands with his impersonator!.
John Thompson is author of www.royaltalentproductions.com.For more information about Celebrity Impersonators, Production Shows visit http://www.royaltalent.com
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John Thompson is author of www.royaltalentproductions.com.For more information about Celebrity Impersonators, Production Shows visit http://www.royaltalent.com
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Milli Vanilli: Links, Pics, Videos, and News
Milli Vanilli: Links, Pics, Videos, and News]
Fab Morvan of Milli Vanilli
Fab, who entertained millions around the world as a member of Milli Vanilli, is about to do it again, this time on the motion picture screen with Universal Pictures to be executive produced by Kim Marlowe, written by Jeff Nathanson (The Terminal, Catch Me If You Can), with Kathleen Kennedy (Jurassic Park, Benjamin Button) as producer. The film takes place against the backdrop of his return to the music world as not just the singer, but a writer and performer, working with some of the finest young producers and writers in the R&B and Urban world. Entertainment Tonight dubbed him a modern-day cross between Marvin Gaye and Usher. "It was time for me to develop, to step up and write the songs - the stories - that were living in me and fighting to get out," says Morvan of the music he's been working on for the past year. "I can't say that this was a return to music for me, because I never really left, but writing and recording these new songs has put me back in touch with the special energy that can only be found in creating new music. This is very personal material, drawn from all my experiences, both the positive and the difficult. It is my way of working through what's happened to me."
Born in Paris, the son of an architect/builder and pharmacist, as a teen, he gravitated to British and American sounds: the Beatles, Queen, the Jackson 5 and Bob Marley. His musical roots got a boost from his grandfather, a fisherman/baker who played the accordion and took a young Fab on his musical travels throughout the Caribbean. Upon his move to Germany at 18, Morvan was exposed to the funk, rap and soul of Run DMC, Prince, the Gap Band, Parliament-Funkadelic and Sly & the Family Stone.
It was in Munich where Fab met Rob Pilatus in a local club and the two started a rock and soul band together. The two penniless and homeless kids jumped at the chance to sign a contract, and within months they had created a captivating stage show that would prove to enthrall millions as Milli Vanilli. Selling over 7 million copies of their debut album, Milli Vanilli - Girl You Know It's True, the duo went on to MTV stardom, becoming one of the biggest musical acts of the '90s, with worldwide sales of more than 30 million singles and 14 million albums. The popular VH1 series Behind the Music premiered with an episode spotlighting the duo, which was one of the highest-rated segments of the series.
Fab Morvan has proven a man of multiple talents, hosting his own midday show on L.A. radio bastion KIIS-FM, and performing at the station's sold-out Wango Tango festival concert before 50,000 people at Dodger Stadium. He's been featured on countless radio and television outlets, including BBC's documentary It Takes Two: The Story of the Pop Duo. After completing a successful summer tour sponsored by Malibu Rum, Morvan was the inaugural performer at the brand-new Velvet Lounge at the Hard Rock Café Hotel in Orlando, Fla., headlining the venue's gala opening. Fab Morvan has also performed during the Megablast radio programmers' convention in Las Vegas, and presented at the U.S. concert industry's prestigious Pollstar awards. He has spoken at universities, conventions and industry events throughout the U.S. and Europe, and performed on several television shows.
Milli Vanilli
Fab Morvan of Milli Vanilli
Fab, who entertained millions around the world as a member of Milli Vanilli, is about to do it again, this time on the motion picture screen with Universal Pictures to be executive produced by Kim Marlowe, written by Jeff Nathanson (The Terminal, Catch Me If You Can), with Kathleen Kennedy (Jurassic Park, Benjamin Button) as producer. The film takes place against the backdrop of his return to the music world as not just the singer, but a writer and performer, working with some of the finest young producers and writers in the R&B and Urban world. Entertainment Tonight dubbed him a modern-day cross between Marvin Gaye and Usher. "It was time for me to develop, to step up and write the songs - the stories - that were living in me and fighting to get out," says Morvan of the music he's been working on for the past year. "I can't say that this was a return to music for me, because I never really left, but writing and recording these new songs has put me back in touch with the special energy that can only be found in creating new music. This is very personal material, drawn from all my experiences, both the positive and the difficult. It is my way of working through what's happened to me."
Born in Paris, the son of an architect/builder and pharmacist, as a teen, he gravitated to British and American sounds: the Beatles, Queen, the Jackson 5 and Bob Marley. His musical roots got a boost from his grandfather, a fisherman/baker who played the accordion and took a young Fab on his musical travels throughout the Caribbean. Upon his move to Germany at 18, Morvan was exposed to the funk, rap and soul of Run DMC, Prince, the Gap Band, Parliament-Funkadelic and Sly & the Family Stone.
It was in Munich where Fab met Rob Pilatus in a local club and the two started a rock and soul band together. The two penniless and homeless kids jumped at the chance to sign a contract, and within months they had created a captivating stage show that would prove to enthrall millions as Milli Vanilli. Selling over 7 million copies of their debut album, Milli Vanilli - Girl You Know It's True, the duo went on to MTV stardom, becoming one of the biggest musical acts of the '90s, with worldwide sales of more than 30 million singles and 14 million albums. The popular VH1 series Behind the Music premiered with an episode spotlighting the duo, which was one of the highest-rated segments of the series.
Fab Morvan has proven a man of multiple talents, hosting his own midday show on L.A. radio bastion KIIS-FM, and performing at the station's sold-out Wango Tango festival concert before 50,000 people at Dodger Stadium. He's been featured on countless radio and television outlets, including BBC's documentary It Takes Two: The Story of the Pop Duo. After completing a successful summer tour sponsored by Malibu Rum, Morvan was the inaugural performer at the brand-new Velvet Lounge at the Hard Rock Café Hotel in Orlando, Fla., headlining the venue's gala opening. Fab Morvan has also performed during the Megablast radio programmers' convention in Las Vegas, and presented at the U.S. concert industry's prestigious Pollstar awards. He has spoken at universities, conventions and industry events throughout the U.S. and Europe, and performed on several television shows.
Milli Vanilli
Friday, June 12, 2009
Fab Morvan of Milli Vanilli - The Official Site
Fab Morvan of Milli Vanilli - The Official Site
Fab Morvan of Milli Vanilli
Fab, who entertained millions around the world as a member of Milli Vanilli, is about to do it again, this time on the motion picture screen with Universal Pictures to be executive produced by Kim Marlowe, written by Jeff Nathanson (The Terminal, Catch Me If You Can), with Kathleen Kennedy (Jurassic Park, Benjamin Button) as producer. The film takes place against the backdrop of his return to the music world as not just the singer, but a writer and performer, working with some of the finest young producers and writers in the R&B and Urban world. Entertainment Tonight dubbed him a modern-day cross between Marvin Gaye and Usher. "It was time for me to develop, to step up and write the songs - the stories - that were living in me and fighting to get out," says Morvan of the music he's been working on for the past year. "I can't say that this was a return to music for me, because I never really left, but writing and recording these new songs has put me back in touch with the special energy that can only be found in creating new music. This is very personal material, drawn from all my experiences, both the positive and the difficult. It is my way of working through what's happened to me."
Born in Paris, the son of an architect/builder and pharmacist, as a teen, he gravitated to British and American sounds: the Beatles, Queen, the Jackson 5 and Bob Marley. His musical roots got a boost from his grandfather, a fisherman/baker who played the accordion and took a young Fab on his musical travels throughout the Caribbean. Upon his move to Germany at 18, Morvan was exposed to the funk, rap and soul of Run DMC, Prince, the Gap Band, Parliament-Funkadelic and Sly & the Family Stone.
Fab Morvan of Milli Vanilli
It was in Munich where Fab met Rob Pilatus in a local club and the two started a rock and soul band together. The two penniless and homeless kids jumped at the chance to sign a contract, and within months they had created a captivating stage show that would prove to enthrall millions as Milli Vanilli. Selling over 7 million copies of their debut album, Milli Vanilli - Girl You Know It's True, the duo went on to MTV stardom, becoming one of the biggest musical acts of the '90s, with worldwide sales of more than 30 million singles and 14 million albums. The popular VH1 series Behind the Music premiered with an episode spotlighting the duo, which was one of the highest-rated segments of the series.
Fab Morvan has proven a man of multiple talents, hosting his own midday show on L.A. radio bastion KIIS-FM, and performing at the station's sold-out Wango Tango festival concert before 50,000 people at Dodger Stadium. He's been featured on countless radio and television outlets, including BBC's documentary It Takes Two: The Story of the Pop Duo. After completing a successful summer tour sponsored by Malibu Rum, Morvan was the inaugural performer at the brand-new Velvet Lounge at the Hard Rock Café Hotel in Orlando, Fla., headlining the venue's gala opening. Fab Morvan has also performed during the Megablast radio programmers' convention in Las Vegas, and presented at the U.S. concert industry's prestigious Pollstar awards. He has spoken at universities, conventions and industry events throughout the U.S. and Europe, and performed on several television shows.
Fab Morvan of Milli Vanilli
Fab Morvan of Milli Vanilli
Fab, who entertained millions around the world as a member of Milli Vanilli, is about to do it again, this time on the motion picture screen with Universal Pictures to be executive produced by Kim Marlowe, written by Jeff Nathanson (The Terminal, Catch Me If You Can), with Kathleen Kennedy (Jurassic Park, Benjamin Button) as producer. The film takes place against the backdrop of his return to the music world as not just the singer, but a writer and performer, working with some of the finest young producers and writers in the R&B and Urban world. Entertainment Tonight dubbed him a modern-day cross between Marvin Gaye and Usher. "It was time for me to develop, to step up and write the songs - the stories - that were living in me and fighting to get out," says Morvan of the music he's been working on for the past year. "I can't say that this was a return to music for me, because I never really left, but writing and recording these new songs has put me back in touch with the special energy that can only be found in creating new music. This is very personal material, drawn from all my experiences, both the positive and the difficult. It is my way of working through what's happened to me."
Born in Paris, the son of an architect/builder and pharmacist, as a teen, he gravitated to British and American sounds: the Beatles, Queen, the Jackson 5 and Bob Marley. His musical roots got a boost from his grandfather, a fisherman/baker who played the accordion and took a young Fab on his musical travels throughout the Caribbean. Upon his move to Germany at 18, Morvan was exposed to the funk, rap and soul of Run DMC, Prince, the Gap Band, Parliament-Funkadelic and Sly & the Family Stone.
Fab Morvan of Milli Vanilli
It was in Munich where Fab met Rob Pilatus in a local club and the two started a rock and soul band together. The two penniless and homeless kids jumped at the chance to sign a contract, and within months they had created a captivating stage show that would prove to enthrall millions as Milli Vanilli. Selling over 7 million copies of their debut album, Milli Vanilli - Girl You Know It's True, the duo went on to MTV stardom, becoming one of the biggest musical acts of the '90s, with worldwide sales of more than 30 million singles and 14 million albums. The popular VH1 series Behind the Music premiered with an episode spotlighting the duo, which was one of the highest-rated segments of the series.
Fab Morvan has proven a man of multiple talents, hosting his own midday show on L.A. radio bastion KIIS-FM, and performing at the station's sold-out Wango Tango festival concert before 50,000 people at Dodger Stadium. He's been featured on countless radio and television outlets, including BBC's documentary It Takes Two: The Story of the Pop Duo. After completing a successful summer tour sponsored by Malibu Rum, Morvan was the inaugural performer at the brand-new Velvet Lounge at the Hard Rock Café Hotel in Orlando, Fla., headlining the venue's gala opening. Fab Morvan has also performed during the Megablast radio programmers' convention in Las Vegas, and presented at the U.S. concert industry's prestigious Pollstar awards. He has spoken at universities, conventions and industry events throughout the U.S. and Europe, and performed on several television shows.
Fab Morvan of Milli Vanilli
Thursday, October 23, 2008
The “American Idol” Superstar & The “Images of the King” World Champion
Performing together in the top music video “Last Name”
By Zena Sultana
As one of the hottest, or possibly the hottest, young country singer today – almost everything that CARRIE UNDERWOOD touches turns to gold! The excitement and overwhelming demand for her albums is a continuing phenomenon! Her very latest album, which includes the music video “Last Name” is topping the charts.
Ever since this sweet and charming young lady from Checotah, Oklahoma, became the winner in the 4th season of American Idol, her name has been ablaze in lights. After her spectacular win, she became, and still is, the most successful recording artist of all the Idol winners.
JOHNNY THOMPSON may not be a country Western singer, but he too, is a big name in the entertainment and music industry. A popular Elvis Tribute Artist who resides in Vegas, he was crowned last year as the “Images of the King” World Champion. He could be seen on a lot of documentaries, TV shows on CMT and MTV and a Sci Fi series, and he hosted the 2005 MTV Movie Awards Red Carpet for TRL.
A versatile entertainer, Johnny has performed not only in America, but in several continents as well, including South America, Asia and Europe. Johnny is the one who performed “the wedding” ceremony in Carrie’s music video “Last Name.” He was chosen to be “Elvis” from a field of Las Vegas ETAs who auditioned for the part.
“Last Name” is a song about a young lady who succumbed to the allure and craziness of Vegas, somehow drank to much “Cuervo”, and woke up with a wedding ring on her finger. How and why? Watch the music video on Johnny’s website:
www.Johnny-Thompson.com if you haven’t done so yet.
I did and guess what? The young bride didn’t even know the last name of her groom! Wow! Only in Vegas! The city of dreams (and delusions?)
“Last Name” is one of the songs in Carrie’s new album entitled “Carnival Ride.” Carrie herself wrote the lyrics of seven of the thirteen songs in the album. Aside from “Last Name”, the songs are: “So Small”, “All-American Girl”, “Crazy Dreams”, “Flat on the Floor”, “Get Out of this Town”, “I Know You Won’t”, “Just a Dream”, “The More Boys I Met”, “Twisted”, “Wheel of the World”, “You Won’t Find These” and “I Told You So”.
Did you know that Carrie’s post-Idol debut album “Some Hearts” went platinum eight times over and is the fastest-selling country debut album in history? Most probably, this new album will too!
Would you like to take a front row seat on the filming of “Last Name?” Let me quote a portion of Johnny’s email to me about it:
“When Carrie and her crew showed up at the Chapel of the Flowers in Vegas, the sun had just gone down, and the temperature had dropped about 15 degrees. Originally we were supposed to shoot the video outside in front of the wedding chapel. But as the temperature dropped, Carrie started shivering, so I put my arms around her and the girl who played “Priscilla.” We ended up hanging out for about an hour while the crew was setting up everything inside the chapel. It made more sense anyway, since the wind outside had picked up and was blowing like crazy.”
“We joked around a lot and had a great time on the set. When the director finally yelled action, I was making up all kinds of goofy wedding vows and making her and the cast and crew laugh. It was so much fun. If you notice her putting the ring on the guys finger in the video, that was one of my rings. They shot the entire music video in one day. I also know some of the other talent that appear in the video. A little secret about the video, the book I am holding in the video wasn’t a Bible, it was a psychology book they had as a prop. The more I talked to Carrie, the more I found out we had in common. I had actually
gone to martial arts training camps at the university she attended in Tahlequah, OK. She couldn’t believe I had actually been to this little town, and stayed in the same dorms she had as a student.
I can't say enough how sweet and pleasant she was. I have interviewed many stars and worked with many celebs over the years and she was still so down to earth. I was thrilled to get to know her.”
Johnny also said that Carrie even autographed some photos of her for the mother of Johnny’s New York manager. He said he knows that one day he will see her again.
Zena
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