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    SHOWBIZ TIME MAGAZINE. June Issue  P.52                                          Cover of the Magazine     Table of Contents                                                                                       

STARS GOSSIP

Frank Dain is making a big buzz!

The dashing Frank Dain

Frank Dain's latest accomplishment is the recognition he received from the Federation of American Musicians, Singers and Performing Artists (FAMSPA) as America's best Editor-in-Chief of a cabaret publication. Frank was written up at length in Volume I and Volume III of the World Who's in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment. Also his photo appeared on the page reserved to the "Outstanding People of Our Time". Maximillien de Lafayette, author of the World Who's Who told FAMSPA: "This guy [Frank) is a genius, a real renaissance man...Lord! he does everything from leading a magazine to singing, composing, writing, acting, and designing CDs, brochures..."

 

 

 

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Randa Ghossoub in the news

Jazz singer and composer Randa Ghossoub who appeared on the cover of Volume II of the World Who's Who in Jazz Cabaret Music and Entertainment is making a big buzz. Some folks who bought the book wrote to Showbiz Time magazine asking to see more photos of this exotic singer. Well, well, well! Here are some...Yes sir, good looks help, especially when combined with talent and stage presence. Celeste Fraser Delgado from the Miami New Times, wrote: "Soothing and smooth as a caress! Randa has the voice of an angel whilst being quite sensuous and alluring
 

Ricky Martin defends Bush gesture

Ricky Martin danced with President Bush at the 2001 inauguration.

Pop star Ricky Martin, who sang at George W Bush's 2001 inauguration ball, has defended making an obscene gesture while singing about the US president. At a recent concert in his native Puerto Rico, Martin stuck up his middle finger while singing the president's name in his song Asignatura Pendiente. He said his stance on peace went beyond "any government and political agenda". "As long as I have a voice on stage and off stage, I will always condemn war and those who promulgate it," he said. Martin received cheers from fans after making the gesture at the San Juan stadium. Like many other artists, Martin has been highly critical of the war in Iraq and President Bush. Best known to international audiences for his smash hit Livin' la Vida Loca, Martin is a huge star in Puerto Rico. With Charlotte Church, he led the celebrations on the opening concert of the Bush inauguration in January 2001.

Madonna 'wants to be like Gandhi'

Madonna adopted a child when she visited Malawi.

Pop star Madonna has said she "wants to be like Gandhi, Martin Luther King, and John Lennon".

The 48-year-old made the statement on US radio station Sirius - but added she wanted to "stay alive". "For me, the best thing in the world is to see something or hear something and go: 'Damn, I wish I did that. That's inspiring,'" she added. The Material Girl also defended her controversial crucifixion scene in last year's Confessions tour. "We all need to be Jesus," she said.

'Powerful image'

The show featured video messages of Aids orphans in Africa. "Jesus' message was to love your neighbor as yourself and these are people in need," she added, claiming it had not been her intention to be controversial. "I tried to take a powerful image and use it to draw attention to a situation that needs attention," she said. "I'd like to think I am taking people on a journey... I am not just entertaining people, but giving them something to think about when they leave."