It was 25 years ago that an Australian rock band had fans proudly singing a song in which they boasted about touching themselves. Yes, the Divinyls' biggest hit, "I Touch Myself," arrived on the band's self-titled album on Jan. 29, 1991. The single had dropped the previous December, but as the full album hit the shelves, the track was slowly climbing the charts to become the band's biggest hit in the U.S. - and quite an unlikely one, when you consider the subject matter. Prudishness about … well, you know, that notwithstanding, the song received major radio play around the world (it landed at no.
- 1/28/2016
- by Drew Mackie, @drewgmackie
- PEOPLE.com
It was 25 years ago that an Australian rock band had fans proudly singing a song in which they boasted about touching themselves. Yes, the Divinyls' biggest hit, "I Touch Myself," arrived on the band's self-titled album on Jan. 29, 1991. The single had dropped the previous December, but as the full album hit the shelves, the track was slowly climbing the charts to become the band's biggest hit in the U.S. - and quite an unlikely one, when you consider the subject matter. Prudishness about … well, you know, that notwithstanding, the song received major radio play around the world (it landed at no.
- 1/28/2016
- by Drew Mackie, @drewgmackie
- PEOPLE.com
For nearly 40 years I have had an enjoyable and successful career as an actor. While I hope this will continue, I worry that Actors. Equity seems to be impeding the growth and development of the Australian film and television sector, where most of my work comes from. I have been an Equity member for all my career.
Until my recent resignation, I was an elected member of the National Performers. Committee (Npc) of the Equity division of the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance trade union.
The Npc.s regular meetings, chaired by Equity President Simon Burke, are supposed to discuss .leading industrial and professional issues and the best course of action to take to ensure a strong and vibrant entertainment industry and a safe and fair workplace for performers.. As an ex-insider, I am not convinced that the Npc.s interpretation of .the best course of action. is necessarily in...
Until my recent resignation, I was an elected member of the National Performers. Committee (Npc) of the Equity division of the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance trade union.
The Npc.s regular meetings, chaired by Equity President Simon Burke, are supposed to discuss .leading industrial and professional issues and the best course of action to take to ensure a strong and vibrant entertainment industry and a safe and fair workplace for performers.. As an ex-insider, I am not convinced that the Npc.s interpretation of .the best course of action. is necessarily in...
- 9/16/2014
- by Roy Billing
- IF.com.au
Foxtel executive Peter Rose and marketing consultant Toni Cody have been appointed to the board of the National Film and Sound Archive.
Their 3-year terms were announced by the Arts Minister, Senator George Brandis.
The Minister said Rose had supported many award-winning Australian TV dramas including Cloudstreet, Love My Way, Tangle and Satisfaction. Rose, who is Foxtel.s director of movies and Showtime, also serves on the Nida board.
Brandis said Cody is a marketing and business consultant with wide-ranging experience advising arts organisations.
He thanked outgoing board member Patricia Amphlett for her contributions to the board, which is chaired by Gabrielle Trainor.
The Nfsa is holding further talks with industry groups and individuals as it hammers out a strategic plan that addresses the urgent need to raise more funds to continue to digitise its screen collection.
From the Minister.s media release: Peter Rose Mr Rose is a senior...
Their 3-year terms were announced by the Arts Minister, Senator George Brandis.
The Minister said Rose had supported many award-winning Australian TV dramas including Cloudstreet, Love My Way, Tangle and Satisfaction. Rose, who is Foxtel.s director of movies and Showtime, also serves on the Nida board.
Brandis said Cody is a marketing and business consultant with wide-ranging experience advising arts organisations.
He thanked outgoing board member Patricia Amphlett for her contributions to the board, which is chaired by Gabrielle Trainor.
The Nfsa is holding further talks with industry groups and individuals as it hammers out a strategic plan that addresses the urgent need to raise more funds to continue to digitise its screen collection.
From the Minister.s media release: Peter Rose Mr Rose is a senior...
- 8/19/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Sydney — Chrissy Amphlett, the raunchy lead singer of the Australian rock band Divinyls whose hit "I Touch Myself" brought her international fame in the early 1990s, died at her home in New York City on Sunday. She was 53 years old.
"Christine Joy Amphlett succumbed to the effects of breast cancer and multiple sclerosis, diseases she vigorously fought with exceptional bravery and dignity," her musician husband Charley Drayton said in a statement.
"Chrissy's light burns so very brightly. Hers was a life of passion and creativity. She always lived it to the fullest. With her force of character and vocal strength, she paved the way for strong, sexy, outspoken women," he said.
Amphlett was an icon of Australian music renowned for her distinctive singing voice as well as edgy stage performances clad in school uniforms and fishnet stockings.
She was born on Oct. 25, 1959, in Geelong city in Victoria state, cousin of...
"Christine Joy Amphlett succumbed to the effects of breast cancer and multiple sclerosis, diseases she vigorously fought with exceptional bravery and dignity," her musician husband Charley Drayton said in a statement.
"Chrissy's light burns so very brightly. Hers was a life of passion and creativity. She always lived it to the fullest. With her force of character and vocal strength, she paved the way for strong, sexy, outspoken women," he said.
Amphlett was an icon of Australian music renowned for her distinctive singing voice as well as edgy stage performances clad in school uniforms and fishnet stockings.
She was born on Oct. 25, 1959, in Geelong city in Victoria state, cousin of...
- 4/22/2013
- by AP
- Huffington Post
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