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It’s no secret that New Orleans is a hot-bed of culture and entertainment but did you have any idea so many of your favorite stars were from here? Turn on your www.directstartv.com satellite and keep an eye out for some of the Big Easy’s most famous female actresses…
Ellen Degeneres: Comedy’s golden lady was born and bred her in LA and she doesn’t take it lightly. You won’t hear much of a Cajun drawl from Read the rest of this entry »

New Orleans is the birthplace to many famous musicians and rock groups and everyday new talent is coming out of the area. If you get a chance to visit and spend some time in the local clubs and restaurants you might be listening to a future star. The roster of well known singers and musicians is very long and this regent of the country can boast that they all had their start in New Orleans.

Every one loves Louis Armstrong and he has been amazing audiences for years. Read the rest of this entry »

New Orleans has a lot to contribute, from restaurants, to sight seeing, to entertainment, and not to mention some great singers. This year American Idol included 3 of the best american idol singers, all of which happened to be from the New Orleans area. Though these 3 singers did not end up winning the competition, they did win a place in America’s heart.

Jovany Barreto was a 23 year old Cuban singer who definitely left an impression on American Idol judge, Jennifer Lopez. Before auditioning and making it on American Idol, Jovany was a student at LSU, Read the rest of this entry »

New Orleans is a lively mlange of diverse people, customs, and cultures. From the French Quarter to the historic Faubourg Treme, the streets of New Orleans pulse with the sounds of Creole and jazz, and are filled with the hot, spicy aromas of Cajun cuisine. The cities historic, French inspired architecture and world famous festivals make the Crescent City a much-loved destination.

Being a diverse melting pot, New Orleans has been the birthplace of many historic and intriguing people. It has been Read the rest of this entry »

New Orleans is filled with deep history and rich culture and much of that can be found within the musicians, play writes and authors that have lived there. Probably the most famous of these people would be Louis Armstrong. Born in New Orleans in August of 1901, Louis Armstrong is known for his music and was one of the great influences in jazz. Armstrong’s music can still be hear today. Born in New Orleans in September of 1924, Truman Capote brought fame to his home through Read the rest of this entry »

Exactly who would make the list of the Top 10 New Orleanian Entertainers depends on whose opinion is sought. Among the top musicians is Wynton Marsalis. This 50 year old musical giant comes from a family of jazz musicians. Marsalis is not only an outstanding trumpet artist but has served as a band director and musical educator. Marsalis helped establish Frederick P. Rose Hall, especially designed for jazz performance.

Another great entertainer is hip hop artist, Arwood Johnson, Read the rest of this entry »

One thing about Anne Rice novels is that they are all full of life. In the late 1970s, Rice made a decision that will forever shape the tone in which gothic novels are read, as well as written. The life changing of novels came when Rice decided to turn her brand of gothic novels like Interview with the Vampire into a brand that captured both the past and actual events like the Sophia Lee’s The Recess.

Although Rice’s novels Read the rest of this entry »