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Poughkeepsie man learned from Brown When Derek Wilson is asked about his education, he often answers, "I've got that J.B. degree."

Wilson, a City of Poughkeepsie resident, got his start in the music industry and received much of his training from music legend James Brown, "the Godfather of Soul."

Brown, 73, died of heart failure on Christmas morning, days after being hospitalized with pneumonia, said his agent, Frank Copsidas of Intrigue Music.

"His songs are staples," said City of Poughkeepsie resident Barbra Baker-Baylor, who worked for Brown in 1991 making formal gowns for his background vocalists. "There was no one like him."

Wilson worked for Brown starting in 1989 as a part-time intern and was laer promoted to the West Coast director of promotions for Brownstone Records.

He said Brown taught him the importance of dressing well and showing respect. affordable prom dress

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The Oregon Wedding Showcase is this weekend in Salem. This weekend, a bevy of brides-to-be descend on Salem for the Oregon Wedding Showcase.

The $70 billion wedding industry keeps expanding: everything from pre-wedding striptease lessons to a tricked-out limo now is part of the gig.

We talked to Judy Van Valkenberg, the showcase's organizer and wedding industry veteran, about bridal trends for 2007.

Destination weddings

More couples are opting to get married in places such as Hawaii, Mexico and Italy -- and to bring the whole family along for the ride.

Part of the reason destination weddings are popular is that they naturally limit the guest list, Van Valkenberg said.

Flowers

"It seems like every bride I've quoted wants pink and brown," said Beth Vaughn, owner of Rhyme and a Reason Florals at 1223 Commercial St. 2007 winter formal dresses

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Taylor - Holland wedding Brittany Tammie Holland and Jamie Arthur Taylor were married at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006 at Epworth by the Sea in St. Simon’s Island.

The bride is the daughter of Shirley Arnold Holland of Paulding County and the late William Thomas Holland. She is the granddaughter of Joy Arnold of Marietta, the late Harold Terry Arnold and the late Mr. and Mrs. Lewie R. Holland.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Cary Grant Taylor Sr. of Brunswick. He is the grandson of Irma Wallace, the late Arthur Moore and the late Mr. and Mrs. James Taylor.

Reggie Moore performed the double-ring ceremony before an altar featuring floral arrangements of white Calla lilies and white roses. A memory vase was placed beside the front pew in honor of the bride’s late father.

Guests were greeted and programs were distributed by Terry Arnold. 2007 white prom dresses

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Silent Night, Deadly Remake? Now here's one we should have seen coming: Sony's Screen Gems division has decided to dust off the chintzy old indie known as Silent Night, Deadly Night and give the thing the ol' remake treatment. Aged horror fans will no doubt remember the swirl of controversy that met the arrival of the original SNDN advertisements back in 1984. (The moral of the story was this: Mommies don't like TV commercials in which someone dressed as Santa Claus hacks people up with garden tools.)The guys behind the remake will be producer David Foster and writer/director Joe Harris, whose The Tripper is causing all sorts of bubbling geekdom at the various horror sites. The filmmaker recently shared the news with Moviehole.net, and here's what he had to say about this particular remake: It "will not be a remake of the original picture, but a total reimagining using the basic concept as a platform for a new franchise ... 2007 prom gowns

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Beyonce Knowles Interview, DreamGirls MoviesOnline recently caught up with Beyonce Knowles at the New York City press day for her new film, "Dreamgirls," the groundbreaking Tony Award-winning Broadway phenomenon that has now come to life as an all-new motion picture adaptation written and directed by Academy Award winner Bill Condon. "Dreamgirls" is a compelling story of love and loyalty, fame and betrayal that tracks the struggle, sacrifices and triumphs of a group of outsiders carrying their landmark sound into mainstream America in the 1960s and ‘70s during a period of vast social and political change.

The film is set in Detroit, the Motor City, where African-American music is on the verge of breaking down the doors of the American music scene.

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'Dreamgirls' dressed in supremely Ross-esque attire "Dreamgirls," the much-buzzed-about movie version of the 1981 hit Broadway musical, doesn't say so flat out.

But the film's costumes) -- from the extravagant gowns to those used for the transformation of the meek lead character into a fabulous, fashionable diva -- say it all too well.

"This is pure, unadulterated glamour," says Jacqui Stafford, executive style director for Shape magazine, about the outfits worn in the film by Deena Jones (Beyonce Knowles), Lorrell Robinson (Anika Noni Rose) and Effie White (Jennifer Hudson).

"And in that era, the Supremes, they were the first girls to be really incredibly glamorous, to have a very stylish wardrobe."

The fictional Dreamettes dazzle in the film, wearing jaw-dropping numbers in rich jewel tones and sparkling metallics -- glittering, body-hugging gowns and cocktail dresses in shades of ruby, turquoise, mother-of-pearl and aquamarine. 2007 prom dresses catalogs

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USA : Milano Formals showcases prom trends of 2007 Shopshop.com (Milano Formals) yet again puts forward unique sumptuous designer prom dresses for the New Year 2007. As the year 2007 is approaching new rejuvenated styles are emerging.

More importance is given to textures and layers. Most of the prom dresses have cleaner silhouette with a lot of layering done on the fabric.

Our efficient designer Andy Anand who keeps on modifying his style of designing dresses, has always come up with something new and fresh for the fashion prone shoppers.

In Andy Anand's words “Since different views and conflicting ideas are juxtaposed together, it has always given shape to inspiring new designs for my dresses. Whatever I design whether it is a prom dress or the traditional bridal gown it definitely collaborates with the growing and ever changing fashion trend."

"This time prom dresses have become more and more enduring and seductive and darker hues along with brilliant pulsating colors are put to use to add sparkle in the prom evenings."

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Miss Grand Bahama Round One Folded into the upstairs office of the Rock Island Grill restaurant, five of the six Miss Grand Bahama contestants expected to make the night's preliminary round of the beauty pageant, chatter with each other beneath the dim light of the ceiling fan above.

It is half past five. There should have been six of them by now. The earliest of the group, Angelica Charlton, a mild-mannered 19 year old of few words and deep thoughts, had been there since 4:15. The girls are minutes away from the interview period with the judges and the beginning of the competition. The winner will become the first young woman to be crowned Miss Grand Bahama after a more than 10-year hiatus.

The afternoon sun blinks into twilight and darkens the glass panes of the room's single window and a French door that opens onto a balcony, charging the bulb of the fan to replace its rays. 2007 plus size prom dresses

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'Dreamgirls' dressed in supremely Ross-esque attire "Dreamgirls," the much-buzzed-about movie version of the 1981 hit Broadway musical, doesn't say so flat out.

But the film's costumes) -- from the extravagant gowns to those used for the transformation of the meek lead character into a fabulous, fashionable diva -- say it all too well.

"This is pure, unadulterated glamour," says Jacqui Stafford, executive style director for Shape magazine, about the outfits worn in the film by Deena Jones (Beyonce Knowles), Lorrell Robinson (Anika Noni Rose) and Effie White (Jennifer Hudson).

"And in that era, the Supremes, they were the first girls to be really incredibly glamorous, to have a very stylish wardrobe."

The fictional Dreamettes dazzle in the film, wearing jaw-dropping numbers in rich jewel tones and sparkling metallics -- glittering, body-hugging gowns and cocktail dresses in shades of ruby, turquoise, mother-of-pearl and aquamarine. 2007 jovani prom dresses

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USA : Shawnee student designs for annual fashion show At Shawnee High School's annual fashion show held in December 2006, one of the students Devin Soares displayed her designing skills for first time. Classmates modeled her formal and casual wear in front of an audience consisting of school faculty and students.

Amongst the 20 dresses exhibited, two prom gowns were designed by Devin in the previous year. Entire collection has been crafted by a single student for first time in the history of this event.

She has not received any specific training in fashion designing. Her mother does sewing for her as she lacks the skill.

Devin Soares aspires to be a professional designer and launch her personal outlet. . 2007 hot prom dresses

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Singers stuff sold off IRVINGTON, N.J. It was part yard sale and part high-brow auction -- with the goods being sold having once belonged to Whitney Houston.

About 400 lots of items were sold off at auction today in Irvington, New Jersey. The stuff was sold to satisfy a 175-thousand-dollar debt on storage fees owed by Houston. Any money left over after the storage firm is paid off will go to the singer's company, Nippy Incorporated.

The auction drew about 200 people to a dim, dusty warehouse about 15 miles west of New York City. In addition to designer gowns owned by Houston, the auction included musical instruments as well as stuff you might find at a yard sale: water-damaged vinyl records and a beat-up looking coffee maker.

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Fashion show to benefit kids' cancer group ALOHA - Stephanie Dillon calls her wedding and formal attire specialty shop a change of pace from her prior decade-long career as a nanny. At Dillon's Wedding and Formal - which Stephanie and her husband Lance opened two years ago - the formal wear fashionista and entrepreneur caters to selective tastes of future brides and prom dates who want to look their best on the big day.

Next week, a group of four Century High School seniors will wear a sample of Stephanie's taste for modern designs at a fashion show and benefit for a Portland non-profit called Children's Cancer Association.

"It is our senior project and we really want to help out a good program that does great things for others," said senior Brendan Baxter.

Baxter and his three project partners take an advanced Politics and Communication class, which teaches juniors and seniors a blend of government, politics and community involvement. 2007 designer prom dresses

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Savvi Formalwear Launches Affordable Bridal Line [ClickPress, Fri Dec 22 2006] Savvi Formalwear proudly introduces a new 2007 bridal line, Anya. Exclusive to 12 Savvi Formalwear Bridal and Tuxedo locations in metro Atlanta, the new traditional line features something for every bride with gowns priced from $450 with most gowns under $750. The stylish collection offers sizes 2-26 with each style available in ivory and white plus most include an alternate third color option.

"Over the years as Gingiss and now Savvi Formalwear, we have been known for our service," says Arlene Walrath, president of Savvi Formalwear Atlanta. "Now we will be offering a pleasant and enjoyable experience for the bride as well."

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Tech students have fresh opportunity to donate their gowns It is the spring night almost every junior and senior high school girl looks forward to: prom evening. The dress is chosen, as well as the shoes and the jewelry. The hair is put up in an elegant style. Many girls have anticipated the event all semester, have thought carefully of what dress to wear and what hairstyle to fix.

While some girls have all they need to prepare for prom night at their fingertips, others struggle to find their accessories and cannot afford the high prices at department stores.

One student organization is leading the way in enabling foster children to have dresses and other items for prom this year.

Ruth Martinez, a senior human development and family studies major from Las Cruces, N.M., is organizing a prom dress event to give teenage girls what they need to prepare for prom night. 2007 best prom dresses

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Taylor - Holland wedding Brittany Tammie Holland and Jamie Arthur Taylor were married at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006 at Epworth by the Sea in St. Simon’s Island.

The bride is the daughter of Shirley Arnold Holland of Paulding County and the late William Thomas Holland. She is the granddaughter of Joy Arnold of Marietta, the late Harold Terry Arnold and the late Mr. and Mrs. Lewie R. Holland.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Cary Grant Taylor Sr. of Brunswick. He is the grandson of Irma Wallace, the late Arthur Moore and the late Mr. and Mrs. James Taylor.

Reggie Moore performed the double-ring ceremony before an altar featuring floral arrangements of white Calla lilies and white roses. A memory vase was placed beside the front pew in honor of the bride’s late father.

Guests were greeted and programs were distributed by Terry Arnold. 2006 winter formal dresses