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Queen Elizabeth II, reigning monarch of the Commonwealth realms. The gender of the monarch determines which version of the song ("King" or "Queen") is used. |
National and/or Royal anthem of Independent states · United Kingdom |
Also known as | "God Save the King" (when the monarch is male) |
Lyrics | Henry Carey (writer), 1790 |
Music | Unknown Composer, Early 19th Century |
Adopted | 1745 |
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"God Save the Queen"[1] (alternatively "God Save the King") is an anthem used in a number of Commonwealth realms, their territories, and the British Crown Dependencies.[2] The words and title are adapted to the gender of the current monarch, e.g., replacing "Queen" with "King", "she" with "he", and so forth, when a king reigns. The author of the tune is unknown, and it may originate in plainchant, but a 1619 attribution to John Bull is sometimes made.
God Save the Queen is the de facto British national anthem and has this role in some British territories. It is one of two national anthems for New Zealand (since 1977) and for several of Britain's territories that have their own additional local anthem. It is the royal anthem of Australia (since 1984), Canada (since 1980[3]), Barbados, Jamaica,[citation needed] and Tuvalu. In countries not previously part of the British Empire, the tune of "God Save the Queen" has provided the basis for various patriotic songs, though still generally connected with royal ceremony.[4] In the United States, the tune is used for the patriotic "My Country, 'Tis of Thee."
Beyond its first verse, which is consistent, it has many historic and extant versions: Since its first publication, different verses have been added and taken away and, even today, different publications include various selections of verses in various orders.[5] In general, only one verse is sung. Sometimes two verses are sung, and on rare occasions, three.[6]
The sovereign and his or her consort are saluted with the entire anthem, while other members of the royal family who are entitled to royal salute (such as the Prince of Wales) receive just the first six bars. The first six bars also form all or part of the Vice Regal Salute in some Commonwealth realms outside the UK (e.g., in Canada, governors general and lieutenant governors at official events are saluted with the first six bars of "God Save the Queen" followed by the first four and last four bars of "O Canada"), as well as the salute given to governors of British overseas territories.
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In The Oxford Companion to Music, Percy Scholes devotes about four pages to this subject,[7] pointing out the similarities to an early plainsong melody, although the rhythm is very distinctly that of a galliard, and he gives examples of several such dance tunes that bear a striking resemblance to "God Save the King/Queen". Scholes quotes a keyboard piece by John Bull (1619) which has some similarities to the modern tune, depending on the placing of accidentals which at that time were unwritten in certain cases and left to the discretion of the player (see musica ficta). He also points to several pieces by Henry Purcell, one of which includes the opening notes of the modern tune, set to the words "God Save The King". George Frideric Handel used the tune as the theme in the variation piece 'Sarabande' of his Suite No.4 in E minor, HWV 429, composed prior to 1720.[8] Nineteenth century scholars and commentators mention the widespread belief that an old Scots carol, "Remember O Thou Man" was the source of the tune.[9][10]
The first published version of what is almost the present tune appeared in 1744 in Thesaurus Musicus. The 1744 version of the song was popularised in Scotland and England the following year, with the landing of Charles Edward Stuart and was published in The Gentleman's Magazine (see illustration above). This manuscript has the tune depart from that which is used today at several points, one as early as the first bar, but is otherwise clearly a strong relative of the contemporary anthem. It was recorded as being sung in London theatres in 1745, with, for example, Thomas Arne writing a setting of the tune for the Drury Lane Theatre.
Scholes' analysis includes mention of "untenable" and "doubtful" claims, as well as "an American misattribution". Some of these are:
Scholes recommends the attribution "traditional" or "traditional; earliest known version by John Bull (1562–1628)". The English Hymnal (musical editor Ralph Vaughan Williams) gives no attribution, stating merely "17th or 18th cent."[14]
"God Save the Queen" is the national anthem of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Like many aspects of British constitutional life, its official status derives from custom and use, not from Royal Proclamation or Act of Parliament. In general only one or two verses are sung, but on rare occasions three.[6] The variation in Britain of the lyrics to "God Save the Queen" is the oldest amongst those currently used, and forms the basis on which all other versions used throughout the Commonwealth are formed; though, again, the words have varied throughout these years.
England (as distinct from the United Kingdom, comprising England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland) has no official national anthem of its own; "God Save the Queen" is treated as the English national anthem when England is represented at sporting events (though there are some exceptions to this rule). There is a movement to establish an English national anthem, with Blake and Parry's "Jerusalem" and Elgar's "Land of Hope and Glory" among the top contenders. Scotland and Wales have their own anthems for political and national events and for use at international football, rugby union and other sports in which those nations compete independently.[15] On all occasions Wales' national anthem is "Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau" (Land of my Fathers). Scotland has no single anthem; "Scotland the Brave" was traditionally used until the 1990s, when "Flower of Scotland" was adopted. In Northern Ireland, "God Save the Queen" is still used as the official anthem.
Since 2003, "God Save the Queen", considered an all inclusive Anthem for Great Britain and Northern Ireland, as well as other countries within the Commonwealth, has been dropped from the Commonwealth Games. Northern Irish athletes receive their gold medals to the tune of the "Londonderry Air", popularly known as "Danny Boy". In 2006, English winners heard Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1, usually known as "Land of Hope and Glory",[16] but after a poll conducted by the Commonwealth Games Council for England prior to the 2010 Games, "Jerusalem" was adopted as England's new Commonwealth Games anthem. In sports in which the UK competes as one nation, most notably as Great Britain at the Olympics, "God Save the Queen" is used to represent anyone or any team that comes from the United Kingdom.[15]
The Queen herself refrains from singing the song when it is performed in her presence.
The phrase "God Save the King" is much older than the song, appearing, for instance, several times in the King James Bible.[17] A text based on the 1st Book of Kings Chapter 1: verses 38–40, "...And all the people rejoic'd, and said: God save the King! Long live the King! May the King live for ever, Amen", has been sung at every coronation since that of King Edgar in 973.[18] Scholes says that as early as 1545 "God Save the King" was a watchword of the Royal Navy, with the response being "Long to reign over us".[19][20] He also notes that the prayer read in churches on anniversaries of the Gunpowder Plot includes words which might have formed part of the basis for the second verse "Scatter our enemies... assuage their malice and confound their devices".
In 1745, The Gentleman's Magazine published "God save our lord the king: A new song set for two voices", describing it "As sung at both Playhouses" (the Theatres Royal at Drury Lane and Covent Garden).[21] Traditionally, the first performance was thought to have been in 1745, when it was sung in support of King George II, after his defeat at the Battle of Prestonpans by the army of Charles Edward Stuart, son of James Francis Edward Stuart, the Jacobite claimant to the British throne.
It is sometimes claimed that, ironically, the song was originally sung in support of the Jacobite cause: the word "send" in the line "Send him victorious" could imply that the king was absent. However, the Oxford English Dictionary cites examples of '[God] send (a person) safe, victorious, etc.' meaning 'God grant that he may be safe, etc.'. Also there are examples of early eighteenth century Jacobean drinking glasses which are inscribed with a version of the words and were apparently intended for drinking the health of King James II and VII.
Scholes acknowledges these possibilities but argues that the same words were probably being used by both Jacobite and Hanoverian supporters and directed at their respective kings.[22]
In 1902, the musician William Hayman Cummings, quoting mid-18th century correspondence between Charles Burney and Sir Joseph Banks, proposed that the words were based on a Latin verse composed for James II at the Chapel Royal.
God Save The Queen (standard version) |
When the monarch of the time is male, "Queen" is replaced with "King" and all female pronouns (emboldened) are replaced with male pronouns. In addition, the lyrics of the 3rd verse (italicised) are slightly modified to read: "With heart and voice to sing, God save the King". |
There is no definitive version of the lyrics. However, the version consisting of the three verses reproduced in the blue box on the right hand side has the best claim to be regarded as the 'standard' British version, appearing not only in the 1745 Gentleman's Magazine, but also in publications such as The Book of English Songs: From the Sixteenth to the Nineteenth Century (1851),[24] National Hymns: How They Are Written and How They Are Not Written (1861),[25] Household Book of Poetry (1882),[26] and Hymns Ancient and Modern, Revised Version (1982).[27] English crowds (for example, at international football games) sometimes sing "God save our Queen" rather than "God save the Queen."[28]
The same version with verse two omitted appears in publications including Scouting for boys (1908),[29] and on the British Government's "Monarchy Today" website.[30] At the Queen's Golden Jubilee Party at the Palace concert, Prince Charles referred in his speech to the "politically incorrect second verse" of the National Anthem.
According to Alan Michie's "Rule, Britannia," which was published in 1952 after the death of King George VI but prior to the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, the first General Assembly of the United Nations was held in London in January 1946, and the King, in honour of the occasion, "ordered the belligerent imperious second stanza of 'God Save the King' rewritten to bring it more into the spirit of the brotherhood of nations."
In the United Kingdom, the first verse is the only verse typically sung, even at official occasions, although the third verse is sung in addition on rare occasions, and usually at the Last Night of the Proms. At the Closing Ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the fourth verse of the William Hickson alternative lyrics was sung instead of the third verse.
The standard version of the melody is still that of the original, and in the same key of G, though the start of the anthem is often signalled by an introductory side-drum roll of two bars length. The bass line of the standard version differs little from the second voice part shown in the original, and there is a standard version in four-part harmony for choirs. The first three lines (six bars of music) are soft, ending with a short crescendo into "Send her victorious", and then is another crescendo at "over us:" into the final words "God save the Queen".
In the early part of the twentieth century there existed a Military Band version, usually played in march time, in the higher key of B♭,[31] because it was easier for brass instruments to play in that key, though it had the disadvantage of being more difficult to sing: however now most Bands play it in the correct key of G.
There have been several attempts to improve the song by rewriting the words. In the nineteenth century there was some lively debate about the national anthem and, even then, verse two was considered to be slightly offensive. Notably, the question arose over the phrase "scatter her enemies." Some thought it placed better emphasis on the respective power of Parliament and the Crown to change "her" to "our"; others pointed out that the theology was somewhat dubious and substituted "thine" instead. Sydney G. R. Coles wrote a completely new version, as did Canon F. K. Harford.[32] In 1836, William Edward Hickson wrote four alternative verses. The first, third, and fourth of these verses are appended to the National Anthem in the English Hymnal (which only includes verses one and three of the original lyrics).
William Hickson's alternative (1836) version includes the following verses, of which the first, third, and fourth have some currency as they are appended to the National Anthem in the English Hymnal. The fourth verse was sung after the traditional first verse at the Queen's Golden Jubilee National Service of Thanksgiving in 2002 and during the raising of the Union Flag during the closing ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympics.
William Hickson's text of God Save the Queen |
A less militaristic version of the song, titled "Official peace version, 1919", was first published in the hymn book Songs of Praise in 1925.[33] This was "official" in the sense that it was approved by the British Privy Council in 1919.[22] However, despite being reproduced in some other hymn books, it is largely unknown today.[34]
Official peace version of God Save the Queen |
Around 1745, anti-Jacobite sentiment was captured in a verse appended to the song, with a prayer for the success of Field Marshal George Wade's army then assembling at Newcastle. These words attained some short-term use, although they did not appear in the published version in the October 1745 Gentleman's Magazine. The source of this verse was a later article on the song, published by the Gentleman's Magazine in 1837. Therein, it is presented as an "additional verse... though being of temporary application only... stored in the memory of an old friend... who was born in the very year 1745, and was thus the associate of those who heard it first sung", the lyrics given being:
The 1837 article and other sources make it clear that this verse was not used soon after 1745, and certainly before the song became accepted as the British national anthem in the 1780s and 1790s.[35][36] It was included as an integral part of the song in the Oxford Book of Eighteenth Century Verse of 1926, although erroneously referencing the "fourth verse" to the Gentleman's Magazine article of 1745.[37]
On the opposing side, Jacobite beliefs were demonstrated in an alternative verse used during the same period:[38]
In May 1800, following an attempt to assassinate King George III at London's Drury Lane theatre, playwright Richard Sheridan immediately composed an additional verse, which was sung from the stage the same night:[39][40]
Various other attempts were made during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to add verses to commemorate particular royal or national events. For example, according to Fitzroy Maclean, when Jacobite forces bypassed Wade's force and reached Derby, but then retreated and when their garrison at Carlisle Castle surrendered to a second government army led by King George's son, the Duke of Cumberland, another verse was added.[41] Other short-lived verses were notably anti-French, such as the following, quoted in the book Handel by Edward J. Dent:[42]
However, none of these additional verses survived into the twentieth century.[43] Updated "full" versions including additional verses have been published more recently, including the standard three verses, Hickson's fourth verse, Sheridan's verse and the Marshal Wade verse.[44][45]
The style most commonly heard in official performances was proposed as the "proper interpretation" by King George V, who considered himself something of an expert (in view of the number of times he had heard it). An Army Order was duly issued in 1933, which laid down regulations for tempo, dynamics and orchestration. This included instructions such as that the opening "six bars will be played quietly by the reed band with horns and basses in a single phrase. Cornets and side-drum are to be added at the little scale-passage leading into the second half of the tune, and the full brass enters for the last eight bars". The official tempo for the opening section is a metronome setting of 60, with the second part played in a broader manner, at a metronome setting of 52.[46] In recent years the prescribed sombre-paced introduction is often played at a faster and livelier tempo.
Until the latter part of the 20th century, theatre and concert goers were expected to stand while the anthem was played after the conclusion of a show. In cinemas this brought a tendency for audiences to rush out while the end credits played to avoid this formality.
The anthem continues to be played at some traditional events such as Wimbledon, Royal Ascot, Henley Royal Regatta and The Proms.
The anthem was traditionally played at closedown on the BBC, and with the introduction of commercial television to the UK this practice was adopted by some ITV companies (with the notable exception of Granada). BBC Two never played the anthem at closedown, and ITV dropped the practice in the late 1980s, but it continued on BBC One until the final closedown on 8 November 1997 (thereafter BBC1 began to simulcast with BBC News after end of programmes). The tradition is carried on, however, by BBC Radio 4, which usually plays the anthem as a transition piece between the end of the Radio Four broadcasting and the move to BBC World Service. Radio 4 and Radio 2 also play the National Anthem at 0700 and 0800 on the actual and official birthdays of the Queen and the birthdays of senior members of the Royal Family.
The anthem usually prefaces The Queen's Christmas Message (although in 2007 it appeared at the end, taken from a recording of the 1957 television broadcast), and important royal announcements, such as of royal deaths, when it is played in a slower, sombre arrangement.
Frequently, when an anthem is needed for one of the constituent countries of the United Kingdom – at an international sporting event, for instance – an alternative song is used:
In April 2007 there was an Early Day Motion, number 1319, to the British Parliament to propose that there should be a separate England anthem: "That this House ... believes that all English sporting associations should adopt an appropriate song that English sportsmen and women, and the English public, would favour when competing as England". An amendment (EDM 1319A3) was proposed by Evan Harris that the song "should have a bit more oomph than God Save the Queen and should also not involve God."[57]
"God Save the King/Queen" was exported around the world via the expansion of the British Empire, serving as each country's national anthem. Throughout the Empire's evolution into the Commonwealth of Nations, the song declined in use in most states which became independent. In some countries it remains as one of the official national anthems, such as in New Zealand,[58] or as an official royal anthem, as is the case in Australia, Canada, Jamaica, and Tuvalu, to be played during formal ceremonies involving national royalty or vice-royalty.[citation needed]
In Australia, the song has standing through a Royal Proclamation issued by Governor-General Sir Ninian Stephen on 19 April 1984.[59] It declared "God Save the Queen" to be the Royal Anthem and that it is to be played when the Australian monarch or a member of the Royal Family is present, though not exclusively in such circumstances. The same proclamation made "Advance Australia Fair" the national anthem and the basis for the Vice-Regal Salute (the first four and last two bars of the anthem).
In Canada, "God Save the Queen" is the Royal Anthem.[60][61][62][63][64] It was adopted as such not by statute or proclamation (thus having "no legal status in Canada"), but through convention,[65] and is sometimes played and/or sung together with the national anthem, "O Canada", at private and public events organised by groups such as the Government of Canada, the Royal Canadian Legion, police services, and loyal groups.[66][67][68][69][70]
"God Save the Queen" has been sung in Canada since the late 1700s and by the mid 20th century was, along with "O Canada", one of the country's two de facto national anthems, the first and last verses of the standard British version being used.[71] By-laws and practices governing the use of either song during public events in municipalities varied; in Toronto, "God Save the Queen" was employed, while in Montreal it was "O Canada". Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson in 1964 said one song would have to be chosen as the country's national anthem and, three years later, he advised Governor General Georges Vanier to appoint the Special Joint Committee of the Senate and House of Commons on the National and Royal Anthems. Within two months, on 12 April 1967, the committee presented its conclusion that "God Save the Queen", whose music and lyrics were found to be in the public domain,[72] should be designated as the Royal Anthem of Canada and "O Canada" as the national anthem, one verse from each, in both official languages, to be adopted by parliament. The group was then charged with establishing official lyrics for each song; for "God Save the Queen", the English words were those inherited from the United Kingdom and the French words were taken from those that had been adopted in 1952 for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.[61] When the bill pronouncing "O Canada" as the national anthem was put through parliament, the joint committee's earlier recommendations regarding "God Save the Queen" were not included.[72]
The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces regulates that "God Save the Queen" be played as a salute to the monarch and other members of the Canadian Royal Family,[73] though it may also be used as a hymn, or prayer. The words are not to be sung when the song is played as a military Royal Salute and is abbreviated to the first three lines while arms are being presented.[73] Elizabeth II stipulated that the arrangement in G major by Lieutenant Colonel Basil H. Brown be used in Canada. The authorised version to be played by pipe bands is Mallorca.[73]
The first verse of "God Save the Queen" has been translated into French,[74] as shown below:
There is a special Canadian verse in English which was once commonly sung in addition to the two standing verses:[71]
Modernly, however, on the rare occasion that two verses of the royal anthem are sung, it is almost invariably sung in Canada the same as it is sung in UK – with the third verse ("Thy choicest gifts in store", etc.), sung as a second verse.
"God Save the Queen" was the sole national anthem until 1977 when "God Defend New Zealand" was added as a second. "God Save the Queen" is now most often only played when the Sovereign, Governor-General[75] or other member of the Royal Family is present, or on some occasions such as Anzac Day.[76][77]
In New Zealand, the second more militaristic verse is sometimes replaced with Hickson's verse "Nor in this land alone..." (often sung as Not in this land alone"), otherwise known as a "Commonwealth verse".
Maori version of God Save the Queen |
When Rhodesia issued its Unilateral Declaration of Independence from Britain on 11 November 1965, it did so while still maintaining loyalty to Queen Elizabeth II as the Rhodesian head of state, despite the non-recognition of the Rhodesian government by Britain and the United Nations;[78] "God Save the Queen" therefore remained the Rhodesian national anthem. This was supposed to demonstrate the continued allegiance of the Rhodesian people to the monarch, but the retention in Rhodesia of a song so associated with Britain while the two countries were at loggerheads regarding its constitutional status caused Rhodesian state occasions to have "a faintly ironic tone", in the words of the London Times. Nevertheless, "God Save the Queen" remained Rhodesia's national anthem until March 1970, when the country formally declared itself a republic.[79] "Rise, O Voices of Rhodesia" was adopted in its stead in 1974 and remained in use until the country returned to British control in December 1979.[80][81] Since the internationally-recognised independence of the Republic of Zimbabwe in April 1980, "God Save the Queen" has had no official status there.[82]
"God Save the King" was the first song to be used as a national anthem, although the Netherlands' national anthem, Het Wilhelmus, is older. Its success prompted a number of imitations, notably in France and, later, Germany. Both commissioned their own songs to help construct a concrete national identity. The first German national anthem used the melody of "God Save the King" with the words changed to Heil dir im Siegerkranz, and sung to the same tune as the UK version. The tune was either used or officially adopted as the national anthem for several other countries, including those of Russia (Molitva russkikh, until 1833) and Switzerland (Rufst Du, mein Vaterland or Ô monts indépendants, until 1961).
"God Save the King" was used as the national anthem of the Kingdom of Hawaii before 1860, and from 1860 to 1886 the national anthem E Ola Ke Alii Ke Akua was set to the same melody.
The melody is used in the patriotic hymn "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", the lyrics of which were written by Samuel Francis Smith in 1831. The song is often quoted – alongside "Hail, Columbia" – as a de facto national anthem for the United States, before the de jure adoption of "The Star-Spangled Banner" in the 1930s.
It is Norway's royal anthem titled Kongesangen.
It was the Swedish royal anthem between 1805 and 1880, titled Bevare Gud vår kung.
The tune - that was in use for the Swiss National Anthem Rufst du, mein Vaterland until 1961 - is still used as the national anthem of Liechtenstein, Oben am jungen Rhein. The same tune was therefore played twice before the Euro 96 qualifying match between Northern Ireland and Liechtenstein; likewise when England played Liechtenstein in a Euro 2004 qualifier. (When England plays Northern Ireland, the tune is only played once.)
The melody of "God Save the King" has been, and continues to be, used as a hymn tune by Christian churches in various countries. The United Methodists of the southern United States, Mexico, and Latin America, among other denominations (usually Protestant), play the same melody as a hymn. The Christian hymn "Glory to God on High" is frequently sung to the same tune, as well as an alternative tune that fits both lyrics. Note also that in the Protestant Church of Korea, it is sung as a choral hymn under the name of "Since I Have My Retreat".
About 140 composers, including Beethoven, Haydn, Clementi, J.C.Bach, Liszt, Brahms, Carl Maria von Weber, Niccolò Paganini, Johann Strauss I, and Edward Elgar have used the tune in their compositions.[6]
Ludwig van Beethoven composed a set of seven piano variations in the key of C major to the theme of "God Save the King", catalogued as WoO.78 (1802–1803). Moreover, he also quotes it in his "battle symphony" Wellington's Victory.
Muzio Clementi used the theme to "God Save the King" in his Symphony No. 3 in G major, often called the "Great National Symphony", catalogued as WoO. 34. Clementi paid a high tribute to his adopted homeland (the United Kingdom) where he grew up and stayed most of his lifetime. He based the Symphony (about 1816–1824) on "God Save the King", which is hinted at earlier in the work, not least in the second movement, and announced by the trombones in the finale. • Symphony No. 3 " Great National Symphony " in en sol majeur/G-dur/G major/sol maggiore 1. Andante sostenuto – Allegro con brio 2. Andante un poco mosso 3. Minuetto. Allegretto 4. Finale. Vivace
Johann Christian Bach composed a set of variations on "God Save the King" for the finale to his sixth keyboard concerto (Op. 1) written c. 1763.
Joseph Haydn was impressed by the use of "God Save the King" as a national anthem during his visit to London in 1794, and on his return to Austria wrote a tune to the national anthem, the Gott erhalte Franz den Kaiser ("God Save Emperor Franz"), for the birthday of the Emperor Franz of Austria. The tune of "God Save the King" was later adopted for the Prussian national anthem Heil Dir im Siegerkranz.
Franz Liszt wrote a piano paraphrase on the anthem (S.259 in the official catalogue, c. 1841).
Johann Strauss I quoted God Save the Queen in full at the end of his waltz Huldigung der Königin Victoria von Grossbritannien (Homage to Queen Victoria of Great Britain) Op. 103, where he also quoted Rule, Britannia! in full at the beginning of the piece.
Siegfried August Mahlmann in the early 19th century wrote alternate lyrics to adapt the hymn for the Kingdom of Saxony, as "Gott segne Sachsenland" ("God Save Saxony").[83]
Gaetano Donizetti used this anthem in his opera "Roberto Devereux".
Joachim Raff used this anthem in his Jubelouverture, Opus 103 (1864) dedicated to Adolf, Herzogs von Nassau on the 25th anniversary of his reign.
Gioachino Rossini used this anthem in the last scene of his "Il viaggio a Reims", when all the characters, coming from many different European countries, sing a song which recalls their own homeland. Lord Sidney, bass, sings "Della real pianta" on the notes of "God save the King". Samuel Ramey used to interpolate a spectacular virtuoso cadenza at the end of the song.
Fernando Sor used the anthem in his 12 Studies, Op. 6: No. 10 in C Major in the section marked 'Maestoso.'
Arthur Sullivan quotes the anthem at the end of his ballet Victoria and Merrie England.
Claude Debussy opens with a brief introduction of God Save the King in one of his Preludes, Hommage à S. Pickwick Esq. P.P.M.P.C. The piece draws its inspiration from the main character of the Charles Dickens novel The Pickwick Papers.
Niccolò Paganini wrote a set of highly virtuosic variations on "God Save the King" as his Opus 9.
Max Reger wrote "Variations and Fugue on 'Heil dir im Siegerkranz' (God Save the King)" for organ in 1901 after the death of Queen Victoria. It does not have an opus number.
A week before the Coronation Ode was due to be premiered at the June 1902 "Coronation Gala Concert" at Covent Garden (it was cancelled, owing to the King's illness), Sir Edward Elgar introduced an arrangement of Land of Hope and Glory as a solo song performed by Clara Butt at a "Coronation Concert" at the Albert Hall. Novello seized upon the prevailing patriotism and requested that Elgar arrange the National Anthem as an appropriate opening for a concert performed in front of the Court and numerous British and foreign dignitaries. This version for orchestra and chorus, which is enlivened by use of a capella and marcato effects, was also performed at the opening of the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley on St. George's Day, 1924, and recorded under the composer's Baton in 1928, with the LSO and the Philharmonic Choir.[84] Elgar also used the first verse of the Anthem as the climax of a short "Civic Procession and Anthem", written to accompany the mayoral procession at the opening of the Hereford Music Festival on 4 September 1927. This premiere performance was recorded, and is today available on CD; the score was lost following the festival, and Elgar resorted to reconstructing it by ear from the recording.[85]
Carl Maria von Weber uses the "God Save the King" theme at the end of his "Jubel Overture"
Giuseppe Verdi, included "God Save the Queen" in his "Inno delle Nazioni" (Hymn of the Nations), composed for the London International Exhibition of 1862.
Charles Ives wrote Variations on "America" for organ in 1891 at age seventeen. It included a polytonal section in three simultaneous keys, though this was omitted from performances at his father's request, because "it made the boys laugh out loud". Ives was fond of the rapid pedal line in the final variation, which he said was "almost as much fun as playing baseball". The piece was not published until 1949; the final version includes an introduction, seven variations and a polytonal interlude. The piece was adapted for orchestra in 1963 by William Schuman. This version became popular during the bicentennial celebrations, and is often heard at pops concerts.
Muthuswami Dikshitar (1776–1835), one of the musical trinity in South Indian classical (Carnatic) music composed some Sanskrit pieces set to Western tunes. These are in the raga Sankarabharanam and are referred to as "nottu swaras". Among these, the composition "Santatam Pahimam Sangita Shyamale" is set to the tune of "God save the Queen"
The British rock band Family sampled "God Save The Queen" at the end of their 1968 debut album, Music in a Doll's House, following the final track, "3 x Time."
The Beatles performed an impromptu version of "God Save the Queen" during their 30 January 1969 rooftop concert, atop the Apple building.[86] They had also whistled the melody of the song on their first fan club Christmas record in 1963.
Jimi Hendrix of The Jimi Hendrix Experience played an impromptu version of "God Save the Queen" to open his set at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970. Just before walking onto the stage, he can be seen (on the DVD) and heard to ask "How does it go again?" in reference to the said UK national anthem. He was able just to hear it mimicked by voice and then perform it.[87] Hendrix gave the same sort of distortion and improvisation of "God Save the Queen", as he had done with the "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the Woodstock Festival, 1969.[87]
Gentle Giant performed a version—titled The Queen—on their 1970 debut album.
In 1977, the Sex Pistols recorded a song titled "God Save the Queen" in open reference to the National Anthem and the Queen's Silver Jubilee celebrations that year, with the song intending to stand for sympathy for the working class and resentment of the monarchy.[88] They were banned from many venues, censored by mainstream media, and reached number 2 on the official U.K. singles charts and number 1 on the NME chart.[88][89]
Queen – A Night at the Opera | ||
"Bohemian Rhapsody" (Track 11) |
"God Save the Queen" (Track 12) |
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The rock band Queen recorded an instrumental version of "God Save the Queen" on their 1975 album A Night at the Opera. It was arranged by guitarist Brian May and features his distinctive layers of overdubbed electric guitars. A tape of this version would be played at the end of almost every concert, with Freddie Mercury walking around the stage wearing a crown and a cloak on their Magic Tour in 1986.[90] On 3 June 2002, during the Queen's Golden Jubilee, Brian May performed the anthem on his Red Special electric guitar for Party at the Palace, performing from the roof of Buckingham Palace, and features on the 30th Anniversary DVD edition of A Night at the Opera.[91][92]
A version of "God Save the Queen" by Madness features the melody of the song played on kazoos. It was included on the compilation album The Business – the Definitive Singles Collection.[93]
Composer Steve Ouimette recorded a rock version as Downloadable content for the video game Guitar Hero 5.[94]
Canadian rocker Neil Young recorded a rock version of "God Save the Queen, merged with "America (My Country 'Tis of Thee"), for his 2012 Americana album with Crazy Horse (band).
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The Terminator is a family deal once more. Way back in the '80s, the original film was created by James Cameron, who sold the rights to budding producer Gale Anne Hurd to get the project made. The two later married, but various business deals over the years (not to mention their eventual divorce) saw the Terminator rights sold to other parties, leaving neither in control of the characters.
Last year, Megan Ellison of Annapurna Productions, best known for financing films such as The Master, Lawless, and Zero Dark Thirty, bought The Terminator rights with intent to procure a new film in the series. Initial efforts seemed to have stalled, but in fact the rights sale was not complete until now.
And so, with rights to the series firmly in hand, Ellison and Annapurna Pictures reportedly plan to move forward with a new film. And they've got a big-dollar partner to make it happen: the other film financier of the Ellison family, David Ellison, who has backed films in the Mission: Impossible series, as well as Jack Reacher, and the stalled Top Gun sequel. Could we see Tom Cruise in a Terminator movie? Read More »

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Lady Gaga Shares a Glam Selfie
Lady Gaga posted this photo to Instagram on Feb. 26, 2015 with the caption, "Get the coffee. Call the Haus. You better work b*tch."
Lady Gaga Shares a Glam Selfie
Lady Gaga posted this photo to Instagram on Feb. 26, 2015 with the caption, "Get the coffee. Call the Haus. You better work b*tch."
Snooki Snaps a Selfie with Pals
Snooki uploaded this photo to her Instagram on Feb. 23, 2015.
Selena and Jen -- New Besties?
Selena Gomez posted this photo to Instagram on Feb. 23, 2015 with the caption, "It's our little tradition".
Kerry Washington Welcomes Back a Gladiator
Kerry Washington posted this photo to Instagram on Feb. 20, 2015 with the caption, "MY HERO!!!!!!! @hicusick #scandal #OnceAGladiatorAlwaysAGladiator"
Jennifer Lopez Shares a Selfie from India
Jennifer Lopez posted this photo to his Instagram on Feb. 12, 2015, with the caption "Selfie x 3 #firsttimeinIndia".
Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga Strike a Pose
The Grammy's broke their tradition and shared the intimate backstage portraits of the night's winners; Here we see the winners for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga.
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The Grammy's broke their tradition and shared the intimate backstage portraits of the night's winners; Here we see is the winner for Best Comedy Album, Weird Al Yankovic.
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The Rock Shared a Colorful Selfie from Miami
The Rock posted this photo to his Instagram on Feb. 6, 2015, with the caption ".. and then she asked me, do I look alright? And I said yes, you look wonderful tonight.."
Jennifer Lopez Shares a Flawless Selfie
Jennifer Lopez posted this photo to Instagram on Feb. 3, 2015 with the caption, "Always a great time with this talented girl... @nappytabs"
Kaley Cuoco Puckers Up for William Shatner
Kaley Cuoco posted this photo with William Shatner to Instagram, Jan. 28, 2015, with the caption, "Back at it with this stud today #mramazingshatner @priceline."
Demi Lovato Shares a Cozy Selfie with Wilmer Valderrama
Demi Lovato posted this photo to Instagram, Jan. 27, 2015, with the caption " My boys are really sleepy.... And I'm the luckiest woman in the world....."
Khloe Kardashian Enjoys 'Father/Daughter Time' with Bruce Jenner
Khloe Kardashian posts this selfie, "Father/Daughter time," Jan. 27, 2015.
Jennifer Lopez Shares a Flawless Selfie
This photo was shared on Jennifer Lopez's Instagram account with the text, "Me and the lovelies!!" on Jan. 26, 2015.
Hugh Jackman Shares a Selfie from the Empire State Building
Hugh Jackman posted this photo on Instagram on Jan. 23, 2015, with the caption "On top of the world! Thank you @EmpireStateBldg for hosting us in honor of #australiaday!"
Elizabeth Hurley Shares a Photo with New Pal Katie Holmes
Elizabeth Hurley posted this photo to Instagram on Jan. 21, 2015 with the caption, "With the beautiful @katieholmes212 in Berlin at the #MarcCain show."
Chrissy Teigen Shows Off Her Abs
Chrissy Teigen posted this photo to Instagram on Jan. 20, 2015 with the caption, "LIPSYNCBATTLE".
Iggy Azalea Snaps a Selfie with a Fan
Iggy Azalea takes a photo with a fan in Los Angeles on Jan. 16, 2015.
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Anna Faris Shares a Selfie with Allison Janney
Anna Faris posted this photo to Instagram on Jan. 16, 2015 with the caption, "so much love for this one."
Reese Witherspoon and Husband Snap a Selfie with Michael Strahan
Jim Toth, host Michael Strahan and actress Reese Witherspoon attend the 20th annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards at the Hollywood Palladium, Jan. 15, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Kaley Cuoco Goes Behind the Scenes of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'
Kaley Cuoco posted this photo to Instagram on Jan. 14, 2015 with the caption, "Join me and this awesome @swellbottle on @jimmykimmellive tonight! I promise you will laugh. With me. Or at me. Mostly at me."
Taylor Swift Shares a Studio Selfie
Taylor Swift posted this photo to Instagram on Jan. 10, 2015 with the caption, "Jack and I went back to the birthplace of 1989 and simply rejoiced."
Jennifer Lopez Shares a Flawless Selfie
This image of Jennifer Lopez was shared on her Instagram account on Jan. 8, 2014, with the text, "Another day at the office...#TheBoyNextDoor January 23rd #onmypressgrind #dontmissit #LOVE #obsession #thriller."
Chris Hemsworth Snaps a Selfie with Fans
Chris Hemsworth arrives at the premiere of Universal Pictures and Legendary Pictures' "Blackhat" at the Chinese Theatre, Jan. 8, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Drew Barrymore Shares a Hiking Photo
Drew Barrymore posted a photo of herself on Instagram on Jan. 4, 2015, with the caption ??"#Sedona #hikes2015"??.
How Channing Tatum Announced He's Playing Gambit
Channing Tatum posted this photo to Instagram on Jan. 6, 2015 with the caption, "You've heard the rumors and today we can confirm it's true: #ChanningTatum will be playing #Gambit for@20thCenturyFox! The iconic Cajun comic book character is actually a dream role Chan, so he couldn't be more excited. Stay tuned for scoop on the movie, which hits theaters on October 7, 2016!"
Hugh Jackman Catches Snowflakes
Hugh Jackman posted this photo to Instagram on Jan. 6, 2015 with the caption, "Love Love Love ... the snow!"
Kelly Osbourne Rocks a Red Lip
Kelly Osbourne posted this photo to Instagram on Dec. 22, 2014 with the caption, "#ShamelessSelfie".
Hugh Jackman Wishes Fans a Merry Christmas
Hugh Jackman posted this phtoo to Instagram on Dec. 24, 2014 with the caption, "Sending wishes for an awesome holiday!"
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Liz Hurley Checks in From the Bathtub
Liz Hurley posted this photo on Instagram with this caption: "Bathtime," Dec. 17, 2014.
Drew Barrymore and Jessica Alba Smile with Baby Frankie
Drew Barrymore posted this Instagram with Jessica Alba, Dec. 13, 2014, "@baby2baby with @jessicaalba I love her. Since Never Been Kissed. And we love The Honest Company. #bestdays #baby2babyrules"
Newly-Single Kate Hudson Shared a Smiley Selfie
Kate Hudson posted this photo to her Instagram on Dec. 14, 2014 with the caption, "Sunday #lifers #kidsparty @iamsarafoster @jenmeyerjewelry."
Emma Stone and Taylor Swift Share a Laugh
Taylor Swift posted this photo with Emma Stone to Instagram on Dec. 10, 2014 with the caption, "Got to see Emma KILL IT in Cabaret last night! Every new project she takes on is even more excellent than her last and it has inspired me since the day I met her 7 years ago."
Kendall Jenner and Cara Delevingne Have a 'Face Off' with Their Makeup Artist
Cara Delevingne posted this photo to her Instagram on Dec. 10, 2014 with the caption, "It's a face off @kendalljenner @patmcgrathreal."
John Legend Thanks Fans with a Selfie
John Legend posted this photo to Instagram on Dec. 10, 2014 with the caption, "Thank you for an amazing night, Auckland!!! #AllOfMeTour"
Orlando Bloom Snaps a Selfie with Young Fans
Orlando Bloom attends the premiere of "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies" on Dec. 9, 2014 in Hollywood, Calif.
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'Bones' Stars David Boreanaz and Emily Deschanel Snap a Selfie
David Boreanaz and Emily Deschanel are pictured taking a selfie on Dec. 8, 2014 in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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The Rock Snaps a Selfie in NYC
The Rock posted this selfie, Nov. 8, 2014, "Now if you're from Uptown, Brooklyn bound, the Bronx, Queens or Long Island Sound.. even other states come right and exact.. It ain't where ya from its where ya at.." #NYC #AMCardio #RakimStateOfMind #HandleThisBusiness #ABitColdAndNipplyOutside #GoodMorningFromNY"
Angelina Jolie Snaps a Selfie With a Fan
Actress Angelina Jolie takes a selfie with a fan outside The Daily Show with Jon Stewart on Dec. 4, 2014 in New York.
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Miranda Kerr Strikes a Sexy Pose
Miranda Kerr posted this photo to Instagram, Dec. 2, 2014, with the caption, "Beautiful design #pierrepaulin #louisvuitton."
Kylie Jenner Shares a Selfie
Kendell Jenner shared this image to Instagram account, Nov. 21, 2014.
Jessica Alba and Johnny Knoxville Take the Same Flight
Jessica Alba posted this photo with Johnny Knoxville to Instagram, Nov. 20, 2014, with the caption, "Uh oh -look who's on my flight #johnnyknoxville."
Demi Lovato Gushes Over Her 'Perfect' Boyfriend, Wilmer Valderrama
Demi Lovato posted this photo with Wilmer Valderrama to Instagram on Nov. 17, 2014.
Liv Tyler Shares Bare-Belly Baby Bump
Liv Tyler shared a photo of her blossoming baby bump on Instagram, Nov. 16, 2014.
Kerry Washington Sneaks Fans Into a 'Super Secret' Shoot
Kerry Washington posted this photo to Instagram, Nov. 12, 2014, with the caption, "We MIGHT be at a super secret photoshoot for @TheLimited #scandalstylethelimited."
Kaley Cuoco Takes A Wedding Selfie ? Sort Of!
Kaley Cuoco posted this photo to Instagram on Nov. 11, 2014 with the caption, "Bridesmaids the sequel".
Jennifer Lopez Snaps a Selfie with her 'Bestie' Leah Remini
Jennifer Lopez, right, poses with Leah Remini, Nov. 10, 2014, "#TRUELOVE is never walking away after a fight... #lovemybestie #imhereforher #sheshereforme #wemakeeachotherbetter #growingtogether that's #TRUELOVE #bunfest2014."
Andy Cohen Posts a Selfie with Monica Lewinsky and Nene Leakes
"A selfie to end all selfies.... Monica Lewinsky & Nene Leakes were among the friends who came to celebrate #TheAndyCohenDiaries tonight at Anderson Cooper's," Andy Cohen posted on Instagram, Nov. 6, 2014.
Kelly Osbourne Posts a Photo with Her Dad, Ozzie
Kelly Osbourne posted this photo to Instagram on Nov. 4, 2014 with the caption, "Had the best night with @thedingoinsnow and my Dadda @ozzyosbourne. Dingo is never allowed to talk to my father about blimps again!!!!!!"
Ariana Grande Snaps a Selfie with Boyfriend Big Sean
Ariana Grande posted this image to her Instagram on Nov. 3, 2014 with the caption, "on our way to grandps' celebration of life earlier."
Jennifer Lopez and Leah Remini Party with 'American Idol' Alum Pia Toscano
Pia Toscano posted this photo on Oct. 15, 2014 to Instagram with the caption, "So happy to see these two!! @jlo @leahremini."
'Scandal' Stars Snap a Selfie
Kerry Washington posted this photo on Oct. 15, 2014 to Instagram with the caption, "Table read. Ep 407."
Ashley Benson and Lucy Hale Take a Selfie
Lucy Hale and Ashley Benson take selfies in this image posted to Benson's Instagram account on Oct. 7, 2014 with the text,"Literally twins with @lucyhale this morning. Even the coffee."
J Lo is Flawless in Stunning Selfie
Jennifer Lopez shared this image to her Instagram with the caption; "That's a wrap... American Idol cities tour!!! Gonna be a great season!!!"
Rachel Zoe and Coco Rocha Pucker Up
Left, Model Coco Rocha and Rachel Zoa attend the Giambattista Valli show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2015 on Sept. 29, 2014 in Paris, France.
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Which Actor-Model Is Hugh Jackman In Awe Of?
Hugh Jackman shared this image to his Facebook captioned; "Wish I had half the modeling prowess of THIS guy!!!!!!!"
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Justin Timberlake Poses with a Koala
Justin Timberlake posted this photo to Instagram with the caption, "This is April. So much SWAG. @Australiazoo" on Sept. 24, 2014.
Selena Gomez Shares a Glam Selfie
Selena Gomez posted this photo to Instagram, Sept. 24, 2014.
Is Sarah Jessica Parker Snapping a Selfie?
Sarah Jessica Parker is seen in Midtown on Sept. 23, 2014 in New York City.
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Katherine Heigl Takes a Bikini Selfie with Pals
Katherine Keigel posted this photo to Instagram, Sept. 22, 2014, with the caption, "Love love love! @cheyenneellis @tawnylehman @irritated_one."
Kerry Washington Shares a 'Scandal'-ous Selfie
Kerry Washington posted a photo of herself to Instagram, Sept. 17, 2014, with the caption: "#scandal ep405!!!! Camera Dept selfie!"
Kaley Cuoco Shows Off Her Pixie Cut
Kaley Cuoco posted this photo to Instagram, Sept. 16, 2014, with the caption, "@jamiemakeupgreenberg and I taking our 500th selfie she's hiding behind me cause she's preggers hehe."
Ben McKenzie Shares a Selfie of Himself in the Hospital
Ben McKenzie posted this photo to Instagram with the caption, "Doc Sherman at New York-Presbyterian, you are a career saver. Thanks for stitching me up nice. Back to work Monday. #gotham," on Sept. 13, 2014.
Blake Lively and America Ferrera Enjoy a 'Traveling Pants' Reunion
Amber Tamblyn posted this photo to her Instagram on Sept. 15, 2014.
Hugh Jackman Honors Real Heros on 9-11
Hugh Jackman shared this image to his Instagram account captioned; "Never forget. #grateful #ALL1stReponders," Sept. 11, 2014.
Michael Strahan Learns How to Dance From Britney Spears!
Britney Spears posted this photo to Instagram on Sept. 9, 2014 with the caption, "Just taught @michaelstrahan how to dance. He's amazing. Watch tomorrow morning on @GoodMorningAmerica!!!"
Hugh Jackman and His Wife Take in Yankees Game
Hugh Jackman posted this photo on Sept. 6, 2014 to Instagram with the caption, "2 new starters for the Yankees ... @Yankees @Deborra_lee"
Jennifer Aniston and Gwyneth Paltrow Take Adorable Selfie Together
Gwyneth Paltrow posted this photo to her Instagram on Sept. 5, 2014 with the caption, "#WERECALLINGYOU #StandUpToCancer #letsdothis + all of the proceeds from this stunning @jenmeyerjewelry necklace goes to @SU2C get yours on standup2cancer.org."
Busy Phillips Pays Homage to Lena Dunham
Busy Philipps posted this photo to Instagram, Sept. 5, 2014, with the caption, "Do you guys think I should wear my "Lena Dunham Birthday Suit" tshirt from @clashist to my daughter's first school assembly tomorrow? Probably, right?"
James Franco Tells Fans, 'Say Goodbye to This Hair'
James Franco shared this image of himself to his Instagram account captioned; "Say Goodbye to this hair... You'll see. Tomorrow." Sept. 2, 2014.
Adam Levine Shares a Bloody Photo of Himself with His Wife
Adam Levine posted this photo with his wife, Behati Prinsloo, on Sept. 2, 2014 with the caption, "#ANIMALS".
Hilary Duff Enjoys a Helicopter Ride
Hilary Duff posted a selfie on Instagram with the caption "Flying to SD in a (helicopter) for radio promo," Aug. 28, 2014.
Chrissy Teigen Reveals Long Extensions
Model Chrissy Teigen is seen in a selfie posted to her Instagram account on August 26, 2014 with the text, "Oh my god I did it. #extentionslife #iamaboutthislife"
Kelly Osbourne and Giuliana Rancic Take a Post-Emmys Selfie
Kelly Osbourne posted this photo with George Kotsiopoulos and Giuliana Rancic to Instagram, Aug. 26, 2014, with the caption, "Taking stupid selfies with @giulianarancic @georgekotsi to keep ourselves awake! None of us have slept! Thank you for #photobombing us AGAIN Tom you."
Kaley Cuoco Gives Her Husband a Sweet Smooch
Kaley Cuoco posted this photo with her husband to Instagram on Aug. 25, 2014 with the caption, "I just can't with this guy".
Gisele Bundchen Takes a Gorgeous Selfie
Gisele Bundchen posted this photo on Instagram with this caption: "Pronta pro cafe da manha com a Ana e com o Louro! #MaisVoce Ready to go!!" Aug. 25, 2014.
Hugh Jackman Takes Archery Lessons
Hugh Jackman shared this image of himself practicing archery at a range to his Instagram account, Aug. 22, 2014.
The Rock Hits the Gym in Germany
Dwayne Johnson posted this photo of himself to Instagram, Aug. 21, 2014, with the caption: "Fun pain. #Germany #SometimesLoveHurts #BerlinsHardcoreHouse."
Lindsay Lohan and Tina Fey Have a 'Mean Girls' Reunion
Lindsay Lohan posted this photo on Instagram with this caption: "Lovely running into an inspiring, funny, beautiful old friend!!!! #tinafey," Aug. 19, 2014.
Hilary Duff Shows Off Her Freckles
Hilary Duff posted this photo on Instagram with this caption: "Out come my freckles... #funshine," Aug. 12, 2014.
Jennifer Lopez Promises an Upcoming Surprise -- with a Selfie
Jennifer Lopez posted this photo to Instagram on Aug. 12, 2014 with the caption, "Surprise coming soon... #Booty".
Hugh Jackman Shares a Selfie with David in Florence
Hugh Jackman posted this photo of himself to Facebook, Aug. 8, 2014, with the caption: "Another check off the bucket list. #Florence #Ciao #Bella"
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Heidi Klum Shares a Selfie From 'Project Runway'
Heidi Klum posted this photo on Instagram with this caption: "It's past, present, future night on @ProjectRunway with@marieclairemag's @annefulenwider and@amandadecadenet! #ProjectRunway," Aug. 7, 2014.
January Jones Makes a New, Scaly Friend
January Jones posted this photo on Instagram with this caption: "I'm wcw'ing on myself for wearing lizards on my face to try and make my kid laugh. #lizardsaremynewmascaraobviously," Aug. 6 2014.
Newlywed Bliss! Adam Levine Shares a Selfie with Behati Prinsloo
Adam Levine posted this image to his Instagram on Aug. 4, 2014 with the caption, "There is a strong situation going on here."
Jennifer Lopez Gets Up Close and Personal
Jennifer Lopez shows off her nails in this photo posted to her Instagram account on July 31, 2014 with the text, "Loving my #chartreuse summer nails by the one and only @tombachik #bestinthebiz #happynails #imissedyou."
Heidi Klum Snaps a Selfie With Boyfriend Vito Schnabel
Heidi Klum posted this photo on Instagram, July 28, 2014.
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Gwen Stefani Takes Baby Apollo to Meet a Cow
Singer Gwen Stefani posted a selfie along with her son Apollo and a "Swiss cow" on Instagram while vacationing with her family in Europe, July 27, 2014.
Heidi Klum Goes Backstage of 'America's Got Talent'
Heidi Klum posted this photo to Instagram on July 22, 2014 with the caption, "Prepping and posing! Tune in for some fun on @nbcagt tonight! #AGT".
Bradley Cooper Poses with His Fans
Actor Bradley Cooper takes a selfie with a fan at the premiere of Marvel's "Guardians Of The Galaxy" at the Dolby Theatre, July 21, 2014, in Hollywood, Calif.
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Kaley Cuoco Snaps a Selfie with Cody Horn
Kaley Cuoco posted this photo to Instagram, July 21, 2014, with the caption, 'My sweet silly crazy little fairy that is Cody Horn@philosophynerd #burningbodhi.'
Kelly Ripa Snaps a Selfie with Best Friend Anderson Cooper
Kelly Ripa posted this photo on Twitter with this caption: "Us now! @andersoncooper," July 15, 2014.
Most Gorgeous Selfie Ever? Miranda Kerr and Karlie Kloss Pose with Their Makeup Artist
Miranda Kerr posted this photo of herself, Pat McGrath and Karlie Kloss on Instagram on July 15, 2014 with the caption, "Love my girls".
The Rock Invades ESPN
The Rock posted this photo to Instagram with this caption: "From my Sports Center touchdown dance (very manly) to #TeamHercules workouts to talking about my hero Muhammad Ali. I had a blast on ESPN all day. Thank you anchors, employees and fans for making it awesome. See ya down the road... #PressTour #HERCULESMovie," July 15, 2014.
Celeb BFFs Jennifer Lopez and Leah Remini Strike a Pose
Jennifer Lopez posted this photo to Instagram on July 14, 2014 with the caption, "Effing w my click. Lol."
January Jones Snaps a Selfie with Adrian Peterson
January Jones posted this photo on Instagram with this caption: "We didn't win @adrianpeterson but it was fun!! #sticktoourdayjobs," July 13, 2014.
Michelle Rodriguez Snaps a Selfie with Vin Diesel
Michelle Rodriguez shared this selfie of her and Vin Diesel, to her Instagram account captioned; "Ride or Die through thick and thin 15 yrs later surreal to think we made it through such a tough painful production. But this ones for you P I hope we make you proud love you," July 10, 2014.
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Jennifer Lopez Snaps a Selfie with Michelle Obama
Jennifer Lopez posted this photo with Michelle Obama to her Instagram, captioned; "Me and my girl @flotus at #LULAC National convention for the empowerment of Latinos. #represent #keynotespeaker #introingthekeynotespeaker #dreambig," July 10, 2014.
Princes William and Harry Snap a Selfie
Jamal Edwards posted this photo to Instagram on July 9, 2014 with the caption, "Had to get that Royal Pic w/ Prince William & Prince Harry loool. Today has been so surreal. I made history with hosting the 1st ever social hub in the palace. The Queens Young Leaders is an incredible movement that is going to change young peoples lives all around the world. It could be you!!! #SelfBelief #TheSearchIsOn"
Britney Spears and Her Beau Hit the Pool
Britney Spears posted this photo with David Lucado to her Instagram, captioned; "Hola from Spears Beach aka mi casa," July 2, 2014.
Courteney Cox Shares a Blissful Engagement Selfie
Courtney Cox posted this photo with Johnny McDaid to her Twitter, June 26, 2014, with the caption, "I'm engaged to him!"
Madonna Shares a Make-up Free Selfie
Madonna posted this photo to her Instagram, June 25, 2014, with the caption, "Post graduation workout. #i'mdone."
Gisele Bundchen Shows Off Her Brazil Pride
Gisele Bundchen posted this photo to her Instagram, June 23, 2014, with the caption, "Ready for the game! Go Brazil!!!#WorldCup."
Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis Enjoy a 'Thelma & Louise' Reunion
Susan Sarandon posted this photo on Twitter on June 19, 2014, with the caption " Inventors of the #selfie at it again. #ThelmaAndLouise."
Tom Cruise Snaps a Selfie With a Fan
Tom Cruise is pictured with a fan outside "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on June 3, 2014 in Los Angeles.
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Angelina Jolie Poses with Her Biggest Fan
Angelina Jolie poses for a photo with a fan at the World Premiere Of Disney's "Maleficent" at the El Capitan Theatre, May 28, 2014, in Hollywood, Calif.
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Katy Perry Snaps A Selfie With 'The Queen' Adele
Katy Perry posted this photo with Adele to her Instagram, May 28, 2014.
Tom Cruise Snaps a Selfie with a Fan
Tom Cruise greets fans outside "Edge Of Tomorrow" New York Premiere after-party at Lincoln Center on May 28, 2014 in New York City.
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Rihanna Snaps a Selfie
Rihanna posted this selfie to her Twitter on May 22, 2014.
Wait Until You See Macaulay Culkin's Tribute to Ryan Gosling
Macaulay Culkin's band, The Pizza Underground, shared this image of Macaulay captioned "Let's get meta #ryangosling #macaulayculkin #shirt #pizzaunderground#mug" to their Twitter, May 11, 2014.
The Rock Shows Off His Muscles
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson posted an image of himself on Instagram while in Australia for a movie shoot.
Kaley Cuoco and Ryan Sweeting Post Sexy Selfie
Kaley Cuoco posted this photo to her Instagram account with the caption "Tattoo swimsuit made by @ryansweething," April 26, 2014.
Roseanne Barr Channels Kim Kardashian
Roseanne Barr posted this photo to her Twitter account with the caption "Hey! #Kanye," April 23, 2014.
Taylor Swift Snaps a Selfie with a Fan
Taylor Swift takes a selfie with a fan during the 49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, April 6, 2014, in Las Vegas.
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Alessandra Ambrosio takes a selfie on Bondi Beach, April 7, 2014, in Sydney, Australia.
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Jennifer Lopez Shares an 'Idol' Selfie
Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson onstage at "American Idol XIII," April 3, 2014 in Hollywood, Calif.
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Kim Zolciak Reveals Amazing Abs Four Months After Twins
Kim Zolciak posted this photo on Instagram with this caption: "I think I see an ab!!!! hey after 6 kids I'll take it!!" March 25, 2014.
Jason Sudeikis Snaps a Selfie with Olivia Wilde
Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis attend the Indiana Pacers vs New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden in New York, March 19, 2014.
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Central Florida has so many good Mediterranean restaurants. Anatolia, Cedar's and Bosphorous come immediately to mind, each offering vibrant tastes that range from Lebanese to Turkish. Now comes Pasha Taverna & Lounge to add a bit of Moroccan flavor to the mix.
Unfortunately, after two visits I've yet to find anything about Pasha that would lure me away from one of the others I mentioned -- not the atmosphere, not the service and not the food. To be clear: nothing was unacceptable, but neither was it exceptional.
The best of what I sampled was the falafel, a pita wrap lunch offering that featured a thick and doughy pita crammed full with the deep-fried chickpea balls, tomatoes, lettuce and tzatziki. It was accompanied by a fresh salad with cucumbers and tomatoes and unremarkable sauce. I enjoyed it with a small cup of harrira, a tomatoey soup with chickpeas and plenty of spices.
But a more ambitious entree of lamb tagine was remarkably pedestrian. Tagine refers to the domed vessel the dish is cooked in. It featured a braised lamb shank in a sweet sauce with Moroccan prunes plus a bit of couscous on the side. There was no vibrancy in the dish; it all tasted tired.
My lunch companion's kofta kabob had better seasoning in the ground beef, which was fashioned into elongated meatballs. But it was all so very dry. And it was far from a bargain at $11.99. (My tagine, at $14.99, would have been more of a deal if it had been better.)
The babaganoush we had shared as a starter was surprisingly bland. The mashed eggplant dip seemed to get most of its flavor from the puddle of olive oil that sat atop it. The dip itself lacked any characteristic tastes.
The vast dining room is cold, both aesthetically and, on a recent chilly day, in terms of temperature. When I first arrived the sound system was playing traditional Moroccan music, which was promptly replaced by Broadway show tunes. Odd.
Service was aloof and unpolished. It's never a good sign when you're greeted at the door with a look that seems to say, "Yeah, what do you want?" The greeter didn't mean to convey an unwelcoming message, I'm fairly certain, but that's how it came across. There were also inexplicably long waits between courses.
We were visited during our meal by a more gracious man who seemed to be either the owner or manager. He told us that everything is made upon order, including the dips like the hummus and babaganoush. Noble, but they may want to find ways to speed things up just a tad.
Pasha is in a strip of businesses on the corner in front of the Mall at Millenia. It's fairly accessible, either from the street or even from the mall's parking lot. You could even walk over for a bite and a break from shopping. But you have to have a reason to make the walk. I'm just not seeing one.
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As you may already know, this year's NBA All-Star Weekend festivities will be held in Los Angeles, so to celebrate, Nike will be releasing a slew of All-Star footwear inspired by the upcoming event's home city. Yesterday at The Vault outside of Staples Center, Nike held a media showcase to flaunt some of the new goodies that we'll be seeing in a few weeks during 2011 All-Star action. The collection has been split into three different sub-sections, each one honoring a different section of the LA area. For each of the three regions, there will be a Zoom Kobe VI and two Hyperfuse Lows featuring color schemes and special logos and LA branding inspired by the respective identity of the three subjects – Hollywood, East LA and Orange County.
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RYE, N.Y., Oct. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Jarden Corporation ("Jarden" or the "Company") (NYSE: JAH), a leading global consumer products company, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Yankee Candle Investments LLC ("Yankee Candle"), a leading specialty-branded premium scented candle company, from a fund managed by Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC, a private equity firm, for approximately $1.75 billion in cash, subject to final working capital and other adjustments. Pro forma for the transaction, Jarden would have had net sales and adjusted EBITDA of approximately $7.7 billion and $1.0 billion, respectively, for the twelve months ended June 30, 2013. Jarden also closed today on its incremental $750 million senior secured term loan B-1 facility, which matures in 2020. Jarden funded the transaction with the proceeds from its recently completed common stock offering, proceeds from the aforementioned term loan, and cash on hand.
Martin E. Franklin, Jarden's Founder and Executive Chairman, commented, "We are pleased to have closed on our acquisition of Yankee Candle with the strong support of the equity and term loan financing markets. We are also pleased to close the Yankee Candle transaction early in the fourth quarter, as we had originally anticipated."
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New Mexico native Ronny Cox — singer, actor and storyteller — will perform a show at 8 p.m. Friday at Old Cowtown Museum, 1865 Museum Blvd.
Cox, who had his first big break starring in 1972's "Deliverance," has been a musician his whole life. His rock 'n' roll band put him through college, he said during a telephone interview Wednesday, and his ability to play guitar was one of the main reasons he was cast in "Deliverance."
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Since playing the guitarist in "Deliverance," Cox has had his share of roles in films such as "RoboCop" in 1987 and "Total Recall" in 1990. He even starred in an episode of "Desperate Housewives" in 2006.
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"I'd just rather play music these days," Cox said. "I won't let any movie or television show interfere with any gig that I have booked. They have to work around me or I won't take it."
Cox's shows are small, intimate affairs, and the house lights are usually on throughout the show so he can see the audience. Cox said his shows are less of a performance but more of an opportunity for him to share what he loves with the audience and form a connection.
"I like it to feel like a shared event, like how it used to feel sitting around in the kitchen or on the porch sharing music with your family and friends," Cox said. "People liken my show to a two-act play that has a whole lot of music to it."
Cox will be accompanied by two instrumentalists playing fiddle, mandolin, accordion and keyboard.
The concert is part of a series that Cowtown is hosting through Nov. 10. The lineup also includes The Steel Wheels at 4 p.m. Sunday.
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