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Haley Rosenthal Pursuing Her Dreams in New York City Against All Odds

Famous Times Staff on November 11, 2021

At the age of 16, half-way through her junior year of high school, she nearly died from Stevens-Johnson Syndrome / Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, a rare disease she got due to what she believes was caused by medical negligence. (SJS/TENS for short.) This affects your mucosal membranes and makes your body burn from the inside out. She had 3rd degree burns on 90% of her body and had severe corneal damage. The doctors told her mother to say her goodbyes. During her treatment she was told she “wouldn’t be able to perform again due to this.” Instead of accepting what the doctors said, she looked at them and said, “Watch me.”

“No matter how much excruciating pain I was in, I would always find a way to smile and make everyone around me smile.” To this day, Rosenthal wears a PROSE device (prosthetic replacement of the ocular surface ecosystem) and constantly uses eye-drops to keep her eyes moisturized because her tear ducts didn’t work anymore.

Living in Sarasota, FL, she constantly had to travel to Boston, Miami, and Tampa for the best possible treatment.

Doctors didn’t think she would graduate high school on time or be well enough to attend college. More importantly they told her that she couldn’t be a performer and that she would need to rethink her life’s path.

But that never stopped her from working towards her dreams. “I reached deep inside myself and found my strength that I never knew I had before. I knew what I was doing wasn’t just for me, it was for everyone that was ever told they can’t and that they need to give up on their dreams.”

Rosenthal ended up graduating high school on time with honors, was admitted to one of the top Musical Theatre programs in the country, Boston Conservatory at Berklee with a talent scholarship, and began writing and releasing music when she got to college.

“When people think of me, I don’t want them to think of me as an SJS survivor. I’m so much more than that and what I’ve been through doesn’t define who I am as a human being.” “Tic Tac Toe” is the newest release by this driven artist and is already receiving positive feedback from her peers and industry insiders.

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Leikyn Bravo

Famous Times Staff on June 21, 2021

Birthday: December 5th, 1997

Nationality: United States of America

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Height: 5’9″

Relatives: Dawn Bravo – Mother, Ross Bravo Jr. – Father, Ross Bravo III – Brother, Monica Brown – Stepmother, Brian Hogan – Stepfather, Emma Hogan & Laurel Hogan – Stepsisters

Occupation: Singer and Songwriter

Country of citizenship: USA

Place of birth: Glendale, AZ

Languages spoken: English

Education:

Berklee College of Music

Organization:

Leikyn Bravo

Recognition / Best known for:

Her song “Look What You Missed”

Early life details

Leikyn Bravo was born on December 5th, 1997 in Glendale, AZ. The daughter of Dawn Bravo and Ross Bravo Jr., Leikyn grew no stranger to the entertainment world. Before music, she loved competitive figure skating. Later she booked her first Chicago Broadway show at the age of 12. After 6 additional years in the musical theatre industry, she began to study at Berklee College of music and performed with the EDM group Sounds Limitless. After finishing her Bachelor’s degree in just two years, Leikyn went on to travel the world solo and shared her music in 45 countries across 6 different continents.

Career

Outside of working in musical theatre, Leikyn’s first career was at Sonic Drive-In, working as a roller skating carhop. After a few years with the company, she began working full-time in the music industry.

Personal life

Leikyn Bravo is the daughter of Dawn Bravo, a US native, and former Vice President of Operations for Computer Systems Institute. Her father is Ross Bravo Jr., a native from the Philippines and former CEO for the Tricoci University of Beauty Culture. At this time, Leikyn is unmarried and loves to spoil her Corgi named Noodles and her kitten named Rice. She also loves to care for her 50+ house plants.

Personal website / company website

https://www.leikynbravo.com/

Biography

Leikyn Bravo is a skillful singer, versatile songwriter, an experienced actress, and an all-around musician.

In addition, she is a graduate from the renowned Berklee College of Music with a bachelor’s degree in Songwriting. Her passion for world cultures and travel has allowed her to share live music in 45 countries across six continents. In the past, she fronted and toured with the EDM band Sounds Limitless, danced the samba and drummed with the Brazilian batucada Grooversity, and has taken on a Broadway Chicago stage. Leikyn has been featured in articles and radio shows for the Chicago Tribune, Fox, NY Weekly, LA Wire, and more. Her original songs have aired over several radio stations and have been placed in an official IMDb movie.

This 2021 year, Leikyn will be debuting for the first time as a solo artist. She has spent countless years reimaging her sound, filming music videos, and putting together a top-tier team to help make her ideas come to life. Her album Songs You’ll Never Hear shares a glimpse into her journey overcoming obstacles within the music industry, having doors slammed in her face, and finding her love for music all over again. It showcases that you don’t need to wait on others to find your own success. Leikyn believes “only you can define your success and only you can create it.”

Niall Horan

Famous Times Staff on June 13, 2021

Singer/Song Writer

Niall James Horan is an Irish singer and songwriter.

The only member of One Direction born out of England, Horan has been a huge hit with his band members, their albums Take Me Home (2012), Midnight Memories (2013) and Four (2014) which all debuted atop the Billboard 200.

Niall grew up in Mullingar and attended St. Kenny’s National School, where he performed in plays and sang in the school choir. He attended high school at Coláiste Mhuire (Mary’s College), also in Mullingar.

In early 2010, a few months before his appearance on The X Factor, Niall supported Lloyd Daniels at the Academy 2 in Dublin. There are clips of his performance of Justin Bieber’s “Baby” at the concert on YouTube.

His parents, Bobby and Maura Horan, divorced when he was a child. He and his older brother, Greg, traveled back and forth between their parents’ two families before settling down with their father.

Known for his blonde beauty and his appeal to the boy next door, Horan has been romantically linked to other singers Ellie Goulding, Selena Gomez and Hailee Steinfeld.

Elvis Presley

Famous Times Staff on June 13, 2021

Singer

Elvis Aaron Presley also known simply as Elvis, was an American singer, musician and actor.

Musician and actor Elvis Presley rose to fame in the mid-1950s – on radio, television and the big screen – and is one of the biggest names in rock and roll history.

Elvis Aron Presley was born January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi. Raised by loving working-class parents, Presley’s family had little money and frequently moved from place to place frequently. He was deeply committed to his parents, especially his mother, Gladys, and was raised with a strong faith in God. Presley attended the Church of God Assembly with his parents, where gospel music became a significant influence for him.

Presley was on top, scoring his No. 1 debut single with “Heartbreak Hotel,” as well as his No. 1 debut album, Elvis Presley, and signed a movie deal with Paramount Pictures – all in 1956.

He and Priscilla got married in 1967 and the following year had a daughter, Lisa Marie. Unfortunately, this happy time will not last. By the early 1970s, Presley’s marriage fell apart. The couple divorced in 1973 and Priscilla was given custody of Lisa Marie.

Presley has remained one of the most famous musical icons in the world. Over the years, several documentaries and films have explored the enigmatic artist, including a 2005 miniseries starring Jonathan Rhys-Meyers as Elvis.

Justin Timberlake

Famous Times Staff on June 13, 2021

Singer

Justin Randall Timberlake occasionally known by his initials JT, is an American singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer.

Singer Justin Timberlake started with “The New Mickey Mouse Club” and rose to fame with boy band * NSYNC, before moving on to become a singer and solo actor.

Timberlake grew up as a Baptist and grew up singing in the church choir. His family circle also included a number of musicians who cultivated his talent, including an uncle who played in a bluegrass band and a grandfather who first learned the young Timberlake guitar, and who had himself jammed with Elvis Presley.

He was Britney Spears’ first kiss when they were kids and she admitted that he had a huge crush on her when he was just 12.

In 2007, he started dating actress Jessica Biel. After an intermittent relationship that lasted several years, the couple married in October 2012, in Puglia, Italy. The couple welcomed a son, Silas Randall Timberlake, in April 2015. The couple are said to have welcomed their second child, a son, in July 2020.

One of Timberlake’s most notable performances to date was The Social Network’s 2010 creation drama, Facebook. Timberlake played the real Internet tycoon Sean Parker in the film. In 2011, he starred in the comedy Bad Teacher, starring Cameron Diaz; the romantic comedy Friends with Benefits, starring Mila Kunis; and the futurist In Time (2011), with Amanda Seyfried.

Evan Pietrzak

Famous Times Staff on February 17, 2021

Birthday: August 19, 2000

Nationality: American, Italian, Polish, German

Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Height: 6’3″

Citizenship: American

Occupation: Singer/Songwriter, Actor

Place of birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Languages spoken: English

Religion: Catholic

Education

Point Park University

Best known for

Lead singer/songwriter for pop duo band “Nigel & Evan”

About

Evan Pietrzak is the lead singer and songwriter for the Pittsburgh-based pop duo group “Nigel & Evan.” The band made their debut performance in October of 2020 at Radioactive Events Center and continued to play private performances within the tristate area. In the months to follow, the duo have been performing livestream concerts every weekend to keep the entertainment scene going because as Pietrzak states, “Nothing can stop creativity and entertainment,” and thus that is the motto the young artist lives by.

Personal life

Pietrzak is listening to music to gain inspiration for his songwriting and is in the recording studio singing and writing songs.

Personal website

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5JxIcysE9c9WhQvzS7hXAW?autoplay=true