Archaeological evidence suggests that symbolism in art‚ once seen as something that only modern humans were capable of‚ was produced by earlier hominins.

Two fans‚ Michael Fellows and Jonathan Hadden‚ recently sued Madonna for false advertising after she arrived at her concert in Brooklyn‚ New York‚ two hours later than the announced time. The “Material Girl” singer responded via representatives that they “intend to defend this case vigorously.” Regardless of her legal challenge‚ Madonna appeared stunning at her Madison Square Garden show in a red negligee and a short blonde wig. Coincidentally‚ it was her daughter Chifundo ‘Mercy’ James Kambewa Ciccone’s birthday‚ so she also sang her a song. Madonna stuns in sultry negligee for recent concert   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Madonna (@madonna) Madonna was reportedly late to her December 13 show for which she is being sued due to “sound check issues.” However‚ concertgoers Fellows and Hadden are not having it. The Barclays Center‚ the promoter Live Nation‚ and the ticketing service are also caught in the crossfire‚ and Nashville-based entertainment lawyer Michael Ransom considers the naming of multiple defendants malicious. RELATED: 65-Year-Old Madonna Turns Up The Heat In Sugary Sweet New Pics From World Tour The lawsuit alleges “unconscionable‚ unfair‚ and/or deceptive trade practices‚” as well as  “a wanton exercise in false advertising.” Fellows and Hadden claim they were “left stranded in the middle of the night” and “confronted with limited public transportation‚ limited ride-sharing‚ and/or increased public and private transportation costs” after the show due to the Princess of Pop’s tardiness. Instagram Fans react to Madonna’s stunning appearance Madonna shared photos from her recent show on Instagram with the caption‚ “There is nothing in the world like playing NYC! Thank you for joining me @tokischa.popola on the last night. It’s always FUN Spending time with you. And thank you for my new grill! MOTHER! I Love it!!” Instagram Her followers were in the comments with mixed reactions; however‚ one could tell there were more delighted fans than critics. “Say what you want‚ but Madonna will forever be the queen of pop‚” someone wrote. “Mama‚ you look so good‚” another added. A concerned Instagram user advised the music icon to “retire from the spotlight &; buy a home in Florida.” “Don’t you have kids??? When do you quit? When do you stop seeking strangers’ attention? So sad‚” another agreed. Click for next Article The post Madonna Returns To Stage In Sultry Negligee Following Legal Issues With Disappointed Fans appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author‚ Peace A

Tim Burton’s 1998 beloved cult classic Beetlejuice is known for its distinctive mix of dark humor‚ gothic aesthetics‚ and eccentric characters. The plot revolves around Adam and Barbara Maitland‚ a recently deceased couple‚ seeking the assistance of the mischievous ghost Beetlejuice to frighten the new occupants of their home and make them leave. Despite its initial success‚ a sequel to Tim Burton‘s Beetlejuice faced prolonged uncertainty‚ fueling years of rumors and speculations. Fans anxiously awaited confirmation‚ and in May 2023‚ after years of talks and previous failed attempts‚ the sequel finally went into production. Recently‚ the production team teased their fans by releasing the first poster for the sequel and unveiling the title. Tim Burton’s ‘Beetlejuice’ sequel releases first peek Dare you to say it again. #Beetlejuice #Beetlejuice – Only in theaters September 6. pic.twitter.com/0UKfCqKqxy — Warner Bros. Pictures (@wbpictures) February 1‚ 2024 Warner Bros. Pictures took to X‚ formerly Twitter‚ for the grand unveiling of an eagerly awaited poster for the sequel‚ creatively titled Beetlejuice Beetlejuice‚ which will feature Michael Keaton reprising his iconic role‚ sharing the spotlight with the returning Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz. RELATED: Tim Burton Teases ‘Beetlejuice 2’ With Set Photos As Filming Wraps Up The poster included a captivating image of hands delicately cradling a spool of white ribbon adorned with intriguing numerical markings. At the heart of the picture‚ a striking‚ vibrant green text boldly declared the much-anticipated release date‚ September 6th. “The wait is almost over‚” the post reads. “Dare you to say it again.” BEETLEJUICE‚ from left: Alec Baldwin‚ Michael Keaton‚ Geena Davis‚ 1988. © Warner Brothers /courtesy Everett Collection Tim Burton previously confirmed the production of the ‘Beetlejuice’ sequel Producer Burton previously shared on Instagram in November 2003 that production of the movie had been finalized. “Just finished shooting Beetlejuice‚” he captioned the post with a photo of himself sitting on a couch on the movie’s set. “Thank you to everyone involved.” However‚ it seems that was just a media stunt as he later revealed in September 2023 that filming commenced in London in May 2023 but encountered several months of delay owing to the Screen Actors Guild strike in July. BEETLEJUICE‚ Michael Keaton‚ 1988‚ © Warner Brothers /courtesy Everett Collection Also‚ he expressed how working on the movie became a nostalgic journey‚ reconnecting him with the fundamental reasons that inspired him to become a filmmaker. “I tried to strip everything and go back to the basics of working with good people and actors and puppets‚” he told The Independent. “It was kind of like going back to why I liked making movies.” Click for next Article The post Tim Burton’s ‘Beetlejuice’ Sequel Unveils Official Title‚ New Poster appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author‚ Peace A

UPDATED 2/2/2024 There’s just something about ABBA‚ that can turn anyone into a Dancing Queen! This Swedish music sensation dominated the ’70s charts in a way literally no one else did and would influence pop music for decades to come. ABBA was composed of 4 members which were actually two couples… and their music was lush and full of energy and emotion‚ you can almost hear the sparkle of the production. ABBA not only dominated the airwaves but they even made it to Broadway and eventually the silver screen with a successful movie franchise. They are currently ranked as the third best-selling group of all time only slightly behind queen and of course the Beatles. In the year 2000‚ they even turned down a billion-dollar deal to reunite. That’s right‚ a BILLION. That’s why we’re so excited that after 35 years of being inactive‚ the group reunited in 2018 and has recorded brand new songs to add to their legendary roster.  Today we’re taking a step back into the ‘70s and checking out the members of ABBA‚ their early lives before the successful pop group‚ and what they’re up to today. Did these superstar couples stay together? For now‚ let’s get “On and On and On” with it…  1. Agnetha Fältskog Agnetha Fältskog / Wikimedia Commons/YouTube Screenshot Agnetha‚ or simply Anna to many‚ was the blonde girl in ABBA‚ but in Sweden‚ she was already a star because of a solo album in 1968. However‚ her story starts long before that. It was in the late 1950s when Agnetha began to experiment with her musical talents‚ beginning to play piano and also singing in her local church choir. She later dropped out of school at the young age of 15 to pursue her music.  RELATED: Here’s How ABBA’s “Dancing Queen” Is Still A Hit 45 Years After First Recording Agnetha first met Björn‚ a fellow member of ABBA‚ when he was a member of the Hootenanny Singers. They married in 1971‚ about 5 years after ABBA’s inception‚ and the couple had two children together‚ but sadly their marriage didn’t last. The divorce was finalized in 1980‚ but they decided not to let their personal relationship come between the group. Agnetha Fältskog / YouTube Screenshot Despite that‚ ABBA dissolved a mere two years later in 1982‚ but with no actual announcement to the public.  Agnetha went on to focus on her solo work. Her very first post-ABBA album‚ called Wrap Your Arms Around Me‚ was moderately successful in the States but was a sensation in Europe. It actually became a Number 1 hit in Sweden‚ Norway‚ Finland‚ Belgium and‚ in Denmark‚ was the best-selling album of the year.  It’s a fan favorite and many people think is on par with her work in ABBA.  Despite being such a critically acclaimed performer‚ she hated traveling — she suffered from aviophobia‚ a fear of flying. She also suffered from stage fright‚ fear of crowds and open spaces‚ and more‚ so it’s pretty impressive she was able to keep her cool during their massive performances!  Currently‚ Agnetha lives in Ekerö‚ Stockholm County with her son‚ Peter‚ his partner‚ and their daughter. Her daughter‚ Linda‚ also lives with her and the rest of the family. At 73 years old‚ she’s still active with ABBA and we hope to hear more from her soon! 2. Björn Ulvaeus Björn Ulvaeus / Wikimedia Commons This is not your typical Swedish pop superstar. After going through military service‚ he went to school to study business and law. but even before ABBA‚ he found success in music as he was part of the Hootenanny Singers. One of their songs called “Omkring Tiggarn FrÃ¥n Luossa” topped the Swedish radio charts and stayed on there for 52 consecutive weeks!  He met Benny‚ another member of ABBA‚ in 1966. They became close friends and soon began composing music together. It was like they were destined to meet! It’s hard to imagine a world without ABBA. Björn was known for suffering from severe long-term memory loss‚ although according to an interview he did in 2009‚ it was quote “hugely exaggerated.” Björn Ulvaeus / Wikimedia Commons After ABBA‚ Björn wrote musicals and he was pretty good at it. His first success was with the musical Chess which was a story about the cold war told through the famous chess rivalry of the US and the USSR. Of course‚ when it came time to make the ABBA musical‚ Mamma Mia! he was ready for the job. And he also went on to work on the film adaptations as well. Björn has had some run-ins with the law‚ as well. He was accused of laundering his music royalty income through institutions in several foreign countries. The case eventually ended in his favor‚ and he never had to pay the 12.8 million dollars they claimed he owed them. As of today‚ Björn is 78 and currently working on new music with ABBA. We can’t wait to hear him at it again 3. Benny Andersson Benny Andersson / Wikimedia Commons Benny‚ the second half of the male duo in ABBA‚ had an incredible amount of success in his career as well. At just the age of 10‚ Benny got his own piano and taught himself how to play. By 1964‚ he joined the Hep Stars as their keyboardist‚ and they made a serious breakthrough with their song “Cadillac.” With this success‚ they became known as one of Sweden’s most celebrated musical groups. I mean‚ not compared to ABBA of course.  Benny Andersson / Wikimedia Commons Benny had developed a great professional relationship with Björn prior to the beginnings of ABBA. However‚ Benny didn’t stop after ABBA disbanded. He and Björn actually collaborated on the stage musical Chess. Then‚ by 1987‚ Benny released his first solo album called Klinga Mina Klockor‚ which means “Chime‚ My Bells”.  He‚ too‚ worked on the ABBA-based Mamma Mia! films with Björn as well; they truly could never escape from their old stomping grounds!  In his personal life‚ Benny struggled with alcoholism most of his adult life‚ but he revealed in a 2011 interview that he had maintained over a decade of sobriety. Congrats Benny! Benny currently performs not just with ABBA as they have revived the group‚ but also his own band‚ Benny Anderssons Orkester. Benny‚ 77‚ has since received several accolades for his work‚ including a Lifetime Achievement Award! What an incredible talent for sure. 4. Anni-Frid Lyngstad Anni-Frid Lyngstad / Wikimedia Commons Last‚ but certainly not least‚ Frida‚ started her professional singing career as a jazz performer in 1967 through a singing competition called ‘New Faces’. She ultimately won the competition and began the journey of a lifetime. However‚ her love for music actually began much earlier‚ when she was 13‚ scoring her first job as a dance band and schlager singer in 1958‚ with the Evald Ek’s Orchestra.  Evald Ek said of Frida’s talents: “It was hard to believe‚ such a young person could sing that well.”  She later teamed up with 15-piece Bengt Sandlunds Bigband‚ performing covers of songs by famed musicians like Glenn Miller and even Count Basie. Actually‚ she performed in a lot of big bands and groups in her early life‚ which more than prepared her for her time with ABBA‚ her true commercial breakthrough. Benny Andersson would eventually become her husband in 1978‚ towards the end of ABBA. Anni-Frid Lyngstad with the group members of ABBA / Wikimedia Commons After the group disbanded‚ like everyone else‚ she embarked on her solo career. Her solo work actually catapulted her even further into stardom as her first English studio album became a worldwide hit. The 1982 album called Something’s Going On would actually top the charts in Belgium and Switzerland and was a top 5 hit in 8 countries. She continued to produce music until 2005 when she decided to take a hiatus. She would engage in one-off public appearances‚ but she really began to slow down. She even said she wanted to “let ABBA rest” in 2013‚ thankfully they didn’t rest for too long. Today she’s 78 and currently shares a home with her British partner‚ Henry Smith‚ in Zermatt‚ Switzerland. She is heavily involved with charity work and environmental issues. Despite her “let ABBA rest” shpiel‚ she’s involved with the current reunion of ABBA‚ proof that the group definitely has a special place in her heart! That reunion was aptly named Voyage and took fans on a trip to the past that is rooted in the present. Indeed‚ ABBA’s return has been given credit for helping bring back vinyl record sales. Even as ABBA has brought back methods of enjoying music from decades past‚ they’ve also introduced crowds to photorealistic holographic avatars‚ or ABBAtars. What a legendary group‚ four tremendously talented individuals‚ that together‚ created a pop sensation that forever altered music history. What’s your personal favorite ABBA tune? Whose post-ABBA career have you enjoyed the most? Did the Broadway play‚ or two movies‚ do the band justice? I personally loved the first Mamma Mia! movie and the Broadway show was pretty awesome‚ too. Let us know in the comments below‚ we read every one!   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by ABBA (@abba) RELATED: Led Zeppelin‚ ABBA‚ And Sex Clubs—Fact Or Fiction? 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The D-Day landing executed on June 6‚ 1944‚ along the shores of Normandy‚ France‚ stands as a remarkable achievement in World War II military history. The coordinated efforts of the Allied Expeditionary Force under the command of US President Dwight D Eisenhower contributed to its meticulous planning and execution‚ resulting in the defeat of Nazi Germany‚ thus bringing an end to the long war. It’s been more than four decades since the historic invasion‚ and one of the high-ranking officers‚ Lieutenant Richard Willis RN‚ who was instrumental in the strategic execution of the D-Day landing‚ recently celebrated his 100th birthday. Click here to see the photos! D-Day landing veteran celebrates 100th birthday Wikimedia commons A touching surprise birthday celebration‚ orchestrated by the Somerset Lieutenancy‚ unfolded at the Nynehead Court Care Home where he now resides. The event drew the presence of esteemed military officials and Willis’s family‚ creating a poignant gathering to honor his outstanding service and enduring dedication. RELATED: World War II Veteran’s Daughter Invites Americans To Send Birthday Cards For His Birthday Reacting to the kind gesture from family and friends‚ the 100-year-old‚ who was lost for words‚ explained that the events of the historical invasion remained etched in his memory. “I’m not sure what I’ve done to deserve this‚” Willis admitted. “I was just there. But D-Day was an experience I will never forget.” Wikimedia commons During the celebratory event‚ the Lieutenancy honored the veteran by arranging the presentation of a D-Day chart depicting the Utah beach landings. The chart‚ meticulously crafted by the UK Hydrographic Office and previously classified as Top Secret‚ was presented by Rear Admiral Peter Sparkes‚ the chief executive of the UK Hydrographic Office. “Presented to Lt Richard Willis on the occasion of his 100th birthday‚” the inscription on the chart reads. “With the thanks and admiration of the Lord-Lieutenant and the people of Somerset.” Wikimedia commons Ted Allen‚ the Vice-Lieutenant of Somerset‚ who was also present at the event‚ expressed gratitude to Lt Willis‚ acknowledging him for his commendable service in the war. “It’s an honor for me to be here today to celebrate the milestone birthday of a remarkable man‚” he confessed. “The country owes all our veterans an enormous debt of gratitude‚ and it was a joy for me to be able to express that gratitude on behalf of His Majesty.” Click for next Article The post D-Day Veteran Honored On His 100th Birthday appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author‚ Peace A

February 2 marks Groundhog Day 2024‚ a time when the nation looks to the heroic and adorable Punxsutawney Phil to predict the coming of an early spring or six more weeks of winter. After a particularly frigid winter struck much of the country this season‚ many are hoping for a break sooner rather than later – but what does Phil predict? Locals and visitors from afar gathered at Gobbler’s Knob‚ Phil’s “official” home in Pennsylvania‚ from which he emerges to look around to determine if he sees his shadow or not. The tradition started locally and soon became a national phenomenon. This year‚ Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow – so what does that mean for the country’s weather? Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Groundhog Day 2024 On this Groundhog Day‚ Punxsutawney Phil predicts an early spring! pic.twitter.com/mdQSPlbmDf — TODAY (@TODAYshow) February 2‚ 2024 At 7:30 a.m.‚ Phil emerged from his burrow to predict the weather. On the morning of February 2‚ it was announced that he did not‚ in fact‚ see his shadow. This particular outcome means that an early spring is likely on the horizon. RELATED: PETA Wants To Stop Using Punxsutawney Phil For Groundhog Day — Here’s Their Proposed Replacement If you want to get technical‚ spring officially starts on March 19‚ right around the time of the vernal equinox; this is basically when the Earth’s axis is tilted neither towards or away from the sun‚ so the time of daylight and nighttime are equal. After this point‚ it’ll start shifting the other way to give us more daylight‚ and thus‚ the warmer season in the Northern Hemisphere. But none of that involves a national hero of a woodchuck. How Phil found fame The eyes of the nation turned to Gobbler’s Knob for Groundhog Day 2024 / YouTube screenshot Traditions for weather prediction go back centuries and cross countless national borders‚ making Phil an amalgamation of fascinating superstitions and celebrations. Perhaps most noticeable is the Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that if a groundhog emerges on February 2 and sees its shadow‚ it is driven to retreat back into its burrow; this‚ the belief goes‚ is a warning of six more weeks of winter coming. In contrast‚ if it does not see its shadow‚ the groundhog stays out more and residents can take comfort in warmer weather coming sooner. Punxsutawney Phil has predicted the coming of an early spring / Twitter video screenshot Trace it further back to its Germanic roots‚ the mammal of choice was a badger‚ usually consulted for Candlemas. Before the badger‚ it had been a bear because of its hibernation patterns‚ but their eventual scarcity made the lore require a change. Were you hoping for a bit of this refreshing cold‚ or are you ready for spring to bloom? GROUNDHOG DAY‚ Rod Sell‚ Brian Doyle-Murray‚ 1993‚ (c) Columbia/courtesy Everett Collection RELATED: Boston Readers Share Memories And Photos Of The Blizzard Of ‘78 Click for next Article The post Punxsutawney Phil Reveals If We’re In For An Early Spring 2024 appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author‚ Dana Daly

Long after John Denver’s passing in 1997‚ his music still lives on‚ and even today’s middle schoolers can sing along. A teacher who often plays music for her class shared a video of the students enjoying Denver’s “Take Me Home‚ Country Roads‚” which they requested earlier. She captioned the post‚ “What is it like teaching middle schoolers? My students requested one song today. This is what happened when I played it‚” as she showed off the adorable moment to her followers on X‚ formerly Twitter. X users react to middle schoolers singing a John Denver classic MUST WATCH!!! Middle school teacher plays song for kids… they know all the words it’s crazy!! pic.twitter.com/iFLmUL7mxs — Truth Slinger X (@TruthSlingerX) January 28‚ 2024 Denver’s fans and other social media users found the video adorable‚ especially because the late entertainer’s song seemed to appeal to the younger generation. “I’m so happy to see something wholesome for a change‚” someone commented. “I am so glad we were able to bring you that small amount of joy. God bless you. It will be ok. BIG HUG‚” another added. RELATED: Relive Some Of John Denver’s Greatest Hits‚ From “Country Roads” To “Fly Away” The clip soon became viral with over a million views‚ 15k likes‚ and thousands of reposts. A nostalgic follower recalled living “through FOUR decades of music like this‚ and then it went to shit.” “From the 1960s through the 1990s‚ we had music that stirred your soul. They know. It’s time to turn it back on‚” they added. THE 25th ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS‚ host John Denver‚ aired February 23‚ 1983. ©CBS/courtesy Everett Collection Denver’s evergreen music Denver’s song is dear to hearts for several reasons‚ including the mention of “West Virginia‚” which also does not limit the song’s “geographical” value. “We can think about the song as being about any place – it names West Virginia‚ but it doesn’t have to‚” Assistant Professor Sarrah Morris of West Virginia University told CBS. The song has an emotional impact on the listener‚ so they “take the song and re-appropriate it so that it’s about the place that’s home to them.” “Change the geographic references‚ change the lyrics‚ change the location. But it doesn’t really change the song‚ and it doesn’t change the meaning of the song‚” Morris noted. OH‚ GOD!‚ John Denver‚ 1977 Songwriter and guitarist Brad Paisley agrees to the homesick feeling “Country Roads” evokes in him as well‚ especially “when you hear that iconic acoustic guitar part— ‘driving down the road I get a feeling that I should have been home yesterday.’” “I think once you move away‚ the song takes on way more just character and depth‚” he added. Click for next Article The post Middle Schoolers Shock Teacher When They Sing Every Word Of a John Denver Classic appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author‚ Peace A

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