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nown for musical innovation and creativity, Jamaican born reggae/dancehall artist Busy Signal, born Reanno Gordon has led a prolific career which shows no signs of stopping. His knack for lyrics and creating out of the box musical dialogues while infusing traditional Caribbean music with afro-beats, soca, edm and hiphop have shown his vast versatility and attracted the likes of prominent EDM group Major Lazer for the hits “Watch Out For This (Bumaye)” and “Jump.” Other collaborations with No Doubt and Damian and Stephen Marley, have further enlarged his international audience, while hits such as “Come Over”, “Bedroom Bully,” “One More Night” and more and have been staples in his core Caribbean fanbase. Thanks to all the Dj's, Radio Disc Jocks, and Fans worldwide, Busy Signal's undeniable hit 'Stay So' off of his recently released album, Parts Of The Puzzle, has been added to rotation at NY's Hot 97. With just under 50 million views across combined platforms, the single is rapidly moving up to the top of charts. Busy's melodic delivery of gritty lyrics is a signature that his fans know and love. Add this tune to Busy's catalog of hits including 'Watch Out For This' with Major Laser, 'Step Out', and 'One More Night'. "Parts of the Puzzle" album which debuted at number 2 on The Billboard Reggae Chart and peaked at number 1 on the iTunes reggae chart. The album also features popular singles 'One Way', 'Dolla Van' and 'Got To Tell You'. The four tracks have amassed millions of social media impressions to date, weekly streams in the hundreds of thousands and active rotations on mix-show radio in the US, as well as massive street 4

credibility. In good company with Afro B, the album includes features from dancehall legend Bounty Killer on 'Nuh Weh Nuh Safe,' veteran deejay Josey Wales on the retro flavored 'Bring Back The Vibes'. by VPRecords u

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SONGS this month 1- Jah9 feat. Chronixx Note To Self 2- Chronixx Dela Move 3- Skip Marley, H.E.R Slow Down 4- Popcaan Promise 5- Movado Truest Thoughts 6- Kalia Easy 7- Jahllno Come from Nothing 8- Popcaan Numbers Don’t Lie 9- Jah Cure feat. Mya Only You 10- Protoje, Lila Ike, Agent Sasco Not Another Word

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this month 1- Onward

2- The Invisible Man 3- Sonic the Hedgehog 4- Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn 5- Bad Boys for Life 6- 1917 7- Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker 8- Brahms: The Boy II 9- Parasite 10- Dolittle

EVENT toVISIT Lovers & Friends 2020 Line-up: Usher, Ludacris, Nelly, T-Pain, Sean Paul, Jhené Aiko, TLC, Lil Jon, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Mario, and more… Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, CA, Saturday 09 May 2020

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NIGHTLIFE

Virgin Fest has announced its inaugural festival will debut on June 6th and 7th, 2020, in Los Angeles.

aking place at Banc of California Stadium and Exposition Park, Virgin Fest will offer a diverse lineup of talent, cutting edge technology and an unwavering commitment to sustainability.

HOTSPOTS this month Check

OUT 1. Viviane Avalon Hotel Beverly Hills 9400 W Olympic Blvd Beverly Hills, CA 90212 (310) 407-7791 www.vivianerestaurant.com 2. One80 Skytop Lounge Amway Center, 400 W Church St, Orlando, FL 32805, USA 3. Boqueria Spanish Restaurant 1460 2nd Ave (76th St), New York, NY 4. The 40/40 Club 6 W 25th St, New York, NY 10010

“My love of music led me to start Virgin Records nearly five decades ago. I’m thrilled that Virgin’s musical heritage lives on through Virgin Fest,” said Richard Branson. “We look forward to bringing Virgin’s expertise in customer experience, innovation, and entertainment to our festival in Los Angeles, a place that has always been very near and dear to my heart.” “With a focus purely on people and planet, I am proud to launch a first of its kind music and tech experience built upon a foundation of positivity, equality and unmatched hospitality,” Jason Felts, Virgin Fest co-founder and CEO, said. “We hope to uplift our shared humanity by igniting a spirit of community for all, so that our fans feel welcomed, safe and free to enjoy the experience through music and forward thinking regardless of gender, race, sexual preference, religion, political party or disability.”

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Jah9 he shift in Jah9’s world and story, began at an early age of 9 when she moved from her home in Falmouth, to live in the urban wilds of Kingston. Born Janine Cunningham, she later came to accept the childhood nickname Jah9. The powerhouse vocalist we have come to know and love, only emerged from her musical cocoon post initiation into the literary world through poetry. Her love for the written word helped her to channel some of the dynamic thoughts she began to have later on in her life, during her tenure at the University Of The West Indies. Here, she was able to nourish the growing consciousness instilled in her by her father the preacher and her mother, the social worker. She found kinship in the like minds of the Rastafari brethren she came to know during her time there, where she developed a keen reverence for Haile Selassie I. She became a staple in the underground poetry scene by 2009, where she also fell in love with the hypnotic sounds of dub in roots reggae music. She started to write songs to these instrumentals where she felt confident her words would have room for digestion, and they found eager encouragement. Her first demos were recorded with keyboardist Sheldon Bernard, and caught the attention of the legendary Beres Hammond who later helped to develop her recording technique. 9 recorded her first two singles with the help of Donovan Bennett of Don Corleon Records in 2010 to critical acclaim. She would later release her debut album titled “New Name” in 2013, produced by iconic selector Rory ‘Stone Love’ Gilligan, which spoke to the core of her philosophy as a human being and artist. There she was able to project the messages she unearth throughout her spiritual journey. “New Name” was voted album of the year by AchisReggae.com, warmly described as “the superb sum of its parts: a straight cultural roots album”. 9 has performed with her band, the Dub Treatment, on stages and music festivals all over the world since then and even incorporates her popular rhythm based experience called Yoga on Dub, to supplement. Her words are a reflection of her life and the ways she chooses to direct her energies. All her pursuits, whether music or otherwise, culminate into a levity, a mission to heal, nourish and grow through her powers as a woman, yogi, poet, artist and activist. In 2016 Jah9 released her follow up effort titled simply “9” which cemented her innovative Jazz on Dub style. 9 continues to push the boundaries of the world she was born in as she forges her path. The next steps in her journey are currently being curated for the staging of her next great body of music. by VPRecords u

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GENERAL B

. David Parkes, 1972, Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies. Parkes was raised in the notorious ghetto areas of Seaview, Waterhouse, Rose Lane and Waltham Park and was inspired by General Trees to chat in the dancehall. It was through his connection with Trees that he became known as General and later added the B as he was considered the baby of the sound who was distinguished by his "turbine whine". In 1994, General B joined forces with Ghost and Roundhead in the Monster Shack Crew. Although considered one of the crew, General B's songwriting skills enabled him to maintain a high profile individually with hit tunes such as, "God Heart" (a duet with Jason Sweetness), "Nicky", "Bad Inna New Clothes" and "Scream" (his biggest solo hit). In the late 90s, General B recorded on sessions in New York, USA, that resulted in the hip-hop release, "If Me Did Know". At the start of the millennium he recorded in sessions for the second Monster Shack Crew album and with Roundhead released "True Lover". A series of hits followed including dancehall favourites, "Shock Him Up", "Jump", "NVious", "Ah Me Dis" and "When We Roll". By the end of 2000, General B established his solo career with the hardcore ragga anthem, "The Business", and he is widely considered as the man who inspired younger DJs to serve their apprenticeship as a part of a crew. u 10

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38th IRAWMA Voting Closed, Winners To Be Revealed With No Public Audience! oting to select the winners in 35 categories for the 38th International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) closed. The winners for the best of 2019 will soon be revealed. With the coronavirus now showing up in Jamaica, the annual IRAWMA for the first time was presented without a public audience. We want to say a very special thanks to the more than 100,000 reggae and world music fans worldwide who have participated in the voting process to pick the winners; the hundreds of music experts who have assisted in the selection of the nominees and special Awardees, and dedicated staff in Jamaica, North America, Africa and other parts of the world who have gone beyond the call of duty to make IRAWMA a reality for the reggae and world music industry. “In the meantime, we are asking all our fans and participants globally who have made preparations to be in Jamaica for this 38th IRAWMA, to contact your airlines and/or hotels to cancel your travel plans to this year’s 38th IRAWMA.” Mr. Ephraim Martin, President of Martin’s International and IRAWMA’s producer, noted. Mr. Martin went on to say that, further information on this 38th IRAWMA will be released to the Media. IRAWMA could not have made it through 38 years without sponsorship support; so we extend our extraordinary thanks to our supporting sponsors: Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sports, Irie FM, Down Sound Entertainment (DSE), Bigga

Mr. Ephraim Martin, President of Martin’s International and IRAWMA

Drinks, VP Records, Missy Quai Signature Hair (www.missyquai.com), OnStage TV, IrieJam 360, Reggae Festival Guide, African Spectrum, Portland Curry Fest, AC Marriott Hotel, JSVFest, www.25thcenturyradio.com, Balloons by Jaki Jade, Alpha Studios, Yosefus “One Heart of Love” Production and others. “As always, IRAWMA is dedicated to Health Awareness, and we are adopting Seaforth Health Center, in St. Thomas, Jamaica, to be the recipient of part of our proceeds, as we move into the future”, Mr. Ephraim Martin, Martin’s International President concluded. Just to restate, a more detailed release will tell our fans worldwide, which of the media to tune into to know and see the winners best of 2019. @IRAWMA @irawmaawards @IRAWMAAwards

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Buju Bags 7 Awards & Koffee 4 Top 38th IRAWMA Busy Signal, Artist of the Decade

Amidst the Coronavirus sweeping the world, the scaled down to media- Onstage TV and IRIE FM Radio live broadcast of the 38th IRAWMA (International Reggae and World Music Awards), on Saturday night, March 21st from Jamaica, was an unbelievable success, without public audience! The show must go on, said the Producer, Ephraim Martin. In compliance with and observation of Jamaica’s Government, and other world health organization's, social distancing request and no gathering of more than 20 persons; Martin’s International President, Ephraim Martin took his 38th IRAWMA to a leading television program and top radio station, along with social media to reveal and honor reggae and world music’s best of 2019. The IRAWMA’s first time media celebration, televised on Onstage TV, the leading Caribbean entertainment TV program, and on IRIE FM, the number radio station in Jamaica, was most pleasing to the music industry and fans everywhere! It did not 14

allow the COVID-19 to stop its 38th annual consecutive celebration of musical achievements. The big winners for the night, were, Buju Banton with seven IRAWMAs and Koffee with four. Busy Signal captured the coveted special Award for Dancehall Artist of the Decade – 2010 to 2020. He accepted his Honorin person with a humble and well appreciated speech. The scaled down broadcast on OnStage TV saw outstanding live performances and presentations by some of the nominees and special awardees. Among the performers were: Chronic Law, Dance Xpressionz, Bongo Herman, Derrick Morgan and others. Those giving acceptance speeches include: Buju Banton, Derrick Morgan, Chronic Law, Stranger Cole and Bongo Herman and Busy Signal. IRAWMA winners in two categories, were VYBZ Kartel, Damian Marley and Sizzla. For a complete list of all the winners and special Awardees visit www.irawma.com and click on “2020 Nominees/Winners”. u

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BOB ANDY Jamaican reggae vocalist dies at aged 75

ob Andy (born Keith Anderson) emerged as a solo star in 1966 with the smash hit "I've Got to Go Back Home", a song which has become a much-loved anthem for Jamaicans. He had served his singing and songwriting apprenticeship with the legendary vocal group the Paragons which he founded with Tyrone (Don) Evans and Howard Barrett, later joined by John Holt. The Paragons had several hits for producer Coxsone Dodd including the Number One "Love At Last", penned by Bob. As one of Studio One's leading lights, Bob worked closely with Jackie Mittoo on many of the label's seminal sounds. Besides writing songs for himself which have become reggae standards - "Feeling Soul", "My Time", "Going Home", and "Too Experienced", to name just a few - Bob contributed hits for many of the other artists there. In 1970, international recognition came when Bob and Marcia Griffiths recorded Nina Simone's "Young, Gifted and Black", which sold half a million copies in the UK and Europe, and still receives frequent airplay today. Bob & Marcia became household names, appearing on Top of the Pops and touring extensively. They had another UK Top Ten single and two albums for Trojan Records.

During the early 70s Bob continued his solo recordings; "You Don't Know" and "Life" are two songs from this time which hold a special place in the hearts of his British fans. After the duo split in 1974, Marcia became one of Bob Marley's IThrees, and Bob's singles "Fire Burning" and "Check It Out" struck a responsive chord with Jamaicans in the new social consciousness of the Manley era. In the middle seventies Bob joined the newly formed Soundtracs label in Jamaica as their A&R manager. He and Marcia reunited for the Kemar album, which remains the definitive Bob & Marcia album and has been released as Really Together on Bob's own label. Bob was one of the first Jamaican artists to establish his own publishing company, Andisongs, and served as one of the prime movers in the attempt to establish a Caribbean Copyright Organisation. 1978 saw the release of Bob's album Lots of Love and I, which amongst many excellent tracks contains the classics "Ghetto Stays in the Mind" and "Feel the Feeling." In the same year he traveled to Cuba to perform at the 11th World Festival of Youth and Students. Then began a five year absence from the music scene as Bob became increasingly involved in acting. He took lead roles in several theatre productions, and in 1979 starred in the Jamaican feature film Children of Babylon. In 1983 Bob was welcomed back to the reggae charts with a UK number one single, "Honey", followed by a Number One album, Friends. For these and subsequent releases he formed his own label, I-Anka, in Jamaica and the UK. During 1985 Bob toured California, appeared at the Youth Festival in Moscow, and headlined the first Japanese Reggae Sunsplash. The Retrospective album was released in 1986 (1987 on Heartbeat/Rounder Records in North America) to widespread critical acclaim. It provides a missing historical link between the Studio One masterpiece Bob Andy's Songbook and his more recent work.

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In November 1987, Bob assumed the post of A&R and Promotions Director for Tuff Gong (the group of companies founded by Bob Marley). In this capacity he represented Tuff Gong Music at many industry functions in Jamaica and abroad. He produced artists such as Nadine Sutherland, Ernest Wilson and Tyrone Taylor, as well as new talent. Bob's stay at Tuff Gong provided him with many opportunities to express his life-long desire for higher standards in Jamaican music, both in its business operations and in the quality of its musical output. Freely, released on I-Anka in late 1988, comprised tracks recorded throughout the middle 80s. It received rave reviews and spent many months in the reggae charts. Assuming once again his role of Jamaican music pioneer, Bob spent six months in Australia in 1989, conducting workshops and playing with local musicians. On December 13th 1989, he joined other leading reggae artists at Gdansk Shipyard in Poland in an Anti-Apartheid concert sponsored by Solidarity to celebrate the progress of the world's liberation movements. During the 90s Continental Records, one of Brazil's largest record companies, issued a Bob Andy compilation album, and several of Bob's albums received Japanese releases. Bob recorded the album Hanging Tough for producer Willie Lindo at his Heavy Beat Studios in Miami. The set was released in 1997 on VP Records and included the inspirational singles "Love This Life" and "Die No More." Formal recognition of Bob’s musical contributions has flowed in from many sources during the last two decades. Rockers Magazine honoured Bob with a Lifetime Achievement Award in Kingston in 1989, as did the Canadian Reggae Music Awards in Toronto in 1991. Bob’s song “Fire Burning” received the JAMI Award for Song of the Year in 1991. In 1997 he was named as one of the music’s “Living Legends” at the Reggae/Soca Awards in

Miami and was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the 1999 Bob Marley Day Festival in Southern California. He received the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Jamaica in 2003. The 90s and the first decade of the new millennium have found Bob continuing to give stunning performances in Europe, Japan, Jamaica, Canada and the US. In addition to his solo performances he has taken part in a series of special reunion concerts with Marcia Griffiths. He has added new classics to his repertoire, such as the wellreceived singles “Zion”, “There Is A God” and “Ska Music (is Jah Music)”. In early 2005, Bob made his first journey to Africa. He performed at the Bob Marley 60th birthday concert in Addis Ababa to an audience of several hundred thousand, and also sang at the Ethiopian President’s Palace. During a visit to Shashemane in the weeks following he gave benefit concerts for the community. More recent compositions include two successful singles recorded by Bob for the Altafaan label: “Create Our History” with Luciano (2006), and “Almighty Dolla” (2007). Jamaica conferred its Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander (CD) on Keith ‘Bob Andy’ Anderson in October 2006 for his contributions to the development of reggae music. It has often been noted that the mark of a great artist is the continued production of notable works throughout his lifetime. A veritable explosion of cover versions of Bob’s songs and rhythms has already introduced a new generation of fans across the globe to his music. Bob’s audience will have much to savour as they become familiar with his latest compositions, which only serve to further enhance one of the most distinctive and distinguished bodies of work in Jamaica.u

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KENNY ROGERS Legendary Singer, dead at 81

enny Rogers, legendary folk singer and country music sensation died peacefully of natural causes late on Friday, March 20th. He had ended his farewell tour a year ahead of schedule in 2017 due to failing health and he eventually succumbed to his condition this year, while under hospice care. Kenny Rogers is known throughout the world for many things, but most famous for his song and alter ego, The Gambler. Kenny Rogers began his career in the 1950’s. He started out with the group, The Scholars, who released the song “The Poor Little Doggie.” In the late 1950’s Roger’s released a few solo songs, including his first minor hit, “That Crazy Feeling.” Soon after Kenny joined Bobby Doyle in his jazz group, and later in 1966 he joined the folk band The New Christy Minstrels, where he played Double Bass, Bass Guitar and was a singer. In 1967, he left with other members of that band and created a new band called The First Edition, It was with this band that he scored his first really big success in 1972 with the song “Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)” a psychedelic rock song. The song hit number 5 on the Billboards. Over the next four years the band The First Edition took a turn towards country music, and this is where Kenny Rogers’ talent really began to shine as he took on a leadership role within the band and gradually moved onto to an incredibly successful solo career in 1976 as the Folk/Country Singer that he is best known for. This solo career was backed by the band Bloodline, which was his touring band from 1976 until the end of his career in 2017. Kenny scored his first Grammy and No.1 Pop Charts hit in 1977 with the single “Lucille.” This song was number one in twelve countries and led to his album, titled Kenny Rogers reaching number one on the Billboard Country Album Chart. His success continued, and he went on to partner and duet with the likes of Dolly Parton and Sheena Easton and went on to have a songwriting partnership with Lionel Richie. All of this success

was only the tip of the iceberg until his signature song that started his empire hit the charts. “The Gambler” which released in 1978 which was also the title of an album, was the beginning of a meteoric rise in fame and ultimately led to the persona that Kenny is best known for, The Gambler. In 1980, he won another Grammy for “The Gambler.” Soon after the songs release Kenny began working on a series of films in the 1980’s about The Gambler, starring himself, his first one, titled, Kenny Rogers as The Gambler earned him an Emmy nomination. Outside of music, movies and television, he also co-founded the restaurant chain Kenny Rogers Roasters, which was co-founded with the CEO of Kentucky Fried Chicken, John Brown Jr. and became a worldwide successful dining empire. Eventually, locations closed within the United States, but to this day, still thrive in Asia. Kenny Rogers storied career, led him to win 3 Grammys, 6 CMA Awards, 10 Awards from the Academy of Country Music, and countless nominations for awards ranging from Grammys, Emmys, and all manner of music awards. He had an astonishing 24 No. 1 chart topping hits, and an HBO special with Dolly Parton. Kenny Rogers Earned the CMA’s Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. His music spanned multiple genres and appealed to everyone. In 2018 the song “The Gambler” was selected for preservation in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress, due to its cultural significance and influence. From music to movies and television and even on to an international restaurant chain, the name Kenny Rogers has left its mark on the world. Kenneth Donald Rogers, Born August 21st, 1938… Died March 20th, 2020… Legacy… to live on forever. Kenny Rogers aka The Gambler, you will be missed, but you will never be forgotten. by Michael Devine u

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Healthy Eating AT THE HEART OF THE MATTER by Fazia Khan Parmar

irst and foremost I hope that you and your families are well and staying healthy. As many of us are getting used to social distancing and spending more time at home, it gives way to more opportunities for home cooking. If you are like me, you own a slow cooker that tends to collect dust in some corner until a rare occasion to use it comes by. I personally have not yet gotten comfortable with the idea of leaving my slow cooker on all day while I’m out to work. I’ll more likely to use it on weekends where I’m generally home and can monitor the progress throughout the day. My recipe for you this month is a crock pot winner and sure to comfort everyone in the family. This meal will fill and warm the belly and is also very economical to stretch that dollar further. Enjoy and take care!

Instructions: 1. Scatter onion in the bottom of a large slow cooker then top with chicken. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper. 2. Pour over soup and broth then add thyme and bay leaf. Cover and cook on high until the chicken is cooked through, about 3 hours. 3. Discard thyme and bay leaf, then shred chicken with two forks. Stir in celery, carrots, peas, and garlic. Cut biscuits into small pieces, then stir into chicken mixture. Spoon liquid over any biscuits at the top. 4. Cook on high until vegetables are tender and biscuits are cooked through, stirring every 30 minutes, about 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes more.

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RECIPE: Crockpot Chicken and

Dumplings Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped 1 1/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 tsp. dried oregano Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 (10.5-oz.) cans cream of chicken soup 2 c. low-sodium chicken broth 4 sprigs fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped 1 c. frozen peas, thawed 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 (16.3-oz.) can refrigerated biscuits

*Disclaimer: I am not a physician or medical professional. If you have any medical issues or concerns, please always consult your doctor before committing to a challenge. The challenges are intended for introducing small lifestyle changes in a fun and easy format.

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nikwa Thomas, a Bronx New York native who is relatively new to the modeling industry. He began his career in 2017 after surviving a heart attack, stroke and open heart surgery. Following Thomas' health scare he began exercising and working out daily. He was approached by a stranger who planted the seed that he had a "unique, mature look." Thomas who sports his signature gray beard bought a tripod and began photographing himself. He began a social media presence and reached out to over 100 50+ models regarding the industry and how to

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F o r Yo u r P l e a s u r e Impress everyone this month with your perseverance and determination. If there is something you are chasing after, maybe a job, (Mar 21 - April 19) college course, or the perfect shape, then nothing is going to put you off.

Aries

You can look pretty stunning through April and generally come across in the pleasantest possible way. Venus, your luxury loving ruler, (April 20 - May 20) is in the one place it likes to be best and you get all the benefits.

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“Happiness”

Taurus

I ASKED the professors who teach the With Jupiter, the planet of good fortune, in your solar relationship zone, your love life is full of promise. You have a confident, positive (May 21 - June 21) attitude and you are looking for someone with a wider view of life.

Gemini

Your relationships this month are fiery and passionate, with Mars, the planet of energy in your solar love zone. You don’t want promises (June 22 - July 22) or unspoken understanding, you want a full-on demonstration of affection and nothing else will satisfy you.

Cancer

meaning of life to tellme what is happiness. And I went to famous executives who boss the work of thousands of men. They all shook their heads and gave me a smile as though I was trying to fool with them And then one Sunday afternoon I

Leo

Your prospects have begun to pick up, unmistakeably. For so long, you have been preoccupied with work, with your studies, or perhaps big (July 23 - Aug 22) duties put on you by heavy people and those in authority.

wandered out along the Desplaines river And I saw a crowd of Hungarians under the trees with their women and children

Mars, the planet of power and passion, is also placed perfectly and Virgo gives you the practical qualities to back up your friendly words. You (Aug 23 - Sep 22) are a very earthy and capable person, but you find all your efforts that much easier now.

and a keg of beer and an accordion. By Carl Sandburg

Your romance and creativity is enhanced through April, as you are reminded how exciting life can be. The Sun is in a dramatic and fun-lov(Sep 23 - Oct 22) ing part of your horoscope and gives you a sense that everything is to be played for.

Libra

Scorpio

Riddle

What is stronger than steel but cowers from the sun? by Mikayla Ice

Things are very nicely set for you this month, especially in the first half. Your taste is particularly sharp and people admire the way you look fantastic with the absolute minimum of effort. Venus is the planet of attraction (Oct 23 - Nov 21) and appearances, and sits beautifully for you until the 22nd.

Solution: Think of a bold ambition you would like to bring about. What is your number one fantasy? You are a great believer and always back yourself (Nov 22 - Dec 21) to do well, but some things you still feel are out of reach.

Sagittarius

Guess Who ?

Keep active this month and you will be well ahead. Mars, the most dynamic planet, is right in your sign, giving you rocket-propelled powers of energy. You (Dec 22 - Jan 19) are feisty and fiery and everyone is made to know it – and quickly!

Capricorn

It’s a time to decide, but not to commit yourself this month. Mercury, the planet of the mind, goes on its backward course on the 14th April, all the way until the end of the month. During this period, many fanciful ideas (Jan 20 - Feb 18) come to you, but it is always much better to wait before taking something up for sure.

Aquarius

You put yourself over perfectly this month, both in your appearance and in what you say. Mercury, the planet of thought and speech, is in your sign, so you (Feb 19 - Mar 20) seem very bright and full of ideas.

Answer: 1- Justin Bieber 2- Harry Styles 3- Ed Sheeran

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