Annie Zaleski

Cleveland

Author, Editor and Journalist at Freelance

Author. Taylor Swift, "The Stories Behind the Songs"; @333books @duranduran; bios on Lady Gaga, Pink, Harry Styles + more. she/her. apstudiozaleski at gmail

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Cher in the rearview: The outfit that launched a thousand gasps

1 week ago | salon.com | Annie Zaleski

When an opportunity arose to write a book about the greatness of Cher, my biggest challenge was narrowing down the topics to cover. After all, she’s a decorated actress who (among other things) won an Oscar for her tough-but-tender performance in 1987’s “Moonstruck.” This honor came after she spent the '70s starring in multiple TV shows and becoming a cultural icon due to a succession of fashion-forward Bob Mackie outfits.
Cher in the rearview: The outfit that launched a thousand gasps

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Annie Zaleski

22 Shocking Photos Of Celebrities At Age 20 Vs. Age 40 That Prove Aging Is Different In HollywoodI hope I look this good when I'm 40. 1. First, this is Leonardo DiCaprio when he was 20: And this is Leonardo when he was 40: 2. This is Christina Ricci when she was 20: And this is Christina when she was 40: 3. This is Chris Evans when he was 20: And this is Chris when he was 40: 4. This is Reese …
David Thomas, Pere Ubu's defiantly original leader, dies at 71

2 weeks ago | ksut.org | Annie Zaleski

David Thomas, the irreverent experimental musician who led the influential band Pere Ubu, died April 23 after a long illness. He was 71. The MC5 was playing on the radio at the time of his passing, reports Pere Ubu's official Facebook page. Formed in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1975, Pere Ubu was defiantly original, embodying the industrial decay and hardscrabble ethics of its hometown by combining primitive synthesizers, skronking saxophone, scraping guitars and ominous arrangements.
David Thomas, Pere Ubu's defiantly original leader, dies at 71

3 weeks ago | npr.org | Annie Zaleski

Through Pere Ubu, David Thomas' influence can be heard on countless bands that resisted categorization. David Corio/Redferns/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption David Corio/Redferns/Getty Images David Thomas, the irreverent experimental musician who led the influential band Pere Ubu, died April 23 after a long illness. He was 71. The MC5 was playing on the radio at the time of his passing, reports Pere Ubu's official Facebook page.
Journalist Websites: How to and Examples (2025) – Squarespace

3 weeks ago | squarespace.com | Annie Zaleski

As a journalist, your work tells a story about your talents, your values, and your areas of expertise. But this work is also your calling card. It helps you both build a career and connect with potential clients. Whether you’re a freelance journalist looking to expand your client base or an in-house journalist looking to build your professional brand, building a website is a crucial step to achieving these goals.
We've Got A File On You: Bryan Ferry

1 month ago | stereogum.com | Annie Zaleski

We’ve Got A File On You features interviews in which artists share the stories behind the extracurricular activities that dot their careers: acting gigs, guest appearances, random internet ephemera, etc. Bryan Ferry needs no introduction. As the debonair frontman of Roxy Music, he was one of the major architects of 1970s glam and art rock — a charismatic vocalist capable of both glacial sophistication and nimble theatrics.
Guide to Content Marketing for Small Businesses – Squarespace

1 month ago | squarespace.com | Annie Zaleski

As a small business owner, your content is one of your most important assets. This allows you to speak directly to your audience or reach new customers and market your goods and services. Today there are many ways for small businesses to create and distribute content. You might share insights on your business social media platforms, start a blog, or launch an email newsletter. The content you create and how you share it is part of your content marketing strategy.
The Ultimate Weekend in Cleveland, Ohio for a Sports Fan

1 month ago | thrillist.com | Annie Zaleski

Shutterstock/Vuelo Aerial MediaShutterstock/Vuelo Aerial MediaTravelSportsPresented ByHere's your sports fans’ guide to Cleveland, Ohio—from tailgating to multiple halls of famePresented By‌The birthplace of rock 'n' roll boasts gorgeous outdoor spaces and world-class museums and orchestras. But Cleveland is also a sports town through and through, with MLB, NBA and NFL franchises, a thriving college sports scene, and local traditions galore.
Jesse Colin Young, singer of The Youngbloods' 'Get Together,' dies at 83

1 month ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Annie Zaleski

Jesse Colin Young, a prolific musician known as the voice of The Youngbloods' era-defining "Get Together," died on Sunday at his home in Aiken, S.C. The news was confirmed via Young's publicist. No cause of death was given; he was 83. Written by Chester Powers, who was better known as Dino Valenti, "Get Together" was a modest hit for The Youngbloods upon its initial 1967 release on the band's self-titled debut.
David Johansen, who fronted New York Dolls, dies at 75

2 months ago | radiomilwaukee.org | Annie Zaleski

Updated March 01, 2025 at 15:57 PM ETDavid Johansen, the chameleonic and charismatic vocalist who fronted New York Dolls and found solo success under the moniker Buster Poindexter, died Friday, his publicist confirmed to NPR. He was 75. Last month, his family revealed he had been in "intensive treatment" for stage 4 cancer. The punk pioneer "died of natural causes after nearly a decade of illness," according to the publicist's statement.