Loud Technologies Chairman and CEO Jamie Engen to Step Down; Rodney Olson Named as Engen's Successor Aug 16, 2008
As the corporate parent for world-recognized brands including Alvarez, Ampeg, Crate, EAW, Knilling, Mackie, Martin Audio, SIA and TAPCO, LOUD Technologies produces and distributes a wide range of digital recording products, loudspeakers, commercial audio systems, audio and music software, guitars, guitar and bass amplifiers, and orchestral string instruments. LOUD Technologies' brands can be found in professional and project recording studios, video and broadcast suites, post-production... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Mariah Carey Admits What She Does Best Aug 13, 2008
If he s not available, producers should try and get Anthony Mackie. The rumors are rampant up on Martha s Vineyard: Caroline Kennedy is supposedly throwing an Obama fundraiser this weekend at her late mother s magnificent home in Gay Head. (Fox News)
Iraq commentary ridiculous Jul 29, 2008
Mackie wrote on Jul 28, 2008 5:48 PM:" Wow ol'Jose,has gone full circle.Instead of the drink the kool-aid remark,we're back to the Pied Piper(Lemmings).And "Odrama",well.... that's just cutting edge,baby! ". Keith wrote on Jul 28, 2008 4:24 PM:" Douglas - Did you forget the Iraqi civilians killed since Saddam was ousted? Imperialistic wars kill people and the US has been complicit in all of the killing in Iraq since Carter. The Kurds staged an uprising during the time that we supported Saddam.... (Sioux City Journal)
Coroner calls for inquest change Jul 24, 2008
Page last updated at 07:15 GMT, Thursday, 24 July 2008 08:15 UK. Many inquests can take several months to be heard. (BBC News -- UK)
Should the amount of underwear someone can show above their pants be legislated? Jul 23, 2008
bijoutoo wrote on Jul 22, 2008 1:40 PM:" Mackie: Stringbean had a costume that included his shirt and trousers being fastened together. Neither his butt nor underwear showed. " ... Mackie wrote on Jul 22, 2008 11:12 AM:" Herky,Stringbean dressed like that years ago,no big deal,laugh it off.Actually Square Dance calling,was the first form of Rap.Madonna wore more underwear on the outside of her clothing than under it.But I agree they should stay off your lawn. ". (Sioux City Journal)
Some Enchanted Evening Jul 20, 2008
Her old pal Bob Mackie is designing a dress for the occasion. Gaynor wants to keep it a secret. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Nonsmokers should show their support for smoking ban Jul 19, 2008
Mackie wrote on Jul 16, 2008 12:43 PM:" Weekdays are the problems.There is a thing called work that claims your customers time.Smoker or non. ". Tim H wrote on Jul 16, 2008 12:00 PM:" As any bar owner SHOULD know, the summer months are ALWAYS a slow time for reasons other than the smoking ban. I'm sure business will improve once the weather turns cold outside.Also, it's only been two weeks since the ban went into effect. Non-smokers have been so use to avoiding smoke filled bars for so long that... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
iPhone buzz to draw fans, but plan just backlash Jul 8, 2008
"oh Did you see what happened?? They are bringing 90210 back aren't you so excited, So what colour lipstick are you wearing today? I need to keep talking so people think I'm important. Oh Look at me I have an iphone you just know that I am with it and just so cool. What you say they are coming out with designers bags of flaming s%^$. I must have one too. The advertising industry really does love all you mindless people who get told what you need to be in and so called cool. A fool and his money... (Canada.com)
Seniors, underclassmen earn awards Jun 24, 2008
Art Roxanne Cichowlas, Jen Farrell, Geoffrey Lynn, Callie Mackie, Rebecca Simon, Rebecca Stubbs, Taylor Charest, Basha Goldstein-Weiss, Kate Hunt, Austin Rourke, Maryn Carlson, Connor Bodell, Jeff Bradford, Peter Rogers and Jenna Swotinsky. Literary Rebecca Stubbs, Maryn Carlson and Katherine Broeker. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Miss Briana Leigh Perkins Weds Ensign Robert Hoke Hartzell, III Jun 22, 2008
A scripture reading was given by Mrs. Brian Mackie, of Madison, Wisconsin, sister of the bride ... Miss Alexis Morgan Mackie, niece of the bride, served as flower girl. (Conroe Courier, TX)
World-Class Art On Permanent Exhibition At Surfside Narragansett Jun 16, 2008
In addition to its energy-efficient Green Building design, Surfside features unique works of art - including bronze sculpture by renowned British artist Hamish Mackie, and a one-of-kind, handmade, 80-foot stoneware and porcelain mural created and installed under commission, by recent Pell Award winner Peter Gessier, and noted Rhode Island artist Mika Seeger. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Aging Stars: Still Rockin' or Rollin' in Denial? May 30, 2008
ABC News: Aging Stars: Still Rockin' or Rollin' in Denial. Cher, Bette, Tina, Madonna Still Strutting Their Stuff. (ABC News)
Rapper Remy Ma gets 8 years in prison May 14, 2008
Papoose, whose real is Shamele Mackie, hasnt been charged. Fisher said the couple still plan to wed. (MSNBC -- News)
Cher and her sequins settle in at Caesars Place May 8, 2008
The production felt like a Cher-scored Bob Mackie fashion show, with Cher disappearing repeatedly for minutes at a time to change into yet another outlandish get-up of sequins, rhinestones and bizarre headpieces that also showed plenty of skin ... "There has to be somebody among us who can wear those things, say those things, be that fearless woman," said Ryan as she looked at one of the six Mackie dresses displayed in glass cases outside the theater ... Cher, seen here during one of her 2003... (USA Today -- Life)
On the Scene May 2, 2008
ARTafterDARK advisory board Chairwoman Cori Mackie enjoyed the party with her husband, Ken Mackie. With bar stations operating in four sections of the academy, there was relatively little waiting for beverage service. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Spirit of the beehive May 2, 2008
Winehouse uses the retro image to position herself in a roll call of female singing icons dating back to Ross and beyond, and distance herself from the world of contemporary throwaway pop. But no amount of hairspray can disguise how much the pop world has changed in four and a half decades: while the Story of the Supremes tells an old-fashioned tale, from the first album cover with its Woolworths pearls to the days of Bob Mackie gowns, the Amy show has been all about downfall, not rise. If the... (Guardian Unlimited)
Records: Tuesday, April 8 Apr 9, 2008
7:06 p.m. David E. Mackie, 442 N. Maple St., reported his wallet was stolen from his locker at his work at Wow Logistics, 2321 Olson Drive. A credit card, cash and a gift card were taken. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Rapper Remy Ma to wed in prison Apr 5, 2008
The Brooklyn rapper, whose real name is Shamele Mackie, also attracted attention with a track called 50 Shots. He vented his anger in the song about a fatal 2006 New York City police shooting of an unarmed man who was hours away from getting married. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Wilson's '20th Century': Legacy, poetry in motion Mar 31, 2008
Fences, 1950s: Cory Maxon (Anthony Mackie) strikes out with his father, a former baseball champ ... Anthony Mackie is just as winning as their son, whose dreams clash with his father's fears and frustrations, and Hassan El-Amin is moving and inspiring as Troy's brother, Gabriel, who following a brain injury has taken to carrying around a horn and conversing with Saint Peter. (USA Today -- Life)
Canadians take part in Earth Hour Mar 30, 2008
"They gave us a lot of warning that they were doing this," said diner Tina Mackie. "I would prefer this atmosphere every night. It's fantastic.". (Canada.com)
This Day in History Mar 24, 2008
Birthdays Fashion and costume designer Bob Mackie is 68. Comedian Louie Anderson is 55. (Montana Standard, MT)
Private deal embroils public land Mar 23, 2008
Geragi and Kirchner discovered the bulk of their money was routed to Maritime Holdings Inc. The company was controlled by Susan Mackie, Sands' sister-in-law ... In depositions, Mackie, a comptroller at a Boca Raton firm, swore she didn't know anything about the company and that her signatures on corporate documents were forged. (The Palm Beach Post)
B.I.G. Revealed! Mar 19, 2008
Filling another pivotal role is Anthony Mackie, who will be playing Wallace s long-time rival Tupac Shakur. Mackie has a long list of appearances in big movies such as Million Dollar Baby , The Manchurian Candidate and 8 Mile , although his biggest role to date has been playing the lead in Spike Lee s She Hate Me. (Suite101.com)
Cavemen, 'Horton' swarm over Europe Mar 15, 2008
But reviews have been largely dismissive: "Emmerich's great big CGI blockbuster lumbers along like one of the woolly mammoths that roam across the screen," sniped Rob Mackie in the Guardian. U.K. exhibs are not overly concerned by the critics negative reaction and anticipate a hefty $4 million bow toward a $16 million final cume. (Variety)
Pemberton location great, concert promoter says Mar 15, 2008
John Mackie, Vancouver Sun. Published:Friday, March 14, 2008. (Vancouver Sun)
B.I.G. Casting News Mar 8, 2008
Anthony Mackie is set to portray Tupac Shakur. Notorious also stars up and coming actors Antonique Smith, Naturi Naughton, Dennis White and Julia Pace Mitchell. (IGN FilmForce)
Notorious BIG movie finds its big star Mar 7, 2008
Derek Luke, Angela Bassett and Anthony Mackie also have been cast in the movie, the art-house studio said ... Mackie ("Brother to Brother") will play rival rapper Tupac Shakur, while Bassett ("Akeelah and the Bee") will play Biggie's mother Voletta Wallace. (Reuters)
Notorious B.I.G. Actor Confirmed: Brooklyn Rapper Jamal 'Gravy' Woolard Mar 7, 2008
Derek Luke will play Sean "Diddy" Combs, while Anthony Mackie has been cast as Tupac Shakur. Angela Bassett is set to appear as Mrs. Wallace. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Kennedy Center honors words of August Wilson Mar 3, 2008
They include stage and screen veterans such as Anthony Mackie, Tamara Tunie and Ruben Santiago-Hudson, who also will direct Golf. Leon will helm Gem as well as Fences (starring Louis Gossett Jr.) and The Piano Lesson. (USA Today)
ITV hopes for brighter prospects with Peter Fincham Mar 1, 2008
ITV's talented drama supremo Laura Mackie, a former colleague of Fincham's at the BBC, has three new launches in the next few weeks and needs a ratings winner. Two of them - The Fixer, a polished contemporary drama about a government hit man, and He Kills Coppers, an adaptation of a Jake Arnott novel set in the Sixties - are classy shows. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Over 70 items to be offered in Red Rose Ball’s silent auction Mar 1, 2008
A pizza each month for a year: John McPeek of Mackie s in Marion is pleased to donate one free pizza each month for a year ... Thanks John and Mackie s Family ... Be a Mackie s baby: For Mackie s smallest customer, your little one will look cute in her Mackie s outfit, complete with bib. (Marion Daily Republican, IL)
D.C. pays tribute to August Wilson Mar 1, 2008
The project includes 41 actors playing 77 characters, many of them Wilson veterans such as Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Harry Lennix, Anthony Chisholm, Tamara Tunie and Anthony Mackie. Eleventh-hour substitutions include Louis Gossett Jr., who was inked last week to play in "Fences." He replaces Charles S. Dutton, who ankled the cast earlier because of a film commitment. (Variety)
Leap forecast for ag exports Feb 25, 2008
The situation is dire, said Robb MacKie, president of the American Bakers Association. If we run out of wheat, what do we do in the interim before we get to the harvest. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Mock, Savino Earn Wins in Bears' 31-9 Loss to #15 Cornell Feb 23, 2008
The dual began with a tight match at 165 between junior (Vestal, NY) and Cornell's Mike Mackie. Musser scored the only takedown of the match to take a 2-0 lead in the first, but Mackie was able to escape before the end of the period ... After a scoreless second, Mackie chose down to start the third and scored a reversal to take the 3-2 lead with 1:45 remaining in the match, eventually taking the win. (Brownbears.com)
Costume party for Designers Guild Feb 21, 2008
Also on hand were designer Bob Mackie and industry folks including James Mangold and Cathy Konrad, who were honored with the distinguished director-producer award. "Costume designers do so much more than is commonly recognized," Konrad said. (Variety)
post a comment » Feb 20, 2008
Posted by: PETER G MACKIE 19 February 2008. viva serbia. (International Herald Tribune)
San Marcos teacher a hero in students' eyes Feb 16, 2008
Parent Diane Mackie, who spearheaded the letter-writing campaign, said Saulino deserves the honor because he holds the children accountable without breaking their spirit ... "He loves his job and it shows," said Mackie ... Mackie praised Saulino's approach to teaching core subjects such as math, science and reading. (North County Times)
Libertarian Bill Parker runs for Cass sheriff Feb 16, 2008
Parker also works at Rover Security and is a student at Brown Mackie College in South Bend, Ind. This will be his first try for public office. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Cher ready for 200 shows at Las Vegas Feb 14, 2008
"Cher at the Colosseum," set to debut May 6, will include 18 dancers, aerialists, and new costumes designed by Cher's longtime designer Bob Mackie. Longtime entertainer Cher announced Thursday she'll be one of the headline acts at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. (Xinhuanet, China)
Cher commits to 200 shows in Vegas Feb 14, 2008
"Cher at the Colosseum," set to debut May 6, will include 18 dancers, aerialists, and new costumes designed by Cher's longtime designer Bob Mackie. Choreography will be directed by Doriana Sanchez, a veteran of the "Believe" and "Farewell" tours. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Cher signs up for Las Vegas run Feb 9, 2008
The all-new concert will feature 18 dancers and aerial performers, costumes by designer Bob Mackie and "dazzling" special effects. The show will play four nights a week, with ticket prices ranging from $95 to $250 (48 to 128). (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Cher Hunkering Down For Vegas Concerts Feb 8, 2008
Choreographed by Doriana Sanchez, with lighting, special effects and costume design by fashion icon Bob Mackie, the new show will feature 18 dancers and aerialists. Cher joins a list of high profile headliners at Caesars Palace, including Elton John, Jerry Seinfeld and Bette Midler, who will launch her two-year stint at the Las Vegas theatre on Feb. 20. (Billboard.com)
Cher inks 3-year Vegas deal Feb 8, 2008
Cher's 90-minute show will feature choreography from Doriana Sanchez and lighting, special effects and costumes by Bob Mackie. Engagements will run four nights a week Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. (Globe and Mail)
Actors set for August Wilson tribute Feb 7, 2008
Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Anthony Mackie and Tamara Tunie are among the thesps lined up to appear in the Kennedy Center's August Wilson fest, "August Wilson's 20th Century.". Monthlong event presents semi-staged readings of all ten of Wilson's Pittsburgh cycle plays. (Variety)
Cher shares about life, love, tattoos Feb 7, 2008
The 780 lots, including art, jewelry, Bob Mackie costumes and a Gothic brass bed, brought in $3. 5 million. (USA Today)
Career Produced an Elegant Design Feb 3, 2008
"Bob Mackie had Cher, I had Elvis Presley," Mr. Belew was fond of saying. "I mean, it was a fabulous body to design for.". (Wall Street Journal)
Dendy Films pair rev Transmission Jan 31, 2008
Mackie, Peyten leave posts for new venture ... Joint Dendy Films toppers Andrew Mackie and Richard Peyten have ankled to set up Transmission, an independent shingle aligned with Paramount Pictures Australia and New Zealand and geared to distribute about 10 arthouse pics a year ... Mackie and Peyten, who have worked together for 18 years, will co-manage Transmission and aim to include two or three domestic pics on their annual slate of crossover films suitable for release on 50-100 screens. (Variety)
Bill Belew, 76, designed outfits for Elvis Presley Jan 21, 2008
"As a wardrobe designer," Mr. Belew said in an interview in 2007, "Bob Mackie had a perfect muse and a perfect canvas in Cher. I got to have that in Elvis.". Mr. Belew, who came to be known to Presley fans as "The Man Who Dressed the King," died of cardiac arrest Jan. 7 at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, Calif. (Boston Globe)
Gov. Chet Culver wants Iowans to improve their health. What are you doing to get fit? Jan 18, 2008
Mackie wrote on Jan 17, 2008 4:11 PM:" I switched to hard liquor. ". Clay wrote on Jan 17, 2008 3:21 PM:" I think chunky Chester should set a better example, and his wife should stop smoking too! How this idiot ever got to be Governor, I'll never figure out! ". (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Antonio Pontarelli Brings Innovation to Indie Music at John Lennon Bus Stage at NAMM Jan 18, 2008
The Bus, a 501(c)(3) venture, is made possible through the generosity of sponsors including Maxell Corporation, Apple, NAMM, Roland, Godin Guitars, Edirol by Roland, Sibelius, Audio-Technica, Sonicbids, Digidesign, Aphex Systems, Sony, Musician's Friend, Neutrik, Glyph Technologies, Ampeg, Ableton, Mackie, Crate, Apogee, Disc Makers, Antares, Bogen Imaging, IK Multimedia, McDSP, SKB, Ultimate Support, , Planet Waves, Spectrasonics, Music Player Network, Native Instruments and Boss. The John... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Bill Belew, 76; designer was called 'man who dressed the King' Jan 17, 2008
B-K EnterprisesBill Belew, shown here with a figure of his inspiration in Rotterdam, Netherlands, said in an interview last year: As a wardrobe ;designer, Bob Mackie had a perfect muse and a perfect ;canvas in Cher ... B-K EnterprisesBill Belew, shown here with a figure of his inspiration in Rotterdam, Netherlands, said in an interview last year: As a wardrobe ;designer, Bob Mackie had a perfect muse and a perfect ;canvas in Cher ... Photo Gallery "As a wardrobe designer," Belew said in an... (Los Angeles Times)
* [ EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT ] Jan 11, 2008
For more information on the book exchange, call Dale Mackie at 0921-315-080. Tonight's salsa runs from 8pm to 10pm. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Cher and Gay Daughter: New Reality Duo? Jan 10, 2008
The actress -- who had several female trysts in the 1970s and held gay icon status with her over-the-top Bob Mackie costumes -- eventually accepted her daughter's sexual identity. Now, London's Daily Mail and the gay press are reporting that the mother-daughter duo is pitching a reality show to help gays come out to their parents. (ABC News)
Imagine All The Music Jan 9, 2008
Outfitted with about $2 million worth of gear, including the latest Pro Audio and HD Video products, the bus includes Sony (nyse: - - ) HD video solutions, Mackie 5. 1 surround-sound monitor systems, Apogee's high-definition digital-audio converters and a Chromatte booth from Reflecmedia. (Forbes -- Technology)
Letters from readers Jan 4, 2008
JIM MACKIE, program director, HOPE worldwide, Jacksonville. SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAEveryone should sacrifice. (Florida Times-Union)
Upcoming year will have crowning achievement Dec 30, 2007
Saints quarterback Drew Brees contemplates a temporary offseason job as Pulaski County's jockey after Mackie Shilstone convinces him he can remove 100 pounds during the spring and return him to his football weight by training camp. Asked to comment, Payton asks: "Who is Mackie Shilstone?". (Nola.com -- Sports)
Sun Devils, Longhorns Meet Thursday in Holiday Bowl Dec 24, 2007
The NCAA record for field goals by a freshman is also within reach, as Weber needs only one more to tie Collin Mackie of South Carolina, who went 23-30 in 1987. MORE WEBERWeber's 22 field goals so far this season are the fourth-most field goals made in a single season in school history. (Pac-10.org)
Raise taxes on the wealthy, starting with the Democrats Dec 20, 2007
Mackie wrote on Dec 18, 2007 11:03 AM:" I'll gladly pay millions in taxes,wouldn't bother me a bit. ". Hmmm wrote on Dec 18, 2007 9:57 AM:" So instead you must believe the poor and middle class should be subsidizing the rich? Beyond that this letter borders on the rediculous. ". (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Is running a red light a liberty? Dec 18, 2007
Observer wrote on Dec 14, 2007 6:47 AM:" To Mackie--Why don't you call your auto insurance agent and inform HIM of the fact that you run red lights every chance you get? On the other hand, you probably don't have car insurance. ". FMC wrote on Dec 14, 2007 12:44 AM:" Do those of you who oppose this even know how the red light cameras work? They are only activated when someone runs the red light. Otherwise they are in standby mode. They only take a photo or short video image of the plate number... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Dangerous talk Dec 13, 2007
Mackie wrote on Dec 11, 2007 11:05 AM:" How can you not like Bush.He's a riot,the leaders of other countries go out of thier way to make him try and pronounce"Nuclear",he's a hoot at international functions.I hurt from laughing at him constantly,but probably more from his defenders on these posts. ". Brad wrote on Dec 11, 2007 10:15 AM:" Clearly no one here has any concept of how the Iranian government works. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, although crazy, is nothing more than a figurehead. He holds no... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
At this moment in history, America needs John McCain as president Dec 8, 2007
Mackie wrote on Dec 6, 2007 11:42 AM:" McCain, never fought against Karl Rove, and has lost a lot of respect because of it.Too old now and really could care less if he won or not.Just another pro candidate,will probably run in 2012 as well.But everyone should get behind someone,good luck, Barb. ". DakotaCowboy wrote on Dec 6, 2007 11:25 AM:" Barb, Barb, Barb are you the last to know? John McCains time has come and passsed. If you watch his body langurage it will tell you that. I think he is just... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
What the Republicans stand for Dec 7, 2007
Mackie wrote on Dec 6, 2007 11:32 AM:" Yuck! That is all so ridiculous.William, your head is so twisted you could screw your hat on. ". BlueBlood wrote on Dec 6, 2007 11:21 AM:" Mr. Young you are confused. You say:They will believe. How long have you been watching this B S ? It is not "believe" it is what they will say, thinking that that is what you want to hear. You can't possibly believe all that BLATHER. ". (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Gift from the Chamber Orchestra Dec 5, 2007
Kayla Mackie plays percussion. Subscribe now. (Lebanon Express, OR)
More of this story Dec 1, 2007
The doll's first-person account of life in L.A. in the introduction and a foreword by designer Bob Mackie set the stage for the photos, including Barbie in a gold Bill Blass gown in front of Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Los Angeles. The highlight of Thursday, Dec. 6, is Betty Goodwin, author of Hollywood du Jour: Lost Recipes of Legendary Hollywood Haunts and Chasen's: Where Hollywood Dined - Recipes and Memories. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Weight Loss Wednesday: Dancing underrated way to drop pounds Nov 29, 2007
I think the secret to dancing is that it's fun and you don't think of it as exercise, said health and fitness expert Mackie Shilstone. I think that's the biggest key. (WWLTV.com, LA)
