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June 29, 2011
Posted: 1955 GMT
Angela Missoni is the head of one of the world's leading fashion companies - Missoni. The Italian company is based in Varese and is well-known for its collection of bright-colored fabrics and patterns and unique knitwear. We're giving you the chance to have your questions answered by the chief designer and head of the brand, Angela Missoni. Please leave your questions for this fashion icon below and be sure to include where you're writing from. Filed under: Connector of the day Posted: 1404 GMT
Jay Leno is a stand-up comedian and host of “The Tonight Show," a popular, late-night TV talk show. He has interviewed many of America’s biggest celebrities and politicians – from Justin Bieber, Paris Hilton and Beyonce, to Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Sarah Palin. President Obama’s appearance on the programme was the first time a sitting US President had been interviewed on the late-night TV talk show circuit. Another key moment came in 2003, when Arnold Schwarzenegger announced he was moving into politics. Leno has done voiceovers for cartoons like "The Simpsons" and "South Park" and had cameos in episodes of "Friends" and "The West Wing." Filed under: Connector of the day June 28, 2011
Posted: 1711 GMT
They're the biggest band to ever come out of Japan and they've even sold more albums than the Beatles, Rolling Stones and Bruce Springsteen combined in Japan. X Japan is the most successful musical export from the country and they've sold more than 21 million albums and singles worldwide. The band is so popular that they were even invited to compose a song for the Emperor of Japan in 1999. One of the band members, Yoshiki Hayashi even has his own line of race cars, jewellery, sunglasses, clothes and even fragrances. The band is currently touring Europe and this is your chance to have your questions answered by this legendary band. Please leave your questions below and be sure to include where you're writing from. Filed under: Uncategorized Posted: 033 GMT
They're two of the most successful racing figures today and they don't have any plans on slowing down. Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton have been tearing up the racetracks with tremendous success and now they're turning their efforts to a new photographic exhibit to highlight the sport. The new exhibition will be curated by Lewis and Button and feature stunning images from the British Grands Prix, including rarely seen shots from the legendary Getty Images archive. In total there will be around 60 images on show that best sum up the enduring appeal of the British Grand Prix: the characters, the colour, the noise, the speed, the memories – but most of all, the passion. Here's your chance to have your questions answered by these two racing legends. Please leave your questions below and be sure to tell us where you're writing from. Filed under: Connector of the day June 27, 2011
Posted: 1054 GMT
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Posted: 1928 GMT
Born in 1966, David Schwimmer is one of the world's most recognizable actors. Schwimmer will be most familiar to audiences for his role as Ross in the hit comedy series, "Friends." He appeared in more than 200 episodes of the show from 1994 to 2004 and even directed ten of them. After "Friends" Schwimmer acted in other well known television dramas and comedies including "Band of Brothers" and "Curb your Enthusiasm." Today, he's out with a new film called "trust_" which is a story of how the internet can impact the innocent lives of children who use it to make friends virtually. Schwimmer directed the film which also stars Clive Owen, Catherine Keener and Liama Liberato. Here's your chance to quiz one of Hollywood's David Schwimmer. Please leave your questions below and be sure to include where you're writing from. Filed under: Connector of the day June 22, 2011
Posted: 1437 GMT
The glamorous blonde spent most of her career working undercover – until, in 2003, she was outed by columnist Robert Novak in the Washington Post. The revelation set off a fully-fledged political scandal. Members of the Bush administration were accused of blowing Plame's cover as retaliation for an op-ed written by her husband, Joe Wilson, in the New York Times. His article disputed claims that Saddam Hussein's Iraqi government was trying to buy material in Niger to make weapons of mass destruction. The “Plame affair” and subsequent investigation into the source of the leak eventually led to the indictment of US Vice President Dick Cheney’s chief of staff, Lewis “Scooter” Libby. He was convicted on four counts of perjury, obstruction of justice and lying to federal investigators in March 2007. To this day, Wilson insists former Vice President Dick Cheney was involved in the disclosure – although Cheney told a special prosecutor in 2004 that he had no idea who leaked Plame's identity. Plame Wilson has published an autobiography about her experiences – Fair Game: My Life as a Spy, My Betrayal by the White House, and the couple’s story has been made into a major motion picture. Please post your questions for her below. Filed under: Connector of the day June 21, 2011
Posted: 1234 GMT
He's one of the most popular and bankable actors in Hollywood. Tom Hanks has been wowing moviegoers for more than three decades and pulled in over three billion dollars around his films. He's had starring roles in award winning films like Saving Private Ryan, Big, and Castaway. Hanks has also won the Oscar for roles in films like Forrest Gump and Philadelphia. Today, he is out with a new film called Larry Crowne that he produced, directed and stars in. Please leave your questions for Tom Hanks below and be sure to tell us where you're writing from. Filed under: Connector of the day June 16, 2011
Posted: 1609 GMT
On June 2009, Iranian woman Neda Agha-Soltan was killed in the streets of Tehran during the Iranian election protests.
Anthony Thomas is your Connector of the Day.
Her death was captured on video by bystanders and within hours was broadcast on the internet, bringing global attention to the dissent surrounding the country's rigged elections. The 26-year-old became a symbol of freedom for the millions in Iran who want an end to the country's repressive state. The Iranian government responded with claims that Neda was alive and living in Greece, and then later, that she had been killed by the doctor who witnessed her death. Amid these stories, Iranian journalist Saeed Kamali Dehghan and award-winning British filmmaker Antony Thomas worked to tell the truth in what has become the acclaimed documentary, For Neda. The film was first released in June 2010 and includes intimate interviews that Saeed obtained at the risk of arrest with Neda's family. As we approach the second anniversary of Iran's Green Revolution, we talk to Saeed and Antony about the impact their documentary has had on keeping Neda's legacy alive. Filed under: Connector of the day |
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