Behind the Velvet Curtain
How Honing Skills Behind the Curtain Can Help an Actor Succeed
To most of the world, the thought of acting professionally is a luxury gig. There are awards shows, fancy clothes, way too expensive mansions, and juicy tabloids. But, unfortunately, the reality of the desirable career isn’t really desirable at all. With an unemployment rate of over 26.1 percent according to 24/7 Wall St., it seems that many of our rising stars are truly falling financially. So what do you do if you’re big dream rides on major success like me? Step out of the spotlight and take a peek behind the velvet curtains.
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Flash Forward
In my short time on this Earth, if there is one thing I have learned, it is that the general public likes to idolize what seems to be flawless. We want the perfect skin, perfect job, perfect life, without realizing that this has never and will never exist. Why do you think celebrities often self-destruct? So what happens when you stop being the idolizer and become the idolized? Now there’s a position I never thought I’d be in – not in regards to a relationship, anyway.
By Krissey Browder8 years ago in Humans
Today's big sensation in the Iran-Israel-US war: Trump's ceasefire claim, Iran laughs and rejects
(Writing and analysis: Journalist Malik Sarfaraz Hussain Awan – Social Guardian / Humanitarian) According to verified sources Al Jazeera, New York Times, CNN, Reuters, AP and other reputable international news agencies, today, April 1, 2026, the Iran-Israel-US war has entered its fifth week and military operations remain intense, while contradictions in statements and a standstill in diplomatic efforts have further complicated the situation. This evening, Iran launched a large-scale missile attack on central Israel, including Tel Aviv and Bnei Brak, in which about 10 ballistic missiles were fired. Several places, including a coffee shop, were hit and at least 14 people were injured in the attack, including an 11-year-old girl. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards have The Houthis claimed additional missile attacks on Israel in coordination with Iran and Hezbollah. On the other hand, Israel carried out more than 400 airstrikes on several cities in Iran, including Tehran, targeting weapons production sites, ballistic missile factories and infrastructure. The United States also intensified attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities and steel mills and used B-52 bombers, while more than 50 people, including a Hezbollah commander, were killed in Israeli attacks in Lebanon. Speaking of statements, US President Donald Trump claimed on Truth Social today that Iran's new regime president has requested a ceasefire from the United States and he made it clear that a ceasefire will not be considered until the Strait of Hormuz is open, free and clear, but Iran will be pushed back to the Stone Age. Trump also said that the United States will withdraw from the Iran operation in two to three weeks and will make an important address to the nation tonight, while he called NATO a paper. Iranian officials openly ridiculed Trump's claim, and the Foreign Minister and other officials called it false and baseless, making it clear that Iran is not asking for a ceasefire, but rather a complete end to the war, which includes guarantees to prevent recurrence of aggression, compensation, and Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials said that Iran is fully prepared to continue fighting until the threat of future aggression is eliminated. The diplomatic efforts are currently stalled. The United States had presented a 15-point plan through Pakistan, which includes sanctions on Iran's nuclear program, missile limits, and opening the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran gave a 5-point counterproposal. China and Pakistan have presented a joint 5-point peace plan, but due to lack of trust between the two sides, no concrete progress has been made. Iran has welcomed Russia as a mediator, but direct talks with the United States and Israel are not taking place. Trump has said that the war can be ended even without a deal. It can be done, but Iran has rejected it. The chances of ending the war currently seem limited because military attacks are ongoing, there is confusion at the diplomatic level, and the global economy is being severely affected by oil prices and the supply chain. A deeper analysis of today's situation is that it is clear from the contradictions in military intensity and statements that the war is still in its acute phase. The United States intends to withdraw in two to three weeks, but due to Iran's strong resistance, the condition of guarantees, and the actions of regional allies, the chances of ending it are less than 50 percent. Both sides are busy trying to weaken each other, but due to global pressure, economic damage, and threats to oil supplies, the path to negotiations may have to be kept open. Otherwise, this long war will further increase regional instability. And the diplomatic efforts of countries like Pakistan are playing an important role. But for success, it is necessary to restore trust between the parties, which does not exist at present. Therefore, today has been a mirror of the contradictions in military intensity statements and diplomatic confusion. If the talks on guarantees move forward in the future, the situation may change in two to three weeks, otherwise the disaster may spread further. This comprehensive report and analysis is based only on today's verified sources and does not include any speculation or rumors.
By Malik Sarfraz Hussain Awan7 days ago in Journal
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