#Lia McClain

[discordiansamba]

spitballing about the altean empire AU, parallel reverse, a bit here because that's the mood I woke up in this morning.

it is, of course based very strongly on the alternate universe arc from who you are in the dark. I kept worldbuilding for it and this is the result.

the main plot focuses on Akira Kogane, our Keith parallel, who unbeknownst to him is half-Altean on his long absent mother's side. He's still raised in foster care, and still wound up under the mentorship of Sven (and still stole his car. some things never change). They have the same close bond that Shiro and Keith do, because of course they do.

They end up in a rebellion against the Altean Empire together, alongside the parallel versions of the other paladins- Tsuyoshi Garret, an engineering teacher from the Galactic Garrison, Isamu McClain, a cargo pilot instructor and Katie "Cat" Holt, whose entire family went on a 'diplomatic' meeting to Altea and never came back.

She stayed with Sven while they were gone (and then never came back), so she ends up knowing Akira quite well.

Akira always possessed an odd ability to temporarily disrupt the hoktrils upon making physical contact with them. This is wildly useful to the rebellion- but also caught the eye of the Altean Empire... and it's current Empress.

Eventually, Akira, Cat, and Tsuyoshi are captured during an ambush and taken back to Altea, where Akira is separated from the other two- and ends up learning more about his mother than he ever wanted to.

It turns out his mother, Lia, was one of the few Alteans who still possessed alchemical abilities, and that she disappeared on a quest to find Oriande. It means he's half-Altean, a fact which he can't deny after the Empress breaks the illusion his mom cast over him before he left Earth, that kept him looking so human.

Since Akira himself also clearly possess her same talents, the Alteans are very eager to convince him to join them. Akira wants nothing to do with the Empire, but he also sees the groundwork of a way to protect both Cat and Tsuyoshi from the hoktril. So he cuts a deal- he'll join them, if they spare them both from it.

(Turns out, the Alteans aren't wildly enthusiastic about applying the hoktril to a race that looks so eerily similar to themselves.)

This saves Cat and Tsuyoshi, although they do both get slapped with a much more old-fashioned pre-hoktril version of the Empire's 'rehabilitation'- effectively, shock collars. Akira can at least pull strings so that they're basically put into his service since apparently all Altean alchemists are brought into the royal family. Which means he's a prince now. what the fuck.

oh yeah. he guesses he's also betrayed the rebellion now too- he did kind of have to sell out one of their bases to really get the Alteans to trust him. Good thing he knows Slav has absolutely cleared the place out by now... but that doesn't stop him from being thrust back into the conflict on the Empire's side now.

he hates everything about it. but if wants to keep Tsuyoshi and Cat safe, he doesn't have much of a choice.

(he's also way too good at selling it for his own comfort. Sven hates him now, he's sure.)

He also learns that not all Alteans have fallen in line with the ways of the Empire. There's a resistance effort within the Empire itself, and they very quickly smoke each other out. This gives him a chance to pass intelligence to them, which they can in turn, pass onto the rebellion.

He also realizes that if he's able to master this alchemy stuff, he might have an actual opportunity to kill the Altean Empress himself and he's not going to pass that up.

In the process of trying to learn more about his talent, he stumbles upon an AI created from the memories of an Altean named Coran, who was killed shortly after Altea became an Empire...

(...and there's a ghost of a woman haunting the halls of the Castle that only he can see.)

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The Christmas Crash by Tessa Lyons. Sparks fly when a relentless optimist and a grieving veterinarian are snowed in together at Christmas. Can they rediscover the magic of the season and find love in the most unexpected place?

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Jordyn's Christmas Gift by Marie Morton. Jordyn Billings, a busy marketing executive, is gifted a holiday getaway to Chateau D'Or by her family, where she discovers an unforgettable and life-changing Christmas gift.

Four Chanukahs and a Wedding by Merrie Angel. Widowed and alone in 1973, Millie explores a professional photographer's life, and stumbles upon Adam--an insatiable adventure seeker related to Jackie Kennedy. Will they find a way to ignite a flame that burns far beyond Millie's expectations and set ablaze their own festival of lights?

Recipe for Romance by Gloria Ferguson. Ashley McClain wants to win the Holiday Bake-Off with her late mom's cupcake recipe. Can she join forces with her friend and neighbor to claim the prize and a bit of romance just in time for Christmas?

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MJ the Musical, Oct. 23-Nov. 3, Fisher Theatre

About the Show: Producers Lia Vollack, John Branca, John McClain, and Broadway in Detroit are thrilled to announce that MJ will make its Detroit premiere at the Fisher Theatre from October 23 – November 3.  Tickets go on sale Friday, July 12, and can be purchased online at BroadwayInDetroit.com at 10:00 a.m. or in person at the Fisher Theatre box office at noon. He is one of the greatest…

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The Tony Award-winning musical begins performances in London on Wednesday 6 March Playful Productions is thrilled to unveil the rehearsal images for the highly acclaimed production, MJ: The Musical. Helmed by the renowned director Christopher Wheeldon and produced by the talented trio of Lia Vollack, John Branca, and John McClain, the musical promises an unforgettable journey into the world of…

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Time travel au blurb that won’t ever make it into the actual fic:

She stared at the box, her face a mask of confusion. She looked so much like Keith in that moment that Shiro had to laugh, which earned him a glare that did roughly nothing to dissipate the resemblance. Her weight shifted to the other leg and she bent her knee, poking the box with her toe. “Explain, please.”

“There’s a Meet and Greet,” he said, fighting the urge to giggle, and failing. She flipped him off and he managed to rein himself in. Taking a breath, he continued, “you are expected to make an appearance. I’ve been told that it is vital to you getting Diplomatic Status.”

“But,” Lia said, nudging the box with her toe again. The steel toed boots were surprisingly stylish, but still heavy and bulky and didn’t exactly make it seem any less likely that she believed the box to be filled with venomous snakes rather than clothing. “I don’t WANT Diplomatic Status. I suck at diplomacy- why won’t you people believe me about that?”

“Oh, I believe you. Allura believes you. We all BELIEVE you, but it’s still your best bet. You DO still want security clearance, right?”

She sighed, “yeah.”

“Then Diplomatic Status is the fastest way to get that. You’ll be representing the Alteans on the Lilliput, so Allura is invested.”

“I’m going to look like an idiot,” she huffed, “I don’t DO fancy.”

“Not buying it, sorry. I’ve seen too many home movies to believe that.”

“I really hate that Lance figured out that his voice match unlocked allllll the home movies and photos.” Uncrossing her arms, she shrugged and opened the box, “ohhh no! Nope! Not putting this on my body.”

“Lia, it’s not that bad.”

“Yes it is.”

“It’s a perfectly lovely dress. Adam helped pick it out.”

“Traitor,” she hissed, “he’s dead to me.”

“For the love of- you two have to STOP with the whole ‘dead to me’ joke. It’s really not funny. We are still at war...”

“Which is why it is funny,” she insisted, ”it’s fucking hilarious... and I do NOT wear dresses.” She rummaged through the box, hoping that the dress was a gag. A misdirect. She did not find a tailored suit, or any kind of pants at all, for that matter. She did, however, find a pair of heels that looked like torture devices- all sparkly straps and thin, tiny spike heels. “Stilettos? I don’t wear heels- especially not open-toed, rhinestone encrusted strappy heels. This is a mess!”

“It’s one night...”

“No. I’m NOT putting this on. I don’t know why Allura thought I would- I didn’t even wear a dress when I got MARRIED. I haven’t worn a dress in over a decade, Shiro- and even then it was for a pretend tea party with Esme.”

“I’m not sure there’s time-”

“I just won’t go.”

“Again, this is the fastest way to get what you want. It’s one night. One party.”

“I can’t fight in this,” she said levelly, holding the dress to her frame to illustrate her point. It WAS a lovely dress- creamy white satin overlaid with lace in a purple so dark it would look black against anything but that white. It was simple, a column gown with cap sleeves, square neck-line, and a long slit up one side of the skirt. It would look amazing on her. Adam and Allura were so thrilled about finding something so flattering that wasn’t fussy or hyper-feminine. “Especially not on my tiptoes. Shoes are meant to PROTECT the foot, not... whatever the hell those things do!”

“Those ‘things’ make your legs look nice... and I doubt you will have to fight- it’s a party.”

“You know what makes my legs look nice? Wrapping them around the head of a beautiful woman. That makes them look fucking AMAZING!”

Shiro groaned, “I really didn’t need that image, Lia.”

“Yeah, well I really didn’t need,” she toed the box again, “ANY of this!”

“It’s a party, Lia,” he tried again, “you like parties- I know this for a fact. Sure, it is fancy, but it is still just a party. You know, a very high security party.”

“Look at my face and guess how much that reassures me. Do you have any idea how many fights I’ve gotten into at parties?”

“It’s not that kind of party, Lia.”

“Yes, it really is, Shiro. You don’t know my life!” Dropping the dress back into the box, she made a gesture that ringed her face, “BAD at the whole diplomacy thing, remember?”

“Well,” he prompted, “do you have any BETTER options at hand?”

“I... actually, I just might!”

“Oh, this should be good,” he muttered, following her out of the room and down the hall to... actually, he had no idea what that particular room was. He didn’t spend as much time in Lia’s family’s quarters as the others did.

“Ryung’s room,” she explained, gesturing to the barren space. He looked around as she disappeared into the closet. There were clear outlines on the walls that indicated that they’d been plastered in posters at one point, and several empty instrument and music stands. A bin of wires and circuit boards sat near a small desk that was covered in marker doodles and notes.

“Awww YEAH! It’s still here!” There was some rustling, the sound of a zipper, and a couple of clunks that he guessed were her boots. “I fucking LOVE Altean clothes! Made to accommodate shapeshifters soooo... Alfie’s old shit fits me!”

She stepped out of the closet and did a little pirouette, “tada! Do you know what this is?”

“Uh... it looks KIND OF like something Coran would wear? Other than the uh... shirt... thing.”

“The shirt thing is a corset, Shiro,” she tsked, picking some kind of lint off of her cuff. She was wearing tight black leggings that had a gold strip up the outside of the legs. The boots she pulled on over them were deep purple edged in gold and extended up over her knees, the highest point of the gentle slope sitting at about mid-thigh. The stylized cut of the Altean coat fell longer in the back than he’d seen, reminding him a little of the old ‘tails’ style of tuxedo coats. The high, stylized collar was that same deep purple edged in gold, and the rest of the coat was black with gold highlights. He could see the lining when she moved, and the pale lavender was almost the exact shade as her skin and matched the gloves she was wearing.

“You look...ummm...”

“Kind of like a sexy lesbian pirate? Why, yes... I very much DO,” she laughed, “but actually, this is official garb for the royal house of Altea. Or, at least, it is back in my timeline. There’s this whole thing where the Crown Heir creates a custom palette that represents their station and is made official by Royal decree... yadda, yadda, yadda... BUT the important thing is that HERE, there is no Alfie and no Alfie means no Crown Prince and THAT means that this glorious creation is just a very, very well made formal Altean suit. Completely appropriate for me to wear to a gala.”

“Uh-huh, so you just need a shirt, then,” he sighed. Adam would be livid that she rejected the ‘perfect gown’ they’d picked out for her, but at least Lia would BE THERE. So, fine. Whatever. Sexy pirate Altean whatever. He wasn’t fighting with her anymore. She could be so exhausting... it was as if she could summon the most frustrating traits of all four of the people that contributed to her genesis- and annoyingly ‘stubborn and willful’ were traits they ALL had a tad too much of.

“Ummm... I HAVE a shirt,” she pointed at the corset.

“That’s underwear... isn’t it?” 

“Ehhh yes and no. It’s either. But, hey, it’s black satin. It looks nice and formal. This is what I’m wearing.”

“Sure. Okay. Just... send a pic to Adam and Allura so you don’t blindside them.”

“Will do. Ooooh! You think I can wear the ceremonial SWORD?? I saw it in the back of the closet...”

He stared at her, her whole face absolutely alight at the possibility. He didn’t even know why he was surprised. Keith’s kid. She was Keith��s kid. Of COURSE she had a thing for swords. “It’s a PARTY,” he repeated, not really sure why she couldn’t grasp this concept.

“Yeah,” she sighed, her face melting into a pout, “a sword is way too obvious. Blaster it is. I can hide that easy in this coat.”

“Lia!”

“What?”

“A PARTY!”

“Yeah?”

“No weapons. Leave the weapons to the security detail.”

“But-”

“No BUT! No. No weapons. Got it?”

“I’m pretty sure I should be armed,” she countered. “My history suggests that I sho-”

“Lia! This is not your original timeline! Noooo weapons. Leave it to your security detail.”

“Wait... MY security detail? I have a specific security detail?”

“Yep,” he turned on his heel and exited the room. He wasn’t supposed to let that detail slip.

She jogged after him, “Shibo? Shiiiiiiiiibo? Do you know who my security detail is?”

“Hmmm? Oh, wow- look at the time. I’m sure you have... uh... hair? and umm make-up to do? You’re Lance’s kid so... like some kind of face mask maybe? And uhh... I still need to get ready.”

“Shiro...” She stopped, eyeing him suspiciously. “No. Oh God, please NO! It can’t be... he’s like one of the shining stars of the whole...” her shoulders sank, “seriously?? GRIFFIN! I hate that guy!”

“Yeah- I know. It wasn’t my decision. Blame Iverson.” He waved as he ducked out the door, “see you in a couple of hours!”

She growled to herself, kicking the wall. This was going to be the shittiest fucking party ever... “I’m getting that goddamn sword,” she muttered to herself. “Griffin will HATE that.”

[housefreak]

just had another dream where I was persistence chased by a large dungeons and dragons monster <3

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Preencha o juramento antes de continuar: em nome da Excalibur, [ASHANTAE LEONS] em seus [VINTE E UM] anos, jura reverter o legado de [SCAR] durante a sua estadia na Academia dos Legados. Com a sabedoria concedida a ela, deve se manter caminho da luz enquanto conclui o [MÓDULO I.II]. Com a bondade tocada em seu coração, recebe [SAGACIDADE] e não se permite ser corrompida por [ANSIEDADE]. Por último, é deixado um corte na mão de [CHINA ANNE MCCLAIN] como prova de seu comprometimento com a luz.

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Ocupação: Atacante reserva no Rotten to the Core

Aniversário: 28 de setembro

Signo: Libra

MBTI: ISTP

Sexualidade: Questionando

Habilidade:  Mimetismo leonino - possui os sentidos aguçados, a rapidez e a força física de um leão, tendo até mesmo as unhas afiadas como garras, apesar de sua aparência norma. Porém, nenhuma dessas características se apresenta de forma física em seu corpo, o que faz com que muitas vezes ela tenha dificuldade em controlá-las.

Biografia:

A diferença de tratamento que Scar dispensava do primogênito para a caçula poderia não ser tão óbvia para quem visse de fora e o considerasse apenas como um vilão sem coração, mas para a pequena família ela era bem óbvia. Ashantae (ou apenas Ashe) era a protegida de Scar. A maneira do homem de demonstrar carinho não era a de um pai tradicional, não a mimava com tudo que quisesse e não lia histórias para que ela dormisse (todo este trabalho ficou por conta de seu irmão, da maneira como ele podia, visto que sequer sabe quem é sua mãe ou onde ela está), mas também não lhe direcionava a violência e o mal temperamento que havia dispensado para o irmão mais velho por tantos anos. Por algum motivo, ele via algo de especial na menina.

A inteligência acima da média de Ashe lhe concedeu o privilégio de se esquivar da gravadora por alguns anos a mais. Não se interessava pela música agressiva do Castigo e, secretamente, seu Lampify é lotado de músicas pop feitas por princesas. Sabia que o pai não reagiria bem a isso e sabia muito bem que, se demonstrasse qualquer talento na música, não conseguiria negar acabar se envolvendo com isso. Por este motivo, finge não ter nenhum interesse ou talento musical, mesmo que secretamente tenha uma voz de dar inveja e até mesmo escreva suas próprias músicas. Espera um dia poder falar sobre isso com alguém, mas por enquanto prefere manter segredo.

Mas seu verdadeiro sonho consiste na Ordem de Merlin. Sabe muito bem que o caminho até a ordem é infinitamente mais complicado para filhos de vilões, mas mesmo assim insiste em dizer que todos os seus esforços estão direcionados para este único objetivo. Motivo pelo qual tira as melhores notas e se esforça tanto para ser gostada pelo povo de Arthurian, tentando ao máximo mostrar que leva a sério a parte do juramento que diz “reverter o legado de seu pai”, mesmo que o ressentimento que sente pelos chamados “heróis” e seus filhos não seja algo fácil de ser ignorado.

Sua entrada para o time reserva do Rotten To The Core, porém, é algo que fez por seu próprio prazer, talvez a única coisa que já tenha feito com este objetivo. Apesar de seu jeito meio atrapalhado, é surpreendentemente atlética, talvez sendo um reflexo de suas habilidades. Raramente tem oportunidade de gastar toda a energia que acumula por conta disso, então vê o esporte como uma ótima porta de escape.

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➶ anonymous is wondering... mwm and mwf? :)

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➶ anonymous is wondering... mwm including kpop please!!

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Masculine names

1. Liam

Irish short form of William.

Meaning: "resolute protection"

Nicknames: Li, Lee

2. Noah

Hebrew origins.

Meaning: "rest; motion"

3. Jackson

English origins.

Meaning: son of Jack

Nicknames: Jack, Jake

4. Aiden

Variation of Aidan, Irish.

Meaning: "little and fiery"

5. Elijah

Hebrew origins.

Meaning: "Yahweh is God".

Name of Elijah McClain.

Nickname: Eli

6. Grayson/Greyson

English origins.

Meaning: "son of the steward"

Nickname: Grey/Gray(??)

7. Lucas

Latin form of Luke.

Meaning: "man from Lucania"

Possible nicknames: Luc, Luke

8. Oliver

Latin origins.

Meaning: "olive tree"

Nicknames: Oli, Ollie

9. Caden (Kaden, Cayden and Kayden)

Modern name.

Nickname: Cade

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Spanish origins.

Meaning: "gift of God".

Name of Messi's son

Nickname: Matt

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1. Sophia (11th time in a row)

Greek origins.

Meaning: "wisdom"

Nicknames: Soph, Sophie

2. Olivia

Latin origins.

Meaning: "olive tree"

Nicknames: Liv, Oli, Ollie, Via

3. Riley

Unisex name, English & Irish origins.

Meaning: "rye clearing; courageous"

4. Emma

German origins.

Meaning: "universal". The protagonist of Jane Austen's 'Emma'.

Nickname: Em

5. Ava

Hebrew, Latin or Germanic origins.

Meaning: "life; bird; water, island"

6. Isabella (Isobella)

Spanish and Italian variation of Elizabeth, Hebrew origins.

Meaning: "pledged to God"

Nicknames: Bella, Belle, Isa, Ella, Isabel

7. Aria (Aarya, Arya)

Italian origins.

Meaning: "air; song or melody"

Nicknames: Ari, Ria, Ri

8. Aaliyah (Alia, Aliyah, Aleah, Aleia)

Variation of Aliya, Arabic origins.

Meaning: "heavens, highborn, exalted"

Nicknames: Ali, Aali, Liya, Liyah, Lia

9. Amelia (Aemilia)

German origins.

Meaning: "work"

Nicknames: Amy, Mel, Millie, Melia, Ames

10. Mia

Italian name or Scandinavian short form of Maria

Meaning: "mine or bitter"

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@teacupfulofstarshine​ tagged me in this and i’m in an oversharing mood so

rules: answer 20 questions and tag 20 people (but i’m not gonna tag anyone because i can’t remember Anything outside of my room rn)

1. name: as far as you’re all concerned, my name is blink and my human name doesn’t exist

2. nickname: whatever pet names lia and i have picked up i guess

3. zodiac sign: virgo baybee

4. height: i’m 5′4″ but i’ve also never stood straight enough for my height measurements apparently so who knows

5. language: english, 8 years of rudimentary canadian french, and like six words in cantonese that you’d probably use to get a baby to spit out whatever they’ve got in their mouth

6. nationality: chinese canadian

7. favourite season: spring!!!

8. favourite scent: fresh laundry, the smell of those shea butter body washes, pho

9. favourite flower: i had to google types of flowers because i don’t think about them enough but i like lilies, orchids, and dragon snaps because they remind me of my grandmother i think! (can’t stand the smell of flowers though. probably why i don’t think about them much)

10. favourite animal: i think it’s tied between cats, hedgehogs, and maybe frogs atm

11. favourite colours: a light blue on the green side, pastel pink on the orange side, and like a Nice medium nighttime blue

12. favourite fictional characters: lance mcclain, logan sanders, roman sanders, deceit sanders, queen sarai, taako, magnus burnsides, merle highchurch

13. coffee, tea or hot chocolate: tea!!! 

14. average number of hours of sleep: maybe like,, 6-9?

15. dogs or cats: cats all the way baby!!

16. number of blankets you sleep with: one but it’s a duvet and it’s big and soft

17. dream trip: i think vancouver would be nice, but so would hawaii and maybe france

18. blog established: saved the username probably super early on in 2018, started reblogging in maybe may 2018, then made my first art post on october 23rd 2018!

19. followers: think i slapped 2.6k recently? 

20. random fact: my eyes don’t close all the way and anyone who has had the misfortune of being near me when i sleep can attest to my halfway-possessed-by-something-deeply-unholy face. also means that a Hell of a lot of light still gets in so i can’t sleep with the lights on unless i’m Super tired

[redcarpetview]

Michael Jackson Estate Donates to Covid-19 Relief Efforts

     The Michael Jackson Estate is donating $300,000 to coronavirus response efforts to help three communities that have been severely impacted by the Covid-19 virus.

        Broadway Cares, Three Square Food Bank (Southern Nevada’s largest hunger-relief organization) and MusiCares will each receive a $100,000 donation.  

       “This virus strikes at the heart of the communities we are close to. We learned today that the legendary Manu Dibango, (“Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin”) passed away from the virus. Other performers and support staff in music and on Broadway are sick or have been left without work and are facing an uncertain future. And in Las Vegas, which has been so welcoming to Michael Jackson, the entire city has been shut down leaving thousands of workers and their families devastated and without an income,” said John Branca and John McClain, co-executors of the Estate of Michael Jackson.

        “Michael’s spirit of generosity and helping others during his lifetime is legendary. These donations are inspired by him,” they concluded.

       In New York, the Estate is answering the challenge made by more than 20 Broadway producers who are matching up to $1 million in donations, doubling the impact of contributions to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund. Jackson loved attending Broadway performances and the Estate is currently in production on MJ the Musical with its partner Lia Vollack Productions.

       “With every passing day that theaters remain dark, entertainment and performing arts professionals face unprecedented and immediate challenges,” said Tom Viola, executive director Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. “This incredibly generous donation from the Michael Jackson Estate will help ensure those onstage, backstage and behind the scenes get lifesaving health care, emergency financial assistance and counseling during and after this crisis.”

       In Las Vegas, the Estate’s donation will provide 300,000 meals to the needy, and help to maintain Three Square Food Bank’s supplies, the largest foodbank in Southern Nevada.  Since opening in February 2013, Michael Jackson ONE, produced by Cirque du Soleil and the Estate of Michael Jackson, has been one of the most popular shows in Vegas.  “Before the pandemic, 1 in 8 Southern Nevadans lived in a food-insecure household and that number will increase exponentially with the displacement of thousands of workers in our community.  Thank you to the Estate of Michael Jackson for stepping up to help children, families, veterans and senior citizens who may need help now more than ever,” Michelle Beck, Chief Development Officer.

       The Recording Academy and MusiCares will support the music makers who Michael Jackson worked with and loved in a time where the industry is being challenged at every level from the virus. “MusiCares is very grateful for the outpouring of generosity we’ve seen from many in the music industry to grow the COVID-19 Relief Fund,” said Steve Boom, MusiCares Chair.  “The challenges that our industry is facing right now are enormous. It is contributions such as these that will help our community survive in this unprecedented time of tremendous need.”

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[netherworldwritersguild]

     Anthology:

For the Love of Winter

Anthology Genre:

Holiday Romance

Buy Link:

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Publication Date:

December 6, 2023

Ebook Price:

$3.99 (Amazon pre-order)

Book Blurb:

Bake your cookies, light some candles, trim your trees, and be enchanted with thirteen sweet-to-spicy Chanukah, Christmas, and New Year's novellas that will sweep you from colonial days to contemporary times—each bearing a gift of happily-ever-after grand finales. This joyous collection is...

A Winter Mating by Lia Davis. He returns to Willow Glen with one goal, to claim his mate. Convincing her that she belongs to him will be his toughest challenge, but he's not above using seduction to get what he wants.

One Night at Christmas by Danica Winters. As the busy owner of a veterinary clinic, Emily Avery always has her hands full of puppies but empty of the one thing she really isn't sure she wants anyway—a man. When the kind-hearted Derek Night makes an emergency call to help his mom's naughty pup, they both must step outside of their shells and let the magic of Christmas and one mischievous pup bring them together.

The Christmas Crash by Tessa Lyons. Sparks fly when a relentless optimist and a grieving veterinarian are snowed in together at Christmas. Can they rediscover the magic of the season and find love in the most unexpected place?

His Christmas Date by Sara J. Walker. In this heartwarming story of seasoned romance, Dino Dudley and Hilde McQuire must navigate family drama and their own emotional baggage to find true love.

Jordyn's Christmas Gift by Marie Morton. Jordyn Billings, a busy marketing executive, is gifted a holiday getaway to Chateau D'Or by her family, where she discovers an unforgettable and life-changing Christmas gift.

Four Chanukahs and a Wedding by Merrie Angel. Widowed and alone in 1973, Millie explores a professional photographer's life, and stumbles upon Adam--an insatiable adventure seeker related to Jackie Kennedy. Will they find a way to ignite a flame that burns far beyond Millie's expectations and set ablaze their own festival of lights?

Recipe for Romance by Gloria Ferguson. Ashley McClain wants to win the Holiday Bake-Off with her late mom's cupcake recipe. Can she join forces with her friend and neighbor to claim the prize and a bit of romance just in time for Christmas?

Before the Rising Sun by V.L. Czerny. Their romance blighted at a colonial ball, Gertrude and Nicholas, forgetting their past acquaintance, are maneuvered by the Christmas spirit to set love loose and so refashion time's expected plans.

Unexpected Angels by C.L. Hart. Sometimes the best things come together when everything is falling apart.

Christmas Market Magic by Tessie Benton. Sydney Hawthorne hires an escort for a business date, but he's not what he appears to be, and their mutual deception sparks desire while careers hang in the balance.

A Merry White Christmas by Sally Murphy. Merry London, tasked with organizing an opulent Christmas ball for the McPhersons, faces an unexpected challenge in the form of Joel McPherson, whose fiery charm threatens to melt her icy exterior and unravel her meticulously laid plans.

Lavender and Love Restored by M.J. Gates. Chief architect Jess Carlson is restoring a haunted historic hotel and helping a friendly spirit while reclaiming her life and love before the hotel's grand reopening on New Year's Eve.

Marry Me by Midnight by Leah Miles. Navy SEAL Kendall Nelson can't manage a successful proposal, and single mom Luisa Sanchez has no time for romance.

Proceeds benefit the First Coast Romance Writers, an independent non-profit organization helping writers hone their craft and expand their knowledge of the publishing industry.

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Macario gazed in wonder at the little globe, which contained a tiny train running from a little railroad station charmingly decorated for Christmas.

“I make these myself every year,” Pika said proudly.

“It’s beautiful,” Macario said, surprised at the lump in his throat and the tears springing to his eyes. “I apologize for my sudden display of emotion. I’m very touched—pleasantly so, mind you—that such kind people can still be found in an increasingly harsh world. Thank you, Pika. I’ll take you up on your offer.”

Giving the friend he’d met less than an hour ago a brotherly embrace, Macario hurried to the little blue hybrid. He was prepared to climb into the back seat with his duffel bag, but Dom held the passenger door open for him.

“My friends ride up front,” the elf-like man said warmly.

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[askauradonprep]

Casting the Kids

This is just me making a fan cast for the kids. I’m only doing the ones with names and no canon live action casting, so groups like Uma’s sisters, Dizzy and Anthony’s sisters, etc. aren’t here.

Canon casting VKs:

- Mal = Dove Cameron

- Jay = Booboo Stewart

- Evie = Sofia Carson

- Carlos = Cameron Boyce

- Dizzy = Anna Cathcart

- Uma = China Anne McClain

- Harry = Thomas Doherty

- Gil = Dylan Playfair

- Celia = Jadah Marie

- Squeaky = Christian Convery

- Squirmy = Luke Roessler

- Quinlin = Angelica Migliazza

Fan casting VKs:

- Freddie = Lauryn McClain

- CJ = Daniela Nieves

- Zevon = Adam Irigoyen

- Gaston Jr. = Brent Kinsman

- Gaston the Third = Shane Kinsman

- Ginny = Katherine Langford

- Harriet = Vanessa Marano

- Anthony = Luke Newton

- Hadie = Trezzo Mahoro

- Yzla = Jenna Ortega

- Maddy = Sarah Grey

- Claudine = Kaitlyn Dever

- Clay = Jimmy Bennett

- Diego = Nadav Guedj

- Rick = Elliot Fletcher

- Jace = Noah Centineo

- Harry Badun = Kodi Smit-McPhee

- Hermie = Fievel Stewart

- Eddie = Joel Courtney

- LeFou Deux = Nicky Jones

- Reza = Abdallah Assem

- Sammy = Joey Bragg

- Jade = Leem Lubany

Canon casting AKs

- Ben = Mitchell Hope

- Audrey = Sarah Jeffrey 

- Chad = Jedidiah Goodacre

- Lonnie = Dionne Doan

- Jane = Brenna D’Amico

- Doug = Zachary Gibson

- Anxelin = Teresa Decher

- Elle = Sage Melling

Fan casting AKs:

- Ruby = Stefanie Scott

- Jordan = Zineb Obeid

- Ally = Lia Marie Johnson

- Sleepy Jr. = Charlie DePew

- Happy Jr. = Jacob Rica

- Arabella = Sophie Turner

- Artie = Colin Ford

- Aziz = Shervin Alenabi

- Bashful Jr. = Miguel Herrán

- Gordon = Blake Michael

- Yi-Min = Yun Lin

- Herkie = Amir Ali Said

- Lil’ Shang = Jiang Chao

- Pin = Mason Gooding

- Tiger Peony = Amber Midthunder

- Opal = Ella Balinska

- Carina Potts = Kathryn Bernardo

- Ariana = Vanessa Morgan

- Bobby Hood = Kelvin Harrison Jr.

- Derek = James Hill (AKA pro wrestler Jimmy Meadows)

- Cheerful = Ritz Azul

- Crabby = Alex Fitzalan

- Doc Jr. = David Alvarez

- Gesundheit = Evan Crooks

- Shy = Freddie Webster III

- Snoozy = Hetti Bywater

Adults

Fairy Godmother’s Sister = Rebecca Metz

[sszeemedia]

Complete casting of 'MJ' announced as rehearsals begin for the acclaimed musical

Lia Vollack, John Branca and John McClain, producers of the acclaimed Broadway musical MJ, announce casting for the UK premiere production which begins performances at the Prince Edward Theatre, London from Wednesday 6 March 2024 (Press Night: Wednesday 27 March 2024 at 7:00pm). As previously confirmed, Myles Frost, who originated the role of Michael Jackson in New York and for which he won the…

[momolady]

This might be a hassle to answer ( and if it is im sorry! ) but what are the canon ages of all the different werewolves in Hearthway Hollow and their s/o and the age differences? ( sorry if this is all trouble! )

This is actually something I have been meaning to do! This is the perfect opportunity! You finally get to see their ages, names, and everything, as well as who is related! Hearthway Hollow was supposed to be a small town now it’s massive.

1-2Adam Bitsuie 30  

Mable Emery Bitsuie 26

Eva Bitsuie 2

3

Kalem Amari - 29

Dean Emery - 24

4, 5, 6

Harun Amari - 38

Lia Leven Amari - 35

Akila Amari - 3

Zuberi Amari -3

7, 8, 9

Jack Kittle - 26

Ellie MacAllister Kittle - 28

Billie Kittle - 2

10

William (Big Billy) MacAllister - 50

Maria MacAllister - 52

11

Kane Damaso -30

Poppy Feth - 27

12, 13, 14

Rosie Feth - 30

Miranda D’Arpino - 36

15, 16, 17

Anna McClain - 27

Arlen MacAllister - 25

18

Marley McClain - 20

Violet Bitsuie - 20

19

Roman Abney - 30

Harris Naiman - 40

Mia Pond - 25

20

Edgar Rosencratz - 42

Riley Feth - 30

21

Charlie Prince - 25

Sofia Damaso - 23

Jean Prince- 16

22

Beau Youker - 43

Shauna Pond - 35

23

Lace Maddox- 26

Ariell Rachel - 29

Ari Rachel-Maddox - 3

24

Kirby Daas - 29

Rori Heller - 29

Others:

Winona Locklear - 65

Nora Bitsuie - 55

Abel Bitsuie - 60

[mplaylistdiaries]

January 2018 Playlist

Summary: I was still processing my uncle’s diagnosis of stage four liver cancer and my grandmother’s passing in the summer of sophomore year at the time. I don’t think I realized how much at the time her passing would affect me physically and mentally during my junior and senior year of college.

Which was already looking pretty full when I was stage managing my last musical, training the new stage manager to take over my job, prepping for my Junior Oral Examination, trying to find a job for the summer, an internship, and so much more. Which, was a pinnacle of a lot of anxiety for me at the time because if I didn’t get them all done. I felt like I was falling behind and failing at life or something.

On top of this, I was dealing with a very toxic and narcissistic friend at the time and I tried to justify his actions because he didn’t mean to make them because he was going through a lot. Plus, I felt like I was being a terrible person if I left the relationship when he was struggling, but looking back I think I was just scared at the possibility of losing another relationship. Even though, that relationship wasn’t the greatest for me. It still hurt a great deal for me. So, I hope these playlists helps someone out there who might be struggling with their own issues and problems with a friend, family member, a romantic partner, or even just yourself.

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Prelude by Christophe Beck

Arabian Nights by Bruce Adler

Evermore by Dan Stevens

Where You Are by Christopher Jackson, Rachel House, Nicole Scherzinger, Auli’i Cravalho, Louise Bush

Kingdom Dance Epic [COVER] by Froststudio Chambersonic

What a Day in London by Judy Kuhn

Belle by Emma Watson, Luke Evans, and Ensemble

Misfit by High Dive Heart

A Dream is A Wish Your Heart Makes by Ilene Woods & Mice Chorus

Prince Ali by Richard Darbois

Starlight by Neverest

Up At Night by Cimorelli

Life is a Highway by Rascal Flatts

Crusin’ for Brusin by Ross Lynch, Jason Evigan, Grace Phipps

There’s a Party Here in Agrabah by Robin Williams, Gilbert Gottfried, and Chorus

Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride by Mark Keali’i Ho’omalu, Kamehameha Schools Children’s Chorus

Chillin Like A Villian by Sofia Carson, Cameron Boyce, Booboo Stewart, and Mitchell Hope

A Cover is Not a Book by Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Company

Dig A Little Deeper by Jenifer Lewis & Pinnacle Gospel Choir

Prince Ali (Reprise) by Jonathan Freeman

Alice’s Theme by Danny Elfman

Kylo Ren’s Theme [COVER] by Samuel Kim’s Music (feat. Imperial March by John Williams & London Symphony Orchestra)

Friends on the Other Side by Keith David

Piece of Art [COVER] by Aruvn

Love Me or Leave Me by Little Mix

Control by Halsey

Mother Knows Best by Donna Murphy

Stay by Rihanna ft. Mikky Ekko

Immortals by Fall Out Boy

I’m the Bad Guy from Wander over Yonder

Colors of the Wind by Judy Kuhn

Mother Knows Best (Reprise) by Donna Murphy

About Us by Neverest

I H8 That by Macy Kate

Different People by Artist vs Poet

Believer [COVER] by darknightcore

The Mob Song by Richard White & Chorus of Beauty and the Beast

Part of Your World by Sierra Boggess

One Of Us by Chorus Lion King 2: Simba’s Pride

Dark Horse by Katy Perry ft. Juicy J

DNA by Lia Marie Johnson

Rocketship by Shane Harper

Kiss the Girl by Samuel E. Wright

Belle (Reprise) by Emma Watson

Do What You Gotta Do by Dove Cameron & Cheyenne Jackson

The Plagues by Ralph Fiennes & Amick Byram

Heartless by Evaride

Lullaby for a Princess by Ponyphonic

I Need A Hero by Jennifer Saunders

How to Save a Life by The Fray

Night Falls by Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson, Booboo Stewart, Cameron Boyce, Thomas Doherty, China Anne McClain, and Dylan Playfair

Location by AJR

It’s Always Been You by Phil Wickham

It’s Over Isn’t it? By Deedee Magno Hall

There’s a Party Here in Agrabah Part 2 by Liz Callaway, Merwin Foard, Gilbert Gottfried, and Chorus of Aladdin and the King of Thieves

Rey’s Theme Epic by Samuel Kim Music

Like I Did by Shane Harper

You’ll be in My Heart by Phil Collins

Safe In My Hands by Eli Lieb

Warrior by Evaride

When Your Feet Don’t Touch the Ground by Matthew Morrison & Aidan Gemme

Just A Dream [COVER] by Nelly, Christina Grimme, Sam Tsui, and Kurt Hugo Schneider

The Goo Goo Dolls by Iris

Hole In My Heart by Luke Friend

Kids Again by Artist vs Poet

Neverland by Matthew Morrison & Laura Michelle Kelly

Sunrise by High Dive Heart

Here Comes a Thought by AJ Michalka & Estelle

Hysteria [COVER] by Aruvn

Symphony [COVER] by Cimorelli ft. Zara Larsson

Zen Zen Zense by RADWIMPS

Love Like You by Rebecca Sugar

1000 Years by KT Tunstall & Bleu

Little Wonders by Rob Thomas

Sparkle by RADWIMPS

It’s On Us by AJR Lyrics

Where Do I Go From Here from Pocahontas II: Journey To A New World

Today is Beautiful by David Dunn

Find Yourself by Brad Paisley