'VH1 Divas' Ushers In A New Class With Miley Cyrus, Kelly Clarkson Sep 18, 2009
" Leona Lewis sang "Happy," then returned after the commercial break to sing "True Colors" with the song's 1986 originator, Cyndi Lauper. The women held hands as they shared the final lines. Paula's funniest moment of the night came when she danced her way onstage in a short blond wig, playfully imitating "Why you all staring at me. Can't a girl try out a new job. (VHI.com -- Music News)
VH1 Divas share a night of singing, laughter Sep 18, 2009
Cyndi Lauper, playing dulcimer, and diva Leona Lewis lavish gorgeous harmonies on True Colors, Lauper's big hit released in 1986. By Jason DeCrow, AP. (USA Today -- Life)
Young class of divas inducted on VH1 special Sep 18, 2009
Cyndi Lauper, Liza Minnelli, Sheryl Crow, Leona Lewis, Adele, Jordin Sparks and India. Arie also appeared. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Lauper taps into her psychic side 'Bones' premiere Sep 17, 2009
NEW YORK - Cyndi Lauper says she downplays a psychic she portrays on tonight's season five premiere of Fox's "Bones.". That means no flamboyant fashions or clothing with a celestial theme. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Young! Talented! Divas! Adele, Jennifer Hudson, Jordin Sparks, Kelly Clarkson, Leona Lewis and Miley Cyrus Are Set to Raise the Roof on The Brooklyn Academy of Music Tomorrow Night! Sep 17, 2009
Arie will sing with Adele, Stevie Wonder will sing with Jennifer Hudson, Martina McBride will sing with Jordin Sparks, Melissa Etheridge will sing with Kelly Clarkson, Cyndi Lauper will sing with Leona Lewis, and Sheryl Crow will sing with Miley Cyrus. Newly announced musical guests include India. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
VMA chaos, as usual: Kanye upset, Jackson honored Sep 14, 2009
He sang Cyndi Lauper s Time After Time walking up and down the halls. Criticized for not smiling in a photo, he replied that he couldn t always be smiling: I got to be casual in some. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Lady Daisey Traynham Sep 14, 2009
Daisey Traynham stood center stage, belting out her own renditions of Michael Jackson, Madonna, Cyndi Lauper and Sister Sledge hits before she could add two and two. So it's no surprise - to anyone but her - that twenty years later, she's still on the road making music. (Suite101.com)
'American Idol' Fans Mixed About Ellen DeGeneres Joining Show Sep 11, 2009
" The comments on MJ's site ran a similar gamut, from fans who said DeGeneres would be a breath of fresh air thanks to her love of contemporary music to those who thought her energetic input would make the show more entertaining, from those who felt she might make the show run even longer than last season and some who feared DeGeneres' starpower would take the spotlight off the intended stars of the show: the contestants. After some time to sleep on it, MJ told MTV News on Thursday (September... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Ellie Greenwich, Classic 1960s Hitmaker, Dead At 68 Aug 27, 2009
" Greenwich continued working after the 1960s, contributing prominently to songs by Blondie and Cyndi Lauper, but she did not enjoy a similar level of success. Greenwich is survived by a sister, brother-in-law, nephew and her niece. This report is provided by Services: Popular Links: theFABlife: VH1Classic.com: 00000000. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Paula replacement? Aug 23, 2009
Names like Cyndi Lauper and Jessica Simpson have been thrown around, but Ive been pushing a better candidate for years. Like Paula, she came to fame first as a dancer, then as super-popular 80s singer of awesome catchy hits (13 No. 1 Singles on the Pop, R&B, and Dance/Electronic charts). (The Palm Beach Post)
An American Indian's Journey in the Land of Indian Casinos Aug 13, 2009
I didn't dare tell anyone that the mix I was listening to included Cyndi Lauper, Chris Isaak, and My Morning Jacket. I lost. (Slate)
1980s Halloween Costume Ideas Aug 11, 2009
Madonna, Michael Jackson, Cyndi Lauper, Miami Vice, & Other Looks ... The Cyndi Lauper Halloween costume also makes a memorable impression. (Suite101.com)
Those fun, flashy '80s Jul 30, 2009
SHOWCASE :: Erie's Entertainment Web Site. Pollstar lists date for Darius Rucker on Nov. 6 at Warner Theatre; no on-sale date yet. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Eleven vie for Miss Neshoba County title Jul 23, 2009
Set to a 1980s theme, the contestants will kick off the opening number with a variety of classic 80s songs as they dress in attire shadowing icons such as Madonna and Cyndi Lauper. Set for 8 p.m. at the grandstand, 1980s-inspired decorations including movie posters, Pacman, Care Bears and Rubik's Cube will take contestants and pageant-goers back in time. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
5Top: Five singers who ruined pop music Jul 21, 2009
Those who succumbed to Bowie-itis included everyone from Ric Ocasek of the Cars to David Byrne of Talking Heads to Robert Palmer to even Cyndi Lauper and Madonna. In short, anytime anyone tries on a vocal persona instead of singing from the heart, theyre channeling the Thin White Duke. (MSNBC -- News)
Bruce, Madonna, Prince! 1984 was quite a year Jul 21, 2009
Credit Cyndi Lauper for paving the way for Madonna. In early 1984, peoples acceptance of Laupers idiosyncratic vocal style and persona gave notice that the world would accept a new kind of female star. (MSNBC -- News)
Carla Bruni, others perform at Mandela concert Jul 20, 2009
Alicia Keys and African artist Angelique Kidjo performed the spiritual "Afrika." Rapper Lil' Kim's duet with Cyndi Lauper offered a stripped-down rendition of Lauper's "Time After Time.". Before the show, the rapper spoke of how Mandela inspired her, saying: "He was very instrumental in my experience in prison." Lil' Kim spent a year in prison on conspiracy and perjury charges. (MSNBC -- News)
Carla Bruni, Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys salute Mandela Jul 20, 2009
Premiere pairings: Other intriguing matchups included Aretha Franklin and Josh Groban on the majestic , Groban and South Africa's Vusi Mahlasela on the anti-apartheid song Weeping, Cyndi Lauper and Lil' Kim on an acoustic version of Lauper's Time After Time and Alicia Keys and on the anthemic Afrika. South Africa's Chris Chameleon and Senegal's Baaba Maal teamed for 's With My Own Two Hands, and South Africa's Yvonne Chaka Chaka sang with the Soweto Gospel Choir on the Mandela tribute song Man... (USA Today)
Mandela birthday set to music Jul 19, 2009
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EU, AU urged to mediate in Chad-Sudan crisisSenior UN official discusses arms smuggling with Darfur governorsSouth African govt urged to take stand on Al-BashirDarfur peacekeeping force expands in strength Kenya offers military bases to train Somali troopsUN envoy hails Somali troops' victory over IslamistsEgypt shoots dead two Somalis on Israel borderKenya's Kibaki appeals for AU intervention in Somalia Kabila dismisses about 100 civil magistrates in DRCRwanda, DRC to strengthen military cooperationKinshasa fingers 3 companies over Congo River pollutionBelgium worried by outbreak of violence in DRC Ivorian Prime Minister urges mutinous soldiers to remain calmGbagbo: "Whoever delays Ivorian elections is a criminal"Gbagbo reaffirms his desire for Ivorian peaceGbagbo signs Ivorian amnesty law ON THE WIRE Mandela celebrates 91st birthdayCape Town, South Africa (PANA) - Former South African President Nelson Mandelaswill celebrate his 91st birthday at his Johannesburg home onSaturday. 17/07/2009 Full Text... Jul 18, 2009
I.Am, Jesse McCartney, Cyndi Lauper, Zucchero, Josh Groba n, Baaba Maal, Angelique Kidjo and the Soweto Gospel Choir. Mandela was born on 18 July 1918 in a village near Mthatha in the Eastern Cape, to a Thembu royal family. (Panapress.com)
One more time now... Jul 11, 2009
Kragen, who lives in California, organized the January 1985 gathering of 45 artists - including Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Diana Ross, Cyndi Lauper, and the late, self-anointed King of Pop - to record the song. The proceeds went to United Support of Artists for Africa, a charity Kragen founded to help fight famine and poverty in the developing world, as well as hunger and homelessness here in the United States. (Boston Globe)
EpicTilt and Sony Music Entertainment Launch TapStar on Apple App Store Jul 9, 2009
The game includes songs from many of Sony Music's superstar artists, such as Britney Spears, Cheap Trick, Cyndi Lauper, John Mayer, Los Lonely Boys, Sarah McLachlan, Three Days Grace, and P. nk. (PR Newswire)
The death of two icons in one week Jul 5, 2009
And how could a channel that made Sting, Billy Idol and Cyndi Lauper scream I want my MTV change into the birthplace of Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag. Both had become completely unrecognizable, serving as reminders of a much more innocent time. (Winona Daily News, MN)
The other Jacksons? bad. Jul 2, 2009
A school nurse, dressed like a cougar-ish Cyndi Lauper, attempts to fix her broken heart, while the skeleton in her science class lip-syncs the song more convincingly than La Toya. 4. (Boston Globe)
MAKE A BRAND-NEW START OF IT Jul 1, 2009
The Apthorp, which in leases past housed such as Cyndi Lauper, Al Pacino, Sidney Poitier, Conan O'Brien, Nora Ephron, began life in 1764. Charles Ward Apthorp, a colonial, had a 200-acre farm. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Jackson had 13 No. 1 hits here are the best Jun 27, 2009
It brought together one of the most staggering collection of great pop voices ever assembled that's Ray Charles, Cyndi Lauper, Willie Nelson, Steve Perry, Diana Ross and Bruce Springsteen all on one track and galvanized them into a great pop gospel choir dispensing the feel-good argument that global human crises could be resolved through little more than empathy. It wasn't an unproblematic sentiment by any stretch, but to borrow the title of one of his later songs, Jackson wanted nothing... (MSNBC -- Music)
The Starting Point: Online privacy and voting age changes Jun 23, 2009
Singer Cyndi Lauper, 56. Actor Graham Greene, 57. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 21-27 Jun 18, 2009
Singer Cyndi Lauper is 56. Actor Chris Lemmon is 55. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Broke as a Joke Jun 16, 2009
Cyndi Lauper got her bankruptcy out of the way before she made a bunch of money. Prior to releasing her 1983 multiplatinum debut, "She's So Unusual," Lauper held down a bunch of odd jobs and released a 1980 album with her band, Blue Angel. (Fox News)
Muscatine gets ready for its close-up in Little League movie filming in the area (9) May 30, 2009
Singer and Emmy-winning actress Cyndi Lauper plays the mother of a player who is recently transplanted from New York. Lauper s real-life husband, David Thornton, plays her husband and the team s coach. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Kris Allen throws wrench into expected 'Idol' outcome May 26, 2009
Iraheta later dueted with Cyndi Lauper on "Time After Time" and Danny Gokey joined Lionel Richie for two tunes. Rod Stewart sang "Maggie May" after the male finalists opened for him with "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy.". (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Poor Kris Allen! Wrong guy wins American Idol over Adam Lambert May 22, 2009
Lionel Richie, KISS, Keith Urban, Jason Mraz, Cyndi Lauper, Queen Latifah, Carlos Santana, Steve Martin yes, Steve Martin Rod Stewart ... Allison and Cyndi Lauper sing Time After Time. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
'American Idol' Finale Features Queens, Cheese And Kara In A Bikini May 22, 2009
American Idol' Finale Features Queens, Cheese And Kara In A Bikini. Relive all that led up to Kris Allen's win over Adam Lambert with our expanded 'Idol in 60 Seconds. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Kris Wins 'Idol' May 22, 2009
Among the better performances were Lil Rounds duet with Queen Latifah on "Cue the Rain," Allison Iraheta s with Cyndi Lauper on "Time After Time," Kris with Keith Urban on "Kiss a Girl," and Adam s with Kiss on "Detroit Rock City" and "Rock and Roll All Nite.". Column Archive. (Fox News)
Kris Allen crowned 'American Idol' May 22, 2009
The finale included performances by the Black Eyed Peas, Cyndi Lauper, Carlos Santana and Rod Stewart. Lambert performed with Kiss and Allen did a duet with Keith Urban. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Fox: will.i.am self-censored on TV May 21, 2009
The two-hour finale of "American Idol" featured a lineup of pop stars, including the Black Eyed Peas, Cyndi Lauper and Keith Urban. Finalists Adam Lambert and Kris Allen were vying for the "Idol" title. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
'American Idol' Finale: Kris Allen Upsets Adam Lambert May 21, 2009
" Finalists Anoop Desai and Alexis Grace bopped along with Jason Mraz to his reggae lite hit "I'm Yours," last girl standing partnered with a dulcimer-strumming Cyndi Lauper for "Time After Time" and gave a glimpse of his potential career with a soulful run through Lionel Richie's "Hello," which paved the way for a duet with the Rnd on his new single, the slinky "Just Go. " Also paying a visit on the classics-heavy finale was legendary guitarist Carlos Santana, who ripped into "Black Magic... (VHI.com -- Music News)
REVIEW: Not the best finale for America's favorite show May 21, 2009
Spread among the painful and the forgettable were a few decent moments, such as Allison Iraheta's sweet duet with Cyndi Lauper, or the way Kris and Adam truly seemed to enjoy each other's company on We Are the Champions. And on the plus side, there was nothing quite as sadly tacky as last year's attempt by Mike Myers to sell The Love Guru. (USA Today -- Life)
Spoiler: American Idol crowns winner May 21, 2009
Lil Rounds sang with Queen Latifah, Allison Iraheta with Cyndi Lauper, Danny Gokey with Lionel Richie, and Alexis Grace and Anoop Desai with Jason Mraz. Steve Martin brought his banjo onstage to play with Megan Joy and Michael Sarver. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
...AND THE 'IDOL' IS May 21, 2009
" The finale Wednesday included the usual bag of tricks for extending the show to two hours and delaying the result until the final minutes. There were group numbers, the Golden Idol Award - semifinalist funnyman Nick "Norman Gentle" Mitchell among the contenders - and celebrity-contestant combos. Allen was joined by Keith Urban on "Kiss a Girl," while Lambert performed with Kiss. The female finalists, including Allison Iraheta, opened up for Fergie, who sang "Big Girls Don't Cry" and then was... (The Drudge Report)
'Idol' Upset: Kris Allen Beats Adam Lambert May 21, 2009
"Idol's" two-hour finale included performances by the Black Eyed Peas, Cyndi Lauper, Carlos Santana, Rod Stewart, and last year's "Idol" winner. Lambert performed with Kiss and Allen dueted with Keith Urban. (ABC News)
'American Idol' 2009 Is Kris Allen May 21, 2009
Lil Rounds sang Cue The Rain with Queen Latifah, then Alexis Grace, Anoop Desai sang Im Yours with Jason Mraz, Allison Iraheta sang Time After Time with Cyndi Lauper and Danny Gokey also performed with Lionel Richie. Winner Kris Allen performed Kiss a Girl in duet with Keith Urban. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
'Idol' Finalists: Focus On The Singing May 20, 2009
The pair are scheduled to be joined on Wednesday's finale by Lionel Richie, Carlos Santana, Cyndi Lauper, Queen Latifah, Black Eyed Peas, Keith Urban, Jason Mraz and previous "Idol" winner David Cook. Allen teased that they may duet with some of those artists on Wednesday -- but neither finalist would reveal any details about their finale performances. (KIRO TV, WA)
Kris Allen's 'What's Going On': The Story Behind The Cover May 20, 2009
"The song came to Gaye from songwriters Al Cleveland and the Four Tops' Renaldo "Obie" Benson at a time when the Motown star was contemplating giving up music following the 1970 death of his longtime singing and romantic partner, Tammi Terrell. Gaye, not known for writing his own songs, helped the duo complete the tune. He was going to give it away to a Motown act named the Originals, but he was persuaded to keep it by Cleveland and Benson. Initially rejected by Motown boss Berry Gordy Jr.... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Adam Lambert And Kris Allen Talk 'American Idol' Finale May 20, 2009
" "Idol" spokespeople have confirmed that will sing her farewell cover of Mtley Cr?e's "Home Sweet Home" on Tuesday, while will feature performances from Black Eyed Peas, Lionel Richie, Carlos Santana, Cyndi Lauper, Queen Latifah, Keith Urban, last season's winner David Cook and Jason Mraz, who announced his participation on . This report is provided by Services: Popular Links: theFABlife: VH1Classic.com: 00000000. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Santana, Urban to perform on Idol finale May 16, 2009
Cyndi Lauper, Queen Latifah, Black Eyed Peas also set to perform ... Lionel Richie, Carlos Santana, Cyndi Lauper, Queen Latifah, Black Eyed Peas and Keith Urban are among the artists scheduled to perform on Wednesdays finale before either Allen or Lambert is crowned the eight season champion. (MSNBC -- News)
Mary J. Blige, Clay Aiken Loved Singing For '30 Rock' May 16, 2009
" benefit concert on the In the episode, Aiken and a slew of famous faces, like Mary J. Blige, Sheryl Crow, Elvis Costello and Cyndi Lauper, joined in Jack's effort to find a kidney donor for Milton Greene (Alan Alda), the man who may or may not be his father. Aiken says it was an honor to be involved. is not only the funniest show on TV now; it's also the smartest," Aiken told MTV News in a statement. "Things that you see or hear on that show start popping up in everyday life all of the time. I... (VHI.com -- Music News)
30 Rock Season Finale "Kidney Now" ... May 15, 2009
Scheduled guests Alan Alda, Mary J. Blige, and Elvis Costello were among the celebrities that lent their star power to the NBC comedy, as were surprise guests such as Cyndi Lauper, and the Beastie Boys. Much hullabaloo was made about the guest appearances prior to the episode airing, unfortunately including guest stars in an episode only works when they re funny. (Suite101.com)
Hindsight: Stars turn out for '30 Rock' benefit May 15, 2009
Hip enough to bring in Mary J. Blige, Clay Aiken, Elvis Costello, Norah Jones, Cyndi Lauper, Sheryl Crow, Wyclef Jean, Moby, Ad-Rock, Steve Earle and a backstage party's worth of other musicians for a "benefit concert" during the show's season finale. Boss Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin) recently located his biological dad only to get some inconvenient news: Seems Milton Green (Alan Alda) needs a kidney transplant. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Footloose show has its own party May 10, 2009
Miami Vice suits, leg warmers, side pony tails, big hair, Pee-Wee Herman, early Madonna, day-glo fluorescent colors, Cyndi Lauper, etc. How many Michael Jackson impersonators do you expect. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Songs capture Penn State experiences Apr 30, 2009
for the fact that I still make mixed CDs, and two, because the playlists have no rhyme or reason -- the songs on any given one could range from Broadway to Eminem to Cyndi Lauper. But they're who I am, so I've decided to make a mixed CD for my time at Penn State; a sort of compilation of advice for you lucky people who get to stay here, and sappy nostalgia from four of the best years of my life. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Mets inviting fans to sing anthem Apr 29, 2009
The Anthem Search winners will join the ranks of previous anthem singers for Mets games that include Marc Anthony, June Carter and Johnny Cash, Kristin Chenoweth, Glenn Close, Sheryl Crow, Art Garfunkel, Wyclef Jean, Billy Joel, Cyndi Lauper, Aaron Neville, *NSYNC, Rihanna, Carly Simon, and the casts of "West Side Story," "Mamma Mia!" and "South Pacific.". The first 100 people to register for competition are guaranteed an audition and an opportunity to perform a song of their choice -- excluding... (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Disappearance at the Dairy Queen Apr 18, 2009
Another, Cyndi -- Cyndi Lauper -- Motley Crue, and especially hometown favorite: Madonna. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Crime)
David Alan Grier Out on DWTS Apr 8, 2009
Anoop Desai True Colors, Cyndi Lauper This was really beautiful. Kara loved the version and was happy Anoop controlled the song instead of the song controlling him. (Suite101.com)
What Should 'American Idol' Top Eight Sing This Week? Apr 8, 2009
" What We'd Like to Hear: Lil should mix it up with Cyndi Lauper ("Time After Time"), Billy Idol ("Eyes Without a Face") or something uptempo, like Shannon's "Let the Music Play. " , 1985 That Year's Big Songs: Wham!'s "Careless Whisper," Madonna's "Like a Virgin," Dire Straits' "Money for Nothing" What He Might Pick: "Whisper" is actually a great bet for the soulful singer trying to rebound from harsh comments for his attempt to rock it up last week, but he could also do well with big, soulful... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Girl Next Door, Hear Her Roar Apr 8, 2009
THE girl power timeline is pretty simple: Joan of Arc, Cyndi Lauper, the Spice Girls and now Katy Perry. Perry, who finishes up her three-show residency at the Fillmore tonight, harnessed that ungirdled feminine passion Monday, pogo-ing and singing through a set that culminated in her boy-fantasy megahit "I Kissed a Girl (And I Liked It)." It's hard not to like this brunette California girl, who manages in song and patter to be the innocent girl-next-door with intense sexual sizzle. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
A look back at the Super Bowl of pro wrestling Apr 4, 2009
WrestleMania I had Mr. T, Cyndi Lauper and Muhammad Ali. This year's edition is built around love triangles and grudges against senior citizens. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
25-year retrospective Apr 3, 2009
WrestleMania I had Mr. T, Cyndi Lauper and Muhammad Ali. This year s edition is built around love triangles and grudges against senior citizens. (KHOU.com, TX)
Cover story: Meet the Casino Ballroom's house photographer Mar 26, 2009
She's snapped shots of Little Richard, Cyndi Lauper, Laurie Anderson, Joe Cocker, Suzanne Vega and George Carlin ... There's BB King, Goo Goo Dolls, Cyndi Lauper and Pat Benatar. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
A career clocked at lightning speed Mar 25, 2009
Although her music calls to mind Cyndi Lauper and early Madonna, she has the potential to be much more than a retro pop princess. On her MySpace page, she writes: If my music could be drawn, I would picture it like a comic, with simple border lines and bright colours. (Globe and Mail)
Harpist combines science fiction with rock 'n' roll Mar 20, 2009
She's sung and played with Kanye West, Moby, Joan Osborne, Cyndi Lauper and dozens more well-known artists, including Martha Wainwright and Duncan Sheik. She's studied classically and has played with orchestras at Carnegie Hall, and even dabbled in acting, scoring roles on the Chappelle Show and in movies like "The Fantasticks.". (NJ.com -- Times)
5Top: Singers who wouldnt have made it on Idol Mar 10, 2009
5Top: Singers who wouldnt have made it on Idol - 5Top- msnbc. Singers who wouldnt have made it on Idol. (MSNBC -- Music)
Camera-shy Pete Mar 8, 2009
Clarkson is also being considered as a starring guest on this year's series of Australian Idol, where she will appear as a celebrity mentor for contestants, following the hugely successful appearances by artists including Cyndi Lauper and Chris Isaak last year. Down Under due south. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Girls just wanna have fun with their special guys Mar 5, 2009
In the St. Theresa School s gymnasium in West Roxbury, the clatter of heels and a chorus of delighted squeals nearly matched the techno-punk version of Cyndi Lauper s Girls Just Wanna Have Fun booming over the PA. In the sweeping beams of strobe lights, fathers and daughters shared in swing dancing and laughs as they grooved on the dance floor. This was the scene last Friday at the St. Theresa School s fifth annual Father-Daughter Dance, a fundraising event for girls K-6 school hosted by the... (Rsolindale Parkway Transcript, MA)
* Welcome back Alexis Carrington Feb 18, 2009
The theme of the collection was snacks: knitted dresses and tops paired with fringe, sequins and layers of petticoats for frothy skirts resembling something Cyndi Lauper might have worn in the days of Girls Just Wanna Have Fun. And Johnson didnt settle on a morose color palette: her looks ran through colors like a rainbow. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)