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Alanis Nadine MorissetteBirth Date :
June 01, 1974Birth Place :
Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaClaim to fame :
Single "You Oughta Know" from album "Jagged Little Pill " (1995)
Video Premiere: Alanis Morissette's 'Not As We'
October 03, 2008 11:10:36Alanis Morissette has come out with her new music video, "Not As We". Simple in its concept, the video features close shots of Alanis on the beach, inside a bathtub, meeting people and alone inside a house.
The ballad is the second single lifted from "Flavors of Entanglement", an album like any of her previous ones that channels her emotional states. "As soon as I start to write there's this uncensored, unedited freedom to step outside out of the shackles of the thoughts in my head around being ashamed," the Canadian singer said. "If I could offer anything to anyone listening to my songs it would be just a four minute moment of dropping any shame of anyone being human."
Artist of the Week: Alanis Morissette
June 09, 2008 01:06:23With six studio albums and numerous monster hits behind her resume, Alanis Morissette is not a singer to be taken lightly. The multiple Grammy Awards winner, steps up with a seventh album, "Flavors of Entanglement" on June 10, marking her way to be one of Canada-borns who makes it big worldwide.
The record has generally received favorable reviews from music critics, including The Sun's Darryl Sterdan who gave the set 3 out of 5 for being "more mature. More grounded. More forgiving." Although some still deem her songs in the "Entanglement" as "angry", Alanis assured the public that the expression was not an angst towards her ex, Ryan Reynolds', engagement to Scarlett Johansson. "I'm really happy for him," she clarified.
Alanis Morissette Revamping Book Plans
May 27, 2008 11:05:46Alanis Morissette is at it again. The Canadian rocker reportedly has decided to revamp her canceled-tome following a number of personal problems.
Initially worked on the book when she was still dating her then fiance Ryan Reynolds, Alanis was forced to cancel it after they mutually broke their engagement in February 2007. "I put that (book) away for a while," so she told Venice magazine, explaining further "This whole deadline thing didn't quite work and there were lots of changes going on in my life then; not a good time to have a big book deadline."
Alanis Morissette Possibly Pregnant
May 24, 2008 02:05:04With her then fiance Ryan Reynolds is taking his relationship with actress girlfriend Scarlett Johansson into the next level with an alleged engagement, the currently single Alanis Morissette has become the latest target of pregnancy speculation. Not without reason, but the speculation emerged after she was spotted gaining more weight.
Alanis was on "The Today Show" Friday morning, May 23. She was performing on the show when her fatter body figure was caught on camera thus fueled pregnancy rumors.
Alanis Morisette Set September as Her U.S. Tour Starter
May 10, 2008 11:05:45Following the release plan for her new album "Flavors of Entanglement", due to out on June 10, Alanis Morissette is now set to go on tour as well. The singer said that she will be back on the road soon and stated that the North American tour would start in September. "I would believe a North American tour would start mid-September," Alanis said.
Moreover, speaking to Billboard.com Alanis also stated that beside the North American tour she will also take the trip to Europe and start her tour there. "We'll be going back and forth from Europe to America probably three times throughout the summer, doing our own shows and probably some festivals as well," Alanis said. The singer will stage her first concert in Lisbon, Portugal performing at the Rock in Rio festival.
Alanis Morissette Giving Free Admission for Quick Fans
April 19, 2008 10:04:16Alanis Morissette will shoot a special performance for Yahoo! Music next Thursday, April 24 and the generous singer will admit some of her fans to witness the moment. The first 200 people who send an e-mail will get the chance to see Alanis taping the performance live.
The line has been opened and those who register will get to bring a friend along. Simply e-mail your name and location to Invite@YahooLiveSets.com and those who get picked will be contacted afterwards. Contestants must be above 13 years old and those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Transportation and accommodations are self-service for the organizers won't provide one.
Video Premiere: Alanis Morissette's 'Underneath'
January 15, 2008 11:01:26Laying out the launch of her seventh album one at a time, Alanis Morissette has outed the first video of the album which will be titled 'Flavors of Entanglement'. Although the video has been premiered for public view, the song is not yet confirmed as the lead single from the album.
The song was first made a contestant at 2007 Elevate Music Festival that was held at Los Angeles' Kodak Theater on September 15. Since the festival's purpose is to create music videos, documentaries and others, Morissette created the music video within reportedly, two days.
Alanis Morissette to Release New Album in 2008
December 22, 2007 11:12:09After four years in 'hibernation', Alanis Morissette is ready to release a new album some time on spring 2008. Words said that the 33-year-old Canadian-American singer is putting finishing touches on her seventh studio album, "Flavors of Entanglement". Allegedly, the 'Jagged Little Pill' hitmaker is currently working on cutting down the materials to only 11 tracks in the following weeks.
Concerning the album, Morissette opened up that the album that is produced by former Frou Frou member, Guy Sigsworth, dug deep into her personal struggles throughout the last few years. About it, she commented, "Really, in the end, the personal struggles are political. Our emotions align themselves with larger symptomatic things in the world. We face a large war out there, but (the album) more closely reflects the war in peoples' living rooms... the icy silence at home, versus the big cold war."
Alanis Morissette, Inductee of Canadian Hall of Fame
November 27, 2007 03:11:29Alanis Morissette is the latest Canadian to be inducted to the country's Music Hall of Fame board. The singer will receive a lifetime achievement award at Canadian Radio Music Awards.
The induction ceremony which will be held on March 7, is in line with Canadian Music Week. Toronto will host the show this year, naming the venue at the Royal York Hotel.
Alanis Morissette, Dance-Oriented Album and Another Parody
November 02, 2007 02:11:16Alanis Morissette is not only crossing the bridge to movie roles but also to dance record. In order to generate new sound in 'Flavors of Entanglement', the alternative rock singer has roped in Guy Sigsworth who have penned hits for Bjork, Madonna, and Sugababes.
"I think there's more technological aspects to it on a sonic level than ever before," she told Rolling Stone. "I love to dance so there's a lot of loops and beats on this record where you can dance your face off."
Alanis Morissette Takes Acting Turn in Radio Free Albemuth
October 30, 2007 03:10:14Amidst her state of being busy preparing her new album, "Flavors of Entanglement", Alanis Morissette appears to have enough space to add an acting stint into her schedule. The Hollywood Reporter has just revealed that the Grammy Award-winning singer is about to star in "Radio Free Albemuth", a big screen adaptation of the Philip K. Dick semi-autobiographical novel.
Morissette is learned to play a woman named Sylvia who shows up in the vision of Nick, a record label executive played by Jonathan Scarfe, as a glamorous singer. In reality, she, however, turns out to be an ordinary woman in unexpected remission from lymphoma who, after appearing in Nick's visions, gets a job as his secretary.
Bob Dylan Beats Alanis for Angriest Song
June 27, 2007 04:06:16
A poll by Rolling Stone magazine to determine which makes the angriest love song surprisingly points to an old tune by Bob Dylan. "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right" tops the list of songs with fuming content.
The classic was written by Dylan back in 1962 for the album "The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan". The 66-year-old singer once defined the song as "a statement that maybe you can say to make yourself feel better...as if you were talking to yourself."
Alanis Morissette Opened Game 4 with Anthem
June 05, 2007 12:06:30
Ottawa-born Alanis Morissette took her steps towards the microphone and sang both American and Canadian national anthem in front of a large crowd. Her anthem officially opened Game 4 on June 4 at Scotiabank Place.
The singer, who wore a red Senators jersey with the No. 10 on the back, replaced Lyndon Slewidge's role. Slewidge had been the team's regular singer since 1992 and was a favorite to the fans. That was why a complain letter was issued and published in Ottawa Sun for the replacement of Slewidge.
Alanis Morissette and Ryan Reynolds Have Mutually Ended Their Engagement
February 03, 2007 01:02:58Dvora Vener and Meredith O'Sullivan, representatives for Alanis Morissette and Ryan Reynolds respectively, told People in a joint statement, "Ryan Reynolds and Alanis Morissette have mutually decided to end their engagement."
While there are no explanations on the reason for the split, source close to the couple said they had previously split in June. Despite all, both reps did confirm, "They remain close friends and continue to have the utmost love and admiration for each other. They ask that their privacy be respected surrounding this personal matter."
Alanis Morissette and Ryan Reynolds Are 'Not Broken Up Couple'
August 01, 2006 04:08:39The fact that Alanis Morissette and Ryan Reynolds have been spotted "rolling around" together during a romantic day out in a Vancouver, Canada park, has proven to public worldwide that they either on again or never break up.
The rocker and actor are said to have had dinner this past Thursday at Kay 'n Dave's Restaurant in Brentwood, Los Angeles.
Alanis Morissette and Ryan Reynolds Call It Quits
June 08, 2006 01:06:30Canadian singer/songwriter Alanis Morissette and actor Ryan Reynolds have reportedly ended their two-year engagement. A source close to the couple confirms the report to PEOPLE.
Morissette and Reynolds, who first met at Drew Barrymore's birthday party in 2002, began dating for two years before became engaged in 2004. The beauty once even said of her fiance, "He's just such a supportive creature. I feel so loved by him, in a trampoline kind of way. He's always very happy for me."
Singers/Songwriters Contribute to 'Narnia' Soundtrack
December 02, 2005 01:12:42Singers and songwriters collectively contribute their work to the adventure fantasy flick "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" soundtrack. Among those in line are Alanis Morissette, Tim Finn, Imogen Heap and Lisbeth Scott.
Following the film's release date on December 9 via Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media, the set which also features 13 tracks of Harry Gregson-Williams' orchestral score to the film version of the C.S. Lewis adventure, is scheduled to hit the market December 13 via Walt Disney Records.
Musicians Fall Into the Gap
July 28, 2005 03:07:52Beginning late next month, singer Alanis Morissette will appear in advertisements for the Gap, a San Francisco-based clothing company. Rather than being alone, Morissette will do the ads with some of her musician friends, including Jason Mraz, Joss Stone, John Legend, Liz Phair, Keith Urban, Michelle Williams (II) of Destiny's Child and Incubus' Brandon Boyd.
All of them will do the television spots and print ads, which all focus on both favorite jeans and music of the various artists. As for Morissette, she is partial to "Crazy" by Seal, and her favorite pair of jeans is Gap's new Curvy Flair. Mraz's favorite tune, on the other hand, is Bob Marley's "One Love," and he prefers Straight Fit jeans.
Alanis Morissette's Contribution to 'The Next Generation'
July 13, 2005 11:07:43Alanis Morissette will contribute to "The Next Generation" by appearing in The N's teen drama "Degrassi: The Next Generation" August 26 at 8 p.m. EDT.
There the singer will join filmmaker Kevin Smith and actor Jason Mewes in the second part of the high school soap's three-part season finale. The movie centers its story on bumbling duo Jay and Silent Bob crossing the border to earn a high school diploma because no U.S. high school will accept them. Morissette will play the Canadian principal who accepts both.
Alanis Morissette's 'Jagged Little Pill' Earned Protest
June 15, 2005 10:06:37Singer Alanis Morissette strikes against the selling of the acoustic version of her 1995 hit album "Jagged Little Pill" to Starbuck. She's signed an exclusive agreement to sell the version in North American Starbuck stores for six weeks beginning June 13. Unfortunately, Canadian music retailer HMV Canada, under which Morissette reportedly makes her music and career, feels upset about that. So, in protest, the music retailer has on Monday pulled all of Morissette's albums from their shelves.
Morissette Heads for Acoustic Tour
May 20, 2005 11:05:23Alanis Morissette compiled her biggest hits into an album titled "Jagged Little Pill," which approvingly made her a household name with the album being sold more than 16 million copies worldwide. Consequently, it has become her biggest selling album.
Following such success, Morissette is now planning to embark in an "unusual" acoustic tour ever. Asked about her biggest selling album in relation with her up-coming tour, the singer explains she respects and honor "Jagged Little Pill" but won't make that everything. And to prepare the special tour she will change some of the harmonic structures and key signatures of some of the songs in the album.
Alanis Releases Jagged Little Pill Acoustic Version
March 07, 2005 09:03:15In order to celebrate the 10th anniversary of her very success album, Jagged Little Pill, singer Alanis Morissette plans to release an acoustic version of it on June 13, 2005. For the unplugged version, Alanis will work along with Glen Ballard, who previously co-produced and co-wrote Jagged Little Pill.
According to Alanis "the acoustic set will follow the Pill track listing, yet will reinterpret the songs in ways that developed in my touring and acoustic shows over the past 10 years." The 2.0 edition, in addition, will also feature some extras that include video footage of Alanis' 18-month tour in 1995-96 and new artwork.
Alanis Morissette Gets US Citizenship
February 17, 2005 11:02:43Has gone south for the winter, Canadian singer Alanis Morissette has gained her US citizenship along with 4,500 others at a ceremony in Los Angeles last week.
The citizenship is, indeed, very useful for Morissette, who used to face the difficulty to travel, that it makes her travels over borders much more easily.
