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Arnold Schwarzenegger: Bodybuilder and Movie Star
In an area close to Graz, Austria, Arnold Schwarzenegger was born on July 30, 1947. He gained notoriety as the greatest bodybuilder in the world, starting a career that would see him become a huge Hollywood icon. After playing in a number of big-budget films, Schwarzenegger entered politics and was elected governor of California in 2003.
Schwarzenegger had a really unfavorable upbringing. Arnold’s father, Gustav, was a booze-addled police chief who had formerly been a member of the Nazi Party. Gustav plainly preferred Arnold’s brother to his younger, muscly son.
When he had the chance, Gustav is said to have set his two sons against one another in addition to beating and intimidating him. He also made fun of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s early aspirations to be a bodybuilder. Schwarzenegger subsequently recounted that there was a really tense vibe at home. In fact, Schwarzenegger was so anxious and apprehensive that he eventually decided not to go to the funeral of his father, who passed away in 1972, or his brother, who had died in a car collision in 1971.
Body Building
By comparison to his rivals in the bodybuilding world, Schwarzenegger was dubbed “the Styrian Oak.” In 1967, he was crowned amateur Mr. Universe. The following year, he relocated to California in order to properly train and participate in larger tournaments around the country. After that, Schwarzenegger went on to win three more Mr. Universe championships and six straight Mr. Olympia titles before calling it quits as a professional bodybuilder. When the Styrian Oak returned to the scene in 1980, he astonished the bodybuilding world by winning the Mr. Olympia title for yet another time.
Arnold Schwarzenegger got into great detail about his bodybuilding career in the book co-written by Douglas Kent Hall, Arnold: The Education of a Bodybuilder. Another astonishingly popular one has to be The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding, written with the help of Bill Dobbins.
Movies
Arnold Schwarzenegger followed a long-held ambition of his to become an actor in films. Schwarzenegger performed the lead in Hercules in New York, but the dialogue was dubbed by another actor. In the highly lauded documentary Pumping Iron, Schwarzenegger finally showed his inherent charm and humor, which led to his leading part in Conan the Barbarian. It’s said that the Austrian-born star featured in no less than 57 movies, with the following being the most favorite out of the lot:
Predator (1987)
Predator is a bloody 80s frolic that twists the meathead-army-guys stereotype and turns them into targets as an invisible, more sophisticated opponent pursues them in an unfamiliar land. It offered viewers a cool extraterrestrial with dreadlocks, fishnets, and cloaking abilities. The movie is among the finest of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s collection and stands as a testimony to his career.
Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991)
With cutting-edge effects that still look so wildly good, Terminator 2 somehow improved on a movie that was already so spectacular. Trending with Disney films of late, bizarrely, this was the first proper movie to transition a film’s main villain and reposition them as a hero. It remained popular for many years, so much so that several designers, developers, and publishers came together to create an arcade game to its name. Even Microgaming saw it as a vast potential, eventually releasing its Terminator 2 slot game to more than one top no deposit bonus casino.
End of Days (1999)
End of Days does not get nearly enough appreciation. Arnold is pitted against Satan himself, guarding a lady on the eve of the century, and with the occult, religious, and Satan worship among the most prominent themes. It is so far-fetched to think of Schwarzenegger as this sad, shattered alcoholic, particularly when compared to Gabriel Byrne’s crafty and beguiling Satan in the film.
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In this groundbreaking collaboration, Davido will spearhead artist development, A&R, and behind-the-scenes curation, nurturing a pioneering lineup of artists across the continent under Nine+ Records. United by a shared vision, the teams will work together to introduce and foster talent, amplifying Davido’s influence and extending his reach even further. This partnership marks a pivotal moment in shaping the future of African and world music.
Together, the teams will collaborate closely in order to not only introduce, but cultivate career talent. It only expands Davido’s influence and reach.
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Of today’s announcement Davido said, “I couldn’t be more proud to partner with Steve and the team at United Masters, this announcement represents an exciting new chapter for developing and established artists around the world.”
Steve Stoute, Founder and CEO of UnitedMasters states, “Over the last 2 years, we’ve proven our commitment to Africa investing in artists, education, and technology. Today, we are doubling down. With this new venture with Davido & the launch of Nine Plus Records, we reinforce our mission in becoming a bridge for artists on the continent. Together we’ll identify & develop new artists while supporting them with brand and synch opportunities.”
Nine+ Records will be announcing more artists and partners in the future.
Last night, Davido just sold out one of the most iconic venues in the world, headlining Madison Square Garden in New York City. He ignited the stage with what will be remembered as a historic set, bringing Afrobeats to the Big Apple in the biggest way possible. In advance of the show, he extensively spoke to Billboard who praised how “Performing in New York has also become a special ritual” for him.
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