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Hugh Jackman is known for his versatility as an actor and performer, but his iconic role as Wolverine in the  X-Men  film series has had an unexpected impact on his musicianship. seems to have given Recently, the Australian actor talked openly about the harm that performing as the yelling, screaming, and growling superhero has done to his singing voice. In an interview with the BBC’s Front Row, Jackman revealed that his falsetto is not as strong as it used to be. We attribute this directly to the physical demands we’ve made to portray Wolverine over the past 23 years.  “I’ve done some damage to my voice as Wolverine,” he said. “My voice teacher in drama school would’ve been horrified by some of the things I did [as Wolverine].” Jackman’s voice has been an important part of his career, appearing in  Les Miserables ,  The Greatest Showman ,  Oklahoma!.  He has received critical acclaim and numerous awards for his work in these productions. However, his s...

Aubrey Plaza is one of the most versatile and talented actresses in Hollywood, known for her sharp wit, deadpan humor and unconventional charm. Born and raised in Delaware, Plaza has always had a connection to current US President Joe Biden, who is also a Delawarean. In a recent interview with The New Yorker, Plaza opened up about her rollercoaster relationship with the president, detailing how many times she’s met him in her life.   When Plaza was just 16 years old, she met Biden for the first time at a “Joe Biden youth-leadership conference.” With Biden serving as the keynote speaker, the conference was created to give young people a platform to discuss various issues. Plaza considers the conference to have been a formative event, with the opportunity to meet Biden standing out. “The whole point of the conference was to allow students to speak out on different issues,” she elaborated.  “They shuttled us from room to room, and there was a different speaker in each room, ...

Jay-Z, real name Shawn Carter, is a legendary rapper who has consistently ranked among the top rap artists of the past 20 years. His influence on the hip-hop genre is undeniable. His body of work is intricate and constantly changing due to his impressive combination of lyrical skill and masterful production. Jay-Z is also skilled at spotting up-and-coming musicians and introducing them to larger audiences. It’s difficult to choose just a few of Jay-Z’s best songs, but this article tries to showcase the entirety of his illustrious career. Only songs with Jay-Z’s name on them were taken into account when making the list, disqualifying cameos like Kanye West’s appearance on the legendary “Diamonds From Sierra Leone (Remix)” from the list. The list also aims to demonstrate the diversity of his discography by featuring at least one song from each of his 13 studio albums. Readers will have to see for themselves which of Jay-Z’s many hit songs made the list to find out which song takes the to...