How Will Facebook’s Latest News Feed Affect You?

In the business world, Facebook is struggling.  Stock prices have been lackluster and many investors fear that the giant simply can’t make money.

Today, Facebook announced its latest update, a new and updated look of its news feed.  It’s the latest effort by the giant social network to get its 1 billion users to spend more time on their site and to get advertisers to spend more money on you while you do this.

Since its big update in 2011, the News Feed claims the most valuable real estate on Facebook. It’s where users check out status updates from their friends, businesses, celebrities and other stuff they “like.” So Facebook is looking to make it more engaging and relevant amid signs that the younger set are not as glued to the service as they once were.

What can you expect?  Splashy bigger pictures and richer media.

Many have not liked the New Feed but it’s Facebook’s most popular feature and, as it looks, will now be able to get advertisers more real estate to get their messages across.

If you are an advertiser, it might be a good time to try a stab at your demographic.  If you are a Social Butterfly and want to see what your friends are up to?  Well you may not like being courted by advertisements and advertisers.

For a complete rundown, visit here.

TAW

 

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The Amazing Waiters X3 in Phoenix, Arizona

This past month, The Amazing Waiters were in the great city of Phoenix, Arizona performing for a very appreciative (and large) group of banking professionals.

The show was through-scripted and customized from top to bottom.  It included several quips about their brand, why they were there and who and what happened during those few days of work and play.  CEO’s and Bank Presidents can be a tough crowd from time to time and that’s why it’s nice to be flexible in how our shows are presented.  It can mean the difference of indifference and memorable!

We posted the highlights of the show here in a video.  The Phoenix show musically, ranged from Broadway (West Side Story) to Opera (Nessun Dorma).  The variety of our musical programs never stops to shock guests.  But then, we only use major Broadway and Operatic talent, negating the possible vocal blooper that can happen with some of the other acts we’ve encountered.  Ouch!

It was great to be back working for one of our favorite clients and look forward to taking over Phoenix again soon!

If you have a group of hard-to-please conference go-ers, contact us 855-899-7701.  We have ideas!

TAW

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The New Three Tenors Page

Wanted you all to know that the parent company of The Amazing Waiters (Entree Entertainment, Inc.) has just added a new page to The Amazing Waiter website.  Our latest option, based on the 1990’s Three Tenor phenomena simply called 3 Amazing Tenors.  It features detailed show options based on the original Three Tenors Show and new photos of our group performing.  Have us give you a dose of nostalgia!

Give a click!

Here are some people tweeting, even now, after the trio has been disbanded for years!

zozosophie

The Three Tenors – Libiamo Ne’lieti Calici: http://t.co/xvbbGtWhYF via @youtube
fadabrent

i would pay BIG money to see The Three Tenors in action, those are the kinds of things i will spend money on
VadimValerievic

Мне понравилось видео “The Three Tenors – Christmas Concert (Viena-1999), full” (http://t.co/D8NDxWWH4P) на
satnam_001

I added a video to a @YouTube playlist http://t.co/PaqPz49S6T The Three Tenors – Nessun Dorma

TAW

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Costume Guild Awards 2013

Last night the 15th Costume Designers Guild Awards were handed out.  Did you even know this happened?  costume designers guild

Last night in the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton, awards were given out for the best costume designers of 2013.

Can you imagine what these stars would look like if they had to dress themselves?

This year’s Spotlight Award went to Anne Hathaway, currently starring in the Tom Hooper film, LES MISÉRABLES. Hathaway plays the role of “Fantine” opposite co-stars Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Eddie Redmayne and Amanda Seyfried.

2013 COSTUME DESIGNERS GUILD AWARD WINNERS:

EXCELLENCE IN CONTEMPORARY FILM
“Skyfall” – Jany Temime

EXCELLENCE IN PERIOD FILM
“Anna Karenina” – Jacqueline Durran

EXCELLENCE IN FANTASY FILM
“Mirror Mirror” – Eiko Ishioka

OUTSTANDING CONTEMPORARY TELEVISION SERIES
Smash” – Molly Maginnis

OUTSTANDING PERIOD/FANTASY TELEVISION SERIES
“Downton Abbey” – Caroline McCall

OUTSTANDING MADE FOR TV MOVIE OR MINI SERIES
“American Horror Story: Asylum, Season 2” – Lou Eyrich

EXCELLENCE IN COMMERCIAL COSTUME DESIGN
“Captain Morgan Black” – Judianna Makovsky

We have a huge appreciation for costume design!

Tweets we liked:

marieclaireuk

We heart Anne Hathaway’s Gucci frock! http://t.co/NSBNeKIU
thewallgroup

Anne Hathaway shined last night at the Costume Designers Guild Awards. Styled by @RachelZoe http://t.co/XxCCbsrh
FashionableLena

Lily Collins in Paule Ka at the 15th Annual Costume Designers Guild Awards http://t.co/Pgmlznpg

*If you think you qualify to become a member of the Costume Guild, click here for more information.

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The Amazing Waiters – an original made in the USA

Our group originated in the good ole’ USA. 

Amazing United States Singing Waiters

There are no other Singing Waiter Acts that do what we do in the USA.  Get the original made in the USA.

A little known factoid is that the Modern Singing Waiter act was a collaborative effort between hotel owners in Western Europe and some singing waiters in a little restaurant in the Hollywood, California area around 1987.

Upon seeing the value of bringing “foreigners” to Europe, the hotel owners (a group of owners) decided to do a test run.  The following Winter, history was made, The Singing Waiter group in all their American splendor and American charm, plopped down their music binders and began honing their shows in front of live audiences.  Armed with medleys from Broadway Shows and Operatic Arias, the 5 singer group sang acoustically in smoke-filled rooms for hours each night.  The live pianist played and played…and then when the night was over, they did it again the next night, serving up quality Broadway-Styled entertainment to Europeans who had only, in many cases, listened to their tapes of Broadway shows.  This was unique, cutting-edge and the first of its kind on a large scale.

As time went by, the European Economy changed, flights got more expensive, hotels weren’t booked to capacity and the Singing Waiter tours got shorter and shorter.

It was then when two men, named James and Doug, decided to bring the Original Singing Waiter act “home”, to the US.  So in 2007, after a 20 year successful European run and thousands upon thousands of performances, this singing waiter act came home to the USA.

It was an interesting time, there were several copy-cat acts…some with a modicum amount of success and even others that falsely claimed to be the “original singing waiter act” (and still do, unfortunately).  So, in the midst of all this, the group retooled its own act and set out to reacquaint US event party planners, booking agents and Americans with the real original Singing Waiter act!

The group retained it’s original  5 person/performer shows in the European-Style they created and with the leadership of James (one of the partners), co-created The Amazing Waiters, a Singing Waiter Act, in the tradition of the original group but offering a maximum of three singing waiters performing highly-customized shows at very desirable price points.

There are still copy-cat acts out there, many of which, ironically were not created in the United States (some actually from Europe).  The only way to know that you are getting the original, is to go to the website, here.

Get the only US-Branded Singing Waiter Group with the lineage to prove it.

Singing Waiters in Los Angeles

Singing Waiters perform customized shows. It is the only Singing Waiter act in the USA that does. Call us toll free, 855-899-7701

With over 25 years experience in Singing Waiter Entertainment, The Amazing Waiters are ready to make your party or event very memorable.

855-899-7701  www.amazingwaiters.com

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Carnival Adrift

Singing…”The LOVE Boat”…well, not for these unlucky passengers.  What seems to be ultimate bliss can sometimes go wrong. Unfortunately Carnival seems to have been the most unlucky in the past few years.

Maybe we should be singing “Tiny Bubbles”?

a long road to Ho...and lots of bubbles to pop

Maybe Mr. Ho would have been singing on that ship. Ironic huh?

What would you do?

http://www.latimes.com/news/nation/nationnow/la-na-nn-carnival-triumph-late-arrival-20130214,0,2377470.story

UPDATE:Marck McGrath just announced he won’t be cruising anytime soon.  He’s canceled his special cruise performance, blaming the recent cruise line debacles.

Some Tweets say it all…

shannonpawley

After the story of the ship in Italy and now the carnival cruise stranded in the gulf, I think I can safely say I will never go on a cruise.
oh_catelano

Carnival cruise stranded in the Gulf of Mexico…omg I’d shoot myself
secureindallas

So glad I am not on Carnival cruise stranded in Gulf of Mexico. Horrendous experience. I would take one of those rafts and jump off..ugh!!
AlisonLeiby

The passengers on the Carnival Cruise stranded for 5 days finally arrived in Alabama. Their tragedy continues.
preetynpink21

I’ve never been on a cruise and please believe I won’t be on any Carnival Cruise #Stranded

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Welcome! We are glad you stopped by!

Welcome to the Amazing Waiters Blog!  It’s been a long-time coming and hope you stop by frequently!

Over the next few days and weeks, you will be seeing a lot of new things with The Amazing Waiters.  Some changes have already taken place on the main website, www.amazingwaiters.com

We’ve added a Phantom Of The Opera Page which features our special Phantom Show option which includes video!

Our parent company, Entree Entertainment, www.entree-entertainment.com is in the process of getting an overhaul and hope that’s unveiled in a few months.

Our BLOG will be designed to communicate with you, your interests in music, entertainment, events, shows, etc.  We love to discuss and learn.

We invite you to comment.  We promise to respond.

Now, tomorrow’s Valentine’s Day.  Hopefully you included something to do with music for that special person in your life.  If not, go do it NOW!

TAW

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