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Singer Adelaide Hall recorded with Ellington in 1927, 1932, and 1933, [7] but only recorded two versions of "Sophisticated Lady", in 1944 (with Phil Green And His Rhythm) [8] and in 1976, on her album Hall of Ellington. [9] The song appeared on the soundtrack of the 1989/90 documentary celebrating her life entitled Sophisticated Lady. [10]
Katharine Houghton Hepburn (May 12, 1907 – June 29, 2003) was an American actress whose career as a Hollywood leading lady spanned six decades. She was known for her headstrong independence, spirited personality, and outspokenness, cultivating a screen persona that matched this public image, and regularly playing strong-willed, sophisticated women.
Elegance of the Epoque by Frédéric Soulacroix An example of "beauty in method"—a simple and elegant proof of the Pythagorean theorem.. Elegance is beauty that shows unusual effectiveness and simplicity.
This feature is part of a series highlighting Associated Press journalists for Women’s History Month. Andreea Alexandru is a photographer who works with The Associated Press in Bucharest ...
A socialite is a person, typically a woman from a wealthy or aristocratic background, who is prominent in high society. [1] A socialite generally spends a significant amount of time attending various fashionable social gatherings, instead of having traditional employment.
In social terms, the connotations of sophistication depends on whether one is an insider or an outsider of the sophisticated class. Sophistication can be seen as "a form of snobbery," or as "among the most desirable of human qualities."
Cambridge Dictionary has expanded its definition of the word "woman" to be inclusive of transgender women. In addition to the longtime definition of the word, "an adult female human being," in the ...
Bookending her legendary comeback from a two-year break, seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles is the Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year for 2023.. The 26-year-old earned the title for ...