A large, rainbow-swirl lollipop.

A small, heart-shaped lollipop in its wrapper.

A lollipop is a type of confectionery consisting mainly of hardened, flavored sucrose with corn syrup mounted on a stick and intended for sucking or licking.^[1] Different informal terms are used in different places, including lolly, sucker, sticky-pop, etc.^{[citation needed]} Lollipops are available in many flavors and shapes.

Types[link]

Lollipops are available in a number of colors and flavors, particularly fruit flavors. With numerous companies producing lollipops, the candy now comes in dozens of flavors and many different shapes. They range from small ones which can be bought by the hundred and are often given away for free at banks, barbershops, etc., to very large ones made out of candy canes twisted into a circle.

Most lollipops are eaten at room temperature, but "ice lollipops" or "ice lollies" are frozen water-based lollipops. Similar confections on a stick made of ice cream, often with a flavored coating, are usually not called by this name.

Some lollipops contain fillings, such as bubble gum or soft candy. Some novelty lollipops have more unusual items, such as mealworm larvae, embedded in the candy.^[2] Other novelty lollipops have non-edible centers, such a flashing light, embedded within the candy; there is also a trend^[where?] of lollipops with sticks attached to a motorized device that makes the entire lollipop spin around in one's mouth.

In the Nordic countries, Germany, and the Netherlands, some lollipops are flavored with salmiak.

Medicinal use[link]

Lollipops can be used to carry medicines.

Some lollipops have been marketed for use as diet aids, although their effectiveness is untested, and anecdotal cases of weight loss may be due to the power of suggestion.^[3] Flavored lollipops containing medicine are intended to give children medicine without fuss.

Actiq is a powerful analgesic lollipop whose active ingredient is fentanyl. This makes for fast action; the lollipop is used, for example, by the military, and is not a way to make medicine palatable to children.

History[link]

The idea of an edible candy on a stick is very simple, and it is probable that the lollipop has been invented and reinvented numerous times.^[4] The history of the first lollipops in America appears to have been distorted over time. There is some speculation that lollipops were invented during the American Civil War (1861–1865). Others believe some version of the lollipop has been around since the early 1800's. George Smith claimed to be the first to invent the modern style lollipop in 1908 and trademarked the lollipop name in 1931.^[5] He used the idea of putting candy on a stick to make it easier to eat and reportedly named the treats after a popular racing horse, Lolly Pop. The word "lolly pop" dates to 1784, but initially referred to soft, rather than hard candy. The term may have derived from the term "lolly" (tongue) and "pop" (slap). The first references to the lollipop in its modern context date to the 1920s.^[6] Alternatively, it may be a word of Romany origin being related to the Roma tradition of selling toffee apples sold on a stick. Red apple in the Romany language is loli phaba.^[7]

The first confectioneries that closely resemble what we call lollipops date to the Middle Ages, when the nobility would often eat boiled sugar with the aid of sticks or handles.^[4] The invention of the modern lollipop is still something of a mystery but a number of American companies in the early 20th century have laid claim to it. According to the book Food For Thought: Extraordinary Little Chronicles of the World, they were invented by George Smith of New Haven, Connecticut, who started making large boiled sweets mounted on sticks in 1908. He named them after a racehorse of the time, Lolly Pop.^[8]

See also[link]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: lollipop

Look up lollipop in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.

• Chupa Chups
• Dum Dum Pop
• Ice cream cone
• Ice pop
• Popsicle
• Stick candy
• Tootsie Pops

References[link]

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Lolly Pop is the stage personae of U.S. vocalist/songwriter Brooke Aldridge, as directed by British composer John Matthews (aka Ricardo Autobahn) and Minneapolis songwriter/producers Monte Moir (The Time) and Doctor Fink (Prince & The Revolution).

Biography[link]

The grand-daughter of Storz Broadcasting ^[1] program director and Top 40 personality Jim "Grahame Crackers" Richards, Aldridge was born to Dr. Kimberly Richards in Springfield, Massachusetts on May 20, 1975. She was raised between the United States and Zimbabwe, Africa and was a Top of the Pops addict who scoured TM Supermarkets as well as Meikles department stores for hits. Her first 7" purchase was Big In Japan by Alphaville.^[2]

In 1994, Aldridge left Harare, Zimbabwe for Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, where she received breaks as a backing vocalist for local acts CXR, Chuck Zwicky, Jazz-Noise-Improv group Brown Rainbow and fronted the band Burning Shakespeare. She designed web banners for Adam Ant bassist Chris De Niro,^[3] had a stint as a dancer with the Lords of Acid, recorded with members of The Suburbs and appeared in the Prince & NPG "Get Wild" video. Following a studio internship with NPG keyboardist Morris Hayes^[4] and IPR founder Jack Robinson,^[5] she studied music business as a Twin/Tone Records office intern. Post Twin/Tone, Pop formed TELEPHONE!- an Electro-Clash trio that caught the attention of Monte Moir and Doctor Fink.^[6] She spent 2004 working as a demo singer for Fink as well as touring the East Coast to promote the TC Electropunk compilation series TELEPHONE! appeared on.^[7]

During 2005, Lolly Pop & The Couture Club emerged. In 2006, with the help of John Matthews, Moir, Fink as well as author Matthew Chojnacki, the band pressed their first release. The Glamorous '06 tour- which featured Moir as band leader in an "Electro Pop Operetta"- opened with a warm-up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on November 14. A retro-now nod to Adam Ant and Sheila E., the tour was built around Pop's eponymous album, which consisted of a Cinderella-like story line with a cast of charectures.^[8] The tour moved to Cleveland, Ohio, Boston, Massachusetts, New York, New York, Indianapolis, Indiana, and closed in Minneapolis. In February 2007, the record was released by U.K. label Modo Disco;^[9] in the U.S., it remained on I-tunes and various digital outlets. The Elevator Operator maxi single followed with a video remix by DJ Danny Morris,^[10] which was distributed by Rockamerica.^[11] The song infiltrated DJ decks at WMC, where Pop appeared in-person to promote. Elevator Operator also surfaced on the soundtrack of the 2007 film Loveless In Los Angeles.^[12]

In 2009, Pop/Aldridge penned Looking 4 The KLF, then assembled quad-continental act POP INC with Matthews, Crush Songs Germany and assorted guests. With a cameo from BBC actor Simon Jones and support from KLF Communications, POP INC released Looking 4 The KLF independently June 23, 2009. Thanks to Billboard reporting DJ Ron Slomowicz, the Ricardo Autobahn remix earned 'Song Of The Day' on DanceMusicAbout.com.^[13] An early version of the video- edited by Danny Morris- was picked up by Promo Only, Rockamerica,^[14] as well England's NME.^[15] Shortly after, Looking 4 The KLF hit #5 on the UK's WMR^{[disambiguation needed ]} chart and was re-released on the Ninthwave Records^[16] compilation Synthetic Dance Music Volume Two. POP INC have a new video/single (Boulevard of Broken Dreams) arriving 10/28/11 and have teamed up with Trans-X to finish their freshman LP, due Spring 2012.

Lolly Pop last surfaced on KSTP/ABC TV.^[17]

Charitable efforts[link]

Pop worked extensively with the Minnesota 501-C3 Rock The Cause from 2008–2009; organized RELIEF 2: Electro Boogaloo to benefit survivors of Hurricane Katrina in 2005; founded the "Music For Charity" program, donating 30% of her 2004/05 touring profits to The Salvation Army, Second Harvest Heartland, Bridge For Runaway Youth, Amnesty International, United Way and Planned Parenthood. With the help of First Avenue night club, Pop coordinated as well as performed in "Girlfest 2004" to support the Harriet Tubman Organization.

Discography and Credits[link]

2012[link]

LINGERIE

 Maxi Single(in Production) 

POP INC- LP (in Production)

2011[link]

POP INC- Hollywood Kills

 TC Electropunk Vol. 6

POP INC- Boulevard of Broken Dreams

 Video/DVD 10/28/11

2010[link]

POP INC vs. SYMPHONO- Looking 4 The KLF

Single, Ninthwave Records, August 2010

POP INC f. TRANS-X- Video Killed The Radio Star

Maxi Single, Ninthwave Records (in Production)

POP INC- L.P. (in Production)

2009[link]

TC ELECTROPUNK VOLUME 5 (song: "Disenchanted"- November 2009)

POP INC- LOOKING 4 THE KLF (video- August 2009)

Rockamerica/Promo Only

POP INC- Looking 4 The KLF (download card/maxi single- July 2009)

Modo Disco (UK)

POP INC- Looking 4 The KLF (video- original edit- June 2009)

Modo Disco (UK)

2007[link]

LOLLY POP- Elevator Operator (Danny Morris remix video- June, 2007)

Rockamerica

LOLLY POP- Elevator Operator (promo only static package maxi-single) - March, 2007)

Modo Disco (UK)

LOLLY POP- Elevator Operator (digital maxi single- April, 2007)

Modo Disco (UK)

LOLLY POP- Elevator Operator (original video- February, 2007)

Modo Disco (UK)

LOLLY POP (self-titled solo debut- Feb, 2007)

Modo Disco (UK)

2006[link]

LOLLY POP

THE CUBAN BOYS- Satellite Junkyard (song: "Claudine In Blue", 2006)

THE CUBAN BOYS- BBC Radio [live] (song: "Walking In The Air", 2006)

2005[link]

TC ELECTROPUNK VOLUME 2 (song: "Elevator Operator", 2005)

SUNNY SMACK - Mezzanine Girls (song: "Mezzanine", 2005)

2004[link]

TC ELECTROPUNK VOLUME 1 (song: "Life on Hold")

DORY/1DJ - 8Bits (song: "Encore")

2003[link]

TELEPHONE! - *69 EP (leads and songwriting)

CHUCK LOVE - Continuous (song: "Perfect")

2002[link]

BURNING SHAKESPEARE- No Juliet EP (leads and songwriting)

BROWN RAINBOWS - Underground Soundtracks (various tracks)

TELEPHONE!- Love... EP (leads and songwriting)

2001[link]

STATION9 - Chrome EP (leads and songwriting)

(Sursumcorda Records)

THOUSAND VOID CRUSH f. STATION9- Radio Free (song: "Radio Free")

(Sursumcorda Records)

References[link]

Additional articles scanned for cross reference:

• City Pages Magazine, February 14, 2007 [1]

• Rift Magazine, February 2007 [2]

• Star Tribune, February 9, 2007 [3]

• St. Paul Pioneer Press July 27, 2006 [4]

• Rift Magazine, November 2005 [5]

• Star Tribune, March 18, 2005 [6]

• City Pages, May 25, 2005 [7]

• Stone Roller Magazine, May 2004 [8]

External links[link]

• Official site

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Alexandra Stan
Background information
Birth name	Alexandra Stan
Born	(1989-06-10) 10 June 1989 (age 23)
Origin	Constanța, Romania
Genres	House, pop, dance
Occupations	Singer-songwriter, musician, entertainer, model, dancer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2009–present
Labels	Maan Music, Media Pro Music, Ultra Records
Website	alexandrastan.ro

Alexandra Stan (sometimes stylized as Alexandra Staи) (born June 10, 1989) is a Romanian singer-songwriter. She released her debut single, "Lollipop (Param Pam Pam)", in late 2009. The song impacted Romanian mainstream radios in early 2010, peaking at number-eighteen. Her sophomore release, "Mr. Saxobeat", became her worldwide breakthrough hit, selling almost 1,000,000 copies in less than a year and reaching the top five in over twenty countries such as New Zealand and the United Kingdom and the top thirty in Australia, Canada and United States. She released her debut album in August 2011, entitled Saxobeats. The album spawned another single called "Get Back (ASAP)".

Early life and early career[link]

Alexandra Stan was born in Constanța.^[1] She studied at the "Traian" High School in Constanța, and as of 2011 she is enrolled in her second year as a student at the Faculty of Management Andrei Saguna.^[1] In the past, she took part in various music-related contests with a notable appearance at the Mamaia Festival vocal performance-section.^[1] She took one year of canto lessons. During an interview, she stated that she believes in God and she has her religious principles, and she does believe in the Church.^[2]

[edit] Saxobeats era (2009–present)

In 2009, Stan released her debut promotional single, "Lollipop (Param Pam Pam)"^[3] The song was out in late 2009 but impacted some major Romanian mainstream radio stations in early 2010, with an A-list addiment in May 2010. During summer 2010, she premiered a new track "Show Me The Way" and toured Romania. In September 2010, Stan premiered her second release "Mr. Saxobeat". In less than two months, the song became her greatest hit in Romania, peaking at number-one on the Romanian Top 100 and defending the position for eight consecutive weeks.^[4] The song was commercially successful worldwide. In early 2011, it entered the Spanish Singles Chart and debuted inside the top ten of the French Singles Chart as well as in the Canadian Hot 100. It has firstly hit the #1 position in Italy and Denmark, then in Slovakia, Hungary and Poland. In late May, "Saxobeat" became the first Romanian song to reach #1 in Germany since "Dragostea din Tei". It was a number-one in Austria, Germany and Switzerland for twenty weeks in total. It was also a top-five success in over twenty countries, including #2 in Belgium, Czech Republic, Finland, Netherlands, Norway and Scotland, as well as #3 in Spain, Sweden and the UK Singles Chart. In New Zealand it peaked at number-four, while on the Brasil Hot 100 at.number-six while in Australia, Canada and the US Billboard Hot 100 at #21, #24, 25 and 29 respectively. It was also a #1 in the UK Dance Chart and in the US Hot Dance Airplay for seven weeks (the longest run in the 2010s).

After the success of "Mr. Saxobeat", Stan released a follow-up "Get Back (ASAP)". So far, it peaked at number-one in Slovakia, at number-four in the Romanian Top 100, at number-eight in Finland and inside the top twenty in over five countries. The song "Lollipop" was re-released for international digital markets exclusively, but with no success. In summer 2011, Stan released another single, "Million", featuring famed German rapper Carlprit. As of September, 2011 the song has received little airplay in France and missed the top forty. Its music video's shots started on December 6, 2011.

On August 29, 2011, Alexandra Stan released her debut album, entitled "Saxobeats". It features eight tracks plus five remixes. The album was first released in France, then in Germany, Switzerland, Romania, Spain, Poland and Italy.^[5][6] It was released in the United States and Canada on October 25, through Ultra Records. It is yet to be released in the UK. Her fourth overall single "1,000,000" ft. German rap star Carlprit has just been sent to mainstream radio stations in Belgium, France and Romania.^[7] As of January 14, 2012, "1,000,000" has currently peaked at #13 on the Romanian Airplay Chart, its highest peak on the chart to date.^[8]

Stan received multiple certification awards for "Mr. Saxobeat", including platinum in Australia^[9] and Spain,^[10] Platinum in Denmark^[11] and Sweden^[12] and Multi-Platinum in Italy.^[13] At the 2011 Romanian Music Awards she received two nominations for "Mr. Saxobeat" ("Best Dance" and "Best Song", winning the latter) and two nods for herself "Best Female" and winning the "Borderbreaker Award". She was also nominated for Best European Act at the 2011 MTV Europe Music Awards, after winning Best Romanian Act where she was nominated alongside rapper Guess Who and Puia, singer Smiley and band Fly Project. In November, Stan lost the Best European to Lena Meyer-Landrut from Germany.

Discography[link]

• Saxobeats (2011)

Singles[link]

Awards and nominations[link]

References[link]

External links[link]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Alexandra Stan

• Official website

Millie (born 6 October 1946)^[1] is a Jamaican singer-songwriter, best known for her 1964 cover version of "My Boy Lollipop". Her other stage names include Little Millie Small and, in the United States, Millie Small.

Career[link]

Born Millicent Dolly May Small in Clarendon, Jamaica, Millie was the daughter of a sugar plantation overseer.^[1] In her teens, she and Roy Panton recorded for Coxsone Dodd's Studio One record label as 'Roy and Millie.'^[1] They had a minor local hit with "We'll Meet".^[1]

In late 1963 she went to Forest Hill, London, to make her fourth recording, an Ernest Ranglin rearrangement of "My Boy Lollipop", originally released by Barbie Gaye in late 1956. Released in March 1964, Small's cover was a massive hit, reaching number two both in the UK Singles Chart^[2] and in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. It also topped the chart in Australia. Initially it sold over 600,000 copies in the United Kingdom.^[3] She also had minor UK hits with 2 follow-up singles. Later in 1964 peaking at #30 with Sweet William and #48 with Bloodshot Eyes Including singles sales, album usage and compilation inclusions, the song has since sold more than seven million copies worldwide.^[1]

"My Boy Lollipop" was doubly significant in British pop music history. It was the first major hit for Island Records (although it was actually released via Fontana Records because Chris Blackwell, Island's owner, did not want to overextend the label's then-meagre resources; in the U.S. the record appeared on the Smash Records subsidiary of Mercury Records), and Small was the first artist to have a hit that was recorded in the bluebeat style. (She was billed as 'The Blue Beat Girl' on the single's label in the U.S.)^[1] This was a music genre that had recently emerged from Jamaica, and which, as with ska, was a direct ancestor of reggae.

She appeared on the 1964 Beatles TV special Around The Beatles.

Millie continued to tour and perform up to the early 1970s.

On 6 August 2011, being the 49th anniversary of the country's independence, the Governor-General of Jamaica conferred the Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander (CD) upon Millicent (Millie) Dolly May Small, for her contribution to the Jamaican music industry.^[4]

Personal life[link]

She had a brief relationship with Peter Asher of the 1960s duo Peter & Gordon.^[5]

She lived in Singapore from 1971 to 1973 before returning to the UK which is now her home.^[6] She has an adult daughter, who studied art and the music industry.^[6]

Discography[link]

Albums[link]

• My Boy Lollipop (1964, Smash)
• Time Will Tell (1970/2004, Trojan)

Singles[link]

• Millie was not a one-hit wonder. For example, subsequent recordings such as "Sweet William" and "Bloodshot Eyes", both charted in the UK at numbers 30 and 48, respectively.^[2]

See also[link]

• List of reggae musicians
• List of ska musicians
• Music of Jamaica
• Caribbean music in the United Kingdom
• British African-Caribbean community
• List of performers on Top of the Pops
• List of stage names

References[link]

• Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955-1990 - ISBN 0-89820-089-X

External links[link]

• Millie's biography at the AMG website
• Millie biography at 45rpm website
• Biography at Answers.com
• 1964 biographical article from Teenville magazine
• Article on her 60th birthday in Jamaica Gleaner
• Millie the Perkiest Popstar Lollipops Again 1970 Mayfair article (contains risque photographs)
• Discography at MusicMatch website
• The Millie Small TV Show on Finnish Television, 1964