Eric Lindros Sidney Crosby John Tavares

The name is a play on Wayne Gretzky's nickname, "The Great One". Each of the players listed has been or is currently billed as the next Wayne Gretzky. Phil Kessel was considered to be on the list during his junior career, but his performance dropped in 2006 and he was taken off the list. To date, no player given the moniker has broken a National Hockey League record set by Gretzky. Mario Lemieux, "The Magnificent One", was the closest to breaking several of Gretzky's records, but he was never called "The Next One" by the media, because he was Gretzky's contemporary for most of his NHL career.

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Eric Lindros Sidney Crosby John Tavares

The name is a play on Wayne Gretzky's nickname, "The Great One". Each of the players listed has been or is currently billed as the next Wayne Gretzky. Phil Kessel was considered to be on the list during his junior career, but his performance dropped in 2006 and he was taken off the list. To date, no player given the moniker has broken a National Hockey League record set by Gretzky. Mario Lemieux, "The Magnificent One", was the closest to breaking several of Gretzky's records, but he was never called "The Next One" by the media, because he was Gretzky's contemporary for most of his NHL career.

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Storylines

Backstory

1994–2008

Norris returned to the street in 1999 after splitting from Angela, and moved in with the Duckworths briefly. But it didn't work out after Tyrone Dobbs's dog, Monica, gave birth to puppies on his bed. He later took up residence at 3 Coronation Street with Emily Bishop and got himself a job in the newsagents the Kabin, working with Rita Sullivan.

In 2002, Norris got into a scrape with local killer Richard Hillman when convinced that Richard was after Emily's money and wanted her dead. He, along with Audrey Roberts, were convinced that Richard was a killer and tried to convince people in the street. It was later found out that Richard was a serial killer, and he met his demise after drowning in the canal while trying to kill his family. On 2 September 2007, Norris proposes to Rita, with Rita declining Norris's proposal. On 25 November 2007, Norris proposes to Doreen Fenwick (Barbara Young) before he found out that both George Trench (Keith Barron) and Ivor Priestley (Paul Copley) had also proposed to her. She tells them all that she will think about their proposals while Rita describes them all as mad as each other.

In May 2008, a gang of teenage boys rob the Kabin, and during which, Norris is shoved to the ground. The experience leaves him shaken and angry. In July 2008, Tony Gordon (Gray O'Brien) approaches Norris and Rita, and tries to persuade them to sell the Kabin to him. Rita eventually appears enthusiastic about the idea, and eventually decides that she is going to take Tony's offer, while Norris seems angry, Tony later buys Norris, Rita, and Emily a drink in The Rovers, in an attempt to manipulate Norris to seem less reluctant about the situation.

Norris finds an envelope belonging to Emily on 22 August 2008, reading "to be opened after my death". Later on, Emily shows Norris that it is plans for her funeral. A few days later, Norris discovers that there is something else inside and uncovers some photos of Rita in earlier life. When eventually Emily and Rita discover this Emily claims that the photos must have slipped in when she had a clear out several years before. She had planned on returning them to Rita but had mislaid them.

In October 2008, Rita employs Tina McIntyre (Michelle Keegan) to work at The Kabin, due to Norris having back problems. Norris takes an instant disliking to the situation. Later that month, Emily discovers ladies underwear in a bin bag of Norris's. Instantly suspicious, Tina and Rita confront Norris about it and ask him if he is a transvestite. He explains that he had won the underwear in a competition and that he has an addiction to competitions.

On 26 November 2008, Norris's love interest, Mary Taylor (Pattie Clare), arrives on the Street. The character is introduced for this specific storyline as Mary and Norris have an obsession with entering competitions. Mary lives with and takes care of her invalid mother and uses competitions as a way to enjoy life. Norris initially resents Mary, as she often beats him in competitions, but when they meet, they quickly become close, and Mary offers Norris one of the tickets she has won for a Cliff Richard concert. Mary begins to visit Norris more often. Norris's fellow lodger, Jed Stone (Kenneth Cope), enjoys flirting with Mary, but she only has eyes for Norris. Norris invites her to his home for Christmas.

2009—

Mary subsequently returns, with the news that her mother has died. This brings her closer to Norris, as she is able to spend more time with him, but he remains uncertain about their relationship—not least as she seems to lack any real grief at her bereavement. She then invites him to accompany her on a world cruise, as she now has the time and (inheritance) money to enjoy life for the first time. Norris agrees to the tour but in contrast to Mary's excitement, he seems nervous and at times even reluctant about the enterprise.

In April 2009, he reacts with shock to Rita's engagement to Colin Grimshaw (Edward DeSouza), and the two share a poignant moment in the Rovers. Genuinely wishing each other well, it is clear that Norris still harbours thoughts of what might have been. He is a great support to Rita when she later calls off the engagement after discovering that he fathered a child with a fourteen-year old girl.

In April 2008, Malcolm Hebden suggested to ''Coronation Street'' producers that Andrew Sachs should have a guest role in the soap playing Norris's brother, Ramsay. Writers and producers began discussions with Sachs, with a view to bringing Ramsay onto the show in 2009. Sachs had accepted the part by December 2008. Ramsay appears for three months from 15 May 2009. He turns up in Weatherfield looking to make amends with estranged brother Norris who refuses to speak to him. Norris blames Ramsay for their mother's death, stating that the shock of his reappearance in her life caused her demise. Despite Ramsay's best efforts at a reconciliation, Norris refuses to see him as anything other than an illegitimate half brother and Ramsay eventually leaves the Street to return to Australia. Norris is left reeling at the news that Ramsay has died on the flight; he had an incurable brain tumour, which he never told Norris about. Some of Ramsay's possessions are left to Norris and amongst them is a letter written by their mother, who cruelly rejected Ramsay. Norris is left devastated that he had blamed Ramsay all along.

After Ramsay's death in August 2009, Rita decides that life is too short and decides to sell up the Kabin. When Norris receives £172,000 pounds from Ramsay in his will, he buys the Kabin from Rita. In September 2009, he employs Sheila Wheeler (Janice Connolly), however, he finds her quite irritating to work with. He hires another shop assistant to replace her; Joan (Maggie Tagney), but he then finds her too quiet and boring to work with. He also hires Horace Steele (who is actually the spitting image of Norris), but he is rude to a customer so Norris gets rid of him as well.

Norris begins doing competitions with Emily's niece Freda (Ali Briggs), and they both win £1,000. They get a picture taken before splitting the money and Freda leaves the street. However, Norris' friend and old competition partner Mary reads about it and returns to the street, much to the surprise of Norris. After briefly meeting him, she goes up to Scotland, but returns a few days later. When Norris begins getting tired and needing a break, Mary suggests that she does some work in the Kabin so he can take a break.

Mary enters a competition for them and if they win, they would win a week at a cottage in the countryside. She manages to win it and persuades Norris to attend, which he later agrees to. Norris is delighted when Rita returns to the Street and offers her to work for him again at the Kabin. She also offers to look after it when he goes away with Mary.

One of the nights that Norris and Mary are at the cottage, causes Norris to realise that Mary is trying to ensure that he cannot escape, and even witnesses Mary mentioning the two of them married; a horrific thought for Norris. She then breaks his glasses, leaving him more or less housebound, as his eyesight is quite poor. He attempts to escape from the cottage but Mary tracks him down. Eventually, he contacts the Police telling them that Mary is holding him captive. No charges are brought against her, and Norris subsequently makes amends with her.

Creation and development

Background

Casting

Departure and return

In other media

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Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., (born May 20, 1972), better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes, is an American rapper, producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes. Early in his career, he was known for his wild style and fashion, and today is best known for his intricate rapping technique, which involves rapping at a fast rate with lots of internal rhyme and half rhyme, and to date has received eleven Grammy nominations for his musical work. About.com included him on its list of the 50 Greatest MCs of Our Time (1987–2007), while Steve Huey of Allmusic called him one of the best and most prolific rappers of the '90s.

Early life

Music career

Leaders of the New School and rising popularity: 1990-1993

After LONS broke up, Busta Rhymes began making guest appearances on several hip-hop and R&B; artists singles such as R&B; group Boyz II Men, he appeared on the track "Intro Talk" on Mary J. Blige's landmark debut album, ''What's the 411?'', he also appeared on the album jacket of fellow hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest's ''Midnight Marauders'', with a host of other fellow hip-hop pioneers. In 1993, he appeared in a cameo role in Yo! MTV Raps hosts Doctor Dré and Ed Lover's film, ''Who's the Man?'', and in the HBO film, ''Strapped'', and co-starred alongside Ice Cube and Omar Epps in the John Singleton film, ''Higher Learning'' (which was in post-production until it was released in 1995). The following year, he teamed up with Puff Daddy, LL Cool J, and future Flipmode Squad member, Rampage and former classmate The Notorious B.I.G., on a remix to Craig Mack's "Flava In Ya Ear", soon after he would team up again with The Notorious B.I.G. among a plethora of rappers such as Bone Thugs-n-Harmony and Coolio on the single, "The Points" which appeared on the soundtrack to the 1995 film, ''Panther''.

''The Coming'' and ''When Disaster Strikes'': 1995–1997

''Extinction Level Event (Final World Front)'': 1998–1999

J/Arista/BMG

;''Anarchy'' & ''Genesis'' (2000-2001) In 2000, Busta recorded his final album for Elektra, entitled ''Anarchy''. After Busta signed to J Records, a label started by the then recently ousted Arista Records chief and founder Clive Davis, he released a greatest hits collection alongside a new album of original work. Continuing the Biblical theme of his previous albums, he titled his record ''Genesis''. The album featured collaborations with Mary J. Blige, P. Diddy, Kelis, and others. Genesis was powered by the hit single with Kelis, "What It Is", and his solo single released in November 2001, "Break Ya Neck". The final single was the summer smash "Pass the Courvoisier, Part II", which featured Pharrell and P. Diddy. Despite the success of the two singles, this album did not sell as well as previous releases.

;''It Aint Safe No More'' (2002-2004) In 2002, Busta released his sixth studio album ''It Ain't Safe No More''. The album was moderately successful, with a hit song featuring Mariah Carey and the Flipmode Squad called "I Know What You Want". Another hit song was "Make It Clap", featuring Spliff Starr. The remix of "Make It Clap" featured Sean Paul. After its release, he left J Records. In 2004, he signed with Dr. Dre's Aftermath Entertainment.

Aftermath/Interscope

Universal Motown

Emirati DJ DJ Bliss, refused to play the Busta Rhymes' single called ''Arab Money'' on Radio 1 in Dubai after it was banned in the UAE for offense to Arabs along with many other Dj's in the United Arab Emirates that also took a stand. He added:

Conglomerate Records / Cash Money Records & ''Extinction Level Event 2'' (2010-present)

DJ Premier, in an August 6, 2010 interview on Conspiracy Worldwide Radio said Busta Rhymes has received over eight beats which he didn't want to use but Premier hoped his next beat would be chosen for inclusion on the album. On DJ Premier's Live From Headqcourterz radio show Premier confirmed that one of his beats were to be included in ''E.L.E. 2''. In 2010, Busta Rhymes formed his new label Conglomerate Records (With later on having rosters such as N.O.R.E., and Spliff Star). He was featured on C'mon (Catch 'Em By Surprise) by Tiësto and Diplo.

In 2011, Rhymes recorded "Look at Me Now" with Chris Brown and Lil Wayne on Brown's fourth album, ''F.A.M.E.'', the song has received favorable reviews regarding Rhymes guest verse on the song, and is his highest chart entry on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number six, while reaching number one on the Hot R&B;/Hip-Hop Songs chart, becoming his first #1 on that chart. On September 7, 2011, Rhymes received six nominations for the BET Hip Hop Awards, held on October 11, 2011.

On May 1, 2011 Rhymes appeared on the launch show for MNET's Big Brother Africa 6: Amplified and performed some of his songs.

In 2011, Busta Rhymes performed at the Gathering of the Juggalos.

Rhymes contributed to the 2011 Tech N9ne album "All 6's and 7's". The single "Worldwide Choppers" was released on May 31st, 2011.

Canadian recording artist Justin Bieber will feature Busta on a song called "Drummer Boy" off Bieber's sophomore studio album, ''Under the Mistletoe'', released on 1 November 2011.

On November 11, 2011, a Heavy D tribute song titled "You Ain’t Gotta Wait Till I’m Gone" was leaked.

On November 16, 2011, it was announced that Busta Rhymes and Mystikal signed to Cash Money Records. On June 08, 2010, way before he was signed by Birdman, he released "Stop the Party (Iron Man)" which featured Swizz Beatz. For his debut single on the Cash Money label and his Conglomerate Records, he reunites with Chris Brown to make the aggressive single known as Why Stop Now.

A song with Twista, titled "Can You Keep Up" was leaked.

Personal life

Religion

Legal issues

On October 24, 2006, he appeared at Manhattan Criminal Court as the district attorney's office attempted to amend previous charges against him to include weapons possession for a machete found in his car. The judge refused to add the charge and adjourned the case.

On February 20, 2007, Busta refused a plea deal offered by the prosecutors office for the assault of his former driver, Edward Hatchett. The deal would have entailed six months in jail and pleading guilty to two assaults, the attack on Hatchett, and the attack on the former fan. The dispute with Hatchett is believed to have originated over back pay Hatchett felt he was owed. Manhattan Criminal Court Judge Becki Rowe offered Busta another option, pleading guilty to third-degree assault. The conditions of the proposed sentence would include five days of community service, two weeks of youth lectures and six months of anger management classes, as well as three years of probation. On March 18, 2008 a judge in New York City sentenced Busta to three years' probation, 10 days' community service, $1250 in fines (plus court costs), and to enroll in a drunken driving program.

On September 25, 2008, he was temporarily refused entry to the United Kingdom due to "unresolved convictions".

On October 14, 2009, a Brooklyn judge ordered Busta to pay a concert goer $75,000 in compensation for an assault which occurred in 2003.

Discography

Awards and nominations

Grammy Awards

Busta Rhymes has been nominated for 10 MTV Video Music Awards during his 15 year solo career, but has yet to win one.

MTV Video Music Awards

See also

References

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Biography

Early life and career beginnings

In 2007, Ora had her first music release when she appeared on Craig David's track entitled "Awkward" and then again in 2008 on "Where's Your Love" featuring Tinchy Stryder, for which she also appears in the music video. Ora began singing in bars in and around London, and in 2009 a A&R; told Roc Nation about Ora, a few days after Ora flew out to New York and met Jay Z. In 2009, Ora made a cameo on Jay-Z's video for "Young Forever" and Over by Drake. Ora caught the attention of Jay-Z and he quietly signed her to Roc Nation, in which she was featured in a commercial for Roc Nation + Skullcandy Aviator Headphones. She has been predicted as a Future Star by This Must Be Pop.

2011–present: debut album

On December 14, 2011 DJ Fresh and Ora released "Hot Right Now" on YouTube. The video has had over 20,000,000 views.

On February 24, 2012, Ora visited New York's Z100 radio station alongside her Roc Nation label boss Jay-Z, to premiere "How We Do (Party)", her debut single and the lead single from her upcoming studio album. "How We Do (Party)" borrows its familiar refrain from The Notorious B.I.G.'s "Party and Bullshit".

She has been recording her first studio album for two years. Will.I.Am, Ester Dean, Drake, The-Dream, Kanye West and Stargate are all working with Ora on her debut album.

When speaking about the sound of the album and its concept, Ora said it "definitely has pop in it, but (...) you can hear influences of jazz in there, you can hear influences of Monica and Aaliyah, and then you can hear Gwen Stefani.”

In another interview, Ora confirmed the tracks "Roc the Life" and "Love at War" to be featured on her debut album.

"R.I.P." featuring Tinie Tempah will be released as her first UK single on May 6, 2012. "R.I.P" was written by Drake and produced by Chase & Status. The video was recorded in Hackney, East London, and released on April 4, 2012.

Artistry

Influences

For fashion inspirations, Ora also cites Gwen Stefani as her most influential style icon. In addition to Stefani, Ora has drawn great inspiration stylistically from Marilyn Monroe and Daphne Guinness through fashionable trends in both vintage clothing and retro wear.

Discography

Singles

As featured artist

Guest appearances

Music videos

Cameo appearances

Filmography

Notes and references

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