Two Armenian artists named judges on CBS global talent show January 26, 2019 - 11:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - CBS on Friday, January 25 announced the group of celebrated international experts - including two Armenians - who will help determine who ultimately wins the new global competition series The World's Best. Well known Armenian creative director and choreographer Arthur Gourounlian is among the group of 50 experts. Hosted by Emmy Award winner James Corden, the series is a one-of-a-kind talent competition featuring elite acts from around the globe competing for a $1 million prize and the title of THE WORLD'S BEST. The acts not only have to impress the all-star line-up of American judges Drew Barrymore, RuPaul Charles and Faith Hill, but they will also need to break through the "wall of the world," featuring more than 50 renowned experts from 38 different countries. Gourounlian is best known for his skills of combining Contemporary, Hip/Hop-Funk, Popping, Robotics with, Tap, Ballet, Ballroom, and Jazz. He has performed and toured with famous artists like Bananarama, Beyonce, Pink, Pussycat Dolls, Girls Aloud, Will Young, and Duffy to Kylie Minogue, Cheryl Cole, and Leona Lewis. Also included in the group of 50 judges is Essaï Altounian, a French-Armenian singer, songwriter, keyboardist, music producer and an actor. Gourounlian and Altounian represent Armenia and France, respectively.   Top stories President of Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) Arayik Harutyunyan has dismissed Ruben Vardanyan from the position of State Minister. Congressman Frank Pallone attended a demonstration at the Capitol against Azerbaijan’s blockade of a key road in Nagorno Karabakh. Ruben Vardanyan expressed conviction that his people will stay strong amid Azerbaijan’s blockade of the Lachin corridor. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov had a telephone conversation with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov.   Partner news |  Latest news Team launches Speak Up platform to promote transparent practices  Team Telecom Armenia has launched the Speak Up platform, the company says in a statement.Ucom offers a new uDrift 3500 mobile internet tariff In order to join and activate the tariff plan, one should visit one of the Ucom sales and service centers.Armenia moves to ban foreign currency home loans The National Assembly has approved amendments to the law, which were submitted by lawmaker Gevorg Papoyan from the ruling Civil Contract party.Armenian serviceman who went missing in fog has been found The serviceman who went missing in the border areas of the southern province of Syunik has been found, the Defense Ministry said on March 2. |
