During the mid-1980s, Robinson fell victim to cocaine addiction. His recording slowed, and his marriage to Claudette faltered; the two were divorced in 1986. Robinson eventually overcame the addiction and revitalized his career, scoring hits in 1987 with "Just To See Her" and "One Heartbeat." Also in 1987, British band ABC scored a US and UK hit with their tribute to Robinson, entitled "When Smokey Sings". In 1988, Robinson published his autobiography, Smokey, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Borat
Once considered to be a niche comedy actor, Borat Sagdiyev has become a pop culture landmark. The character, made famous by actor Sacha Baron Cohen, was created in 2000 and spawned a number of movies and television spots. Borat is bawdy and outrageous, but often surprisingly insightful about cultural trends. In this article, we’ll take a look at the history and evolution of the character Borat. The Origins of Borat: Sacha Baron Cohen’s Kazakh Character Sacha Baron Cohen is an English comedian who found success in England before going on to make waves worldwide for his creation of the Borat character. The character first appeared alongside Elliot Goblet (another one of Cohen’s creations) in a 2000 episode of Da Ali G Show. Initially, he was portrayed as a caricature that poked fun at Kazakh stereotypes while also providing commentary on modern social issues. Borat's Rise to Worldwide Fame After making his debut on the small screen, Borat would soon star in his own film—2006’...
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