Fabulous destinies

In this episode of Fabulous Destinies, we will delve into the story of a dancer who evolved into a true political icon in the United States. The color of his skin drew the ire of the crowd for a significant part of his career, yet he never ceased to fight for the rights of black individuals. Eventually, he revolutionized the world of classical ballet. His name: Arthur Mitchell. From the streets of Harlem to the White House, explore his incredible journey. The first black man to become a ballet star December 1, 1957. New Yorkers hustle through the icy streets of Manhattan. A crowd gathers around a renowned cultural center. Inside, champagne glasses sparkle beneath the grand chandeliers of the entrance hall. However, this luxury struggles to conceal the harsh political reality of the United States. Since the end of slavery, a cruel divide separates the nation between whites and blacks. Tonight, two brilliant artists have joined forces to create a ballet with a scent of revolution: George Balanchine, choreographer, and Igor Stravinsky, composer. Backstage, Balanchine places his hand on the shoulder of his star dancer. Despite the pressure, the young artist remains at ease. He smiles at Balanchine and nods. Slowly, the audience fills the hall, and the curtain rises... Production : Bababam Voice : Fabrice Muracciole Translation of the French script of Lucie Kervern Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Fabulous Destinies In this episode, we'll be talking about an iconic figure in the world of wrestling. An extraordinary personality, legend has it that he is the inspiration behind the character Shrek. His nickname: French Angel. His name: Maurice Tillet. From his childhood to his impact on the wrestling universe, discover his fabulous destiny. The man who inspired the Shrek character Despite seemingly having everything to succeed, at the age of 17, Maurice's life takes a dramatic turn. His body gradually becomes deformed—his hands elongate, his feet reach an abnormal size, and his head swells worryingly. Maurice is afflicted with acromegaly, a condition leading to the excessive growth of bone tissue. Due to his appearance, people mock him. He makes a wish: that no one should endure his ordeal and that those who mock differences should be punished. Production : Bababam Voice : Fabrice Muracciole Translation of the French script of Clémence Setti. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Fabulous Destinies. Today, we will share with you the extraordinary story of an unconventional librarian. This African-American woman risked her life in the name of art and freedom. Her name: Belle Greene. From her childhood to her rise to prominence, discover her fabulous destiny. The librarian who risked her life for art and freedom In the early 1900s, as the sun sets over a small house in the United States, a figure emerges in the doorway. It's a young woman, in the prime of her life, her gaze torn between uncertainty and determination. Her eyes are gripped by melancholy as she looks at her mother and sisters. The time has come to leave the family home, to turn her back on her past. The young woman hugs her loved ones, seeking to carry their caresses and laughter in her wounded heart. But destiny calls her elsewhere. Production : Bababam Voice : Fabrice Muracciole Translation of the French script of Clémence Setti. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Fabulous Destinies. In this episode, we will delve into the legend of a sports icon, a true basketball legend who stands among the most popular and beloved players of our time, Michael Jordan. From his childhood to international fame, join us as we explore his fabulous destiny. The Basketball Legend Michael Jordan is relentless, willing to do whatever it takes to become the best. He spends long hours honing his skills and perfecting his game. Thanks to his determination and physical transformation, his coach begins to take notice. Jordan racks up individual achievements and leads his team to victory on multiple occasions. He astounds everyone with his exceptional athletic abilities and spectacular dunks, making him the darling of major American universities. From this point onward, Jordan's story is still unfolding, with much left to be written. Production : Bababam Voice : Fabrice Muracciole Translation of the French script of Clémence Setti. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Fabulous Destinies. Today, we will delve into the life of a man both revered and controversial. A self-proclaimed Messiah, leader of a global religious movement, and founder of a vast economic empire, he extended his influence to every corner of the globe. His name: Sun Myung Moon, also known as Reverend Moon. From his Christ-like revelation to his role in international politics, discover the peculiar trajectory of his life. The Unification Church Sun Myung Moon dedicates himself to writing a 700-page text outlining the principles of his religious doctrine. In 1954, he officially establishes the "Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christianity," simplified as the Unification Church. His first church is nothing more than a small hut made of mud and cardboard. However, the new creed quickly spreads like wildfire throughout Korea... Production : Bababam Voice : Fabrice Muracciole Translation of the French script of Clémence Setti. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Fabulous Destinies. In this episode, you will discover one of the strangest true crime stories in the history of Los Angeles. It kept the police on high alert for nearly three weeks and went viral on the internet. Its name: the mysterious disappearance of Elisa Lam. Between relentless investigation and terrifying discoveries, lets explore her terrible fate. A Brief Stay Elisa Lam arrives at the Cecil Hotel on January 28, 2013. She knows nothing about the city and, of course, nothing about Skid Row. It is a poor and dangerous neighborhood in which she has planned to stay for four days. Despite the luxurious appearance of the hotel lobby, the rooms are quite dirty and poorly maintained. She stays in room 506 and shares toilets and showers with other residents on the floor. But she adapts. After all, she's not there to sleep all day! Everything seems fine. At least, that's what she tells her parents when she calls them every day... Production : Bababam Voice : Fabrice Muracciole Translation of the French script of Elie Olivennes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Fabulous Destinies. In this episode, we'll delve into one of the wildest film shoots in history. This movie is notorious for being one of the most perilous ever made. While no animals were harmed during filming, the same cannot be said for the film crew. Its name: Roar. From the film's conception to its release, discover its uproarious destiny. ROAR: the most dangerous film shoot in history Tippi and Noel were not ones to settle for the mundane; they aimed for the extraordinary. Following their journey in Africa, they decided to raise lions in their Los Angeles home. Picture this: predators born to reign in a villa in the City of Angels. Their objective? To create a film exposing the captivity of wild beasts. The story is simple: A woman, accompanied by her two children, decides to visit her former husband. He lives in Africa and raises felines within a reserve. However, upon their arrival, things don't unfold as expected... Production : Bababam Voice : Fabrice Muracciole Translation of the French script of Clémence Setti. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Fabulous Destinies. Today’s story is about a wealthy businessman behind a horrific sex trade. Close to numerous American and international heads of state and celebrities, he was accused of supplying under-age girls all over the globe. His name: Jeffrey Epstein. From his meteoric rise to his mysterious death, discover his despicable destiny. Jeffrey Epstein, the financial tycoon behind a horrific sex trade  Jeffrey Epstein was born in Brooklyn in 1953 into a middle-class family. After a few years at New York University, he specialized in physics and mathematics. At the age of 20, he became a teacher, but the profession didn't appeal to him. He thought the career prospects were limited, the hours restrictive, and above all...that the salary was ridiculous. Instead, Jeffrey dreams of luxury and opulence. He wants to be rich and fast! In 1982, Jeffrey Epstein founded his own company and was entrusted with the financial management of over a billion dollars in assets. In just a few short years, he made a considerable fortune. From this point on, he became the symbol of success, of the American dream, the financial genius with the endearing personality and good looks. But behind this mask, he hides a terrible secret that will lead to his downfall... Crédits :  Production : Bababam Voice : Fabrice Muracciole Translation of a French script written by Elie Olivennes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Fabulous Destinies. Today, we're going to tell you about one of the most terrifying movies in history. Many viewers have had nightmares because of it. But what they don't know is that horror sometimes goes beyond the scope of the camera. And a legend has emerged around the film. Its name: the curse of The Exorcist's production. Between injuries, deaths, questionable directorial methods, and strange phenomena, discover its chilling fate. The Cursed Filming Upon its release, the film The Exorcist achieved resounding success. Even today, it's the third most profitable horror film in history. Some critics lament an excessive use of special effects and profanity. But most grant it the status of a cinema classic. It's a reference that everyone knows, even if many have never dared to watch it... However, what the general public is unaware of is that the filming took place under circumstances that were perhaps as horrifying as the film itself... Production : Bababam Voice : Fabrice Muracciole Translation of the French script of Elie Olivennes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Fabulous Destinies. In this episode, we will delve into a dark tale, that of a young Austrian girl who disappeared for many years. This case made headlines and even served as inspiration for Lenny Abrahamson's 2015 film "Room." Her name: The Natascha Kampusch Case. From the young girl's abduction to its lasting impact on her life, you'll discover her harrowing journey. In Vienna, on March 2, 1998, a 10-year-old girl stands in front of her house's door. Today is a big day for her, as for the first time in her life, her parents allow her to go to school on her own. She makes her way through the apartment buildings, continuing toward her school, passing through a residential neighborhood. Her attention is drawn to a white delivery van, which stands out in this landscape. A man stands near the vehicle, lost in thought. An inner voice whispers for her to move away, change the sidewalk, flee. But it's already too late... Production : Bababam Voice : Fabrice Muracciole Translation of the French script of Clémence Setti. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Fabulous Destinies ! Explore one of the boldest scams of the 20th century, during which a forger and an unscrupulous journalist managed to deceive the entire world. Its name: the fake diaries of Adolf Hitler. Between greed, shady networks, and incredible twists, discover its fascinating story. After World War II, Germany was in the midst of reconstruction. Its political organization, divided between East and West Germany, created a hornet's nest where all sorts of con artists thrived. It's in this context that Konrad Kujau, born in 1938 into a humble family in the Saxony region, grew up. As an adult, Kujau was involved in small-time illicit activities. A natural storyteller, he created new identities for himself and tried to make the most of his artistic talent with a paintbrush. He quickly found his clientele, whom he portrayed in large paintings alongside the heroes of World War II... Production : Bababam Voice : Fabrice Muracciole Translation of the French script of Lucie Kervern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we are going to tell you about the last woman executed for witchcraft in Geneva, Switzerland in 1652. Accused of poisoning, having malevolent powers and making a pact with the devil, she succumbed to the weight of social rumour and an unfair trial, despite trying to defend herself until the end. Her name: Michée Chauderon. From an exceptional woman to an innocent victim, discover her fabulous destiny. Production : Bababam Voice : Fabrice Muracciole Translation of the French script of Hélène Vézier. First broadcast on May 29, 2023.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With her raspy and deep voice, intonations that reflected her authenticity and suffering, she is one of the symbols of the hippie and beatnik counterculture of the 1960s. Her name: Janis Joplin. Behind her shattered destiny, discover her tragic fate. A Rebel Driven by Music Who wouldn't recognize her distinct tone? Janis Joplin, with her exceptional voice capable of interpreting the saddest blues, the most rebellious rock, and the gentlest ballads, has undoubtedly moved everyone fortunate enough to see her in concert. If Janis had this intensity on stage, it's surely because she always sought it, even from her adolescence. Born on January 19, 1943, in Port Arthur, Texas, she hailed from a small, conformist, and even reactionary middle-class environment. A world far removed from her aspirations. Production : Bababam Voice : Fabrice Muracciole Translation of the French script of Hélène Vézier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the early 1990s, her breathtaking performances left an indelible mark on the world of American and international figure skating. However, she quickly became a controversial figure following a dark assault incident... Her name: Tonya Harding. Between ambition and jealousy, discover her True Story. A Figure Skating Prodigy February 1991. The atmosphere is electric at the Target Center in Minneapolis. The sports center is packed to the brim. 15,000 spectators have gathered today to witness the U.S. Women's Figure Skating Championship. The competition promises to be tough, the spectacle magnificent. Everyone is tingling with excitement at the prospect of discovering the future ice princess... Suddenly, the stands are plunged into darkness. The spotlights come on, and the ice sparkles in the center of the arena. As the announcer calls the next contestant, a rumor spreads through the crowd... The next competitor has reportedly announced her intention to attempt a very special move in the middle of her routine, a move known to be impossible: the legendary and perilous "triple axel." Production : Bababam Voice : Fabrice Muracciole Translation of the French script of Elie Olivennes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She is one of the most disturbing psychopaths and serial killers in the United States. Her charisma and reputation convinced dozens of people to entrust themselves to her care. This self-proclaimed doctor asserted that food deprivation was the cure for all diseases. But her practices were, to say the least, unusual. Her name: Linda Burfield Hazzard. From con artist to serial killer, discover her dark story. Earl Erdman's Journal Day 1. I saw Dr. Hazzard today. I'm starting my treatment. No breakfast, vegetable soup for lunch, and the same for dinner. Days 5 to 8. An orange for breakfast, vegetable soup for lunch, and the same for dinner. Day 13. Two oranges in the morning. Nothing else for the rest of the day. Day 16. A cup of broth in the morning. I slept better last night; I'm starting to feel the beneficial effects! Still, I have a dizzy head and slightly yellow eyes. Day 22. I had a glass of orange juice this morning. But my back hurts, on the right side, just below the ribs. Day 24. Headache. I ate two small oranges in the morning and had a cup and a half of tomato soup in the early evening. I can feel my heart beating. I'm sweating a lot... Erdman's journal ends here, but not his treatment... Production : Bababam Voice : Fabrice Muracciole Translation of the French script of Elie Olivennes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An internationally renowned icon, surprisingly, very few of us know the story and influence behind one of the world's greatest rock bands. He is also the one who inaugurated the infamous '27 Club,' those music legends tragically lost at the age of 27. His name: Brian Jones. From the creation of the legendary Rolling Stones to the descent into chaos, discover his destiny. A Musical Genius with a Mysterious Demise Brian Jones, the man with the angelic blond looks but inner demons. Nothing destined this young native of the affluent spa town of Cheltenham to his fate, except for his fierce desire to live and pursue his passion: music. Sandwiched between an engineer father and a piano teacher mother, his sheltered adolescence foreshadowed the rebellion and transgressions to come. Production : Bababam Voice : Fabrice Muracciole Translation of the French script of Hélène Vézier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Fabrice immerses you in the life of a man with an extraordinary destiny. A visionary screenwriter with a boundless imagination, he revolutionized the world of American comics. For decades, his creations have been celebrated worldwide and displayed as posters in the bedrooms of millions of children and teenagers. His name: Stanley Lieber, better known as Stan Lee. From his challenging beginnings to his superheroes who would leave their mark on history, discover his fabulous destiny. Stan Lee, the father of marvel superheroes Stanley Lieber was born on December 28, 1922, in New York. He was the son of Romanian Jewish immigrants who came to the United States in pursuit of the American dream. His father was a tailor, his mother a homemaker, and despite all their efforts, the family lived in poverty. From a young age, Stanley escaped into books. He spent his entire allowance, 50 cents a month, at the neighborhood bookstore. Sherlock Holmes, Tom Sawyer, Oliver Twist... He devoured adventure books, hoping one day to write a great novel himself. Production : Bababam Voice : Fabrice Muracciole Translation of the French script of Elie Olivennes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is one of the most infamous cases that has captivated the Italian legal world. An investigation into an elusive serial killer suspected of having taken the lives of 16 people, specifically eight couples in the midst of passion in the Florentine countryside between 1968 and 1985. His name, or rather his nickname: the "Monster of Florence," because his identity was never uncovered. Behind the mystery, uncover his True Story. Bloody Murders On the morning of Sunday, June 7, 1981, a police officer was on his rounds in the Tuscan countryside. The scenery was breathtaking, with the sky painted in majestic blue. However, as he turned down a path, passing through the hills of Roveta adorned with vineyards, olive trees, and cypress trees, the officer spotted a body lying near a vehicle. His heart raced as he approached and discovered a scene of horror. It wasn't just one, but two victims he found ! Production : Bababam Voice : Fabrice Muracciole Translation of the French script of Hélène Vézier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's an unsettling and unresolved phenomenon that stirred England from the late 1960s. For several weeks, a cemetery in North London became the stage for a highly publicized case. Several individuals claimed to have seen mysterious creatures there, with some even alleging they were attacked. The press seized upon it, and the residents trembled... It marked the beginning of a legend. A mysterious creature was said to haunt the cemetery. Its name: the Highgate Vampire. From supernatural occurrences to public frenzy, discover its dark destiny. A tranquil place... on the surface If you stroll through the residential neighborhood of Highgate in the northern part of the British capital, you'll be struck by its tranquility and quality of life. Vast green spaces intersect the lanes of bourgeois Victorian houses. Amidst this affluent district lies a cemetery. But not just any cemetery. Highgate Cemetery, located on the Hampstead Hill, is one of the "Magnificent seven": a series of 7 private cemeteries built for the upper classes at the end of the 19th century. Production : Bababam Voice : Fabrice Muracciole Translation of the French script of Karen Etourneau. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Her career, her rivalry with her sister, as well as her political and social commitments, have left an indelible mark on the history of tennis. Charismatic, determined, fierce yet also human, she has risen to the pinnacle of her sport and shattered all records. Her name: Serena Williams. From her challenging childhood to her triumphs, discover her incredible journey. A rival unlike any other June 8, 2002. The crowd is ecstatic in the stands of the Philippe-Chatrier central court. But when the referee calls for silence, everyone instantly hushes. One of the two players is about to serve for the match, and not just any match: the women's tennis final at Roland-Garros, one of the most prestigious tournaments on the circuit. The 20-year-old woman scrutinizes her opponent at the other end of the court. She knows that her adversary won't give an inch, that she has already saved numerous match points throughout her career, and that despite the grueling hour and a half of play they both have in their legs, she is far from exhausted. Production : Bababam Voice : Fabrice Muracciole Translation of the French script of Elie Olivennes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices