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Brook Maurio (previously Busey-Hunt; née Busey; born June 14, 1978), known professionally by the pen name Diablo Cody, is an American writer and producer. She gained recognition for her candid blog and subsequent memoir, Candy Girl: A Year in the Life of an Unlikely Stripper (2005). Cody received critical acclaim for her screenwriting debut, Juno (2007), which won both the Academy Award and the BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay. She wrote, produced, and made her directorial debut with the comedy-drama film Paradise (2013). Cody has also written and produced the films Jennifer's Body (2009), Young Adult (2011), Ricki and the Flash (2015), Tully (2018), and Lisa Frankenstein (2024). Cody created, wrote, and produced the Showtime comedy drama series United States of Tara (2009–2011) and the Amazon Prime series One Mississippi (2015–2017). She made her Broadway debut with the Alanis Morissette musical Jagged Little Pill, winning the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical. She has been a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Writers' Branch, since 2008. Description above from the Wikipedia article Diablo Cody, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
In the vibrant music scene of the 1980s, Laura Branigan's unforgettable voice and magnetic stage presence dominated the charts. From her breakout hit "Gloria" to chart-toppers like "Self Control" and "Solitaire," her music became the anthem of a generation. But her journey to stardom was anything but ordinary. Laura, a talented but struggling artist, faced numerous setbacks before achieving her dreams. Battling self-doubt, industry prejudice, and personal hardships, she never gave up on her passion for music. "Gloria: The Laura Branigan Story" takes viewers on a rollercoaster ride through the highs and lows of her life, revealing the woman behind the music. As Laura's career takes off, the film explores the complexities of fame, the sacrifices she made to maintain her success, and the toll it took on her personal life. Her relationships with key figures in the industry, including her manager and the love of her life, add depth to her story.
