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Donald Glover vs Troy Barnes vs Childish Gambino

Donald Glover vs Troy Barnes vs Childish Gambino

Samia February 13, 2012 3

I’d like to issue an apology to Donald Glover for taking two years to write a blog post about him. You see, the man also known to “Community” lovers as Troy Barnes and hip-hop

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Impossible to Meet Bieber?…Never Say Never.

Impossible to Meet Bieber?…Never Say Never.

Samia January 14, 2012 3

What does an Extra correspondent, Diddy’s son, and a tech trade show have in common? Um. They all helped contribute to one of my life goals…a conversation with Justin Bieber (maybe not a LIFE

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Dear Drake…”Take Care” of Your Fan’s Emotions

Dear Drake…”Take Care” of Your Fan’s Emotions

Samia December 6, 2011 2

Dear Drake - At first, I wanted to write you to say thank you (it’s later, right? I’m guessing you expected gratitude once you released the followup to your debut album, Thank Me Later.) You

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Being in a Rap Video…WITHOUT Being a Whore: Thank you DeStorm & Talib Kweli

Being in a Rap Video…WITHOUT Being a Whore: Thank you DeStorm & Talib Kweli

Samia November 28, 2011 1

I have an interesting bucket list. Many of the goals are childhood dreams that now, because I live in Los Angeles and work in the “industry,” are somewhat attainable, including: Being a part of

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Justin Timberlake: Role Model?

Justin Timberlake: Role Model?

Samia November 13, 2011 0

Justin Timberlake does a lot of things.  He sings. He dances. He acts. He hosts. He jokes. He runs a record label. A clothing line. A tequila line. Probably has done other lines (yes

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Nisha Asnani: Soulful Singer w/ a Soft Spot for Boy Bands

Nisha Asnani: Soulful Singer w/ a Soft Spot for Boy Bands

Samia October 14, 2011 0

Meet Nisha Asnani.  Singer/Songwriter. Carnegie Mellon grad. World-traveled (has lived in Nigeria, Mumbai, London, Daytona Beach, Orlando, Pittsburgh, Paris, and now, NYC.) And perhaps most importantly (at least when it comes to bonding with

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Beatboxing Champ MC Zani on How to…Beat A Box?

Beatboxing Champ MC Zani on How to…Beat A Box?

Samia September 28, 2011 0

So to continue this vlog series…I’d like to introduce you to Dean Hosenie, better known by Google as MC Zani (yes, he’s easier to find under that moniker.) Zani is a 24-year-old beatboxing champ

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Justin Bieber Teaches me to How To Love

Justin Bieber Teaches me to How To Love

Samia September 28, 2011 1

If you’re a friend of mine  (or a Twitter follower of mine), then it’s no secret: I’m a huge Belieber. I also have a secret addiction to movitational hip-hop, and have been listening to

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Testing DJ Reflex’s…Reflexes

Testing DJ Reflex’s…Reflexes

Samia September 23, 2011 0

“DJ Reflex is one of the most influential players in the LA music scene as a tastemaker DJ, producer and entertainment entrepreneur. Credited for breaking acts from Kanye West, Lady Gaga to John Legend,

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How Metta World Peace’s Daughter, Diamond, Inspires Me

How Metta World Peace’s Daughter, Diamond, Inspires Me

Samia September 22, 2011 2

FIRST LISTEN HERE: Diamond Artest – “Fighter” [KHANversations.com Exclusive] I’d never been inspired by an eight-year-old until I got an email from Metta World Peace (yes, the basketball player formerly known as Ron Artest.) Sure,

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