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LA is the only place where not having a 9-to-5 is considered totally acceptable, and in fact, in some cases, more respected. Hence why I’m never leaving. The following blog posts are also proof as to why life in LA is so dope.



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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A Legendary Run-In with SuperModel Chrissy Teigen

A Legendary Run-In with SuperModel Chrissy Teigen

Samia October 8, 2011 2

“Hi…um, I follow you on Twitter, so it’s totally acceptable that I followed you into the bathroom, right?” The aforementioned quote? ALMOST actually stated, as a “pickup” line (on a girl, mind you)… So

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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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USC vs UCLA: 8 Years Later

USC vs UCLA: 8 Years Later

Samia September 14, 2011 1

Okay so I have a confession… I used to WANT to be a Bruin. Yep, I spent my whole life telling people I was going to UCLA, only to choose (yes, I got into

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Nice to meet…err…see you?

Nice to meet…err…see you?

Samia November 27, 2009 0

OK so this past weekend, I attended an event at the USC film school. I attend panels, network away, yet constantly get distracted by this guy… I can’t place it, but he looks SO

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Chris Brown Transformed Me.

Chris Brown Transformed Me.

Samia November 23, 2009 0

Yes, I went to the Chris Brown concert. Yes, the FAN Appreciation Tour. Now before I get “hate” comments, let me explain myself. I love live music. I love small venues. And I love

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D’oh! Eat My Shorts. Ay Caramba.

D’oh! Eat My Shorts. Ay Caramba.

Samia August 31, 2009 1

I don’t know about you but I love The Simpsons. Like, if there’s one TV-Dad who raised me, it’s Homer Simpson. (Danny Tanner comes in a close second.) Anyway, The Simpsons were honored in

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I used to rock out to “Achy Breaky Heart.”

I used to rock out to “Achy Breaky Heart.”

Samia April 21, 2009 0

Flight to Vegas? $285. Hotel stay at MGM? $184. Enjoying Sin City on the company’s dime and ending up at the Capitol Records party – oblivious to the fact that Keith Urban and Nicole

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The MayerCraft

The MayerCraft

Samia April 11, 2009 0

John Mayer’s Cruise Ship. March 26th, 2009. Yes…a press event…on a boat. John Mayer was kicking off his 4-day concert-cruise with fans, but before that, he teamed up with VH1′s Save the Music Foundation

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I Love You, Movie

I Love You, Movie

Samia March 25, 2009 0

Paul Rudd, Jason Segel, Jon Favreau, Andy Samberg. Need I say more? “I Love You, Man” is funny. Seriously. Alecia and I saw the flick after we had covered the premiere just a few

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