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Dear Drake…”Take Care” of Your Fan’s Emotions
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
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 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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Testing DJ Reflex’s…Reflexes
“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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Keri Hilson…Don’t Hate Her Cause She’s Beautiful
I interview a lot of people. Famous people, in fact (which, I’m assuming you know, since well…you’re reading this blog.) And…I don’t get star struck. But every once in a while, I can become
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For the Love of Ray-J…Wear the Right Shoes
To some, Ray-J is Brandy’s little brother. To others, he’s the guy who made Kim Kardashian famous (sex tape anyone?) To me… he’s the guy that told me I was ’classy, baby.’ Yes, the
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Greg Finley: The Wright Look
Greg Finley. Six feet tall, New England-born, basketball-loving, Hanes wearing (yes I saw them), Simply Orange-drinking actor most known for his role on “The Secret Life of the American Teenager.” As for his secret
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Siriusly Cool…io.
What happens when you’re a guest on a radio show, you discuss your favorite radio station and an artist they feature (hence why you love it), and then you fly to Vegas two days
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Pretty Girl Swag?
Soulja Boy likes swag. Like…a lot. The last time we chatted, we talked about his song “Turn My Swag On.” At the time, I didn’t really know what swag was, or well, if I
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Do You Remember….My Night w/Jay Sean?
OK so let’s cut the BS. You know it, I know it, we all know it. I just haven’t well, addressed “it.” I’m brown. South Asian. From the Indian “subcontinent.” Rather, my parents are
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