“I’m at work. I aint gon’ lie. When they turn their back I ‘mma steal some supplies.”
Just came across a parody video I’m at Work from Keith from up the Block(The new Wierd Al Yankovic) that knocks off the New Boyz’ song I’m a Jerk. Its a take on office space Interestingly enough, directed by Matt Alonzo the same director as the original song. What makes the song so funny is that it deals with real issues that happen at the office. Makes you wonder; what is it about going to a place for 8 hours everyday that makes going to work so crazy? Check it out and let us know what you think.
The fashion elite and high profile celebrities that have historically occupied the front row at the shows now have new neighbors. With the rising influence of the internet and social media, some designers are granting fashion bloggers a status upgrade to their seating assignments (the industry’s most coveted status indicator). (more…)
Artist/Designer Goldi Gold gives a brief look into his life as a moonlighting artist. Most of us can relate to having to put in work on your passion before or after dashing off to the job that is currently paying the bills. The main point is to never stop working at the things that fuel your passion, for at some point they will take over as the primary breadwinner.
Michael Jordan has been called the NBA’s greatest player, a supreme competitor and top pitchman. Jordan soon could have a much different role: team owner.
Charlotte coach Larry Brown said Monday night that Jordan has told him he’s doing all he can to buy majority control of the Bobcats from owner Bob Johnson.
“He said he’s doing his best to put himself in a position to get the team,” Brown said after practice. “He wants it badly.”
Johnson is eager to sell the unprofitable club, and NBA commissioner David Stern said Saturday he expects a deal to be completed within two months.
While Stern has said Jordan owning the team “would be a good thing,” he may have competition. Former Houston Rockets executive George Postolos has made inquiries, and it’s possible if Postolos gets control Jordan would no longer have a role with the team. (more…)
Torvin Pristell a/k/a DJ Tap was a trucker dealing with the economic effects of skyrocketing gas prices, when his semi caught fire and permanently forced him out of the trucking business. Left with no income he started doing something he was passionate about but was just a hobby– Dj’ing. From thins interview It seems to be working out for him.He proclaims that even when economy turns back around he’s not going to trucking. I guess its like they always say “Always have something to fall back on” though I doubt they meant playing records.
“If you‘re not prepared to be wrong you‘ll never come up with anything original.”-Ken Robinson
Has school killed your creative spirit? What can we do to get it back? How does a grown up reclaim their own natural ability and utilize it to create a life of their own choosing?
Great interview from a pioneer in the hip hop music business that I found on TJ Chapman’s blog and a must watch for dreamers and visionaries.
The first answer:
“The key is to find your calling. And to take the fundamental risk and be curious enough with yourself to find your passion. And then not stop until you participate in that passion. too many people fall into what traditional pressures of family, friends and society have for them.You got to school you get a good job and start a family. It so well organized. I’ve never been that organized. I’ve had the support of my family to give me the strength to take as much risk early on in my career and early on in my life to find my calling.” -Lyor Cohen
That is a testament to why we created 21st Century Hustle. “..Be curious enough with yourself to find your passion.” That’s something that few people give much thought to, yet it is the major key to becoming someone of your own making.
I think another key point he made was when he said “I’ve had the support of my family to give me the strength to take as much risk early on in my career and early on in my life to find my calling.” That support is rare. Parents, in their attempt to insure success, tend to pass along the fear of failure, which is the equivalent of dream paralysis.
Watch the entire interview, for there are lots of gems.
(CBS) When Michael Jackson died this past summer, he had nearly a half a billion dollars in debts. Since then, it’s been a great year for his career: lawyers for his estate say they have lined up merchandising deals worth $100 million, and surging record sales and other income will produce another $100 million.
And this is not unusual. Decades after their demise, some departed stars continue to work on new projects and draw more income than they ever made while drawing breath. And there is a growing legion of agents and managers willing to represent them.
Dead celebrities can be just as lucrative as many live ones, and in some cases, a lot less trouble.
Since the onset of the internet age, the fate of the broadcast industry has been in discussion. While the internet is not yet a TV killer, media heavyweights are testing the waters of convergence, with a new web series called The Broadroom.
“The Broadroom” is a four-part web series created in partnership with Meredith’s More magazine and Co.Op TV, sponsored by Maybelline New York’s Color Sensational lipstick. The first episode premieres today, at Maybelline.com/TheBroadroom, and features a cast including Jennie Garth (“90210″), Jennifer Esposito (“Samantha Who?”) and Talia Balsam (“Mad Men”), and veteran sitcom director Ellen Gittelsohn (“Roseanne,” “Designing Women,” “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”). (via adage.com)
While The Broadroom is just a four part series, it signals a shift in media thought. Check out the first episode at www.thebroadroomonline.com
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