So singer/reality star Ray J is promoting the new I Love Ray J Soundtrack. A soundtrack for a reality show, yeah, I'm not sure how I feel about that. I don't think I'll be rushing to put that album on my iPod. And to make matters worse, he premiered his new video for the song Sexy Ladies on 106&Park today. The video basicaly features random clips from the show, the chicks from the show (Danger gets the most face time) and him doing some push ups. Say it with me people: LOW BUDGET. I am posting the video below for your viewing (dis)pleasure LOL.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009
VH1's New Show: Daisy fo Love Premieres in April
Daisy of Love premieres April 26. Oh, and 12 Pack (from VH1's I Love New York and I Love Money) is going to be on the show fighting for the Love of Daisy. Hmmm...New York and Daisy are polar opposites, no man in his right mind would be interested in both of them. Maybe he's hoping VH1 will give him his own show called "I Love Being on Reality TV." Let the Buffoonery begin! Can't wait. Check out the cast HERE. Here's a sneak peek.
China Military Trains First PR Team
China military trains first public relations teamBy CHRISTOPHER BODEEN – 2 days ago
BEIJING (AP) — China's military is training propaganda teams for the first time to explain its actions to the outside world, as the traditionally insular and secretive force engages more with other countries' militaries and deploys its ships and personnel abroad.
An initial class of 51 officers graduated this week in an effort to "raise the opinion-forming ability of the force's foreign propaganda team and advance the innovation and development of the military propaganda work," the official People's Liberation Army Daily reported Friday.
The two-week training course included classes dealing with China's recent dispatch of ships to carry out anti-piracy patrols in the Gulf of Aden, as well as joint China-India anti-terror drills and other international missions, it said.
FULL STORY
From CEO to Pizza Man
A friend just sent me this video via email and it's definitely worth sharing. Can you imagine going from from making $750,000 per year as a CEO to $7.29 an hour, plus tips as a Pizza Man? Well that's what happened to Ken Karpman. It's an interesting story, but at the end of the day, I respect him for putting his pride to the side and doing what is necessary to put food on his family's table.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Friday Battle of the Beyonce's: Featuring EGO
It is my pleasure to provide you with a little something special as you surf the net for your last hour and forty five minutes of work. So MY new theme music is Beyonce's song Ego. Yes, I said it. That's my song of the moment. So when I stumbled across what three female dancers say is the POSSIBLE choreography Beyonce may be using for the upcoming Ego video, it reminded me of a video I had seen last week on one of my favorite blogs, Crunk and Disorderly of a lovely young man performing the exact same routine LOL. So YOU be the judge on who did this routine the best!!! ENJOY!!!
New "Ick" Couple?
BTW: The White House Should Hire Me
President Obama is catching some heat for his comment about the 'Special Olympics' during his interview with Jay Leno. Of course, immediately after the interview, the White House issued this statement about the remark:"The President made an offhand remark making fun of his own bowling that was in no way intended to disparage the Special Olympics. He thinks that the Special Olympics are a wonderful program that gives an opportunity to shine to people with disabilities from around the world."
Of course, I made some minor edits. I would argue that the Special Olympics should be referred to in the singular, since the statement refers to the Olympics as a "program." Here's my revised version:
"The President made an offhand remark making fun of his own bowling that was in no way intended to disparage the Special Olympics. He thinks that the Special Olympics is a wonderful program that gives people with disabilities from around the world an opportunity to shine."
Transcript of Obama's Jay Leno Interview
In case you're like me and missed the President's interview on Jay Leno, here's the official transcript from the White House.
Employees turned into contract workers at Tucson PR firm
As the owner of a small PR firm, I found this article very interesting, and slightly disturbing. Thanks to the economy, an Arizona PR firm had to make all of its employees work as freelancers, but the silver lining is that they were allowed to take their computers, desks and chairs so they could set up shop at home. For some reason, that reminds me of the scene in Jerry McGuire where Jerry takes the fish from the fish tank! LOL--------------
By Brian J. Pedersen
arizona daily star
Tucson, Arizona | Published: 03.18.2009
advertisementLocal public relations firm LP&G Inc., is shifting nearly all of its employees to contract work in an effort to offset a downturn in business.
"We are transforming for the future," owner Leslie Perls said. "You have to adapt or die. We are adapting so we can press forward with more great work."
LP&G offers advertising, marketing, PR and Web design services to local, national and international clients that include University Physicians Healthcare, the Susan G. Komen Foundation and Xood, an energy drink designed by local cardiologists Lou Lancero and Salvatore Tirrito.
LP&G also served as the local media contact during the Tucson Extreme Makeover: Home Edition project in late January and early February.
But with advertising business dropping considerably of late — "advertising is one of the first things to go off a client's expenditures," Perls said — the decision was made to adjust to changes in the area that made up a majority of the company's workload.
"The marketplace has changed exponentially," Perls said. "Our clients need us to be less expensive, more pertinent and more flexible."
Perls said the switch, which begins Thursday, effects 15 of the company's 17 employees. Most will continue to do the same work as they did before, but much of that will be done from home rather than the company's 5,000-square foot office in the Historic Depot at 400 N. Toole Ave.
It is unclear whether the company will move out of that space, she said.
Because the affected employees are essentially being removed from the company’s payroll, Perls said they will be responsible for securing their own benefits. To compensate for that, the contractors will get two weeks’ severance and have been invited to take with them their computers, desks and chairs in order to be able to effectively set up shop at home, Perls said.
Battle of the Cute Kids: The Lees vs The Obamas (In Alpha Order)
I think it's safe to say this one is a tie.
Don Cornelius gets Probation for Going All Chris Brown on His Wife
What is the world coming to? Soul Train Creator, and senior citizen, Don Cornelius is on probation for beating his wife. According to the AP, he received 3 years of probation after pleading no contest to spousal battery, assault with a deadly weapon and dissuading a witness from making a police report. Did I mention that he is 72 years old? I guess he said to hell with "Love, Peace and Soooouuulllll!" LOL
*bangs head on key board*
Thursday, March 19, 2009
I Dare You to Order a Number 2!
If you're planning to visit Asia in the near future, make sure you check out the Modern Toilet, a popular Taiwanese restaurant that's expanding to China and other parts of Asia.Basically, you sit on a fancy toilet bowl, scoot up to the sink which is covered with glass and then your food is served on a mini toilet bowl. Now why didn't YOU think of that!
FULL STORY
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Cramer VS Stewart
Jon Stewart from The Daily Show unleashed a can of "Whoop Azz" on CNBC's Jim Cramer. Good stuff.
Monday, March 16, 2009
SWAGGERJACK: AMBER ROSE (KANYE'S NEW BOO)
This blog entry is titled "Swaggerjack" because I wanted to acknowledge the amazing swag of Amber Rose. Her style is ridiculous! I love it. Take a look at Exhibits A-D! Get 'em girl!
It's a Wrap for Monique's Radio Show
Her show airs here in Charlotte, but I just can't get into it. She's just not that funny to me. I feel the same way about Steve Harvey. But that's just me. Anyway, I'm sure Monique will land on her feet. I just pray she doesn't try to bring The Parkers back to life. The story is below.-------------------------------------------------
No Mo' Radio: Mo'Nique's Syndicated Afternoon Show Canceled
By Jawn Murray, BlackVoices.com
Just days before she's slated to be honored for her work in radio during the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB) 25th Annual Communications Awards Dinner in Washington, DC, its been announced that comedienne Mo'Nique's nationally syndicated radio show has been canceled.
The former star of 'The Parkers' will deliver her final broadcast on March 18.
FULL STORY
Cute Couple Alert: Kanye West & Amber Rose
I've been following Kanye and Amber for a while. I'm still not sure if their coupledom is a PR stunt or not, but they are looking pretty darn cute these days. They attended the Metropolitan Opera 125th anniversary gala at Lincoln Center, in New York, on Sunday, March 15.
DC's HIV Rate Skyrockets
Not good news for the nation's capitol. The HIV rate in Washingotn DC is increasing. Yikes! The story from the Washington Post is below.--------------------------------------------
By Jose Antonio Vargas and Darryl Fears
Washington Post Staff Writers
Sunday, March 15, 2009; A01
At least 3 percent of District residents have HIV or AIDS, a total that far surpasses the 1 percent threshold that constitutes a "generalized and severe" epidemic, according to a report scheduled to be released by health officials tomorrow.
That translates into 2,984 residents per every 100,000 over the age of 12 -- or 15,120 -- according to the 2008 epidemiology report by the District's HIV/AIDS office.
"Our rates are higher than West Africa," said Shannon L. Hader, director of the District's HIV/AIDS Administration, who once led the Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's work in Zimbabwe. "They're on par with Uganda and some parts of Kenya."
"We have every mode of transmission" -- men having sex with men, heterosexual and injected drug use -- "going up, all on the rise, and we have to deal with them," Hader said.
FULL STORY
America's Next Top Model Audition Turns Into Riot?
Apparently, some wanna be models thought an overheated car was a bomb and that caused all kinds of chaos at an ANTM audition in Manhattan. Here's the story from the New York Daily News
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Direct General Hires Cramer-Krasselt as Agency of Record
Just found this on PR Week's website.NASHVILLE, TN: Auto insurance provider Direct General has selected Cramer-Krasselt as its AOR. The firm will work on brand planning and positioning, PR, and advertising for the company in an account worth about $20 million in annual billings.
Craig Hamway, EVP of marketing and business development at Direct General, said it had not previously focused on PR.
FULL STORY
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