The LA Times has an article about an emerging trend in television programming for kids and teens: depicting teenagers who “get discovered” and become famous, usually as actors and/or singer. Nickelodeon’s “iCarly,” 2009’s most-watched TV show among kids 2-11, according to the Nielsen Co., is about a girl who has attained a certain level of […]
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Had the pleasure of writing a piece for Yahoo! Movies–an intro to the release of a the trailer for the movie “The Last Song” featuring Miley Cyrus. Want to know what I had to say? Check out the piece, and the film trailer, at Yahoo! Movies.
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Heard about this on the Marketplace Morning Report today. Made me laugh. Microsoft has cancelled its Windows 7 sponsorship of a Family Guy special on November 8, saying “the content was not a fit with the Windows brand.” Read more about Microsoft’s Family Guy cancellation.
I love David Hockney’s work, especially his iconic photo collages like Pearblossom Highway. One of the best art exhibitions I ever saw was at MOCA years ago: a collection of many of Hockney’s original photo collages. They are huge, beautiful, full of energy, and awe inspiring. If you’re unfamiliar with his work, have a browse here. For
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Had the good fortune to see August: Osage County at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles over the weekend. The play won both the 2008 Pulitzer Prize as well as the Tony Award for Best Play. And I have to say: it’s wonderful. Featuring some of the best writing I’ve seen on stage or screen, wonderful
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Okay, I have to admit it. I’m excited about this week’s release of Anjunabeats Volume 7 from Above & Beyond. These guys produce and DJ the absolute best in electronic music. If you’re looking for tunes to groove at your desk, in the car, at the gym, on the bike, or whatever, then check out the
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Kind of cool before Halloween: The Los Angeles Opera is having a first-ever costume sale! Looks like you can buy all sorts of over-the-top costumes from LA Opera productions. If you’ve ever wanted a viking hat or giant dresses, this is your opportunity LA! Perfect for before Halloween. Now if only I could sing on-pitch…
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Got my hands on the New York Times Magazine last week. Hadn’t sat down to read it before. I’d only seen a few articles online. The printed version feels like one of those freebie readers you get in junk mail (flimsy glossy pages), but the content is more substantial. And worthwhile. Thanks to a plane
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For fun, for style, for investment. Too many reasons to get yourself one of these Wally-Hermès Yachts: Check out the design specs. Absolutely stunning. Who knows how much they will cost, or who will own them. But I would love to step onboard. (Thanks to Steven for sending me this link)
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From the cool “Information is Beautiful” blog, they present the The Hierarchy Of Digital Distractions:
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