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Wolfgang Van Halen Honors Alex Van Halen's Legacy at Drumeo Wolfgang Van Halen joins Drumeo for a powerful and personal tribute to his uncle, the legendary Alex Van Halen. This one-of-a-kind episode dives deep into Alex's drumming legacy through rare photos, untold stories, and jaw-dropping solos. Wolfgang shares exclusive insight only family can offer—exploring Alex's unique drum setups, unforgettable performances, and iconic gear from the bombastic kits of the '80s to the electronic innovations of the '90s. For the first time ever on camera, Wolf plays through eight of his favorite Van Halen tracks on drums, including: “On Fire” “Panama” “Jump” “Right Now” “Drop Dead Legs” “Romeo Delight” “Hot For Teacher” “Loss of Control” He opens up about life growing up surrounded by rock icons, what it was like being in Van Halen with his dad Eddie and uncle Alex, and why he believes Alex is one of the most underrated drummers in rock history. Whether you're a die-hard Van Halen fan or discovering Alex's genius for the first time, this episode delivers a deep, heartfelt, and high-energy celebration of the man behind the thunder. Chapters: Intro Why Alex Van Halen Matters Drum Kit Philosophy & Early Setups "Romeo Delight" – Performance 1986 Live Without A Net Drum Solo Thoughts on "Hot For Teacher" – Performance "Loss Of Control" – Performance Wolf's Favorite Drum Kit "Sunday Afternoon In The Park" – Performance Hide Your Sheep Tour Kit 1982 Burnin' in Buenos Aires Drum Solo Why Alex Used Simmons Electronic Drums "Drop Dead Legs" – Performance 5150 Tour Kit How Wolf Joined Van Halen "On Fire" – Performance Rehearsing with Van Halen 2013 Live at Stone Music Festival Drum Solo Jump Story from Japan "Jump" – Performance Taylor Swift Intro at Billboard Awards "Panama" – Performance Behind the Jimmy Kimmel Live "Panama" Set Is Alex Still Playing Drums Today? "Right Now" – Performance Outro

Laguna Beach, California-based singer, songwriter, guitar and piano player who just last month released a brand-new album. Her prior album had been done with a three-time GRAMMY-nominated producer and was released on the same record label that has artists such as Moby, Duran Duran, and Yoko Ono on its roster. She has been featured by USA Today, Rolling Stone, Billboard, American Songwriter, Harpers Bazaar, Glamour, and more. Last November she even attended the Billboard Awards, which she talks about during this interview. She also talks here about surviving a near-death experience while giving birth to her twin boys. In addition to her music, she has launched Lovendar, a lavender-based fragrance line that is a nod to the healing journey behind her album. She has more than 425 thousand streams on her top five songs on Spotify alone.

This episode is packed with controversy, hot takes, and unfiltered discussions you don't want to miss! Dizzy breaks down:

Marvin Sapp sits down with Rickey Smiley for an inspiring conversation. Erykah Badu steals the show at the Billboard Awards, receiving the Icon Award and shutting it down in the process. Venus Williams is making headlines for her new romance with an Italian actor, flashing a princess-cut diamond ring. Plus, a conversation sparks over the ongoing backlash light-skinned women face compared to their darker-skinned counterparts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rickey Smiley Morning Show is packed with drama, debates, and major headlines! A new law aims to protect students from hazing, while Trump shakes things up by canceling comedy at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The NCAA Final Four is set, Kanye West is back talking about Jay-Z, and Tina Knowles wins Mother of the Year. Meanwhile, Monique revives her decade-long feud with Tyler Perry, Oprah, and Lee Daniels, and Omarion’s attempt to wow the ladies on stage completely backfires. Marvin Sapp joins the show for an exclusive sit-down, while Erykah Badu shuts down the Billboard Awards with her Icon moment. Howard University faces a shocking gender gap, with Black men making up less than 20% of students, and Trump’s latest political moves include floating the idea of a third term. Plus, severe storms wreak havoc, Regina Hall and Snoop Dogg take on commencement speeches, and Diddy faces yet another lawsuit. You don’t want to miss this one!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Summary: Rachel Markarian, a versatile entertainment professional with an illustrious career as a dancer, choreographer, actor, and educator. Rachel takes us through her inspiring journey from her early struggles with ballet to becoming a seasoned artist working with industry legends like Rihanna, Katy Perry, Beyoncé, and more.  Rachel discusses her pivotal moments, from moving to New York at 15 to pursuing her career in Los Angeles, and how she transitioned from dance to acting, embracing new opportunities despite injuries. She also talks about her role as an educator, her work with Energy Dance Project and CLI Conservatory, and the importance of teaching young dancers both technical skills and life lessons. She offers invaluable advice on handling rejection, growing confidence, building a personal brand, and balancing multiple career paths. This episode is packed with inspiration and practical insights for dancers looking to thrive in the entertainment world. Show Notes: (00:00) - Introduction to the podcast and guest, Rachel Markarian (04:30) - Rachel's early struggles with ballet and how overcoming physical challenges shaped her career (10:30) - The influence of conventions and how Rachel discovered the larger dance world (16:00) - Moving to New York at 15 and gaining independence to pursue her dreams (20:00) - Transitioning to LA: Rachel's journey into commercial dance and her first big break (25:00) - Behind the scenes of life on tour (35:00) - Transitioning from dance to acting: How Rachel pivoted after a back injury and during the pandemic (42:00) - Rachel's work as an educator and mentor to the next generation of dancers (50:00) - The secret to longevity in the dance industry (57:00) - How to maintain confidence through auditions and setbacks (1:05:00) - Building confidence and growing your social media following (1:12:00) - Pursuing multiple career paths (1:20:00) - Q&A: Answering questions from aspiring dancers and sharing advice (1:30:00) - Final words: The importance of following your gut and focusing on your goals Biography: Rachael Markarian grew up outside of Boston, where she was immersed in a rich tapestry of arts and culture from an early age. New York City soon became a second home, especially after she attended a Performing Arts High School and trained at some of the city's most prestigious institutions. Her passion for the arts blossomed, leading her to major in Theatre & Dance at Oklahoma City University. Afterward, she moved to Los Angeles, where she booked her first film role in The Haunted Mansion alongside Eddie Murphy.  Rachael has collaborated with esteemed directors such as Michael Satrazemis, Susanne Bier, Joseph Kosinski, Ryan Murphy, Avi Youabian, Steven Soderbergh, Amy Sherman-Palladino, Christopher Guest, and many more. Her impressive list of credits includes Top Gun: Maverick, Magnum PI, Captain America: Brave New World, Tales of the Walking Dead, Sweet Magnolias, The Morning Show, All American, Queens, Bandit, First Wives Club, Dollface, The First Lady, Legion, Glee, True Blood, and The Ms. Pat Show, as well as commercials for brands like AFLAC Insurance, Microsoft, Target, and H&M. Her love for theater led her to portray the lead role of Kari in The Pavilion, a Pulitzer Prize-nominated play by Craig Wright, at the Malibu Playhouse. As a performer, Rachael has danced and toured with top artists, including Rihanna, Katy Perry, Beyoncé, Pink, Justin Timberlake, Kelly Clarkson, Panic! At the Disco, Kanye West, Chayanne, Cher, and The Pussycat Dolls. She has performed in two Super Bowl Halftime Shows with both Katy Perry and Beyoncé and appeared as a guest performer on shows like Dancing with the Stars, The Masked Singer, American Idol, The Grammy Awards, MTV VMAs, American Music Awards, and The Billboard Awards. Connect on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/rachaelmarkarian https://www.facebook.com/rachael.markarian Website https://www.rachaelmarkarian.net/

In a seasonally festive episode of the "MOPPC", J finds himself agreeing with unlikely forces, they discuss the BillBoard Awards and P no longer hides his distaste in a certain Rap music icon.

In a seasonally festive episode of the "MOPPC", J finds himself agreeing with unlikely forces, they discuss the BillBoard Awards and P no longer hides his distaste in a certain Rap music icon.

Andrew at Hattie B’s – 00:26 Prayer Wall – 3:04 12 Ways of Christmas – 5:25 TWS News 1: Dangerous Toys – 9:53 Christmas Boss Queen – 13:20 Scoop: More Vacation Time – 18:25 TWS News 3: Ozempic Break – 20:59 Billboard Awards – 24:39 12 Ways of Christmas Grand Prize Winner – 28:16 Flashback Friday – 30:41 Rock Report: Good News for Selena – 34:02 Part of a Cult – 37:40 Good News Giddy Up – 45:41 You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies

Episode Summary:  Menina Fortunato interviews the accomplished G Madison IV, a dancer, choreographer, and creative director with a career spanning continents and industries. G shares his journey from self-taught beginnings in San Diego to performing alongside global icons like Mariah Carey, Rihanna, and Kendrick Lamar. Now based in Australia, he reflects on transitioning into musical theater and balancing family life with a thriving career. G emphasizes the importance of mindset, clarity, and professionalism in building a sustainable dance career. He recounts personal challenges, like being fired from a major project, and offers insights on how setbacks can lead to growth. In a lively Q&A with mentees, G provides practical advice on topics like staying calm in auditions, choosing between opportunities, and the qualities choreographers seek in dancers. The conversation is packed with wisdom and inspiration for aspiring and professional dancers alike, showing that success is about more than talent—it's about perseverance, consistency, and a clear vision for the future. Show Notes: (00:00:00) Introduction (02:40) Early Career (10:51) Mindset and Career Lessons (24:00) Musical Theater Transition (40:27) Saying No to Big Jobs (44:25) Q&A Highlights (44:25) Overcoming Rejection (52:55) Audition Mindset (01:03:07) Choosing Opportunities (01:07:00) Professionalism and Consistency Biography: G.Madison IV has thrived in the entertainment industry wearing many different hats for over 20 years. Born in San Diego, California, currently living in Perth, AU with his wife & daughter, G is still hitting the stage whenever possible.  Established in Los Angeles, G's performed, designed and creative directed worldwide for the industry's elite: MARIAH CAREY, CHAKA KHAN, RIHANNA, LADY GAGA, ALICIA KEYS, KENDRICK LAMAR, MEGAN THE STALLION, ALUNA GEORGE, CHE'NELLE, CAMILLA CABELLO, GREENDAY and more. Including THE GRAMMYS, ELLEN, DANCING WITH THE STARS, BILLBOARD AWARDS, LIP SYNC BATTLE, PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS, LATIN VIDEO AWARDS, G has most recently been cast in the newest theatrical phenomena live musical, MJ THE MUSICAL, running in AUSTRALIA.  He has only recently involved himself in musical theater, having starred in HAMA PRODUCTIONS' FAME THE MUSICAL (Crown Theater), & DREW ANTHONY CREATIVES' ‘CHICAGO, and ‘A CHORUS LINE' being the first of many. G has collected numerous lessons on and off the stage so he continues expressing his passion to perform, inform and transform local & international talent through movements, music, and personal development. G is beyond grateful to be able to live an abundant life of creativity, traveling the world, providing for his family …and having fun doing it.  Connect on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/gmadison4 https://www.facebook.com/Gmadison4 Webpage https://www.made4stage.com

Episode Summary:  Teresa Espinosa, a celebrated dancer and choreographer, joins the conversation to share her incredible journey and insights on building a dance career. Menina Fortunato introduces Teresa, known for her extensive work with icons like Janet Jackson, Britney Spears, and Justin Bieber, as well as her Emmy-nominated choreography on Janet's “Velvet Rope” special. Teresa recounts her early inspirations, sparked by icons like Michael and Janet Jackson. After graduating from Cal Arts, her career took off through connections she made at the Roxbury club in Dallas. She recalls her first major break with Janet Jackson's tour, underscoring the importance of resilience through the emotional ups and downs of auditioning. As her career progressed, Teresa embraced the power of positive affirmations and manifesting her dreams, which she credits for landing key roles like Britney Spears' tour. She encourages dancers to believe in themselves and not rely solely on external validation for confidence. Teresa details her creative process, where improvisation and flexibility allow for authentic expression. Working with Miley Cyrus, she found value in collaborative choreography, showing how openness to others' ideas enhances creativity. For young dancers, Teresa emphasizes enjoying the journey, letting go of perfectionism, and trusting their abilities. She concludes with uplifting advice to stay grounded in their love for dance, reminding them they are enough, which she believes is key to success and fulfillment in the industry. Show Notes: (0:03) Introduction to Teresa Espinosa (2:58) Teresa's Early Dance Journey (8:12) Transition to Professional Dance Career (17:38) Auditioning and Manifesting Dreams (25:01) Creative Process and Performance Creation (40:24) Audition Preparation and Mindset (44:22) Improvisation and Confidence Building (56:42) Final Advice and Encouragement Biography: Teresa Espinosa is a proud native of Dallas, Texas. After graduating from CalArts, she has been working professionally as a dancer and choreographer for over 2 decades. Teresa, who early on in her career at the age of 24, was nominated for an Emmy Award for contributing choreography to Janet Jackson's Velvet Rope HBO Special, and traveled the world as one of her dancers. This auspicious start was a telling sign of a very successful and exciting career. Teresa's extensive list of accomplishments includes working with many of the renowned artists of our time, such as Prince, Britney Spears, Missy Elliot, Mariah Carey, Pink, Rihanna, Limp Bizkit, Usher, Hannah Montana/ Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Hailee Steinfeld, and Sofia Carson. Her work as a dancer and choreographer have also appeared in numerous television shows, award shows, commercials, and films. Some of these credits consist of The Oprah Winfrey Show, Ellen, The X Factor, America's Best Dance Crew (Beat Freaks), Good Morning America, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Billboard Awards, American Music Awards, Kid's Choice Awards, Old Navy, Nike, You Got Served, End of Watch, Barbie: The Princess & The Popstar, Magic Mike, and Magic Mike XXL. She also has worked on the hit TV show, Lip Sync Battle: Channing Tatum vs. Jenna Dewan-Tatum and Joseph Gordon-Levitt vs. Anthony Mackie. Espinosa's was an Associate Director/ Choreographer for Magic Mike Live is currently playing at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas. She was also Co-owner of Debbie Reynold's Dance Studio in North Hollywood, CA. Connect on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/teresa.espinosa22 https://www.facebook.com/share/15L5MEn5dc/

Bad Bunny continues to make significant strides in the music industry, marking remarkable achievements alongside top artists like Karol G and Peso Pluma. Recently, Bad Bunny was highlighted as one of the big winners at the Billboard Awards, affirming his status as a major force in Latin and global music markets.His influence extends beyond music, as he has become a cultural icon admired for his innovative style and commitment to pushing boundaries. Bad Bunny's success at the Billboard Awards adds to his extensive collection of accolades, reflecting his impact on the music scene both in terms of chart performance and breaking genre barriers.With a blend of reggaeton, Latin trap, and unique personal flair, Bad Bunny's music resonates with a diverse audience, drawing fans from around the world. His ability to connect and engage with fans has also been demonstrated through impressive streaming numbers and sold-out concerts, underlining his role in bringing Latin music to mainstream audiences.As Bad Bunny continues to earn recognition and accolades, his contributions to the music industry are increasingly significant, inspiring a new generation of artists and setting new standards for success in the modern musical landscape.

EPISODE 148 -00:00 RIP to a Legend08:30 Karol G & Feid at Billboard Awards 14:50 Young Miko Album Coming…31:50 Bad Bunny brings out Feid & Teir 1 Artists 34:30 Rauw's been very quiet…39:20 old school reggaeton vs new school reggaeton 46:00 Drake hopped on 4BatzTHANKS FOR WATCHING

A content creator and keynote speaker who was a Las Vegas nightclub promoter for more than eleven years and now coaches musicians on how to establish themselves and make a career, saying, “All musicians know how to be creative, but not all know business and marketing.” He is also a practitioner in Positive Psychology, which he says is done so his clients don't end up joining the 27 Club. Over the years he has been a part of events that have included the likes of Tiesto and Steve Aoki, among other notable names in entertainment. He even attended the Billboard Awards and tells that story during this interview.

Bryan Lezcano, también conocido como Chan El Genio, y Kevin Jiménez, conocido como Kevin ADG, forman el dúo productor ganador del Latin GRAMMY, The RUDEBOYZ. Su enfoque revolucionario hacia la música los ha posicionado como uno de los principales dúos productores de la industria. El dúo se conoció en 2008, ambos creando música de manera independiente como productores solistas, y desde entonces, han transformado el panorama musical con sus sonidos únicos y ritmos cautivadores. Especializados en software avanzado de producción, The RUDEBOYZ han creado éxitos como "Borró Cassette", "Felices los 4" y "Hawái" de Maluma, "Sin Miedo" de Reykon y "Chantaje" de Shakira y Maluma. Sus esfuerzos colaborativos les han valido más de nueve nominaciones a los Latin Grammy, y en 2018, obtuvieron su primer Latin Grammy en la categoría de Mejor Álbum de Pop Vocal Contemporáneo por el álbum F.A.M.E de Maluma. Entre sus logros destacados se encuentra la nominación a la canción "Borró Cassette" en los Billboard Awards de 2016 y su tema "Chantaje" alcanzando el puesto 22 en "Billboard's 100 Best Pop Songs" en 2016. El dúo productor global se situó en el quinto lugar de la lista de los principales productores latinos de Billboard en 2020. Su exitosa canción "Hawái" con Maluma ocupó el primer puesto en el chart de Hot Latin Songs de Billboard. Actualmente, The RUDEBOYZ están trabajando en su primer álbum, mostrando su compromiso continuo de expandir los límites creativos dentro de la industria musical.

Today, we're thrilled to have the dynamic duo, Lulu & Lala on the show. With over a decade of entertainment industry experience, their infectious personalities have captivated a dedicated following spanning from New York to Miami. Renowned for their presence at prestigious events like the Billboard Awards and Latin Grammys, they've engaged in exclusive interviews with a star-studded lineup including Pitbull, Justin Timberlake, Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, and Sofia Vergara. Notably, they showcased their versatile talents as contestants on Season 33 of The Amazing Race, showcased on CBS and Paramount+, adding another thrilling chapter to their vibrant journey. Get ready for an episode filled with their engaging stories and insights!We will be discussing "Who Moved My Cheese" by Spencer Johnson. Get your copy here! (paid link). Amazon - https://amzn.to/3vqBikWEpisode Resources: Lulu y Lala | https://www.instagram.com/luluylala/Lulu y Lala | https://luluylala.comBook BFFs - Social Media: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/bookbffs/Website | https://www.bookbffs.comTikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@book.bffs 

Kicking off the new year with the legendary, Jamie Grace! She is a songwriter, artist, producer, a Dove Award winner, 2x Grammy and Billboard Awards nominee. She inspires women and girls to create, love their singleness journey, and slays the game over on YouTube. We laugh probably more than any other guest. I am so excited for this conversation!    Jamie on Instagram Jamie on Spotify   Follow Katie on Instagram and TikTok Liquid IV use promo code truth to save 20% My favorite rice shampoo/conditioner bars Join the Truth for your Twenties Facebook group

This special episode of "Taylor Swift Today" with host Annalise Idol counts down the Top 11 Taylor Swift stories of 2023. At number 11, Swift's major award wins set a historic tone for the year, including a 12th Grammy and numerous MTV Video Music and Billboard Awards. Her influence in media and academia, philanthropic efforts, and the re-recording of albums "Speak Now" and "1989" feature next. Grammy nominations, upcoming albums, and the record-breaking release of "The Eras Tour" concert film highlight her ongoing success. The top 5 stories include the economic impact of her "Eras Tour," her support for friends and an alliance with Beyoncé, her 34th birthday coinciding with the release of "The Eras Tour" movie, tour ticket sale controversies, and her new romance with NFL star Travis Kelce. This countdown encapsulates a year full of achievements, impact, and personal developments in Swift's life.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5944076/advertisement

Rainwater talks about MO3, his career rise in Dallas, street politics vs business, beef with Wack and more! 0:00 Intro "I wish Wack was here!" - Rainwater 0:15 Adam was made aware of their interaction/beef on Clubhouse, so Adam was trying not to have them cross paths but looks like Rainwater wanted to see him + Their issues started at Billboard Awards about MO3 and Blueface 2:55 Rainwater gets on Adam about what he's doing with Lena: "Clap for Adam I don't know how you do it!" 3:49 "I grew up running trains on women, in high school I was the train man" - Rainwater 4:55 Rainwater used to get girls on back pages, says they have low self-esteem so you can sell them a "dream" 5:16 Rainwater used fake money to pay for h jobs  6:05 Rainwater says all these women were dumb black women  11:45 Rainwater was there with MO3 for his No Jumper interview, MO3 waited for Young Dolph to come in to do his interview that same day coz he was a fan  13:00 Charleson White was a pain to work with, says he realized White's reputation was blocking MO3 blessings  16:08 Charleson White got b up twice this month + Knowing that he can get touched makes him a target now 16:35 Charleson White sh*t himself inside a club, fell asleep at the wheel, went to jail for that, and before the clout he was trolling the cops saying he wanted them "deleted", Rainwater says the internet created a monster  18:15 Charleson White turned down Adam interview coz Adam is not racist  21:15 Rainwater says cities are only popular when rappers are getting "deleted"  22:25 Rainwater says Adam tanked Tony Willrich's career by confronting him with real Crips 24:27 Say Cheese and Sean kept saying whoop this, whoop that: "STFU!!" 25:32 Adam talks about reaction videos doing more views than the original interviews  28:09 More posthumous MO3 albums on the way, says ppl started checking him after he passed, Von, MO3, Pop Smoke all had star power after they passed 29:39 Pain music will always thrive, you can't be a killer for life, you have to slow down and pay bills at some point  31:50 Rainwater says the label helped Von get deleted  32:42 Wack barges in the interview! "Yall tryna set me up?" 33:33 Rainwater says he's not messing with no more black girls, it always gets you in trouble w their brothers, cousin or something  48:20 Rainwater met MO3 2 days after getting outta jail, he had no place to stay, he brought him home, helped him, believed in him, never had a contract, they always split everything, no issues ever  49:45 After he passed, Rainwater had to pay back taxes  53:35 Some MO3 beefs we impacting Rainwater as well, they all know each other, most were jealous of MO3 coz he could beat you up and made better music than most  1:04:25 When you work with rappers you inherit their beefs  1:13:00 Rainwater says MO3 didn't pass on some rap beef, but because of a jealous baby daddy  1:16:05 Rainwater says they signed Freddo bang just coz he had beef with Youngboy, now he has issues with his label 1:19:05 Rainwater says Chicago is evil!  1:19:15 Adam remembers the beef between Trippie and 6ix9ine, at the time 6ix9ine was smaller, but when he became big, then Trippie started to beef back years later  1:23:27 Adam will NOT spend 500k for a Youngboy interview 1:27:05 "Youngboy made it popular to have Herpes" + Says he has the same impact as 2Pac to the new generation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heather Maxwell spins new and old tunes from across Africa and the world, including selections from Senegal, Cameroon, Ethiopia, the United States, and more. The second half of the show welcomes Victoria Remi Nkong from Lagos, Nigeria to try her hand at Drop the Needle. Finally, Heather is joined by Jackson Mvunganyi and Schuyler Van Tassel to discuss Afrobeat's victories at recent entertainment awards and Kendrick Lamar's upcoming December 6th show in Kigali, Rwanda.

2023 Billboard awards were last night, and Taylor won 10 last night and Drake won the most of his career as well. Cassie did settle in court after filing against Diddy last week. Kim Kardashian is now getting into the Film industry, and she will star and produce in a new show called the 5th wheel.Make sure to also keep up to date with ALL our podcasts we do below that have new episodes every week:The Thought ShowerLet's Get WeirdCrisis on Infinite Podcasts

Rachael is a past guest on the podcast and is such a badass. Any kind of job you can think of as a dancer, she has done it - world tours, super bowl halftime shows, feature films, TV shows, the grammy's, and most recently, was an actress in Top Gun: Maverick. We chat about everything from the writers and actors strikes, to recognizing the ebbs and flows of being a working artist,  the nuances of working as a guest choreographer in someone else's studio, and saying no to jobs with grace.Website - https://www.rachaelmarkarian.net/Online Workbook - https://www.rachaelmarkarian.net/storeIG - https://www.instagram.com/rachaelmarkarian/Rachael Markarian is a successful, multi-hyphenate artist with over 20yrs of experience working in the Entertainment Industry as a Pro-Dancer, Actress, Choreographer and Master Teacher. Her dance career began in Los Angeles and took her around the world, touring and dancing for artists like Rihanna, Beyonce, Katy Perry, Pink, Cher, Justin Timberlake, Kelly Clarkson, Panic at the Disco and several others. Additionally she's performed in numerous Music Videos, Awards Shows (The Grammy's, American Music Awards, Billboard Awards, MTV Movie & Music Awards), Print Campaigns, Commercials (Target, Farmer's Insurance, MAC Cosmetics, Microsoft, Absolut Vodka, Chevy, Toyota, H&M) and Super Bowl Halftime Shows (Beyonce/Destiny's Child andKaty Perry/Lenny Kravitz/Missy Elliot).Rachael's Film credits include TOP GUN: MAVERICK, BANDIT, ON A WING AND A PRAYER, RUSH HOUR 3, NO STRINGS ATTACHED, BEHIND THE CANDELABRA, MASCOTS, THE STALKING FIELDS and SOUTHLAND TALES to name a few.Her television credits include roles on TALES OF THE WALKING DEAD, ALL AMERICAN, SWEET MAGNOLIAS, FIRST WIVES CLUB, QUEENS, THE FIRST LADY, THE MS. PAT SHOW, JOHNSON, LEGION, THE MORNING SHOW, GILMORE GIRLS, GLEE, TRUE BLOOD, DOLLFACE, CSI, HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, AMERICAN PRINCESS, PARKS & RECREATION and more.Rachael has choreographed Film, TV and Commercial projects including I WANT YOU BACK (Amazon Prime), TARGET, TACO BELL, CABI CLOTHING, FARMER'S INSURANCE, WELLA HAIR, and several others. She's also a Faculty Member on NRG DANCE PROJECT Convention and for CLI STUDIOS, as well as a Guest Choreographer, Master Teacher & Mentor at several studios throughout the US and Canada. Additionally, she created THE DANCER'S EDGE, an in-studio Intensive bringing LA, NYC & ATL Master Teachers & Choreographers into studios across the country providing them with Classes, Choreography & Industry Seminars to helpsupport their journey into the professional world.Rachael used her skills and success as a dancer and parlayed them into her acting career. Proving that dancers can have success in multiple fields, and that a hybrid artist is one that brings versatility and unique qualities to the table. She enjoys pursuing her passion and working in the industry, while also consulting and mentoring young artists.Hey y'all! I'm Justine, the voice behind the DC:U pod and MNTR MGMT. After 15+ years in the industry as a choreographer, dancer, producer, educator and more, I'm now working closely with dance artists on professional development, business skills and digital enhancement. Curious? Book a free 1:1 Career Call. You can also help support the podcast! Subscribe and receive exclusive member benefits --> Pod Producer/SupporterConnect with me on Insta @mntr.mgmt

Welcome to a brand new episode of the ¿Quién Tú Eres? podcast, where we explore the conflict we often face between "professionalism" & being our authentic selves. This week's guest is Oscar Enrique Martinez. Oscar Martinez is a creative and content marketer with over 14 years of experience working with both brands and agencies. As a natural connector, Oscar is a problem solver with a passion for storytelling through the lens of culture and authenticity. You've probably seen his work online as a comedic actor/producer, and he's best known as the other half of the music parody duo Juan Bago and O. After his time in the comedy world, O actually took his talents to the stage, starring in off-Broadway plays and joining the cast of Latino sketch comedy group Room 28. He is now the Cultural Partnerships and Activations Lead on the Global Brand Activations Team at Vistaprint. In this week's episode, Oscar tells us how his rebellious nature shaped his creative career and how he had the courage to leave a “stable” career behind. He was always encouraged to pursue a government job and a pension. But he knew that kind of career wouldn't make him happy. Fast forward a few years, and Oscar is a viral sensation. He's worked with the Billboard Awards, is a host on the Smartest Guys in the Room podcast, and has performed with comedy sketches around the world. Listen to hear how Oscar took a leap of faith and became his most authentic self. Follow Oscar on:  Website: https://www.dotsav.co/about  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justwatcho/?hl=en  The Smartest Guys in the Room Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@thesmartestpod/videos  Follow Pabel on: Website: https://plurawl.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plurawl/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plurawl  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plurawl/  Keep up with the podcast:  Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/message  Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/quientueres/support Our AI-Powered Journaling App is Ready to Test! Sign Up for a Focus Group here: https://calendly.com/plurawl/app-user-feedback?mc_cid=976e6dd2a0&month=2023-10  Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Navigating starting solids for the first time can be equal parts confusing and overwhelming, as well as exciting and a huge milestone! Today the tables are turned and we have the beautiful Renee Bargh interview us on her burning starting solids questions - and we know many of you would be asking the same questions too.Renee has established a name for herself as one of the premier hosts in the Entertainment industry. As correspondent and weekend co- host of Extra in the USA for 10 years, she has interviewed some of Hollywood's biggest stars; Brad Pitt, Oprah, Kim Kardashian, George Clooney, Jennifer Aniston, John Travolta and Nicole Kidman, to name a few. Renee has also covered all the major events in Hollywood, including the Academy Awards, the Golden Globes, the Oscars, the SAG Awards, the Billboard Awards and the VMAs. Renee recently returned to Australia to co-host The Voice Australia - and most importantly she is a mumma to her gorgeous 6 month old boy Tide.In this podcast we chat to Renee about:How her motherhood journey has been so far, and what she has found the most enjoyable and most challengingHow to know if our little one is ready to start solids and what are the best foods to commence with?The differences between purees and baby led weaning, as well as which one might be right for each familyGagging and chokingTraveling with a baby who is newly on solidsIntroducing allergensand so much more!You can follow Renee and get a glimpse of her gorgeous boy over on instagram Today's episode was brought to you by The Memo. The Memo is the feel good parenting and baby destination to help make big decisions easy. They offer the best baby brands on the planet from brands like Leander, Stokke and more. You can literally geteverything you need for parenting in one effortless shopping experience.Shop from their essential Solids List, your go-to guide for everything you need for starting your baby on their solids journey including; high chairs, bowls, cutlery, recipe books and more. They offer free delivery on orders over $99 and same day dispatch on orders placed before midday, so you can get your essentials delivered fast and directly to your door, wherever you live. And, for a limited time only, get 15% off your order when you spend $100 or more. Head to www.thememo.com.au and use code BOOBTOFOOD to redeem.  Offer is valid until 11.59pm AEDT 14th November 2023 exclusively at www.thememo.com.au and The Memo High Street Armadale Boutique. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer and cannot be redeemed against prior purchases or a pre-existing pre-order. To redeem online, you must enter the code BOOBTOFOOD at checkout. To redeem at The Armadale Boutique, simply show this offer to The Memo team. One use per customer. Exclusions apply.Follow us on instagram @boobtofood to stay up to date with all the podcast news, recipes and other content that we bring to help make meal times and family life easier.Visit www.boobtofood.com for blogs and resources, to book an appointment with one of our amazing practitioners and more.Presented by Luka McCabe and Kate HolmTo get in touch please email podcast@boobtofood.com

EP 6 - Revealing Our Brand New Car, Cutting Off Fake Friends, Jessica Went To The Billboard Awards, Birthday Cake Disaster, How We Met Sofia Bella, and More PODCAST YOUTUBE CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWllMDabwTLm3XScdgcqWqg COUPLE TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@alexandjessicaa JESSICA'S SOCIALS Jessica's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicaxfuen/ Jessica's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessicaxfuen Jessica's Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UC6S8vhkk... ALEX'S SOCIALS Alex's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atbwrld/ Alex's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@atbwrld Alex's Twitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/atbwrld Alex's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC06f... Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:30 How We Met Sofia 16:00 Jessica Went To The Billboard Awards 29:30 The Birthday Cake Disaster 36:14 Revealing Our Brand New Car To The World 44:30 Don't Surround Yourself With Negative People 52:30 The New Immigration Laws In Florida Business Email: alexandjess@viralnationtalent.com

Introducing my next special guest, Julian Kerins of the Billboard charts. Many national outlets, including NBC, ABC, iHeart radio, and Billboard, have recognized Julian Kerins's music and work. Listen to this episode featuring Julian sharing his background and what listeners who aspire to become a musician can do to get a foot in the music industry. Along with his music, Julian shares how his platform can be used for charity work and offers tips for people to focus on their professional path while helping others. Please enjoy, learn from these guests, and share! 

Adam talks about Penn Jillette's bathtub for ladies before sharing some jokes he wrote about Tom Cruise for the 2023 Oscars. Next, Kathy Griffin sits down one-on-one with Adam and gets into her experiences with lung cancer, getting canceled by both the left and the right, and living next to Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. The two reminisce about coming up in the Groundlings before Kathy talks about her fractured relationship with Brooke Shields. Finally, they revisit Kasthy's appearance on “The Man Show” and the time they hosted the Billboard Awards together. PLUGS: For Kathy Griffin's live dates visit KathyGriffin.com And follow Kathy on Instagram, @KathyGriffin THANKS FOR SUPPORTING TODAY'S SPONSORS: SimpliSafe.com/ADAM OReillyAuto.com GoodRanchers.com/ADAM Enter code: ADAM ZipRecruiter.com/ADAM

Darrell Rivera is a famous choreographer/dancer and social media sensation with over 20 million downloads on YouTube alone. He has appeared on Ellen, The Grammy Awards, The Billboard Awards, and in music videos. Darrell has also performed with Shania Twain and Aerosmith, among other entertainers. He is also the choreographer for the famous Las Vegas show Thunder from Down Under. He teaches weekly dance classes at Millennium Dance Complex in Las Vegas. You can follow him on IG/TikTok and Youtube at dareal08. My co-host today was USC Professor Paul Danczyk.

Emmy Award®-winning Marina Toybina is a costume and fashion designer well known for her exceptional work in entertainment. Born in Moscow, Russia, Toybina immigrated to the United States at age 11. At a very young age Marina found an outlet for her creativity through various forms of design and illustration. After graduating high school in Phoenix, AZ, she followed her calling and moved to Los Angeles to attend the distinguished Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, specializing in fashion design. While still attending FIDM, Toybina successfully launched a signature line called GLAZA. After earning her degree, Marina quickly became known for her unique aesthetic, and launched into the world of entertainment as a go-to designer for the dance community, artists and performers who sought a unique approach to their fashion and costume choices. Toybina's creations are now seen worldwide in all mediums ranging from primetime and international television programs to major editorials, music videos, commercials and concert arena stages. For television, Toybina has designed for hit shows like So You Think You Can Dance, The X Factor US, and World of Dance, as well as for performances on award shows such as The Grammys, The Billboard Awards, The American Music Awards, The Brit Awards, The BET Awards, and the Country Music Association Awards, just to name a few. Marina's latest work can be seen on FOX's popular celebrity-filled singing competition The Masked Singer, in which she and her team have created an assortment of unique theatrical costumes across six seasons for the likes of T-Pain, Dionne Warwick, Donny Osmond, Tony Hawk, Chaka Khan, Seal, Patti Labelle, Leann Rimes, Aloe Blacc, Nick Carter, Bobbi Brown, Bret Michaels, Lil Wayne, Tori Kelly, Gladys Knight, Rumer Willis, Kelly Osbourne, Tyrese, Jesse McCartney, Toni Braxton, Jojo Siwa, Hanson, Mickey Rourke, Busta Rhymes, Wiz Khalifa and many more. Her creative vision and drive were integral to the success of The Masked Singer, and in 2021 her dedication paid off as Toybina became one of only a handful of costume designers to receive both costume designer and producer credits on a primetime television show. Toybina has received award recognition, breaking records in 2015 as the first costume designer to win four consecutive Emmys in the Outstanding Costumes for a Variety Program or a Special category. Over the years she has earned a total of six Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards in this category, for The Masked Singer (2021 and 2020), Super Bowl XLIX Halftime Show Starring Katy Perry (2015), So You Think You Can Dance (2014), The 55th Annual Grammy Awards (2013), and The X Factor (2011), as well as a Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Award nomination for The Masked Singer (2019). In 2018, Toybina won The Ellen Mirojnick Styling Award at the Hollywood Beauty Awards. She has also been recognized by her peers in the Costume Designers Guild, receiving a CDG Award for Excellence in Variety, Reality-Competition, or Live Television for The Masked Singer (2020) and a CDG Award nomination for So You Think You Can Dance (2019). Throughout her career, Toybina has collaborated with superstars like Carrie Underwood (Blown Away World Tour, Storyteller Tour, Cry Pretty Tour, NBC's Sunday Night Football, Country Music Awards and many more), P!nk (American Music Awards and The Beautiful Trauma World Tour), Katy Perry (Super Bowl XLIX Halftime Show, California Dreams Live Tour and Prismatic World Tour), Usher (iHeartRadio Music Awards, Billboard Awards, E3, RNB Fridays LIVE 2018), Ariana Grande (The Honeymoon Tour), Taylor Swift (Red World Tour, Grammy Awards, Brit Awards), Nicki Minaj, Miley Cyrus (Gypsy Heart World Tour), Lil' Kim, Paulina Rubio, Selena Gomez (Billboard Awards, Dancing With the Stars), Ne-Yo (Good Morning America, BET Awards), Dita Von Teese, 5th Harmony, Shania Twain, Britney Spears, Adam Lambert, Juliette Lewis — among numerous others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I am talking with music industry icon Jason Davis. Jason is an entertainment industry executive with a broad range of titles including award winning songwriter and author, independent record label president, executive TV producer, entertainment consultant, former Senior VP of A&R for Dolly Parton's CTK management company and more. We are discussing when and why to hire an entertainment lawyer, the difference in managing a producer vs. an artist and what happens when you reach the top of the music industry and are still empty.    Sponsors: Edenbrooke Productions - We offer consulting services and are offering listeners a 1-hour introductory special. To request more info on consulting services, email Marty at contact@johnmartinkeith.com.  In this episode we discuss: *Once you make a human connection, if you keep the bar high, that relationship is always there. *When and why to hire an entertainment lawyer. *The amount it costs to hire an entertainment lawyer. *Learning how to develop an artist. *Learning how to coach artists well. *Find the treasure in an artist. *Finding an artist's sound. *the difference in managing a producer vs. an artist. *How to get people's attention as a writer. *Listening for tone of voice. *Having shared vision with an artist. *Have real love and care for people. *What can I bring to someone to help them along. *Honor your agreements. *Sandcastle empires. *What happens when you reach the top and are still empty. Websites:  - http://www.noble-management.com/  - https://oneone7.com/  - https://www.higherlevelagency.org/jasondavismasterclass.html BIO Jason Davis has spent his entire two decade career in the music industry and worked with many worldwide stars, including Boyz ll Men, Sugar Ray, P. Diddy, Alabama, Lonestar, Dolly Parton, among many others before working in Christian music.  Davis is an entertainment industry executive with a broad range of titles including award winning songwriter, award winning author, independent record label president, executive TV producer, entertainment consultant, former Senior VP of A&R for Dolly Parton's management company CTK management and a serial entrepreneur.  He has also secured record deal offers with CEO's from the largest music companies in the world, including Capitol Records, Sony, Interscope, Island / Def Jam, Epic, Atlantic, RCA, and J Records.  Traveling between New York, London, Los Angeles, Miami and Nashville, he built a reputation working with the top songwriters, producers, and recording artists in the entertainment industry on a global level.  Over the span of his career, he has not only pioneered new approaches to the signing and development of some of the world most successful recording artists and songwriters such as Anne Wilson who recently was nominated for Christian song of the year in the 2022 Billboard Awards. He has consistently championed innovative business models and partnerships with a wide range of companies around the world.  His career began as a songwriter when he was discovered by Grant Cunningham, the former VP of A&R for Sparrow Records. Davis went on to write a #1 Billboard hit, received several ASCAP songwriting and publishing awards, and was nominated for a Latin music award.  Davis has also co-founded other cutting edge entertainment companies such as: One One 7, Noble Management, and Awaken Records. He is also co-president and partner of Christian booking agency Higher Level Agency.

On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Lissette Waugh, the founder of the L Makeup Institute to the Friends in Beauty guest chair.   L Makeup Institute opened  to students in 2010 as a destination program that elevates beyond the typical cosmetology school into a unique and highly-sought-after learning institute. Distinct from cosmetology school programs which focus on teaching hair, skin, and nails, the L Makeup Institute exclusively teaches the art and science of makeup artistry and offers programs in all styles of makeup artistry.    L Makeup Institute is one of the few makeup school programs in the country that is accredited through Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and meets the strict industry standards for makeup artistry and special effects, which means graduates of the program are ready to enter professions immediately. And with a robust job placement and graduate services program, L Makeup Institute opens doors for graduates, leading to exciting opportunities in some of the biggest industries in the world, including fashion, film, and television.   Since 2010, L Makeup Institute has opened a second makeup school in Dallas, Texas, a beautifully appointed campus featuring ten separate training classrooms, a special effects lab, and a photography studio. L Makeup Institute has graduated over 1,000 students that have gone on to careers and work such as Grammys, Latin Grammys, One Drop, CMA's, Billboard Awards, Resident Cirque Makeup Artist, Top Magazine Covers, and so much more.   As a fellow educator I was so excited to talk to Lissette and learn all the ins and outs of L Makeup Institute. In this interview Lissette shares: -What inspired her to open L Makeup Institute and the evolution of the school since 2010 -How she strategically developed the curriculum to yield the best results -The Important of being professional taught MUA -The Lifestyle of a Celebrity MUA  -The demeanor and character traits that must be carried as a MUA -The biggest misconception students have before entering the beauty industry -What new MUA's should be focused on business wise  -And so much more   This was an awesome conversation with Lissette and she has so many amazing things coming up. Let's go ahead and jump into it and if you prefer to watch our beautiful faces then tune in on YouTube.  Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com   FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty   FOLLOW FRIENDS IN BEAUTY ON IG  www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty   SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE CHANNEL bit.ly/FIBTube   SEND ME A TEXT! (202) 519-4652   JOIN PATREON TO SUPPORT THE FRIENDS IN BEAUTY PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/friendsinbeauty   ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/fibadrequest Resources Mentioned In This Episode:   -L Makeup Institute   Additional Resources:   -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson   -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q   -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481  Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase  Announcements:   We're on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes!   Join our Facebook community…   If  you're looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: L Makeup Institute (Instagram) - @lmakeupinstitute L Makeup Institute (Website) - https://lmi.edu Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com

Twenty-four years after their debut album, Black Star — the duo of Talib Kweli and Yasiin Bey — is back with its sophomore release, “No Fear Of Time.” Talib joined Trapital to discuss the long-awaited return album (which dropped in May) and why it was released exclusively on the paid-subscription podcast platform Luminary. Spurning traditional streaming platforms like Apple Music or Spotify was about serving its true fans, Talib told me during our interview.The pair was already in business with Luminary, hosting an original podcast “The Midnight Miracle” alongside Dave Chappelle. The way Talib sees it, the group's most dedicated fans — one's that care about them on a personal level beyond just spitting bars — were already rocking with them on Luminary. And after a career that's spanned four decades, Talib is more interested in engaging his core fanbase rather than reaching the masses. Disruptive art is on-brand for Black Star. Similarly, Yasiin's latest solo album was exclusively distributed inside a 10-week art exhibit in Brooklyn. For Talib, he's blended different musical genres and sounds his entire career. “As an artist, it's my duty to try everything I can,” he told me on this episode. For a closer look at Talib's creative and business approach, you'll want to hear our interview in full. Here's all our talking points during the episode:[3:16] Black Star's New Album “No Fear Of Time”[4:10] Why The Album Released Exclusively On Luminary Podcast Network[8:07] Why Talib Moved Away From Patreon[10:37] Art Vs. Business[14:11] What Talib Has Learned In Different Creative Pursuits [15:55] Yasiin Bey Makes Talib “Step Up”[19:23] TikTok's Influence On Modern-Day Music[23:00] Why Talib Avoided Clubhouse [25:12] Talib Doesn't Miss Twitter[29:41] Speaking Out Against Online Trolls[33:51] Putting Out Music On “Own Terms”[35:24] Talib Did 200 Shows A Year For Two DecadesListen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | SoundCloud | Stitcher | Overcast | Amazon | Google Podcasts | Pocket Casts | RSSHost: Dan Runcie, @RuncieDan, trapital.coGuests: Talib Kweli, @talibkweli Sponsors:beatBread is your music platform to get funding and stay in control. You can get advances from $1,000 to $2 million, and you keep your masters. To learn more, go to beatBread.com MoonPay is the leader in web3 infrastructure. They have partnered with Timbaland, Snoop Dogg, and many more. To learn more, visit moonpay.com/trapital Enjoy this podcast? Rate and review the podcast here! ratethispodcast.com/trapital Trapital is home for the business of hip-hop. Gain the latest insights from hip-hop's biggest players by reading Trapital's free weekly memo. TRANSCRIPTION[00:00:00] Talib Kweli: Most of my music is available for free on YouTube. On Kweliclub.com, you can get all my mixtapes for free. You can get the album Fuck the Money for free. My biggest song Get By, you could, if that shit came on in the store, you could Shazam it and listen to it on Shazam for free, you know what I'm saying?[00:00:16] Talib Kweli: Like, it's got 15 million views on YouTube. You could go listen to it on YouTube for free. You mean to tell me I can't get $10 or $5 or $30 with a new Black Star album with all this free music you're getting? What are we even talking about? You know what I'm saying? Like, how are you ignoring all of this, to complain about this?[00:00:42] Dan Runcie: Hey, welcome to the Trapital podcast. I'm your host and the founder of Trapital, Dan Runcie. This podcast is your place to gain insights from executives in music, media, entertainment, and more who are taking hip-hop culture to the next level. [00:01:03] Dan Runcie: Today's guest is the one and only Talib Kweli. He is one half of Black Star which is back with its second album since their debut 24 years ago, 24 years. It's crazy how long it's been. But it was great to talk to him about why he chose to release it now and also why he chose to release it exclusively on Luminary.[00:01:25] Dan Runcie: Luminary is a paid audio platform, specifically known for podcasting. So we talked about that decision, why it was important for him and Yasiin to release it on a platform where they already had a podcast and what that means for him moving forward. And what it ultimately focuses on is the quest for autonomy and control and independence in being able to reap the rewards that come from it.[00:01:49] Dan Runcie: This is nothing new to Talib Kweli. He's released music on his own website, Kweli Club. He's used Patreon as well to release his music. So we talked about what the decision was like to release on Luminary and more broadly what this means for him as an artist. He's someone that has toured a lot over the years.[00:02:07] Dan Runcie: So we talked about what it's been like since the pandemic. What it's been like finding the right sound and themes given so much of the conscious rap that Black Star and Talib himself were known for over the years. And we talked about a whole bunch of other trends in the industry. Great conversation, really insightful.[00:02:24] Dan Runcie: Hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. Here's my chat with Talib Kweli. All right. So today we have the one and only Talib Kweli, one half a Black Star, which is back with its latest album, No Fear of Time. So the album's been out for a little bit, man. How are you feeling? How do you feel about the response? [00:02:41] Talib Kweli: I feel grateful and blessed, and I'm happy that the fans have gotten a chance to hear it. I've been listening to it or iterations of it for a number of years now. And I'm just happy to have gotten it out. [00:02:53] Dan Runcie: Yeah, I bet. I think too, I'm glad that the fans are hearing it 'cause one of the big discussion points about the album, which stuck out to me, was how you chose to release it. And I give you so much respect for doing it on your terms and not necessarily following the main path because we all know that artists have their own autonomy and independence. Like, you don't have to just do the standard thing. So credit to you on that. [00:03:16] Talib Kweli: Well, yeah, you know, all praises due to the most high and really, I give the credit to Yas he was the one that really stuck to his guns on that. You know, my music is widely available or many platforms, not all of it, you know, some, some things I have exclusive, but we've had offers as you can imagine all through the years to ways to put out the Black Star album in a more traditional way.[00:03:37] Talib Kweli: Yasiin stuck to his guns on that. And by default, just me, me being in a group with him, I benefit from that. Because the situation absolutely was a beneficial situation to me and, to be frank with you, one of my most favorite situations I've been in business-wise in terms of my relationship with my art and how it gets out to people.[00:03:59] Dan Runcie: That's good. That's good to hear because I know that you've done a few different things independently. You've released albums on your own website before, you've done Patreon. What made you choose Luminary this time? [00:04:10] Talib Kweli: Well, we were already in a very fruitful relationship with Luminary due to the fact that we had the podcast on Luminary with Dave Chappelle, the Midnight Miracle Podcast.[00:04:19] Talib Kweli: And it was attractive to us, the idea that fans who are willing to put their money where their mouth is, so to speak, fans that are already spending money with us, fans that are following us enough to know where we at, fans that are interested in our conversation, right? Fans that are interested in us as men, as human beings and not just like feed us, feed us, feed us art, feed us content, but fans that are really interested in what we think and how we see the world and how we see art. [00:04:50] Talib Kweli: Those fans, I feel like, that niche was either already on Luminary rocking with the Midnight Miracle or if they had heard about the Midnight Miracle, that would be exciting to them. And so just automatically it weeds out the people who are like, Nah, I'm not interested in you as a human being. I'm not interested in how you feed your family.[00:05:11] Talib Kweli: I'm not interested in your, your thoughts on the state of the industry. I just like them bars and the beats. I just want to hear the music. But that's not the fan I want, you know, and that's not a fan. That's pop music. Pop music is like a blanket, trying to blanket and cover everything and get every single ear.[00:05:28] Talib Kweli: And I don't need every single ear and I don't need all eyes on me. I just want to rock with the people who want to rock with me. And that, that's the first thing beyond the fact that, you know, the business of Luminary is, that we're in is a fair arrangement. It's not, you know, it's not ownership.[00:05:45] Talib Kweli: It's just fair. It's the antithesis of what happens with most of these streaming networks, most of these DSPs. So it's, it's just a, it's a good situation. And it's not, you know, the news was, was announced that Dave Chappelle at other people had been invested in Luminary. So it's not just something where it's like, we're asking people to come to something that we personally don't put our money where our mouth is, you know what I'm saying? [00:06:11] Dan Runcie: Yeah. Because that's what I saw. I saw that Dave Chappelle was an investor. I assumed that maybe you and Yasiin were as well. And 'cause I know some people, I wondered, okay, well, if I was going to do $5 a month, is that $5 that I could just put directly in Talib's pocket?[00:06:25] Dan Runcie: But you're like, Hey, we also want to support the people that have clearly been with us, paying for Midnight Miracles, paying for our content. So it's not just about the monetary aspect. It's about being able to share and celebrate with the people that have already been with you. [00:06:39] Talib Kweli: Yeah, exactly. And I can't speak for Yasiin's investment to what he do with his money. You know, that's, that's really his business. I really don't know. But for me, I, I have Kweli Club, as you mentioned, and I'm very proud of Kweli Club, but people are not there. You know, I've never been on Bandcamp. I just started a page on Bandcamp this week for the first time because I've heard about Bandcamp.[00:07:02] Talib Kweli: But in my mind, I'm like I could do that with Kweli Club. I could have my own Bandcamp. And Kweli Club is still rocking and is a unique experience to sell books there, there's product and information and things you could get from me there that you can't get no place else. But now you can also get my music, some of it on Bandcamp and the Black Star album is on Luminary. And I think I'm going to probably do some more things with Luminary. [00:07:23] Talib Kweli: It has all these other podcasts and it's like, whether you're into those podcasts or not, right? Like, you might not want to hear Trevor Noah, or Roxane Gay, or Russell Brand, or some of the other podcasts they have there, or the People's Party, or Midnight Miracle. But you can't say, well, we're just asking you to pay for this album. You can't say that 'cause that's not accurate. What you're paying for, you're getting a lot more than an album. [00:07:47] Dan Runcie: I agree with that. And I think the distinction here, too, that I think about, I know you mentioned on your website, of course, you could do it there, but that's not necessarily whereas many of the fans are, as you mentioned, how does this compare to Patreon? For instance, I know you've used that in the past to release art and release your work specifically.[00:08:07] Talib Kweli: I respect the Patreon audience, and the Patreon people, and the people who started it. It's a very good idea. That is very artist-centric. But for me personally, it was Patreon just like everything else is based on your level of engagement. It's a social media platform, right? So the more you engage there, the better it's going to be.[00:08:25] Talib Kweli: And they got, what, the Discord. They're plugged in LinkedIn with, and it's just for me, we're already engaging on other social media apps to then take that time. And I engage where I enjoy, right? I don't do it just for business. Like, I'm talking about things I enjoy. And also that, because I enjoy the engagement, it's also rewarding to me.[00:08:45] Talib Kweli: It brings followers and listeners, whatever, but you just to add time to do it on Patreon, I didn't, I couldn't get into the engaging in the social media part of Patreon. And I feel like for me personally if you're not going to, I feel like if I wanted to engage to the level of some of the other creators on Patreon, I probably would've done better there, but my interest never, never quite got to there.[00:09:11] Talib Kweli: And so that's what this is, there's no disrespect to that platform. I just think it's a personal taste or what you enjoy doing. And I see, I see people who do very well on Patreon. [00:09:20] Dan Runcie: Yeah. And I feel like for you specifically, we are talking about being able to invest in a platform, not just with your money, but with your time as well.[00:09:32] Dan Runcie: And if you're going to get the most out of a platform, you got to put a lot into it. And you already had work in luminaries. So I feel like that connection was there for you. And this also makes me think back to when you had released your Gutter Rainbows album. This was back in 2011, and I feel like at least of what you had written at the time, this was a bit of a, a turning point for you because I think what we're talking about is the autonomy, and the independence, and the impact of that, especially from an economic perspective where you're like, you know, you put up your own money, you tripled your investment in a few months, and you're like, even at the more commercially successful albums you had before that, you never saw something like that. And I feel like that shaped a lot of your experience and outlook forward.[00:10:15] Talib Kweli: Yeah. And it's even in 2022, it's even more like that. I'm still learning, and growing, and bending, and shifting. And the space I'm in now is even a lot more independent than I was when Gutter Rainbows came out. Now it's just like the industry's completely broken down. Like, when Gutter Rainbows came out, it was like on the way to really, really breaking down.[00:10:37] Talib Kweli: But now it's completely broken down. It's like the wild, wild west. And it's like really about what you invest in yourself. It's really about focusing on the business aspect of it, like where you completely leave the ego out of it. And that's so difficult for a lot of artists because a lot of art can be, for better or for worse, ego-driven. And it can be, you know, people say that art is reciprocal. You want people to like your art, you put it out in the world, and you search around to see who's feeling it. And that could really have an adverse effect on your ego and what your value system is, right?[00:11:10] Talib Kweli: And, you know, me as an artist personally, I've spent money. I've invested in things that I knew I wasn't going to see no return on, over and over and over again, just for the sake of the art, just for the sake of the culture. And I'm not just talking about my art. I'm talking about other artists on Javotti Media, you know, there's things that I've invested in and I'm like, I don't see a path to making a profit here unless by some stroke of luck or miracle, something, someone feels as strongly about this art as I do.[00:11:39] Talib Kweli: And it gets a placement somewhere. Someone picks it up for a movie or something, like that's possible, or use it in a commercial, stuff like that. But I mean, those are long shots. That's not a guarantee. That's not like a plan for success, unless you're going into those situations where you're, you're knowing how to pitch those things and have those relationships, which I did not and do not, you know, so yeah.[00:12:02] Talib Kweli: My thinking on it now is not that at all. Because I've done that. I've done the artist thing for so, so, so, so long, and I'm not really a businessman at all. I'm a businessman by default. I'm a businessman because I have to be, I love, I love this art so much. I love this culture so much. And in order to sustain myself, in order to live the life I want to live and to feed my family, offer this art I had to learn a certain degree of money management, time management, business management in order to just do what I do, but I don't enjoy it.[00:12:32] Talib Kweli: and this is why this conversation was in, in doing this podcast was interesting to me because I think it's very important whether I enjoy it or not.[00:12:41] Dan Runcie: I think that's an important distinction, because I do think that we see artists now that clearly you could get the sense that music is an afterthought for the bag that they're trying to get. But at the end of the day, I still believe that most of the people in this want to do it primarily because they love the art and they are much more aligned with you where it's like, they had to do this because they didn't want to get, you know, taken advantage of by the system.[00:13:05] Dan Runcie: They didn't want to not have things work out in their favor. So by default, you have to have some, you know, cursory level of knowing what works and what doesn't. And as you kind of mentioned earlier, that bar has increased a lot since Gutter Rainbows, that has increased a lot since so many of these things.[00:13:22] Dan Runcie: So the landscape forces you to do that, or else you may likely get taken advantage of unless things work out luckily in your favor.[00:13:31] Dan Runcie: I think, too, for you, something else you mentioned with this, just thinking about needing to reach so many fans, if you are relying on this major system, so much of that relies on taking you away from the core people that are really rocking with you, because if you're trying to reach the masses and you're trying to do what a major label may want you to do to try to reach the masses.[00:13:53] Dan Runcie: then you may have, they may want you to either shift your sound. They may want you to try to do all these things, which further take away from the autonomy and control that you clearly want to be able to have. So I get the sense that this more recent stage of your career has likely been more freeing from that perspective.[00:14:11] Talib Kweli: Yeah, I mean, as an artist, I really, really, really want to try everything. I've definitely tried in my music to make music, to take aspects of what I do, who I am as an anti-racist person, as a pro-black person, as a person who likes a certain type of what they call underground hip-hop and take those sensibilities and stretch them, expand them and find global audiences.[00:14:34] Talib Kweli: And I've worked with artists all over the world from different genres. I've tried many different styles. I've sang. I've done double time. I've done, you know, I've round over trap beats. I've done it at all. I've tried every single thing because as an artist, not only is that my right, feel like it's my duty to try everything I can.[00:14:52] Talib Kweli: But in that trying, what I've learned is is that the more I try different things, the more I start to lean towards being comfortable in being the best at what I do, finding that thing that what it is that's unique about me and finding that. And I've tried that through my career.[00:15:09] Talib Kweli: People, there's albums of songs, things that people are, like, maybe be like, I don't like when Talib did this, or I don't like when Talib did that. And some of that, some of it worked and some of it didn't. There's some of it that I love that people hate. And some of it that people hate that I love, I don't even know if I just said the same thing twice, but you know what I'm getting at.[00:15:27] Talib Kweli: But in this state, business-wise and creative-wise, I'm closer to the vest and more about what is it that I do best. And try to put that on display. [00:15:40] Dan Runcie: Right. And that last piece you talked about in terms of doing things you loved that the fans didn't like, or the fans not doing things you liked, but then you actually liked it yourself. Did any of that influence how you and Yasiin went about this latest album? [00:15:55] Talib Kweli: Well, the good thing about Yasiin is that he try, he does try as much as I do. He tries different styles. Absolutely. I've heard him rap and sing on all different types of things. But what really helps shape the Black Star sound is I'm the steward of the beats and the administration.[00:16:12] Talib Kweli: Like, I'm going out and finding the beats, and looking for producers, and booking studios. I'm doing all that. But what Yasiin is doing is he's trying to get closer to God in his lyrics. You know, all his albums, all his projects start with Bismillah and all his bars and where he is trying to go lyrically is always about a higher level of self. And trying to get closer to God, whatever that is for you. And so it makes me step up, frankly, and it doesn't make me just step up, but it makes me because let's not get it fucked up. Like I don't slouch from my, on my other projects. You know what I'm saying? So it's not just about stepping up, but it's also about the focus.[00:16:54] Talib Kweli: It's just different. And it's like that when I worked with Styles P, it was a different type of focus. When I worked with 9th Wonder in them, it was a different type of focus. When I work with Hi-Tek, it was a different type of focus and, you know, even on my solo albums, even the producers I work with, whether it was DJ Scratch or Kanye, will.i.am, whoever. Like, wherever I go with that person is is pulling some out of me. And what Yasiin pulls out of me is wanting to be closer to God. [00:17:19] Dan Runcie: Yeah. I definitely get the sense of that. And even listening to y'all two conversations, hearing it from the album and even just, you know, his own evolution with religion, I always got the sense that, for you two, like spirituality and the importance of that was always going to have a theme through its music.[00:17:36] Dan Runcie: And it's been interesting to see how, like, that piece from a tonality has evolved over time as well. The debut album you had, there were so many things that were timely to that era. And I think in this album, too, we're kind of seeing so much of it because I think that there's a lot of things, whether it's about, you know, black liberation, freedom that I think were relevant then, relevant now. However, it looks different in a way that I feel like you all are able to keep a lot of the same themes, but have more of a modern shift to it, which I don't think necessarily applies to a lot of people that are still creating music from the late nineties and putting it out today.[00:18:13] Talib Kweli: Yeah. I hear you. And I think that was very intentional on our part. This album was formed over a lot of conversation and, you know, it's 24 years since the last project in them, you know, there was a lot of attention to detail. A lot of attention to detail, but also with the idea that it's got to sound loose. It's got to sound organic, and raw, and loose. It can't sound overproduced. [00:18:37] Dan Runcie: Right. And it has to be timely as well in a way that it can both stand, you know, the test of time. But it also, you know, whether you're talking about millennials and how people are relating to particular things, it has to relate to that piece.[00:18:51] Dan Runcie: And I feel like that resonated with me, at least, for being able to hear things as well. But there was something else you said even earlier in this conversation that I was thinking about in terms of doing things and you always willing to try things, whether it's going with EDM, working with different producers. I'm curious, how does that shift with looking at different formats as well to put out music? Because I know that there's this ongoing debate right now about artists and whether or not they should be forced to use TikTok or not, and whether or not people like to use TikTok. How do you feel about that?[00:19:23] Talib Kweli: Yeah, I was watching the Billboard Awards and that's when I first, I knew in the abstract that everything was moving towards TikTok, right? But watching the Billboard Awards, it hit me when they were introducing every single artist that was popular. Most of them I hadn't heard of or heard their song, but every single thing they were announcing was like, this is how it performed at TikTok. And for how I grew up, that was the radio.[00:19:43] Talib Kweli: And so I was like, now we're an era where the radio is not on his way to be obsolete, but completely obsolete. And let me be clear. I don't mean radio as a concept. I mean, commercialized pop radio and that system. Because clearly what you're doing is radio, you know, what I'm doing with People's Party and in Midnight Miracle is radio. So that's driving, right?[00:20:04] Talib Kweli: I feel like we're in almost in a golden age of radio, but as far as, like, with the music business, man, oh, man. Yeah, TikTok is, I just posted something today from, or that Earn Your Leisure poster about Isaac Hayes Jr., for Fanbase, talking about the algorithms and Instagram, and how, when it first started, you could gain 300,000 followers, very quickly, a million followers very quickly, but then once they had video and once they had ads, well, now you could be a network and now, the advertisers are going to come to you instead of coming to Instagram. So now they've made it so, that's why they shadowbanned people and limit content. I have a million people following me. If I post something, maybe 5,000 people will see it or like it, I don't know who, how many people see it.[00:20:44] Talib Kweli: I have to look at the insights, but I'm definitely not reaching everybody who I'm supposed to reach. And they'll be like, oh, well you could, if you pay us, you know what I'm saying? And so it's just interesting to see how with TikTok, which is Chinese-based if I'm not mistaken, I don't think they're doing that. I think they're allowing the content to reach who it's going to reach, or I might be mistaken about that. I don't know. [00:21:05] Dan Runcie: I think that's going to shift with TikTok as well though, because I think we kind of saw the early stage where you could put up a song and, you know, like a Megan Thee Stallion song could blow up or whoever song could blow up.[00:21:16] Dan Runcie: But I think now they got over a billion people using it every day. I think we're going to see or using it every month rather. I think you're going to see the same type of shift happen there, too, eventually. [00:21:27] Talib Kweli: Yeah. I mean, I post on TikTok and no one follows me on TikTok. It's like 4,000 people following me on TikTok. But again, it's the same thing with the Patreon thing. I'm not there, right? I'm not engaging with the people. I'm not clicking on videos, and scrolling through it, and, like, commenting. And I'm not doing anything. I'm just posting things, trying to get some engagement because people are there. I'm putting things up. But that's not really where my fans are looking for me yet at this point.[00:21:54] Dan Runcie: Right. Yeah. And especially with the demo that you're reaching, and they're not looking at you to go do some TikTok dance or something like that, right? [00:22:01] Talib Kweli: Yeah. I saw The Game doing a TikTok dance. I mean, I hope that that's what he really wanted to do, you know what I'm saying? I hope that he's like, yo, I think that dance is hot, and I'm going to do that dance. Instead of like, damn I got to get on TikTok and do a dance, you know what I'm saying? [00:22:15] Dan Runcie: Yeah. I do think even that piece of it's going to change too, though, because kind of like we saw on YouTube, right? Like people avoided YouTube for a while because they're, okay, I'm not going to go out here and go dance like Soulja Boy and try to do some viral video, but it eventually matured. And I think we're going to see the same with TikTok where, yeah, you don't have to do some dance that could fit in a vertical video, but you're going to see, you know, folks that you know, are trying to reach your demo, doing whatever the version is that's relatable to them. So it'll take time. In some ways, I feel like it's already happening. Yeah.[00:22:47] Dan Runcie: For you, I do think about even, you know, we're talking about spending time on different platforms. Did you dip into Clubhouse, especially when, you know, the hype on Clubhouse was big or? [00:23:00] Talib Kweli: Oh no. They kicked me off at twitter for, they didn't like the way I was talking on Twitter. If they can't take what I write in text, they damn sure ain't going to be able to take my voice, you know what I'm saying? Clubhouse got popping right when I got kicked off of Twitter, and so I started getting like, you know, you got to invite people, right?[00:23:17] Talib Kweli: So I started getting like, literally I would get 15, 20 invites a day of people like, you got to join. People would take time out of their day to call me, be like, yo, you should be at Clubhouse. It's perfect for you. And because of that, I was like, there's no way I'm ever going on Clubhouse. because nah, like me talking to these things? Nah. That would go left quick. [00:23:41] Dan Runcie: The wild thing is I do think that people can get away with saying wilder shit on audio than they can on written text on Twitter, at least from some of the stuff I've heard. [00:23:51] Talib Kweli: Yeah. That's exactly right. That's exactly right, which is why I don't need to be on it. That's exactly right because here's the thing, here's the problem with me, right? I'm a very intersectional person, you know, I'm not out here, slut-shaming. I'm not here calling women bitches and hoes. I'm not out here using the R word or using the F word. I don't do none of that. I'm not a bigot. I don't use bigoted language.[00:24:14] Talib Kweli: But I'm very good with words. And so with the shit that I write in text, and I'm very blunt and direct. And so the shit I write in text, I feel like it triggers a lot of people in terms of, like, because I'm like, Hmm, nah. And I'm just very blunt and direct. If you come at me wrong, I can be insulting without lowering to this vibration of bigotry, right? Or, that's not true. Every man has fucking bigotry issues, but I try my best. I feel like I try more than most of the people I converse with, right? And so, that me, that shit just comes off as snark, bro, and people just be upset, 'cause they feel like you making 'em look stupid and they get very upset and very tight. And that's what it would be for me at Clubhouse. I would say some slick shit and people would get very upset very quick. [00:25:04] Dan Runcie: No, I hear that. I hear you on that. It's been, what, almost two years since you've been off Twitter. [00:25:09] Talib Kweli: Yeah, it's been since 2020. [00:25:11] Dan Runcie: Okay. Do you miss it? [00:25:12] Talib Kweli: No, I don't. It was time. I had been on Twitter for 10 years. I don't miss it at all. I enjoyed my time there though. But, you know, I don't miss it because I honestly, for real, in my heart of hearts, I really, truly, truly, truly do not want to be someplace where I'm not wanted. Like, I stand by that. Like, mm-hmm. Like, if they don't want me there, I don't have no desire to be there.[00:25:35] Dan Runcie: Yeah. You're not missing much. I'll be honest with you. As someone who spends too much time on that place, you're not missing much. [00:25:42] Talib Kweli: Yeah. What I do realize is that being on Twitter, as much as I was on Twitter and then not on Twitter, is that the things that I was talking to people about on Twitter, and these things, let's not get it twisted, right?[00:25:53] Talib Kweli: These are things that are shifting the culture. And these are things that are shaping the world. The things I was talking about in particular, I wasn't talking about frivolous shit. I wasn't talking about rat beefs or whatever I was talking about, you know, real things. The things I was talking about on Twitter became mainstream news years later, things that I was ringing a bell on, and a lot of us were ringing a bell on and people were just not paying attention.[00:26:14] Talib Kweli: But what I realized was a lot of the things that were elevated in my mind to a level of super I importance that we have to talk about this, people who are not on Twitter, not thinking about none of that shit, not talking about none of it. And so that's why a lot of the stuff that I was going through on Twitter, a lot of stuff that became so ugly and toxic, part of it that I wasn't understanding was when I was like, yo, how is this happening? How's the community letting this happen? Because the community really didn't care, really didn't care. And I'm not saying that to disparage anybody on Twitter. I don't want to seem like now, now, cause I'm not on Twitter, like, haha, oh, y'all whack up being on Twitter. I'm not saying that because Twitter is still a very important tool.[00:26:57] Talib Kweli: That's why all the conversation about Elon Musk and all that stuff is so prevalent and so important. There are people who still use Twitter in amazing ways. Absolutely. But I agree with you. Twitter is a cesspool and it was a cesspool when I was there. It's just a lot clearer not being there and a lot more understanding for why people didn't give a shit about it, you know, now looking at the engagement. I'm glad I was there. I learned a lot. I gained a lot. It was a gift and a curse, but mostly a gift for me. But yeah, it was time for me to go and they decided that before I did, but they were correct. [00:27:31] Dan Runcie: And I think with that, too, it's a bit of that double standard that I think public figures like yourself are kind of put towards, right? People can, you know, reply at you and talk all sorts of shit to you and take what you say out of context. But if you go back at them, then they're going to say, okay, he's putting his fan base back at me. He's doing this. [00:27:47] Talib Kweli: Yeah, that's such an important part of this conversation, right? And I want to be clear here because like I said, I'm an intersectional person. So, you know, I don't want to be the guy that he's here to protect black women. And, well, what about men, you know what I'm saying? Because as a man, I'm a member of a privileged, oppressor group, I'll go as far to say. But there's a phrase, black men are often the white men of the black community, right? Now that phrase is funny, is hyperbolic, right, but it's based in some truth. And I understand why people would say that. When women be like all men are dogs. Yeah. I get it. I don't personally feel like I'm a dog. I've done some dog shit before, but I don't personally look at myself like that. I don't feel offended by that, but just because black men can and often are the white men of the black community, if we're going to be hyperbolic, right? [00:28:37] Talib Kweli: Doesn't mean that we're not still part of a marginalized group of people. It doesn't mean that we're not still under attack. Doesn't mean that we're not still faced with many threats and that we don't still need protection, 'cause we absolutely do. And the conversation in our community has to be about the black community, has to be about women, and children, and men, and gay people, and disabled people, and rich people, and poor people, has to be about all of us.[00:29:07] Talib Kweli: If we're talking about the conversation around systemic oppression. And so the idea that because I've earned an extra layer of privilege, 'cause I'm already born with some privileges. I'm already born in America, born as a man, but because I've mastered my craft, worked hard to master my craft. And it's earned me a degree of fame, and a degree of celebrity, and a degree of money that a lot of people can't earn or not in a position to earn resource and all that, because of that, I'm now supposed to allow people to disrespect, not just me, but my family and particularly the women in my family?[00:29:41] Talib Kweli: And I'm not allowed to be a human being and want to respond and have a response? The things that people say about celebrity is that they're disconnecting, that they don't engage. I don't view myself as celebrity. I view myself as an artist. Well, as an artist, I'm going to talk to the people and for better or for worse, you know? What I realize now is that me talking to the people has put a target on my back because a lot of these people don't even deal with these people. They just block people, look and call 'em trolls.[00:30:10] Talib Kweli: They don't even talk to anybody. And I'm not built that way. And I understand the logic behind it, but I also, there's also a method to my madness as well. And so the idea, I push back hard against the idea that you have a pass to undervalue my humanity or to not treat me like a human being because you haven't earned what I've earned in terms of cultural currency, you know, because you choose to be anonymous, or because you are not famous, or because you are not, I don't know, whatever, like, I can't abide by that. I can't. I find myself inclined to speak out against that idea that we lack humanity, or we are less human, or we deserve to be treated less than because we're famous, or because we have a million followers, or whatever the metric is, I don't know. [00:31:00] Dan Runcie: And I think this point brings the conversation full circle, right? Because so many people, when you and Yasiin decided to release the album on your terms, they're like, oh, well, you're not going to put it on streaming. You're missing out, that you shouldn't be doing this. And y'all are like, This is our music. You can't tell us what to do. Like, this is our craft. And I think it just goes back to the entitlement of people feeling like they have the ability to dictate what you do when you are the one that is in control of what you do. [00:31:31] Talib Kweli: Yeah. I mean, that's, I'm glad you brought that up 'cause for me, those conversations are difficult, right? Because I'm an advocate for artists. I'm a fan. So when we talk about fans, right, we're not talking about, I'm not separate from that group. When you see me post on Instagram videos of me with Bun B, and I'm jumping up and down just like any fan would. I'm not playing it cool, you know what I'm saying? Like, so I'm a fan as well. And me as a fan, I'm a fan of these artists as human beings. That's why I wrote that article In Defense Of Ms. Hill ' cause it's like, if I'm a fan of her music, then yo sis, take your time. If you don't feel like showing up at the show tonight, Hey, I guess we got to eat that one tonight.[00:32:09] Talib Kweli: But you're still Ms. Hill, you're a human being. You're not some product that rolls out on stage. You press a button, it just goes. If you're having a human issue, you're a human being that's having a human issue. Let us know when you got some new shit and I'll be happy to support. I likely, if you give me an option, I'll overpay for it.[00:32:25] Talib Kweli: How about that? Because I can't quantify what you've given me, and that's honestly how I feel. So it's hard for me to relate to these fans, be like, I want, first of all, that's even the wrong language to be using with me, talking about what you want, you know what I'm saying? If you want the Black Star, I'm going to make the Black Star out.[00:32:41] Talib Kweli: And if you can't, then meet us halfway, bro, and come to where I'm at, because guess what? The first Black Star album, Universal says they own and they don't own it. We've never signed a contract for that album. So they've been profiting off of that. So if you bought that or listen to streaming, you've been paying some rich white company that has nothing to do with Black Star.[00:33:01] Talib Kweli: Every song in that album is available on YouTube. Most of my music is available for free on YouTube. On Kweliclub.com, you could get all my mixtapes for free. You could get the album Fuck the Money for free. My biggest song Get By, you could, if that shit came on in the store, you could Shazam it and listen to it on Shazam for free, you know what I'm saying? Like, it's got 15 million views on YouTube. You could go listen to it on YouTube for free. You mean to tell me I can't get $10 or $5 or $30 with a new Black Star album, with all this free music you getting? What are we even talking about? You know what I'm saying? Like, how are you ignoring all of this, to complain about this?[00:33:39] Dan Runcie: Right. It's like, you've had so much up to this point. It's not like you haven't had anything, you know, like, if you want to be able to put this one out on your terms, then yeah, here it is. You know, you don't owe anyone anything. [00:33:51] Talib Kweli: Yeah. I find it hard to relate to the people who don't understand that, which is why, if you notice, when I've been on social media and people ask about it, my response has been, well, this album is not for you.[00:34:00] Talib Kweli: And maybe I should stop doing that because that's such a triggering thing to say to people. And I've been saying it a lot 'cause I mean it. But then it starts these long arguments with me. Fuck you and you're mean to the fans. It's like, nah, my fans are listening to the album. Now whether or not they like it or not, that's subjective. [00:34:18] Talib Kweli: My fans were listening to Midnight Miracle. And if they weren't, if you are a fan, who's watching this podcast right now and you didn't know about Midnight Miracle, go listen to it because you're a fan. You want to hear what we got, you want it. If you are a fan of us, be a fan of us.[00:34:33] Talib Kweli: I don't believe to separate the artists from the music. I don't do that. I feel like that's a cop-out. Let me not say that because, let me just speak for myself. You can't do that with me because I am what my music is. All them lies they be telling about me, it doesn't go with my music. It doesn't go with my actions.[00:34:51] Talib Kweli: It doesn't go with the truth. i I am what I say in these bars. I stand on that. I'm very proud of that. [00:34:57] Dan Runcie: Right. And I think the other piece of this, too, that I think has now just become the norm in music is that so many artists are predispositioned to be like, okay, lemme just put my music out on streaming.[00:35:07] Dan Runcie: Treat it like it's marketing, get it out there. And then let me make my money when I go on tour. But the way that you all have it set up, I mean, it doesn't necessarily have to be that way. You can get the money from the art, and you could also get the money, you know, if you and Yasiin choose to do a tour together.[00:35:24] Talib Kweli: I mean, I was touring, I was touring before the pandemic. I was doing 200 shows a year. So that's more than anybody, you know, like I was, that model right there. Think about it. I got 16 albums out, doing 200 shows a year. So that's what, 'you're describing my life. That's exactly what I was doing. And I don't do that anymore, and I don't plan on doing it again.[00:35:43] Talib Kweli: But when I look at pictures or videos for myself from that time, I don't even recognize that person. Like, how was I doing that? That's not sustainable. I was on some super human shit. I don't know what, I don't know how I was doing this. I don't know how I was dropping music and touring at that pace.[00:35:57] Talib Kweli: And still, like, doing activist work, and supporting my family, and just being me, and being on Twitter, you know what I'm saying? Like, all of it, I was doing all of it and I don't know how I was doing all that. [00:36:06] Dan Runcie: How many shows do you think you'll go back to? If 200 was a lot, what do you think is the ideal range?[00:36:13] Talib Kweli: As you're saying, as I'm saying this to you, I'm thinking about it. I'm like, damn. I got a lot of shows coming up, but I can't let it get back to 200 a year. [00:36:20] Dan Runcie: Yeah. I mean, 'cause at that rate, yeah, I mean, you're talking, I mean, like more than half of the days of the year you are out there putting it all out there. I mean, yeah.[00:36:29] Talib Kweli: 20 years straight, I did that for 20 years.[00:36:31] Dan Runcie: And it's wild. It's wild. I mean, I think at least the position that you're potentially in now, you can earn more money from the actual music you're putting out. You clearly have, you know, a bit buy-in with a platform that has other people that are invested in it as well.[00:36:45] Dan Runcie: And then with any other business interest that you may have, like, this is something to build up on, right? It's clearly, like, recurring revenue that you have and if you and Luminary continue to grow, then you can also tour and do any of that other stuff on your own terms. [00:36:59] Talib Kweli: Absolutely. Yeah. [00:37:00] Dan Runcie: Yeah. I feel that's the way to go with it. Well, Talib, this has been a great conversation. I feel like we covered a bunch just in terms of the importance of autonomy, importance of independence, and where you see things going. But for the people that are listening and they do want to follow, I'm sure they already know if they're listening, but where should they go to check for the latest of what you got going on?[00:37:18] Talib Kweli: Man, just follow me on Instagram. If they don't kick me off Instagram, 'cause they be threatening to kick me off Instagram too. They don't like when I talk about racism on Instagram. So for as long as I'll be on Instagram, follow me there. I just joined Fanbase today. So I'm looking forward to exploring Fanbase.[00:37:32] Talib Kweli: But I mean, you got to come see me in the flesh or don't actually, you know, like just, I don't know. Like, I've been out in the flesh a a lot, man. I don't know. I don't know. Just holler at me when you see me, and I'll try to make my presence known. For the near foreseeable future, I'm definitely going to be at Luminary. So I definitely encourage people to subscribe to Luminary. [00:37:52] Dan Runcie: Sounds good. And I appreciate the Fanbase shout out too. Shout out to Isaac Hayes III. I had him on the podcast couple of months ago. Love what he's building. [00:37:59] Talib Kweli: Yeah, me too. I've been knowing about it for a minute, but now as I'm starting to, like, really assess what's valuable to me, I'm, like, starting to look at things a little different, and I'm like, yeah, Fanbase. We can't keep talking about it, right? At some point we got support. [00:38:14] Dan Runcie: Right. Exactly. We know that this is the culture that pushes it forward. It's our culture. I mean, have the people that are about it to be the ones that actually own it in, we can see what happens.[00:38:22] Talib Kweli: Yeah. Word up. [00:38:24] Dan Runcie: Yeah. All right, man. Appreciate you. [00:38:26] Talib Kweli: All right. Peace. [00:38:27] Dan Runcie: All right, man. Thanks. [00:38:29] Dan Runcie: If you enjoyed this podcast, go ahead and share with a friend, copy the link, text it to a friend posted in your group chat, post it in your slack groups, wherever you and your people talk. Spread the word. That's how Trapital continues to grow and continues to reach the right people. 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“Raise the consciousness of humanity by using food and many other health and wellness ways." - Lauren Von Der PoolYour host Ben Decker brings his dear friend, the iconic culinary artist, medicine woman and celebrity chef, Lauren Von Der Pool (Queen of Green), onto this week's show.  Lauren and her team have catered many high-profile events, The Oscars, Grammy's,  BET Awards, The Espy's, MTV Music Awards, The Billboard Awards, The Congressional Black Caucus, SAG Awards, Olympics, Wimbledon and the Met Gala menu curation. Her clients include Venus & Serena Williams, Common, Stevie Wonder, Erykah Badu & Robin Thicke.  Lauren also served as executive chef for “Let's Move! - Michelle Obama's childhood obesity campaign and has also appeared on the popular Food Network TV Show Chopped. Learn more about our guest:Join Lauren's 21 Day Program, Eat Yourself Sexy, July 12th, 2022:https://www.laurenvonderpool.com/eatyourselfsexyInstagram:https://instagram.com/queenofgreen?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Website:https://www.laurenvonderpool.com/Press:https://thebeet.com/celebrity-chef-lauren-von-der-pool-on-how-veganism-and-spirituality-connect/Attend Ben Decker's next retreat in Costa Rica at Rythmia, October 9th - 16th, 2022 :https://rythmia.link/deckereventBen Decker, The Unplug App & The Modern Spirituality Podcast in The New York Times:https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/03/30/well/guided-meditations.htmlDevelop Your Meditation Practice with books by Ben Decker:Modern Spirituality: A Guide to the Heart of Mindfulness, Meditation, and the Art of Healinghttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1647398150/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tpbk_p1_i2Practical Meditation for Beginners: 10 Days to a Happier, Calmer Youhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1641520256/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tpbk_p1_i0Meditations on Christ: A 5-Minute Guided Journal for Christianshttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1646118065/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tpbk_p1_i3Affiliate of The Modern Spirituality Podcast:

This week, the guys wrap up season one of Conefess Your Mess with the one and only Naz Perez. The three friends tackle secrets about faith, queerness, lanyards, and cryto, and Naz reaveals a secret she's never shared before. Naz Perez is a Forbes Trailblazer known for her work as a successful TV producer, host, podcaster, and founder of Heart Broken AnonymousTM. Naz is a seasoned producer who launched her career with “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and E! Network. She went on to produce five seasons of ABC's #1 primetime series “The Bachelor Franchise", which includes “The Bachelor,” “The Bachelorette,” “Bachelor in Paradise,” and Freeform's “Happily Ever After." In 2021 her live-coverage career took off, reporting for Live from E! at the Golden Globes, GRAMMYs, Oscars, Billboard Awards, E! People's Choice Awards, Met Gala “Live! From the Red Carpet and New York Fashion Week as a panelist and correspondent. Naz is the co-creator and co-host of the wildly successful and highly relatable “I Don't Get It” podcast. Along with her co-hosts and friends Ashley and Lauren Iaconetti (“The Bachelor”), Naz delves into a wide range of topics covering everything from dating and relationships to pop culture in addition to daily annoyances and things that they just don't “get,” openly, honestly, and with no filter or shame.  If you want a chance to hear your secret revealed on the podcast, you can submit your secret on our website: ConfessYourMess.us  IG: @_AJGibson / @EmileEnnisJr / @ConfessYourMessPodcast Twitter: @AJGibson / @EmileEnnisJr / @ConfessPodcast Watch on YouTube From Straw Hut Media

A platinum-selling singer songwriter who is a four-time GRAMMY nominee and an Academy of Country Music and Billboard Awards winner. She has appeared on The Tonight Show, David Letterman, and numerous other national TV shows. In addition to writing her own original music, she has written hits for the likes of Reba McEntire, Martina McBride, Leann Rimes, and more. She was also picked as Carrie Underwood's duet partner for a song on CMT's 100 Greatest Duets. She is performing extensively, both here in the U.S. and internationally.

In this episode...  - Mariah was a noshow at the Billboard Awards  - There's word on the street about new music  - and it was Vision Of Love's Anniversay Subscribe to our YouTube page for videos and more. Help us keep the lights on around here! Support for this podcast comes from listeners like YOU, get access to The Mariah Report After Show, videos and more bonus content by going to www.patreon.com/themariahreport Membership is just $5 a month, cancel anytime. You can also leave a tip for $2 a month. Follow us on Instagram, twitter or facebook @themariahreport Email us: mariahreport@gmail.com Follow the hosts on instagram: @martinxburgess & @mcde1931 --Credits-- Executive Produced and Edited by Dan Enriquez and Martin Burgess Social Media Manager: Karina Florez Graphic Design by Sean Marks  Theme Music produced by Ereezy Beatz Music Voice Overs by Lea Ratcliffe & Dee Smith    Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes susch as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research.  Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statue that might otherwise be infringing.     

It's show #96 of ImmaLetYouFinish...! Listen in amazement as Court & Amy break down the new K.Dot, ignore the Billboard Awards and realize they're not in Kansas anymore.ImmaLetYouFinish... is a proud part of the Pantheon Podcast Network.

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It's show #96 of ImmaLetYouFinish...! Listen in amazement as Court & Amy break down the new K.Dot, ignore the Billboard Awards and realize they're not in Kansas anymore.ImmaLetYouFinish... is a proud part of the Pantheon Podcast Network.

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New CITO MERCH > http://bit.ly/citomerch. Cara Delevingne's weird behavior at the Billboard Awards (23:30-30:15). Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard update (31:46-42:18). Megan Fox & MGK (43:36-50:30). Jesse Palmer named BIP host (52:04-55:32). Interview with Victoria Justice & Adam Demos – talking their new Netflix movie A Perfect Pairing, Sex/Life season 2 + more! (56:58-1:16:59). Subscribe to our YouTube > http://bit.ly/CITOYOUTUBE. Follow us on Instagram @chicksintheoffice and on Twitter @chicksintheoff + subscribe to our Snapchat show > http://bit.ly/thegroupchat.

Diddy's disastrous Billboard Awards, new Buffalo mass murder info, SI Swimsuit cover controversy, Depp v. Heard: Amber blames the dog, Eli Zaret sees it his way, NYY pitcher Nestor Cortes bad high school tweets, and Neil Patrick Harris' 2011 Halloween party gets him in trouble.Gas has reached it's highest prices ever. Here's some tips from Local 4 on how to save gas.Eli Zaret drops by to discus 7 game 7's, promote Kanye West's documentary, white athletes, eulogize Bob Lanier and his massive feet, rip on the Detroit Tigers, discuss Drew Brees' incredibly long run as an NFL analyst, and Phil Mickelson vs the PGA Championship.Diddy hosted the Billboard shoutout Awards. People were very angry at Morgan Wallen being there... but very happy for Travis Scott's comeback. Janet Jackson appeared. Mary J Blige really likes herself some Mary J Blige. The 'Prince of Punk Rock' performed.Baby Formula shortage leads to a lot of people arguing about baby formula.Britney Spears is back to posting nonsense on Instagram following her miscarriage.Buffalo shooter, Payton Gendron, plagiarized his manifesto. Rolling Stone Magazine assume all Republicans would have done the same thing. Replacement Theory is apparently mainstream now even though nobody heard about it until 3 days ago.R. Kelly and the fat subway shooter are prison besties.TMZ is really mad at this 9-year-old who they feel inspired the Buffalo shooting.Neil Patrick Harris is somehow in trouble over an Amy Winehouse cake he made in 2011.Eric Clapton will be at LCA on September 10th.Depp vs Heard: Amber Heard's safe word is "couch". She is also sticking to her story that the dog created that turd in the bed. Amber's new PR guy is in need of some better PR.Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition is getting headlines for putting a bunch of famous, fat and old women on the cover.Trudi gives her take on lawmaker Paris Hilton in Capitol Hill.Congrats to Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian on their 2nd of 3 weddings.Andy Dick is making good use of his time out of jail... by smoking drugs on livestream and hotboxing a lizard.53-year-old Marc Anthony engaged to a 23-year-old.Drew is totally jealous of Sean Penn's pincushions.Turns out the St. Mary's Polish Country Fair was canceled due to security risks.Russia vs Ukraine: 60 Minutes covered Bellingcat and get ready to deep dive on some war crimes. McDonald's is bailing on Russia. Vladimir Putin allegedly has blood cancer. Sweden and Finland take next steps to joining NATO. Putin tosses some nukes to their borders and scared Drew.Who wears Tactical Body Armor and why do you wear it?Mask mandates are making a comeback.Minors in Chicago now have a 10pm curfew during the weekends.Arby's urine shakes.The new Press Secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, thinks everything is racist.Nestor Cortes is having a great MLB season... so it's time to dig up his old racist tweets.Tigers pitcher Alex Faedo has a girlfriend and she looks nice.Social media is dumb, but we're on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew and Mike Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels and BranDon).

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Sunday night the 2022 Billboard Music Awards went down in Las Vegas and there were a lot of memorable moments that happened during the show. One main topic of discussion from that night was Doja Cat, who walked away with a total of four awards, most of which were in the R&B category. Many fans have been debating on whether Doja should be considered an R&B artist, or Pop artist following her wins.---------------------------------------------------------------------------Stay up to date with things check out my linktreeLinkTree: https://linktr.ee/TDGS

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How truthful can rap lyrics be? We dive into Young Thug/Gunna's federal indictment and how much creative liberties should be held against the artist. Plus, wow, Jesse Williams Broadway full frontal leak & listen to our opinion on how tragic the Billboard Awards 2022 were! Don't forget to hear who made our crushed and sour grapes plus our weekly tv recommendation all over Dave Matthew's “Crush” Red Blend! Hosts: Courtney & Erryonna Producer: Ethan D Follow us on Instagram @thruthegrapevinepod

Thomas Markle tells us about the Queen's Jubilee, mass shooting in Buffalo, Britney Spears miscarriage, Jeff Bezos v. Joe Biden on Twitter, Joey B. Toonz hates influencers, new Norm Macdonald coming to Netflix, and menstrual shed inventor Randy Weaver dies.Britney Spears lost her "miracle" baby. Thoughts and prayers. Some people are saying that Marcstradamus called it.Paris Hilton went to Capitol Hill to fight child abuse even though it's very difficult for her.Pete Davidson got his dumbest tattoo yet.Detroit Tigers: Tom Mazawey once again assaulted the buffet. It may cost us $5,000 to make our Mazcot. The Tigers actually won a series. Tork knocked someone out. Teebs made the cover of a Freep story.The Cincinnati Reds pitched a no-hitter... and lost.A manifesto writing racist murdered 10 in a mass shooting in Buffalo. There were 3 mass shootings in Milwaukee this weekend.Incel load Johnny Young is on the loose after pepper spraying attacks.The baby formula thing is getting ridiculous.Bling Empire is Drew's new reality TV show fix.Garrison Keillor is making his comeback for no one to see.Cary Fukunaga's comments on Roe v. Wade opened up a storm of allegations against him.Drew did a deep dive on Joey B. Toonz and his great YouTube videos.Netflix: Netflix stock is going the wrong way, so much so, that they are telling their employees to love it or leave it. Norm Macdonald filmed a super secret Netflix special available at May 30th. Our Father is the latest wacky documentary. Nice doctor. Elon has violated Twitter's NDA. His purchase of the company is on hold. Some people are saying that he never had any intention of completing the purchase.Jeff Bezos calls out Joe Biden for equating two issues that are mutually exclusive.Bette Midler loves Joe Biden so much that she tweeted the dumbest take on the baby formula shortage.Bill Maher is mad at Jen Psaki.A Detroit car was split in half by a pole.Rand Paul single handedly holds up the $40,000,000,000 to Ukraine.RIP to actor Fred Ward.Menstrual Shed inventor, Randy Weaver, has died. Check out the fantastic TV miniseries here.Kwame Kilpatrick had his new "bundle of joy" and named him Kyng.Queen's Platinum Jubilee: Tom Cruise is in attendance for some reason. Not-a-Prince Harry and Meghan Markle act like they didn't even want to be on the balcony. LIARS! Thomas Markle is going to be the star of the show. We get him on the horn to get his thoughts.TV writer Michael Jamin explains the 'Melrose Hang Up'.Meg Ryan and Kelly McGillis were NOT asked to return to the Top Gun series.Singer Dan Hartman died of AIDS and no one ever told Drew.Drew forces us to watch old clips of St. Elmo's Fire.Hundreds of people showed up to Vicky White's funeral. We check in with the sex shop again and get in trouble.More Metallica / Johnny Depp mashups. SNL made some jokes about the turd in the bed.Phil Mickelson won't defend his PGA Championship because everyone's mad at the dumb things he said.Diddy is hosting and producing the Billboard Awards.We attempt to dial up The Sports Bra to get their programming schedule but they are closed on Sundays like every other bar.Some jerk bought Screech more followers to surpass Drew... but they messed up and didn't buy enough. IN YOUR FACE!Social media is dumb, but we're on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew and Mike Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels and BranDon).

TWS News 1: Locked Out of the Cockpit – 00:32Monday School: Step Out – 3:10Boo Yay Your Weekend – 5:46TWS News 2: Eurovision Win – 12:08Good Neighbors – 15:40Email – 20:28TWS News 3: What Your Wedding Doesn't Need – 24:01What You Do at Work That No One Knows About – 27:01Good News Giddy Up – 32:00Least of These: 2022 Billboard Awards – 35:49Supermarket Divider – 39:11Lifest 2022 – 44:42You can join our Wally Show Poddies Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/WallyShowPoddies

Grant's Dirt Alert: Travis Scott to make first TV comeback performance at Billboard Awards. Queen Elizabeth, 96, cancels appearance due to 'episodic mobility problems. Plus big news surrounding the Dirty Dancing sequel! BREAKING Sex Monday news... Escaped Alabama Inmate Captured and his love interest Prison Guard Shot Herself.