Let's hope once this scurge of humanity
settles into his own cozy little jail cell
he gets exactly what is coming to him in
terms of punishment that fits the crime.
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Once A Dirtbag Always A Dirtbag
Let's hope once this scurge of humanity
settles into his own cozy little jail cell
he gets exactly what is coming to him in
terms of punishment that fits the crime.
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New NFL Overtime Rule?
Jason Cole on Yahoo! Sports writes that the NFL
is considering changing the way overtime games
should be decided. What do you think of this
new plan? Got an opinion? Vote in our poll!
is considering changing the way overtime games
should be decided. What do you think of this
new plan? Got an opinion? Vote in our poll!
Now That's What I Call An Emergency
At a rate of 14 per visiting athlete the
numbers are staggering to say the least.
No porn, uh pun intended.
numbers are staggering to say the least.
No porn, uh pun intended.
Truly A Sad State Of Affairs
It really is a shame the the local YMCA has
to resort to such drastic measures when the
parents of children playing there can't behave
themselves, but a nice move on their part.
to resort to such drastic measures when the
parents of children playing there can't behave
themselves, but a nice move on their part.
Levy unleashed
Ever wonder how sexy Mexican soap star William Levy looked under his Zara Wardrobe in his Novela Sortilegio.Here some pics when he worked as a underwear model.caliente
Scott Van Pelt Gets A "Stern" Reception
In case you missed the prank call on Sports Center
last night, here is what it looked like live. Enjoy!
last night, here is what it looked like live. Enjoy!
Instant Karma's Gonna Get You
Karma can be a real BIATCH, and this Dutch Olympian
found out just how much when he blew the Gold medal
not so coincidentally only a week after calling an
NBC reporter stupid on the air. Video clip below for
those of you who are interested in seeing just what
may have caused this so called Karmic disaster.
found out just how much when he blew the Gold medal
not so coincidentally only a week after calling an
NBC reporter stupid on the air. Video clip below for
those of you who are interested in seeing just what
may have caused this so called Karmic disaster.
McGrady Not So McLucky
Good thing the Knicks got Tracy McGrady and
all that scoring power to battle that offensive
juggernaut known as the Milwaukee Bucks for
last nights game. Heavens knows that they
would have gotten murdered without him.
all that scoring power to battle that offensive
juggernaut known as the Milwaukee Bucks for
last nights game. Heavens knows that they
would have gotten murdered without him.
Certainly NOT Part Of The Braintrust
It's quite obvious that some athletes are nothing
more than just that, athletes. They should never
be allowed to make public statements, or voice
their opinions even without someone going over
the script. Johnny Damon's remarks here, though
quite innocent are an insult to the fan bases of
all the stops he's made along the way in his
baseball career. Now you might understand why
on a more important matter Tiger Woods sounded
link he was reading a script. He was !
more than just that, athletes. They should never
be allowed to make public statements, or voice
their opinions even without someone going over
the script. Johnny Damon's remarks here, though
quite innocent are an insult to the fan bases of
all the stops he's made along the way in his
baseball career. Now you might understand why
on a more important matter Tiger Woods sounded
link he was reading a script. He was !
Unemployed All Stars?
LaDainian Tomlinson, Julius Peppers, Terrell Owens
and more to come it seems will be at least for the
time being available to the highest bidder.
I will add this though, LT may not have been the
player he used to be anymore, but the Chargers
figure to take a huge step back as an organization
for letting a guy like that from their history
just hit the skids like this. Expect a decline.
and more to come it seems will be at least for the
time being available to the highest bidder.
I will add this though, LT may not have been the
player he used to be anymore, but the Chargers
figure to take a huge step back as an organization
for letting a guy like that from their history
just hit the skids like this. Expect a decline.
Jimmy Jimmy Jimmy
When asking yourself what he might be thinking,
you may also want to consider what he was using
to think with. JJ amazes in this instance.
you may also want to consider what he was using
to think with. JJ amazes in this instance.
USA USA USA
Last nights USA-Canada game was great to watch,
and it's certainly easy to say when your side
wins, yes I can't deny that win or lose the
game being called by Doc Emerick is by far, and
hands down hall of fame quality. He is head
and shoulders one of the games very best !
and it's certainly easy to say when your side
wins, yes I can't deny that win or lose the
game being called by Doc Emerick is by far, and
hands down hall of fame quality. He is head
and shoulders one of the games very best !
LATIN HEAT
Hot Latin Stars strut their stuff on the red carpet for The Premio Lo Nuestro 2010
WILLIAM LEVY Cuban actor sighs pulled this carpet, which paraded Dolce & Gabanna gown.
GABRIEL SOTO The actor stood out in this rug to complement his black suit with a tie and gray scarf. Soto fue vestido de Nicolas Felizola , quien acaba de lanzar su línea para caballeros. Nicolas Soto was dressed Felizola, who just launched his line for men.
PAULINA RUBIO Pau looked youthful and fresh with this design with layers and baggy bodice in gold with turquoise accents.
NELLY FURTADO
The winner of the Year award was the only one to attend this ceremony in a short dress. La canadiense combinó su trajecito rosado con unas zapatillas multicolor. Canada's combined her pink outfit with a multicolored sneakers.
WILLIAM LEVY Cuban actor sighs pulled this carpet, which paraded Dolce & Gabanna gown.
GABRIEL SOTO The actor stood out in this rug to complement his black suit with a tie and gray scarf. Soto fue vestido de Nicolas Felizola , quien acaba de lanzar su línea para caballeros. Nicolas Soto was dressed Felizola, who just launched his line for men.
PAULINA RUBIO Pau looked youthful and fresh with this design with layers and baggy bodice in gold with turquoise accents.
NELLY FURTADO
The winner of the Year award was the only one to attend this ceremony in a short dress. La canadiense combinó su trajecito rosado con unas zapatillas multicolor. Canada's combined her pink outfit with a multicolored sneakers.
Kimba Working it
Kimberley joins Frank Skinner and Jason Manford on the judging panel for the 2010 'Lets Dance for Sport Relief' live shows. Saturday 20th February 2010.
KIMBERLEY WALSH set the standard high ahead of the other Bafta arrivals.
The GIRLS ALOUD beauty was first to walk the red carpet, dazzling in a fairy tale frock that drew attention to the singer’s curves.
Kimberley – who’s presenting TV coverage of the bash for MTV – provided a tough act for film’s finest to follow.
Keep your head up
Cheryl Cole has dumped her husband Ashley in a text message, according to explosive reports out of the UK.
The X-Factor darling and rising pop star emerged in Los Angeles looking drawn and dressed for warm weather. UK newspapers report Cole has ditched the football star she married in a text that said:'Move out. It's over.'
Ashley, 29, who plays for Chelsea, was tied to at least two women he was reported to have sex-texted with pictures of his naked sportstar bod. A stoic Cheryl managed to hold it together for last week's BRIT Awards before fleeing for Tinsel Town.
The Sun claims Cheryl decided to divorce Ashley after it exposed another affair on Saturday. Ashley is at the centre of a growing number of alleged sexting affairs.
Cheryl, 26, sent her angry text from LA early yesterday, the paper says. She has been seen about the city without her wedding band in the company of Derek Hough, 24.
A close friend said: 'Cheryl has decided enough is enough and she is going to divorce him. She has told Ashley to get out of the family home because she does not wish to see him. She has no desire to hear any more excuses or explanations. Grand gestures will not help either. When she left for America last week she wasn't exactly sure of her future.'
It was earlier alleged that while married to Cheryl, Ashley had an affair with hairdresser Aimee Walton, 22, in January 200
Hott Pics Of the Week
in a dress from Alexander McQueen's final collection Geri Halliwell struts down the catwalk in a pink feathered mini at the Fashion For Relief - Haiti Show in London
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1252125/Fashion-For-Relief-Haiti-Kate-Moss-Geri-Halliwell-help-Naomi-Campbell-raise-funds.html#ixzz0gFV4UpxN
She made all the right moves in her fru-fru dress on stage, but Geri Halliwell was less sure in the middle of the auction.
A source said: "It was a little bizarre. The fashion show was long over and Geri just stumbled on stage wrapped up in a bright green scarf and coat. She seemed a little tipsy and didn't want the night to end.
Walking Aloud
Check out this video from the 18th of Nicola and Kimberley on the catwalk with other celebrities. We love how Nicola Shoves over Geri halliwell lolol
Lopez Love
Jenny From The Block/Waiting For Tonight/Love Don't Cost A Thing/Get Right/Let's Get Loud
Jennifer Lopez recently took the stage at the 60th Sanremo Song Festival in Italy, where she performed her new song "What Is Love" for the first time as well as a medley of her hits. I really like the new, Wynter Gordon-penned track (on which I can totally hear her ... I wish the demo would leak!), the performance of which was lipped, so you can hear what it actually sounds like. That's keeping me optimistic about J.Lo's forthcoming album Love?, which drops in April.
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Braxton Unleashed
Toni Braxton performed her new single "Make My Heart" for the first time on The Wendy Williams Show, where she also sat down for a chat with her friend. Granted, she did lipsync & her hair looks a bit of a mess (I prefer long hair on her personally... why is everybody ditching their locks lately?), but Toni commanded that stage & I love her for it! Oh, & will you look at that: "Make My Heart" is available now to download!! The interview was an interesting one, as Ms. Braxton brought out her Wendy-fan mother & outspoken sister (just a taste of what's to come!), discussed her recent separation, & mentioned that she is in good health! Yay!! Toni's sure-to-be-blazin' next album Pulse is due May 4th.
All Star Battle Cry
Before the earthquake, Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie had planned to organize a re-recording of “We Are the World” on January 28, 2010 — the 25th anniversary of the
Before the earthquake, Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie had planned to organize a re-recording of “We Are the World” on January 28, 2010 — the 25th anniversary of th
original recording of the song. However, because of the devastation caused in Haiti, these plans were postponed. The new version of the song was recorded on February 1, 2010. Over 75 musicians were involved in the recording, which was held in the same place as the original.
A couple of power houses were missing like Christina Aguilera.Cher,Beyonce,Alicia Keys,JLO,Britney Spears,Whitney Houston,Madonna,Rhiana were are these stars
Nothing much to say bout this… just enjoy this incredible feet! 75 x 2 of them!
Full List
* Justin Bieber
* Nicole Scherzinger
* Jennifer Hudson
* Jennifer Nettles
* Josh Groban
* Tony Bennett
* Mary J. Blige
* Michael Jackson
* Janet Jackson
* Barbra Streisand
* Miley Cyrus
* Enrique Iglesias
* Jamie Foxx
* Wyclef Jean
* Adam Levine
* P!nk
* BeBe Winans
* Michael Jackson
* Usher
* Celine Dion
* Fergie
* Nick Jonas (of Jonas Brothers)
* Toni Braxton
* Mary Mary
* Isaac Slade
* Lil Wayne
* Carlos Santana (solo with a guitar)
* Akon
* T-Pain
* LL Cool J
* Will.i.am
* Snoop Dogg
* Busta Rhymes
* Swizz Beatz
* Iyaz
* Kanye West
* Patti Austin
* Zac Brown
* Jimmy Jean-Louis
* A. R. Rahman
* Gladys Knight
* Shakira
* Rob Thomas
* Musiq Soulchild
* Randy Jackson
* Taj Jackson
* Taryll Jackson
* TJ Jackson
* Sean Garrett
* Benji Madden
* Joel Madden
* Al Jardine
* India.Arie
* Brian Wilson
* Julianne Hough
* Keri Hilson
* Tyrese Gibson
* Robin Thicke
* Joe Jonas
* Kevin Jonas
* Trey Songz
* Jason Mraz
* Harry Connick Jr.
* Vince Vaughn
* Ethan Bortnick
* Katharine McPhee
* Faith Evans
* Kid Cudi
* Bizzy Bone
* Jeff Bridges
* Raphael Saadiq
* Hilary Duff
* Ann Wilson
* Nancy Wilson
* Orianthi (also on guitar)
* Anthony Hamilton
Before the earthquake, Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie had planned to organize a re-recording of “We Are the World” on January 28, 2010 — the 25th anniversary of th
original recording of the song. However, because of the devastation caused in Haiti, these plans were postponed. The new version of the song was recorded on February 1, 2010. Over 75 musicians were involved in the recording, which was held in the same place as the original.
A couple of power houses were missing like Christina Aguilera.Cher,Beyonce,Alicia Keys,JLO,Britney Spears,Whitney Houston,Madonna,Rhiana were are these stars
Nothing much to say bout this… just enjoy this incredible feet! 75 x 2 of them!
Full List
* Justin Bieber
* Nicole Scherzinger
* Jennifer Hudson
* Jennifer Nettles
* Josh Groban
* Tony Bennett
* Mary J. Blige
* Michael Jackson
* Janet Jackson
* Barbra Streisand
* Miley Cyrus
* Enrique Iglesias
* Jamie Foxx
* Wyclef Jean
* Adam Levine
* P!nk
* BeBe Winans
* Michael Jackson
* Usher
* Celine Dion
* Fergie
* Nick Jonas (of Jonas Brothers)
* Toni Braxton
* Mary Mary
* Isaac Slade
* Lil Wayne
* Carlos Santana (solo with a guitar)
* Akon
* T-Pain
* LL Cool J
* Will.i.am
* Snoop Dogg
* Busta Rhymes
* Swizz Beatz
* Iyaz
* Kanye West
* Patti Austin
* Zac Brown
* Jimmy Jean-Louis
* A. R. Rahman
* Gladys Knight
* Shakira
* Rob Thomas
* Musiq Soulchild
* Randy Jackson
* Taj Jackson
* Taryll Jackson
* TJ Jackson
* Sean Garrett
* Benji Madden
* Joel Madden
* Al Jardine
* India.Arie
* Brian Wilson
* Julianne Hough
* Keri Hilson
* Tyrese Gibson
* Robin Thicke
* Joe Jonas
* Kevin Jonas
* Trey Songz
* Jason Mraz
* Harry Connick Jr.
* Vince Vaughn
* Ethan Bortnick
* Katharine McPhee
* Faith Evans
* Kid Cudi
* Bizzy Bone
* Jeff Bridges
* Raphael Saadiq
* Hilary Duff
* Ann Wilson
* Nancy Wilson
* Orianthi (also on guitar)
* Anthony Hamilton
Did He Just Say That?
Roy Roy Roy Roy Roy, though he has since
apologized it is well worth noting how he
stuck his foot in his mouth to begin with.
apologized it is well worth noting how he
stuck his foot in his mouth to begin with.
Only in our dreams
YES, this is supposed to Debbie (I will never call her Deborah) Gibson showing off her new bikini body in the pages of InTouch Weekly. That's what both WOW Report and Tabloid Prodigy say. But even if I squint my eyes while teasing my hair and humming "Shake Your Love," I still don't see it. Maybe if I spray some Electric Youth cologne at the screen I'll see the Debbie we all know and love, because right now I just see Uma Thurman after going overboard in the sauna.
Fashion Disaster
The fashion designer Alexander McQueen has died, his company has said.
His office confirmed to the BBC that Mr McQueen, 40, was found dead at his London home this morning.
In a statement, his family said they were "devastated" at the "tragic news".
Designer Alexander McQueen dies
he Daily Mail is reporting that Alexander McQueen committed suicide. A source at McQueen's office confirmed the suicide, saying, "It is a tragic loss. We are not making a comment at this time out of respect for the McQueen family." Details of his death have not been released yet. McQueen, who was discovered by Isabella Blow, was extremely close to the fashion editor. Blow killed herself in 2007. We will update as we hear news.
Beyonce next victim
Alicia Keys & Beyonce Filming Video For “Put It In A Love Song”…
Alicia Key and Beyonce are currently in the slums of Rio de Janeiro shooting a video for their collaboration, “Put It In a Love Song.” (One of my favorite tracks from Alicia’s album!!) From the looks of these photos taken on the set of the video-shoot… Looks like we’re getting a festive and sexy vid!
Alicia Key and Beyonce are currently in the slums of Rio de Janeiro shooting a video for their collaboration, “Put It In a Love Song.” (One of my favorite tracks from Alicia’s album!!) From the looks of these photos taken on the set of the video-shoot… Looks like we’re getting a festive and sexy vid!
Alicia Keys Ft. Beyonce – Put It In A Love Song:
More Ranting: Careers, Majors and other Imaginary Bull#$%&
Jason-
I enjoyed the rant on colleges and universities, and it seems to me that the cost of a college education goes up every single year while it has been a long, long time since there has been any real increase in the value. I think that colleges and universities have the luxury of a largely captive audience due to the fact that every middle-class family on the planet is convinced that their children will die poor, homeless and alone if they do not get a college degree.
It does seem to me that businesses could be putting more pressure on the secondary education community, but for some reason it does not seem to be happening. This might be an opportunity for HR to play a more strategic role and I think that most colleges and universities would be pretty jazzed about partnering with businesses to examine curriculum as well as how to make internships, career services and other things more valuable. I know that some of this happens, but it seems to be the exception rather than the norm.
There is some stuff that we disagree on though…
I do very much want the college experience to be more valuable and more challenging. I think that colleges tend towards arrogance and take advantage of students who are often borrowing large sums of money to be there. I think that colleges far too often put really smart people who are horrible educators in front of college students.
But.
I do think that college (whatever kind of college, whenever attended) should be about exploration…in fact I think that there should be much more exploration.
I strongly agree with what you said about the importance of personal development and self-mastery, more of that should be integrated into college, as well as professional settings and the K-12 system. But I think that this whole idea of selecting a career is bullshit, and I feel the same way about “majors”…especially “business majors.” As a matter of fact, as I take a look at the state of business today, I think that we should immediately delete all business undergraduate and MBA programs. “Business people” and “financial people” want to talk shit about HR and say that HR is not relevant? Are you kidding me?
But I digress.
I think we create a bunch of simplistic categories that become limiting and get in the way of a more balanced and integrated approach.
Unlike most of my classmates, I did not know what I wanted to be in 10th grade. Or 11th grade. Or 12th grade. I did not know what I wanted to be in my first attempt at college. I did not know what I wanted to be while I was in the Marine Corps, or during my second and much more successful attempt at college. I was actually about 35 years old before I actually got some real clarity as to what I wanted to do professionally. I am deeply grateful that I eventually made that discovery, but I had to do a lot of other stuff to get there. I had to get lost to find my calling.
Yes, this is now “Deep Thoughts, by Joe Gerstandt.”
I guess that I think that education (as well as professional development) could be more valuable and more applicable if it was more about exploration, trying new things and getting outside of your comfort zone. I realize this does not look neat and orderly if you are the one paying the bills, writing the curriculum or monitoring the sacred metrics, but this is part of how real growth and learning happen.
I have, over the past 10+ years, learned a great deal from being in an on-going dialogue about work and business and leadership with you. A Great Deal. Is there any college (or business) out there that does a good job of putting learners in formal or informal relationships with people like you? No. They do not understand how real learning happens...or at least how to make it profitable. Blogging can be a powerful development tool...do colleges (and businesses) use it that way? A few. But as we both know businesses (and many colleges) are more likely to view blogging as being about as valuable to them as communism.
I think that from kindergarten, through high school, college, professional and leadership development there is not a lot of real learning to be found. In my experience, most of it happens elsewhere, and often by accident.
-joe
Braxton TV
Monica, Fantasia, Brandy... oh my! The slew of R&B songstresses getting their own reality shows lately is almost TMTH (just almost!) & following the May 4th release of her next album (that just won't get here!) Pulse, Toni Braxton will star alongside her mother & sisters in Braxton Family Values, coming this fall to Bravo. Describing herself as the "Miss Congeniality" of the family, Toni suggests that tensions between her sister Tamar & their mom might be where the drama's at come time for their show to premiere. Toni has also revealed that she does not plan on prominently featuring her sons in the show & considering that one of them is a special-needs child, her decision is commendable & understandable. Another one for the DVR! Yes!! Let's keep 'em comin'!
Standing Tall
Monica has revealed the cover art for her long-awaited fifth studio album Still Standing (March 23rd).I have waited too long for this project & am anticipating it too much happy
to see her back
In Case You Missed It
Here's a replay of last Saturday's Sports Roundtable
on WDIS and a few stories that may interest you.
Is this really worth making a big deal over, or is
this gonna happen every time someone is mad that
they lose a game?
Just goes to show what second best gets you!
The Colts may have lost, but at least the Indy
economy thrived.
Is this guy for real or what?
on WDIS and a few stories that may interest you.
Is this really worth making a big deal over, or is
this gonna happen every time someone is mad that
they lose a game?
Just goes to show what second best gets you!
The Colts may have lost, but at least the Indy
economy thrived.
Is this guy for real or what?
435 Magazine interview with Exposure Voiceover Extraordinaire -TOM KANE -" The Man With 1,000 Voices"
The Man With 1,000 Voices
Hang around Tom Kane long enough, and you’ll start to hear voices. Lots of them.
The Overland Park resident talks for a living, but not in his natural Midwest accent. The sounds emanating from Kane’s mouth range from a spot-on Morgan Freeman, the wavering voice of Jedi Master Yoda from Star Wars: The Clone Wars feature film and TV series to the forceful movie trailer announcer for Disney/Pixar studios. Occasionally it might be Sir Sean Connery, the British voiceover for Mercedes-Benz radio commercials or Professor Kauffman from the classic cartoon Scooby Doo!
Prairie Village native Kane is a prominent voice actor who is among the best in Hollywood, although he, his wife and six children moved to the relative serenity of Johnson County from Malibu Hills four years ago. He works remotely in a high-tech home studio where the backyard’s bucolic pond is dotted with ducks and swans and returns to Tinseltown’s hubbub when his work requires on-site announcing—like the 2008 Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre.
“That was indeed me, announcing the whole show,” says Kane. “I was also the voice for the 78th Oscars show in 2005. Both were hosted by comedian Jon Stewart.”
Kane traveled last summer to Hollywood to announce the American Film Institute’s (AFI) Life Achievement Award tribute to legendary actor Michael Douglas. The first AFI show Kane announced was in 2006 and honored iconic actor Sir Sean Connery. Kane got to test drive his best imitation of the famed Scot’s instantly recognizable voice to the man himself while getting a drink at the gala’s after-party.
“People bombarded Connery all night doing their best James Bond voice,” says Kane. “I found myself standing next to him at the bar and said I was probably the only guy in the room who actually got paid to do Sean Connery’s voice.”
Kane, whose meticulous British accent is well known in Hollywood, was hired to do Automated Dialogue Replacement (ADR) on the soundtrack of the 2003 film League of Extraordinary Gentlemen in which Connery starred. The suave actor told Kane at the AFI bash rather reluctantly to let him hear it. Above the buzz of the party, Kane did Sean Connery’s voice into Sean Connery’s ear.
“He looked at me, shrugged and said, ‘It’s not bad, but I’ve heard better,’” says Kane.
So how does one become a mega voice talent?
For Kane it started as a child, doing silly voices for family and friends.
“I was the class clown,” says Kane. “Now I get paid for it.”
Kane says he’s always been a good mimic, riveted to cartoons and television sitcoms as a youngster, soaking up voices, accents and different dialects. He performed a bit of theatre during junior high and at Shawnee Mission South and in a fairly bold move for a 15-year-old, decided to call the owner of a local waterbed store one summer day when he heard a bad radio commercial promoting the business.
“I was a bored teen with absolutely no tact,” says Kane. “I told the guy that I could do a better voiceover job. He started cussing at me and hung up.”
But Kane hit the jackpot when he called the local American Cancer Society after hearing a poorly executed public service announcement (PSA) and told them he was their guy.
“They actually took my number, and an hour later a rather large Kansas City ad agency called and said they understood I was willing to donate my time to do a PSA,” says Kane.
The scenario that Kane describes as his first voiceover job has overtones of a Laurel and Hardy comedy routine. Because the long-haired, pimply faced teen didn’t have a license, his dad drove him to a downtown KC recording studio where a producer greeted the pair.
“He handed my dad the script, and when my dad pointed to me and said I was the one, there was some confusion,” says Kane. “The guy escorted us to the studio, and through the glass I saw wild gesturing between the producer and his bosses. I was oblivious that I didn’t exactly fit the bill as a professional.”
When the creative team asked Kane to do the PSA with an accent, the budding talent channeled the old man’s voice from the late 1970s Pepperidge Farms commercials. As Kane recalls, the mouths of the agency personnel dropped open and his career was born. Three days later, the agency called to hire Kane for five TV spots. At this point, Kane was surprised to make money doing something he enjoyed.
When Kane entered the University of Kansas to earn a degree in television and radio production, he had logged nearly 50 spots and continued to do local and regional work, building an impressive portfolio with nearly 500 commercials. Upon graduation he moved to Chicago and worked for advertising powerhouse Ogilvy and Mather as a writer and producer. After hiring voiceover people for a few months, Kane decided to get his demo reel to one of the Windy City’s largest talent agencies.
“They signed me to do work for brands like Mounds and Almond Joy and Hellman’s Best Foods,” says Kane. “Several months later, I moved to Hollywood with my new wife, Cindy, and a nest egg. I got lucky and landed the Chrysler-Plymouth account in two weeks.”
Kane did work on TV hits America’s Funniest Home Videos and The Simpsons and began to score movie trailers and cartoons. The in-demand voiceover actor now does promotions for HBO, narrates documentaries for channels such as National Geographic and Discovery, reads radio spots for national clients, is a prolific movie trailer voice and does lots of character work for his first love, cartoons. Kane does three to five recording sessions a day and five to 10 auditions weekly.
Are Kane’s children star-struck by their dad’s occupation?
“Absolutely not,” says Kane. “It’s what dad does for a living. They think every kid’s parents have Luke Skywalker [actor Mark Hamill] over for dinner.”
To see what Tom Kane has up his creative sleeve, visit www.tomkane.com.
words: Kimberly Winter Stern
photos: Laurel D. Austin
Talent Rant: Colleges and Universities
Joe,
I've been speaking lately with several groups of people regarding how to get a handle on their career and get on the fast track. It's astonishing to me how many people really seem to have very little clue how they ended up where they are in their career or how to move their career forward. I suspect that this lack of ability contributes to the survey results I seem to see every other day that report that more than 50% of our US workforce is unhappy in their jobs and ready to make a move when the economy improves. While I feel that there's a discussion to be had about personal accountability and courage related to one's own career, today I want to rant about one of the root causes of our collective career unhappiness, Colleges and Universities.
For some time, I've had a bit of a chip on my shoulder related to our collegiate education system. Despite spending anywhere from thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars to attend these institutions, it seems that a huge number of people are graduating with little clue where to go next in their career or how to manage their career in a way that results in some satisfaction and happiness. Here might be a few reasons why:
I've been speaking lately with several groups of people regarding how to get a handle on their career and get on the fast track. It's astonishing to me how many people really seem to have very little clue how they ended up where they are in their career or how to move their career forward. I suspect that this lack of ability contributes to the survey results I seem to see every other day that report that more than 50% of our US workforce is unhappy in their jobs and ready to make a move when the economy improves. While I feel that there's a discussion to be had about personal accountability and courage related to one's own career, today I want to rant about one of the root causes of our collective career unhappiness, Colleges and Universities.
For some time, I've had a bit of a chip on my shoulder related to our collegiate education system. Despite spending anywhere from thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars to attend these institutions, it seems that a huge number of people are graduating with little clue where to go next in their career or how to manage their career in a way that results in some satisfaction and happiness. Here might be a few reasons why:
- In our Colleges and Universities, there is very little support or process in place to help an individual determine what course of study might make the most sense for them. The common recommendation to freshmen is to take some classes and see if they find something they are interested in. Alternatively, if a student arrives in college with a course of study decided (as I did with pre-Med), there's no work done to ensure that the decision is a good one. Despite the University systems being the home of research and science, they apparently don't think it's worthwhile to apply any of it to helping students discover a path that might be most fulfilling for them based on their strengths, interests and passions.
- Personal development and self-mastery aren't taught in most Colleges or Universities. Now I know that "History of Film" is probably an interesting class, but how is it that we spend more time in colleges broadening our horizons in this way without spending any time on the skills that might truly propel us forward through our life. A class on setting goals and developing skills to support life-long learning would be much more powerful than one more elective history class.
- Career services seem to be designed to be a life preserver for those who can't find a job rather than being a proactive partner to students as they navigate through their education preparing for a lifetime of work. While some may argue that the point of college is to learn to drink and hook up with the opposite sex, the true purpose of college should be to prepare us for approximately 43+ years of work to follow.
I think it's time that our college and university systems realize that clinging on to the notion of themselves as academic utopias where students can study whatever moves them is really screwing up the next 40 years of these student's lives. I'm not suggesting that students shouldn't be allowed to explore topics and ideas at college. But think of how truly powerful it would be if, instead, the colleges and universities recognized that their primary role is to work with these young people to help them find their natural talents and then connect those talents to a track of study and experiences that would prepare them for a long and fulfilling career.
-Jason
Cry me a river
Kendra Wilkinson was so upset that her husband's Indianapolis Colts team lost Sunday's Super Bowl that she walked to the back of her suite, the Associated Press reports.
Hank Baskett -- a little-used receiver who had his hands on the ball once during the game but let it bounce away -- didn't take questions afterwards, either.
Wilkinson, 24, was later spotted crying, but she Twittered it wasn't because of the "damn game"; it was because the paparazzi kept bothering her.
Toonish Behavior
This little tidbit comes from Walter in
Pittston, Pennsylvania
LITTLE KNOWN FACT
The testicular guard "cup" was first used in hockey
in 1874, and the first helmet was used in 1974.
It only took 100 years for men to realize that their
brain is also important.
Pittston, Pennsylvania
LITTLE KNOWN FACT
The testicular guard "cup" was first used in hockey
in 1874, and the first helmet was used in 1974.
It only took 100 years for men to realize that their
brain is also important.
Get out of your office.
Yo VIP lets kick it.
Jason-
In your last post you mention a lot of good stuff, and one of the things that caught my attention was that you touched on the importance of building internal relationships a couple of times, and I think that this is sometimes overlooked. How HR is viewed within the organization has a great deal to do with the nature of the relationship that HR has with the organization…as a function and as individuals.
I think that we can look to some ancient wisdom for guidance on this one.
The poet-philosopher Vanilla Ice encouraged us to “Stop. Collaborate and listen.” Powerful stuff. Powerful stuff indeed, and I do not claim to entirely understand what the prophet had in mind with this line, but it might be advice worth considering.
Part of what makes HR work hard is what everyone else thinks they know about HR.
The less the rest of the organization knows about you (as an individual and as a function) the more they are going to make up their own story, based on what they think they know about HR and the most recent episode of The Office.
I think that it is vitally important for HR professionals to be students of the organization, to be students of the people within the organization and to be always on the look out for an opportunity to add value.
Get out of your office. (now)
Ask questions and listen.
Know the business.
Know the people.
Find a way to add value.
Be in partnership.
We all want to rock the mic like a vandal…and the lack of internal relationships or the wrong kind of internal relationships can easily stand in our way.
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