February 17, 2011

All Time Low Clears Up Rumors About ‘Dirty Work’

All Time Low are prepping for the release of their fourth studio album, ‘Dirty Work,’ the highly anticipated new record from the Baltimore natives. In the last year, fans have been buzzing about the pop rockers’ forthcoming LP, speculating about everything from guest appearances to the final tracklisting.

Now that the release date is nearing, and the band is getting ready to kick off their Dirty Work tour, I got the real scoop from singer Alex Gaskarth himself. Find out what he had to say about the theme of the record and all the rumors that are flying around on JSYK.com.

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January 1, 2011

Jac Vanek Opens Up About Music, Fashion and Passion

Jac Vanek is an inspirational force, and I got to speak with the 23-year-old about her line, which began with one rubber bracelet that simply, but boldly said: “RUTHLESS.” Since then, her accessories have been worn by the likes of Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga and Greyson Chance.

Now, the California native has expanded her declarative collection to include T-shirts, hoodies, rings, necklaces and more. Read what she had to say about everything from music to fashion in my exclusive interview on JSYK.com.

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December 3, 2010

Mindless Behavior Open Up About Girls, School and Justin Bieber

At age 13, Mindless Behavior have accomplished more than many adults have. Prodigy, Roc Royal, Ray Ray and Princeton have performed in arenas, toured with Justin Bieber, and dominated the Web with their hit single, ‘My Girl,’ which currently boasts over 2.5 million plays on YouTube. I had the chance to speak with all four members before they kicked off their stint on the My World tour, and I can honestly say they’re one of the most endearing young groups out there. Read my full article on JSYK.com.

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September 16, 2010

Mark Hoppus Opens Up About His New TV Show ‘A Different Spin’

I’ve interviewed Mark Hoppus a few times, and he never ceases to deliver. Whether he’s talking about a band he’s produced, or relinquishing blink-182 details, he always has the right thing to say — in other words, he’s an interviewer’s dream.

Now, the charismatic bassist is getting ready to launch the premiere of his music series, ‘A Different Spin,’ and I had the privilege of chatting with him once again. In this PopEater piece, Hoppus opens up about his first interview with John Mayer, his co-host Amy Schumer and, of course, that new Blink album fans are dying to get their hands on. Read the full article here. ‘A Different Spin’ airs on Thursdays at 7 p.m. on Fuse.

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August 6, 2010

Mediabistro Hosts Second Annual Career Circus

On August 4, Mediabistro hosted its second annual Career Circus, featuring invaluable advice from today’s top career advisors, entrepreneurs and media professionals. As The Job Post blogger for Mediabistro, I was lucky enough to be able to attend and live-tweet the event from @MBJobPost (follow us!).

I was truly inspired by the speakers, but dismayed by some of the questions and comments from the audience members. Some people had been on the job hunt for years while others seemed to lack the basic knowledge of how to apply for a position. Still, the speakers offered tons of great tips, many of which I’ve included in the Career Circus recap here. Enjoy!

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June 22, 2010

Courtney Love Dishes Out Pearls of Wisdom on ‘Behind the Music’

I really haven’t paid much attention to Courtney Love in the past few years, but seeing her in this video was like reconnecting with an old friend. An old, loopy friend, but a friend nevertheless. In a way, I understand her level of crazy and while she may make some people’s eyes roll with her antics, those same people will be paying attention to her for years to come. Read my full PopEater story and watch excerpts from Love’s recent ‘Behind the Music’ special here.

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April 25, 2010

Elton John’s Letter to Ryan White

International pop icon Elton John penned a letter to Ryan White, 20 years after the Indiana teen’s death. The letter, published by the Washington Post, expressed the singer’s sadness and sorrow, but also served as a reminder to the world how far HIV/AIDS research has come in the last two decades. John brings up political issues in the letter, as well, saying that President Barack Obama’s National HIV/AIDS Strategy was promised, but has “not yet been delivered.” Read my full story on PopEater.

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