The Chris Brown Saga continues

We all have either seen or heard about what went on with Chris Brown and Good Morning America on early Tuesday morning. Well if you have been too busy to care, let me give you a little run down of what transpired. According to sources, like Media-takeout and TMZ, while on GMA Chris Brown was asked questions about an incident that took place over two years ago. That incident in which Chris Brown beat his than girlfriend Rihanna to a bloody bump.  You  may be wondering what occurred this time and if he beat another woman but thats not quite the case. What occurred a day ago on GMA left everyone and their mama feeling like Chris Brown had some serious emotional and anger issues. After award winning journalist, Robin Roberts asked Brown several questions about the domestic dispute that occurred between he and Rihanna Brown calmly answered the question and than reminded everyone to buy his new album out today FAME. The issue is that after doing the interview Brown went on a " violent rage," ( TMZ) that left a window in the studio shattered. Sources are saying Brown will be arrested and persecuted but honestly I don't know how to feel about this incident. Its obvious that Chris Brown has anger management issues but where are the positive in his life letting him no thats not the route to take. Honestly these people get paid major bucks to assist him so why not come to his aid when he needs it the most. After the Rihanna situation Brown has had limited success in the music industry and as of late music fans and the entertainment industry have been very receptive of him. The fact that people see him doing well and continue to bring up his past could be frustrating for any artist, no excuses are being made for Brown granted he should be held accountable for all his actions and he must quickly learn how to control his emotions or his name will forever be involved in something negative. At the end of the day Brown lacks a good support system and a male figure who can show him the steps to not only becoming a man but also how to balance the industry life and his personal life. Whats your take on it? Heres a clip of the interview, feel free to voice your views.

Never Say Never

Last weekend, I was one of many who went and watched the Justin Bieber movie. I was actually surprised by the way the movie was put together. I mean I'm not a Justin Bieber fanatic but I do admire the kid’s talent. Watching the movie opened my eyes to a lot of things, I now know the struggles and adversities he overcame to become who he is today. Not only that, but watching the movie gave me new inspiration to pursue my dreams. Bieber was discovered on Youtube but was over looked because the music industry claimed they did not have a "platform," for him. He eventually hustled is way into the industry and the rest is history. The movie inspired me because it showed me that the award does not always go to the most talent person but to the person who works the hardest. Some of you guys out there may be thinking, now come on Brittney you are an adult talking about a teenybopper. But those of you with that type of mind frame are the same ones who will be in that exact spot next year and years after watching me on your television. The moral of the story is to utilize every opportunity to bring you closer to your destiny. You see by watching Justin Bieber's movie it showed me some steps I can take to reach my goals. It also showed me that there is room for me in the industry but it will not be giving to me. A wise man once told me, you have to go through a lot of No's before you get to that one Yes. Not everybody will like you or except you but if you keep fighting you will find that one person that does. HitFix.com stated in a report that, "Bieber is the first teen idol to rise to superstar prominence so ably aided and abetted by social networking." The power is in your hands with Youtube, Facebook and all the other social networks. Record labels denied Bieber, they said he would not be a great entertainer but "never say never," the social networks are here.


By: Brittney C. Boston


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http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/the-beat-goes-on/posts/movie-review-justin-biebers-never-say-never

Negotiating with Carl "Big Cee Jay" Johnson

A sit down with Carl " Big Cee Jay" Johnson.

Recently I had the privilege to meet Carl Johnson a.k.a "Big Cee Jay," at an Orlando music conference. Big Cee Jay who is an industry mogul has worked with many southern artists like Jackie O among others. One thing Big Cee Jay prides himself on is giving back to the community and doing so he allowed me to pick his brain about the negotiating tactics he uses in the entertainment industry. Having numerous years in the entertainment industry specifically in music, Big Cee Jay was able to provide me with essential information that could help me in my future negotiating deals in the entertainment industry. I opened up the discussion by asking Big Cee Jay how he used his BATNA when negotiating a contract for an artist.

Big Cee Jay replied with,

“Most of the time if its anything dealing with a label I bring in a entertainment lawyer to do the negotiating. If it’s something dealing with another artist or endorsements I will step in and do the negotiating myself. Dealing with a label can be tricky and if you don’t speak their language everyday you can make some huge mistake. It’s best to bring in someone that works with those terms every day. Now dealing with features for your artist and working on endorsement is something a manager does every day. If you know your client's worth and have done your research you will do well in a negotiation.

 I followed up that question by asking Big Cee Jay how did his "Status" play a role in his negotiations, Big Cee Jay stated,

“ With me most people know I’m fair but I want the best for my client. Before I sit down to do any negotiating I do my research so they know they can’t tell me anything. Make it known that you don’t BS and people will respect you at the table. (most people).”

 Lastly, I asked Big Cee Jay how he separated the people from the problem when negotiating? Big Cee Jay’s response was,

“This is easy never make it personal keep it all business.”

So, there you have it some of the best advice you can get from an entertainment representative and it did not cost you anything. For more information on contacting Big Cee Jay visit his website at http://stepoutoflinepromotion.net/ or follow him on twitter at www.twitter.com/BigCeeJay.

Interview by Brittney Boston ( BCB entertainment)

Making your MONEY work for you!

If your parents were anything like mine than you were advise to go to school and get a college degree in order to get a “ good job,” to become financially stable in this economy. Pretty much the same tale that Robert Kiyosaki preaches in his book entitled, Rich Dad Poor Dad. The thing about going to school is it wastes so much time but it can pay off. Most likely a college graduate will end up with and average job making between 40,000 to 60,000 dollars a year. There are a few jobs that at first hand you wouldn’t think paid as much but they actually do and with or without a college some of the jobs are worth the time and effort. Recently, a report was gathered by CNBC listing the top jobs that pay $100 or more per hour. According to CNBC, the list goes as following: Under Water Welder $900-1200 hr; Anesthesiologist $101.80 and hr; Commercial Pilot averaging $120.00 hr; Tattoo Artist $130 hr.; Arbitrator $130 hr.; Orthodontists $99.13 hr.; Freelance photographers $100 hr.; Interior Designer $100 hr.; “Part” Model $ 100 hr.; Life Coach $100-$150 hr.; Message Therapists (private) $100 hr; Political Speechwriter $100 hr. Now, some of these jobs do not require a college degree, which goes to show you can be financially wealthy in this world without an education. But, school is ultimately the route to take to gain the tools necessary to flourish in many careers although some odd jobs such as the ones listed above can help you stay afloat with the economy and above average. Sometimes the award is giving to the person with the most experiences, who knew a “ Part Model” could make more than 20.00 hr, but people are willing to pay a great amount for things that are hard to come by such as a hand model in this case. Many of these jobs for instance, like an Under Water Welder or a Commercial Pilot pay a price for the job they perform regardless of the pay. According to CNBC, pilots spend on average 360 hours away from home, which could be straining on a marriage. Also, being an Under Water Welder is a very dangerous job that requires long hours. There will always be cons and pros but just know that in order to take a career with one of these $100.00 an hr jobs and live comfortably something must be sacrificed.

By: Brittney Boston

Life after Death

The trial for Michael Jackson’s death has begun. As, you may know by now Dr. Conrad Murray is on trial facing charges of involuntary manslaughter. Murray was accused of giving Michael Jackson the lethal dosage that killed him. According to Yahoo music, the preliminary trial began on January 4, 2011 were a coroner investigator took the stand testifying about the 12 bottles of anesthetics he found in Jackson’s bedroom. Jackson’s doctor Murray took the stand and pleaded not guilty, his defense is that Michael Jackson killed himself. A little light surrounding the trial is the new game Xbox and Nintendo has distributed entitled Michael Jackson experience where user can portray Michael’s best moves. The game is a dance a-long heart throbbing replica of Michael Jackson performances. Since Michaels passing several sources such as johnhohnsaidit.com among others are reporting that Michael Jackson is worth more dead than alive. With Sony set to release up to ten new albums for Jackson in the next several years and other items like Jackson Mansion being put up for sale, Jackson is set to rank up billions of dollars. This of course doesn’t make it any easier for Jackson parents Katherine and Joe who both stood by and watched prosecutor cross- examine alleged murder of their son Dr. Conrad Murray. From the looks of things this will be a long drawn out trial that hopefully end with justice being served. Michael legacy will forever live on just as Elvis and other great musicians. His money will also forever live on which is evident with all the new productions and monetary things of value he has left behind and that people are creating. The trial alone is also set to create great financial splurges for the Jackson pioneer with potential book deals, movies, media coverage and etc.   

By: Brittney Boston

RIAA importance!

The Recording Association of America is an organization that was created to help companies and businesses in the music industry. Created in 1952, to assist musicians and record labels in administering and monitoring music within the industry RIAA, as since grown into a needed and wanted association in the music industry. According to RIAA's mission it represents record labels and distributors who " create, manufacture and/or distribute 85% of all legitimate sound recordings produced and sold in the United States." This is a vital organization for BCB entertainment because we distribute music, we record music so it important to have a support system in the music industry.

Two key vocal points that this organization contributes is protecting artists rights and monitoring laws and regulations in the music industry. This is very important for BCB entertainment because we assist the artist with production and we want t make sure no uncertified sound bits or illegally distributed productions are released. RIAA protects artist rights by creating Anti-Piracy boards that penalize and confiscate those who illegally download music. What this means for music industry personnel is that more business ventures will open up as illegal downloading declines. The impact RIAA has on the music industry with its organizations and groups that monitor laws and regulations in the music industry are tremendous. Artist rights are important but many times because they just entertain they are not aware of the for ever changing rules and regulations on publishing and distribution.

Furthermore, RIAA board members consist of record label CEO's and chairman therefore they is a direct connection and involvement from each parties. This also allows a better understanding of the entire association for the members because they have significant members of their business or company actively involved in the association. It is important to have an association such as this for BCB entertainment because again when dealing with artist, production and distribution you need a balance to make sure all of you T's have been crossed. Not only that, protection is needed for the artist as well as for the company so RIAA provides the protect and does the research when you may not have the time to sit and do it all yourself. The association is like an added member to your companies team that you will always need.

TED.com blog ( Do you love what you do? By Gay Vaynerchuk

As soon as I played the video by speaker Gray Vaynerchuk entitled Do you Love What you do, I felt his energy and compassion. The video was pretty much a motivational speech challenging others to do what they love just as Vaynerchuck did by overcoming adversity from working seven years in a liquor store to owning his own company and television show called Wine Library T.V. This speech really inspired me because sometimes we as humans need a push from someone else before we actually do what makes us happy. It inspired me because at times I get frustrated because things don't move as fast as I'd like so I doubt my situation. But Vaynerchuck preaches passion and patience in his speech the two things you need to succeed at doing what you love. Although many things Vaynerchuck discussed in his speech I had  grew familiar with but he reiterated them and give a lot more reassurance with his story telling. For example,  he told stories of how he  worked several jobs and time was limited but during the night between 7pm to 2am in the morning he found a way to work on his craft and what he loved. This definitely helped me to stop procrastinating  and making excuses because when you're doing what you love you always find time to do it. Vaynerchuck has really helped me to believe in myself and made me realize you only get one life so you might as well spend it doing what you love. It may not be easy and you may not reap the bearing from the beginning but eventually it will come. Here the link to the outstanding speech by TED.com Gary Vaynerchuck. Enjoy! http://www.ted.com/talks/gary_vaynerchuk_do_what_you_love_no_excuses.html