Friday, August 31, 2012

Update: Clark Atlanta Adds New MBA Course Based On Michael Jackson's Success



As you may or may not know August 29th was thee great Michael Jackson's birthday.  My wonderful alma mater, Clark Atlanta University, has shown their respect to the musical pioneer by adding a MBA course entitled Michael Jackson: The Business of Music. The purpose of the course is to show the process to his legendary success.  It will focus on deals, negotiations, film projects, real estate, and merchandising.    


The instructor of the course is Mr. James Walker, an author and noted entertainment attorney.  Walker has worked with powerful clients such as Shirley Ceasar, Bobby Jones, Jamie Foxx, Donald Lawrence, and many others.  Walker says, "The goal is to help students who have an interest or future desire to work in the entertainment industry whether as artist, attorney, business manager, accountant or other."   


The course has created a lot of buzz!  I'm sure this is one of those classes that is going to fill up pretty fast!  

@askKirbyCarroll 

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Entertainment Update: Red Hook Summer

Hey Loves

Make sure you go see Red Hook Summer, Spike Lee's new film.  It is very controversial and I cannot wait to post about it, but I want you guys to go see it first!  It has already come out in some cities.  However, it hits the major ones this week.

 Also, to all my Atlanta followers, especially members of the AUC, make sure you attend your Morehouse brother's Q&A after the film. Lee will be visiting the 7:15 and 10:15 shows at the AMC phipps on Friday.  He will also be in LA on the 25th for the 7:45 and 10:40 show

Get your advanced tickets at the link below(ATL)

http://www.fandango.com/redhooksummer_155302/movieoverview?date=8/24/2012.      


(LA) 




RED HOOK SUMMER opens August 24 in the following theaters:

ATLANTA
  • AMC Southlake 24
  • AMC Phipps Plaza 14
  • AMC Stonecrest 16
  • Regal Hollywood 24
BALTIMORE
  • AMC Owings Mills 17
  • Cinemark Egyptian 24
CHICAGO
AMC River East 21
  • AMC Loews Crestwood 18
  • CineArts Evanston
  • ICE Chatham 14
  • Regal City North
LOS ANGELES
  • Arclight Hollywood
  • AMC Loews Broadway 4
  • RAVE 18
  • RAVE Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza 15
  • Laemmle NoHo 7
  • Laemmle PlayHouse 7
  • Regal University Town Center 6 (Irvine, CA)
  • AMC Block 30 (Orange, CA)
PHILADELPHIA
  • AMC Loews Cherry Hill 24
  • RAVE University 6
  • UA Riverview Plaza 17
WASHINGTON, DC
  • AMC Hoffman Center 22 (Alexandria, VA)
  • West End Cinema
  • AMC Magic Johnson Capital Center 12
  • Regal Bowie 14 (Bowie, MD)
  • Regal Majestic 20 (Silver Spring, MD)


REDHOOK SUMMER WILL EXPAND TO OTHER MARKETS ON AUGUST 31, 2012


    Friday, August 17, 2012

    Fashion: New Designer from the Hampton Roads Area

    Last week I traveled to my beautiful hometown of Hampton, Virginia to speak with Joseph Moore.  Joseph is the founder of Millionaire Ambition, a new clothing line hitting stores very soon!  Check out our  exclusive Q&A below!

    Q. So what inspired you to start Millionaire Ambition?
    A. I was inspired by the people around me that's grindin, taking no days off, I felt like I should take that to the fashion world, and I just decided to start my own clothing line.  I  took it a day at a time and then one day there was Millionaire Ambition.

     Q. Are your clothes for men and women
    A.Yes Millionaire Ambition is for men and women and babies too (laughs)

    Q. What do you think about men and women trends out currently?
    A. Fashion is okay right now, I like when women  mix and match styles vintage, heels and skirts, and jeans the next day.  As far as guys I just dont like the skinny jeans.  Cant get with it.

    Q. To get an idea of your clothes, give me an example of some brands that are similar to millionaire ambition?
    A. I'd say AKOO, Academics and Fly Society

    Q. Okay now I know AKOO is TI's brand.  Who is someone in the entertainment scene right now who you would say embodies Millionaire Ambition?
    A. I'd have to say Wale for males and Ciara for females

    Q. Allright, now since we touched on music who is in your CD player this summer?
    A. (pauses) TI, Wale, and Rozay




    Q.  Now you seem like a really laid back guy.  Are you in school?  How important is education to you?
    A.  School is very important to get you where you wanna be and it opens up doors to where you wanna go.  I'm in college and actually trying to get into photography as a minor.  All of it goes hand in hand you know camerawork, fashion, and photography, everything is a visual.

    Q. Okay now since you mentioned photography, are there any other hidden talents we should know about?
    A. I can rap and do a little spoken word.

    (I asked him to give us a taste but he politely grinned and told us not today ;) 


    Q. Ok now that I've talked your head off, please let us know--How can we order your clothes
    A. Im on all social media sites; Facebook (Joseph JDot), Instagram and twitter (@Mill_Ambition) so you can contact me that way and I'll mail it out to you. But I'm trying to be in stores in about two months

    Q. Wow two months, what cities are you targeting?
    A. If everything goes right  DC, Cali,  of course VA


    Joseph was a breeze to talk to and full of obvious potential.  Make sure you check out his designs and support the young entrepreneur.  Also you can contact, network, or order his designs at the information below

    Facebook: Joseph JDot
    Twitter: @Mill_Ambition
    Instagram: Mill_AMbition

    and make sure you follow my personal twitter account for more interviews and updates
    @askKirbyCarroll 






    Monday, August 6, 2012

    Lifestyle: A Talk with Lauren Gray the National PRSSA President and Social Media Queen

    On Friday August 3rd I traveled to the beautiful Centennial park to direct, produce and shoot an interview with National PRSSA President Lauren Gray.  The interview was corresponded by Taylor Terrell, Georgia Southern PRSSA president.  The conversation answered a lot of questions involving PRSSA, national initiatives, and making ones' self a brand.  

    With famous twitter followers such as Lady Gaga and President Barack Obama and being the president of a national organization at such an early age, one must wonder what is Lauren's secret.  Well honestly it is no surprise that she has made so many advances in her career.  She was full of energy, amicable and exciting to work with the whole day.  Yet, she kept a strong professional demeanor from the second I shook her hand to the moment the camera stopped rolling.

    Taylor and Lauren spent the day speaking of how important social media is and how to reach members, followers, or fans for different organizations and projects.  Later, the conversation traveled to an even larger scale involving the PRSSA National initiatives such as Diversity Works and the outreach plans to include high school and community college students.

     I was never involved with PRSSA in college and now I regret it.  After l learned how much it helped both Lauren and Taylor I think I should have looked into it!  With the school year about to begin I hope that many of you take a look at the amazing organization and make a different decision than I made!

    Below is the interview.  Let me know your thoughts!


    Also you can follow @Laurenkgray --National President @_denisetaylor --- GSU PRSSA President and of course my personal twitter account @askKirbyCarroll for more videos, posts, and updates