Wednesday, November 19, 2003
The Source vs. Eminem continues, Diddy's Valet Cashes In and will music CD's become shorter?
More on the Eminem/Source controversy following yesterday's press conference: "The Source Digs Up Tape Of Eminem Using Racial Slurs" (Source: MTV News)
Would you buy an umbrella from this man?: "Diddy's Valet Cashes In: P. Diddy's ever-present umbrella holder, Farnsworth Bentley (which is apparently short for Derek), has built an exceedingly successful career around playing Jeeves to Diddy's Wooster. And now he's launching his own designer-umbrella line, which will include one painted by Sean Lennon an unholy alliance, to be sure. The umbrellas are to be displayed at Incubator as part of an exhibit curated by Bentley's 17-year-old friend Vito Schnabel, son of Julian, a St. Ann's student. Bentley clearly understands the importance of building a strong brand: With P. Diddy, you think of diamonds; with KISS, you think of face makeup; and for me, it's the umbrella, he says. Bentley, who also designs suits, idolizes another designer who acquired a Waspier name: Ralph Lauren started with the scarf tie they were wider and more beautiful. The umbrella will be my scarf tie." (Source: New York Magazine)
Record companies finally start to get it? I've always said that artists should cut down on the filler tracks and make their albums shorter and, thus, a more manageable (and enjoyable) listening experience: "Fewer Songs May Improve Labels' Track Record--Executives are prodding acts for shorter albums to boost value of music in fans' minds. Effect on prices, royalties unclear." (Source: Los Angeles Times)
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Would you buy an umbrella from this man?: "Diddy's Valet Cashes In: P. Diddy's ever-present umbrella holder, Farnsworth Bentley (which is apparently short for Derek), has built an exceedingly successful career around playing Jeeves to Diddy's Wooster. And now he's launching his own designer-umbrella line, which will include one painted by Sean Lennon an unholy alliance, to be sure. The umbrellas are to be displayed at Incubator as part of an exhibit curated by Bentley's 17-year-old friend Vito Schnabel, son of Julian, a St. Ann's student. Bentley clearly understands the importance of building a strong brand: With P. Diddy, you think of diamonds; with KISS, you think of face makeup; and for me, it's the umbrella, he says. Bentley, who also designs suits, idolizes another designer who acquired a Waspier name: Ralph Lauren started with the scarf tie they were wider and more beautiful. The umbrella will be my scarf tie." (Source: New York Magazine)
Record companies finally start to get it? I've always said that artists should cut down on the filler tracks and make their albums shorter and, thus, a more manageable (and enjoyable) listening experience: "Fewer Songs May Improve Labels' Track Record--Executives are prodding acts for shorter albums to boost value of music in fans' minds. Effect on prices, royalties unclear." (Source: Los Angeles Times)
