Forbessss

I don't think I know very much about celebrities. I maybe know more than average... or maybe not... Anyway, I just looked at the Forbes Celebrity 100 and I was shocked (in some cases) about who was there.

I always forget about the huge celebrity of athletes. I also forget that athletes who are no longer playing in professional sports still have a huge impact - for example, Michael Jordan. I figured Jordan was set for life, but because I haven't seen him around much, I was surprised to see him on the Forbes 100. Then again - Air Jordans and all that stuff? I guess I shouldn't be too surprised.

There are also a lot of actors/actresses who play a more behind-the-scenes role these days - executive producing, writing, directing, etc. They're still raking in the dough, even if they're not in the limelight.

I also forget that just because I don't like the hype of a particular celebrity doesn't mean the hype isn't HUGE. Lady Gaga is #4. She's huge. I have to admit it. Forbes doesn't lie. I'm just... not into her.

Book Update

Out of the 501 books they tell me I must read, I think I've read about 15. Pathetic, right? Well, maybe not. I have some friends who've probably read none of them. That's not the point though. I've got the rest of my life to read and I want to pick up the pace, and perhaps use this book as a guide...

That said, of the 501, there are a whole bunch I'm totally not interested in, so I need some suggestions. What are your favourites?

I finished Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell. Did I mention that? I know I said I was reading it... Anyway, I finished it, meaning I've read 4 books so far this summer. 3 of them non-fiction, surprisingly enough. I used to be a die-hard fiction reader. Maybe it has come with age.

Outliers was quite good. Gladwell is a great writer with awesome subject material and some great ideas and theories. If you read it, look out for the part about summer vacation. That portion of the book has really stuck with me. Like all Gladwell books, it's a bit simplistic at times, but that's also his charm. He feeds it to you easy. Kinda like the Michael Moore of literature... or maybe not. Malcolm probably wouldn't like that. Anyway, fabulous book! I want to read The Tipping Point next.

Now I'm on to my 5th summer book: Freakonomics by Steven Levitt & Stephen Dubner. It's basically a book that applies economics to everyday puzzles, explaining why and how people do the things they do. There's a strong focus on the incentives that drive people. Very cool stuff. I'm on chapter 1 and very much enjoying it. My boss has been telling me to read it for years, so I'm glad I'm finally getting to it.

Now it's Chiddy Bang - Google me the images

Remember when I told y'all to check out Chiddy Bang?

Well I did, and then what do I see today on Twitter (tweeted by Steve Aoki)?

Finishing another track for my album w/ @realchiddy & @xaphoonjones http://twitpic.com/1z4rcuhttp://fb.me/BNy3lUgV

Ok, so maybe you didn't hear it here first, but I was pretty effing on it.

2 Things

1. If Jay-Z really did forget to pay the whole bill for a private plane, is it really that big of a deal? We all know he's good for it.
   
   
2. Drake's new album Thank Me Later is a goodie, I think! I really like the track "Thank Me Now". It's hot and arrogant and smooth and hard all at once! I love it!
   

Clones

Currently watching Season 1, Episode 3 of "Weeds". Yep - a new show. I really don't need a new obsession, but I'm really loving this so far.

One concern though: was it intentional to have Nancy (Mary-Louise Parker) and Celia (Elizabeth Perkins) look SO much alike?

Loving this, loving them

I can do anything!

A little trick if you're ever feeling down!