The recent tragedies in Haiti have inspired millions of people around the world to donate their time, talent and additional resources in an effort to heal the nation.

Last week, I attended a Stars For Haiti comedy fundraiser that took place at the infamous Laugh Factory in LA. While there, I spoke with event organizer Poprah (I Want To Work For Diddy) and comedians Frangela (I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here) who shared why they chose to support the Haitian relief efforts via this particular initiative.

I entered January 2009 hoping that the following 12 months would usher in significant growth in quality and access for Talk of Fame. And thanks to much hustling and your support via comments, clicks, and emails, both I and the show underwent some game-changing developments. I’ve listed a few highlights below in hopes that we can celebrate together! … More

America’s Best Dance Crew returns to MTV with its fifth season on January 28th.

But since I can’t wait that long for a glimpse of the next round of talent, I swung by the LA audition callbacks to get the scoop on Klaamation, Poreotics, Destined 2 Be, Rumba-ta, Beat Squad and One Nation Crew.

Depending on the crews chosen, I’m confident that MTV has the potential to raise the bar for ABDC this season. Is there anyone in this segment that you’re crossing your fingers for?

Moments before stepping onstage for his MySpace Music Release Show in LA, R&B singer/producer Ryan Leslie poured some knowledge into the Talk of Fame mic.

His primary advice to other artists? Utilize digital outlets in addition to traditional media to distribute your music to the masses.

With a resume that includes credits with Beyonce, Musiq Soulchild, Britney Spears, and a Harvard degree, I’m thinking that Ryan might know what he’s talking about – hehe!

To excite New Yorkers with a track that praises the Big Apple is one thing. To turn said track into an international hit is a completely different feat. Such is Jay-Z and Alicia Keys‘ hometown anthem “Empire State of Mind”.

The song drips with the kind of pride, bravado, strength, and resilience that runs through New York’s pipes, and every time Alicia bellows, “These streets will make you feel brand new. These lights will inspire you,” my chest pokes out a centimeter further. I’m convinced that you don’t have to be a native New Yorker to fully understand/support her proclamation!

With Jay’s lyrical mastery, Alicia’s enrapturing tone, and Hype Williams‘ respectful cinematography, we’ve got a potent piece of art here. Are you as caught up as I am?

My buddies at Jordanah, Inc. produced an outdoor ice skating event at ICE in Santa Monica on Tuesday to celebrate Fox’s Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs Blu-ray and DVD release. And since my hometown friend Breigh was visiting me this week, a trip to the skating rink proved to be an unexpected way for me to share LA’s whimsical spirit with her!

The location was teeming with Ice Age related activities, but  I was most impressed with the giant ice sculpture of the film’s Scrat character that Fox commissioned to break the Guinness World Record for Tallest Ice Sculpture.

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When I heard of Fox Reality Channel’s decision to exit the airwaves in early 2010, I got all nostalgic and had to revisit some of the fun spots that I’d hosted for the network over the past couple years.

This one is an interview that I held with So You Think You Can Dance’s most bubbly judge, Mary Murphy, right after the show’s 4th finale. As SYTYCD moves forward with Season 6, I’m so glad that Ms. Murphy’s effervescence surges on!