Spring Break
And the award goes to ... Carmen Rasmusen
Paul Bremer
Issue date: 4/30/08 Section: Opinion
OK, so maybe I am sensitive to the subject. But it is just frustrating to be aware of all of the steps Rasmusen has taken to reach her professional goals. It's easy to dismiss "American Idol" contestants as lazy, unauthentic artists who want to skip the hard work and make it big in a flash.
But Rasmusen dealt with rejection from music executives for five years before finally being signed to a label. She performed smaller venues, took vocal coaching, and even did a reality star edition of NBC's "Fear Factor" just to keep her name out there. And for the media to make misinformed statements that can tarnish her reputation when she has nothing but the utmost respect for the competition as well as the industry, it borders on career sabotage.
I do realize the nature and structure of the media. They are only presenting the type of "juicy" stories that the market wants to hear. But maybe we, the consumers, should take a minute and ask ourselves if certain stars truly deserve the negative publicity they receive. Furthermore, how credible is the source providing this information?
But Rasmusen dealt with rejection from music executives for five years before finally being signed to a label. She performed smaller venues, took vocal coaching, and even did a reality star edition of NBC's "Fear Factor" just to keep her name out there. And for the media to make misinformed statements that can tarnish her reputation when she has nothing but the utmost respect for the competition as well as the industry, it borders on career sabotage.
I do realize the nature and structure of the media. They are only presenting the type of "juicy" stories that the market wants to hear. But maybe we, the consumers, should take a minute and ask ourselves if certain stars truly deserve the negative publicity they receive. Furthermore, how credible is the source providing this information?
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Me
posted 4/30/08 @ 1:33 AM CST
I totally agree!
js
posted 4/30/08 @ 6:47 AM CST
TMZ is nothing but a load of crap gossip show. They don't bother to check for facts, and the stretch the stories into worse falsehoods than they start out to be. (Continued…)
average schmoe
posted 4/30/08 @ 8:38 PM CST
"They are only presenting the type of "juicy" stories that the market wants to hear."
Paul,
Here's where you're mistaken. As an "average" woman from an "average" demographic, I am NOT at all interested in the crap that TMZ spews. (Continued…)
Gia
posted 4/30/08 @ 10:29 PM CST
I agree, TMZ made it look like Carmen was not happy with what Clay has accomplished. However, to be truthful, her singing was not all that great on idol. (Continued…)
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