Chris Apostle: Mottola's Idol Connections Make Him A Great Fit
Written by Chris Yandek
Tuesday, 09 March 2010
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With America’s most controversial DJ Howard Stern stepping aside, the door is wide open for other names to fill Simon Cowell’s seat on American Idol. What most Idol fans don’t know is two of the shows current judges have ties with one of those names reportedly in the running.
Enter uber music executive Tommy Mottola who is the former boss of Idol judges Randy Jackson and Kara Diaguardi. Mottola’s accomplishments include 14 years at Sony Music Entertainment and currently the co-owner of Casablanca Records. Mottola has worked with and established acts that include Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin and Marc Anthony.
Back in July of 2009, former Sony executives Chris Apostle along with Cory Rooney spent one hour discussing Michael Jackson’s contributions to the music industry and his life. The interview was heard in numerous countries and continents across the globe and translated into numerous languages. It is still reaching new people every day.
Apostle spent time at Sony as Tommy Mottola’s right hand man delivering records to him early in the morning the minute they were completed among many other tasks. The two are still in contact today and were recently together at the Premio Lo Nuestro show in Miami. He reveals that Mottola and him spoke about Idol, but couldn’t reveal anything further.
Apostle argues that Tommy would be perfect for the job because of his track record of hit music, his knowledge of talent, songs and longevity besides past relationships with Jackson and Diaguardi that make him a perfect fit to have good chemistry with the other judges when evaluating talent on the show.
Kelly Stables: Two And a Half Men Star On The Rise
Written by Chris Yandek
Wednesday, 03 March 2010
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Imagine yourself coming off a role on television’s number one sitcom. Then, you land a new, reoccurring role working with one of TV’s biggest female stars. You’re on the cusp of greatness.
Imagine no further. This is the Kelly Stables story.
At five feet – in one-inch heels – the Missouri native has made her way into homes, with her fun personality and cutie pie looks. Occasionally, her height has caused casting concerns, keeping her from some roles. In general, though, physical stature has proved no impediment to the beautiful and talented Ms. Stables. In fact, she takes pride in being teeny-tiny.
Speaking with Kelly, you can tell she’s serious about the craft of acting. She’s a team player, making an effort to point out the director, writer and everyone else responsible for helping put her on her current trajectory.
Fans of The Ring franchise might remember Stables as Evil Samara. Most recently, television viewers would know Kelly from her role as Melissa in Two and a Half Men.
Stables says everyone on the set of Two and a Half Men was professional and that Charlie Sheen – whose name frequently makes it into the tabloids – treated her great. She notes that it’s hard to be in the public eye, constantly having your faults open to scrutiny.
Stables is set to star alongside Alyssa Milano in ABC’s comedy Romantically Challenged, slated for April airing. Stables will play Milano’s younger sister. She says many people see a resemblance between her and the well known Milano.
As she continues to become better known by the public, it seems likely we’ll see Kelly starring in her own television show or in a big screen comedy. Truly, Kelly Stables proves the old adage that good things come in small packages.
