Paul McCartney talks about drugs, love songs and what he got wrong. Check out the Paul McCartney interview to learn a little more about this rock star, his mistakes and learning lessons. I love information like this because if gives you such an amazing insight to the life of a rock star, because we all know that the media doesn’t always show people in the best light.

I hope everyone has a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend! Party hard, but not tooooo hard.

♥, CT

Last night America’s votes named Lee DeWyze as the next American Idol. Don’t get me wrong, Lee has an amazing voice and is immensely talented but I was really hoping that Crystal Bowersox would have won. I adore Crystal’s voice and think that regardless of her winning or being runner-up on Idol she is going to have an amazing career. A voice like that deserved to be shared. The come-from-behind win by Lee not only shocked people like myself but shocked Lee himself. “I’m so happy right now. I’ve never been happier in my life,” Lee said following the announcement.

You can’t deny this kids talent, though. (And he’s a cutie!)

♥, CT

This song ALWAYS makes me want to get up and dance around. I must admit, the first time I heard it I was NOT a fan, but the more I listen to it, the more I fall in love with it.

Not only is the beat catchy, more of a house mix feel, but the lyrics are pretty fun/silly. (:

♥, CT

I counldn’t believe the news when I heard it, earlier this week, Ronnie James Dio, legendary vocalist for Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell and Dio, died after a battle with stomach cancer. Ronnie died early Sunday morning at the age of 67. He was being treated at M.D. Anderson in Houston.

Check out Ronnie James Dio’s Greatest Album Moments. My thoughts go out to Ronnie’s wife Wendy and his friends and family. The music world just lost one of its greats.

♥, CT

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♥, CT

If you haven’t seen this movie yet, I really suggest you do. I gained a lot of respect for Lil’ Wayne and his music after watching it. I seriously watched it TWICE in two days because I liked it so much -  and I’m not a fan of documentaries! Check out the trailer for The Carter and then go rent it (or Netflix it like I did:).

I loved it, I hope you do too!

♥, CT

I love old album covers, the good, the bad and the ugly. These happen to be the unsexy, although by those poses I guarantee they thought they were oozing sex with these poses.

This is the number 1 of The 19 Most Hilariously Failed Attempts at Sexy Album Covers, and number 1 in my book as well! A few thoughts run through my head when I see this… 1) Why? 2) Poor photographer 3) Was there not a single person there that said, “hey maybe we should try another pose”? 4) Will we look back on album covers from the 2000’s and think the same things I think about this one? and 5) Shouldn’t you have muscles when you flex?.

Some may think this is sexy, I however am not one of those people! I always love these album cover lists because they are down right hilarious. I understand the process of picking an album cover can be difficult, I often wonder when looking at these kinds of covers (I guess this would be 6) what the other options for covers were, was this really the best?!

I hope you enjoy this funny list for the weekend!

♥, CT

Do you want to know what an education from Pinnacle College can do for you? Paul Ottosson, is a great example of how an education from Pinnacle College and put you on a path to success.

After he finished school in Sweden in 1987, Paul Ottosson headed to Los Angeles to become a rock star. He got him a job in 1992 at a recording studio, then Soundmaster - now known as Pinnacle College. Paul started with some commercials and music videos to movies then in 1997 Paul won an Emmy for the episode “Rat” in the series “National Geographic Explorer” (1985). Today he has done sound for over 120 projects including S.W.A.T. (2003), The Scorpion King (2002), Spider-Man 2 (2004), and 2012 (2009).

After entering the movie business in 1995, Paul has been recognized for his work as a supervising sound editor and sound designer - with Oscar and BAFTA nominations for “Spider-Man 2.” In 2010 Paul also won two (sound editing and sound mixing) Academy Awards for “The Hurt Locker”.

Paul is just one example of what can happen when you receive and education from Pinnacle College! If you need more information about how you can jumpstart your amazing career, please don’t hesitate to contact me!

♥, CT

This Monday has already started off rocky… and it’s not even 10 a.m. It’s definitely going to be a Manic Monday for me. I don’t know many of the songs by The Bangles but this one fits my Monday perfectly!

I hope you, unlike me, you can’t relate to the song Manic Monday today… And if you can, keep your head up, we have a long week ahead!

♥, CT

If you’re anything like me you’ve had those days at school where you can think of a million better things to do. I often even convinced myself that it was necessary for me to go to the mall during my class instead of after (an easy sale, might I add). I am always amazed to learn where artist come from. We’ve seen them on stage, under bright lights, but its strange to think that a few years ago people we sitting in class next to people like Carrie Underwood (who I share a similar degree with). I found this great list of well-known performers who have college degrees (some of the more strange that I thought they would be). Here is a great list of Schooled: musicians and their college degrees. I hope this empowers everyone to finish school and THEN make it big! (:

Have a great Friday! Enjoy your weekend, I know I will!

♥, CT