Ted Movie Review

Practically everyone knows that when you see teddy bears on a movie screen or in a toy store you think of children. When I was a child I loved teddy bears! I just never thought a teddy bear would be used in an adult movie that would not be suitable for children to see. Well... the new movie "Ted" has been out for a week now and has brought in $54.1 million according to box office tracker Exhibitor Relations. I have decided that I have to go and see it since it looked funny from it's commercial trailers. I will let my readers know what I thought of it and give my review of it.

I'm back! I can honestly say Ted is funny throughout the whole movie! There was a lady in the audience who had a laugh that made the rest of us laugh even harder. This movie starts off so innocent, and then it turns into Ted and actor Mark Wahlberg living their life together as roommates until reality had to take place for the both of them. From there it spirals into scenes of laughter from the dialog to the actions. There wasn't a scene I can recall that bored me nor made me feel like going to sleep. If I wasn't laughing I had my mouth opened in shock! According to the writer and director Seth Macfarlane states, "the movie walks the line of "sweetness and bad taste." Mr. Macfarlane who is also the creator of America's popular adult cartoon "Family Guy",  is also the magical voice of the character Ted. In this movie, the animated bear says whats on his mind, and does whatever makes him happy.

According to CBS News in California it is reported currently as the number one movie in the country. Mr. Macfarlane is real excited from going to the small screen to the big screen. In addition, he is reported as the highest paid writer and  producer in network tv history. I'm sure he knows this is real big for him, and now more than ever before people will see more great work from Seth working with more great actors in his film career. In the video below I liked how the writer explains in his interview how he felt using Motion Capture Technology in a comedy that would set him apart for this movie because the technology is mainly used for action and fantasy movies. Instead, he decided to step outside the box of animation and use MCT for the first time in a comedy using a character in a normal everyday world. I will buy this movie when it does come out on DVD. I will say this as plain as I can, "it is very inappropriate for children, period"! If you do take your child, well you know I warned you! Until next time, take a look at the trailer of "Ted", and the interview of writer, director, and producer Seth Macfarlane.

Seth Interview:


One Love!
Monique Williams-Arnold

References:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8A_L9WzeCyQ&feature=related

                     http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505270_162-57464826/seth-macfarlane-ted-walks-line-of-sweetness-and-bad-taste/?tag=showDoorSubcatGrid;morningSubCatAsset

                     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5pNxh3WpWI&feature=related

Music Artists Following Trends and Technology

As a recent graduate, I realize that the music industry continues to change with technology and trends. I recently was given a position as an intern on an online satellite radio station called Swurvradio in December of 2011. My position is to write music reviews and artists interviews. It has been no surprise to me that music artists today are following music industry trends and technology if they want to be successful in his and her music careers. 

Each artist that I write music reviews on have their own social media site, webpage, and use SEO to increase their visibility online in the search engine. The trends today for artists is to utilize their social media sites to build their fan base for popularity online presence, and having a smart phone app to make it more convenient for fans to follow them. This is also known as the new music business model for artists to promote and brand their image. On Swurvradio, I am learning that if an artist does not have at least 5,000 fans following them on at least one of the social media sites such as YouTube, Facebook and Twitter, the station will not consider them for a music review or interview.

Most of the artists are independent artists that Swurvradio caters to. However, major label artists are played on the station as well with music review’s I write about. This prepares me to excel for learning how the music industry radio stations work with playing artists on their stations. I find it is harder with independent artists to have more than 5,000 fan base or views because less people know about them. In addition, there are some independent artists out there in the music industry that I have done interviews on and music reviews that have over 30,000 fans and views for their music. I find this amazing!                        

This is due to technology that has allowed music artists today to change the way they can market their music careers. 

A good example of this would be that more music artists have more control for the sales of their music with new distribution methods such as using iTunes, CD Baby, MySpace and so on. Record labels are not happy about this because they have less control of the sales, and are currently trying to strategically figure out how to gain back artists record sales. However, currently Sony Records is taking on Apples iTunes for music steaming called, “MusicUnlimited” that began in September 2011. 

 The company has strategically been planning this service for some time, and will allow users to use several services like iTunes, but with added services such as viewing music videos on their Vevo site.

In conclusion, music artists today is moving more into a trend and technology era giving fans more interaction with their favorite artists. Fans feel even a deeper relationship with their artists because technology has brought a more personal interaction between artists and fans. As I continue to learn how trends and technology is shaping the music industry, I will have a better knowledge on how to apply what I learn to the different work assignments I become involved in.
Here are a couple of independent artists and major label artists video's using YouTube to promote their music.

  

 

  Independent Artist Traum Diggs   "Sax Fifth Ave Flow" featuring Willliz Freeman

   Independent artist Emma White


References: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Traum+Diggs&oq=Traum+Diggs&aq=f&aqi=g1&aql=&gs_sm=e&gs_upl=272210l278993l0l279683l43l29l0l1l1l15l477l4231l1.21.4.0.1l28l0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rxGN1abgcc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cz-Dk1mLhas

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ob7vObnFUJc&ob=av2e

http://www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/music-unlimited/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SEN|US|B|Music|Music+Unlimited&utm_term=music%20unlimited&utm_content=shKbXOSH1&pcrid=15042975816
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Monique Williams

Celebrity Buzz with Marshall Toomey

As a child growing up, I have always loved my weekend cartoons. Cartoons such as Tom and Jerry, Yogi Bear, Super Hero’s, Fat Albert, Bugs Bunny, Smurfs, Richie Rich, Flintstones and so on have been my all time Saturday favorites. However, I also was in love with other cartoon characters from the Disney family. My favorite character was no other than Goofy! I know it sounds silly for a girl to be in love with the dog Goofy, but I was! Every time I went to Disneyland I had to take a picture with Goofy, and then the other characters. I absolutely loved the Mickey Mouse cartoon and friends, Cinderella, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Peter Pan, and the recent cartoon movie Princess and the Frog. Even though I had my favorite Disney cartoons, I use to dream of meeting some one that drew them. I thought it would be fascinating to meet the creative artist to tell them how much I loved the characters they drew. Two years ago, the Princes and the Frog came out, making this one of the most memorable Disney cartoon out that reflected an African American little girl that later turned into a Princess.

Don’t get me wrong, this is not about being cultural judgmental, I just never seen a cartoon with practically an all African American cast. I believe it shocked many people no matter what culture you are. The cartoon was a big success! What I’m excited about is I was given the opportunity to interview one of the cartoon artists who helped draw some of the characters on “The Princess and The Frog”! It’s no other than Marshall Toomey who worked for Disney for 20 years as one of their big cartoonists, who worked on many cartoons that we are all so familiar with. To name several of his big hit cartoons, Mr. Toomey worked on cartoons such as Beauty and The Beast who won a Golden Globe award at the Oscars, and being the first animated movie ever nominated for best picture! He also drew cartoons such as The Lion King, Fat Albert characters, Fog Horn, Rescuers Down Under, Aladdin, Little Mermaid and so on. Mr. Toomey has been busy in his career doing 23 cartoon movies, and involved with three live movies. Let’s not leave out he’s also done freelance work building his career when he first started out as a cartoonist. Here is my conversation with the talented Mr. Marshall Toomey:

Monique: Hi Marshall! Thank you for taking the time to do this interview with me today talking about your career as a cartoonist!

Marshall: Hi Monique! Thank you for talking with me. It is no problem. I love to talk about my career working with Disney as their cartoonists and other work I’ve done.

Monique: I have to ask, what made you want to draw professionally, and were you born with the gift to draw?

Marshall: It’s funny that you ask me that about both questions! First, drawing is a gift God gave me and I discovered it at the age of two. I drew everything and my family recognized I had a talent for drawing! All I know, I never stopped drawing and I wanted to be a cartoonist when I grew up. I left home and moved to California to pursue my dream and it happened!

Monique: Wow Marshall! Not many people can say they knew from such a young age what they was destined to do or be when they grew up.

Marshall: I just always knew! (LOL!)

Monique: Well, I wish I knew! (LOL!)

Monique: How did you get started?

Marshall: I got started after moving to California putting my drawings in newspapers and other publications. After awhile, I went to apply for a cartoon position at Disney and the rest is history! I had good years working at Disney.

Monique: What are some other things you have done for Disney?

Marshall: I have been on many cartoon movies working with other talented cartoonists. I’ve also traveled the world for Disney doing interviews auditioning people. One in particular I will never forget! I had to interview 92 people in France in one day for a one mans character for the character Milo for the movie Atlantis. That was a crazy day!

Monique: What! I know you must have been TIRED!

Marshall: That’s what I loved about working as a cartoonist, being creative and finding people to fit the right characters for voice-overs to play the characters.

Monique: Where did you draw the characters?

Marshall: I drew many of the characters in Disney’s featured animation building with my cartoonist co-workers in Burbank.

Monique: That’s fascinating! Did you get to supervise on any of your cartoon developments besides drawing them?

Marshall: Yes I did! As a matter of fact, I supervised as an art director with 18 animated production designers and many others that would take too long to mention.

Monique: I recall you saying Disney hired you back in 2009 after you retired to work on the cartoon movie “Princess and The Frog”. I loved this cartoon! My friend and I went on the Disney lot and watched the movie there with our kids. Then we were all invited to go in one of their stage warehouse to see the different live characters to take pictures with, and to see how cartoons are made. It was amazing!

Marshall: That was great! I hope everyone enjoyed the experience! The funny thing about that movie is I drew myself as the cook, but with weight! Sometimes cartoonists will implement themselves in cartoons to spice it up!

Monique: No! The cook? I’m going to check it out to see any resemblance. That’s creative!

Monique: Marshall, this has been an informative interview and I finally had one of my dreams come true!

Marshall: what’s that?

Monique: Actually meeting a cartoonist who drew some of my favorite cartoons! (LOL)!

Marshall: (LOL)! That’s great! That doesn’t come often I guess!

Monique: Two last questions, what advise can you give anyone who wants to draw and want to be a successful cartoonist? Also, what are you currently doing?

 Marshall: I have my own editorial cartoon webpage up ready for all publications and businesses who need certain cartoons for their advertisements and so on. My prices are reasonable, and drawings creative. There are more things I am anticipating doing, but this is my first project I’ve been working on after finally retiring. The website is http://www.worldtoonsbymarshalltoomey.com/ People can also Google me for my past Disney work!  

                                                                 

Marshall: Now, a word of advice!

Marshall: first, learn how to draw well by going to classes, and continue to draw everyday. It’s important that you love what you do. Develop a portfolio and build it to show your professional work! Never give up, just follow your dreams. Again, take drawing classes, even if you are an excellent drawer. You can always learn more!

Monique: Thank you Marshall for sharing with us who remembers the good old days cartoons, along with some new cartoons we love today!

Marshall: Thank you Monique, take care.

Monique: Take care Marshall!

There you have it! A sweet conversation about cartoons and drawing that can lead to some amazing careers in life.

One love!

Monique Williams

References: 

http://www.worldtoonsbymarshalltoomey.com/ 

http://movies.nytimes.com/person/1236928/Marshall-Toomey

http://www.slashfilm.com/tag/marshall-toomey/

 

 

Incorporating Business Experts Advice into My Own Business Plan

 

  

 Mr. Donald Trump has been a business leader that many entrepreneurs look up to to follow. He believes that a business without a business plan will not survive because there is no direct focus. He couldn’t be more than right. As a student earning my masters degree in Entertainment Business, I clearly agree with Mr. Trump with a business plan guiding me with my own business for my online marketing company Simply Entertainment Marketing and the subsidiary business called All About Musik. As I sit and examine my business plan in the making, it is causing me to develop the necessary directions with focus and determination. The directions I’m speaking of is building a winning team of experts who are skilled in the digital marketing field for the entertainment industry that will help guide me in the right direction. Secondly, understanding who my target audience is specifically will give my company a better leverage on who to focus on with creating the business that caters to their marketing needs that is growing rapidly for artists and entertainment companies today.  Keeping up with technology and trends is essential for my business to implement because the entertainment industry is also known as trendsetters.  Being creative and innovative is my focus for setting new trends in my business industry. This allows S.E.M and A.A.M to build strong relationships with their clients and attract new clients. I understand in order for my business to make it successful, I need to keep up with the latest marketing trends, workshops, seminars, and listen to my clients on what they want. Marketing techniques are consistently changing, and new software’s are constantly improving to accommodate businesses needs.  In addition, it is good business sense to focus also on my competitors for what they are doing to better themselves, and how their target audience is responding to them. These are the focuses that will be strategically modeled after for my marketing and music business company to grow and be successful.

Ms. Oprah Winfrey Is another business leader I look up to because she has long Gevity with her business empire she grew thru the years, and it demonstrates her success thru out her career. Ms. Winfrey’s business plan advice I will incorporate into my business plan is to see what needs to be changed forecasting for the what- ifs moments. The what- if’s is almost being a psychic looking into the future for my business. I will need to research the possibilities that could possibly cause me to either be unsuccessful or successful when it comes to the operations of my business.  Understanding all necessary costs for operations, supplies, sales and everything else involved to run my business, will be the foundations in making money for my business. Implementing in my business plan every detail of cost matters because it’s the numbers that will determine my business health. Without incorporating the what- ifs in my business plan for my business just wouldn’t be business smart in my humblest opinion. In addition, Ms. Winfrey also believes that people who want to own their own business, needs to understand that there needs to be changes within their business plan as their business grows. I will follow this advice in my business plan because making changes will continue to help my business prosper, and keeping up with trends and technology for my clients marketing needs. In Oprah’s Magazine O, the author Ronna Lichtenberg “believes that by taking a day to think about the way you earn your living, you can make a huge difference in making your job more fulfilling” (Lichtenberg, R., 2001). This is true for my business because the work I do to earn my living is make a difference in lives that want their careers, and businesses to succeed through marketing and music business knowledge. Having passion makes all the difference in helping S.E.M and A.A.M grow.

The specific changes I’ve made for my business plan currently are changing the music business classes from a music industry big name facility to a community school in the same city. This will cut All About Musik’s monthly rent cost. LA City College in Los Angeles will charge All About Musik a cheaper rate to hold their classes the two nights a week needed than LA Recording School. Doing this change will take some pressure off the company’s monthly bill’s. However, All About Musik wants to teach at LA Recording School in the near future because the school is a larger target audience for A.A.M to attract, with anticipation that students will take advantage of S.E.M’s marketing services as the business grows to work with film and gaming students marketing needs. In this event, A.A.M will by then have more finances to afford to hold classes at LA Recording School after their classes grow a few years. Although, the class will cost a little higher to balance out the higher rent being paid. The changes made from the business plan will have changes as the company grows due to new technology, software, employees, and new marketing services added to S.E.M as a business.

The author Elizabeth Wasserman states, “According to inc.com “the financial section of a business plan is one of the most essential components of the plan” (Wasserman, E., 2010). The most important section in S.E.M’s business plan to angel investors would be the financial section in my opinion. This will give the investors the future forecast whether S.E.M and A.A.M business will be viable or wasting their time and money. There is nothing more worse than an investor who believed the business they chose to invest in was really a money pit. In other words, do S.E.M’s financial projection make sense? If so, then the investor’s can see that S.E.M and A.A.M is a good choice to invest in because they will see that the management team is capable of implementing S.E.M’s business plan. Last but not least, there are four steps in raising capital for angel investors, which are: executive summary, investor presentation, due diligence and investment. These four components are what make or break any entrepreneurs chances in receiving the funding he or she needs to start their business. The author Adam Hoeksema states, “According to the Angel Capital Education Funding report only between 1 and 4% of entrepreneurs that apply for angel investment funding will make it through the entire 4-stage process (Hoeksema, A., 2010). With that being said, it will be critical for me to understand how to implement the four processes in receiving funding from any angel investor. In conclusion, many people dream of owning their own business, but it takes research, skills, hard work and legal guidelines to make a person’s business dream become successful and grow. One thing I will say, never start a business without a business plan if you want to be in the future for long Gevity, because without a plan you have no future.

 References:

Hoeksema, A., (2010). Inc.com. Four Steps to Raising Capital For Angel Investors. Retrieved December 16, 2011 from http://www.bizplanit.com/blog/four-steps-to-raising-capital-from-angel-investors

Lichtenberg, R., (2001). O’Magazine. Retrieved December 16, 2011 from :http://www.oprah.com/money/How-to-Create-a-Business-Plan-for-Your-Career#ixzz1gaGMC9ft

Wasserman, E., (2010). How To Write the Financial Section of The Business Plan. Retrieved December 16, 2011

A Successful Business Has A Business Plan

Practically every successful business had started out with a strategic business plan. Business plans are strategic guidance that allows people to analyze their business ideas on written format. People have new and improved ideas for products and services all the time. However, it takes discipline, integrity, patience, resources, dedication, strategic planning, a smart business team and money invested to have a successful business. Two great business people come to mind when it comes to building a business empire and that is no other than Mr. Donald trump and Ms. Oprah Winfrey. Both are two of the greatest examples of leadership of entrepreneurship. If there ever were two people to follow in business planning, it would be Ms. Winfrey and Mr. Trump to learn from. 

 

Donald Trump was born in 1946 in Queen’s New York. As a child, Donald Trump’s parents sent him to a military school called New York Military Academy at the age of 13 to help channel his energy into something positive.  Because of the discipline teachings from the academy, Mr. Trump became a leader within his student body and a star athlete. After high school, Mr. Trump graduated from Pennsylvania University with a degree in Economics. According to Bio True Story, “Trump seems to have been strongly influenced by his father in his decision to make a career in real estate development, but the younger man's personal goals were much grander than those of his senior” (Bio True Story, 2011). Donald Trump believes a business plan helps an individual with focus and direction. He basically believes a business without a plan is a business that will fail. 

 

Oprah Winfrey was born in Mississippi raised on a farm by her grandmother who taught her how to read bible verses and poems by the age of three. By the age of six Oprah was sent to Milwaukee to live with her young mother who was working as a housemaid. Ms. Winfrey later in her childhood was able to move with her military dad Vernon who put her through college at Tennessee State University and found a job working in radio and television broadcasting. Since then Oprah has launched The Oprah Show in 1986 earning over $120 million in profit’s it’s first year, along with being the highest grossed daytime show in history. Ms.Winfrey states, "Where there is no struggle, there is no strength" (Winfrey, 2010). 

According to George Deeb who writes topics on his blog about business plans, there are six critical and key components that investors are looking for in a business plan: (1) your industry/competition; (2) business/revenue model; (3) sales/marketing plan; (4) management team; (5) cash requirements; and (6) forecasted financials/expected ROI (Deeb, G., 2011). Mr. Deeb believes industry and competition is the most critical because of the research needed up front. All six categories are all considered key because an individual cannot expect to have success without a plan that does not execute knowing the competition and industry for the business desired. Knowing how to implement the business structure is key for the operation of the business. The sales and marketing plan is being creative for all avenues reaching potential customers and revenues generated. A good management team can make or break a business, so it is important to choose a management team that really cares about the business and it’s future growth. Choosing a good management team means choosing a team with the skills needed for the job, prior experience, and a good fit for one another that share the same vision. Knowing your cash requirements is helpful because investors prefer a smaller cash need from a business than a higher cash need. All of these elements for critical and key components are what shapes successful businesses in tomorrow’s leader’s.

References: ABC News. (2011). Official ABC News Website. Retrieved November 26, 2011 from
http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/oprah-winfreys-chapter-gamble/story?id=15000171#.TtEmbeZnK2x
                       Bio True Story. (2011). Donald Trump Biography. Retrieved November 26, 2011 from
http://www.biography.com/people/donald-trump-9511238
                       Deeb, G. (2011). Lesson #7. Key Components For Writing A Business Plan. Retrieved November 26, 2011 from http://redrocketvc.blogspot.com/2011/03/lesson-7-key-components-for-writing.html
                       Trump, D. (2011). Official Website. Retrieved November 26, 2011 from http://www.trump.com/
                       Winfrey, O. (2010). Oprah Winfrey Quotes. Retrieved on November 26, 2011 from
http://www.strategicbusinessteam.com/famous-small-business-quotes/oprah-winfrey-quotes-business-success-secrets-of-a-talk-show-billionaire/
                      
                      

 

Celebrity Buzz Update!

 Monique's next  two interview's is with no other than Disney's very own Cartoonist of 18 years Marshall Toomey, and Johnnie O'Neal from the online radio show called "Johnnie O Gospel Show" from Chicago. Feel free to sign up for Monique's email list for updated future posts! Don't forget to visit her Facebook Celebrity Buzz page and Twitter page. Also, stay tuned for other entertainment news and announcements. Older Celebrity Buzz talk is posted on the Facebook page and blog archive. One Love!

Celebrity Buzz Talk With Shanice Wilson!

 Shanice Wilson

 The blog before this blog was about how Shanice is using digital marketing to her advantage through her social networks, and her personal website called www.shaniceonline.com.  There are many artists out in the music industry who can sing, but when you can remember an artist who can just blow you away with his or her vocal talents, a fan will never forget that artist. One of my favorite singers in the early 1990’s was no other than Shanice Wilson who was signed to A&M Records in 1986. She has always been an artist I had always looked up to because she gave her fans good music. She’s soulful, gifted vocally, and presents herself like a real lady should. Shanice never sold herself out by turning into an artist who exposed her body to fans just to like her; and for that, it is why I have always respected her.  I did get one chance to meet her on the set of the show called “Martin” created by Martin Lawrence at CBS studios in 1991 where my cousin Cliff Miller was on the game show called Gladiator. Just like I expected, Shanice was kind and friendly to meet. 

I am happy to say after 20 years of Shanice still being one of my favorite artist, it was an honor and a privilege to speak with Shanice early this week about how going independent has taken a positive turn for her, and how many past and new artists are headed with going independent. We also spoke about her giving new artists and entertainment student’s advice on where the music business is headed. Here is what Shanice Wilson and I talked about:

(Monique)- Good afternoon Shanice! thank you for allowing me to speak with you about how the music business is changing, and you being an independent artist!

(Shanice)- Thank you Monique, it is my pleasure!

(Monique)- Many people in the industry remember that John McClay discovered you and you were signed to A&M Records in 1986. Then after two years with A&M you were signed to two other record labels that were Motown and LaFace Records. By 2005 you started your own independent label called “Imajah/Playtyme Records”. With that being said, why did you decide to go independent as an artist?

(Shanice)- I decided to go independent because of the advantages I saw. First of all, an artist has to go through his and her label to get permission to do whatever is presented to them. If an artist wants to talk with their fans, they need permission from the label to do so. If an artist wants to do anything and have their own ideas, they have to consult with the label first. Being an independent artist the artist has the freedom to do what they want without having to deal with someone telling them what to do. The downside in being an independent artist is the financial side weighs heavier on the artist. Being signed to a major label the artist financial responsibilities are being taken care of by the label. However, make no mistake, the artist will pay back every penny they owe their label!

(Monique)- Wow! So the glamour looks good up front, but behind the scenes of it, the artist is hit with the reality of the business side.

(Shanice)- Yes! I didn’t earn much from the sales of my albums in my earlier career Monique! I wrote many of my songs and that is where most of my money came from. Everyone got paid before me, but my song writing brought me royalty checks up to this day!

(Monique)- I am well aware of that strategy in this business. Song writing is where the bread and butter is at the most. If there is any advice you can give entertainment students and new artist who are trying to make it in the music business today what are they?

(Shanice)- I would say “know who you are as an artist, don’t depend on the label to tell you who you are like I did if you are signed by a major label”. I’m saying, don’t allow the label to make you be an artist you know you are not feeling comfortable being. Being confident in yourself and your music will help you get where you want to go”. Writing your own music is the best thing an artist can do because it’s what will give them long Gevity for making money from the songs the artist created for years to come. Also, learn the music business side, it will help in the long run.

(Monique)- I totally agree! One last thing Shanice, I heard on KJLH 102.3 radio station that you had finished performing at the Wilshire Ebert Theater for HIV/AIDS awareness cause with Sheryl Lee Ralph doing the show called “Divas Simply Singing” on October 22^nd, 2011. I wanted so bad to attend the show because it is a worthy cause to raise money for finding a cure for HIV/AIDS virus, and Ms. Riley selected some great singers to perform like yourself.

(Shanice)- Thank you, and yes it is a worthy cause. As an artist I feel I have to give back when opportunities present themselves to me. The one thing I really believe in is caring for people. Sheryl Lee Ralph has been doing this cause for 21 years and I am happy to be a part of it this year.

(Monique)- Last but not least! What are you currently doing?

(Shanice)- Well, I am currently promoting my new single called “Tomorrow” that was released in March of this year, and doing some acting. “I have always loved acting and singing”. By next year in 2012, my husband Flex and I have plans on having our own production company. I also am excited to announce that I am singing on Michael Jackson’s new album called “Michael” on a track called “Behind The Mask” with Michael Jackson being released on 11-21-11. This will make a great holiday gift!

(Monique)- Wow! That is awesome! Well I can’t wait to hear about the production company, see you acting, more music from you, and Michael Jackson’s album with you singing with him on a song! I want to thank you Shanice for giving me your time to speak to your fans and anyone who enjoys good music from a great singer. We can follow you on your Twitter and Facebook sites, so fans check out my girl Shanice Wilson tribute to the one and only Ms. Tina Marie who adopted her as her auntie.  One Love.

 References: YouTube, (2010). Shanice Wilson Sings Tina Marie Deja Vue. Retrieved November 11,2011 from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWhOOBCGThE

Shaniceonline, (2011). Shanice "Behind The Mask With Michael Jackson. Retrieved November 11, 2011 from http://www.shaniceonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=76:shanice-behind-the-mask-with-michael-jackson&catid=40:fp-roknewspager&Itemid=50