Many knew Billy Mays as an annoying, screaming salesman that pushed Oxi-Clean, Zorbees, and many other products down our throat. His infamous opening line “Hi, Billy Mays here for…” could have a patent for its efficiency. Billy Mays was more than a salesman, he was a stand up guy who believed in people’s dreams and put his family first. He recently became a pop icon along side Anthony “Sully” Sullivan on the TV show “Pitchmen.” The years that preluded his success included countless days of traveling the home show circuit and making a name for himself.
Billy got the chance and never looked back. His former rival, Sully, joined forces and they became a lovable sales duo. The show highlighted their sincere business practices, their love for each other, and Billy’s unmistakable talent for pitching products. Billy was a hit for audiences, inventors, and his own staff because he genuinely cared about everyone. He never left a set without thanking everyone with either a hug or a handshake. Billy passed away in his sleep and left behind a family including a young daughter.
The story is a modern day tragedy in my mind. I feel as if I have lost a close friend and my wishes go out to his friends, family, and loved ones. It is a shame that someone who worked so hard to get to the top, fell so fast.
God Bless you Billy Mays, Rest in Peace.
I wouldn’t dare own a blog without talking about mugshots. We all have our drunken moments which haunt us forever. Unfortunately, celebrities do not have the luxury of keeping their 4 A.M. shots out of the public. There will always be greedy cops that will sell those prized shots to paparazzi. There have been some famous occurrences as of late with the most famous one being Rihanna. 
I think Paris Hilton called in her makeup team for this one. Michael Jackson’s mugshot is actually less creepier than normal shots. I think about 80% of Americans have seen this Jack photo and classic hairdo. Snoop Dogg is the man no matter what. Is that the Iron Man? Is this PeeWee after he got caught jacking off in the movie theater? And of course, you can’t have Paris without Nicci.
Mugshots are funny. I recently had a party and rented a photo booth to create my own mugshots late night. It was an instant success and I even made money on it. Photo booth deals can be found in a lot of cities to rent for your special occasion. I used Portland photobooth rentals and was very satisfied. You can learn more about Portland photobooth services and there products.
It seems like you can’t get much done these days without a good plan. That’s really what it comes down to with celebrities. Those who have successful, lengthy careers typically have great lawyers, agents, and friends. These business professionals shape these celebrities into what they become by being mentors.
Friends allow them to stay level-headed. Agents paint the right picture of them in the public. Finally, lawyers make sure that their third wife doesn’t take all they have made (Sorry Mel). I am referring to Mel Gibson’s recent divorce that could cost him about $500 million. The movie stars, athletes, and celebrities of today need to have a great marketing team to sell their products.
They have professional video production services at their disposal for new ventures, movies, and promotional gear. Strategic appearances, charity events, and moral behavior are the keys to success in Hollywood. I would not suggest beating your girlfriend, getting a DUI, or exposing your snatch.
Even if you are not a celebrity, surround yourself with a good team. Keep loyal friends, pay worthy lawyers, and find the best way to market yourself every day. With an everyday struggle to keep a job, you may never know who is your next connection.
Eric Clapton & Steve window displayed an epic performance in February 2008 at Madison Square Garden in New York. On May 19th, a two CD/DVD compilation will be released worldwide. Eric Clapton was born on March 30th, 1945 in England at his grandparent’s home. He was born the son of a 16 year old English girl named Patricia Clapton. His father was a 24 year old Canadian soldier stationed on England during WWII. However, his father, Edward Fryer, left before he was born to return to Canada to his wife.
At least something good came out of World War II. Eric Clapton Songs are a staple of American history. Stephen Lawrence Winwood was born May 12, 1948, in Birmingham, England. We was the son of Lawrence Samuel (a foundry worker) and Lillian Mary (Saunders) Winwood. Steve and Eric have been playing together and creating classics for years. Eric Clapton tour dates include performances in Dublin, Liverpool and Manchester in May 2009 before returning to a venue he has said is “like playing in my front room” - London’s Royal Albert Hall.
We highly suggest reserving a copy of the new release and also checking out Eric Clapton biography and tour information. A Clapton concert is something that every music fan should attend before they die.
Everyone knows how much some celebrity sports athletes gamble. John Daly, one of the most famous, claims to have lost over $50 million dollars gambling. Charles Barkley, who claims a deficit of $10 million, says that $20 million would be more realistic for John. Barkley claims that non of his gambling was on basketball, but I’m sure a dime or two has gone to the NBA. Daly wrote “John Daly: My Life In and Out of the Rough,” an autobiography about his times in the P.G.A. and his gambling addiction.
Barkley does admit that he needs to limit his gambling but it isn’t that serious because he has the money to do it. I wonder what he uses for online casinos. I’m sure he has an 888 account where he has about fifty large to play from his recliner. I know that he travels a lot to casinos, but nothing beats the comfort of his luxury home where he can’t be criticized. The best online casino allows people like Charles to view hundreds of games and gamble. I’m sure that he doesn’t leave the home much since he started the “Haney Project.” This new reality show features Tiger Wood’s golf coach trying to teach Charles how to golf and fix his ugly swing. They work him really hard and he isn’t improving much.
Did anyone think that Jack Bauer would die last night? How about cry? It was a very emotional evening as his daughter came to see him at FBI headquarters. Even though her stem cells are his last hope, Jack denied the help claiming the risk to her life wasn’t worth it. However, we all know that Jack can’t die because he is the show. Also, what is going on with Tony Almeida? Right when you think he is good again, he turns. Jack’s intuition must be dying because he didn’t see it coming.
Lil Kim, who is a famous rapper, has a little wardrobe malfunction on Dancing with the Stars but that didn’t keep her from posting huge scores. Mel Gibson’s wife, Robyn, wants out. Mel and his wife have no prenuptial agreement and that mistake could end up causing the mega star about half of his fortune. It is rumored that his kingdom is worth approximately one billion dollars. The actor and his wife had been married for 28 years. This breaking news suggests that his divorce would make Hollywood history. Her $500 million dollar settlement would dwarf Michael Jordan $168 million dollar payment to Juanita in 2006.
Mel reportedly made over $600 million for the Passion of Christ alone. Their arrangement is most likely to include the provision that she gets half of his lifetime residuals from the movies he made. That means that anytime Lethal Weapon and his mullet appears on TV, she get a cut. Mel even owns a private island, well owns half a private island now.
You are not an A-List celebrity unless you have the latest, greatest exotic car. The economy may be hurting, but the luxury car industry is always in high demand because of their low production rates. States like California, Florida, Arizona, and other popular weather states typically have the most exotic cars. The year round beautiful weather guarantees a higher rate of return for these famous investments. If you love exotic cars, your best bet is Hollywood and California in general.
You are likely to spot someone like Heidi Klum out shopping in her Bentley Continental GT Convertible. Kim Kardasian also sports a Bentley convertible but hers is all tricked out with black car accessories like rims, tint and more. You can catch Lauren Conrad whipping around town in an Audi R8, a personal favorite of mine. The car that is.
Paris Hilton got a Mercedes Mclaren SLR from her sex tape revenues. God bless the internet. Fabio and his long locks like the Lamborghioni Gallardo. I girl’s childhood poster is driving around in my childhood poster. I even owned a Lamborghioni Diablo remote control car at one point. Simon Cowell, who was recently reported as being worth $200 million, rocks a Ferrari F430. How can a man make that much money and have such a horrible haircut?
Diamonds last forever. In fact, it’s ironic that some rappers wear the jewelry and only last a year. I see so many of these young, successful entertainers blow their entire paycheck on the most extravagant jewelry on the market. I would like to see how many of them actually sell them once their career tanks. It is no secret that the economy and collapse of the stock market have caused other investments to soar.
If you love a bargain and want to rock some “Ice” like the star, shop smarter than them. Take advantage of diamond.com coupons and save a boat load of cash on your next piece. We all know that times are tight and free coupons always help us out. Savings.com is one of the best places to find deals on jewelry as well as other celebrity gear. Read the reviews, shop away, and look fabulous.
A large portion of my ideas and comments come from watching TV, which is becoming an expensive habit. Can we pay celebrities less money so I don’t have to pay $100/month for TV. I have had multiple angry debates with the wonderful people at Comcast (I live in the Northeast.) The same conclusion comes about each time. They have me by the balls. I had to pay an additional $20/month for my high definition boxes and another $30/month for movies. Their attractive packages really add up quick.
The main reason that I held out with switching carriers was their cable internet was far more superior than DSL in the area. Unfortunately, Verizon FioS has not hit our area yet. However, I recently came to the conclusion that I couldn’t handle it anymore and I switched to Direct TV. They offer a comparative package at about half the money. DirecTV had its share of flaws when it first came out. However, as long as you have a Direct TV team correctly install the satellite, you will have great service.
We all know that shoes can make the outfit. A lot of women don’t wear sneakers because of the fashion world itself. However, one of our favorite entertainers turned designer has developed a new line of gear. Gwen Stefani’s “L.A.M.B” (”Love, Angel, Music, Baby”) line of apparel now includes sneakers. The star has always been known to be pushing the limit when it comes to fashion. Her enthusiastic stage presence requires more than heels. She truly wanted to wear a mix of sneakers and dancing shoes.
Gwen has risen to the top of the music world and faced adversity throughout the way. Her attitude, swagger, and persistence is to be admired by all rising stars. If you want to become a singer, songwriter, and artists, grab yourself some Dancing Shoes and get started. The easiest way to become recognized these days seems to be reality shows. Our culture is fascinated with these shows and they can catapult you into stardom.
