Word: talented
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...were definitely looking for big things for James going into the season, but you can never predict a national title," Coach Peter Mandeau said. "His great talent and athletic ability, combined with his work ethic and determination, have paid...
...Republican problem is more direct. "The GOP simply has to change the perception that it's the impeachment party," says Dickerson. That unpopular image is a much harder noose to slip out of, and one that will take all the political talent that GOP leaders can muster. "The Republican party," says Dickerson, "needs to quickly hammer out a post-impeachment agenda and start lining up achievements in Congress." Policy activism, however, is also the strategy that the Democrats need to pursue. That battle could make for yet another nasty partisan fight. So what else...
Major labels, a bit confused by the rhythms of the time, have relied on smaller, closer-to-the-street labels to help them find fresh rap talent. Lauryn Hill is signed to Ruffhouse, which has a distribution deal with the larger Columbia. Similar arrangements have made tens of millions of dollars for the heads of these smaller labels, such as Combs (Bad Boy), Master P (No Limit), Jermaine Dupri (So So Def), and Ronald and Bryan Williams (co-CEOs of Cash Money, home to rising rapper Juvenile...
...would appreciate more recognition. When he calls local radio stations, looking for an extra ticket or two for a hip-hop show, he's often told there are none available--even for the father of the form. Still, he's planning a comeback. He's holding a talent contest later this year, and also hopes to record his first full album. Says Herc: "Respect...
...schoolyard squabble (He's mine! No, he's mine!), but there are bigger stakes involved. Ovitz, once Hollywood's most powerful agent, is trying to cobble together a one-stop "virtual studio" for stars--effectively usurping the roles of agent, manager and studio chief. Round 1 is building the talent bank: Ovitz first captured two of young Hollywood's brightest stars, Leonardo DiCaprio and Cameron Diaz, by bringing over their managers, Rick Yorn and his sister-in-law Julie Silverman Yorn. Ovitz then started going after CAA's list of bankable celebs. Yet he has also merged with Gotham Group...