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Once you reach a certain level of celebrity (which, for these purposes means fame AND fortune), you gain access to many things that "common folk" don't typically have access to. From proprietary information and products to some of the best care available. 
But does this level of status mean celebrities are no longer human and subject to typical human failures and weaknesses?

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It's the whole chicken or the egg concept. Is violence in the black community exacerbated by some rap music?  Or are rappers merely narrating the violence in the black community?  Is the rapper accountable at all?
The conversation got pretty intense over this highly controversial topic.  What do you think?

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Good ideas have changed humanity. They are something everyone has. But what happens when you have too many and want to start them all at once?  
No matter how many or few ideas you have, the last step we will share is unavoidable.

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How did the candidate like Herschel Walker end up in a runoff?  How did the issue of abortion takes center stage over the economy?  Hod do political campaign ads really work? 
If you thought the election of the 45th president was a doozy, these midterms further revealed even more about our society.

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"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times."  
The famous opening line from Charles Dickens' novel, "A Tale of Two Cities" perfectly describes the music industry in the digital age. 
Technology has put so much power and control and access into the creator's hands. But that also means more creations are out there which makes it exponentially harder to stand out. 
So is the music industry something you should invest your money in? 
Lyor Cohen shared his thoughts on the matter.

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"Greed is so destructive. It destroys everything."  - Eartha Kitt

"Greed isn't a financial issue, it's a heart issue."  - Andy Stanley

It has been said that child support ruins families. But be clear, weaponized child support ruins families. But 50 Cent has a lesson for us all. 

Well played 50. Well played.

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From Billboard to Soul Train to the Grammys, each year, the music industry recognizes the extraordinary work of musicians, writers and artists with exclusive awards. 
To win a Grammy, for example, carries a prestige that instantly verifies a creative as a legitimate talent. Even just being nominated carries significant weight. 

But how legit are these awards nowadays and how fair is the process of selecting the winners? 

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Johnny Depp as Tonto (Indian). 
Katherine Hepburn as Jade (Japanese).
Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra (African/Egyptian)
Jake Gyllenhaal as the Prince of Persia (well, Persian)
Ben Affleck as Antonio J. Mendez (Mexican-American)

Do you remember when society was in an uproar at these role castings?  Yeah, neither do we.  So why all the hubbub about Halle Bailey playing the Little Mermaid (especially since the mythical creature has no one single ethnicity!) 

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How old is too old when it come to the music industry?  Well that depends on if you're trying to get in or trying to stay in and relevant. 

Is there an expiration date on being in the music industry?  Listen to find out.

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We continue our conversation with music industry veteran executive, Ian Burke. 

In this episode Ian opens up about how he has been responsible and so integral in the success of such power houses as TLC, Organized Noize, and Outkast, yet somehow the sweet summit of super success has eluded him.

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