All articles tagged with #mentors
Ariana Grande corrected an interviewer during a discussion about her mentors, emphasizing she does not see herself as an equal to icons like Madonna, Mariah Carey, and Beyoncé, and her reaction suggested she was uncomfortable with the implication of being their peer.
Dana Walden, Disney co-chair, discussed her mentors, Disney's successes, and industry insights at the UCLA Entertainment Symposium, highlighting her respect for Bob Iger, Disney's content strategies, and her humorous correction on pronunciation of '9-1-1'.
Mike Johnson, the newly elected Speaker of the House, has assembled an inner circle of trusted allies to help him navigate the challenges of leading the GOP in a divided government. His mentors include Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, both of whom ran for speaker themselves. Johnson also relies on Rep. Elise Stefanik, who played a key role in his election, and Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, chairwoman of the influential Energy and Commerce Committee. In the Senate, Johnson has formed alliances with Sens. Mike Lee, Rick Scott, and Ron Johnson, who serve as liaisons between the new speaker and the Senate GOP Conference. Additionally, Johnson maintains close relationships with his fellow members of the class of 2016, including Reps. Drew Ferguson, Jodey Arrington, and Lloyd Smucker. Johnson's top staffers include former Trump officials Raj Shah and Chad Gilmartin, as well as veteran aides from his congressional office.
Olivia Rodrigo reveals that Jack White, Kathleen Hanna, and St. Vincent served as mentors during the making of her upcoming album GUTS. Rodrigo sought advice from White on dealing with the pressure of following up her debut album, while Hanna praised her for her songwriting and for incorporating riot grrrl iconography into her stage design. St. Vincent commended Rodrigo for her self-assuredness and authenticity. Rodrigo also expressed admiration for Snail Mail, Joni Mitchell, Rage Against the Machine, and Sweet. GUTS is set to be released on September 8th.
Rapper Ice Spice reveals that she and Taylor Swift have maintained a close friendship since collaborating on their hit song "Karma," with the pop star keeping her entertained through frequent text conversations. Ice Spice also considers Nicki Minaj and Drake as mentors, valuing the advice they provide. Ice Spice is set to release the deluxe version of her debut EP "Like..?" this Friday.
NYU professor Scott Galloway has advised young people to never be at home if they want to be successful professionally and romantically, as being at home hinders their ability to build relationships and network. He also believes that success and work-life balance do not go hand in hand. Galloway has previously shunned remote working habits, advocating for office working to establish mentors and friends. Billionaire CEO Elon Musk has also called remote working "morally wrong" and has incorporated this value across his various companies. However, remote working may be here to stay, with 55% of remote workers in the US willing to take a pay cut to continue working from home.
Blake Shelton is leaving The Voice after 12 years and 23 seasons, leaving behind a legacy of nine wins and a long list of famous coaches and mentors. From Adam Levine to Gwen Stefani, and from Cher to Taylor Swift, Blake has worked with some of the biggest names in music. As the only coach to have been a part of every season of the NBC singing competition, The Cowboy is leaving some big boots to fill.