Lauren Carter

Found material used in Wikipedia's write-up on "Love Sex Magic" by Ciara and Justin Timberlake:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_Sex_Magic

It's always surprising/interesting/exciting to Google myself and see where my stories, or parts of them, have ended up.

As a writer, unless you get regular feedback from people, you can begin to feel like you're writing for no one. So it's extremely validating to see the unlikely places your writing ends up and find out that people are actually paying attention:

The Wikipedia page for The-Dream's "Love King" cites part of my review of the album: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_King

Wyclef's Facebook page links to an article I wrote about his return to school: http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=192232357492

The Wikipedia page for Lady Gaga's Monster Ball tour references part of my concert review: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Monster_Ball_Tour

Usher's website posted my review of his new CD, "Raymond vs. Raymond": http://www.usherworld.com/pages/press/482

The Wikipedia page for Justin Bieber's song "Never Let You Go" references part of my review of his album, "My World 2.0": http://en.wikipedia.or/wiki/Never_Let_You_Go_%28Justin_Bieber_song%29

USA Today's "American Idol" blog referenced part of my Daughtry concert review: http://content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/post/2010/03/carrie-underwood-daughtry-hit-boston-for-weekend-shows/1

The Wikipedia page for Mariah Carey's single "Obsessed" referenced part of my review: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obsessed_%28song%29

Berklee singer Annette Philip used part of my review of her performance in her press materials: http://www.annettephilip.com/press.php

HipHopDx referenced my review of Monster Jam 2008: http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.7982/title.jay-z-fills-in-for-lil-wayne-at-boston-show

Soultracks.com referenced part of a John Legend concert review: http://www.soultracks.com/story-john_legend_live

Answers.com referenced an interview I did with Raheem DeVaughn: http://www.answers.com/topic/raheem-devaughn-1

Sting's official website posted my review of the Police's 2007 show at Fenway Park: http://www.sting.com/archives/tours/tours.php?tourid=19&eventid=2203&viewall=1

Wikipedia referenced my review of Celine Dion's movie "Celine: Through the Eyes of the World": http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celine:_Through_the_Eyes_of_the_World

Usa Today's Idol blog again referenced a live review, this time of the 2009 "American Idol" tour: http://content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/post/2009/08/wild-wednesday-joe-jonas-phil-stacey-david-cook-and-a-rubber-chicken/1

Mariah Carey's official site posted my review of her album, "Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel": http://mariahcarey.com/news/news.php?uid=2611

What!!!!!

Been busy as usual! The highlights include:

-reviewed shows by Chris Daughtry, Carrie Underwood, Alicia Keys, Black Eyed Peas/Ludacris and Jay-Z!

-interviewed Robin Thicke and Ludacris

-reviewed new CDs from Usher, Erykah Badu, Justin Bieber and Ludacris

...and that's the very brief recap.

In the near future I've got concert reviews of Rick Ross with local artists Masspike Miles and Millyz, a Drake show at the end of April, and lots more CD reviews and interviews.

I'm also scheduled to be a judge for the Dream Big Artist Showcase Auditions in Boston on May 1. The showcase is basically a star search for Grammy award-winning singer/producer Mario Winans to find a new artist to sign to his imprint. The auditions are in 11 major cities, and I will be judging at the Boston auditions!! 

Finally, my review of Daughtry's show was referenced by USA Today's "American Idol" blog. Pretty exciting!

More updates to come...until next time, peace!

Where to begin!

Over the past few months I've reviewed several concerts ranging from Etta James to Rock the Bells.

In June I was a guest on WNYC's music talk show "Soundcheck" to discuss hot summer songs.

I have recently interviewed a number of music artists including Demi Lovato, Drake Bell, Anoop Desai of "American Idol," David Archuleta, Jordin Sparks and last but not least, legendary rapper Nas, an amazing experience as he is one of my rap idols and doesn't do many interviews. That story was published in the Boston Herald and referenced by XXL Magazine's website as well as HipHopDX.com and a number of other rap sites.

And lastly, a portion of my Demi Lovato concert review was included in her Hollywood Records bio!

Let's see. Along with my Pats Playlist, Cheap Thrills column, Monster Jam review (Lil Wayne was a no-show and the story blew up on the Internet), CD reviews and varied other stories, I published my first story on BlackPower.com.

Look out for an Usher interview story and concert review this week along with more blogs, reviews, articles and BlackPower stories. Until next time, peace!

As usual it's been a busy few weeks, hence the lack of updates. At any rate, in addition to doing some PR work for a local band, I've had my hands full with CD reviews, music features, concert reviews (including one upcoming for Monster Jam starring Lil Wayne and Jay-Z aka The Carters -- no relation to me, however) more Patriots stories and my regulars -- Pats Playlist and the biweekly Cheap Weekend Thrills column. Until next time...Peace!