YOUTUBE FINDS: Funny Dogs

I could not stop laughing. Dogs are adorable, and they become more adorable when they do the funniest things. Watch this video for a good start today! =)

Screencapture from the video

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SOURCE: 521bioapple

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Short Thoughts: Beauty

You may attract people with your looks, but the decision for them to stay relies on your personality. If you're working too much on the outside, you end up abandoning what forms a good foundation with other people, and what really makes you completely beautiful--your inner beauty.

Stay beautiful! =)

- Steph

This photo shows a very strong message.
CREDIT: www.seabreezephotos.com

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Q & A with Sydney Artist Manager: ROKELITE

Handling some of the most promising talents in Sydney, such as Smooth (2011 Star Central Male Artist of the Year) and Kyrah Cilia (2011 X Factor Australia Finalist), I am lucky to know one of the biggest artist managers in the future of the music scene-- Robert Wu a.k.a. "ROKELITE". 

Rokelite with Xuefeng An(rapper/songwriter/producer/engineer)

I was also able to meet the artists under his management last year-- SMOOTH and SAZZY-- and they are definitely amazing and talented. Such a small world because he also knows a fellow musician, FlipAus, who is also connected to my cousin's girlfriend. Talking about connections, Rokelite discovered me through E11eventh Avenue's jFlip216. Because of all these connections, I was able to know so many talented music artists here in Australia! 

Robert, Saz, and me ... Robert is "trying" to make music behind us.

Rokelite does not know this, but while we were watching Smooth and Sazzy's performance, Kyle (FlipAus) told me that Rokelite manages well, and can get his artists the gigs that they deserve. I have also noticed how he has given Smooth numerous gigs in just a year, and the recent one was a set of continuous events in just one month. This man is really serious with his business.

Anyway, enough about how I got to know Rokelite. It's time to know more about him!

Who is Rokelite?

-For the readers unfamiliar with me, my name is Robert Wu. I exclusively manage (rapper/songwriter) Smooth and (singer/songwriter/producer)  Kyrah Cilia, whilst studying the Bachelor of Entertainment Business Management at JMC Academy.

Rokelite with the Kid Young Cash (rapper/songwriter)

How and where did you start as a manager?

- I started my artist management venture when I first discovered and managed Smooth in January 2011.

Rokelite's Talent: Smooth

Where do you get all the connections necessary to keep you going or what do you do to get yourself out there?

- People ask me all the time. I have no plan that I follow, however I heavily interact through social media to meet new people and promote all the time.

Storme, Rokelite, DJ So Phreshh, and SF1

Who or what is your inspiration?

- My main sources of inspiration come from DJ Skee, Matty Woo, Cody Kunigel,  and TJ Chapman.

Who are the artists you have managed and/or are still managing?

- I’m currently managing 2011 StarCentral Male Artist of the Year Smooth and I have recently secured a management agreement with 2011 Australian X Factor Finalist Kyrah Cilia.

2011 Star Central Male Artist of the Year: Smooth

2011 X Factor Australia Finalist: Kyrah Cilia with Amanda Rose (Radio Presenter/ Business Consultant) @ 2CCR FM radio

What is your greatest achievement in your career?

- I don’t think I have achieved anything yet and I still have a lot to work for.

What else do you do aside from managing artists?

- Aside from managing artists, I like to enjoy and relax with photography, food, technology, gaming, travelling, sports, fashion, and movies.

Rokelite's Published Article

What are your plans for your future career?

- In the future I envision myself working for either Ministry of Sound Australia, Jason Williamson Management, Skull Candy Australia or Leagues of Legends, and to tour internationally with Smooth and Kyrah Cilia.

How can people contact you for bookings/services?

For event booking or more information, you can email me at rokelite@gmail.com or alternatively keep up to date with me on Twitter, www.twitter.com/rokelite.

Also I would like to take a quick moment to thank Ms. Hyper Singer for this interview. In addition to the moral support from Smooth, jFlip, Margarita Udarbe, Sherwin Vangunster, Kyrah Cilia and Louise Haru.

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Thank you so much for the opportunity, Rokelite! I am happy to see how your career is setting off. Stay humble, and I wish you all the best!!! =)

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UPDATE: Orlando Bloom & Miranda Kerr (2012)

Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr 's marriage is rumoured to be shaky after reports have been released regarding the couple being seen without their wedding rings (click here to read more about the news). However, this rumour is being challenged by Orlando Bloom's action to move to New York City with Miranda Kerr next year, after getting signed to become part of a Broadway version of "Romeo and Juliet". Also, Orlando Bloom just arrived in Sydney, two weeks after Miranda Kerr came, to spend a private holiday with the model.

SOURCE: Google

Why am I telling you this update? Well, a lot of you are asking for my reaction since I am a fan (not a teenybopper like I used to though).

My old parody videos with Orlando Bloom:

Again, I am still happy for the couple. If the rumour is true, it is good to know that the recent updates about the couple seem to suggest that actions are being done to save the marriage. If the rumour is not true, then HURRAY! On the other hand, I do wish I get to meet him randomly to live out my childhood dream. He's been visiting Sydney plenty of times, and I almost had a chance the last time he came wherein he even guested in The Kyle and Jackie O Show. Sadly, I could not go due to school commitments. 

Orlando Bloom talks about Miranda Kerr during his guesting in THE KYLE AND JACKIE O Show.

SOURCE: http://www.youtube.com/user/KyleandJackieO

Anyway, according to the news, Orlando Bloom arrived in SYDNEY without getting plenty of attention because he was able to blend in with the other travellers. Can I just react on this as someone who has been wanting to meet him for the past 10 years? I visited MANILA last last week and came back to Sydney a week before Orlando Bloom did. The funny thing is, I was really alert upon arriving at the Sydney airport last week, thinking "What if Orlando Bloom is also here???" Grrrr... Once again, I missed his arrival because he is a week late. I am sure that he will still stand out for me despite the blending effort. LOL. This is not the first time I missed meeting him. A few years ago, Orlando Bloom was shooting some scenes for his movie somewhere in Europe. I was unaware that time, but I was touring and staying around this certain area where they eventually shot the movie --a day AFTER I left. 

A few years later, still during my teenage years, my parents and I went to Europe again, and this time, I heard the news that he was shooting his movie a few hours from our hotel. I was helpless because we were also busy with our travels, and I just stared at the panoramic view from our hotel terrace, thinking "Orlando Bloom is somewhere out there... Oh well... At least I know we're both in the same country right now." 

Coincidentally, I now live in Sydney. His wife is also from Sydney. He's been coming here plenty of times. Unfortunately, I still haven't seen him. Anyway, I am not really a stalker nor a teenybopper, so I do not know his whereabouts all the time and I plan not to because I respect their privacy a lot. If I get to meet him, then I'll be really happy because that is a childhood dream. 

Moving on from my childhood dream, I am excited for Orlando Bloom's new THEATRE PROJECT! I am a huge theatre enthusiast , and I also know that Orlando started as a theatre actor, so I am completely happy that he is going back to where he began as an actor. I am definitely looking forward to his performance as a Broadway artist, and I do hope that eventually, the project spreads worldwide, which is always possible. 

ORLANDO BLOOM (15 yrs. old) singing at a theatre show.
SOURCE: http://www.youtube.com/user/franniepirateluver94

Lastly, I am wishing all the best for Orlando, Miranda, and Flynn. They do have plenty of challenges, given the requirements of the couple's jobs, but I hope that they will get through all those and remain intact if they can for their family. So far, like I said, recent news had been suggesting that Orlando and Miranda are spending more time together, and I do hope that both of them will become happier than before.

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