A celebrity is in hot water regarding sexual assault claims. Big surprise. John Travolta being at the center of it all? That strikes like “Greased Lightnin’.” A former Royal Caribbean worker has filed a lawsuit against the Grease star after claiming that Travolta invited him back later [...]
Author Archives: Kenyatta Giddings
I’m a third year double major in Broadcast Journalism and Radio-Television-Film at the University of Texas at Austin from Dallas, Texas. I find people, I interview them, I tweet about it. I also like brunch. Follow my somewhat random and sometimes fabulous pursuits here, and on twitter @kenyattapinata.
Five Ways to Get a Bikini Body
May 3, 2012 – 7:57 pm
It’s officially May, and while we were spending all of April laughing at Justin Timberlake and his warning, the protective clothing months flew by and bikini season crept upon us all. With celebrity diets, swimsuit trends and Pinterest mani/pedis clogging your summer priorities, take a minute to streamline and digest these five tips to get [...]
Ross Bennett: Austin Fashion Star
April 12, 2012 – 7:34 pm
By now you’ve probably heard of Fashion Star, the NBC reality show that gives 14 designers celebrity mentors (Jessica Simpson, Nicole Richie, and John Varvatos) and the opportunity to deliver the trends to buyers from H&M, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Macy’s. What you may not have heard, however, is that one these shining [...]
Comedy Shows in Austin: Daniel, Donald and Aziz
April 5, 2012 – 6:34 pm
Austin is kept weird with ease, but funny? Ehh, not so much. For the month of April a change has come. Starting with an April 5 (that’s tonight!) double header delivered by Daniel Tosh (of the über popular show Tosh.O )at Bass Concert Hall, and Donald Glover’s hip-hop alter ego Childish Gambino at [...]
Careers for Art Majors
March 29, 2012 – 5:45 pm
Ask anyone what jobs are available for art majors and prepare to receive a snarky “Starbucks barista” in return. I, however, am not a dream crusherand prefer to be optimistic in regards to the daunting task of job searching upon graduation, especially in a field that requires artistic talent and unshakeable faith in self. It [...]
4EVA TRILL CONCERT with Bun B. & BIG K.R.I.T. and Friends
February 16, 2012 – 8:27 pm
Listen up, San Antonio! If you love southern hip-hop (I’m guessing that’s a yes; you’re in Texas), there’s a show coming up that you won’t want to miss. Southern hip-hop legend Bun B. and one of the first rappers in the south to make critics take a second listen, Big K.R.I.T. will be at Backstage [...]
Cheap and Healthy Meals
February 13, 2012 – 9:37 pm
In college it can be difficult to find the time to put food in your mouth. It’s even harder to make sure that whatever actually makes it from your plate to your mouth has any nutritional value. Instead of scarfing down those chicken tenders with a side of pizza, try out some of these healthier [...]
Five of the Happiest Colleges
February 7, 2012 – 10:59 pm
College is supposed to be a happy place, but between studying, interning and sleeping a total of nine hours a week, happiness can be a difficult place to reach. Thankfully it seems like some campuses are going above and beyond to make sure their students are among the happiest in the nation. Warning: After seeing [...]
Breading Cats: The Latest Meme Craze
February 2, 2012 – 7:11 pm
Give people Internet and weirdness will come. The web’s latest trend involves carbs and cats (sometimes dogs). The good people over at Gawker compiled a mini-album of photographs with cats and an almost too adorable dog wearing slices of bread and tortillas (for a Latin flair) around their heads. The craze has even hit Panama [...]
Internships with the Best Perks
February 2, 2012 – 6:34 pm
Your resume is beautifully formatted on eggshell paper and tucked away into a leather portfolio embossed with your school seal. A dark colored and well-tailored business suit is set off by a crisp button down or “pop of personality” blouse as you walk into the intimidating skyscraper where you’re about to nail your internship interview. [...]
