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Thursday Jul 03, 2008

How Far Will A Reporter Go?

toddsmithson.jpgWe shuddered a little when we read Rabbi Richard Rushfield's beautifully moving piece on "Todd Smithson, husband of Carly, the greatest singer in Idol history."

It wasn't the sad-but-sweet tale of how Smithson became something of an outcast after he tattooed his face that made us quiver. It was the the fact that the good rabbi met with the Idol-spouse in Smithson's San Diego tattoo parlor. We know a thing or two about reporters and tattoo parlors: Whenever an inquisitive media type enters one, he or she leaves with some ink. We've seen it happen twice before. Would it happen a third time?

The rabbi's piece makes no mention of it, but we've heard rumors that we was, in fact, considering going under the needle. Here's hoping that if he did get a tattoo, it wasn't on his face.

Monday Jun 30, 2008

The Late Ken Reich's Dedication

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Our thanks to TellZell for this tip.

Ken Reich was fervently working on what he called "L.A. Times Roll of Honor" for those that had been laid off. Go to Take Back the Times.

Ken Reich Dies In His Sleep

FBLA was saddened to learn (via LA Observed) about the passing of Ken Reich. We hadn't known the former LAT reporter well, but he was definitely one of the nicer long-time staffers at the paper while we were there. And we were fans of his blog. He'll be missed.

More details as the come in.

Otis Chandler Marries Dud and Solves Mystery

29khuri-190.jpgWe've been curious how the lukewarm LAT Magazine writer Elizabeth Khuri has kept her job through all the lay-offs.

Now we know. Khuri was dating and is now married (as of Saturday) to Otis Chandler.

From the NY Times:

The bridegroom is a grandson of the late Otis Chandler, who was the fourth generation of the Chandler family to be publisher of The Los Angeles Times; he held the position from 1960 to 1980. The bridegroom's great-grandfather, Norman Chandler, was publisher from 1945 to 1960. The bridegroom is also a great-grandson of the late Dorothy Buffum Chandler, who helped raise money to build the Los Angeles Music Center.

Phew - that won't keep us up at night anymore.

Wednesday Jun 25, 2008

FBLA EXCLUSIVE: Patrick Goldstein 'Blogging Is Journalism'

goldstein_jynydnlnc.jpgWe announced Monday that Patrick Goldstein will be a full-time blogger for the LAT, shifting his "Big Picture" column to a by-the-minute blog on the L.A. Times web site.

The news floored us. We thought newspaper reporters still viewed bloggers as unkempt basement monkeys writing snarky hyperbole in their underwear. Turns out, we were wrong. (We totally have to buy a pair of pants.)

For more insight about what this shift means, we asked Patrick a few of our patented stupid questions. He was kind enough to answer:

continued...

Monday Jun 23, 2008

BREAKING: Patrick Goldstein Goes from Journo to Blogger

goldstein_jynynlnc.jpgSome little birds at the LAT tell us that venerated entertainment journalist Patrick Goldstein will expand his Big Picture column with
the launch of a new blog Tuesday morning.

The LAT hopes to put Goldstein's knowledge and sources to work in a blog that brings responsible journalism to the faster-than-pulp pace of 24/7 online entertainment reporting.

The Big Picture is one of our favorite columns at the paper, and we're excited to see what it evolves into as a longtime journo wades into the world of full-time blogger. No word yet on whether he'll be reporting in his underwear (we highly recommend it).

Good luck, Patrick!

More as we get it...

Someone Has Lost the Spark for Their Job

This is from Digital Spy:

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Really? Bill and Ted? Serious? George Carlin was the subject of a Supreme Court case for obscenity and may hold the record for the longest stand up career in the history of the art form - that may be a tad more note worthy than a late 80's bone head buddy comedy?

That's kind of like noting Greta Garbo for her needle point skills.

Friday Jun 20, 2008

Tim Russert Interviews Hunter S. Thompson

We found this on the 'internets'. It's from '03, just before the invasion of Iraq by US forces.

We post this just because its not a highlight for either journalist. And because both are no longer with us - it makes it kind of eerie.

Wednesday Jun 18, 2008

Stern's Case Tossed Out -- Clinton Conspiracy Deepens

041706_article_transom.jpgJared Paul Stern former New York Post gossip writer, sued Ron Burkle, Bill and Hillary Clinton for defamation. Yesterday, the New York State Supreme Court Judge Walter Tolub dismiss it.

LA Weekly's Patrick Range McDonald has been following the case:

Tolub concluded that Stern's complaint failed to "identify any of the supposedly false and defamatory statements that any of the defendants ever made or conveyed. Additionally, and equally important, is that the complaint does not deny that any acts or quotes attributed to plaintiff were untrue." Tolub also wasn't thrilled with Stern's lawyer, Larry Klayman, who has a history of suing the Clintons, describing him as an "avowed enemy" of the former president and New York senator.

McDonald sent FBLA this email. "I talked with Jared Stern for two hours for a different story I wrote about Burkle, and he seemed very reasonable and level-headed. The thing with him, that really sticks out to me, is that he was never charged for a single crime, even after the FBI investigated it. But his career was still decimated after Burkle, a billionaire with a lot of big time connections, played hard ball with him. For any journalist, I would think they would want to keep a close eye on this case."

We are so there.

Friday Jun 13, 2008

Tim Russert, Dead at 58

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As closeted 'Sunday Show' nerds, we are shocked and saddened. But mainly shocked.


Previously

Reporter Loses It on Camera, Our Utter Amusement Ensues

"Fox and Friends" Continues to Lower the Bar

We Have a Little Crush on Simon Dumenco

Barbara Walters at BEA

Noticiero Azteca America Moves to Mexico

Barry Nolan Dishes on Think Progess

"We've Seen an X-Ray of a Very Dark Soul..."

LA Press Club Finalists Announced

FBLA Exclusive: Rabbi Richard Rushfield Explains the Importance of Being Idol

KTLA Gets Temp Boss With Alleged Temper

Ching-Ching Ni makes Neiman Fellow List

Anita Busch: LAT's Pellicano Ties Should Be Investigated

Nikki Finke Wins "Best of the West" Competition

Looking for a Journalism Job on Craigslist? Try Working for Craig

Carol Goodhue Offers Word Geeks Minutes of Fun

LAT Proves They're Not Zell-ots

Tim McGuire's Choice Words

Former LAT Editors Speak Out

Your Weekly Dose of The Paper

Contra Costa Times Wants To Know: Can MTV Make Newspapers "Cool" Again?

Did The OC Register Fire A Woman On Her Honeymoon?

Sharon Waxman Waxes Philosophic About the Future of Journalism (There's a Future?)

Paul Krassner is Covering the Democratic Convention for Playboy

Iconic L.A. Times Columnist Charles Hillinger Dies

Slate.com Critic Says CBS News is Bad Beyond Katie

Environmentalists Throw Pie At Columnist Thomas Friedman--FBLA Wishes to Now Call Him Throwus Piedman

ASBPE Lifetime Achievement Honor Goes To Abe Peck

Wanna Talk To Russ Stanton? Now's Your Chance

We Stand Corrected. Again. SoCal Gets Even Closer to a Pulitzer

Los Angeles and the Pulitzer

Salinas-Raz Wedding Site--Special Rates

We Stand Corrected: SoCal Can Claim Another Tenuous Pulitzer Connection

Breaking: Dan Rather Ruling: Let the Spin Begin!

LAT vs. WP Pits Brother Against Brother. Or Something Like That.

Katie Couric--Break-Up Girl?

Cary Tennis on How NOT to Get a Writing Job

Mad As Hell

Indiepixie Faith-Ann Young Profiled in Huffington Post

LA Press Club--Get Your Nominations In Today!

Is Mark Katches The Closest Thing SoCal Came To Winning a Pulitzer Prize?

L.A. Times Scoops the Snoops: How Ornstein Got the Dirt

L.A. Times Scoops the Snoops

Nikki Finke's Obit for Guy McElwaine--Where Is It?

This American Life Seeks Newscast of Cryonic Vault Smash-Up

Blogging Goes to the Dogs

Peter Larsen: Bring Your Daughter To Work Day

Berkeley's Investigative Reporting Fellowship Deadline April 1st

Chuck Phillips' Story a Sham?

Another L.A. Times Staffer Leaving For Much Better Things

FBLA Exclusive: Alan Miller Leaving LAT For Much, Much Better Things

Affecting Change, Saving Elephants From Being Encased In Soap

LAT In The Limelight: It Ain't Pretty

Maria Shriver's Enormous Goodbye

Christina McLarty Makes Vegas Magic For CBS

From Our Tip Jar

Is Anyone Covering Sacramento Anymore?

Exclusive: LAT Buyouts

Could The Writers' Strike Have Influenced The Presidential Election?

Matt Dillon Offers Career Advice To Pint-Sized Pap

'The Wire' Writer To School Journalists

Journalism Jamboree

Golden Clog Nominees Announced

CNN Producer Chez Pazienza Dooced and Yet, Life Goes On

Nicole Kidman To Play Valerie Plame

Angelina Jolie Tells CNN: Stay True to Your Tradition

Meghan Daum's Playlist

Tionna Smalls Signs TV Deal

New Journalism's New Titles

Youth Journalism Conference To Be Held At UCLA

David Hiller Posts The World's Longest "Help Wanted" Ad

RIP Brad Redfro. Whoever That Is.

Lesley Balla's Chef Hazing Story--Two Years in the Making

L.A. Daily News: Brent Hopkins Returns To Blogging

NBC Says Brokaw Does So Write His Own Books

Tom Brokaw Scholarship--Too Cheap?

AP Missing One Of The Five "W's"

Lara Logan: Not Just a Pretty Face?

Kristen Reeves Begs for Red Carpet Crumbs

Steve Friess Vegas Person of 2007

Nearly Everyone's a Winner with RADAR's Charles Kaiser

Britney Spears Given Priority At AP: Print Journalists Die A Little Inside

Year End Roundups

Naomi Wolf's Big Mistake, and No, It's Not Earth-toned

Journalists' Wardrobe Big Topic in DC?

MTV and AP Get Street Team To Cover Elections

A Few Dumb Questions For Eric Almendral

Great Gifts: Sally Sael on Organ Donation in NYT

Better Than Radio? NYT Podcasts Offer Local Journos' Interviews

Don Lattin on Children of God Cult

SPJ's Distinguished Journalist Award Winners Announced

Bonnie Fuller Likes the Laddies

LA Press Club: National Journalism Awards

Bonnie Fuller's Blog? Blame it on Sklar

Tina Daunt: Lifestyles of the Rich, Famous and Politically Active

Bonnie Fuller Bites Bad Mommies/Still Cashes AMI's Checks

Beowulf: So Violent It Tears Limb From Local Journo

Luke Ford and Dwight Schweitzer: Blame it on Google

Charlie LeDuff: Who's Your Daddy?

LAT Sends Schwarzenegger A Valentine

Maria Shriver Not Going Back to TV News

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