Big News!

August 24th, 2008

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My Babble HeadshotSo I’ve alluded to some big news on Twitter the last couple of days. Most of you probably didn’t hear that, unless you’re cool enough to follow me on Twitter.

But I can now officially spill the beans.

I got myself a new writing gig!

For money, even.

That’s right, I’m the latest gossip-monger on Famecrawler and I start pretty much now. It’s funny because I never watch Entertainment Tonight and the closest I come to gossip is maybe reading TV Squad. No more, I’ll be all over celebrities like David Hasselhoff is on cheeseburgers!

I’m really jazzed about this, since it means getting paid for slamming on Britney Spears while keeping most all of my clothes off. And getting paid? That’s a good thing.

Thanks to rock star Whit for thinking of me and getting me on board.

I’m a little overwhelmed with all the information right now, but I should be cranking out worthless fluff in theĀ  next day or so. You know, more than usual.

Now I need to start learning sites like Digg and Propeller and Kirtsy and all these other Digg-like sites that I’ve never used before. And I’ll be learning useless information like the names of Brad Pitt’s babies and what color shoes Suri Cruise is wearing. Because, well, that shit is important.

I’m almost tempted to say that particular non-word I hate. But I won’t. I hate it.

I might be thinking it, though.

    They Say It’s About the Balance...Word....On TV and Ninjas...

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49 Responses to “Big News!”

  1. whall on August 24, 2008 1:36 am

    If you keep letting Avi guest post for you, YOU’LL be the gossip.

    There really isn’t a “Karl” in Hollywood yet, so that brand is wide open for you.

  2. NYCWD on August 24, 2008 1:36 am

    That’s awesome!

    Congrats!!!

  3. SJ on August 24, 2008 1:54 am

    I’ll say it for you, then: w00t!!!

    Only it won’t look like w00t because your font’s zeros look like lower-case Os.

    Congratulations! If you need to know anything about Suri and the other celeb babies, I’m your girl. Suri’s current favorite shoes are gold, Shiloh doesn’t like her new twin sibs, and Levi has already been on Dad’s surfboard.

  4. Whit on August 24, 2008 1:56 am

    Glad to you have you on board! Viva la Pitt!

  5. SJ on August 24, 2008 1:57 am

    wOOt!

    HA!

  6. Amanda on August 24, 2008 2:13 am

    Maddox, Zahara, Pax, Shiloh, Vivienne, and Knox. I think that’s all.

  7. Mattie on August 24, 2008 2:14 am

    Congratulations Karl!

    I know you miss writing for the newspaper.

    Good luck and all that jazz.

  8. martymankins on August 24, 2008 2:20 am

    major congrats, dude. you will have to let us know what you’ve written when it gets posted.

  9. Secondhand Karl on August 24, 2008 2:27 am

    Whall - Good point.

    NYCWD - Thanks!

    SJ - Ack! You said the non-word!

    Whit - Thanks, dude. Good to be here. Er, there. Whatever.

    Amanda - Was that even English?

    Mattie - Thanks, yeah, I do. Still thinking about approaching the other newspaper in town.

    Marty - Appreciate it. My first story will show up over there today some time. I’ll be doing multiple stories a day.

  10. Winter on August 24, 2008 3:17 am

    Woooo hooooo!! (Much better than that word you dislike so much.) I am doing the Snoopy dance for you!! Now, if you can get that gig, I should be able to get one of my submissions published, eh? Many, many congrats! I know how exciting this must be for you.

  11. Crys on August 24, 2008 7:16 am

    wow, congrats!

  12. ML on August 24, 2008 7:53 am

    Sweet Karl, grats on the new gig! Just don’t F it up. I expect you to get to the bottom of why Britney Spears still has a weave even though her hair should have grown back by now.

  13. missbritt on August 24, 2008 8:04 am

    Congratulations babe!!! Did you join stumble yet? When you do - let me know and I’ll “friend” you. :-)

  14. Avitable on August 24, 2008 8:12 am

    That’s awesome news - congratulations!

  15. Libragirl on August 24, 2008 8:15 am

    That is so awesome. I’ve been reading Famecrawler for a bit, now I can say I know one of the writers.

  16. Secondhand Karl on August 24, 2008 8:37 am

    Winter - If I can get a gig, then the stars are definitely in alignment for you. Got my fingers crossed in your general direction.

    Crys - Thanks!

    ML - I’m on it.

    Miss Britt - I’m a member of virtually every other site. I’ll jump on the Stumble bandwagon today.

    Avitable - Thanks, dude.

    Libragirl - Cool!

  17. Stacey on August 24, 2008 9:06 am

    Yay, Karl! I hope you enjoy your new gig!

  18. Nat on August 24, 2008 9:14 am

    Awesome. Sounds like it could be fun.

  19. kat on August 24, 2008 9:18 am

    whoa! way to go, karl!

  20. caron on August 24, 2008 10:14 am

    Way tO gO Tiger!

  21. heavensdevil99 on August 24, 2008 10:40 am

    Congratulations Karl!

  22. Princess of the Universe on August 24, 2008 11:01 am

    Yay! That’s fantastic news!!

    I’ve been mentally going through the possibilities the past few days since you’ve been hinting. I’d concluded that you were pregnant.

    This is even better!
    xoxox

  23. Amanda on August 24, 2008 11:03 am

    Not English, no. Jolie-Pitt names.

    Oh, and congratulations! I forgot to mention that earlier.

  24. Secondhand Karl on August 24, 2008 11:14 am

    Stacey, Nat, Kat, Karon, Heaven’s Devil - Thanks!

    Princess - Me? Pregnant? Now that WOULD be big news.

    Amanda - Thanks. Ah, Jolie-Pitt names.

  25. DutchBitch on August 24, 2008 11:32 am

    awwwwh Good for you, Babe!!!!

  26. Becky on August 24, 2008 12:08 pm

    That’s great news! Congratulations!! I’m totally doing the happy dance for you, and its probably a good thing that you can’t see it! I expect to read good, juicy gossip from you.

  27. metalmom on August 24, 2008 12:14 pm

    Oh I am such a celebrity gossip whore!!

    Congratulations,Karl!! That is really great news.

  28. Stephanie on August 24, 2008 12:16 pm

    Woooooohooooooooooo Karl! Wonderful news! I can’t wait to hear you dish some dirt! Awesome.

  29. Little Miss Sunshine State on August 24, 2008 12:20 pm

    YAY KARL! I’ll add it to my daily reading.

    Is it going to be all snarky and stuff?
    Oh, there’s a new baby name! Gwen Stefani named her kid Zuma. Here is a snippet of her future:
    Gwen: Hey Zuma, whatcha wanna do today?
    Kid: Let’s go to the Zoo, Ma!

    I agree with the investigative inquiry into Ms Spears Weave.
    Also, Why does LeAnn Rhimes think she looks good impersonating a skeleton? My husband says there are too many famous women that are butt ugly because they are starving themselves.

  30. Secondhand Karl on August 24, 2008 12:26 pm

    DutchBitch - Thanks, hon.

    Becky - Right, I’ll get on that juicy gossip for you. I’ll be getting my feet wet the first few days, but it’ll happen.

    Metalmom - Excellent, another reader! ;)

    Stephanie - And thanks to you!

    Little Miss Sunshine - Oh yeah, snarky. And I don’t get the skeleton women, either. They do nothing for me. I like “real women.”

  31. LVGurl on August 24, 2008 12:34 pm

    Yeah! Good work, Karl. You deserve all good things coming your way.

  32. elfenkate on August 24, 2008 12:42 pm

    Congratulations Karl!

    Karl does Hollywood,
    this will make for some fun reading :)

    I am so happy for you!
    Congrats again!

  33. Gina on August 24, 2008 12:59 pm

    Congrats! I am of course VERY jealous. I have been in dire need of an opportunity like that for what seems like ages. Remember us little people if you hear of any other opportunities like this, ok? (Seriously).

  34. Sarah on August 24, 2008 2:45 pm

    Yay for Karl!

    Congratulations!

  35. penny on August 24, 2008 5:38 pm

    Congrats! How totally fantastic for you!

  36. Turnbaby on August 24, 2008 5:48 pm

    Great news!

  37. Mik on August 24, 2008 6:17 pm

    Congrats on the writing gig, hopefully the new found wealth and fame won’t be so stressful to interfere with your quitting smoking.

  38. hello haha narf on August 24, 2008 8:09 pm

    see what happens when you quit smoking, EVERYBODY wants you! seriously, karl, i am so happy for you. i have a feeling this could be really fun. enjoy!

    xoxo,
    becky

  39. Anissa@Hope4Peyton on August 24, 2008 10:57 pm

    Right on for you! Cause nothing says serious writer like titles bearing the words “Britney’s Nipples, Real or Gum Drops?” with YOUR name beneath. Seriously though, that’s awesome.

  40. Iron Fist on August 25, 2008 12:31 am

    I saw “Big News” and thought for sure you’d be showing your junk again. But hey, a writing job is awesome! Congratulations!

  41. kapgar on August 25, 2008 7:25 am

    Congrats! How long until you get totally sucked into the celeblogging fold? Your life will become nothing but news about celebrities until you wind up dead at the hands of one of their bodyguards for invasion of privacy and wind up in an episode of The Closer! I know it!

  42. PocketCT on August 25, 2008 9:18 am

    Hooray! Yipee! Good for you!

  43. MC on August 25, 2008 3:38 pm

    Congrats Karl. Maybe you will get on the View now ;)

    So Envious,
    MC

  44. ali on August 25, 2008 10:02 pm

    i can’t think of anything more important than the shoes Suri Cruise wore today. ;)

    CONGRATS!

  45. Kim on August 27, 2008 10:03 am

    Just getting around to say Congrats to you!! that is great news!!

  46. martymankins on August 27, 2008 12:43 pm

    Major congrats on the new gig. Having had paid writing gigs in the past, this is exciting news.

  47. Secondhand Karl on August 27, 2008 2:42 pm

    Thanks, gang! Much appreciated!

  48. Poppy on August 27, 2008 9:12 pm

    Congratulations, Karl! I am sooooo happy for you!!!!!!!!!

  49. Secondhand Karl on August 28, 2008 3:25 am

    Poppy - Thanks!

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