Nominations for the 84th Academy Awards were announced today (Tuesday, January 24) by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Tom Sherak and 2010 Oscar® nominee Jennifer Lawrence.

Recession? Apparently not in the elite entertainment circles! According to the numbers revealed by such sources as Forbes, MTV, and Parade Magazine, I don’t think anyone is complaining. Well... maybe with the exception of Donald Trump...

Nominations for the 83rd Academy Awards were announced today (Tuesday, January 25) by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Tom Sherak and 2009 Oscar® winner Mo'Nique.

If you are residing in New York then there are certain steps that you need to follow in order to become an actor and give yourself the best chance of success.

Looking out for our peers and helping them advance in their own careers can be amazingly beneficial to our careers. Competition doesn’t really exist – by helping others we help ourselves.

Every artist faces the inevitable understanding that they cannot survive without a team of people that support their talent and dedication to creativity. Standing side by side with creation is your network of fans, supporters and business teammates.

Every artist’s career is made up of their talent and those who are aware of it. In the land of entertainment, building your network is as imperative as building your product.

Corey M. Blake, the founder and President of Writers of the Round Table Inc., shares his tips on how to increase your chances in the cut-throat business of the entertainment industry!