It’s that time again. Yes people the holidays are here, which means its about to be endless parties in the entertainment industry and beyond. And what kind of GYANT! would I be if I didn’t put you all onto the one of the most sought after affairs of the holiday season.

Broadcast Music, Inc. [BMI], which collects license fees from businesses that use music, and distributes as royalties to songwriters, composers & music publishers, is gearing up for their holiday shindig hosted by Dallas Austin, Sean Garrett and De’Vyne Stephens. And they want to see you there.

The lovely Catherine Brewton [VP of Writer/Publisher Relations], along with the ultra cool Byron Wright [Director, Writer/Publisher Relations,] is giving loyal Gyant on BET readers an exclusive offer. Wanna rub elbows with the most successful mover and shakers in the game? Well here’s your chance.

One lucky winner will be in the building December 9th getting the VIP treatment for BMI’s holiday affair held at Halo Lounge. But only if you can answer the following questions:

1. Who was the recipient of the 2010 BMI President’s Award at this years BMI Urban Awards?

2. Name the 2010 BMI Urban Awards Songwriter of the year?

3. Which of the following producers are not members of BMI? A. Polow Da Don B. Pharrell C. Kanye West or D. Bangladesh

The first person to get me the CORRECT answers along with your name, age and email address will win 2 (you and ONE guest) all access to the hottest holiday party in Atlanta.

Email submissions to Gyantonbet@gmail.com

You must be 21 or older to enter as Remy Martin is the sponsor of the evening.

Until Next Time…

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Wow. When are celebs, and I used that term loosely, going to learn to not take the bloggers to task? Especially when it comes to the angry lezbian with no soul.

While I don’t know all the details, Sandrarose.com has posted some damaging [not really, but I feel like being a tad bit dramatic] info on Full Force inspired artist Sean Garrett that doesn’t paint the musical homie in the best light:

Garrett wasn’t asked for money or for gifts. He was simply asked to give of his time, which he agreed to do — as long as he received face time on my blog in return.

Sean and I discussed this contest at length over a period of 4 weeks. We even discussed it in person over lunch. And when the deadline passed without a word from him, I emailed Garrett to remind him. But Sean conveniently ignored my emails.

In the meantime, he emailed me promotional videos and shots of himself shirtless or with a LSLH chick on the set of of his music videos, which I posted.

But I politely declined to post more promo photos of him in July, and I again reminded him of his commitment. I never heard back from him until last night when I told his publicist via email that I was done supporting Garrett.

She had emailed me to invite me to his “mixtape” party at the Gold Room where he planned to give away 2 Louis Vuitton bags.

When I told her (in so many words) that Sean could kick rocks, Garrett quickly responded with this email blurb:

Please Call me Sandra u know I love me some Sandra
I just got really really overwelmed and I need to make this up to u.Please call me asap

Does his pathetic pleading remind you of anyone?

Interesting to say the least. I know there are two sides two every story. Sean, if there’s anything you’d like to clear up lemme know. Either way its still great grist for the mill.

Until Next Time…

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This year the V103 “Car and Bike Show” came and went. Diddy stopped through to be a diva. Dirty Money still looks like they need some work. Rick Ross showed up draped in Sean John, naturally of course. And some rappers got us all thrown out of Diddy’s ciroc luxury lounge.

Check below for the pics.

Sean “The Pen” Garrett and DJ Infamous.

Monica with her boyz. Isn’t she beautiful?

Dondria Nicole blessed the stage. And I hear she’s the opening act on Monica and Trey Songz tour.

Pleasure P showed up in great spirits.

Tionna Smalls, Gyant and Monica.

B.O.B. showing a little fan some love.

Ciroc Luxury Lounge.

Cassie and Dirty Money’s Dawn and Kalenna

Big Boi doing his thing. Oh and thanks for that, sir.

Gucci Mane, and his gut made a “secret appearance”

Souljah Boy slid on through.

As you all know we here at BET are still involved in a bitter war with youtube.com, thus I can’t post the video that I got from the weekend. But thankfully there’s Gyantunplugged.com, where you can log on and watch the V103 hillarity.

Until Next Time…

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Mega songwriter Sean Garrett drops a new video with that damn Nicki Minaj called “Get It All.”

I really like Garrett aka The Pen aka our modern day Full Force, but his vocal ability is lacking too much for me to by into him as an entertainer. Garrett, who’s written such mega songs for the likes of Beyonce, Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas, and many many more, is hell bent on you all loving him as a star.

There’s just one problem, he’s not.

My opinion comes from no personal disdain, just call it a gift from having my finger on the pulse of the people. And I hate to say it, but people don’t care.

Perhaps its his mouse voice, perhaps its the height, or his inability to grow any facial hair I don’t know. Maybe songwriters need to learn that no matter how much money they amass it’s not a direct reflection on the writers stardom.

Yes, I’ve heard the tales of Sean throwing caution into the wind once his beloved mother past [this is public knowledge people], however I personally don’t see it happening no matter how much money you throw at it.

Could I be wrong about Garret’s budding music career? Sure, but I highly, HIGHLY doubt it.

Unfortunately the evil battle between Viacom and Youtube prevents me from posting the video on the BET Blog, but thanks to a legal loophole you can slide on over to Gyantunplugged.com to check it out for yourself.

Oh And Before I Forget…

Gyant on BET.com is launching the very first urban comic strip to run daily on BET.com.

In conjunction with Digital Multimedia artist and super animator Aaron Archie, “Keep The Change,” is an exclusive comic that centers around a twenty-something year old guy named Ron, who has a roommate Karrem, and is dealing with life, relationships and the day to day grind.

Check out the hilarious comic above. Be sure to check back tomorrow for a new strip with some funny and controversial topics. [To See "Keep The Change" Larger Click Here]

Until Next Time..

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You can find “Keep The Change” animator Aaron Archie on twitter @AaronTheArtist and or facebook [Here]

Singer/Songwriter Sean Garrett teamed up with Gucci Mane to shoot the new video this new single “She Geeked”.

Sean along with Gucci Mane and Tyga Tyga shot the flashy video in the streets of Atlanta area recently, in hope of touching the people and to build some buzz for Sean, who is struggling to find his footing as he transitions from songwriter to singer.

“She Geeked” is off the new mixtape from Garret called “The Inkwell”.

Listen to “She Geeked” - Sean Garrett Feat. Guci Mane & Tyga

Doesn’t Sean remind you of Full Force from the 80’s. You know big body small voice.

Let’s hope this new mixtape brings some much needed heat his way.

And Speaking of Heat…

Gyant on BET.com is launching the very first urban comic strip to run daily on BET.com.

In conjunction with Digital Multimedia artist and super animator Aaron Archie, “Keep The Change,” is an exclusive comic that centers around a twenty-something year old guy named Ron, who has a roommate, and is dealing with life, relationships and the day to day grind.

Check out the hilarious comic above. Be sure to check back tomorrow for a new strip with some funny and controversial topics. [To See "Keep The Change" Larger Click Here]

Until Next Time..

Email: GyantonBET@gmail.com

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You can find “Keep The Change” animator Aaron Archie on twitter @AaronArchie and or facebook [Here]