Tyler is a fresh new face to the media world. Just a couple years out of college and he has his sights set high, starting with writing for the Huffington Post. Tyler got his Bachelor’s degree at the University of Rhode Island with a focus on Communications and acting. Being a huge media buff enjoying films, music, and PR, he is President of the independent record label, Sick Minute Records, LLC. He also loves acting and enjoys writing screenplays.

Currently residing in New Jersey and working in NYC, Tyler is focused on building a strong foundation in the entertainment industry. His future sights are set on LA.

Blog Entries by Tyler Pontier

Kanye Defeats 50

Posted September 19, 2007 | 05:40 PM (EST)


I am proud to say my original prediction was right: Kanye West will outsell 50 Cent. Not only did Kanye outsell 50, he outsold him by over 250,000 copies--the best record release in over 2 years according to Nielsen Soundscan. Nielsen reported sales for Kanye at 957,000 copies in the...

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It's a Rap-Off

Posted August 28, 2007 | 03:46 PM (EST)


Attention all hip hop lovers: the showdown begins shortly! Anyone who knows music or hip hop should know about the recent spat between 50 Cent (Curtis Jackson) and Kanye West. They are both releasing albums on September 11th. I think it is a smart idea to release their albums on...

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Britney: Are You Serious?

Posted August 1, 2007 | 01:49 PM (EST)


Let me start by stating the obvious: Britney Spears is a train wreck. Not only is she losing her mind but endangering the lives of her two young sons. Children are not those little dogs celebrities buy. They are not something that should be pawned off on assistants and sitters...

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Black vs. White: The Showdown

Posted July 18, 2007 | 05:25 PM (EST)


In the recent wake of the shootings of NYPD officers Russel Timoshenko and Herman Yan which ended in Timoshenko's death, there has been much attention brought on brought on race, specifically black and white. Timoshenko was shot in the face during a stolen SUV stop in Brooklyn. Luckily, Yan survived...

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Pills Can Kill, Pot Cannot!

Posted July 6, 2007 | 04:45 PM (EST)


College, a time for everyone to explore their youth and freedom. When I say explore, I mean this in a plethora of ways. Explore with people, explore with the area, and finally, explore with partying, a.k.a pills and pot! After reading today's headline about pills starting to take over for...

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Rescue Me? More Like Rescue Us

Posted June 28, 2007 | 05:26 PM (EST)


I could go on forever about the moral breaking, jaw-dropping scenes included in the roster of shows on the F/X network. With shows like Nip/Tuck, Dirt, The Shield, and Rescue Me, they all push limits that are both bold and perilous. Don't get me wrong though... I love 'em! I...

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Singing or Acting: Pick One!

Posted June 21, 2007 | 05:41 PM (EST)


I am both amused and angered by the trend these days of celebrities who constantly try to juggle careers of acting and singing. With record label sales at an all-time low, can we please stop signing actors and actresses to record deals? On the other side -- if someone can...

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