Become a YouTube Star...

and appear in a hugely popular music video with Weezer or the earlier one from Barenaked Ladies.

New Texas Shield Law...

...protects journalists but only those who practice journalism "for a substantial portion of the person's livelihood or for substantial financial gain." (H/t Margaret M.) This would exclude even Josh Marshall in his first couple years of blogging -- because he was bringing in virtually no money from it. The blogger who wrote this up did some good reporting on the question, interviewed a legislative office. . .but he would not be protected under the law.

"Get off the Bus"

Amanda Michel's recent piece on "the future of pro-am journalism" in Columbia Journalism Review

"Mr. President, what do you think...

...of that hatchet job...?" asks un-identified "citizen-journalist" from Huffington OfftheBus, and here's one of the most colorful responses ever from a politician (Bill Clinton).

Why the hell...

...is "Where the hell is Matt?" so successful? (H/t Julia.)

This makes $ on You Tube?!

What the Buck? Indeed. He claims to be earning over $100k annually from YouTube videos.

This is another huge production from Lisa Donovan, "LisaNova." Huge numbers of views. Here's the McCain/Palin rap.

Cory Williams hit bigtime with "Mean Kitty Song" (19 million views) and to be earning $120k per year.

Movie Straight to ITunes

Producer of Purple Violets claims that straight to ITunes (no theatrical release) of his indy movie was a financial success.