You say it, they’ll run with it
You’re a former contestant on American Idol. You’ve just finished having lunch, and as you leave the restaurant, some guy sticks a cellphone or other small camera in your face and starts asking questions about your career. You give a few answers as you try to walk away, including your opinion of Britney Spears’s performance at the MTV Video Music Awards. Bingo! Now you’re a headline on TMZ.com: “Idol” Loser Sticks Up for Brit.
Quick tip: either take a lawyer with you anywhere in public or don’t say anything other than the name of your next album, the date of your next tour, and how much you appreciate your fans.
Posted: September 26th, 2007 under Ambush Interviews, Location Interviews, Media Interview Trends, Musician Tips, Technology and Media Interviews, Tips for Interviewees.