The following was posted to Newsvine. I’ve cross-posted it here, because I will be cross-posting all of the articles/interviews I write as a result of this FUCKING AMAZING turn of events.

Holy hell, my friends.

Remember when Forest Browne challenged us all to go ahead and ask for press passes to events because he did for the America’s Cup, and got it?

Remember when Brian Ford talked about it in his article Information Regarding Press Passes ?

From the email I received today in response to my request for a press pass to cover Lollapalooza for Newsvine:

I am confirming 1 media pass to cover Lollapalooza for Newsvine.com
I will be in touch as the date gets closer! Let me know if you need anything else…

From the Lollapalooza site, in the Press section, where you apply for a press pass:

WEB ZINES AND BLOGGERS:
Web zine writers and bloggers MUST provide specific information about your site in the description section of the application. Please include accurate web traffic numbers. Let us know the audience your site reaches as well as what type of coverage you plan for Lollapalooza. Credentials for web zines and blogs are extremely limited and will be evaluated closely.

You know what that means? It means that this is important. It means that an extremely large event, covered world-wide, has approved Newsvine as a valid source of news.

Of course, I am freakin’ giddy beyond words to have received a free pass to Lollapalooza, which I have attended for the last two years. Of course, I’m having to explain to my kids that they can’t come because Mommy will be working (hee hee!)

But most importantly, I’m giddy because I do feel that this gives not only me some (badly needed) credibility, but Newsvine as a whole.

Yes, we have our Useless Articles. But we also have Celestina being interviewed on the radio and discussing Newsvine. We have Killfile providing us updates on the Virginia Tech shooting faster than the AP could do it (and please see killfile’s column for subsequent articles and discussions). We have Sandy Frost, the latest recipient of the Random Act of Vineness (see also), reporting about the Shriners.

So what does that all mean?

It means Newsvine is going to hit the big time. That’s what it means.

It also means I need your input.

What do you want to hear about? Who do you want to hear from? I am waiting for information about interviewing particular artists, and when/how that will happen. But…

Myk? I assume you’d like me to talk to Regina Spektor? I know I want to.

Eric? I know you’ll have a list. And I want it.

What about the rest of you?

Here’s the link to the Lollapalooza website. You can find the lineup there.

As I’m typing this article, I’ve received an email that I need to coordinate interviews ahead of time.

So, it’s up to you, folks. Who do you want to hear from?

You heard me. I am officially published. Nevermind that it’s a 250 word blurb in the college’s online magazine. I got PAID for it. A whole $25. At least I will, when they pay me.

Actually, this is the second article. I kind of spaced out on the first one.

Reservoir Magazine

You may have to scroll down a little to find my little blurb.  From the looks of things, if you scroll down a little more, you’ll find my first blurb.  That’s $50!  My husband is giddy with the thought of the mounds of cash I’m bringing in to the household!