Ben Jelen is out with the animated video to his single ‘Where Do We Go’, from the New York City based singer songwriter’s second album ‘ex-sensitive’, out now on Custard Records. Watch it via YouTube below.
Ben Jelen Attends ‘FCUK You, I’m Voting’ VMA Pre Party
Ben Jelen was on hand with Lil’ Kim at her and the French Connection and Rock The Vote’s ‘FCUK You, I’m Voting’ pre-party for MTV’s Video Music Award Show held at French Connection in Miami Beach, Florida on Friday (August 27).
Ben Jelen Eyes TV Role
Ben Jelen is trying to jump to the small screen according to The New York Post. The singer been in talks with WB producers for the role of The Flash in their ‘Smallville’ series. Meanwhile, ABC has been talking to him about writing the theme song for an upcoming sitcom aimed at teens.
Ben Jelen’s Pledge May Become E-Mail Nightmare
The New York Post reports Ben Jelen was the first to sign a pledge board at a concert in San Francisco in support for the Wildlife Works conservation campaign in Kenya. Jelen may regret signing though. “The girls in the audience rushed the stage signing up and taking pictures of the e-mail address he wrote down,” an onlooker revealed.
Focus On Ben Jelen’s Looks Not A Bother, If They Listen
Ben Jelen’s good looks and comparisons to John Mayer have already made him a staple in magazines such as Teen People and CosmoGirl, which doesn’t bother him. “I don’t care as long as everyone is listening to the music,” he tells Mary Huhn of The New York Post. “One half of the people I meet say, ‘you’re so hot,'” he says, laughing. “The other half says, ‘I really love your music, and I’m not telling you this because I think you’re hot.”
On TV: Nick Lachey, Jessica Simpson, Ben Jelen
Pop acts on television include Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey of 98 Degrees, who appear together on ‘The Late Show with David Letterman’ on Monday and ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ on Friday, while Nick appears alone on ‘Live with Regis and Kelly’ on Tuesday; ‘American Idol’ reject turned cult hero William Hung, who performs on ‘The Tonight Show’ with Jay Leno on Thursday and ‘Today’ on Friday; Ben Jelen, who performs on ‘Last Call with Carson Daly’ on Thursday; the eliminated ‘American Idol’ contestant appears on ‘On Air with Ryan Seacrest’ on Thursday; and Abra Moore, who performs on ‘Live with Regis and Kelly’ on Friday.
Ben Jelen Has Seen Many Sides Of Music Biz
HipOnline.com recently spoke with Ben Jelen and asked if it was because he’s done a lot of different things he’s been able to keep grounded. “I’ve seen the other side of it. I was an intern, engineer and producer so I’ve seen people come and go,” Jelen said. “I’ve got some prospect of this life and side of it. Seeing that side, it has helped. It has kept me focused.”
Would Be Biologist Ben Jelen
Teen People had a ‘What’s Next in 2004’ feature in the February issue and briefly profiled Ben Jelen, who has a B.A. in biology from Rutgers University. The 24-year-old decided to ditch a career in the science lab for one in a music studio. “It’s tough for me to be passionate about science,” he admitted. “[I’d be] cleaning my test tubes, wishing I was playing guitar.”
‘Pre-RL’ Features Ben Jelen And Katy Rose
This week on MTV’s Total Request Live will be two artists as part of their ‘Pre-RL’ of 2004. Look for Ben Jelen on Wednesday (January 7) and Katy Rose on Thursday (January 8).
