Raphael had a mixed reputation among comedians – there were many who felt she didn't "get" a lot of off-beat comedy – but her hits speak for themselves: Little Britain, The League of Gentlemen, That Mitchell and Webb Sound, Count Arthur Strong… It will be interesting to see whether whoever replaces her has a hands-on or hands-off approach to programmes.
Both Google's and Apple's news hits speak to how those in the business of tech but outside the traditional business of media are looking to get their own share of audience around the Olympics, which is one of the most-watched sporting events in the world.
To this end the video's seven million-plus hits speaks for itself and I commend IC for it.
"Being more extroverted" is a tough goal to hit; "speaking up more" is something a lot more doable.
Last month the record for the least sales of a No. 1 album was broken first by Taylor Swift's hit "Speak Now" (with 52,000) and then the band Cake's "Showroom of Compassion" (44,000).
Leslie Odom Jr, from Rent and star of television's hit series Smash, spoke on the phone briefly with The Huffington Post about his experience of coaching the aspiring actors and actresses.
In his spare time, whenever that is, he's working on a web series with AOL about crowdfunded businesses and hitting the speaking circuit, "always traveling and yelling at people from stages".
Mickelson knew his vast popularity would take a severe hit by speaking out.
Clients such as Pelé and Jack Nicklaus were among the first to transcend their respective sports to endorse clothing and luxury goods, hit the speaking circuit and play in lucrative exhibition matches.
Palin became famous for quitting her job as governor of Alaska in order to hit the speaking circuit and become a national conservative voice.
Geithner has also hit the speaking circuit, becoming an exclusive speaker for the Harry Walker Agency, which also represents former president Bill Clinton.
