Celebrity News September 29, 2009
Nick Cannon's New Gig: Network CEO!
Nick Cannon has been named the new chairman of TeenNick (formerly known as The N) -- and all his celebs friends are wishing him the best! Taylor Swift, Tony Hawk and Ellen DeGeneres are a few of Nick's pals sending love and so is wifey Mariah Carey!
Cannon tells Essence.com he's grateful for the opportunity. The 28-year-old got his start on the Nickelodeon sketch comedy show "All That." " I consider [the network] family because they gave me my first opportunity when I was 17," Cannon dished.
The funnyman also talks to Essence.com about preparing for fatherhood and staying connected to younger generations.
Want to know more about Nick? Check out Nick ... interviewing Nick!