Thursday, November 1, 2012

OS 42--STAGE BITZ (NOV 1-7)

HEY OUTSTAGRS

IT’S FALL BACK TIME!

TIME TO GET ON STAGE!!!


MA'AT BITZ








All four parts of the 4th Annual Mista Couture Charity Style Contest are up.















We are still seeking gents of color for the upcoming calendar OBSDN. For more  info email us at snaphoney2011@gmail.com




HEY OUTSTAGRS, mark your calendar for STL promoter Nicole Pleshette Chapman's charity event Brighter Days 2012 that will take place Nov 4 at the Old North St Louis Restoration Group. Attached is the flier and here is moreinfo about the charity when she was on STL TV at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lcl2RTgmlMM&feature=BFa&list=UUWU3FRSmVSxDcuzPDQGe24g




FEATURE BITZ








East St Louis native Jr DOT is on the move. Since 2011, he has been seen on a national stage as the hilarious sidekick to Sweetie Pies co-owner Tim Norman in the hit reality show, :Welcome to Sweetie Pies” that can be seen on Oprah Winfrey’s OWN.

But this 24 year old reality show star is more than a second banana. He is also a singer, songwriter and a budding record label president. OUTSTAGN had a chance to interview Jr DOT recently to talk about his achievements.








OS:How did you get on the show Welcome To Sweetie Pies?
JR: My best friend in life (Tim Norman) just happens to be the son of the owner of Sweetie Pies (Robbie Montgomery) as well as the creator of the show.

OS:How is it filming the show? What’s the process like?
JR: Filming the show is an unpredictable easy and fun process. For the most part I’m doing what I always do which is crack jokes and have fun. The only difference is there is a camera watching me do it. It is way easier than acting because when I’m acting I have lines I have to remember as well as playing a character that’s probably totally different from who I am. Filming the show, I’m just being me and its being captured and showed to the world with the producer’s perspective.

OS:.You were on the third season opener as a agent provocateur to spy on the goings on of the new Upper Crust restaurant.  How many episodes are you in this season?
JR:I guess you’ll have to watch the show to find that out. Lol No seriously I don’t know what they cut and what they keep.

OS:How was it meeting Oprah?
JR: Imagine a human earth quake walking into a room. RIGHT……. Unbelievable experience. I was shocked at how down to earth she was. Security was thick but I was able to get close enough to have to a real funny conversation with Oprah and Gail. I was speechless and knew at the moment, being in her presence, I was part of a good thing that would propel me to where I wanted to be. I was shocked she knew my name. lol

OS:Did the show change your life as far as people noticing you more?
JR: Well in St. Louis for the most part a lot of people know me. As far as people not from St. Louis,  I have yet to go anywhere and someone didn’t yell out “Hey you are that guy J.R. from Sweetie Pies?”. I was shocked even people from out of the country even know who I am.




Jr Dot on an episode of "Welcome to Sweetie Pies" with co-star and best friend, Tim Norman. 



OS:When did you begin your journey as an artist?
JR:I began singing as a child. I was found out I was good at age 8. I started writing songs at the age of 9. I started recording at age 13. When I was 16 I realized this is what I want to do the rest of my life and I started taking it seriously and went to college on a theater scholarship. The next thing I knew God was opening doors for me.

OS:.What have been some of the things you’ve done as an artist?
JR: I was a finalist on MTV’s “Making the Band 4” as well a finalist on Fox 2’s “St. Louis Idol” I was the lead character “Nomax” in the Black Repertory Theater’s production of “Five Guys Named Moe” which won two Kevin Klein Awards. I have also opened up for major hip hop artists like T.I., Gucci Mane, Jim Jones, Lil Boosie, and Jim Jones. I was also a part of a nationwide college tour sponsored by Nelly in which I opened for Murphy Lee. I have recorded countless amounts of music that will be coming soon.

OS:.Explain  this Shuck Puh (spit sound) that you have created?
JR: (That’s) Haquak Tu’ Spittin’ is the art of writing music for the positive mind so that the mind and spirit become one and has a positive influence on society. I believe that music is the most influential thing in life, especially to the youth in America. The way to reach the children is through music and Haquak Tu’ Spittin’ will change the world. Haquak Tu’ Spittin’= TRUTH.

OS:What does the Jr DOT mean?
JR: I was born a Jr. instead of people me calling Jr, they call me J.R. DOT (and don’t forget the DOT).




OS:You are the son of former East St Louis Mayor Debra Powell. How was it like growing up with a mother who was running the city?
JR: Let me just say first that she made history becoming the first and only female Mayor our great city has ever had.  At the time I hated growing up with my mother being the Mayor of the city. I wasn’t ever able to just be a kid. I would get in trouble for doing things other kids did all the time. I just wanted to be regular.

As I grew older I was glad I had the experience. I know first-hand how politics works. I had the opportunity to meet some legendary people like President Bill Clinton, Louis Farrakhan, Harry Belafonte and Danny Glover to name a few. There are so many things I learned from that experience I wouldn’t change it for the world.

OS:What is your opinion about the entertainment scene here in the St Louis area?
JR: I think the people of St. Louis need to take control of this city, come together and propel each other to success. There needs to be more focus on loving each other as artist like Atlanta artists have done for quite some time now.

OS:What would people be surprised to know about you?
JR: I love sports. I actually have dreams to become a sports analyst one day.

OS:.Whats next up for you?
JR:Look out for my Independent Record Label “Star Power Ent.” In which I am president and partner with CEO and music extraordinaire Jesse “Godfatha” Jones. We have a gang of new music that we will be releasing when the time is right. Let’s just say its #International

OS: How can someone contact for appearances or booking?
JR:  They can reach me at Starpower.ime@gmail.com or 224-678-6335



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Promoter Daryel P Oliver is gearing up for his next project, the reality competition show, GIRLDFRIENDS ST LOUIS (picture Charlie’s Angels meets Apprentice). Pictured are the  cast (from left) Tracy Beck, Meghan Caldwell, Quin Jones, Kemitz Valentine, Penelope Jones, Kita Shah, Joy Lartedale, Cayla Williams and Trinay Davis Press Conference will be after the Presidential Election..Filming begins the same week.  (not pictured Joy Lartedale). The project consist of the ladies teaming up to create plans on promoting the upcoming R Kelly concert at The Fox Theatre in St Louis this month.






HALLOWEEN STYLE. Pictured are the two costumes that stood out on Facebook. First is Natasha Atkins who was spotted at Big Daddy’s on the Landing in St Louis  this past weekend wearing crazy sexy clown attire. Atkins is a supervisor at Malcolm Martin Memorial Park near the Casino Queen. The other is Super Ego Mitchell, who is an event promoter for Super Smooth Promotions,  whose costume was of Mr T. He commented on Facebook that he entered a contest at The Loft Halloween nite and came in second.


BLIND PICZ



Who was the bald guy in the white shirt who was at an event at Coco Cabanna this past weekend?


BLIND DISH
Which STL native comedian is getting on Facebook and Twitter pleading for people to help rescue a TV project he’s produced?  The comedian is a male, who got his big break on another comic’s sitcom that aired in the mid1990s, and was “crowned” for his artistry and who’s name represents what he does for a living. His project was a spinoff to a hit sitcom on one of the basic cable networks. Who is this comedian?



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WORDZ TO THE WHYZ? On Sandy: Why do reporters call the storm a Hurricane when it was not? Why weren’t any black people shown during the interviews of those losing their homes? Why did Jersey Shore get most of the attention? And why didn’t some  people heed the warning to evacuate?

OTHER WHYZ; Why hasn’t actor Sherman Hemsley (“George Jeferson’) have yet to be buried? Why was Zoe Saldana chosen to portray singer Nina Simone in an upcoming bipic? And why was Mary J bilge fired from the project? Why is Kloe Kardashian co-hosting X Factor?  Why is The Trisha Show on air? And why is there gonna be another Ray J-Kim K sex tape that’s gonna be leaked?
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Join J.Marie by Joni Marie Ross for the runway presentation of the Fall/ Winter 2012 Collection on Sunday, November 4th, 2012 at The Paragon! 

Come witness an exciting, new collection of J.Marie designs. Fashionistas, trendsetters and tastemakers from all over the city will be welcomed with hor d'oeurves, a supreme dessert bar brought to you by Stephanie Simpson of Take The Cake, delicious cocktails and more that are fit for royalty while enjoying a cocktail party beginning at 6pm, followed by a fashion  s
how at 7:45pm. 

The show will feature, The Majestic Collection, jewelry designs by J.Marie.
Date:
Sunday November 4th, 2012

Time:
Pre-Party
6pm 
Fashion Show
7:45pm
(Cash bar will be open the entire evening) 

Location:
The Paragon 
1911 Locust Street St. Louis, MO 63103

TO PURCHASE TICKETS VISIT: www.jonimarieross.com/shop 





ONGOING BITZ



NEW MIXTAPE

"CHINGY - CHANCES MAKE CHAMPIONS (HOSTED BY DJ NOIZE)"




To download go to http://www.sendspace.com/file/frf2da





Motivation speaker Maurice Dunlap (PICTURED) seeks sponsors for youth for his Successful Minds classes and form an organization in St Louis.  Also y Popular demand there will be a Successful Minds class coming up this Saturday Nov 3rd from 12pm to 1:30pm at 4880 Patricia Ridge dr Florissant Mo.
63033. The class will go over how to get a healthy body through eating the r
ight foods and why some foods are killing you. Successful Minds members if this is your first class its free, if your second class its $5.00 all non members pay $10.00
This class is open to all.. PLEASE TRY NOT TO BE LATE. Speakers of this class will be success teacher Maurice Dunlap and super fitness trainer Jacques Malone. If you are attending this class text your name or call 314-496-9101 or you can email us at thesucessfulminds@yahoo.com







Check out Paris Caldwell's weekly podcast GOIN BACK TO INDIANA playing all Jacksons music every Thursday at TEN PM CST at http://www.mixlr.com/mytalknation 

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