OS 53-STAGE BITZ (HOLIDAY EDITION)--DEC 20-JAN 2

HEY OUTSTAGRS!

ITS THAT TIME AGAIN!!

TIME TO GET ON STAGE FOR THE LAST TIME IN 2012

SEE YA BACK ON STAGE ON JAN 3!!

MA'AT BITZ

HEY ALL if you want to pre order your purchase of the upcoming men of color 2013 OBSDN Calendar, send us an email at snaphoney2011@gmail.com

HEY COUTURIANS...All four parts of the 4th Annual Mista Couture Charity Style Contest are up hosted by YOURS TRULY and "Welcome To Sweetie Pies" star JR Dot.

 

PART ONE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6GnFCDkuWw

PART TWO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIpmJoG9Wjk



PART THREE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8Yn3itiw8g



PART FOUR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzEmNTgTDwQ

 

 

OUTTOWN/OUTSTAGN has been on the scene with Nelly’s Black and White Ball since its inception in December 200six (PICTURED are Nelly with guest hit producer Jermaine Dupri whos dee-jayed at six of the seven balls). Four our year end ,check out the links below of all the years of the Ball and see all the fashions, celebrities and goings on with the charitable event.

 

INAUGURAL BALL : http://maatology.blogspot.com/2009/06/out-638-outtown-july-2006-part-two.html

 

SECOND ANNUAL: http://maatspear.blogspot.com/2007/09/out-252-nellys-b-gala-party-at-chase.html

THIRD ANNUAL: http://maatspear.blogspot.com/2008/12/out-520-nellys-3rd-annual-black-and.html

FOURTH ANNUAL: http://maatology.blogspot.com/2009/12/out-735-nellys-black-and-white-ball.html

FIFTH ANNUAL: http://maatology.blogspot.com/2011/01/out-945-leftover-bitz-nellys-5th-annual.html

SIXTH ANNUAL: http://maatology.blogspot.com/2011/12/out-1088-more-pics-from-nellys-6th.html

FEATURE BITZ

“They saying Rick Ross scared of the GDs aka the Gangsta Disiples, I can't believe he not worried about Diabetes lol Fuck fighting people fight Calories fam!...”

“So now the Gays are saying Santa Clause is Gay Damn! That explains the Boxers With the whole in the Back I got for Christmas that dirty MF!!”

The Kardashians have Slept with more Black men than Durags lol

These are some of the hilarious commentary posted recently on comedian Jessie Taylor’s Facebook page.The STL bred comedian nevertheless has plenty to joke about these days.

He is one of the top comedians in-the St Louis area who’s been grinding since the early 2000s honing his style of in-your-face, keep-it-real humor.
According to his new website, the Northwest High grad’s first comedy influence was by St. Louis’ own Cedric the Entertainer. He also studied numerous acts that toured the Funny Bone circuit while he was employed by the Funny Bone at Westport in St Louis. Such acts that he opened for at the time were  Steve Harvey, D.L Hughley, Jeff Foxworthy, Seinfeld and countless others.
Taylor got his own taste of the spotlight when he was dared by Cedric The Entertainer to get up on stage at open mic night. Instantly he was hooked.

Taylor on stage at his weekly comedy showcase Funny Sundays. 













He has tasted some national fame when he appeared on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” in 2002 but was one place shy of advancing to the Top 10 and  the house of comics. Prior to that he appeared on  BET’s Comic View and  Comedy Central, and locally was one of the co-hosts of the Breakfast Crew on then Majic 104.9 FM with Tony Scott and Deneen Busby. After that, he co-hosted a national syndicated morning show with comedian Dee Lee on (the now defunct) 100.3 FM The Beat.

Currently, he packs the house every Sunday with Funny Sundays at The Starlight Room in Lights On Broadway in Baden, Mo, one the largest weekly comedy night in the country that features local and national comedians.
And from the way things are heading with Taylor 2013 will be even more flourishing for the comic.

For more info on Jessie Taylor go to his website: http://www.jessietaylorent.com/#

At this year’s Black and White Ball that was held at the Exploradome at the Science Center last Sunday there were many styles and fashions from many of the St Louis celebrities. The couple that stood out the most this year was rapper Murphy Lee and singer Seviin Li. They matched each other perfectly with Seviin wearing a wowing see through back lace dress and Murphy wearing a black vest ensem with a satin tan tie. (Photo by McArthur Photography)

BLIND PICZ

Who were these two guys who were hanging at the Exploradome last Sunday?

BLIND DISHZ

Which STL news personality got hunched on at the Black and White Ball last Sunday at the Exploradome? The personality is a female who can be seen on Fox 2 whos last name is shared by a  former BET personality who had a show on the network in the 1980s and 1990s. What is her name?

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Why are everyone thinking the world will end on DEC 21? 

Come celebrate the holiday 100 style this Saturday from 6-9 pm at the Coliseum on Washington Ave., just west of Jefferson. Admission is free, sponsored by Gentleman Jack

Tef Poe and Talib Kweli at Old Rock House this Saturday DEC 22 (as they should), but what to do afterwards? 
Continue the STL True School season at Lola for the (un)official afterparty with Nappy DJ Needles!
Last weekend, many of you attended Art, Beats + Lyrics for the 1st time and left craving for that type of energy to be available every weekend. Well, the Talib Kweli/Tef Poe show @ Old Rock House and this afterparty will definitely provide the vibe!
It's here if you want it!!!!

True School Hip Hop, 90s R&B, Dancehall & more!!!

Ghetto Blastic + Lane 4 + Leisure Studies + The Soulition
present
Talib Kweli + Tef Poe After Party
Lola • 500 N 14th St
$5 before 10P or
$5 w/ ticket stub

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ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE"

Holiday Celebration w/Candidate for Mayor "LEWIS REED"

Saturday 12.22.12 @ The "ALL NEW" OFFICE LOUNGE (5917 Delmar)

We all have reason to Celebrate this Holiday Season, so come out and Party for a Good Cause! 
Special Guest: Canidate for Mayor President Lewis Reed will be in attendance. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to his Campaign. Tis The Season for Giving!
Doors @ 9pm
2 FOR 1 DRINK SPECIALS & EVERYBODY FREE TILL 11PM!!

UPSCALE ATTIRE REQUIRED

VIP/Bottle service: 314.761.7834 or TheOfficeSTL@gmail.com

Free Family Kwanzaa Celebration: Saturday, December 29, 2012 at the Ethical Society, 9001 Clayton Road, 7 pm (Doors open at 6pm) –African Drumming, Dance and Storytelling followed by African Inspired Refreshments. No tickets required. For more information call 314.655.5444 Free Family Kwanzaa Art Activity: Sunday, December 30, 2012 at the Saint Louis Art Museum, Forest Park, Drop in anytime between 1 pm – 4 pm. Learn the prinicples of Kwanzaa through a family friendly Seek & Find and make your own shekere to take home. Programs sponsored by Saint Louis Art Museum and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., St. Louis Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter Saint Louis Art Museum One Fine Arts Drive, Forest Park St. Louis, MO 63110 renee.franklin@slam.org 314 655 5437 Fax: 314 721 4911 www.slam.org

Celebrate the moment...Toast to change. Everyone's doing the same thing on New Year's Eve. Good thing you're not everyone. You could be part of a very exclusive group that's experiencing NYE 2012 on another level. We invite you to celebrate NYE on the Nightlife Express, the most luxurious and extravagant party bus in Saint Louis, as we paint the town red and set the stage for a climactic countdown you won't want to forget. The Nightlife Express is equipped with a premium top shelf open bar, NYE party favors and Nightlife Express gift bags. It's time for an unforgettable feeling, an unforgettable night. The Nightlife Express "Champagne Showers" NYE 2012 Champagne Showers: the act of shaking champagne bottles and popping them, in a moment of euphoria spraying your friends and yourself in an act of celebration. Who: Night Society and Bfreepaparazzi (w/participating sponsors) When: December 31st 2012 9pm-3am Where: 2 to 3 Luxurious Party buses; three undisclosed locations...

ONGOING BITZ

LooseCannon presents BIKINI BOXING at The City, 1917 Washington in Midtown St Louis.  Doors at 10p.m. For free RSVP call 314-4-9917

Check out the web series UNDER THE CHERRY TREEproduced by Kobalt Books. Go to http://www.youtube.com/user/kobaltbooks

Motivation speaker Maurice Dunlap (PICTURED) seeks sponsors for youth for his Successful Minds classes and form an organization in St Louis.  For more info call 314-496-9101 or you can email us at thesucessfulminds@yahoo.com

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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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OS 52--THE BEST DRESSED LISTS FROM THE 7th ANNUAL BLACK AND WHITE BALL HOSTED BY NELLY@EXPLORADOME

Photos by Ma'atology, McArthur Photography and Joni Ross

HEY OUTSTAGRS BELOW ARE OUR MIST ANTICIPATED LISTS OF THE BEST (AND NOT SO BEST) DRESSED AT THE 7TH ANNUAL BLACK AND WHITE BALL HOSTED BY NELLY AT THE EXPLORADOME. 

BUT BEFORE WE GET STARTED:

Check out YOURS TRULY below who was reppin in the white dinner jacket, black and white checkered scarf, and black derby with white stripe. DAPPED DOWN.

BELOW ARE THE TOP FIVE BEST DRESSED COUPLES 

5.CORNELL BOONE AND JAMILIA WILKES
Event promoter Boone kept it traditional in his sixties style  black tux and tie
and his lady, Wilkes wore a black party dress with elegant silver shoulder length 
earrings. 

4. Asia Cleveland and Kyjuan 

Cleveland wore an asymmetrical split black and white dress that was definitely 

unique and she complimented her man, St Lunatics rapper Kyjuan who wore black tux with a touch of green in his tie. He is the rare few who could wear sneaks and still keep it upscale. They looked like a hip hop couple.

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3.Joni Ross and Will Ross

Fashion designer Joni Ross stitched her own gown herself which was very intricate in design which matched well with her husband, event promoter Will Ross who wore a suede black tux jacket. Their outfits complimented each others well.

                                 

                       2.Makeda Crane and Teddy Blackett

This couple looked very elegant in black. Crane radiated especially with that silver necklace and bracelet and photographer.promoter Blackett wore his traditional tux with a black bowtie with white trimmings. Both of them enhanced their looks from the other's outfit.

AND THE #1 BEST DRESSED COUPLE WAS:

                     

1. MURPHY LEE AND SEVIIN LI.

Always a best dressed fave at the Balls and this year they did not disappoint. Although he didnt ear a tux rapper Murphy Lee kept it simple in all black with a jazzy stain tan tie that blended well with his lady, singer Seviin Li who wore a nude color see through bodice black gown that blended with her long curly honey brown locks. They complimented each other the most of all the couples who attended this year.


HERE ARE THE TOP FIVE GENTS:

5.This gent had on a very tailored black suit that looked crisp and was cut well. He actually outshone his date's outfit.

4.Yung Ro

Rapper Yung Ro is all grown up these days and he repped well in this tailored black

velvet tux jacket coordinated with a black shirt and gray bowtie. He was another who outshone his date's outfit.

3.MURPHY LEE

St Luntaics member Murphy Lee looked very dapper even without a tux or suit jacket. His attire was accentuated with his jazzed up satin tan tie and rock and roll shades.

2.This gent was one of the few who changed up the color scheme of traditional black tuxes with a white dinner jacket and white hat with black shades. His black Italian styled shoes were quite polished as well.

AND THE NUMBER ONE BEST DRESSED MALE WAS:

1.DEZMOND PERKINS

The former event promoter and STL poet (aka Wordsmith) dropped back in the city to visit while living in parts of Africa to show the gents how to accessorize a well tailored tux. He rocked a snazzy black bowtie with white trimming and a white scarf placed under the collars of the tux flaps. He looked very classy in his attire.


HERE ARE THE TOP FIVE LADIES:

5.Seviin Li (SEE COMMENTS ABOVE)

4.This young lady wore a beautiful stain gown with a white cuffed bracelet and long silver earrings.

3.This lady looked stunning in this silver satin gown accentuated with black streaks.

2.This lady's gown was traditional but the silver straps that cut down the middle was very WOWing.







AND THE NUMBER ONE BEST DRESSED FEMALE WAS:

1.DOMINIQUE BULLOCK

This young lady looked stunning wearing a beautiful speckled black gown with mesh top that radiated and shimmered. Her jewelry was on point and she exemplified an elegance that was not over the top but very understated. Very well dressed indeed!

AND NOW SOME NOT SO BEST DRESSED 

 

We were loss for words when we saw these  two ladies walk the paparazzi area. The one on the lefts hair was  not "ball ready". We think she should had wore a silver dress because although her shoes and purse were nice they didnt accentuate the ho-hum strapless dress she wore. As far as the other lady, now dont get us wrong, we applaud full figured ladies who showcase fashion and beauty, but this gray mesh dress was not flattering at all. 

This lady's outfit would had looked better if it didnt have the see through black sleeves and panty hose. Her boots were not a good fashion choice either.

UGH!  No slack pants for ladies at a Ball! NO NO NO (unless its a tux) .  The lady on left's hair and earrings were on point, but her outfit was not for an elegant ball. The lady on the right;s dress looked like mummy wrappings on black. Not flattering!

THEIR OWN STYLE AWARD GOES TO:

Rapper Rucka Puff was definitely one of a kind at the Ball.  He is a unique artist with his own style and we cant fault him from that.  The gold boots was right on time for conversation. Gotta love him for it!

OS 51--THE 7th ANNUAL BLACK AND WHITE BALL HOSTED BY NELLY@EXPLORADOME/SCIENCE CENTER DEC 16

Photos by Ma'atology and McArthur Photography (IN ORDER OF EVENT)

There's YOURS TRULY preppin before the event at his studio.

VIP ENTRANCES AT THE EVENT DURING DINNER HOUR

St Louis Comptroller Darlene Green and guest.

Three young ladies smile at the OUTCAM ( The young lady third from left's black stain gown with silver center gown with pleated bottom is sensational!)

There's Starpower/Dertty ENT's T Luv (fourth from left)and his family.

Some invitees wearing above the knee part dresses (The lady's black stilettos are killer. We dont know about the red bag though which kind of clashes with her dress)

More invitees.Well at least they had confidence in what they were wearing LOL

This lady's boots look more dominatrix than chic

Two lovely young ladies pose for the paparazzi. The lady's white satin gown on the left is stunning!

Two ladies wearing knockout gowns!

St. Lunatics member Kyjuan always keeps it classy and hip-hop with a black tux a touch of green with the tie and black and white sneaks.

Kyjuan and his lovely wife Asia Cleveland who wore an asymmetrical kriss kross black and white gown

Theres event promoter Amit Dhawan of Synergy is classic tux and his wife Kelly Hummert in a black nude see through gown with front split.

A couple posin (Wow her legs are track ready!)

There;s comedian Darius Bradford who co-hosted the entertainment portion of the dinner.

This young lady looked radiant in his classy shoulderless gown and silver purse.

There's Board of Alderman President Lewis Reed.

This young lady had one of the more unique looks wearing a long sleeve black gown with a torso length gold necklace, earrings with bracelet and clutch.

Theres another look of the lady wearing one of the glam gowns of the evening.

Couple Murphy Lee of the St Lunatics and singer Seviin Li was color coordinated in black and tan. Seviin was part of the entertainment portion of the dinner

There's celebrity trainer Dante Wade and his lady, Louisa Maria who looked stunning in  her white gown.

One of the most unique looks of the nite was this ladys flapper style white dress with black bow belt along with her Audrey Hepburn style hairdo.

This gent changed up the the tux monotony by wearing a white hat and white tux jacket.

There's YOURS TRULY wearing a white dinner jacket,  black hat with white and black scarf.

There's Nelly who kept it very traditional with tux and tie.

Derrty ENT assistant Eric M with date who wore a gown with a off nude color silhouette and gold chained necklace.

The lady standing to the left seemed a bit modest to show the front of her with the white knee length pants ensem had a J Lo front.

These guys were part of the entertainment

A very distinguished couple takes a pic

Another couple takes a pic

Theres Vincent Flewellyn and Post Dispatch's Kevin Johnson in suits and bowties.

Theres former Comptroller Virvus Jones and wife Sable who wore an interesting choice of  flood tux pants and heels.

A rarity where the gent outshone the lady.

The ice sculpture of the main sponsor of this years Ball.

Another sponsor was Plaza Motors who showcased one of their luxury cars in the lobby.

The lobby area with bar area

Inside the main hall where the dinner had taken place.

This years dee-jay was vet DJ Charlie Chan

Invited entertainment was husband and wife Skating Aratas.

They were very sensuous

He rolled her around in top speed

The hosts of the stage were Q107.7's Kurt Copeland and comedian Bradford

The crowd

Theres Y 98 FM radio assistant
ant Schalene Houston and friend.

On stage is Seviin Li performing covers and her originals.

Nelly posing  with some lovely young ladies.

A long shot of Seviin Lii performing and the band.

Murphy Derrty even got in on the set when she sang her single, "Good Together."

Seviin also sang to Murph, more like serenaded him the song, "Happy Birthday" celebrating his bday.

Theres rapper Yung Ro, all grown up, in a dapper velvet tux jacket and gray bowtie with shades to pull off the cool look.

Theres B Free Paparazzi Crew with Teddy Blackett (right)

Couple Makeda Crane and Teddy Blackett looked elegant in their respective black ensems.

Former St Louisan and Birmingamian Isis Jones poses for the OUTCAM wearing a red rose with her vixen style black dress.

Nelly and KMOX sports personality Mike Claiborne introduce this years Lindenwood College scholarship recipients.

One of the recipients was Jordan Powell

The other was Larticia Cross

Theres socialite and OUTSTAGN guest writer Raqelle Watson wearing a vintage style black gown with multi pleats that fit her well with black clutch.

The After Party crowd entering the event

Theres MMA Fighter Jermaine Andre (left) with St Lunatics City Spud (second from

left) and guests (Uh we are still trying to figure out the  mummy style wrappings on the young lady's dress.)

Spud with date,

There's fashionista Ola wearing her trademark leather party dress and velvet boots accentuated with jewelry and a clutch.

Ola takes a pic with Cleveland

This guy had the most creative suit bringing it old school with poet cap. A bit oversized but it made a statement!

Some attendees. The guy on the left we believe was the only guy who wore white shoes.

This lady's shoulder strap black gown with silver trimming was  very elegant

Three guys pose for the OUTCAM in different suit styles (the one on the right sported a red tie and vest)

Some attendees 

A couple poses.

There;s 2012 Mr Couture Popular Vote Winner TC Cantley posing with Ola.

PR event assistant Abesi Manyando poses with actor/director Joel  P.E. King.

There's former St Louis Rams player Orlando Pace posing with Dezmond Perkins (left) and Cantley

One of the fashion forward couples of the nite, event promoter Cornell Boone and Jamila Wilkes

There's  event promoter King Kerry in white tux coat, and vest posing with two attendees.

There's fashion designer Navish in a Lady Godiva styled gown  posing with Cantley.

Nelly poses with Cantley and couple Lucretia Blair and event promoter Orlando Watson who was co--promoting the after Afterparty at The City

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There's Girlfriends St Louis star Trinay Davis wearing a sleek white on black party dress with assorted necklace.

Theres businessman Arash Amini  with Ola

Rapper Playboy Ro in suit swag.

Theres Ashley Donahue all smiles to the OUTCAM.

                                                  Seviin Li giving a pose of her trademark see through gown.

Theres event promoter Keith Harris and date Dominique Bullock who looked ravishing in the specked black gown with mesh top.

Theres couple Joni and Will Ross.Joni designed her dress which was very intricate in its stitching and Will wore a suede tux jacket that was debonair and classy.

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Theres rapper Rucka Puff being Rucka. We will give him an A for standoutness especially with those gold boots!

The main entertainment this year was pop singer Taylor Dayne.

Dayne, who looked great in her silver studded short party dress sang some of her classic hits like Tel It To My Heart, I Will Always Love you and Love Will Lead You Back.  

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St Louis Rams wide receiver Steven Jackson who was the celebrity guest this year, joined Nelly and Claiborne on stage to be acknowledged  his  becoming the 27th player in NFL history to rush 10,000 yards which he done earlier that day at the Edward Jones Dome game against The Vikings

They celebrate with a toast.

Theres event promoter Belle looking festive in her two color dress and silver bag  

The St Lunatics perform on stage (What was up with throwin ONE dollar bills in the crowd Ali. LOL).

The crowd watching on stage

Theres Attorney Daniel Brown with his lady.

A back shot of The St Lunatics performing on stage.

NOTE: Overall, this years Black and White Ball was mellow and laid back. We estimate close to 300 to 400 attended.  It were many who wondered how the Ball would blend at a makeshift building inside of the Science Center and surprisingly, Synergy and Derrty Ent pulled it off. Gone were the car giveaways and dessert trees and Jermaine Dupri (who usually dee-jays these events), but mainstays such as the dinner, the event photo booth and open bars were in tact.  As far as the fashions it looked as though everyone got the memo to wear black and/pr  white (some wore gray in some instances). The only disappointment was the party portion was a bit limited after The St Lunatics performed for the impromptu jam session with deejay and at 12:30 after midnight it was announced the party was over and it as off to the next destination of either The City (The Official After Party) or Pepper Lounge. 

Oddly enough, we almost didnt attend this year because of higher ups decision not to invite us (it would have been our first time missing it since its creation in 200six) but fortunately we had a connections who spoke in our favor and demanded for OUTSTAGN to attend and we were in the house (and we thank you for that). We had mixed feelings at first, but after seeing everybody those thoughts were all but forgiven--but not forgotten. Also in the house were Derrty ENT's Topher and Shaki Meyers,Fox 2 personality April Simpson, Attorney Scott Rosenbloom, promoters Big Tah, Dano Johnson, Daryel Oliver, Mo Spoon,  and Dwight Carter;, STL TV personality Rob Desir, dee jay Jewel, model Sarah Bryant, and fashion stylist Skylar Barnes. There also was an actress from the Tv show, "The Game"but we think she was a guest star. Singer Ashanti did not attend this year.

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