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ITS THAT TIME!!
TIME TO GET ON STAGE!!!
This week is the beginning is Black Music Month. We will spotlight artists from the Illinois and Missouri area. This week we feature jazz legend, Miles Davis
Miles Dewey Davis III (May 26, 1926 – September 28, 1991) was an American jazz musician, trumpeter, bandleader, and composer.Davis was born on May 26, 1926, to an affluent African American family in Alton, Illinois. In 1927 the family moved to East St. Louis, Illinois.
Widely considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century,[3] Miles Davis was, with his musical groups, at the forefront of several major developments in jazz music, including bebop, cool jazz, hard bop, modal jazz, and jazz fusion.
Miles Davis was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006.[4] Davis was noted as "one of the key figures in the history of jazz".[4] On October 7, 2008, his 1959 album Kind of Blue received its fourth platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), for shipments of at least four million copies in the United States.[5] On December 15, 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a symbolic resolution recognizing and commemorating the album Kind of Blue on its 50th anniversary, "honoring the masterpiece and reaffirming jazz as a national treasure.
Here is one of his signature pieces, "So What." Go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEC8nqT6Rrk
HEY ALL check out the gents who are competing in this year's MISTA COUTURE CHARITY STYLE CONTEST. If you want to vote for any of the gents in this year's competition go to
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Thank you to those who attended and supported my stageplay LIPS UNSTUCK. If you want a DVD or link of the play, send me an email at snaphoney2011@gmail.com and we will send you a Paypal invoice!
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Oscar nominated and Emmy Award winning Plainfield, Ill native actress Melissa McCarthy's directorial debut has already attracted some controversy. According to TMZ, McCarthy had an extra removed from the set of the upcoming comedy "Tammy," a new film that the "Bridesmaids" star is co-directing with her husband Ben Falcone.
As reported by TMZ sources, the female extra "harshly" grabbed her child on the set, forcing McCarthy to take action. HuffPost Entertainment contacted McCarthy's representatives for comment on the incident, but have not heard back at press time.
"Tammy" is a passion project for McCarthy, who also co-wrote the film with Falcone. The comedy is about a down-on-her-luck woman who is forced to take a road trip with her alcoholic grandmother (played by Susan Sarandon). “They both have their issues they’re not acknowledging and they’re leaving town without knowing where they’re going," McCarthy told EW.com about the film. "I love that there’s something that happens in a car with people where all bets off. You're off your rhythm, off your schedule, you're forced to be completely adaptable or die."
Universal will release "Tammy"; the project is set to arrivein theaters on July 2, 2014.
In other McCarthy movie news, she along with Oscar winner Sandra Bullock will be in the upcoming 20th Century Fox's female buddy cop film, "The Heat" that is heading to theaters on June 28th
Emmy Award winning Doloth, Ill native actress Jane Lynch is adding another assignment to her growing resume. The actress, who plays the tyrannical cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester on Glee, has been named host of NBC's Hollywood Game Night, a planned summer series in featuring "A-list celebrities hanging out and playing games with fun-loving non-celebrity contestants in a cocktail party atmosphere," the network says.
Just this week, Lynch is currently on Broadway in her stage debut as Miss Hannigan in the current revival of Annie, replacing Katie Finneran,that will run until July 14. .
Just this week, Lynch is currently on Broadway in her stage debut as Miss Hannigan in the current revival of Annie, replacing Katie Finneran,that will run until July 14. .
Oscar and Grammy Award winning singer/actress Jennifer Husdon is one of many singers who have duetted with legendary singer-guitarist John Fogerty on his upcoming
all-star album revisiting his Creedence Clearwater Revival songbook, titled, "Wrote a Song for Everyone." Hudson recorded "Proud Mary", thus the 1971 Ike and Tina Turner version.
The song begins with Hudson singing it on a low simmer similar to the way Tina Turner reinvented it in 1971 in the hit version she did with then-husband Ike Turner. Then the song morphs into a rolling New Orleans second-line street-
parade treatment as Toussaint and the Rebirth Brass Band join in.
“We were going to have everybody be in New Orleans, so that’s what we did, it was like her, ourselves and we met Allen down there in the studio,” Fogerty said. “It wasn’t going to be files floating around in the -- What do they call that? -- the e-space. The I-gumbo. The I-swamp. So we were all there that day at Piety Studio in New Orleans. And the Rebirth Brass Band. It worked out so great.
“Obviously, that had to be the final selection on the album,” he said, “because you can’t do anything after that.”
“Everyone” was released May 28, on Fogerty’s 68th birthday, when he’ll also play an album release show at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles.
St Louis native comic/actor Guy Torry has a new gig as a VJ in the new ABC Family competition show. "Dancing Fools," Hosted by Baby Daddy star Melissa Peterman, Dancing Fools launched this Wednesday on the network. It is a half-hour series featuring the funniest and most memorable user-generated dances caught on camera and presented in front of a live studio audience. Each week features a dance-off between competitors for a $10,000 prize.
Dancing Fools airs Wednesdays on the ABC Family Network.
East St Louis native tennis legend Jimmy Connors has just released his memoirs titled, "The Outsider." The book is
a no-holds-barred memoir by the original bad boy of tennis who ignited the tennis boom in the 1970s with his aggressive style of play. It is the uncensored account of Connors' life, from his complicated relationship with his formidable mother and his storybook romance with tennis legend Chris Evert, to his battles with gambling and fidelity that threatened to derail his career and his long-lasting marriage to Playboy playmate Patti McGuire.
In 1974 he won three grand-slam tennis tournaments, U.S. Open, Australian Open, and Wimbledon, but was barred from the French Open. Known for his aggressive play and fiery temper, he won the Wimbledon and U.S. doubles titles in 1975, the Wimbledon singles in 1982, and the U.S. singles in 1976, 1978, 1982, and 1983.RIP BITZ
On May 29, 2013, Marvin Junior, the lead singer of the R&B
group The Dells, died in his sleep at his home in Harvey,
Illinois, where he has born and raised, succumbing to
complications of kidney failure and a
weak heart at 77.[
ADD: St Louis native singer Curtis Finch, Jr. , who made the Top 10 on this seasons American Idol, reported on Facebook today that AEG LIVE, the promotions group that books the American Idol Live Tour, will not make a stop in his hometown on June 29.
Here is what he posted on his Facebook Page:
The news of AEG Live and 19 Entertainment cutting St. Louis from the American Idols Live Tour is extremely saddening to me. I can't thank St Louis enough for the love and support you have shown and doing that on stage June 29th was going to be epic for me. With that said, as I journey forward in my musical career I look forward to not only your continued support but the chance to perform live for you right here in the gateway city! Great things are coming! This is just a small bump on the road.
St Louis native actress Phyllis Smith of NBC's hit sitcom "The Office" will return to her hometown this summer to star in "Nunsense Muny Style!" Smith will make her Muny debut as Sister Julia, Child of God. The cast also includes Muny vets Kathy Fitzgerald, Tari Kelly, Beth Leavel, and special guest stars Ken Page as Sister Mary Wilhelm and Lara Teeter as Father Virgil.
"Nunsense Muny Style!" will run July 1-7.
Former KMOV news anchor Larry Connors has added yet more fuel to the already firestorm of his ousting from his former gig. Now he has filed a race and age discrimination lawsuit against his former employer involving his age. The former anchorman reportedly claimed that starting in December 2010, he was paid less than his former co-anchor, Vickie Newton, who is black, because of his race and gender. He also said younger, less experienced staff with less seniority were given major, breaking news stories that he used to get among other allegations.
Mark Pimentel, KMOV's general manager, said in an interview that the station "strongly" disagrees with all of Conners' allegations.
"Larry's recent termination has nothing to do with his age or his prior complaints of discrimination or his leaves of absence," said Pimentel,
From reports, once EEOC complaints are reviewed and an investigation is complete, a plaintiff can request an administrative hearing or ask a judge to make a ruling.
Conners worked in St. Louis television for 37 years including the last 27 as a KMOV anchor. He won numerous Emmy awards during his career.
He was fired after he posted comments May 13 suggesting the IRS may be investigating him after his interview with Obama.
For more info on the Evolution event in August go to www.evonbc.com
This week we feature model and Welcome to Sweetie Pies star Mimi Hood who has this knockout blue one piece bathing suit designed by fashion designer Sierra Moses accessorized with a regal necklace, handbag and tan pumps. She will featured in the Haus of Sierra Moses fashion show July 19 at 2720 Cherokee.
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Why did Amanda Bynes come into court wearing a haggard blonde wig? Why did Adam Levine say he hated this country after one of his singers wasnt chosen to advance on The Voice? Why is the former pop group Hanson coming out with a beer called Mmmhops? Why did that suspect throw a water bottle of dry ice in a trash can causing it to explode? Why did Miguel say black people are the most judgmental? Why does it seem as though R&B singers are getting tried for tax evasion? And Why did Zimmermans camp tried to use text messages trying to make Trayvon Martin seem like a drug addict and thug?
| 7th Annual Monsters of The Midwest Music Conference Saturday June 1st at the Ambassador 9800 New Halls Ferry Road Come Get Educated on what YOU need to do to become successful in the Music Industry Come Network with the hottest DJs to get your music heard SOUND LAB: Get your music heard in front of our panel of Labels, DJs and Producers- and find out if your music is HOT or NOT ON THE SPOT!! Producer Beat Battle: Put your beats up against the best in the region for bragging rights!! PANELS: We've got the best in the industry ASK QUESTIONS GET ANSWERS!!! ONLY $10 GENERAL ADMISSION - ALL DAY PASS!!! |
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STL mover and shaker Blake S. Harris has a new weekly event poppin off for those who want to unwind, mingle and hear great talent on the mic. Young STL presents: #TheRehearsal Open-Mic Night Wednesdays at The InSpot (5854 Delmar) in the Central West End of St Louis. Doors open at 6pm. $$No Cover$$ Happy Hour Food & Drink specials until 9pm. Call 314-223-1168 or inbox Blake for more details.
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