ITS THAT TIME!!
TIME TO GET ON STAGE!!!
This year this blog celebrated a milestone
this year as this blogspot will turn 10 years old!
Its hard to believe but it has come a long way from
small paragraphs journal entries, to a mini news
letter to entertainment highlighter to what it is today.
The commemorative date was July 8., 2005
CHECK OUT YOURS TRULY's TWO FEATURES IN WEST END WORD NEWS ABOUT FORMER ALVIN AILEY DANCERS--ANTONIO and KIRVEN DOUTHIT BOYD JOINING THE CENTER OF CREATIVE ARTS (COCA) In ST LOUIS and STL BASED VISUAL ARTIST ANDREW MILLNER and HIS INSTALLMENT OF HIS LATEST WORK, THE ROSE GARDEN
KIRVEN AND ANTONIO DOUTHIT BOYD
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OUTSTAGN WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE NEW YORK BASED MODEL/ACTOR
CORDARIO WORRELL FOR WINNING THE 2016 MR COUTURE TITLE!
HIS FIRST PUBLIC APPEARANCE AS THE TITLE WINNER IS AT THE
FINALE SHOW OF THE WASHINGTON DC FASHION WEEK ON SEPT 27!
CHECK OUT OUR EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH CORDARIO AT
CHECK OUT OUR EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH CORDARIO AT
TO SEE PICS FROM THE 7th ANNUAL MISTA COUTURE CONTEST GO TO
https://www.facebook.com/tinnccy/media_set?set=a.10200966629564188.1073741903.1719820654&type=3&pnref=storyTHE VIDEO IS COMING SOON!
The 2016 OBSDN Men of Color Calendar
is set to be released AUGUST 19. It will
consist of 12 gents from across the country in
style, undergear and artistic nude collage pics.
style, undergear and artistic nude collage pics.
To order your copy email to
snaphoney2011@gmail.com and we will
send you a Paypal invoice. $15.
order go to
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Georgia based model/actor and "militarian" Jay Redd , who was last seen in the
hit movie FURIOUS 7, has released his own calendar. It consists of style
pics, undergear, and tasteful artistic body pics. $15
To order go to this link
To see behind the scenes of his calendar videography go to
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xJWgi05U7k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xJWgi05U7k
Maatology Productions is prepping for its Los Angeles showcase of the stageplay SNAP HONEY
We are now staging for March 2016. As of this week we are in talks with
T.U. Studios in North Hollywood to book for the play on March 19 and 20.
The show link for updates is https://www.facebook.com/snapcasting2015?ref=bookmarksTHE TOP ILLI MO STORIES THIS WEEK ARE:
The First Lady, Michelle Obama, is set to stop by the Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Monday, Sept. 28, using her appearance to tout her “Let Girls Learn” and “Reach Higher” initiatives. The former aims to help young girls go to school, while the latter aims to inspire students pursue higher education, providing career opportunities and financial aid.
Obama is no stranger to speaking with Colbert. She has appeared on The Colbert Report twice — both before she became a first lady and after — and spoke with “Stephen Colbert.”
Last Sunday, The 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards were handed out and two notable ILLI MOians won awards: St Louis native Jon Hamm for Lead Actor in a Drama Series for "Mad Men", his eighth nomination and first win in the now ended series. The other is Chicago native Bill Murray who won Supporting Actor in a Mini Series or Movie for his role in "Oliver Kitteredge" He did not attend the event because he was in Philadelphia celebrating his son’s wedding.
In other Hamm newz, he has lined up his next job, and the role he's playing bears a striking resemblance to his iconic Mad Men character, Don Draper.
Hamm will be guest-starring on Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants as, ahem, Don Grouper. The character is described as the charismatic executive of the Grouper, Goby & Koi ad agency, whose sharp mind and devastating charm make him irresistible.
In the episode, which is set to air next year, Mr. Krabs turns to Grouper for help as he tries to launch his line of frozen Krabby Patties. In a character sketch supplied by Nickelodeon, Don Grouper wears a slick suit and tie, not unlike Mad Men's ad man.
The episode crushed every other program on Wednesday night, and, perhaps most important to the network, among adult viewers under 50. That last number should make EMPIRE the No. 1 entertainment series of premiere week in the under-50 demo and confirm that last spring’s record ratings run was no fluke.
EMPIRE jumped 71 percent from this spring’s series premiere, which Fox notes is the biggest sophomore increase for any broadcast show since the network’s own HOUSE a decade ago. But while the return of Empire stands as a huge, unqualified victory for the show (and Fox), there was a sliver of good news for the other networks: At least for now, the show’s Nielsen momentum appears to have peaked.
The fact that EMPIRE didn’t grow — at least not in same-day ratings; it might yet show a gain in DVR-adjusted numbers —doesn’t represent any sort of failure for Fox or the show. The series remains a phenomenon, and an anchor for the
network.
And lets not forget the watch parties that had hundreds of people watching one TV screen so we are sure the number of people who actually watched the episode was probably much more than 16 million.ookie' As far as the episode itself, it was a lot to swallow with the faux Black Lives Matter concert, Cookie in a monkey cage, the celebrity cameos, the lesbian party and Chris Rock in a miscast role as a eating human flesh eating thug in prison, it lived up to the hype and was quite entertaining.
network.
And lets not forget the watch parties that had hundreds of people watching one TV screen so we are sure the number of people who actually watched the episode was probably much more than 16 million.ookie' As far as the episode itself, it was a lot to swallow with the faux Black Lives Matter concert, Cookie in a monkey cage, the celebrity cameos, the lesbian party and Chris Rock in a miscast role as a eating human flesh eating thug in prison, it lived up to the hype and was quite entertaining.
Kanye West unveiled the second season of his Yeezy clothing line at a last minute live New York show recently during New York Fashion Week that was also streamed to 40 movie theaters across the globe, and seven days of round-the-clock preparations had caught up with him.
As West reported, the Yeezy concept is in its early stages, but with its muted color palette, insistent focus on elevating everyday staples like sweatshirts and army jackets, and diverse cast of models, his presentation was from one reporter's opinion " much closer to the way we live now than many of the more established shows that took place during New York Fashion Week. "
The collection was launched in four sets: First a woman
entered the stage wearing tan, almost the same color as her
skin, and she yelled, "First row, fall in. Second row, fall in."
Others models followed, sporting the same color and blond
ponytails.
After the event West reportedly greeted a reporter, and began to talk about the lessons he’s learned in design, his long-awaited new album, and his presidential plans. His words were as provocative as ever, but they were delivered with a striking calm.
Our opinion of his couture is quite drab and we hear a sweater is at least 1,000 dollars to purchase. But, hey, its Ye, so power and influence trumps everything even stealing an up and coming designer's shine who was suppose to be featured when she was bumped by Ye.
As West reported, the Yeezy concept is in its early stages, but with its muted color palette, insistent focus on elevating everyday staples like sweatshirts and army jackets, and diverse cast of models, his presentation was from one reporter's opinion " much closer to the way we live now than many of the more established shows that took place during New York Fashion Week. "
The collection was launched in four sets: First a woman
entered the stage wearing tan, almost the same color as her
skin, and she yelled, "First row, fall in. Second row, fall in."
Others models followed, sporting the same color and blond
ponytails.
The next set, which also featured a model yelling orders, featured army green, followed by deeper brown and then black. Most of the pants on the men were loose. There were tighter items on the women, including leggings and bathing suits. And some of the models wore baseball caps that covered their eyes.West appeared, earning loud applause as he walked in between four rows of models.
. And although Yeezy Season 2 event reportedly irked some
in the industry -- one designer with a show scheduled
for same time described his surprise show as an
unethical Goliath vs. David move -- it's bound to please fans,
because it gave us a new Kanye song. "Fade."
an Auto-Tuned voice, a funky bass line and an old soul
sample (Motown act The Undisputed Truth,), the
tune played over video of people lined up in 1984-like lines.
in the industry -- one designer with a show scheduled
for same time described his surprise show as an
unethical Goliath vs. David move -- it's bound to please fans,
because it gave us a new Kanye song. "Fade."
an Auto-Tuned voice, a funky bass line and an old soul
sample (Motown act The Undisputed Truth,), the
tune played over video of people lined up in 1984-like lines.
After the event West reportedly greeted a reporter, and began to talk about the lessons he’s learned in design, his long-awaited new album, and his presidential plans. His words were as provocative as ever, but they were delivered with a striking calm.
Our opinion of his couture is quite drab and we hear a sweater is at least 1,000 dollars to purchase. But, hey, its Ye, so power and influence trumps everything even stealing an up and coming designer's shine who was suppose to be featured when she was bumped by Ye.
Grammy Award winning songstress Chaka Khan was was the first celebrity to be eliminated from "Dancing with the Stars."
Khan, had received low scores for her dances with professional partner Keo Motsepe after she forgot the choreography. She scored 13 out of 30 points for her "cha cha cha" last week and 15 out of 30 points for her foxtrot Monday. Judges' scores and fan votes are used to determine eliminations.
The video also featured MissJackson his girlfriend and co-star of his BET relaity series "Nellyville."
Khan, had received low scores for her dances with professional partner Keo Motsepe after she forgot the choreography. She scored 13 out of 30 points for her "cha cha cha" last week and 15 out of 30 points for her foxtrot Monday. Judges' scores and fan votes are used to determine eliminations.
"It's been great fun. I've learned a lot about myself," Khan said Monday in a post-elimination interview.
Khan said she has stage fright, which she controls when she sings by having the first two songs of her set be "hard hitters.
"By the third song I'm acclimated and I'm really actually singing to the people. And so I don't have any time to acclimate here," said Khan, who grew up in the Hyde Park area. "I'm sorry if I let anybody down. I'm most sorry to Keo."
Motsepe tweeted Monday night that "It has been a privilege and an honor to dance with you @chakakhan."
In unrleated Khan newz, Khan is scheduled to perform at Chicago Soulfest in November at the UIC Pavilion.
The video to
Nelly’s new single “The Fix” has just been posted on social media. The song has a featuring by Chicago native singer Jeremih. The song also includes an interpolation of Marvin
Gaye’s “Sexual Healing.”
The video also featured MissJackson his girlfriend and co-star of his BET relaity series "Nellyville."
The single, which was released to radio Aug 14, is the first of his recently created new label RECORDS It’ll
be available for download and streaming beginning Aug. 14. The song peaked at #28 on the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Singles and #86 on the Hot 100.
As of press time, there was no info on when a forthcoming album will be released.
To see the video go to As of press time, there was no info on when a forthcoming album will be released.
East St Louis native and Olympic championJackie Joyner-Kersee has been named the Director of Physical Fitness and Lifestyle Coach at Entertainment Cruise Productions, LLC (ECP), the world leader in live entertainment at sea. In her new role, Joyner-Kersee will develop and oversee the implementation of innovative health and wellness programs that complement the distinctive travel experiences and entertainment aboard all of ECP’s cruises as well as personally lead seminars for guests onboard select sailings.
Chicago native actor/singer Ivan Ellis (aka Royale T from the TV show "Empire") will be releasing his debut single, "Nobody Else" Sept 28. He will also have an official single and video premiere party in select cities. To RSVP for the Official Single & Video Premier Email: IvanEllisOfficial@gmail.co
To here a snippet of the song go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRZRzSBZwhU&feature=youtu.be
Jon Hamm wasnt the only St Lousian who won an Emmy Sunday nite,
Daniel Powell, a Creve Coeur native and
MICDS grad , picked up TV's top trophy for his role as an executive producer of
"Inside Amy Schumer," which won as the best variety
sketch series. (PICTURED WITH AMY SCHUMER)
Powell has been reportedly working in New York after his college career at Dartmouth, said local p.r.
player Sarah Thompson, a friend
since grade school.
RIP BITZ. St Louis native baseball legend Yogi Berra, one of baseball’s greatest catchers and characters, who as a player was a mainstay of 10 Yankees championship teams and as a manager led both the Yankees and the Mets to the World Series — but who may be more widely known as an ungainly but lovable cultural figure, inspiring a cartoon character and issuing a seemingly limitless supply of unwittingly witty epigrams known as Yogi-isms r, (i.e. "The game aint over til its over")— died on Tuesday. He was 90.
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St Louis bred singer Jerome Pookie Lane formerly of the early 2000s group Ol Skool died this week. As of press time, there was no info on his age or how he passed.
To see the video go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgLHbcBavNg
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This week we feature St Louis based fashionista/fashion designer Ola Hawatmeh taking a selfie of her wearing one her newest collections from her Ola Style line, a semi backless, floral print sky blue gown. She is currently in Kansas City, Mo as one of the featured designers during Kansas City Fashion Week.
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WHYZ at the Emmys...Why was Amy Poehler dressed like Eminem in 8 Mile when her category for Lead Actress in a Comedy was being featured? Why didnt American Horror Story Freakshow win any awards? Why did Jon Hamm crawl on stage to receive his award? And Why was Terrence Howard insisting on giving Taraji P Henson a kiss during their presentation of an award?
OTHEr WHYZ. Why do they have The Pope speaking to Congress? Why do people want Ben Carson to get out of the Presidential race over his opinion about Muslims running for office and not call out Trump for his outlandish comments? Why did that guy who was on stage with Patti Labelle try to strip off his clothes? Why was Chris Rock cast as a thug prison inmate on Empire? Why did the Volkswagen company cheat on their tests of their vehicles? Why do all the Kardashians have apps? Why did Donnie McClurkin respond No SHADE on Twitter about the inference of his sexuality was referenced on Empire? And why did that soap opera actress Nancy Lee tried to read Viola Davis on twitter for her speech about people of color having an opportunity to win Emmy Awards?
OTHEr WHYZ. Why do they have The Pope speaking to Congress? Why do people want Ben Carson to get out of the Presidential race over his opinion about Muslims running for office and not call out Trump for his outlandish comments? Why did that guy who was on stage with Patti Labelle try to strip off his clothes? Why was Chris Rock cast as a thug prison inmate on Empire? Why did the Volkswagen company cheat on their tests of their vehicles? Why do all the Kardashians have apps? Why did Donnie McClurkin respond No SHADE on Twitter about the inference of his sexuality was referenced on Empire? And why did that soap opera actress Nancy Lee tried to read Viola Davis on twitter for her speech about people of color having an opportunity to win Emmy Awards?
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