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Friday, June 21, 2013

OS 81 STAGE BITZ (JUNE 20-26 )

HEY OUTTOWNERS!

ITS THAT TIME!!

TIME TO GET ON STAGE!!!

THIS Week we feature legendary jazz singer Dinah Washington.

Dinah Washington, born Ruth Lee Jones (August 29, 1924 – December 14, 1963), who was raised in Chicago, was a Grammy Award winning American singer and pianist, who has been cited as "the most popular black female recording artist of the '50s".^[1] Primarily a jazz vocalist, she performed and recorded in a wide variety of styles includingblues, R&B, and traditional pop music,^[1] and gave herself the title of "Queen of the Blues".^[2] She is a 1986 inductee of the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame,^[3] and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.

Her biggest hit was "What A Difference A Day Makes."
Go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10pJTuXmtHs

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(DEADLINE IS JUNE SIXTEENTH)

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!

THE 2013 OBSDN MEN OF COLOR CALENDAR IS OUT! TO PURCHASE YOUR COPY EMAIL SNAPHONEY2011@GMAIL.COM FOR MORE INFO!

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The big story this week was the birth of Kim Kardashian's and Chicago bred rap superstar Kanye West's baby girl on Father's Day.

From reports, After her birth, it was reported that they named her Kaidence — as in cadence with a “K” — because of music.

TMZ reports that the name on the birth certificate of the child is North. North West. Like where Washington state is located on a map, or the opposite of southeast.

On Thursday night, TMZ leaked — after catching a glimpse of the birth certificate from Cedars-Sinai hospital in Los Angeles — that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West named their new baby girl "North West."

Kardashian had hinted at a directional name is past interviews, previously telling Jay Leno "I do like Easton, Easton West."

When E! News asked the pregnant reality star point blank if she planned to name her child "North," Kardashian responded "I don't know where that came from, but I actually think it's cute."

The baby girl, who has no choice in the matter whatsoever until she is 18 and can legally change her name to whatever she wants including Kaidence, is named North West.

And a source tells HollywoodLife.com exclusively that Yeezy will continue that trend because he won’t be selling his baby’s photos!

A source close to Kanye tells HollywoodLife.com exclusively, ”I know Kanye’s not about to make money off that girl. Trust, that’s not going to happen. Kanye isn’t no pimp and he damn sure isn’t about to pimp out his own daughter. That’s not in his character. Whenever he does decide to bring his girl out in public, it won’t be for money. It’s going to be on his terms and in an appropriate place.”

Unfortunately for Kanye, Kim Kardashian will likely want to sell the photos.

In unrelated Ye newz, he leads the pack in nominations for this years BET Awards that were announced this week. He earned three nominations for Best Video, Best Group and Best Collaboration. Other ILLI MOians nominated were Kansas Cuty native Don Cheadle for Best Actor and Robbins, Ill native Keke Palmer for Young Stars Award.

Paramount's zombie extravaganza World War Z , starring Springfield, Mo native Brad Pitt, grossed $3.6 million as it began its North American assault Thursday night, competing for attention with the final NBA championship game between The Miami and San Antonio Spurs. Pitts' mega-zombie thrillerWorld War Z, hits in theaters nationwide today.

After years of being "drawn to the smaller, more intimate films," like Tree of Life and Killing Them Softly, Pitt has done an about-face with World War Z. "It's a monster of a film," he says, made for two young zombie fans: his oldest boys with Angelina Jolie, Maddox, 11 and Pax, 9.

The popcorn flick hits theaters six months after its original release date, thanks to reshoots and a newly scripted ending. In War Z, Pitt plays Gerry Lane, a former United Nations investigator confronted by a raging worldwide pandemic of rabid zombies. This is apocalypse by extinction, and Lane is forced to leave his wife (the Globe and Emmy-nominated Mireille Enos) and two daughters to combat a threat multiplying by the hour.

Last week, The Joe Besser Film Festival was part of an effort to land Besser a spot on the St. Louis Walk of Fame. Besser a comedian best known for his stint with the Three Stooges has a star in Hollywood. But to date is not recognized with a star on Delmar’s Walk of Fame.

Besser was born in 1907 and grew up on the north side of St. Louis.

A vaudeville headliner for years until he moved on to doing radio, television and movies.

STLOUIS native rap artist Tiffany Foxx, who is signed with Lil Kim's production company and lives in the ATL, has a feature in this week's Hip Hop Weekly with Miguel on the cover.

St Louis native Chrys Yvette will be holding to hats this summer as director and star of her first feature film, "The Happy Hour" that will be filmed in July in her hometown. Based on her hit stageplay, "The Dating Game," the film it stars Yvette as well as STL native comic Guy Torry along with other St Louis based actors and actresses.

Spike Lee Productions has announced that award winning and first feature film maker and STL native Michael J. Larnell will hold a casting call for the movie “Cronies”.

Cronies is set St. Louis and is about a day in the life of Louis, and his effort to ditch a childhood friend, only to realizes that the relationship is meant for life.

If you want to be considered for the casting call, you need to do the following:

Email a picture and bio to the casting team at croniescasting@gmail.com, prior to July 12th, 2013.

For more information about the film, acting roles, and other details; please go to the website: www.croniesthemovie.com or email CRONIESCASTING@GMAIL.COM

by Steven C Lacy

Leann Robertson is a police officer that trains and competes as a female natural bodybuilder. She has been competing in body building competitions for two years and has done seven competitions. Overcoming stage fright and stop running are Leann's biggest challenges. While most bodybuilders dream of sweets or carbs, her favorite cheat meal is chicken with squash and mushrooms in a spicy thai sauce. Leann loves to train legs because it challenges me so much, so if you need a leg training partner look her up. Her overall goal was to spend time with her son who competes and trains with her. Leann will be in our Women's Bodybuilding class at the Evolution Championships August 3, 2013.

For more info on the event go to www.evonbc.com

I pull up in that "you can't afford this" .

This week we feature media personality Brooklyne Kennadi who is wearing a sexy pink party dress with a sparkled purple bracelet and purse to match. Kennadi is a TV correspondent for the TV show Sexy N the STL.

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Why does Lebron James get hated on so much? Why did Chris Bosh flop on the floor of the court when he got fouled? Why did Paula Deen cancel her recent appearance on the Today Show? And why are folk so surprised of her racist remarks about black people? Why is R&B Divas trying to be like the Bad Girls Club? Why was Eve nominated for Best female Rap Artist at the BET Awards and she hasnt released an album or a single? Why did that Rihanna fan hold onto her hand in concert too long? And why is Tavis Smiley receiving a Hollywood Walk of Fame star?

THE WIZ plays at The Grandel Theatre until JUNE 30. For more info go to http://www.theblackrep.org/

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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.

TO SEE THE PROMO AD GO TO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nn2tYQkJDA

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If you would like to be featured on a future blog email us at snaphoney2011@gmail.com

Friday, June 14, 2013

OS 80- STAGE BITZ (JUNE 13-19)

HEY OUTTOWNERS!

ITS THAT TIME!!

TIME TO GET ON STAGE!!!

This week we feature R&B music legend, R KELLY

Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967),^[1] better known by his stage name R. Kelly, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. A native of Chicago, Illinois, Often referred to as King of R&B.^[2] Kelly began performing during the late 1980s and debuted in 1992 with the group Public Announcement. In 1993, Kelly went solo with the album 12 Play. He is known for a collection of major hit singles including "Bump n' Grind", "Your Body's Callin'", "I Believe I Can Fly", "Gotham City", "Ignition (Remix)", "If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time", "The World's Greatest", "I'm a Flirt", and the hip-hopera "Trapped in the Closet". In 1998, Kelly won three Grammy Awards for "I Believe I Can Fly".

Kelly has written, produced, and remixed songs and albums for many artists, including Aaliyah, Michael and Janet Jackson.

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has recognized R. Kelly as one of the best-selling music artists in the United States with 38.5 million albums sold as well as only the fifth black artist to crack the top 50 of the same list.^[3] In March 2011, R. Kelly was named the most successful R&B artist of the last 25 years by Billboard.^[4]^[5]^[6] Kelly has released 10 studio albums, sold 38.5 million albums in the U.S. and over 54 million albums worldwide making him the most successful R&B male artist of 1990s.^[7]^[8]

Here is the video to his biggest hit, "Bump N Grind"

Go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAXxkNaRkp8

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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!

THE 2013 OBSDN MEN OF COLOR CALENDAR IS OUT! TO PURCHASE YOUR COPY EMAIL SNAPHONEY2011@GMAIL.COM FOR MORE INFO!

TO SEE THE VIDEO DOCUMENTARY OF THE MAKING OF THE CALENDAR GO TO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMqITMzhDSg

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According to forecasters, Chicago bred rap superstar Kanye West's sixth studio album, "Yeezus," could be in for one of the biggest chart debuts of the year.

A report from Billboard.com says industry experts predict West's sixth studio album will sell 500,000 copies in the first week of release. Those numbers would put "Yeezus" second behind Justin Timberlake's "The 20/20 Experience," which moved 968,000 and stands as the biggest debut of 2013. Forecasters generally use early orders from retail, first week performance of comparable albums, media exposure, radio and YouTube trends to formulate their numbers.

Though the man behind "Yeezus" thinks highly of himself, truth is the album has no single, no video or radio airplay and has no pre-order available in digital stores. West's last solo effort was 2010's "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy," which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with 496,000 units sold. West's collaborative effort with Jay-Z, "Watch the Throne," saw their self-titled 2011 release also debut at No. 1 with 436,000.

A rumored tracklist has surfaced ahead of the album's June 18 release. And if the 10-song catalogue featuring names like Bon Iver's Justin Vernon, KiD CuDi and Chicago bad boy Chief Keef is legit, "Yeezus" looks to shake things up. As much was said by the album's executive producer, Rick Rubin, who spoke about collaborating with West to the Wall Street Journal

In other Ye newz, Star Magazine ran an explosive interview recently with model Leyla Ghobadi, who claimed she had slept with Kanye West while he was dating Kim Kardashian.

West denied the claim, telling FOX411 in a statement that Ghobadi's claims were "a blatant attempt by a misguided individual who is clearly seeking publicity, and another in a series of malicious stories drummed up by non-credible 'news' sources."

Editor in Chief of HollywoodLife.com, Bonnie Fuller -- formerly the top editor at Star -- also jumped to West's defense. She said Kardashian's best friend Jonathan Cheban told her website the cheating allegation were completely false.

“The two dates this woman said she had been with Kanye, Kim was with them on those dates, and Jonathan was there too," Fuller said. "Apparently Kim was at the concern that Leyla said she was first approached by the bodyguard and asked to meet Kanye.

After the concert, some of the other people, their entourage, were going to go to the club that Leyla then said they met at the next night. They never ended up making it to the club because they were all tired. Kim and Kanye decided not to go and went upstairs both nights they were together.”

But Star's Deputy Editor Matt Coppa defended his magazine's story.

UPDATE: Kanye is a first time father on Fathers Day as his girlfriend Kim Kardashian had her baby girl one month early through a c-section. It was reported that Kanye was here by her side when she delivered. She and the baby are reportedly doing well. No reports as of Fathers Day of what the baby's name is.

St Louis bred rap superstar Nelly is on a roll these days as he is making waves with his country crossover hit , "Cruise The Remix" with country duo Florida Georgia Line that currently sits at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. Nelly has been performing the song with the duo on various TV shows. On June 18, he and the duo will perform on The Voice's finale show that will air on NBC. Also, this past Wednesday performed it on the 2013 CMT Music Awards closing out the award show. Florida Georgia Line already had a chart-topping country hit with “Cruise” when rapper Nelly got hold of it and helped transform it into a crossover smash. And speaking of the award show and ILLI MO presence, Kennett, Mo native Sheryl Crow collabo'd with country superstar Kenny Rogers on an impromptu chorus of “Islands in the Stream”

Chicago native funk diva Chaka Khan was inducted recently into the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame. To celebrate, Apollo Hall of Famer Patti Labelle took the stage and paid tribute to Khan with a song. And Mary J. Blige, who won a Grammy with Khan for their song "Disrespectful," paid homage to her longtime friend. "The X Factor" U.K. winner Alexandra Burke said she was honored to share the stage with these legends. Khan herself didnt sing due to vocal strain and was under doctors orders to not sing for a few months. Meanwhile, she pushed back the release of her new album, "The iKhan Project: Alive," from the original July 2nd release date until this fall.

Her manager

Tammy McCrary explains, "Due to her doctor's orders, it's best that we move the date to give her the proper and adequate time to promote and market the new album."

McCrary adds, "We are looking forward to a great project and a very robust concert

and tour schedule this fall." -

St Louis bred actress and now author Niecy Nash talked recently to the press about the second season of The Soul Man which she and St Louis bred comedian/actor Cedric The Entertainer (who exec produces) co -star.

“’We’re taking the show in a different direction,” said Nash

about the June 19, 2013 premiere of the TV Land comedy

series.“This season…it’s better to see a sermon lived than to

hear it…it’s about life lessons.”

Locally, Nash will be in St Louis to promote her book. "Its

Hard to Fight Naked" at Goody Goody Restaurant Saturday

June 15 from 10 a.m. – 12 noon

St. Louis native rap artist Chingy was seen this week on the new season of the VH1 show Couples Therapy with his girlfriend, model/actress Temple Poteat where they shared their relationship issues on Dr. Jenn Berman‘s couch. Meanwhile he is currently working in the studio on his next album, “Chinglology” as well as a clothing line, “Full Dekk” and “Star Rich,” a shoe company.

Here are some highlights from that episode. Go to http://www.vh1.com/video/misc/917976/meet-chingy-and-temple.jhtml

Harvey, Ill native singer Syleena Johnson is set to drop an album with neo soul singer Musiq Soulchild titled, "9INE". As a teaser, she and Soulchild dropped the single, "Feel the Fire." In the meantime, Johnson can be seen weekly on the hit TV One reality show, R&B Divas.

Hear is the song. Go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqH6S3QizbY

Champaign, Ill native Model/actor McKinley Freeman has a hit on his hands playing the bball player Derek Roman in the new show, "Hit The Floor," VHI's first scripted series that premiered May 26.

“He’s a guy [whose] talent’s through the roof, confidence’s through the roof, and again he’s impulsive,”McKinley Freeman tells VH1 of his HTF character.

VH1’s premiere of its new scripted series “Hit The Floor” ranked as the #1 cable program in its time slot among Women 18-34 and Women 18-49 during its 9:00PM* premiere. The “Hit The Floor” debut quickly engaged fans across social platforms generating 6 national trending topics and ranking as one of the most social series across all of television for the evening.

“Hit The Floor” explores the sexy world of professional basketball and the dancers who make the fans (and players) go wild.

OWN's hit reality series "Welcome To Sweetie Pies" will return for its third seasonj on July 13 starring Miss Robbie and her son, Tim Norman. Earlier this year, teh show seemed to have been in trouble in regards to alleged tension on the set.

From reports. tension reached a boiling point during taping of season two in October between Norman, the staff of his restaurant and the production crew of “Sweetie Pies.” Details of the situation remain hazy, but there have been numerous heated exchanges between Norman and the Pilgrim Studios crew.

OWN attributed the volatility to the pressure placed upon Norman as he runs three restaurants, balances his relationships and takes care of his child while filming a reality TV show.

OWN saw the problems between Norman, the family and the production crew as so serious that the cabler sent network co-prexy Erik Logan to St. Louis to attempt to calm the situation. Insiders say Logan arrived on the “Sweetie Pies” set with a security detail.

Cabler also offered the “Sweetie Pies” family help from life coach Iyanla Vanzant, who has her own OWN series “Iyanla, Fix My Life” that airs after “Sweetie Pies” on Saturday nights. They agreed, and cameras were present at the family intervention with Vanzant. It will ultimately be up to the family whether the footage of the intervention will air or not.

Comedian and St. Louis native “Rahn” Ramey passed away June 9, after a battle with cancer at the age of 56. Diagnosed three years ago with colorectal cancer, Mr. Ramey started his career in St. Louis during the 1980s performing at Funny Bone among other venues. He also appeared on HBO's “Comedy Relief,” “An Evening at the Improv,” and the “Comedy Club Network.” He moved to Los Angeles to write for various comics before relocating to New Orleans. From reports, a memorial service will take place in St. Louis later this year.

A St. Louis Circuit Court judge ruled this week that Missouri Fashion Week can use the name ‘Missouri Fashion Week’ to promote its event.
In April of this year, Saint Louis Fashion Week’s owners, Alive Media Group, filed a lawsuit claiming not only common law trademark protection, but also protection under Missouri’s unfair competition common law. Alive Media Group contended that Missouri Fashion Week must be barred from using the generic term ‘fashion week’ in association with its event being held in the City of St. Louis.

The judge in the case ruled that “because the term ‘fashion week’ is a generic term, the creation of Missouri Fashion Week does not constitute unfair competition”. He said the phrase ‘fashion week’ is not susceptible to trademarking and agreed with defendants that “It is not unusual for multiple fashion weeks to occur in the same city.” There are multiple fashion weeks in New York, Dallas, Miami, Atlanta and Los Angeles.

Missouri Fashion Week will take place in various venues in St Louis in August.

STL based rap artist and event promoter RB MC's music video "Make You Proud" featuring singer Bradd Young is currently airing on various music video outlets including MTV. To celebrate MC and Hella Fly will have a party at Exo Nightclub in Midtown St Louis this Friday nite.

This week we spotlight STL socialite Arquetta Lynn Brown Fell who is rocking the silver earrings designed by Mark Anthony (whom she works and companions with) of Mark Anthony Collections. His female and male jewelry can be purchased at St Louis Mills Outlet Mall or call (314) 448-7860

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Which STL fashion event producer is also a shopping mall security guard? This person is a male, who's last name is a stage name that defines "the business of fashion style' and whos first and last name starts with the same letter. Who is this person?

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Why did it seem as though potential jurors in the Trayvon Martin case pretended to not know about the case? Why is the Boy Scouts Foundation trying to deny gay youngsters in their organization?,Why did Robin Thicke say Justin Timberlake ripped his style? Why are there so many talk shows imitating The View? Why did the inspector in the Philly building collapse commit suicide? And did a man shoot his family members inside the, Cherokee Incubator in St Louis?

THE WIZ plays at The Grandel Theatre until JUNE 30. For more info go to http://www.theblackrep.org/

JUNETEENTH EVENTZ

Saint Louis and Surrounding Metropolitan Regions You are cordially and expressly Invited to participate, witness, support and be a part of one of - if not the biggest metropolitan community gatherings and recognitions of Juneteenth in the City of Saint Louis Missouri.

Please come out with family, friends and loved one to celebrate the culture and rich history of tradition and contribution to weaving the fabric of the world community that is, was and has been the experience and legacy of those of African descent.

Juneteenth is often reflected on in the brutally harsh terms of what was experienced, endured, and survived.

SABAYET Presents its 7TH ANNUAL JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION feat:LIVE MUISC • AFRICAN DANCE • FOOD • ENTERTAINMENT • PONY RIDES • VENDORS • POSITIVE VIBES • & MORE.

Join with & Celebrate Juneteenth Freedom Days 2013 in Saint Louis.

Booth Rental info call (618) 334 - 9932 Mr. Parker
(mention referred by "David A. N. Jackson" if necessary and helpful)

SABAYET is a 501 (C)3 Organization • http://sabayet.org/

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TO SEE THE PROMO AD GO TO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nn2tYQkJDA

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DO YOU HAVE MUSIC TALENT and want your own showcase at The Essence Festival, For more info go to

http://www.reverbnation.com/c/submission/create_cpo_submission?campaign_id=1756&rn_link=1

If you would like to be featured on a future blog email us at snaphoney2011@gmail.com