THIS WEEK 2006
STL-TIDBITZ. I got a gmail from Vernon Scott about Derrty ENT (as in Nelly's production company) All Star Party going down at Club Toxic. Sunday. April 30. They are celebrating its Holla at Ya Derrty Vol 3 Cd Release pArty. Special guests include St. Lunatic Ali and Grip, Baby Huey, Stl Lunatic Murphy Lee., and Penelope to name a few ( I hear Nelly, himself might come through as well) . Doors will open at 9:30 p.m. Admission is 20 bones. VIP is available. For VIP or general info, call 314-477-3040......................................................
I will have the opportunity to interview St. Louis jazz diva Denise Thimes (pictured on my blog ) on her career for the West End WordNewspaper. We will also talk about her upcoming annual Mothers Day concert, Sunday May 14 at the Sheldon Concert Hall. I will keep you posted when the feature will run.....
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THIS WEEK 2007
I was going to see if I wanted to risk my life and go to club Society to check out Kyjuan’s B-day party at Club Society. I’m glad I didn’t cause I hear that over 2,000 people were trying to crowd up in the two story club. And that is bananas! I Up in there was Nelly, and Lil Wayne (who performed, but the rest of the guests (Rich Boy, Jim Jones, etc.) couldn’t even get in and I heard they went to the east Side to wreck havoc over at Blackmon’s Plaza and the club over there had to close early (which was about 3 in the morning and it closes at 6 ) . that was too much playin. The rappers were in town for a concert up at Scott Trade center.
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THIS WEEK 2008
STL rap superstar Nelly and professional cagefighter Jermaine Andre were on tap for BET's martial arts reality series "Iron Ring" which premiered
last Tuesday. On the show, the celebrity“owners” interact with their gladiators between rounds – and sometimes right in the middle of them. Each week, as top competitors enter the battle zone to face off, using the combined techniques of jiu-jitsu,judo, karate, boxing, kickboxing and wrestling,viewers will witness true-to-life, bone-crushing,face-smashing sports entertainment unlike anything ever seen before. Only the strong will survive! Nelly was the celebrity owners of fighters Eric Marriott, Darryl Cobb, and Mike Cook and Jeremaine Andre was the coach. Check your local listings for airings.In unrelated Nelly news, nelly is touring the countrywith his Blackout parties. The last one was held last wekeend in Houston. Im sure the STL isnt far way!
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THIS WEEK 2009
Chitown native Jennifer Hudson (PICTURE bywww.nydailynews.com) performed last Thursday at the Fox (as Robin Thicke as the co-headliner who opened the show) to a sold out crowd (SEE OUT 600 FOR PICS) . According to reported sources, the Oscar and Grammy winner performed near hour set singing songs from her debut CD, " including her #1 hit, “Spotlight,” the current single, “If it Isnt Love” and her newest sngle, “Pocketbook” as well as the gospel cut, “You Pulled Me Through” along with movie music from "Dreamgirls" (“ One Night Only,” I Love You I Do” and the finale, “And I AM Telling You”) She also did cover songs by Aretha (“Giving Him Something he Can Feel”) and Chaka (“Sweet Thing.” ) She also had her female cousins as her background singers who also got a chance to perform. At the start of her show, she quickly thanked fans for helping pull her through her family tragedy in Chicago last October . But the buzz that was goin’ on was whether she was preggo. With some of the outfifts she wore, her midsection could have been showing a possible bump. Oh and neither Hudson or Thicke attended any afterparties in town. On Saturday, she returned to her hometown to perform at the Arie Crown Theatre. There, she was reportedly just a few minutes away from where her mother, brother and nephew were murdered six months ago. The Chicago stop comes at the end of the first leg of Hudson's first roughly six-week, 19-city tour. It is her first tour.
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THIS WEEK 2010
WORDZ TOTHE WHYS????????????????????????????????
Why are RadioOne/Tv One creator Kathy Hughes radio ads about the Performance Tax on Black radio so annoying? Why did Mo'Nique's brother and family go on Oprah's show to talk about his molestation of the comic? Why do people who cant sing try to sing when they have on headphones?Why is Rev.Al Sharpton doing Beta Prostate radio commercials? Why does it seems though Trey Songz is trying to be the new R Kelly?Why did Big Mike say on American Idol on Tim Urban's farewell package that he was in love with him? Why are JJ Walker and Ann Coulter an item? Why is Tameka Foster,Usher's ex,all on Twitter sending hate tweets about his new lady? And why did Mayor Francis Slay's Office want to give Tyler Perry a Proclamation?(Good thing he had sense to turn it down).
THIS WEEK 2011
Legendary St. Louis Cardinals player Lou Brock and his wife, Jacqueline, was on hand to the unveiling of his likeness in a bronze statue form at LindenwoodUniversity’s Lou Brock Stadium Monday.
Brock said he hopes that students will be inspired to work hard when they walk past the statue. "One of the greatest attributes in competition is to be able to outlast your opponent," he said. "If you can't outlast your opponent, you'll be in second place."
The bronze statue, which was created by St. Louis sculptor Harry Weber , depicts Brock's famous pop-up slide. Also there were John Mozeliak and Albert Pujols.
Brock and his wife are involved with Lindenwood University and raise money for an annual scholarship at the school.
THIS WEEK 2012
Rocker and gun advocate Ted Nugent came under scrutiny after making incendiary comments about the U.S. president at a recent National Rifle Association convention held in St Louis last weekend
He said "If Barack Obama becomes the president in November again, I will either be dead or in jail by this time next year," he said. "If you can't go home and get everybody in your lives to clean house in this vile, evil, America-hating administration, I don't even know what you're made of."
In response to Nugent's remarks, Secret Service spokesman Brian Leary in a statement, "We are aware of the incident with Ted Nugent, and we are conducting appropriate follow-up." He added, "We recognize an individual's right to freedom of speech but we also have a responsibility to determine and investigate intent."
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THIS WEEK 2013
Why are the media still doing Breaking News in the Boston Marathon bombings? Why are the American Idol producers trying to replace Mariah Carey before the finale with J Lo? Why does it seem as though pop star Justin Bieber becoming the next Lindsay Lohan these days? Why was Gwynith Paltrow chosen as People Magazines Most Beautiful Woman? Why do people still keep their car idle when the red light turns green? Why is Beyonce banning all media photographers from taking pics of her during her concert tour? And why is Facebook changing by the minute their ways of navigating on the social media site?
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THIS WEEK 2014
Although fans have been speculating, nobody connected to Scandal has made an official statement regarding Kansas City, Mo native Columbus Short's space there until today. Check the official statement that he released through his publicist below:"At this time I must confirm my exit from a show I've called home for 3 years, with what is the most talented ensemble on television today. I would like to first thank Shonda Rhimes for the opportunity to work with such an amazing cast. Thank you GLADIATORS, who have supported me throughout my entire career and of course to ABC and Shondaland for allowing me to play such a pivotal role in the Scandal series. I have enjoyed every single minute of it. Everything must come to an end and unfortunately the time has come for Harrison Wright to exit the canvas. I wish nothing but the best for Shonda, Kerry and the rest of the cast, who have become like a second family to me in such a short amount of time. For this, I will forever be grateful."
We are not surprised.
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