OS 54 --STAGE BITZ (THE TOP 10 MOST VIEWED POSTS ON OUTTOWN/OUTSTAGN 2012 JAN 3

HEY OUTSTAGRS!

HAPPY NEW YEAR AND WE ARE BACK ON STAGE!!

To start off the new year, we are counting down the TOP TEN most viewed blog posts from OUTTOWN and OUTSTAGN of 2012.  

10.OUT 1142--ILLI MO BITZ (JUNE 7-13)

On this post, the big national news story was that President Barack Obama (PICTURED) was on the cover of the July issue of Essence magazine. At the same time,First Lady Michelle Obama  (PICTURED)was on her Healthy Living tour speaking at various events. We also posted that media mogul Oprah Winfrey was getting fired from OWN was losing her power at her OWN cable network and Kennett, Mo native and Grammy award winning singer Sheryl Crow revealed that she had a benign brain tumor. In the STL, the big news story was the back and forth going on with the The St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission and Rams owner Stan Kroenke on a mutual agreement on the future of The Rams pending on renovations on its home game facility Edward Jones Dome.

To see the post go to http://maatology.blogspot.com/2012/06/out-1142-illi-mo-bitz-june-7-13.html

9.OS 11-STAGE BITZ (AUG 2-8) 

The most viewed post on the OUTSTAGN blog that debuted in July was our promotion of the 4th Annual Mista Couture Charity Style Contest in August. Featured was a mention that the judges of the event were playwright Chrys Yvette, photojournalist Wiley Price and fashion/entertainment consultant Tan Hollywood (PICTURED) To see the post go to http://outstagin.blogspot.com/2012/08/os-11-stage-bitz-aug-2-8.html

8.OUT 1115-ILLI MO BITZ (MARCH 29-APRIL 4)

One of the big news story on this post were that media mogul Oprah Winfrey debuted her Lifeclass Tour in St Louis at the Peabody Opera House for two live shows that aired on OWN March 26 with TD Jakes  and Iyanla Van Zandt business catalyst Tony Robbins, and spiritualist Deepak Chopra. It also was featured on the OWN reality show "Welcome To Sweetie Pies." Another big story was Grammy Award winning Chicago native singer Chaka Khan sat down with Piers Morgan to bring more attention to the Trayvon Martin case. Khan had strong feelings about the case and the way missing or murdered children are covered in the media.  The big STL story was Oprah Winfrey's Lifeclass Tour in St Louis. According to reports, crowds, largely female, jammed the streets around the Peabody Opera House to see the tapings. 
To see the post go to http://maatology.blogspot.com/2012/03/hey-outtowners-its-that-time-again-time.html 

7.OUT 1137 (May 17-23)

The big news story was President Barack Obama made headlines when Newsweek published the controversial cover of POTUS under a rainbow halo with the tagline "The First Gay President." aka Galo. Another big story was Chicagonative singer/actress Jennifer Hudson wept in a Chicago courtroom after her former brother-in-law was found guilty of killing three members of the Oscar winner’s family in a Chicago courtroom. In the STL, the big story was The St Louis Rams contract to the St Louis Convention and Visitors Commission went public and the main portion of it were the renovations of the Edward Jones Dome.

According to reports, the Rams’ proposal would cost more than $700 million, compared to the CVC’s $124 million proposal

To see the post go to http://maatology.blogspot.com/2012/05/out-1137-illi-mo-bitz-may-17-23.html

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6.OUT 1103--ILLI MO BITZ (FEB. 23-29)

The big story of this post was The Homegoing Celebration of pop icon Whitney Houston at New Hope Baptist Church in New Jersey, the church where she was raised. The Associated Press screened the funeral online and said it had nearly two million unique viewers. One of the featured guests was Chicago native singer R Kelly who performed, "I Look to you" a song he penned for the late singer.  Anither big story was the event The White House Blues All-Stars hosted by The Obamas who took the mic from invited entertainer Mick Jagger and sang a few bars of "Sweet HomeChicago". The event was televised on PBS  at the White House for the PBS in celebration of Black History Month. In the STL, the CVC and Ramscame to an agreement  for the St Louis Rams to play one of its home games in London’s Wembley Stadium in October during the 2012 season. 

To see post go to http://maatology.blogspot.com/2012/02/out-1103-illi-mo-bitz-feb-23-29.html

5.OUT 1121--ILLI MO BITZ (APRIL 12-18)

The big story this post from on a national level was the First Family hosting the 134^th annual White House Easter Egg Roll where more than 35,000 people joined them on the South Lawn for games, stories, and the traditional egg roll on the Lawn. Another big story was the jury selection w for the trial of William Balfour, accused of murdering Oscar winner  and Chicagoan Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and nephew. On a local level, the big news story was when the city of East St Louis got a shout out indirectly on the show, “Saturday Night Live” when it spoofed the mayor, Alvin Parks (played by Keenan Thompson at the city's city hall. In the opener, the mayor  labeled his city "a hellhole."

To see the post go to http://maatology.blogspot.com/2012/04/out-1121-illi-mo-bitz-april-12-18.html

4.OUT 1119--ILLI MO BITZ (APRIL 5-11)

The big story we posted was about the Twitpic of President Obama posing with Robbins, Ill. native and Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols in the Oval Office of the White House going viral. Another big story was that media mogul Oprah Winfrey  was a guest on CBS This Morning  in NYC where her BFF Gayle King was a co-anchor. There were also two big STL stories that were happening. One was former St. Louis Rams player Torry Holt signed a one-day contract so he could retire with the Rams, where he was a key part of a 1999 Super Bowl champion and the Greatest Show on Turf. The other was The Bank of America was suing St Louis based developers Michael and Steven Roberts for more than $34 million, alleging the brothers were in default on a loan connected to several hotels they own outside of Missouri. To see the post go to http://maatology.blogspot.com/2012/04/out-1119-illi-mo-bitz.html

3.OUT 1134--ILLI MO BITZ (MAY 10-16)

One of the big stories posted was about media mogul Oprah Winfrey’s network OWN's continued to struggle with ratings,  hindering its ability to attract advertisers and make money. Bloomberg Businessweek reports the network may have lost up to $330 million since its inception. Another big story was Grammy Award winning singer Chaka Khan throwing her hat in the ring to snag one of two vacant spots on Simon Cowell's hit talent show, “The Z Factor.” and her losing  pounds.Another story was a Utah judge has decided whether the late   Zion, Ill native child star Gary Coleman's ex-wife or an ex-girlfriend was entitled to his estate.  To see the post go to 

http://maatology.blogspot.com/2012/05/out-1134-illi-mo.html

2.JULY 9, 2012

On this post many of our OUTTOWN readers inquired about our new blog OUTSTAGN and info about it. 

To see the post go to 

http://maatology.blogspot.com/2012/07/blog-post.html

AND THE NUMBER ONE POST OF 2012 IS:

1.MEET THE FIRST ROUND CONTESTANTS:MEET THE FIRST ROUND CONTESTANTS FOR THE 4th ANNUAL MISTA COUTURE CHARITY STYLE CONTEST! JULY 2012

 This was our  most viewed post in the blog's history of over 7,000 hits where people when on the site to vote who they wanted to win the Popular Vote in the 4th Annual Mista Couture Charity Style Contest in August. Of the 20 or so who entered, the winner was Chicagoan TC Cantley (TOP LEFT). The final contestants were (TOP LEFT) Cantley, Branden Cartwright, Brandon Chisom (BOTTOM LEFT) Mr Couture winner Karras Jordan, Santana and Ricky Worley.

To see the post go to http://maatology.blogspot.com/2012/07/meet-first-round-contestants-for-4th.html

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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If you would like to featured on OUTSTAGN email us at maatspear@yahoo.com

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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!