Saturday, August 10, 2013

OS90--STAGE BITZ (AUGUST 9-15)


HEY OUTTOWNERS!

ITS THAT TIME!!

TIME TO GET ON STAGE!!!

 

                             
MAAT BITZ



                                   

HEY ALL the MISTA COUTURE CHARITY STYLE CONTEST ONLINE POLL IS UP
BELOW ARE THE CONTESTANTS:




PICTURED ABOVE:(FROM LEFT TOP) ZURICH BUCKNER,CORIAN JOHNSON, KING 
SO-LO-MON,LELAND LAMBERT 
(FROM BOTTOM LEFT) AB ORTEGA, ROY-AL AND ORLONDO THOMPSON


Voters must have a Google account, one name per post and multiple post of the same name in one post 
         
HERE IS THE FLIER


Thank you to those who attended 
and supported my stageplay 
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To see a five minute teaser go to  to


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ILLI MO BITZ
























President Barack Obama made his sixth appearance on 
Jay Leno’s The Tonight Show this week urging Americans 
to continue to "live our lives" regardless of a suspected al
Qaeda threat that has closed more than a dozen U.S. 
embassies.
In his first public comments about the potential plot, 
Obama told "The Tonight Show" host Jay Leno that the 
threat was significant.
However, 
the president pointed out that the odds of dying in a terrorist attack were less than dying in a car accident.
"Terrorists depend on the idea that we're going to be 
terrorized," Obama added. "We're going to live our lives."

Obama's appearance on the NBC 

show came days after the State Department 

shuttered more than a dozen U.S. embassies 

and consulates across the Middle East and 

North Africa for the remainder of the week. 

That action sprung from intercepted messages 

between top al Qaeda leaders who appeared to

 be plotting a major attack in or around Yemen. 

Not all of the conversation revolved around the most 
weighty issues faced by the commander-in-chief: Obama 
joked about his love of broccoli and his recent birthday, 
and he quipped that former Secretary of State 
Hillary Clinton had “that post-administration glow” 

Asked if his onetime presidential rival was “measuring the 
drapes” during the visit, Obama reminded Leno that Clinton 
knows her way around the White House from her tenure as 
first lady.
"Keep in mind she's been there,” he said. “She doesn't 
have to measure them."





















The Queen of All Media Oprah Winfrey 

wigged it out on the September cover her O

magazine by 

sporting a massive Afro wig. Weighing in at 

approximately 3.5 pounds, Oprah named the wig 

"Wind Thang" and took to social media 

(Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) to share her 

excitement about the 

stunning cover image.


But leave it to her BFF to crack jokes. Gayle King was 
on set for the shoot and asked: "Can 
someone put on the soundtrack to The Lion 
King?". And Adam Glassman, O magazine's 
creative director, hit the nail on the head when he 
exclaimed: 
"Your hair looks like Chaka Khan and Diana Ross combined." 
In a Q&A for the issue, 


explained how he obtained 

the enormous hairpiece, which was delivered to the photo 

shoot in Bubble Wrap and a 

custom-made, bright pink travel box complete with a 

built-in stand.

"It wasn't easy! I finally decided I'd have to make one myself. 

Two days later I was on the set of "The Voice" talking 

to the stylist there, Kim Kimble [she's also Beyonce's 
mane woman]. When I told her about my predicament, 
she said she had created a wig I could borrow. Saved me a 

good bit of time!"
Oprah said, "I wish I could say it was all mine."

 Oprah told Us Weekly. And the 

59-year-old star goes on to say: "My own hair is shorter, 

not quite so spherical, 

and a lot lighter. But that doesn't mean it never gives 

me grief. 

When it comes to hair, I'm in the same boat as most 

every other woman. 

The way we feel about our hair is universal --- we love 

it when it looks great, 

we can't stand it when it looks not so great, and we all 

want it to tell the world something about us."


In unrelated Oprah newz, Switzerland is desperately 


trying to make peace with her.


A trip to a tony Zurich shop  last month ended 


in a disturbing racial encounter for the billionaire media 


mogul — 

national humiliation that forced the 

Swiss tourism board to issue a public apology.


Winfrey said she was in town for Tina Turner’s 


wedding last month and stopped in the posh Trois 

Pommes boutique where she asked a clerk to see 


a $38,000 Tom Ford bag behind a glass case.





.....
And in more Oprah newz,  audiences will get to see a 

completely different side of Oprah Winfrey in 

Lee Daniels' The Butler next weekend in theatres and 

Chicago native and Oscar nominated actor , 

Terrence Howard guarantees, but stops short of promising 

anything too scandalous. 

The actor, who plays Winfrey's lover in the historical epic, 

talks about just how far they 

decided to take their love scenes in the film. "In Oprah's 

case, less is always more," 

Howard tells us in our exclusive video. "The idea of 

wanting to know what's under the dress 

is more appealing than actually knowing." He argues 


that the lack of nudity actually makes the 

scenes more titillating for viewers. "I like the audience 


thinking about it, rather than it being right their 

for their instant gratification."

Howard, who caused a stir earlier this year when he 

described Winfrey's breasts in detail, 

has more thoughts to share on the media mogul's anatomy. 


He vividly describes her kiss as

 "the softest butterscotch."

To see his interview go to 



In unrelated Terrence newz,  a judge ordered him to steer clear of his ex-wife Tuesday 



after she claimed the 




Oscar-nominated actor “sucker punched” and 


kicked her during a nuclear fight in Costa Rica.


Howard, who joined co-stars Oprah Winfrey and 



Forest Whitaker for Monday night’s star-studded New York 

premiere of their new flick “The Butler,” denies the allegations.

A Los Angeles judge granted the stay-away order after 


an attempted reconciliation turned into recriminations. 

Michelle Ghent claimed in a lengthy declaration that 


Howard “sucker punched” her in the face, “grabbed” her 


neck, threw her against a mirror and tried to choke her 


three times during a July 29 argument in a vacation rental 


home.


Insiders are saying these accusations of violent 

behavior could hurt Howard’s career, which 

has several high profile projects over the next 

couple months. Along with "The Butler," Howard 

will be seen in the Winnie Mandela movie with 


Jennifer Hudson, which opens in theatres 


September 6th, and he has The Best Man Holiday in 


November. “

Holiday” is the sequel to the movie that made Howard a 


star, The Best Man. He also has a 



possible TV show in the works with FOX. From reports,  


friends of the actor supposedly 


want him to stay away from his ex-wife because this 


could damage his career and his family.





























Thousands of St Louis
Cardinals fans came out
for Nelly Night Tuesday
when the St Louis bred rap superstar threw out
the  ceremonial first pitch before the Los Angeles Dodgers-
St. Louis Cardinals baseball game at Busch Stadium in St. 
Louis Tuesday
 The Cardinals also sponsored Nelly Night, where those 

in attendance receive a Nelly bobblehead doll. y (Photo 

bUPI/Bill Greenblatt)





According to reports, Los Angeles Angels slugger Albert Pujols fired back at former 

major leaguer  and WGNU radio personality Jack Clark after he said that Pujols used 

performance-enhancing drugs when he played  for the St. Louis Cardinals.
The allegations came after Major League Baseball suspended 12 players 
50 games on
 Monday for their involvement in the Biogenesis scandal. New York Yankees third
 baseman Alex Rodriguez appealed his 211-game suspension on Thursday.
Clark, who played for the Cardinals from 1985-87, said on the radio show that Pujols' 
former personal trainer Chris Mihlfeld told Clark 10 years ago that he "shot him up, 
all that  stuff."
Pujols, who is currently on the disabled list with a partially torn plantar fascia in his 
left foot, said in the statement that the allegations are "irresponsible and reckless" 
and that he will take legal action against Clark.
Pujols' trainer also rebuked Clark's allegations.
Clark, who retired after the 1992 season, is in his first week of co-hosting an afternoon radio 

show on WGNU 920 AM — a local station in St. Louis -- where Pujols played for 11 years.








After an absence of 

decades,

world-class soccer

 comes to St.

Louis today, 

SATURDAY for 
the second 

time 
in four months 


when Spanish 
giant 
Real Madrid faces Italian club 
Inter 
Milan at 1 p.m. at the Edward 
Jones Dome.


















Much is unknown about the Black Rep's future after losing its Grandel Square home
at the close of the troupe’s 36th year. But one thing’s for certain, according to Black Rep founder 
Ron Himes.
Ron Himes
Provided
Ron Himes
“We will have a 37th season,” Himes said.
Himes received an email last Friday night from the Grand Center organization telling him 
they’d sold the Grandel, though not to whom. The Black Rep has performed at the renovated 
former church in Grand Center near Powell Hall and the Fox Theater for the past 20 years.
The Friday night email is one of few details Himes and Grand Center spokesperson Michelle 
Stevens seem to agree on. The dispute begins with whether or not Himes or the Black Rep 
board 
ever received prior notice.

With the acclaimed troupe now homeless, New Jewish Theater, part of the Jewish 

Community Center, has reached out to offer space for at least one show, maybe more. 

"When we heard about it on the news we really wanted to help. We understand there is a need and if we could help we would love to," said JCC CEOLynn Wittels. 

New Line's Artistic director, Kathleen Sitzer actually worked for the founder of the 

Black Rep 25 years ago. 

"I was appalled at the thought of the Black Rep losing its home, losing any theater in 
town is a tragedy," she said. 
Prior to coming to Grandel in 1991,, The Himes' company was housed at the 23rd Street 

Theatre near St Louis Avenue where it began in 1981. Prior to that, the Black Rep

got its start on Washington University;s campus, where Himes attended as a student

with actress Linda Kennedy,  in 1978.

Since other theaters in town have full seasons already scheduled, the most he can hope 

for is to put a schedule together piece-meal using several venues. Besides the JCC,
 he's also talking to the people who run Washington Universities Edison Theater, and

 Forest Park Community College's theater. 




FEATURE BITZ


We feature singing group, Blended Emage



(PICTURED FROM LEFT:D-shy, Davionforever, Vahn, Tory,  and Tonjo....
 

This quintet was formed Fall of 2011 by group founder Tonjo in the city of Belleville, Ill.

and has been non-stop since for their drive of being international superstars. 

They define their sound as "R&B pop sound with alternative rock and barbershop quartet 

feel to it," which is also the definition of their group name, Blended Emage which is

diverse in age ranges (the youngest is 18, Vahn) and ethnic background.

Although they have gone through some group member changes since its inception, but 

throughout they have been steadfast in their musical journey. 

They had the opportunity to audition for X Factor when the show came to St Louis as well

as for rapper Fresco Kane for a demo deal. As far as their performance list, they have

sang  throughout St Louis including Union Station,  Black Pearl, Keiner Plaza,

The Delmar loop... and you will see us on the street corners singing. .in restaurants,  in 

grocery stores. ... And according to Tonjo, "the world is an audience and where ever 

we are is the platform. .."

Music listeners can look for Blended Emage on the upcoming movie Happy Hour music 

soundtrack that will be set for release in future months,

Tonjo hopes are to bring the music that everyone can enjoy and not just 

gender music or a particular age group or target a certain demographic. ... 

"We want to sing and make music that everyone can enjoy, " he said. 

"Our goal is to reach the world and bring love, fun and relationships back 

together as well as relate to heartaches as well."

For more info go to  https://www.facebook.com/antonio.parker.921 and to book the 

group email 
to .blendedemagemusicgroup@gmail.com




The business team of Mark Anthony and Arquetta Fell 

just had a grand opening party for its newest 
Mark Anthony 
Collections store that took place Friday at the brand new 

Taubman Outlet Mall located at 
17017 North Outer Rd Suite 210 in Chesterfiled Mo. 

To see pics go to



This weeki we feature St Louis based singer Brittanie Peebles who performed the 
National Anthem at the first Evolution Natural Bodybuilding Championships that 
were held last weekend in St Louis. She was sporting a long red dress that was
attached to a black leather midriff and black rocked out heels. And we cant forget 
her red locks  that matched her dress.
we 



WORDZ

TO 

THE

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WHy

Why did women have a fit over Beyonce cutting her hair? Why 
did Simon Cowell having a baby with his best friend's wife?
Why are people making such a bid deal over Raven Symones comment
about her inferring that she can finally get married after commenting
on gay people being able to get married?And  why  did someone deface
the Jackie Robinson statue?













22nd Annual Missouri Black Expo

Saturday, August 10, 2013 10am-8pm
Sunday, August 11, 2013 11am-8pm
Ticket Prices: *$10 for adults, $5 for children ages 7-12
Buy Tickets:
 Click Here
Age Policy: 
Children 6 and under are free

There will be a career fair on Friday, August 9th from 11am-3pm
Joe will be performing Saturday at 5pm
Kelly Price will be performing Sunday at 5pm

For additional information, click here

*Each ticket is valid for one entry during the event; patrons wishing to attend both days will need to purchase a ticket for each day




Missouri African American Repertory Theatre 
(MOAART)
Tickets: $10.00
Call (314) 968-8070 for tickets.

 
ONGOING

Read more:







 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 OFFICE 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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Friday, August 9, 2013

OS 89--THE FIRST EVOLUTION NATURAL BODYBUILDING CHAMPIONSHIPS@MAPLEWOOD/RICHMOND HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL THEATER AUG 3

Photos by Maatology


The judges table which included Head Judge WNBF Pro/Chairman, Rich Fitter (center)



















The stage area with the plaques and other prizes for the winners.



Over fifty contestants competed.


Starting off the show was singer Brittanie Peebles who sang the National Anthem


Emceeing was Co-founder of Midwest Muscle and host of Inside Natural
Bodybuilding Radio, Mike Neumann

Event producer Steven Lacy welcomes everyone for attending.

The first contest building was Mens Midwest Pro Body and the contestants were (in no particular order) Smiley Elmore, Michael Martino, Zach Roush, Paul Williams, Robert Johnson, Mario Reed and
Joshua Thomas


AND THE WINNER WAS

ROBERT JOHNSON who was posed with Quantarius Wilson and Lacy, Wilson repped RQQ Body Academy who sponsored this segment of the contest. Wilson also got Best Poser,




Up next as the Open Figure-Short and the contestants were Angie Ware, Kahlia Brookins, Idaria Goodwin and Hope Adams



AND THE WINNER WAS






KAHLIA BROOKINS who is posed with Ali of the St Lunatics and Lacy. The St Lunatics sponsored this segment of the competition.

 Up next was Open Figure-Tall and the contestants were Melissa Barnhill,  Jazz Jones, Nicole Dudas, and Laura Sahaida



AND THE WINNER WAS





NICOLE DUDAS who is posed with Courtni Bean of Pro Body Solutions and Lacy. Pro Body sponsored this segment


Up next was Open Mens Bodybuilding and the contestants were (in no particular order) Paul Burdess,
     Kenneth Everett, Marques Caudle, Quentin Hursey, Cliff Wilson and Sam Mopkins.


AND THE WINNER WAS


MARQUES CAUDLE who is posed with Bean and Lacy. Pro Body also sponsored this segment.

Up next was entertainment by guest poser Ed Castillo of DFAC Pro

Castillo in another costume.

Castillo entertaining the judges,

......and the crowd!



Up next was the Mr Athletic Short. The contestants in the running were Danny Zammit, Dave Deremer and  Joseph Fister 




AND THE WINNER WAS

DAVE DEREMER (second to left) posed with contestant Fister (who had taken second place), Lacy and third place contestant Zammit. Sponsored by Pro Body. Deremer also won Best Poser.





Up next was Mr Athletic Tall and the contestants were Kelly Skeffington, Daron Moore and Jamar Landrum. (on right of Lacy) There was a misjudgment in this segment  when Moore was first called out as the winner (as seen in this pic) but it was later discovered the emcee accidentally called the wrong person and the actual winner was Skeffington (left). Moore had taken second. Sponsored by Pro Body



The top winners in the Athletic Short (Deremer)  and Tall ( Skeffington) cmpeted in the Overall Athetic Title  and Deremer came out the winner (right) as he is posed with Deremer and Lacy.


Up next was Miss Athletic and there was only one person competing and that was Brittney Seibel who is posing with her award with Lacy. Sponsored by Pro Body


Also in another sole person competition was in The Masters Mens Bodybuilding 50 plus  age and the winner was Dexter Taylor. Also sponsored by Pro Body.




One of the highlighted competitions was Masters Mens Bodybuilding 60 plus age where contestants Adrian Shropshire (blue shorts) and Dan Nobel had a flex down duel. 






AND THE WINNER WAS

DAN NOBEL posed with Lacy. This segment was sponsored by Show Me Weights.

Up next was the Womens Boidybuilding contest and there were two contestants Ella Thomas (who won) and LeAnn Roberston who are posed trainer Mike Harris who's company Integrity Training Systems sponsored this segment. Thomas also won Best Poser.




Up next was Novice Figure and the competitors were (in no particular order) were Christy Allen, Toni Barnes, Cari Williams, Affton Moore and Christy Banholzer 


AND THE WINNER WAS




AFFTON MOORE who is posed with Alex Ellis, founder of TCP and Lacy. Ellis' company sponsored this segment.







Up next was the Overall Womens Bodybuilding contest with first place winners in Novice Figure, Affton Moore (LEFT), Open Figure Short, Kahlia Brookins (MIDDLE) and Open Figure Tall, Nicole Dudas (RIGHT)


AND THE WINNER WAS





BROOKINS who is posed with Lacy.
DUDAS won Best Poser and is posed with Lacy..





Up next was  Novice Mens Bodybuilding and the competitors were Edward Watkins, Brett Rutherford, Gerry Rowland and Richard Rankin





AND THE WINNER WAS



BRETT RUTHERFORD (second from left) who is posed with Cameron Ritter founder of 
Nutrishop STL  who sponsored this segment,




Up next was the Overall Mens Competition with winners Marques Caudle (Open Mens), Brett Rutherford (Novice Mens), Masters Mens (Daniel Nobel and Dexter Taylor)


AND THE WINNER WAS


MARQUES CAUDLE who is posed with Lacy.



DEXTER TAYLOR won Best Poser and is posed with Lacy.







Up next was the Miss Bikini Short contest and the competitors were Lisa Nobles, Kristina Nagy, Jamie Mohan, Nicolette Isaacs and Shilinda Harris



AND THE WINNER WAS



SHILINDA HARRIS who is posed with Blake Kirkland, trainer at Results Performance that sponsored this segment.





Up next was the Miss Bikini Tall contest which included (in no particular order) Michelle Dewitt, Candace Keevil, Taylor Walker, Donna Epperly and Jennifer Ray.




AND THE WINNER WAS
CANDACE KEEVIL who is also posed with Kirkland repping Results Performance that sponsored this segment.

Up next was the Overall Bikini contest that included the winners in Short (Shilinda Harris)and Tall (Candace Keevil)


AND THE WINNER WAS


CANDACE KEEVIL who is posed with Lacy.

Lacy brought up Bikini Short contestant Lisa Nobles to thank her for inspiring him to do the event.



After the show Lacy, Neumann and Johnson were all smiles posing for the OUTCAM.

Event staffer Aretha Richardson(middle) takes a pic at the step and repeat banner with makeup artist Nettie Kelly (left) and hairstylist Michelle Ashwood



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