Friday, April 18, 2014

OUT 135--OUTSTAGIN BITZ APRIL 18-24

HEY OUTSTAGRS!

ITS TIME!!

TO GET ON STAGE!!




HEY GENTS....ARE YOU IN GOOD SHAPE AND LIKES TO TAKE PICS LIKE A PHOTO SHOOT? 

 HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO INVEST IN A PRODUCT? 

WELL, MAATOLOGY PRODUCTIONS IS GEARING UP TO PRODUCE ITS NEXT 

OBSDN(OBSIDIAN) MEN OF COLOR CALENDAR AT

 ITS STUDIO IN ST. LOUIS, MO....WE ARE SETTING UP PHOTO SHOOTS FROM APRIL TO 

AUGUST...THE GOAL IS TO COMPLETE ALL SHOOTS BY JUNE....ALL MODELS WILL 

RECEIVE SHARES IN THE SALE OF THE CALENDAR AS COMPENSATION......

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BEING A PART OF THIS CALENDAR SEND 

US THREE PICS: A HEADSHOT, A STYLE SHOT AND AN UNDERGEAR SHOT

AT SNAPHONEY2011@GMAIL.COM....ALL OUT OF TOWN MODELS WILL RECEIVE A 

SMALL STIPEND FOR THEIR TRAVEL....MUST BE OPEN MINDED, EASY TO WORK WITH 

AND COMFORTABLE TAKING ARTISTIC NUDE SHOTS.

TO SEE VIDEOS OF PAST CALENDAR SHOOTS GO TO YOUTUBE AND TYPE IN

"OBSDN CALENDAR"





The SEMI-FINAL contestants for the Mista Couture Style Contest have been selected! 


HEY COUTURIANS the semi-finalists have been announced in the MISTA COUTURE STYLE CONTEST. They are (FROM TOP LEFT) Jersian Nino Brown (flag shirt), Illinoisian Carlos Éclat Coleman (red shirt), Californian Luther Hall (gray vest)and Mississippian De'Bronski Jefferson (white jacket)(FROM BOTTOM LEFT) TennesseanDe'Mario Q. Jives (in cap), Alabamian Rob Madden(purple shirt), Missourian Carlos Mclaurin (white sweater)and Georgian Jay- Redd (black suit)....To vote for your choice email to maat.atkins@gmail.com One name per email and you can vote as many times as you wish.....Deadline to vote is June 15.
 



The celebrity guest for this years MISTA COUTURE STYLE CONTEST will be actor 
Patrick Faucette who plays "Tony" on Tyler Perry's The Haves and The Have Nots!


IF YOU WANT TO BE ON THE RESERVED LIST FOR TICKETS, EMAIL TO SNAPHONEY2011@GMAIL.COM....
GET ON THE LIST...THERE WILL BE A LIMIT NUMBER OF TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR.





ILLI MO SPOTLIGHT


So fans of Scandal have only one question after looking at the season finale this Thursday--did Harrison die? The actor
who plays the character, Kansas City, Mo native Columbus Short, is also asking the same thing from reports even after his hosting a season finale party
in Hollywood at the club Couture where he also performed his newly released single, "Gave Ya."

During the red carpet, a reporter asked him about
his character and his returning next season he replied, when a reporter asked him 
"Everything's great. I don't know what all the noise is about."

The finale was reportedly shot last month (according to Short on the Tom Joyner Morning Show Friday) during Short's reported spousal and public assaults  and a new contract for Short hasn't reportedly been confirmed.

In regards to his single, "Gave Ya," he addressed the song on the now infamous interview with Tom Joyner on his morning show Friday morning.
When host Tom Joyner asked Columbus about his new single, “Gave Ya,” which Columbus later described as a message for women who aren’t confident about themselves. The exchange between the two was pretty curt:
Tom: “Did you always plan to release a song? Was that in the plan?”
Columbus: “No, that wasn’t in the plan.”
Tom: “When were you originally going to release this song?”
Columbus: “When it was ready.”
Tom: “And when was that?”
Columbus: “Right now."
The only person who knows of Short;'s future on the show is its creator and writer Shonda Rims who has been reported as saying she writes her characters on their ending then backwards. Rimes has also been reported saying that Short was warned about his personal battles with his wife and alleged domestic violence charges and public assaults. And after hearing the Joyner interview, we think Short, who sounded intoxicated, is done.




Pop singer Miley Cyrus had to cancel two Missouri concerts during her Bangerz tour after suffering from a sinus infection last week . Her rep says she had "an extreme allergic reaction" to the antibiotic cephalexin.
This week, Cyrus also canceled concerts in St. Louis and Kansas CityMissouri according to an official statement from concert promoter, Live Nation,
According to stltoday.com, her Scottrade Center concert was scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday with Icona Pop, and tickets are selling strongly for the Scottrade show and many fans were at the venue hoping she was still performing.
While some makeup dates have been set, Sprint Center and Cyrus representatives are still working on a makeup date for her Kansas City concert. 
Earlier in the week on her Twitter account, Cyrus said she wanted her fans to know as soon as possible about the St. Louis cancellation "especially the ones trekking to get there."
She said because the doctors won't release her on Wednesday that "Im not going 2 make it 2 St. Louis. I'm so sorry but somethings are outta my control."
In other tweets, she said she felt miserable and would rather be on stage. She also complained about the TV options at her hospital.
The cancellations are crushing news to her legions of fans. Some burst into tears when they arrived at Sprint Center and learned the news. 
"I'm devastated. Like, I shouldn't be laughing. I want to cry. We just kind of looked at each other, and my eyes started watering, and I was like 'no, I don't believe it,' and everyone was like, 'Hey, you know it's canceled,'" said Sophie Lewis, who on Tuesday night had come to Sprint Center with her friends.
For some, this would have been their first concert ever.
We are sure there were many Hannah Montana fans who were very disappointed about her cancelling, but what we couldnt understand was that some of her fans thought that her illness is to some rumored "nasty" behavior. Wow.

UPDATE: The St Louis concert  at Scott Trade Center will be rescheduled for Aug 10 and the one for Kansas City at Sprint Center is rescheduled for Aug 12 accoring to Live Nation.


The name Nikko Smith has been big news recently mainly because of one person being mistaken by another person's "member"--literally.  

This week a sex tape was leaked featuring Love and Hip Hop stars Mimi Faust and Nikko Smith (LEFT). 

But former "American Idol" finalist and St Louisian Nikko Smith (RIGHT) had to go on social and broadcast media to inform everyone that he wasnt the Nikko Smith that was in the sex tape and was reportedly was not exactly embarrassed by the mistaken identity.

Nikko -- who placed 9th in Season 4 -- told TMZ, his phone has been ringing off the hook with calls from concerned friends and family members who read about a Nikko Smith's sex tape. He says fans have been tweeting him non-stop too.

'AI' Nikko says he's never dated, or even met Mimi Faust -- but adds he's cool with being compared to her boyfriend -- mostly because sex tape Nikko's hung like a moose.

He tells us, "There could be worse things linked to my name. At least the guy didn't murder someone."
Wow talk about mistaken identity, but it is obvious in the sex tape that it wasnt Idol Smith, but we would hope he would use the hype to increase his spotlight, especially now that he will be releasing new music (SEE ARTIST SPOTLIGHT BELOW)



From the New York Daily News, Blues guitarist B.B. King wants his St. Louis fans to give him another chance after an erratic performance led to a stream of audience catcalls and early departures.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer issued a public apology on Tuesday for what his publicists called "a bad night for one of America's living blues legends."

The written statement says King, 88, and his band had returned from a four-week break before the April 4 show at the Peabody Opera House. The band drove straight to eastern Missouri from Las Vegas, a 24-hour, 1,600-mile trip each way. And King missed his daily dosage of diabetes medicine, which elevated his blood sugar.

"The combination of the rigors of the very long drive and high blood sugar due to his medication error resulted in a performance that did not match Mr. King's usual standard of excellence," reads the statement, which was issued on behalf of King by the St. Louis venue. "Mr. King apologizes and humbly asks for the understanding of his fans."

Concertgoers said King's rambling set featured just a handful of complete songs amid meandering musical snippets, long-winded soliloquies, an 8-piece backup band that missed its cues and a 15-minute sing-along of "You Are My Sunshine."

King was put in the spotlight after a less than positive music review done by St Louis freelance writer Daniel Durchholz of Kings show went viral causing a melee of opinions on King and his performance abilities from fans.
We are glad that his publicist gave an apology, but from reports in other cities where his sets were almost or close to his performance in St Louis, what would explain those performances?



Jefferson, Mo native and St Louis bred comic-actor Cedric Entertainer can be seen this weekend on the big screen in the sequel to the hit  comedy, "Haunted House," reviving his character, the exorcist priest, Father Williams.


St Joseph, Mo native rapper Eminem was one of ILLIMO artist who were nominated for this year's Billboard Music Awards. he is up for four awards: Top Rap Artist, Top Billboard Album and Rap Album  ("Marshall Mathers 2") and Rap Song ("The Monster"). The other ILLIMOian who was nominated was Chicagoan R Kelly for R&B Album ("Black Panties"). 



Chicago native actress LisaRaye is in the hair business these days  as she recently launched her new LisaRaye Diamond Plated Signature Flatiron with the Red Pro Company. Equipped with hair clips, heat resistant combs and a carrying case, the smooth diamond infused plates provides hair with a smooth silky finish without the use of any products that often leave greasy residue on the iron.

In other Raye news, earlier this month, her ill-fated TV series Single Ladies, was picked up by BET's Centric after it was cancelled by VHI earlier this year after three seasons. She, however, will be on the latter's channel making a a guest appearance on season three of rapper The Game's "Marrying The Game." 
After reportedly hosting a charity event in the LA Versace store recently , The Game proclaimed LisaRaye as his #WCW (Womens Crush Wednesday) on Instagram, thanking the actress for her time and support.




STL SPOTLIGHT

The St. Louis Blues are in the NHL playoffs with last year Stanley Cup winner The Chicago Blackhawks. Both teams played Game 1 in the Best of Seven series  at Scott Trade Center on Thursday. After three overtimes, which was reportedly the longest playoff game in franchise history, gave the Blues a 4-3 victory against theChicago Blackhawks in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series Game 2 is Saturday afternoon at Scott Trade Center.

UPDATE:The Blues won their second straight 4-3 overtime victory Saturday  over the Blackhawks and a 2-0 series lead. Th Blues will be in Chicago at The United Center for Monday and Wednesdays games then return to St Louis at h Scott Trade Center on Friday then return back to Chicago on Sunday and if there is a Game 7 the game will be played in St Louis at Scott Trade Center. 


DISHN
Which national recording artist gave serious divatude having fans wait over an hour before they performed recently at a St. Louis venue?

HINT 1. The recording artist is a male.

                                         HINT 2.The recording artist recorded his last album in St Louis

HINT 3.He is part of a famous group

                          HINT 4.His last name is a "singular"what a fish has.

Who is he?
                                                                                      ARTIST SPOTLIGHT


St Louis based singer Nikko Smith made headlines this week being mistakenly identified as the Nikko Smith in a new sextape with Mimi Faust of Love and Hip Hop. But before this, Smith, is a talented singer who people got to know on a national scale on American Idol in 2004 when he made it to the Top 10 and being dubbed "The Comeback Kid"  (He is also the only contestant to be voted off, return the following week and be voted off the week after that). 

Post Idol, Smith, who is the son of the retired, Hall of Famed baseball player Ozzie Smith  has been doing his thing performing in his city and beyond, releasing independent albums and singles through his Nikko Music Group company. He recently released a new single, "Goin' In," and he will  open for country artist Vince Gill and St Louis native comedian Kathleen Madigan at the May 1 at the Peabody Opera House for his father's charity PGA Reach titled,  "Ozzie & Friends: A Concert to Benefit PGA Reach

To download his single and other music go to http://www.nikkosmith.com/



SELFIE PIX


This week we feature St Louis based event promoter Quietta Lee aka who snaps a club ready selfie before her going out on the town.

MAAT TIMED


YOURS TRULY with singer Nikko Smith at the Missouri Black Expo where he was performing at the America's Center in St Louis in August 2008.
To see pics go to 







This week we feature repeat offender former St Louisian Kristine Ludy who is looking spring chic in this flag colored ensem with the red pumps, white mini double pleated skirt and blue tank. 
tank top, white

This 





Why did Mimi and Nikko do a sextape? Why did Howard University choose Puff Daddy to do the keynote address for the graduates? Why did that Wu Tang Clan member cut off his "member" and jumped off a balcony? Why did that writer that Aretha and Patti Labelle got into a fist fight? Why did the captain of that ferry leave those kids in the sinking ferry? Why did that guy leave a backpack with a rice cooker inside at this year's Boston Marathon? Why did Ryan Seacrest bring Demi Levato from backstage and to judge the contestants on American Idol recently? And why are bunny rabbits and eggs used to symbolize Easter when rabbits dont birth eggs?
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The Black Rep, the nation’s premiere professional African-American theatre company, announces the cast for the final play of its 37th Season, The Trials of Brother Jero. This Nobel Prize-winning drama by Wole Soyinka depicts a delightful day in the life of an evangelical con man. The Trials of Brother Jero will run  THRU April 27that The Black Rep’s new location at the Emerson Performance Center, Harris-Stowe State University. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (314) 534-3810, visittheblackrep.org, or stop by the box office at 4709 Delmar, 63108.



A Tribute To Prince
SAT. AUG 19

Get tickets: http://ticketf.ly/1bMHZy1
Name of Event: #rockculture
Location: Gramophone
Saturday, April 19
Time: Doors: 8pm Show: 9pm
#rockculture is a tribute series honoring musicians who have set fashion trends and built a culture around their music featuring: Theresa Payne, Mo E All Stars and CoCo Soul, Steve EwingSuperhero Killer and Ransom Note.
Brainchild Events.






If you have or someone you know who has a selfie pic, an artist that you would like to spotlight or an event you want promoted send a comment in the comment box below or email snaphoney2011@gmail.com

Friday, April 11, 2014

OUT 134--APRIL 11-17 OUTSTAGIN BITZ

HEY OUTSTAGRS!

ITS TIME!!

TO GET ON STAGE!!



HEY GENTS....ARE YOU IN GOOD SHAPE AND LIKES TO TAKE PICS LIKE A PHOTO SHOOT? 

 HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO INVEST IN A PRODUCT? 

WELL, MAATOLOGY PRODUCTIONS IS GEARING UP TO PRODUCE ITS NEXT 

OBSDN(OBSIDIAN) MEN OF COLOR CALENDAR AT

 ITS STUDIO IN ST. LOUIS, MO....WE ARE SETTING UP PHOTO SHOOTS FROM APRIL TO 

AUGUST...THE GOAL IS TO COMPLETE ALL SHOOTS BY JUNE....ALL MODELS WILL 

RECEIVE SHARES IN THE SALE OF THE CALENDAR AS COMPENSATION......

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BEING A PART OF THIS CALENDAR SEND 

US THREE PICS: A HEADSHOT, A STYLE SHOT AND AN UNDERGEAR SHOT

AT SNAPHONEY2011@GMAIL.COM....ALL OUT OF TOWN MODELS WILL RECEIVE A 

SMALL STIPEND FOR THEIR TRAVEL....MUST BE OPEN MINDED, EASY TO WORK WITH 

AND COMFORTABLE TAKING ARTISTIC NUDE SHOTS.

TO SEE VIDEOS OF PAST CALENDAR SHOOTS GO TO YOUTUBE AND TYPE IN

"OBSDN CALENDAR"





The contestants for the Mista Couture Style Contest have been selected! 

To see the contestants and vote for your favorite 
go to 

TO VOTE EMAIL TO maat.atkins@gmail.com UNTIL APRIL SIXTEENTH, 2014

The celebrity guest for this years MISTA COUTURE STYLE CONTEST will be actor 
Patrick Faucette who plays "Tony" on Tyler Perry's The Haves and The Have Nots!


IF YOU WANT TO BE ON THE RESERVED LIST FOR TICKETS, EMAIL TO SNAPHONEY2011@GMAIL.COM....
GET ON THE LIST...THERE WILL BE A LIMIT NUMBER OF TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR.





ILLI MO SPOTLIGHT



Chicago reared rap superstar Kanye West contributed a few lines to Future's new, Auto-tune-enhanced slow rap "I Won" –  which just came online  this week.
Ye used his bars to pay tribute,  to his fiancée, Kim Kardashian. Beyond calling the reality TV star the "number one trophy wife," he repeatedly rapped, "I wanna dip that ass in gold." 
Referring to his "Bound 2" video – in which the naked Kardashian straddled a motorcycle facing him – he erred toward the lurid: "On that 'Bound' bike, I gave you only pipe/ If people don't hate then it won't be right." 
He called their daughter, North, an "angel in that ultrasound" and he referred to her engagement ring as a "glacier." 
He alluded to Kardashian's exes by saying he "made it over" NBA and NFL players, "so every time I score, it's like the Super Bowl." 
But his most unabashed expression of excitement over his impending nuptials comes out in a line about the Kardashians as a family: "You could look at Kylie, Kendall, Kourtney and Khloé, all your mama ever made was trophies, right?"
All we can say is, Kanye is using the media hype machine to the fullest....and thats nothing surprising coming from him....and we are sure Future is loving every minute of it giving him more exposure for his upcoming album.



St Jospeh, Mo born rap superstar Eminem and director Spike Lee are teaming up on a new video. The rapper revealed recently that Lee is working with him in his bred city Detroit on the video for "Headlights," the fifth single off The Marshall Mathers LP2.
Eminem spread the news by tweeting out a photo of himself with Lee (PICTURED), writing "Spike came out to The D for the "Headlights" video. . . . Coming soon." Later that day, Spike Lee sent out the same photo, with the caption "Detroit's Finest EMINEM And Me Working Together On His Short a Film.Historic. Who Woulda Thunk It."
"Headlights," details Eminem;;s  apologizes to his mother, Debbie Mathers, and describes his feelings of "overwhelming sadness" as he watched her drive away after their last meeting. 
This is a very interesting pairing.....we are surprised this collabo hasnt happened long ago....Lee is all smiles in the pic....guess he needs the come up, for he hasnt been in the spotlight in a long while regarding directing.


A St Louis free lance writer's article on a blues legend went viral and national.....Freelance writer Daniek Durcholz  has gotten attention for a review he wrote that was published last week in the St Louis Post Dispatch about the BB King concert held at the Peabody Opera House. In the article, Durcholz appeased the legend by not criticizing harshly about King's reported lackluster show which led many concertgoers to heckle and boo the blues legend, 
Durcholz wrote: " Make no mistake: King is a living legend, a national treasure, and the sobriquet “king of the blues” is not mere wordplay, but a title earned. To be in the same room as him and breathe the same air is an honor and a privilege.But for the majority of King’s concert at the Peabody Opera House on Friday night, the sizeable crowd could have been excused for thinking that’s all they were going to get."
He went on to write, "It was 45 minutes into the show before King performed anything resembling a song. Even then, his playing was shaky. He explained that he and the band had been off for two months, causing him to lose confidence.
After a capable run-through of “Rock Me Baby,” he played “You Are My Sunshine” and asked the crowd to sing along. The house lights came up and King began noticing individuals and waving to them. As the song went around again and again, nattering on for — and this is not a misprint — 15 minutes, audience members began to heckle, yelling out requests or simply calling for King to “play some music!” Some walked out.
He also went on to write that most of King's show sin recent years have been more talking than playing as the 88 year old is "obviously slowing down."
Below are reported quotes from those who attended:
"Is he a living legend? Absolutely. Do I love his music? You bet," said digital marketing executive Larry Goldstein, who paid $150 for a pair of tickets plus parking. "But when you're paying that type of money, you expect to see a show."

Bob Johnson, a retired IRS agent who attended the St. Louis concert with his adult daughter, said the dissatisfied audience members were trying to encourage King more than criticize him, suggesting specific song titles or urging him to "Play some music" during the long interludes.
"Everybody was trying to be respectful that this guy is 88 years old," he said. "It was painful to watch."
Our opinion is, what do you expect from a performer who is almost 90 years old? Cartwheels and somersaults? We think its up to BB King's business people to decide whether or not to pull the plug and let his legacy resonate as he retires. No one is going to come to shows and get a lackluster show....and now with this article going viral, we think it may be a good idea to start now.






Blue Springs, Mo singer/songwriter David Cook returned to his home base of American Idol this week (He was the shows Season 7 winner) 
to mentor the top 8 finalists on ‘80s night,  Cook brought a perspective for the contestants on how to perform on live television and what it’s like to be going through the crazy process. 
Entertainment Weekly interviewed him about his return on Idol and he said,  
"([It was] oddly less stressful, I enjoyed coming out and not worrying if my voice was going to crack and all that stuff. I was unsure going in what the vibe was going to be like, the contestants’ vibes can be a little different. But the contestants this year were great, they were very open to learning.... I did my work going in and the thing that I noticed is that they all have all the tools, but maybe just don’t know how to use them all. It made my job really easy, I have to say. Fox and Idol both made me look pretty good.
He was quite good mentoring the contestants....we wouldnt be surprised if he is considered becoming a judge next season.

Chicago native personality Mr. T was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame recently. T, who became involved in wrestling in 1985 when he was Hulk Hogan's tag-team partner at the first ever WrestleMania event - was reportedly honored alongside wrestling greats at the ceremony in New Orleans.
He was reportedly inducted by iconic WWE announcer Mean Gene Okerlund and used his acceptance speech to pay a heartfelt tribute to his mother.
Taking to the stage at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Mr. T reportedly described the occasion as an "honor" not only to be entered into the Hall of Fame, but to praise his mother for all she did for him.
He said: "Tonight, as you honor me along with the other Hall of Famers, please allow me to honor and pay tribute to my dear mother, who I love so very much."
He added: "Now, my story and background is not that unique. My upbringing is not so different from many others. But who knows?
"Somebody might be inspired and maybe so wayward teenager just might find his way back home.
"That's why I want to talk about my mother. I thank god for my mother - because I have seven brothers and four sisters, and my mother raised all of us by herself."

Two of the remaining contestants on this seasons The Voice are from the St. Louis-area. They are Granite City, Ill native Tess Boyer and Festus, Mo native Patrick Thomson. They advance in the playoffs rounds which began April 8, but  they will perform   April 14 and 15.


STL SPOTLIGHT




According to the St L:ouis Cardinals website, Opening day at Busch Stadium was a success despite the ongoing rain......although rain cancelled an appearance by the famed Budweiser Clydesdales, the Cardinals' home opener festivities otherwise went on as scheduled before Monday's 5-3 win over Cincinnati.
The weather reportedly cooperated enough for the Cardinals' seven living Hall of Famers -- including the most recent inductee, Tony La Russa -- and members of the 2014 club to be introduced via motorcade before first pitch. A steady light rain fell on them as they lined the field and later watched the 2013 National League champions banner be hoisted up a pole in left-center field.
The Cardinals reportedly  had Mike Shannon, Danny Cox and Jim Edmonds carry out league championship trophies of the team's past before general manager John Mozeliak presented the one won in '13.

The crowd reportedly saved one of its biggest ovations for Chris Carpenter, who brought his two children to the mound for a ceremonial first pitch. Mike Matheny caught the pitch.









ST. LOUIS (KSDK) – National acts Bonnie Raitt, the Band Perry, the Fray and Music Soulchild are set to headline this year's Fair St. Louis celebration at Forest Park.
Gavin DeGraw, Matt Nathanson, Mary Lambert, Capital Cities and the Neighborhood round out of the line-up.
The schedule for the event's 34th year is below:
Thursday, July 3, beginning at 5 p.m.• Fair Saint Louis Opens with Presentation of Colors by a Color Guard from one of the Commands at Scott Air Force Base and a performance by the USAF Band of Mid-America's Hot Brass Band as part of the Post Foods Parade Town experience
• Performance by Smash Band
• Performance by The Band Perry
Friday, July 4, beginning at 8:30 a.m.• Three World Record attempts, all sponsored by Post Foods
• 131st annual Veiled Prophet Parade steps off at 10 a.m.
• Fair Saint Louis kicks-off at noon
• Evening performances by Gavin DeGraw, Matt Nathanson and Mary Lambert, followed by Bonnie Raitt
Saturday, July 5, beginning at 7 a.m.• Schnucks Freedom 4 Miler & Family Fun Run, organized and produced in conjunction with the St. Louis Sports Commission
• Fair Saint Louis kicks off at noon
• Webster University's Salute to the Troops
• Performances by Musiq Soulchild, Capital Cities and The Neighbourhood, leading up to The Fray
Details for transportation will be provided later this year. For more information, go tohttp://www.fairsaintlouis.org/.
See our WHYz below for our opinion about  the lineup.

St Louis singer Coco Soul won the St Louis Hard Rock Cafe Rising 2014 competition tht was held at The Hard Rock Cafe in Union Station. Soul, after being selected as the wild card for the STL competition, will represent the STL in a battle that could land her in Rome, Italy performing in front of more than 40,000 people. In order to get to Rome, Soul will need voters to vote  starting April 28th.  The event was sponsored by Reverb Nation, To get more details go to 


                                                                                      ARTIST SPOTLIGHT



This week we feature rapper C-Sharp. Born in Jacksonsville, Tenn and raised in St Louis, the Hazelwood East alum is making waves not only as a rapper but also as a member of the St Louis Trotters basketball team. On the music side, he has received rave reviews for his single, "Put the Guns Down" an anti gun violence song that was spearheaded by Better Family Life Organization. The song itself was a big winner at this years Traffic Music Awards taking Song and Music Video of the Year as well as taking Artist of the Year. Earlier this year he was featured on Tim Ezell's Fox 2 in the Morning Show. This weekend he will be doing double duty as a rapper performing at the DJs United Conference afterparty that will be held at First Class Fridays at the Sound Bar April 11 and on April 12 he will be playing with the St Louis Trotters (SEE CALENDAR OF EVENTS BELOW)

To see him perform on Fox 2 News go to  

To see the Put the Guns Down video go to 

Find out more of his music and info go to : http://www.reverbnation.com/c2dasharp


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SELFIE PIX
This week we feature St Louis based exotic entertainer and 2013 OBSDN Men Of Color Calendar model Reggie Stalling aka Recshop. Here he takes a pic of himself that he posted on his Facebook page recently showing the guns and abs while getting his fitness on at the gym as he  preps for an upcoming show.

MAAT TIMED

This week we feature YOURS TRULY taking a pic with St Lunatics member Kyjuan who along with Nelly and the other Lunatics were on set of a music video in Fenton, Mo. April 2010.
To see pics go to 
http://maatology.blogspot.com/2010/04/out-819-st-lunatics-music-video-shoot.html
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FOOD BITEZ

In the news, it was reported that bacon will be going up in price because of the pig virus that has been discovered. 

This week we feature bacon.




Bacon is a meat product prepared from a pig and usually cured.[1][2] It is first cured using large quantities of salt,[2] either in a brine or in a dry packing; the result is fresh bacon (also known as green bacon).[3] Fresh bacon may then be further dried for weeks or months in cold air, or it may be boiled or smoked.[1] Fresh and dried bacon is typically cooked before eating. Boiled bacon is ready to eat, as is some smoked bacon, but may be cooked further before eating.
Bacon is prepared from several different cuts of meat. It is usually made from side and back cuts of pork,[4] except in the United States, where it is almost always prepared from pork belly (typically referred to as "streaky", "fatty", or "American style" outside of the US and Canada). The side cut has more meat and less fat than the belly. Bacon may be prepared from either of two distinct back cuts: fatback, which is almost pure fat, and pork loin, which is very lean. Bacon-cured pork loin is known as back bacon.
A side of unsliced bacon was once known as a 'flitch';[35] it is now known as a 'slab'.[36] An individual rasher of bacon is known as a 'slice' or 'strip'. The term 'rasher of bacon' is occasionally encountered (e.g., on restaurant menus) to mean a serving of bacon (typically several slices).[4]
Bacon may be eaten smoked, boiled, fried, baked, or grilled, or used as a minor ingredient to flavour dishes. Bacon is also used forbarding and larding roasts, especially game, including venison and pheasant. The word is derived from the Old High German bacho, meaning "buttock", "ham" or "side of bacon", and cognate with the Old French bacon.[5][6]

American bacons include varieties smoked with hickory or corncobs and flavourings such as red peppermaplebrown sugarhoney,molasses, and occasionally cinnamon. They vary in sweetness and saltiness and come from the OzarksNew England, and the upper South (mainly KentuckyNorth CarolinaTennessee and Virginia).[37]
  • The term 'bacon' on its own generally refers to strip bacon from the belly meat of the pig, which is the most popular type of bacon sold in the US.






This week we feature St Louisan Daisha Sherre who is rockin the red colored "locks in a bun",  tattered  overalls and  pumps  in a very sexy and tasteful way. This insurance agent would  definitely turn heads in her office with this number!

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The Black Rep, the nation’s premiere professional African-American theatre company, announces the cast for the final play of its 37th Season, The Trials of Brother Jero. This Nobel Prize-winning drama by Wole Soyinka depicts a delightful day in the life of an evangelical con man. The Trials of Brother Jero will run  THRU April 27that The Black Rep’s new location at the Emerson Performance Center, Harris-Stowe State University. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (314) 534-3810, visittheblackrep.org, or stop by the box office at 4709 Delmar, 63108.














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