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Congrats goes out to Mr Couture 2017 winner and Philly native Thomas Lopez who won the 8th Annual Mista Couture Style Contest that was held Aug 21 at Winter Opera St Louis Studio. Be on the lookout for our one-on-one interview with Lopez
next week and his upcoming appearances!
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In the meantime, here is a review from Los Angeles based entertainment producer Chrys Yvette who saw the show Your show brought tears to my eyes, especially the
ending. It was a perfect depiction of the
Love childhood friends can share to help
their families understand the impact rejection has on
every aspect of their lives. Thank you for saying so beautifully
what one of my dearest friends in the world could not say to us
before he left this earth. LOVE conquers All. Celebrity
photographer Steven Williams said, 'The ending made
us warm and fuzzy."
ending. It was a perfect depiction of the
Love childhood friends can share to help
their families understand the impact rejection has on
every aspect of their lives. Thank you for saying so beautifully
what one of my dearest friends in the world could not say to us
before he left this earth. LOVE conquers All. Celebrity
photographer Steven Williams said, 'The ending made
us warm and fuzzy."
UPDATE:Here is the link to the extended teaser with booking info. Go to
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HERE's THIS WEEKS STAGE BITZ
It looks like protesting the flag is good business for NFL jerseys. It was reported that San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's No. 7 jersey has become the top selling jersey since his sit down-cum kneel down protest during the National Anthem at his games. The jersey shot from No. 20 up to No. 1 at $99 a jersey.
Kanye West debuted his new clothing like Yeezy Season
4 collection this week to kick off New York Fashion Week.
But the newz were the models' dire accommodations (ie. no
water for the models) during the fashion show that was
held outside at Franklin D Roosevelt Four Freedoms
Park. Not to mention, his clothing line was panned by
critics who braved the heat to report on the show. The show was also streamed it on Tidal. Attendees reportedly waited hours in the sun and humidity \for it to begin. The New York Post dubbed it "a total disaster," while Billboard questioned whether it wasperformance art or a "hot mess."
Talk about "haute" couture LOL. As far as the set up, we wonder who was the blame for the backstage set up? Ye? His production team? This show will definitely go infamy in Ye's legacy.
4 collection this week to kick off New York Fashion Week.
But the newz were the models' dire accommodations (ie. no
water for the models) during the fashion show that was
held outside at Franklin D Roosevelt Four Freedoms
Park. Not to mention, his clothing line was panned by
critics who braved the heat to report on the show. The show was also streamed it on Tidal. Attendees reportedly waited hours in the sun and humidity \for it to begin. The New York Post dubbed it "a total disaster," while Billboard questioned whether it wasperformance art or a "hot mess."
Talk about "haute" couture LOL. As far as the set up, we wonder who was the blame for the backstage set up? Ye? His production team? This show will definitely go infamy in Ye's legacy.
The NFL started its season this week with Super Bowl 50 contendees Denver Broncos and the North Carolina Panthers. The Broncos won in a dramatic finish by one point from Panthers 21 to 20. The Panthers QB Cam Newton took a beating all night long in a losing effort. The reigning MVP threw for under 200 yards and was intercepted by Chris Harris in the second half, sparking the Denver comeback.
Graham Gano missed a potential game-winning field goal with nine seconds left. After hitting the right upright on what amounted to a practice attempt as Denver called timeout, Gano yanked the real attempt wide left.
DeMarcus Ware led the way defensively for the Broncos with 1.5 sacks. C.J. Anderson had 139 total yards (92 rushing, 47 receiving) and found the end zone twice en route to victory.
We hope that Cam is Ok because the Broncos' defense was head tackling him like baited hook to a fish!
We hope that Cam is Ok because the Broncos' defense was head tackling him like baited hook to a fish!
Czech tenth seed Karolina Pliskova reportedly has defeated Serena Williams in the US Open semifinals in a shock upset that knocks the US star from her No. 1 ranking.For the second straight year chasing history at the U.S. Open, Serena Williams crashed and burned in the semifinals.
Williams could not solve Karolina Pliskova’s serve, but just as significantly, she failed to adapt to playing with a sore left knee.
For her first time in her career, Pliskova goes through to the grand slam final -- playing Germany's Angelique Kerber who will replace Williams in the top spot when the new rankings are released Monday.
Serena was saying that her knee was giving out on her, but this definitely doesnt take her from being the most successful tennis player in history. We wonder if all that twerkin she been doin may have agitated that injury. We just sayin.
"Live" host Kelly Ripa is continuing her search for a replacmenet cohost after Michael Strahan departed inMay for God Moning America. The new fall season started with actor Morris Chestnut co-hosting this week. Ripa's had a variety of guest co-hosts join her over the summer including Fred Savage, Anderson Cooper, Carrie Ann Inaba and Andy Cohen, and apparently she likes the idea of hosts cycling through.
"The show is going to stick to doing a round robin shuffle of guest co-hosts for the time being," a source told ET. "Kelly likes the dynamic right now, so they're not in a hurry to make a decision anymore."
Ripa is also interested in having a regular person off the street join her on live television. She announced that the network was opening up the co-host search to the public. Fans will be able to apply to host the show online between now and Sept. 20.
We think Morris Chestnut would be perfect top be the replacement co-host. He's handsome, charming and fits the mold that Strahan has left on the position.
Ripa is also interested in having a regular person off the street join her on live television. She announced that the network was opening up the co-host search to the public. Fans will be able to apply to host the show online between now and Sept. 20.
We think Morris Chestnut would be perfect top be the replacement co-host. He's handsome, charming and fits the mold that Strahan has left on the position.
And speaking of Michael Strahan, he debuted at his new gig
We wonder if Kelly Ripa have seen telecasts of her former host on GMA and vice versa. Ripa more than likely we think. LOL
Based on its two-night debut night numbers, Queen Sugar is a ratings winner for OWN. While the September 6 opener reportedly came in as the second-best premiere for the 5-year old network, the September 7 episode of the Ava DuVernay and Oprah Winfrey series hit the best Night 2 OWN has ever had with 2.14 million viewers.
The Tuesday-and-Wednesday rollout of Queen Sugar reportedly drew an average of 2.42 million viewers and a 1.9 rating among the net’s core demo of women 25-54. The pre-aired renewed series has a 13-epsiode Season 1. The series is based on based on Natalie Baszile’s 2014 novel.
So did you like the series so far? We think that it is outstanding from the storytellling to the cinematography!
So did you like the series so far? We think that it is outstanding from the storytellling to the cinematography!
Newly crowned Miss Missouri Erin O'Flaherty has made history of sorts, She has become the first openly gay Miss America contestant who was chosen during the preliminary round. Ahead of the pageant show that will air later this week, the 23-year-old has gained more attention than other contestants for her courage to be open about her sexuality during the competition.She hopes to add to that milestone on September 11, by taking home the crown. (ABC will broadcast the pageant from Atlantic City at 9 PM EST.)
The 23-year-old beauty queen is running on a platform of suicide prevention, an issue especially prominent in the LGBTQIA community.
O’Flaherty told the Associated Press, “I knew going in that I had the opportunity to make history.
Best of luck to her and we will see how well she does this Sunday!
O’Flaherty told the Associated Press, “I knew going in that I had the opportunity to make history.
Best of luck to her and we will see how well she does this Sunday!
In the play, Miss Julie (McConnell) has returned to take over her family’s plantation. But her dangerous attraction to the top servant and former slave, John (Conners), creates a crisis with his wife, and cook of the house, Clarissa, (Like)that explodes through social class and racial lines.
Miss Julie, Clarissa and John opens Friday, September 9, at Washington University's Edison Theatre (6445 Forsyth Boulevard;www.theblackrep.org) and continues through September 25. Tickets are $35 to $40.
RIP BITZ
Jerry Heller, a veteran music manager who helped introduce N.W.A to the masses and promoted gangsta rap to a mainstream audience, died on Friday in Thousand Oaks, Calif. He was 75.
The Associated Press reported that Mr. Heller’s cousin, Gary Ballen, said he died in a hospital after he had a heart attack while driving.
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Rap artist and Ferguson activist Darren Seals was pronounced dead after his body was found in a burning car in Riverview, Mo. last Tuesday morning. When the fire was extinguished, the body of Seals, 29, reportedly was found inside. Seals had suffered a gunshot wound. The investigation in his murder is still pending.
FIT BITZ
This week we feature Colin Kaepernick who is in the newz these days for his protest of the National Anthem during his football games, but before all of the controversy, he was just a NFl player on the field. In 2013, he could be seen in the July 2013 Body Issue of ESPN Magazine showcasing his chiseled frame.
This week we feature award winning director Ava Duvernay who is getting critical accolades for writing and directing the hit series Queen Sugar on OWN. Since her splash on the mainstream directing the Oscar winning film Selma in 2015, she has made a name of herself with her luxurious locs, even having a Barbie doll in her image.
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