OUT 932--ILLI MO (A&E)BITZ (FINAL BITZ OF 2010)

HEY OUTTOWNERS!




TIME TO GET TOWNED!!!

FIRST DAY OF WINTER IS DEC 21

NOTE: This will be the last official post of ILLI MO BITZ for 2010. We will update during our Winter hiatus on any tidbitz that may be noted either on this last posting or a mini-version of this post.

THE BIG STORY THIS WEEK IS:

The announcement of the 68^th Annual Golden Globe Awards this week. Several ILLI MO actors and projects area are nominated.

The notable ones were London born actor Colin Firth (who spent a year in St. Louis in the early 19070s to attend junior highs school ) who was nominated for Best Actor in Drama for “ The King's Speech”, the late STL native director George Hickenlooper film, :”Casino Jack” was noticed with actor Kevin Spacey, receiving a nod for Best Actor in a Comedy.


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STL native actor Jon Hamm was nominated for Best Actor in a Drama for “Mad Men”(the series also copped Best TV Drama).

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Doloth, Ill. native Jane Lynch received a nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television for “Glee” (which she won an Emmy earlier this year) and Kansas City, Ks. Native Eric Stonestreet got a nod for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television for “Modern Family” (a role that he also picked up an Emmy for this year)

The winners will be handed out Jan 16 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills and aired on NBC.

TIED FOR THE BIG STORY IS:

Chitown talk show mogul Oprah Winfrey taped four shows back to back during her stay in Australia. According to the Associated Press, several thousands of fans (including the 300 guests who won the Australian trip on her show) attended the tapings that were held at the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday

On the first episode, actor was the guest. Her first guest was Australian actor Russell Crowe.

During the taping of the second episode, actor Hugh Jackman hurt his eye while rappelling from the top of the Opera House onto the stage. The Australian hit the brakes too late, and smacked his face on a lighting rig. Taping was briefly suspended while he was examined by paramedics and given a glass of red wine to sip, before getting the all-clear.

"That was so much fun until the end," he joked.

The family of the late "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin also made an emotional appearance on the program. Daughter Bindi walked on stage with a python named "Olivia" draped around her shoulders, assuring Winfrey "She's really sweet!" as the host tentatively stroked the reptile.

Hip hop artist Jay-Z, who also appeared on the show, stopped by a local boys' school after one of their teachers wrote to Winfrey and told her how much the students loved the rapper. The students, most of whom are from low-income families, were invited to watch the show's taping from inside the Opera House, and a live feed shown on the stage caught their reaction as Winfrey told them they would all be receiving free laptops. Performing was rock group Bon Jovi.

Speaking of giveaways, Oprah gave way a $250,000 check for a cancer-stricken Australian man and his family, who have been struggling to pay their bills. During Bon Jovi's performance of "Livin' On a Prayer," all 6,000 were informed they would be receiving a commemorative necklace made of native Australian pearls.

Winfrey launched her 25th and final season of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" in September by surprising her audience with her ultimate giveaway: an eight-day trip to Australia. The state and federal governments have spent around $5 million on the trip, a price that has drawn criticism from some Australians. But officials and Winfrey herself insist the shows will bring many millions more in tourism publicity.

The shows will air in January and are expected to be watched by millions of people in 145 countries.

In related Oprah newz, she was named the Top Philanthropist of 2010. The talk show queen has donated $40 million in charity through her Oprah Winfrey Foundation for education and women and children related programs.Following Oprah at number two is romance novelist Nora Roberts, and Meryl Streep is at number three. Oprah has been on the list three out of four years

President Barack Obama helped ring in the holidays Sunday night with musical stars Mariah Carey, Annie Lennox and Maxwell at the annual "Christmas in Washington" concert.

The festivities, hosted by comedian Ellen DeGeneres, took place at the National Building Museum and benefited the Children's National Medical Center. The entertainers sang Christmas songs and performed for the Obama family in a packed auditorium.

In remarks to the crowd, Obama talked about the story of Jesus' birth and the safe journeys of US troops.

Prior to the event, the Obama family offered presents from the White House to a group of young children dressed as elves, who placed them under a Christmas tree.

"Ho, ho, ho. Fantastic elves," Obama said as the group posed for pictures.

Also performing at the benefit concert were Miranda Cosgrove, who stars in the Nickelodeon TV series "iCarly," and Matthew Morrison, who portrays the optimistic high-school music teacher in the TV show "Glee." The concert will air Friday on TNT

Chitown native comedian./talk show host Sheri Shepherd got a bit hot and bothered smitten with His Riyal Badness when Prince mad ean unannounced walk in on “The View” last Thursday to promote his "Welcome 2 America" concert series at Madison Square Garden Dec 18.

Shepherd along with the other four hosts– Whoopi Goldberg, Sherri Shepherd, Elisabeth Joy Behar and Barbara Walters – were in the middle of a segment about Behar's wardrobe when the singer suddenly walked onto the set and took a seat. The crowd went nuts and Shepherd began to swoon on the spot. Meanwhile he handed each lady a pair of tickets to the show before engaging in an impromptu interview.

"These are strange hours for rock stars," the singer deadpanned. He later added that he hadn't even had breakfast yet.

Shepherd had a special request for the surprise guest: "Can you just say, 'Sherri, I love you?'" She was duly obliged and all but melted into the Purple One's arms as the audience went wild.

Reaching for his black leather gloves, she asks, "Can I hold your glove?" Behar immediately rips it from her hand and returns the item to Prince, slapping Shepherd lightly on her sticky fingers.

Then, Shepherd said the much ballyhooed confession,"You don't understand, Prince, I have wanted to make love to you for my whole life," she blurted out and cued Prince's exit, just as quickly as he had arrived, off the set.

Well, we must say if it wasn’t for Shepherd’s unabashed basking,. it would have been a boring interaction between Prince and the women , mainly a kissy kiss fest. Her behavior was a bit gushy, true, but she kept it real and repped every woman who fantasized about the pint sized rock star. It was definitely one of the best unscripted moments on TV in a while that wasn’t a reality show. LOL

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Chitown native Internet sensation Antoine Dodson's viral video for the Bed Intruder Song was the most viewed video of the year on the social networking site You Tube according to the site. Two versions of the video (the original newscast with Dodosn and the Auto Tuned remix done by the Gregory Brothers of Auto Tune the News) totaled over 60 million hits. His video beat out hits from Justn Bieber, Eminem Rihanna and Lady Gaga.

Chitown based rap star and 2011 Grammy nominee Kanye West’s new album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy has topped Time Magazine’s album of the year list.The write-up in the magazine said Yeezy’s album was “the musical equivalent of a one-handed back handspring”.

“Kanye West can seem like an attention-hungry young child who constantly tugs on his mother's pant leg, saying, ‘Watch this! Watch this!’” it wrote. “But once Kanye got our attention, instead of a simple somersault, he delivered the musical equivalent of a one-handed back handspring.

"My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy layers complex computerised instrumentation over Yeezy's effortless flow, moving from the heavy hip-hop of Power and Monster all the way to the poppyMichael Jackson tribute, All Of The Lights. Beyoncé, Jay-Z and others guest on several tracks. They don't drop by just to deliver a verse or chorus; they are as integral to the tracks as Kanye himself.” Albums by Arcade Fire, LCD Soundsystem, Drake and Big Boi also made the annual list.

And in more unrelated Ye newz, producer Araab MuziAk (RIGHT)iis crying foil with Kanye claiming that 'Ye "jacked" his style during his recent MTV Video Music Awards performance.

In an interview on Thisis50.com, the 20-year-old Rhode Island beatmaker called out Kanye for performing with his Akai MPC sampler during the VMAs. According to Araab, "everybody knows" that playing the MPC live is his invention. "That n---- went and jacked my whole s---," Araab explained. "He started doing the s--- I do ... I'm disgusted. That n---- went on the VMAs doin' that. There was no need for him to do that ... he seen what I did, and felt like, you know ..."

The self-proclaimed "MVP of the MPC" claims Kanye discovered his style of tapping the MPC pads to trigger sampled notes and drums live after sharing a studio with Araab recently. While Araab appeared quite upset about the situation, he admitted in the interview that when he saw the popular rapper/producer after the fact, he didn't say anything. "I seen 'em. I didn't say nuthin' because we were in the same building performing," he said.

Uh, is Muzik delusional? If anything Muzik copied Erykah Badu who’s been using the machine for years in her stage act. If he created the actual machine, then he doesn’t hold the patent to who uses it!

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According to the Tront Sun, St. Joseph, Mo. Native rapper and 2011 Grammy nominee Eminem is set to knock film fans out with his next big screen role - the hip-hop star will play an up-and-coming boxer in movie Southpaw. Eminem will play a welterweight boxer who becomes a champ, only to be hit by a personal tragedy. The film will also be loosely based on the star’s own life and experiences. The Oscar and Grammy Award winner is hoping to set the box office alight again with his first big screen acting role since his acclaimed turn in the semi-autobiographical 8 Mile in 2002 and where he won the Academy Award for Best Original Song from a Movie for, “Lose Yourself” in 2003.

Actor Ed O’Neill (LEFT OF PIC) who stars in the Emmy Award winning comedy “Modern Family” went on the defensive with the press for apparently misquoting him about his comments about the acting ability of Doloth, Ill. native actress Jane Lynch (RIGHT OF PIC) .

Earlier this week, TV Guide Canada reported O'Neill as saying, "I love Jane, honestly I do. I'm dying to star in one of Christopher Guest's movies alongside her, but I don't think she should have gotten the Emmy for that part. [Sue Sylvester] is just a one-note character." O'Neill allegedly went on to say that his on-screen wife, Sofia Vergara, (PICTURED WITH ONEILL INLFT OF PIC) would have been a more suitable candidate for the award.

In a statement issued to Entertainment Weekly following the statement, O'Neill disputed the quotes attributed to him, saying, "Last week I spoke to a group of journalists and one quoted me supposedly saying of Jane Lynch, 'I don't think she should have gotten the Emmy for that part.' I never said those words and transcripts of the press conference attest to that fact."

"Of course I root for my dear friends Sofia Vergara and Julie Bowen (and all of my colleagues on our show) at Emmy time, but I absolutely never said, nor do I believe that Jane - whom I think is an enormous talent - was undeserving of the award. I reached out to her yesterday to ensure she knew I'd been misquoted but I wanted to clear this up publicly as well."

Lynch sources say that the actress has shrugged them off. In an email to E! Online, Lynch's rep wrote, "Thanks for being repulsed, but let it go, that's what we're doing."

Meanwhile, TV Guide Canada has issued an apology. "Earlier this week, TV Guide Canada published a story misquoting Ed O'Neill's recent comments about Jane Lynch's Emmy win. Our writer did not mean to misrepresent Mr. O'Neill or anyone else involved in the story. He and TV Guide Canada sincerely apologize for this error."

"Mr. O'Neill's real quote is as follows: 'I'm one of Jane Lynch's biggest fans. I love Jane Lynch. She is a genius. But at the same time I said 'Sofia could win' because ... and I've only seen Glee a couple of ... I've only seen Glee once. But I thought Jane's role is rather one-dimensional. It's kind of strident. It's always kind of the same. I've seen her be much better. So I thought 'Sofia's funnier,' and I think she is in these two comparative roles. Anyway, Jane won. But I was hoping that Sofia would.'"

In the media biz, people will believe what is read or is seen as the truth. Regardless of how much ONeill disputed the allegation and apologies done by TV Guide, his alleged errored comment will forever be enshrined in the TV pantheon. But isn’t it intesreting that in both comments, O’Neill says that Lynch;s role is one dimensional? LOL

From reports, Kelley's been spending up to three hours a day answering fan e-mails from around the world and fielding calls from radio station DJ's and record producers.

The song was inspired by a question Kelley's nephew asked while they were standing in line at a mall to see Santa. She mentioned it to her father , a St. Louis business owner with a background as a pianist, and he wrote a song around the idea.

They recorded it in 2009 and made a demo video with the help of Kelley's cousins, but the effort was amateurish and didn't get that much attention. Kelley knew music producer Chris Loesch, co-owner of Shock City and he re-produced it. They then got a professional cinematographer who was a cameraman on the production of "Up in the Air," to make the video.

We saw it and it s not half bad, We can see it being a big country or gospel hit

To see it go to

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OExXItDyWEY

We are a bit late on this find (more like two moths late) but Waukegan, Illinois native and Tony Award nominee John Michael Hill is on the new cop drama "Detroit 187" that airs Tuesdays om ABC. He plays rookie cop Detective Damon Washington

Emmy nominated actor and Flat Creek, Mo native Don Johnson celebrated a birthday this week. He turned 61 on Dec 15.

BILLBOARD ILLIMO BITZ

STL rap mogul Nelly spends another week at No. 9 on the Hot 100 Chart with his comeback single, "Just A Dream" (peaking at No, 3) in its 17th week on that chart.( It also holds another week at No 7 on the Rap Tracks chart peaking at No 6). His CD, "5.0" continues its plummet on the 200 Album Chart falling from No. 55 to No. 67 in its 4th week on that chart....St Joseph. Mo native rapper Eminem has this week's highest debut on the Hot 100 performing as a featured rapper on T.I.'s new single "Thats All She Wrote" charting at No. 18. He is also at No, 38 with his single, "No Love" with Lil Wayne and No, 40 with his former No. 1 single, "I Love the Way you Lie' feat. Rihanna, both singles are from his No 1 Album "Recovery." ...On the Hip-Hop/R&B Chart, Chicago native rapper Twista's moves up one spot to No. 8 with his single, "Make A Movie" featuring Chris Brown (it also holds at No, 8 on the Rap Tracks chart)....Chicago native singer/producer R Kelly finally hits the Top 20 with his slow mover, "When A Woman Loves" moving one spot to No. 20 in its 16th week on that chart...and Chicago singer Jerimih moves up eight spot from No 46 to No. 38 with his single, "Down on me" featuring rapper 50 Cent.

IN ILLIMO reality

Chicago resident Calvin Tran is still on The Fashion Show. After the pre-emption last week on FASHION SHOW the show retuned this week for WEEK FIVE. .He is one of six contestants left. The show airs Tuesdays ion Bravo.

St. Louis native and current Venice, Calif resident model Jud "Fabio" Birza survived in Week 14 of Survivor : Nicaragua.. Now its only five members left of the tribe, Libertad. The show airs Wednesdays on CBS.

Although the St. Louis Rams lost to the Saints 31-13 , and their record is now 6-7 they're (and that they won as many games in the first 12 games of this season as they did in the 48 they played in the three seasons) they are still tied with Seattle (who also lost this week) in first place in the NFC West for a third week.In related newz, The Rams also lost the ratings race as their game with reigning Super Bowl champ Saints and was on track to be the team's highest-rated game on television in six years to their fourth-best rating of this season. The Nielsen Co. reported that 28.1 percent of homes in the St. Louis market watching Sunday;s game . If the Rams kept the interst going diring the second half, it would have repordtely given the Ramstheir first rating in the 30s since the 2004 season. But after the rating for the first two hours was 29.8, the final 60 minutes generated a 26.7 figure.

But overall, Nielsen reported the Rams average rating this year increased to 25.9, their best number through 13 games since they were at 26.0 in 2004.

Their next game will be a home game with Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. They finish with two division opponents, facing San Francisco (Dec. 26) at home and playing at Seattle (Jan 2).

In related Rams newz, Ron Bartell was back on the practice field \Wednesday for the St. Louis Rams. The team's top cornerback, he missed last week's game against New Orleans recovering from a shoulder/arm stinger that left him without enough strength in his arm to play. Bartell told the media that he plans to play this week against the Cheifs Sunday. Also, its up in the air for starting QB Matt Cassel, who had an appendectomy just over a week ago. He did some stretching, throwing and jogging at practice.

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In unrelated Rams newz, top receiver Steven Jackson and The Rams will host a holiday party for close to 4,000 underprivileged and foster children at the Edward Jones Dome Dec 18. starting at 1 p.m. The event is part of Jackson’s SJ39 Foundation’s 39 Wishes holiday program. Also attending will be The Rams cheerleaders and the rams mascot, Rampage.

Heavy metal superstar Ozzy Osborne’s tour stop in St. Louis on Nov 10 at the ScottTrade got postponed after suffering from an ear infection complications from which will prevent him from performing. The new date is Jan. 14. Tickets for the Nov 10 show will be honored on the new date. Also, Halford will not be on the new date with Osbourne. He will be replaced by former Guns N Roses guitarist, Slash.

Country singer Kathy Mattea and STL native jazz singer Erin Bode performed last Thursday at the Sheldon Concert Hall and the Foundry respectively

STL bred rap mogul Nelly is going full speed ahead despite his disappointing CD sales of his latest CD, “5.0” to host his fifth annual Black and White Ball at the Chase Park Plaza on Dec. 19, that benefits the ball's scholarship winners that are attending Lindenwood University

Country singer Mark Chestnutt will perform at Lumiere Theatre in Lumeire PLace Feb 26 and 27

Comedians Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy are coming to Scottrade Center with a concert March 11.

STL native legendary rocker Chuck Berry, will perform at Blueberry Hill Jan. 19

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Renowned poker player Ken Warren will be attending a charity game event Dc 17 at Harrys Bar and Restaurant . He also will sign his best selling book, “Winners Guide to Texas Holde Em.” It starts at 7 p.m. It is presented by Makeover for a Cause.

Grammy Award nominated St. Louis based rock group Story of the Year playing "Page Avenue" in its entirety and more. Feb. 4, 2011.

TV personality and author Judge Greg Mathis will be the keynote speaker at Harris Stowe Unversity’s 25^th Annuaj MartinLuther King Celebration appropriately themed “Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. State Celebration Commission of Missouri under the Leadership of Dr. Henry Givens, Jr., Chairman,” Mathis will also be honored with the Chairman’s Award at the kick-off program. The program will take place on Saturday, January 8, at 6:30 p.m., in the Main Auditorium of Harris-Stowe’s Dr. Henry Givens, Jr. Administration Building. The event is free and open to the public. A commemorative 25th anniversary program and fan set will be available for a $5 donation. Immediately following the program, there will be a reception, featuring Steve Schankman and the Fabulous Motown Revue, on the ground floor of the Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Administration Building.

Hit rapper Rich Boy will have a Black Out CD Release Party on Dec. 18 Club Rolex, 3803 State Street, in East St. Louis. Also performing is No Coast records, Dutch and Akne and Phat Pheezy

ATL drummer Alian Warr will perform at Café Soul’s Grand Finale of 2010 Dec. 17 @ The Loft

According to stltoday.com, Former state Senate candidate and WHHL radio talk show co-host Rodney Hubbard and his treasurer withdrew thousands of dollars in campaign donations, often at ATMs, without documenting how the money was spent, the Missouri Ethics Commission said Tuesday.

The commission fined Hubbard, a Democrat, and his treasurer Joy Camp, both of St. Louis, more than $350,000 for their roles in violating multiple campaign finance laws related to Hubbard's failed 2008 race for Senate. If Hubbard and Camp pay 10 percent of the total amount of fines, or about $35,000, and don't violate campaign finance laws for two years, the rest of the fines will be wiped out.

The Ethics Commission doesn't keep historical records on fines, but a commission official said the fine was the agency's largest in recent memory.

The commission concluded Hubbard violated campaign finance law by not properly reporting $129,000 in campaign spending and $86,000 in contributions.

To see more of this story go to http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/article_32bb0248-1332-5ee2-a6ba-5398ad994d70.html

Improvisational jazz artist The Bernie Lee trio will perform at Major Brands’ Christmas party at 609 Dec 18 (SEE EVENTZ BELOW)

2004 American Idol finalist Nikko Smith will perform at Sunday Sip at Klub Klymaxx inside the Ambassador Dec 19 and Raw Suger at Club Amnesia Dec. 24

It looks like a sub TV anchor has gotten a permanent gig that the regular once held. KMOV anchor and STL native Claire Kellett, who's been filling in for Virgina Kerr on "News 4 Awake," will replace Kerr as co-anchor with John Knicely.

But the story has a silver lining. When Kerr returns from maternity leave in January, she'll be an added co-host "Great Day St. Louis" with Carole Daniel, Matt Chambers and Kent Ehrhardt.

On Kerr coming to Great Day, a director at KMOV said. "Virginia is a natural for 'Great Day St. Louis,' and she is definitely going to be a great addition to the show. We look forward to Virginia sharing her perspective on a variety of lifestyle topics, especially her unique perspective as a brand new mom."

As for Kellett, a director said: "Over the past few months, Claire has really proven that she is a unique person, and a perfect fit for the job. She is an excellent communicator who happens to also be a genuinely nice person, and she knows and appreciates all of the things that make St. Louis such a great place."

Hmm, sounded like Kerr got replaced because Kellett had better chemistry on “News 4 Wake” the way it actually sounds and had to stick Kerr in a show instead of firing her (and a lessen the chances of a lawsuit-- no doubt).

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KWMU, St. Louis's Public Radio station (90.7-FM) has received an anonymous $50,000 donation to establish a St. Louis Public Radio Classical Music Endowment Fund in support of the station’s classical music broadcasts. Another $10,000 gift from the same anonymous donors will be made to St. Louis Public Radio upon the station’s raising an additional $50,000 for the endowment.

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According to stltoday columnist Deb Peterson a major shakeup occurred at Ladue News and its staffers. Dorothy Weiner and Lauren Rechan, the former editor and publisher respectively of Ladue News, are starting a rival publication, "Town & Style," to be launched Feb. 9. Weiner, who was editor in chief of Ladue News for 20 years, said she left the publication Dec. 3 in order to pursue the opportunity to publish "another community newspaper, a really local one."

Rechan, daughter of the founder of Ladue News,Charlene Bry, and publisher of the society magazine for about 15 years, resigned last month.

Weiner, who will be editor and associate publisher of Town & Style, said they have hired several editorial members of the Ladue News staff, including creative director Julie Streiler, senior writer Tony DiMartino and photographers Margaret Ramboand Charles Burns.

They plan to distribute 37,500 copies of their first publication, Weiner noted. She said they will publish 30 issues the first year and then move to a weekly schedule.

Hmm, sound like there is unrest at Ladue news that appear more than it not carting to more of a sphere of St. Louis. No one is going to just quit and leave a cushiony job as a writing for a swanky magazine and especially being a writer). It seems as though something else stemmed this large anarchy.

The Eugene B. Redmond Writers Club will have its 24th annual Kwanzaa celebration at 6 p.m. Dec. 21 on the East St. Louis Higher Education Campus, 601 J.R. Thompson Drive. The free family event is in Room 2083 of Building B. The "Kwansaba Candle-lighting Ritual" will be performed by the Soular Systems Ensemble -- including Roscoe Crenshaw, Susan Lively, Darlene Roy, Alisa Sims, Treasure Williams and Jaye Willis -- under the leadership of Eugene B. Redmond, professor emeritus of English Language and Literature at SIUE, poet laureate of East St. Louis, and co-founder of the EBR Writers Club.

Alton, Ill native poet/author John Dunphy, owner of Second Reading Book Shop in Alton, has a new book titled "From Christmas to Twelfth Night in Southern Illinois" chronicling the region’s cultural events during Christmas time.

STL INSIDER BITZ

There seems to be some brewing scandal going on at the newly formed STL based Internet radio station Virtual Entertainment Networking Radio Station. One of its employees, talk show personality Ahsley Holloman (MIDDLE PIC) blasted the station and its owner Desiree Runnels-Friedrich recently on her Facebook page. She said:

“It’s sad that all the hard work and money invested by the employees of VERN to help all the shows achieve their DREAM and become successful is all for not because of GREED, LIES and IRRESPONSIBLITY DONE BY ONE OF THE OWNERS!!! BEWARE OF WHO YOUR GIVING YOUR PAYMENT TO BC (because) ITS NOT GOING WHERE YOU THINK IT IS...Dont worry though everything will soon come to light..

Then, Holloman wrote about how she and her boyfriend fellow radio talk show personality Patrick Gallagher (MIDDLE PIC ITH HOLLOMAN) who is a board member invested their expected newborn’s expenses in blind faith into the network

She wrote: “Ive played nice but the more I think about what you owe my family the more I become upset.... You have spent my childs money and lied about it. MY MAN SAVED YOUR COMPANY. Pay Patrick back the thousands you owe. Thanks

Both Holloman and Gallagher were employyes at Riverfront Radio then moved to Virtual to start up the company.

And, here’s the bell ringer. She wrote that the network is getting sued supposedly by those who invested monies in the company:

She continued: “Virtual Entertainment radio network is being sued by multiple parties! SHOWS: get out now before you lose your credibility! The netwok is being ran by a theif (DRF)! I am sorry...we found out to late!

NOTE: Initials DNF stands for its owner Desiree Runnels-Friedrich

Many who commented felt that Holloman’s allegations were libelous and slanderous.

Gallagher wrote on his Facebook page: Several shows are already cancelling! Thank God! I will soon be starting up a new company that will do business the right way!Its not slander if it can all be proven in court which is exactly what will happen. We have Iron Clad Proof of the actions going on with her. It will all soon come to light!

Greedy people should not run companies!!! It's unfortunate that most are!!!

Runnels (PICTURED RIGHT) also chimed in on her Facebook Page on the allegations and she posted the defintiaon of ‘Defamation’/

She wrote: "Defamation—also called calumny, vilification, slander (for transitory
statements), and libel (for written, broadcast, or otherwise published
words)—is the communication of a statement that makes a claim, expressly
stated or implied to be factual, that may give an individual, business,
product, group, government, or nation a negative image..."

She has had many supporters and her response to them was:

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"Thanks for helping me keep my chin up!!!"

Well we guess we will see more to this story when the new year hits, but we must agree that its quite bold to blast the allegations on Facebook. And in journalism there’s always two sides (now lets say many sides) to every story!

STL rapper Gena premiered his music video “My Dip in the Club” Monday at Mo Spoon’s Monday Night Football and Martini Party at Envy. We heard that he a bit late to the party but when he got there, his fans and supporters showed him much love.

STL model/promoter Ashley Salazaar directed the video to STL rapper O'Nasty performing Steal Your Mind. A preview of it is at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XD8_tAd0MUM
A Full length music video, artist featured interview and pictures coming in January 2011 to http: http://www.missoohlalaa.com/

Former STL resident comedian Ms Arkansas will perform at the famous Comedy Store in Hollywood Dec 22.

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Delux Magazine will have an invite only relaunching party of its new layout Dec 16 at the Speakasy at Thaxtons.(SEE EVENT BITZ BELOW)

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Rapper Bill C Da Don will perform live at Talented Thursdays at Klub Klymaxx inside The Ambassador Dec 23

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YOURS TRULY, Ma;at Atkins’ production of the style contest “Mista Couture”(PICTURE RIGHT) that was held in June in St. Louis is now online! You can type in Mr. Couture Ma’at and it should take you to the seven parts or check it out at

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERPoptBJh0w

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St. Louis native breakdancer Nicholas Gates has a show “Journey to Jay-Z” (FAR RIGHT) on Youtube under KidNClayTV. According to him, the show is being looked at by BRAVO to become a reality TV show. Gates, who appeared in the film Step Up 3D and is currently living in L.A , is asking that people check it out and let me know what you think. His final episode is being released New Year’s Day. To see the latest episode ego to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q69tzoHXQo4&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

STL area duo AZ ONE WILL BE LIVE ON THE TIM EZELL SHOW Friday Morning on FOX 2 NEWS ST. LOUIS SINGING MUSIC FROM their CHRISTMAS WITH AZ ONE 8:30 am . On Saturday, jazz artist Lamar Harris aka DJ Nune will be spinnin neo soul, soulful house, vintage old school and world Dec 18 at Dante's located at 3221 Locust starting at 9 p.m.

STL Big Voice Terence and Super DJ Sir Thurl Re-United This Thursday at Liquid Assets' Relaxed Thursdays AT Club Amnesia

Chocolate Blush Ent. Presents Ladies Nite @ Big Moe's with Featured Artist, Singer & Poet Robert Dillard, Dec 16 1072 Tower Grove Ave Doors open @ 8:00p.m. /Showtime: 9:30 p.m.

STL B-DAZE--SAGITARIAN-ians (WEEK 4) Rapper Murphy Lee, radio personality Patricia Washington, comedian Jovan Bibbs(PICTURED) , models Ali DelaN and Calvin Nelson, , actor L.A. Williams, event promoters Keith Harris and Rhashad Whittier, and radio executive Daraisha Starr

STL BDAZE--CAPRICORNians WEEk 1(DEC 20-Dec 26)

Former pastor of Alphonsus Rock Maurice Nutt, newspaper columnist/activist James Clark, politician Joseph Palm, poet Zaire Imani (PICTURED), comedian Kym Dobbs, promoters King Kerry and Treanna Kerney, and socialite Khaleelah Green and Nicole Griffin

STL B_DAZE CAPRICORN-ians Week 2 (Dec. 27-Dec. 31)

Promoter Leata Price-Land, radio personality Taylor J, model/martial artist Ali Moseia(PICTURED), promoter Nitty Gritty, model Avery Branscomb, promoter Mario Wayne, and model Leah Bourne

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IN THE MIA FILE . Where is poet Dunkor Imani?

BLIND PICZ (RETRO) In homage to the upcoming annual Nelly’s Black and Whoet Ball this Sunday at Chase Park Plaza, , who was the guy in the white Superfly hat at last year’s event?

BLIND BITZ. Which STL socialite was een getting their shop on recently with their significant other and newborn at the Schnuncks located on Clayton Road in Clayton?

Hint 1. The socialite is a male.

Hint 2. This person created a tee with a catchy statement about The Presidency

Hint3. His last name is a color.

PRO-MO-CIAL-I-CIOUS. Which STL promoters/socialites are gettin it in this week? Singer/event host Tendai Morris and Delux Magazine editor/socilaite Keith Grffin and St. Lunatic members/ promoters Murphy Lee and Kyjuan Dabess (TIE)

Tendai Morris. This lovely young lady always is on the grind as she is the host of the monthly popular Café Soul music showcase that will take place this Friday at the Loft. She is also singing at her created monthly gig A-List with her brother Leonardo this Sunday at Quintessentials in St. Charles that take lace every third Sunday. (SEE OUTGING BITZ for both events)

Keith Griffin. (FAR LEFT) This brotha aka The P Diddy of St. Louis is about to have a relaunch of his monthly magazine Delux at a invite only event, LUVE LAUGH LOVE that will take place this Thursday at The Speakeasy at the Thaxtons’. For the general public, his magazine is joining forces wit other STL promoters for the St. Louis Gateway Classic’s Foundations 54^th Annual Holiday Party for Kids at the Foundation complex this Saturday (SEE EVENTZ BELOW)

Murphy Lee and Kyjuan Dabess (LEFT), These two entrepreneurs of UC Me Entertainment and of rap group St. Lunatics are having various evenst going on this week and weekend. On Thursday, they will be at Randalls Noco at Old Halls Ferry promoting their new liquor, Freaky Moscoto. Then on Friday, Dec. 17, Lee, will begin his b-day weekend with its promotion company’s Freakend (SEE EVENTZ BELOW) with a b-day bowl at STRIKE N SPARE LANES.. Then on Saturday, Dec 18, Murph celebrates at The Loft (Kyjuan will in attendance as well). Their company UCME is also one of several promotion teams sponsoring the St. Louis Gateway Classic’s Holiday party at the Classic’s venue (SEE EVENTZ BELOW) Both gents will also attend Nelly’s 5^th annual Black and White Ball at Chase Park Plaza Sunday, Dec. 19 .

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UNPUBLISHED

(Dec. 20-26)

Mocha Latte( hosting Mondays at Mo Spoons Monay Night Football party at Envy, her creation Got Lyrics at Exo Wednesday, Dec 22, and Open Bar Saturdays at The Label) and King Kerry and Dano Johnson of Hella Fly Promotions (hosting Tuesdays at The Junkyard, $4 Fridays at The Broadway, and a special Sexy As You Wanna Be Sundays at The Label with The Red Bottom Contest hosted by June 5^th on Dec 26)

(Dec 27-Jan 2, 2011)

Mocha Latte (Mondays at Envy and Open Bar Saturdays) and

Kym Dobbs (hosting Raw Suger at Club Amnesia) (TIE)

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Phil Assets of Liquid Assets ( Relaxed Thursdays, NYE One Final Destination on Dec 31 and Successful Saturdays at Club Amnesia and

Harry Michel and Fred Finley (owners and events at Exo Nightclub with Koncepts for NYE’s Cufflinks and Stilletos (SEE HOLIDAY EVENTZ BELOW) and Sexy Saturdays at Exo.)

WORDZ TO THE WHYZ?????

Why was Sheri Shepherd scaring Prince acting like a groupie when came on The Veiw? Why did Yo Gotti and his crew get into a gun altercation with a ruval rapper and his crew at a Memphis nightclub parking lot? Why did 50 Cent get on Twitter clowinin on Ja Rule going to prison sayin he will warn inmates inside to not mess with him? Why are they coming out with a Justin Bieber singing doll? Why is the Discovery Channel airing a Michael Jackson autopsy documentary? Why did it seem as though Paul MccArtney was hosting Saturday Night Lve last Saturday than the actual host Paul Rudd? Why did rapper Wocka Flocka join a fraternity, The Alphas? Why do people put their personal business on Facebook? Why are folk saying Jay Z’s new book “Decoded” is printed on paper with hidden Illuminati symbols? Why is there a guy supposedly outing rapper Souljah Boy as his lover and they haven’t even met yet just emailed each other and talked on the phone? Why is there a recall for Rolaids? Why is the National Inqurier comparing Aretha Franklin;s supposed pancreatic cancer to the late actor Patrick Swayze? Why is Debbie Morgan temporarily leaving All My Children? And why do big rig trucks drivers think they are immune to icy laced highways when they drive too fast?

EVENTZ THIS WEEK

Jazz artist Kenny G will perform at the Family Arena Dec 16

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Delux Magazine will have its relaunch of his magazine Dec 16 at The Speakeasy at Thanxtons on Olive in downtown St. Louis.

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St. Lunatic members and blood brothers Murphy Lee and Kyjuan will be at Randalls Noco at Old Halls Ferry promoting their new liquor, Freaky Moscoto Dec. 16.

St. Lunatics member Murphy Lee, will have a FREAKEND to celebrate his b-day. On Dec. 17. he will have a BIRTHDAY BOWL 9pm-2am at STRIKE N SPARE LANES. There, he is suggesting folk to form teams for his Tourney. 6 people teams-$120 entry fee, 3 hrs/game, and the team with the highest score win Cash prize (shoes included, 1 large pizza, 1 pitcher of beer) Contact Topher Jones I (314) 574- 9920 / topher@derrtyent.com. Then, on Saturday, Dec 18 he is celebrating his b-day at The Loft.

STRESS FREE FRIDAYS December 17th for annual Holiday Bash 2010 to be held at The Palomino, 5876 Delmar Boulevard...FREE FOOD, super drinks and a rip-roaring good time await you...starts at 5 p.m.

Come out to Mix & Mingle with the Brothers of the 100 Black Men of Metropolitan St. Louis at its annual Holiday party and Toy Drive Dec 17 at The In Spot Dessert Bar & Lounge- 5854 Delmar Blvd. starting at 5:30 p.m. $5 Drink Specials ( 100 Tea Time & Blacker the Berry)There will be Giveaways, 50/50 Raffles, Live Entertainment & Much More! Come out to Mix & Mingle with the Brothers of the 100 Black Men of Metropolitan St. LouisBring a NEW UNWRAPPED Toy for Admission to this event!!!For More Information, Please call 314-367-7778

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The Loyal family presents THE DEFINITION OF DANCE Friday, December 17 at 8:00pm - 2720 Cherokee

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Legendary pop crooner Johnny Mathis will perform at the Fox theatre Dec. 17.

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T Productions presents Exclusive Friday Reverbnation Edition with a shosacse for area rappers at Blackmons; Plaza, Dec 17 doors oopen at 11p.m.

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Community Cares presents the fundraiser Fashion With a Purpose Sat. Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. at East St. Louis Sr High School Auditorium, 4901 State Street. Donation $10. http://www.taxpayeroutreach.org/

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Major Brands presents "THE GREATEST CHRISTMAS PARTY ON EARTH"! TOYS FOR TOTS NAUGHTY OR NICE SATURDAY DEC. 18TH, 2010‏ at 609. Bring A New Unwrapped Toy & Take A Photo With Santa Claus!OR $5 Donation @ The Door Without Toy

St. Louis Gateway Classic Sports Foundation wuill have its 14^th annual Holiday Party for Kids. DEC 18 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. . The event is presented by by Radio One, UCME Entertainment, Derrty ENT, Delux Magazine, and Rockhouse Entertainment to provide the children of our community with a fun-filled afternoon of games, music, face painting, and crafts. Registration through one of the SLGCSF partner agencies is required.

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Ola Style Present Haute Holiday Fashion Preview

Saturday, December 18 · 7:00pm - 10:00pm

The Thaxton Speakeasy

1009 Olive

Come and join us for a night of fashion and fun featuring fashions from Ola Style, jewlery from Kelly Bracht, independent stylist for Stella & Dot, and hair accessories from Elisabeth Kuebel Cutshall. Purchase one-of-a-kind fashions hot off the runway, or make an appointment for a custom design session with the designer herself!

Cocktails start at 7:00 pm, show starts at 9:00 pm, and after party follows directly after.
Tickets cost $15 ahead of time, or $20 at the door. They may be purchased at any upcoming Ola Style events, or by calling 636-940-8505.

STL based designers and Project Runway contestants Michael Drummond, AJ Thouvenot
and native Qrystl Frazier will be part of.........

.......Mathews-Dickey Boys' & Girls' Club's Sheer Elegance No. 22 Extravaganza.Actress Anna Maria Horsford (RIGHT) will headline the event and model Jennie Runk (FAR RIGHT )will be among the guest models. It will be held Dec. 18 , at the Chase Park Plaza.

Coming to Club Amnesia is The Bad Girls Club star and Belleville , Ill native Lexie Marie (FAR RIGHT) who will celebrate her b-day along with co-star Kendra Jones (RIGHT) at Liquid Assets' Succuessful Saturdays Dec 18.

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MOCHA's CORNER

Mocha will host her now monthly poetry showcase event Got Lyrics at Exo Nightclub on Dec. 22. The event will rotate to different venues.

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Mocha is on the mic at the Label on 758 S. 4th ST in downtown St Louis at Open Bar Saturdays

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DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY LITTLE GIRL OR LITTLE BOYS WINTER CLOTHING..SIZE 2T-5T THAT THEY WANT TO DONATE? i KNOW SEVERAL PEOPLE IN NEED OF CLOTHING FOR THEIR FAMILIES ON FB. ALOT OF PEOPLE HAVE FALLEN ON HARDTIMES AND THIS THE TIME TO HELP ONE ANOTHER. EVERY DAY IS A GOOD DAY TO LEND A HELPING HAND.

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LOOKING FOR JOB READINESS AND TRAINING/GED MUST BE 19-21 BETTER FAMILY LIFE CAN HELP!! CALL KIP WILLIAMS 314-679-3376. THEY ARE ENROLLING NOW!! THEY HAVE SO MANY SUPPORT SERVICES:LEGAL ASSISTANCE, CRISIS INTERVENTION/COMMUNITY SERVICES OPPORTUNITIES,DAY CARE,SCHOLARSHIPS AND MORE.

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Mocha's column COFFEE TALK can be seen in the weekly The Evening Whirl newspaper published on Mondays.

For more info on these items, contact Miss Latte at 314.646.9917 or sgalvin26@yahoo.com

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AD's SPOT

Aireez hosts the monthly open mic night at Platinum Soul Cafe 3905 N Belt W, Belleville IL, next to Subway. On Dec 18th, Kels Da Poet is Featuring and Louis Conphliction will be the special guest.$2 COVER , drs open 730 and by 1030 we done.

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Rhythm & Words Wednesdays 2nd & 4th Wed every month Meshon's Bar & Grill 410 N Tucker Blvd

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ThundaGrownd Thursday Variety Showcase Final Thu. of every month 8:30pm - 10:30pm $5 cover Big Moe's1072 Tower Grove St across from Sweetie Pie's on Manchester

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Word Therapy @ Club Paradise :Open Mic Final Friday of the month $5 cover first 10 on the sign-up list free 812 Martin Luther King Dr,East St. Louis

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New CD "ThundaGrowndPresentsA.D. Fire & Adrenaline"

MORE INFO on AireezDarychuss

http://www.facebook.com/rychuss

http://www.sonicbids.com/rychuss

http://music.blackplanet.com/rychuss

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DA MYNISTA's SPACE

My latest E-Blast for your browser! [Sent out on 12/8/10] http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.reverbnation.com%2Fc%2Ffr5%2Fartist_22987%3Feid%3DA22987_6595881_&h=5a0b7

Two New "Mynista" Songs Uploaded & Official "Devoted" Music Video!http://www.wrapworldwide.com/

This is just an invitation to an ONLINE listening & viewing session, this is NOT a physical event. Come thru the sites and be blessed! My new album "Generations" is AVAILABLE NOW!-

The Official "DEVOTED" Music Video (click on the link below/Youtube):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGeb2jgP5bc-Songs

"Me and Her" (Ft. Dahn B.) - http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_388851

"Ghost On Deck" - http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_3888530http://www.wrapworldwide.com/-[BLOGhttp://www.wrapworldwide.com/-[BLOG)

http://www.mynistamusic.com/- [Official site)http://www.myspace.com/mynista

http://www.twitter.com/mynista

http://www.facebook.com/mynistamusic- [Artist FB Page]

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A-List Band @ Quintessentials Dining & Nightlife in Saint Charles featuring singer Tendai Morris Sunday Dec. 19 startng at 6 p.m.

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STL artist manager/publicist Jackie Phillips, of Where U Want 2 Be, has adopted a local family that needs assistance this winter. She has coordinated a fund raiser that will serve two purposes. The first purpose is to raise $200 to get clothes and gifts for the children of the family (two young men ages 5 and 7)...the second is to give local artist the opportunity to showcase their gift and get real time feedback. The event is Monday 20 December 2010 at Big Moe's (1072 Tower Grove) starting at 7 p.m. . If anyone is interested in assisting please confirm by replying to: 314.477.7926 ONLY1JPCEO@GMAIL.COM (GO TO ONGOINGBITZ for extra info)

Magnum XL free male revue show at Club Escalades on Olive Blvd in Olivette Dec 21. Free food and drinks. First 100 ladies are FREE until 8 p.m. First come first serve. Just added is popular dabcer Bam Bam (PICTURED). For more info call 314.337.8436

St. Louis resident Ginuwine will be performing at The Broadway Dec. 21 at 9 p.m followed by be a meet-and-greet. Admission is free before 7 p.m. and $10 after 7 p.m.

EXTRA HOLIDAY EVENT BITZ (DEC 23-DEC 31)

THE UMBRELLA GROUP PRESENT: "BLACK HOLLYWOOD" AN A- LIST EVENT...CHRISTMAS NIGHT @ "LOLA". Dec 23 LOLA IS LOCATED IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN ON THE CORNER OF 14TH & WASHINGTON. !! THE UMBRELLA GROUP IS CELEBRATING THEIR 1YR ANNIVERSARY!!

CHRISTMAS NIGHT, COME OUT AND KICK IT WITH THE GUYS THAT BROUGHT YOU SOME OF THE HOTTEST PARTIES IN THE LOU! WE HAVE BEEN DOING THIS A YEAR NOW, AND WE APPRECIATE ALL THE SUPPORT YOU ALL HAVE BEENGIVING US. !!! DOORS OPEN AT 9 PM, LADIES GET IN FREE UNTIL 10:30 !!! AND THE PARTY WILL BE ROCKING TO 2 AM! WE HAVE 2 DJ'S, A LIVE BAND....AND THE PARTY IS HOSTED BY STEVE MOORE III FROM "SHOP POETRY"!

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ROCKHOUSE ENT, HELLAFLY PROMOTIONS & LOVE OF LABELS PRESENTS: THE 2ND EDITION OF THE "RED BOTTOM" SHOE GIRLS COMPETITION/GATEWAY CLASSIC WEEKEND FINALE. SUN. SEP. 26th @ THE LABEL aka Black Label . HOSTED BY June Fifth . SPECIAL GUESTS: STUDENTS FROM CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY & UNIVERSITY OF PINE BLUFF.

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At Powell Symphony Hall, the STL Symphony will perform late actor Charlie Chaplin’s musical score to his 1931 film, “City Lights,” while the film is played, Dec 29 and 30.

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Liquid Assets will present NYE Final Destination at Club Amnesia Dec 31 Open Bar and Free Buffet.

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1ST FRIDAY-ST. LOUIS & KONCEPTS, LLC present...

"CUFFLINKS & STILETTOS"

Friday, December 31, New Years Eve

@ EXO Ultra Lounge

3146 Locust & Compton Midtown St. Louis

Celebrate your New Year in style at the hip, swank, and eclectic EXO Ultra Lounge.

Til' 12:00am Enjoy a PREMIUM OPEN BAR, Lavish Hors d' oeuvres Buffet, & KORBEL Champagne Toast.

The love begins at 10pm with a hip Listening Party & soulful vibes featuring EXO's guest DJ's.

General Admission: $25 Advanced Tickets/person, $40 at the Door includes Tax and Gratuity

www.1stfriday-stl.com

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ADD:3 WAY PROMOTIONS PRESENTS :
THE ULTIMATE NYE 2011 PARTY ON WHEELS

Bring The New Year In, In Style:
WE WILL BE BOARDING A LAVISH LAS VEGAS STYLE PARTY BUS , THAT WILL CHAUFFER US AROUND THE CITY FROM CLUB TO CLUB AS WE PARTY ALL NIGHT!THE BUS WILL BE STOCKED W/

FOOD, DRINKS, PARTY FAVORS, & BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE!

I CAN GIVE YOU 50 REASON WHY TO COME ABOARD THIS BUS- BUT I WILL JUST NAME A FEW

1. CHAUFFER FOR 6HRS - DONT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT DRIVING OR PARKING. SAVE MONEY

2. DRINKS WILL BE PROVIDED ON THE BUS - TOAST AT MIDNIGHT - SAVES MONEY

3. YOU GET TO GO TO MULTIPLE CLUBS IN ONE NIGHT- SAVES MONEY

4. ONLY SO MANY PEOPLE ARE GOING TO BE ABLE TO JOIN IN THE FUN .

5. FOOD - DRINKS- PARTY FAVORS- SEXY BARTENDER- CHAUFFER- 6HRS OF FUN = ONE PRICE

$50 BOOKS YOUR SEAT - PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE

LIMITED SPACE IS AVAILABLE - FOR MORE INFO TEXT NYE IN SUBJ TO 713-0926 OR EMAIL ME @ 3WAYPROMOTION@GMAIL.COM

FIN---SEE YA JAN. 6, 2011!