ITS THAT TIME!!
TIME TO GET TOWNED!!!
BLIND PICZ
Who was the brotha in the yellow and white striped shirt talkin with St. Lunatic member City Spud at The City recently?+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
ILLI MO BLACK HISTORY SPOTLIGHT
This week we feature Chicago reared, legendary gospel great, Mahalia Jackson.
Nicknamed "Halie",
In 1947 she signed up with the Apollo label, and in 1948 recorded the William Herbert Brewster song "Move On Up A Little Higher", a recording so popular that stores could not stock enough copies of it to meet demand, selling an astonishing eight million copies.[9] (The song was later honored with the Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 1998).[10] The success of this record rocketed
In 1950 she became the first gospel singer to perform at New York's Carnegie Hall when Joe Bostic produced the “Negro Gospel and Religious Music Festival". She started touring Europe in 1952 and was hailed by critics as the "world's greatest gospel singer".
Jackson had many notable accomplishments during this period, including her performance of many songs in the 1958 film, St. Louis Blues, and singing "Trouble of the World" in 1959's Imitation of Life; rIn 1961 she sang at U.S. President John F. Kennedy's inauguration.
On the March on Washington in 1963, she sang in front of 250,000 people "How I Got Over" and "I've Been 'Buked, and I've Been Scorned". Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. made his famous "I Have a Dream" speech there. She also sang "Take My Hand, Precious Lord" at his funeral after he was assassinated in 1968.
er last album was What The World Needs Now (1969). She ended her career in 1971 with a concert in Germany, and when she returned, made one of her final television appearances on The Flip Wilson Show.
The surprise wins of St.Joseph, Mo native rapper Eminem at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards Sunday. While everyone expected it to be Eminem's night with 10 nominations, he only received two, Rap Album for “Recovery” and Rap Solo for “Not Afraid.” He was outdone by country act Lady Antebellum, who took home five Grammys including Record of the Year.
"This is crazy," a serious Eminem said during his acceptance speech. "Thank you to the fans — what up,
It was expected that Em would take home the Album of the year prize ,which he has been nominated for two other times, but he was dethroned by Arcade Fire’s “Suburbs.”
The highlight was when Em took the stage to perform with Rihanna and his mentor Dr Dre on “Love the Way you Lie” and “I Need a Doctor” respectively.
Nevertheless, Eminem has been forced to deny rumors that he was upset by only winning two of the 10 Grammy Awards that he was nominated for at last weekend's ceremony.
It had been reported that a source had claimed that the rapper had been angry because he didn't win the top gongs like 'Record of the Year' and the most coveted prize, 'Album of the Year', and that he vowed not to perform at the future ceremonies, reportsNew York Post.
But Eminem has claimed that this story is untrue and that he was honored to perform at the prestigious ceremony regardless of any Grammy wins.
One of the rapper's representatives told WENN.com: "This is untrue. He was happy to be there and perform with Dre. "Voting is voting, and there's only so much you can do about that."
Hmm, sounds like his PR team are in spin mode. For the most part, we pretty much know that Em isn’t a big fan of attending award shows. We are as surprised that he didn’t get the Album award just because he is the “veteran” of sorts and Grammy loves to select vets as well as those who make big comebacks. But, that seemed to have not been the case. Do we think Em was pissed and vowed not to attend or perform at future award shows? Its likely. It fits his stance for him to feel like that.
In related Grammy newz, other ILLIMOians were awarded Grammies.
Also,
A few other artists who wouldn’t have their
Obama praised Angelou for rising above an abusive childhood to inspire others with her words, saying her voice has "spoken to millions, including my mother, which is why my sister is named Maya."
He quoted Angelou, saying, "History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with ourage, need not be lived again," and bent down to kiss her cheek as he presented her with the medal.
Musial, 90, wore his familiar Cardinals-red sports coat during the ceremony shown on
(Musial) is a gentleman you would want your kids to emulate," President Obama said. The Hall of Famer beamed as Obama placed the medal around his neck.
The award is the highest honor presented to a civilian in the
In unrelated Angelou newz, Over the course of February, Maya Angelou's Black History Month Special will be broadcast in cities across the nation. Her first-ever radio public program features special guests Chris Rock, Cornell West, Common and Lee Daniels. It is a great American patchwork, a quilt woven of parables, historical anecdotes, autobiography, song, and poetry.
The women of "The View," including
In related newz, Discovery Communications is pumping another $50 million into a joint venture for Oprah's new cable channel, bringing its total investment to $239 million, less than two months after OWN launched to much fanfare. The additional investment, on top of the initial $189 million, means the channel, which was expected to turn a modest profit in its first year, will barely break even on an operating basis. In the fourth quarter alone, Discovery spent $40 million to $50 million on OWN.
Nearly three years in the making, OWN: The Oprah Network debuted on Jan. 1, taking over the slot occupied by the Discovery Health Channel. After a big debut that averaged 583,000 viewers in primetime the first week, OWN has seen its ratings fall below those of the channel it replaced.
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ADD: In belated Oprah newz, she celebrated her 57th b-day Jan 29
St. Louis rap mogul Nelly’s commercial promoting the Ford Explorer in an extended spot was aired during thi syear;s Grammy Awards. The ad takes place behind the scenes on the set on a Ford Explorer commercial. In the clip, Nelly is increasingly ticked off at the director's insistence of dancers and snow in the video. At the end of the clip, Nelly says he's firing his agent now.
The music bumping in the background is Nelly's new single "Gone" featuring Kelly Rowland.
To see the ad go to http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2011/02/12/singer-nelly-to-pitch-ford-explorer-during-grammys-video/
In unrelated Nelly newz, Riverfest 2011 announced this week that it's booked the rapper Nelly on its annual music fest that takes place in Little Rock, Ark. May 27-29 Also on the line-up: Digital Underground, Charlie Daniels, Pat Green and Papa Roach.
Just one year after his secret wedding, Chicago native and Oscar nominated actor Terrence Howard is getting divorced. Howard's wife, Michelle, filed a divorce petition with a
In her petition, Michelle said she's splitting from the former star of "Law & Order:
Michelle noted in her petition that "there are community and quasi-community assets" that they have yet to divide, though she wants "miscellaneous jewelry and other effects" to be declared separate property. She is also seeking attorneys' fees.
This was, technically, Howard's third marriage. He married and divorced Lori McCommas, the mother of his three children, before remarrying her in 2005 and splitting again shortly after.
From sources, the reason for the split was of Howard’s demand that his wife cleans herself properly with baby wipes instead of bathroom tissue. Howard has also been on record for domestic disturbances with his previous wife as well so its likely some sorts that perhaps this was the case here as well.
With New York Fashion Week 2011 underway, Chicago reared rap superstar Kanye West made his first Fashion Week appearance during the first night of festivities. He was spotted at GQ and CFDA's event for the Best New Menswear Designers in America Fall 2011 Collections show. Accompanied by the likes of Aziz Ansari, Kid Cudi, and Jessica Alba, Kanye wore a black leather jacket, Air Jordan 6 shoes, and Cartier “Vitesse” sunglasses (PICTURED).
In unrelated Ye newz, Jay-Z and Kanye West reportedly took over the whole floor of a top hotel to record tracks for their forthcoming album.
This week the rap superstars turned the luxury suite at Mercer Hotel into a personal recording studio to work on their collaboration, Watch The Throne.
A source told the New York Post's Page Six column, 'They took over at least one whole floor and moved in their equipment, which may have annoyed some of the guests.'
Their album is set for release later this year.
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Comedian and Tonight Show host Jay Leno cracked a joke recently during his monologue about The Missouri Statehouse Senate bill that would eliminate child labor laws. Leno said at the conclusion of his monologue on "The Tonight Show.""Well, yeah, I mean, why should the 10-year-olds in China be getting all the good factory jobs?"
The bill would legalize employment for children under the age of 14, end inspections of facilities employing children, and remove restrictions on the number of hours a child may work.
Our question is why is this bill even drafted? Theres a reason why theres laws against child labor. Can someone say The Coogan Act?
Two ILLIMOians are featured in nationally distributed magazines. First is St. Louis reared Emmy nominated actress Jenna Fischer who stars in the hit sitcom, “The Office,” covers the March issue of Redbook and in the interview the actress, talks about having to stay thin for work and finding love after her 2008 divorce--with screenwriter Lee Kirk, whom she married last summer The other is Kennett, Mo Grammy Award winning singer/musician Sheryl Crow who is in the March issue of Architectural Digest, who throws open the doors to her Hollywood Hills estate. Her 11-acre, three-home property boasts a 1926 Spanish Colonial hacienda – her primary residence with her two sons – a 1909 Craftsman bungalow and a picturesque 19th century cottage. Crow explains that she "grew up in
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Speaking of Jenna Fischer and Jay Leno, she will be a guest on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno tonite, Thursday.
The TLC network is going to show actress/comedian Niecy Nash’s wedding as a two-hour special. Nash, who spent most of her in St. Louis, is marrying electrical engineer Jay Tucker in a few weeks, and childhood he network is going show all the details leading up to the big day, including her search for the perfect dress. Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph is going to be the matron of honor with Sherri Shepherd and Wendy Raquel Robinson also as part of the wedding party.
ILLI MO REALITY
ADD: Hailey Reinhert of Wheeling, Ill. and Tatynisa Wilson of Aurora, Ill. also made it through Hollywood Week on American Idol..
THE BIG STL STORY IS:
St. Louis resident and Cardinals vet Stan Musial was honored Tuesday at a ceremony at the White House (SEE BITZ ABOVE) Musial, 90, is so regarded in St. Louis that the ceremony was shown on local TV and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch website. Cardinals star Albert Pujols even delayed his contract extension deadline, so it wouldn't detract from Musial.
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) congratulated Baseball Hall of Famer Stan "The Man" Musial for being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Obama earlier today. Musial, widely recognized as one of the greatest baseball players in history, dedicated 22 years to the game of baseball, served in the Navy during World War II and has dedicated the rest of his life to public service and the
"As a young kid in
TIED FOR THE BIG STL STORY:
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols’s Wednesday deadline for the organization to comply to his contract demands expired leading to questions regarding whether Pujols will leave the team after the 2011 season to become a free agent
According to stltoday.com, Despite what the club described as a “substantial, long-term offer” first extended in early January and tweaked several times since, the Cardinals and Pujols never achieved traction on a deal that could have allowed the franchise to secure its signature player for the balance of a Hall of Fame career.
The package’s total value at more than $200 million spread across a nine- or 10-year base (Pujols is asking for $300 million in 10 years). Once rejected, the deal reportedly took several other forms that involved shifting years and salary and apparently even an equity stake in the team. “We are greatly disappointed in this outcome of negotiations that we’ve had over the last number of months,” said Bill DeWitt, one of the owners of the Cardinals, said to open a press conference Wednesday at Roger Dean Stadium.
DeWitt recognized Pujols as “a great Cardinal ... an iconic player” before noting that the organization made “every effort” to extend his contract beyond the upcoming season.
Pujols, who signed an eight-year, $111 million deal in February 2004, asked for $300 million for 10 years which would be the biggest contract ever in professional baseball.
Interestingly enough, the Cards’ skipper/manager Tony Larussa chimed in on the contract negtations while arriving to Jupiter,
La Russa's comments reportedly drew a strong rebuttal from Major League Baseball Players Association that described La Russa as "completely wrong" and insisted that neither he nor anyone else in his office had discussed Pujols' contract with his agent, Dan Lozano.
Before Tuesday, the Cardinals had refused to guarantee more than seven years to a player who will turn 32 before playing his first game under its term, but they may offer some sort of modification before the deadline.
Pujols is expected to arrive to Jupiter,
Hmm, interesting on many levels. One, if the Cards had a salary cap based on the age of a player, then the negotiations with 32 year old Pujols was going to be moot from the start. Adding the modifications clause to their policy is where the loophole came in and Pujols reps took advantage of that. One caller on LTRS AM thought of a solution that the Cards take some of the millions they are earmarking for the Ballpark Village and use that money for Pujols. If you take what they are worth (Forbes reported that the Cards is worth $488 million), their payroll is $111 million (according to Forbes) and to add an extra $200 million to offest Pujols demands would put them in the red (as we dont mean the team colors). Now, the question is, will this overshadow the Cards during their training? You bet it will be. And talk about a media frenzy! We think it will be more cameras in
Meanwhile, as the negotiations between Pujols and the Cardinals organizations were going along, its star left fielder Matt Holliday went on record to say that he would take a salary cut if needed to sign Pujols. According to MLB.com Holliday said, “I deferred $2 million a year for the whole contract and I would be willing, if they came to me and said, “Hey, this is what it’s going to take to get Albert done, would you do it again or do more?” Scott [
So $12 million he is willing to defer which is about $96 million less of extra $100 million Pujols demands in his $300 million request but hey, we think Holliday is definitely getting the award for the nice guy in all of this.
In other Cards newz, recent "re-signee" Jim Edmonds chances to play with the team have been delayed after Edmonds didnt pass the physical drills last week to train with teh team.
Edmonds who signed a minor-league deal with the St. Louis Cardinals on Feb. 4, is still having problems with a left foot injury that took place when he was with thw Reds last season. He had surgery on the foot in the offseason.
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The toxicology report on
Busch did not cooperate in the investigation. Police and the prosecutor did not say where the cocaine came from and have no evidence of how and when the drugs were obtained. Busch attorney Art Margulis said, "There really never has been a basis for a criminal action." The decision, he said, was "logical and reasonable."
The body was found December 19 at the Busch's exclusive family estate in Huntleigh, a suburb of
Hmm, all we can say is its good to have money and pay an attorney for your innocence. The toxicology report also showed that Martin's nose was eaten up in the insides from cocaine use. We are not saying that Busch is guilty of any wrongdoing but who knows what occurred during the hours after her death and Busch's phone call to 911.
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As St.Louis native NFL football player Laurence Maroney awaits his first trial on weapons changes stemming from an incident in January in his hometown, he is getting into the music biz creating his own label, New Money.
Steve Harvey and Kirk Franklin are expected in town May 7 at Chaifetz Arena for the Steve Harvey and Kirk Franklin Gospel Comedy Tour, according to the tour's schedule released last week.
2011 Grammy nominee El DeBarge has dropped out of the Intimacy Tour with headliner 2011 Grammy nominee Kem and Grammy nominee Ledisi. He left the tour due to personal reasons with substance abuse. His replacement will was Grammy nominee and St.Louis fave Musiq Soulchild.
Hot 104,.1,will present Martini Mondays Concert Series starting off with St. Louis based Notfi Records artist Ginwuine performing life as well as an album and video release party for his album, “Elgin.” FEB 28TH @ THE JAZZ LOFT
Also presenting a concert series is 30 Plus Promotions with Old School Saturdays at The Venue in Wellston. This week they are bringing in rapper Rob Base Feb 26
After the Royal Comedy Tour at the Chaifeztz with Sommore, Bruce Bruce, DL Hughley, Don DC Curry, Aries Spears, J Anthony Brown, Michael Colyar, Turae, and Chitown’s George Willborn, Sommore will host an after party at Soul Stylz’ monthly PANDORA themed "BLACK GIRLS ROCK" EDITION Feb 25 at Lola’s.
St. Louis Suburban Journals movie critic Matt DeKinder, is scheduled to be a contestant on a movie-trivia themed episode of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" on Feb. 25. The episode is part of the show's "Netflix Million Dollar Movie Week," which has the television show teaming with Netflix in a run-up to the 83rd annual Academy Awards ceremony on Feb. 27. The specialty series will showcase movie trivia buffs who will try to win $1 million by answering 14 movie-themed questions, some of which will feature clips from memorable films.
Two St. Louis native comedians took their laughs on the road.
First up, Jessie Taylor(FAR LEFT) was in Dallas recently for a one man show at the Convention Center for the tbaal The Balck Acemedy of Arts and Letters, themed Maurice G came in fourth place in the Bay Area Comedy Competition held last week in Pleasenton, Calif. He was one place shy of advancing to the finals.
Other comics who competed in the Bay Area contest from the ILLIMOarea wereTahir Moore (originally from St. Louis now reside in L.A. ), Willie Lynch (East St Louis, Ill now reside in Chicago) OohWee – (Bellwood, IL)Schmitty B. Skillz Hudson, Stick , Vince Acevedo, Aarona, Calvin Evans, Clark Jones, Jay Washington, Kendall K Ferg, M Dubs, Mike Samp and Mike Von , all from Chicago.
Notifi Records act B.O.S. is featured in this week’s Riverfront Times. The act consist of three solo signees rappers Ms. Bee and Sleepytime and singer Oli . The group's talks about their being signed to the label, their touring and working with labelmate Ginuwine.
Girlfirends Live The STL based talk show Girlfriends has been pushed back to March 28 from its original taping date Feb 17 The venue is still the same at The Jazz Loft on Olive. It is produced by promoter Daryel Oliver. Television hosts are Marsheena Hall, Mocha Latte , Lauren Vogt, Ola Hawatmeh, and Ashley Miller with three rotating alternates hosts TBA. Audience participants must have a free ticket for taping. http://girlfriendslivethetelevisiontalkshow.yolasite.com/contact-us.php
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Sexy In STL TV~ Gbassa D'Acosta will host the 2011 Steve ELLé FALL COLLECTION FASHION SHOW. Sunday, February 27 at the Third Degree Glass Factory. Fashion Designer Toni-DA-LA whom will be showing the latest collection “Sex In The City“. Live Performance from American Idols DeAndre Perryman. And Music from Damo Entertainment.
Socialite Natina Hopson was on KSDK News Channel 5’s set with Chef E. last week cooking with the personality.
The 2011 Eye Candy Grand Finale will take place Friday February 25 at the Loft Night Club. On that night Miss Eye Candy 2010 will be selected. All the models from 2010 will compete for the title Miss Eye Candy Model 2010. You can vote on your favorite Eye Candy Model of 2010 by going to http://www.theeyecandyparty.com/For booth and bottle service call 314.226.5777
STl AQUARIANians (Feb 13-19) B-DAZE. NBA’s Jahadi White (PICTURED), comedian CC Lovechild, publicist Abesi Manyando, photographers Lance Omar Thurman, Tim Schinsky and Marvin Glenn, promotersDarryl Freirson and Derrick Hibbler, event host Silas the Stylist Brown, body building champ Terry Starks, former Miss USA Missouri/talk show host Lesley Hunter(PICTURED),singer Nappily Blue, and models Raisa Bell and Shannon Johnson
BLIND DISH
Which STL socialite was getting their freak and rub on at a recent event in
HINT 1. This socialite is a male
HINT 2. This person also hosts events
HINT 3. This person shares the same “famous initials” as a well known b-ball player?
Which STL Promoters are PRO-MO-CIAL-I-CIOUS this week? Promoters Mocha Latte of Monopoly Promotions and The Men of Hella Fly Promotions (King Kerry and Dano Johnson)
Mocha Latte. As she preps for her annual b-day party this year at The Label next wekeend,(SEE MOCHA's CORNER BELOW) Latte got it in this week hosting her monthly poetry showcase Got Lyrics Wednesday at The Loft and on Saturday, she will host her newly named SaturdayNight KLive event (foprmerly Open Bar Saturdays) at The Label.
King Kerry and Dano Johnson. This swagged out duo is gettin their hosting and (co) promotion durties goin with Throwback Thursdays and $5 Fridays aat Teh Broadway and the weekly Sexy as You Wanna Be Sundays with Rcokhouse Entertianment.
WORDZ TO THE WHYZ???????????????????????????????
Why was OJ Simpson braggin to the The Nazi prisoners that he deal with white women (which led to his getting beaten)? Why did Michael Vick cancel his interview with Oprah on her show? Why did folk get sick after attending a recent party at the
GRAMMY AWARDS: Why were Martina McBride and
EVENTZ THIS WEEK
2004 American Idol first runner up Diana DeGarmo is starring in the stage musical 9 to 5: The Musical that is touring the country and stopping at the Fabulous Fox Theatre thru Feb. 20 .
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Stress Free Fridays...5pm start time! At Me'Shons
410 N. Tucker St. Louis, MO 63101
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The 2011 Boogie Ball will take place Feb. 18 at the
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If you're a fan of dance and electronic music you won't want to miss Winter Warpdrive VI this Saturday at the Roberts Orpheum Theater downtown. The UK's Krafty Kuts, fresh off a gig the night before in San Fran, will fly in and join Infected Mushroom and Donald Glaude in the main room. The show starts at 9 pm. Tickets start at $35 and can be gotten here.
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SYGU’s THE NINES
The Label
(Ladies free before
Sounds by DJ Needles)
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This year's Louder Than A Bomb Film will be Feb. 19,at the
Singer Ke$ha's
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Check out Mocha hosting Saturday Night live at The Label
CORRECTION:Check out Mocha with her monthly poetry showcase Got Lyrics at EXO (we said Loft earlier and that is not correct.)!
Mocha will have her Forever 21 Bday Bash at The label with host singer and real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi (CLICK ON PIC) CORRECTION: Kandi will be the special guest. She is not hosting.
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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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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
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Word Therapy @ Club
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New CD "ThundaGrowndPresentsA.D. Fire & Adrenaline"
Aireez DaRychuss music available online now
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Ruined
By Lynn Nottage
THRU - March 6,
Directed by Ron Himes
Winner of the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Ruined transports us to a small mining town in the midst of civil war-torn
The show will take place at Grandel Square Theatre in
For times and ticket info go to
http://ev6.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=BLA05JAN11&linkID=metro
UPCOMING BLACK REP productions:
The Real McCoy By Lynn Nottage
March 16 –
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Black
By Frank Higgins
April 20 – May 15
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The Montford Point Marine
By Samm-Art Williams
May 25 – June 26
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For OUTGOING BITZ GO TO http://maatology.blogspot.com/2010/03/ongoing-bitz-april-week-one.html-30
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