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As we continue WOMENS HISTORY MONTH, we spotlight dancer/activist Josephine Baker.

Born Freda Josephine McDonald, June 3, 1906, in East St. Louis, Josephine escaped a life of poverty to become a theater sensation. After a year of performing with the Jones Family Band and the Dixie Steppers, Josephine Baker(who got her surname from her second husband) went to New York where she eventually got a part in the chorus for Shuffle Along, the first successful black musical. She went to Paris in 1925 and became famous while singing and dancing in La Revue Negre as well as her infamous banana dance.

Baker’s success, in theater and in movies, continued during her time in France, and she became a French citizen after marrying Jean Lion. Her love of France was evident in her participation in the French Resistance during World War II. She was made a sublieutenant in the Women’s Auxiliary of the French Air Force and earned a medal for her work on behalf of the Allies.

Baker was shocked by the racism in America when she toured in 1951. She refused to perform for segregated audiences and devoted the rest of her life to the civil rights movement. She spoke at the March on Washington on August 28, 1963-an event that peaceably brought together civil rights groups and leaders to support the passage of civil rights legislation. .

Baker and her fourth husband, Jo Bouillon, lived in a French chateau they called Les Milandes with their 12 adopted children of different races and ethnic backgrounds dubbed the Rainbow Tribe . Baker continued to perform in order to support her large family, but she was unable to keep up with the costs of her large estate, and the bank foreclosed on her home in 1969.

This setback did not stop Baker. She continued doing what she loved: singing and dancing. A few days before her death of a cerebral hemorrhage on April 12, 1975, at the age of 69, she had performed before a sold-out crowd in Paris. Baker was given a twenty-one gun salute at her funeral in Paris, France, and thousands of people lined the streets to honor her.

THE BIG A&E STORY THIS WEEK IS:

The most talked about celebrity in the world right now bad boy actor Charlie Sheen seems to be “winning” again with his upcoming mini concert tour My Violent Torpedo Of Truth/Defeat Is Not An Option tour! That was announced last week– According to TMZ, when tickets went on sale for it, it sold out in just 18 minutes ... and now he's planning on adding extra shows. One of those spots is at The Chicago Theatre April 3. According to a source, Charlie is going to give his fans a say in what he does next! The source said, ” Charlie is going to have crowd interaction on what he should or shouldn’t do and who he should sign with. He will be asking his fans in attendance to determine some of his career moves.”His official website says $1 from every ticket sold will go to the Red Cross to help victims from the earthquake in Japan.

Only in America…LOL

Oprah Winfrey now has a place in the Illinois Broadcasters Association's Hall of Fame.

The Queen of Talk will be inducted as its sole inductee at a luncheon ceremony on May 3.

"Oprah is the epitome of broadcasting excellence," said Dennis Lyle, president/CEO of the Illinois Broadcasters Association on the IBA website, "how fortunate for us that she chose Illinois to remain her stage through each phase of her career that has seen her skyrocket from local talk show host to national treasure to the global media personality she's become today."Winfrey came to the Windy City in 1984. In 1986, she launched the "Oprah Winfrey Show" under her new Chicago production company, Harpo Productions. The award-winning show is seen in nearly 150 countries around the world. It will come to an end in September.

In other Oprah awards, she was honored (indirectly) in two categories at the GLAAD Awards recently. For: outstanding talk show episode for Ricky Martin's coming-out episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show, and outstanding magazine article for an O, The Oprah Magazine essay by a woman who unknowingly fell in love with a transgendered man.

Talk show host/actress Sherri Shepherd appeared on 'The View' this week wearing a dress backward. Still, it wasn't an obvious fashion faux pas and probably would have gone unnoticed if her colleague Whoopi Goldberg hadn't called attention to it. After Goldberg does so, Shepherd seems compelled to defend herself. "You can't tell," she said, pointing out that the dress looks the same from either direction.

"But it's not fitting here," she complained, gesturing to her chest, "because there's not supposed to be anything here."

We wouldnt be surprised that women will start wearing their dress backwards. All it takes is one. LOL

To see the clothing snafu go to:

http://www.tvsquad.com/2011/03/21/sherri-shepherd-wears-dress-backward-the-view/

In related newz and Sherri's TV career, as co-host of the Emmy Award winning, "The View" , she is continuing her stride on other TV projects simulatneously. She is also hosting the "Newlywed Game" on the Ganme Network, and is gettig raves for her role as Angie Jordan the reality show star on 30 Rock who's married to actor Tracy Jordan (played by Tracy Morgan), The hit show returned last week after a brief three-week break. Shepherd is also filming a new pilot and the tentative title of it is Soda Jerks. And it's about a woman, Christine Taylor who comes to a small Midwestern town and takes over an office.

BFFs STL raised Niecy Nash and Sherri Shepherd, who will serve as bridesmaids in one another's upcoming nuptials had her bridal shower over the weekend. There, Niecy confessed she has yet to choose a bridal gown to accentuate the jiggly bits she made famous on "Dancing with the Stars." "I don't know how many dresses I might wear," the soon-to-be Mrs. admitted. "Three, maybe four." Also on the lengthy to-do list is booking a honeymoon. She wants "to work on my tan and snorkel" on her romantic getaway.

Niecy wouldn't mind the royal treatment for her big day. "I don't know if Kate Middleton is finished working with her people to get her together, but maybe she can let me borrow so they can get me together," she said in hopes of enlisting extra help.

A tinge of jealously sealed the deal between Niecy and fiancé Jay Tucker. "When Jay and I first met I didn't know he was the man I was going to marry until I saw him talking to another girl," she said. The happy couple also played the role of matchmakers for bride-to-be Sherri of "The View."

Niecy lit up at the end of her shower when her fiancé surprised her with a large bouquet of roses. The beautiful grounds of a lush Los Angeles mansion hosted the bridal bash with flowers provided by Eddie Zaratsian, creative director of Tic-Tock Couture Florals. Niecy and Jay's wedding will be broadcast in a TLC special shortly after the May affair.

Chicago's own Kanye West put the icing on the cake at this years South by South West Music Festival in Austin, TX this past weekend. West and his G.O.O.D. music label took over the VEVO Power Station and performed for a compact and celebrity filled audience last Saturday night. Performers with him were Kid Cudi (PICTURED), John Legend, and Jay-Z were just some of the artists who kept the performances rolling into the wee-hours of the night.Mr. West himself was scheduled last on the long list of acts, and closed the show in a set that lasted until 4:00AM.

Detroit Free Press reported that an appeals court ruling against Universal Music Group – the world’s largest record company – states that UMG must pay St. Joseph. Mo native Eminem and his former Michigan based production team F.B.T. Productions increased royalties stemming from a 2007 lawsuit.

The suit was drawn up as a result of Universal stating to Eminem’s production squad that 18% was all they were owed on royalties stemming from digital sales. Eminem and F.B.T.’s legal team argued that because online sales are considered licensing agreements by Universal that they were due 50% of all sales. An earlier court decision ruled in favor of this language back in September.

The money that could be due to F.B.T. Productions isn’t exactly chump change either. “For us, this is probably a $40 million to $50 million issue,” said F.B.T.’s Joel Martin. “Every artist who has this sort of language in their contract is now going to go back to their record company and say, ‘OK, so what do you want to do about (download royalties)?’”

The F.B.T Productions team includes brother team Mark and Jeff Bass, both who played instruments on some of Eminem’s earlier recordings and shared production credits with the Detroit star on a variety of tracks over the years.

A ruling of this magnitude isn’t thought by Universal’s side to impact how they do business but some experts feel this could change royalty negotiations forever. Eminem, while not directly involved in enacting the suit, has yet to comment.

Disco singer Loleatta Holloway, known for the 1980 hit "Love Sensation," died this week. Her manager, Ron Richardson, says Holloway died of heart failure Monday night at a suburban Chicago hospital. She was 64. Holloway recorded several disco singles, including "Hit and Run" and "Runaway." But she's best known for "Love Sensation." Her vocals were sampled by Black Box for the 1989 hit "Ride on Time" and by Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch for the song "Good Vibrations" in 1991. Holloway was born in Chicago in 1946. She began singing gospel with the Holloway Community Singers and later with The Caravans. Her solo career began in the 1970s. Richardson said funeral arrangements were pending, but that her family planned to hold a public memorial.

ILLIMOIAN contestants Kaisa Pilewicz ofWheaton, Ill. (RIGHT)and Monique Weignart from Hebron, Ill made it through the 5th week of the 16th Cycle of America's Next Top Model. The show airs Wednesdays on the CW.

Tonite, Thursday, we will see if is safe and makes part of the Top 10 on American Idol. Teh Top 10 goes on a Pop Tart summer tour produced by the show.


UPDATE: She was safe and was not in the Bottom 3. There was no elimination of the 11 remaining due to the judges saving Casey Abrams who was to be voted off this week. Next Thursday two singers will be eliminated due to the judges saving Abrams thus making it NINE remaining contestants .








Benton, Ill. native comedian and 2010 Last Comic Standing runner up Tommy Johnagin celebrated his b-day this week

The big newz story is rapper Lupe Fiasco continuing his reign on the Billboard Album 200 as his newest CD “Lasers" holds at No. 1 for a second week. Meanwhile his single, The Show Goes on rebounds and move sup nine spots up to No 31 at its newest peak on the Hot 100 His second single, “Beautiful Lasers” fell off the charts this week after debuting last week at No. 70. Also on the Hot 100, Kanye West is one number close to receiving his 4^th No. 1 single as his featuring rap on Katy Perry on her single, E.T.” moves up one spot to No. 2. Jerimih lands his second Top 10 with “Down On Me” featuring 50 Cent as the song move sup three spots to No. 10. On the Hip Hop/R&B charts it moves down one spot from its peak No. 7 to No. 8. Kanye moves up 3 spots to No, 25 with his solo hit, “All of the Lights” and on the Hip-Hop/R&B charts, it move sup one spot to No. 5. Jennifer Hudson moves up seven spots to No. 89 with her R Kelly penned song, “Where You At” . On the Hip-Hop/R&B charts it moves up one spot to No. 11. Speaking of R Kelly, the second single form his Cd, “Love Letter” the title track holds for a third week at No. 15 on the Hip-Hop/R&B charts. Rapper Twista returns to the Top 20 on the Hip-Hop/R&B charts as his single, “Make a Movie,” feat. Chris Brown, which peaked at No. 6 , moves up one spot to No. 20.

THE BIG STL STORY THIS WEEK IS:

Mizzou coach Mike Anderson has been let go of his contract coaching the Mizzou Tigers to coach with the Arkansas Razorbacks. The university Board of Curators was asked Tuesday to consider a contract extension that would add two years to the five Anderson has remaining and boost his guaranteed salary to around $2 million from just over $1.5 million.

The curators and MU athletics director Mike Alden eventually withdrew the deal at the meeting held in Rolla, Mo.

During negotiations, Anderson was allowed to travel to Arkansas to talk with them from a loophole in his contract. Soon after, Anderson signed a deal with Arkansas. Anderson flew into Columbia late Wednesday afternoon after spending two days in Oklahoma attending the funeral of a close friend and thinking of his future at Arkansas. A cadre of reporters was waiting at Columbia Regional Airport, but airport officials went out of their way to disguise Anderson’s arrival.

Reporters, standing outside a fence near the runway, saw a small airplane land but were told to move back. Two airport vehicles pulled up near the airplane, blocking the view of those who emerged from it and got into a waiting car.

Anderson’s only words came in Arkansas’ announcement, which was released at the same time he was talking to the MU players.

“I am extremely excited to once again be a part of this special university and Razorback athletics,” Anderson said in the news release. “With the continued passionate support of all Razorback fans, I am confident that we will have the opportunity to succeed on and off the court and continue to build on the University of Arkansas’ championship tradition.”

While Anderson first had asked permission to talk with Arkansas on Tuesday night, Alden said it was not until 6:45 p.m. Wednesday that Anderson told Alden he was leaving.

Anderson was making $1.55 million a season but an offer for a raise to $2 million per year and two additional years to his current seven-year contract reached fruition a week ago after five months of discussions.

Reports indicated Arkansas was offering only $200,000 more a year to hire Anderson. But by the time he made his decision, the MU offer, Alden said, had been withdrawn, a condition to Anderson being allowed to talk to Arkansas. Anderson also has to pay a $550,000 penalty for leaving.

So who wins? Anderson, Who loses. The MU organization.

Sade will perform July 28 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis. John Legend is also on the bill. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. April 16









Hit rapper Wiz Khalifa made an appearance in the St. Louis area Wednesday. First, he joined Staci Static on Hot 104.1. and Curt Copeland on z 107.7, then he visited Scott Air Force Base in O'fallon, Ill. Later that night, he was at a bowling party at an undisclosed venue in St. Louis (probably the Pin Up Bowl)

Rascal Flats will perform June 26 at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater

Jonelle Monae will be opening for Katy Perry on Perry's "California Dreams" tour, coming to Scottrade Center Aug. 20.

Tickets for the July 27 Journey concert at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday. Foreigner and Night Ranger are also on the bill.

The Smooth Jazz Cruise presents Candy Dulfer featuring Chance Howard, 8 p.m. May 21, at the Pageant.

Eric Roberson will perform April 22 at the Loft. St. Louis singer Teresa Jenee will perform as well. Maurice G. hosts, and DJ Needles spins.













What are the odds that the sexy stars of the hit show "The Game" will be hosting two separate parties, on the same nite, in the same city and in nearby venues. The new venue Posh, in East St. Louis on Broadway will be hosting actor Pooch Hall (RIGHT) on April 2. On the same nite, his co-star Hosea Chanchez will be hosting a party at Club Flava on Collinsville Ave.










Three life-sized automobiles based on characters from the upcoming Pixar 'toon "Cars 2" will be zipping through the St. Louis area this weekend. Giant, radio-controlled versions of race car Lightning McQueen, tow truck Mater and British coupe Finn McMissile will be at the Museum of Transportation on Friday and Saturday and at Ronnie's Cine on Sunday.

The Bobby Rush Blues Revue performs at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. April 8 at BB's Jazz Blues and Soups. Special guests for the show are Eric McSpadden with the Rough Grooves Band.Tickets are $20 at BB's and at Vintage Vinyl.

Denise Thimes and Friends' annual Mother's Day show is taking place May 8 at the Sheldon Concert Hall. The concert will feature special guest Llew Matthews,. Sympathies go out to Thimes and her family. Thimes' sister Patrice Thimes, was identified as the women killed after she was struck by a stray bullet last week at the intersection of North Euclid Avenue and Page Boulevard.

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EAST ST. LOUIS FEMALE RAPPER GUNNA of the rap duo Unladylike,.was a guest on WWW.MYSHOUTOUTRADIO.COM. There, she talked about HER UPCOMING PROJECTS AND WHO SHE HAS BEEN WORKING WITH.

Rockhouse Entertianment’s "ORLANDO "PRETTYBOY" WATSON'(FAR LEFT) is presenting "I'M A SURVIVOR" ALL WHITEPARTY & CANCER BENEFIT! SPECIAL GUEST "APRIL SIMPSON" OF FOX 2 NEWS. LOCATION: FOREST PARK GOLF CLUB HOUSE: MUSIC BY DJ NEEDLES: FEATURING A FASHION SHOW BY "ADIKTION & YOUNG ADDY" . Watson is a cancer survivor. A PORTION OF PROCEEDS GO TO THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY.

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MPAC’s monthly model pageant Eye Candy is being revamped. Instead of once a month, a winner will be chosen once every three months. The first being March 25 at the Loft. The prizes are still the same

* $500
* PHOTOSHOOT
* MEDIA TRAINING/RADIO INTERVIEW
* PICTURES AND BIO ON http://www.stleyecandy.com/
* Featured as Photo of the Week in St. Louis American
* Opportunity to travel
* VIP membership at the Loft Night Club (FREE Drinks & Entry)

TO ENTER ALL SHE HAS TO DO IS GET THERE BEFORE 11 AND REGISTER.

LADIES FREE TIL 11
2 FOR 1 DRINKS TIL 12!

FOR MORE INFO OR A VIP BOOTH CALL 314.226.5777

TMA nominee Az One has released a new video for their single “Those Things Leaked” To see it go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4P13frkfiNc

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The Notice Me awards has a new venue. Before it was schedueld to be thsi Sunday at Jive N Wail. Now, it will take place at THE ALL NEW ROBERTS TOWER 1 BLK SOUTH OF WASHINGTON & 8th 1227 Washington.

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You can now watch this year's Traffic Music Awards on Charter Cable 3 or 8.




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STL videographer Chris Phillips has a new contest going on dealing with the majors. He’s doing a survey of at least 200 people to see which field of study has the HOTTEST- LOOKING STUDENTS and he’s giving away some prizes to whomever guesses which one gets the most votes! Then if you wish to go for the prize, also put which of the areas study provided you think will win and the percentage of votes you think they will get. The person that guesses the winner and gets the closest percentage will win the new #1 Billboard album by Lupe Fiasco "LASERS" and another undisclosed prize!!! The winner will be announced on this Thursdays episode of "The Bodega: Dah Underground Station" by the "Sexy in STL" models at 7:00 P.M. (C.S.T.) once we announce the winner you have until 7:25 P.M. (C.S.T.) to call in our show at (314) 963-6080. For more info go to http://thegalaxyradio.com/

RIP BITZ

Richard E. Ashburner, manager of the St. Louis Symphony Chorus since 1989, died Friday (March 18, 2011) at Barnes-Jewish Hospital from complications of pneumonia. He was 57. Richard Echard Ashburner Jr. was born on November 23, 1953, in Bloomington, Ind., the eldest of three children of Agnes Wulf Ashburner and the late Richard E. Ashburner Sr. The family moved to A memorial service dedicated to a musical celebration of Mr. Ashburner's life and work will be held next month. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial contributions to the St. Louis Symphony Chorus, 718 North Grand Boulevard, St. Louis, Mo. 63103.

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Patrice Thimes, 39. the youngest sister of STL singer Denise Thimes. died last week after getting shot and killed while driving on Page near Euclid late last Thursday night, and got caught in a shootout between people on the street and a person or persons driving in another vehicle.. Patrice was to celebrate her 40th birthday this Sunday. Patrice Thimes shared her life with Greg Bell, and their two daughters.

STL BDAZES--ARIESians. Award winning journalist Sylvester Brown, socialite Tiffany Bryant, promoter Chris Creath, and actress/singer Cody Aaron

BLIND DISHZ (RETRO) This time last year we printed this one:

Which STL mover and shaker demanded OUTTOWN to not report on the blog that they were attending revolve at City Hall last Saturday so they wouldnt get in trouble their boss? (Hint. It is not a female, this person is well "covered" on STL sports and this person's first name initial and last name initial have the same consonant.

PRO-MO-CIAL-I-CIOUS. Who got it in this week? Comedian Kym D and promoter/event host Mocha Latte (TIE)and The Men of Hella Fly Promotions (King Kerry and Dano Johnson) and Phil Assets of Liquid Assets (TIE)

Kym D. (LEFT). This lively sista, who is nominated for two Notice Me Awards for Female Hustler and Host, always gets it in when she can on the comedy and the hosting. As the regular host of the weekly poetry showcase Raw Suger at Club Amnesia (every Thursday) and her adult oriented after hours commentary Facebook After Dark, Kym will keep her hosting duties going this weekend histing a comedy show Saturday at Cigar Inn in Belleville, Ill (SEE EVENTZ BELOW) and co-hosting the 3rd Annual Notice Me Awards (SEE EVENTZ BELOW) with this week's promocialicous pick, Mocha Latte.

Mocha Latte.(FAR RIGHT) A non stranger to this section, Latte, who is nominated for two Notice Me Awards for Female Hustler and Host, will be a host of a seminar involving relationships. Titled R.E.A.L. Love Celebration, Latte will either be a moderator or host the events scheduled including a film and panel discussion this Thursday at The Tivoli, a spoken word event Friday at Legacy Books and Cafe, and on Saturday a relationship workshop at Centinniel Commons. On Saturday nite, she will continue her duty as resident host at The Label(SEE MOCHAs CORNER)

King Kerry and Dano Johnson (FAR LEFT) . This swagged out duo is all over the scene as they always do. Nominated for Promoters of the Year and Promotion of the Year at this year's Notice Me Awards (Dano copped a nod for Male Host of the Year) , they will host their regular $5 Friday at the Broadway, then on late Friday, the postponed Jaheim and Sylenna Johnson concert that was once scehduled for Feb 13 will be held at the Ambassador. On Saturday, the duo will team up with Mo Spoon of MPAC with the school rival party, Mc Cluer vs Berkeley Party at Club Envy on Saturday. and on Sunday nite, host their regular weekly party Sexy as You Wanna Be at the Label.

Phil Assets(LEFT) . As long as Club Amensia is still standing, so does Liquid Assets with their regular parties each note starting on Thursday with Redd Hott Thursdays, then Fierce Fridays, and then Successful Saturdays. The weekend will be topped by its 3rd Annual Notice Me Awards that will take place Sunday at new The Roberts Tower. His group is also nominated for Promotion of the Year.

WORDZ TO THE WHYZ?????????????????????????????

Why are prisoners able to get on Facebook? Why did Claire Mcaskill forget to pay her property tax bill on her family plane? Why does it seem as though we are not getting the full story as to what happen with Mizzou coach Mike Anderson leaving the organization? Why hasnt Chris Brown learned about handling the media when it comes to his case with Rihanna? And why did he tear up his backstage area after his interview with Good Morning America after he gave them the OK for them to talk about the Rihanna snafu? Why did Wyclef Jean get shot in his hand in Haiti? Why is Sammy Hagar claiming he was encountered by aliens when he was a child? And why are folk tripping off that Erykah Badu has armpit hair?

EVENTZ THIS WEEK

Black rock band Fishbone will perform March 14 at the City Museum.

Jazz/blues singer Kim Massie will headline The Rhythm and Blues Concert for Babies March 24 at the Sheldon in St. Louis. A benefit for the March of Dimes.

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Award winning journalist James S. Hirsch who attended the Missouri School of Journalism, will discuss his biography of Willie Mays at the St. Louis County Library Headquarters on March 24

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Freetime presents THE DETOUR this Thursday at Lola;s, The group also welcomes the 10,000 visitors in town for the National Society of Black Engineers! Crown Royal will be on site with FREE samples for everyone before 11pm! ALL LADIES FREE til 10:30pm!
Two of St. Louis' best DJs will be on the turntables all nite long.. DJ Charlie Chan AND DJ Okay. Enjoy an eclectic mix of Soul, real HipHop and R&B. Come dressed to impress. This event is 21+. For booth and bottle service email freetimestl@yahoo.com or call 314.348.2041. See you there!

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This Thursday March 24th, Doyousocial Media presents the highly anticipated Inked Culture Magazine Release party featuring over 40 Inked Culture models handpicked and referred by you and the Doyousocial Media staff. Join over 400 of your closest, beautifully inked friends. This event is for the lovers of body art, and the culture behind it. INKED CULTURE, THURSDAY MARCH 24TH, EUROPE NIGHTCLUB 10PM - 2:30AM ++++++++ Stress Free Fridays this Friday at Level 2, 7555 Olive Blvd in U. City...great food, drinks, music and atmosphere...major fundraiser for Chris Winston, owner of C-Dubb's...stop by...5pm start time... ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Stomp Friday, Mar 25 8:00p at The Fabulous Fox Theatre, St Louis, MO +++++++++++++++++++++++++ FASHION, MAKEUP, AND LIVE INSTRUMENTATION. Boutiques(1008, Jennilovette, Therapy, and Achi Couture) will be there showcasing their Spring Collections. Makeup Artist(Ashley Warner and Diana Smith) will be there performing Spring Makeup Makeover's for FREE on the first ten ladies. Live Band (D'Fynitive Soul) will be there to help you relax and unwind. Soulful DJ (DJ 76KID) will be there to keep the atmosphere right Hosted By: TC Slater Date: THIS FRIDAY (3/25) Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Place: The Inspot Dessert Bar and Lounge, 5854 Delmar Blvd. No Bottle Popping...No VIP Sections...No Free UntilJust Art......People......and Soulful Vibrations Something New, Something Different, Something FREE...LET'S GO! ;)

THE WORLD'S GREATEST *DJ KID CAPRI Live ::PANDORA:: THE SEASON FINALE

Fri March 25 at 9 p/m at Exo

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THIS FRIDAY... FreeTime Promotions & The F.R.E.S.H Group have teamed up for the first time ever to present "All of the Lights" at the City Ultra Lounge (1917 Washington Ave) SPECIAL WELCOME to the 10,000 visitors in town for the National Society of Black Engineers! Our event is a 3 minute cab ride from the Convention Center (straight up Washington from 7th to 19th St).

Drinks Specials will be available ALL NITE LONG!
ALL LADIES FREE til 10:30pm!

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Revamping of Eye Candy March 25 at The LoftHERE WILL BE ONLY 4 WINNERS CHOOSEN IN A YEAR AND THEY WIN:

* $500
* PHOTOSHOOT
* MEDIA TRAINING/RADIO INTERVIEW
* PICTURES AND BIO ON http://www.stleyecandy.com/
* Featured as Photo of the Week in St. Louis American
* Opportunity to travel
* VIP membership at the Loft Night Club (FREE Drinks & Entry)

TO ENTER ALL SHE HAS TO DO IS GET THERE BEFORE 11 AND REGISTER.

LADIES FREE TIL 11
2 FOR 1 DRINKS TIL 12!

FOR MORE INFO OR A VIP BOOTH CALL 314.226.5777

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Jahiem and Syleeena Johnson Concert at the Ambassador March 25

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Komedy sho, this Sat @the Cigar Inn, 119 W MAin, Belleville,, doorz open @7pm , $10admisn, hosted byKym D!!

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Former "American Idol" runner-up Bo Bice headlines Together We (re)Build Tornado Recovery 2011: A Benefit to Aid the Victims of the January Tornadoes, taking place from 4 to 8 p.m. March 27 at Helen Fitzgerald's.

3^rd Annual Notice Me awards The 3rd Annual Notice Me Awards March 27 a Red Carpet Gala at The new Roberts Tower on 12th and Washington in STL downtown.

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On March 27 is Alive Magazine's Iron Bartender Competition where the Top 6 bartenders, also voted on by the public through Alive Magazine's website. The venue: Lucas Park Grille. 7 p.m.

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Vital Voice presents PrideFest 2011: Theme & Logo Launch Party MArch 28 at Erney;s, 4200 Manchester

The 6th Annual Kevin Kline Awards, Monday, March 28th, 7:30pm Loretto-Hilton Center, Browning Theater, 130 Edgar Road Tickets, $25; $150 http://www.kevinklineawards.org/tickets or 314-632-6121

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MOCHA's CORNER

Mocha hosts Ladies Night and Saturday Night Live (second Saturdays) every Saturdays at the Label.

Mocha hosts her monthly poetry showcase Got Lyrics at Exo.

R.E.A.L. Love Celebration is a community empowerment and psycho-educational event that celebrates healthy relationships and teaches Black males and females of all ages how to initiate meaningful dialogue and develop healthy relationships based onR.E.A.L. love.

Based on the fact that almost 50% of Black women are not married and 69% of Black children are born to unwed Black women, the theme for this year’s celebration is entitled“A Black Woman’s Worth: My Queen and Backbone”.

Day 1 - Thursday March 24, 2011 (7 - 9 p.m.) (Free DVD with Ticket purchase)WHAT: Film Premiere and Panel discussion of "A Black Woman's Worth: My Queen and Backbone"

WHERE: Tivoli Theatre (TICKETS AVAILABLE at BOX OFFICE)6350 Delmar in The LooWHO: Filmmaker - Dwayne L. Buckingham

Mocha us hosting and moderating this.

Day 2 - Friday March 25, 2011 (7 - 9 p.m.) (Free Music CD with Ticket purchase)

WHAT: Spoken word performances by various artists & live music performances of the film soundtrack

WHERE: Legacy Cafe

5249 Delmar Blvd

WHO: Soul and R&B artists Prolyric and Tarlise

Mocha is hosting.

Day 3 - Saturday March 26, 2011 (1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.) (Free Food with Ticket purchase)

WHAT: Educational workshop - How to Love and Respect A Black Woman

WHERE: Centennial Commons

7210 Olive BlvdUniversity City, MO 63130WHO: Dwayne L. Buckingham and Dr. Shonta Smith

Sponsored by RHCS, CHAARM/St. Louis & Global Nation

Mocha is hosting.

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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 orsgalvin26@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 month8:30pm - 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"

Aireez DaRychuss music available online now

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-music&field-keywords=aireez&x=11&y=21

MORE INFO on AireezDarychuss

http://www.facebook.com/rychuss

http://www.sonicbids.com/rychuss

http://music.blackplanet.com/rychuss

BLACK REP BITZ

THE REAL McCOY

By Andrew Moodie

Elijah McCoy may be the greatest inventor you have never heard of. A prodigy since birth, his lifetime of study eventually led him to an invention that changed modern transportation forever, the self-lubricating steam engine. And that’s just one of the many inventions society can thank him for, as we’ll learn in this historical work making its U.S. Premiere. His personal and professional lives can be measured in equal parts triumph and tragedy as he struggles to make his way as an African-American inventor at the turn of the 19th century.

The Real McCoy By Lynn Nottage

THRU April 10, 2011

For tickets go to http://ev6.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetGroupList?groupCode=GST&linkID=metro

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UPCOMING SHOWS

Black Pearl Sings!

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://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=6298604837953248464&postID=3524714667125648286