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THE BIG NEWZ STORY THIS WEEK IS:

Chicago’s talk show queen Oprah Winfrey taped two of the three final shows of her 25 year stint of her daytime talk show Tuesday at the United Center a few feet away from Harpo Studios where her show is taped. Close to 13,000 folk jammed inside the venue to watch the spectacle take place. From current headline celebrity Maria Shriver to Aretha Franklin to Tom Cruise, stars paid tribute to Winfrey during the taping dubbed "Surprise Oprah! A Farewell Spectacular”.

The following are the highlights from the two tapings:

Just before 7:30 p.m. in Chicago, Winfrey took to the stage to the tune of the Black Eyed Peas' hit song, "I Gotta Feeling." What followed was a star-studded extravaganza that electrified the audience.

Shriver said to Winfrey, "For more than 30 years you have bestowed upon me the most amazing friendship. You have shown love, support, wisdom, and most of all, the truth,.” Shriver paused for a moment after she uttered the phrase "the truth." Winfrey responded by squeezing Shriver's hand tight, and the audience erupted in applause.

"Mission: Impossible" star Tom Cruise walked out onto the stage

Winfrey was met on stage by actor Tom Hanks, who told her, "You are surrounded by nothing but love. Thank you for what The Oprah Winfrey Show has meant for our lives.

"'Now Oprah, we all know that you do not like surprises," Hanks said, to which Winfrey replied, "I'm taking it all in."

There was a big production number from R&B pop superstar Beyonce – she actually had to perform it twice because of technical problems the first time around -- and a performance by country music stars Rascal Flatts.

The second show's taping began with Will Smith and his wife, Jada Pinkett, as emcees.

The first guest they introduced was Michael Jordan, who told Winfrey that she had "done wonders" for him.

"I know you have been a fan of basketball," he said, "but I have been a fan of yours for many, many years."

Next, Smith introduced Jamie Foxx, who sang Stevie Wonder's "Isn't She Lovely" -- with lyrics altered for Winfrey.

When Wonder himself appeared on the stage behind a grand piano to take over the performance of the song, the crowd went wild.

Dr. Phil McGraw and Dr. Mehmet Oz also paid a quick tribute to Winfrey.

The talk show queen helped launch their television careers.

Simon Cowell also spoke, and he introduced a very svelte Rosie O'Donnell, who performed a song and dance routine accompanied by tuxedo-clad men.

Winfrey was clearly touched by the tributes, at times appearing joyful, surprised and grateful.

Poet Maya Angelou's recitation of an original work -- a narrative of Winfrey's past -- accompanied by soft piano music from Alicia Keyes, may have been one of the most moving acknowledgements of the evening.

Winfrey listened intently, her eyes narrowed, brows knit and chin occasionally quivering.

Of Winfrey, Angelou said this "big-eyed fat girl from Mississippi decided to show the world how to look at itself… how to change itself ... ."

She concluded: "I can and I will and I shall be Oprah, Oprah, Oprah… ."

There were 13,000 boxes of Kleenex tissues in the center – one for each audience member, a spokeswoman for Winfrey's show said.

Stedman Graham, Winfrey's partner, may have prompted the use of many of those tissues when he paid his own personal tribute.

"I love you for making a difference in my life," he told Winfrey, adding: "It amazes me that I get to be around a woman who changes people's lives every day and still takes her lunch to work."

Aretha Franklin's appearance on stage seemed to have shocked Winfrey the most.

The music icon sang "Amazing Grace," following it up with a rousing gospel number that had the audience surging to its feet.

Oprah thanked everyone for taking her to a place she'd never been before, saying she would "have to watch the tape and process" what had happened.

"It feels like the rapture," she said.

The second taping ended with a performance from R&B star Usher, who sang "Oh, Happy Day" with help from Franklin.

The two shows taped Tuesday will air May 23 and 24.

Prior to the tapings, eager fans had started lining up outside the United Center early on Tuesday to catch a glimpse of arriving celebrities and witness the end of an era.

In the days before the taping, Winfrey's producers were promising "the biggest names in movies, music and television."

The United Center doors open to the public at 5:00 pm CST.

In the moments before the taping began, producers warmed up an already energized audience.

One audience member, a man from Winnepeg, Canada, went up on the stage and proposed to his girlfriend. She said yes, and the crowd cheered wildly.

Harpo Productions got more than 154,000 ticket requests for seats to Tuesday's event. Tickets were free and winners were determined by lottery.

The NBA Eastern Conference finals between the Bulls and the Miami Heat had to be shifted to make room for the taping

In St. Louis, NewsChannel5 is only one of a handful of stations invited to attend two of Oprah's final last shows.

People now are wondering what will be her actual final show joking that her last guest would be Jesus, but we think it will be a retrospect of sorts with guests who appeared on her very first national show in 1986. what do yawl think?

IN RELATED OPRAH NEWZ...SOMEWHAT

Shortly after the final buzzer sounded in Sunday's NBA playoff game between the Bulls and Miami Heat, about 1,000 workers were scheduled to begin transforming the United Center from a basketball arena into a makeshift talk-show studio for the taping of the final episodes of "The Oprah Winfrey Show."

Beginning at 12:01 a.m. Monday, workers were to take down the basketball hoops and install staging equipment, lighting equipment and video monitors until Winfrey begins taping "Surprise Oprah! A Farewell Spectacular" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, according to Don Halcombe, a spokesman for Harpo Productions.

Eastern Conference Finals games between the Bulls and Heat were scheduled in a manner that does not conflict with Winfrey's taping schedule or with the necessary preparations.

The series is tied 1-1. The next games are

May 22 · Sun Bulls at Heat · 8:30 PM ET

May 24 · tues Bulls at Heat · 8:30 PM ET

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Chicago is all of the buzz with Oprah's final shows and the Bulls at the United Center and the Blago ReTrial at the Dirksen Federal Building, but it seems as though the Blago ReTrial isn't catching the buzz as the first trial. And on Chicago tribute wrote recently, " until a verdict is announced, this once Must See plot has been relegated to “in other news."

St. Joseph , Mo. native Eminem is one of big nominees in this year's Billboard Music Awards that is set to air Sunday on Fox TV. It will be held at the MGM Grand in Las Vageas. The Em is up for 14 awards. They are Hot 100 song ("Love the Way You Lie") , Billboard 200 artist, Digital media artist, Top 200 Album ("Recovery") , Top Digital Song ("Lie") , Top Radio Song ('Lie") , Top Streaming Song ("Lie") , Top Male Artist, Top Rap Artist, Digital Songs Artist, Social Artist, Streaming Artist, Top Rap Album "Recovery") and , Top Rap Song "Lie") . Other ILLI MO artists nominated are Nelly with two for Top Streaming Song and Top Rap Song for "Just A Dream," and Kanye West for Top Rap Album for "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy."

The awards were based on songs that were reported in Billboard Magazine from the period February 28, 2010 through March 1, 2011 .

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Speaking of Nelly and Kanye. Nelly performed at Channel 933's 2011 Summer Kick Off May 13 at the Cricket Wireless Ampitheatre in Chula Vista, Calif. Chicago rapper Lupe Fiasco also performed. Several others performed as well including Ke$ha, Pitbull, and Taio Cruz. Kanye will perform at the 2011 Austin City Limits Music Festival, set for the city's Zilker Park in Austin, Tx. from Sept. 16-18. The festival will feature 130 acts, including Chicago legendary singer Mavis Staples as well as Stevie Wonder, Arcade Fire and Coldplay.

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St. Louis native actor and Emmy Award nominated Jon Hamm scored on the big and small screen last weekend. First, with his co starring role in the film, "Bridesmaids" came in No. 2 at the Box Office raking in $26 million and his cameo appearance on the Saturday Night Live digital short, The Ambiguously Gay Duo" last Saturday. On the latter, he played one of the animated superheroes come to life along with Jimmy Fallon, Steven Colbert, guests host Ed Helms and voice over by Steve Carell. From the sketch it has been speculation that an actual live action movie could occur based on the sketch which has received rave reviews from the critics.

To peep it go to http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/43046032/ns/today-entertainment/

Afton, Mo native and Emmy Award nominated actor John Cannes is also receiving rave reviews in his supporting role in the film “The Artist “ duirng the Cannes Film Festival . Goodman plays plays Hollywood director Al Zimmer. Directed by French director Michel Hazanavicius' "The Artist," is a silent, black-and-white melodrama, admitted to the competition. The film takes place at Kinograph Studios, Hollywoodland, from 1927 to 1931 during the transition to talkies and the stock market crash.

Hmm, do we smell Oscar nomination?

St. Louis native fashionista and mogul Kimora Lee have been making headlines recently on her slimming physique. She recently lost 30lbs since last fall . After having her third child, baby Kenzo Hounsou, two years ago, Kimora gained a few pounds and Kimora is back to her modeling weight. She spoke on how she lost the weight:

“Running after a 1-year-old really will do it, and I have three kids. I do a little cardio every day, and it doesn’t have to be on a machine. I sometimes take a walk. I try to do it for a minimum of 30 minutes a day. I stopped eating junk food, like chips and candy. It’s about timing, portion control and eating healthy foods that fill you up.”

In other Kimora news, she recently celebrated her 36^th birthday with husband Djimon Hounsou. The couple were spotted having lunch at Il Pastaio in Beverly Hills, and canoodling. As far as her business matters, Kimora Lee Simmons has unveiled two products : the latest addition to her fragrance line: Baby Phat LUV ME by Kimora Lee Simmons. And Shinto Clinical, a new skincare line.

Kennet,. Mo native and Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter Sheryl Crow received an honorary doctorate from her alumnus Mizzou last weekend and she spoke to the graduates. Crow urged those graduating to seize every opportunity and believe anything is possible.

“Infinite possibilities — that’s the take-away,” she said.

Crow and scientist Ian Wilmut were among five people who received honorary doctorates from MU. They received theirs during a morning Honors Convocation, which recognized more than 1,200 students. And the graduates, along with their families and guests, were treated to words of wisdom from both.

Crow, earned a bachelor’s degree in music education from MU in 1984. She spent two years teaching elementary school music in the St. Louis area, where she also sang in a band, before picking up and moving to Los Angeles. She was a backup singer for Michael Jackson before eventually getting her own record deal.

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All of the liberal pundits from talk show hostJon Stewart (who went on ultra conservative talk show host Bill OReillys show to defend him) to rapper Nas are standing grounds in support of
FLOTUS Michelle Obama's decision to invite Chicago native rapper Common to a poetry event at the White House recently. Meanwhile, he will be in the premiere episode of the Queen Latifah's produced comedy/drama, "Single Ladies" May 30 on VH-1.

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Chicago native and Grammy Award winning singer Chaka Khan will receive her star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood today, Thursday.

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St. Louis raised actress Jenna Fischer is pregnant with her first child with her husband, writer Lee Kirk. Fischer has some experience being a mom as her Office character Pam Beesly had a baby with her on-screen husband Jim, played by John Krasinski. "Pam is just out of her first trimester but isn't really showing yet," Fischer said back in 2009. "The cool part about playing Pregnant Pam is that my real-life sister Emily is pregnant... I find out how she's feeling, what she's going through. It's the best resource ever!"

The actress has been married since last July

No word yet on how far along Fischer is in her pregnancy -- but people expects she is about four to five months in. So the question is, will her pregnancy be scripted in when she starts filming Season 8 of The Office in July?

Chicago native actor Terrence Howard’s show “Law and Order : Los Angeles” got cancelled this week by NBC. Critics say the show never really caught on and because of its mid-season hiatus for retooling and the refurbished version with its more pronounced roles for Terrence Howard and Alfred Molina scored even lower numbers than its earlier episodes

ILL MO REALITY

Morton Grove, Ill native actress Marlee Matlin was one of two still standing last Sunday for "Celebrity Apprentice" finale next Sunday. She and john Rich are competing for the apprenticeship. The show airs on NBC.

MEANWHILE

Wheeling, Ill native singer Haley Reinhart may have a shot to be in the finale of "American Idol "that will also take place next week as she is among three contestants left. One will be eliminated tonite on the show on Fox

UPDATE: Haley was eliminated and will not advanc eto teh finasl next week.

ILLI MO CHARTZ

Kanye West holds at No. 2 for a second week on the Hot 100 as a featured artist on Katy Perry's former No. 1 smash. "E.T." His solo single, "All of the Lights" falls three spots to No, 23 and holds at No. 5 for a second week on the Hip-Hop/R&B chart. Jerimih resurges back into the Top 10 on the Hot 100 as his single "Down on Me" feat 50 Cent moves two spots up to No 10 and holds for a second week at No. 15 on the Hip Hip/R&B chart. His featuring on rapper Lloyd Banks', " I Dont Deserve You" on the Hip Hop/R&B chart moves up three spots to No, 37 , its highest peak so far. Lupe Fiasco makes dent with two different songs charting on two different charts. First, his breakthrough single, "The Show Goes On," goes back up the Hot 100 moving up four spots to No 12, at its newest peak and on the Hip Hop/R&B chart, the single, " Out of My Head" is getting some play now with a featuring from R&B sensation Trey Songz as it moves up nine spots to No. 29.

THE BIG STL NEWZ STORY IS:

St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony LarUssa was back in the fold Monday in Philly for the Philles; series after missing six games with the Cardinals due to his right eye being infected by shingles. But LaRussa’s ears were now in pain after what Cincinnati broadcaster Marty Brennaman said with the Cardinals-Reds rivalry, referring to former Cy Young Award winner Chris Carpenter as “that whiner and excuse maker.”

The broadcast booth discussion turned to Dave Duncan, who was referred to as “that infantile pitching coach.”

Also , WLW, the radio station in Cinncinati ran this contest: “Cardinals manager Tony La Russa has shingles, so we want to give you a chance to win some Tony La Russa shingles of your own! The Reds and Cards clash this weekend at GABP and we're backin' our redlegs by giving you a shot to win Tony La Russa shingles courtesy of Ray St. Clair roofing.” Stay classy Cincinnati!)

As for the Cardinals, the broadcaster mocked acting Cardinals manager Joe Pettini for supposedly having said “every time (we) come in here, it’s always something with that team.”

In reality, Pettini was referring to past and current episodes between the teams when he said: "It's always something when you come in here."

This all stememd from Cincinnati's sweep of St. Louis over the weekend figured to provide the latest stir of the pot for the ever-hotter Reds-Cardinals rivalry.

Brennaman is known for popping off. At a speaking engagement at Marshall University earlier this year, according to the Charleston Daily Mail, he referred to La Russa as “Mr. Baseball.”

Why? “Because he acts like he invented the game,” Brennaman said.

This all stememd from Cincinnati's sweep of St. Louis over the weekend figured to provide the latest stir of the pot for the ever-hotter Reds-Cardinals rivalry.

Brennaman is known for popping off. At a speaking engagement at Marshall University earlier this year, according to the Charleston Daily Mail, he referred to La Russa as “Mr. Baseball.”

Why? “Because he acts like he invented the game,” Brennaman said.

We say do like they did back in the day--roll up your sleeves and duke it out. LOL

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In related newz, some of that Cards v Phillies rivalry was also seen when a shouting match ensued at the end of last Sundays game after Cards slugger Albert Pujols was hit by a Francisco Cordero fastball on his lead forearm. It looked painful Sunday as Pujols grasped his wrist and went to his knees in pain, but Pujols was able to carry on. As Pujols told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, "It's going to take more than this to pull me down."

In related news, Pujols played third base during Tuesday nights game against the Phillies, his first start at third base since 2002. La Russa said before Tuesday night's game against the Philadelphia Phillies that Pujols might make a handful of starts at third the rest of the season.

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Promoter Don King will bring St. Louis native boxer Devon Alexander “The Great” (21-1, 13 KOs) back to the St. Louis area on June 25 to face a significant test in his hometown from noted Argentine knockout artist and World Boxing Organization No.-3 ranked contender Lucas Matthysse (28-1, 26 KOs) at The Family Arena in St. Charles, Mo.

King will support the Alexander-Matthysse main event with a history-making fight card that will mark the first time four world championships have been presented in Missouri during a single event which will also include World Boxing Association cruiserweight champion Guillermo “El Felino” Jones (37-3-2, 29 KOs), from Colon, Panama, will meet undefeated WBC USNBC champion Ryan “The Irish Outlaw” Coyne (16-0, 6 KOs), from St. Louis.

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The Fabulous Fox Theatre was back in biz Tuesday for the bext few runs of the hit show Jersey Boys after of a three alarm fire that broke out in the wee hours of Sunday morning in the historic Fox Theatre. As a result, the Sunday and Monday shows of “Jersey” were cancelled. The blaze started in a mechanical room located on the fourth floor above the lobby. No one was injured and the fire department is still investigating the cause of the blaze. The majority of the damage was in the lobby--a few hundred thousand gallons of water blasting into the building discolored the mural on the ceiling of the lobby, and soot covered the carpet, chairs and stage. A giant tarp now covers the lobby ceiling to catch falling pieces of plaster. The main theatre only sustained smoke damage and all seats are useable.

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The expected 100,000 crowd was less than expected at this year’s Annie Malone Parade on the Market Street parade route. Steady rain and temperatures in the 50s kept many onlookers away. But the show went on as more than 200 bands (including two out of towners Kansas city and Oklahoma) , dance troupes and businesses participated, was the most ever from reports. The theme of this year's event was "Not Just a Parade,".

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Speaking of bands, 23 members of The East Side High School Jazz band was in New York city last week to compete in the annual Essentially Ellington competition in Lincoln Center . Before the competition, they appeared on the Today Show with Al Roker. The group appeared at the NBC plaza behind a sign that said who they were. Roker introduced them and said he was sure they would play "beyooootiful music."

In regards to the competition, the band, led by its director, Delano Redmond, was among 15 high school jazz band finalists that emerged from an original field of more than 100.

The band competed and participated in workshops, jam sessions and appeared on a national stage wtih the best of the best American high school bands. They competed for a Top 3 spot to perform with Wynton Marsalis, artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center, as guest soloist, followed by a performance by the 15-piece Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, whose members were mentors for the finalist bands through the weekend. The festival finale, last Saturday, was an awards ceremony honoring outstanding soloists, sections and the top three band

Although East Side didn’t place in the Top 3, some of the band members received honorable mentions throughout the competition. They are:

Honorable Mention Piano:Terrion Peete

Trumpet:Brady Lewis

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Outstanding Alto Saxophone:Carlos Brown

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Former St. Louis Rams player and future NFL Hall of Famner Isaac Bruce will hold a free football clinic this Saturday at the Tuskegee Airmen Field at Sumner High School where more than 400 youth from the St. Louis area will have the opportunity to join Bruce.

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Nelly gave scholarships Lindenwood University late last month. The Grammy Award-winning artist presented two “Black and White” scholarships to students planning to attend Lindenwood University.The four-year scholarships had went to Carmen Rhodes and Chelsea Smith. Rhodes currently attends Elsberry High School in Elsberry, Mo., and plans to study pre-nursing and journalism at Lindenwood. Smith attends Licking High School in Licking, Mo., and plans to enroll in the university’s biology program. The scholarships were awarded April 26, at the Lindenwood House.

Gleek fans in St. Louis are going to have to return their tickets as "Glee" star Matthew Morrison's June 19 concert at the Fox Theatre was canceled last week. Morrison has been inked to join the NKOTBBB tour, the collaboration of New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys, this summer. Morrison describes the opportunity as being "an opportunity I couldn't pass up. I am so appreciative of my fans and I'm planning to give them a great show." Refunds are available at point of purchase, and MetroTix will be contacting ticket holders

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Also cancelled was blues singer/guitarist Robert Cray's June 3 concert at the Pageant due to a scheduling conflict. Refunds are available at point of purchase.

Comedian Bill Bellamy will host a special The Friday Alternative the weekly event presented by promoters SoUl Stylz, Sygu, & FreeTime.

R&B singer Bobby V will perform at at Exo nightclub May 26 during Close to Famous’ returning monthly networking event ICONIC Memorial Day Weekend, Thursday, May 26

Liquid Assets presnets rapper Jim Jones at Club Amnesia for a special redd HottThursdays May 26

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Legendary R&B singer Bobby Womack will perform at the Ambassador July 2.

There will be a Bob Dylan's 70th Birthday Party and Tribute Night/KDHX Benefit with Cassie Morgan and the Lonely Pine, Riley James, the Skekses, Joe Stickley and Sean Canan, Rough Shop, Cumberland Gap, the Sparrows, the Feed, Pretty Little Empire, Karate Bikini and Brothers Lazaroff. May 27.

Rue 13 on Washington Ave, is celebrating ten years this weekend. The party goes down at 9 p.m. Saturday with DJ team Scooter & Lavelle.

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A first ever comedy show will take place at the Jamestown Movie Theater with Jessie Taylor, Maurice G,EGriff, Rock the Entertainer and special guest! 7dollars in advance 10@the door this Thursday May 19

In Chitown, ChadLeon’s first rehearsal for his POP Art took place last Sunday in his hometown. Here is the vid of the models who were reheasing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ys64reADWkA&feature=youtube. The second rehearsal will be June 2. The show will take place Aug 27 at The DuSable Museum.

Former St. Louis native and current Philly resident Cedric Mixon of Kobalt Books just released The HD version of his short "Serafina Slow Burn" is finally up. To see the vid go to http://www.vimeo.com/23124544

STL comic and STL TV personality Lecia J. Rives is presenting her one woman show, “ Dreamin Outta My Mind” that will take place June 5 at the Grandel Theater in Grand Center, For more info (www.leciajrives.com/onewomanshow )

Soul U is bringing back SoulSTAGE the Poetic & Neo Soul laced Open Mic is back for a SPECIAL weekly summer series for the month of June!It kicks off Wednesday, June 1^st @ The INSPOT dessert bar & lounge (5854 Delmar Blvd.) For More Info Call: 314-827-5201

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EY AS U WANNA BE SUNDAY'S" HAS MOVED FROM THE LABEL TO THE " LOFT NIGHTCLUB. CHECK OUT THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH ON (SUN. MAY 29TH) MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND. The weekly event is presented by
ROCKHOUSE ENT & HELLA FLY PRoMOTIONS.

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Speaking of the Loft we heard that the club is going through a renovation with all new VIP area just in time for Memorial Day Weekend.

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Speaking of renovations, we hear The City has done a big facelift to its club there as well.

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There was a bar brawl that took place at Lola's last Friday. As one Facebook writer wrote, "Guess Upscale isn't even upscale anymore."

RIP BITZ.

Prayers goes out to former Label Nightclub bartender Monty Fannon chance who died in a crash in the westbound lanes I-64 at Jefferson that created a huge back-up Tuesday. He was 26.

STL GEMINIans BDAZES: Radio personality Tammie Holland, comedian Jay Lee Thomas (COMEDIAN) , journalist Bill Beene, fashion designer Wynnette Jones, promoter Loose Cannon Slim, videographer Dana Christian, promoters James McGowan and Jackie Phillips, model/fitness consultant Maurice Dunlap, and poet Stephanie Williams.

LOOK LIXE:

WE HAVENT DONE LOOK LIXE in awhile which is where two people look alike. This go round we are placing an ILLI MO personality with a nationally known personality.

CHECK OUT WHO LOOK LIXE BELOW:

Fox 2 Sports Reporter Rob Desir (RIGHT)and "The Voice" contestant Javier Colon! (FAR RIGHT)

If you have a look lixe you would like to have posted on OUTTOWN send the look a like pics to snaphoney2011@gmail.com!

BLIND DISHZ

Which STL media personality spotted a famous rapper at a STL mall recently and tried to take a pic with him but jetted after her friend got scared and jetted as well?

HINT ON MEDIA PERSONALITY

1. It is a female

2.She works in television

3.She works for a station that has the city's name in the call letters.

4. Her first and last name starts with the same letter.

HINT ON THE RAPPER

1.The rapper is a male

2.He started off in a rap group

3.He is known for a song involving women dancing with their booty

4 His name means "childish behavior."

HINT ON THE MALL

1.The mall is in the County

2.Part of its name is the same last name of a famous singer who got their start on Broadway.

The media personality is a female.

PRO-MO-CIAL-I-CIOUS. Which mover and shakers are gettin itin this week promoting and socializing? Singer/promoter Tendai Morris and model/ Tv producer GBassa D'Acosta (TIE) and promoter Loose cannon Slim and comedian Darius Bradford (TIE).

Tendai Morris (FAR LEFT). This lovely singer/promoter got the week started with her monthly showcase A-1 Sundays at the Quintessential in St Charles,. Then, at the beginning of the weekend, she will be hosting the monthly music showcase Café Soul at The Loft.

GBassa D’ Acosta(LEFT). This lovely model/promoter is currently featured on the cover of the e-mag Elitism and her TV show Sexy N the STL is a co-promoter along with Z 107.7 with winning Wednesdays, a music showcase that is presented weekly at Europe Nightclub (SEE ONGOING BITZ) , and her show Sexy N the STL can be seen Wednesdays at 10:30 p.m,. on Charter channel 3 and late Fridays on Fox 2 (SEE ONGOING BITZ for both)

Loosecannon Slim. (RIGHT) Dubbed ”The Nightclub Guru” by the St. Louis Post Dispatch, this brotha is getting it in this weekend with his b0day/loosecannon weekend. Starting off Friday with a bday white party with The Game star Wendy Raquel Robinson at Exo , then later that night his weekly Friday Night Fixx with Trina and Diamond at Posh. On Saturday is his annual Celebrity B0Ball game with such stars as Penny Hardaway, Lance Gross and Pooch Hall to name a few that will take place at The Chaifetz, then later that night a Gala hosted by actress Meagan Good and DJ duties by Jermaine Dupri at the Renaissance Grand. On Sunday is a comedy and R&B show with earthquake and KC and JoJo hosted by Darius Bradford at the Ambassador (SEE EVENTZ BELOW for all these events)

Darius Bradford (FAR RIGHT). This hard working comedian, who can be heard on a regular basis on the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, was just the Grand Marshall at this years; Annie Malone Parade this past Sunday, and on Monday brought his comedy showcase LOL Mondays from the Loft to Lola’s where he hosts. On Thursday he hosts EIP Events; Tease Me Thursdays at the Inspot lounge (SEE ONGOING BITZ) and on Sunday, he will also host Loosecannons comedy and R&B show with Earthquake and KC and Jo Jo at the Ambassador.

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

Why was Gail King reported as saying the Oprah Finale shows were not about Oprah? Why does it seem like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver are about to get even more popular after this sex scandal? Why is KTRS personality Frank O Pinion always take Fridays off on his show? Why did singer Brian McKnight tweet recently that he might do a porn film? Why was comedian Mike Epps summoned during a recent comedy show? Why is former IMF agent Dominique Strauss-Khan's lawyer trying to claim that the sex act between him and the maid at that NYC hotel was consensual? Why did Sugar ray Leonard now reveal he was sodomized by an sports coach when he was a teen in his new book? Why did East St Louis City Hall look like a free cheese and butter line outside of it last weekend from the amnesty program? And why after the deadline, folk were still trying to get in line? Why is the city of NYC all uptight over Will Smith's "mansion: of a trailer being parked on a street in Soho while he films Men in Black 3?" And Why hasn't Saturday Night Live used all the talents of cast member Jay Pharaoh?

EVENTZ THIS WEEK

DARK MATTERS by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

This unique production must close Saturday, May 21. Grab a friend and join Stray Dog Theatre, Sarah Cannon, John Reidy, David Wassilak and Tyler Whiteman for a trip through the 'Twilight Zone', 'X-Files', and the mountains of Virginia.

Final Performances:
8pm Thursday and Friday, May 19 & 20, 2011
2pm & 8pm Saturday, May 21, 2011

Tickets: Adults $20.00 / Seniors & Students $18.00. (Cash/Checks/All Major Credit Cards)

Theatre: Tower Grove Abbey, 2336 Tennessee Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63104. Gated Parking.

Information and Ticket Reservations: Call (314) 865-1995. Visit www.StrayDogTheatre.org.

Signed Interpretation Performances: We offer performances interpreted for the deaf and hard of hearing by students from the Sign Language Studies program at Southwestern Illinois College. FINAL DARK MATTERS OFFERING: Friday, May 20.

Jersey Boyz THRU May 29 at the Fox Theatre.http://ev6.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=FOX11MAY11&linkID=metro&RSRC=stlt&RDAT=101119

Bill Bellamy will perform at The funny Bone at Westport Plaza May 19-22

Rock group Bowling for Soup will perform at Pop's. May 19.

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SFF Friday, May 20 at 5:00pm - May 21 at 1:30am

Location The In Spot Dessert Bar & Lounge

5854 Delmar Blvd

John Oates of Hall & Oates fame will perform May 20 and 21 at Argosy's Music Hall at the Argosy Casino in Alton

R&B singer Bilal will perform May 21 at LOLAs Opening is DJ Nune (Lamar Harris) and the Horney Horns. Coco Soul (PICTURED)hosts

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

Country superstar Tim McGraw's "Emotional Traffic" tour at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater May 21

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MPAC, HELLA FLY & DD PRESENTS BACK SPIN (THE BLACK OUT EDITION) Sat May 21 at Envy Ultra Lounge starting at 8:30 p.m., EVERYONE FREE TILL 10:30 WEARING ALL BLACK!!! THIS IS A GROWN AND SEXY EVENT MATURE ADULTS ONLY!! YOU MUST BE 25 OR OLDER TO ATTEND THIS EVENT!!!!! ST.LOUIS THIS IS WHAT YOU BEEN LOOKING FOR IT'S TIME 2 ENHANCE YOUR NIGHT LIFE!! WE WILL BE PLAYIN THE BEST OF THE 90' ON UP SO ITS PARTY PARTY TIME!! $5 DRINKS ALL NIGHT...... YES I SAID ALL NIGHT!! 2 BOOK YOUR FREE BDAY PARTY CALL KERRY 314-456-5976 OR DANO 314-685-0500 CALL ASAP CAUSE SPACE IS LIMITED!!

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Vincentennial Screenings Late St. Louis native horror actor Vincent Price's 100th b-day will be celebrated this month with Vincentennial that will be celebrated this coming May 19th - 28th at the Hi-Pointe, the Sheldon, Brown Hall on the Wash U campus and at other locations. Presented by Cinema St. Louis, please go to www.vincentennial.com for more details

THIS WEEEKEND IS A LOOSECANNON B-DAY WEEEKEND

ON FRIDAY MAY 20

LOOSECANNON ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS

S.L.I.M. SUPER EXCLUSIVE ALL WHITE BDAY BASH PT 1

@ EXO

HOSTED BY

WENDY RAQUEL ROBINSON (AKA TASHA MAC FROM BET THE GAME)

TEIARRA MARI AND OLIVIA AND MASHONDA (FROM LOVE AND HIPHOP)

EVERYBODY MUST WEAR ALL WHITE NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!!

ONLY 500 PPL WILL BE PERMITTED TO THIS EVENT PERIOD!!!!!

PREMIUM OPEN BAR ALL NIGHT LONG IN VIP!!!

FOR MORE INFO AND/ OR VIP TABLES CALL 3146011430

ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW AT ALL METROTIX LOCATIONS, WWW.METROTIX.COM OR CHARGE BY PHONE 31453411111

AND

LOOSECANNON ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS

A SPECIAL EDITION OF THE FRIDAY NIGHT FIXX

S.L.I.M. ALL WHITE BDAY BASH PT 2

@ POSH NIGHTCLUB

W/ TRINA AND DIAMOND

LIVE IN CONCERT!!!!!

HOSTED BY BIG TERENCE W/ DJ TAB

EVERYBODY MUST WEAR ALL WHITE NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!!

MUST BE 21 DOORS OPEN AT 11PM

FOR MORE INFO AND/ OR VIP TABLES CALL 3146011430

ON SAT. MAY 21

LOOSECANNON CELEBRITY BASKETBALL GAME

STARRING NATIONAL RECORDING ARTIST, ACTORS AND ATHLETES SUCH AS

NFL SUPERSTARS CHAD OCHO CINCO JOHNSON AND DOMINIQUE ROGERS CROMARTIE

ACTORS POOCH HALL (AKA DERWIN DAVIS FROM BET THE GAME) AND LANCE GROSS (FROM MEET THE BROWNS)

FORMER NBA SUPERSTARS PENNY HARDAWAY, LARRY HUGHES AND DARIUS MILES

AND MANY MANY MORE!!!!

PLUS A SPECIAL HALFTIME PERFORMANCE BY YOUNG MONEY ENT LIL TWIST

COME OUT AND SEE ALL THESE CELEBS BATTLE IT OUT ON THE HARDWOOD FOR CHARITY!!!

PORTION OF PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE BETTER FAMILY LIFE NON-VIOLENCE "PUT DOWN THE PISTOLS" CAMPAIGN!!!

DOORS OPEN AT 6PM GAMETIME @7:30 PM

THIS EVENT IS FOR ALL AGES!!!!!

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW FOR AS LOW AS $15 AT THE CHAIFETZ ARENA BOX OFFICE, ALL METROTIX LOCATIONS, WWW.METROTIX.COM OR CHARGE BY PHONE AT 3145341111

AND

AFTER THE LOOSECANNON CELEBRITY BASKETBALL GAME

ON MAY 21ST 2011

WE INVITE YOU TO THE LOOSECANNON 10TH ANNIVERSARY GALA

AT THE RENAISSANCE GRAND BALLROOM

HOSTED BY ACTRESS MEAGAN GOOD

WITH SOUNDS BY GRAMMY AWARD WINNER JERMAINE DUPRI

ON THE 1'S AND 2'S!!!

ALSO FEATURING ALL THE CELEBS FROM THE BBALL GAME LIKE

OCHOCINCO, POOCH HALL, LANCE GROSS AND MORE!!!

THIS IS A SUPER UPSCALE EVENT!!!!

NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR!!!!

$50 REG $100 VIP (INCLUDES OPEN BAR)

YOU MUST BUY THEM IN ADVANCE AT ALL METROTIX LOCATIONS WWW.METROTIX.COM OR CHARGE BY PHONE AT 3145341111 OR CALL 3146011430 FOR VIP TABLES

ON SUNDAY MAY 22

Comedian EARTHQUAKE AND singing brother duo KC & JOJO LIVE will be @ THE AMBASSADOR May 22. Hosted by Darius Bradford.

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MOCHA's CORNER

Check out Mocha during Loosecannon's Star Studded Weekend this weekend!

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Her showcase GOT LYRICS will be held the second Friday of the month at Exo.

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Jobs!! Positions available with the National Children’s Study in St. Louis. One is a part time Community Liaison. The other is a full time nurse/phlebotomist. Perhaps you or someone you know would be interested. Please share the link below.

https://performancemanager-sr.successfactors.com/career?company=battelle

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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.

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 314.646.9917orsgalvin26@yahoo.com

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AD's SPOT

Aireez is on tour

May 18 Cincinnati OH,

May 19th & 20th - Dayton OH,

May 22 Louisville KY

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

at Big Moe's

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WORD THERAPY AT CLUB PARADISE Open Mic Final Friday of the month $5 cover first 10 on the sign-up list free 812 Martin Luther King on the East Side

New CD "ThundaGrowndPresentsA.D. Fire & Adrenaline"