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Have a Safe Fourtth of July Weekend!
In our last day celebrating Black Music Month, we spotlight a STL artist that received some national success. His name is Phil Perry.
Born in Springfield, IL , Perry moved to
Perry later moved to California with former Montclair, Kevin Sanlin, and teamed up as a duo , that had a short stay with two albums, at Capitol in the early 1980's One song 'Just to Make You Happy' had a respectable level of success in radio.
As a songwriter, he became successful writing the 1980 hit “United Together:” for Aretha Franklin.
In the 1990s he had his biggest success with the number-one R&B hit "Call Me" (previously recorded and written by Aretha Franklin), a remake of the 1970 hit, as well as the top forty R&B singles "Amazing Love" and "Forever" (written by Brenda Russell) all from the hit album, Perry's first solo release The Heart of the Man (1991), even though he has released many albums since his breakthrough in 1991. Phil Perry is also featured on many GRP Records projects, with guitarist Lee Ritenour in particular.
In 2006, former co-producer of the Magic album, Chris 'Big Dog'
In 2007 he toured the country with saxophonist Dave Koz. That same year he released his acclaimed album "Mighty Love," for which he was voted the 2007 Male Vocalist of the Year, in the SoulTracks Readers' Choice Awards
He is also featured on the Bebe's Kids soundtrack singing a track with the late Renee Diggs. Other film song credits include 'Roots", "Pretty in Pink", "Short Circuit", "Mr. Wonderful", "Nice Girls Don't Explode",Riding Bean, "Captain Ron" and a cameo appearance in the 2009 release of the Harrison Ford film "CROSSING OVER".
He is a featured vocalist on recordings by Ron Kenoly, Michel Colombier, Don Grusin, Dave Grusin, Freddie Hubbard, George Duke, Najee, Bill Withers, Barbara Streisand, Johnny Mathis, The Benoit-Freeman Project (David Benoit & Russ Freeman), Sergio Mendez, Bobby Womack,Chaka Khan, Fourplay, and Wil Downing, to name a few.
THIS BIG A&E STORY THIS WEEK IS:
The verdict coming out Tuesday on reality show star/former
According to the Chicago Tribune, Blagojevich was stoic as the jury announced their decisions. His wife Patti Blagojevich was crying and shaking her head "no" as the jurors left the courtroom according to the Chicago Tribune.
Blago's trial last summer found him guilty of lying to the FBI, though that panel deadlocked on all the other counts.
This time the verdict given by the jury of 11 women and one man found Blagojevich guilty on 17 out of 20 criminal counts he faced, including charges of wire fraud, attempted extortion, bribery and conspiracy.
The jury acquitted Blagojevich on one count and deadlocked on two others.
Blagojevich claimed prosecutors "had twisted his words recorded on secret government wiretaps and insisted he was guilty of nothing more than thinking out loud" according to the Tribune.
Blagojevich was booed by some on his way out of the courthouse. As they arrived at their Ravenswood Manor home on the city's Northwest Side Monday afternoon, Patti ushered Blagojevich through the crowd of reporters, onlookers and neighbors.
Judge James Zagel restricted Blagojevich's travel. He will not be allowed to leave
Blagojevich heads back to court August 11th for a status hearing could see a date set for the sentencing, probably sometime this fall.
Legal experts said he's likely to be sentenced to at least ten years.
Many pundits and opinionmakers are now saying was it worth spending millions of taxpayers dollars to convict Blago. With corruption in
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Hmm BETAwards is also the spot where Jaime Foxx and Martin Lawrence did a sketch called Stank Robbers playing Ugly Wanda and Shenene and now its greenlit to be a film. So it could actually happen.
In unrelated Nelly newz, he is featured on two remixed singles. The first is on newbie rapper YC’s ‘Racks” extended remix and video featuring the rapper and 16 of other rappers (including Chitown;s Twista). The other is the urban remix to Kelly Rowland’s “Commander” single that is on the deluxe album of Rowland’s upcoming CD, “ \Here I Am” that is set to be released July 26. The song will be the third song the two have collaborate don. The first being the No 1chart smash, “Dilemma’ in 2002 and the sequel, ”Gone” that was released in 2011 both songs appear on Nelly’s CD;s; : Nellyville; and :5,0” respectively. .
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Close to 6, 500 people were in attendance at Don King's Show Me Something Great fight Saturday at the Family Arena in St Charles with headliner STL native Devon Alexander who won by split-decision victory over Lucas Matthysse. The CompuBox stats had Matthysse landing more punches overall, including more power shots. And Matthysse scored the fight’s only knockdown, in the fourth round. The stats were 96-93 for Alexander. 96-93 for Matthysse. The third judge has it 95-94. His fight was televised on HBO After Dark
The other STL area boxers were also victorious:
After dominating all 10 rounds of his super welterweight fight against Shakir
Coyne and Spnks fights were not televised . The three STLarea boxers were part of six fights that took place that night.
According to KOLO TV, the performer was shot in the buttocks after at least 16 rounds were fired in the Douglas Alley between the Knitting Factory and the Old Fitzgerald Casino, where the tour buses were parked. Bullets hit two people and police have apprehended who they believe to be the shooter.
Although initial reports stated that the wounded performer was part of Tech's Strange Music camp -- and that the incident occurred shortly after Tech N9ne's performance -- the label issued a statement refuting some of these notions. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Grammy award winning Country singer LeAnn Rimes and husband Eddie Cibrian looked at condos in
There was a
http://stlhiphop.ning.com/video/st-louis-on-judge-alex
THE BIG STL NEWZ STORY IS:
According to stltoday, about 10,000 "American Idol" fans and hopefuls jammed the streets outside the
By
The host of the show, Ryan Seacrest, came out to greet the cheering crowd and film spots for the show.
At
The auditions were open to anyone 15 to 28 years old.
Singers auditioned in front of the television show's producers, but judges will not be in
It marks the second time American Idol has come to
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St Louis Cardinals pitcher Ryan Franklin was released from the ball club Wednesday .
Manager Tony La Russa reportedly spoke by phone for about "7 or 8 minutes" with
As one leaves, two return. The Cardinals welcomed back third baseman David Freese and veteran infielder Nick Punto, who spent the last week with Class AAA Memphis and Class AA Springfield, respectively. Manager Tony La Russa wasted no time getting either player into the mix playing against
It was reported that The Rams are one of five NFL teams that have been contacted about possibly moving to
Tim Leiweke, president and chief executive officer of the Anschutz Entertainment Group, which currently is negotiating a lease for property on which a stadium would be built in downtown LA, told the Orange County Register that he had spoken with representatives of the Rams, Jacksonville Jaguars, Minnesota Vikings, Oakland Raiders and San Diego Chargers.
Although he indicated this his talks with the Rams and Jaguars hadn't been extensive, Leiweke said all five teams were "in the mix." But, he added, "We're not packing any (moving) vans right now."
Leiweke indicated that AEG would be willing to put up the funds to terminate a team's current stadium lease.
Under terms of their lease, the Rams could be free to leave
Rams executive vice president Kevin Demoff said the team's focus "is on forging a new labor agreement with the players. However, (owner) Stan Kroenke has made it perfectly clear that he's focused on working on a lease with the city of
On other Rams newz, former linebacker David Vobora was awarded $5.4 million as a result of a suit he filed against a company for supplying a contaminated supplement.
The NFL suspended Vobora for four games in 2009 after testing positive for a banned substance, which was found in the supplement.
U.S. District Court Judge Rodney W. Sippel of the Eastern District of Missouri ruled that Anti-Steroid Program LLC, also known as S.W.A.T.S., intentionally misrepresented the supplement. The judgment includes lost compensation from the four-week suspension and marketing opportunities and $2 million for damage to Vobora's reputation.
Lastly in the Rams camp, Former St Louis Rams running back Marshall Faulk will be roasted and toasted by friends on Saturday July 9 at
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Gunfire erupted outside a
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Emmy Award winning actress Cloris Leachman signs her 2009 memoir"Cloris," at Left Bank Books’ Central West End July 29 and she is mistress of ceremonies for All That Tap XX at the Touhill center on July 30.
Ryan Spearman Band will perform Aug. 26 at the Sheldon Concert Hall
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Rapper "SHAWTY LO" will be LIVE IN CONCERT.........Thursday July 7th @ The Imperial Palace....The show is promoted by HELLA FLY PROMOTIONS & BLACK VIZION
Dorrough performed at Spruills Nite Club last Saturday.
The STL area winners of the Fair St. Louis Music Video Contest were selected this week to perform as the opening act on each day of Fair St Louis performing on the Budweiser Main Stage under the Gateway Arch. Over 50 area bands and singers sent audition videos to the organization and here are the ones who were picked: They are Doorway of Fairview Heights who’s performing Saturday opening for Steve Miller Band; Option/Control of Fenton who’s performing Sunday opening for Montgomery Gentry and STL’s LastNight;s Vice opening for Maroon Five on July 4
Speaking of opening acts, Budweiser's Opening Act (formerly Battle For The Crown) is back!! You could win $5,000 in cash and an opening slot at this year's Budweiser Superfest featuring Jill Scott, Anthony Hamilton, Mint Condition, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Doug E Fresh, August 4th at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater! (last year's winner was singer Coco Soul) Don't delay, upload your video TODAY! Check out the link for more detailed information! Deadline is July 14th! http://www.myspace.com/budweiseropeningact/OpeningActs
STL based business Showroom Shine is up again for a Steve Harvey Hoodie Award for Best Detail Shop! They have won the award three years straight starting in 2008. Voting ends June 30. Go to www.steveharvey.com for more info. The award show will take place in
Majic 104.9 personality Tammie Holland was a guest announcer at the Devon Alexander fight at the Family Arena last Saturday. TO see her vlog go to http://www.kmjm.com/pages/Tammies_Insider.html?article=8768346&fb_comment_id=fbc_10150228304718160_17326552_10150228333828160
DJ Sir Thurl Big Cancer Bash will take place at The at Best Damned Ladies Night period at Club Amnesia this Saturday.
One half of the singing deo Az One, Niambi Rowland has a new YOUTUBE series that she has co-directed (with her other half, her sis in the duo Ayanna) called Naombi Knows, a weekly series where she gives the 411 on free and almost free events and activities going on in the STL.
Website
http://www.youtube.com/niambiknows
Soul U has moved its weekly summer poetry showcase series SOUL STAGE from Inspot Dessert Lunge to a few doors down to the new Nubia Café on 5860 Delmar startong this past Weensday.
Speaking of Nubia Cafe, it is under NEW management, which includes NEW Decor' NEW Faces, NEW Food, NEW Scenery!
Lastly, congrats to STL era singer and Sineta Roker, who is currently the host of the monthly rotating networking event Sunday Social is engaged to be married to her fiance’ , Jeff. .
HAPPY STL CANCERian BDAZEs Black rep founder Ron Himes (PICTURED), state rep Maida Coleman, radio personality/dee-jay Tossin Ted, rapper Tech supreme, Africanist/drummer Kelly Wimbley, club owner Antwan Binion, vidoegrapher Lamont Roszell Alexander and model Gustova Costa
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NYC native/STLbased stylist Ola and actress/singer Mylie Cyrus
BLIND DISHZ—Which STL based mover and shaker was spotted getting their work out on at Golds Gym in
Hint #1, It is a male
Hint #2. He is part of a music group
Hint #3. His first name is the last name of a well known boxer
PRO=MO=CIAL=I=CIOUS. Which movers and shakers got it in this week? Singer/ webcast host/producer Niambi Rowland and model;/TV show producer Gbassa d’Acosta and The Men of Hella Fly Promotions (King Kerry and Dano Johnson) and club owner Johnathan Burns.
Niambi Rowland.(RIGHT).This lovely half of the talented singing duo Az One is branching out these days outside of music. Just recently she debuted her weekly series “Nioami Knows”:on YOUTUBE, (she also co-directed with her singing partner , her sis Ayanna) a Show Me St Louis” styled show where she features events that are free or almost free in the
GBassa DAcosta.(FAR RIGHT) This lovely model turned TV producer is coming off of doing Red Carpet coverage at the BET Awards in Los Angeles Sunday that will be aired on a future broadcast of her weekly TV Show Sexy N the STL that is broadcast Wednesday an Fridays on Charter Cable and Fox 2 respectively (SEE OUTGOING BITZ). She and her TV team also continues to host the weekly music showcase Winning Wednesdays that takes place at Europe Nightclub(SEE ONGOING BITZ)
King Kerry and Dano Johnson (RIGHT). This swagged out promo duo is continuing its stride on the promotions game. This Friday, they are introducing a new Friday night event along with Super Smooth and Umbrella Group called Forever Young Fridays at Envy Lounge starting this Friday and on Sunday, they are having a special Sexy As You Wanna be Sundays at the Loft with a concert by Rockhouse Ent.’s (the co-promoter) Bradd Young.
John Burns (FAR RIGHT),. This STL club entrepreneur continues to get it in with his club Emvy as one of the htspots in the STL. Almost each week he has a special night for promtoters to hold events two being ROC DA MIC MONDAYS AT ENVY (with a R&B/POETRY EDITION held this week) , Rewind Thursdays and Hangover Saturdays. Just added are new weekly events FLIRT AFTER WORK WEDNESDAYS and Forever Young Fridays .
WORDZ TO THE WHYZ
AT THE BET AWARDS:
Why did Chris Brown wear some pants with two camel humps on the sides? Why did BET make a mistake on the Viewers Choice Award win? Why did Patti Labelle call Marsha Ambrousus a “heifer” during her award speech? Why was Labelle’s; ex husband sitting behind her and her son sitting next to her in the crowd? Why was Beyonce’s performance taped and not live? Why did they have the gospel moment with Mary Mary and Donnie McClurkin right after the sex filled performance of Kelly Rowland and Trey Songz? And why did Kelly conjure up the costume of Janet;s :”I Get Lonely: video during her performance of :”Motivation?” Why did one of the singers from Mary Mary wearing skin tight pants? Why did the guy who was eddie Kane in The Five Heartbeats reunion really look like Eddie Kane? Why did Alexander O neal perform on stage with raggedy teeth and not knowing the lyrics to Saturday Love? Why did Wiz Khalifa win Best New Artist? And why was he shocked when he actually won? Why was singer Shirley Caeser on the Patti Labelle tribute and not the Walter Hawkins tribute with Mary Mary and Donnie McClurkin? And why was she wearing a dress that made her look like Glenda the Good Witch? Why was BET Prez Debra Lee wearing a coat that look like shower curtains? Why was the buzz about how big Free’s boorty was in her dress? Why did Rick Ross take his shirt off exposing enormous man boobs? Why was Chris Brown the only artist performing more than once on the show? Why weren’t there any competition in the Rap female category? And why was Nicki Minaj shocked that she won? Why were there so many rapper s sagging with skinny jeans? Why was the BET censor bleeping more non cussing words than cuss words? And why did it seem as though the Youth Award that was given to both
MAAT BITZ
Elitism Check out my features on LooseCannon Slim and Melody Angel in the June issue of Elitism at http://elitismmag.com/emag/June_2011.pdf
YOURS TRULY was on two STL based radio shows last week promoting the play SNAP HONEY:
First, I was at Mary One Johnson’s radio show on WGNU on Wednesday, Pictured is co0host Stan the man (left) and Johnson after her show.
I was on Lesley on The Town on iwatchradio.com last Thursday with cast members Jaron Hicks (left) and L.A Williams (right). The host was Lesley Hunter (next to me)
After my staging of SNAP HONEY last Saturday at the Missouri History Museum, I had my GRAND PARTY to celebrate the 1,000th post of my blo OUTTOWN. Here am I with my cake at Bar Louie.
Stress Free Fridays will be held at Twisted Olive located
The Dirty Muggs & Az One will perform at a free concert at
Elvis Costello & the Imposters will performJuly 1 at the Pageant.
Ex
MO BEATZ presents MO Pinz Bowling Party - Part 2
Time
Saturday, July 2 ·
Location
Olivette Lanes
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St. Louis native country singer Derek Anthony is also planning a free concert locally on July 2 at Crest Bowl.
Legendary R&B singer Bobby Womack will perform at the Ambassador July 2.
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THE UMBRELLA GROUP PRESENT:
"THE ALL WHITE EVERYTHING CANCER PARTY!"
SATURDAY JULY 2nd @ "LOLA"...(500 N 14th st, DOWNTOWN ST. LOUIS)
!!! ALL CANCERS & FACEBOOK FAM & FRIENDS ARE WELCOME !!!
FAIR ST LOUIS Steve Miller Band on July 2, Maroon 5 on July 3 and Montgomery Gentry on July 4, all the concerts are under the Gateway Arch.This year, Fair St. Louis has been expanded from two days to three days. Go to www.celebratestl.org
Free Rockin' On the Landing Independence Day celebration with three days of musical performances from local original and cover bands throughout Laclede's Landing Saturday-Monday. The event runs from
Bands will perform on the Bud Light Main Stage at
Sunday Social-July 4th Weekend
"A Unique Daytime Experience"
Sunday, 7.3.11@ Bar Italia (13
2-8pm. *Complimentary Entry with your individual RSVP to sundaysocialstl@gmail.com
and arrival by
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Gesher Music Festival of Emerging Artists
Where • Marvin & Harlene Studio Theatre, Jewish Community Center,
When • Sunday through July 3
How much • $12 to $20; $65 for
More info • newjewishtheatre.org or 314-442-3283
2011 Grammy nominee Florenceand the Machine will perform July 5 at the Pageant.
Mocha hosts The Best Damned Ladies NIght period at Club Amnesia every Saturday!
Mocha hosts Sistah Girl Tuesdays at the Loft.
Jobbs!! Positions available with the National Children’s Study in
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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 314.646.9917or
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Aireez will one of several poets who will peform at the 2nd annual National Poetry awards that will take place Aug 19 and 20 in Dallas.
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FOR MORE ONGOINGBITZ GO TO
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Thats funny. Sineta's engaged? Interesting. Considering she still sleeps and sucks off her baby daddy. lol
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