Thursday, December 22, 2011

OUT 1089--ILLI MO arts and ent BITZ (DEC 22-31) LAST POST OF 2011


HEY OUTTOWNERS!

ITS THAT TIME AGAIN!!

TIME TO GET TOWNED!!! (FOR THE LAST TIME in 2011)



The Winter Solstice officially began Dec 21


THE BIG A&E STORY THIS WEEK IS:

Chicago Bears receiver Sam Hurd was recently released last week by a federal judge on $100,000 cash bond, the day after he was charged with accepting a kilogram of cocaine from an undercover federal agent posing as a drug supplier.

Under an agreement with federal prosecutors, Hurd reportedly had to post the full $100,000 in cash before he was released from custody. He appeared in federal court last Thursday in Dallas for arraignment.

Prior to his arraignment, Hurd, whose ankles were in shackles in court, had reportedly spent the last two nights in the Metropolitan Correctional Center in the South Loop, charged with conspiring to distribute a half a kilo of cocaine or more.

Hurd’s wife, Stacee, was present for the brief bond hearing and appeared to have tears in her eyes afterwards. Hurd’s lawyers ushered her into a conference room and told reporters she would not be talking to the news media.

Hurd’s lawyer, Brett Greenfield, reportedly told reporters as he left the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse that Hurd wanted to personally dispel rumors that he was dealing drugs to Bears teammates and other NFL players. Greenfield called those rumors “patently and totally false.”

The Bears placed Hurd on waivers, the first step toward cutting him from the team.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Young Kim told Hurd he must "maintain or seek employment" while on bond.

Hurd, who sigend a $2 million deal this season, was arrested last Wednesday night as he dined at a high-end suburban steakhouse in Chicago. According to several reports, Hurd allegedly told the agent that he was looking to purchase 5 to 10 kilograms of cocaine and 1,000 pounds of marijuana per week to distribute in the Chicago area.

He was also allegedly looking for a cellphone from Mexico because he believed that it could help him evade federal wiretaps.

Hurd was reportedly a top drug dealer in Chicago and police have a list of NFL players who were supplied drugs by the receiver, a law enforcement source told 670 The Score.

If ultimately convicted, Hurd could face between five and 40 years in prison. The wide range in sentencing would allow a judge to consider such factors as sentencing recommendations from prosecutors and probation officers;

Hurd's past criminal record, if he has one; whether anyone was hurt because of Hurd's alleged drug dealing; and whether Hurd shows remorse. Per federal truth-in-sentencing policies, Hurd would have to serve at least 85% of a sentence.

First Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojaveich gets sentenced now Hurd is about to feel the seat of a court seat. This is beyond crazy! Who he think he was trying to be? Frank Lucas?We have a feeling Hurd’s attorney may ask a lesser sentence for his squeal on his dealer. We are sure when this case goes to trial, it will make national headlines as did Blago’s. We are sure those NFL players who dealt with Hurd is shaking in their cleated shoes as well.




Looks like newbie network mogul Oprah Winfrey’s“Oprah’s Master Class” will return as a Series of Specials Beginning Sunday, January 8 and the Special Event “Oprah and the Legendary Cast of ‘Roots’ 35 Years Later” will Air on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, January 16. “Oprah’s Master Class” will debut with Academy Award-winning actress Jane Fonda (January 8). Other masters profiled this season will include three additional award-winning actors Goldie Hawn, Sidney Poitier and Morgan Freeman; media mogul philanthropist Ted Turner; acclaimed musicians Reba McEntire and Jon Bon Jovi; and professional athletes Laird Hamilton and Grant Hill.

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ADD:Oak Park, Ill native actress Betty White who will be 90 in January has been hired by ESPN to star in "A White Christmas" opening sequence before next Monday night's NFC South showdown between the New Orleans Saints and the Atlanta Falcons.

In the segment ,the actress sits in a cozy chair in front of a Christmas tree. A side table holds a lamp wrapped in gold garland along with Saints and Falcons coffee mugs.

According to the ESPN report, its production team was looking to cast a warm grandmotherly type and White fit the bill. And she rarely turns down a job.

White famously starred last year in a football-themed Super Bowl commercial for a candy bar, but that's not her only connection to football. Turns out she is a fan, ESPN wrote, but her favorite sport is much less physical: golf.

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ADD:Chicago native R&B superstar R Kelly performed his song "I Believe I Can Fly" during the Finals on X FACTOR U.S. Wednesday as a duet with finalist Melanie Amaro.

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:Chicago native singer/actress Jennifer Hudson just released her autobiography, “I Got This: How I Changed My Ways and Lost What Weighed Me Down.” In it, she reveals that Oscar nominated director Lee Daniels had offered her the lead role in his awards-sweeping film “Precious,” before he went to Gabourey Sidibe.

She also admits that she turned the part down because she didn't want to play another fat girl. "I had done that with Effie ... and as much as I was moved by this film, I wanted to try a role that had nothing whatsoever to do with my weight," she says in the book, according to The Village Voice. She instead went on to co-star in the first Sex and the City movie.

So do you think JHud would had made history winning another Oscar if she would had taken the role, if not nominated? Hmm.






St. Louis bred rap mogul Nelly will release his first mix tape "O.E.M.O." Dec 24.

It will be available for free download at midwestmixtapes.com "O.E.M.O.," stands for "On Everything Missouri.” In unrelated Nelly newz, he will become a new partner with Remy Martin which was officially announced at his annual Black and white Ball held in St Louis last Sunday.



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Chicago native producer/director Quincy Lenear (on the left of pic) and his partner actor/director Deondray Gossett, both of 2 cents productions is prepping to return its popular series “The DL Chronicles” through the social media in early 2012,. The two producers produced the award winning series in 2008 and was aired on hereTV but was yanked off the network during promotion of its second season in 2009. The series continued to build a fan base through DVD and online through streaming video, pirated copies on Youtube, and other video sharing websites.

This past October the series rights reverted back to Gossett and LeNear and they intend to return the series independently in 2012. To raise money to produce it independently the duo launched a fundraising campaign at various same gender sites a few months ago to raise the needed additional funds directly through their fans and supporters. They also debuted a prequel of the series “The Chadwick Journals”,to various same gender loving websites. They now face the challenge of mobilizing their online fan base to contribute before its December 30th deadline

.To support their efforts visit Kickstarter.com and search for The DL Chronicles RETURNS or visit their official website at http://www.theofficialdlchronicles.com

To see Part One of Chadwick Journals and other parts go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0w4AXUDo4qE






THE BIG STL NEWZ STORY IS:

St Louis Rams wide receiver Austin Pettis was suspended without pay this week for four games for violating the NFL’s rules on performance-enhancing substances.by using Adderall, a stimulant that is prescribed to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Pettis, a rookie from Boise State who has made three starts this season and has 27 catches for 256 yards, reportedly apologized to the Rams, teammates and fans “for making a poor decision” in a statement to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Pettis, will not be eligible to return until after the Rams’ second game next season, though he can participate in offseason and preseason practices and games.

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St Louis Cardinals outfielder and World Series hero David Freese helped distribute turkeys to help feed the hungry for Christmas Wednesday morning at Operation Food Search, which along with its partner agencies feed 130,000 people each month locally. The turkeys were reportedly donated by Molina Healthcare.

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STL TV was given a resolution from the The Board of Alderman recently in honor of its 20th anniversary.

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Sweetie Pie’s owner and OWN reality show star Robbie Montgomery was honored with the Living Legend Award recently at this year’s Who’s Who in Black St Louis ceremonies held at the Renaissance Grand.




KTRS radio personality Frank O Pinion(RIGHT) launched a grass roots campaign on his show Wednesday for the station to bring back its former KTRS sports director Jim Holder (FAR RIGHT)who made an appearance on his show Wednesday. Holder, who told Pinion that hes been selling insurance since his firing from the station in 2006, was flattered by the offer to get his job back but said he was OK with his current work. Holder was called in to temporary replace hosts on the station during the Xmas holidays.






Singer Aloha will perform today, Thursday on Fox 2 Morning Show with hist Tim Ezell performing "Ready For Christmas" with producer Bradd Young.
















And speaking of Ezell, stylist Ola will give the Fox 2 MorningNews host a makeover next week on air on the show.

We will keep you posted when it will air.












Former Mr Couture rep and Chitown resident Sesamir Yearby need your votes by DEC 23 to win Surround Sound of Fashion's Competition. He's been chosen as a Top10 Male Finalist by the judges, now he needs OUTTOWNERS to vote for him to be Top Male Model and win prizes including modeling for 2012 Magic Convention in Las Vegas.To vote get info at http://maatology.blogspot.com/2011/12/vote-for-former-mr-couture-repsesamir.html

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Shula's 347 Grill, the steakhouse on the ground floor of the Roberts Tower downtown, abruptly closed this week. According to stltoday report, the window shades are reportedly drawn and the "Shula's 347" decals have been scraped from the locked doors. But the furniture is still in place inside and the bar remains stocked. The restaurant shut down after only a few months in business. The restaurant will reportedly have new ownership and reopen probably by Friday



PRO-MO-CIAL-I-CIOUS—Which STL mover and shakers are getting it in this week? Singer Aloha and promoter/event host Mocha Latte (TIE) and The Men of Hella Fly Promotions King Kerry and Dano Johnson, Phil Assets and Loose Cannon SLIM (TIE)







Aloha (BOTTOM). This lovely singer is making buzz with her single and music video “Ready For Christmas” and will debut it on Fox 2 Morning News this Thursday.

Mocha Latte(TOP). The Queen of Promotions is back in her regular spot in this section. Coming off of her appearance at Nellys Black and White Ball at Chase Park Plaza last Sunday, she go tit in helping host rapper Chingy’s Chingy for Change event and her own foundation Project Stop Trippin on Wednesday at the Flamingo Bowl . She also will host at her regular spot at The Loft on Saturdays.







King Kerry and Dano Johnson. These two headmen of Hella Fly Promotions keeps it poppin with its $2 Tuesdays with Mo spoon at BSV Lounge and $5 Fridays at the Broadway. This Saturday, Kerry will be celebrating his bday during the duo’s event Bad Santa at Twisted Olive (SEE EVENTZ BELOW)that they are co-promoting with Big Tah of 3Way Promotions and promotions duo rappers MC G and Vega. On Sunday, they, along with mainstay co-promoters Rockhouse Entertainment will have Fashion Night Out 2 at Lola Dec 26 (SEE EVENTZ BELOW). Johnson made an appearance at Nelly’s annual Black and White Ball last Sunday at Chase Park Plaza.





Phil Assets (FAR LEFT). Coming off of making an appearance at Nellys Black and White Ball last Sunday at Chase Park Palza, the swagged CEIO of Liquid Assets continues to get it in with his weekly themed events at Club Amnesia with Get at Me Tuesdays, Look at Me Thursdays, Fetish Fridays and Ladies Night. This Friday, he is also teaming up with regular promoter Slim on Slim’s album release party for FREEPROMO that will take place at The Ambassador and then to Posh with special appearances by Tyga and Travis Porter. (See EVENTZ BELOW)

Slim (LEFT). This vet of event promotions is releasing his debut CD FREEPROMO this week and celebrating it with two parties at The Ambassador and Posh this Friday co-promoted with Liquid Assets (SEE EVENTZ BELOW)


OUTTOWN PICKZ

This week, OUTTOWN had chosen are top choices of BEST and NOT SO BEST DRESSED at Nelly’s 6th Annual Black and White Ball held at Chase Park Plaza last Sunday and also asked OUTTIOWNERS to choose their picks as well. Below are our top picks of BEST DRESSED

BEST FEMALE WAS:

Seviin Lii. Her dress was a showstopper. Sleek, fitting, and very sexy. Her backless gown was the talk of this year’s ball and set the bar very high for STL fashionistas.



BEST MALE WAS:

Nikko Smith. He was coordinated from his black, white and gray trimmed derby, sleek black tie and his well tailored suit giving a retro 60s vibe.

BEST COUPLE WAS

Ashley Nichols Jones and Ali Jones. They were well coordinated and looked as though they took time to color scheme. Her beautiful bronze dress matched her bronze tresses nicely and his bronze and black striped tie was just enough to show that he was coordinating with her. They looked great that nite. Ashley came in second in best dressed female in our choice BTW.

OUUTOWNERS PICK :

Kyjuan Dabess and Asia Cleveland for BEST COUPLE, and both separately for BEST DRESSED MALE and FEMALE.


BLIND BITZ at the Nelly Black and White Ball.

Which on STL air personality was desperately trying to pick up a man at the ball? It is a female whose last name she shares with a famous singer from the 70s and 80s.

Who said before their picture was taken, “Do you want me to take off my shirt first?” It is a male, and he is a prominent St Louis person that is heavily used when people get in trouble legally.

Which local club socialite was swapping spit with his date during the afterparty section on stage with the VVIP group? It is a male who goes by three names and each starts with a consonant. (He’s also part of the light skinned club. LOL)

Which best dressed couple was seen partying separately during the afterparty section on stage. This couple made the best dressed nominees on the OUTTOWN BLogpost post.


WORDZ TO THE WHYZ

Why did Vanessa Bryant stepfather say she is a golddigger just like her mother? Why did Wisconsin congressman Jim Sensenbrenner say FLOTUS Michelle Obama has A 'large posterior'? Why would someone float a hoax on Twitter that singer John Bon Jovi died recently? And why did that teen girl from the UK write a letter saying she would kill Santa and cook his reindeer if she doesn’t get Justin Bieber for Xmas?


HAPPY CAPRICORNIians BDAZES—Radio personality Edie Anderson, politician Joseph Palm, promoters Hella Fly Alexander and King Kerry, (*PICTURED), poet Zaire Imani, club bouncer Milan Green, and photographer Rahsad Bailey,

MO EVENTZ

Annual Christmas Party

Thursday December 22nd 7:30pm-Until

Please join us for Fun, Drinks and Hors d’oeuvres

It’s the Most WONDERFUL Time of the Year &

We Have So Much to be Thankful for!

Where: Holiday Inn Select-Downtown (Convention Center)

811 North 9th Street St. Louis, MO 63101

Time: 7:30pm- Until

This event is Free… There will be prizes, and lots of fun!

RSVP: Lady Dee at ddgranberry@yahoo.com or 314.368.2775 by Friday December 16th

A Close To Famous Christmas - Holiday Dinner Party & Toy Drive

Thursday 12.22.11 @ Prime 1000 (10th & Washington)

Prime 1000 provides its guest with a seasonally influenced dining experience. With a progressively innovative atmosphere that is modern and fun. Come experience premiere dining at Prime 1000. Located downtown St. Louis at the corner of 10th and Washington Ave.

http://www.prime1000.com/

Party 9pm-Until | AFTER 5 ATTIRE REQUIRED

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Life Empowerment Outreach Ministries/ Arms of Love Ministries Present William Christopher Harris Live In Concert at Alton Square Mall.

Come out & support Chris with his 1st CD project!!

December 23, 2011 @6pm!!!

Bring the Whole Family out!!

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Come join us at LOLA, Friday, December 23rd, as we celebrate the holiday season with PURUS VODKA. There will be drink specials all night and free tastings of the organic vodka. Special guest DJ, Rich Medina from Master of the Mix and DJ Nune will be on the turn tables and it is sure to be a packed house! This is an upscale event so please arrive sexy, sophisticated, and early!

Bottle reservations can be ordered by contacting SandRpromo@gmail.com

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Raising The Bar Presents...

C U R E {Chill Unwind Relax Exchange}

Friday, December 23, 2011

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Membership: 21+ | EARLY ARRIVAL STRONGLY SUGGESTED

Doors open @ 9pm

Kym D's Kapricorn Bday Sho & Party, this Sat-12/24@Nubia 5860 Delmar, doors open@7, sho@8pm sharp w/HD Reeves, Spinks, Mz Funny & spcl perf By Amber Camille! $5adv tix,$10@door, n4 & tix- 314 477 9196, Great giv-aways & surprises all nite....

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Hella Fly, 3 Way, MC G and Vega present BAD SANTA at Twisted Olive DEC 24

9 p.m. Ladies $5 until 10 p.m.

LOOSECANNON ENTERTAINMENT, LLC AND LIQUID ASSETS PRESENT

LOOSECANNON S.L.I.M

#FREEPROMO CD RELEASE 2 CLUB JAM

W/ LIVE PERFORMANCES BY

2CHAINZ, TRAVIS PORTER, JUELZ SANTANA & TYGA

PARTY 1: (18 & UP)

AMBASSODOR 8PM-12AM

PARTY 2: (21 &UP)

POSH 11PM-5AM

TIX ON SALE NOW FOR ONLY $25!!!!

THATS RIGHT YOU GET ALL THEM STARS PERFORMING LIVE FOR ONLY $25!!!!!

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW AT DTLR AND ALL PRIMESOLE AND EXQUISITE FASHIONS LOCATIONS!!!!

FOR MORE INFO OR VIP TABLES CALL 3146011430 OR 3146802775

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Comedian Jovan Bibbs annual bday comedy show *CLASS KLOWNS* will be ON CHRISTMAS NIGHT(DECEMBER 25th 8-1030p) @ lola THIS YEAR! Performing are Tahir Moore, Carmen Barton, Jamison Palmer and many more). Tix only 10$ -- VIP front tables 15$(Seating is limited on the VIP tables up front). Also for my hip-hop heads, we will be doing THE CYPHER to close the show out.

CHRISTMAS WITH THE LUNATICS

AFTER YOU ENJOY CHRISTMAS WITH THE FAMILY JOIN THE ST. LUNATIC FAMILY AT CLUB AMNESIA

THIS IS A PARTY!!!

AND EVERYONE IS ABSOLUTELY FREE UNTIL 11

10 BOTTLES OF FREAKY MOSCATO AND 10 BOTTLES OF GREY GOOSE WILL BE GIVEN AWAY TO 20 OF THE SEXIEST WOMEN IN THE BUILDING

AIN't NO PARTY LIKE AN LUNATIC PARTY!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

FOR VIP AND BOTTLE SERVICE (314)680-2775

Their will be a bday celebration for actress Kendra C. Johnson at Harrys Bar Dec 26. Celebrity guests include Chitown native comedian/actor Rodney Perry, STL native actor Sean Blackmore, and STL native ex football player/reality show star Isaac Keys ("The Ultimate Merger", "The Therapist") DJ Arty mixing it up.

Five STL fashion designers will be featured in Rockhouse/Hella Fly’s XMAS NIGHT @ LOLA! FASHION'S NIGHT OUT Pt 2. "CHRISTMAS EDITION" DEC 26. Spotlighting some of St. Louis' hottest fashion boutique's & designers! Featuring: RSRVD She-aBella by Nelly Beckham Young Addy Five 11 Fashion by Jarrece Patrick CatWalk Fashion Veria Poche by NiNi D. Robinson D'va 2 D'va Dusty Pink Free Grey Goose cocktails between 10 & 11 for ladies & we are giving away a free gift bag every hour! Dress Code Strictly Enforced!!!!

Cafe Soul Presents: The "Best Of" End of the Year Finale - Friday, Dec. 30th at The Loft! The Best Performances of 2011 all on one stage! It's the hottest pre-party before NYE! Celebrate the end of 2011 with the hottest open mic in city!

Cedroc The Entertainer at peaboby Dec 31

NEW YEARS EVE" @ COPIA WINERY!

EXPERIENCE: VEGAS STYLE POKER & BLACK JACK TABLES: FREE CHAMPAGNE TOAST: BALLOON "RELEASE" CONFETTI RAIN: OPEN BAR FROM 9-MIDNIGHT: VIP BOOTHS FROM $300-$1500! DJ IN THE CEILING: IN DOOR WINE GARDEN/FIRE PITS/FIRE PLACES/LIVE ENTERTAINMENT/VALET & MORE!

ADVANCED TICKETS @ www.lasvegasnights2.eventbrite.com. Physical tickets also available.

POWERED BY ROCKHOUSE ENTERTAINMENT/HELLA FLY PROMOTIONS & FIVE STARR PRODUCTIONS!

SPONSORED BY GREY GOOSE!

St. Louis native Cedric the Entertainer headlines a special "St. Louis New Year's Eve Homecoming Comedy Jam" on Dec. 31 at the new Peabody Opera House.

Other comedians will be added to the lineup.

Tickets are $69-$79 at Ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.com and by calling 800-745-3000.

Ultimate New Year's Eve Party

Saturday, Dec 31 8:00p to Sunday, Jan 1 (2012) 1:30a

Price: $89.00 in advance, $99.00 day of the event

at Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch, St Louis, MO

Why settle for one or two bands for New Year's Eve? The Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, along with 105.7 The Point, 97.1 FM Talk, KSHE 95 and KHIT 96 are proud to present The Ultimate New Year's Eve Party, featuring an incredible line-up of live music to ring in 2012, featuring The Dave Glover Band, Groovethang, Joe Dirt and The Dirty Boys and Plastic.

FOR OUTGOING BITZ GO TO

http://maatology.blogspot.com/2010/03/ongoing-bitz-april-week-one.html

NOTE: A NEW ILLI MO BITZ OUTTOWN BLOG POST WILL BE PUBLISHED JAN. 12. BUT WE WILL UPDATE WITH OUTCAM PICS STARTING DEC 27.

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