Tuesday, July 29, 2008

THE SHEILA”O”SHOW GOES TO NATPE

SHE-LA-LA PRODUCTIONS-THE SHEILA”O”SHOW; Attends NATPE; LATV FEST 08 the production company will be in talks with Berman Braun, Lions Gate Television, Bravo, Lifetime, A&E

HOLLYWOOD, California –Aug 1, 2008—The SHEILA”O”SHOW comes to NATPE with a new reality talk show, see the reality behind a reality show, when a Hollywood socialite, produces & hosts her own talk show. Tune in and experience the return of chic entertainment in this late night show, it touches on controversial new topics in the world of sports and entertainment. The underground is buzzing with anticipation of the new exciting reality show. SHEILA“O” invites you in the world of Hollywood socialites; this is the newest creation in a reality talk show format, it is sure to be the number 1 runaway hit of the year. The SHEILA”O”SHOW is hardly anyone’s typical idea of a talk show. Instead, it gets down deep into what really goes on behind the scene in Hollywood. Nothing is sugarcoated, pure entertainment.

She has interviewed many major Grammy awards wining recording artist such as Kenya West, George Clinton, The Supremes, Claudette Robinson, Little Anthony, Kashif, Thelma Houston, Mike Epps, Kim Whitley, Mary-Mary, Natalie Cole, Ruben Stuttered, Paul Jackson Jr., Tonex’, Cuba Gooding Sr., Kurt Carr, Evenly Champaign King, Mickey Stevens, Zola Gaye (Marvin’s Sister) and the list goes on and on.

Sheila “O” is the most requested red carpet interviewer for many award shows such as the Herbie Awards, BET Awards, Black Music Awards, Tsunami-Katrina Relief benefit concert, Stevie Wonder’s House of Toys, Radio Station KJLH Gospel festival, and The Sheila “O” Awards. Sheila is the sole owner of She-la-la Productions, The Sheila "O" Show, She-la-la Domestic Distribution, "O" Records & www.sheilaoshow.com.

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TI Pushed Back


Highly anticipated upcoming album from T.I., Paper Trail, has been delayed yet again. Originally slated for a release in September, the album was moved to August 12. It did not stay there for long, however, as the date changed to September 2 and then September 9.

According to Billboard, Paper Trail has been pushed back to September 30. "We're not ready yet," said the rapper's publicist, who explained that that the video for the first official single, "Whatever You Like," "is being shot today and we need more time." The clip will be available in roughly two weeks.

T.I.'s current single, "No Matter What," has been out since April and reached 42 on Billboard's "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs" chart.

Currently, T.I. is working with the Hip-Hop Caucus to help a vote registration initiative, "Get Out the Vote," aimed at young adults aged 18 to 29. The campaign begins today, (July 28) with a press conference in Washington, D.C. T.I. will serve as the major spokesman, but other celebrities and key figures will join in the effort as well.

Celebrities, Pioneering DJs and Hip-Hop Heavyweights Come Together to Honor the Unsung Heroes of Music

PEPSI DJ DIVISION ALONG WITH COMPLEX MAGAZINE AND NEW YORK’S HOT 97 HOST 1st ANNUAL MONTH IN THE MIX

WHO: The Pepsi DJ Division (www.pepsidjdivision.com) an association of the premier DJs in the country’s top urban markets, along with Complex Magazine and New York’s Hot 97, host the launch party for the 1st Annual Month in the Mix.

WHAT: Pepsi turns August over to the nation’s DJs with “Month in the Mix,” as they pay tribute to the DJ and its culture for contributions to the American musical landscape and urban lifestyle. Kicking off with an exclusive, star-studded “blue carpet” event in New York, the launch party will feature special performances by renowned hip-hop heavyweights as well as appearances by Pepsi DJ Division members and the pioneering DJs who inspired them. Performances include renown rappers Q-Tip, The Lox, R&B crooner Mario, rapper/producer Juelz Santana, up-coming producer/singer Ryan Leslie, Canadian hip-hop artist Kardinal Offishall, hip-hop duo Nice & Smooth, Al Be Back, Black Sheep, Kidz in the Hall, Wale, Ace Hood, Boxie and others.

The esteemed Scratch DJ Academy will be conducting a silent auction of old Run DMC memorabilia at the event to raise money and awareness for the Jam Master Jay Foundation of Music (www.jammasterjay.org).

Similar “Month in the Mix” events will be held throughout the month of August in multiple markets across the country, including Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, Miami, St. Louis, and Washington D.C.

Music by Pepsi DJ Division, Scratch DJ Academy and others.

WHEN: Thursday, July 31, 2008

Doors open at 8 PM

Open bar 8 -10 PM courtesy of 42 Below Vodka

**For press looking to conduct interviews with DJ Division members and performers, contact below to set up time according to availability**


WHERE: Arena

135 W. 41st St.

New York, NY 10036


FOR MORE INFORMATION OR PRESS CREDENTIALS, PLEASE CONTACT:

Sweta Shah Hanif Sumner

5W Public Relations or 5W Public Relations

212-584-4314 212-584-4310

NEW MIXTAPE DOWNLOAD**** DJ DRAMA PRESENTS: LUDACRIS-THE PREVIEW


01. And Starring…
02. Still Spittin’
03. DTP Magic (Feat. Willy Northpole)
04. Get Up Get Out (Feat. Block Xchange)
05. So Thoro
06. The Vocalizer
07. Bigg Ass House
08. 2 Kings (Feat. I-20)
09. Politics As Usual
10. Look What I Got (Feat. Playaz Circle)
11. Pinky Shinin’ (Feat. Small World)
12. Sho’Nuff Revisited (Feat. Lil Fate)
13. Ordinary Negroes
14. Busta Rhymes - Throw It Up (Feat. Lil Wayne & Ludacris)
15. LA The DarkMan - Coogi Down (Feat. Willie The Kid)
16. I’m A Dog (Feat. Playaz Circle)
17. Smokin Big Kill (Feat. Shawnna)
18. Stay Together
19. We Ain’t Worried Bout You
20. Roll The Credits
21. Been Puttin On / Secret Song

Lil Wanye's New Video Got Money

Monday, July 28, 2008

Andre Delano


Saxophonist & Singer Andre Delano, an accomplished musician with a distinctive, original sound, comes to Hollywood for ONE NIGHT ONLY. Delano will be performing songs from his new album MY SO FINE (in stores Aug 19th) and music from his debut CD, FULL CIRCLE.

Andre Delano
Wednesday, July 30th

CATALINA BAR & GRILL
6725 W Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 466-2210

Doors Open at 7:00 PM
Performance Begins at 8:00 PM Sharp! (1 set only)

Tickets: $20.00

For Dinner Reservations & Tickets:
www.catalinajazzclub.com

We Are Kings II


First Fridays LA is more than a party...
IT'S A LIFESTYLE!

First Fridays Los Angeles' events are geared to providing professionals in the
Greater Los Angeles area a forum in which to interact with their peers, while providing
a foundation to build supportive relationships and alliances.

Friday, August 1st
join
Blackweekly.com Founder Fleace' Weaver

and other professionals for
First Fridays Los Angeles
We Are Kings II
A Celebration of Black Men

We invited all our beautiful professional brothas to join us for an evening of music, dancing, mixing and mingling as we celebrate & acknowledge your contributions to our lives and community.

Ladies, you don't want to miss this one! As Queens, we should give thanks to our wonderful Kings for all they do. We stand firmly on the belief that with our support along with the right combination of intellectual, spiritual, physical, financial, and professional resources, our Kings can continue to strengthen communities, improve families, nourish us and improve the quality of life for future genterations. .


A Special Birthday Celebration
This month we will celebrate the birthday of
internatioanl party girl Tiffany Victoria Bradshaw.
We would also like to welcome Tiffany home from Dubai

The iCare Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to changing the image of foster care and improving the quality of life for children in the foster care system. The iCare Foundation was founded by six-time Grammy nominated, R&B Hall Of Fame Living Legend, Kashif, who won the hearts of millions of music lovers through his pioneering sound which dominated R&B charts in the 80's. At this month's event we will collect school supplies for foster youth returning to school in September. Did you know that 60% of the youth at Crenshaw High School are in Foster Care?

Want a Private Heated Cabana?
For reservations email sales@blackweekly.com

Birthday Party and Vendor Tables Also Available

First Fridays Los Angeles
presents
We Are Kings II
Friday, August 1st
Sheraton Gateway LAX
Lobby and Poolside Lounge

6101 W. Century Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90045
310.642.1111
3:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Reduced Valet and Self Parking!

Cover
Free with School Supplies for the
I Care Foundations and RSVP to
FirstFridaysLA@Blackweekly.com

6:00pm - 8:15pm
Networking to Soulful Chillout Lounge Music

6:00pm - 9:00pm
The Prepare for Love Show
Relationship Coach Ryeal and Yo Girl Delores will be back
taping LIVE the popular "The Prepare for Love Show" for UStream.TV
Come out and share your thoughts on love & relationships.
To view last month's show taped at First Fridays Los Angeles , click play
below, then select the video clip that looks similar to this image (4th over)


8:00 pm - 12:30am
Darius Farrelly
will take to the turntables and heat up the room with
the hottest R&B, Hip-hop and Old School dance music

Attire
Chic
Rule #1 in networking ...Within the first three seconds of a new encounter,
you are evaluated... even if it is just a glance. Once the first impression is made,
it is virtually irreversible. So, dress to impress and that says success!
Men in jeans MUST wear collar shirts AND hard sole shoes.
NO HATS, CAPS OR ATHLETIC WEAR,
DRESS CODE WILL BE ENFORCED!


To place your ad in the First Fridays eflyer, email sales@blackweekly.com

Life-Line Worldwide Press Release: Tha Gim-“This Iz My Life”



Veteran Hip-Hop artist, Tha Gim(pronounced the gem) out of Fresno, California, is releasing his latest project, “This Iz My Life” October 28th, 2008. The project features 14 new tracks including the single, “Freedom Song,” which Tha Gim just completed shooting a video for. The project also includes several other noteworthy singles like, “Real Love,” “My Method,” and “Make It Happen.”

The subject matter on this project tackles various issues people face like social consciousness, overcoming struggles, love, salvation and freedom.

He has toured and shared stages with legendary rap icons, Kurtis Blow and DJ Kool Herc as well as gospel artists Kirk Franklin, and Ty Tribbet just to name a few. He was also featured on artist’s projects on EMI, and Sony-BMG as well as independent releases on his own Threat Muzik label during the past few years.

Tha Gim-“This Iz My Life” will be distributed through Infinity Music Distribution.

www.thagim.com

Friday, July 25, 2008

ATTENTION: "RAPPERS", "SINGERS" , & "PRODUCERS!!!!

"READY TO BLOW ENTERTAINMENT" WILL BE HOSTING THE OFFICIAL "A&R SHOWCASE TOURNAMENT" STARTING AUGUST 13TH, 2008 IN "RICHMOND V.A." AND ENDING WITH THE FINALS ON FEBRUARY 24TH, 2009. "CONRAD DIMANCHE" OF "BAD BOY ENTERTAINMENT" HAS ALREADY BEEN CONFIRMED AS ONE OF THE GUEST A&R JUDGES TO SIT ON THE PANEL WITH MORE TO COME, SUCH AS "G-UNIT RECORDS", "UNIVERSAL/MOTOWN" & "KONVICT MUSIC"!!

"RAP AND R&B ARTIST GRAND PRIZE PACKAGE"

1. 1 ON 1 MEETING WITH 2 MAJOR LABEL A&R'S.
2. OPEN UP FOR A MAJOR RECORDING ARTIST.
3. GO ON A PROMOTIONAL.
4. 10 HOURS OF STUDIO TIME.
5. PRESS RELEASE EMAIL BLASTED TO OVER 100,000 INDUSTRY PROS.


"PRODUCERS GRAND PRIZE PACKAGE"

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DEADLINE FOR ARTIST SUBMISSIONS IS AUGUST, 4TH 2008.


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OR CALL: 540-241-7865

k Run/Walk For Foster Care Saturday July 26

Lord Gang Worldwide LLC. - Sporty Rich Entertainment



CEO/President
Lord Gang Worldwide LLC.
Director of A/R East Coast
Sporty Rich Entertainment
96.5 Streetz 96
Saturdays 5pm-7pm
www.myspace.com/doitall

Lord Gang Worldwide, LLC was founded in 2006 by "Do It All" Du Kelly of Lords of the Underground--Multi-Platinum Icons of the golden era of Hip Hop. Lord Gang is a conglomerate of major and independent recording artists, actors, dancers, authors, songwriters, production companies, disc jockeys, agents, managers, consultants, clothing lines, and more that have come together for one common cause--to expand and empower the independent.

Du "Doitall" Du Kelly created Lord Gang Worldwide to give the independent the knowledge and platform to make a difference in the entertainment industry and local communities, while empowering, and emphasizing the need for constant enlightenment.


Black In America Mixer


Blackweekly.com's
Black In America
Viewing Mixer

Yesterday evening many of you joined us to watch CNN's Black In American:Women and Families. CNN even stop by to video tape the mixer. The Q & A after the show was interesting and thought provoking.

We invite you to join us again this evening to watch Black In America which will focus entirely to the plight of the Black Man in America.

Blackweekly.com's
Black In America : The Black Man
Viewing Mixer

Thursday, July 24th
8412 Third St
(1 block east of the Beverly Center)
323-852-0642
5:30pm to 9:30pm

Free with RSVP to MeetMeAt@Blackweekly.com

RSVP Does not guarantee seating
For seating, early arrival highly suggested!

Please support the host venue by
ordering food and drinks.

Also, please pay for the food you order. Someone walked out on a check yesterday, which we had to pay.

Blackweekly.com... Exceeding Expectations!

Kelly Rowland Releases Another Solo Album


Kelly Rowland is putting out yet another album:

“I definitely want a new sound so I am jamming in the studio with amazing musicians who just love music.” Rowland also revealed that she is hoping her third LP will be “deeper” and more “inspiring” than her first two solo albums.

Kudos to Kelly keeping up that ‘never give up steez’, but baby girl has to draw the line somewhere. We wish her the best of luck with this project.

Source

The Ban of Baggy Pants and Saggin


When will people realize that saggin' and baggy pants are part of Hip Hop Culture. Just like Cross Color, Eraser cuts, cube cuts Hip Hop has been an influence on culture and our youth throughout the years, but the question is where is it too far? Is it ever too far, no not really it is an expression of individuality of ones identity and for a county in the US who has now banned saggin' is utterly ridiculous. Saggin' isn't a black thing, it's a cultural thing everybody is influenced by music and culture that is what our society is structured on and for people to change something they don't like, well it's not their place to even begin. We should have to fight for the right to sag in the US but it's becoming more and more of an issue. Saggin is many things, it's country, it's thug, it's hood, it represents the streets,it's who you are and saggin' can be sexy. Whatever the case saggin' is an individual choice and should be one of the worlds and our countries freedoms of expression.

We are not a communist country ...we believe in freedom of speech and freedom of expression. Our country is brought up on Capitalism and freedom and for a county to ban something as clothing out right wrong. It is a $500.00 dollar fine is you are caught wearing your pants saggin'. This really needs to stop and American needs to wake up and see what is happening around the country, because if they are doing it there, it's only a matter of time before they gonna try and ban it in your area. Stand up for your believes, and believe it or not things in congress and politics tend to work best when people stand up on paper. Make a protest have 10,000.00 people sign what you believe and take it to congress or your community leader and stand your ground, you will get further.
Now as for saggin' just like back in the day it's OK if you can't do it at school. That's understandable. they did then and they gonna do it now, but for everyday. It's a free country and everyone is entitled to wear what they want, when they want, and how they want. It's called freedom of expression and baggy pants or saggin' is just another generations way of expression influenced by culture today and for the elders, well you have to recognize it. you don't have to understand it, just know and if it's not your thing then OK, fine you had your thing in your day now it's their time. It's called evolution people let people live it for now cause you only get it this one time and you better make the best use of your time no matter how long you are around.


Finally, for those of you who just know better and you should have turned in the Hip Hop Card. Men this is you there comes a time when you grow up and the saggin' is for 11ish to mid 30's but past that you need to turn in the card. Same goes for throwbacks, and hip hop gear that is just to young for you. If you reaching trying to grasp that youth you once had, remember the key thing is the word had, so with that said realize your age you can still be young, you can still be stylish, but you need to be real with yourself.


Saw V: Sneak Peak


The All White Cocaine City DVD Release Party

LL Cool J The G.O.A.T. Video

Check LL Cool J's - The G.O.A.T.

Keri Hilson - Energy

Check out this sexy new video from Keri Hilson

Gnarls Barkley - Who's Gonna Save My Soul

This Video is Hot you gotta check it.

Plies - Please Excuse My Hands *New Video*

Rihannas New Video

Disturbia

Remo Da Rapstar Premiere Video


*** VIDEO WORLD PREMIERE ***

REMO DA RAPSTAR

"Good Stuff"

Video directed BY L and G films

http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshh5czw0XXdiOz71rVZ


Artist: "Remo Da Rapstar"

Hometown: Bronx,Ny

SEND FEEDBACK TOO: www.myspace.com/remodarapstar

JOHNNY CASH REMIXED SET FOR OCTOBER 14 RELEASE ON COMPADRE RECORDS

Pictured left to right: Ted Chung (Pres/Doggystyle Records), John Carter Cash,
Snoop Dogg, and Brad Turcotte (EVP/Music World, Pres/Compadre Records)

Iconic Artist’s Sun Records Masters Remixed
Artists featured include Snoop Dogg
(Houston, TX)
Compadre Records/Music World Music has announced the release of JOHNNY CASH REMIXED, featuring bold new interpretations of Johnny Cash classics from top music remixers and producers who were recruited to take the original master recordings and infuse them with the sounds and technology of modern music styles such as hip hop and dance music. The album, which includes a performance from Snoop Dogg, will be available in stores and online on October 14. A vinyl deluxe-edition will be available on September 23 in select independent record stores.
Johnny Cash Remixed is a tribute to the legacy of an American music icon whose work has touched every contemporary genre, and has the blessing and support of the custodians of Johnny Cash’s legacy. “My father made his stead by defying the expected and accepted way of things” says John Carter Cash son of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash and Executive Producer of the Academy Award©-winning film Walk the Line. “He set the standard at the same time. He would have loved this remix record. While it stays true to the original recordings, this CD touches on undiscovered ground. This is what my father was about: staying true to tradition while creating groundbreaking new music. Johnny Cash classics were licensed from Cash’s first record label, the legendary Sun Records, also the first record label home of luminaries such as Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Roy Orbison. The original tracks, recorded with Cash’s first band the Tennessee Two from 1956-1959, were pure and stark, with only the essentials; guitar, light percussion and Johnny Cash’s unmistakable voice and presence. The new mixes maintain this fantastic charm and personality while filing out the sound and creating daring re-interpretations. The remixed tracks (and remixers) include "I Walk The Line" featuring Snoop Dogg (QDT, the new production team led by Snoop Dogg – featuring Snoop, Teddy Riley and DJ Quik), “Country Boy” (Sonny J, whose album will be released in August on Astralwerks US), “Get Rhythm” (Philip Steir, the only remixer allowed to work with the Reprise Records Frank Sinatra collection), “Leave that Junk Alone” (Alabama 3, creators of The Sopranos theme song), “Folsom Prison Blues” (the legendary Pete Rock), “Hey Porter” (Mocean Worker, whose remix of Elvis Presley’s “Burnin’ Love” was used as a soundtrack to Honda’s Superbowl TV commercial), “Sugartime” (Kennedy, cornerstone of the new UK Dirty Pop movement), “Trail to Mexico (indie favorite Mexican Institute of Sound/MIS), “Doin’ My Time” (The Heavy, critically-acclaimed UK-based band) and “Wide Open Road” (Count de Money) among others. A documentary following the making on this album is also in production, produced by Phear Creative in NYC. This short film features interviews from select remixers, filmed in their home studios, including Snoop Dogg captured at the Cash Recording Cabin in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Johnny Cash Remixed is Executive Produced by John Carter Cash, Snoop Dogg, and Mathew Knowles for Music World Productions, Inc. and Co-Executive Produced by Brad Turcotte for Compadre Records/Music World Music and Gregg DeMammos for DeMammos Entertainment.

For more information and track samples, please visit: www.JohnnyCashRemixed.com

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Jonathan De Veaux



Jonathan De Veaux invites you to his

Birthday Extravaganza and Casino Night at The Savoy

Saturday, July 19th
Hosted by Superstar Actor
Boris Kodjoe

Doors open at 9:00pm

Arrive early to avoid the lines...Oover 800 people expected!

$10 before 10:30 pm
(with this entire invite)

KJLH's own Kevin Nash and Tammi Mac and Lon McQ

Music by:
DJ Paradise


Attire
LA Sharp

The Savoy Entertainment Center
214 S. La Brea Avenue
Inglewood, CA

Call 310-680-7600 for more information

See you Saturday Night!

The Savoy also have the most affordable
birthday parties in LA.
Call Katrina at 951-660-1757
for birthday info. or VIP booths

www.thesavoyentertainmentcenter.com

This is a private party, the Savoy reserves
the right to refuse entrance to anyone!

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

TUPAC SHAKUR LEADERSHIP ARTS CAMP


TUPAC SHAKUR LEADERSHIP & ARTS CAMP

July 17, 3pm Art Share, 801 E. 4th Place, Los Angeles, CA. The Tupac Shakur Foundation, founded by Afeni Shakur, mother of multi-talented Hip Hop musician, actor and visionary, Tupac Shakur hosts its first ever Los Angeles Leadership & Arts Camp for youth ages 12-18 who want to creatively express themselves while learning valuable life skills. GUEST SPEAKERS - Black Thomas ("Step Up 2 The Streets", "Pastor Brown", "Stomp The Yard"), G-Unit recording artist and actor 40 Glocc, Fredro Starr (multi-platinum frontman of Onyx, "Moesha", "The Wire", "Save The Last Dance", "Torque"), Sticky Fingaz ("Blade: The Series", "Flight Of The Phoenix", "Next Friday", "Clockers"), Cash Money Records Music Video Head Of Production and Talent Manager Keith "KB" Brown, 14 year old Gold Hip Hop recording artist/actor J. McCoy (Disney's "Jump In", "Caught On Tape", Tupac's "Thugz Mansion" music video) and actor Sean Riggs (BET's "Hell Date", "Stomp The Yard", "The Second Half", "Stomp The Yard") .

Media RSVP or inquiries to majorindependents@mac.com
www.tasf.org

“ If God be for me, who could be against me…”

"God be for me, who could be against me…”


J. Prince

T.I. CUTS SHAWTY LO OFF (LOOK INSIDE) LIVE!!!!!! OMG!


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Title: What Up
Producer(s):Drummer Boy
Main Vers. 3: 39
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Album: Paper Trail

Hometown: Atlanta,GA

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Platinum Recording Artist, D.Woods of Danity Kane, and MTV’s Making The Band Celebrates Her “It’s A Girl” Birthday Tour


LOS ANGELES (July 7, 2008) - Over the July 4th weekend, platinum recording artist/songwriter D.Woods of Danity Kane (Bad Boy/Atlantic) and MTV’s hit series ‘Making the Band’ celebrated her 24th birthday red-carpet style with celebrity friends, performances, and an "Its A Girl!" birthday theme, with parties in Atlanta and New Orleans. D.Woods’s tour started in Atlanta, known for its hot celeb live music events, at Luckie Food Lounge on July 3rd and then traveled to New Orleans on July 4th in spirit of the Essence Music Festival. She celebrated her birthday along with several music talent including Aubrey, Shannon, Dawn and Aundrea of Danity Kane, Bad Boy label-mate Gorilla Zoe, R&B artist Lloyd (Def Jam/Universal), super producer Bryan Michael Cox, Akon’s hot new group Rock City (KonLive/Interscope), Project Runway’s Michael Knight, recording artist/songwriter Shanell (Ne-Yo’s Compound Ent), Universal artist/songwriter Mika Means, Chauncey Black (Interscope Geffen A&M Records) and many industry guests.

In Atlanta, rocking a white Betsey Johnson ruffled dress and a pink tiara, D.Woods and her songwriting crew The Girls Club (D.Woods, Shanell, and Mika Means) took the stage and kicked off the night with an 80s tribute performance to Prince’s “I Would Die for U” with ATL-based live band State of Emergency, followed by Aubrey of Danity Kane’s cover of Madonna’s “Like A Virgin” and Shanell’s “Hate This City” and cover of Sheila E’s “Glamorous Life”. Rock City lite the stage with their new single “Losing It,” and Mika Means took us back to Susanne Vega’s “Tom’s Diner.” Danity Kane performed “Sucka For Love” off their new album and D.Woods ended with with Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing.” The renowned DJ Jazzy Jeff (Fresh Prince of Bel Air) provided the music and D.Woods’ birthday cake was custom prepared by Cold Stone’s Creamery, while Lloyd serenaded her by singing Happy Birthday in front of everyone. Guests received pink cotton candy and “Its A Girl!” party favors. The bash was sponsored by Hennessy, Luxirie by L-R-G and VIBE Magazine and was co-produced by RNB Live Atlanta and Laura Wright of Avid Exposure.

On the next stop to New Orleans, supporting the Essence Music Festival, D.Woods’ tour was just getting warmed up. After checking out Kanye’s show at the Superdome, D.Woods partied the night away at Chocolate Bar in New Orleans on July 4th with another pink themed affair. Along with ‘The Girls Club, manager Jennifer Horton (11-16 Entertainment), and Chauncey Black, D.Woods enjoyed the celebration. Chauncey Black dedicated his hit single ‘Its your Birthday’ to D.Woods while she blew out her candles on her Cold Stone Creamery cake. Fans, locals and out of towners for the festival enjoyed drinks from Nuvo Sparkling Vodka, Remy Martin, a Cold Stone’s Creamery custom cake and party favors. VIBE Magazine and Jeff Williams from the Chocolate Bar also sponsored the event which was produced by Laura Wright from Avid Exposure.

Currently, D.Woods is gearing up for another season of MTV's Making the Band with Danity Kane which airs Aug. 6th and looking forward to the release of Danity Kane's hot new single "Bad Girl" featuring Missy Elliot. D.Woods also continues as one of the faces of women's fashion line Luxirie by L-R-G for summer 2008. Her ads have been featured in Seventeen & XXL Magazines, and she will be teaming up with Seventeen for several upcoming fashion events featuring Luxirie this year.

Monday, July 14, 2008

BRAVO'S TOP CHEF OPENS MATCH IN POMONA



(July 9, 2008- Los Angeles, CA) CHEF BRIAN, who you know from the first season of Bravo's hit TV series, TOP CHEF, opens his new restaurant MATCH BBQ & GRILL in Pomona, CA, this Sunday, July 13th with a blowout grand opening. Brian's specialty and passion is mixing exotic herbs and seasonings into every meal, which he has done so over at MATCH, fusing BBQ into his innovative and flavorful dishes of Classic American, Euro and Caribbean cuisine.

"This has been a long awaited dream that's finally here," says Brian, "I want people to experience all the flavors that I love, and be able to bring a piece of Hollywood over to Pomona."

Chef Brian, known as the celebrity chef to the stars, made his start as a chef working in small cafes, four-star restaurants and grand hotels in Washington, DC, Miami Beach and Beverly Hills. Moving to Southern California in 2002 from Washington DC, Brian started catering parties for friends and soon enough word quickly spread of his savory dishes, and celebrities such as Eddie Murphy, Mary J. Blige, Sean P.Diddy Combs, Mariah Carey, Mekhi Phifer, Chante Moore, Kenny Latimore, Angie Stone, Lennox Lewis and Tichina Arnold came knocking.

Currently MATCH BBQ & GRILL is in the process of expansion into the greater Los Angeles area and plans to go nation wide in the next few years as locations become available.

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

David Banners New Album


DAVID BANNER
NEW ALBUM
THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD
AVAILABLE TUESDAY JULY 15TH

GET IT BEFORE THEY ARE GONE!!

"ONE OF THE BEST HIP HOP ALBUMS TO DATE, 5 STARS" - PETER RICCI RAPPAGESMAGAZINE.COM