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Photo Recap: R&B Divas ATL Season 2 Premiere Party @ Museum Bar
On Wednesday evening, Atlanta’s movers and shakers congregated at the Museum Bar in support of TV One’s R&B Divas. Regarded as the “Wednesday Night Social” event, the venue was packed with supporters patiently waiting to get a glimpse of what drama would unfold in Season 2. All though all of the “divas” were not in attendance, Nicci Gilbert and Keke Wyatt held it down as official hostesses. Other industry notables spotted were Chanita Foster (Beyond The Game & Divas & Cocktails), Brandy Lynn (Divas & Wildflowers), Egypt Sherrod (V-103FM), Shay Johnson (Love & Hip Hop Atlanta), DJ Traci Steele (Love & Hip Hop Atlanta), Wanda Smith (Frank Ski Morning Show), Lisa Wu Hartwell (Real Housewives of Atlanta – Season 1), and a host of other celebrities and industry insiders.
Below are a few VIP photos from the event.
Nicci Gilbert (Exec. Producer – R&B Divas)
Shay Johnson (Love & Hip Hop ATL)
Shay Johnson & Guest
Nicci Gilbert & daughter Brandy Lynn (R&B Divas)
Nicci Gilbert (R&B Divas)
Egypt Sherrod (V-103FM) & Mrs. Georgia
Brandy Lynn
Chanita Foster & Brandy Lynn
Keke Wyatt (R&B Divas)
Lisa Wu Hartwell & Guests
In case you missed our exclusive interview with the show’s creator and executive producer, Nicci Gilbert, check it out HERE.
Tune in to R&B Divas ATL each and every Wednesday night at 10PM on TV One!
Beyonce’s ‘The Mrs. Carter Show’ Tour Dates
While Beyonce makes her way around the world often, it’s been a few years since she did so in the form of a world tour.
But King Bey is about to change that with her upcoming world tour The Mrs. Carter Show. She announced her tour after her stunning performance during the Super Bowl halftime show this past Sunday.
Beyonce will get her world tour popping on April 15th in Belgrade, Serbia and make 23 other stops in Europe by May 29th. After a brief break, she’ll make her way to the states landing first in Los Angeles, California on June 28th. Mrs. Carter will bring her tour to an end on August 3rd at the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Check out the full tour schedule for The Mrs. Carter Show below.
EUROPE
April 15: Belgrade, Serbia – Kombank Arena
April 17: Zagreb, Croatia – Arena Zagreb
April 19: Bratislava, Slovakia – Slovnaft Arena
April 22: Amsterdam, Holland – Ziggo Dome
April 24: Paris, France – Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy
April 25: Paris, France – Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy
April 26: Birmingham, UK – LG Arena
April 29: London, UK – The O2
April 30: London, UK – The O2
May 1: London, UK – The O2
May 3: London, UK – The O2
May 7: Manchester, UK – Manchester Arena
May 11: Dublin, Ireland – The O2
May 12: Dublin, Ireland – The O2
May 14: Antwerp, Belgium – Sportpaleis
May 17: Zurich, Switzerland – Hallenstadion
May 18: Milan, Italy – Mediolanum Forum
May 20: Montpellier, France – Park & Suites Arena
May 22: Munich, Germany – Olympiahalle
May 24: Berlin, Germany – O2 World
May 25: Warsaw, Poland – National Stadium-Orange Warsaw Festival
May 27: Copenhagen, Denmark – Forum
May 28: Oslo, Norway – Telenor Arena
May 29: Stockholm, Sweden – Ericsson Globe Arena
NORTH AMERICA
June 28: Los Angeles, CA – BET Experience-Staples Center
June 29: Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena
July 2: San Jose, CA – HP Pavilion at San Jose
July 5: Oklahoma City, OK – Chesapeake Energy Arena
July 6: Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
July 9: Ft. Lauderdale, FL – BB&T Center
July 10: Miami, FL – American Airlines Arena
July 12: Atlanta, GA – Gwinnett Center
July 13: Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
July 15: Houston, TX – Toyota Center
July 17: Chicago, IL – United Center
July 18: St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center
July 20: Detroit, MI – The Palace of Auburn Hills
July 21: Toronto, ON – Air Canada Centre
July 22: Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
July 23: Boston, MA – TD Garden
July 25: Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
July 26: Atlantic City, NJ – Boardwalk Hall
July 27: Charlotte, NC – Time Warner Cable Arena
July 29: Washington, DC – Verizon Center
August 2: Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun
August 3: Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
Will you be making your way to check out The Mrs. Carter Show???
Event: Atlanta Pitch Summit 2012, Nov. 1-3: Learn How To Pitch Your TV/Film Ideas to Top Industry Players
On November 1 – 3, 2012, the Georgia Tech Research Institute will be the host location for a great opportunity. The 2nd annual Atlanta Pitch Summit is a three day conference that focuses on helping aspiring television show owners learn how to successfully sell their ideas to major networks. To help folks on their television journey, guest speakers will include Tracey Edmonds (Award Winning Filmmaker) and Mona Scott-Young (Creator of Love & Hip Hop). Major networks that will be in attendance includes BET, Aspire TV, GMC, Our Stories Films, Bobb Cat Films, Monami Entertainment, Greendoor Pictures, Trium Entertainment, and many more.
Reality shows are a big deal and major money maker for primetime and cable networks these days. If you’ve been sitting at home with the greatest idea for the next big hit show, here’s your opportunity to learn from industry players and even pitch your ideas! In case you are wondering what the panel conversations will discuss, here’s more details about the summit:
Exclusive Q & A with Mona Scott-Young (Creator & EP of Love & Hip Hop)
Exclusive Q & A Reality Check w/ Mona Scott-Young. When you think that reality TV has gone way too far, Mona Scott-Young -Creator and Executive Producer of Vh1′s Love and Hip Hop sits in the Hot Seat and shares her expertise on how she managed to have the #1 most watched show with VH1/Viacom.
Women in Entertainment-Panel
Women in Entertainment – featuring Tracey Edmonds- CEO Edmonds Entertainment & Our Stories Films, Connie Orlando- VP of Original Programming (BET), Tracy Christian, Agent (TCA Jed Root), Shay Griffin-CEO of The Chez Group, Denene Millner- Author (THINK LIKE A MAN)
Greenlight Your Pitch for Television-Panel
What are the secrets to pitching? What is the secret to getting your television show greenlit? Find out the TV Bible rules and the masterplan to creating pitches that sell. Greenlight Your Pitch w/ Tina Thompson, Dir of Prgm- ASPIRE TV, Joe Swift- 7 Stories Up, Programming-BET Network , Anthony Samadani, GC w/Trium Entertainment (The Biggest Loser)
Music Pitch: Promotions, Score & Licensing for Distribution – Panel
Calling all musical artists! This is your chance to learn the right way to push your record, track or jingle in a different direction than the regular mixtape. This panel will share how to release your music for Film & TV. Panel Guests: Traci Adams- VP of Epic Records, Melissa Love- Licensing Expert, French Spencer-Producer, Do It All-Lords of the Underground (artist), Jason Geter-CEO of Grand Hustle.
Comedy Focus-Panel
Calling all Aspiring Comedians who want to learn how Comedians Transition from On Stage to On Screen w/Tommy Ford (Martin)
Acting Workshop
Inspiring the person inside of the Actor with Celebrity Acting Coach/Casting Director Tracey Moore
The Benefits of Marketing, P & A (Print & Advertising) for Distribution – Panel
P & A (Print & Advertising) for Distribution w/ Angela Cannon, GMC-VP of Marketing, Mitzi Miller, JET Magazine
-Editor-in Chief, April Love-Public Relations, Tracey Walker – Online Marketing Expert, Nick F. Nelson, Liquid Soul Media – Chief Marketing Officer.
Writer’s Workshop
Structure of Dialogue w/ Colin Costello (www.colincostello.com)
Using Other People’s Money w/Shannon Nash – Panel
Financing a Film or TV show can be challenging for the producer and filled with traps for the unwary. It’s like a catch-22. The producer has the script, treatment, breakdown, schedule, budget, and a business plan. Now the producer just needs talent. But the talent won’t come on board without the financing in place. Given that most independent film producers do not want to (or can’t) use their personal funds to finance the project, the producer is left with one solution – Use other people’s money. Shannon Nash, ESQ., Michelle L. Davis, ESQ., Paul Garnes, Producer This panel will explore all the potential perils, pitfalls and proper ways to use other people’s money, including: SEC and state law security compliance and potential violations, using debt or agreements that look like debt (including high interest rates that may be illegal), crowdsourcing sites like Kickstarter and state and local tax credits and tax incentives such as the Invest Georgia Exemption for projects under $1million. The panel will also look at all the compliance issues that exist for many years after taking other people’s money such as: investor reports and communications, copies of tax returns to investors (Schedule K-1s for most investors), paying back lenders and filing with state and local agencies.
To register for the event, go to www.atlantapitchsummit.com.
DMX Weighs In With 15-Stop Tour
In an effort to further his comeback after recently releasing a mixtape entitled “The Weigh In” and appearing on the reality show Couples Therapy, rapper DMX will soon release his new album “Undisputed” and take his show on the road. In support of his mixtape and to set his trail ablaze, he recently announced the tour dates for “The Weigh In” Tour. DMX will travel the states making 15 stops starting first in Cincinnati, OH. Check out the rest of DMX’s tour stops below…
“The Weigh In” Tour Dates
Jun. 1 – The Inner Circle Cincinnati, OH
Jun. 2 – Epic Event Center Minneapolis, MN
Jun. 8 – Upstate Concert Hall Clifton Park, NY
Jun. 9 – Chene Park with Nas Detroit, MI
Jun. 10 – Theatre of Living Arts Philadelphia, PA
Jun. 14 – The Norva Norfolk, VA
Jun. 15 – Star Bar Raleigh, NC
Jun. 16 – Amazura Jamaica, NY
Jun. 21 – Pufferbellies Hyannis, MA
Jun. 22 – Paradise Theater with Swizz Beatz Bronx, NY
Jun. 24 – Croc Rock Allentown, PA
Jun. 30 – Blaisdell Concert Hall Honolulu, HI
Jul. 6 – Revolution Live Fort Lauderdale, FL
Jul. 8 – Firestone Live Orlando, FL
Jul. 10 – Vinyl Music Hall Pensacola, FL
We’ll see how this all pans out for him. Hopefully this will be just the big break he needs!
Kelly Rowland Is ‘Bold & Black’ at 2012 Glamour’s WOTY Awards
The past few years Kelly Rowland has really been stepping into her own. The beautiful brown-skinned songstress ignited the red carpet at this year’s 2012 Glamour Women of the Year Awards. The event, held in London, celebrated the accomplishments of various women in the entertainment industry.
While Kelly Rowland took home the Best TV Personality award, several other notable women of color were winners as well.
Inspiration Award - Eva Longoria
Entrepreneur – Jessica Alba
Best Film Actress – Volia Davis
Comedy Actress – Sofia Vergara
Eva Longoria
Event: P. Sherrod & Co’s Purse Purge Sale & Charity Event
P. Sherrod & Co., in conjuction with Dress For Success.org and The Beehive Atlanta, will be having a purse purge event, Saturday, January 14, 2012 from 12noon to 5pm. The event will collect new and slightly used purses and donate them to Dress For Success organization. The purses will help underpriviliged women get styled properly in professional attire suited for the workforce.
PURGE and PROSPER… Receive 25% OFF all P. Sherrod & Co purses and wallets when you donate a gently used purse or wallet to charity!
**purchase of a P. Sherrod & Co. bag/wallet is not required**
1st Annual Fashionable Atlanta Bloggers MeetUp
A couple a weeks ago, the fashionably fabulous event we told you about here, better known as the 1st Annual Fashionable Atlanta Bloggers MeetUp, went down at the fabulous Envy Boutique with something that was like a Badda Boo Badda BANG! The event was spearheaded by the awesome Eboni of Fashionista Next Door , along with the help of five other lovely ladies; Charee of Charee Lenee, Jai of Southern Fashionality, Adrienne of Sadiddy Magazine, Prissy of Rush our Fashion, and Breck of Fashion Without Guilt who all donned shoes from Sole Society who was one of the event’s sponsors. To give you of idea of what the night was like, here’s a rundown….
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There was a flood of fashion bloggers in the house so needless to say the aura was full of glamour, beauty, stunning styles and HAUTE shoes galore! Everyone in attendance was treated to delectable hors d’oeuvres, endless mimosas, and the oh-so delicious, melt-in-your-mouth cupcakes and cake pops made by The Cupcake Genie and 15% off purchases courtesy of the boutique’s owner Jilene. Each attendee also received a “Swag Bag” which were fuuullll of goodies. The bags included:
China Glaze Nail polish in Shocking Pink/BioCare Labs Lip Treatment/Danae’s Creations Body Icing Body Polish/Bambola Beauty Acai Anti Oxidant Cleanser/Annekas Butter Exfoliate and Butter/We Lover Colors Tights/Lamik Beauty Lipgloss/a coupon for a FREE pair of Sole Society shoes/and discount coupons for Steve Madden, Charming Charlie, We Love Colors, Bambola Beauty, and True You Cosmetics.
Oh but wait there was more…. a makeup demo by the Envy’s Pretty Party Makeup Artists, photoshoots, manicures by Tireon Rucker and giveaways all night. The giveaways included:
A $125 Steve Madden Gift Card/Custom Stationary by Olive Paperie/An Original Fashion Illustration by ShandArt /A Scarf & Three Necklaces from Charming Charlie/Two LLF Jewelry Co. Necklaces/Three Gift Certificates for a Full Face Makeover at Envy’s Pretty Party/Ten 20% Off Envy’s Pretty Party Coupons/and a year’s worth of FREE shoes from Sole Society.
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Check out our interview with Eboni, founder of Fashion Atlanta bloggers meet-up as she shares with her reason for creating the event and pics below.
Fashionable Atlanta Committee
"Swag Bag"
Giveaways
Shanda's Makeover by Envy Pretty Party Makeup Artist
Manicures by Tireon Rucker
Inside Envy Boutique
Delicious Delectables
Fashionistas
More Fashionistas
Needless to say, the event was definitely a fashionably fun one and if you were there I’m sure you’d agree! But if you missed and haven’t already done so, be sure to join the Fashionable Atlanta mailing list here to stay tuned to what else these ladies will have going on throughout the year and like their Facebook page here.
Photos courtesy of Fashionable Atlanta and Jai Marie
Mary J Blige, Ruby Dee Receives McDonalds 365Black Awards
L to R: 2011 McDonald’s 365Black Awards Honorees; civil rights “Freedom Rider” and McDonald’s owner/operator Henry “Hank” Thomas, Radio One network founder Cathy Hughes, multi-platinum recording artist Mary J. Blige, legendary Broadway actress Ruby Dee and NAACP's president & CEO Benjamin Jealous
McDonald’s 365Black Awards recognizes African-American legends whose committment to the community is seen through their lives and life-works. This years reception took place during the Essence Music Festival weekend in New Orleans. The honorees included Mary J. Blige, Ruby Dee, Cathy Hughes, Benjamin Jealous, and Henry “Hank” Thomas.
“Our 365Black Awards honorees define true leadership in our community, from Ruby Dee’s trail blazing career as an actress to the civil rights crusades led by Hank Thomas; from the media empire created by Cathy Hughes to the leadership that Benjamin Jealous brings to the NAACP, our honorees inspire all Americans to give back in some unique way,” said Neil Golden, chief marketing officer, McDonald’s USA.
As an honoree, Mary J. Blige’s FFAWN Foundation received a $40,000 check for her organization’s committment and investment into the lives of young women.
L to R: McDonald’s USA’s Robert Jackson (2nd right) presents check for $40,000 to Mary J. Blige and Steve Stoute for FFAWN with National Black McDonald’s Operators Association (NBMOA) Chair and CEO Roland Parrish and McDonald’s owner/operator Mary Gillis.
For more information on the McDonald’s 365Black program and its past awardees, please visit www.mcdonalds.com/365black.
Event: Fashionable Atlanta
Presenting…. “Fashionable Atlanta”! New York, Paris and LA are fashion capitals and known for the hottest fashions, but Atlanta is no stepchild. Yes, Atlanta is known for being a melting pot of success. Whether it’s business, music, movies, tv or just our culture, Atlanta has earned its place, having a presence on TV, in magazines, radio and the big screen. With all this comes fashion and some of the best of the best are right here in your back yard. The bloggers have it all y’all! So, if fashion is your passion you do not want to miss this opportunity to hobnob with fashion enthusiasts alike. This fashionably fabulous event will be held at Atlanta’s very own “one stop glam shop” formally known as Envy Boutique. Here’s what founder, Eboni of the Fashionista Next Door had to say…
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Fashionable Atlanta
*Fashionable Atlanta* is a community of Atlanta based independent fashion and beauty bloggers and fashion professionals. When I founded *Fashionable Atlanta*, I was new to the city and eager to meet other *ATLiens* with my same passion for fashion! Since then, I have had the pleasure of enjoying Atlanta’s fabulous fashion scene with some of Atlanta’s most stylish ladies! I am so looking forward to meeting more of Atlanta’s fabulous blogger community at our first meet-up.
About the boutique
In addition to shopping, they have a full service salon and makeup bar! You can even host a “Pretty Party” at Envy which includes wardrobe styling, hair, makeup and a photo shoot! I just love their whole concept, and I’m thrilled that we are going to have our event there.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: July 23, 2011
Time: 7pm – 10pm
Location: Envy Boutique, 1143 Euclid Ave Ne, Atlanta, GA (Little 5 Points)
Price: $15
*The event will include:*
Shopping, Beauty Bar, Photo Suite, Raffles & Door Prizes, Cocktails and Hors D’eouvres
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To register for the 1st Annual Fashionable Atlanta Blogger Meetup, click here to get your tickets via EventBrite. Tickets are available through July 15.
Event: 2011 Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo
On May 22-25, Atlanta’s Marriot Marquis Hotel will host the 2011 Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference and Expo. This annual event gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to network, strike new deals, learn of new innovations, and gain knowledge from several high-powered speakers. Several stand-out segments of the conference will be the following:
ELEVATOR PITCH COMPETITION:
Record and upload your best business pitch. The top 10 finalists will be invited to the 2011 Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo where they will pitch the idea to judges and our audience for a chance to win $10,000!
SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS:
The Black Enterprise Small Business Awards were created to provide special recognition to African American entrepreneurs who embody the Black Enterprise entrepreneurial spirit. All entries must be received by March 15, 2011. Winners will be announced at a special awards luncheon May 23, 2011 at the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference.
TEENPRENEURS:
Black Enterprise welcomes young business talent for our best ever Teenpreneurs program (ages 13-17). We’re focused on enhancing your child’s business savvy and applying those techniques to craft a viable business plan. We guarantee an enriching, motivating experience that will help transform mini minds into major players. Space is limited so register now!
The conferences’ general registration fee is $495. If you own a business and would like to promote your services, there’s also vendor tables available.
For additional information, go to www.blackenterprise.com/ec
Recap: Mario Armstrong & Common @ AT&T 28 Days Speaker Series
Monday night at the Atlanta Symphony Hall, AT&T’s 28 Days Speaker Series program kicked off. The series, which is in its third year and exclusively hosted by rapper/actor/activist Common, highlights African-American history makers and new innovators. In conjuction with Black History Month, AT&T’s idea is to highlight February as more than a reflection of the past, but as an unimaginable footprint to what the future holds beyond Black History Month. The first speaker from last night was Mario Armstrong. The fairly young and enthusiatic entreprenuer is a Digital Lifestyle Expert and owner of Mario Armstrong Media, LLC. His company creates content for traditional, mobile & online media outlets for syndication. He has the only technology based talk show on SiriusXM. He has appeared on C-Span, TV-One, CNBC, and various other news media outlets.
Although the program started later than expected, after hearing the things this man had to say I was grateful that I stayed. He spoke about following your passion and how to incorporate technology in that quest. One of the first things he mentioned was that he was appreciative that we [audience] showed up to this event. If you are in pursuit to becoming a “history maker” you have to at least “show up”. Therefore, he was all smiles and thankful that this audience showed up and was ready to listen, learn, and be inspired. As we sat and listened and became inspired by Armstrong, he went on to mention a few entreprenuers that inspire him such as: Dr. Jayfus Doswell, CEO, Juxtopia, two sisters who owns Casauri‘s (high-end laptop bags and accessories), Lonnie Johnson (inventor of the Super Soaker), Angela Benton - CEO, Black Web Media, and NT Etuk – CEO, Tabula Digita (revolutionized how we incorporate education in digitial video gaming). All of these individuals possess certain qualities. Here are few of them:
1. Change your mentality
2. Know your true passion
3. Believe in you
4. Visualize amazing outcomes
5. Do not bail out in hard times
If you collectively use all of these things, Armstrong believes you will have a greater chance at becoming a history maker. He also expressed the fact that you may hit rock bottom during the process. For instance, he showed us a snapshot of his Bank of America bank statement from 2008. On it were four to five separate accounts. Each one was either depleted or had less than $30 bucks in it. He showed us this because he wanted us to see how far him and his family had gone in pursuit of their dream. This example showed us that we all at some point will hit an obstacle. But if we have passion for what we are striving for, don’t give up. For his family, this financial set-back was only temporary. Even though his first “almost” secured $250,000 contract didn’t pan out, eventually other contracts came in.
Armstrong asked the audience who all were not able to pursue their passion due to lack of technology. Several people raised their hands. Armstrong picked this young lady name “Diamond”. She spoke on how she was passionate about becoming a writer and how her mom buys her bundles of notebooks from Family Dollar in support of her dreams. Diamond had been writing manually for so long that she acquired a stack of notebooks full of her writings. She was definitely in the right place at the right time. Armstrong went off stage, came back, and presented her with a brand new laptop, Beats by Dre headphones, and a digital video recorder. The moment was very special.
SMASH IT! (Show Movement And Start History-Making)
We all need to begin making history. Armstrong says, “A dream is just a dream. A goal is a dream with a plan and a deadline.” So it is up to us to stop procastinating and begin brainstorming and put ideas into action. It is imperative that we stay focused and surround ourselves with like-minded people. He spoke on ridding ourselves of “dream killers“. Indviduals who say no, I can’t, that’s impossible, stay in their comfort zone, don’t reach for new goals, don’t better themselves, or get jealous of your success. Get rid of those types now!
Listening to Mr. Armstrong definitely set a fire to my backside. In the editorial/blogging business, technology plays a major role. We can not function without it. So him speaking to us was worth the time. Thanks mom for the invite!
For more information on Mario Armstrong, follow him on Twitter @MarioArmstrong, Facebook, or visit his site at www.marioarmstrong.com.
Event: BE’s Women of Power Summit
The 6th annual Women of Power Summit, presented by Black Enterprise, will go underway February 23-26, 2011 in Orlando, Florida.
Per the BE website:
This inspirational, four-day executive leadership summit is designed especially for powerful women like you! Our executive leadership sessions provide expert advice on how to deal with the challenges women of color face both inside and outside the workplace. Network with industry leaders, learn career strategies, explore work-life balance, and gain a new sense of commitment to your professional and personal growth.
To register for this event, click HERE!
Event Recap: Atlanta Black Book Expo
The book, which chronicles her journey, contains lyrics to some of our all-time favorite hip-hop rhymes as chapter titles….hip-hop heads will truly find this quite admirable to the culture. Females who aspire to be like Shanti one day should definitely pick this book up!
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To purchase the book, visit http://www.thehiphopprofessional.com/
Below are a few more authors who took time out to chat with us about their titles:
Simply put, Surles says this book aims “to help you spend less than you earn and enjoy it.”
Brian P., Publisher, Speaker, and author of How Do You Spell Success? C-H-A-N-G-E
About the book, Brian says it’s his “newly released uplifting and inspiring self help ‘investment’.”
Although STACKS Magazine found many of the titles interesting, there were a few that stood out from the pack. Here are the ones we wanted to share more information about regarding the authors and their books with our readers:
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To find out more about Mr. J.M. Benjamin and his books, visit http://www.anewqualitypublishing.com/
Passion, Pain, Pleasure ATL Stop (Pics)
Trey Songz and Monica made their stop in Atlanta this weekend while on their Passion, Pain, Pleasure tour. Check out a few pics from their perfomances to a sold out crowd at the Fox Theater. Jermaine Dupri’s new artist, Dondria, was the show’s opening act.
(Source)
Do you have a Fetish for Eve?
E-V-E is set to re-release her Fetish clothing line!
Along with partner, Chris Laurita, president and CEO of Fetish/Signature Apparel Group, the new collection plans include skinny jeans, soft burnout T-shirts, sweatshirts and sequined party dresses. Also buttery soft leather jackets including a ruffle-back vest in beet red and steel gray.
“This is stuff I really have in my closet. The first two times I supported it, but I didn’t really want to wear it,” she giggles. “And this time around it feels good when I see other people in it. Or if my friends are like, ‘Let me get that jacket.’”
To validate the new line, your clothes should be worn by celebrities! And quite a few have already began wearing the “improved” Fetish line, Rihanna, Alicia Keys and Eva Longoria Parker (who even sent a thank you card). “That’s when you know your line has taken on a life of its own,” Eve says. (Source)
Russell Simmons B’Day Bash
Russell Simmons
STACKS Magazine was on the red carpet Monday night at Russell Simmons’ Birthday Celebration and the official launch party for Global Grind. The event was held at Tongue & Groove in Atlanta. Now either everybody loves Russell or were just very well aware of the fact that he knows how to throw a party and will definitely bring the stars out. Several celebrities came out to support Russell and Global Grind including Outkast’s Big Boi, Goodie Mob’s Bigg Gipp, singers Case, Montel Jordan and Ann Nesby, former Source editor Kim Osorio, producer Diamond D and of course as always you know the night can’t go by without at least one or two of the FOL chicks hitting the scene. Talk about riding on your 15 minutes of fame. Also, up and coming R&B artist Dynasty was also in the house.
Here’s a little of the he say, she say that was heard on the red carpet:
For those of you that have been wondering, Big Gipp made it very clear that Goodie Mob was headed back to the studio and that fans can expect an album from them this year. What’s taken so long? Well according to Gipp they’ve “just been waiting for C-Lo to finish up some stuff with Gnarls Barkley.”
Singer Montel Jordan said he is set to release his next album “Let it Rain” which will be in stores October 21.
Former Editor-in-Chief of Source Magazine Kim Osario recently released her tell-all memoir ‘Straight from the Source: An Expose from the Former Editor in Chief of the Hip-Hop Bible’. In the book, she talks about her years at the Bible of Hip-Hop, industry double standards, and gives blow-by-blow details of how and why the magazine ended up going bankrupt.
Kim Osario
Sean Garrett
Shay “Buckey” Johnson
“Black” from FOL and guest
Case and guest
DJ Red Alert
Drummaboy – producer 
Be sure to check out Global Grind at http://www.globalgrind.com/, the new online destination for web savvy hip-hop aficionados who wish to find the hottest content currently on the web…all in one place.
Special thanks to photograher Alicia Lavender for the pics!
STACKS Mag Review: The Black Affair Fashion Show
By Bels
Mr. Gregory Favors of G&G Promotions, in collaboration with Regatta Records, presented A Celebration of Style: The Black Affair Fashion Show last Friday at Twelve (Atlantic Station) here in Atlanta. This fashion show event celebrated 7 African-American designers from across the globe in one night of elegance and unique creativity.
The night spun into effect with the lovely Jenelle Salazaar, Actress/Model/Professional Fitness Trainer, as she hosted the show and gracefully engaged the audience as the first set of designers graced the stage with their designs. Although I was running a little late, due to a long wait at the gas station, I was able to still catch the first designer, Gina Renay, as models strutted the stage in your “unique” crochet designs.
Review: AWE!Some Crochet YOU!nique Design & Accessories
I’m not a big crochet fan. I don’t even like crochet blankets (even if my grandmother spent 8 hours making it)! So when the models came down the runway in Ms. Renay’s collection, I was a bit perplexed as to why would someone even spend time crocheting two-peice dresses in this fashion. The designs were a bit reminiscent of the type of outfits you would see one of Stroker’s finest parading around in at 2am, doing back bends on poles and what not. The collection was not wearable at all. For me, fashion should be something an average person would wear out in public and not become the laughing stock of staring eyes. With it being Fall season, I didn’t even see one peice that females could sport in this type of weather…giving all the holes in the garment due to the crocheted designs. But hey, that’s the YOU!niqueness of fashion. As a designer, your clothes represent your vision of what fashion should be. So because of that, I guess I have to respect Gina Renay’s vision.
Review: Ruckage Design Company
The young college student, Darryl Bordenave, presented his take on men’s clothing. The Ruckage line included vests, jeans, and shirt peices that were designed with lots of hand painted colors, broken class, and silver studding. I could see why Mr. Bordenave is called “The Picasso of Fashion”. Eventhough the peices were wearable, it lacked a bit of commonality. Some of the clothing were ok, but I had to ask myself “Could I truly see some man rocking this look?”. I don’t know. But I do see where this guy has talent and maybe the industry need to be on the lookout for him in the future. Ruckage Designs do have potential!
Review: Jecarco
As a native from Chicago, Jecarco definitely has a eye for fashion being that he was born in one of the nation’s top cities to shop in. His designs captured the refined look that most young people desire when wearing clothes. Jecarco designs were casual, timeless, and consistent. His collection included simple colors-beiges and browns, nothing too bold, and styles that were edgy and of high quality. Below is a pic of one of the dresses I adored.
Here’s a video snippet of the Jecarco collection:
Review: Fly Couture
Lemar Parrish aka “The Bad Boy of Fashion was the final designer of the night. His designs contained nice urban peices for both men and women. Being a former model, I could easily tell his influence laid deep. The women’s clothing contained jersey fabricated two peices, dresses, and pant suits. The men’s collection were mostly made up of shirts, jeans, and pants. All of the clothing came together effortlessly and contained a bit of sophistication.
All in all, the show went ok. G&G Promotions did put on good production and the show did bring in a huge crowd. The other collections by Poize Inc., Punk Contour, and Sandra Gray, unfortunately, did not add more magic to the night. Luckily, the audience was treated to the sounds of three artists – Sepsenahki (recording artist), Eric Boddie (spoken word poet), and Mykel (recording artist). Also, ‘Project Runway’ fashion designer and Atlanta native, Michael Knight, gave a brief statement about his upcoming projects (his new fragance – Majk and a new clothing line coming soon). For more information on the fragrance, go to www.mychaelknight.com. I had some video footage of him speaking, but the sound on the footage wasn’t that clear. Sorry!
G&G Promotions was established in 2002 by Gregory Smith and Gregory Favors. The company provides promotion solutions, brand development, brand strategy, and global marketing. For more information on G&G Promotions, go to www.gngpromotions.net or hit them up on Myspace at www.myspace.com/gfavpromotions.
The Connect: “Raising Capital” seminar 9/11/08
Catalyst Magazine, a magazine dedicated to Atlanta’s entrepreneurs, will host a seminar on ways to raise capital on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008.
From 5:30pm to 7:30pm, a panel of “multi-million dollar” experts will guide you on understanding how to gain funding during economic hardships. This seminar will also show you ways to locate investors and help you understand what is a bankable business venture.
Other topics that will be discussed, include:
- What makes a business fundable to a local investor?
- How do I get to that first investor meeting?
- How do I make my business attractive to key investors?
- What do I need to know about selecting the right equity partner?
The cost is $25 per person. To register for this event, click here!
Jordin Sparks: Face of the Race
American Idol Jordin Sparks is set to be the “cover girl” for this year’s U.S 10K Classic, Atlanta’s premier multi-event road race. The U.S. 10K Classic will consist of runners, walkers, inline skaters, wheelchair athletes and professional cyclists coming together in an effort to raise awareness and funds for children’s charities in Georgia and for the future development of the World’s Children Center. The World’s Children center will house 500 orphaned and abused children from all over the world. Don Whitney, president of the U.S. 10K Classic, says Sparks “was chosen for her connection to teens and children. We were so pleased she agreed to help raise awareness for the World’s Children Center.” Miss Sparks will kick off the event by singing the National Anthem. She’s also scheduled to perform at the Publix Finish Line Celebration which will be held at White Water Park. The U.S 10K Classic will take place as always on Labor Day in Cobb County with pre-race festivities taking place on August 30-31. For more information or to register for the race, visit http://www.us10k.org/.
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Atlanta Film Festival & Screenplay Competition
2 Sessions, July 26-27 /10am-5pm Limited to 20 students
Off-site Location: Artisan PictureWorks, 800 Forrest Street, NW, Atlanta 30318
This two day workshop will cover both digital video/HD basics including learning how to optimize the average DV camera for better performance. Catered toward both the novice and those who have been shooting but want to learn more about the latest cameras and their own cameras.
Early Bird Registration Fee until June 18: $195 Registration Fee after June 18: $245
Click here to register!
The Atlanta Film Festival Screenplay Competition looks to discover high quality screenplays and then help the writer further develop and refine their script through an intensive workshop retreat with professional writers and filmmakers. ABOUT THE FESTIVAL The Atlanta Film Festival has a 32 year history of discovering and nurturing new filmmaking talent, including showing early works by Steven Spielberg, Spike Lee, and Victor Nunez. Beyond showing completed films, the Atlanta has been involved in helping filmmakers at various stages of the filmmaking process through programs such as Perfect Pitch, the Southeastern Media Award, and Fiscal Sponsorship. All films start with a screenplay, so the Atlanta Film Festival wanted to help screenwriters develop their screenplays by awarding winners of the Atlanta Film Festival Screenplay Competition the opportunity to workshop their script with industry professionals at a weekend retreat.
For more information about the competition visit AtlantaFilmFestival.com. To submit now go to WithoutABox.com/login/6197. The Atlanta Film Festival Screenplay competition accepts short and feature scripts. For an extra fee, professional script coverage is available. Final Submission Deadline: September 5, 2008
Fashion Designs Atlanta
Couture Connoisseur Fashion Network received a Phoenix Award for its commitment to the Atlanta design community and “commendable contribution to its 2007 beneficiary Save the Children.” (Source)
Don’t miss this year’s event – it’s your opportunity to give and to get!
For more information visit the official website.
POWERFUL WOMEN
For all of you creative professionals who are looking to build your brand and further your vision in music, media, entertainment, marketing, etc. – check out the next seminar Saturday, June 28 in Atlanta, GA. Panelist include:
Chilli (seen here at the NY event)
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Caryn Ward
Faith Morris
Necole Bitchie
For more information visit the official website at www.femalesuccessfactor.com.
