How Artists Should Entertain: Bilal @ 595 North, March 3, 2012 (Concert Review) admin Thursday, March 8, 2012 The Studio 1 Comment Arriving at the venue (595 North in Atlanta, Georgia), I noticed that a line formed outside. Walking up with my lovely date, I was really wondering just how good this show could be. The tickets...
March Madness for Job Seekers admin Wednesday, March 7, 2012 The Connect The job market is seemingly making a turn around. This is great news. The latest is a list of 15 companies that are hiring this month posted by Careerbuilder writer Kaitlin Madden. 1....
Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Trend: Neon this, Neon that! Ms. Bels Wednesday, March 7, 2012 The Runway, What's Hot, What's Not Do you remember in the '80s when neon was in style? Do you remember the hideous biker shorts with the neon pink, green, or orange stripe down the side? LOL...no matter what form of garment you'd wear, it...
Album Review: Robert Glasper Experiment – Black Radio admin Wednesday, March 7, 2012 The Studio Robert Glasper’s music has not been on my radar as of late. Even though I have heard of the man, I never totally checked for him. Why? I have no clue. He has always put out great music. Yet, I would...
No More Singing for Musiq Soulchild… Ms. Bels Tuesday, March 6, 2012 $1 Rumors, The Studio After releasing six albums, Musiq Soulchild is taking a short hiatus from singing. He stated in an interview recently that “I’m not going to stop performing or being an artist. I do enjoy...
“Tupac”-Inspired Play Gets The Greenlight By Mom Ms. Bels Tuesday, March 6, 2012 Lights, Camera, Action, The Studio According to TMZ, legendary producer and playwright Kenny Leon has been developing a theater production inspired by the music of the late Tupac Shakur. The play, which is not based on the...
More Money, More Problems admin Sunday, March 4, 2012 The Game, The Receipt When searching the web I came across two interesting studies; one by Strength Planet and the other by Sports Illustrated. They both touched on why the divorce rates are so much higher for...
New Vid: Robin Thicke feat. Lil Wayne – Pretty Lil’ Heart janda Sunday, March 4, 2012 The Studio Sexy soul-stirring singer Robin Thicke recently released the video for his second single, “Pretty Lil Heart”, from his latest album, Love After War. The song features the likes of Lil Wayne. Check out...
Foolery: JD Goes In On Janky Promoters At CIAA Ms. Bels Sunday, March 4, 2012 $1 Rumors, The Studio This past weekend, over 100,000 party goers were in Charlotte, NC for the annual CIAA tournament. Instead of hitting the actual basketball games, the majority of those who visit the...
BET Brings Out Hip-Hop’s Hottest for ‘Rip The Runway’ 2012 Ms. Bels Sunday, March 4, 2012 The Script, Tune In BET's Rip The Runway 2012 brought out some of hip hop's elite for this year's fashion show. The show merges music with fashion in a very creative way and this year will be no different. Rip The...
Trailer: Young Jeezy’s “Leave You Alone” feat. Ne-Yo Ms. Bels Friday, March 2, 2012 The Studio My "imaginary" boo Young Jeezy shares a trailer snippet for his next single Leave You Alone, off of his certified Gold album TM103. The trailer shows his acting skills as he seems to be in a...
Janet Jackson Says No To ‘X-Factor’ janda Friday, March 2, 2012 The Script For those of you had your hopes up that the lovely lady Janet Jackson would grace our television screens as a judge on Simon Cowell’s ‘X-Factor', let the air out of the balloon. Janet Jackson...
New Vid: Jennifer Hudson & Ne-Yo feat. Rick Ross – Think Like A Man janda Friday, March 2, 2012 The Studio Check out the new music video for the song Think Like A Man, from the soundtrack for the upcoming film of the same name. The song is performed by Jennifer Hudson and Ne-Yo with a feature from Rick Ross....
Mixtape: 8ight Ball’s “Premro” [Full Stream & Download Link] Ms. Bels Friday, March 2, 2012 The Studio 1 Comment One half of the legendary southern rap group, 8ight Ball & MJG, releases a new mixtape tonight at 7pm. 8ight Ball has joined forces from super-producer Drumma Boy to create a...
Vid: Flam-Bz’s “On My Momma” Ms. Bels Wednesday, February 29, 2012 On The Block, The Studio Black Label Records Inc's CEO/artist, Flam-Bz, dropped off his most recent video. "On My Momma" is receiving much love from Youtube and other social networks. Check it out...
Album Review: BJ The Chicago Kid – Pineapple Now Laters admin Tuesday, February 28, 2012 The Studio R&B is usually that category that is, surprisingly, lacking in a sense. Many of the artists that are notable are either highly sexualized or heavily pop influenced. This leaves out some of the...
Gladys Knight, Sherri Shepherd, Jaleel White…Added to 2012 ‘Dancing w/the Stars’ Cast Ms. Bels Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Tune In Each year, it has become somewhat of a big deal to know who will make the cut. Well, the 2012 Dancing With The Stars cast has been announced. According to the Washington Post, the following...
Heavy D Documentary to “Be Inspired” to Air on Centric TV admin Friday, February 24, 2012 Tune In BET’s sister channel, Centric TV, will air a special one-hour documentary following the life of the late rapper, Heavy D. The documentary, Be Inspired: the Life of Heavy D will features interviews with...
Vid: “The Kandi Factory” Sneak Peak Ms. Bels Friday, February 24, 2012 Power Moves, Tune In Multi-platinum singer-songwriter, reality tv star, business-woman Kandi Burruss will debut her own show "The Kandi Factory" on March 4, 2012 (@10pm on Bravo Tv). The show will follow two hopefuls as they...
Exclusive: What’s Next for former Drug Kingpin “Freeway” Rick Ross? Ms. Bels Thursday, February 23, 2012 The Receipt, The Studio With his case pending, Ricky Donnell Ross aka "Freeway" Rick Ross is clearly adamant on securing the rightful ownership of his name sake...and rightfully so, he should. In case you...
Pastel Colors Hit Forefront @ Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Ms. Bels Thursday, February 23, 2012 The Runway, What's Hot, What's Not The 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week went underway, February 9-16, in New York's Bryant Park area. Fashion designers throughout the U.S. and internationally, all showcased new designs of their Spring 2012...
Mixtape: Young Buck – Live Loyal Die Rich [Tracklist + Download Link] Ms. Bels Thursday, February 23, 2012 The Studio At one point, folks were comparing this Tennessee rapper to the late Tupac Shakur. If you based that opinion on his stature and passionate lyrics, then yes, that comparison may be legitimate one. ...
Idris Elba Talks Golden Globe Win & New Movie janda Monday, February 20, 2012 The Script Check out the video below as actor Idris Elba chats it up with Jimmy Fallon about his Golden Globe win and his new movie with Nicolas Cage, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengenance. 21221512158 by...
NBA All-Star 2012 Slam Dunk Contest + A Few Changes in the Rules janda Monday, February 20, 2012 The Game The NBA has released its line-up for this year’s All-Star slam dunk contest and a few changes as to how the winner will be selected. In previous years, the contest consisted of two rounds of dunks with a...
Remembering Whitney!!! janda Monday, February 20, 2012 The Studio While much of the world and media outlets are racking their brains with the what ifs, hows, and whys surrounding the death of legendary singer Whitney Houston, STACKS Magazine would just like to simply...
Paul Pierce Knocks Larry Bird to #3 on Celtics Career Scoring List janda Monday, February 20, 2012 Scoreboard, The Game Last week during the Boston Celtics vs. the Charlotte Bobcats, Celtics star Paul Pierce claimed the #2 spot on the team’s career scoring list, knocking Celtics’ all-time favorite Larry...
Foolery: Two Women Busted with $5000 worth of Knock-Off Nikes Ms. Bels Thursday, February 16, 2012 $1 Rumors, The Receipt Today, the AJC reported that the Gwinnett County police seized a trunk full of fake Nike shoes on I-85 in Atlanta. A total of 78 Nike boxes were found after pulling over two women for trailing...
5, 4, 3, 2, 1…Tyler Perry’s ‘Good Deeds’ [Official Trailer] Ms. Bels Thursday, February 16, 2012 5-4-3-2-1, The Script Tyler Perry is back with another movie that is sure to warm the hearts of many movie-goers. Good Deeds is a story about the scripted life of businessman, Wesley Deeds. Deeds life soon...
2012 Grammy Awards Red Carpet Looks admin Sunday, February 12, 2012 The Runway, What's Hot, What's Not Check out a few of your favorite artist and their hot (or NOT) 2012 Grammys red carpet looks... Nicki Minaj LL Cool J Wiz Khalifa & Amber Rose Rhianna Fergie Bruno Mars Alicia...
Women In Radio: Ebony Steele, of Rickey Smiley Morning Show, Shares Her Method of Making It In Radio admin Sunday, February 12, 2012 The Receipt STACKS Magazine recently got the chance to sit down and chat a spell with the witty and high-spirited co-host of the Ricky Smiley Morning Show, Ebony Steele. Lending her voice...