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May
31
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May
31
May
31
I have meant to blog about this for some time now, and now I finally got around to getting a hold of the videos on YouTube, so finally here it goes!
Sol Guy is one of Canada’s leading music executives and has worked closely with high profile artists such as Lauryn Hill, P.Diddy, India Arie, K-os, Rascals, The Roots, Outkast, Kardinal Offishall, Dead Prez, B.I.G. and The Wu-Tang Clan. Sol is also the co-founder of Direct Current Media (DCM), and co-creator, co-producer and host of 4REAL.
4REAL is a project that began as a documentary television series that takes celebrity guests on adventures around the world to connect with young leaders who, under extreme circumstances, are affecting REAL change. These are REAL heroes of our time. Celebrity guests on the show include Cameron Diaz (in Peru), Eva Mendes (in Vancouver), Mos Def (in Brazil), M.I.A., K’NAAN, Casey Affleck, Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers (in Haiti) and many others. 4 REAL has expanded to include an online global community (www.4REAL.com), educational materials (4REAL School), the 4REAL Foundation and special events.
When you watch each show, you are basically going to a different country, a different landscape, and most certainly different situations, following young (or older) leaders of that particular community who are doing everything they can to change others’ lives for the better. These leaders are partners in the TV series, receiving 50% of all profits made to help support their initiatives. Just watching the show is an incredible experience.
The first show I watched, had me crying along with the people…
It’s one of the most touching experiences I have had the opportunity to watch on Television. In April of 2008 on 4 REAL aired on the National Geographic InternationalChannels (not including Canada, U.S., and U.K.) in 166 countries and in 35 languages. Pretty amazing huh?
In Canada, you can catch 4REAL TV on MTV
Click below for a full airing schedule
http://www.4real.com/airschedule.asp
Just so you can get an idea of the show, here are some of the promotional videos.
Life is amazing…and we can ALL make change for the better. One person CAN make a difference…
There is proof
There is Sol Guy
That’s 4 REAL
4 REAL PERU w. Cameron Diaz
4 REAL HAITI w. Flea of the RHCHP
4 REAL VANCOUVER w. Eva Mendez
4 REAL CITY OF GOD (Brazil) w. Mos Def
May
31
Last night…well maybe I should say 2 nights ago, I went to this party hosted by some great girls, an ode to the premiere of the movie SEX AND THE CITY!
I went there to take some photos for www.WRGMAG.com and of course enjoy the night. It was a little too crowded for me, but let me say this…it was a beautiful crowd. There were a ton of women who came out just to enjoy themselves, have a drink, and look beautiful!! The organizers (Yvonne Kai, Julia Schaefer, Jessica O’Riley and the ladies of Brazen Hussy: Kathleen Pedro, Michele Pedro, Catriona Smart) did not leave their guests empty handed, and provided all attendees with fully stuffed giftbag with all kinds of goodies including some O’My Massage Oil, Schick Quattro, Redken Moose, Dove Chocolates, Nars LipGloss (Yummy) and plenty of other things!! Not to mention the event supported StepStones For Youth (www.stepstonesforyouth.com). Absolutely loved it!!
Partners for this event were
City Dance Corps – www.citydancecorps.com
Tootsie Shoppe – www.tootsieshoppe.com
NARS – www.narscosmetics.com
Brazen Hussy – www.brazenhussy.ca
CC Lace Front – www.cclacefront.com
Hotties for Humanity
StepStones for Youth – www.stepstonesforyouth.com
MakeupForever – www.makeupforever.com
Zigga Zagga Productions – www.ziggazaggaproductions.com
Dolce Magazine – www.dolcemag.com
Town Shoes – www.townshoes.com
O’My – www.omyonline.com
iSkin – www.iskin.com
Buff Nail Lounge – www.buffnails.com
Sugar Lime – www.sugarlime.com
Fit Miss – www.fitmiss.ca
Stretch Fitness – www.stretchfitness.ca
Tag Events – tagevents.ca
Get Flowered – getflowered.com
For more photos go to www.wrgmag.com or www.longoverdew.com
May
29
May
29
A party you need not miss…
Right after the concert…
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4TH, 2008
CENTURY ROOM
&
MAXAMUS ENTERTAINMENT
PRESENT
THE OFFICIAL
ALICIA KEYS
PRIVATE PARTY
WITH SPECIAL GUEST: ALICIA KEYS
CENUTRY ROOM – 580 King Street West
HOSTED BY: Choreographer, TANISHA SCOTT
MUSIC BY: STARTING FROM SCRATCH & JDIGGZ
MASTER OF CEREMONY: KID KUT
Doors open at: 10 PM
Dress Code: STRICT – SEMI-FORMAL
Tickets: LIMITED – $20 AT THE DOOR
For more info:
WWW.MAXAMUSENT.COM
May
29
I absolutely LOVE this song…i can listen to it over and over again, and I can’t get tired of it. The video though…can’t say is anything I’d care to see again…peep.
May
28
KERI HILSON – ENERGY
May
28
Today my nickname changed from “The Big Gun” to “The Relationship Guru”. It seems I have spent the past few weeks of my life advising friends, and assisting my loved ones in understanding their partners emotionally, physically, and psychologically.
Not sure what I mean?
I’ll break it down for you with a little help…
Back in 2005, two of the story editor’s of the infamous TV series, SEX IN THE CITY, Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo also wrote a book titled “He’s just not that into you.” For all those who have never got their hands on it yet…let me be the first to tell you that it is sacred. That book can be a real eye-opener for those who do not understand their partner’s actions or their emotional state. After reading that book, everything just became really crystal clear to me, and as far as relationships are concerned, I prefer being realistic about things rather than having my head in the 9th cloud. It seems the people around me aren’t that realistic about the situations they’re in…at least not until I talk to them. “He’s just not that into you” had two perspectives drawn out; that of a woman, and that of a man. The man’s perspective however, was the opposite of what you’d expect it to be. It was that of an honest guy we’d all like to meet one day. It was a rigorous wake up to the real world.
It’s as simple as it looks. One of my friends said to me “It’s not as easy as day and night Lola.” And my answer was “Yes it is…it really is.”
“If a guy is into you, he lets you know it. He calls, he shows up, he wants to meet your friends, he can’t keep his eyes or hands off of you, and when it’s time to have sex, he’s more than overjoyed to oblige. If a dude isn’t calling you when he says he will, or making sure you know that he’s dating you, then you already have your answer. Stop making excuses for him; his actions are screaming the truth: he’s just not that into you. He’s a man made up entirely of your excuses. And the minute you stop making excuses for him, he will completely disappear from your life. ” (He’s just not that into you)
Women are used to planning, plotting, knowing where they stand, talking about their feelings, and sometimes getting a little too caught up too quick. I won’t discriminate as I know that there are men who can get caught up just as easy, but the truth is, that we like a challenge; men or women. If you’re the type of woman who doesn’t date often, it’s hard to find a pleasing guy. One who meets and exceeds all your initial expectations and who you find a potential candidate. So when this man comes your way, it is hard for you to let it go…it is hard for you to sit back and let them do all the work. Women need to be in control, in charge, and know that they have their attention at all times. And when this man is as rare as finding the perfect pair of jeans at a discount sale at Guess or Marciano, we don’t want to let it go. We sit there and we wonder when enough is enough. What if he really does have the perfect excuse for being a flake? Should we be patient and cut him some slack. When do we EXACTLY cut them loose and move on? After he forgets to call one time, two times, three times?
“It’s not easy to find someone you like and are excited about. And you always want to believe that the men you do meet are honest and kind and have your best interest at heart. And when you see the first glimmer of potentially bad behavior, you first hope more than anything that it’s not what you think it is. And you want to make sure you don’t overreact, punishing him unjustly for some other guy’s mistakes. ” (He’s Just Not That Into You)
So what’s a girl to do?
“Try to notice when a guy’s behavior starts making you feel bad about yourself – when you start feeling like he’s making you suffer. A little pang of disappointment because he didn’t call when he said he would? Well, that’s okay; we’ll see how it goes. A constant state of uneasiness because he’s completely unreliable? That’s bad. Tears? Really bad. Meeting someone you like and dating him is supposed to make you feel better, not worse. That’s always a good rule to live by, no matter what the special circumstances are. It’s not easy. But let’s try to remember that the next incredible guy we meet with the really good excuse is just another guy who’s hurting our feelings.” (He’s just not that into you)
He’s just not that into you if he’s not calling you.
Men know how to use the phone.
If he creates expectations for you, and then doesn’t follow through on little things, he will do the same for big things. Be aware of this and realize that he’s okay with disappointing you.
I wrote this note as advice for all people out there in relationships, not just females. It is great to find someone you are truly in love with, and it is amazing to find a person who understands you, respects you, and helps you grow as an individual, lover, friend, parent, or anything else you wish to be in life. It is important that you understand yourself, where you stand and what you want out of life. A partner can’t do for you what you can’t already do for yourself. They can help you in your journey of life, but ultimately the choices are yours. Make sure you are a strong enough individual on your own and you’re not in a relationship because of this other person can do for you. No one can complete you. You have to be whole all on your own, in order to be able to contribute to a growing relationship. Otherwise you will be consuming and wearing yourself and the other person out. This past month has really allowed me to think positively and realistically about life and the opportunities that it brings our way.
Life is amazing. To see how we affect other people is inspiring and I believe that all of us have something to contribute to life; ours or someone else’s. People get so caught up and consumed within their own circles of day-to-day living, that they forget about life in general. All I’m saying is that if you are 20 years old and you just broke up with your boyfriend, it is not the end of the world. Your life is not over, and you will be fine. Yes you may be crying, kicking and screaming right now, but eventually you will get over it. You will move on to find someone else who will win [and potentially break] your heart in the future. If you have been in a relationship for over 5 years and you do not trust the person you’re with…then there obviously is a problem there. If this is not someone who will listen to you, encourage you, or respect your feelings, then stop wasting any more time. So many people focus on the past and what they will be “throwing away”, rather than the future and what it holds for them. Use your experiences as an opportunity to grow and learn. If you were with someone for 5 years and you no longer feel that you can work together as a couple, cherish those 5 years for all the joys, laughs, good times, good sex, and good experiences that they brought you. A relationship takes work, it takes team-work, and if both people are not willing to contribute real effort and time, then it’s not going to work out.
Set your priorities straight.
If you already know what you want out of life, don’t do things just to do them because they feel good…because in the process you end up hurting other people. If you have certain individuals in your life who are primary and you have no intention of getting rid of them, then don’t divert because you find new things fun and exciting. Especially when those things are people, because those people have feelings too, and if you’re not on the same page, someone is bound to get hurt. Be realistic about where you stand and make choices that you know you can follow through with. Don’t make promises that you can’t keep only because it feels good to so at the time. I think all people cheat; we all reach a point in our lives where we want “that too.” We want what we have, but we also want to look around and see what looks good, tastes good, and feels good. We all are capable of cheating, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Sometimes we realize that the path we have chosen in life, is not the one for us or is not really us deep down inside, and we feel the need to change. Sometimes people come into our lives to make us realize that. Sometimes we are not meant to be with the person we’re with. Sometimes cheating is good. It makes realize who we really are.
And that’s okay.
I believe it is okay. I believe the choice is ours in everything it is that we want to do as long as we stand by it 100%. Don’t do things because it’s trendy to do so, because other people are doing so, because other people are telling you to do so. Do things because they make you who you are, and who you want people to see you as. If being with someone makes you un-happy it’s okay to break up with them…even if sometimes it breaks their hart. And if you’re at the other end of the stick…realize that it’s better to be with someone who wants to be with you, than to be with someone just because YOU want them to…
More from Greg:
Don’t waste the pretty…
“I was talking to a girl I had just met in Austin, Texas who was having a very common “He’s just not that into you” problem.
She had met a guy at work who right away came on hot and heavy. They had sex on the first date, and then he disappeared. Figuratively that is. He didn’t’ go anywhere and they still saw each other, but the guy she met was gone. He was replaced by a guy who wouldn’t make eye contact, was grumpy and tired all the time, didn’t really want to have sex with her unless he was drunk, and never made formal plans to see her. Oh and he told her that she was the greatest girl he’d ever met, that he’d never felt this way before, and (you guessed it) that he was scared. I wanted to meet him so I could put him in a glass case, and tour him around the world with a sign that reads: THIS IS THE GUY WE’VE BEEN WARNING YOU ABUOT. STEP AWAY FROM THE GLASS!! I was very excited to reveal the newly minted “He’s just not that into you” concept. She’s going to be blown away like the girls at Sex and the City were and on her way to a new and happier reality, was my thought. However, as I was sharing my wisdom, I could sense some tension.
How do you know I will find someone else? She asked. You don’t know me! How do you know I can do better? You’ve only just met me? And why do you care anyway?
Wow she had me dead to rights. I was stunned for a moment, but then I remembered why I’m doing this and I said to her what I would say to you now:
I don’t need to know you to know that at the very least you ought to think that way about yourself. Why do I care? Or better yet, who am I to be giving advice to others? I am a formerly single guy who gave those same lame excuses, so I know what these guys are really doing. When I met my wife, I became a different guy. A man who showed up, suited up and was glad to do so because I believe in love the verb not the noun. I believe in letting the woman I love know I love her all the time with my actions. Why do I care about you? Because I have a sister and many women friends who I love dearly, despite their unwillingness to hear the clanging bells of a crappy relationship. Because I have a I wonderful sister and so many amazing women friends who still don’t have the confidence to believe that they deserve better and will only find someone better after they unload the dead weight of an inadequate suitor. Because I have an incredible sister and so many brilliant women friends who don’t yet truly accept that profound love is uplifting, joyous, inspiring and intoxicating, and that they should never settle for anything less. Shitty relationships make you feel shitty and that’s not what you were put on this earth for. “ (He’s just not that into you)
May
27
May
27
It’s like 5.35 in the AM and I have spent the last hour looking at these dance videos posted on YouTube, and thought what the hell..why not post them on the blog.
Back on April 10th,08, John M Chu (Director of Step up2: The Streets – a very dissapointing movie for me btw) and Adam Sevani (who plays the role of Moose in the movie – the kid who does all the popping) challenged Miley Cyrus ( Hannah Montana – the young girl from the Vanity fair shoot) and Mandy Jiroux (Miley’s best friend and back up dancer, and co-host on her YouTube show – the Miley and Mandy Show) to an online dance battle!!!
Here’s the challenge video:
On April 13th Miley and Mandy accepted the challenge with this video
Now watch THIS video as M&M get Served! *Extra appearances by Lindsay Lohan, Adam Sandler, Chris Brown, and Lacey from last season’s “So You Think You Can Dance“
And here’s some extra footage of Chris Brown holding it down for ACDC (Adam/Chu Dance Crew)
Chris is super sexy…and yes he looks just as sexy in person. (I had the blessing of bumping into him at the Kanye afterparty in Toronto at Circa…what a delight for the eyes he is..LOL!!)And yes I beleive him and Rihanna are still together since the two of them were hanging out and holding hands and whispering in each other’s ear all night…SOOO adorable!!!*blushing*
- But on another note…WHEN are they going to do another You got Served!!! That movie for me was the IT Dance movie…c’mon John Chu – get these serious dancers a storyline they can actually dance to!!!!
May
21
I’m not sure if any of you picked up the latest edition of XXL, but I surely had it mailed in to my house like every other month, and I have to say I was completely thrilled with the two cover stories (THE GAME and ICE CUBE)
On my flight back from New York last Sunday, I thought I’d scroll through and see what good ol’ XXL had to offer. As I got into the first part of THE GAME story, written by Clover Hope, I started to really enjoy what I was reading. Notice this was not one of those Q&A type interviews…it was descriptive and entertaining. As the reader, you really felt like you were a part of the entire process. Anyways…by the last paragraph I’m in tears. This shit had me all up in knots and stuff. Mr. Hope does a tremendous job…
Here’s a brief paragraph at the end of the interview:
After the photo shoot has wrapped, Tre and Kevin begin clearing outfits off the clothing rack, getting ready to leave. Game sits on the far side of the couch, looking straight ahead, focused on some invisible fixed point. His Interscope rep stands crosswide a few feet away, waiting to usher him out and home. Game’s mood has only worsened. His voice is more solemn, his responses more curt. “I am the nobody in hip-hop,” he says, sulking. “I feel like all the people in the world that feel like they’re the nobody of the world. I sleep where I can. I’ll take a blanket if you got one. I’m homeless in hip-hop.”
Moments later, the subject of his criminal past comes up. “I don’t even wanna talk about that,” he says, beginning to choke up. He’s silent for a moment, and tears start to stream from his eyes, over the new red star tattoo, down his cheeks. “I should just say one more thing for you to understand and know. I’m just crying for music. I’m crying for hip-hop, because it’s like seeing someone you know, someone you’re really in love with die. Slow. The tears coming from my left eye are from my shit that I’m dealing with in my life, and the tears down my right cheek are the tears for hip-hop. You know that they’re real, ’cause you see ‘em. The world won’t. They’ll be able to read my tears , and hopefully they’ll figure out that what I love so much is worth saving. And, if not, then, hey, I bailed out before it went down, anyway. So I won’t be blamed for it.”
When the flight touched down…I was trying so hard to hold my tears back, but I couldn’t help myself. It was thorough…So if you haven’t picked up XXL yet with THE GAME cover on it, do so, just for the sake of a good read…something you hardly find in magazines that have succumbed to ad revenues rather than good ol’ journalism practices.
May
21
Okay, some of you may think I’m really ridiculous, but I thought this was the most interesting thing that has happened to me in….well…a long time.
The other day, my brother and I went shopping in Buffalo and he got me these REALLY sexy STEVE MADDEN heels, with which I fell in love with, the second I saw them. They are SO adorable…and so perfect for my foot. I was in shoe heaven…ladies you know what I mean.
Here’s a flick…you’ll see why I like them…
Then today…my girl Shawna came over for a bit, and I wanted to show her my newest addiction, and while I was holding one in my hand, I noticed the fine print on the inside of the shoe…
WHOA *GASP*
The shoe had my name AND first initial of my last name printed on there…
kinda crazy huh?!
I should have so walked over to shoppers and got a Super7 with Encore…
May
20
Faithful visitors of ILUVLOLA.blogspot.com!!
One of my friends needs your help to vote and I urge you to please help him out!!
Back in April, Microsoft had an online competition, where contestants had to each make a video using Windows Movie Maker about their passions in life! Something simple, easy, and short! After some persuasion, my friend Jordan decided he’d enter the contest and make a SWEEET video about his passions in life; music, travelling, and photography! Next thing he knows, he’s in the top 25 contestants!
How awesome is that???
Well the awesome thing actually, is that the person who gets the most votes, wins $25,000…no joke. 25 BIG ONES! He’s got just over 150 votes right now, and the leading video is at 300 something votes. We need to get him up there guys!!! So this is what you do
GO TO:
www.microsoft.ca/passion
and click VOTE on the video that looks like this
and guess what???
…If you vote, you’ll be eligible to win a Microsoft LifeCam VX-7000 and Windows® Vista Ultimate.
How cool is that?? Soooo VOTE VOTE VOTE!!
Thank you !
May
13
This place is hot!!! I'm here with the Maxamus family and I'm having a helluva a blast! Come check out JDiggz each and every Monday @ Atelier!
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