2011: Through the Eyes of Twitter

This year was filled with tumultuous moments to say the least. We witnessed some events in pop culture that will leave lasting memories throughout this decade. It wasn’t hard to stay current with the best and worst moments of 2011 if you had an active account on any social network, primarily Twitter. Twitter, a mobile social networking site originally created to rival Facebook in 2006 and to keep a group of friends connected through SMS messages. Throughout the years of existence and the introduction to the masses we have seen the site grow with over 300 million users. It has become the hub of communication for news media, business owners, celebrities, and for everyday people like you and me.
Through 140 characters we have been exposed to the miracles of Photoshop, death, divorce, beef, and a host of unwarranted music links. Users of the site also united to aid in charitable donations via RT, aid in the discovery of missing persons, and expressed their condolences during losses of public figures. Twitter is a form of entertainment in its own right. On any given day in 2011 a celebrity was killed off, relationships were tested, and sexual preferences were challenged. While some used the site to pass time at work, create a false identity, and practice idolatry (celebrities) many actually used the site to create awareness for their business or cause. Let’s face it 2011 was filled with unforgettable moments and we all jumped on Twitter to share our thoughts about each one. Who can forget the hash tag that changed the dynamics of Twitter #winning thanks to Charlie Sheen and his outlandish outburst after being booted from the hit show ,”Two and Half Men” everyone began to overly exude how they were winning. TweetTV, became a staple for award shows and reality TV programs in 2011. When production and television companies got wind of how users on Twitter were engaging in dialect about their show they had no other choice but to incorporate it in programming (Hence twitter chats and trending topics). When Beyonce announced her hip-hop royal bun in the oven she broke Twitter records with most tweets per second.
 There were also moments of controversy with the reminder of how inconsistent our judicial system is when the verdict for Casey Anthony was read many took to their Twitter page to express how they disagreed with the non-guilty verdict. The same feelings resonated with the execution of Troy Davis. Petitions to try and stop the execution were floating on many threads however it wasn’t enough to save the life of Troy Davis. In the sports world both the NFL and NBA lockouts were trending topics in which many voiced their opinions of what commissioners Roger Goddell and David Stern should do. While many users were tortured with tweets of possible mixtape releases and tweets period from unemployed athletes. In 2011 Americans were restored with hope of love through the union of the young British couple, Prince William and Kate Middleton. Too bad that hope dwindled when attention-seeking reality whore Kim Kardashian announced her marriage and divorce via twitter. The 72 day marriage sparked the trend #ThingsLongerThanKimKMarriage.
 Recently, visionary and businessman Steve Jobs passed away in which many people took to their twitter accounts to share just how important his contribution was to the digital age and the advancement of technology. Through the eyes of Twitter the year of 2011 was no short of comical, invigorating, and inspiring. With 2012 just around the corner we can only hold on to the memories and anticipate what 2012 will be like.

Notable Moments of 2011:
• Oprah ends the Oprah Show and starts the OWN network
• The Death of Osama Bin Laden
• Conrad Murray verdict
• Death of Amy Winehouse
• Death of Hip-Hop Legend Heavy D
• Scandals: Bishop Eddie Long and Jerry Sandusky
• Kat Stacks
• Gucci Mane ice cream face tattoo
• Justin Beiber, Baby Daddy?

SEA AWARDS 2011

Check out some of the photos from the 2011 SEA Awards in Memphis, TN.

Photos Courtesy of Industry 5.0 Radio

Super Bow XLV:Texas Edition 2011

  On any given weekend in the city of Dallas,TX you can find a host of beautiful socialites,prominent business owners, and athletes out -n- about on the town however this upcoming weekend will be far from the ordinary. Super Bowl XLV will take place in the metropolis of Dallas,TX February 2-6,2011. "America's Team" will play host to the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Green Bay Packers in the one-of-a kind, stadium complex that is Cowboys Stadium (Arlington, TX). Last year, the city hosted the NBA All-Star Weekend and well lets say weather was a big factor in the way the events turned out. So fast forward to present day and you have the people of Dallas and the surrounding cities prepping overtime to ensure this year's events live  up to the Texan motto that ,"Everything is Bigger and Better in Texas". More parties, people, concerts, and  events throughout the entire weekend will keep the city streets busy. Over 150-250k people expected to participate in Super Bowl weekend traveling from all across the country to either spectate or participate. I say this because most people don't go to Super Bowl to attend the game, let's be honest not most can afford a ticket ranging from $2,000- 15,000 depending on the seat. Majority of attendees usually include sports lovers, professional athletes, entertainment professionals, artist, business men, strippers, and groupies( both male and female). Many will spend their rent money, tax return, or take a title loan out just for a chance to rub elbows with some of the hottest sports and entertainment stars. Here are a few tips and events to at least get you to the parking lot the rest is up to you.

Tips for SuperBowl:

• Don't Underestimate Time-  Early arrival suggested everywhere, especially if you didn't bother to purchase a pre-sell ticket
• Listen Carefully- Don't believe everything you hear this weekend. You will meet alot of doctors, rappers, managers, agents, and models.
• Do I Know You- If you haven't communicated with your friend "with the hookup" in months don't expect to get hooked up this weekend.
• Last-Minute- Still looking for a place to lay your head try the cities of Carrollton, Ft. Worth, and Denton.
• Deep Pockets- Event prices range from $50-1,500 so you must come with paper. Anything less than balling is unacceptable unless you are the exception I mentioned above.
• Non-Thirsty Weekend- Please leave your thirst at home. Like your mama would say act like you've been somewhere.
• Beware of Groupies- They come in all different shapes,sizes, colors and gender. Anybody looking to be around for all the wrong reasons may qualify.

Here are a list of events taking place throughout the weekend most for kicks and some for a good cause:

Wed-February 2, 2011


Melanie Fiona @ Beamers 2445 Walnut Hill 9pm to 3am 972-620-5900

Welcome to Dallas Party @Grey Goose Lounge hosted by Andre Gurode &Demarcus Ware 9pmto 3am 1500 Dragon St

Thursday- February 3, 2011

Celebrity Chef Umberto Happy Hour Beamers 5-8pm Afterparty til 4 am @ Beamers*

Welcome to Dallas hosted by NFL’s own Jason Williams, Myron Allen, and designer Karl Kani @Magnolia Hotel - 1401 Commerce

Evolution of the Mohawk 2 Galaxy Rocks 5.0 @ Womens Museum-3800 Parry ave 10pm-2 am performance by Bobby V

Dallas First Down Weekend Diddy’s Super Bowl Bash 9-4am DJ Prostyle and Jermaine Dupri spinning @Main Street Event Center

Ticket Prices:

General Admission: $150+

SuperStep 2011- Fair Park Music Hall 7:30pm Afterparty @ Embarcadero Building

Deion Sanders Welcome to Dallas Party

Zouk Night Club

General Admission $50

VIP $100+

zoukdallas.com

Friday- February 4, 2011

LudaDay @Beamers 9pm to 3am www.superbeamers.com

Mike Vick Host Dallas Dynasty @Deux Lounge 5321 E.Mockingbird LN email: v7dynasty@gmail.com

T.O & Friends Welcome to Dallas @Skyebar 1217 Main 214-573-8787 www.groovetickets.com keyword:terrellowens

Drake 5th Quarter @Escapade 2009 10707 Finnell St

Last Train to Dallas Diddy and Rico Love @Thrive 1015 Elm St 832-216-5049 General Admission:100 VIP:150

Erykah Badu host Grey Goose Lounge 972-965-1364

Black Eye Peas & David Guetta @The Tower Building Fair Park

Pam Anderson host @Fashion Industry Gallery 9pm to 3am Ticket Prices:

General Admission (advance purchase) $250

GA at the door (based on availability) $400

VIP advance Purchase $500

Playboy party @Aloft Hotel 1033 Young Stwith performances by Snoop &Warren G 9pm-4am

Leather & Laces pt 1 @Hotel ZaZa hosted by Nicole Scherzinger & Kevin Dillon

Super First Friday @Magnolia Hotel 9pm- 3am info: goodtimes@superfirstfriday.com

Waka Flocka & Trina in concert @Club Flow 10945 Composite

45 Kick Off Party

Monica’s 2914 Main Street (Deep Ellum) Dallas, TX 75226

Party “VIP” style where all of the NFL players will be Super Bowl XLV 2011 WEEKEND!

Ticket Prices:

$ 75+ www.superbowlparties.ticketleap.com



Saturday February 5, 2011

Jim McMahon’s Swang “N” Super Bowl Bash

Doors open at 8:00pm

Granada Theater

NFL Super Bowl 2x Champion Jim McMahon is hosting a high profile celebrity Super Bowl Charity Concert featuring Brother Trouble.

General Admission $75

For more information visit:

www.granadatheater.com

Damn That DJ Made My Day Party hosted by Biz Markie 3001 Knox,NW across from NorthPark Mall doors open @1pm half off admission until 2pm 1-6 pm

Chris Brown host Beamers

Escapade w/ Lil Wayne contact 972-620-5900 for tickets

The “Pre-Game” @Skyebar hosted by Terrance J, Darren Sharper, and George Wilson 214-741-1059 for bottle service

SuperBowl Daytime Party @Hibashi Grill 13465 inwood Ste 100 www.superbowldaytime.eventbrite.com

NFL Alumni & Friends Gala @Old Red Museum 100 S. Houston St 9- 3am

Maxim 11th Annual Super Bowl Party @Fair Park 1121 First Ave 10pm- 4am

Ballers Night Out @The Pegasus Room 1506 Commerce tickets & tables :832-531-5137

All Black Everything @Edison Loft Lounge &Bar 1724 Cockrell Ave

Black Mens Magazine Super Bowl Bash hosted by Michael Crabtree & model Kristal Solis @Victory Tavern City Grille- 2501 Houston $25 pre-sell

The Superlative 9-2 am @Mediterranean Villa performance by Natalie Stewart from the group Floetry- 1111 Wet n Wild I-30 Arlington, TX

Diddy Super Party w/ DJ Irie and Clinton Sparks @The Tower Building Fair Park

Leather & lace pt 2 hosted by Bridget and Holly from the Girls Next Door @Hotel ZaZa 9pm-2am

Dirty South Super Ball Bowl Bash @Club Flow performances by slim Thug, Juvenile, and Dorrough

The Best Party in Texas hosted by Carmen Electra @

XLV Party

8:00pm

Cotton Bowl Stadium, Dallas

Sublime with Rome, DJ Martinson, DJ Pullano, Rhymin N Stealin-Beastie Boys cover band, and Exit 380. Ticket Prices:

$150+  www.xlvparty.com

Sunday February 6, 2011

Official Sunday Post Game After Party, hosted by Usher

as soon as the game ends

Blackfinn, Addison

Ticket pricing:

VIP (advance presale) $250+

Tickets are available ONLINE ONLY and can be purchased at:

http://supremeticket.com/


Ocho Cinco & House of Blues Big Game After Party

9:00pm

House of Blues

The BIGGEST after-party

Party with Ocho Cinco and Friends

Ticket Pricing:

General Admission $60+

Available at: www.Groovetickets.com

Keyword: Ocho Cinco

Last Call SuperBowl Afterparty hosted by Nelly,Ludacris,and JD @Beamers

P. Diddy Grand Finale @The Palladium 1135 Lamar st www.playpenent.com 832-216-5409

Young Money Takeover w/ Lil Wayne and Drake @Escapade

Adrian Peterson host @Grey Goose Lounge 9-4am

Postgame Finale @The Pegasus Room hosted by NFLers 832-531-5137

The Finale @Trece Tequila Lounge 4513 Travis

Super Bowl Watch Party hosted by Terrance J& Rocsi @ Club Flow

Charity Events:

Wednesday- Thursday 6th Annual NFL Charities Celebrity Bowling Classic- Classic Will Be Extended to a Two-Day Bowling Extravaganza for the First Time Ever with Celebrities and Fans Bowling for Charity at 300 Dallas and the Main Event in Fort Worth 7pm
Thursday-Legends for Charity Dinner 5:30 to 9 @Hilton Anatole $150 tickets benefiting St. Jude Children’s Hospital

Thursday-2011 Unsung Athlete Awards & Party @Black Academy of Arts& Letters 650 Griffin rd hosted by comedian Michael Blackson & Football wife Dawn Neufield


Friday-Adrian Peterson All-In Celebrity Poker Tournament 1135 South Lamar 5:30-9:30pm Southside Music Hall@Gilleys
Friday-“Got Bone Marrow”- Celebrity Basketball game @SMU 6024 Airline 6:30-8:30pm includes players Andre Rolle, Deon Grant, Shaun Smith,$10 pre-sale www.preserveourlegacy.org

Friday- SuperLegends 2011- Hosted by Warren Sapp @Gilley’s 1135 S.Lamar St 8pm Proceeds benefit Jonathan's Place, a foster home for abused and neglected children.


Saturday-Everything is Bigger in Texas @Patio Grille Uptown Dalls 3403 McKinney Ave


Saturday- Celeb Super Bowling Party @300 3805 Belt Line rd hosted by Playboy model Tisha Marie, Minnesota Vikings,Bryannt McKinnie, and Core DJ’s Tony Neal General Admission: $50- February 5, 2011 more info: http://www.wix.com/superbowling/celebritysuperbowling

Saturday- PR Power Coalition @Papppadeaux 3pm-6pm PR’s networking together to benefit Safe Heaven organization PR’s and media rsvp to prpowercoalition or contact Ashley Jones 214-405-6239. Each Publicist is asked to bring at least 3 items of slightly worn clothing. @gmail.com



Saturday- 26th Annual NFL Charity SuperBowl Golf Classic @StoneBriar Country Club 1500 per player entry



Music:

The Event featuring Prince- Friday 4, 2011

Reunion Arena

General admission $1,500

VIP Nest $2,000 (must purchase 6 tickets to have the whole nest)

VIP Table $2,500 (must purchase 10 tickets to have the whole table)

princedallas.com

12th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration @Fair Park Music Hall ft. Mary Mary, Cece Winans,and Donnie Mcclurkin and others

TXSMC Presents: TX Model & Music Conference @Matrix 5818 LBJ Freeway 12-7pm special guest Brian Angel of Day 26 and model/rapper Angel Lola Love- February 5, 2011



Other Notables:

NFL Experience @Dallas Convention Center 2/2-6-2011

Taste of the NFL: Food & Wine experience best chefs from all around the world

Thursday-Star Lounge Gifting & Luxury Suite @Sunset Lounge 3030 Ross Ave 3-9pm rsvp: mistyepr@gmail.com

Thursday- Friday: Style Icon Gifting Suite @Rosewood Crescent Hotel hosted by Sofia Vergara rsvp:laura@metropublicrelations.com Private Event 2/5 12-5pm- 2/6 11-3pm

For more information on any of these events please leave a comment or email mmoniquej@gmail.com

MLK DAY Celebrate the LIFE.PURPOSE.DREAM

Today we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day many people have the day off but forget the purpose. Martin Luther King's life purpose was to ensure equality and opportunity amongst all races. I have a dream was the speech,many can quote it but putting action and passion behind those words made them memorable. If Martin Luther King would be alive do you think he would be proud of the state of our nation. He never got to see his dream carried out, but the people elected our first african-american President which demonstrated that in fact we have come far. However, recent events not only within the african-american community exemplify that we still have a way to go. Hatred and violence is crippling our nation Martin Luther King believed that the only way to overcome hatred was to oppress hate with love. I encourage you to take this day off to either help someone move one step closer to their dream or just simply, LOVE.

Here are a few of my favorite quotes from a wise man:

"Faith is taking the first step,even when you don't see the whole staircase"- Martin Luther King Jr.

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter"- Marting Luther King Jr.

"I submit to you that if a man hasn't discovered something he will die for, he isn't fit to live"- Martin Luther King Jr.