Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Stealing a scene with Marc Anthony!


FINALLY the video is here! I still can’t believe I interviewed the one and only Marc Anthony! Last month, we were in Miami for Marc’s private listening party, where he introduced new songs from his upcoming album, including hit single, VIVIR MI VIDA. As we were setting the step and repeat up, my boss pulled my co-worker and I to the side, telling us how we’ll be interviewing him the next day (total shocker!). Needless to say I was in lost for words; I was excited, nervous and at the same time very proud!! I’m obviously no Oprah or Barbara Walters, so excuse my jitteriness in advance lol – It is a fun interview and I hope you will enjoy it J

 
VIDEO INTERVIEWS:
 
Check him out as he discusses his new single, VIVIR MI VIDA with Samantha Vargas:

My beautiful co-worker/singer Zeitlin Perez also interviewed him for Urban Latino, where he proudly announced “URBAN LATINO COULDN'T BE MORE ME!”:
 

"Voy a reir, voy a bailar
Vivir mi Vida lalalala
Voy a reir, voy a gozar
Vivir mi Vida lalalala"
  (My new anthem)
XO!

Monday, May 20, 2013

HANGING OUT WITH LD & JHONI!




Earlier last month OSS correspondent, Samantha Vargas had the privilege to interview talented duo LD & JHONI. Sam caught up with them right after their performance at Best Buy in Time Sq, where they opened up for Reggaeton sensation, Tito El Bambino (did I mention it was for Billboard en Concierto?)! .  The crowd went wild - especially the ladies!

Check Sam out as she steals a scene with the boys (Video Interview):
 INTERVIEW

The boys were also part of Romeo Santos’ "The King Stays King Tour", where they performed in 7 cities.
 
 Glenn Acosta (Marc Anthony's road manager) had the vision to bring the duo together. With the help of acclaimed producer & arranger, Angel Fernandez, veteran music attorney/manager Elva Mason and Glenn Acosta, there's no doubt that LD & JHONI will make their mark in the Latin music scene!
 
When they are not on stage, they're just normal down to earth, family oriented, educated, FINE young men.

 Latest single: Mi Sueño
 
follow them on Facebook and Twitter!
  
XO!
 

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

“Free Angela and All Political Prisoners" - The recap

 

 
 
 
Last Wednesday, we had the honor to attend an exclusive movie premiere for Free Angela And All Prisoners. The premiere was held at the Schomburg Center For Research in Black Culture in New York City.  The documentary was directed and written by the beautiful Shola Lynch.  Overbrook Entertainment, ROC Nation, and BET Networks joined forces on the production of the documentary!
 
Jada Pinkett Smith:
“We at Overbrook Entertainment are very proud to support this intriguing documentary about the life of Angela Davis” 

 “Filmmaker Shola Lynch has done an incredible job in revealing a piece of American history we thought we all knew.”

JAY Z:  
“Shola Lynch has crafted an intricate and compelling film about Angela Davis. Roc Nation is honored to be part of a creative collective that can present such a riveting story.”
 
BET Networks: 
“We are proud to be a partner in this film and to share powerful stories of justice such as this that will resonate with our audience.”
Before the screening we were hanging out by the red carpet and saw some popular faces! Amongst them - the lady of the hour herself - the one and only, Angela Davis. She looked marvelous walking down the red carpet!
 
We also witnessed the beautiful Jada Pinkett Smith (in a gorgeous Miu Miu gown) and her charasmatic (talented) hubby, Will Smith walk in hand-in-hand at the New York premiere of “Free Angela”! The power couple, were part of the audience supporting the film.
The documentary chronicles the manhunt, trial, and acquittal of Angela Davis. It’s an engaging documentary, told for the first time by Ms. Davis, herself and others who lived through the events firsthand. The interviews recount the politics that led her to challenge authority and spur a worldwide movement for her freedom that cemented Angela Davis, and her signature Afro hairstyle, as an iconic symbol of this still relevant political and social movement — the right to challenge the system. The film is not only a vital part of American history, it's about the cause, the movement, and how the world rallied to "Free Angela."
The film delivers by empowering and inspiring diverse international audiences with its message of hope and redemption!
You know her name. Now, you will finally know her story
 
LETS SPREAD THE WORD :
If FREE ANGELA is not playing in your town, you can request to host your own screening on Tugg.com.  Tugg.com allows anyone to create their own screening of FREE ANGELA at their local theater with friends and family.


Synopsis: Free Angela is a gripping historic account of the events that catapulted a young University of California philosophy professor into a controversial political icon in the turbulent late 1960’s. Angela Davis joins the Communist Party, protests with the Black Panthers, and becomes a principle spokesperson for the burgeoning prison reform movement. As a result, she finds herself Fighting to keep her job, and in the national media spotlight characterized by her many detractors as a dangerous subversive menace, and by her supporters as a strong leader challenging authority and boldly advocating for “Power to All People.”
 
 
 XO!
 
p.s - NEW SITE COMING SOON :D
 
 


Billboard En Concierto: Live performances by Tito El Bambino & LD & JHONI (TONIGHT)



When: (TODAY) Wednesday, APRIL 10th
Who: Tito El Bambino and LD & Jhoni
Time: 8PM
Where: Best Buy Theater
(1515 Broadway at 44th St)

For the fourth consecutive year, Billboard will present its annual concert series Billboard en Concierto in the lead up to the Billboard Latin Music Awards. The acclaimed- seven city, invitation only music series will feature live performances by chart-toppers 3BallMTY, tropical superstar Tito El Bambino and talented duo, LD & JHONI.

Billboard En Concierto -- a partnership with Telemundo Station Group and entertainment company Cardenas Marketing Network (CMN) -- broke ground in 2010 by being the first live concert series that featured performances by finalists from The Billboard Latin Music Awards.

 
To see full schedule click here

NEW SITE coming soon :D
 
XO!



Friday, March 15, 2013

Golden Era: The Excursion ft. Q-Tip (dj set), Tony Touch and DJ Soul:

 
 
Q-tip is a Grammy winning hip-hop artist, producer and dj that helped pioneer a Golden Era in modern music by blending Jazz, funk and R&B influences into hiphop. On Friday, March 29, at SRB Brooklyn, Q-Tip will lead a sonic Excursion into the mind of a self-described musical “scientist.”Here’s a video glimpse into Q-Tips live musical journey: http://youtu.be/lMo-6dBeZ5Y?t=10s
 
Closing the night, the legendary Tony Touch is known in many circles as the “Mix-tape King.”Tony Touch’s career includes successful stints as a B-boy, artist, producer and DJ.His live set reflects his Latin heritage within his hip-hop lifestyle.
 
Setting the stage for these two hip-hop legends on March 29 is DJ Soul, one of the most sought after DJs in the industry.DJ Soul’s mix-tapes are critically acclaimed and among some of the most downloaded of all time.
Also spinning will be Bembe’s own genre blending resident music mixologist, DJ Ushka
 
Who:Q-tip (dj set), Tony Touch, DJ Soul, DJ Ushka
When: Friday March 29th, 2013
Time: 8:30pm
Where: SRB Brooklyn
177 2ndAve (and 14th St), Park Slope, Brooklyn, 11221
 

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Celebrate Ramona Rizzo's Birthday at Sofrito!

Check this birthday bash out...

 
WHAT:VH1's Mob Wives reality starRamona Rizzo celebrates her birthday at Sofrito!

 Sponsored by ABSOLUT TUNE Sparkling Fusion

Champagne Ladies Night

WHEN: Thursday March 14th, 2013

WHERE: Sofrito
400 East 57th Street, NYC

Dinner Matinee at 8pm
 
 Bottle Reservations Start at 10pm
No Cover Charge
$5 Sangria Champagne for Ladies until Midnight
 
For more info and reservations call: 212-754-5999
or email at info@sofritony.com



 

Monday, February 11, 2013

Heineken presents Hector Acosta 'El Torito' at Copacabana - Wed Feb 27 at 8PM - RSVP Today

 
Hey guys,
 
So next week (Wednesday, February 27, 2013), Heineken will be throwing an exclusive (afterwork) party at the legendary Copacabana! This year's Ritmo Sonico event includes a Live performance by Hector Acosta "El Torito" and Alex Matos.. If you want to attend you must RSVP at WWW.VAMOSALEVENTO.COM/HEINEKEN ... oh did I mention it's FREE! ;)
 
Must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
 
 
 
When: Wednesday, February 27, 2013
 
Time: 8PM
 
Where: Copacabana (268 W. 47th Street at 8th Avenue)
PRIVATE EVENT. MUST RSVP at
 
 
XO, OSS
 
 
 
 

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Trouble In The Heights Movie Premiere at the United Palace in Washington Heights!



 
 
What: Movie Premiere of Trouble In The Heights!
 
When: Tomorrow, Thursday January 24th
 
Location: The United Palace (4140 Broadway at W. 175th street, New York, NY 10033)

Cast: Rayniel Rufino, Raúl Esparza, Luis Antonio Ramos, Antonio Ortiz, Alexandra Metz, Olga Merediz, Cruz Santiago, Pablo "International P" Gonzalez, Kareem Savinon and Dominic Colon among many other talented actors
 

Plot: It begins one night under the great expanse of the George Washington Bridge. Javy and his friend Robbie are two adolescents growing up in the predominantly Dominican neighborhood of New York's Washington Heights. The boys have no idea what lies ahead when they bury a trash bag stuffed with drug money under the Bridge. What is set in motion is the story of two brothers, Javy and his older brother Diego, and the thugs who want their money back. A mild-mannered prep cook, older brother and de facto parent, Diego must look danger in the face to protect his small but growing family from a merciless drug kingpin seeking revenge. As fate looms and day becomes night, Diego turns to an old neighborhood friend with shady connections to help him out of this perilous mess. The events of the night ultimately lead him to the decision that will change more lives than just his own.

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TOMORROW Thursday, January 24th the United Palace (4140 Broadway at W. 175th street, New York, NY 10033) will premiere Trouble In The Heights! at 7:30pm (Doors open at 7).
 
The dramatic thriller-driven by strong performances from a Latino cast drawn from Broadway, film and television - was directed by Jonathan Ullman and produced by Dave Steck. It takes place in Upper Manhattan, better known as The Heights, where the director currently resides. Tastemakers, cast members, celebrities and media will be expected at the screening, and an invitation-only after party, which will be held at La Marina (348 Dyckman Street, New York, NY 10034).
The setting of the film is in a neighborhood defined by its people who grow up and grow old together, where black gypsy cabs roam the land, and good or bad is often determined by what side of the street you're on. "This movie truly embodies the spirit of the DIY indie-film tradition," commented producer Dave Steck. "Jon's love for his adopted neighborhood shines through and rings true in every scene."
 
Trouble In The Heights was originally entitled GWB and debuted at 2011's New York International Latino Film Festival. The film is being distributed by VIVA Pictures you can catc the flick on Video on Demand, Pay Per View and outlets such as Redbox, Blockbuster iTunes and more!
 
Originally known as Loew's 175th Street Theatre, The United Palace, is one of the important landmarks in The Heights. The building opened in 1930 as a movie palace and vaudeville hall. It was the last of the five Wonder Theaters to be built in the Metropolitan area. In 1969, when many of the city's grand movie theaters had been demolished or turned into multiplexes, the Palace was purchased, and preserved, by Reverend Ike for his church. In recent years the United Palace has also hosted numerous world-class events making it a prestigious venue for entertainment and arts which are now being programmed by the nonprofit United Palace of Cultural Arts (UPCA). On January 24th the United Palace will be the official home for the Trouble In The Heights movie premiere! "I hope audiences will enjoy it and support the growing independent film scene, both here in the 'Heights and wherever they are," concluded Steck.
 
XO, OSS!