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  • GET FAMILIAR: NEW ARTIST – Mz. Tina Perez

    Christina Perez, professionally known as Ms. Tina Perez, is an independent underground recording artist hailing from New Jersey.

    Fresh off the release of her first mix tape, Skitzo, Ms. Tina Perez presents her latest project, The Throwback. A new sound from this Hip-Hop/R&B/Pop artist, The Throwback represents a combination of music genres she grew up listening to that inspires and has shaped her style. The Throwback features NJ Hip-Hop artists, Nino, Miz Mudi and Damian Johnson, who lends his lyrical presence on the remake of J. Cole’s, In The Mornin’.

    “Freak Music“, is the mixtape’s first single released exclusively to YouTube on April 12, 2011.

    The Throwback is available for download by clicking here.

    For more info check follow the talented artist at @MsTinaPerez on Twitter!

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    Want to be the next artist featured on AleanElston.com? Send us your music submission to submissions@aleanelston.com for consideration!

  • Ryan Leslie – “Glory”

    R. Les is back, and switched up his style so he can get the “Glory.”

    And He’s not singing, he’s rapping….

     

    Yes, Rapping in this song.

    What you think about it? Personally,  I like it.

  • Neiman Marcus Shows Us What’s IN this for Spring/Summer 2011

    Photos by: Alean Elston

    Is your wardrobe ready for the spring and summer months? Not sure what trends are hot this year for the summer? Need to update your closet from last year?

    Kareen Mallet, Senior Fashion Director at Neiman Marcus, presented the hottest fashion trends of the season with pieces from Gucci, Channel, Balenciaga, Diane Von Furstenburg, and Tory Burch.

    The color of the season: Coral

    Coral is one of those ultra feminine colors that screams, PAY ATTENTION TO ME!! Its not quite pink, and its not quite orange which makes it a color that you can pair in various looks and with various colors. Not sure what to pair with this lovely color? Try white, ivory, or gold colors as shown here. If your feeling a little bold in your color selection, consider pairing your coral with the right shade of blue or purple accessories.

    The Style of the season: Boho Chic

    Looking for a style that you can put together that is simple  and easy, but makes you look like you put a lot of effort into it? Consider the Boho Chic style. Throughout the years, the Boho look has taken on different variations but a lot of key pieces have remained the same. Long flowing skirts and tops that catch the breeze,  scarves to accent your outfit along with bold chains and over-sized pendants, and lets not forget easy going sandals to complete the look. When attempting to achieve the look of this trend, consider your color scheme and don’t fight it, go with it and layer on elements of the look that make you feel good and you’ll look great! When in doubt with this look, think hippie chic.

    Other Styles for the season:

    Can't go wrong wearing ALL White
    Don't forget the jacket for those crisp spring days and nights!
    Stripes!!! Enhance or Reduce Figure Flaws with them.

    A Word of Style Advice from Kareen:

    Try to incorporate at least one piece from the trends for this season in your looks. If its a floral piece, stripes, or even something as small as a statement piece of jewelery it can help to change your look completely.

    For more information on the looks that you see featured check out NeimanMarcus.com

    Check out other pictures from the show here:

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  • Olivia’s “December” How Do You Feel About It?

    Looks like the Love and Hip Hop Star is has perfect timing. Just as her buzz starts to grow with the popular VH1 Hit, Olivia releases this song, “December” taking advantage of her time back in the spotlight.

    I’m glad to see her getting back to the music and doing it aside from being linked from G-Unit. I think she wasn’t able to shine with them as she does with this track. We get to hear what Olivia can really do, a taste of her vocal range and she gives us a glimpse into a woman’s emotion as she sings about a relationship situation I’m sure we have all been through at one point in our lives.

    So how do I feel about Olivia’s “December”? I like it, Love that she is showing us “Olivia” with her voice and attempting a come back with a song that people can relate to which I’m sure is going to appeal to the people in the Mary J, Keyshia Cole Fan Demographic. While this isn’t a song that I’m crazy about, I can rock with it.

    Check out the song below!!!

    Go Olivia, can’t wait to hear what’s next!

     


    How do you feel about the new song December? Leave your thoughts on the song below!

  • MODEL BEHAVIOR: Casting Call

    So, last week, I went to a runway model casting call. Its been a while since I have been to one and being that I knew the people doing the show personally, thought it would be a good place to get back in the motion of getting my strut on. So as we all lined up in height order I kept my chit chat with the other models to a minimum as we all discussed our frustration with how long things were taking (as these things usually do) when it was getting closer for my turn to walk. Now aside from the 3, maybe 4, girls that I was speaking with I kept my presence to a minimum. I heard some of the models talking very loudly in a negative way about how the other models looked as they walked down the runway. “She look a mess, I hope she dont get a call back!” etc. So when it came time for me to walk well, lets just say I worked it and none of them had anything to say about me other than a few “queens” tombout “WERK IT MAMA” and “OK BOO I SEE YOU”
    It just amazed me to see that the models that talked the most SH*T, had the worst walk! and they had the NERVE to talk loud and proud about their hate to those around them. All I could to was shake my head.
    Just me ranting about the modeling world… this is typical model behavior I guess but its not the behavior I choose to model. I hope all of you out there that read this don’t model this type of behavior, and if you do don’t get mad and be a hater, step your skills up and your confidence will follow.

  • Model Advice Vol 1 Issue 1: Child Modeling

    Within the past 2 weeks I have gotten questions from friends I know and online friends about how to get their babies/kids started with modeling/acting. Being that I don’t have experience with child modeling I decided to do a little research online and offer my advice here.


    DISCLAIMER: This is only for children who are just starting out. Children who have been booking work, will have a portfolio developed and have an agent to consult with. My 2 cents is for those who do not.

    Don’t invest large sums of money in photo-shoots for children under the age of 10. Between the ages of infancy and 10, your child grows so quickly that to keep updating a portfolio as they age would be highly expensive because their look is ever-changing. Instead, take a few simple pictures of your child with your digital camera and make sure they are child centered and show off your child’s personality. For those parents who insist on getting professional pictures done of their child, I recommend The Picture People because they will do a mini shoot and you can choose what pictures of your child you want to keep and pay for those pictures and not spend hundreds of dollars.(While you’re at it take this time to get a family picture done while you’re there)

    If/Once you have pictures, start contacting child agencies. Be sure that you fully research all agencies with the business licensing bureau in your state to make sure they are a legitimate agency. Do a thorough search of child talent and modeling agencies in your area and begin contacting them. Give them a call and ask about if and when they have open call days. If they ask you to email them a few pictures, send no more than 4 pictures for them to review.

    Once you find an agent/agency who is willing to work with you, be sure to be prepared to attend all gigs, castings/auditions with your child. This could mean taking off work early, not going to work at all, or if your child becomes very successful, leaving your job completely.

    Are you a child modeling/talent agent or a former child model/actor? Share some of your insight with readers on how you got started. We’d love to read your story! Leave your comment below 🙂

  • “RED FLAG” – I hope you know when something is wrong…

    To all my models, I recently opened a message that was sent to me on model mayhem that looked suspect from the jump. Take a look at it and see if you see what I see…(click image to enlarge)

    Do you see what I’m talking about?!!
    Let’s go down the list for those of you who have no clue of what you are looking at…

    1. “JOB OFFER FROM GQ MAGAZINE” – First flag…Why would GQ be looking on model mayhem for models when if they ever needed models they would utilize an agency…
    2. There is NO picture and its listed as a new account…hmmm. Why no pictures? At least put some from the magazine up there.
    3. The name just screams fake to me after the 1st 2 red flags! lol
    4. The name “Jamie Bridge” which doesn’t match the name the account is listed under…seems odd right?! and the fact that this person tells me that they are 33 years old…why do I need to know that again?! o_O
    5. “I got a fashion outfit…in your area, get back to me for details….it is urgent” – What area am I located in? Could this message not be so general and urgent?!
      1. “Best way to contact me is by email” – If that’s the case, why didn’t you email me? and why can’t I just message you back on Model Mayhem?
      2. jamie.bridge02@live.com – (pause) If your conducting “GQ” business…why don’t you have a GQ.com email address like the rest of the people who work for the magazine?!
    6. End Result in my mind….FRAUD!!!! THIS IS NOT REAL!!!!

    If you have received a message like this I hope you know how to spot and recognize a fake when you see it. There are plenty of models who fall for this, getting their hopes up and not using their heads…If you get a message like this please STOP, RE-READ, THINK ABOUT IT!!! and if its still strange to you MOVE ON, your 1st instinct is usually the right one.

  • Check out My Modeling Apperance on Good Day Philadelphia!

    On a recent episode of Good Day Philadelphia, Alean Elston was spotted modeling Spring Work fashions from local Philadelphia Designer Priscilla Costa. The dress she wore was a wool dress embellished with silk flowers and a red ribbon belt and retails for $300 along with Mykonos Jewelry ranging from $33 – $76 . Click on the video to check out Alean and the latest spring fashion must-haves for the office.

    Philadelphia News, Weather and Sports from WTXF FOX 29
     

  • Sade to Release “The Ultimate Collection”

    Sade are back with The Ultimate Collection to be released on May 3, just in time to make it the essential Mother’s Day gift. The must-have, 29-track, two-disc album will include four new, never-before heard songs including a remix to “The Moon And The Sky” (featuring Jay-Z). The Ultimate Collection also features 15 tracks that were not included on Sade’s 1994 “Best Of” album.  Here for the first time, fans can find all of their favorite Sade classics including songs Lover’s Rock and Soldier Of Love.

    Disc 1

    1. Your Love Is King
    2. Smooth Operator
    3. Hang On To Your Love
    4. The Sweetest Taboo
    5. Is It A Crime
    6. Never As Good As The First Time
    7. Jezebel
    8. Love Is Stronger Than Pride
    9. Paradise
    10. Nothing Can Come Between Us
    11. No Ordinary Love
    12. Kiss Of Life
    13. Feel No Pain+
    14. Bullet Proof Soul+

     

    Disc 2

    1. Cherish The Day
    2. Pearls
    3. By Your Side+
    4. Immigrant+
    5. Flow+
    6. King Of Sorrow+
    7. The Sweetest Gift+
    8. Solider Of Love+
    9. The Moon And The Sky+
    10. Babyfather+
    11. Still In Love With You**
    12. Love Is Found**
    13. I Would Never Have Guessed**
    14. The Moon And The Sky (Remix Featuring Jay-Z)**
    15. By Your Side (Neptunes Remix)+

     

    + Not on Best Of

    ** Never Released Before

    Sade recently announced, the second leg of their ultimate summer tour kicking off on June 16th, marking their highly anticipated return to the world stage in ten years. Fans who pre-order The Ultimate Collection will have exclusive early access to tickets in select markets. For complete presale and ticket on sale information, visit Sade.com.  Tickets for the newly announced dates go on sale to the public beginning April 2nd at Ticketmaster.com and LiveNation.com.

    Known for their one of a kind timeless sound, Sade has enjoyed phenomenal success both internationally and stateside throughout the span of their twenty-seven year career. Since the release of their debut album, Diamond Life in 1984 the band has seen all five of their studio albums land in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top 200 Album Chart selling a total of more than 50 million albums worldwide to date. They’ve been nominated for American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and have won four Grammy Awards – first in 1986 for Best New Artist, then in 1994 for Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group for “No Ordinary Love”, again in 2002 for Best Pop Vocal Album with Lovers Rock and most recently in 2011 for Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group for “Soldier Of Love.”

     

    SOURCE Epic Records

  • Nick Cannon to Host Countdown Radio Show

    Multi-talented actor, comedian, TV and 92.3 NOW New York’s morning radio personality, Nick Cannon, will serve as host of a new weekly countdown show to be broadcast on CBS RADIO stations and syndicated to markets nationwide by Citadel Media, it was announced today by CBS RADIO Senior Vice President of Programming, Chris Oliviero.  CANNON’S COUNTDOWN will be available for both CHR Pop/Rhythmic and Urban stations featuring a mix of music and celebrity interviews.  The four-hour and three-hour shows, respectively, will debut in two dozen markets including New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Houston, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Detroit, Phoenix, Oklahoma City, New Orleans and Little Rock the weekend of April 23. (check local listings).

    Launching in conjunction with CANNON’S COUNTDOWN is www.cannonscountdown.com, an online destination showcasing the program’s weekly list of the most popular Urban or CHR Pop/Rhythmic songs.  The website is also the must-stop place for daily digestible lists of what is hot in pop culture and will chronicle lists of Cannon’s favorite things, while providing his point of view on the latest entertainment and fashion news, event listings, new music and cool gadgets.

    Additionally, CANNON’S COUNTDOWN will be available for streaming online at www.cannonscountdown.com and through the Radio.com application for a variety of mobile devices.  National over-the-air advertising and syndication will be managed by Citadel Media.

    Recognized as a multi-faceted entertainer, Cannon is an actor, comedian, musician, writer, executive producer and radio and television host.  He is the host of New York’s 92.3 NOW morning radio show, ROLLIN’ WITH NICK CANNON, as well as the host of the hit NBC television show, “America’s Got Talent.”   Cannon, who currently serves as chairman of TeenNick, is known for his starring roles in such films as “Drumline,” “Garfield: The Movie,” “Shall We Dance,” “Roll Bounce,” “Bobby” and “Underclassman,” which he also executive produced.

    “CBS RADIO has been an incredible partner,” says Cannon. “With the success that we’ve had together with my morning show on 92.3 NOW in the New York City tri-state I am thrilled to now have the opportunity to reach radio listeners nationwide with my new ‘Cannon’s Countdown’ show.”

    Added Oliviero, “Nick is a unique personality who is a trusted source when it comes to music and pop culture for this generation.  His uncanny sense of humor and engaging style will bring a new and modern twist to the countdown format and allows him to speak candidly while interviewing guests and breaking down celebrity gossip.  With the launch of www.cannonscountdown.com, Nick will give his audience a 360-degree experience on-air and online while sharing his latest interests and insights via the web.”

    “Nick Cannon represents a dynamic brand and provides an ideal vehicle for advertisers wanting to reach the young-end consumer,” said Ed Rivera, Senior Vice President of Sales for Citadel Media.  “He has demonstrated his ability to attract top level advertisers and seamlessly integrate their messaging while affording them a connection to his loyal fans.  CANNON’S COUNTDOWN will offer significant opportunities for sponsorships and product integration and our team is looking forward to leading the national sales effort.”

    The San Diego native, who has been cited by People Magazine as one of the top 10 most successful young people in Hollywood, began performing music and comedy at a young age.  He went on to write and act on Nickelodeon’s hit show “All That.”  He also starred in, directed and executive produced “The Nick Cannon Show,” and had his own improv comedy show on MTV, “Nick Cannon Presents Wild N Out.”

    CANNON’S COUNTDOWN is produced by Ncredible Entertainment in association with CBS RADIO.  Dom Theodore, Vice President of CHR/Top 40 Programming, CBS RADIO, will serve as executive producer of the programs.

    CANNON’S COUNTDOWN can be heard on the following stations:

    Listed by market rank
    CBS RADIO:
    WXRK-FM, New York
    WBBM-FM, Chicago
    KMVQ-FM, San Francisco
    KKHH-FM, Houston
    WVEE-FM, Atlanta
    WPGC-FM, Washington, D.C.
    WDZH-FM, Detroit
    KZON-FM, Phoenix
    WLLD-FM, Tampa
    WNKS-FM, Charlotte
    KSFM-FM, Sacramento
    KLUC-FM, Las Vegas
    WJHM-FM, Orlando
    WMBX-FM, West Palm
    WZMX-FM, Hartford
    Citadel Broadcasting:
    WFHN-FM, Providence-New Bedford
    WWKX-FM, Providence-New Bedford
    KKWD-FM, Oklahoma City
    KLAL-FM, Little Rock-Pine Bluff
    KKMG-FM, Colorado Springs-Pueblo
    KWYL-FM, Reno
    WJBQ-FM, Portland-Auburn
    WWYL-FM, Binghamton
    KKND-FM, New Orleans
    WVIB-FM, Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek