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BTS- My Summer Portfolio Shoot with YBLimited Mobile Glam Squad

I had such a great time with YBLimited Mobile Glam Squad and Model Management last month during their Brand Ambassador Shoot, I just had to get the YBLimited experience myself since I needed to update my model portfolio.

That’s right people of the world, you have to have professionals take your pics when you are a professional model.  Agencies and designers don’t like selfies or bathroom shots when deciding who they wanted to work with.

YBLimited Glam Squad members Ms. CoCo and Phillip Washington (CEO) greeted me warmly at the door at Blush Couture Boutique in Atlanta, GA. (Check out this boutique, I LOVE Ms. Andrea’s clothes and accessories!)

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Mr. Phillip and I first had our strategy meeting, and he explained that his goal today was to show me off as a professional model, but also as a teenager (because Im 16…lol).

So we began with makeup.  He only used a little to make sure my natural features showed, but enough to make sure the camera was nice to me…lol

All done. Whatcha think?

Then Ms. CoCo helped me take down my hair and styled it (no weave, no perms).

And then we began with the first outfit

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Then the second

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And the third

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And voila! Check out some of my finished pictures from Mr. Phillip!

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If you need to start or update your portfolio, or if you need a glam squad to go to (or to come to you), contact YBLimited, and tell them Nia Gabrielle from Be Positive Media sent you!

And if you need a teen model for print work, your next fashion/hair show, or to be a brand ambassador, contact my Momager-Brandi Dawson at info@bepositivemedia.com

A day’s work done! Let’s go home!

Thank you YBLimited, today was LIT!!!

Head to toe makeover by YBLimited Mobile Glam Squad @yblimited Glam Squad: Hair: Coco Bread @iamhairforyou

Wardrobe: Blush Couture (Andrea Norris) @blushingatl

Makeup/Photography: Phillip Washington @yblimited

#YBLimited #mobileglamsquad

 

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#FOLLOWME: YOUTUBE DANCE STARS ON STAGE!

#FOLLOWME: YOUTUBE DANCE STARS ON STAGE!

ANNOUNCES

ULTIMATE FINALE FAN CONTEST

GIVING FANS THE CHANCE TO DANCE WITH

WILLDABEAST, NIA SIOUX,

KENNETH SAN JOSE AND JANELLE GINESTRA

LIVE ON STAGE AT THE FOX THEATRE AUGUST 10

 

CHOREOGRAPHY BREAKDOWN VIDEO & ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS

NOW AVAILABLE AT:

www.FollowMeonstage.com/contest

 #FOLLOWME: YouTube Dance Stars On Stage!, the brand new interactive dance show starring WilldaBeast (“So You Think You Can Dance”), Nia Sioux (“Dance Moms”), Kenneth San Jose, and Janelle Ginestra (“Step Up), announces the #FOLLOWME: YouTube Dance Stars On Stage! Ultimate Finale Fan Contest, offering fans the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to dance LIVE ON STAGE with their idols at theFox Theatre on Thursday, August 10. For the choreography break-down and entry details, visit: www.FollowmeOnstage.com/contest.

To be selected, fans will need to learn the choreography from the video, film themselves performing it, upload their video to social media, and submit via the#FOLLOWME: YouTube Dance Stars On Stage! website. A select group of lucky fans will be selected from the submissions to dance onstage with their idols.

Tickets for the performance are on sale now. Tickets range from $35 – $110, plus applicable fees, and will be available at FoxTheatre.org, by calling (855) 285-8499 or at the Fox Theatre Box Office.

Directed by Jennifer Weber (The Hip Hop Nutcracker, BRING IT LIVE!), #FOLLOWME: YouTube Dance Stars On Stage! is an electrifying live dance show celebrating the hip-hop dance community –  inspiring dancers to step into the spotlight and get the incredible opportunity to see, dance, and interact with their YouTube dance idols. Each of the headliners will have moments throughout the show to highlight their singular style and performance skills, incorporating their greatest hits with never before seen dances and songs.

The show features video design and projections by Greg Purnell, produced in association with The Bushnell Institute for Digital Performance Art, and lighting design by 2017 Tony Award winner Bradley King (Natasha, Pierre & THE GREAT COMET of 1812). #FOLLOWME: YouTube Dance Stars On Stage! is produced by Eva Price, The Bushnell Performing Arts Center, and The New Jersey Performing Arts Center.

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF THE CONTEST:

 

Fans must be ticket holders to enter the contest. All videos must be submitted by Thursday, July 27. Winners will be notified one week prior to the show, and will need to attend a one-hour rehearsal on Thursday, August 10 in order to perform during the show. All videos should be submitted atwww.followmeonstage.com/contest.

BIOGRAPHIES

 

@WILLDABEAST_

     WILLDABEAST Originally from Indiana, Will “WilldaBeast” Adams moved to LA to pursue his dance career. Dancing for artists such as Usher, T-Pain, The Black Eyed Peas, Jason Derulo, Zendaya, 5th Harmony, Demi Lovato, GLEE, X-Factor, Nissan, MTV, Butterfinger, and Madonna, he found a love for choreography. This allowed him to choreograph for artists including T-Pain, DJ Tiësto, GRL, Erika Jayne, ABDC, So You Think You Can Dance, and Nike. In 2013, Willdabeast created the dance company immaBEAST and dropped the first official video “Dope”. Since then, immaBEAST has become one of the leading brands, companies, and influences in the hip hop dance world.

 

@NIASIOUX

NIA SIOUX FRAZIER has wowed audiences as a dancer, singer and actor on the small screen and in live performances, proving to be one of today’s hottest triple threats. Currently, Nia can be seen on Lifetime’s hit series, “Dance Moms” now in its 7th season. Audiences have seen Nia take on the world of music as she released her first single “Star In Your Own Life” which has over 10 million views on YouTube, and her follow up single “Slay,” which quickly hit the 4 million mark on YouTube. Her social media presence continues to grow at a rapid pace, with a highly engaged fanbase.

Being a good role model is important to Nia, and she has found herself diving into charity work. Nia often performs at charity events and speaks to kids about how they can “star” in their own lives, a message dear to her. She is passionate about raising awareness for reflex neurovascular dystrophy (RND), pediatric cancer, anti-bullying, anti-body shaming, and animal rights.

 

@KENSANJOSE

KENNETH SAN JOSE is a singer, dancer, and actor who was born on April 10, 2002 and raised in Valencia, California USA. He began performing at the age of 5 singing alongside his dad’s gospel group as well as his older brother. At the age of 8 he tested his acting skills with cameo roles in his brother’s high school productions. In February 2014, he decided to take his first formal hip hop class. Since then, Kenneth has found his passion as a performer and most recently, choreographer.

Select performances include @go90’s docuseries “BoySquad”, KidzBop, Nickelodeon’s “School of Rock”, “Dance Moms”, RDMA, Natalie La Rose, Dance Video Throwdown and viral videos such as “Juju on the Beat” with choreographer Matt Steffanina and many more. You can see more of his videos through his You Tube account: Ken San Jose, Instragram: @kensanjose, and FaceBook: Kenneth Paul San Jose.

JANELLE GINESTRA has been dancing for 24 years and is currently a working dancer and choreographer in Los Angeles, CA. She has had the opportunity to dance for Beyoncé, P!NK, J-Lo, & Nicki Minaj. Janelle was a recurring dancer on FOX’s hit tv show “Glee,” where she was featured as a cheerio, troubletone, and a vocal adrenaline dancer. In addition to multiple other TV appearances, Janelle has appeared in many movies, including Fired Up, Bring It On 5, BedTime Stories, Honey 2, and, most dear to her, as the Lead Chipette Dancer in Alvin in the Chipmunks 2. Currently, she is teaching and building many businesses next to her life partner WilldaBeast Adams.

 

@DECADANCENYC

JENNIFER WEBER is an award-winning director-choreographer whose career has spanned concert dance, commercial events, theatre and TV.  A physical storyteller at heart, Weber brings projects to life with her unique sense of visual narrative.   Weber is the director-choreographer of the international touring hit The Hip Hop Nutcracker, as well as the founder and director of Brooklyn-based hip hop theatre company, Decadancetheatre (for which she was nominated for the “Outstanding Emerging Choreographer” New York Dance and Performance (Bessie) Award).  Her concert dance work has toured across the US, UK, Russia and France performing at venues including Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, The Apollo Theater, The Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, London’s Southbank Center, The Everyman in Liverpool, New York City Center, Bumbershoot in Seattle, The Music Center, Los Angeles and The Stanislavsky Music Theatre in Moscow.

Weber has choreographed immersive and staged events for brands including American Express, Uber, Ulta, L’Oreal Matrix, Reebok, Philosophy, Marc Jacobs, Hormel and CK2.  She is currently the director for the tour of Lifetime’s Bring It Live! With Coach D and the Dancing Dolls.

As a choreographer, her theater credits include the US premiere of Bryony Lavery’s Stockholm at Stageworks/Hudson, PBS’s Odd Squad Live Tour, James Brown: Get On the Good Foot for The Apollo Theater/US Tour (contributing choreographer with director Otis Sallid), Cruel Intentions The Musical, and Ars Nova’s upcoming immersive theater experience, KPOP (Fall 2017)

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MTV TO BRING “WILD ‘N OUT” TO ATLANTA AND NYC BARBERSHOPS

MTV TO BRING “WILD ‘N OUT” TO ATLANTA AND NYC BARBERSHOPS
 
The hit comedy series from Nick Cannon will host pop-ups in Atlanta on July 16 and New York on July 23
Photo credit: MTV 
I am sooo excited right now! MTV is bringing the fun and energy of its hit comedy series “Wild ‘N Out” (one of my favorite shows) to a neighborhood barbershop in Atlanta and New York.
Wild ‘N Out: Live from the Barbershop,” an interactive pop-up experience, will give fans a taste of the “Wild ‘N Out” excitement they’ve grown to love with celebrity hosts, live music, freestyle battles, ‘yo mama’ contests and cash prizes.
The events will take place Sunday, July 16 in Atlanta and Sunday, July 23 in New York. Ill have more details for New York for you soon, but here’s the deets for ATL:
LIVE from the Barbershop
An Interactive Pop-Up Experience
 
Sunday, July 16
2pm – 6pm
Furious Styles Midtown
1700 Northside Drive, Atlanta GA 30318
Hosted by Chico Bean & Yung Joc 
 
Flex your freestyles, crack ‘yo mama’ jokes and bring your ‘A’ game for a chance 
to win cash & prizes!


Fresh off its record-breaking premiere, “Wild ‘N Out,” now in its ninth season, is “bigger and bolder” with Nick Cannon as master of ceremonies and guest appearances from Chance the RapperRick RossLil YachtyVic MensaBlac ChynaRemy MaPapooseYoung M.AWendy WilliamsTami Roman and more.
“Wild ‘N Out” airs weekly at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT as part of MTV’s “Throwdown Thursdays” comedy block.
About “Wild ‘N Out”
MTV’s groundbreaking “Wild ‘N Out” is back with everything that made it a must-see show–the lightning fast comedic improv, head-to-head battling and of course, the master of ceremonies Nick Cannon. “Wild ‘N Out” is out for new blood… The original bloodline of “Wild ‘N Out” was undeniable, ushering the rise of comedic superstars who have since become household names from Kevin Hart to JB Smoove to Katt Williams. And now a legion of young, hungry, new comedic stars want in on the “Wild ‘N Out” pedigree–and the only way to earn it is through battle. The stakes are higher than ever before. “Wild ‘N Out” brings visceral, cutting, hip-hop edged comedy where the next vanguard wants to prove that can hold their own with the pure-bred all-stars, and the originators that success has kept their street cred–and legacy–intact. With competition coursing through their veins, this time the gloves are off and the “Wild ‘N Out” comics are going for the jugular in a setting that’s more rap battle than comedic stage. Its new blood mixed with pure blood to see which one really holds weight.
About MTV
MTV is a global youth culture brand inspired by music.  For more information, check out mtvpress.com.  MTV is a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA).

“Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta” Premiere

Last night, WE tv hosted a star-studded Atlanta premiere of its new series, Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta.” Hundreds convened at Woodruff Arts Center to preview the much-buzzed-about ATL edition of the hit franchise, which stars Bow WowShaniah Mauldin (daughter of Jermaine Dupri), Reginae Carter (daughter of Lil Wayne and Toya Wright), Zonnique Pullins (daughter of T.I. & Tiny), Brandon Barnes (son of Debra Antney and brother to Waka Flocka) and Ayana Fite (daughter of DJ Hurricane).

Jermain Dupri, Da Brat, Shaniah, Bow wow , Datari Turner

The cast was in attendance along with their famous parents Jermaine Dupri, Toya Wright, Tiny Harris, Debra Antney and DJ Hurricane. Additional VIPs included Da Brat, Waka Flocka FlameDatari Turner (producer, “Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta”); “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” stars Tammy Rivera, Tommie Lee, Karlie Redd, Bambi, Karen King, Melissa Scott and Erica DixonKandi Burruss and daughter Riley (“Real Housewives of Atlanta”); Mama June and daughter Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson (“From Not to Hot”); Trina Braxton (“Braxton Family Values”); Gocha Hawkins (“LA Hair”); Genise Shelton (“Married to Medicine”); Stevie Baggs, Jr (“Match Made In Heaven”), Shanell (Young Money artist), Princess (formerly of Crime Mob) and many more.

Shaniah Mauldin  and father Jermaine Dupri

Kandi Burruss and daughter Riley

Toya Wright (Mother of Reginae Carter) and Tiny Harris (Mother of Zonnique Pullins)

After opening remarks from Lauren Gellert, EVP of programming at WE tv, and Marc Juris, president at WE tv, guests were treated to a sneak peak of the upcoming “Growing Up Hip Hop” season 3, which was introduced by cast member Kristinia DeBarge. Then Bow Wow, who is an executive producer on “Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta,” intro’d the screening, which was following by a lively cast Q&A moderated by radio/tv personality Ebony Steele.

After the screening, guests headed over to Opium, where DJ Infamous kept the energy high well into the morning.

“Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta” premieres Thursday at 10/9c on WE tv. Follow @GUHH_WEtv and @WEtv on social using hashtag #GUHHATL.

Catch a sneak peek of the show here: http://www.wetv.com/shows/growing-up-hip-hop-atlanta.

Photos: James Pray for WE tv

 

Who’s Who in Kids and Teens 2017

Who’s excited to be honored for the second year in a row at the Who’s Who in Kids and Teens Honor Awards? THIS GIRL, Nia Gabrielle!

Every year Mr. Carlos Coleman, CEO of CFox Productions honors children who make good grades and do good things in the community.

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Several of my friends from last year have done even more extraordinary things than they did last year, and I made new friends as well. You may even see a few you know from the internet and TV!

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There were singers, rappers and comedians performing for us

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and CBS 46 of Atlanta also came out to do a story and recognize us!

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And as usual, the moms and dads were there too…lol

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After the performances, we all hung out and rode rides at Six Flags.

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We even ran into a practice for a flash mob video…lol

 

It feels good to know someone is proud of us, and we hope to continue to make you proud Mr. Coleman!

PS I have even more pics and videos on my IG . Click here!

Brown Girl Magic Conference

So THIS is what they meant by #brownGirlMagic….WOW!!!

 

13 year Mikaela Smith created Brown Girl Magic with the support of her mom Kia Morgan-Smith, and they held their first Brown Girl Magic Empowerment Conference-Mother/Daughter Dinner in Douglasville, GA!

It was soooo awesome! The theme was “Activating Your Inner Magic”, and it was way more exciting than I could have imagined. Ms. Kia said that activating your inner magic means, “all about teaching girls of color how to find and appreciate the beauty in themselves while using their power and voices to help change the world. We will hold sessions that will feed into the hearts and minds of so many young girls of color: whether Black, mixed raced, Latino, Native American, Middle Eastern or Asian”

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They had great food, children vendors (yes, we are entrepreneurs too), and the speakers had great messages just for us. (You guys know speakers can get boring, but they were great!)

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Mom and I had a great time connecting with the people

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There was also a panel discussion with girl enterpreneurs:

Check out some of the people that were there:

*Denene Millner, New York Times best-selling Author 
*Jay Barnett, former NFL Player, Author
*Alasia Ballard, model, America’s Next Top Model
*Joyce Brewer, Emmy Award winner, MommyTalkShow host
*Symone Cantey, Don’t Be a Bully Foundation
*Gabby Goodwin, Founder Gabby Bows
*Dai Time, Founder Dai Time Magazine
*Zoe Turner, TLC show, Little Miss Atlanta
*Bailee Knighten
BaileesNailbox.com
*Rose Genter, winner, Chopped Junior
*Bernetta Knighten, the Knighten Project

I even got a chance to meet Christopher Pearman, Raven Symone’s dad!

I met Raven-Symone’s dad!!!


We even received TWO gift bags filled with goodies!

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And of course, I cant leave you without the #redCarpetShenanigans!

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Follow Brown Girl Magic on Instagram and Facebook!

Great job Mikaela!

ITEE’s 4th Annual Talent and Fashion Show

 

What is Anti-Bullying? Anti-Bullying is when you do something to prevent bullying and the mistreatment of people. I found out a little bit more about Anti- Bullying When I attended the 4th Annual Talent & Fashion Show  in Decatur, GA!

Stop Bullying Charity Event in memory of Amaya Soleil which Marcella Phillips hosted and Sire co-hosted.

They had performance by great teens such as The Sheltons, Kimani, Noa Freeman, Neicey & D-Love, and The Mako Girls. They were awesome!

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They also had young motivational speakers too such as Sarayah and Darryl Sampson

The Future Gents Runway Show

4th Annual ITEE Fashion and Talent show was done in Loving Memory of Amaya Soleil . Esta “ImaSpiveytoo” Burke-Reid her Grandmother was our special guest speaker today.

 

Ms. Marcella Phillips is so sweet, and she does this event every year out of the kindness of her heart. Please support her projects!

ITEE Founder Marcella Phillips

And of course our parents were there to support:

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Check out my behind the scenes red carpet shenanigans…

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If you or someone you know is being bullied, click here to find help and support!