Welcome Amar'e Stoudemire to NY @ Lucky Stikes

Last night was crazy in NYC! Amar'e had an event at Lucky Strikes to help his charity, the Amare Stoudemire Foundation. I arrived there with Amanda Diva first, had her walk the red carpet, photogs were going crazy...I still cant get used to those flashes, so bright! Walked into a cool, lowkey vibe, I was so happy to see different faces, corporate was definitely in the house. Olivia came in shortly after, had her walk the red carpet and I must say, she mastered those poses! Amar'e, Allan Houston,Tracey Morgan, football and basketball players,Danielle Staub (RHONJ), Stephanie Pratt (The Hills) and other celebrities hung out, played pool and even bowled in heels! With DJ MOS on the 1's and 2's it was hard not to have a good time! Overall it was a great night for a great cause. Welcome Amar'e!

C

@ClaudiaDeCali

DJ Commish / Manik Magazine

Our very own DJ Commish was asked to be part of a hiphop feature for Manik Magazine and yours truly was on hand for the behind the scenes! The shoot was in a Brooklyn brownstone apartment, call time was 1230...we got there about 1pm! DJ Commish was shooting the "Missy and Timbaland" section, an ode to HipHop. We had some great looks, thanks to RockSmith Tokyo and LaVie Clothing for giving us great options! DJ Commish is a natural in front of the camera, the biggest obstacle was getting him to part with his blackberry! He's addicted! After the shoot, they had a sitdown with Commish and asked some interesting questions, cant wait until the feature comes out! Make sure you check out www.manikmag.com on November 15th when the featre drops and make sure you log onto www.urbanlatinoradio.com every Monday through Thursday 4-6pm to check out DJ Commish / www.DJCommish.com

C
@ClaudiaDeCali

Gotham Magazine / Hennessy Artistry Event

I've been a bit busy lately, but quickly catching up. Want to tell you about one of the best nights I've had in a long time!
Gotham Magazine had its 10th Annual Gala last week at Capitale and what an amazing event it was! Amare Stoudemire , Mary J Blige, Ed Westwick, Jonathan Cheban (Spin Crowd), Amanda Diva and the lovely Olivia. Making sure my girls got on the carpet, interviews and meet and greets, then... on to the next.
Hip-Hop was alive again at the Hennessy Artistry event held at Ciprianis Wall Street. So many artists came out for a memmorable concert, The Isley Brothers, Common, Mos Def, Eve, Mary J Blige, Erykah Badu and even Bobby Brown! After getting the job done on the carpet, I was able to enjoy and be a fan of true hip hop.
The night didnt end there... Olivia was hosting Director, Jessy Terrero's birthday party at Empire Room, and thats where it got a little crazy! Shout out to everyone who came out, Selita Ebanks, Shawn "Pecas" , Jessy and Uly T, DJ Clue, Treach and Vinnie from Naughty by Nature and DJ Envy.
Got home at 6am and was back in the city by 9am... ah... the good life.

C
@ClaudiaDeCali

Gucci Childrens Collection

W.O.W
Now, please note, Ive had a longstanding love affair with Jennifer Lopez since day 1, so I might be a little bias... Almost 10 years later, I must say... she still looks amazing!!! Jennifer and her twins, Max and Emme are the new faces of Gucci's Children Collection. Who knew Marc Anthony would make such beautiful children?! LOL! I kid, I kid...

C
@ClaudiaDeCali

Happy Birthday Kim!!!

I feel like such a bad "friend"! How could I have missed my "friend in my head" birthday?! Kim turned 30 yesterday!!! So, word is Her real friend, Loren Ridenger (jewelry designer) threw her an amazing birthday party last night on her yacht in NYC. Everyone came out, including Cassie, Fabulous, Angie Martinez and Kanye West! Sounds like a good time... my invite must've gotten lost in cyberspace.... ah well... always next year.

C
@ClaudiadeCali

**New Video** JAYSUN feat. T.A. "24-7"

JAYSUN- "24/7" Featuring TA from ERG DESIGNS on Vimeo.

BX where you at?!!!! Jaysun feat. T.A. "24-7" Check it out!

Jaysun (Latin Gorillaz)- twitter.com/ WHOISJAYSUN
T.A. All Day (Terror Squad)- twitter.com/TaAllDay_TS

Should I be...

Jillian Valentin
www.Twitter.com/JillianValentin
JillianV@urbanlatinoradio.fm

I've come a long way from where I once was, as I was in a bad place, mentally, emotionally, career wise! I have had ups and downs. And am still pushing to make it! Ever since ULR and SLJE I have been happier then I have been in a long time! B4 this I was in a music group busting my ass, pushing for us to make and was carrying all the weight alone! I have been taken advantage of a whole lot in my life because I am what my close friends call me "Too Nice". Somehow it doesn't stop me from being good to people even when they aren't doing the same back!

I still have my moments that are less happy then others but over all I feel I'm in a good place. For some reason I can't let go of the over trying, over thinking, "Too Nice" person in me... I have thick skin, however should I be different? Should I be a lil bit meaner and take advantage of the people just like ones who have to me, with out one thought?

Have you ever asked yourself that b4? Are you too nice? I do have very few people in my life that are just as I am, maybe some that tougher, but they are good to me! Mentally I'm too helpful and unselfish of a person to be in this industry, but my heart wants what it wants. Not everyone is going to be great to everyone, but at least you might be lucky enough to find a few who see the same way you do! In the end, just be who you are no matter how much you may be pushed around! Keep your head up and know that Karma will take care of the rest!
-Jillian V