Maybach Music Group recording artist Stalley will be headlining a concert on Tuesday, February 21st, 2012 at Dominion NY in New York City. Presented by Karmaloop and Karmaloop TV, the concert also features performances from emerging hip-hop artists Kris Kasanova, The Boy Illinois and Moruf.

The Ohio rapper, whose last major performance in New York City was at Irving Plaza for Sneaker Pimps in November, is preparing for the release of his new mixtape Savage Journey to the American Dream later this month. To promote the new project, Stalley is releasing an offering of songs entitled Songs By Me, Stalley featuring production from DJ Toomp, Ski Beatz. and more. The newest track, released today, is “God’s Child.”

With his Maybach Music/Warner Brothers major label debut in the the works in addition to touring extensively, Stalley is ready to continue the Maybach Music winning streak, which featured a successful second album from Wale and numerous anthems from Rick Ross and Meek Mill in 2011.

Karmaloop has featured the concert on their Men’s Blog and will be giving away a pair of tickets every Wednesday until February 15th. To enter for a chance to win, follow Karmaloop and KarmaloopTV on Twitter!

Click here to purchase tickets for the Stalley Concert at Dominion NY

Choreographer, Actress, Dancer and Mentor, Tre Armstrong will receive the prestigious “Success, Engagement, Empowerment Award” at the 3rd Annual Black History Month Gala, Saturday, February 4, 2012, in Ottawa. This prestigious award is given to those who reach out and make a difference in communities around the world and at home. Ms. Armstrong epitomizes these values. The “So You Think You Can Dance Canada” Judge works tirelessly through the Tre Armstrong Give Back Foundation, teaching youth through dance and workshops the importance of feeling good about themselves, not letting the past hold them hostage, but allowing the future to set them free. Tre’s vision, spirit and strength are a guiding light to those around her, at home and abroad. Ms. Armstrong is deeply honored and humbled to receive this award. Other guests will include the 27th Governor General of Canada, Her Excellency the Right Honorable Michaelle Jean, Mr. Jean- Daniel Lafond and his Royal Highness, Prince Seeiso Bereng Seeiso of Lesotho. The always-busy Ms. Armstrong, will return to the nations capital to take part in Fashion Week. (Feb.17-19) Tre along with fellow celebrities will walk the runway for a special fashion show, Sunday, February 19th, 2012, in support of Fashion Week’s charitable partner, UNICEFF CANADA. The event, Organized and co Hosted by Kevin Carroll of allasseccwithkevin.com will take place in the Confederation Ball Room of Ottawa’s Westin Hotel.

Dilated Peoples have announced the dates for their upcoming European Tour, which kicks off February 2nd, 2012 in Bucharest, Romania. They are also in the studio working Directors Of Photography to be released sometime this year.

Dilated Peoples Tour Dates:
Feb 02 – Bucharest, Romania @ The Silver Church
Feb 03 – Thessaloniki, Greece @ Principal Club Theatre
Feb 04 – Athens, Greece @ Fuzz Club
Feb 06 – Vienna, Austria @ ((szene))
Feb 07 – Cologne, Germany @ Underground
Feb 10 – Amsterdam, Holland @ Melkweg
Feb 11 – Munster, Germany @ Skaters Palace
Feb 12 – Paris,France @ Le Bataclan
Feb 13 – Gent, Belgium @ Vooruit
Feb 15 – Berlin, Germany @ Lido
Feb 17 – Laax, Switzerland @ Riders Palace
Feb 18 – Zurich, Switzerland @ Dynamo
Feb 19 – Nantes, France @ Hip Opsession (FESTIVAL)
Feb 20 – Porto, Portugal @ Hard Club
Feb 21 – Lisbon, Portugal @ The Lounge
Feb 23 – Madrid, Spain @ Rockitchen
Feb 24 – Barcelona, Spain @ Bikini
Feb 25 – Bilbao, Spain @ Bilborock
Feb 27 – London, UK @ 02 Academy Islington
Feb 28 – Stockholm, Sweden @ Strand
Feb 29 – Gothenburg, Sweden @ Sticky Fingers
Mar 01 – Bern, Switzerland @ Dachstock

Los Angeles – The Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant celebrates Black History Month 2012 with this year’s event slated for be held Sunday, February 12, 2012, 4:00 p.m. at the Wishire Ebell Theater, 4401 Wilshire Blvd. in Los Angeles. The longest running pageant for little African American misses, the scholarship event has a history of dedication to continuing a legacy of nurturing young girls into proud and intelligent young women. The original creation of actress/ choreographer Lisa Ruffin, The Little Miss African American Scholarship pageant has consistently emphasized brains over beauty, positively impacting the lives of thousands of impressionable little women for 19 years now!

“Black History Month is a fantastic time to hold our pageant,” expresses Lisa Ruffin. “African American history is an extremely important part of American history and we are looking forward to instilling our young misses with an extra dose of pride!”

Young hopefuls, age 6 – 12 can submit their application for participation at http://www.littlemissafricanamerican.org. For further information call 323-969-1728 or email littlemissaa2012@gmail.com. Please include a picture of the contestant with her name, brief information and any available links.

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