Walking In My Own Shoes

Above is a picture of Dariel Pulliam my client and Best Friend who was of the LGBT community, I love him dearly and he will never be replaced. He was a awesome hair and make-up stylist to the stars, and so genuine at heart rest in peace poodie until we meet again. Dariel Pulliam definitely "Walked in His own Shoes."

Anti Gay bullying has become an epidemic in todays society amongst the LGBT community. However, overall bullying in school has became just as bad, because another kid may be different. Although, some kids maybe gay some may not be but only perceived as Gay. Dealing with this kind of abuse from your peers at an early age of 13-17 can be very devastating. I'm very inspired by Joel Burns sitting in front of the city council discussing the abuse of bullying and the effect it is having on teens. As Joel spoke he went along a list of names that actually killed themselves because they were teased in school. Asher Brown took his father gun and shot himself he was 13, Billy Lucas was perceived as gay and then hung himself he was 15, Justin Aaberg, Seth Walsh 13 years old hung himself and the list goes on. Teen suicide is raging in schools because children are being bullied, teased, pushed, shoved and embarrassed.

I have many friends and family members that are gay and they are the sweetest people to ever know. I don't see them as different I just see that their sexual preference is different. There are many things as friends we may not like the same of, for instance we may not like the same soda, or candy but we are still friends. Im so inspired by Joel telling his personal experience as well, that when he was younger he was teased and called gay because he was a little more sensitive than his peers. Telling your personal story allows you to help others get through when they see someone their able to relate too. It is very hard telling your personal business, but when teens are killing themselves and you have their same story it is time to speak out. Joel admonished the teens to get services and encourages them by saying " Give yourself a chance to see that life gets better." Even in the midst of Joel pain he is still able to encourage others because he can see the need for help. he goes along to say "If you feel alone things will get better, please stick around, please live long enough to be there to see it, things will change." Joel was also young teen Gay but he surpassed the temptation of suicide and he is speaking out to let that gay young teen know, if he made it through they will also. I titled this blog post "Walking in My Own Shoes" because everyone has their own set of problems, some may be the same but we all have to walk in our own destiny, the main key is to survive.


Posted by Sparkle Callahan

Reference:

Title: Joel Burns Tells Gay Teens "It Gets Better"

http://www.ted.com/talks/joel_burns_tells_gay_teens_it_gets_better.html

Entertainment: Underground Music Awards Show in NYC for Independent Artists

It is important to network and stay current within your specific industry. I have chose to speak about and be apart of the Underground Music awards in NYC as this show caters to the underground and Independent artist, whom have made an impact for that specific year of the wards show. Because my company Plentykashflow Entertainment is an independent label and provide talent management services it is definitely imperative for me to attend this event as a judge or an attendee. At this event the new and independent artist will showcase their talent and have their fan based to show and prove their talent is worth a record label signing them. At this event you have record label executives from major labels as speakers to educate the new talent on the music industry. There is always a huge chance that a new talent maybe signed at this event. There are A&Rs, radio representatives, industry managers etc at this event. Although, this showcase is for new talent, most times mainstream artists attend to show their support, ICE T, Jadakiss, styles p, Fabolous and much more have shown their support over the years. Giving out awards at this showcased shows the new and independent talent that their craft is being recognized. This event is annually and every year I show my support because it is always new talent that I can be an encouragement to.

What I love most about this award show is that it is not just catered to the music realm, but it also caters to DJ's, producers etc. The Underground Music Awards has 37 categories to show the new talent their accomplishments are appreciated by giving them an award. Because this event is only annually artists wait patiently and work hard the entire year to get a award. This event is a ticketed event for those that are not being honored and some of the proceeds will be donated to the Hope for Haitian Children Foundation. Many current mainstream artists actually has been signed by a major label from their showcase at the Underground Music Awards. Artists such as Nicki Minaj, Freeway, Papoose and much more. I admonish all new talent and independent artist to attend this event even though its ticketed if you are not being honored, because you never know who you just might meet. Its always possible you can be sitting to a major executive from a label, that can change your career path. The Underground Music Awards is the best place for an independent artist and new talent to showcase and network their talent.






http://www.undergroundmusicawards.com/
http://allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2009/08/18/21900024.aspx

Posted By Sparkle Callahan
Twitter: @sparklecallahan

Celebrity Stylist Dariel D Pulliam Jr "Gone But Not Forgotten and Truly Missed"

(New York, N.Y. - Wednesday April 6, 2011) - It is with deep sadness that the McQueen Media team announce the death of our client and friend Dariel Pulliam Jr.

On Monday April 5, 2011 at the age of 28 Dariel has gone home to rest with God. Dariel’s true love for God allowed him to love everyone. Dariel Pulliam Jr. was a celebrity hairstylist known for his appearances on BET’s “Keyshia Cole – The Way it is,” “Tears Shears and Beauty,” and the “Frankie n Neffe show.”

Dariel’s career blossomed in Baltimore, MD under the guidance of Renea Whitherspoon, Rondy and Steeley Griffen, and Carmen Brown. From their training he learned how to manipulate current hair styles and produce new hair trends. After mastering his craft, he decided to move to Atlanta to pursue a freelance career while furthering his education and training.

While being in Atlanta for only a short period he became key hair stylist for multiple music videos, photo shoots, and runway shows. He has also been a featured hairstylist on the cover of national publications, and image consultant to established and upcoming artist, and a nation platform artist for major hair care distributors. While blossoming in his freelance career Dariel P. wanted to take on the hair competition arena. After winning his very first hair show he caught the competitive bug and went on to become one of the top hairstylists in the field winning the title as Atlanta’s best hair stylist in 2010.

Dariel Pulliam Jr. has been blessed to be the hairstylist to well known personalities such as Keyshia Cole, Neffeteria “Neffe” Pugh, Frankie Lons, Elite Noel, Fantasia Barrino, Kandi Burruss, Tameka “Tiny” Cottle, Adrienne Bailon,Tiffany Evans, Tionna Smalls and many others.  

Dariel Pulliam Jr. was loved by many and will truly be missed.

Dariel Pulliam Jr. family appreciates all your condolences and is asking for HELP with memorial donations. Please send donations for celebrity hair stylist Dariel Pulliam memorial services to address: P.O BOX 47001 Windsor Mill MD, 21244 or you can send donations via PAYPAL to sparkle@trioent.com and click on “Add Funds” this can be done by PayPal account users only as we are working on other methods for donations.

Memorial Service- Dear Atl Friends & Family Dariel D Pulliam Jr Homegoing Viewing is Saturday April 9,2011 at 6pm Grissom-Clark Funeral Home 227 E. Lake Dr Atl, GA 30317 come out & celebrate Dariel's Life "Gone never forgotten but truly misssed." 

Funeral Services will be held in Baltimore, MD dates to be announced

For any information regarding Dariel Pulliam Jr. please contact Dariel Pulliam manager/PR Sparkle Callahan at sparkle@trioent.com or 646-322-0376.

Posted By Sparkle Callahan & Soulgee Mcqueen

http://www.s2smagazine.com/stories/2011/04/atl-stylist-dariel-pulliam-dies

http://kiddunot.com/blog/2011/04/05/r-i-p-celebrity-hair-stylist-dariel-d-pulliam/

http://zuri1.com/2011/04/05/celebrity-hair-stylist-dariel-pulliam-jr-passed-away-r-i-p/

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Glamour model COCO celebrates her 32nd Birthday Bash

Glamour model and actor ICE T wife "Coco" had a busy and wonderful past week as she filmed for her upcoming reality show and celebrated at her 32nd birthday bash. I had the opportunity to be apart of this experience because both ICE T & Coco are my clients. Therefore I had the opportunity to attend this industry related event and get first hand information on this entire project. Friday April 1, 2011 Coco celebrated her 32nd birthday bash at venue space Club Nikki Beach in New York City, where the "E network" filmed her party for a segment of her show. Although, there were not many people in attendance Coco had a wonderful time with close family members and friends. Coco list of attendees including her husband ICE T, close friend Rashida Ali (reality show basketball wives), Sparkle Callahan (publicist/in photo sitting at table laughing), Sachika Twins (celebrity designers), Jessica (coco best friend), Hollywood Chuck (event planner) amongst others. Coco had a catered dinner followed by her dance party, the whole entire time the event was being filmed by the E network. As curious fans looked on Coco signed many autographs and took many pictures too please her fans. Their were a numerous amount of media outlets in attendance as well to cover the event. As Coco partied the night away she had a table full of food, beverages, and cake & Ice cream. Coco had a fabulous night of camera, lights and action, along with her leopard fitted attire that was the talk of the night. Anyone who knows Coco knows she is very curvy and is not afraid to show it. I was very excited about this night because my client was very happy about how her event turned out. Stay tuned to the release of Coco new reality show, her new jean line "Liscious," and her new transition from glamour to high end fashion.

Posted by: Sparkle Callahan

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References:  

http://bossip.com/364449/loco-for-coco-birthday-girl-shows-off-her-cakes-and-cameltoe30346/#

http://wonderwall.msn.com/entertainment/photos-coco-shows-her-stuff-during-birthday-bash-1612286.story

Chris Brown Good Morning America Interview

Troublesome celebrity R&B sensation Chris Brown has reached media headlines once again, and not in a positive manner. On Tuesday March 22, 2011 singer Chris Brown released his debut album titled "F.A.M.E" and appeared on TV show Good Morning America. As we all know singer Rihanna and Chris Brown has a passed history of domestic violence, and this story which is over 2 years ago seems to haunt the young star Chris Brown. After Chris Brown assaulted Rihanna over 2 years ago, he has encountered a difficult time with media and press overcoming the situation. When Chris recently interviewed on Good Morning America for his newly released album F.A.M.E, interviewer Robin Roberts asked Chris questions about singer Rihanna, which was allegedly not suppose to be a suggested topic according to Chris Brown. During the interview Chris attempted to keep the focus on his new album, although Robin focus was questions in regards to Rihanna. Afterwards, Chris Brown became enraged and once arriving back in his dressing room he trashed the ABC room and shattered the window. Chris Brown behavior has reached tabloids all over the country, but has not affected his album sales. Chris Brown album titled F.A.M.E is expected to be the number one album in the country, during his first week in sales. Some is questioning if this was a publicity stunt for more album sales? or is Chris Brown suffering from anger management?

References: http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_17695909?nclick_check=1

http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/03/chris_browns_fame_will_debut_a.html

Posted By: Sparkle Callahan Twitter @Sparklecallahan @Chrisbrown

Business Never Personal with Steve Rifkind

In the Entertainment world it is fairly evident many executives attend to keep a low profile because of the high demand of sort out talent. However, that is not the case with SRC /Universal Records executive Steve Rifkind which is the reason why entertainer AKON is a household name. I was very impressed by this recent video interview posted March 9, 2011, where he speaks about the music industry declining. This video has definitely allowed many viewers to get an inside scoop on the thoughts of the people behind the music and responsible for celebrities careers. Executive Steve Rifkind mentioned so many eye openers in this interview that I was encouraged to blog about it, as its influential stance has great substance.

In this interview he discusses why the music industry is currently suffering? and What does his future hold as an executive in the music industry?

According to Steve Rifkind "We are in a dieing business right now, we are in the fight of our lives, and I dont blame anybody but the music business for being as fucked up as it is right now and motherfuckers have to begin to take responsilbilty for all the downloading and stealing music including myself." The music industry is suffering because of the music industry, he believes the lack of artist development, a quick dollar, and along with Napster has took the music industry a huge turn for the worst. For example, when Akon came out with several hit records every top A&R began to reach out to Akon to produce a hit record. Therefore, this kind of behavior led the music industry to go with something they are sure they will benefit from instead of developing new producers, artist etc. This kind of behavior from people in the music industry showed their fear of change. In their minds as A&R's why go and develop new artist when we have a guaranteed hit record by a relevant artist? which in return gives them a quick dollar. The key of  continuing to be successful in the music industry is artist development and not releasing records until you know you have a hit record. For Example, Steve Rifkind first records ever released was Akon "Smack That", David Banner and Fat Joe "Lean Back." These records had great success because they were hit records that were ready to be released, there was no pressure of a quick dollar. However, this kind of decision making within the music industry is not considered to be longevity decisions, it is decisions for right now. Although, the quick dollar may feel good at that current time, for example, it may not feel good over a period of time as the music industry begins to get hit with companies such as Napster. Along with the decline in the music industry, the company Napster began to emerge, where there is now free music downloading. This lead us back to Steve Rifkind quote about the music industry fighting for their lives right now. With the lack of artist development, an importance of a quick dollar, and Napster Steve Rifkind says "Its about longevity for me, and continuing to look for the next best thing."

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Leading lady Diana MizzDR Escotto on set of Reek Da Villian Video shoot

Yesterday March 6, 2011 in Long Island New York my client glamour model Diana "MizzDR" Escotto poses for the camera as she was the leading lady of ICON legendary Busta Rhymes #conglomerate new Hip Hop artist "Reek Da Villian" video shoot. The video shoot was for the song titled "One More" as Diana Escotto was the talk of the set she had supporters anticipating her scene with the Long Island rapper. Diana had her own personal MUA and hairstylist which made her look phenomenal, with a blonde/reddish brown Mohawk courtesy of Vivian Billings. With a drop dead figure and a humble personality MizzDR has a bright and successful career ahead of her. Stay tune for more of MizzDR in 2011 as she takes the entertainment business to the next level......  follow her on twitter @mizzdr201_pkf