April 9th, 2017

The photos in this gallery were taken at the YFN vs BMG Celebrity Basketball game held in Atlanta’s Pittman Gym. The event featured appearances by Lil Durk, Young Scooter, YFN Lucci, NBA star Shannon Brown and wife Monica Brown.

About Andre J. Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is a featured writer for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, BeatsBangBlog, The Birmingham Times and SwurvRadio. Also is a contributing blogger for The Stardome Comedy Club and serves as the official publicist for rapper Q Dot Davis.

You can listen to #AndreTheBlogger on Superstation 101.1 FM on Saturdays from 4pm – 7pm CST as part of The Joe Lockett Show on-air team.

#AndreTheBlogger

April 9th, 2017

The photos in this gallery were taken at the YFN vs BMG Celebrity Basketball game held in Atlanta’s Pittman Gym. The event featured appearances by Lil Durk, Young Scooter, YFN Lucci, NBA star Shannon Brown and wife Monica Brown.

About Andre J. Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is a featured writer for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, BeatsBangBlog, The Birmingham Times and SwurvRadio. Also is a contributing blogger for The Stardome Comedy Club and serves as the official publicist for rapper Q Dot Davis.

You can listen to #AndreTheBlogger on Superstation 101.1 FM on Saturdays from 4pm – 7pm CST as part of The Joe Lockett Show on-air team.

#AndreTheBlogger

The photos in this gallery were taken at the 2nd Annual Dreams Forever Football Camp hosted by NFL star, Jameis Winston. The hometown hero brought out a host of his NFL stars including Joe Webb x Trent Richardson x Menelik Watson. Jameis also brought out local college standouts Joel McCandless (Jacksonville State University) x Jamal Brooks (University of Missouri).

#Bloggerlife #Media #AlabamaBlogger

About Andre J. Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is a featured writer for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, Grip Magazine, Magic City Radar, SwurvRadio, and BeatsBangBlog. Andre is a contributing blogger for The Birmingham Times and The Stardome Comedy Club.

Andre serves as the official publicist for rapper Q Dot Davis and the official blogger for both Birmingham AFT and the AFT Strategies for Students Success division. You can listen to #AndreTheBlogger on Superstation 101.1 FM on Saturdays from 4pm – 7pm CST as part of The Joe Lockett Show on-air team.

The photos in this gallery were taken at Micheal Vick’s V7 Sportsline “popup” shop held in Atlanta, Georgia. The free event captured a diverse audience to the eclectic “The Spot” boutique. Former NFL Star Anthony Smith from the Pittsburg Steelers and Billboard chart-topping artist, Bone Crusher.

Fans were treated with autographs and photo opportunities at the event. The pop-up shop was the kickoff event for Michael Vick’s traveling sports camp.

About Andre J. Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is a featured writer for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, SwurvRadio, and BeatsBangBlog. Andre is a contributing blogger for The Birmingham Times and The Stardome Comedy Club.

Andre serves as the official publicist for rapper Q Dot Davis and the official blogger for both Birmingham AFT and the AFT Strategies for Students Success division. You can listen to #AndreTheBlogger on Superstation 101.1 FM on Saturdays from 4pm – 7pm CST as part of The Joe Lockett Show on-air team.

Thank You to rapper Dae Dae for helping me to congratulate the Wenonah High School 2017 graduating class. I got a chance to briefly tell him about you. I am honored to have watched many of you grow into such amazing young men and women. Please go out into the world and make us proud. Follow your dreams with you vigor and remember #AndreTheBlogger loves each and every one you.

Special Thanks to Entertainment Manager @sheridianHardwick for connecting Dae Dae and I together at the 95.7 Jamz Car & Bike Show.

Feel free to share this video with those who are part of this class.

Videography Credits

Atlanta based rapper and social media heartthrob Rod da God headlined the 95.7 Jamz Car & Bike Show. Young teenage females screamed for the west ATLien as he performed a number of his smash hit singles. After his performance, Rod da God granted photo ops with fans throughout the day and supported a number of his colleagues such as Dae Dae x Kent Jones and Jacques. Rapper Twista showed the young new artists some love and shared words of wisdom about the industry.

For booking inquiries for Rod Da God, please contact Sheridan AKA Hotel at 404.454.8443 or via email at lbmg2008@gmail.com.

Photo Credits - #AndreTheBlogger

About Andre J. Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is a featured writer for Black Moguls Magazine, Magic City Radar, GumpTown Magazine, SwurvRadio, and BeatsBangBlog. Andre is a contributing blogger for The Birmingham Times and The Stardome Comedy Club.

Andre serves as the official publicist for rapper Q Dot Davis and the official blogger for both Birmingham AFT and the AFT Strategies for Students Success division. You can listen to #AndreTheBlogger on Superstation 101.1 FM on Saturdays from 4pm – 7pm CST as part of The Joe Lockett Show on-air team.

Images from this gallery were taken at the Naughty By Nature concert at Tunica Roadhouse Casino in Mississippi in May 2016

April 9th, 2017

The photos in this gallery were taken at the YFN vs BMG Celebrity Basketball game held in Atlanta’s Pittman Gym. The event featured appearances by Lil Durk, Young Scooter, YFN Lucci, NBA star Shannon Brown and wife Monica Brown.

About Andre J. Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is a featured writer for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, BeatsBangBlog, The Birmingham Times and SwurvRadio. Also is a contributing blogger for The Stardome Comedy Club and serves as the official publicist for rapper Q Dot Davis.

You can listen to #AndreTheBlogger on Superstation 101.1 FM on Saturdays from 4pm – 7pm CST as part of The Joe Lockett Show on-air team.

#AndreTheBlogger

April 9th, 2017

The photos in this gallery were taken at the YFN vs BMG Celebrity Basketball game held in Atlanta’s Pittman Gym. The event featured appearances by Lil Durk, Young Scooter, YFN Lucci, NBA star Shannon Brown and wife Monica Brown.

About Andre J. Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is a featured writer for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, BeatsBangBlog, The Birmingham Times and SwurvRadio. Also is a contributing blogger for The Stardome Comedy Club and serves as the official publicist for rapper Q Dot Davis.

You can listen to #AndreTheBlogger on Superstation 101.1 FM on Saturdays from 4pm – 7pm CST as part of The Joe Lockett Show on-air team.

#AndreTheBlogger

Super Bowl LI (2017) Pep Rally

The #AtlantaFalcons definitely has the entire city cheering them on. Their win could become historic since many are supporting their potentially first Super Bowl win. The #RiseUp mantra is definitely the motto for me! Cheering for my Atlanta

Falcons all the way.

I got a chance to capture these images during the recent pep rally hosted by the City of Atlanta to support the team on their quest to bring the championship where it belongs!

#TrueToAtlanta

About Andre J. Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is also a contributing blogger for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, BeatsBangBlog, The Birmingham Times, The Stardome Comedy Club and SwurvRadio.

You can listen to #AndreTheBlogger on The Joe Lockett Show 101.1 FM & 1260 AM WYDE (Alabama) on Saturdays from 4pm – 7pm CST. You can read more stories by Birmingham’s Favorite Entertainment Blogger at andrejthomas.com.

The photos in this gallery were taken at the 2nd Annual Live Out Loud Charity (LOLC) fashion show. The sold-out event helped raise funds for suicide prevention and anti-bullying. A number of local and national fashion designers showcased their collections at Louisville’s Crown Plaza Hotel.

Hosted by event founder, Sherrie Gearheart, the event also featured performances by vocal performances by Dylan Maynard, Kathy Navigato and Atlanta based singer/songwriter Jason London.

Official designers for the 2nd Annual LOLC include: MJ Millennial Collection, Kimberly Phillips Clothier, Dot Dot smile by Andrea and Kayce, Brick Malone. JossyBelle Boutique, Sharisa Couture Designs, Danaya Designs 4U, Wonderfulee Marlee, Jackson Skyler, Keyan Karr, Bella Royal, Jordan Skeen, HEKaTuRe Designs, Shear Gold Fashions, Bryan Boyd, and The Polkadotted Pineapple Boutique.

Live Out Loud Charity is a non-profit organization founded in 2010. LOLC's mission is to save lives through awareness and education. For more information about the organization, please visit www.liveoutloudcharity.org.

About Andre J.Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is also a contributing blogger for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, BeatsBangBlog, The Birmingham Times, SwurvRadio and the Stardome Comedy Club.

#AndreTheBlogger is a radio personality with The Joe Lockett Show which airs commercially on Superstation 101.1 FM & 1260 AM WYDE (Alabama) every Saturday from 4pm – 7pm CST.

The photos in this gallery were taken at the 2nd Annual Dreams Forever Football Camp hosted by NFL star, Jameis Winston. The hometown hero brought out a host of his NFL stars including Joe Webb x Trent Richardson x Menelik Watson. Jameis also brought out local college standouts Joel McCandless (Jacksonville State University) x Jamal Brooks (University of Missouri).

#Bloggerlife #Media #AlabamaBlogger

About Andre J. Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is a featured writer for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, Grip Magazine, Magic City Radar, SwurvRadio, and BeatsBangBlog. Andre is a contributing blogger for The Birmingham Times and The Stardome Comedy Club.

Andre serves as the official publicist for rapper Q Dot Davis and the official blogger for both Birmingham AFT and the AFT Strategies for Students Success division. You can listen to #AndreTheBlogger on Superstation 101.1 FM on Saturdays from 4pm – 7pm CST as part of The Joe Lockett Show on-air team.

The photos in this gallery were taken at the FUSION Awards pre-celebration presented by Summit Media Entertainment on May 5th, 2017 at the BJCC arena. The event featured

talks, networking and a celebration of ordinary people who are doing extraordinary things in the Magic City

Notable attendees of the event include actress Keshia Knight-Pulliam, Coach Emanuel Bell, Dr. Corey Hartman, Joyce Vance, Paget Pizitz, Harriet Reis, Isabel Rubio, Jarralynne Agee, Alexander Shunnarah, Danc Crane, Singer Major and Auburn University Girl’s Basketball Coach, Terri Williams-Flournoy..

Photo Credits: Andre J. Thomas, Entertainment Writer

About Andre J. Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is a featured writer for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, Grip Magazine, Magic City Radar, SwurvRadio, and BeatsBangBlog. Andre is a contributing blogger for The Birmingham Times and The Stardome Comedy Club.

Andre serves as the official publicist for rapper Q Dot Davis and the official blogger for both Birmingham AFT and the AFT Strategies for Students Success division.

You can listen to #AndreTheBlogger on Superstation 101.1 FM on Saturdays from 4pm – 7pm CST as part of The Joe Lockett Show on-air team.

I guess it’s never too late to celebrate our 5A State Championship Winning Team. The format of the 2017 Parade celebrated a number of victories for the school in the areas athletics, fine arts, and Hospitality & Tourism.

The parade welcomed two Grand Marshals, the Honorable Mayor William Bell and Interim Jefferson County District Attorney, Danny Carr.

Celebrity notables spotted in the crowd were Interim Superintendent Dr. Larry Contri, Merika Coleman, Deputy Treasure Sherry McClain, Councilors Jay Roberson and Sheila Tyson.

During his victory speech, Wenonah Lady Dragons head coach Emanuel Bell shared that he’s a 100% ally for equality in women in sports. Bell then recognized the WJ Christian Lady Chargers for their recent championship win.

About Andre J. Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is a featured writer for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, BeatsBangBlog, The Birmingham Times and SwurvRadio. Andre is also a contributing blogger for The Stardome Comedy Club and serves as the official publicist for rapper Q Dot Davis.

You can listen to #AndreTheBlogger on Superstation 101.1 FM on Saturdays from 4pm – 7pm CST as part of The Joe Lockett Show on-air team.

#AndreTheBlogger

Thank You to rapper Dae Dae for helping me to congratulate the Wenonah High School 2017 graduating class. I got a chance to briefly tell him about you. I am honored to have watched many of you grow into such amazing young men and women. Please go out into the world and make us proud. Follow your dreams with you vigor and remember #AndreTheBlogger loves each and every one you.

Special Thanks to Entertainment Manager @sheridianHardwick for connecting Dae Dae and I together at the 95.7 Jamz Car & Bike Show.

Feel free to share this video with those who are part of this class.

Videography Credits

Atlanta based rapper and social media heartthrob Rod da God headlined the 95.7 Jamz Car & Bike Show. Young teenage females screamed for the west ATLien as he performed a number of his smash hit singles. After his performance, Rod da God granted photo ops with fans throughout the day and supported a number of his colleagues such as Dae Dae x Kent Jones and Jacques. Rapper Twista showed the young new artists some love and shared words of wisdom about the industry.

For booking inquiries for Rod Da God, please contact Sheridan AKA Hotel at 404.454.8443 or via email at lbmg2008@gmail.com.

Photo Credits - #AndreTheBlogger

About Andre J. Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is a featured writer for Black Moguls Magazine, Magic City Radar, GumpTown Magazine, SwurvRadio, and BeatsBangBlog. Andre is a contributing blogger for The Birmingham Times and The Stardome Comedy Club.

Andre serves as the official publicist for rapper Q Dot Davis and the official blogger for both Birmingham AFT and the AFT Strategies for Students Success division. You can listen to #AndreTheBlogger on Superstation 101.1 FM on Saturdays from 4pm – 7pm CST as part of The Joe Lockett Show on-air team.

Thank You to rapper Dae Dae for helping me to congratulate the Wenonah High School 2017 graduating class. I got a chance to briefly tell him about you. I am honored to have watched many of you grow into such amazing young men and women. Please go out into the world and make us proud. Follow your dreams with you vigor and remember #AndreTheBlogger loves each and every one you.

Special Thanks to Entertainment Manager @sheridianHardwick for connecting Dae Dae and I together at the 95.7 Jamz Car & Bike Show.

Feel free to share this video with those who are part of this class.

Videography Credits

Atlanta based rapper and social media heartthrob Rod da God headlined the 95.7 Jamz Car & Bike Show. Young teenage females screamed for the west ATLien as he performed a number of his smash hit singles. After his performance, Rod da God granted photo ops with fans throughout the day and supported a number of his colleagues such as Dae Dae x Kent Jones and Jacques. Rapper Twista showed the young new artists some love and shared words of wisdom about the industry.

For booking inquiries for Rod Da God, please contact Sheridan AKA Hotel at 404.454.8443 or via email at lbmg2008@gmail.com.

Photo Credits - #AndreTheBlogger

About Andre J. Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is a featured writer for Black Moguls Magazine, Magic City Radar, GumpTown Magazine, SwurvRadio, and BeatsBangBlog. Andre is a contributing blogger for The Birmingham Times and The Stardome Comedy Club.

Andre serves as the official publicist for rapper Q Dot Davis and the official blogger for both Birmingham AFT and the AFT Strategies for Students Success division. You can listen to #AndreTheBlogger on Superstation 101.1 FM on Saturdays from 4pm – 7pm CST as part of The Joe Lockett Show on-air team.

February 10th, 2017

For Immediate Press Release

Wenonah High School host 2017 Male Summit

Interim Jefferson County District Attorney Danny Carr and the City of Birmingham’s Violence Reduction Team partnered with Wenonah High School today to present the 2017 Male Summit. The focus of this year’s summit was to inspire male students to make better decisions. Some of the speakers during today’s summit were Eric Wynn (WAR) x Ed (Big E) Johnson x Birmingham City Schools Board Member (District 5) Randall Woodfin x AVE Shabazz and Gerrel Jones.

Eric Wynn posed a profound question today to nearly 300 male students of Wenonah High School. “Raise Your Hand if Your Goal in Life is to Go to Prison?” As young males looked around the audience, Wynn knew that he had their attention. Not a single student raised their hands, but many looked around to see if anyone would raise their hand. Pushing the conversation, Wynn explained that he along with others on the panel were there to show them that they cared.

“I Want to Be Your Big Brother… I spent 10 years in prison and I’m here to make sure that you guys don’t make the same mistakes” ~ Eric Wynn

Ed Johnson (Birmingham Violence Reduction Task Force) shared his testimony of doing 23 years in prison. After his release from prison, he spends his time mentoring young males and encouraging them to think about their choices and to learn from his mistakes. Using a symbolic gesture of “linking up,” Johnson reminded each of the students that they were responsible for the safety and well-being of one another.

Ave Shabazz broke the tone by starting his message with a simple apology. Shabazz explained that he and his generation failed our children by leaving them alone and not being there for them. Shabazz made it clear that not the responsibility doesn’t all lie in the hands of the children and the mothers. Shabazz inferred that some of the responsibility lies with the male figures that should be present to empower and mentor our young boys.

Thanks for the the great post last guy is Gerrel Jones

Gerrel Jones is a community coordinator with Impact Family Counseling that is working with the @birmingham Violence Reduction Initiative by interacting directly with families exposed to gun violence and homicides. Jones, who grew up in "the Brickyard" encouraged the young men by saying that they can have anything they want in life if they take the attitude of "Whatever it takes."

Story updated February 10th 7:38pm CST. Additional revision and commentary provided courtesy of @jarralynneagee

More details about this event will be published as they are provided.

About Andre J. Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is also a contributing blogger for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, BeatsBangBlog, The Birmingham Times, SwurvRadio and the Stardome Comedy Club.

#AndreTheBlogger is a radio personality with The Joe Lockett Show which airs commercially on Superstation 101.1 FM & 1260 AM WYDE (Alabama) every Saturday from 4pm – 7pm CST. You can read more stories by Birmingham’s Favorite Entertainment Blogger at andrejthomas.com.

The photos in this gallery were taken at a private birthday celebration.

About Andre J. Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is a featured writer for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, Grip Magazine, Magic City Radar, SwurvRadio, and BeatsBangBlog. Andre is a contributing blogger for The Birmingham Times and The Stardome Comedy Club.

Andre serves as the official publicist for rapper Q Dot Davis and the official blogger for both Birmingham AFT and the AFT Strategies for Students Success division. You can listen to #AndreTheBlogger on Superstation 101.1 FM on Saturdays from 4pm – 7pm CST as part of The Joe Lockett Show on-air team.

I guess it’s never too late to celebrate our 5A State Championship Winning Team. The format of the 2017 Parade celebrated a number of victories for the school in the areas athletics, fine arts, and Hospitality & Tourism.

The parade welcomed two Grand Marshals, the Honorable Mayor William Bell and Interim Jefferson County District Attorney, Danny Carr.

Celebrity notables spotted in the crowd were Interim Superintendent Dr. Larry Contri, Merika Coleman, Deputy Treasure Sherry McClain, Councilors Jay Roberson and Sheila Tyson.

During his victory speech, Wenonah Lady Dragons head coach Emanuel Bell shared that he’s a 100% ally for equality in women in sports. Bell then recognized the WJ Christian Lady Chargers for their recent championship win.

About Andre J. Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is a featured writer for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, BeatsBangBlog, The Birmingham Times and SwurvRadio. Andre is also a contributing blogger for The Stardome Comedy Club and serves as the official publicist for rapper Q Dot Davis.

You can listen to #AndreTheBlogger on Superstation 101.1 FM on Saturdays from 4pm – 7pm CST as part of The Joe Lockett Show on-air team.

#AndreTheBlogger

For Immediate Press Release

NENE LEAKES uses Star Power to raise money for kids impacted with #HIV/#AIDS

NeNe Leakes is a proud black sister with absolutely no barriers when it comes to success and living the life of her dreams. Her life in itself is a blessing to millions of people across the world. Over the years, Nene has developed a multi-million dollar brand and despite her busy Hollywood schedule, NeNe continues to use her platform to help those in need.

The former Real Housewives of Atlanta star used her celebrity platform and name to help raise awareness that children are impacted by HIV/AIDS. NeNe Leakes joined Level XIII founder Antonio Brown on stage to donate a $5,000 check to Hero for Children, an Atlanta based non-profit organization.

Last night Birmingham’s Favorite Entertainment Blogger tag-teamed with The Jena Green Show to capture amazing photos and videos of NeNe showing the world that she still has a beautiful heart. NeNe humility when it comes to her family and extended family (her fans) is world class.

About Andre J. Thomas - Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is a featured writer for Black Moguls Magazine , Gumptown Magazine, Beats Bang Blog, Birmingham Times and Swurv Radio.

Andre also is a contributing blogger for The Stardome Comedy Club and the Vault Bar & Lounge in Birmingham. Andre serves as the official publicist for rapper Q Dot Davis.

You can listen to #AndreTheBlogger on Superstation 101.1 FM on Saturdays from 4pm – 7pm CST as part of The Joe Lockett Show on-air team. If you liked this story and would like to read more stories by Birmingham’s Favorite Entertainment Blogger, please visit andrejthomas.com.

April 9th, 2017

The photos in this gallery were taken at the YFN vs BMG Celebrity Basketball game held in Atlanta’s Pittman Gym. The event featured appearances by Lil Durk, Young Scooter, YFN Lucci, NBA star Shannon Brown and wife Monica Brown.

About Andre J. Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is a featured writer for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, BeatsBangBlog, The Birmingham Times and SwurvRadio. Also is a contributing blogger for The Stardome Comedy Club and serves as the official publicist for rapper Q Dot Davis.

You can listen to #AndreTheBlogger on Superstation 101.1 FM on Saturdays from 4pm – 7pm CST as part of The Joe Lockett Show on-air team.

#AndreTheBlogger

February 10th, 2017

For Immediate Press Release

Wenonah High School host 2017 Male Summit

Interim Jefferson County District Attorney Danny Carr and the City of Birmingham’s Violence Reduction Team partnered with Wenonah High School today to present the 2017 Male Summit. The focus of this year’s summit was to inspire male students to make better decisions. Some of the speakers during today’s summit were Eric Wynn (WAR) x Ed (Big E) Johnson x Birmingham City Schools Board Member (District 5) Randall Woodfin x AVE Shabazz and Gerrel Jones.

Eric Wynn posed a profound question today to nearly 300 male students of Wenonah High School. “Raise Your Hand if Your Goal in Life is to Go to Prison?” As young males looked around the audience, Wynn knew that he had their attention. Not a single student raised their hands, but many looked around to see if anyone would raise their hand. Pushing the conversation, Wynn explained that he along with others on the panel were there to show them that they cared.

“I Want to Be Your Big Brother… I spent 10 years in prison and I’m here to make sure that you guys don’t make the same mistakes” ~ Eric Wynn

Ed Johnson (Birmingham Violence Reduction Task Force) shared his testimony of doing 23 years in prison. After his release from prison, he spends his time mentoring young males and encouraging them to think about their choices and to learn from his mistakes. Using a symbolic gesture of “linking up,” Johnson reminded each of the students that they were responsible for the safety and well-being of one another.

Ave Shabazz broke the tone by starting his message with a simple apology. Shabazz explained that he and his generation failed our children by leaving them alone and not being there for them. Shabazz made it clear that not the responsibility doesn’t all lie in the hands of the children and the mothers. Shabazz inferred that some of the responsibility lies with the male figures that should be present to empower and mentor our young boys.

Thanks for the the great post last guy is Gerrel Jones

Gerrel Jones is a community coordinator with Impact Family Counseling that is working with the @birmingham Violence Reduction Initiative by interacting directly with families exposed to gun violence and homicides. Jones, who grew up in "the Brickyard" encouraged the young men by saying that they can have anything they want in life if they take the attitude of "Whatever it takes."

Story updated February 10th 7:38pm CST. Additional revision and commentary provided courtesy of @jarralynneagee

More details about this event will be published as they are provided.

About Andre J. Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is also a contributing blogger for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, BeatsBangBlog, The Birmingham Times, SwurvRadio and the Stardome Comedy Club.

#AndreTheBlogger is a radio personality with The Joe Lockett Show which airs commercially on Superstation 101.1 FM & 1260 AM WYDE (Alabama) every Saturday from 4pm – 7pm CST. You can read more stories by Birmingham’s Favorite Entertainment Blogger at andrejthomas.com.

April 9th, 2017

The photos in this gallery were taken at the YFN vs BMG Celebrity Basketball game held in Atlanta’s Pittman Gym. The event featured appearances by Lil Durk, Young Scooter, YFN Lucci, NBA star Shannon Brown and wife Monica Brown.

About Andre J. Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is a featured writer for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, BeatsBangBlog, The Birmingham Times and SwurvRadio. Also is a contributing blogger for The Stardome Comedy Club and serves as the official publicist for rapper Q Dot Davis.

You can listen to #AndreTheBlogger on Superstation 101.1 FM on Saturdays from 4pm – 7pm CST as part of The Joe Lockett Show on-air team.

#AndreTheBlogger

April 9th, 2017

The photos in this gallery were taken at the YFN vs BMG Celebrity Basketball game held in Atlanta’s Pittman Gym. The event featured appearances by Lil Durk, Young Scooter, YFN Lucci, NBA star Shannon Brown and wife Monica Brown.

About Andre J. Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is a featured writer for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, BeatsBangBlog, The Birmingham Times and SwurvRadio. Also is a contributing blogger for The Stardome Comedy Club and serves as the official publicist for rapper Q Dot Davis.

You can listen to #AndreTheBlogger on Superstation 101.1 FM on Saturdays from 4pm – 7pm CST as part of The Joe Lockett Show on-air team.

#AndreTheBlogger

April 9th, 2017

The photos in this gallery were taken at the YFN vs BMG Celebrity Basketball game held in Atlanta’s Pittman Gym. The event featured appearances by Lil Durk, Young Scooter, YFN Lucci, NBA star Shannon Brown and wife Monica Brown.

About Andre J. Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is a featured writer for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, BeatsBangBlog, The Birmingham Times and SwurvRadio. Also is a contributing blogger for The Stardome Comedy Club and serves as the official publicist for rapper Q Dot Davis.

You can listen to #AndreTheBlogger on Superstation 101.1 FM on Saturdays from 4pm – 7pm CST as part of The Joe Lockett Show on-air team.

#AndreTheBlogger

The photos in this gallery were taken at the 2nd Annual Dreams Forever Football Camp hosted by NFL star, Jameis Winston. The hometown hero brought out a host of his NFL stars including Joe Webb x Trent Richardson x Menelik Watson. Jameis also brought out local college standouts Joel McCandless (Jacksonville State University) x Jamal Brooks (University of Missouri).

#Bloggerlife #Media #AlabamaBlogger

About Andre J. Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is a featured writer for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, Grip Magazine, Magic City Radar, SwurvRadio, and BeatsBangBlog. Andre is a contributing blogger for The Birmingham Times and The Stardome Comedy Club.

Andre serves as the official publicist for rapper Q Dot Davis and the official blogger for both Birmingham AFT and the AFT Strategies for Students Success division. You can listen to #AndreTheBlogger on Superstation 101.1 FM on Saturdays from 4pm – 7pm CST as part of The Joe Lockett Show on-air team.

Photos in this gallery were taken at the 1st Annual Adult Education Awareness Day sponsored by Lawson State Community College and organized by Program Director, Gwen Ekundayo.

The Adult Education Sound Stage was organized by Andre J. Thomas (ME) and hosted by Living Out A Dream CEO, Jet Miller.

Artists featured on the sound stage were King Tall T x Markus Katwell Cooke x Nino Gambino x DeMarcus D Bimbo x Marshun Purksonx Khao Teflon Don x Cordell Breeding.

Each of these dynamic artists helped to pave the way for additional possibilities for local talent to perform on campus.

Audience members were also welcomed by LSCC Vice-President, Dr. Crawford and Birmingham City Council President, Sheila Tyson.

Photo Credits - Andre J. Thomas (c) June 8th, 2017

About Andre J. Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is a featured writer for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, Grip Magazine, Magic City Radar, SwurvRadio, and BeatsBangBlog. Andre is a contributing blogger for The Birmingham Times and The Stardome Comedy Club.

Andre serves as the official publicist for rapper Q Dot Davis and the official blogger for both Birmingham AFT and the AFT Strategies for Students Success division.

You can listen to #AndreTheBlogger on Superstation 101.1 FM on Saturdays from 4pm – 7pm CST as part of The Joe Lockett Show on-air team.

February 10th, 2017

For Immediate Press Release

Wenonah High School host 2017 Male Summit

Interim Jefferson County District Attorney Danny Carr and the City of Birmingham’s Violence Reduction Team partnered with Wenonah High School today to present the 2017 Male Summit. The focus of this year’s summit was to inspire male students to make better decisions. Some of the speakers during today’s summit were Eric Wynn (WAR) x Ed (Big E) Johnson x Birmingham City Schools Board Member (District 5) Randall Woodfin x AVE Shabazz and Gerrel Jones.

Eric Wynn posed a profound question today to nearly 300 male students of Wenonah High School. “Raise Your Hand if Your Goal in Life is to Go to Prison?” As young males looked around the audience, Wynn knew that he had their attention. Not a single student raised their hands, but many looked around to see if anyone would raise their hand. Pushing the conversation, Wynn explained that he along with others on the panel were there to show them that they cared.

“I Want to Be Your Big Brother… I spent 10 years in prison and I’m here to make sure that you guys don’t make the same mistakes” ~ Eric Wynn

Ed Johnson (Birmingham Violence Reduction Task Force) shared his testimony of doing 23 years in prison. After his release from prison, he spends his time mentoring young males and encouraging them to think about their choices and to learn from his mistakes. Using a symbolic gesture of “linking up,” Johnson reminded each of the students that they were responsible for the safety and well-being of one another.

Ave Shabazz broke the tone by starting his message with a simple apology. Shabazz explained that he and his generation failed our children by leaving them alone and not being there for them. Shabazz made it clear that not the responsibility doesn’t all lie in the hands of the children and the mothers. Shabazz inferred that some of the responsibility lies with the male figures that should be present to empower and mentor our young boys.

Thanks for the the great post last guy is Gerrel Jones

Gerrel Jones is a community coordinator with Impact Family Counseling that is working with the @birmingham Violence Reduction Initiative by interacting directly with families exposed to gun violence and homicides. Jones, who grew up in "the Brickyard" encouraged the young men by saying that they can have anything they want in life if they take the attitude of "Whatever it takes."

Story updated February 10th 7:38pm CST. Additional revision and commentary provided courtesy of @jarralynneagee

More details about this event will be published as they are provided.

About Andre J. Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is also a contributing blogger for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, BeatsBangBlog, The Birmingham Times, SwurvRadio and the Stardome Comedy Club.

#AndreTheBlogger is a radio personality with The Joe Lockett Show which airs commercially on Superstation 101.1 FM & 1260 AM WYDE (Alabama) every Saturday from 4pm – 7pm CST. You can read more stories by Birmingham’s Favorite Entertainment Blogger at andrejthomas.com.

“Drugs” Video Shoot featuring Qaundo x Ralo

The pictures in this photo gallery were taken are exclusive photos from the video, “Drugs” featuring Shanty Lo & Ralo. The video features cameo appearances by Yung Ralph, Front Street D4L and Shawty Lo’s son, Quando.

About Andre J. Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is a featured writer for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, BeatsBangBlog, The Birmingham Times and SwurvRadio. Also is a contributing blogger for The Stardome Comedy Club and serves as the official publicist for rapper Q Dot Davis.

You can listen to #AndreTheBlogger on Superstation 101.1 FM on Saturdays from 4pm – 7pm CST as part of The Joe Lockett Show on-air team. If you liked this story and would like to read more stories by Birmingham’s Favorite Entertainment Blogger, please visit andrejthomas.com.

#AndreTheBlogger

The photos in this gallery were taken at the 2nd Annual Dreams Forever Football Camp hosted by NFL star, Jameis Winston. The hometown hero brought out a host of his NFL stars including Joe Webb x Trent Richardson x Menelik Watson. Jameis also brought out local college standouts Joel McCandless (Jacksonville State University) x Jamal Brooks (University of Missouri).

#Bloggerlife #Media #AlabamaBlogger

About Andre J. Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is a featured writer for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, Grip Magazine, Magic City Radar, SwurvRadio, and BeatsBangBlog. Andre is a contributing blogger for The Birmingham Times and The Stardome Comedy Club.

Andre serves as the official publicist for rapper Q Dot Davis and the official blogger for both Birmingham AFT and the AFT Strategies for Students Success division. You can listen to #AndreTheBlogger on Superstation 101.1 FM on Saturdays from 4pm – 7pm CST as part of The Joe Lockett Show on-air team.

February 10th, 2017

For Immediate Press Release

Wenonah High School host 2017 Male Summit

Interim Jefferson County District Attorney Danny Carr and the City of Birmingham’s Violence Reduction Team partnered with Wenonah High School today to present the 2017 Male Summit. The focus of this year’s summit was to inspire male students to make better decisions. Some of the speakers during today’s summit were Eric Wynn (WAR) x Ed (Big E) Johnson x Birmingham City Schools Board Member (District 5) Randall Woodfin x AVE Shabazz and Gerrel Jones.

Eric Wynn posed a profound question today to nearly 300 male students of Wenonah High School. “Raise Your Hand if Your Goal in Life is to Go to Prison?” As young males looked around the audience, Wynn knew that he had their attention. Not a single student raised their hands, but many looked around to see if anyone would raise their hand. Pushing the conversation, Wynn explained that he along with others on the panel were there to show them that they cared.

“I Want to Be Your Big Brother… I spent 10 years in prison and I’m here to make sure that you guys don’t make the same mistakes” ~ Eric Wynn

Ed Johnson (Birmingham Violence Reduction Task Force) shared his testimony of doing 23 years in prison. After his release from prison, he spends his time mentoring young males and encouraging them to think about their choices and to learn from his mistakes. Using a symbolic gesture of “linking up,” Johnson reminded each of the students that they were responsible for the safety and well-being of one another.

Ave Shabazz broke the tone by starting his message with a simple apology. Shabazz explained that he and his generation failed our children by leaving them alone and not being there for them. Shabazz made it clear that not the responsibility doesn’t all lie in the hands of the children and the mothers. Shabazz inferred that some of the responsibility lies with the male figures that should be present to empower and mentor our young boys.

Thanks for the the great post last guy is Gerrel Jones

Gerrel Jones is a community coordinator with Impact Family Counseling that is working with the @birmingham Violence Reduction Initiative by interacting directly with families exposed to gun violence and homicides. Jones, who grew up in "the Brickyard" encouraged the young men by saying that they can have anything they want in life if they take the attitude of "Whatever it takes."

Story updated February 10th 7:38pm CST. Additional revision and commentary provided courtesy of @jarralynneagee

More details about this event will be published as they are provided.

About Andre J. Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is also a contributing blogger for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, BeatsBangBlog, The Birmingham Times, SwurvRadio and the Stardome Comedy Club.

#AndreTheBlogger is a radio personality with The Joe Lockett Show which airs commercially on Superstation 101.1 FM & 1260 AM WYDE (Alabama) every Saturday from 4pm – 7pm CST. You can read more stories by Birmingham’s Favorite Entertainment Blogger at andrejthomas.com.

April 9th, 2017

The photos in this gallery were taken at the YFN vs BMG Celebrity Basketball game held in Atlanta’s Pittman Gym. The event featured appearances by Lil Durk, Young Scooter, YFN Lucci, NBA star Shannon Brown and wife Monica Brown.

About Andre J. Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is a featured writer for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, BeatsBangBlog, The Birmingham Times and SwurvRadio. Also is a contributing blogger for The Stardome Comedy Club and serves as the official publicist for rapper Q Dot Davis.

You can listen to #AndreTheBlogger on Superstation 101.1 FM on Saturdays from 4pm – 7pm CST as part of The Joe Lockett Show on-air team.

#AndreTheBlogger

The photos in this gallery were taken at the 2nd Annual Live Out Loud Charity (LOLC) fashion show. The sold-out event helped raise funds for suicide prevention and anti-bullying. A number of local and national fashion designers showcased their collections at Louisville’s Crown Plaza Hotel.

Hosted by event founder, Sherrie Gearheart, the event also featured performances by vocal performances by Dylan Maynard, Kathy Navigato and Atlanta based singer/songwriter Jason London.

Official designers for the 2nd Annual LOLC include: MJ Millennial Collection, Kimberly Phillips Clothier, Dot Dot smile by Andrea and Kayce, Brick Malone. JossyBelle Boutique, Sharisa Couture Designs, Danaya Designs 4U, Wonderfulee Marlee, Jackson Skyler, Keyan Karr, Bella Royal, Jordan Skeen, HEKaTuRe Designs, Shear Gold Fashions, Bryan Boyd, and The Polkadotted Pineapple Boutique.

Live Out Loud Charity is a non-profit organization founded in 2010. LOLC's mission is to save lives through awareness and education. For more information about the organization, please visit www.liveoutloudcharity.org.

About Andre J.Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is also a contributing blogger for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, BeatsBangBlog, The Birmingham Times, SwurvRadio and the Stardome Comedy Club.

#AndreTheBlogger is a radio personality with The Joe Lockett Show which airs commercially on Superstation 101.1 FM & 1260 AM WYDE (Alabama) every Saturday from 4pm – 7pm CST.

Birmingham AFT proudly joined a number of teachers, administrators, parents, politicians, educational and community leaders recently for a discussion on the steps of the Birmingham Board of Education.

Speakers for the event include Birmingham City Councilor Sheila Tyson Alabama State

Representative Rod Scott, AEA Associate Executive Director Theron Stokes, Birmingham City School Board candidate Bishop Womack, Dr. T.L. Lewis (Bethel Baptist Church – Pratt City), Pastor Patrick Sellers (Mt. Zion – Riley) and Birmingham City School Board Members Sherman Collins and Cheri Gardner.

The topic of the discussion centered around the hiring process used by Birmingham City Schools to select the five finalist for Superintendent.

Recently the Birmingham City School Board drew criticism when they chose NOT to include a local candidate as a choice in their Top 5. Of the five candidates named, two withdrew their applications.

“You mean to tell me that out of the entire State of Alabama, you couldn’t find a single applicant suitable for an interview?” ~Councilor Sheila Tyson

Sheila Tyson, Birmingham City (District 6) Councilor, was praised during the event for the above comment provided during the public discussion. The comment eventually became the sound bite for a number of media outlet. Tyson’s comments made a number of people question whether or not the hiring process was fair to local applicants.

Birmingham AFT local president Richard Franklin echoed Tyson’s concerns by sharing that Birmingham City Schools needs to select a candidate that truly understand the education laws in Alabama. Franklin cited two of the previous Superintendents Dr. Gacutan and Dr. Witherspoon to prove how detrimental it could be to hire another Superintendent who doesn’t understand Alabama laws.

The public discussion made local headlines as a number of community members expressed their dislike of the process used by Birmingham City Schools to select the five finalist for Superintendent.

Birmingham AFT has been both visually present and vocal throughout the entire process to ensure members that AFT will fight for their best interest. A photo recap is provided below.

Written By

#AndreTheBlogger

About Andre J. Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is a featured writer for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, SwurvRadio, and BeatsBangBlog.

Andre is a contributing blogger for The Birmingham Times and The Stardome Comedy Club. Andre serves as the official publicist for rapper Q Dot Davis and the official blogger for both Birmingham AFT and the AFT Strategies for Students Success division.

You can listen to #AndreTheBlogger on Superstation 101.1 FM on Saturdays from 4pm – 7pm CST as part of The Joe Lockett Show on-air team.

Disclaimer – The above blog was provided by Andre J. Thomas and was written as a private citizen.

The scene was the Vault Bar & Lounge located in downtown Birmingham. Around midnight, police escorted Marcell Dareus and his entourage to his private section of the club.

Fans screamed and reached in his direction, hoping for a chance to touch or capture a photograph with their hometown hero.

Full recap posted via Swurv Radio at www.swurvradio.com/nfl-star-marcell-dareus-birthday…/

Photo Credits -

#AndreTheBlogger

About Andre J.Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is also a contributing blogger for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, BeatsBangBlog,

The Birmingham Times, SwurvRadio and the Stardome Comedy Club.

#AndreTheBlogger is a radio personality with The Joe Lockett Show which airs commercially on Superstation 101.1 FM & 1260 AM WYDE (Alabama) every Saturday from 4pm – 7pm CST.

The scene was the Vault Bar & Lounge located in downtown Birmingham. Around midnight, police escorted Marcell Dareus and his entourage to his private section of the club.

Fans screamed and reached in his direction, hoping for a chance to touch or capture a photograph with their hometown hero.

Full recap posted via Swurv Radio at www.swurvradio.com/nfl-star-marcell-dareus-birthday…/

Photo Credits -

#AndreTheBlogger

About Andre J.Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is also a contributing blogger for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, BeatsBangBlog,

The Birmingham Times, SwurvRadio and the Stardome Comedy Club.

#AndreTheBlogger is a radio personality with The Joe Lockett Show which airs commercially on Superstation 101.1 FM & 1260 AM WYDE (Alabama) every Saturday from 4pm – 7pm CST.

The photos in this gallery were taken at the FUSION Awards pre-celebration presented by Summit Media Entertainment on May 5th, 2017 at the BJCC arena. The event featured

talks, networking and a celebration of ordinary people who are doing extraordinary things in the Magic City

Notable attendees of the event include actress Keshia Knight-Pulliam, Coach Emanuel Bell, Dr. Corey Hartman, Joyce Vance, Paget Pizitz, Harriet Reis, Isabel Rubio, Jarralynne Agee, Alexander Shunnarah, Danc Crane, Singer Major and Auburn University Girl’s Basketball Coach, Terri Williams-Flournoy..

Photo Credits: Andre J. Thomas, Entertainment Writer

About Andre J. Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is a featured writer for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, Grip Magazine, Magic City Radar, SwurvRadio, and BeatsBangBlog. Andre is a contributing blogger for The Birmingham Times and The Stardome Comedy Club.

Andre serves as the official publicist for rapper Q Dot Davis and the official blogger for both Birmingham AFT and the AFT Strategies for Students Success division.

You can listen to #AndreTheBlogger on Superstation 101.1 FM on Saturdays from 4pm – 7pm CST as part of The Joe Lockett Show on-air team.

I guess it’s never too late to celebrate our 5A State Championship Winning Team. The format of the 2017 Parade celebrated a number of victories for the school in the areas athletics, fine arts, and Hospitality & Tourism.

The parade welcomed two Grand Marshals, the Honorable Mayor William Bell and Interim Jefferson County District Attorney, Danny Carr.

Celebrity notables spotted in the crowd were Interim Superintendent Dr. Larry Contri, Merika Coleman, Deputy Treasure Sherry McClain, Councilors Jay Roberson and Sheila Tyson.

During his victory speech, Wenonah Lady Dragons head coach Emanuel Bell shared that he’s a 100% ally for equality in women in sports. Bell then recognized the WJ Christian Lady Chargers for their recent championship win.

About Andre J. Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is a featured writer for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, BeatsBangBlog, The Birmingham Times and SwurvRadio.

Andre is a contributing blogger for The Stardome Comedy Club and serves as the official publicist for rapper Q Dot Davis.

You can listen to #AndreTheBlogger on Superstation 101.1 FM on Saturdays from 4pm – 7pm CST as part of The Joe Lockett Show on-air team.

#AndreTheBlogger

For Immediate Press Release

NENE LEAKES uses Star Power to raise money for kids impacted with #HIV/#AIDS

NeNe Leakes is a proud black sister with absolutely no barriers when it comes to success and living the life of her dreams. Her life in itself is a blessing to millions of people across the world. Over the years, Nene has developed a multi-million dollar brand and despite her busy Hollywood schedule, NeNe continues to use her platform to help those in need.

The former Real Housewives of Atlanta star used her celebrity platform and name to help raise awareness that children are impacted by HIV/AIDS. NeNe Leakes joined Level XIII founder Antonio Brown on stage to donate a $5,000 check to Hero for Children, an Atlanta based non-profit organization.

Last night Birmingham’s Favorite Entertainment Blogger tag-teamed with The Jena Green Show to capture amazing photos and videos of NeNe showing the world that she still has a beautiful heart. NeNe humility when it comes to her family and extended family (her fans) is world class.

About Andre J. Thomas - Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is a featured writer for Black Moguls Magazine , Gumptown Magazine, Beats Bang Blog, Birmingham Times and Swurv Radio.

Andre also is a contributing blogger for The Stardome Comedy Club and the Vault Bar & Lounge in Birmingham. Andre serves as the official publicist for rapper Q Dot Davis.

You can listen to #AndreTheBlogger on Superstation 101.1 FM on Saturdays from 4pm – 7pm CST as part of The Joe Lockett Show on-air team. If you liked this story and would like to read more stories by Birmingham’s Favorite Entertainment Blogger, please visit andrejthomas.com.

Numbers continue to climb with Q Dot Davis & Friends Tour

Very few artists can capture a network of artists that are willing to perform on a concert tour that hasn’t been approved by a major record label. After the success of Chance the Rapper, Q Dot Davis has remained inspired to balance the connections between artists, venues, exposure and revenue.

In the past three weeks, the Q Dot Davis & Friends tour featured concerts in Atlanta’s ritzy Ansley Mall area. Another show was in New Orleans as part of the Indie Gras event celebrating All-Star Weekend. The third leg of the tour found it’s way to Birmingham this weekend at Birmingham's music gem, The Nick Rocks.

This past weekend, Davis was joined by a list of talented artists from the southeast, including Georgia, Alabama, and Louisiana. Bringing their unique flavor and artistry to the Nick Rocks, all of the artists excelled in their respective areas.

Performing on the lineup this weekend were

Multi-talented actor and rapper Brunn Brunn P x Redd Royalty x Vibez x Social Justice Advocate Markus Katwell Cooke x the Christian Kings of Krunk Rapture The Rapper x Cov Raw x Exclusive Video Producer, Ed Hyde x Mr. Pete x 3$E x Conscious rapper Ced Shelton delivered a thought provoking analytical lyrical rap context overlaid by a 90z hip hop beat. Cedd X is definitely ahead of his time musically. Other acts noticed were Dany x Cafe Jones x Jay Larm xTyler Sherbert. Rapper Kenny G surprised fans and took the stage to deliver a rap performance as part of his birthday celebration.

Photo Credits: #andretheblogger

If you’re interested in submitting music for consideration as an opening act, please email Quincy Davis qdotdavisbooking@gmail.com

Andre J. Thomas is the official publicist for rapper Q Dot Davis. For media inquiries regarding Q Dot Davis, please contact Andre J. Thomas at andre@andrejthomas.com

About Andre J. Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is also a contributing blogger for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, BeatsBangBlog, The Birmingham Times, SwurvRadio and the Stardome Comedy Club.

#AndreTheBlogger is a radio personality with The Joe Lockett Show which airs commercially on Superstation 101.1 FM & 1260 AM WYDE (Alabama) every Saturday from 4pm – 7pm CST.

Numbers continue to climb with Q Dot Davis & Friends Tour

Very few artists can capture a network of artists that are willing to perform on a concert tour that hasn’t been approved by a major record label. After the success of Chance the Rapper, Q Dot Davis has remained inspired to balance the connections between artists, venues, exposure and revenue.

In the past three weeks, the Q Dot Davis & Friends tour featured concerts in Atlanta’s ritzy Ansley Mall area. Another show was in New Orleans as part of the Indie Gras event celebrating All-Star Weekend. The third leg of the tour found it’s way to Birmingham this weekend at Birmingham's music gem, The Nick Rocks.

This past weekend, Davis was joined by a list of talented artists from the southeast, including Georgia, Alabama, and Louisiana. Bringing their unique flavor and artistry to the Nick Rocks, all of the artists excelled in their respective areas.

Performing on the lineup this weekend were

Multi-talented actor and rapper Brunn Brunn P x Redd Royalty x Vibez x Social Justice Advocate Markus Katwell Cooke x the Christian Kings of Krunk Rapture The Rapper x Cov Raw x Exclusive Video Producer, Ed Hyde x Mr. Pete x 3$E x Conscious rapper Ced Shelton delivered a thought provoking analytical lyrical rap context overlaid by a 90z hip hop beat. Cedd X is definitely ahead of his time musically. Other acts noticed were Dany x Cafe Jones x Jay Larm xTyler Sherbert. Rapper Kenny G surprised fans and took the stage to deliver a rap performance as part of his birthday celebration.

Photo Credits: #andretheblogger

If you’re interested in submitting music for consideration as an opening act, please email Quincy Davis qdotdavisbooking@gmail.com

Andre J. Thomas is the official publicist for rapper Q Dot Davis. For media inquiries regarding Q Dot Davis, please contact Andre J. Thomas at andre@andrejthomas.com

About Andre J. Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is also a contributing blogger for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, BeatsBangBlog, The Birmingham Times, SwurvRadio and the Stardome Comedy Club.

#AndreTheBlogger is a radio personality with The Joe Lockett Show which airs commercially on Superstation 101.1 FM & 1260 AM WYDE (Alabama) every Saturday from 4pm – 7pm CST.

Numbers continue to climb with Q Dot Davis & Friends Tour

Very few artists can capture a network of artists that are willing to perform on a concert tour that hasn’t been approved by a major record label.

After the success of Chance the Rapper, Q Dot Davis has remained inspired to balance the connections between artists, venues, exposure and revenue.

In the past three weeks, the Q Dot Davis & Friends tour featured concerts in Atlanta’s ritzy Ansley Mall area. Another show was in New Orleans as part of the Indie Gras event celebrating All-Star Weekend.

The third leg of the tour found it’s way to Birmingham this weekend at the city and a show Birmingham music gem, The Nick Rocks.

This past weekend, Davis was joined by a list of talented artists from the southeast, including Georgia, Alabama, and Louisiana. Bringing their unique flavor and artistry to the Nick Rocks, all of the artists excelled in their respective areas.

Performing on the lineup this weekend were

Multi-talented actor and rapper Brunn Brunn P x Redd Royalty x Vibez x Social Justice Advocate Markus Katwell Cooke x the Christian Kings of Krunk Rapture The Rapper x Cov Raw x Exclusive Video Producer, Ed Hyde x Mr. Pete x 3$E x Conscious rapper Ced Shelton delivered a thought provoking analytical lyrical rap context overlaid by a 90z hip hop beat. Cedd X is definitely ahead of his time musically. Other acts noticed were Dany x Cafe Jones x Jay Larm xTyler Sherbert. Rapper Kenny G surprised fans and took the stage to deliver a rap performance as part of his birthday celebration.

Photo Credits: #andretheblogger

If you’re interested in submitting music for consideration as an opening act, please email Quincy Davis qdotdavisbooking@gmail.com

Andre J. Thomas is the official publicist for rapper Q Dot Davis. For media inquiries regarding Q Dot Davis, please contact Andre J. Thomas at andre@andrejthomas.com

About Andre J. Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is also a contributing blogger for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, BeatsBangBlog, The Birmingham Times, SwurvRadio and the Stardome Comedy Club.

#AndreTheBlogger is a radio personality with The Joe Lockett Show which airs commercially on Superstation 101.1 FM & 1260 AM WYDE (Alabama) every Saturday from 4pm – 7pm CST.

February 10th, 2017

For Immediate Press Release

Wenonah High School host 2017 Male Summit

Interim Jefferson County District Attorney Danny Carr and the City of Birmingham’s Violence Reduction Team partnered with Wenonah High School today to present the 2017 Male Summit. The focus of this year’s summit was to inspire male students to make better decisions. Some of the speakers during today’s summit were Eric Wynn (WAR) x Ed (Big E) Johnson x Birmingham City Schools Board Member (District 5) Randall Woodfin x AVE Shabazz and Gerrel Jones.

Eric Wynn posed a profound question today to nearly 300 male students of Wenonah High School. “Raise Your Hand if Your Goal in Life is to Go to Prison?” As young males looked around the audience, Wynn knew that he had their attention. Not a single student raised their hands, but many looked around to see if anyone would raise their hand. Pushing the conversation, Wynn explained that he along with others on the panel were there to show them that they cared.

“I Want to Be Your Big Brother… I spent 10 years in prison and I’m here to make sure that you guys don’t make the same mistakes” ~ Eric Wynn

Ed Johnson (Birmingham Violence Reduction Task Force) shared his testimony of doing 23 years in prison. After his release from prison, he spends his time mentoring young males and encouraging them to think about their choices and to learn from his mistakes. Using a symbolic gesture of “linking up,” Johnson reminded each of the students that they were responsible for the safety and well-being of one another.

Ave Shabazz broke the tone by starting his message with a simple apology. Shabazz explained that he and his generation failed our children by leaving them alone and not being there for them. Shabazz made it clear that not the responsibility doesn’t all lie in the hands of the children and the mothers. Shabazz inferred that some of the responsibility lies with the male figures that should be present to empower and mentor our young boys.

Thanks for the the great post last guy is Gerrel Jones

Gerrel Jones is a community coordinator with Impact Family Counseling that is working with the @birmingham Violence Reduction Initiative by interacting directly with families exposed to gun violence and homicides. Jones, who grew up in "the Brickyard" encouraged the young men by saying that they can have anything they want in life if they take the attitude of "Whatever it takes."

Story updated February 10th 7:38pm CST. Additional revision and commentary provided courtesy of @jarralynneagee

More details about this event will be published as they are provided.

About Andre J. Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is also a contributing blogger for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, BeatsBangBlog, The Birmingham Times, SwurvRadio and the Stardome Comedy Club.

#AndreTheBlogger is a radio personality with The Joe Lockett Show which airs commercially on Superstation 101.1 FM & 1260 AM WYDE (Alabama) every Saturday from 4pm – 7pm CST. You can read more stories by Birmingham’s Favorite Entertainment Blogger at andrejthomas.com.

The photos in this gallery were taken at the FUSION Awards pre-celebration presented by Summit Media Entertainment on May 5th, 2017 at the BJCC arena. The event featured

talks, networking and a celebration of ordinary people who are doing extraordinary things in the Magic City

Notable attendees of the event include actress Keshia Knight-Pulliam, Coach Emanuel Bell, Dr. Corey Hartman, Joyce Vance, Paget Pizitz, Harriet Reis, Isabel Rubio, Jarralynne Agee, Alexander Shunnarah, Danc Crane, Singer Major and Auburn University Girl’s Basketball Coach, Terri Williams-Flournoy..

Photo Credits: Andre J. Thomas, Entertainment Writer

About Andre J. Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is a featured writer for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, Grip Magazine, Magic City Radar, SwurvRadio, and BeatsBangBlog. Andre is a contributing blogger for The Birmingham Times and The Stardome Comedy Club.

Andre serves as the official publicist for rapper Q Dot Davis and the official blogger for both Birmingham AFT and the AFT Strategies for Students Success division.

You can listen to #AndreTheBlogger on Superstation 101.1 FM on Saturdays from 4pm – 7pm CST as part of The Joe Lockett Show on-air team.

February 10th, 2017

For Immediate Press Release

Wenonah High School host 2017 Male Summit

Interim Jefferson County District Attorney Danny Carr and the City of Birmingham’s Violence Reduction Team partnered with Wenonah High School today to present the 2017 Male Summit. The focus of this year’s summit was to inspire male students to make better decisions. Some of the speakers during today’s summit were Eric Wynn (WAR) x Ed (Big E) Johnson x Birmingham City Schools Board Member (District 5) Randall Woodfin x AVE Shabazz and Gerrel Jones.

Eric Wynn posed a profound question today to nearly 300 male students of Wenonah High School. “Raise Your Hand if Your Goal in Life is to Go to Prison?” As young males looked around the audience, Wynn knew that he had their attention. Not a single student raised their hands, but many looked around to see if anyone would raise their hand. Pushing the conversation, Wynn explained that he along with others on the panel were there to show them that they cared.

“I Want to Be Your Big Brother… I spent 10 years in prison and I’m here to make sure that you guys don’t make the same mistakes” ~ Eric Wynn

Ed Johnson (Birmingham Violence Reduction Task Force) shared his testimony of doing 23 years in prison. After his release from prison, he spends his time mentoring young males and encouraging them to think about their choices and to learn from his mistakes. Using a symbolic gesture of “linking up,” Johnson reminded each of the students that they were responsible for the safety and well-being of one another.

Ave Shabazz broke the tone by starting his message with a simple apology. Shabazz explained that he and his generation failed our children by leaving them alone and not being there for them. Shabazz made it clear that not the responsibility doesn’t all lie in the hands of the children and the mothers. Shabazz inferred that some of the responsibility lies with the male figures that should be present to empower and mentor our young boys.

Thanks for the the great post last guy is Gerrel Jones

Gerrel Jones is a community coordinator with Impact Family Counseling that is working with the @birmingham Violence Reduction Initiative by interacting directly with families exposed to gun violence and homicides. Jones, who grew up in "the Brickyard" encouraged the young men by saying that they can have anything they want in life if they take the attitude of "Whatever it takes."

Story updated February 10th 7:38pm CST. Additional revision and commentary provided courtesy of @jarralynneagee

More details about this event will be published as they are provided.

About Andre J. Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is also a contributing blogger for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, BeatsBangBlog, The Birmingham Times, SwurvRadio and the Stardome Comedy Club.

#AndreTheBlogger is a radio personality with The Joe Lockett Show which airs commercially on Superstation 101.1 FM & 1260 AM WYDE (Alabama) every Saturday from 4pm – 7pm CST. You can read more stories by Birmingham’s Favorite Entertainment Blogger at andrejthomas.com.

The photos in this gallery were taken at the Men In Black Awards held in Atlanta on August 21st, 2016.

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x award-winning producer for the hit show, College Talk.

Andre is also a featured writer for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, The Birmingham Times and SwurvRadio. Andre is a also a contributing blogger to the Stardome Comedy Club in Hoover.

You can listen to @AndreTheBlogger on The Joe Lockett Show which airs on Superstation 101.1 FM & 1260 AM WYDE (Alabama) on Saturdays from 4pm – 7pm CST. If you liked this story and want to read more by Birmingham’s Favorite Entertainment Blogger, visit andrejthomas.com.

The photos in this gallery were taken at the 2nd Annual Dreams Forever Football Camp hosted by NFL star, Jameis Winston. The hometown hero brought out a host of his NFL stars including Joe Webb x Trent Richardson x Menelik Watson. Jameis also brought out local college standouts Joel McCandless (Jacksonville State University) x Jamal Brooks (University of Missouri).

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About Andre J. Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is a featured writer for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, Grip Magazine, Magic City Radar, SwurvRadio, and BeatsBangBlog. Andre is a contributing blogger for The Birmingham Times and The Stardome Comedy Club.

Andre serves as the official publicist for rapper Q Dot Davis and the official blogger for both Birmingham AFT and the AFT Strategies for Students Success division. You can listen to #AndreTheBlogger on Superstation 101.1 FM on Saturdays from 4pm – 7pm CST as part of The Joe Lockett Show on-air team.

1st Annual Spring Break Explosion Music Festival (Biloxi)

Photos from this gallery were taken at Biloxi’s Spring Break Music Explosion produced by Splash Life Booking. The concert was held at MGM Park and was slated to feature headliners Uzi Vert and Kodak Black. Neither performed at the event. Replacing them were Bianca Clark, BPace, DJ T-Swann, Bella the DJ, DJ Jukebox, Christian Radke, Collin Cooper, Lotto Band$

NBA Gang, Cam Dolla ft King Senior, Suryah, FRN Dee.

About Splash Life Booking:

Splash Life Booking is a diversified concert booking company, specializing in celebrity events, tour management, and event logistics. Splash Life Booking’s focus on improving the quality of entertainment throughout the Gulf Coast region, has helped it become a trusted name in the entertainment industry. For more information, visit: www.splashlifebooking.com/.

About Andre J. Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is a featured writer for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, BeatsBangBlog, The Birmingham Times and SwurvRadio. Also is a contributing blogger for The Stardome Comedy Club and serves as the official publicist for rapper Q Dot Davis.

You can listen to #AndreTheBlogger on Superstation 101.1 FM on Saturdays from 4pm – 7pm CST as part of The Joe Lockett Show on-air team.

#AndreTheBlogger

Thank You to rapper Dae Dae for helping me to congratulate the Wenonah High School 2017 graduating class. I got a chance to briefly tell him about you. I am honored to have watched many of you grow into such amazing young men and women. Please go out into the world and make us proud. Follow your dreams with you vigor and remember #AndreTheBlogger loves each and every one you.

Special Thanks to Entertainment Manager @sheridianHardwick for connecting Dae Dae and I together at the 95.7 Jamz Car & Bike Show.

Feel free to share this video with those who are part of this class.

Videography Credits

Atlanta based rapper and social media heartthrob Rod da God headlined the 95.7 Jamz Car & Bike Show. Young teenage females screamed for the west ATLien as he performed a number of his smash hit singles. After his performance, Rod da God granted photo ops with fans throughout the day and supported a number of his colleagues such as Dae Dae x Kent Jones and Jacques. Rapper Twista showed the young new artists some love and shared words of wisdom about the industry.

For booking inquiries for Rod Da God, please contact Sheridan AKA Hotel at 404.454.8443 or via email at lbmg2008@gmail.com.

Photo Credits - #AndreTheBlogger

About Andre J. Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is a featured writer for Black Moguls Magazine, Magic City Radar, GumpTown Magazine, SwurvRadio, and BeatsBangBlog. Andre is a contributing blogger for The Birmingham Times and The Stardome Comedy Club.

Andre serves as the official publicist for rapper Q Dot Davis and the official blogger for both Birmingham AFT and the AFT Strategies for Students Success division. You can listen to #AndreTheBlogger on Superstation 101.1 FM on Saturdays from 4pm – 7pm CST as part of The Joe Lockett Show on-air team.

“Drugs” Video Shoot featuring Qaundo x Ralo

The pictures in this photo gallery were taken are exclusive photos from the video, “Drugs” featuring Shanty Lo & Ralo. The video features cameo appearances by Yung Ralph, Front Street D4L and Shawty Lo’s son, Quando.

About Andre J. Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is a featured writer for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, BeatsBangBlog, The Birmingham Times and SwurvRadio. Also is a contributing blogger for The Stardome Comedy Club and serves as the official publicist for rapper Q Dot Davis.

You can listen to #AndreTheBlogger on Superstation 101.1 FM on Saturdays from 4pm – 7pm CST as part of The Joe Lockett Show on-air team. If you liked this story and would like to read more stories by Birmingham’s Favorite Entertainment Blogger, please visit andrejthomas.com.

#AndreTheBlogger

The photos in this gallery were taken at the 2nd Annual Dreams Forever Football Camp hosted by NFL star, Jameis Winston. The hometown hero brought out a host of his NFL stars including Joe Webb x Trent Richardson x Menelik Watson. Jameis also brought out local college standouts Joel McCandless (Jacksonville State University) x Jamal Brooks (University of Missouri).

#Bloggerlife #Media #AlabamaBlogger

About Andre J. Thomas

Andre J. Thomas is a 5x Award Winning producer for the hit show, College Talk. Andre is a featured writer for Black Moguls Magazine, GumpTown Magazine, Grip Magazine, Magic City Radar, SwurvRadio, and BeatsBangBlog. Andre is a contributing blogger for The Birmingham Times and The Stardome Comedy Club.

Andre serves as the official publicist for rapper Q Dot Davis and the official blogger for both Birmingham AFT and the AFT Strategies for Students Success division. You can listen to #AndreTheBlogger on Superstation 101.1 FM on Saturdays from 4pm – 7pm CST as part of The Joe Lockett Show on-air team.