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Articles by Dominque Howse

Dominque "AHLOT" Howse is a millennium nomad destined to re-define pop culture and its purpose. With a background in online journalism, blogging and marketing, the former Daily Bread Editor at Format Magazine is living to "alter popular perception" through all forms of media. In marketing and promotions she's worked with lifestyle brands Coup d'etat Brooklyn and Cornerstone Promotion/The Fader. Her work has flourished the pages of sub-culture publications like Vapors Magazine, HipHopDX.com and YoRaps.com. As a Photo Assistant, she's interned at Uptown Magazine and as a world traveler, photographer and educator she's studied in Carillos, Costa Rica and taught in Roatan, Honduras. AHLOT currently resides in Milwaukee, WI where she works as a Youth Services Program Specialist to adjudicated and/or gang involved teens.

Korean Model Daul Kim Dies In Paris At 20
November 19, 2009 – 7:35 pm | 2 Comments
Korean Model Daul Kim Dies In Paris At 20

It’s always sad to lose a life before the expected expiration date…
But to lay a soul to rest at the age of 20, is very saddening. The fashion world lost 20-year-old Daul Kim this morning …

Katrina Finally Receives Only Half The Blame For Flooding
November 19, 2009 – 4:15 pm | 2 Comments
Katrina Finally Receives Only Half The Blame For Flooding

None of us could forget the horrifying scenes from the southern belt of the United States after the rush of Hurricane Katrina‘s display of frustration.  Many of us can not forget the thousands of lives washed away and the countless …

Simon Says: “All Black Everything!”
November 19, 2009 – 12:56 pm | 6 Comments
Simon Says: “All Black Everything!”

Is it just me or is this “all black everything” trend set in motion? There’s been black parties, black concerts, black events and people wearing all black, everywhere. It’s quite interesting to watch people change …

Janet Jackson Thinks Murray Is “Responsible” For Her Brother’s Death
November 18, 2009 – 2:48 pm | 2 Comments
Janet Jackson Thinks Murray Is “Responsible” For Her Brother’s Death

In a recent article released by BBC News Janet Jackson told ABC News that Dr. Conrad Murray was (at least) in partial blame for her brother Michael Jackson‘s death.
“He was the one that was administering. …

Iris Barbee Bonner Takes Fashion To Canvas
November 17, 2009 – 9:35 pm | 2 Comments
Iris Barbee Bonner Takes Fashion To Canvas

At 24-years-old, Iris Barbee Bonner is taking her Philadelphia style and fusing it with innovation, bursting colors and a whole lot of unique thoughts.
Yes, you guessed it! She’s an artist. The “Pop Art Princess” …

Should Your Ex Be Able To “Crawl” Back In Love?
November 16, 2009 – 9:24 pm | 4 Comments
Should Your Ex Be Able To “Crawl” Back In Love?

Well Chris Brown is back with a new look, a potentially sincere approach and a video featuring Cassie.
Out of curiosity we wanted to know how you felt about his latest effort “Crawl” (which is a …

Get To Know: England’s VV Brown
November 16, 2009 – 8:26 am | 2 Comments
Get To Know: England’s VV Brown

I find myself singing: “Maybe there’s a shark in water…” and doing two steps more than often to a record sung by a gifted artist from the UK. The blissful noise reminds me of good …

Ella Fitzgerald And Marilyn Monroe Get Together In London
November 15, 2009 – 12:36 pm | No Comment
Ella Fitzgerald And Marilyn Monroe Get Together In London

Fashion icon Marilyn Monroe and legendary singer Ella Fitzgerald probably had one thing in common and that was probably being human. Think about it. What would they have talked about? What other common thread could …

Coup d’etat Brooklyn Fuses Art & Fashion With “Live To Change Something” Slogan
November 13, 2009 – 11:22 pm | No Comment
Coup d’etat Brooklyn Fuses Art & Fashion With “Live To Change Something” Slogan

 
Without a doubt, Coup d’etat Brooklyn has been making global noise with their classic “Teach The Babies” tee, to their involvement with community arts and development and their TV appearances on both BET and NBC. …

Canadian Composer Friendly Rich Shares: “Pictures At An Exhibition”
November 13, 2009 – 8:31 pm | 3 Comments
Canadian Composer Friendly Rich Shares: “Pictures At An Exhibition”

For urban communities throughout the world I think its fair to say that Toronto, Canada is best known for Kardinal Offishall, Drake, Format Magazine and beautiful women like Tamia and  Zaki Ibrahim. Not often are we exposed to …

Jordan Motorsports Presents: The 6 Rings Sneaker
November 12, 2009 – 8:42 pm | 3 Comments
Jordan Motorsports Presents: The 6 Rings Sneaker

Thanks to the good folk over at the Sean John Blog, we are able to snatch a couple of cool photos of the Michael Jordan Motorsports 6 Rings Sneaker, (which matches the race team’s bike and uniform). …

Fergie’s Man Accused Of Cheating, Stripper Apologizes…
November 12, 2009 – 5:49 pm | 3 Comments
Fergie’s Man Accused Of Cheating, Stripper Apologizes…

Singing sensation Fergie and past Atlanta stripper Nicole Forrester have one thing in common and that’s Fergie’s husband, actor Josh Duhamel. According to the past Tattletail Club dancer, herself and Duhamel had an one-night stand with …

Throw’d TV Presents: “Def” At The Poetry Jam
November 11, 2009 – 8:34 pm | No Comment
Throw’d TV Presents: “Def” At The Poetry Jam

Not often are we presented with spoken word poetry under the “silly” section at DrJays.com Live.
Sent to me via Facebook from PR Fashionista JoAna Swan, this video provided by Throw’d TV epitomizes hilarious.
We all know …

Fashion Do Or Don’t: Leggings With Short Tops
November 11, 2009 – 3:07 pm | 22 Comments
Fashion Do Or Don’t: Leggings With Short Tops

In my previous life I was a party girl, destined to be the hottest woman in the nightclub.
Unfortunately, there was always some random chic one step ahead of me – “flocking” or “catching” the …

Born To Use Mics: Michael Eric Dyson Breaks Down ‘Illmatic’
November 11, 2009 – 11:02 am | 2 Comments
Born To Use Mics: Michael Eric Dyson Breaks Down ‘Illmatic’

Classic songs,”Genesis” and “It Ain’t Hard To Tell” are currently being played in CD players, tape decks and iPods throughout the world. Labeled as one of the “Greatest Albums Of All Time” by countless hip-hop …

Eminem To Star In “Shady Talez”
November 8, 2009 – 11:50 pm | 3 Comments
Eminem To Star In “Shady Talez”

When we last saw Eminem on the big screen it was as “Rabbit, in the classic hip-hop film 8 Mile.
He played the role of himself – a talented freestyle emcee from the close outskirts …

“Shut Up” Cracks Hip Hop Concrete With Unique Style
November 6, 2009 – 8:46 pm | One Comment
“Shut Up” Cracks Hip Hop Concrete With Unique Style

We often overlook musicians and under appreciate artists that create amazing music. Sometimes “dumbing down” seems like the right thing to do – just to fit in. Well some people shift like the continents and …

Rihanna Sees Clearer On ‘”20/20″ Friday
November 5, 2009 – 7:32 pm | No Comment
Rihanna Sees Clearer On ‘”20/20″ Friday

Pop Superstar Rihanna speaks to Diane Sawyer tomorrow night on ABC‘s 20/20 about her violent and unfortunate past with singing sensation Chris Brown. In cased you missed it, we decided to show you a sneak …

Ladies, It’s Freezing Out There! Be Prepared…
October 12, 2009 – 9:23 am | 2 Comments
Ladies, It’s Freezing Out There! Be Prepared…

“Hopped up out my bed, turned my swag on, took a look in the mirror said, ‘what’s up?’, yeahh, it’s getting cold, yeaahh.” Buurrrr. I’m not sure about you, but when I woke up this …

The 2009 Soul Train Awards Returns To Centric, After A 2-Year Hiatus
October 8, 2009 – 1:22 pm | One Comment
The 2009 Soul Train Awards Returns To Centric, After A 2-Year Hiatus

The 2009 Soul Train Music Awards is back after a two-year-hiatus, celebrating the best in African American music and artistry. The show is planned to air on November 29, 2009 on the new network Centric, …

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