Recap of New Cupid DPK's I MISS USL 7 Party With Uncle Luke and Juvenile!!

Every year New Cupid DPK Presents The I MiSS USL party during ULL homecoming weekend. ULL was formerly known as USL, and this event was started as something fun for the alumni of USL to take part in. I MISS USL is the one party that takes you back to high school and college years with the hottest throwback music. A few past performers to hit the stage during the party were Mystical, The Ghetto Twins, Mia X, and The 69 Boyz to name a few.

The I MiSS USL 7 Party took place this past Halloween, and every year it just seems to get better and better! Attendees wonder how will the next party top the previous one. Well, New Cupid DPK always has a surprise up his sleeve. This year was no different with a surprise performance by Da Entourage, a rap group known for their hit song The Bunny Hop. This was the first time in 11 years that the group performed together on stage. Hip hop legend Uncle Luke also graced the stage and gave the crowd a little medley from some of his greatest hits. The evening came to a close with show stopping performances by the one and only Juvenile! We look forward to next year’s I MISS USL 8!

Exclusive Interview!! Jeremy Cormier Presents "Even A Good Man Is Tempted"

Unrivaled Magazine is thrilled to present you an exclusive interview with a very talented young man by the name of Jeremy Cormier. His entertainment projects range from working productions featuring Nicki Minaj, Ludacris, T.I, Shirley Murdock ,and a host of others.  Cormier’s background and experience is pretty extensive for such a young age and he continues to build his resume. He is excited to make his Directorial Debut this year in Louisiana with his own production at the Heymann Performing Arts Center titled, “Even A Good Man Is Tempted.”

UM: For those who may not be familiar, tell everyone a little bit about your background and where you are from?

I am originally from Louisiana. I was raised in St. Martinville (Cade), and Lafayette, Louisiana. I graduated from St. Thomas More High School. I currently reside in Atlanta, Ga. where I attended Morehouse College and obtained an undergraduate degree in Business Administration. I also obtained a Masters of Business Administration in 2012 from South University.

UM: What made you want to write and produce your very own stage play?

Many different factors, my mom and dad took me to my 1^st stage play at the Heymann Center to see a production titled “Be Careful What You Pray For”staring Shirley Murdock. Seeing this production is what sparked my interest in the arts. I was also called to work my 1^st stage play by a family member titled “The Life Story of Marvin Gaye.” From that point on I was called on to work with many other stage productions. I really enjoy the energy. I have been doing this for about 10 years, and love entertaining people. I also wanted to fulfill my goal of producing my very own first stage play before I turned the age of 30.

UM: Who are some of your major influences in the industry and what do you feel sets you apart from them?

I can’t contribute my influences to one single person. I do remember watching the dvd of Tyler Perry’s stage play Diary of A Mad Black Woman and being inspired from his words at the end when asked about his inspiration. A few to name are JD Lawrence, Je’Caryous Johnson, and David Talbert who I spoke with for hours and he gave some great advice and motivation. I would also have to say my cousin Derek Wilson, who has toured the world with many greats. What sets me apart is that I started out selling program books for these shows; I truly started from the very bottom. I also have training and knowledge from some of the industry’s greatest.

UM: Where did the inspiration for your upcoming play “Even A Good Man Is Tempted” come from?

My inspiration came from a combination of many things. A few of those would be TV, my life (for certain parts), family, friends, and everything around me. I have a diverse background, so you get to see a little bit of everything.

UM: Without giving too much away, tell everyone what they can expect from “Even A Good Man is Tempted.”

They can expect to be entertained with great acting. A good guy has a plan to find love, but sometimes things happen when we don’t even know it is right in front of our eyes.

UM: How did you go about the selection of the cast?

I did not hold any auditions. The cast selected were people that I have already worked with and admired their talents.

UM:  What’s next for Jeremy Cormier Presents?

God willing and the success of this production, I would like to take the play to 10-15 different cities on a tour. I hope to continue to build capital for my production company & do this until the day I die. I would also like to cross over into movies, other entertainment projects, possibly reality TV, and last but not least service projects. I want to give back to the community.

UM:  Where should everyone who wants to keep up with all of your current and upcoming projects go to follow your journey?

http://jcormierpresents.com

https://www.facebook.com/Jeremy-Cormier-Presents-

Louisiana Promoter Angelle Ozenne Takes Over Male Dominated Industry!!

UM: Tell us a little bit about your background and how did you get started in the industry?

AO: My background is in customer service, period. In 2009, I quit my 9-5 job and took a leap of faith, opening my own clothing boutique, which I did in 2010 (closed physical location in 2013). When I got out of a long-term relationship at age 33, I started going out again. That is when realized that normal clubbing for a lady over 30 wasn't as fun as it was in my 20's, so I started brainstorming. I had only been to 2 or maybe 3 adult entertainment shows prior to me doing my first show in August 2013. It started out small at first, but the support was great...and there you have it.

UM: What has been your biggest challenge as a female promoter in a male dominated industry?

AO: People think that all females in this industry are sleeping with dancers. It's business...period...and there is money to be made. 

UM: Does working in this type of industry affect you your love life? 

AO: It hasn't thus far. I am secure and outspoken anyway, so any man that can deal with my personality can definitely deal with what I do. Insecurity has no place in my life!!! An intelligent man would be smart enough to support his woman and get that money with her.

UM: What can we expect from the next upcoming show in Lafayette, LA taking place October 17th?

AO: OMG, FRESH MEAT!!! Lol...I'm excited to bring down Swagga, Philly's wild boy. When you see his 6ft plus stature and all the tats it's intimidating, but he's a sweetheart. And WET DREAM, a female (dom/lesbian) dancer who will shut it down. I personally do not watch female entertainers, but when I say she hits like the men and gives you a show...just wait!!!

See Full Interview In Upcoming Fall 2015 Printed Issue!!

Unrivaled Magazine Motivation 101: You’re The Boss: Manage Your Brand!

“What have you done for your career in the last 3 months?” This is a question I heard at the SQL Saturday event this past weekend at LSU. Isn’t this a great question to ask yourself? Start thinking of yourself like a brand. What if you were in charge of Dr. Pepper? You would want to make sure Dr. Pepper is being promoted in the best light, and you would become protective of it. Well you are a brand and you have to start managing yourself.

One of the best things you could do to manage your brand is to keep your resume and LinkedIn profile updated. If you ever plan to join a social media site LinkedIn is well worth it. LinkedIn is pretty much a site for professionals. You post details of your resume, and begin connecting with other professionals. After every training class or continuing education class you take add it as a skill on your resume. If you self-taught yourself something or gained a skill relevant to your area of interest add it to your resume.

Another thing you can do is to manage your online presence is to separate your personal and professional lives by creating separate accounts for your social media sites. This way you could list your professional social media sites on your resume, and now you’ll be in control in what employers and clients see about you. If you have an area of expertise create a blog and share your professional experience. These minor tweaks make your more marketable to clients that you want to serve. It gives them proof of what you’re capable of doing. Makes sense? The best tip I heard at SQL Saturday this past weekend from Steve Jones was every 3 months set a reminder in your calendar to update your resume. If in a 3 month time period you have nothing to add to your resume ask yourself, “Why haven’t you done anything for your career in 3 months?” (Steve Jones).

Remember You’re The Boss: Manage Your Brand!

Mechelle A. Roberthon