We are back with a brand new season of XEX with new online articles beginning January 23rd, 2012 & a brand new issue March 13th, 2012! We would like to thank all of our loyal viewers who have followed us from our beginning in December 2009 bringing XEX to over 3 million hits over the past calendar year!

We would also like to thank our amazing creative contributors for making our Special Edition Print issue a success! Available Here

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What we have been working on:

We would like to thank everyone who supported our Coat Drive with New York Cares, we warmed a lot of New Yorkers this winter. We intend to make this an annual event.

XEX Magazine will be partnering /hosting another season of BK Fashion Weekend in support of MTV Staying Alive Foundation.

XEX Magazine & staff will be featured in the upcoming seasons of MTV’s World of Jenks, & Bravo’s The Real Housewives of New York, and documentary Thru|Lines.

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Submissions:

It is still not too late to submit for Issue 5, or our upcoming new Mens issue “XEX-Y” in June. All we ask is that work is of the same quality & aesthetic or better of work we shown in the past. Email submissions@xexmag.com

Do you have an event you would like us to attend? Email our Social Editor Chavis Aaron, socialeditor@xexmag.com

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XEX MODEL SEARCH

Win a chance to be featured in XEX Magazines popular “Model XEXpose” section, along with other great prizes!

Winner receives:

• Fashion photo shoot or editorial inclusion:  including Photographer, Stylist, Makeup Artist, and Hair Stylist. (Value: $2000+)
• Makeup/Grooming products & application by: Blue Michael Cosmetics! www.facebook.com/bluemichaelcosmetics | www.bluemichaelcosmetics.com ( Value $250)
• Hair and Spa services by Evolution: The Green Room Salon! www.facebook.com/EvolutionGRS | www.evolutiongreenroom.com ( Value $250)
• Jeans & T- Shirts by Do Denim ( Value $250)
• XEX MAGAZINE ISSUE featuring winner
• If you are an unsigned talent, a possible contract from NYC modeling & talent agency!

RULES & INSTRUCTIONS

• LIKE our Public page XEX MAGAZINE (http://www.facebook.com/xexmag)
• Upload your fiercest image (Click PHOTO on wall, then UPLOAD PHOTO) *1 image per person!*
• Tell your friends to vote for you by liking our page and then liking your uploaded image.
• Winner will be decided out of the top 10 individual(s) with best photo & most likes.

UPDATE:

TOP 10 ANNOUNCED!

KYLE SANTOSH

DJ MASSEY

LONDYN BRIDGETTE

EMILY JUNG

LAUREN GIBSON

VANESSA BANKS (Posthumosly)

MATTHEW MCHARNESS

ANTONIO STARKS

OLGA MARIA

VANEIK JOHNSON

DECISION WILL BE MADE February 6, 2012

Winner!

KYLE SANTOSH & LONDYN BRIDGETTE

Visit www.xexmag.com for further information and updates!

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Image by: William Lords/Beagy Zielinski

Since 1987, New York Cares has been creating opportunities for New Yorkers to volunteer in meaningful ways, providing a vital lifeline of support to hundreds of thousands of under-served people in our community.  Our staff works with partner organizations to identify their most pressing needs, creates projects to bridge the gaps, and recruits, trains, and deploys teams of volunteers to make a difference.  New York Cares is now the city’s largest volunteer organization, running volunteer programs for 1,200 nonprofits, city agencies and public school.

Now in its 23^rd year, the Coat Drive New York Cares endeavors to collect 100,000 new and gently used coats from caring New Yorkers. All of the coats are distributed to struggling men, women, and children at homeless shelters, community organizations, and agencies serving seniors; free of charge.  The coat drive runs until December 31.

There are multiple drop off locations throughout all five boroughs.  To find one closest to you, please click on the this link:http://newyorkcares.org/downloads/CDPublicCollectionSitesforWebMap.xlsx.pdf

Happy Holidays!

This issue features:

• Cover story and article w/ Planet Green’s The Fabulous Beekman Boys.
• Cover story “Put Some Grace In Your Face” a tribute to the Mother of Bizarre Grace Jones.
• Article and fashion editorial with Celebrity Photographer & The A-List: New York’s Mike Ruiz.
• Interview & article w/ Celebrity Makeup Artist & Groomer Merrell Hollis.
• Interview & article w/ Celebrity Fashion Stylist Beagy Zielinski.
• Editorial & Short Film w/ Dashaun “Evisu” Wesley of MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew.
• Interview & article w/Jake Mossop & Matt Baker of MTV Canada & LOGO’s 1 Girl 5 Gays.
• Interview and article with jewelry & accessory designer Alexis Bittar.
• Interview & article w/ Couture designer Hernan Lander.
• Interview, article & editorial with jewelry & accessory brand Versani.
• “A Brief Master” – Editorial tribute to Calvin Klein.
• Eyewear & accessory designer Stevie Boi.
• Designer XEXpose w/ Pop “3-D” designers Jeantrix.
• Interview & article w/ Twin eyewear & accessory designers Coco & Breezy.
• Article with “Photographic Painter” artist Bryan El Castillo
• Artist XEXpose w/ fine artist & illustrator Gabriella D’Abreau

Issue also features amazing Fashion Editorials by:

Photographers:

• Keith Major
• Laretta Houston
• Mike Ruiz
• Sailey Williams
• Mike Ruiz
• Robert Jaso……

Stylists:

• Atiba Newsome
• Beagy Zielinski
• Inoisell Miranda
• Hayden
• Jenesse Utley
• Emeline Piot……

Makeup Artists:

• Merrell Hollis
• Blue Michael of Blue Michael Cosmetics
• Byron Barnes of Iman Cosmetics
• Griselle Rosario
• Tomohiro Yamada
• Tina Georgy……

Hair Stylists:

• Mann Nance for Halcyon Days Salon & Spa @ Saks 5^th ave NYC
• Davide Torchio for Davide Torchio Salon
• Natasha for Evolution: Green Room Salon
• Tina Pearson for Tina Pearson Salon
• Tetsuya Yokuza
• Iyana Winfield…… and many more!

We would like to thank our loyal followers and contributors for your support over the past two years and making XEX one of the most popular online publications in the country!

OPEN TO ALL BIZARRE!

Sincerely,
Sailey W. Williams
Editor in Chief / Publisher
www.xexmag.com

After a lengthy hiatus we are back with a brand new season of XEX with new articles beginning  April 4th, 2011! We would like to thank all of our loyal viewers who have followed us from our beginning in December 2009 bringing XEX to over 2.6 million hits today!

Special thanks to our amazing creative contributors from season one:

Photographer: Mike Ruiz, Robert Jaso, Keith Major, Rico Kinnard, Shae Fontaine, Ella Manor, Que Duong, Sailey Williams, Joe Oppedisano….

Fashion Stylists: Emeline Piot, The Style Monsters, Jenesse Utley, Inoisell Miranda, Sonia Cantore, Beagy Zielinski….

Hair/Makeup: Merrell Hollis, Griselle Rosario, Tina Georgy, Blue Michael, Davide Torchio, Roberto Morelli, Brian Mann….

HERES WHATS NEW & NEXT!

Model XEXPOSE posts weekly featuring signed & unsigned, new face and rising models. Designer Spotlights & XEXPOSES featuring interviews and exclusive content from the most creative and innovative designers you should be wearing. MUSIC XEXPOSE will feature the most creative and visual Indie and Bizarre bands/performers, ranging from posts of music videos, exclusive photo shoots and original video content. Re-launch of XEXMAGTV featuring behind the scenes of events, photo shoots, original short fashion bizarre films, and interviews with top fashion entertainment creatives in the industry.

Stay Tuned!

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On March 9^th 2011, we launched our Model XEXPOSE Face book contest, in search of the individual with the fiercest picture. Contest went as follows:

RULES & INSTRUCTIONS

• LIKE our Public page XEX MAGAZINE (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Xex-Magazine/141503829214064)
• Upload your fiercest image (Click PHOTO, then UPLOAD PHOTO) *1 image per person!*
• Tell your friends to vote for you by liking our page and then liking your uploaded image.
• Individual(s) with best photo & most likes wins

WINNER RECEIVES

• Photo shoot by the XEX editorial staff:  including Photographer, Stylist, Makeup Artist, and Hair Stylist.
• Jeans & T- Shirts by Do Denim
• Garments by fashion designer Glenroy Dmarsh (House of Dmarsh) & (DM by D’Marsh)
• Dinner @ XEX Magazine’s favorite restaurant DUMONT in Williamsburg after photo shoot!
• Special Edition Print XEX MAGAZINE ISSUE featuring winner
• If you are an unsigned talent, a possible contract from NYC modeling & talent agency!

After extensive review, judging images and tabulating votes we have made our decision.

Winner!

PAVILLO ZENGO!

& BRIAN NIEH

Congratulations, it was a very tough call and couldn’t pick just one! Would also like to give a honorable mention to Thane Koi as our runner up.

ISSUE 4 IS FINALLY HERE, AFTER A LONG LONG WAIT!  WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR LOYAL VIEWERS FOR OVER 20,000 visits, AND FOR OVER 150,000 page views on ISSUE 3!

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR  AMAZING STAFF &, PHOTOGRAPHERS (ROBERT JASO, SHAE FONTAINE,WILLIAM LORDS ) STYLISTS (INOISELL MIRANDA, EMELINE PIOT, SONIA CANTORE)  Special Thanks to Designers: Phillippe Audibert, Marie Saint Pierre, UDER, Keegan Collection, MERCURA, Mirjana Scepanovic & Interior Designer Coco Black, and Mid City Gym!

Would also like to welcome our new inductees to the XEX family: Adrienne Jordan, Brandon Mccall, Jordan Llanes, Tyler White & Nikki!

Be sure to attend our Issue 4 Launch event July 22nd!  CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS!

STAY TUNED FOR WEEKLY POSTS (XEXPOSE etc)! HOT EVENTS!  MORE FROM XEXMAG TV……….& XEX MAGAZINE MODEL SEARCH (Winner wins contract with NYC agency, Cosmetic campaign, Editorial shoot etc

OPEN TO ALL SUMMER BIZARRE!

ISSUE 3 IS FINALLY HERE, AFTER A LONG LONG WAIT! (TECH ERRORS)  WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR LOYAL VIEWERS FOR OVER 16,000 visits, AND FOR OVER 95,000 page views on ISSUE 2!

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR AMAZING STAFF &, PHOTOGRAPHERS (KEITH MAJOR, SHAE FONTAINE, MIKE RUIZ) STYLISTS (INOISELL MIRANDA, STYLEMONSTERS, DONALD HICKS, JENESEE UTLEY) Special Thanks to Designers: Phillippe Audibert, Marie Saint Pierre, Hernan Lander, Mirjana Scepanovic from Passion Style PR, Obakki from Agent 011,  Allude, Harvey Faircloth, Sue Elen & Trasteverine from Fashion Haus. Isaia & Twice Gold.

STAY TUNED FOR WEEKLY POSTS (XEXPOSE etc)! HOT EVENTS!  MORE FROM XEXMAG TV……….& XEX MAGAZINE MODEL SEARCH (Winner wins contract with NYC agency, Cosmetic campaign, Editorial shoot etc)

WE HAVE MADE SOME UPGRADES TO XEX! CHECK THE IMAGES BELOW!

ISSUE 2 COVER STORY: CELEBRITY PHOTOGRAPHER & REALITY STAR MIKE RUIZ

(Thank You for Taking The 1st Issue To 10,000+ unique visitors!)
 
CHIC AFRIQUE: BY KEITH MAJOR & THE STYLEMONSTERS
AMAZING EDITIORIAL SHOWCASING THE RESURGENCE OF AFRICAN FASHION
IN POP CULTURE
 
RAY OF LIGHTS: BY RICO KINNARD
RAYS OF LIGHT THRU FASHION FROM YEARS 1960 – 2155
 
CASI LOCOS: BY ELLA MANOR
A BIZARRE AND GRAPHIC LOOK @ FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY
 
NICK TURNER:
THE NIGHTMARES THAT INSPIRED A PAINTER
 
DESIGNER XEXPOSE: HERNAN LANDER
1ST LOOK @ DESIGNERS S/S 2010 XEX-TRAVAGANT COLLECTION
 
PLANTS AND MINERAL: MIKE RUIZ
WHO SAID PLANTS CANT BE FASHIONABLE?
 
(BLUE MICHAEL COSMETICS)
-VEGAN PRODUCTS AVAILABLE -
www.bluemichaelcosmetics.com
 
CLICK ISSUE!
 
ALSO BROWSE ALL THE NEW BLOG ARTICLES!
 
COMING SOON XEX TV’S 1ST EPISODE WITH MIKE RUIZ w.Host ASHA

Fusing art, photography & avant-garde fashion, Alberto collaborated with three stylists: Manuel Menini, Nino Corito, and Simona Sanfedele on creating the look for this ambitious project. In addition to the images we present to you here, there is an accompanying video and a fashion exhibition.

SOURCE: homotography

The deal, thought to be worth less than $1 million, will give MySpace access to Imeem’s 16 million users, as well as its suite of mobile applications and services. Owen Van Natta, chief executive of MySpace, said that key Imeem features would eventually be integrated in to his company’s own MySpace Music offering.

“MySpace Music and Imeem share a common vision and commitment to further enabling the socialisation of content across the web,” he wrote in a blog post. “This deal will allow us to leverage Imeem’s industry-leading technology and, over time, meaningfully integrate their products into the MySpace Music experience.”

Van Natta hailed Imeem for pioneering the ad-supported digital music model, and for being one of the first music-streaming services to allow users to embed music and video playlists on other sites, including MySpace.

“In the coming weeks, our team will be working to take the aspects of Imeem that users love and migrate them to MySpace Music,” he said. “We’ll start that transition today by redirecting Imeem users to MySpace Music to discover their favourite music. As quickly as possible, we’ll be working to offer users the Imeem playlists they’ve created on MySpace Music.”

Van Natta invited Imeem users to try out MySpace Music while the handover took place. Four senior Imeem executives, including the company’s chief executive and chief technical officer, will be moving to MySpace to facilitate the transition.

Van Natta, who joined MySpace from Facebook in April, is focused on revamping the site’s music offering. It also adds some missing pieces in the MySpace Music jigsaw, including an Imeem mobile application that allows users to stream music to the Apple iPhone and handsets running Google Android.

Rival services such as Spotify are leading the way for free online music-streaming services. Spotify charges users a premium of £9.99 per month to listen to songs on their phone, and to access tracks on their computer without adverts.

SOURCE: www.telegraph.co.uk

BACKGROUND

imeem was a social media service where users interacted with each other by streaming, uploading and sharing music and music videos.

The company was founded in 2003 by Dalton Caldwell (ex-VA Linux) and Jan Jannink (formerly of Napster), and many of its core engineering team came from the original Napster file-sharing service^.  The company takes its name from “meme,” a term coined by author Richard Dawkins to describe the spread of ideas and cultural phenomena.

imeem helped pioneer the free, advertising-supported music model for online music, permitting consumers to legally upload, stream and share music and music playlists for free with the costs supported by advertising. In 2007, imeem became the first-ever online music site to secure licenses from all 4 U.S. major music labels to offer their music catalogues for free streaming and sharing on the web.

The company also created the web’s first embeddable music and video playlists. People could use imeem’s widgets to embed songs and playlists from imeem virtually anywhere on the web, including on their MySpace and Facebook profiles or on their personal blogs.

imeem was based in San Francisco’s South of Market district, with additional offices in New York and Los Angeles.  The company’s investors included Morgenthaler Ventures and Warner Music Group.

On December 8, 2009, it was bought out by MySpace Music, and all its content was removed.

> I AM NOT SURE HOW MANY OF YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH IMEEM, BUT THIS SERIOUSLY BOTHERED ME.  I WAS A USER OF IMEEM FOR SEVERAL YEARS IT HELPED INTODUCE ME TO A VARIETY OR ARTISTS AND GENRES OF MUSIC. SOME OF WHICH ARE RADIOHEAD, DEATHCAB FOR CUTIE, DECEMBERISTS, AND ALSO MADE ME A KERI HILSON FAN! ITS AUTO SUGGEST FEATURE WOULD INTODUCE YOU TO SIMILAR ARTISTS OR SONGS  BASED ON YOUR SELECTIONS. I HOPE MY PLAYLIST OF OVER 500+ SONGS ARE RESTORED, IT HAS GOTTEN ME THROUGH MANY PROJECTS