What it do with Lue

By Lue Dowdy

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)- LUE on Empire Talks with Radio Host Wallace Allen is What it Do!

I.E. catch ya’ girl on Sunday, May 27 live on Empire Talks Back with Mr. Wallace Allen as we promote our 2nd Annual 2018 BBW and Plus Size Model Competition. Make sure you tune in as I’ll be bringing a few of our beautiful contestants along and the featured act Gwaap Fam.

Call in and chat with us (909) 792-5222 (KCAA). You can listen to the show on 102.3 FM, 1050 AM and 106.5 FM.

Until next week L’s!

By Lue Dowdy

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)- What It Do is Nipsey Hussle, Dogg Pound, Mack 10, Mozzy, King Lil G, The Outlawz and several other artist’s.

I’m calling all my Inland Empire rap fans. Don’t miss out! Cabana Life Concerts and Streetwise Clothing presents “Welcome to The West 1st Annual Music Festival” on Saturday, May 26 in Ontario at the Citizens Bank Arena.

This concert is going to be lit’ especially with the lineup hittin’ the stage. Tickets can be purchased online. You can catch me in the building conducting interviews on behalf of LUE Productions and the Westside Story Newspaper. Until next week L’s!

Your story or event should be in my column ‘WHAT IT DO WITH LUE’ in the Westside Story Newspaper! Inbox me on Facebook for details. Make sure to pick up your copy. #WSSP #LUEPRODUCTIONS

By Lue Dowdy

Sgt. Major Janie B. McCoy

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)- My mama, retired Sgt. Major, Janie B. McCoy, is WHAT IT DO!

Beautiful, Black, strong, fearless, kind, loving, giving and unapologetic are just a few words to describe the lady that gave birth to me. When I think of the quote, “She get it from her mama,” I can totally agree because I do. My Queen is everything to me.

Born in New York but raised in these Cali streets, my mother was no joke. At a young age she enlisted in the military where she served in the army for over 30 years, faithfully. My mother is the type pf person that will give you the shirt directly off her back. I love listening to her tell stories about my grandmother and great-grandmother. I come from good stock!

Mommy thank you so much for always loving me, supporting me and believing in me. You’re my hero, the real J.I. Jane. Happy Mother’s Day!

By Lue Dowdy

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)- Talented Youth is What It Do! It’s almost that time for the 2^nd“Show It Off I.E. Youth Talent Competition” presented by LUE Productions on Saturday, October 27, 2018. The show will be bringing awareness to Child Abuse and Human Trafficking.

If you can sing, rap, dance, act, recite poetry or spoken word, play an instrument or have any sort of unique talent, then here’s your opportunity!

Please don’t wait, text now to reserve your spot to (909) 567-1000. Sign –ups are on a first come first serve basis. Prizes consist of $500 to the winner including the following: A trophy; feature in the newspaper, an interview, and a photoshoot.

The following rules apply: Must reside in the Inland Empire, must be 19 years old or younger; and must audition. Auditions will be Saturday, June 30 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Norman Feldheym Central Library located at 555 W 6^thStreet in San Bernardino. If selected a $25 registration fee will be required. Let the community see your gift.

By Lue Dowdy

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)- Quality Entertainment in San Bernardino is WHAT IT DO! On Saturday, April 28 from 8.m. to midnight, come enjoy comedy, live funk music, Rap and Hip Hop, R&B, poetry, live interviews, a fashion show, shopping, food and drinks.

LUE Productions, along with a few other local entertainment entities, have come together to provide a wonderful evening of entertainment. Our team is all about comfortability. You will feel the positive vibes soon as you walk through the door. Zorbas Lounge is a hidden jewel in San Bernardino.  It’s such a beautiful venue with amazing people helping to run it, like my girl Monibee Henley. The event will be hosted by Comedian Mac Rome and Queen LUE of LUE Productions. 

Make it a date night or a night with friends.

Get your $10 ticket now. Remember they will be $20 at the door. Get there between 8 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. and receive a FREE raffle ticket.

A few items we’ll be raffling off include: drinks, Improv tickets, dinner for one drink not included ($10 minimum), BBW/Plus Size Competition ticket for 1 and more.

For more information, please text (909) 567.1000. Until next time L’s!

By Lue Dowdy

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)- The 3^rdUltimate Lowrider Photoshoot and Models is What It Do! We are calling all models, slim or thick!

Diva Outlaw is providing an opportunity for you to expand your professional portfolio with some fresh and edgy photos. You can sign up with Diva Outlaw and have these phenomenal photographers, ‘Trademenz Loung’, ‘The LBC Photographer’, and guest photographer ‘FGO Fantasy’ take your photos on Sunday, May 19. Come out, have fun and network with other models. For more details email Riisha Shelby, owner of Diva Outlaw at divaoutlawapparel@gmail.com.

Until next week L’s.

Last year’s winner, Dianna “Dee” Dela Cruz

By Lue Dowdy

LUE Productions 2nd Annual Plus Size Model Competition is What Do! Calling all my full figure, BBW, Plus Size Beauties to come out and be a part of our Epic event happening right here in the beautiful City of San Bernardino on Sunday, August 26 at 5 p.m.

It’s not too late to sign up. This Saturday at 3 p.m. at Zorbas Lounge, LUE Productions will be conducting orientation for those already sign up. We’re truly excited! This will be a fun and life changing event as we bring awareness to domestic violence. The winner will receive a full prize package valued at $2500, which will include: $500 Cash, a crown, a sash, a photoshoot, a magazine cover and spread. A newspaper article, hosting gigs and one year of FREE promotion.

Will it be YOU? Until next week my peeps L’s! Contact us at (909) 567-1000 or email us at Lue.info@yahoo.com for more information.

By Lue Dowdy

Date Night at Zorbas Lounge is WHAT It Do!

Back by Popular demand, and we brought friends (Talon Networks and the Mac Rome Show), is the LUE Productions LATE NIGHT! SPOTLIGHT (L.N.S.)!

Let’s get intimate once again! This is a grown and sexy event. Come out and network with likeminded individuals. Please join us Saturday, April 28 for the comeback. You will not be disappointed! It will be an evening of comedy hosted by Comedian Mac Rome. There will be live interviews and performances hosted by Queen Lue, as well as a mini fashion show sponsored by Diva Outlaw.

The L.N.S. was created in the Inland Empire in an underground location a few years back. The event took place in the late nights leading into the early mornings featuring some of the most talented individuals from the I.E. The word got out and artists from other cities began to join in. The goal is to provide platforms for aspiring artists while creating entertaining shows for all to enjoy.

The show will take place at Zorbas Lounge located at 4360 N. Sierra Way in San Bernardino. We have presale tickets for $10. They’ll be $20 at the door. Please text us at (909) 567-1000, (909) 567-0932 or (909) 556-7637. Tickets can also be purchase through the Talon Network and Chef Music Studio. We want you there!

There will be special appearances by NofacE Shadowmen (funk master), West Tantrum, and Mack Pepperboy. Comedy will be provided by The Diva Rodriguez, Dennis Wilson, Here is Larry, Bigg Wheezy, Hostile Takeover and Dennis Wilson. Performances will include Marie Popenz, Johara Dante, Tydee Bone, Ipyani Lockhert and Lil Jack. There will also be model representation by Jasmine Hill, Krystal Yvonne, December Red, Porscha Dillard, Essence Johnson, Lola Lestrange, Chondra Smith and Lil Kiki. Vendors that will be on site include: ChaChe Designs, Chef Music, Lue Productions, Diva Outlaw, Paparazzi Accessories and the Talon networks.

By Lue Dowdy

Breaking the Silence is WHAT IT DO! Domestic violence is on an all-time rise. It seems like every other day you hear about a young lady being killed by the hands of her spouse or lover. Just recently a friend of mine loss his daughter due to domestic violence. Although I didn’t know the young lady personally, it hit home.

LOVE and FEAR are two of the main reasons individuals suffering from abuse stay silent. I myself have experienced physical, mental and verbal abuse. I never said a word. I just suffered in silence praying that it would stop because I was in love with my abuser; it made things more difficult for me.

I didn’t have the nerves or the guts to speak out and seek help. I kept finding excuses not to leave. It would be days which I would literally go into work battered and bruised with a big smile on my face in order to masquerade what I went through last night. I was ashamed and embarrassed that this was happening to me, a woman that is supposed to be strong and unshakable. But I got out, I was one of the lucky ones. I was able to escape before things took a darker turn. I’m grateful to the Creator that I no longer suffer from abuse.

I want to encourage anyone dealing with domestic violence or know of a person going through it to please seek help. Domestic violence against men exist too. People need to realize that abuse can happen in a heterosexual relationship or same sex relationship. Research the signs of an abuser to see if you may have a potential abuser in your life.

According to The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence statistics show that on average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. For one year this equates to more than 10 million women and men. There are free community agencies that can assist you with referrals for shelter and resources such as ‘211’.

This has been a PSA from LUE Productions. Please share this message. At the end of the day you may be closer to saving a LIFE! Until next week L’s!

Laurie Lynn-Soares

By Lue Dowdy

What up IE! So, this week in continuing with honoring women for the month of March, I’d like to recognize Laurie Lynn-Soares. I meet this Queen a few years ago on the battlefield, meaning the entertainment industry. Being a woman in the game is hard. I was impressed with her drive and ambition and we’ve been affiliates ever since.

Laurie-Lynn Soares aka L’s, has been in the music industry business in various capacities. In California from 2006 to 2012, as a Professional Freelance Photographer with Photos by LLS, Music Artist Manager with LLSM, Manager, Promoter and A&R for Hard Head Productions. In Arizona from 2012 to present, all of the above, L’s was the COO of Arizonamixtapes.com from June 2014 to November 2017, two-time award winning Online Media Outlet for two years in a row, then created their own platform called AZMT Music Awards show in December 2016.

L’s has done all types of Music and Business Sales and Promotions, as well as interviewing underground artists around the United States. She has recently partnered with The Black Diamond District in 2018, with fellow affiliates, Nicho Savant and Rene Herrera aka Shortz Scopic Pro. It just keeps getting bigger and better!

South Sundayz Radio show has been in existence since February 2017 and still going strong! Proudly sponsored by Beautiful and Beyond entertainment since the very beginning, L’s has moved her show to her own platform on Spreaker, and how to her own website!

Being recognized in the community, L’s has been asked to assist and contribute her talents with charity events, showcases, judging of competitions for Elegant Hoodness Radio and Magazine, where artists won slots at SXSW and featured in XXL Magazine.

L’s is an educator as well as a mentor. She’s networked and managed artists, referral source to other artists, services, studios, venues and much more in the industry! Steering people in the right directions to further their goals in music.

Follow Laurie-Lynn Soares on Facebook at LLSoaresMgmtPhotos, LLSManagement and PhotographybyLLS. Follow her on Twitter at LLSoaresMgmt, PhotosbyLaurie and SouthSundayz. Follow her on Instagram at PhotosbyLLS and SouthSundayzRadio. Also be sure to visit www.SouthSundayzRadio.com and www.spreaker.com/user/southsundayzradioshow.