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JADE CAMPBELL DOCUMENTS HER EVOLUTION DANCER, ENTREPRENEUR AND RADIO ANNOUNCER SPEAKS ON DRIVE AND CAREER CHANGES Written by D. Nandlal
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uthor and life coach Moffat Machingura once said, “Follow your dreams. I am not saying it’s going to be easy, but I am saying it’s going to be worth it.” Jade Campbell is an inspirational young woman who did exactly that! At the young age of 16, Jade began dancing professionally. One of her first live performances was with veteran musical artiste, Leon Coldero at the Soca Monarch finals. Campbell recalled the experience as being intimidated. “I was surrounded by professional dancers so I had to bring my A game. One thing I knew was, I wanted to be a dancer/ performer so I just went out there and represented my all.” When asked what was the motivation behind becoming a dancer she stated “It was always my dream. I grew up looking at Michael Jackson on Beta Max and VHS tapes, and I always promised myself that I was going to ‘touch’ the performance/stage life
and I did!” Campbell further honed her skills with the Caribbean School of Dance and ELLE NYTT and is trained in ballet, modern and jazz. Dancing has allowed her to travel extensively, especially as one of Machel Montano’s Xtatik HD dancers. Her list of destinations extends to the rest of the Caribbean, the United States of America and Europe. Although Campbell admitted that her career as a dancer involved late night rehearsals and flying almost every week, it was “exciting, and working with Machel was very interesting.” Campbell also served as a backup dancer for the likes of Lil John, Destra, Patrice Roberts, Zan, Farmer Nappy, Aaron Fresh, Rocky, Lil Rick, and even Nicki Minaj for a music video. In January of this year, Campbell launched her very own ‘dancercise’ venture. Which is “a mixture
of all dance movements with typical aerobic routines.” According to Campbell, the inspiration behind this idea derived from her desire to share her talent and create a brand of her own. “I always wanted to share my talent but I did not want to open a dance school. To be honest EDAJ(EVERY ACCESSORY BY JADE) was born to make extra cash by selling jewelry and then after 16 long years of performing I decided to recreate the brand so EDAJ became (EVERY DANCE ACTION BY JADE ).” She admitted to watching various YouTube videos before creating her own ‘fun form of fitness.’ Although she admits that the real fulfillment of the entire venture is when she sees a smile on her client's faces. “When I see them sweating and more importantly the glee and enjoyment in their eyes, it makes every step of it worthwhile.” Each class starts off with a warm up then Campbell proceeds
to teaching a routine, which she choreographed herself. Thereafter she says, “We just drill it till we are tired and sweating. There are no professional dancers in my classes, but I know for a fact most feel like one after a session.” When Jade isn’t dancing (which is rarely) she is co-hosting with radio presenter, Jahmoun on Boom Champions 94.1. Though the opportunity was unexpected, she considers herself ‘truly blessed’ and is grateful for the new responsibilities. As far as future goals, Campbell has quite a few. Fortunately she shared some with us. “I have some additional plans for my brand EDAJ. However I am just working on a few logistics. With regards to radio and broadcasting Campbell states “the sky is the limit. I actually wanted to start an all-female sound system, but we will see how that goes,” she said with a hearty laugh. However she also had a piece of advice for the young people. She stresses the importance of hard work and staying positive, but more so she encourages them to choose a job they love, as they will never work a day in their life. Lastly she spoke about prayer, referring to it as an essential element to an individual’s success. Hit up the ‘EDAJ Facebook page to keep abreast of Campbell’s newest endeavours.
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& MARX TO PRODUCE A NIGHT OF ENCHANTMENT LOCAL BOLTON CHUTNEY BAND KARMA MAY BE AXED FROM LINE UP S W E N Written by C. Cassie
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others, Mothers to be, Lovers and Hopeless Romantics can get ready for “Enchantment,” a special night of love and romance put on by Ricky Raghunanan Group of Companies and Tropix Entertainment. Showtime is at 7.00pm on Saturday 9th May 2015 and patrons can be expected to experience an unforgettable evening with the multi-Grammy winning, man with the Golden voice, Michael Bolton, belting out hits like “When a Man loves a Woman”, “How am I supposed to live without you”, “Time, love and tenderness”, “How can we be lovers” and many more. Bolton has to date recorded eight top ten albums and two number one singles on the Billboard charts, and has won multiple American Music Awards and two Grammy Awards. Joining him is another who is no stranger to T&T shores either, American soft rock artiste Richard Marx. The versatile songwriter/musician/producer who has to date sold over 30 million records had a stream of hit singles in the late 1980s and 1990s, including “Endless Summer Nights”, “Right Here Waiting”, “Now and Forever”, and “Hazard”. Although some of his major hit songs were ballads, many of his songs had a classic rock style, such as “Don’t Mean Nothing”, “Should’ve Known Better”, “Satisfied”, and “Too Late To Say Goodbye”. This will be Bolton’s fourth visit to T&T for “One night, One stage, One experience.” Promoters indicated that on each occasion, Bolton in particular has delivered an excellent performance, leaving audiences rapt and hungry for more. The 6 hour concert at Hasely Crawford Stadium is expected to be sold out, drawing patrons from neighbouring islands. The concert is supported by a wide range of sponsors including Angostura, Carib, NLCB, Coca Cola, Bmobile, Digicel, Toyota 2
Michael Bolton will perform alongside Richard Marx
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and Atlantic LNG. Tickets start at $300 for General Admission. $600 VIP tickets include parking arrangements, special seating, and finger foods. VVIP tickets priced at $850 include parking arrangements, front row seating, premium drinks and food. Headlining as the local infusion was Ravi B, Nisha B and Karma. But speaking with a representative at Tropix Entertainment, it was noted that the previously advertised flyers had to be changed, as they are yet to receive confirmation as to whether the Chutney Soca Monarch 2015 will be performing. But maybe Karma has their hands full, as they are scheduled to perform at Chutney Soca Brass 2015 in Florida, on Saturday 11th April, 2015. Put on by party promoters Majestic, the event is hosted by Big Rich and DJ Shivy, with performances by Ravi B and Nisha B, Olatungi, Dil-E-Nadan, Geetanjali Band, the Guyanese Baboo Terry Gajraj, along with Trinilando Tassa and a host of dance groups. In addition they were booked to appear in Toronto, on Good Friday, 3rd April 2015 at Mirage Banquet Hall, alongside Dil-E-Nadan and Rakesh Yankaran. Chutney Band Karma
LOCAL CALL FOR PROJECTS FOR FIRST NEWS CARIBBEAN FILM MART IS ON T
he call for submissions for the inaugural Caribbean Film Mart, which will take place from 24-27 September 2015, is now open. The Caribbean Film Mart will be held in Port of Spain during the 10th edition of the trinidad+tobago film festival (ttff), and is seeking Caribbean fiction feature films and creative documentaries in development or pre-production. The primary goal of the Caribbean Film Mart is to foster direct relationships between the Caribbean and the international film industry, by stimulating and creating viable cinematic co-productions. The selected filmmakers will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with, and pitch their
projects to, international film producers, film commissioners, sales agents and film funds, forging partnerships that can lead to the production and distribution of their films. The Mart will include panel discussions, networking receptions and a location tour, and participants will also be invited to attend the ttff/15 awards ceremony. All applications must be for
projects in development or preproduction to be made in the Caribbean. Either the producer or the director must be a Caribbean citizen or resident, or from the Caribbean diaspora, or an international filmmaker living and working in the Caribbean All submissions for the Caribbean Film Mart must be made online at http://vp.eventival.eu/ ttff/2015/ no later than22 May
2015. There is no submission fee. The Caribbean Film Mart will be held in English, with interpreters provided as needed. Application materials should be submitted in English. The project is co-financed by the ACP Cultures+ Programme, funded by the European Union (European Development Fund) and implemented by the ACP Group of States. The Caribbean Film Mart is being implemented in association with the Fundación Global Democracia y Dessarollo from the Dominican Republic, the Association for the Development of Art Cinema and Practice in Guadeloupe, the Foundation of New Latin American Cinema and the Festival Régional et International du Cinéma de Guadeloupe.
DEVON “FADDA” MOSES ON TOUR “SAMPLING” HIS MUSIC ABROAD
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ntertainer and song-writer, Devon “Fadda” Moses, is promoting his music abroad. After returning from a tour in London, his song titled “Sample”, produced by Millbeatz Entertainment and written by Moses, has taken over the United Kingdom. Moses made an appearance on the BBC Radio 1Xtra, while on tour in the UK, which he said was a marvelous experience. “It was nice to see people of different cultures and languages enjoying your music and the exposure overseas was great.” Moses describes what he thinks sets his song “Sample” apart from other types of dancehall music, “Some of the normal grammar you will hear in the average dancehall type music is not present, the beat is at a comfortable bpm that both young and old can listen to, the diction is clear, it can be sung word for word with4
out seeing the actual lyrics and I think this is what sets it apart from the rest,” he said. Moses big break came in 2009 when he joined the Millionaire Family and sang his song titled “Gyal Flex”. Moses dreamt of his songs playing on the airwaves abroad and the opportunity to perform internationally, this is now a reality. He also said, “The accomplishment thus far is truly humbling knowing that this is what you were working for all along”. This is not the end for me, he said. He has plans to visit, Can-
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ada, Barbados, Guyana, Bahamas and St Vincent in 2015. Moses also connected with a prominent Trinidadian producer, Derrick “Wundah” Cyrus in the UK, who he plans to collaborate with for future songs. Driven by his passion and determination for music, and growing up with a musical background and family, his songwriting methods take different dimensions. Having a family of his own, Moses manages to balance his family life and musical career. Moses plans to release at least eight songs
for the year 2015. Known for his dancehall type music, Moses also plans to mix the genre of music for 2015, as he released a new track titled “Full Moon”. Working with different people and touring the Caribbean in previous years and now the UK, Moses has a song to release in April 2015, titled – “Smart Phone”, which is relevant to today’s society. Moses also plans to release two videos for his songs “Touch it” and “Double time”, and fans can expect a collaboration with J Capri. Moses can be found on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube and invites everyone to look out for more collaborations, music and videos.
LOCAL MISS EARTH TRINIDAD & NEWS TOBAGO BACK IN 2015
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rinidad and Tobago will have an opportunity to send a delegate to Miss Earth. The new franchise holder along with his team held an official launch and the first screening of delegates at the end of March 2015. Those who participate in the pageant are involved with humanitarian and environmental causes. The eventual winner is expected to be involved in international projects which are also promoted during the pageant’s broadcast. This year’s finals will be held in Cairo, Egypt, at the end of November or early December and will be televised “live” with international delayed telecasts in more than 80 countries. Now in its 14th year, Miss Earth, an annual beauty pag-
Reigning Miss Earth Jamie Herrell
eant promoting environmental awareness, is one of the three (3) largest beauty pageants in the world, along with Miss Universe and Miss World, in terms of the number of national-level competitions in the world finals. The reigning titleholders dedicate their year to the promotion of specific projects and often address issues concerning the environment and other global issues through school tours, tree planting activities, street campaigns, coastal clean ups, speaking engagements, eco-fashion shows and other environmental activities. After establishing a track record in mounting world-class pageants over the last decade, Carousel Productions Inc. has decided to reinvent and improve the concept of beauty competi-
tions for the new millennium. Its raison d’etre is to have its candidates and winners compete on beauty and knowledge of environmental issues…”beauties for a cause.” Apart from a strong emphasis on environmental protection programs, Miss Earth also aims to showcase and promote various tourist destinations. The winner of Miss Earth will serve as the Ambassador to environmental protection campaigns worldwide. The Trinidad & Tobago leg of the Pageant was last held in Trinidad and Tobago in 2013 and Miss Jamie Herrell of the Philippines is the current title holder. Further information can be obtained via www.missearthtt. com. Look out for more updates via various social media platforms as well.
DENITHY AND HANS MAKE MOVEMENTS A
television show that will showcase social events taking place primarily in and about Trinidad and Tobago on a weekly basis is here and it's called "Movements". Each programme highlights the past week’s events in a high energy format, where host Hans Des Vignes takes viewers through a lineup of events. The aim of “Movements” is to inform viewers of the events happening not only in Trinidad and Tobago, but throughout the Caribbean and by extension events within the Caribbean Diaspora. This will be achieved by giving each event the spotlight for 3 - 5 mimutes where the host would highlight the main characteristics of the event and conduct short interviews with the event organizer/ promoters as well as patrons. “People quite often say that there is nothing to do, but most times it’s just because they don’t know what’s happening, that’s basically the point of this show to keep people informed of some 6
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Movements host Hans DesVignes
of the things that have happened and are going to happen,” said host and Co-Producer Hans Des Vignes. The show will feature Cultural programmes; Sports days; ‘Fetes’; Movie Premieres; Plays and other types of social events. "Movements" also informs viewers of events that will happen in the upcoming weekend and also encompasses a feature within the show called a "Party Challenge" where a question will be asked to patrons at each event and individuals who answer correctly can possibly win a prize. The show will air on CCN TV 6 Wednesdays at 4:30pm and Sundays at 11:30am, but it can also be viewed online via the Boomchampionstt Facebook page, which currently has approximately 300,000 likes. So look out for it because “Movements” may be coming to an event near you or an event you are in. The show is directed and produced by Denith Mc Nicolls of Denithy Productions.
REGIONAL NEWS
CHAM SET TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM THIS MONTH VYBZ KARTEL’S ‘VIKING’ EP REACHES THIRD ON THE BILLBOARD REGGAE ALBUMS CHART Incarcerated Jamaican entertainer, Vybz Kartel continues to boost his stronghold in dancehall despite serving time on a murder conviction as word came that his newly-released EP from behind bars, VIKING (Vybz Is King) has reached third on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart, his best ever placing on the chart. The news comes just a week and a half following the one year anniversary of his convic-
tion for the August 2011 murder of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams and less than two weeks to the anniversary of his life sentence for the crime. VIKING, released digitally on March 10, is produced by Linton ‘TJ’ White, head of acclaimed record label, TJ Records in collaboration with Adidjaheim Records and Short Boss Musik and features 11 tracks, including Conjugal Visit (featuring Spice) and Ordinary Servant. The majority of the EP features never before heard material from the self-professed ‘Worl Boss,’ who has gone by the moniker ‘Addi Innocent’ since his sentencing.
WORLD NEWS EL James's 2011 best-seller. She then wished "nothing but success to whosoever takes on the exciting challenges of films two and three". Relations between Taylor-Johnson and the author were said to be strained during its production, prompting speculation the artistturned-director would not return to continue or complete the film trilogy. "We battled all the way through," TaylorJohnson told Vanity Fair magazine. "She'd say the same. There were tough times and revelatory times. There were sparring contests. It was definitely not an easy process." Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson are expected to return as Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele in the next film, scheduled for release in 2017.
IS KRIS JENNER PREPARING TO STOP FIFTY SHADES OF GREY SON ROB KARDASHIAN DIRECTOR SAM TAYLOR- FROM WRITING A TELLJOHNSON PULLS OUT OF ALL BOOK? They're one of the most talked-about families SEQUELS Sam Taylor-Johnson, the director of adult drama Fifty Shades of Grey, will not direct its planned two sequels. The artist and film-maker said she was "hugely grateful" to have been chosen to adapt 8
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in the world. But Kris Jenner is reportedly preparing to stop her son Rob from revealing the family's deepest secrets. According to reports, the momager will do anything to stop Rob Kardashian from pen-
Acclaimed dancehall veteran, Cham will be unveiling his third studio album, Lawless in April, on the heels of his newest single release. The single, I’m Too Hot is primarily targeted towards his female audience as he hopes to set a strong tone among his fans and music lovers in anticipation of the album. Lawless was largely recorded in Miami and is produced by Madhouse Records producer, Dave Kelly, who has been Cham’s partner in crime since the late 1990s, when Cham first gained prominence while also under the tutelage of legendary deejay, Bounty Killer. Bounty features on the album as well as Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley, Mykal Rose and his wife, Miss O. ning a tell-all book - including legal action. A source told RadarOnline: "Everyone knows that if Rob wrote a book, it would be an absolute gold mine… But Kris is willing to do whatever is needed to stop him and is prepared to fire off a cease and desist letter if she finds out that he is going to really start the process of doing this book." They added: "Kris does not want to do this to her son, but this book would be such a slap in the face and undoubtedly a best-seller." Since Rob posted the scary image of Rosamund Pike’s blood-soaked character Amy Dunne in thriller Gone Girl, claiming she was like his sister Kim, rumours of a rift have been rife. And the source also claimed Rob is mad at his mum after she sided with his sister Kim. Previous reports claimed the family knows Rob has a "funny sense of humour" and have shrugged off the post as "so dumb".
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NAME: Chaunce Andrew Hazelton AGE: 18 HEIGHT: 6’1” WEIGHT: 175 LBS. CAREER: Student/ Football Player/ Model/ Computer Technician BRIEFS OR BOXERS: I definitely prefer briefs! They are a more snug fit and they’re more comfortable to rock. FAVOURITE SCENT: I love the scent of some stew chicken prepared by my mom or my aunts on a Sunday afternoon. FAVOURITE THING: I am an
athlete so I can be very competitive. I love the feeling of absolutely scorching my bros/friends in FIFA (lol) HIS DREAM GIRL: My dream girl definitely has to be able to cook… be down with me when I’m in the trenches and when I’m upper echelon. She’s gotta have them curves(and I’m not just talking smiles here). She has to have a sense of humour, be adventurous, ambitious and motivated. But she should also be one of my best friends to talk to about anything. YOU’VE BEEN HEARTBROKEN: Every time I have to leave my hometown Trinidad and Tobago. I miss my family (especially my Mommy). It wrecks my heart. I recently lost my grandmom. She was the most kind- hearted person I know. Plus we shared the same BDay. YOUR HERO: My oldest brother Vidal. Everything that he’s about,
I’m about. He’s a straight forward person and the best athlete I know. We think alike and we have the same taste in music. He always has my back and he’s one of the most loyal dudes I know! FAVOURITE FOOD: I freak with Buss’ up Shut with pumpkin, curry chicken, mango and that tamarind. THE WAY TO YOUR HEART IS: Loyalty and consistency in character. Be yourself 100% of the time. YOU’D NEVER: I’d never forget where I came from and who my day one supporters/friends are. When I get it, we all got it. WHAT ABOUT PETS: I love dogs and have a strange interest in lizards. I have two cane corsos named Kano and Kelanie. BEFORE YOU DIE YOU MUST: Be able to retire my entire family... well the ones who are there for me.
FAVOURITE ARTIST: Joey Bada$$ from the Pro Era rap group... he’s lyrically a hound. Drake’s not even messing with Joey. FAVOURITE MUSIC: Rap, Dance Hall, Soca. FAVOURITE PLACE FOR A MEAL: Any KFC in Trinidad, lol. HAVE YOU EVER CHEATED: Not cool but Yeah ... I did once...only because she seemed bipolar and was very unappreciative of the way I treated her and things I did for her to feel cherished. She was also very untidy. YOUR WEAK SPOT: I'll have to say my neck or ears. Don’t be messing with things you can't handle. YOUR MOTIVATION: To become financially independent at this young age. I want financial worries to be nonexistent for my family. I want my close loved ones to be happy and be able to worry about everything else but money. Photographer: John Tilokee
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MODEL MANIA Name: Ebun Samuel Age: 24 Height: 5'6”
Hometown: St James Ebun is the mother of a beautiful girl, but motherhood surely did little to affect her awesome physique. Samuel is in the shape of her life and it’s no wonder she is one of the most in-demand models at the moment. With only a year under her belt (she made her start at Red Runway 2014), this model has secured promotional work with Angostura, Bmobile and Petlemas. Not to mention, Ebun has strutted her stuff in two music videos as well. So far she has worked extensively
with one photographer in Gregory Reyes, but she is looking forward to working with many more talented lensmen. Ebun says her future lies in fashion and it goes way beyond the runway. She wants to have a hand in everything from cosmetology, to hair styling and fashion design. Speaking of design, she credits Meiling Esau as her favourite style specialist. In terms of the things she doesn’t like: Ebun says her pet peeves are open-mouthed chewers and persons who touch you every
time they talk. This beauty with the bubbly personality says that it does take some work to stay in the prime form she is in. She attributes, walking, water consumption and sleep to her look and feel. As she parted, Samuel shared a ‘feel-sexy tip’ saying “It is important to wear clothes that fit your body type. Not because something looks good on someone else, means it would look the same on you. It’s always good to be mindful of that when you’re stepping out in public. Wear your clothes… don’t let it wear you.”
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Photographer: Gregory Reyes
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n commemoration of Spiritual/ Shouter Baptist Liberation Day, ET&T decided to do a spread dedicated to African fashion. The faith has a strong base in African tradition and
Caribbean style and culture as a whole has often thrived on those influences. Here, we include a mix of cute African couture that can take you through various types of events.
Throw together a simple, but stylish outfit with a tribal print dress and headpiece.
These coulourful outfits are the perfect combination of rootsy and stylish. The African head wraps add that extra ethic touch.
This beautiful bikini with matching head and waist wraps is a perfect way to stunt on the beach or a DDI boat ride while commemorating the holiday.
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FASHION A mixture of textures and patterns go into achieving the perfect effect.
Show off your inner royalty in purple Africaninspired garb.
Repatriate your fashion sense and embrace this African outfit with beautiful accessories.
This type of print has become popular in recent times. It is a favourite among the younger crowd.
This ensemble mimics the sands of the Motherland
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REBOUNDING TO HEALTHY HEIGHTS
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ow do you feel about your exercise equipment looking like a low, round coffee table? Size doesn’t matter according to instructors, who have assured that the workout can be as versatile as the imagination can conjure. Group fitness classes are using mini-trampolines to pump up the cardio without slamming the knees and joints. Sprints, running, jump rope style, lateral ski, and boxing moves, like jabs and hooks are all being done on the mini-trampoline. It is a lowimpact aspect of this form of exercise as it delivers less shock to your knees and joints. Some of the benefits to mini trampoline exercise: It’s an aerobic exercise It gives a full body workout It aids lymphatic circulation It speeds up metabolism It helps improve coordination It improves all over muscle tone It is low impact and is appropriate for people of all fitness levels. Starting out, as with any fitness routine, you should first do a warm-up. As a beginner, rebounding should be done at a slow-to-moderate pace. Only use the mini trampoline for a few minutes at a time to allow your muscles to become used to the exercise. The following four rebounder trampoline exercises should get you started.
1. BASIC BOUNCE This exercise can be as difficult as you want, depending on the effort you put into it. Stand in the center of the mini trampoline with feet slightly apart. This will be your basic starting stance for all rebounder exercises. Without lifting your feet off the mini trampoline, lightly bounce. If necessary, situate yourself near a sturdy object or wall that can be held on to for balance. As you become used to bouncing, lift your feet off the trampoline a little. Increase the height of 16 ET&T • APRIL, 2015 • www.amgtt.com
your bounce as you become more comfortable with this basic bounce BASIC WALK. This 2. is a good warm-up and cool-down exercise. From a basic starting stance, alternately lift your heels. Do not lift your toes off the trampoline. Swing your arms as you would while walking. 3. BASIC JOG This workout is a fun way to raise your heart rate and a lot more entertaining. From a basic starting stance, alternately lift each foot an inch or two off the mini trampoline. Move your arms as you would while jogging. 4. HEEL-TOE BOUNCE This is pretty advanced. Stand in the center of the mini trampoline with your feet close together. Instead of doing a basic bounce, bring your left foot forward during the bounce, touching your heel to the surface. Briefly raise your left arm up in front of you as your heel touches the surface. Repeat this for the right foot. Doing this for a minute or so is all it takes to get the sweat pouring. To make each exercise more of a challenge, go faster or bounce higher. As you become more comfortable with rebounding, you will naturally discover new exercises.
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UP CLOSE & PERSONAL WITH "POSITIVE" Written by M.S. Romero
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oel Murray, AKA "Positive", is no stranger to the gospel arena. In fact, when he released his first hit single in 2007, "Never Let Go", he became a household name in Trinidad and Tobago. The song exploded on the musical scene, securing the #1 spot on local charts for almost half the year. It was not long before he was attracting the attention of international markets, such as the United States, Canada, Europe and Mexico. His vibrant personality and strong spiritual grounding has gained him the title of being one of the "most sought after gospel artistes". He has shared the stage with international acts like Mary Mary, Israel Houghton and Vashawn Mitchell, as well as reggae icons like Buju Banton, Morgan Heritage and Jah Cure. Positive introduced the first ever gospel all-inclusive event in November 2013, where he showcased a variety of local cuisine, fused with sweet reggae, soca and R & B music. In 2014, with the albums "Never Let Go" and "Forever My King", he captured a total of 8 Marlin Awards; the most awards ever received by any artiste, at one time. His music continues to expand, as he recently released his third album, "Stand And Be Counted" in March 2015. Hundreds came out to his album launch eager and ecstatic to hear what next Positive had to offer. Many people have only the image, of the energetic Positive on stage, but know little of the person behind the music. When the curtain comes down, and the lights go out, he remains the Joel Murray born and bred Trinbagonian. ET&T Magazine brings you up close and personal with Positive. ET&T: How old were you when you first started singing? Positive: 17 years old.
ET&T: Were you always into the genre of reggae? Positive: Definitely. I always loved reggae from day one. ET&T: Do you have any favorites on your new album, "Stand And Be Counted"? Positive: It's difficult to choose favorites because I love all, but I'm probably more drawn to the songs that seek an intervention from God. ‘Mighty Healer’, ‘Encounter and’ ‘All Over The World’. Ohh I can't forget ‘Scars’… this a faith builder to let the audience know that God brought us through. ET&T: Who or what inspires you to write your music? Positive: God inspires me. Inspiration also comes through different life experiences, but it only materializes when He intervenes. ET&T: What past schools did you attend? Positive: Hope Anglican Primary School, Bishops High
School Tobago and the University Of London for my tertiary studies. ET&T: What field of study did you pursue or are still pursuing in University? Positive: I did Computing for the Bachelors and I am currently pursuing the Masters. ET&T: What is your favorite past time? Positive: It’s no secret that it’s Music. Aside from that, it’s swimming. ET&T: If you had to describe your wife in 5 words, what would they be? Positive: Intelligent, gorgeous, loving, forever faithful. ET&T: Apart from Trinidad and Tobago, where is your favorite Caribbean island? Positive: Dominica. I love the beauty of nature. Dominica is nature paradise. ET&T: Where in the world do you dream of visiting?
Positive: Aside from the 7 wonders of the world for historical reasons, I always wanted to take my wife to Bora Bora to explore the world famous Aqua-centric luxury resorts. ET&T: What is your favorite dish? Positive: I think in recent times my favorite dish has become my wife's curry chicken. Although, I love the smoked lobster at Buzo with the occasional grilled shrimp. ET&T: Do you play any sports? Positive: Yes… I play Soccer and I like swimming. ET&T: Which is your favourite football club? Positive: Real Madrid. The best club in the world! ET&T: If you had to swap careers, in which field do you see yourself working? Positive: If not music I would have loved to be a chef, then maybe a footballer.
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SPRING BREAK
has become customary for ToIingtbago to become filled with visitTrinidadians during the Easter
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weekend. The sister isle becomes a hotbed for entertainment activity with various cultural festivals and parties being held at different locations. One event that is often looked forward to by the partying public is Spring Break. While we don’t have Spring in T&T, many people used the break to hit up the Heritage Park at Pigeon Point for this jam that featured performances by Jamaican artistes Gage and Popcaan. ET&T has some photos for your perusal. For more, check the amgtt.com website.
Gage in flight
Vibes in full swing
Flexibility on fleek
Lining up the chunes
Focus buddy
In a zone
Staggering
Content
Welcome Killa…
This trio had fun
Staying hydrated
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A cute patron
Roar on
Feeling fine in flannel
Pageant pose
Why so sour dude?
Two beauties pose
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JAZZ ARTISTES ON THE GREENS
azz aficionados, J as well as those just looking for a
nice way to spend an evening, gathered at the WASA grounds in St. Joseph for the experience known as Jazz Artistes on the Greens. The event which has steadily grown in popularity over the years is a must-attend for fans of Jazz music. It features the top local Jazz talents and this year’s edition showcased globally renowned saxophonist Arturo Tappin who delivered a stellar performance. The event encouraged patrons to come with coolers in tow and picnic while they partied. Despite brief interventions of rain, it was a super-success.
Sumptuous steel
Working them strings
These ladies made themselves comfortable
A Katniss Everdeen impression?
A relaxing moment
They enjoyed the festivities
Casual Caribbean chic
Arturo the legend
Even the kids were happy
Moricia made an impression
Two cute attendees pose
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EVENTS
Sweet brass
She clearly loves horn
A group of true partiers
Shaking a leg
She gave her approval
Bound by law
Having a time
Kay Allene got soulful
Showing his footwork
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FIGHT NIGHT
EVENTS EXTRA he Unified Promoter’s Boxing Association of Trinidad and TobaT go put together a boxing event to remember on March 21st at the Jean Pierre Complex. Dubbed “Fight Night,” the event featured
Lorissa Rivas, Sharon Ward, Mikaela Lauren, Sierra Ciela, Prince Lee Isadore and Luis Nino in bouts with a host of boxing and MMA undercards. Dwayne Hinds made a foray into boxing as well and there was no shortage of entertainment and eye candy for neutrals and firsttimers at a boxing event with sexy ring girls and performers scattered throughout. Lucky patrons were the recipient of door prizes as well and it was truly a night for the ages.
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THIS CAN’T E BE RIGHT
T&T scoured Easter events trying to keep the fashion forward public safe from the few miscreants who seek to destroy fine style in all its forms. In so doing, we encountered some defectors who put the powder bottle before the law. Their decision was costly as the FP squad acted swiftly to apprehend. We really wish we didn’t have to though. This is not what Easter is about. …
This leggy lady on the left put on powder on her exposed chest. We guess she used it as an accessory. Speaking of accessories… Her two friends were just that… accessories to the crime. They were all detained.
While it does not look as pronounced on people with lighter skin, body powder should not be visible at all. Do that when you are going to bed, not when you are hitting the outdoors for a beach party.
First there was a loud ‘Poof.’ However, when the dust settled, nobody vanished. Instead, what was a white cloud came to rest on the chests of these young women. Sigh!
ISLAND CELEBRITIES
PAPARAZZI
POPCAAN SHOWS THE PHOTOGRAPHER SOME LOVE IN HIS BACKSTAGE TENT BEFORE PERFORMING AT SPRING BREAK.
VP RECORDING ARTISTE GYPTIAN WAS ALSO IN TOBAGO. HERE HE IS SPOTTED WITH A FAN.
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CELEB PROFILE
PRACHI DESAI
Name: Prachi Desai Age: 26 (September 12, 1988) Profession: Actress Claim to fame: Prachi is best known for her role as Bani Walia in the Hindi television drama Kasamh Se. She is also the endorser, spokesperson, brand ambassador and the face of Neutrogena products in India. Her career began with a short modeling workshop. She was in Pune for higher studies and had almost finished her junior college when her pictures were sent to Bal-
aji Telefilms who called her for an audition. She was 17 when she left her studies and started her career with Kasamh Se. Desai had to leave Kasamh Se to act in her first movie Rock On (2007). Her next film was Life Partner (2009). In July 2010, she appeared in Once Upon a Time in Mumbai. On 7 September 2007, Prachi entered Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, the Indian version of America's dancing show, Dancing With The Stars, with choreographer Deepak
Singh. She was eliminated on 10 November 2007. However, she entered the contest again via the wild-card entry on 23 November 2007. Prachi then landed a spot in the grand finale of the dance show on 15 December 2007 and won the first place amongst the contest-
ants. She was awarded the dancing star of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 2. It was alleged that she was made to return as a wild card entry in spite of her elimination due to a direct intervention from her close personal friend, Ekta Kapoor, though the channel denied the allegations.
MOVIES
INTELLECTUAL STIMULATION W
establishment and the U.S. Supreme Court, and forces her to confront difficult truths about the past along the way. Helen Mirren, Ryan Reynolds and Katie Holmes lead the cast.
hile action films and comedies are effective in their own right, sometimes we crave more thought-provoking films that actually force us into introspective modes. Here are a couple to look out for.
WOMAN IN GOLD Woman In Gold is the remarkable true story of one woman's journey to reclaim her heritage and seek justice for what happened to her family. Sixty years after she fled Vienna during World War II, an elderly Jewish woman, Maria Altmann (Mirren), starts her journey to retrieve family possessions seized by the Nazis, among them Klimt's famous painting 'Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I'. Together with
her inexperienced but plucky young lawyer Randy Schoenberg (Reynolds), she embarks upon a major battle which takes them all the way to the heart of the Austrian
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EFFIE GRAY Dakota Fanning and Emma Thompson are the A-list stars who propel this movie. Set in an era when neither divorce, nor gay marriage were an option, Effie Gray is the story of a beautiful young woman coming of age, and finding her own voice in a world where women were expected to be seen but not heard. Within the lush environs of a world brimming with art, painting and high society and feverishly bucolic scenes of the Scottish countryside,
Effie Gray explores the intricate relationship between sexual intolerance, repression and desire which continue to permeate society today. In this impeccably crafted period drama, Thompson delicately and incisively probes the marital politics of the Victorian Era, and beyond.
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