RED INK MAGAZINE #45 January 2023

A Short Reflection:

* About Us: MISSION STATEMENT

Chief Editor

Like a Phoenix from the ashes, RED INK Magazine has risen. It is here to deliver incredible images and stories of your favorite artists, actors, singers, bands, events, models. designers and lifestyle news from the Caribbean and beyond. RED INK Magazine will always represent the people and culture of the Caribbean and West Indies, but we will not hesitate to include interesting people and culture from the rest of the world.

RED INK Magazine will be one of the trendsetter when it comes to delivering Caribbean entertainment and lifestyle news to the people. We will provide updates on concerts, events and music festivals. There will be introductions of new and upcoming artists from Reggae, Soca, Hip Hop, R&B and other genres. And let’s not forget interviews and bios of all of your favorite performers that you know, love and follow.

We hope you all love the new internet based format; the times have changed and so have we. You can now enjoy short video clips and links within the pages of our publication. Yet, know that even though the magazine is online, it is designed to be read like a traditional magazine, turning pages and enjoying incredible, visually stunning spreads, and let’s not forget about our beautiful centerfold models that will grace the center spread of the magazine each month.

RED INK Magazine is here to stay and we aspire to be “THE” Caribbean Entertainment Magazine providing all of our readers with the stories and interviews they crave, the beautiful imagery they desire, and the design standard that we refuse to compromise. ~Michael Devine

LIONEL MESSI

Football’s greatest player gets his fairytale ending

Lionel Lionel Messi is a footballer from Argentina who plays for FC Barcelona.

He has won the Ballon D'Or, the annual award given to the best player in the world, 7 times. He led his Argentina National Team to victory this year at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and won an Olympic gold medal in 2008.

He was born in 1987 in Rosario, Argentina's thirdbiggest city. He showed an enormous aptitude for football and was in the youth teams for Newell's Old Boys, his local team. Faced with mounting medical expenses to treat a growth hormone condition,

Messi's family accepted an offer to move the 13-yearold prodigy to FC Barcelona, who would pay for his treatment.

Messi has gone on to become one of the most decorated players in football / soccer history and has broken countless records for his club and his country.

Lionel married his childhood sweetheart Antonella Roccuzzo in 2017 but they have been together since 2008 and have 3 children; Thiago Messi, Mateo Messi and Ciro Messi. His parents are Jorge Horacio Messi and his mom Celia Cuccittini. Lionel has three siblings; Matias Messi, Rodrigo Messi and Maria Sol Messi. Continues...on page 8

NIGHTLIFE

Dthe Mayan calendar in 2012, its origin yielding one of the world’s most transformative and acclaimed parties. Bringing together the natural, mythic and euphoric, we return to the mystical jun gles of Tulum on Monday 09 January 2023. This edition will open the twenty year anniversary season of Damian Lazarus’ groundbreaking Crosstown Rebels imprint, a fitting cele bration for one of contemporary house and techno’s most important out fits. Day Zero harnesses the power of perform ance and production to create its own storytelling universe, lasers spill through historic canopies, alien creatures from the future align with the ancient Mayans, and partygoers are offered new ways to think about and experience space and time. Each moment from sunset to sunrise is soundtracked by the world’s most forward-thinking live acts and selectors, inimitably curated by Day Zero founder Damian Lazarus.

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Growing up in a tight-knit, football-loving family, Messi developed a passion for the sport from an early age, playing constantly with his older brothers, Rodrigo and Matías, and his cousins, Maximiliano and Emanuel Biancucchi, both of whom became professional footballers.

Lionel Messi, one of the world's premier soccer players, achieved a remarkable milestone. His Instagram post celebrating his team's victory in the 2022 World Cup has become the mostliked post on the platform, surpassing the previous record holder of 56 million likes. The post features Messi holding up the World Cup trophy, and has received 62 million likes and

counting. Messi also holds four of the top 10 most-liked posts on Instagram, including a victory celebration post from the World Cup semifinals and an image of him on the team plane holding the trophy.

It is clear that Messi's success and popularity are unrivalled, and his team’s World Cup victory has been a cause for celebration. His recordbreaking Instagram post is a testament to his talent and the global appeal of soccer. His fan base is growing larger and larger in number each day.

Congratulations to this amazing athlete and his team who worked so hard to win the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. u

SARGAM KOUSHAL

Brought back crown to India after 21 years

Born in Jammu, India, 32-yearold Sargam Koushal went to Presentation Convent Sr. Secondary School and later on went to study English Literature at Jammu University. She is a woman with many talents, Sargam is a professional model, painter and a writer. Previously, she has also worked as a teacher in Visakhapatnam.

Sargam got married in 2018, her husband is an Indian Navy Officer. She said “I met a wonderful man and we share a beautiful life. We make each other better people. He’s been my strength and my backbone.”

Earlier this year in June 2022, she participated in and won the Mrs. India beauty pageant, where the finals were judged by a prestigious panel of Mohammad Azharuddin, Soha Ali Khan, Aditi Govitrikar, Vivek Oberoi and couture designer Masumi Mewawalla.

In Las Vegas Sargam Koushal was crowned Mrs World 2022. With this, the crown has returned to India after 21 years. The annual pageant, which has been around since 1984 is one of the largest marital pageants in the world. This year, the event had participants from over 63 countries. Sargam Koushal was crowned Mrs World 2022 by Shaylyn Ford at Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino on December 17. All the very best to this Beauty Queen with her amazing win for India. u

JO MERSA MARLEY

Rest in Power to the Young Lion

Born in Kingston, Jamaica but raised in Miami Florida, Jo Mersa Marley was the eldest son of Stephen Marley, and the grandson of iconic reggae legend Bob Marley. A wellregarded reggae artist in his own right, Jo Mersa followed in his family’s musical footsteps, taking the stage with his family’s band, Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers. He began writing music when he was in middle school and made his musical debut in 2010 with the release of the single “My Girl,” on which he collaborated with his cousin Daniel Bambaata Marley. In 2016, he collaborated on a song with his father for the latter’s album “Revelation Part 2: The Fruit of Life.”

Jo Mersa Marley released his debut album “Comfortable” in 2016, then “Eternal” in 2021. In a 2014 interview with Rolling Stone, Marley

described growing up surrounded by musicians, including his father and his uncle Ziggy.“It was a very magical thing, seeing those people come around to the house and how the whole work process would happen,” he said at the time. “I would come home and try to do homework, but I’d end up getting distracted and go peek in the studio.”Jo Mersa also said that despite his musical pedigree, he wanted to chart his own path. “I am one of the new generation of Marleys, but I am still experimenting at the same time,” he told the outlet. “My plan is to do something new with my roots.”

Jo Mersa has died at the age of 31. It's being reported that he was found unresponsive in a vehicle. His cause of death is not clear, but official details are expected to come from the Marley family.

Deepest condolences to the entire Marley family. May God keep you all in his loving care during this difficult time. Rest in Power Young Lion. u

Photography by Frank Rivers

Event: @rocklandfashionweek @hopewadedesigns Director Wayne Winston @facesofbeautymodelteam Swim wear design by Yamon Wear By Peter Giscombe Model: Chelsea

BARBARA WALTERS

The legendary female TV journalists, died at 93

Barbara Jill Walters died on December 30th, 2022. She was the legendary female news anchor whom shattered the glass ceiling for women in the industry and became, for a time, the biggest name in the entertainment news industry with her long time run as co-host of 20/20 and her creation of The View.

She was born in Boston on September 25th, 1929. Her father Lou, was the co-owner of the world famous Nightclub, The Latin Quarter which has locations in Boston, New York City and Miami. This nightclub was the hot spot of the era and often played host to celebrities and world leaders, so from an early age Barbara had been exposed to that world and it is one of the reasons she became such a mega powerhouse when it came time to interview the biggest names in the world. She was never star struck or in awe of anyone because they had always been a part of her life.

She began her career as a writer for some shows on NBC, WPIX and CBS. Ultimately her career began to take off when she started writing for The Morning Show on CBS in 1955. From here she went on to become a writer and publicist for the huge magazine Redbook and later in 1961 she began writing for The Today Show on NBC. At the time women were often seen in the news industry as eye candy and supplements to the male news casters to be used for fluff pieces and side banter only. It was Ms. Walters who broke through and shattered both the glass ceiling and the stereotype by aggressively pursuing real interviews with powerful people and became the first true female Co-anchor of The Today Show, in 1974. But it was not an easy road. As stated, in the past women on news shows were usually models and actresses that served as little more than a pretty smile on screen. Barbara began doing real interviews and became an active on screen member of The Today Show team in 1964, and until 1971 she was steadily growing in popularity, however in 1971 when Frank McGee took over as Host of the show, he had it in his contract that he would only do on screen interviews with Ms. Walters if he was able to ask the first three Big Questions so as not to be overshadowed by a woman. In 1974, after his death, Barbara was officially named Co-host of The Today Show which opened the door for the likes of Katie Couric and others in the following decades. However in 1976 after proving her mettle in the industry she was mad an offer she could not refuse by ABC to Co-Anchor the evening news. She was called the “million dollar baby” because she was signed to the news net

work with a $5 Million Five year deal which at the time, at a million dollars a year, made her the highest paid of any News anchor of the era. To put into perspective, that same contract today would have been equivalent to $5 million per year. Talk about shattering the “glass ceiling.” However, the co-anchor role only lasted 2 years as there was no chemistry between her and her partner Harry Reasoner. So in 1979 she moved on to contribute to the news magazine show 20/20 and in 1984 was named official co-host.

From 20/20 she spun off into her own ”Barbara Walter Specials” which in were her own special interviews with the biggest celebrities and most powerful World Leaders, some of whom, only did interviews with her and no one else. And this was where her true celebrity status was born. She interviewed every President and First Lady from Richard and Pat Nixon all the way up to Donald and Melania Trump. Continues...on page 20

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She was known to ask the hard and pressing questions of people often times drawing real emotional responses from the most powerful people on Earth, she even made Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf, the commander of allied forces in the Persian Gulf War, and one of the toughest men alive since John Wayne, cry when she asked about his father in a 1991 interview. She also did the Special interview with Monica Lewinsky where she famously asked, live on camera, why she kept the blue dress stained with semen after her rendezvous with Then President Bill Clinton.

Throughout her career Barbara Walters was known as the best of the best in securing hard to get interviews with the most influential and controversial people, she did an exposé on Fidel Castro and was filmed interviewing him on his boat while crossing the Bay of Pigs. She also brokered a deal to be the first televised interview of Egypt’s President Anwar Sadat and Israel’s Prime Minister Menachem Begin in 1977 during the world changing peace talks. She beat out Walter Cronkite for the first right to the interview and he wound up doing a secondary follow-up interview with the world leaders.

But more than getting the scoop on her peers and being granted access to the world’s most powerful people, she also forged relationships with those people, as was in her nature since childhood, because to her all of these incredible talents and world influencers were just “people.” She counted the Shah of Iran as a personal friend as were President Nixon

and Moshe Dayan. When Nixon made the historic Presidential trip to China in 1972, she was the only female television reporter granted access. When Israeli foreign minister Moshe Dayan died in 1981, Barbara lent his wife, Raquel, a black dress to wear for the funeral. And when Michael Jackson died in 2009, while Barbara was on vacation in Vietnam, she made an impromptu trip back to the states to immediately be by the side of her close friends the Jacksons during the funeral and immediately do a special 20/20 tribute to the pop star legend.

Her creation of The View, the world famous, all female, news discussion and gossip show, became the groundbreaking success that led to future syndicated news shows like The Chew and The Talk. The View became an instant success with housewives around the world with its’ female focused spin on world views and has been running for 26 years. Over Barbara Walters career she was nominated for 18 Daytime Emmy Awards and won 3. She won for Best Talk Show Host in 1975 and 2009 for The Today Show and The View respectively and she won the Best Talk Show award in 2003 for her role producing and creating The View. Barbara Walters truly changed the game and the landscape for women in the world of news reporting and talk show hosting. Her legacy will live on forever in her fans and in the future hosts and newscasters who can attribute their opportunity and inspiration to this great woman. Barbara you will be missed, but you have truly left your mark on this world. Rest in Peace.u

GUADALUPE

Meet Guadalupe Valazquez. She’s been a jewelrey designer for over 28 years. One of her oldest memories creating jewelry was being back home in Mexico City, with not much materials to experiment with. Her imagination roaming wild, the feeling of synergy while putting pieces together and joy on her sisters faces receiving their first GV design. Coming to the United Sates and having to start a new life for herself was very difficult but her drive and determination has been there guiding her through the rollercoaster of her life. Arriving to the land of opportunity from a 3rd world country was challenging but those experiences and memories help her create authentic, handmade pieces. One of her first employers in New York was a woman named Evelyn Brown. One day Evelyn was at her house creating custom belts using semi-precious stones and pearls and she asked Guadalupe if she would like to learn how to make some, she was looking for an assistant to co-produce her collection and so Guadalupe agreed. she was connected with a jewelry instructor, full paid classes to learn and be her apprentice. Mrs. Brown was not only a mentor / designer /boss, but a great friend that believed in Guadalupe and helped her excel and originate her own brand GV DESIGNS.

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Jewelry Designer with a passion for precious gemstones

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Recently Guadaluope have been branching out, not only selling but also providing a service to seniors in all boroughs of NYC. She participate in jewelry workshops getting seniors to alleviate stress, promote physical, cognitive and social benefits with every class she teaches. One reason why she love to help seniors is because she like to work hands on with them, walk them through techniques that she have learned and also learning from them and what they have learned either here in the states or skills they picked up when they were in their native countries.

The amount of respect that she give to the elders is reciprocated and remembered through great pictures and videos that they share back with her with excitement on their faces once they have completed a design piece.

Throughout her career her work has been given recognition on many magazines; Fashion Avenue, Alpha Fashion, Eye Fashion, D.O.M, Life & Style and Latina Magazine. Guadalupe was interviewed for the NY1, Radio Carrion, World Fashion Media News and have showcased my seasonal collections on Telemundo 47. Guadalupe have presented her designs in many fashion shows and photoshoots she coordinated. She’s been exposed in newspapers like Brasilia Now and Diario de México. As time goes by she continue achieving all her goals and dreams. She love creating pieces for people who appreciate art and enjoy wearing “one of a kind” accessories. Guadalupe always try her best to be consistent with her work. Her passion is to innovate, and make ideas come alive.

RED INK Magazine had the pleasure of interviewing Guadalupe. This is what she told us.

REDINK: Who or what influenced you to become a jewelry designer?

GV: Evelyn Brown has influenced me and she is someone who has trusted my work. I thank god and life for knowing her and for being my mentor. It all started when I arrived in the United States when I began to work with a designer which gave me the opportunity to work with her making all her designs in turn I started taking classes to learn different design techniques , working for several years I have improved my skills as a jewelry designer that I am today.

REDINK: Tell us some pros and cons you have encountered in the industry.

GV: The pros that I found in the industry is that I got to meet a lot of wonderful people from different parts of the world. See many other vendors present there work and always see something new that I can get inspired of and corporate it in my jewelry collection. The cons would be, having to know what your customer wants and always having to try and see what trends are being used, in every aspects of the industry either clothing or accessories in order to combine with my jewelry pieces.

REDINK: If you could design a collection for a celebrity, who would it be and why?

GV: Jennifer Lopez would be a celebrity I have in mind. I love her as an artist and it would give me the opportunity to meet more celebrities and expand my horizons with my business.

REDINK: Do you have a favorite collection you’re most proud of?

GV: One of my new collections is a combination of stones and semi- precious multicolors.

REDINK: What are you working on now?

GV: I’m working on my new collection of combination of stones, semi - precious multicolors for the summer season.

REDINK: Tell us something about you we may not know.

GV: The only thing that I can tell you about me is that I’m a person very charismatic, honest and I like to help others . I like to spend time with my elders. I enjoy going to Senior Centers and teach classes on how to make jewelry. I consider myself to be a determine person, persistent when it comes to setting myself my own goals and making it happen. Make my dreams come to reality.

REDINK: What can we expect next from you?

GV: I love to take my time to create new designs for my jewelry collections. I focus on always innovating new pieces. Perfect my work and make it as refine as possible. This concludes our interview with Guadalupe. Support this talanted & exceptional Designer. Check out her social media websites.

https://www.instagram.com/gvdesigns.nyc/ https://www.facebook.com/guadalupevelazquezjewelry?mibextid=LQQJ4d

West

Calvin “Snoop Dogg” Broadus, simply put, is an icon and legend of Hip Hop. With a career spanning over 25 years, he has released hit after hit, and is an ever-constant presence in pop culture. Snoop has stayed extremely relevant and, now more than ever, has built a significant multi-cultural and cross-generational following.

In 1994 he wrote "Gin & Juice:” it was about good feelings and real experiences; it just naturally became a global anthem. Snoop has always wanted to create his own spirits brand, so it was only fitting that he created the world’s best tasting gin. In his quest for flava, he remixed seven botanicals, and infused natural fruit flavors, thus creating his masterpiece.

This juicy gin, with its laidback California style, is like no other gin in the world. It’s gluten free, low calorie with no sugar, and will leave you wanting more. Easy to mix, easy to drink, hard to forget. INDOGGO™ Gin is the ultimate remix of seven premium botanicals infused with all-natural ingredients including strawberry, no sugar with a slightly sweet and fruity finish. Bottle Size: 750ml

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Hello again RED INK foodies! In this issue we hope you enjoy our wonderful recipe selection for this month. We are always happy to share with our readers a fun recipe for you to try. Enjoy!

Instructions:

Step 1

Season the chicken with salt and pepper in a large shallow bowl.

Step 2 Sprinkle the flour over the chicken and dredge both sides of the chicken in it.

Step 3 Heat an empty, large, high-sided skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes.

Step 4 Add the oil to the heated skillet.

Step 5 Add the coated chicken breasts and cook on one side for 5 minutes without moving them.

Step 6 Flip the chicken over and reduce the heat to medium-low.

Step 7 Cook the chicken until an instant thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165 degrees F, about 5 minutes.

Step 8 Transfer the chicken to a paper-towel-lined plate.

Step 9 In the same skillet, add the heavy cream and the garlic.

Step 10 Bring the cream mixture to a boil over medium heat, scraping the bottom of the skillet to incorporate the bits left from cooking the chicken.

Step 11

Add the parmesan cheese to the boiling sauce.

Step 12 Reduce the temperature to medium-low and keep stirring the sauce until the cheese melts, for about 2-4 minutes.

Step 13 Add the spinach to the sauce and stir until the spinach begins to wilt and sinks into the sauce, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 14 Season the sauce with salt and pepper as needed.

Step 15 Place the cooked chicken into the sauce-filled skillet and spoon the sauce over the center.

Step 16 Sprinkle with the thyme and season with more salt and pepper as needed.

Step 17 Plate and serve.

Enjoy!

*Disclaimer: I am not a physician or medical professional. If you have any medical issues or concerns, please always consult your doctor before committing to a challenge. The challenges are intended for introducing small lifestyle changes in a fun and easy format.

RECIPE:

Creamy Spinach Chicken

For the chicken:

• 1 pound chicken breast, boneless, skinless, thinly sliced and halved

• 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste

• black pepper, to taste

• 1 tablespoon flour

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the sauce:

• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream

• 5 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/2 cup parmesan, shredded

• 4 cups fresh spinach

• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, optional, for garnish

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Aries

(Mar 21 - April 19)

Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Leo (July 23 - Aug 22) Virgo (Aug 23 - Sep 22) Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 22) Scorpio (Oct 23 - Nov 21) Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21) Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19)

January will be quite eventful for Aries. Mars will take over, and thus these individuals will be given plenty of uncontrollable energy. Since your willpower will have increased, you should not have problems achieving your New Year’s resolutions. Moreover, thanks to this planet, your sexual energy will be much stronger.

In January, the ability of Taurus to listen to others will come to the fore, so they will be very successful in communication, which will go hand in hand with excellent organizational skills. This will give you confidence, and you will become a favourite among your friends, and even your superiors will notice your new creative energy.

For Gemini, January will be mostly focused on relationships. During this period, you will get into a stereotype, and therefore you will feel the need to revive your relationship. For example, try to go on a trip with your better half, go to the cinema or have a weekend in wellness, you will see that your bond will deepen again.

January will be a month of personal development for Cancer. You will open up to changes in thinking, and you will be more receptive than ever. This will bring a lot of new people to your life who will show you the right direction. About your job, you will feel unbalanced, though.

January prepares a lot of work success for Leo. Your supervisors will notice your high work commitment and may offer you a business trip abroad. Your ability to argue will make you a professional negotiator, which you will use at work and in everyday life situations.

January will awaken motivation for sports performances in Virgo. As you will have a slight tendency to be overweight after the Christmas holidays, you will set New Year’s resolutions to help you get back in shape. Thanks to exercising, you will meet someone in a similar mood, and it can give rise to a new friendship.

In January, Libra will show very strong emotions. You will experience significant mood swings, and it will take you a while to clarify your feelings. It may seem that you do not know what you really want to do with your life, and it will bother you, and you will start drowning in it.

Scorpios will enter the new year with drive and enthusiasm. January will be the month when you will have a lot of motivation and self-esteem, and nothing will throw you off balance. Your mental stability will be the key to success both at work and in your private life.

January will bring out to the surface some unsolved situations from the past, and Sagittarians will be forced to open them and solve them so they can move on. You can expect that some of your ex-partners will show up in your life, and you will have to talk through things that haven't been solved between you two.

In January, Capricorns do not have to fear any big changes in their lives. Everything will fit in well because you will arrange your priorities, set goals, and try to achieve them. In this month, you will find leading abilities, and you will use them, especially at work.

Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18) Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 20)

In January, Aquarians will regain some new energy which will move them forward. Even though Aquarians are normally quite moderate in their decisions, decision-making will be your strength this month. You will approach everything with a cool head, and you will not let yourself be controlled by your thoughts.

In January, Pisces will go after an achievement in their careers. This month will bring out a lot of creative energy in you, and you will be full of new ideas, so it would be a pity not to make use of it. Do not be afraid to share your opinion with your boss and bring some innovative ideas to the work projects; you will have a big chance to win some recognition this month.