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After weeks of being on the edge of our seats BTC Starmaker:: Season 2 finally revealed its winners last night at the College of The Bahamas' Performing Arts Center.

21 year old, Fanchon Dawkins, has been a top contender in the adult category despite one or two hurdles in the competition and near the finale night there was no surprise that Dawkins was the ideal BTC Starmaker.









Menie Thurston came out swinging with his lyrical abilities in the junior category of the competition.



Both winners won $10, 000 in cash and prizes

Fanchon described the experience as amazing! She stated:

'I had no idea that I was going to win. I didn't do well on some challenges but I didn't want to give up because it was Star- 'maker.' I expected to come out a star.'

A fresh Congratulations from us here at IslandMode. Best wishes to you guys.

Here are a few photos from last night's show.


Jillian Russell




Fanchon Dawkins accepting her 'Face Book Award'




Congratulations Fanchon!

The hottest online magazine just released its latest issue with Broadcast Journalist Kritina McNeil gracing the cover as 'The Girl Next Door.'

Check out this video of McNeil as Styelzine gives you a closer look and follow the link to read the article and much more.

http://www.stylezinemagazine.com/newissue.html

Everyone's rolling out their Spring Surprises and IslandMode is wide- eyed for the unveiling of them all. Ca Mari Magazine wowed its readers with images of model Snow draped in breathtaking threads by designer Theodore Elyett with accesories by Cute Confections and Fashionista.

Check this teaser image out and stay tuned for much more! Photo courtesy: Theodore Elyett and Ca Mari Magazine. Photography by Kovah Duncombe, makeup: Italia Williams

Photo description by Theodore Elyett:

Garment Description:
Stylized cowl neckline with 3/4 pitch dolman sleeves paired with an electric blue/green iridescent fine silk exaggerated drawstring waist short-shorts.

Accessories:
Turban. by Theodore Elyett
Belt. Purple metallic chiffon twisted tie-knot belt by Theodore Elyett
Rings :: L.A.F. Arty Rings
Wooden Bracelets :: FASHIONISTA

The Spring FASHION Issue featuring "Theodore Elyett" drops mid-April!

If you want to get your praise and worship on to something that will make your head bump but fill you up with all the positive message you need, you need to get yourself hooked on Bahamian Christian rapper M.C.K.

In his latest 'Blood' M.C.K goes all the way with praising and spitting the truth about God's grace. Check it out here and also check his music out on itunes today!

E-life 242 Magazine has done it again with their latest issue deemed 'The Female Factor.'

In this issue e-life sits and chat it up with 4 young journalist in The Bahamas about issues facing the country and being females in the journalism industry. Stay tuned for more details.

IslandMode loves reading material and most importantly, reading material about love, sex and relationships. We've finished the book 'How to Love a Black Man' by Dr. Ronn Elmore and we've decided to share it with our devoted readers. This book was a great read and certainly an eye opener. It's real, it's honest and it's totally unbiased. Stay tuned for tidbits from this page turner. It's worth it.

The book starts out with Part 1: 'Reality Check' and in this portion the author attempts to identify the 5 types of women and what their main issues are when it comes to creating a long lasting relationship with men. This portion also talks about women finding out the truth about who black men really are- and AREN'T and what are some love substitutes women are using, which in turn is selling themselves short. Stay tuned as I break them down for you and don't forget: Love freely, love honestly, love wholeheartedly.

Check out this new jam by Bahamian rapper StarGang Santana called 'Girl from The Bahamas. It's a cool, nice vibe.

Check it out here

If you're craving some cultural experience this Spring Transforming Spaces may be the ideal thing for you. This Saturday and Sunday (April 2nd and 3rd) join Transforming Spaces as they take you to 6 art spaces around the island including

D'Aguilar Art Foundation
Doongalik Studios Art Gallery
New Providence Art & Antiques
Popop Studios
PRO Gallery at COB
The Hub

All these art spaces will showcase new art work by more than 50 artists.

There will be an exciting bus tour that starts at the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas and patrons will get a chance to view art work at the said galleries. Food and drinks will also be served to patrons and art pieces will also be on sale.

Tickets are on sale at the National Art Gallery for $30. Don't miss it!

If you haven't heard this uplifting tune by Gospel artist Ricardo Clarke then you've certainly been missing out.

Not Settling was produced by Sam Gilly; written by Ricardo Clarke; and Video directed by Travon Patton; and edited by Travon Patto.

Check out the official video here

If you've attended any of the Blackout parties then 'The Party' is the next hot installment for you.

On March 19th at LUNA Nightclub ‘The Party’ promises to deliver an all inclusive event which means FREE DRINKS all night, all the premium brands, entertainment and Blackberry Giveaways for only $20.

The first 500 Blackberry users get in at HALF Price-$10!

Come join Luna and the Blackberry nation for one of this spring's hottest parties.

Event sponsored by Blackberry, BTC and K O Productions.

Be there!