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Jevon “Vawn” Sims of Bravo’s latest Atlanta-based reality show, ‘The New Atlanta’ played host to a party in honor of the premiere episode of the show last night (September 17, 2013).
[READ: Meet the Cast of 'The NEw Atlanta' (PHOTOS + VIDEO)]
While I can’t seem to get a grasp on the concept of ‘The New Atlanta,’ I’m hopeful that the show will pick up steam soon.
Whatever the case, plenty of ‘old Atlanta’ came out to SUITE (formerly Luckie Food Lounge) last night in support of ‘The New Atlanta,’ but all it takes to accumulate a crowd in this city is a phone call, a photo op and few free dranks.
It was fun nonetheless… 
Attendees included: Porsha Stewart (The Real Housewives of Atlanta), Tameka Raymond (soon to be cast member of ‘Hollywood Exes’ Atlanta Spin-off), Toya Wright, Celebrity Hairstylist Derek J (Fashion Queens), RL (of Next), Chanita Foster, Atlanta radio personality Ebonie Elecktra, Producer Jazze Pha and many more…
Photos + video below…
Vawn and New Atlanta co-star Alexandra Dilworth
Tameka Raymond Toya Wright
Me and Derek J… (It’s almost shame my date’s heels were higher than mine!)
I wonder if Porsha Steweart is rocking her ‘naked’ hair weave line?
[READ: Wanna See Porsha Naked? (PHOTOS)]
Funky Dineva left his wigs at home…
DJ AOne on the 1′s and 2′s…
Radio personality Eboni Elecktra
Former Atlanta morning show host Griffy2K…
Lala Vasquez’s cousin Dice and a her date…
RL (of Next) and his date…
Vawn and ‘New Atlanta’ co-star Africa Miranda…
Major props to Vawn on finally ‘arriving’ on a major network!
Did you watch ‘The New Atlanta’ last night?
What did you think of the show?
Photos/Video: Chris Mitchell (CME3000)
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JaVon is not that hot and he needs to curb his ego…I couldn’t get into this show…there’s just WAY too many of them at this point.
I tried my best to stay awake,I lost that battle though.Cute pics though,especially Toya and Tamika.
ps.Vawn is a Yawn! He’s trying way too hard!
He’s trying to bite joe budden’s look. Epic fail.
When he and jazze pha stand next to each other it’s like before and after pictures. Something about them two together all the time produces a weird vibe.
I thought Vawn was the most interesting person on the show. He was on there being a good dad and working hard at his career instead of fighting and womanizing like all the other dudes on reality TV. I know I’m tired of seeing none stop stupid drama on TV. It makes Black people look bad. He aint trying to bite Joe Budden’s look. There are thousands of light skinned men with bald heads and a beard in the world. Are they are trying to look like Joe Budden too? Come on man! Your reaching!
Exactly!!
I think they are all trying too hard.
Funky Dineva, Girl I’m so glad you left the wigs in the "Trash Bin"…..U look fabulous without them girl….Be your true self boo.
You are crazy! That man is fine as hell. Well groomed, dresses nice, in shape. And the ego is the best part. I like a man that is self confident. it’s that ego that takes you to the next level with success. Just look at Kanye West. He is full of ego and full of success. What kind of raggedy no aspiration dudes are you into?!
These people are trying to hard. Seems like some kind of "knock off" show trying to ride the backs of the other reality shows into stardom.
On a scale of 1-10….. I give it a 3
Any truth to the rumors that Vawn is Jazze Pha’s boyfriend? Now that’s the show if it’s true!
Seriously! Vawn is not gay and neither is Jazze Pha. The minute some one gets in the public eye people start gay rumors. WTF!!! It’s obvious that you don’t know either one of them personally because if you did you would not question their sexuality for one second. I have been good friends with both of them for years and they are both great people and amazing and loyal friends to me. They are always surround with pretty girls. They both LOVE them some women. Maybe a bit too much. lol
Oooooh Michelle – that is NOT a good pic of you! No ma’am—makes me wonder why you’re always coming for somebody….
Probably the same reason why you go from blog post to blog post changing your name to insult me. MD. MDuks or whatever you’re calling yourself these days.
lol…THAT’S Funny
What was your opinion of the show?
Michelle,
You are GORGEOUS!! LOVE YOU!!! Haters gonna hate!
this show was borinngggggg….Whats the purpose and who the hell are the ppl on the show . Never heard of any of them besides Javon and he ain’t even all that hot he is making himself seem like some big star and he isn’t . An this alex chick can have several seats nobody checkin for no daddies girl
I watched last nights episode and it was kiki…Alexandra and her late ass crew got on my nerves. Beautiful furs but her and hair and them clothes were fried… straight busted. I’m gonna support the show only because it comes on after Nene and aint shit else on during that time.
First of all, Alex is one delusional ass, spoiled ass little girl, especially with all of that fur living in ATLANTA! She´s got that Noah´s Ark, Coming To America, and Tarzan fur. She´s got lions, bears, wooly mammoths, saber tooth tigers, and dodo birds all in her closet for no damn reason. And a trophy wife?! Chile cheese! Vawn… how is going to say he makes “STARnB,” and the only artist he “found” is in permanent witness protection? Have a seat. Africa is so full of shit, only because she planned to let Vawn go inside her motherland for a hit song. The problem is you have to actually work with a HIT MAKER in order to make a HIT SONG! The only one I like is EMILY! She is EVERYTHING! Independent, hard working, hilarious, and fiesty! YES GAWD!
Love Emily too. She’s a little fire cracker
First of all, Alex is one delusional ass, spoiled ass little girl, especially with all of that fur living in ATLANTA! She´s got that Noah´s Ark , Coming To America, and Tarzan fur. She´s got lions, bears, wooly mammoths, saber tooth tigers, and dodo birds all in her closet for no damn reason. And a trophy wife?! Chile cheese! Vawn… how is going to say he makes “STARnB,” and the only artist he “found” is in permanent witness protection? Have a seat. Africa is so full of shit, only because she planned to let Vawn go inside her motherland for a hit song. The problem is you have to actually work with a HIT MAKER in order to make a HIT SONG! The only one I like is EMILY! She is EVERYTHING! Independent, hilarious, and fiesty! YES GAWD!
I will definitely be tuned in…#thatisall
That was the WORST show ever! I couldnt even watch the whole thing!
Another Atlanta Train Wreck … Emily is a friend tried to warn her
Hey RL we get it…you have two phones! _/_/
word.
Not sure if my braincells can handle another show but they all looked like it was a good time
Vawn is an actor. I seen that kneegrow in a straight to DVD film before. I think this show is made up/scripted.
Duh! Of course Vawnn is an actor. He said it on the show and it’s on his website and on the Bravo website. He was in Stomp The Yard 2 and I heard he is supposed to be in that new Tyler Perry movie. I wish him luck with his acting career.
I beg to disagree with SMDH. I am saving my money to buy an ass like yours Michelle! You are wearing that dress and look good in it! SMDH, kick rocks as you get injections in yo’ ass to try and get what ATLien already has. Haters, haters everywhere!
LOL.. at the shade on Porsche’s hair. Even if it wasn’t shade..girl that hair look nappy. smh I’ve seen pics of her dressed a little better..she could have did the same for this event. Haven’t seen the show but I recorded it will be watching it later.
I have to say that Alexandra Dilworth of “The New Atlanta” look fabulous at Suite formally Luckie Lounge in Atlanta on September 17, 2013. Loved working with her and styling her for this event. The dress was designed by Alex Holliman for her paired with a simple black peep toe pump. From hair to make-up to wardrobe she looked fabulous. Make sure to follow @da_golden_dil @RessieG on instagram and on twitter @DaRealDil @RessieGtweet. and always remember for all of you current and relevant information stay clicking on Straight From The A (dot) com.
-Ressie G.
MICHELLE YOU WERE WEARING THE HECK OUTTA THAT DRESS! I LIKE :-). AS FOR THE SHOW IT WAS BORING AS HELL BUT A GREAT REASON TO GET DRESSED UP AND GO OUT AT LEAST!
1. Jawn is a fake Boris Kodjoe wannabe!!!
2. Tameka look better than I’ve ever seen her.
3. Michelle you look great, love the dress!!!
4. I see why Ebonie Electra is a radio personality, she ugly as hell!! Like most are (Tracey Steele, Wendy Williams)
5. Funky Dineva is handsome!!!
6. Porsha Stewart look like My little pony in the face.
dead@ my little pony in the face.
Is being compared to Boris Kodjoe supposed to be a bad thing? Boris is beautiful and Vawn is damn good looking too. Ebonie and Prosha are hard working women that are successful in their selected line of work. You sure are criticizing everyone else’s looks . I wonder if any of them would think you were a stunner if they saw you.
@Kelly M, I compared him to Boris becz Vawn is bitting off Boris’ style, I didn’t say Vawn wasn’t good looking…Also I’m not critizing anyone, I’m just calling it as I see it (it’s called my opinion) and I’m entitled to that!! And I am a beautiful bi racial female who has a great career as a pharmaceutical sales rep, Any more questions?
Didn’t watch and will not be watching. Enough with these dumb reality shows, that are not even reality.
MICHELLE U LOOK GREAT!!!!!! #thatisall
will not watch another fake reality show..
Derrick look like he had lipo.
Like the dress Atlien..
Porsha…my little phony…LOL!!
Toya always look good
Damn when is Tameka going to get a man tho. This is sad, SMH….
Why does Alex’s mother whistle when she talks? What is up with that?
Dude was “warming up”Bertolli” on the stove for his son, with his dyed beard!!! What record company does “Yawn” work for??? That Lion King looking girl who had a “last semester of college” party??? Who does that and at the age of 25??? Her mother looks like Momma Dee´s sister(Scrappy´s mom) and she is playing her mother´s closet of old ass furs!!! Africa, sorry, if you have gone coast to coast looking to get a hit and now you end up in ATL as your last stop towards stardom…she has a better chance getting discovered on “X Factor”. Emily…meh…and the white dude, Trebble, Tripple, damn, whatever…meh…and I do think I saw “Yawn” on some straight to DVD, bootleg vision movie MzDee Samuel!!!!
Erica- Jeez…you read my mind…Lion King…she is the fugliest woman on reality TV…even Rosie on RHONJ and Che Mack know they arr not typically "pretty" but they both look better…at least they don’t make me want to turn away from the TV screen like Alex…is she really an Alex?
Oh yeah…that raggedy hair her mother slung across the screen had me wiping my face for gerrycurl juice. Trophy wife???? For what??? Last place like they give ALL the little kids for participating in the church league.
I’m surprised andy cohen aired this poorly scripted sorry azz show. Between the lame azz white folk and that retread wannabe trophy wife trout…l think that chic came from that mtv reality show bout rich kidz called "cut off". Her raggedy azz mama still trottin’ her dumb azz around atl trying to make her a star! She done already lost her hairline! Noway will I watch another episode of that trash.
I watched the new show and it was pretty good.
Porsha should have waited for the New Atlanta. Not saying she fits to a "t" but to me she fits on that one better than RHOA.
The Real Gag Is Vawn Is Gay && Fucking Jazzy Phae Along With Chanita Foster! LOL! Atlanta, Atlanta…
Vawn is not gay .He is married to candy from sweetaddictions tv.
I know Vawn very personally. He is definitley not gay, trust me. He is also not married and never has been. Jazze is not gay either. Chanita Foster is happily married and works with Vawn in a business aspect. How are you gonna call somebody gay and then say he is having sex with a woman in the same sentence. You make no sense. Get your facts together and find some better to do with your time then spread silly rumors.
Michelle I want to tell you that I think you look BEAUTIFUL as ALWAYS and I love long hair on you. It really brings out that BEAUTIFUL smile of yours!
I think you should make more grand appearances in the Atlanta events, then bring your footage back to your blog. You do a very good job informing the visitors to your blog, of what’s going on in Atlanta.
Finally that dress you selected to wear, I love the way you look in it. I want you to continue dressing for success Michelle!
Michelle you look fab! I am a long time lurker of your site lol! You are definitely losing the weight. I am sports nutritionist/personal for NFL linemen and I could show you how to continue to look fab while enjoying what you eat (lifestyle) Quite sure you have assistance but it’s nothing wrong with getting more info to keep your results going!
Vawn is not gay! Y’all need to stop hating!!! That’s what’s wrong with black people these days. We don’t support each other, we just tear people down. I have known Vawn for years, he has so many women it’s silly. Jazze is his best friend and business partner. Men can’t have homeboys these days?! Let that good looking hard working black man be man do his thing and be happy for him.
How you gone hate on Vawn for making food for his son regardless of what it is! At least he is in his son’s life spending time with him. All these deadbeat dads out here not doing nothing for they children. You just want to hate that man and aint no good reason to. Smh
I worked for so so def that boy Vawn worked with everybody. jagged jd xscape usher Avant dream and the list go on so get your facts right. that’s why I moved from the a to many sucker as$$ niccas down there. keep doing your thang big homie.