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While most people were watching the Lakers beat the Celtics tonight, the Tony Awards were airing on CBS.? I’m not a big awards show watcher, but I did want to see the final outcome of Whoopi’s dress, which was designed by Project Runway’s Christian Siriano, who sketched up his vision live on “The View”.??Bravo Christian! You?actually made Whoopi look good!!?
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Nelly held a press conference this weekend in Las Vegas to announce his new CD “Brass Knuckles.”? Jermaine Dupri, Akon and Sylvia Rhone (President of Motown and Exec. VP of Universal Records) were all spotted at the event.? “Brass Knuckles” will be Nelly”s first full album of new songs in four years is scheduled for release on August 19, 2008…and no.? There was no sign of Ashanti. ๐
Check out video of the event after the jump wehre Nelly, Akon and JD discuss the anticipated album and how it all came together…
Atlanta’s newest hotel held it’s grand opening celebration Friday night.? The W Hotel – Midtown is Atlanta’s 2nd of the brand and there are two others planned by 2009.
Frits van Paasschen, chief executive officer of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide ? the hotel chain that owns the W brand has determined that Atlanta has four distinct hotel markets, and W wanted to have a share in each.?
1. Perimeter caters to residential and shopping,
2. Buckhead grabs the business crowd and the well-heeled looking to drop cash at Lenox Square Mall and Phipps Plaza.
3. Midtown is where celebrities come to party and lawyers entertain their clients,
4. Downtown attracts conventioneers.
I can honestly understand their marketing ploy, but the bar is what attracted the celebs Friday night.? Spotted at the opening were Big Boi, Atlanta Falcon’s Ovi Mughelli, V-103’s Ryan Cameron, Jazze Pha, Cee-Lo and several others.? Even Tomeka Foster’s ex-hubby Ryan Glover joined in on all the fun and free liquor.? I sure?The Whiskey Bar (located inside the W Hotel – Midtown)?will now be one of the many after work spots that attract Atlanta’s local elite.? Can’t wait to try it next week…? ๐
Alexyss K. Tylor has decided to do a live show in the “A”! On July 5th, 2008 at 2:30pm, Ms. Tylor will be hosting a show at the College Park Auditorium where she will speak on her normal topics of sexuality, Vagina Power and Penis Power.
She’s got a lot in store for you guys and I’m sure tickets will be gone in a few. Alexyss is a fool and you don’t want to miss this once in lifetime opportunity to see her live and in person! I’m not gonna miss this ish! You’ll see me in the front row with my tape recorder… ๐
Janet Jackson appeared on Ellen today where she performed two songs and made the following special annoucement:
?I?m here to kick off my ?Rock With U? tour,? Janet shared. ?Our first show is September 10. And I?ve set up a number for fans to call in and to leave what old/new songs you?d like to hear. The number?s 323-622-8139. Give me a call and let me know!?
That’s right! Janet is going on tour and she’s allowing her fans to choose what songs she’ll perform! Check out the full interview…
Super dope producer and fellow ATLien, DJ Toomp and his manager/friend/partner Bernard Parks were spotted partying it up in New York last week at?Kanye’s Glow in the Dark Tour after party.
Oh yeah…I almost forgot.? Kanye, Jay-Z, DJ Clue, Diddy &?his boo Cassie?and others were there too!?
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