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Kandi Burruss Hosts “The Kandi Factory” Preview Party… [PHOTOS]

Apr, 8 2013 | Written by ATLien

Kandi Burruss, pictured above with her fiance Todd Tucker, played host to a special preview party for the first “official” season of her Bravo talent based reality show, “The Kandi Factory.”

The Kandi Factory was originally a one-time special, which aired back in 2011.

[FLASHBACK: Reality Show Alert! Kandi Gets Her Own Show... ]

Due to the substantial amount of viewers on the special, Bravo picked up the series for a full season on April 4, 2012 and production for the first season of the series wrapped on December 17, 2012.

[READ: Unedited Studio Audio of Kim Zolciak PROVES Kandi is a Beast in the Studio!! (LISTEN)]

Burruss and all her family and friends hit up Atlanta’s Aurum Lounge last Friday to celebrate and get a glimpse of what’s to come this season.

Guests in attendance included: Celebrity Photographer Derek Blanks, Rasheeda and Kirk Frost (Love & Hip Hop Atlanta), Monyetta Shaw, Khadijiah Rowe (Big Rich Atlanta), Chanita Foster (formerly of Football Wives), DJ-A-One (Kandi Koated Nights), female artist SeVyn, Funky Dineva, and Kandi’s entire Kandi Factory Crew.

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Derek Blanks Shoots Erica Dixon of Love & Hip Hop Atlanta… (PHOTOS)

Oct, 5 2012 | Written by ATLien

Erica Dixon aka the future Ms. Scrappy of Love & Hip Hop Atlanta recently released shots from her hot new photo shoot with celebrity photographer Derek Blanks.

Blanks, who reportedly refers to Dixon as his “latest muse,” showcases Erica’s flawless skin and bone structure in these edgy head shots.

[Erica & Scrappy Celebrate Engagement With PhotoShoot... (PHOTOS)]

With the help of makeup artist Saisha Beechem, Blanks captured the artsy looks from the runways of Paris and Milan’s 2013 Fall/Winter Fashion weeks.

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Derek Blanks Shoots Kim Zolciak-Biermann (Naked in Body Paint!) [PHOTOS]

May, 28 2012 | Written by ATLien

Kim Zolciak-Biermann of The Real Housewives of Atlanta let it all hang out in a photo shoot with celebrity photographer Derek Blanks on a recent episode of her RHOA spin-off show (the name escapes me at the moment).

Blanks shot Kim with the help of make-up artist Saischa Beecham, who meticulously painted Kim’s triple D’s to resemble her hubby, Atlanta Falcon’s Kroy Biermann’s jersey.

“I was so excited to do this photoshoot for Kroy,” Kim says in the clip.

“But with my yard a mess, no flower person for the wedding, Jen being MIA, this photoshoot is the last I have on my mind. But, I’m so damn sexy, f*** it! I just say ‘cheeeese.’”

More photos of Kim (almost) naked + video from the shoot below… Continue Reading…
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Atlanta Celebs Celebrate “A Night To Remember”…. [PHOTOS + VIDEO]

Sep, 9 2011 | Written by ATLien

It was definitely “A Night to Remember” last Tuesday evening in Atlanta, as model Tyson Beckford hosted a fundraiser and tribute to fashion pioneer Bethann Hardison and the late designer Willi Smith.

The event turned a venue in Atlanta’s Atlantic Station into a full fledged fashion show complete with catwalk.

Beckford, along with WSB TV’s Jovita Moore emcee’d the affair, which included a performance by singer Kenny Lattimore, a presentation to Hardison and Smith, and a stunning runway show.

The show featured 70′s inspired fashion in honor of Smith’s WilliWear line and ended with a finale by Atlanta “housewife”/model Cynthia Bailey.

VIDEO: Cynthia Bailey Struts Her Stuff on the Catwalk in Atlanta…

Several celebs were spotted on the front row of the show, including newlyweds Toya & MempHitz, Trina & Towanda Braxton, celebrity photographer Derek Blanks, Atlanta City Councilman Kwanza Hall, Roger Bobb, Kenny Burns (V103) and more.

Photos from Atlanta’s “A Night to Remember” below: Continue Reading…

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Kelly Rowland Goes Topless… [PHOTOS]

Jul, 26 2011 | Written by ATLien

Kelly Rowland takes it all off in a slew of sizzling new promo shots.

The steamy shoot was done by no other that our favorite celebrity photographer, Derek Blanks and features Kellz in several compromising positions.

The photos will be featured in the digital booklet for Kelly’s 3rd studio album, ‘Here I Am’ (which hits shelves July 26th).

Kelly also teased the readers of VIBE magazine this month, where she covers their Aug/Sept JUICE issue with another shot of her cleavage.

In the issue, Kelly discusses those pesky Beyonce Comparisons and talks about her relationship with Matthew Knowles.

Peep the VIBE cover + more sensual photos from Kelly’s digital booklet below… Continue Reading…
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Spotted: Usher Raymond & His “Mini Me” at New Look Foundation Conference… [PHOTOS]

Jul, 25 2011 | Written by ATLien

Usher Raymond IV posed with his adorable son Usher Raymond V (Cinco) during his New Look Foundation Conference last weekend.

The 3-day event took place in Atlanta, Georgia July 20-22, 2011 and this year’s conference theme, “One World Powered By Service,” focused on two days of substantive workshops.

The Conference finale was held Friday, July 22nd, with the second annual World Leadership Awards at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.

Media mogul Ted Turner was honored with the Service Legacy Award, which last year was presented to President Bill Clinton.

[READ: Bill Clinton Honored by Usher's New Look Foundation (PHOTOS + VIDEO)]

Several newsmakers, business leaders, artists, musicians, journalists and local personalities like Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, Atlanta Falcons’ Ovie Mughelli, American Idol Melinda Doolittle, Celebrity Photographer Derek Blanks played a part of this year’s event.

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed & Usher Raymond

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