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PHOTOSHOOT FRESH!! Derek Blanks Shoots Lil Mama… [PHOTOS]

Nov, 8 2013 | Written by ATLien

Celebrity photographer Derek Blanks has done it again!

Blanks recently shared a few photos online of rapper Lil Mama rocking a softer, gentler look.

[FLASHBACK: Derek Blanks Shoots Erica Dixon of Love & Hip Hop Atlanta (PHOTOS)]

Lil Mama (aka Niatia Jessica Kirkland) is riding high off her successful portrayal of Atlanta’s own Lisa ‘Left-Eye’ Lopes in the TLC biopic ‘CrazySexyCool’ (click HERE if you missed it).

And while many had doubts about her acting ability, Lil Mama took it all in stride and said knew she would prove the naysayers wrong.

“It never hurt me” Lil Mama told Sister 2 Sister.

“People always doubted what I could be since I was kid, and I’ve always overcome that. I always proved them wrong because I know I can do it.”

Check out more of Lil Mama’s new photos shot by Derek Blanks below… Continue Reading…

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PSA: Kelly Rowland Speaks Out Against Domestic Violence… [VIDEO] Directed by Derek Blanks]

Oct, 2 2013 | Written by ATLien

Singer Kelly Rowland aired all of her ‘Dirty Laundry’ earlier this year in a single by the same name and revealed that she was once in a violent relationship.

[LISTEN: Kelly Rowland - "Dirty Laundry" (AUDIO)]

In a new PSA shot and directed by famed celebrity photographer Derek Blanks, Rowland is now speaking out.

[FLASHBACK: Derek Blanks Shoots Kelly Rowland (PHOTOS)]

The video kicks off Domestic Violence Awareness month and Rowland joins forces with Saving Our Daughters to empower other women to speak up and fight against date abuse and domestic violence.

Watch video below… Continue Reading…
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Jaheim Salutes Women Over 40 in “Age Ain’t A Factor” (Directed By Derek Blanks) [Official Video + Behind the Scenes]

Aug, 9 2013 | Written by ATLien

Jaheim recently released a hot new video entitled ‘Age Ain’t a Factor’ celebrating fabulous women over the age of 40.

“‘Age Ain’t a Factor’ is all about [Vivica Fox] and women in her category that strongly represent our 40-plus sisters but look like young dime pieces,” says Jaheim.

In the video, directed by Atlanta’s own Derek Blanks, Jahiem enlists Vivica A. Fox, LisaRaye and Cynthia Bailey as examples of his over 50 dimes.

[FLASHBACK: Derek Blanks Shoots Vivica A. Fox (PHOTOS + B.T.S. VIDEO)]

The silky-voiced R&B crooner pays tribute to over 40 dimes, as he portrays a photographer who shoots the 3 lovely ladies for an “Ageless Beauty” feature for ESSENCE magazine.

Jaheim makes it clear that women only get more beautiful with time.

Watch video + behind the scenes footage below… Continue Reading…
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In Case You Missed It: Ciara & Celebrity Photographer Derek Blanks featured on ‘The Game’ – Season 6, Episode 14 [FULL VIDEO]

Jul, 24 2013 | Written by ATLien

BET’s ‘The Game’ aired it’s 14th episode last night and both Ciara and celebrity photographer Derek Blanks were featured on the show (July 23, 2013)

Derek’s been featured on The Real Housewives of Atlanta in the past but during his appearance on ‘The Game’ last night, Derek actually gets in some acting and has a speaking role! [Sidebar: Congrats Derek!]

On the episode, entitled “Photo-Shoot Fresh,” Reece and Malik recruit Malik’s friends to assist in the photo shoot for Malik’s new endorsement, ‘Basically Water,’ and Derek is there to handle the deed!

[FLASHBACK: Derek Blanks Shoots Brandy's 'Alter-Ego'... (PHOTOS)]

Trouble ensues when the father of Tori’s son, an up-and-coming rapper, starts trouble at the event.

Meanwhile, Tasha and Rick’s now ‘drama-free’ relationship proves not so drama-free afterall and when Blue invites R&B songstress Ciara, to the set of Malik’s photo shoot, things get really interesting between he and Kiera.

Finally, Jason unsuccessfully tries to manage his concussion, but is finally forced to admit to Chardonnay just how severe his injury really is.

In case you missed it, watch full video of ‘The Game,’ season 6, episode 14 below… Continue Reading…
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Party Pics: Cynthia Bailey’s All-White Grand Opening for New Location of The Bailey Agency… [PHOTOS]

Jul, 22 2013 | Written by ATLien

It’s been several months since Cynthia Bailey‘s modeling school ‘The Bailey Agency‘ closed it’s doors and speculation began immediately that the business had failed.

Contrary to internet rumors, The Bailey Agency School of Fashion, which opened July 5, 2011, had actually outgrown its space and the location was placed for lease as the new location was being completed.

Bailey has now joined forces with celebrity photographer Derek Blanks, and the two have combined their successful businesses and now share a location. Seems like a win/win collaboration… Cynthia has all the young, up & coming models in need of headshots and Derek is quite well known for creating brilliant photos!

Bailey and Blanks celebrated the grand opening of their new location with an all White party last weekend, which (coincidentally) will be aired on the upcoming 6th season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta.

Nene Leakes, Phaedra Parks, Kandi Burruss, Kenya Moore & Porsha Stewart all joined their fellow Atlanta ‘housewife’ in celebration of her grand opening. Fashion Queens, Derek J and Lawrence Washington also showed their support.

More photos from Bailey & Blanks all-White grand opening celebration below… Continue Reading…
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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.

Photos below… Continue Reading…
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