Nelly visited Atlanta’s Lenox Square Mall last weekend to promote his new Apple Bottoms Fragrance.  During his visit, I was invited out to get spend a lil one on one time with the MO rapper who actually visits the “A” quite frequently. Unlike some celebs who shall remain nameless, Nelly’s not all about partying and bullsh*t, he’s about business and social change. (more…)

The Collective Renaissance Guild (CRG), (pictured above with newly elected Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed) held its 2nd Annual Winter Ball at the Persian Galleries last Saturday (December 5, 2009). Special guests included members of Atlanta’s business, entertainment and political communities, along with several celebrities.

This year, CRG honored actress Nicole Ari Parker, Rainforest Films’ Will Packer and Rob Hardy for their artistic innovation and their contribution to the growth of Atlanta’s film industry.

Boris Kodjoe, Rob Hardy, Nicole Ari Parker & Will Packer with their awards.

In addition to the honorees, other notables spotted at CRG’s 2009 Winter Ball included Atlanta’s mayor elect Kasim Reed, BET’s 106 and Park Terrence J, Devyne Stephens, Celebrity Hairstylist Derek J., Frank Ski of V-103, super producer Jazze Pha, Peachtree TV’s Ryan Glover, Dwight Eubanks, former radio host Rashan Ali, music executive Jerry Clark, DJ Trauma and more: (more…)

Steph Jones is not only one of THE most cutest polka dotted men I’ve encountered thus far, he’s also the one of the most talented. Step was in Atlanta last weekend recording a few holiday songs and decided to set up a listening session for his “Gravity” mixtape.  Invited media and industry tastemakers all traveled to Patchwerk Studios to experience “Gravity” which Step refers to as a LIFETAPE instead of a mixtape. He may be onto something cause the first single, “You’re So Delicious” is a refreshing, feel good song that might possibly breathe some life back into this blah music industry. Take a minute to check it out:

“You’re So Delicious” ~ Steph Jones

Welcome to my heart, soul and thoughts thru melody and if you’re sleeping then stay sleep because i have this extra loud alarm clock that will wake you right on up. This is that real good feel good music! ~ Steph Jones

More Steph Jones “Gravity” mixtape listening session photos + “Gravity” DOWNLOAD link/tracklisting below: (more…)

Shanell aka SNL’s celebrated her birthday with a party at Club Primal in Atlanta, Georgia. She was joined by her sis D. Woods (formerly of Danity Kane) and fellow “Girls Club” member Mika Means. Of course a party wouldn’t be a party without her Young Money label mates Lil Wayne and Drizzy Drake adding to the crew.

Check out a few flix from the soiree´below courtesy of Prince Williams of ATLPics: (more…)

Jermaine Dupri held a launch party for his new watch line last night at Wish Boutique in Lil 5 Points. Spotted in the crowed were Monica, Lance and his boo Eva Pigford, Diddy’s Baby Moms Sara Chapman, Tayana Taylor, Johntae Austin & my boo Antwan “Big Boi’ Patton. Check out a few flix below:

JD, Monica, Big Boi

Hot couple Lance Gross & Eva Pigford

More photos + JD’s video from the event below:

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Romelo blows out his candles! He’s such a cutie!!

Lil Rock is 4? Where’d all that time go? Adorable!!

The party was billed as a birthday celebration for both Lil Rocko and Romelo but Monica let me in on a lil secret. It wasn’t actually either of the boy’s birthdays but Lil Rock wanted a day they both could share, so being the great Mom that she is…Mo gave her babies what they wanted. She explains it in the video below and also addresses why she chooses to keep her show “drama free”: (more…)

Jennifer (Big Kidz Foundation) and Big Boi

C-Bone (as a lil league Falcons coach) and Me (as an ATLANTA Brave)

Can you guess who this is? I’ll tell you below…

You may also recognize Big Boi’s “costume.” He states that he was “Dick Fury” (a spin off of DF/Dungeon Family) but my first impression was George Jefferson. He explains the inspriation behind his plaid suit and huge fro and you may (or may not) be surprised to hear the explanation.  Video plus more party pics below: (more…)

Photos by FreddyO

Monica (above with her boo Rocko) celebrated her 29th birthday last weekend with a series of events. She started off with a big bash at Luckie Food Lounge and rounded it off with a Red Carpet Preview of her new BET reality series and celebration of her Uptown Magazine Cover. Mo was surrounded by friends, family and fans all weekend long before departing to New York to hit up the Thurgood Marshall Anniversary Dinner and 106 & Park:

The premiere episode of Monica’s BET reality show, “Still Standing” broke records during it’s airing Tuesday night. The show is said to have brought in 3.2 million viewers and is BET’s #2 debut of all time, behind “The Tiny & Toya Show.” I’m so proud of Monica for bringing some positivity to the network!

In case you missed it, you can check out the full first episode of Monica’s “Still Standing” plus more photos from her birthday celebration below: (more…)

Mary J. Blige

Several stars lit up the Thurgood Marshall College Fund 22nd Annual Anniversary Dinner in New York last night which celebrating 22 years of igniting the dreams of minority students attending 47 member public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and 6 historically black law schools. The sold out event, hosted by Danny Glover, drew such A-Listers as Mary J. Blige, Monica, Fantasia and more. There were also a few faces we haven’t seen in a while.

Check out the red carpet flix below:

The host for the evening, Danny Glover.

Monica is always aglow. Beautiful!

Fantasia looks great but how many tatts is too many?

More photos below: (more…)

Upscale Magazine, BET Networks, and Hennessy Black honored Monica with a red carpet celebration for gracing the Holiday issue of Upscale Magazine and the preview of her new reality series “Still Standing, which premieres on BET Tuesday, October, 27th. The event took place at Atlanta’s Bocado Restaurant and the celebration brought out tons of Monica’s fans, friends and family as well as Atlanta’s music community in anticipation of her new show.

Check out a few flix from the celebration:

Monica’s cake honoring her new BET series, Still Standing.

Rocko and Monica. Black love glowing for the cameras!

Monica’s Upscale Magazine Cover

Bryan Michael Cox, Actress Kaira Akita, Jagged Edge, Mychael Knight and many more came out to celebrate in honor of Monica.  More photos below: (more…)