You see tons of celebrity photos on all the blogs everyday, but do you ever wonder who’s behind the camera? You may recognize photo service names like WireImage or Getty, but there’s one name in particular that is making waves all across the country on the hip-hop scene…. Johnny Nunez! I’ve run into him quite a few times, but never really had a real conversation until recently. It’s funny how life has a way of connecting you with people. He’s a totally cool dude and is the man behind many of your favorite hip-hop celebrity photographs, sometimes capturing them in classic unconventional poses. Check out a few of Johnny’s memorable shots below:
Jermaine Dupri and Shawntae Harris aka Da Brat have been hit with a lawsuit over an assault that occurred in Studio 72 several years ago. Shayla Stevens, a former Atlanta Falcons and model, has filed a civil lawsuit in Fulton County Superior Court, claiming Da Brat struck her in the face with a bottle, causing serious injuries. The lawsuit claims Da Brat, born Shawntae Harris, has a criminal record and violent past record of assaulting other women.
Stevens was an employee at Dupri’s Studio 72 nightspot, located just outside of Atlanta. Her lawsuit also (more…)
Monica, along with Rocko and their 2 beautiful sons Lil Rocko and Romelo celebrated with an afternoon of bowling and fun at Red Carpet Lanes Sunday evening. The event was filmed live for Monica’s new BET Reality Show “Still Standing” and the celebration also brought out quite a few celebs with their kiddies! Jermaine Dupri, Celebrity Photographer Derick Blanks, Rock City, and many more of Atlanta’s music community that has been down with Monica since day one, all came through to celebrate family and share in Monica’s success.
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…)
Atlanta’s celebs came out in droves last night to raise money for victims of the recent Atlanta Flood. Jermaine Dupri, Nelly, & V-103 hosted the celebrity charity bowling event entitled, Atlanta Stand-Up at Red Carpet Lanes in Duluth. I, personally witnessed the friendly competition between JD and Nelly’s team vs. Big Boi & nem. I have no idea who won but there was a ton of cash on the heads of all involved.
Nelly & Mike Bigga (aka Killer Mike)
Spotted in their best bowing attire were Lance Gross, Trey Songz, Neffe, Kandi, Rasheeda, Frankie, Big Gipp , Lil’ Brotha, Mike Bigga (formerly Killer Mike) and more! The event was not without it’s drama, being that a one Atlanta Blogger got booted for talking about JD’s height, but other than that it was a positive fun event.
Monica hit up her twitter recently and shared a photo of her and Michael Jackson. She also dropped a few kind words to the Jackson family for their loss:
“Blessings to the jackson family. Michael is and will always be the greatest. Thank u foe your kindness and motivation. Your favorite song angel of mine is FOREVER dedicated to u. The king of pop”
“All my love to the great Michael Jackson. Gentle, loving, kind,gracious,giving and so very talented .We will miss u”
Monica has such a genuine spirit! She also has the strongest vocal chords in the game right now. Peep her dropping a verse from “Trust” during the Car & Bike show last weekend:
Can you think of anyone else who could blow like that…. acapella?! What?!
Mo has also been busy in the studio, as well as filming her upcoming BET reality show, “Still Standing,” which premieres October 27th after the BET Hip Hop Awards. Jermaine Dupri caught her in the studio recently with Bryan Michael Cox. She talks about her upcoming projects and even lets Lil Rocko show off his dance moves! Check out the video below: (more…)
Word on the streets is that Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupri may have have parted ways:
The National Enquirer says Jackson and Dupri, who have been together for four years and were reportedly pondering marriage, began battling over her recent tour — managed by Dupri — which was a dismal failure, with a string of canceled concerts due to poor ticket sales. The Enquirer, citing unnamed sources, said the fading superstar, 36, has moved out of Dupri’s Los Angeles home.
“Janet and Jermaine finally hit a wall,” the source was quoted as saying. “They were fighting over his management of her career. In the end, she decided to make a break.” (source)
Fortunately for JD, if the breakup rumors are true, Janet will forever be close to him. Well…at least until he decides to cover up that new tatt. I’ve always heard that when you get your boo’s name tatted it on you, it’s a recipe for disaster. Something about the curse of the tatt. A common saying amongst tattoo artists is that “the name tattoos of today are the cover-up jobs of tomorrow.” Well, if a name tatt brings bad karma to a good relationship, I wonder what a superstar’s face turned into the image of the Virgin Mary could bring. Could it have been Jermaine’s tatt that ruined their relationship? Hmmm…
Jermaine Jackson Dupri recently bragged on his site about getting some new ink but didn’t disclose exactly what it was.
THIS IS ME ON THE TABLE TWITTERING WITH YALL WHILE I’M GETTING MY RIB CAGE DONE. THIS IS THE LONGEST I HAVE EVER SAT FOR A TAT, I HAD TO TAKE 100 BREAKS CAUSE THAT SHIT HURT LIKE HELL. SHOUT OUT TO MY MAN JUN CHA. I TOLD YALL I WAS GETTING SOMETHING BY HIM. IF YOU EVA IN LA AND YOU SERIOUS ABOUT TATTOOS YOU NEED TO HOLLA AT HIM. (Source)
Well, apparently he misses his boo when she’s not around, so he’s gotten an image of Janet Jackson tatted on his side so that she’s always with him. Awwwww….how sweet is that? He must really be in love! ♥♥♥ Either that or smoking some strong ish! My only question is, since when did Janet start to resemble the Virgin Mary??
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