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:

Usher & Pamela Anderson

Beyonce & Jay-Z at the 40/40 Club

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A group of music industry Presidents and CEO’s convened on Hotel Palomar in midtown Atlanta last weekend to celebrate a reunion of sorts.  L.A. Reid, Steve Bartels, Bu Thiam, Devyne Stephens, Young Jeezy, Usher Raymond, Dallas Austin and more music industry decision makers all joined each other for an evening of fine dining at the hotel’s Pacci Ristorante for the annual “Dinner With The President”.

Take a moment to take in all the movers and shakers in the room…

L.A. Reid (Pres/CEO Island Def Jam), Steve Bartels (Pres/Island Records) & Bu Thiam (CEO Convict Muzik)

Bu Thiam & Usher Raymond IV

Wow! Looky who Dallas Austin brought out…

It’s Lee “Big Poppa” Najjar (Kim Zolciak’s on again off again married boyfriend). I guess he’s about to be more on the scene since Kim has a hit record…

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Photos via WireImage

I noticed a common theme while going through a few photos of the 2009 Soul Train Awards. There was quite a few lovey-dovey couples in the audience.  From Ed & Lisa Wu-Hartwell to BET’s Debra Lee…. it must have been in the air

Ginuwine & Sole’

Ray-J and BET’s Debra Lee

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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…)

Kim Zolciak and NeNe Leakes appear to have buried the hatched and moved on from their public feud aired during the 2nd season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. The two were spotted at Mr. Chows last weekend and that in itself should have been the big news that day, but apparently Kim’s cooch upstaged their lil reunion when it was photographed upon Kim’s arrival.

I know some of you are at work so I’ll spare you the full fledged p*ssy shot but Kim has now made it to the big leagues by leaving her draws at home: (more…)

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Pleasure P was spotted out and about in Atlanta a few days ago with his new boo, Bria Murphy. Bria, Eddie Murphy’s eldest daughter has been creating quite a buzz these days in that she’s also the featured love interest in Gucci Mane’s upcoming video for “Spotlight” featuring Usher.

The two were captured on what appeared to be a romantic date night by Prince Williams of ATLpics. The cute new couple hit up AJA restaurant and also took a few moments to check out a haunted house:

How romantic! Pleasure P is protecting his woman from a serial killer…

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Mary J. Blige

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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?

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