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Ms. Tina Knowles-Lawson payed homage to BLACK EXCELLENCE as ended Essence weekend in New Orleans by hosting the Black Excellence Brunch on Sunday, July 7, 2019.
The event, which was sponsored by Facebook, was held at the Treme Market Branch and over 100 guests attended the event honoring Ms. Tina and celebrating Black Excellence with a performance by June’s Diary.
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Mickie Dee’s sponsored several activities to uplift and inspire up-and-coming female entrepreneurs. some of the culture’s brightest stars came out to support their ‘Black & Positively Golden’ movement, which celebrates Black excellence through empowerment, entrepreneurship and education.
Celebrity appearances included actress/businesswoman LaLa Anthony, entertainer Luke James, reality television stars Cynthia Bailey, Tamar Braxton and Trina Braxton, vocal powerhouses Jazmine Sullivan and Kierra Sheard, the always-suave actor/host Terrence J and more.
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In honor of the festival’s 25th anniversary, the former FLOTUS hit the main stage of the Mercedes Benz Superdome for an in-depth interview with “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King.
The atmosphere in the dome was palpable and Mrs. Obama shared intimate details about her time in the white house.
Word on the curb is that former Cosby Kid Keshia Knight-Pulliam has pulled her a new man.
The popular actress was spotted at The Essence Festival in New Orleans boo’d up with Brad James, an actor who is best known for his role on Tyler Perry’s ‘For Better or For Worse’.
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NEWSFLASH!!! Waka Flocka Flame is not here for being objectified by all you gay men.
The happily married hip-hop artist hit the net with a PSA of sorts where he opens up about how uncomfortable he feels when a gay male showers him with compliments.
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Grammy nominated singer, Carl Thomas was hospitalized earlier this week to undergo a surgical procedure to remove a tumor in his throat.
The singer shared a photo just moments before going under the knife with the caption:
In God’s hands this morning.
Several of his musical peers sent prayers and well-wishes and the singer recently announced that the procedure was successful and he’ll be back singing onstage in no time!
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