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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. Continue Reading…
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: Continue Reading…
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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: Continue Reading…
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: Continue Reading…
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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:
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”: Continue Reading…
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