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EXCLUSIVE | Reality Star Peter Thomas Publicly Apologizes for IRS Issues… (VIDEO)

EXCLUSIVE | Reality Star Peter Thomas Publicly Apologizes for IRS Issues… (VIDEO)

Kenya Moore SUSPENDED Indefinitely After ‘Revenge Pörn’ Incident | EXCLUSIVE DETAILS

Kenya Moore SUSPENDED Indefinitely After ‘Revenge Pörn’ Incident | EXCLUSIVE DETAILS

Xscape Drama!!! Latocha Scott Accuses Group of Trademark Infringement [EXCLUSIVE]

Xscape Drama!!! Latocha Scott Accuses Group of Trademark Infringement [EXCLUSIVE]

Flix/Video ~ Big Boi’s Big Kidz Foundation Halloween Party

Nov, 2 2009 | Written by ATLien

Antwan “Big Boi” Patton held his annual Halloween party at Stankonia Studios last weekend with an open bar and plenty of soul food for the crew. Proceeds from the event went to benefit the Big Kidz Foundation, which is Twan’s non-profit organization established?to nurture the intellect of youth by providing them with culturally diverse experiences. Talk about partying with a purpose! This shindig went on til the wee hours of the morning in the Courvoisier Lounge and spread throughout the entire studio.

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: Continue Reading…

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Monica Breaks BET Reality Show Records ~ WATCH Episode 1 + Birthday Pics

Oct, 29 2009 | Written by ATLien

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:

Video ~ Monica on 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: Continue Reading…

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Flix ~ Stars Light Up The Thurgood Marshall College Fund Annual Anniversary Dinner

Oct, 27 2009 | Written by ATLien

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: Continue Reading…

In "A" Town Favorites,Monica Events, Fantasia, Fantasia Barrino, Mary J. Blige, Photos

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Quick Flix ~ Monica’s “Still Standing” Preview & Upscale Cover Celebration

Oct, 26 2009 | Written by ATLien

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: Continue Reading…

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The “A” Pod ~ Young Jeezy ~ “Trap Or Die II”

Oct, 21 2009 | Written by ATLien

Photos by FreddyO

Trap or Die II ~ Young Jeezy (Prod. by Zaytovan)

Download link? + photos from Jeezy’s Club Crucial Performance below:

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Flix ~ Celebs Grab Swag During BET Hip-Hop Awards Preview Style Suite

Oct, 13 2009 | Written by ATLien

Celebs gathered at Rare Lounge last weekend in celebration of one of the many celebrity style gifting suites held during BET Hip-Hop Awards weekend. Are You In inc. hosted the event in honor of award nominees, performers and presenters and stars like Ciara, Tiny & Toya, Big Boi, Rahiem DeVaughn, Lance Gross & Eva Pigford, Zone 4’s Ester Dean, Fonzworth Benthly, Kenny Burns, OJ Da Juiceman, comedian Joe Torry and more, all got “swagged” up with free gear for the awards ceremony.

For the ladies, Cami Cakes provided specialty desert bars, while reps from The Glam Bar were busy doing hair and makeup and Minx nails. The fellas had their choice of hot apparel from The New Era Store, 8732 Clothing and AKOO.

Young Jeezy’s 8732 Clothing Line

Other vendors issuing free gear included: Adidas, Akoo, Benji Jeans, New Era, Boost Mobile, Broccoli City, Cavi, Fli Pelican, Greedy Genius, I’m A King, Konsole Kingz, Lavie, Lamik Cosmetics, Live Mechanics, LRG, Sugar Mafia, Make up by Tierra, MAC Cosmetics, Paul Mary Jeans, Play Cloths, Sabit, Skull Candy, The Glam Bar, D&G, and, Chaza Fashions.

Big Boi ~ Notice the phone…he’s always tweeting!

A party ain’t a party unless Neffe & Soullow show up!

Wherever there are Minx nails…Sheree’ can’t be too far behind!

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