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Super model Cynthia Bailey of The Real Housewives of Atlanta and Miss Lawrence Washington of “Star” made an appearance on ‘Watch What Happens LIVE’ last night (March 12, 2017).
The fashionable duo spoke shared their thoughts about the drama associated with the latest episode of RHOA. Cynthia also speaks about how ‘comfortable’ she was with hanging out with her husband, Peter Thomas, in Hawaii.
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Cynthia Bailey of The Real Housewives of Atlanta was among the attendees at a special art demonstration held last night in Atlanta (September 29, 2016).
The event, held Atlanta’s High Museum of Art, was hosted by Belvedere Vodka and South African Artist Esther Mahlangu in celebration of celebrate 10 years of (RED) and the ‘Make The Difference’ campaign!
Guests, including Bailey and ‘Fashion Queen’ Lawrence Washington, joined the Belvedere team for a guided art demonstration from Mahlangu, who designed artwork in the colorful style of her Ndebele tribal art for the campaign and limited edition bottle that’s also in collaboration with musician John Legend.
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Antwan ‘Big Boi’ Patton played host to Ford’s ‘The Art of The Drive Event’ this past weekend.
For the third year in a row, local Ford dealers exhibited Ford’s exciting vehicle line-up to a select group of invited guests. This year, the event was held at an art gallery set to create a unique, VIP experience for event guests like they have yet to encounter from previous years.
The automaker named several Atlanta area who’s who as ambassadors for the brand, whose slogan is ‘Go Further’.
Each ambassador, chosen because they have what it takes to ‘Go Further’ in their own respect, was honored by Ford during the event.
Ambassadors included: Kawan ‘KP’ Prather, Catherine Brewton, Dondria Nicole, Ferrari Simmons, Monica Tookes, D.L. Warfield, Tracy Nicole, Fabian Williams, Fiskani Williamson and Yvonne Pearson.
More details + photos from Fords’ ‘The Art of The Drive’ event below… Continue Reading…
Lawrence Washington aka ‘Miss Lawrence’ is best known for his appearances on The Real Housewives of Atlanta and his short stint hosting Bravo’s ‘Fashion Queens’ but he’s getting quite a buzz after his appearance on the season 2 premiere of ‘Empire.’
[WATCH: Empire Season 2 Premiere + Funky Dineva’s Recap (FULL VIDEO)]
Miss Lawrence posted the photo collage above via social media to explain how his ‘Fashion Queens’ co-star Bevy Smith helped him snag the gig, stating:
I wanted you guys to a quick visual as to how I got the opportunity. @bevysmith connected dots with myself and @theoriginalbigdaddy the rest his HISTORY! THANKS TO BOTH OF THEM FOR UNDERSTANDING AND “GETTING ME”!!! I hope you guys enjoy this amazing episode!
Miss Lawrence met Lee Daniels through Bevy Smith and he subsequently got the creator’s attention after Smith filmed him pitching a special ball themed episode of Empire, complete with impersonations of Jamal and Cookie Lyon!
Check out the video that Bevy Smith sent that got Miss Lawrence the job + revisit his ‘Empire’ scene below… Continue Reading…
Actress Keshia Knight-Pulliam poses with iconic songstress Patti Labelle backstage at the Fox Theatre last Thursday evening (August 6, 2015).
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world’s largest AIDS organization, and the AHF Black AIDS Crisis Taskforce (ABACT) played host to a free concert/voter registration rally on August 6th at the historic FOX Theatre in Atlanta, GA to commemorate the 50th anniversary of President Lyndon Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and draw attention to health disparities that continue to affect communities of color.
The event featured live music performances by Grammy- and Oscar-winning rapper/actor Common, legendary singer/actress Patti LaBelle, a keynote address by National Action Network Founder and President Rev. Al Sharpton and appearances by other special guests including the Prancing Elites of Oxygen Media’s The Prancing Elites Project.
“Vote 2 End HIV: #BlackVotesMatter!” will issue a grassroots call-to-action for black voters to play an active role in the 2016 elections and call for increased governmental resources directed towards the prevention, care and treatment for HIV/AIDS in black and Latino communities—the ethnic groups statistics show are the most affected by HIV.
Other attendees included: Nene Leakes, Towanda Braxton, Jasmine Guy, Kenya Moore, Keisha Knight Pulliam, Kelly Price, (Miss) Lawrence Washington, Derek J, Algebra Bessett, Carl Payne, TC Carson and many more.
Photos from the V2EHIV Benefit concert below… Continue Reading…
Marlo Hampton (former ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta‘ background character) is finally using her passion for fashion to help others.
[FLASHBACK: Mugsot Marlo Hampton Explains How Fashion Replaced Family for Her… ]
Despite rocking a horrid ‘matchy matchy’ DVF/Tom Ford ensemble a few days prior (click HERE if you missed that), Hampton played host to ‘The Art of Style’ in Atlanta last weekend where she shared her knowledge of labels with a select audience.
[Sidebar: Major props to Mugshot Mario for turning her ‘unemployed’ status to ‘self-employed.’ It’ll be interesting to see if she can actually ‘style’ others or merely point out the labels… but I digress.]
Hampton’s BFF/hairstylist Miss Lawrence (Fashion Queens) also came through to show support.
Photos from Marlo Hampton’s The Art of Style below… Continue Reading…
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