Celebs Out & About: Jim Jones, Jennifer Williams, Al Reynolds hand out turkeys
Basketball Wives cast member Jennifer Williams, rapper Jim Jones and TV personality Al Reynolds got into the holiday spirit yesterday. The trio attended the 2011 turkey drive at Ricardo’s Steak House in Harlem where they handed out 5,000 turkeys to needy families.
Meanwhile, Jones spoke with TMZ yesterday about the scripted fight that occurred between his baby mama, Chrissy Lampkin, and Juelz Santana’s baby mama, Kimbella Vanderhee, on Love & Hip Hop.
Jones told TMZ that he spoke with his best friend after the fight, and smoothed things over with him.
Jones said,
“I wish that it wouldn’t have happened, but things happen.” He added, “I spoke to my brother about it, we cool. Shout to my lady Chrissy. It’s all good.”
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Celebs Out & About: Monica Meet & Greet at Sam’s Club
Celebrity blogger Tami of Talkingwithtami.com got the chance to interview R&B Diva Monica at Sam’s Club on Clairmont Rd in Atlanta yesterday.
Monica was there to give back to those less fortunate by participating in a meet & greet during the store’s annual “A taste for you” event that is also held simultaneously at Sam’s Club stores nationwide. Customers were invited to meet Monica and to sample a variety of gourmet holiday foods.
Sam’s club also donated $1 million dollars to support child hunger programs through Feeding Americal, the nation’s leading domestic hunger relief charity. Atlanta Community Food Bank received $75,000 from Sam’s Club.
After signing autographs, Monica took pictures with Sam’s Club staff, including store Manager, Mike Jones, and her mom, Rev. Marilyn Best!
According to Tami, Monica became involved in the efforts to help raise awareness of child hunger after Mo discovered one of her sons sneaking food out of the house to feed a hungry classmate.
Visit Tami’s blog HERE to read the interview!
In Case You missed It: 2011 Black Girls Rock Performance On BET
The 6th annual Black Girls Rock 2011! Awards in New York aired on BET last night. The show was hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross (‘Reed Between The Lines’) and Regina King. Beverly Bond (pictured above) is the creator and executive producer. The show is based on her non-profit organization titled BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Inc.
Since 2006, BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Inc. has been dedicated to the healthy development of young women and girls. BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Inc. seeks to build the self-esteem and self-worth of young women of color by changing their outlook on life, broadening their horizons, and helping them to empower themselves.
If you missed it, you can catch up on all of the videos from last night’s performances after the break!
Mary J. Blige – My Life
Celebs Out & About: Alicia Keys, Queen Latifah, Usher, Serena Williams, Tyra Banks
Alicia Keys and musician Swizz Beatz attended the Keep A Child Alive’s 8th annual Black Ball at Hammerstein Ballroom last night in New York City. It’s just a matter of time.
Photos: Splash News Online
Media personality La La Anthony, who attended the ball with husband, Carmelo Anthony, looked like something was weighing heavily on her mind.
Celebs Out & About: Kim Kardashian, Solange Knowles, Eve, Star Jones, Patti LaBelle
Beyonce’s sister Solange Knowles was among the well-heeled celebs attending Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research’s Angel Ball 2011 at Cipriani on Wall Street last night in NYC. Solange looked like an Angel herself in a pearl white, one sleeved frock. Solange also rocked her custom made lacefront afro wig that Diana Ross would be proud of.
Solange attended the Ball with her mom Tina, who most likely designed her stunning dress.
Jackson Family Feud Over Tribute Concert (video)
Three of Michael Jackson’s siblings were no-shows at his “Forever Michael” Tribute concert in England over the weekend.
Pop star Janet Jackson and her brothers, Randy and Jermaine Jackson, decided not to attend the tribute concert because they considered it inappropriate to hold the concert while the Conrad Murray manslaughter trial was still ongoing in Los Angeles.
In a statement to the Associated Press, Janet, 45, said “Because of the trial, the timing of this tribute to our brother would be too difficult for me,” her statement reads.
Her older brothers Randy, 49, and Jermaine, aka Muhammed Abdul Aziz, 56, released a joint statement on the day the concert was announced:
“There will come a time and place for an amazing and deserving tribute to Michael,” the brothers’ statement read. “But we feel that the most important tribute we can give to our brother at this time is to seek justice in his name.”
According to ABC News, there is also criticism that the Jackson family is keeping some of the money that’s supposed to be earmarked for charities. There are rumors that this is the reason several A-list celebrities pulled out of the concert.
Watch the video after the break.
ASCAP Legends Ball
The BET Hip Hop Awards weekend kicked off last night with ASCAP’s Legends Ball held at the W Hotel in Atlanta, honoring the music legends who have given back to the Atlanta community. ASCAP Rhythm & Soul and Ford & Lincoln Motor company brought together the brightest minds in music and charity for a night of conversation and music at the wonderful W Hotel in Atlanta.
Photos by ExclusiveAccess.net
