Celebs Out & About: Ludacris, Chanel Iman
Rap mogul Chris “Ludacris” Bridges brought his own leading lady, Fab, to the Hollywood premier of his holiday movie, ‘New Year’s Eve’ at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre yesterday in Hollywood, California. The star-studded cast of ‘New Year’s Eve’ includes Halle Berry, Robert DeNiro, Common, Ashton Kutcher, Jessica Biel, Sarah Jessica Parker, famed director Penny Marshall, NBA star Amare Stoudemire, and more! NYE was directed by Garry Marshall and it’s in theaters on Friday, December 9.
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Supermodel Chanel Iman turned heads at DKNY’s Golden Delicious million dollar fragrance bottle unveiling at the DKNY Store in New York City yesterday.
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Celebs Out & About: Monica and Shannon Brown, Nicki Minaj, Venus & Serena
R&B singer Monica Brown and LA Lakers basketball star Shannon Brown were seen donating toys for ‘Toys for Tots’ charity run by the Marines at FAO Schwarz in New York City today. Monica and Shannon were in New York to appear on the ‘Wendy Williams Show’. Mo confirmed she is not currently pregnant, but that she and her husband, Shannon Brown, “practice” getting pregnant “regularly”. But Mo added that she and Shannon, who was sitting in the audience, do plan on having kids one day, but they already have 3 boys to raise.
Paula Patton Covers JEZEBEL Magazine
Actress Paula Patton covers the November 2011 issue of JEZEBEL magazine, which is based out of Atlanta. Patton, 35, is in heavy demand these days due to her coveted role as a beautiful secret spy in the action thriller Mission: Impossible, Ghost Protocol, starring Tom Cruise.
Patton says she didn’t have much confidence in snagging the plum role. So when she was called in to audition, she told the producers, “Come on, guys, don’t waste my time!”
The film hits theaters Dec. 15. The ‘Precious’ star is well-known in the black community, but this role is expected to place her squarely on Hollywood’s A-list.
Despite her many successes, Patton, who is married to R&B singer Robin Thicke, and has a toddler, Julian; reveals she prefers living in a fantasy world, because she “doesn’t like reality very much.”
This seems strange coming from a woman who, on the outside, seems to have everything. “I love my son; I love my husband; and then I want to take them into my dream world,” she told JEZEBEL.
“My dream is Paris, and good food, and beautiful sunsets, and no worries, and no stress and life floating on a cloud!”
JEZEBEL magazine’s Nov. 2011 issue featuring the 50 Most Beautiful Atlantans is on newsstands now!
Photography: John Russo
Styling by Erica Cloud and Karla Welch for The Wall Group
Hair by Robert Steinken for Clouttier Remix
Makeup by Jo Strettell for the Magnet Agency
Monica and Shannon Brown Celebrate 1 Year Anniversary
R&B Diva Monica and NBA star Shannon Brown celebrated their 1st year together as man and wife yesterday at the upscale
Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation, famed for its bucolic setting on Lake Oconee in Greensboro, Georgia.
In a series of tweets on their Twitter.com accounts yesterday, Shannon and Monica expressed their love and affection for each other.
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!
Soul Train Awards 2011 – Arrivals
The Soul Train Awards 2011, hosted by comedian Cedric the Entertainer, took place last night at the Fabulous Fox Theater in Atlanta. The event also coincided with the 40th anniversary of Soul Train, the longest-running musical program of its kind on television. Numerous celebs, past and present, graced the red carpet, which was hosted by RHOA’s Cynthia Bailey, pictured below left with singer Marsha Ambrosius.
Celebs Out & About: Common, Jeezy, Keri Hilson, Towanda Braxton
Rapper Common held a listening party for his latest album, The Dreamer, The Believer, in Atlanta last night. The ATL’s industry glitterati rubbed elbows with celebs such as Keri Hilson, Ne-Yo, Jeezy and more!
Thanks to Tami of Talkingwithtami blog and celebrity photographer Thaddaeus McAdams of ExclusiveAccess.net for the pics!
Singer songwriter Keri Hilson stopped by to congratulate Common.
