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Out & About: Michael Strahan and Nicole Murphy

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008

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NFL star Michael Strahan and Eddie Murphy’s ex Nicole Murphy were spotted out last night at the Sport Musem of America gala in NY.
Is it just my imagination or does Nicole Murphys’ features look softer and more feminine since she escaped split from Eddie Murphy?
Michael, Nicole, Mike’s teammate Osi Umenyiora and a host of […]

Posted in Celeb Candids, Celeb couples, Special events, Sports | 27 Comments »


PICS: Maya Angelou’s 80th Birthday Celebration, 5/4

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

All Photos by Freddyo Exclusively for Sandrarose.com
The lady of the hour, Maya Angelou celebrated her 80th birthday with family, celebrity friends and admirers on Saturday, May 4 at the Woodruff Performing Arts Center in Atlanta.

What happened to birthday girl Lynn Whitfield? Lynn turns 53 today, but she just let herself go once she turned […]

Posted in Birthday Shout Out, Celeb Candids, Celeb Style, Special events | 44 Comments »


PICS: Ne-Yo Pre-Mother’s Day Brunch, 4/12

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008

All photos by Freddyo Exclusively for Sandrarose.com

This past Saturday, Grammy award winning singer/songwriter Ne-Yo hosted a pre-Mother’s Day Brunch honoring 4 metro Atlanta foster and single mothers at his Compound recording facility.
The Def Jam recording artist invited the media out to have lunch and interview the ladies as a precursor to his Mother’s Day Brunch […]

Posted in Celeb Candids, Celeb news, Special events | 23 Comments »


PICS: Premiere of BIG Ballet ft. Big Boi

Friday, April 11th, 2008

It’s nice to see Sherlita still supporting her man, Antoine “Big Boi” Patton after all these years. She has her own business (P.Valentine Boutique) and her own cash, so you know it’s true love.

All photos by Freddyo Exclusively for Sandrarose.com
DON’T ASK: Maybe this was Janelle Monae’s first time attending a ballet. And maybe […]

Posted in Celeb Candids, Celeb Style, Celeb couples, Photos of the Day, Special events | 37 Comments »


NE-YO Plans to Make Mother’s Day Super Special For 50 Mothers

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008

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R&B Superstar Ne-Yo and his Compound Foundation will host a Mother’s Day Brunch Serenade to honor thirty foster and twenty single metro Atlanta mothers for Mother’s Day.
Grammy award winning Def Jam recording artist and writer Ne-Yo and his Compound Foundation announced plans this week to host a Mother’s Day Brunch Serenade to honor 50 […]

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Premiere Event: Dem Franchize Boyz Listening Party at New Era Store, 3/20

Friday, March 21st, 2008

Photo by Freddyo Exclusively for Sandrarose.com
Dem Franchize Boyz scored major hits with the singles “White Tee’s,” “Oh, I Think They Like Me,” and “Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It.” But the Bankhead crew outgrew their contract at So So Def and signed a deal with Capital Records instead.
Now they are back to prove their […]

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PICS: Stay Strong Foundation’s “Healing Starts With Us” campaign launch, 3/18

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

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Stars of the stage, screen, television and political worlds such as author Terry McMillian, actress Felicia Pearson, actor John Amos, actress Mo’ Nique, actress Ruby Dee, author Terrie E. Williams, publisher Susan L.Taylor, and the Rev. Al Sharpton participated in the Stay Strong Foundation’s “Healing Starts With Us” Campaign Launch on March 18, 2008 […]

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PICS: Rocko Da Don Meet & Greet at DTLR, 3/18

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

About 200 fans turned out to meet Rocko Da Don and buy his debut album “Self Made” yesterday at DTLR in Atlanta. Rocko’s family, including his fiancee Monica, his sons, Malik, Lil’ Rocko, baby Romelo, his mom, and his sisters Romeka and Kenya Hill, nieces Nakyra and Kayla, as well as industry friends, came […]

Posted in Celeb Candids, Celeb couples, Celebrity Seed, Monica, New artist, PICS, Special events | 66 Comments »


PICS: All Star Weekend New Orleans 2008

Friday, March 7th, 2008

Dwyane Wade with Alize models
Photo by Freddyo Exclusively for Sandrarose.com
Yeah, I know these pics are way late. But better late than never, right..? As you know, I was hired to shoot the Alize-sponsored events in New Orleans this year. But I couldn’t make the trip due to other commitments, so I gave the […]

Posted in PICS, Parties, Special events, Sports | 29 Comments »


PICS: Young Jeezy ‘Make a Wish Come True’ Dinner @ Justin’s

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

Photos by Freddyo Exclusively for Sandrarose.com
Rapper/entrepreneur Young Jeezy granted the wish of the lucky winner from his “Make Your Dreams Come True” contest with a special presentation and dinner at Justin’s Restaurant in Atlanta last night (2/26). The contest offered an open invitation to fans to share their dreams and aspirations with Jeezy.
The winning […]

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Premiere Event: TOUS Luxe Lounge featuring Chrisette Michelle @ Shout, 2/17

Monday, February 18th, 2008

Photos: Sandra Rose/Sandrarose.com

Chrisette Michelle performed for a stylish crowd at the TOUS Luxe Lounge at Shout Restaurant last night. But before arriving in Atlanta for her intimate performance, Chrisette attended the Grammy Awards where she was nominated for a Grammy for best female R&B vocal performance.
If you wondered about the little bear necklace Chrisette […]

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Janet Jackson wins NAACP award

Friday, February 15th, 2008

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Before I can even get my day started good, the Janet Jackson fans are already whining and complaining because I didn’t mention that Janet won an NAACP Award last night. My regular readers know that I’m not big on awards shows. There are plenty of blogs that cover who won what and […]

Posted in Janet Jackson, Special events | 28 Comments »


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