Sometimes Nicole Murphy looks hawt and then other times she falls way short of the mark. Why can’t she be consistent? Maybe it’s the camera angle that fails to soften her sharp features. Nicole attended her beau Michael Strahan’s retirement party in NYC last night

Struggling R&B artist Trey Songz performed live at BMI’s 12th annual Unsigned Urban Showcase at E.S.S.O. Nightclub in Atlanta last night. He’s in Atlanta working in the studio with JD hoping to jump start his career. My grandmother (RIP) used to call this type of effort the blind leading the blind.

L to R: Songwriter Sean “The Penn” Garrett, Sr. Vice president of BMI Catherine Brewton, and rap artist Lil Jon attended BMI’s 12th annual Unsigned Urban Showcase at E.S.S.O. Nightclub right here in Atlanta last night. Later they headed over to AG’s Secret Society party co-hosted by Nas.

L to R: Model-turned-TV personality Tyson Beckford, rapper-turned-DJ-turned-celebrity photographer DJ D-Nice, and DJ Moss chillin’ at the Grand Opening celebration of The Chandelier Room at the W Hoboken hotel in NYC last night.

I’m sure some of you cougars remember this cute blast from the past. Taimak is one of the few actors who will always be remembered for just one role he played: as Leroy in The Last Dragon. LisaRaye is another such actor who will be remembered for one role.

Industry veteran Phillana Williams attended the Artist Managers From A – Z (Urban Committee Event) at New York Chapter Office yesterday. I LOVE her! She is the consummate professional. Phillana looked out for me back in the 90s by hiring me to shoot events when she worked for LaFace Records. She is the former manager of Ciara (has anyone seen her lately?) who now manages TIffany Evans and rap artist Diamond, formerly of Crime Mob. If you want your career to go that next level, holla at Phillana!

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