Actor Lance Gross celebrated his birthday at the House of Blues in New Orleans during the 2012 Essence Music Festival. Celebs in the house included actors Terrence J, Hosea Chanchez, Free, Keshia Knight Pulliam, and more.

LaToya Luckett and Keshia Knight Pulliam at the House of Blues in NEw Orleans.

Lance Gross and Hosea Chanchez at the Republic in New Orleans.

Next, the party moved to the Republic, where singer Trey Songs joined comedian Kevin Hart, singer LaToya Luckett, unemployed TV host Rocsi Diaz, actress Denise Vasi, Terrence J, DJ Trauma and DJ D-Nice.

Guest, DJ Trauma, Rocsi Diaz, Terrence J

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