ATLANTA (May 21, 2013) – Power, purpose, fitness and well-being provided the framework for the Ninth Annual Spelman College Leadership and Women of Color Conference (Spelman – WOCC). Thursday marked the conclusion of two days of discussions designed to equip attendees with action items to help achieve long-term financial success. Held at the Georgia International [...]
Yesterday evening, Thursday, May 16th, Grammy-winning rapper and actor Chris “Ludacris” Bridges cruised into Atlanta to promote the upcoming Universal Studios release FAST & FURIOUS 6 with a VIP screening for some of the city’s most notable celebrities. Guests mingled with Atlanta’s elite including Monica and Shannon Brown, LaToya Luckett and Keisha Knight Pulliam. Those [...]
On Tuesday, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network hosted a preview party at Bar One in Atlanta for their two new scripted series: Tyler Perry’s “The Haves and The Have Nots” and “Love Thy Neighbor.” Fans, friends and family packed the chic venue to get a sneak peek of the much-anticipated shows and to hobnob with the [...]
Spring is here! Time to get right! May 1st is the next 30 Day cardio challenge…just in time for Summer. The plan is to get 100,000 people signed up for the Free May Fitness Challenge. The challenge is 100% free, we just ask that you help us get the world healthy! Repost and share this [...]
Recently, I had the opportunity to catch up with a good friend from college over lunch. We began by asking each other general questions, what we did for a living, if we had a wife or kid, etc. As the conversation developed, he began to share with me on how his life felt empty. After [...]
I recently had a change to speak with American Idol Season 10 finalist Ashthon Jones. I first heard of her when I listened to Lecrae‘s “Mayday” featuring Big K.R.I.T. When I heard the hook I immediately wanted to know who she was. Her voice was so powerful. Fast-forward a few months later, a producer friend [...]
We’re celebrating Father’s Day by showing appreciation to some of our favorite celebrity dads with their equally famous little ones. We’ve rounded up a list of a few that we’re totally smitten by. Chris “Ludacris” Bridges The rapper turned box office movie star has never been shy about his love for his 11-year old daughter [...]
Grammy, Stellar and Dove Award winning singer/songwriter PJ Morton‘s highly anticipated tour for his new cd ‘New Orleans’ stopped through Atlanta over the weekend. PJ’s original fans know him for his lyrics and amazing voice. He sings about the real love we all want. His newer fans know him as “the black guy” in Maroon [...]
Author Nicole K. Garner, founder of The Garner Circle PR, celebrated the book launch for “Are You In Inc: PR’s Alter Ego” and the kickoff for the “Running In Heels” multi-market tour at TAGS boutique (owned by Bravo TV’s Kandi Burress). This ultimate guide focuses on niche Public Relations and publicity disciplines of fashion, music, [...]
From the producers of the award-winning, record breaking BET comedy THE GAME, GIRLFRIENDS and box-office hit SPARKLE comes the BET original movie BEING MARY JANE starring Gabrielle Union. Over the weekend, the Being Mary Jane tour rolled through Atlanta at the W Hotel. The acceptance was a resounding “we want more!” Gabrielle Union’s character, Mary [...]
Bounce TV (www.BounceTV.com), will premiere its first original non-scripted series, Forever Jones Presented by Walmart on Wednesday, June 5th at 9:00 p.m. ET. High on their national press tour, I had a chance to chat with the Grammy and Dove Award nominated band, at the Westin Hotel downtown Atlanta. The new reality series will delve [...]
LOS ANGELES–(June 5, 2013) Gospel trailblazer Deitrick Haddon, who successfully intermingles contemporary styling of R&B and Christian sensibilities to produce his own unique brand of “Gospel Soul” music, continues to have his way at radio with the new single “Have Your Way” picking up Gospel radio stations since the week of April 29. Haddon, who [...]
ATLANTA— Former Green Bay Packers star, Dorsey Levens collaborates with playwright-producer Tiffany Brown on another hit play titled “Stripped”. The play gives an authentic “fly on the wall” perspective of what really takes place in the lives of pro athletes during the highs and lows of their professional careers. The cast is a perfect blend [...]
Episode 2 of the highly-acclaimed documentary about single life, “Where Is He Already?!” aired last night on YouTube. This episode is wrapping up “What Women Want” and leads into “What Men Want.” One of my favorite quotes from this episode came from musician Rich King in LA, “A king is someone who knows how to [...]
Once upon a time jumpsuits were reserved for blue-collared workers only (who can forget those signature Dickies that Snoop Lion, still wears?). Today the one-piece wonder has been transformed into a chic, wearable ensemble that if done correctly, could possibly replace your LBD. Alexander McQueen and Proenza Schouler were some of the first to mark [...]