On Friday October 30th, Maurice Hennessy, an 8th generation member
of the Hennessy family, co-hosted an intimate tasting of the Hennessy Black
“Black Masquerade” and Hennessy Black signature cocktails for a toast
honoring the 25th Birthday of Top Model & Actress Eva Marcille Pigford.

The Black Masquerade, an exclusive Halloween beverage, will be the featured
mixed drink of choice during her [...]

 
MELKY JEAN, JAMIE HECTOR, DAPHNEE DUPLAIX, TONY YAYO RALLY FOR ‘LOVE ‘N HAITI’ TODAY AT NOON

 
WHO: Melky Jean (Grammy nominated singer/song writer, founder of the
Carma Foundation & Wyclef’s sister); Jamie Hector (actor, “The Wire,” “Heroes”), Daphnee Duplaix (actress, “One Life to Live”); Mona Scott-Young (Monami Entertainment), rapper Tony Yayo and Maxime Auguste (Haitian Memorial [...]

Is Gucci Mane Hip Hop’s Next Big Superstar?

Was A.J. Jewell Murdered or Did He Die of Natural Causes?
“The CEO’s put their sons on there and I ain’t like that s—.”
-Lil Boosie reacting to how his record label handled his latest release

“They did an excellent job considering some of these artists were traveling and [...]

 Comix Comedy Club was packed last night as Cipha Sounds of Hot 97 celebrated the second year anniversary of  his “Don’t Get Gassed” Comedy Series which was sponsored by the movie, “Black Dynamite.”  Mike Epps quietly blended in the crowd.  His new comedy album hits stores on October 27, 2009 (Reminds me of the time [...]

Check out the “Behind the scenes” footage with Queen Latifah at her photo shoot for the launch of her New Fragrance, “Queen”

PR: wait…
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[Ne-Yo popping a bottle]
Last night, I attended Ne-Yo’s 30th Birthday Party at Cipriani.  The bars were made out of ice and go-go dancers, on iced columns , entertained the guests throughout the evening.
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Multi-Media Personality “Egypt” Celebrated the launch of her New TV Show “Bartender Wars” and the One Year Anniversary of her pop culture blogsite “EgyptSaidSo.com” at Taj Nightclub in NYC.  Those in attendance included Recording Artists Estelle, Cashmoney artist Jay Sean, and Olivia; NFLers Braylon Edwards, Kerry Rhodes, Sinorice Moss; TV hosts Toccara and Dr. Michelle [...]

[Rev. Al Sharpton and Dominique Sharpton]
 
On Tuesday, October 6th, Rev. Sharpton’s 55th birthday was celebrated at the Soho Grand.  Traditionally, Rev. Sharpton is honored by some of his dearest friends, but this year,  it was his desire to honor women, who are setting exemplary standards and paving the way for others in business within the [...]

On October 5th, Ne-Yo performed at a charity event to benefit his foundation called The Compound Foundation, which supports underprivileged children. The event was sponsored by GQ and ALFANI RED. Celebrities were in attendance such Tiki Barker, Angie Martinez (Hot 97), DMC, and more.  Check out Vivica Fox (I haven’t seen her in a [...]

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A.J. Jewell, the ex-fiance of “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star, Kandi Burruss, was killed Friday night (October 2), following a fight in an ATL night club.  Find out all the details in the next Hip Hop Weekly magazine.