Cease and Desist presented their latest collection entitled “F#%k War” last night. The collection is filled with highly detailed and functional military inspired garments. Cease and Desist also released their highly anticipated “In the Trenches” short film showing the effects of war . More than just an event for us, this presentation was an historical moment for Atlanta’s fashion community. Some of Atlanta’s most influential in music attended the event. 2 Chainz and Quezzyo joined Fitire for a few quick photos in the midst of the fashion presentation finale. Future wore a custom Cease and Desist army fatigue jacket for his “F#%k War” look. For more photos from last nights presentation, hit the flip! Photo Credit: Prince Williams/ATLPics.net Continue reading →
Kandi Buruss & Monyetta Shaw Party In Atlanta Last Night, RHOA’s Kandi Burrus and Atlanta Exes star Monyetta Shaw Had a belated birthday celebration at the Gold room in Atlanta. Multiple reality stars and Atlanta-based celebrities came out to help the ladies celebrate another year of life — and of course Kandi’s husband Todd Tucker was right on hand to help her bring another year in right. Peep more pics below: Prince Williams / ATLpics.net
Yo Gotti Celebrates His Birthday With Atlanta Party Last Saturday Yo Gotti took the Atlanta nightlife to celebrate his 34th birthday. The party was held at Compound Nightclub where Gotti and friends turnt up with Gold bottles! Totti’s artist Snootie Wild also showed up to the event in all black showing birthday love to his friend and mentor. R&B singer Tank flashed a huge grin for the crowd while standing on the VIP couches of Compound. Yo Gotti grabbed the mic and had the crowd lit up with his entourage and a host of hip hop friends around him. For more pics of his birthday bash, hit the flip! Photo Credit: Prince Williams/ATLPics.net
Trey Songz & Keri Hilson host Gold Room In Atlanta Last night, Trey Songz touched down in ATL and decided to hit up Gold Room for AG Entertainment’s Thursday night party: Tons of Atlanta tastemakers and entertainers joined in the fun, with appearances from Keri Hilson & Sevyn Streeter. Looks like another great night in the ATL. Peep more pics below: Prince Williams / ATLpics.net
Wrestlers Sue WWE Over Brain Damage Three wrestlers have taken it upon themselves to sue on behalf of all wrestlers ever, stating that the WWE is exploitative and puts its performers in grave danger of intense brain damage. Via TMZ : Big Russ McCullough, Ryan Sakoda and Luther Reigns (obvious stage names) claim the WWE has known for years … the brutality in the ring has resulted in dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and a lot more. The lawsuit — obtained by TMZ — claims the WWE, “under the guise of providing ‘entertainment’ …. has for decades subjected its wrestlers to extreme physical brutality.” The suit acknowledges wrestling is scripted but nonetheless unrelentingly brutal, claiming “WWE is in the business of selling violence.” The legal docs chronicle various matches in which wrestlers were destroyed. It mentions the 2014 Royal Rumble, in which one wrestler “demolished another with a series of brutal steel chair attacks,” and the docs refer to “the carnage created by the match’s victor.” The lawsuit gives an interesting inside look into wrestling, saying the goal of the WWE is to elicit “heat,” meaning heightened violence with the use of various props, including chairs, ladders and tables. The suit singles out various moves, including the Brain Buster, Bulldog, Cobra Clutch Slam, Facebreaker, Jawbreaker and Powerslam. It singles out the chair shots to the head, which was banned in 2010. The suit claims, “The WWE coerces its wrestlers to work while they are injured by, among other methods, threatening to strip them of their position within the organization if they refuse.” It says they are “universally encouraged to ‘wrestle through the pain.’” And the lawsuit mentions Chris Benoit, who was “routinely hit in the head with a chair.” Benoit, who killed his wife and son along with himself, was autopsied after his death. A doctor concluded Benoit’s brain was so damaged from CTE, it “resembled the brain of an 85-year-old Alzheimer’s patient.” Do you think something like this will bring some real change to the wrestling industry…or do these guys stand a chance at all?
Claudia Jordan Celebrates Her Birthday In Atlanta On Thursday night, Claudia Jordan stepped out for an early birthday bash at Atlanta’s Gold Room. The radio host and reality star celebrated alongside friends and coworkers from The Ricky Smiley Morning Show and Real Housewives of Atlanta. She co-hosted the party along with Teyana Taylor, who is rocking a brand new MUCH shorter ‘do. Are you feeling her big chop? Atlanta VIPs like RHOA’s Cynthia Bailey and Demetria McKinney, and Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’s Shay Johnson and MiMi Faust, and radio personality Sarah Vivan stopped through to help Claudia celebrate her big day. Hit the flip for more pics. Prince Williams / ATLpics.net
Kelly Rowland Joins Ludacris In Celebrating His Album Release In Atlanta Kelly Rowland turned up in ATL this weekend for Luda’s ‘Ludaversal’ album release party at Compound Saturday, sponsored by Alex Gidewon’s AG Entertainment. Damn she fine. Looks like Luda had a ball. Dice and her boo showed up to join the celebration, along with a few other celebs. Check out more photos below: Prince Williams/ATLPics.net
WeTV Brings First African-American Bachelor To Television We’ve questioned time and time again why ABC has yet to cast an African-American man as their object of desire on the hit show “The Bachelor,” but we no longer have to wait because WeTV has answered the demand for a black bachelor with their new show “Match Made In Heaven.” The show stars a real estate developer named Shawn Bullard who is looking for a wife from amongst a group of very diverse beauties. Along to help him in his quest are his mother Maggie and NFL Spiritual Advisor for the Indianapolis Colts, Pastor Ken Johnson. Watch the teaser: So what do you think? Thursday WE tv hosted a screening in Atlanta of the new series “Match Made in Heaven,” starring millionaire bachelor Shawn Bullard. A number of press, VIPs and WE tv talent gathered at TWELVE Hotel Atlantic Station to shake hands with television’s first African-American “Bachelor” and get a glimpse of the show that chronicles Shawn’s quest to find true love. Attendees included Claudia Jordan (“Real Housewives of Atlanta”/BRAVO), Cynthia Bailey (“Real Housewives of Atlanta”/BRAVO), Maggie Bullard (“Match Made in Heaven”/WE tv), LeLee Lyons (“SWV Reunited”/WE tv), Ben and Jewell Tankard (“Thicker Than Water”/Bravo), Priyanka Banks (“Sorority Girls”/VH1), April McRae (“Sorority Girls”/VH1), Palmer Williams (“Love Thy Neighbor”/OWN), Judge Glenda Hatchett, Nicci Gilbert, Maja Sly (“Cutting It”/WE tv), Beautii Joseph (“Cutting It”/WE tv), Lou and Mushiya Tshikuka (“Cutting It”/WE tv), LaKenya Morris (“Cutting It”/WE tv), Dedra Allen (“Cutting It”/WE tv), Stacii Jae (“From the Bottom Up”/CENTRIC), Yvonne Capehart (“Sex Box”/WE tv), Stevie Baggs, Jr (athlete/actor), Melissa Knowles (HLN) and many more! Guests enjoyed a lively cocktail reception followed by the premiere episode screening and a Q&A moderated by Claudia Jordan. The evening ended on a sweet note with branded white chocolate-covered Oreos for all. “Match Made in Heaven” premieres Wednesday, February 4 at 8pm ET/PT on WE tv. Join the conversation at @WEtv, @MMIH_WEtv and @Shawn_Bullard and use hashtag #MatchMadeinHeaven. Visit the show online at http://www.wetv.com/shows/match-made-in-heaven Photo Credit: Prince Williams/ATLPics
WeTV Brings First African-American Bachelor To Television We’ve questioned time and time again why ABC has yet to cast an African-American man as their object of desire on the hit show “The Bachelor,” but we no longer have to wait because WeTV has answered the demand for a black bachelor with their new show “Match Made In Heaven.” The show stars a real estate developer named Shawn Bullard who is looking for a wife from amongst a group of very diverse beauties. Along to help him in his quest are his mother Maggie and NFL Spiritual Advisor for the Indianapolis Colts, Pastor Ken Johnson. Watch the teaser: So what do you think? Thursday WE tv hosted a screening in Atlanta of the new series “Match Made in Heaven,” starring millionaire bachelor Shawn Bullard. A number of press, VIPs and WE tv talent gathered at TWELVE Hotel Atlantic Station to shake hands with television’s first African-American “Bachelor” and get a glimpse of the show that chronicles Shawn’s quest to find true love. Attendees included Claudia Jordan (“Real Housewives of Atlanta”/BRAVO), Cynthia Bailey (“Real Housewives of Atlanta”/BRAVO), Maggie Bullard (“Match Made in Heaven”/WE tv), LeLee Lyons (“SWV Reunited”/WE tv), Ben and Jewell Tankard (“Thicker Than Water”/Bravo), Priyanka Banks (“Sorority Girls”/VH1), April McRae (“Sorority Girls”/VH1), Palmer Williams (“Love Thy Neighbor”/OWN), Judge Glenda Hatchett, Nicci Gilbert, Maja Sly (“Cutting It”/WE tv), Beautii Joseph (“Cutting It”/WE tv), Lou and Mushiya Tshikuka (“Cutting It”/WE tv), LaKenya Morris (“Cutting It”/WE tv), Dedra Allen (“Cutting It”/WE tv), Stacii Jae (“From the Bottom Up”/CENTRIC), Yvonne Capehart (“Sex Box”/WE tv), Stevie Baggs, Jr (athlete/actor), Melissa Knowles (HLN) and many more! Guests enjoyed a lively cocktail reception followed by the premiere episode screening and a Q&A moderated by Claudia Jordan. The evening ended on a sweet note with branded white chocolate-covered Oreos for all. “Match Made in Heaven” premieres Wednesday, February 4 at 8pm ET/PT on WE tv. Join the conversation at @WEtv, @MMIH_WEtv and @Shawn_Bullard and use hashtag #MatchMadeinHeaven. Visit the show online at http://www.wetv.com/shows/match-made-in-heaven Photo Credit: Prince Williams/ATLPics
Angela Simmons Hosts HIV/AIDS Awareness Fashion Show Angela Simmons was recently seen on the scene in Atlanta hosting a fashion show to benefit HIV/AIDS awareness. Guests included Marlo Hampton, Derrick J, LaLa’s cousin Dice and her ( Roger Bobb smashing ) girlfriend Gosha (below). Monyetta Shaw was also spotted looking banging in black… and Angela showed off her outfit for the evening on Instagram. Check out more flicks below. Prince Williams/ ATLPics.net
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