LL COOL J, Spike Lee, Rosie Perez, Action Bronson & Shepard Fairey Celebrate BEYOND The Streets Exhibition Source: Cindy Ord / Getty Last night, LL COOL J , Spike Lee, Rosie Perez, Fisher Stevens, Action Bronson and many legendary artists from the street art and graffiti community showed up to celebrate the NYC VIP Opening Preview of BEYOND the STREETS at 25 Kent Ave. Hosted by LL COOL J and Roger Gastman, the party kicked off the official public opening (Friday, June 21) of the 100,000 sq ft exhibition of graffiti, street art and beyond, including some of the most pervasive artists of the community, including Shepard Fairey, Keith Haring, Kenny Scharf, Timothy Curtis, Takashi Murakami, TAKI 183, Cleon Peterson, LADY PINK and more. Source: Cindy Ord / Getty Bert Krak was in attendance tattooing guests in his Brooklyn-inspired tattoo porch. Legendary DJ Stretch Armstrong spun 90’s hip hop while break dancers moved around the two-floor exhibit. Source: Cindy Ord / Getty The exhibition officially opens to the public tomorrow, Friday, June 21. Tickets available here: https://beyondthestreets.com/
Source: Chris Mitchell and Datrick Davis for OWN / OWN “Ambitions” Cast Celebrates Premiere With Star Studded Party Monday night, BOSSIP had the pleasure of attending an OWN celebration for the premiere of its new drama series “Ambitions,” from Will Packer Productions , at a splashy Atlanta screening and party at The Gathering Spot. Source: Chris Mitchell and Datrick Davis for OWN / OWN Attending from the cast were Robin Givens, Essence Atkins, Brian White, Kendrick Cross, Brely Evans, Erica Page and Mara Hall. Also in attendance were OWN president Tina Perry, executive producer Will Packer, show creator Jamey Giddens, executive producer Sheila Ducksworth, line producer Dianne Ashford and Will Packer Media president Alix Baudin. Source: Chris Mitchell and Datrick Davis for OWN / OWN Various VIPs came out to support the new show including former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed; “Greenleaf” actress Merle Dandridge; “Real Housewives of Atlanta” stars Cynthia Bailey, Marlo Hampton and Tanya Sam; singer/tv personality Tameka “Tiny” Harris; xoNecole founder Necole Kane; actress Terri J. Vaughn; “Married to Medicine” stars Drs. Scott & Contessa Metcalfe; “If Loving You is Wrong” actor Joel Rush; “Empire” actor Morocco Omari and many more. #Ambitions premieres TONIGHT, Tuesday June 18 at 10/9c on OWN ABOUT THE SERIES Robin Givens is the sophisticated ‘Stephanie Lancaster. Hailing from a long line of distinguished attorneys, Stephanie desperately wants to be in charge of her family’s prestigious law firm and will stop at nothing to get it. Brian White is ‘Evan Lancaster,’ the Mayor of Atlanta, who is married to attorney Stephanie Carlisle (Robin Givens). Evan’s dream is to be the first African-American governor of Georgia and there’s no line he won’t cross to get there. Kendrick Cross stars as ‘Titus Hughes,’ a passionate attorney and dedicated husband to Amara (Essence Atkins). Titus has accepted the challenge of being in-house counsel for a big pharma company run by Hunter Purifoy (Brian Bosworth) to fight a class action suit brought by the powerful Carlisle family. Brely Evans stars as ‘Rondell Lancaster,’ the sister of Atlanta Mayor Evan Lancaster and manager of the Thelma’s Place restaurant. As the new face of an anti-gentrification campaign, she never thought she’d become a crusader for the people, but it’s a badge she wears with pride – and nobody is removing it. Erica Page plays the role of ‘Bella (Tru) Trujillo,’ Atlanta’s newest and trendiest fashion designer. She’s the exclusive dress designer for First Lady Stephanie Lancaster, but has set her sights much higher. Essence Atkins plays the role of ‘Amara Hughes,’ a lawyer in the U.S. Attorney’s Office who has newly arrived in Atlanta with her husband, Titus (Kendrick Cross). Originally from Texas, she is quickly gaining attention from the U.S. Attorney’s Office as a diligent investigator and prosecutor. In addition, Brian Bosworth (“What Men Want”), Matt Cedeño (“Power”), Deena Dill (“Conrad & Michelle”), Gino Anthony Pesi (“Shades of Blue”) and Kayla Smith (“Star”) will appear in recurring roles. Check out a first look at the show below: Connect with the series on social media using the @AmbitionsOWN handle.
Justin Combs, Malaysia Pargo, & Eric Bellinger Had Hollywood LIT For Sincere Show’s EP Release Source: Shot By Sham / Shot By Sham Sincere Show holds the crown as a big Hollywood nightlife enthusiast, so when it came time for him to unleash his latest project “The Greatest Show On Earth”, things were bound to turn into a serious littuation! Joe Moses, Raven Symone, RJ, Eric Bellinger, LT Hutton, Justin Combs, Malaysia, Zell Swag, TMG Fresh, Toccara Jones, BonesLA and Josh Stone and more celebrated the release of his forthcoming EP. Check it out here , let us know what ya think! Source: Shot By Sham / Shot By Sham Releasing this EP shows that Sincere Show isn’t just about showing up and showing out for Hollywood nightlife, he’s also crafting the musical vibes that make it famous around the world!
Source: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images / Getty Beyoncé Posts Pics Following Nicole Curran Controversy After her hive went CRAZY on an NBA owner’s wife for a courtside conundrum, Beyoncé’s looking unbothered. As previously reported Nicole Curran, the wife of Warriors owner Joe Lacob, got gold boot punted by people who think she was being rude by speaking OVER Beyonce to talk to Jay Z. Jay-Z and Beyoncé are courtside for Game 3 pic.twitter.com/6mmJuN8Odn — ESPN (@espn) June 6, 2019 Bey did look a bit perturbed by having someone’s hot breath in her face, but on Instagram, she’s currently all smiles. Bey shared pics of her NBA finals outfit for the evening that included a $9,900 Burberry trench coat and Salone Monet sandals styled by Zerina Akers according to FashionBombDaily. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on Jun 5, 2019 at 10:45pm PDT But wait, there’s more. Bey also posted the controversial video of Nicole Curran leaning over her—with one crucial detail missing. Hit the flip.
Source: Prince Williams / ATLPics.Net Ma$e and T.I. Celebrate AT Cassette Event Thursday night Kenny Burns hosted the monthly event “Cassette” at District in Atlanta. Mase, T.I., Lil Duval, Big Boi and others notables attended the event, which also served as a birthday celebration for industry executive Hannah Kang. Source: Prince Williams / ATLPics.Net Looks like everyone had a blast. Hit the flip for more photos from the party.
Source: DIGGZY/ SplashNews / Splash News Check Out These Met Gala After Party Looks The Met Gala is all the talk of Tuesday, but many of your faves rocked not just ONE or TWO but several outfits over the course of the evening. In some cases we actually preferred the after party look to the gala gown! We love how Lupita kept her gilded afro picks in place to hit the after parties but shed her costume for a simple colorful slip dress. Source: Pap Nation/ SplashNews / Splash News Kylie Jenner’s lavender look was a hit at the Met Gala but we’re just as drawn to the pale green number she wore to the afterparty. Source: SplashNews / Splash News Looks like Kimmy Cakes kept her corset on for the after party. Do you prefer her gala dress or this blue number? Source: DIGGZY/ SplashNews / Splash News Winnie Harlow went with a leopard look for her after party outfit. You likey? Hit the flip for more photos from the afterparties
Tyra Banks Hosts The ‘Oscars’ Of The Food World Source: Kent Goodman / Kent Goodman On Friday, The James Beard Foundation hosted its annual Media Awards, dubbed “the Oscars of the food world.” Winners were announced in the Media categories to the nation’s top cookbook authors, culinary broadcast producers and hosts, and food industry journalists. Nominees and guests gathered at an exclusive celebration dinner, hosted by Supermodel turned businesswoman and Emmy Award-winning television host, Tyra Banks at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers in New York City. Source: Kent Goodman / Kent Goodman While Tyra served as master of ceremonies, a plethora of talented presenters including, Samin Nosrat (Salt Fat Acid Heat), JJ Johnson (Chef and Author), Marcus Samuelsson (Chef and Owner Red Rooster Harlem), Amirah Kassem (Flour Shop NYC, Owner), Pati Jinich (Chef & TV Personality), Ruth Reichel (Notorious Food Writer), Michael Twitty (Author), and Sophia Roe (Chef & Influencer) entertained A-List food community guests in attendance including, David Chang, Alton Brown, and Sam Sifton, who accepted Publication of the Year Award on behalf of The New York Times and James Beard Foundation CEO Clare Reichenbach, Chief Strategy Officer Mitchell Davis, Board Chair Fred Seegal, and COO Kris Moon. See more photos of your foodie faves by hitting that flip!
“The 420 Party” at Coachella Had Ty Dolla $ign and Rich the Kid Living the High Life with YG Source: Maurice Williams / Maurice Williams When 420 rolls around during weekend two of the renowned Coachella music festival , it’s time for a smoker’s PARADISE! Equl Entertainment delivered just that at their beautiful estate right next to Coachella where headliners Rich the Kid and Ty Dolla $ign plus Young California’s DJ Carisma complemented a gorgeous outdoor venue hosted by Sincere Show and featuring a lagoon filled with bikini-clad women! Source: Maurice Williams / Maurice Williams Numera Una, Rosa Acosta, Josh Stone and YG were also spotted at the day party which was made possible by Ocean Grown cannabis, Mickey Trees, Perfect Hydration, Red Bull, RPG, Golden Girls and LIQUIDIV! Those lucky enough to be in attendance also enjoyed food from Wedat’s Chicken and Shrimp food truck and Cannabis Catered Events. Wanna see more from the shake ‘n bake celebration? Hit the flip!
Source: Gunna, Megan Thee stallion / Getty Megan The Stallion Gives Suprise Performance During Gunna Concert “Wanna drive the boat?” That’s what fans are asking Gunna after he was spotted ogling Megan Thee Stallion’s sturdy cakes. Megan brought her “real hot girl” s*** to New York this week for a surprise appearance during Gunna’s show at the Irving Plaza. Megan who wore hot pink and some Lonzo Arnold colored green tresses twerked to “Big Ole Freak” while her 300 labelmate Gunna gleefully watched. Source: Gunna, Megan Thee stallion / Getty Fans quickly spotted Gunna’s not so subtle staring and hilarity ensued. This how I be looking at a 10 piece combo https://t.co/t48Zn3BAcP — Kido. (@Hey_Kido) April 25, 2019 Tryna look at somebody daughter the way Gunna looking at Meg pic.twitter.com/bsH8zrPSYA — StoFace Baby (@StoHefner) April 25, 2019 Dear Gunna, WE GET IT. Source: Gunna, Megan Thee stallion / Getty More Houston hottie Meg on the flip.
NYU Tisch School Of The Arts 2019 Gala Honors Susan Kelechi Watson & Sharon Chang Source: @samhollenshead / @samhollenshead Over 450 alumni, donors and supporters gathered at St. Ann’s Warehouse on Monday night for the NYU Tisch School of the Arts 2019 Gala, honoring notable alumni Susan Kelechi Watson and Sharon Chang . The event featured several performances by current Tisch students in tribute to the two honorees. Alec and Hilaria Baldwin and Martin Scorsese served as honorary co-chairs for the evening. In attendance were NYU Tisch Dean Allyson Green , NYU Provost Katherine Fleming , Grammy Award-winning music executive Clive Davis and Tony Award-winning actress Phylicia Rashad . Nearly $1 million was raised to support critical needs of talented Tisch students. (Photo credit: @samhollenshead). “At NYU Tisch School of the Arts we are an imaginative community of storytellers, artists, scholars, and entrepreneurs who have a passion to create work that makes an impact in the world,” said Allyson Green, Dean, NYU Tisch School of the Arts . “We are artist citizens on the front lines, armed with the power of images and words, to effect positive change. The seeds we plant, the values we instill, the ideas we offer and the connections we forge here can and will collectively shape our future.” Se more gala photos below!
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