Comedian Chris Tucker embracing former Atlanta Mayor Bill Campbell at the UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball
Written by | Ray Cornelius
Atlanta was a hotbed of activity this past weekend as a number of celebrities were spotted around town getting their ‘party on’ at numerous sporting events, premieres and galas. Check it out in today’s AROUND ATLANTA…
Comedic actor Marlon Wayans was in town promoting his new film A Haunted House. The new flick stars Wayans as Malcolm and Essence Atkins as his girlfriend Kisha. Both move into their new dream home only to find out the house is demon possessed and so is Kisha. The film also stars Cedric the Entertainer, Affion Crockett, Nick Swardson and David Koechner.
Wayans greeted fans and press at the Rosa Mexicano Restaurant in Atlantic Station and talked about the film he wrote, produced and directed. A Haunted House arrives in theaters on January 11.
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed hosted the 29th Annual UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball on Saturday night at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. A number of celebrities attended the fundraising gala including Chris Tucker, Dawn Lewis, Romany Malco, Jonathan Slocumb, Terri J. Vaughn, and Jennifer Holliday. Soulful sounds were provided by Maze featuring Frankie Beverly.
Check out these sleek photos below of all the bejeweled celebrities…
Actress Terri J. Vaughn greeting anchorwoman Brenda Wood of Atlanta’s WXIA 11 Alive
R&B music legend Frankie Beverly of MAZE
Actress Dawn Lewis with Mrs. Billye Suber Aaron and husband baseball legend Hank Aaron
‘Dreamgirl’ Jennifer Holliday with Dawn Lewis/UNCF’s Maurice E. Jenkins with NBA star Dikembe Mutombo
Comedian Jonathan Slocumb ‘cuttin up’ with ATL radio personality Sasha “The Diva”
WXIA 11 Alive’s Evelyn Mims and Karyn Greer with Sasha “The Diva”
The event is co-founded by Ambassador Andrew Young and Mrs. Billye Suber Aaron. Proceeds will benefit UNCF and its 38 member colleges and universities.
Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Matt Ryan throwing a victory pass
Congratulations to The Atlanta Falcons for defeating reigning NFL champs, The New York Giants. Yesterday’s 34-0 victory more than made up for their recent loss to the Carolina Panthers with Falcons Quarterback Matt Ryan throwing three touchdown passes. The Falcons win moves them one step closer to the Super Bowl playoffs.
Check out a few hot shots of players and Falcons Cheerleaders…
Falcons player Jacquizz Rodgers
NY Giants Players entering the Falcons’ Stadium
The Falcons Cheerleaders strutting their stuff…
An RC Honorable Mention goes to…
Scarlet Pressley-Brown, Deborah J. Richardson, Camille Russell Love and Pamela G. Alexander
City of Atlanta’s Office of Cultural Affairs director Camille Russell Love for being an award recipient at this year’s Ford Freedom Unsung Awards. For years, Love has championed arts education for young people while instituting such activities as the ArtsCool Summer program and the city’s after school Culture Club program.
In addition to that, Love also produces the annual Atlanta Jazz Festival, which contributes a combined economic impact of over $30 million dollars to the city of Atlanta.
Camille Russell Love and Ray Cornelius
When asked, “Who her unsung heroine was?” she replied, “My mother. Because my father was a politician, my mother was the one at home taking care of nine children. She made sure we had our homework done and participated in cultural experiences. She also made sure we received a good education and taught us how to be kind, loving and compassionate.” Kudos once again Camille for this much deserved award!
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