Sheryl Lee Ralph with husband Sen. Vincent Hughes, son Etienne and daughter Coco
Posted by | Ray Cornelius
Original “Dreamgirl” Sheryl Lee Ralph hosted her annual HIV-AIDS fundraiser, “DIVAS Simply Singing!” on Saturday night in L.A.’s Club Nokia Live. The event was attended by a bevy of musical vocalists, personalities and actors including Ralph’s Instant Mom family—Tia Mowery-Hardict, Michael Boatman, Sydney Park, Tylen Williams and Damarr Calhoun.
This year’s stellar line up of performers included Faith Evans, Kelly Price, Karen Clark-Sheard, Kierra Sheard, Martha Wash, VaShawn Mitchell, Amber Riley, Karyn White, Jenifer Lewis, Carolyn Malachi and more.
Luke James, Kenny Lattimore, and B. Slade the gospel artist formerly known as Tonex were also on hand to lend their support. Also spotted were Carol’s Daughter Founder, Lisa Price, Luenell and drag superstar, Flame.
As previously reported, DIVAS is produced in conjunction with Ralph’s DIVA Foundation and is the longest consecutive running musical AIDS benefit concert in the country. Each year, the event raises money and awareness about HIV/AIDS while assisting AIDS organizations in Los Angeles and around the world.
Check out the photos from the red carpet below:
R&B Diva Kelly Price with Tia Mowery-Hardict
Carol’s Daughter Founder Lisa Price with guest
Karyn White
Jenifer Lewis
Tia Mowery-Hardict with her Instant Mom kids, Tylen Williams and Damarr Calhoun
Tia Mowery-Hardict with her Instant Mom Michael Boatman and Sydney Park
Sheryl Lee Ralph with her daughter Coco
Carolyn Malachi
B. Slade formely knowns as Tonex
VaShawn Mitchell
Luenelle with Drag performer Flame
Martha Wash
Photo Credit: Divas Simply Singing/Facebook
