June 19, 2013

Monday Snaps: Porsha Stewart, Tatyana Ali & Laz Alonso

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A number of reality stars and celebs came out to celebrate the MegaGrowth Re-Launch Event at Atlanta’s King Plow Event Gallery. Minus her blinged out wedding ring, Real Housewives of Atlanta’s Porsha Stewart, who has kept a pretty low profile as of late, attended with her sister. The events hosts, actors Tatyana Ali and Laz Alonso [...]




Laz Alonso and Commonground Break New Ground with Original Doc. ‘Imagination Unleashed’

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*CHICAGO, IL – Commonground, known for award-winning marketing campaigns, made its film debut as executive producers of five short films and a 60-minute documentary exploring the convergence of emerging and established artistic talent. The original documentary, Imagination Unleashed: An Artisan’s Journey, produced in partnership with BOMBAY SAPPHIRE GIN, Leopard Films, USA and Ovation Network, premiered [...]




Laz Alonso Explains Why he Took ‘Deception’ Gig

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*Laz Alonso is stirring things up on NBC’s “Deception” (Mondays at 10) as a federal agent who has his ex-girlfriend cop going undercover in the family home of her childhood best friend – who died under shady circumstances in the pilot episode. Viewers have been few and far between, with ratings below NBC’s expectations and [...]




With Ratings Down, Laz Alonso Says ‘Deception’ is Heating Up! (Watch)

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*Laz Alonso, along with Meagan Good, stars in the the NBC thriller “Deception.” The show started off with great ratings, but unfortunately, it’s loosing steam and really needs your support!!! RELATED: NBC’s ‘Deception’ Not Dead Yet – But Gasping for Air Before “Deception” aired he told us what to expect … now that the show [...]




NBC’s ‘Deception’ Not Dead Yet – But Gasping for Air

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*The fat lady is warming up her pipes for NBC’s Meagan Good drama “Deception,” with poor viewership for the freshman series contributing to the peacock’s overall record-low midseason ratings. But with Monday’s episode came a sliver of hope. The show had been more or less shedding viewers since premiering to 5.62 million on Jan 7. [...]




Meagan Good Calls ‘Deception’ Role ‘Victory’ over Haters (Audio)

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*The issue of race inevitably came up during a Q&A panel for “Deception,” NBC’s anticipated new drama that follows the bold footsteps of “Scandal” by featuring a black actress, Meagan Good, in the lead role. “One thing that I thought was really cool is when I read the script, the characters were not specified [by] [...]




Actor Laz Alonso Shoots for XEX Magazine

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*Over the weekend, actor Laz Alonso did an editorial shoot for XEX Magazine. The shoot, which was done in Williamsburg, featured a sexy Laz, along side a gorgeous model. Visit theJasmineBrand.com for more photos and details on Laz’s recent shoot, along with his new announcement with American Airlines.




Mucho, Mucho Essence Music Festival Photos!

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Just in case you missed the 2012 Essence Music Festival, check out the photos. Enjoy!




Essence Wrap Up: Day 4 Surprise Tribute Performance with Nicci Gilbert (Photos)

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*Wow, it has definitely been a busy, fulfilling and fun weekend with Essence. New Orleans sure knows how to party, eat, and play. Let’s start off with the wonderful breakfast at the legendary Dooky Chase restaurant, hosted by Verizon Wireless. First of all, it was great. The food was wonderful and the service was first [...]




15 Reasons The BET Awards 2012 Ford Hot Spot Was ‘Hot’ (Photos)

Boris Kodjoe and Toccara Jones have both been known for their easiness on the eyes, and with them both working the room as hosts of the Ford Hot Spot, it seems to make celebrities and guests want to linger a little longer than they otherwise would've.

*Ford was the exclusive sponsor of the Ford Hot Spot, the backstage area where celebrities and media gathered during the awards show, at this year’s BET awards. The lounge, featuring plush white sofas adorned with Ford accessories, plenty food and beverage, and plasma monitors airing the show, was like an oasis for those looking to [...]




2012 BET Awards Presenters and Performers Announced

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*Jamie Foxx has been named among several other big stars, to join this year’s BET Awards. Tyler Perry, Laz Alonso, Quentin Tarantino, Yolanda Adams, Amber Bullock, D’Angelo, Usher, Chris Brown and several others are also on the roster of performers and presenters. This year’s show will also include performances by upcoming stars like Jennah Bell [...]




Laz Alonso Joins Meagan Good in NBC Pilot ‘Notorious’

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*Actor Laz Alonso has been cast as the male lead opposite Meagan Good in NBC’s drama pilot “Notorious.” As previously reported, Good stars as detective Joanna Locasto, who returns undercover to the wealthy and troubled Lawson family she grew up in — as the housekeeper’s daughter — to solve the murder of celebutante Vivian Lawson, [...]




Chris Brown, Laz Alonso in Screen Gems’ ‘Planet B Boy’

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*Chris Brown and Laz Alonso join “Lost” star Josh Holloway, Josh Peck and Caity Lotz in the ensemble cast of “Planet B Boy,” a music-themed drama from Screen Gems. The movie, based on the award-winning documentary “Planet B-Boy,” began production in Los Angeles this week under director Benson Lee. Production will eventually move to Montpellier, [...]




Laz Alonso of ‘Straw Dogs’ on Dodging Stereotypical Roles

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*Laz Alonso’s career is on fire. The 37-year-old Washington DC native, whose recent credits include “Avatar,” “Jumping the Broom” and A&E’s “Breakout Kings,” says his ability to make critically-acclaimed footprints in Hollywood has just as much to do with the films he turns down as the ones he takes. “Looking at my career, in the [...]




Laz Alonso’s ‘Breakout Kings’ Renewed for Second Season

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*A&E has announced that its freshman drama, “Breakout Kings,” is returning for a second season. Laz Alonso stars in the show that follows a team of U.S. Marshals who make a special deal with several current prisoners in order to catch escaped convicts. Their sentences will be reduced by one month for each fugitive they [...]