MillerCoors presents the 2nd Annual T.A.P. Awards honoring Terri J. Vaughn, Verse Simmonds & more 10.27.11

Atlanta's socialites and key influencers attended the MillerCoors T.A.P. Awards, hosted by Ramona Debreaux (Radio Personality, V-103) and Dennis "Ale Sharpton" Byron (Beer Connoisseur). The MillerCoors T.A.P. Awards was created on the premise of bringing the MillerCoors portfolio of beers, America knows and loves, to life. The 2011 award recipients included: Terri J. Vaughn (Actress, Owner of The Green Room Actor's Lounge), Verse Simmonds (Recording Artist, Konvict/Bu Vision/Def Jam) and many more of MillerCoors key accounts in the Atlanta Market. This years non-profit beneficiary was the Atlanta Urban League Young professionals and they received an onsite financial contribution courtesy of MillerCoors. Over 400 attendees had a chance to participate in the signature MillerCoors "Every Day | Every Way" experience with unique and interactive engagements featuring an array of the MillerCoors portfolio of brands including, Berry Weiss, Blue Moon, Coors Light, Miller Light and Peroni Italy.

2011's distinguished T.A.P. Award Honorees included:

1. MillerCoors T.A.P Award - Platinum Seller of the Year- AG Entertainment
2. MillerCoors T.A.P Award - Sports Bar of the Year - Dugan's
3. MillerCoors T.A.P Award - Restaurant/Lounge of the Year - Do Restaurant
4. MillerCoors T.A.P Award - Co-Promoter of the Year - Botchey & Certified Ent
5. MillerCoors T.A.P Award - Co-Promoter of the Year - Traxx Girls
6. MillerCoors T.A.P Award - For Raising the Bar - The Four Corner Circle, LLC
7. MillerCoors T.A.P Award - Premium Infuencer of the Year - Terri J. Vaughn (actress)
8. MillerCoors T.A.P. Award - Sound of the City - Verse Simmonds (Konvict/ Universal)
9. MillerCoors T.A.P. Award - Business Visionary of the Year - Chef Jason Ellis

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For more information visit www.MillerCoors.com

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African Pride Supports Ebony Steele's Bare Chest 4 Breast Cancer

According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. In celebration of her 4-year survivorship, Ebony Steele, co-host of the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, hosted the 2nd Annual Bare Chest for Breast Cancer Runway Event at 595 North in downtown Atlanta. Proceeds from this event are donated to the Susan G. Komen Circle of Promise, where Ebony serves as a national ambassador.

Guests that arrived early where pleasured to attend the African Pride Gifting Suite including pampering services from manicurists and makeup artists; gifted items from fashion boutiques; courtesy hand, foot and back massages; complimentary champagne and hors d'oeuvres finished with sweet dessert treats. The all male runway show featured designs from Ken Barber Signature, Shaka King New York, Kickboard Kouture, DTLR, Lee Gregory and D&K Suit City.



Notable attendees of the event included Musiq Soulchild, Cynthia Bailey (RHOA), Kandi Burress (RHOA), Rickey Smiley (Comedian), Roger Bobb, Jamal Anderson (former Atlanta Falcon), OJ Santiago (former Atlanta Falcon), Charlene Bastien (National Director-Strength of Nature), Freddy Cameron (Georgia Entertainment Association), Marvin Montgomery (Cosmopolitan Magazine's Hottest Bachelor in GA) and a host of Atlanta influencers.


Vendors of the African Pride Gifting Suite included services and contributions from All Day Energy, Atlanta Braves, Cake Café Atlanta, Candy Collections, Dor'Nee Natural , E6 Energy, Flowerama, Gloria the Cake Lady, Gorjes Faces, Janseen Robinson, JF Lazrtigue Hair Care, LAMIK, Lavish Boutique, Luxe Nail Bar, Rio Shirah Body Paint, Seen Global, Shades of Monet and Terrance Terry Manicurist.


The ATLANTA Bare Chest for Breast Cancer Event was supported with effort from a VIP Host Committee Members whose names are: Charlene Bastien, National Marketing Director - Strength of Nature; Askia Fountain, CEO/Executive A&R Timeless Entertainment; April Love, Ask April Love; Autumn Bailey Ford, Executive Producer; Brian Short, Celebrity Wardrobe Stylist; Chef Jason Ellis, Social Cravings & FOX's Hell's Kitchen; Daniel & Shauna Wilcox, (former) NFL Player; Danielle Parks, Honey PR Management; Eddie Rhodman, Destined for Success Management; Erik Burton, PROFILE Marketing & PR; Freddy Cameron, VP Georgia Entertainment; J'Aimeka Jai Ferrell, The Jai Group, LLC; Jamal Anderson, (former) NFL player & Sports Analyst; Janae Veal, Personal trainer/NPC figure competitor/Breast Cancer Survivor; Jovita Moore, WSB-TV News Anchor; Lori Hall, Director of Entertainment Marketing - TBS, TCM, TNT; Monica Coleman, M320 Consulting; Nicole Garner, The Garner Circle PR; Olori Swank, Celebrity Wardrobe Stylist; Sheri Riley, Glue Inc; The J. Lewis Group; Tamiko Hope, Word Ink; and Warren Huntley, Warren Huntley Presents

*Photo Credit Freddy O*


Ebony Steele and Cynthia Bailey


MusiQ and Rashan Ali


Ebony Steele and Charlene Bastien



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[Media Recap] Kandi Burruss & more honored at Steed Society's Top 25 Women of Atlanta

On Wednesday, October 21, 2011, Rolling Out Magazine and the Steed Society, Inc. held the Sixth Annual Top 25 Women of Atlanta Awards at Atlanta's premiere Twelve Hotel. Recognizing top female CEOS, Entrepreneurs, and nationally acclaimed professionals, the awards payed homage to current day sheroes while also, introducing this year's Renaissance Women award recipient - Kandi Burruss (RHOA\Bravo TV).


"We admire the Top 25 Women of Atlanta honorees for making history with their unparalleled achievements. We are grateful to them for all they do and give. Their level of service is why we have labeled them titans in the industry and community. Their leadership allows others to follow the well- blazed trail they have marked," said Munson Steed, CEO, Steed Media Group.

The esteemed recipients below are entrepreneurs, corporate executives and civic and cultural trailblazers:
· Lori Billingsley, Director, Community and Multicultural Communications, Coca-Cola North America
· Melissa Brown, Manager, Multicultural Marketing, The Home Depot
· Kandi Burruss, CEO, Kandi Koated Entertainment/Cast Member, "Real Housewives of Atlanta"
· Richelle Carey, Anchor, CNN and HLN
· Shanti Das, CEO and Founder, Press Reset Entertainment
· Marietta Davis, General Manager of Enterprise Group, Microsoft (Greater SE Region)
· Tisha DeShields, Owner/Founder, Original Belly Works
· Elle Duncan, On-Air Personality, V-103 FM, "The Ryan Cameron Show"
· Kimberly Edmunds, SVP, Customer Experience, Cox Communications
· Amy Eslami, Multicultural Marketing Manager, BACARDI U.S.A., Inc.
· Lynn Jarrett-Gude, EVP, Gude Management Group
· Andra Hall, Owner, CamiCakes
· Sunni Hickman, VP of Marketing & Media, Creaxion
· Annette D. Jackson, Executive Director, Ken Ford Foundation
· Tracey Jennings, VP, Global Director, Liquid Soul Media
· Miranda Mack McKenzie, Area Development Director, UNCF
· Maggie Ocasio, VP, Retail Sales and Marketing, Bronner Bros. Inc.
· Marcia Paige, Client Services, Moroch Partners
· Tammie Reed, Content Chief, TalkingwithTami.com
· JaKathryn Ross, Executive Director, Youth Entrepreneurs, Georgia-Pacific Corporation
· Crystal Celestine Shepherd, President, Brown Mackie College
· Goldie Taylor, President, Goldie Taylor OmniMedia LLC
· Sheila Tenney, Director of Media Relations, Atlanta Metropolitan College
· Sophia White, CEO, Kenazj, Inc./GM, Steve Harvey World Group
· Lisa Williams, Executive Director, Living Water for Girls
· Keshia Walker, President, Insights Marketing & Promotions

Special Thanks to American Express and Georgia Power for sponsoring, as well as TWELVE at Atlantic Station.

Join the Steed Media Group for the free Female Success Factor panel and meet and greet this Saturday October 22, 2011.

*** Photo Credit: Marvin Striggles ***
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Facebook: FemaleSuccessFactor

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Female Success Factor - A Celebration of Women Living Out Their Dreams

An Evening of Luxury hosted by Interscope Geffen A&M Records for the 2011 BET Hip-Hop Awards

[Media Recap] Too Short, Plies & DJ Drama appeared at the 2011 BET HIP HOP AWARDS NOMINEE BLOCK PARTY 10.01.11

Fly Kix + Espada Tequila
2011 BET Hip Hop Awards Nominee Block Party

Atlanta, Ga (September 2011) - Proceeding the 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards, Fly Kix ATL along with Espada Tequila attracted many celebrities and key influencers at the 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards Nominee Block Party. Guest where able to mix and mingle and enjoy a special tasting presentation by the all new naturally lemon flavored Espada Tequila, Giftings from the Slow Bucks Pop Up Store & more.

Notable Attendees Included:
Too Short, Jagged Edge, Plies, Don Cannon, Ghost (Desert Storm Recording Artist), Spot, DJ Drama and more.

Special Thanks to:
Espada Tequila, Slow Bucks, Rose Courvesiour, Grand Hustle, Rubicon Entertainment & The Historic Castleberry Hills

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Twitter Hashtag #BETBlockParty


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Don Cannon, Too Short & DJ Drama attend 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards Nominee Block Party



Too Short leaves 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards Nominee Block Party with sneaker giftings and clothing courtesy of Slow Bucks



Espada Tequila Models with Shinobi Muhammad (Espada Tequila Rep), DJ Trauma & Marion Skinner (Espada Tequila Rep) at the 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards Nominee Block Party

| Media Recap | 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards Weekend: Sole Music + An Evening of Luxury - 09.30.11

Fly Kix + Walk a Mile in My Shoes + Hennessy Kaws
Unites for Sole Music - 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards Charity Shoe Auction

and Introduces Limited Edition Hennessy Kaws Bottle

Atlanta, Ga (Septmeber 2011) - On the eve of the 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards, Fly Kix ATL attracted many celebrities and key influencers to view the Limited Edition Hennessy Kaws bottle and support Sole Music, the 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards Charity Shoe Auction. Celebrity sneakers auctioned included Ludacris, DJ Greg Street, Don Cannon, Travis Porter and more. Proceeds from the Sole Music Charity Auction will benefit Walk a Mile in My Shoes and Save the Music.

Notable Attendees Included:
Jagged Edge, Montana Da Mac, Don Cannon, Spot, Cy Hi the Prince and more.

Special Thanks to:
City of Ink
Adidas

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Interscope Geffen A&M Records presented the 6th Annual "An Evening of Luxury" honoring the 2011 BET Hip Hop Award Nominees


Atlanta, Ga (September, 2011) - Over 400 select celebrities, entertainment moguls and top-tier influencers attended 'An Evening of Luxury', presented by Interscope Geffen A&M Records and the Fifth Street Agency. The 6th annual soiree honored the 2011 BET Hip Hop Award nominees and featured special brand experiences by Remy Martin and Beats by Dre at the beautiful Vanquish Lounge.



Join the conversation via twitter hashtag #EveningOfLuxury.

Notable Attendees Included:
Carlysia Levert, Dondria, Tiffany Evans, Memphitz & Toya , Phaedra & Apollo and more.

Special Thanks to:
Beats by Dre
Remy Martin


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