Inside Tyler Perry Studios’ Grand Opening Gala with Oprah, Beyoncé, Halle Berry and More

Tyler Perry (Photo Credit: Paras Griffin / Getty Images) 

The stars were all aligned October 5, 2019 as Tyler Perry invited hundreds of A-list celebrities to celebrate the grand opening of his studios. Perry made history this weekend in Atlanta, Georgia becoming the first African American person to own a major film studio. 

The red carpet was rolled out to welcome many of his frequent collaborators to his fete, which took place on the 330-acre lot, including Oprah Winfrey, Cecily Tyson, Halle Berry, Taraji P. Henson, and Bebe Winans. 

Other Hollywood heavyweights graced the carpet, including Terrence Howard, Ava DuVernay, Beyoncé, Jay Z and Viola Davis, along with politicos such as Bill and Hillary Clinton, John Lewis, Bernice King and Stacey Abrams. 

XSCAPE, Yolanda Adams & More Honored At The 2019 Black Music Honors

Xscape Accepts Award at Black Music Honors. Photo Credit: Black Music Honors 

Chicago based television production company Central City Productions held the 2019 Black Music Honors television taping at The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, GA. During this star-studded two-hour television special, Central City Productions honored Xscape who received the Urban Music Icon Award for the platinum selling quartet group's 25 years in the industry; Yolanda Adams who received the Gospel Music Icon Award; Culturally-conscience eclectic group, Arrested Development, Tamia, and chart-topping crooner, Freddie Jackson, whose career has spanned over 33 years, also received awards. Television and radio personality Rickey Smiley and GRAMMY® Award-Winner and actress LeToya Luckett returned as the show’s co-hosts. 

Smartbeats By Smartwater Is Changing The Way We Drink Water

(L-R) Smartbeats featured artist Washed Out, Creative Director and Producer of smartbeats Toro Y Moi, smartwater Creative Director of Wellness Joe Holder and smartbeats featured artist Empress
(Photo Credit : Eugene Gologursky) 

Earlier this week, Smartwater commemorated the launch of Smartbeats by Smartwater, a first-of-its-kind program designed to enhance holistic wellness through the fusion of music, technology and hydration. In collaboration with artists Toro Y Moi, Nosaj Thing, Madeline Kenney, Empress Of, Washed Out and powered by sound technology app Endel. Smartbeats by smartwater are soundtracks and soundscapes designed to enhance your flow, mental balance, get you to move or simply connect with friends.

RAND Luxury Hosted the Annual Ferrari & Maserati Charity Brunch

Ken Fishel, Maria Fishel, and Bradley Fishel (Photo Credit: Rob Rich + SocietyAllure.com) 

RAND Luxury, Inc. produced and hosted another successful private charity brunch in collaboration with Ferrari and Maserati of Long Island & The Experience Auto Group. The exclusive, invitation-only brunch took place at the Bridgehampton estate of Kenneth andMaria Fishel and benefitted The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation which is dedicated to finding cures for cancer and the Stony Brook Southampton Hospital. This year’s event raised nearly $10,000 for both organizations. 

Lux Drink: Cîroc Summer Watermelon

CÎROC Summer Watermelon (Photo Credit: Blue Flame Agency) 

In honor of the official start of the Summer, Sean “Diddy” Combs, DJ Khaled and the Makers of CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka proudly unveil CÎROC Limited Edition Summer Watermelon, the newest addition to the successful flavor portfolio. CÎROC Summer Watermelon is a rich tasting spirit made with vodka five times distilled from fine French grapes, finished in a tailor-made copper pot still in Southern France. The vodka is masterfully infused with a distinctive blend of watermelon and other natural flavors, resulting in a delectably juicy fresh taste accented by a sweetness and zest that carries into a smooth finish.