Last night, Shanti Das and Marlon Nichols’ ATL LIVE ON THE PARK hosted by Kenny Burns ended their second season with an evening of powerhouse performances. R&B singer Lil Mo’ headlined the show, singing several favorites (“Superwoman,” “4Ever”) as well as new tracks from her independent album P.S. I Love Me. Much buzzed-about Def Jam artist Luke James wowed the crowd with a stunning voice and heartfelt performance of his single “I Want You.” 90’s R&B group Soul4Real paid a musical tribute to their late mentor and producer Heavy D, while So So Def/Epic newcomer Brandon Hines –introduced by Jermaine Dupri – gave the crowd a taste of his Marvin Gaye-like vocals.

Additional attendees included Dondria, Dave Hollister, Chaka Zulu, Roger Bobb, Demetria McKinney, Devyne Stephens, Ronnie Devoe and Peter Thomas.

ATL LIVE ON THE PARK will return March 2012. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/shantidasandmarlonnicholspresents.

Brandon Hines.

Peter from “Real Housewives of Atlanta, Shanti Daas, and Kenny Burns.

Photos: James Pray

[So So Def's Dondria]

‘It was “Ladies Night” at Shanti Das and Marlon Nichols’ ATL LIVE ON THE PARK last night.

[Tameka Foster and friends]

Bitter temperatures moved the party inside from the usual tent, but that didn’t stop notables such as Jermaine Dupri and Tameka Raymond from catching the last show of the year, which included performances by Dondria, D. Woods and kid sister-act Chloe and Halle Bailey (from “Meet the Browns”/ “House of Payne”).

[UM.... has D.Woods had work done. Her face looks different to me.]

[JD, Dondria]

ATL LIVE ON THE PARK will resume after the new year in February 2011.

Photo Credit: James Pray

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Shouts to Indie Heat for providing extensive coverage on the Gyant on BET.com Bash.

The first night of the 2010 BET Hip Hop Awards weekend was a buzz with parties galore. Indie Heat Video Magazine / Sope Productions and Overdrive Radio/ Indie Heat Host DJ Uncle Verge went to cover Celeb blogger GYANT hosting his own celebration at Atlanta hotspot Aurum Lounge with BET, Comcast, FUZE, BMI and Conjure Cognac.

Co-hosted by Upfront/Megatainment’s Devyne Stephens and BMI VP Catherine Brewton, the Hip Hop Awards Pre-Reception included attendees such as Kelly Rowland, Dondria, Princess, Nate Walka, comedian Cadillac Kim, Promise, J. Harden, Jasmine Burke, Jihad, and many more.

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This weekend the 5th Annual BET Hip-Hop Awards came back to Atlanta, and the city was pandemonium. If you didn’t know ‘the GYANT’  held a media reception celebrating my media partnerships with Comcast on Demand, BET.com, and Beehivefm.

The night’s theme was celebration as V.P.,Writer/Publisher Catherine Brewton, and CEO/ Upfront Megatainment, De’Vyne Stephens hosted the VIP invite only affair.

Kelly Rowland, Dondria, Derek J, Dem Franchize Boyz, No Strings, Nate Walka, PROMise, and newcomer Majic Massey were the celebrities in the building. And special guest Cadillac Kimberly was also in the building.

[BeehiveFm's The Gyantunplugged Show with Nate Buter [left], Toi Green and DJ Tephlon [right]

Kelly Rowland, Nate Walka and his mgmt Askia Fountain.

Look at me looking dapper. MAJOR shouts to my stylist team Stan S. Mukoro and Kwame Waters. And an even BIGGER shoutout to D&K Suit City for always providing top their clothing for events.

Sponsor of the Event: Fuze’s Kathy Alford and friend.

Event Sponsor: Culinary Fight Night organizers Walter Legal

Majic Massey, Kelly Rowland, GYANT, BMI’s Catherine Brewton [Sponsor] and Upfront Megatainment’s De’Vyne Stephens [Sponsor]

PROMise killing it with a special performance.

GYANT, PROMise and songwriter Que Sylve.

The food was OFF the hook.

Ambiance shot.

Shouts to Portia Kirkland with BeehiveFm’s Sky High. And a personal friend. I love her so much.

GYANT with event sponsor Comcast’s Melanie Snare rocking her post baby body. Can you beleive four months ago she just gave birth to a beautiful baby girl? Get it!

Drumma Boy, BMI’s Catherine Brewton and GYANT

So So Def’s Dondria. I love her.

Isn’t she beautiful?

GYANT and Conjure Cognac’s Devi Registre.

The lobster and crab sliders were OFF THE HOOK!

Drumma Boy and event sponsor Versatile Music’s Trina Harris.

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Thanks again to all the sponsors, BET, BMI, Coca Cola/Fuze, Comcast, Conjure Cognac, Culinary Fight Night, Beehivefm, Versatile Music Group and 135Th Street Agency. What an amazing night.

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Jermaine Durpi’s new artist Dondria has just released her new album cover simply “Dondria vs. Phatfffat,”which will be in stores August 17.

The young starlet is clearly positioning herself to being quite the role model with her fun and non sexual imagery.

Some may call it corny, but I personally enjoy the fact that we’ve got a young relevant artist projecting PG material to her young fan base. I’ve grown tired of the over sexualization of our young people in today’s media.

Congrats Dondria.

Props to Saptosa w/ 135TH Street Agency

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