Last night, Monami Entertainment and Myx Fusions gave over 300 Atlanta press and industry insiders a sneak preview of the Season 2 premiere episode of VH1’s “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta.” Guests packed Cream Ultra Lounge to get a glimpse of the attending cast which included Stevie J, Joseline Hernandez, Mimi Faust, Erica Dixon, Rasheeda Frost, Kirk Frost, Shay Johnson, Momma Dee, Benzino, and newcomers Traci Steele, Babey Drew and Che Mack. Executive producer Mona Scott-Young welcomed the crowd, adding that season 2 is just as thrilling as the first one. BOSSIP senior editor Janee Bolden moderated the cast Q&A, while DJ Fadelf kept the crowd moving throughout the night. Additional guests included Shawty Lo, DJ Toomp, Adiz Bambi (“Basketball Wives”), Alexandra Dilworth (Bravo’s “Taking Atlanta”), Sincerely Ward (Bravo’s “Taking Atlanta”) and more. Special thanks to Myx Fusions, Malibu Red and Ciroc.

“Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” premieres Monday, April 22 at 8pm ET/PT on VH1. Visit the show online at www.lovehiphopatlanta.vh1.com.

WATCH THE RED CARPET VISUALS HERE

This weekend it was all the way turnt up in Miami. Miami photographer Thaddeus Mcaddams sends his report.

Per Exclusive Access:

Whether your like Uncle Snoop and rocked the stage at Ultra, or like International entertainer NeYo, who shut it down at Miami’s Jazz in the garden, everybody came to Bamboo Miami. Both entertainers partied the night away as bottles of Neyo’s new Malibu Rum flowed for hours.

Checkout the pics and if you need more let me know.

Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago and Philadelphia. Online gossip diva Funky Dineva had the Atlanta audience in stitches at Wednesday’s screening at Landmark Midtown Art Cinema; Kevin Simmons and Makael McClendon from the popular YouTube series “The Skorpion Show” charmed the packed Rave theater in Philly with their signature humor; Nigel Degraff of Real Talk NY invited his readers, friends and family to the Myx Fusions-sponsored screening at Bryant Park Hotel in NYC; Javid Louis and J.D. Anderson from The Life Files hosted their sold-out screening on Tuesday; Jonesy from Bossip held things down in LA at Rave 18; and WGCI personality Demi Lobo kept the energy high at Showplace Icon 16 in Chicago.

OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN opens nationwide on March 22. Visit the film online at www.olympusmovie.com.

Nigel of Realtalk NY

Frank Ski

ATL screening.

Last night ATL’s top music and entertainment brass came out to celebrate Two Chainz Grammy nomination. Sponsored by T.R.U in conjunction with Street Execs., 2 Chainz, Don Cannon, Independently Major Entertainment’s Myko, Travis Porter and a whole lot more came out to show luv.

Out of respect I try to fall back from 2 Chainz events. If you’ve followed my career you know me and ole Tity Boy haven’t been on the cool side in a while. I’ll be the first person to admit that I never saw any of this success in his future. And if I’m being honest I still don’t find it deserving. A Grammy nomination? Really?? But I digress.

Seeing as though I wasn’t in the building, Exclusive Access was. So I turn to them:

Last night in Atlanta, GA Moet & Chandon hosted a toast to 2Chainz at Vanquish Nightclub to celebrate his Grammy Nominations. It was a packed house of industry elite and tastemakers. Hosted by Television and Radio Personality Rashan Ali and toast given by Moet Hennessy Tulashi the packed house lifted their glasses and toasted to the hard work and success to the man of the hour 2Chainz TRU…

Cupcakes

Myko Suited & Booted

The ladies love Myko.

If I had a dollar for everytime someone emailed inquiring about Independently Major Entertainment’s Myko I could retire. The singing sensation from ATL was down in Miami recently filming a new video promoting his mixtape “Beggin After Dark”.

Set against the Miami sunset, Myko and the Team IME team worked feverishly into the night to bring the fans the best in visuals as it relates to his popular “Sheets” record [prdouced by mo Digi].

Naturally I have some shots for you all to take in. See more below.

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2013 is finally here. And for those who are looking for fresh faces, and fresh music from come up kid Myko are in luck. The R&B crooner, who’s putting the finishing touches on his new mixtape project “Beggin After Dark,” which is slated to drop this month, will be joining forces with some impressive names this Saturday’s “Reality Check” conference that will include Atlanta’s Dukes of Daville, Ray Hamilton and more.

Find out more below.

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[From Left to Right: Mayor Kasim Reed, Boris Kodjoe, Ericka Liles, Stevie Wonder, Wanda Ski, Frank Ski, Kevin Liles]

This weekend Atlanta’s On-Air Personality, business mogul and restauranteur Frank Ski held his annual Celebrity Wine Tasting. The event, which was held at popular nightlife adorning Frank’s name was the spot. And, celebrities from the likes of Boris Kodjoe, Stevie Wonder, Young Jeezy and more were in the building.

From Conjure Cognac, to State Farm and Carrabbas in between. Mr. Ski had some pretty impressive sponsors. Let’s break down the event shall we.

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Steve Canal (Field Marketing Manager – MillerCoors) and Ahmad Islam ( Co-Founder of Common Ground) attend MillerCoors 3rd Annual T.A.P. Awards

The MillerCoors 3rd Annual T.A.P. Awards – The Great Taste [A] Fair took place last evening at the former Fox Sports Grill in Atlantic Station. The signature brand event honored MillerCoors’ top tier account holders, hospitality industry influencers and revealed new brands under the MillerCoors portfolio. ‘

Titled “A Great Taste [A] Fair”, guests walked into a unique fair experience with a chic twist, interactive brand interactions, beer tastings, and nostalgic games. Guests sampled MillerCoors’s new brands such as: Batch 19, Redd’s Apple Ale, Henry Weinhard’s and Third Shift. Classic brands such as: Crispin, Blue Moon, Coors Light and Miller Lite were also featured along with a special Peroni food pairing experience courtesy of Chef Jason Ellis. MillerCoors also partnered with The Young Professional Advisory Board for Hosea Feed The Hungry, encouraging guests to donate can goods at the event for the holiday season.

::2012 T.A.P. Award Winners::
Sound of the City Award – Q. Parker
Restaurant of the Year – Cafe Circa
Sports Bar of the Year – Dudley’s
Platinum Seller of the Year – Opera Nightclub

This just in…

The homie Ray Lavender is scheduled to headline tonight’s popular “Time To Shine” venue. But I just got word that the homie Myko will also be touching the stage for a 3 song set.

For those of you who don’t know, Time To Shine is a quarterly showcase geared towards giving the up and coming a chance to show off their chops to a room of music fans and Tastemakers. Owned by Urban Female Entertainment, “Time To Shine,” is becoming quite the event for artists to show off their true talents to the masses.

Though the details are sketchy at the moment, I hear Myko will be hitting the stage at 11pm for a 3 song set.  If you get some time to out and support good music make sure u come out and show sum luv.

Tell em I sent you.

Until Next time.

In case you didn’t know Kenya Moore is the new #RHOA. So, of course it should come as no secret that she’ll be the “new face” on the scene.

And since I know a lot of the readers are anxious for upcoming Atlanta events I thought I would put you all onto an upcoming costume affair honoring legendary black woman. This gala seems like its easily one of the hottest tickets in town this week.

Check the info above. Naturally since its a VIP invite, I won’t disclose the location. BUT I trust that some of you are crafty enough to make your calls and find out all the deets.