La Toya Jackson is the toast of the Spanish Riviera
On August 1, Peacock hosted a Summer Barbecue at the Universal Studios Backlot in Los Angeles for the return of “Bel-Air” Season 3. Guests were surprised with a showstopping performance from Coco Jones, who sang her new single, “Here We Go,” and then invited Will Smith onstage to sing a duet with her of his classic hit “Summertime” to celebrate the Bel-Air state of mind. “Bel-Air” cast members Jabari Banks, Adrian Holmes and others were also in attendance. Guests were treated to barbecue favorites from Trejos Tacos and Black-owned restaurants, Earle’s on Crenshaw and Eagle Rock BBQ. The new season of “Bel-Air” premieres August 15, only on Peacock, with three episodes airing on the launch date……
Netflix held a New York dinner with Bevy Smith in honor of Lee Daniels’s “The Deliverance” on August 2 at Le Bernardin restaurant. Aside from Daniels, who directed the film, cast members including Mo’Nique, Andra Day, and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor were in attendance, along with Sunny Hostin, Tamron Hall, Don Lemon, Kara Young, and Jerrod Carmichael. “The Deliverance,” a supernatural horror thriller, premieres on Netflix August 16…….
Tongues are wagging that La Toya Jackson jetted into Mallorca, Spain recently to attend a special gala, Remus Lifestyle Night, on the Mediterranean island. The exquisite shindig was organized by leading local real estate mogul Marcel Remus. Jackson was photographed walking arm-in-arm with choreographer, model and TV personality Bruce Darnell into the Ritzi Portals restaurant in Palma de Mallorca. The songstress/actress/reality TV star posted a photo on Instagram of herself sitting on a luxurious balcony overlooking the Mediterranean Sea as she poured a flute of champagne with the caption, “Relaxing and enjoying the lovely weather in Majorca.”…..
East 125th Street was recently the site of Roz Nixon’s celebration of Grover Washington Jr’s music by the Tommy Morimoto band featuring Phil Young and Rodney Jones. The golden date was a salute to seniors, sponsored by Visiting Nurse Services (VNS) and was spearheaded by VNS representative Daniel Hope. The spectacular day of fun was presented at the brand new Understand Medicare Now office and was co-hosted by Michael Anthony Walker, UMN founder and CEO, who received a humanitarian award from Senator Cordell Cleare with a special acknowledgement from Nixon presented by Louis Gossett III. This thrilling afternoon also boasted a stunning designed hat show and giveaway from Miss Jessie’s Hair Care Products and was co-hosted by Big Beauty Productions……