Beloved television personality, author, activist and practicing attorney, Judge Glenda Hatchett, was in the Big Apple recently for a mini reunion with lifelong friend LaTanya Richardson, star of “Purpose” on Broadway. The get-together marked Richardson’s final performance in the critically acclaimed play, directed by Phylicia Rashad. Also in attendance were Samuel L. Jackson, Smokey Robinson, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, as well as members of the cast. Currently gearing up for the new season of her eponymous court reality show, “The Verdict with Judge Hatchett” — produced by Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group — Judge Hatchett is also planning the fall leg of her popular and timely Faith & Justice Tour, a series of free, church and legal clinics….
Tongues are wagging after a pregnant Rihanna hit the red carpet at the premiere of “The Smurfs” recently with her toddler sons Riot and Rza, all wearing Dior. The billionairess, who is pregnant with her third child by Harlem rapper A$AP Rocky, recently attended the funeral of her father, Ronald Fenty, who passed away at age 70 from cancer in Barbados. Rihanna voices Smurfette in the movie, which hit theaters July 18……
Grammy-nominated songstress Tamar Braxton has forged a partnership with Global Sciences Inc., which raises awareness about HIV prevention options, especially PrEP, among Black women. Said Tamar, “I’m all about dating with confidence, and Black women have stopped talking about HIV and it needs to be part of our conversation again.” …..
Diva of Philanthropy Jean Shafiroff was recently named the special philanthropy guest at the South Fork Natural History Museum Gala on July 12 in Bridgehampton, New York. In addition to Shafiroff being the special guest, actor Liev Schreiber was an honorary chair. Shafiroff’s philanthropic activities are well known throughout the metropolitan area including in Harlem and the Hamptons……