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Music, mingling take center stage at Beyonce
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The spunky, prim women at Atlanta Peach magazine’s Ladies Night Out at the Beyonce concert Friday are a hoot. (Click here to see concert photos.)
High above the stage in a private, VIP suite at Philips Arena, the gals took in sandwiches, Patron, pastries, Patron, cheese bites — and did we mention Patron?
Yep, the booze was flowing and so was the energy from about 27 attendees, who were swooped up in limos at various points around town and treated to a fun night out.
Buzz adores all things adorable, and we found it in perky guest Joanne Chesler Gross, who told us as her 9-to-5 she’s “a professional volunteer.”
Huh?
We caught a couple of hints and realized Gross — well, let’s put it this way — she doesn’t have to worry about disconnect notices from Georgia Power any time soon. She spends her time volunteering for causes as if she were punching a clock.
You go, girl!
Another favorite moment came after speaking with Betty Harbourt of the Marketing Directors and she shared with us her favorite cocktail recipe. It’s called a Pimm’s Cup and takes Pimm’s No. 1 (a mystery blend of liquors that has a bitter, citrus flavor) and ginger ale. She takes it over ice and garnishes it with a cucumber.
All the ladies at the party were warm, friendly, and when the Patron really kicked in, quite lively.
Most everyone, from Delta reps to fashionistas to Louis Vuitton marketers, mingled and networked through Robin Thicke’s performance and perused the offerings from the Brown & Co. Jewelers display table. But once the main act hit the stage, it was all about Ms. Bouncy, er, Beyoncé, who sizzled.
What cocktail was the hands-down crowd fave among the ladies (and a few gents)? The Patron margarita: Blend in a shaker equal parts Patron Silver, Patron Citronage, orange and lime juices and sweet and sour mix. Shake well and pour over ice. Smooth, tart and dee-lish.
After a few of those, you’ll have a Peach Buzz for sure.
Singer’s mystery ballad dedication
R&B singer Robin Thicke didn’t say exactly what couple he was referring to when he opened for Beyoncé Friday night. But considering he and Atlanta superstar Usher are longtime friends. (Thicke even wrote and produced the singles “Can U Handle It?” and “Dot Com” for Usher.) And Usher’s fiancée Tameka Foster told Essence.com that her husband-to-be surprised her by having Thicke sing “Lost With You” when he proposed. Buzz had to wonder whether it was those two he dedicated the ballad “Angels” to. “They’re getting married soon,” Thicke said coyly from the Philips Arena stage. “Maybe I’ll get to sing this at their wedding. It’s about everlasting love. They know who they are.”
Lohan dance with ankle bracelet?
Lindsay Lohan is taking dance lessons in preparation for “Dare to Love Me,” a film about tango star Carlos Gardel, according to People.com.
The site says the film is set in 1920s Buenos Aires and centers on Gardel’s fascination and tragedy of dealing with a prostitute.
No word on what role Lohan will play, but she started lessons Friday, according to the site.
No word, too, on whether the alcohol-monitoring ankle bracelet she’s required to wear poses a challenge to her dance routines.
The film is scheduled for release next year.
It’s personal, and $50,000, to Big Boi
As of Sunday afternoon the crook or crooks who swiped P. Valentine’s entire jean collection Friday hadn’t been found. But they have a very rich, very vocal “investigator” on the crime. Antwan “Big Boi” Patton of OutKast went on V-103’s “Ryan Cameron Show” offering $50,000 to whoever calls the Edgewood Avenue store (404-521-3660) or Cameron (404-898-8900) with the name of the thief. Patton, you see, owns the boutique co-founded by wife Sherlita and Tracy Valentine. “It is not a good day when your wife calls and says, ‘Babe, they got us,’ ” Patton told Buzz. “So you know, I’ve got to see about this personally. You don’t even have to call the police folk. Just call me or Ryan and I’ll get this handled.”
MTV turns ‘Super Sweet’ here again
MTV’s “My Super Sweet 16” cameras turn to another privileged Atlantan on Monday night. This time around it’s MLK High School varsity cheerleader Malia Murray, whose parents are Ray Murray of Grammy-nominated production team Organized Noize, and Dee Dee Murray, general manager of Purple Ribbon Entertainment. The party was held at Park Central Events in Lithonia. The theme was “The World Is Mine.” Mychael Knight of “Project Runway” designed her dress. And newcomers Montana Da Mac, the Heizman Boyz and Yung Ralph performed. The “Sweet 16” episode is scheduled to air at 11 on Monday night.
Celebrity birthdays Radio personality Don Imus is 67. Actor Woody Harrelson is 46. Actor Eriq La Salle (“ER”) is 45. Guitarist Slash of Velvet Revolver (and Guns N’ Roses) is 42. Country singer Alison Krauss is 36. Actor-comedian Marlon Wayans (“The Wayans Brothers”) is 35. Singer Michelle Williams (Destiny’s Child) is 27. Actor Daniel Radcliffe (“Harry Potter” movies) is 18.
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