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Monday, February 18, 2008
Fonda family to reunite for fund-raiser
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
For this year’s 13th annual Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention fund-raiser, the focus will be on three generations of filmmaking by Henry, Jane, Peter and Bridget Fonda, along with Troy Garity.
In an exclusive for Buzz readers, we’ve been informed that G-CAPP founder Jane Fonda is planning a family reunion of sorts for this year’s event, set for May 12 at the Woodruff Arts Center. Poncey-Highland’s only two-time Oscar winner has invited brother Peter Fonda (“Easy Rider,” “Ulee’s Gold”); niece Bridget Fonda (“Singles,” “Single White Female”); and son Troy Garity (“Barbershop, “Soldier’s Girl”) to share the stage with her as they discuss their films and the films of Henry Fonda with Turner Classic Movies host and Hollywood Reporter columnist Robert Osborne.
“Every year, we find ourselves asking, ‘How do we top last year’s event?’ ” G-CAPP president Michele Ozumba tells Buzz. “Once again, thanks to Jane’s efforts, we have another unique, historic event to celebrate here in Atlanta.”
We’re told that in addition to red carpet arrivals, a celeb-filled pre-event cocktail party and a live and silent auction, the evening will end with a screening of a classic Henry Fonda film that has not yet been finalized. Tickets are $1,500 per couple.
This year’s fund-raising goal for the evening: $1.1 million.
“We’re excited to bring a one-of-a-kind event to our many supporters here in Jane’s hometown,” Ozumba explains. “It’s also an opportunity to hear some amazing stories. Jane doesn’t often get a chance to talk about her craft in a setting like this.”
For more information, sponsorship opportunities or to purchase tickets, visit: www.gcapp.org or call 404-475-6051.
A SOLD-OUT WEEKEND
What started out as a one-show stop at Sugar Hill ended up being a two-night stand — with a bonus private show thrown in — over the weekend for Grammy-nominated R&B singer Chrisette Michele. A week before the Grammy nominee’s anticipated Saturday performance in Underground Atlanta, the venue sold out, so organizers booked her for the following night. (Which sold out in two days). And before that was a Sunday night concert where Michele played a more intimate, invitation-only set at Shout restaurant for jeweler Tous, which she endorses. (Surely you noticed the miles-long banner in Lenox Square mall). “I love Georgia, I love Atlanta,” the newly shorn singer beamed during the first show, which included VH1 favorites “Best of Me,” “If I Have My Way,” “Be OK” and “Love Is You,” currently featured in a Nivea commercial.
Clearly, Atlanta and Georgia loved her back. PHOTOS from the Saturday show.
GRINNING THROUGH THE GRIDLOCK
Guests at this year’s Buckhead Coalition annual luncheon were treated to a limited edition keepsake: a hardback copy of “The Buckhead Coalition’s Car Companion: A Collection of Traffic Experiences Featuring Cartoons from The New Yorker.” The volume is dedicated to former Atlanta Traffic Engineer Karl Bevins.
“Unfortunately, traffic is not a new urban development,” Buckhead Coalition president Sam Massell told us. “I think the earliest cartoon in the book dates back to 1928. As we work on our ongoing traffic issues in Buckhead, we decided it might be nice to give folks a little something to smile at.” In the book’s introduction, the coalition’s efforts to reduce congestion are noted, including the creation of shuttles and van pools, along with proposals for dedicated left turn lanes and rush hour traffic cops.
But does Massell actually recommend utilizing the “Companion” in the car?
“Well, I suppose it would depend on exactly how bad the gridlock is,” Massell says. “There have been occasions when I could have gotten through a very high percentage of those 88 cartoons while sitting in my car. We’re hoping to provide an alternative to road rage.”
HIGH FIVE
Top-selling albums at Criminal Records in Little Five Points for the week ending Feb. 9:
1. Vampire Weekend, “Vampire Weekend”
2. Selmanaires, “Air Salesmen”
3. Anna Kramer & The Lost Cause, “Rustic Contemporary Sounds Of”
4. Hot Chip, “Made in the Dark”
5. Black Mountain, “In the Future”
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS
Singer Smokey Robinson is 68. Guitarist Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath is 60. Actor Jeff Daniels is 53. Singer-guitarist Dave Wakeling (General Public, English Beat) is 52. Singer Seal is 45. Actress Justine Bateman is 42. Actor Benicio Del Toro (“Traffic”) is 41. Singer-actress Haylie Duff is 23.
Contributing: Sonia Murray and news services
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18 couples tie knot at Tybee on Tybee pier
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
While many couples might have experienced a post-Valentine’s Day lovey dovey crash over the weekend, almost 20 couples were honeymooning Sunday after a group wedding at Tybee Island.
The second annual “Tie the Knot on Tybee” drew 18 couples who got hitched on the Tybee pier, along with 20 couples who renewed their vows. The ceremonies took place on Valentine’s Day and the couples stayed at Tybee through the weekend.
This was a wedding for couples who don’t mind sharing the spotlight on a wedding day and whose idea of romance is the more the merrier.
“You know it’s not for everyone,” Stephen Palmer, a wedding planner and organizer of the event, told Buzz. “But halfway through the ceremony, all eyes were on these couples and weddings are so emotional and when you multiply that by 18, it’s really, really cool.”
And Palmer, married himself about 11 years, surprised his wife, Jennifer, with renewing their vows.
“It really took us back to the day we got married on the beach in Hawaii, and we’ve had a very cuddly weekend ever since.”
Plans are already on their way for the next event.
They will call it “Tie the Knot on Tybee 3 —Third Time’s a Charm.”
Heidi Klum opens arms to Britney
Heidi Klum wants to help Britney Spears. The 34-year-old model says she’d be willing to open her home to Spears while the troubled pop singer puts her life back together.
“She can call me and come live in our house with us for a couple of months,” said Klum, a mother of three who is married to the singer Seal and lives in Beverly Hills, Calif. “I would help set her straight.”
“I am sorry when a young person gets thrown so off track,” Klum said, according to a transcript of an interview that will be aired Monday by the German broadcaster ARD. “She has, of course, lived an extremely wild life.”
After more than a year of bizarre behavior and two stints in a psychiatric hospital this year, Spears was placed under a conservatorship by the Los Angeles County Superior Court commissioner at the beginning of February.
Conservatorships are established when a court determines that someone cannot take care of themselves or their affairs.
To hear Klum, the host of Bravo’s “Project Runway,” describe it, her own life seems like a fairy tale.
“I have never been as happy as I am today,” Klum said. “I have found the man of my life and we have three great kids. They are all so different and fantastic that it really can’t get better than this.”
If you wondered who Todd Smith is
If you are looking for a fashion fix, here are some opportunities. Tuesday at 11 a.m., Charla Krupp, author of “How Not to Look Old,” hits Bloomingdale’s (Level 2 cosmetics) at Lenox Square mall to share insider tips for looking 10 years younger, 10 pounds lighter, and 10 times better.
And on Saturday at 2 p.m., rapper LL Cool J launches his Todd Smith (part of his real name) sportswear collection at Macy’s Lenox Square.
It’s official: Jamia at Oscars
As expected, Gwinnett County’s 11-year-old Jamia Simone Nash will be on her way this week to Los Angeles where she will sing during Sunday’s Oscars telecast.
As in the film, she’ll perform the gospel song with IMPACT Repertory Theatre of Harlem.
Other best song performers were announced late last week by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
“Enchanted” actress Amy Adams will sing “Happy Working Song,” one of three song nominees from her film.
Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth and Marlon Saunders, who appeared in “Enchanted” as a calypso singer, will perform “That’s How You Know.”
Rock singer Jon McLaughlin will sing “So Close.”
The fifth nominated song is “Falling Slowly” from the indie drama “Once.” It will be sung by the film’s co-stars and songwriters, Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova.
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS Author Toni Morrison is 77. Yoko Ono is 75. Actress Cybill Shepherd is 58. Actor John Travolta is 54. Game show hostess Vanna White (“Wheel of Fortune”) is 51. Actor Matt Dillon is 44. Rapper Dr. Dre is 43. Actress Molly Ringwald is 40.
Contributing: News services, Bob Longino
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