"Days of our Lives" cast members Crystal Chappell, Eric Martsolf, James Reynolds, Nadia Bjorlin, Chandler Massey and Galen Gering will make an appearance at Suwanee's City Hall, 330 Town Center Ave., at 6 p.m. Monday, to promote the new book "Days of our Lives 45 Years: A Celebration in Photos." Authors Greg Meng and Eddie Campbell will be there as well. The event is free and open to the public. For more information see www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.
Say what?
“I’m so big in Atlanta right now, I can’t even go outside.”
- Rapper Gucci Mane, quoted in The Source Magazine's April edition. Presumably the interview took place indoors.
White coat, black tie
The White Coat Grady Gala, benefiting the Grady Health Foundation, is Saturday night at the Georgia Aquarium. Chaired by Ada Lee Correll and Lovette Russell, the event honors Bernie Marcus, Dr. David Feliciano, Dr. Carla Haack and Dr. Rhonda Scott. "Our goal is to ensure continued donation of funds, increase community awareness and ultimately to support Grady and help it thrive, no matter what the economic landscape," Correll said. Organizers expect nearly 650 patrons, and you can join them if you hustle. Patron tickets are $1,250 per couple and today's the deadline to RSVP at www.gradyhealthfoundation.org.
Buzz in our ear
The best mornings are those when we get to check in with B98.5 FM Morning Show host Vikki Locke and producer Jessica Forkel, who helps keep things running smoothly. Speaking of running, Forkel is hitting the pavement for a cause this Sunday. Her running group, Team in Training, will participate in the Publix Georgia Marathon and Half Marathon, which steps off at 7 a.m. from Centennial Olympic Park, on behalf of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. "I run for those that can't and for those that couldn't," Forkel said. "It's been an amazing journey meeting so many great people, learning that we touch so many and knowing that we are working to find a cure and save lives!" More than 243 runners will be hoofing it as part of Team in Training, and they've raised more than $215,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Want in on the action? See www.teamintraining.org or www.georgiamarathon.com for details.
Overscene
Queen Latifah popped into the Ansley Square CVS on Sunday night sporting a casual chic look -- comfy sweats and a T-shirt with a ball cap. And she still looked regal, according to our sources. The entertainer, who is here filming "Joyful Noise" with Dolly Parton, had a good time cutting up with the CVS staff and even spilled a little scoop about the movie. There's a huge food fight scene that they shot at a restaurant in Smyrna called Howard's.
Celebrity birthdays
Comedian Jerry Lewis is 85. Movie director Bernardo Bertolucci is 70. Game-show host Chuck Woolery is 70. Singer-songwriter Jerry Jeff Walker is 69. Actor Victor Garber is 62. Actor Erik Estrada is 62. Actress Kate Nelligan is 60. Country singer Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel is 60. Guitarist-singer Nancy Wilson of Heart is 57. Actress Isabelle Huppert is 56. Actor Clifton Powell ("Ray," "Norbit") is 55. Rapper Flavor Flav of Public Enemy is 52. Folk singer Patty Griffin is 47. Singer Tracy Bonham is 44. Actress Lauren Graham is 44. Actor Judah Friedlander ("30 Rock") is 42. Singer Blu Cantrell is 35.
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