Rihanna visited the Lenox Square Macy's last week to launch her new men's fragrance, "Rogue Man," and afterward celebrated at Prime sushi and steakhouse and Sprinkles Cupcakes and Ice Cream, also in the mall.

We’re told she picked up red velvet, caramel-apple, chocolate marshmallow and triple chocolate cupcakes, along with assorted cookies, at Sprinkles, then joined a group of about 16 friends at Prime. After a feast of filet with whipped potatoes and caramelized onions, Ri-Ri led a festive performance of “Happy Birthday” for a friend who was celebrating a birthday. (That may explain all the Sprinkles treats.)

The Prime staff was charmed by the gracious entertainer, who planted a peck on her waiter’s cheek as they were leaving.

Action! Multiple movies filming in Atlanta

Russell Crowe, Ed Helms and Chloe Grace Moretz are among the stars filming movies in Atlanta at the moment. Crowe is here for "The Nice Guys," with Ryan Gosling. It's set in 1970s Los Angeles, and concerns a private detective who investigates a porn star's death, then stumbles onto a conspiracy. Helms, an Atlanta native, continues work on the "Vacation" reboot while Moretz, who hails from Cartersville and still has family here, is filming "The Fifth Wave."

Atlanta developer honored by Elton John’s charity

Atlanta real estate developer, philanthropist and music fan Charlie Hendon was among the honorees saluted by the Elton John AIDS Foundation at its recent "Enduring Vision" gala. Hendon's Atlanta-based commercial real estate company has overseen the development of 6 million square feet of retail space over the years, and he retains a strong love of both music along with moving dirt and creating shopping centers. He and John met in the 1990s and he has supported the charity for years. The gala was held in New York and hosted by CNN anchor Anderson Cooper.

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