Jamie Foxx Interviews Raheem DeVaughn at Sirius

Sorry for the bootleg pictures but don't feel like paying the $10/month so here are some pics of Jamie interviewing Raheem in the Sirius studios in DC: 

awww...

Oooh, Jamie

Hilarious man...I can only imagine

Raheem DeVaughn Gives Back

Forever helping the DMV, Raheem DeVaughn was spotted...

...at the Landover Hills Wal-Mart on Tuesday handing out vouchers for turkeys and toys, which aided needy-families. The event was sponsored by Wal-Mart.

DMVers Nominated for BET's Virtual J Awards

BET has always been trailblazing in the music and entertainment industry and this time it's no different. BET is hosting not just any awards show but a virtual one called the Virtual J Awards...let me explain:

Actress Nia Long and comedian Chris Spencer will host BET's first ever virtual awards show on Nov. 25 at 8:30 p.m. Log onto BET.com to watch! The virtual broadcast features performances from our city, D.C. as well as other major cities like New York and Atlanta.

Shout out to the DMVers who got nominations including Raheem DeVaughn who got four noms for Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Male Artist of the Year and Live Performer of the Year. Eric Roberson got nominated for Best Underground artist (click here to vote for him).

Spotted: Raheem DeVaughn at Cafe Asia

UMD hosted another homecoming party on Saturday night at Cafe Asia thanks to Mitch Mathis, Sayo and a host of another alum. But guess who spotted in the crowd:

He is Louis Vuittoned out! See more pics here.

Spotted: Raheem DeVaughn in The Park

Recap: Chrisette and Raheem in Heineken Red Star Soul

I'm not sure why but some people paid to get into Ibiza to hear Chrisette Michelle and Raheem DeVaughn perform at Heineken's Red Star Soul. Heineken supplied patrons with free beer, free kegs, free iTunes and a variety of trinket bottle openers to help us wait deep into the night for the main acts.

DJ D Nice provided the tunes although his bet set was the old school that had my friends and I saying, "Oh! I'm too young for this...I don't remember that one."

Of course in DC, Go Go was in the building...

BET's Danella hosted along with (the silly cutie) Kenny Burns. Her shoes were fierce and has to be immortalized...snaps. Wait, did I see her walking in hand-in-hand with cutie pie Kenny? Perhaps he was being a gentleman...perhaps there's something more...

If you're like me and paid a good chunk of change to see Chrisette and Raheem a couple of months ago at Merriweather Post Pavilion then you probably were disapointed that they didn't switch up their set AT ALL...even Raheem and that dag on purple cape!

Still, Chrisette gave a flawless vocal performance...although she did sport a hot lookin' long sleeved shirt and we see she's forgone the short look in exchange for some extensions. I ain't mad -- she looked fab! 

Raheem before he started strippin...and before he broke out the purple cape and the "Have it Your Way" Burger King crown...have I ever told you that I have a major musical crush on his background singer? The tall lanky one? 

Spotted in the audience were other DMV celebs like Angel Lola Love, who was spotted texting in VIP. Also, Anwar 'Big G' Glover was making moves through the crowd on the first level. 

Art Whino on Blast

With a gallery already in D.C., Art Whino (173 Waterfront St) is taking over the underground art scene and bringing us emerging talent, artists and DMVers just doin' the damn thing.

Recently the gallery featured artwork by DMVer Barbie Bibiana and with a collaboration with Sneaker Suite, Studio 43, Heineken and Art Whino, the event proved to be a success. Read more here.




Talent was in the building...Raheem, Tabi, Marky, Kenny...

Heineken brings Chrisette, Raheem, Estelle, Musiq and more...

This has got to be one of the hottest tickets and doesn't even cost you anything! It's called the Heineken Red Star Soul, a celebration of some of the hottest names in hip-hop and R&B!

With Musiq, Chrisette, Keyshia Cole, Estelle, Ashanti, Lyfe Jennings...I mean, does it get any better?! It's going down tomorrow, Wed. Sept. 17 at Ibiza (1222 First St. NE).

RSVP here (the list closes at noon on Wed.)...and remember, it's first come, first serve. Get there early to get your spot!

Pic Recap: Steve Francis Summer Fiesta 2008

A native of Silver Spring, Maryland and University of MD alum, Steve Francis recently hosted his annual Foundation Summer Fiesta, that raises money for the Brenda Wilson Scholarship Program.

The scholarship is named after his mother, whom he lost at an early age. It gives $10,000 scholarships to students and also works with the boys and girls club. Last weekend, he held his Summer Fiesta in Houston to raise funds.

Peep the DMV celebs who were on the scene:

Raheem DeVaughn helped kick off the weekend with a performance at Grooves Restaurant in Houston


Antonio 'The Cuban Cigar Smoker' on his way to the Summer Fiesta All White Affair. He's mighty sharp.


Steve Francis and Antonio


Apparently, Steve gave out these autographed shirts at the Summer Fiesta Bowling Challenge. The weekend concluded with a three yacht boat ride.

(Photo credits: Facebook/Jason Moore)

What the DMV celebs are doing...

VA's Trey Songz was partying at Megan Good's birthday party on Monday at the Standard Hotel in West Hollywood.

Raheem was spotted performing in Charlotte, NC during the final stop of "My Black is Beautiful" tour.

 

Angel Lola Love was spotted in NY at Vibe Magazine's 15th Anniversary party...and you know who else has an anniversary coming up! DC Fab! Be there on Thursday at The Park and on Saturday at Penang. (When you RSVP here, ladies you get in free until 12:15 and complimentary martinis allllll niiiiiight long. You're welcome!)

DC Fab! celebrating Kim's birthday in the Jay-Z room at NY's 40/40

Mini Recap: The Park at 14th...a typical Thursday night...

I stopped by The Park at Fourteenth last night and brought some newcomers along, my sister and our mutual friend.

Immediately impressed by the decor that for some reason makes you feel even more grown and sexier, they asked me do people dance here. I responded a quick, "no".

But boy was I wrong. I frequent this place during happy hour where the name of the game is locating and securing a table to eat off of their delicious menu (If you're hungry get the filet mignon, if you're not get the jerk chicken wings), perhaps exchanging a business card or two and sipping slowly on my martini just to make sure I can drive home later.

At night, the place livens up with everybody's drink fresh in their system and inhibitions...gone. I've never laughed so hard at grown men going crazy over a 50 Cent track.

Thank goodness it wasn't as packed as Thursday's past because I got to mingle a little bit more. I finally sat down with Taz Wube, to pick his brain (he's the marketing director at Love and responsible for many of the parties you go to...) about the future of the nightlife business and how he feels he stands out. I guess you'll hear more about that later...

An early night for me and mine, I spotted Raheem DeVaughn as I was leaving out. He loves that place.

Stay fab y'all! :)

Raheem DeVaughn's "Text Message" Video

Have you seen Raheem's new music video...kinda hot. 

:)

Recap: Raheem DeVaughn, Chrisette Michelle and Dwele at Merriweather

Last Sunday, despite the rain scare and the daunting humidity, music lovers from all around the DMV gathered at Merriweather Post Pavilion, in my backyard. A perfect R&B concert; the much underappreciated opening act, Dwele warmed up the crowd.

I'll admit, I'm not a Dwele fan...but I do love his classic hit, "Find a Way", which he thankfully performed. I think everyone else was getting food during his set but his loyal fans sung his songs with him and bopped in their seats.

Guess who I spotted looking for his seat with...is this his wife that he always talks about? I don't know...but it is DMV native, David Vanterpool. That man is hard to miss. :) No disrespect to the misses.

(Photo: ? but looks like a basketball player and David Vanterpool looking for their seats inside the pavilion)

Finally, after a short intermission one of my favorites came on. I think I put half of y'all on to her...yes the lovely Chrisette Michelle. Much like her set when she performed at the 9:30 Club not too long ago, Chrisette opened with "Let's Rock" and pretty much performed her entire album. She talked about her upcoming album...we can't wait!!

She rocked a fabulous fitted, black, sparkly number, which looked more fitting for a jazz club that an outdoors pavilion, but she still looked good. I just know she was hot cuz I had on a see through tee and I just about died...

The one thing (among others) that I love about Chrisette is that she sounds even better live...her voice is such a nod to the classic voices that our momma's grew up with: Billy Holiday, Sarah Vaughn and the like. It's so refreshing to hear good vocals nowadays...ever since T-Pain and the attack of the Steinberg voice machine; good, clean vocals are definitely lacking in music.

After a few choice songs, Chrisette said "I love you" to a special someone(s) in the audience. Perhaps it was her parents who came down from the NY to see their baby girl.

And then the main act! I haven't seen Raheem DeVaughn perform since he performed at the University of Maryland fashion show...yeaaaaars ago and boy has he gotten some stage presence since then. Undoubtedly a performer who puts his all into what he does, the best thing about Raheem is that he focuses on creating an atmosphere of love, soul and music.

With his staple, Demont Peekaso painting in the background, Raheem mesmerized the crowd (well mostly the ladies) into a 'funky good time'.

(Photo: The infamous glasses that set it all off...don't get too mad SC)

Now when I said this boy has stage presence...he's got it. He puts his ALL into performing. Not only was he running, jumping, skipping and swimming...I think he did a lap around the pavilion (I definitely got strong armed by the security who dashed to keep up with him), he swung from the speakers, freaked the floor and even had his background singer come and do a James Brown and put a purple velvet cape on his back, which I thought was a bit ridiculous but the ladies loved it.

Here are some pics of Raheem 'going in':

(Photo: Doing acrobatics...)

(Photo: His nod to James Brown)

(Photo: Going all the way in...)

Despite Raheem's extra-ness, he still got me when he shouted out DC and played a go-go set, complete with someone on the bongos but then finished it off with a soul clap and a tribute to Baltimore Club music. It was a perfect DMV night...Raheem definitely brought a party atmosphere to Merriweather.

Afterward, Raheem and crew celebrated their manager's birthday at The Park at 14th (920 14th Street NW) in DC.

Click here to see video clips of all the performances! :)

Spotted: Guess who was at Eyebar?

Raheem DeVaughn performed at Eyebar (1716 Eye Street NW) last night. Shawty Lo was also seen in the building.

p.s. Check back tomorrow night for Memorial Day events. I'll be in Boston but you know I know where to party! :) 

Recap: AVENUE REPORT Magazine Celebrates One Year Anniversary

Reviewed by Miss Aminata
DCFab! Correspondent
Monday, April 14, 2008

The celebration which marked the AVENUE REPORT's 1st anniversary was hands down a fab! event. From the choice of venue, the National Music Center (801 K Street, NW) to the overall atmosphere, AVENUE REPORT showed and proved that they intend to be a mainstay in the realm of Black media. 

(Photo: Miss Aminata, DCFab! correspondent with Ra-Fael of 2 R's Entertainment & Media)

The featured artist of the night, Ryan Leslie ( his hit single is "Diamond Girl") took forever and a day to grace us with his presence, but he's excused...simply because he was more than willing to take a pic with your girl! 

(Photo: DCFab! correspondent, Miss Aminata with her Editor-in-Chief's new crush Ryan Leslie) :)

Oh and DC's finest, "The R&B Hippie NeoSoul RockStar", Raheem Devaughn was in the building looking rather dapper. LOVE(S) the shades! 

(Photo: Miss Aminata with Raheem DeVaughn, one of the coverboys of the Avenue Report's Spring 2008 issue)

It was more than a pleasure to mix and mingle with a plethora of Black businessmen and women, entrepreneurs and local party goers.

(Photo: Brian of Verdette Clothing and Ike of SMACK Energy Bar) 

 

To top it off, University of MD alum and DC's very own DJ Alizay maintained crowd energy with the bangin' (pardon my vernacular) hits! 

(Photo: DJ Alizay on the 1's and 2's...)

While it was a delight to see a lot of familiar faces...

(Photo: DCFab's Miss Ami with the busiest promoter in DC Kavon...did y'all see his feature in Shy Magazine?)

...and new faces... 

(Photo: Darnerien, a promo model for the Avenue Report with Miss Aminata)

I was particularly excited to run into "Onyx" (yes, the one from I Love NY) who was very friendly, even after I thought he was Caron Butler...OOPS! :) 

(Photo: DCFab!'s Ami with Onyx from I Love NY!)

I asked one party goer how they were enjoying the event and she replied, "It's amazing to see so many of us come out to have a great time...I'm very proud of Avenue Report and I wish them much success!"

(Photo: The crowd at the Avenue Report's One Year Anniversary party!)

All in all, no complaints...

Special thanks to Ra-Fael Blanco, the VP Media Relations of 2R's Entertainment & Media, Inc. for allowing me to bring a friend ;)  Congrats to a successful night!

Avenue Report Magazine Celebrates 1 Yr Anniv

The Avenue Report, a lifestyle magazine for black men, celebrates its one year anniversary in the District this Saturday (4.12.08) at the National Music Center (801 K Street NW). Founded in 1998 by another fab chick, Toyin Awesu, the Avenue Report gives a voice to the professional black man from fashion to financial planning. 

This Saturday, the event will be co-hosted by BET's Alesha Renee' and guess who will be in the building swooning the crowd? My new crush Ryan Leslie!

Other rumored guests  include: 

The coverboys Bryan-Michael Cox and Raheem DeVaughn, Jeff Johnson from BET (he's featured in this issue as well) as well as Bad Boy's Cheri Dennis and even Nik from ANTM. And for all you groupies out there...the Baltimore Ravens, Washington Wizards and Redskins will be in the building of course. 

Check out behind the scenes pictures of the cover boys from their Avenue Report photo shoot:

(Photo: Bryan-Michael Cox and Raheem DeVaughn with Avenue Report Magazine Publisher Toyin Awesu)

(Photo: The coverboys...luvin' the dapper look!)

The issue hits stands on April 15 so make sure you pick one up...support the fabulosity!