Young Joc, Ne-Yo, Elise Neal Attend Soul Celebration Gala [Photos]

Danielle Canada — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:23:39 +0000

The Inaugural Soul Celebration Gala was held in Atlanta this weekend benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Taking place at the city's the JW Marrroitt, Hip-Hop celebrity moms Loraine Smith (mother of Ne-Yo), Aliyah “Mama Pain” Najm (mother of T-Pain) and Jacida Carter(mother of Lil Wayne) co-chaired the event.

On hand for the celebration was a bevy of celebs includuing Elise Neal and CNN anchor Fredricka Whitfield who emceed the event.

Additionally, Atlanta-area St. Jude patients and sisters, Jayla & Felicia were on-hand to share their St. Jude story.

The evening also included a star-studded red carpet event, dinner, dancing and a live performance by Ne-Yo himself.

Check out Ne-Yo, Elise Neal, Young Joc, Terri J Vaughn, Roger Bobb, and Demetria Mckinney (Tyler Perry's House of Payne) at the Soul Celebration gala courtesy of CME3000 photography.

T Pain, Lil Wayne and Ne-Yo's Moms To Host Talk Show

Danielle Canada — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:52:18 +0000

Everyone and their momma has a show these days, literally.The mothers of T Pain, Lil Wayne and Ne-Yo are the latest ladies to be added to a lineup of television hosts.

Viewers will have a chance to watch Aliyah “Mama Pain” Najm, H. Loraine Smith the mother of Ne-Yo and the infamous mother of Lil Wayne Jacida Carter a.k.a. Cida.

The ladies have an upcoming show titled "Dinner Table Discussions" where they will provide their clout and insight on current events, “important topics”, interviews and features.

According to the women, “ the aim is to create a show that will enhance their viewers “educationally, economically, socially and culturally,” by discussing current events, important topics, interviews and feature segments.”

Mama Pain described the upcoming project in a statement saying,

"Our vision is to be a premier talk show that delivers a creative and informative format that assists viewers in educating and solving challenging issues. There are situations in our communities, cities, states and even nationwide that people have made us aware of and they want to resolve the issues, but they just don't know where to get help or how to properly handle certain issues.”

In addition to discussing “relevant topics”, Dinner Table Discussions will also provide solutions for young people as well. Not exactly sure what kind of advice these ladies will be giving but I'm sure we'll all be watching.

Dinner Table Discussions is scheduled to launch in 2010.

Aliyah “Mama Pain” Najm, Jacida Carter, H. Loraine Smith

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Young Joc, Ne-Yo, Elise Neal Attend Soul Celebration Gala [Photos]

T Pain, Lil Wayne and Ne-Yo's Moms To Host Talk Show