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On The Scene: Hollywood Unlocked 2nd Annual Impact Awards in Beverly Hills

by Hakeem Animashaun
written by Hakeem Animashaun

On Friday, June 24, 2022 Hollywood Unlocked held its 2nd Annual Impact Awards in Beverly Hills at the historic The Beverly Hilton. 

The 2022 Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards was hosted by Award-Winning Comedian and Actress Tiffany Haddish and featured appearances by honorees, Lizzo, Floyd Mayweather, Jenifer Lewis, Drinks Champs N.O.R.E, and Kelis. In addition, a special acceptance speech was played by Karen Bass. 

 

Performances included David Sebastian and Le’Andria Johnson.

Additional VIP attendees included celebrities, recording artists, film and television stars, and media personalities such as Hollywood Unlocked CEO Jason Lee, Law Roach, NAO, Lemus Plummer, Moniece Slaughter, Chante Moore and more.

Jason Lee, Founder of Hollywood Unlocked and Head of Media for Kanye West, held his second annual Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards, which emphasizes the importance of Black ownership, amplifying Black voices and reclaiming Black narratives. This year, the theme of the award show was ‘Controlling Our Narratives’ where Hollywood Unlocked recognizes talent  for how they use their influence and platform to impact communities and our society at large. 

This years honorees included:

Lizzo (Fearlessness Award) Karen Bass (Community Award) Drinks Champs N.O.R.E (Culture Award) Jenifer Lewis (Perseverance Award) Floyd Mayweather (Pioneer Award) Kelis (Innovation Award)

It was a great night filled with joy, laughter, and lots of flowers — in the literal and figurative sense. Can’t wait to see what happens next year. Keep up with all of Hollywood Unlocked on social media at: @hollywoodunlocked. Cheers!

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Lizzo and Issa Rae Help Celebrate Diversity in Art With Chef Kwame And American Express.

by Sebastian Cintron
written by Sebastian Cintron

The most lit brunch took place in Miami during Art Basel thanks to author and award winning Chef Kwame along with American Express.

It all went down at the fabulous 1 Hotels in South Beach where guests enjoyed delicious food curated by the former Top Chef contestant/judge himself and sounds by DJ Moma.

“You have everything from chicken and waffles with chili honey, to jerk broccoli tacos to even lobster and salmon rolls and black truffle quiche,” said Chef Kwame about the food on the menu for the brunch festivities.

Chef Kwame’s impressive credentials include: Forbes 30 under 30 honoree, being named one of Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs, and Esquire Magazine’s 2019 Chef of the Year amongst various others. Not to mention his memoir “Notes from a Young Black Chef,” is currently being turned into a feature film by A24.

We got to catch up with him at The Savor and Soul event where we talked about his career and got to try his delicious food first hand. Our personal favorite was the egg and steak on a mini croissant dish. That wasn’t the only thing keeping us entertained though. Heads turned when Issa Rae walked into the party.

The HBO’s Insecure creator mixed and mingled with guests before meeting up with Lizzo who’s appearance at the party also surprised the crowd. Lizzo looked dazzling wearing a purple floral one piece and it wasn’t long before a mini mob follow the two icons around eager to snap pics.

Later that evening Lizzo had a ticketed concert on the beach hosted by American Express as well. Those who might’ve not had tickets for the concert got to see a little glimpse of her at the brunch gathering.

It isn’t everyday you could say you brunched with Lizzo, and Issae Rae amongst the other notable attendees. Not to mention eating bomb food from Chef Kwame. Shout out to American Express!

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