Last night, Dr. Dre and his business partner Jimmy Iovine were honored for their entrepreneurship skills at the Washington Street Journal magazine’s 2014 Innovator Awards in NYC. And it brought out Fabolous, Eminem, Joan Smalls and others. Also, the Dark Girls book launch went down in NYC last night. Peep the celeb pics inside…
Hip-Hop's dynamic duo Dr. Dre (real name Andre Young) and Jimmy Iovine were the men of the hour during WSJ magazine’s 2014 Innovator Awards ceremony at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC last night. The music industry leaders and masterminds behind Beats by Dre headphones were presented the Entrepreneurship Award (presented by Eminem) for their creative and innovative efforts in the entertainment and technology industry.
The Beats co-founders (who sold their technology brand to Apple for a cool $3 billion earlier this year) recently launched a new academy at the University of Southern California with the goal of inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs. The Hip Hop pioneers invested a whooping $70 million to fund their new academy. Jimmy spoke on the brand new project saying,
“We wanted to build a school that we feel is what the entertainment industry needs right now. The kid who’s going to have an advantage in the entertainment industry today is the kid who speaks both languages: technology and liberal arts. That’s what this school is about.”
They’ve revolutionized hip-hop and headphones. Now it looks like they are ready to revolutionize higher education. What can't these two accomplish?
Dr. Dre’s wife of 18 years Nicole Young was there to support her husband during the ceremony. She hit the carpet in a black plunging neckline gown featuring a high slit to show off just enough leg.
Professional dancer Charles 'Lil Buck' Riley was also one of the night’s honorees. He was presented the Performing Arts Award for his amazing choreography skills. International supermodel Joan Smalls joined him on the carpet for the night’s festivities. These two also graced The Innovators Issue cover of the Wall Street Journal Magazine. And it’s HOT. Check it here.
Also in attendance....
Rapper Fabolous got dapper a brown, two button, notch lapel plaid jacket, brown pants, and a charcoal quarter button up shirt, all by Ermenegildo Zegna Couture. Looking clean Fab!
Dr. Dre and his lady Nicole were smiles during the event.
And a nervous Eminem took the podium to present the Entrepreneurship Award to his mentor and business partner.
Below is clip of Em's speech:
Congrats!
And at another NYC event….
Black Girls rock!
For the launch of a new book celebrating black women from all walks of life, raptress Trina, “LAHH NY” star Yandy Smith, former “BBW” star Meeka Claxton, “LaLa’s Full Court Life” star Po Johnson, “The Singles Project” stars Ericka Pittman and Lee Gause, PYNK magazine owner Mecca Moore and Ciroc VP of Planning & Operations Marilyn Van Alstyne came out to support.
Hosted by CIROC, the ladies celebrated over dinner and cocktails in NYC for the launch of actor/director Bill Dukes’ new book, Dark Girls. The book praises the strength, grace and power of many different types of women, featuring a collection of celebrity interviews from notable brown beauties: Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o, singer/actress Vanessa Williams, comedia/daytime tv talkshow host Sheryl Underwood and more.
Meeka and Yandy (who is expecting a baby girl) were spotted chatting it up during the dinner. Hey Meeka!
Yandy's man Mandeecees was in the mix with his lady.
LaLa Anthony's bestie Po Johnson was all smiles with her copy posing it up with Ericka Pittman.
BRAVO's “The Singles Project” stars Ericka Pittman and Lee Gause were also there to support. Ericka is featured in the book. And is anybody else stoked to see these two are still together?! Sweet!
Mecca Moore and Marilyn Van Alstyne also stopped for a photo-op. Nice!
Photos: Getty