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Russell Simmons,Laura Govan, Marlon Wayans & More Attend ‘Sip & Style’ Event Hosted By NBC’s Marlon Star Bresha Webb

It was a day of beauty and fun Saturday, August 12th, at Russell SimmonsTantris located in beautiful West Hollywood, Califronia. Stars, tastemakers and invited guest were on hand for  a ‘Sip & Style’ event hosted by NBC’s Marlon star, Bresha Webb.

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Guests were treated to wellness and pampering services provided by Aveda cosmetics and Tantris hairstylist.

There was also a bevy of star power on hand as well, Russell Simmons (Owner of Tantris/Media Mogul), Laura Govan (formerly of VH1’s Basketball Wives), AJ Johnson (Actress/Celebrity Personal Trainer),Simone Shepherd (Social Media Influencer/Comedian), Dominique Perry (Insecure), Gabrielle Dennis (Insecure), Ashley North (W.A.G.S), Angela Christine (Tantris salon Senior Creative Consultant and Celebrity Hairstylist), Angell Conwell (Actress), Ashley Everett (Beyonce’s Dance Captain), Cece Price (Social Media Influencer ‘The CeCe Show’), Jasmine Brand (The Jasmine Brand), Kellee Stewart (NBC Midnight, Texas), Monique Coleman (Actress), Nina Parker (Access Hollywood Live), Russell Simmons (Owner of Tantris), Zulay Henao (OWN Love Thy Neighbor) and stars of the upcoming show Marlon, Notlim Taylor and Marlon Wayans.

It definitely looked like a day of nothing but pure fun, beauty,laughs with plenty of black girl magic in the air!

To see more photos from the amazing event checkout the gallery below and also makes sure you tune into NBC, this Wednesday, at 9/8 p.m. CST when Marlon premieres!

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Watch: Netflix’s Powerful New Initiative ‘#FirstTimeISawMe’

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Netflix launched an incredibly powerful new campaign called #FirstTimeISawMe – about the importance of representation in entertainment. Acclaimed actress Viola Davis joined the initiative as well on Twitter to speak to the first time she saw herself on screen.

In the visual, check out Ava DuVernay, Logan Browning, Spike Lee, Marlon Wayans, Selenis Leyva, Marque Richardson and Jackie Cruz.

Netflix has created more than 1,000 hours of original content (Dear White People, Chewing Gum, She’s Gotta Have It, Orange is the New Black, etc.), this year so far that are multi-layered, unique and cover intersectional stories, which shed light on so many diverse walks of life.

Peep the full video above.

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Fly Interview: Essence Atkins Talks ‘Marlon’, McDonald’s 365 Black Awards & more

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We caught with actress Essence Atkins during this year’s Essence Festival as she discussed her hosting duties for McDonald’s 365 Black Awards, the upcoming new sitcom ‘Marlon‘ and so much more.

Check out the full interview above.

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Watch: Marlon Wayans Channels Jada Pinkett Smith | Tyrese on Dating Taraji | Tara on Amina & Peter [Video]

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Our family over at Essence Live caught up with Love & Hip-Hop New York‘s Tara Wallace, Comedian & Fifty Shades of Black Marlon Wayans and It’s Not You, It’s Men co-host Tyrese Gibson, as they discussed a few topics at hand during their visit to the set.

Check out the interviews after the jump…

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SFPL #NYFW Coverage: Anna Wintour, Caroline Wozniacki, Beverly Johnson, Coco Rocha and more Supports ‘HSN Presents Serena Williams Signature Statement Collection’

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Legendary tennis player, Serena Williams debuted her first designer presentation at New York Fashion Week with a signature HSN collection at STYLE360. Inspired by her signature flirty and fun style, the eighteen time Grand Slam champion presented one of the most exciting runway shows of the season.

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Last Night In L.A.: VIPs Screen Marlon Wayans’ “Funniest Wins”

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Last night, an exclusive gathering of L.A. VIPs attended a private screening and dinner at The London West Hollywood for TBS’ new comic competition series,“Funniest Wins,” executive produced by and starring Marlon Wayans

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Last Night In NYC: Meet & Greet with Marlon Wayans

Actor/comedian Marlon Wayans capped off a whirlwind press tour in New York City last night by hosting a press reception at the Time Hotel. The A Haunted House writer and star dished on the making of the film, his own ‘paranormal’ experiences and whether he’s concerned about the critics. “I didn’t make this film for the critics,” said Wayans. “I made it for you…the fans. This film gave me an opportunity to do what I wanted to do without someone trying to reel me in.”

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[Movie Trailer] Marlon Wayans’ Horror Spoof ‘A Haunted House’ Released

Comedian Marlon Wayans has a new film coming out Jan. 11, 2013A Haunted House (think Scary Movie meets Paranormal Activity), written by and starring Wayans along with Cedric the Entertainer, Essence Atkins, and Affion Crockett.