Eb the Celeb previews Lombardi on Broadway

Last night I had the pleasure of seeing a preview performance of Lombardi, a new play by Oscar winner Eric Simonson, that's based on the best-selling biography When Pride Still Mattered: A Life of Vince Lombardi, by Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Maraniss.

Lombardi's story is dynamic whether you are a football fan or not. Just look at this quote:

The word 'play' is relative and can be used to refer to any aspect of your life. So I suggest going to see Lombardi on Broadway for anyone that strives to bull better than what they are. I'm hoping that's everyone in the world but at least those that read this blog. The play was witty, hilarious, and drama filled. The best part for me was the stadium seating. I've been to several Broadway plays and they all are set up the typical way with orchestra seating and balcony seating but the stadium seating for this play everyone feel as if they were apart of the story. Check out a montage of the play:

Serena Williams Covers Hamptons Mag

Even though she's not participating in this year's U.S. Open due to injury, right before the festivities began she hosted an event in NYC to celebrate her Hamptons Magazine cover and help build awareness about Russell Simmons D.E.F. (Diamond Empowerment Fund.) Both were in attendance.

Ever since these pictures came out everyone has been talking about possible plastic surgery she may have gotten done. I can't confirm or deny but I know she looks gorgeous and I told her so when I interviewed her on the carpet so whatever surgeon she used should be very proud of his work. Check out this video where I caught up with both Serena and Russell.

Chad Ocho Cinco & Terrell Owens take over Rucker Park

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On Monday, July 12th there will be a Ocho Cinco vs. T.O. came in Rucker Park. This should be a good one. Shouts to Greg of EBC for making this one happen. Also a quick reminder that both of their reality shows are finally premiering this Sunday on VH1 @ 9pm. Eb will most definitely be watching.

Today in NYC - Entertainers Basketball Classic Kick off & Family Day

Date:	Saturday, June 12, 2010
Time:	12:00pm - 8:00pm
Location:	Rucker Park
Street:	155th St. & Frederick Douglass (8th Ave)

Chalk it up to a love of Harlem and all things Basketball - plus a zeal for seeing the kids have a ball, while smiling all-day.

This Saturday, Rucker Park will be full with Basketball Lovers, Basketball Players, Children, Celebrities, High School Teams, Rides, Ponies, Horses, Food, Fun, Performances and More. And it's free.

"It's a gift to the community," says Greg Marius, CEO and Founder of the Entertainers Basketball Classic, which puts the Family Day on and, since 1980, has brought Celebrities, Pro Players and Streetball to Harlem's Legendary Rucker Park. "It's more an event to let the community know we appreciate them on a whole, as well as them allowing us to play loud music late in the evening." Laughs Marius

On Saturday, kids can ride Ponies and Horses, get on several rides, eat for free and Play Play Play.

Rap Artist Fat Joe will perform center court at 6pm and the Denver Nuggets Star Carmelo Anthony will be on hand to run a Basketball Clinic for a pre-selected group of Harlem youth (This group has been pre-selected from charitable organizations that serve the youth of Harlem, all availability have been taken)

Entertainers Basketball Classic's Family Day Schedule:

8-11 am – Carmelo Anthony Clinic

12 noon – Mustang All Star Demonstration Game

1:30 pm – Jersey HS Championship

3:00 pm – Celebrity Game

5:00 pm – Bronx A HS Division Championship

6:30 – 8:00 pm – Performance by Fat Joe &
Additional Celebrity Artists

Charity Poker Night with NFL Players

It's NFL draft week in NYC and there are events on top of events on top of events. Don't forget about the charity event I posted last week. If you missed it click HERE. Below is another great charity event if you like Poker and want to mix and mingle with some big names in the NFL.

NFL Charity Event Benefiting the 911 Police Aid Foundation.

Open Bar, Cigar Lounge & Hors D'Oeuvres.

Mingle with the Stars! Justin Tuck, David Diehl, Terrell Thomas, Bruce Johnson of the Giants, Calvin Pace and James Ihedigbo of the Jets and so many more!

Click HERE to buy tickets!!!

NFL Draft Cocktail Mixer

 

Beyond the Boroughs National Scholarship Fund invites you to our

2nd Annual NFL Draft Cocktail Mixer
Thursday, April 22nd
6pm-10pm
at 1 OAK
453 West 17th Street
(between 9th and 10th Avenues)
New York, NY 10011

This is a private event, please click HERE to purchase tickets.

Tickets are $200 per person which includes an Open Bar, passed hor d'oeurves and the opportunity to watch the 1st Round of the NFL Draft with a host of premier NFL athletes and entertainment personalities.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Beyond the Boroughs National Scholarship Fund.

Special Invited Guests Include:

Kevin Boss, NY Giants, Duane Brown: Houston Texans, Keith Bulluck: Tennessee Titans, Derrick Burgess: New England Patriots, Rashad Butler: Houston Texans, Danny Clark: New York Giants, Brian Cushing: Houston Texans, Rocsi Diaz, BET, Maurice Jones-Drew: Jacksonville Jaguars,

Drayton Florence: Buffalo Bills, Kris Jenkins: New York Jets, Sinorice Moss: New York Giants,
Takeo Spikes: San Francisco 49ers, Osi Umenyiora: New York Giants


Host Committee:Devon Archer, Briana Bigham, Amber Carter, Eun Cho, Jay Crosby, Kodi Foster, Juliet Gilliam, Lisa Hintz, Cedric Jones, Adrian Keevil, Scott Kefer, Warner Lewis, David Lochmann, Ray Reyes, Tutan Reyes,
Annie Shin, Brian Shure, Al Tongue, John Tonzola, Lee Weiser, Lisa Wolf, Jenny Goldstock Wright

Thank You to our Sponsors:1 Oak, Diageo, DJ Ty Adams, Red Bull, Ty Ku, Parallel MVMT, The Setai Club NYC, Uptown Magazine, World Management Group

New Artist Search at Super Bowl & NBA All-Star

My fam over at Digiwaxx Media are on a quest to find the hottest new acts and are giving you a chance to audition at 2 of the biggest sporting events of the year. If you think you have what it takes here's additional info:

NYC : Meet the fastest man

Usain Bolt will be in NYC tomorrow.

Saturday, September 29
Puma store in Union Square
3pm-4pm