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Miley Cyrus’ Philly Producers Get Caught Up in Chris Brown/Frank Ocean Parking Spot Fight

You’ve probably heard by now that bad boy Chris Brown has gotten into another dust up, this time it was Frank Ocean, and TMZ says it was over a parking spot.

Well what I know is all hell broke loose:  Chris Brown was at Westlake Studio in the L.A. area listening to one of the
artists he represents. The sources say as Chris went to leave, Frank
Ocean and his crew blocked Chris from leaving. The sources say Frank
said, “This is my studio, this is my parking spot.”  Caught up in the all out brawl were Philly music producers  Ronny FLIP Colson (above left with Pop Wansel ‏ [r])and Trunie Wreck who were working alongside Pop Wansel in the same building. (I first met them last month when they were working on Miley Cyrus’ new CD at Sigma Sound. Now they’ve moved the production out to LA to put the finishes touches on the new CD which should drop this spring. (& working on other projects) Ronny FLIP Colson has a mix tape coming out soon called SourDonuts

anyway… I saw this tweet and reached out to the guys for a statement.

 

What a great night! Chris Brown and Frank Ocean fight at the studio and and get handcuffed for it!! Lmaoooo!!
Seems everything was cool until Frank Ocean’s guy.

Yo funny shit is I tried to dip soon as I seen the cops til frank man pointed me out I got handled like an animal
 
I asked Flippa what happened and he said he and his brother just went outside for some air and the next thing you know they were caught up in this bust up and the cops put them in handcuffs, and gave them a banana for some odd reason. Flippa didn’t want to go into detail on why he thought the LAPD did that, you don’t mess around with those guys. (our conversation was longer than the above tweet, that was just the first contact)

I ain’t mad @ em though I just really don’t fuck with LAPD
I think Frank Ocean owes an apology to these guys who were obviously just getting some air. 
I learned a new term, one which is “leaking”, which means
bleeding. Seems Frank Ocean cut his finger and there was blood places.
Frank later tweeted that he’s only going to be able to use two fingers
to play during the Grammy’s on February 10. I heard sauce used a couple times in their tweets, but I still can’t figure out that term. Anyone?

But the dope part bout this whole situation was that squally didn’t care bout the weed..I love LA..

(reminds me of one of my favorite songs.)

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Snowy Friday Surprises & Santa Hats

Finally snow. If there’s anything a photographer loves it’s the falling snow, then right after that we want virgin snow ie no yellow snow or footprints


 I went to the Bellevue yesterday to grab some lunch, when I came out at 4PM it had begun to snow and the streets were covered all ready. I was pleasantly surprised.
 

 

 I ran over to the Shops at Liberty Place to pick up my tails for tonight’s Academy Ball, and saw this young lady slip on the snow. Chivarly is not dead as her boyfriend lifted her up in his arms to finish carrying her across the street.

Then I met up with my friend fashion blogger/stylist Ian Michael Crumm to explore the city in snow with our cameras. After we grabbed a bite to eat we headed out to my favorite spot, Rittenhouse Sq. (arggh footprints all over) Oh well the trees were still full of the fluffy stuff, the sidewalk was wet, people filled the park and it was great.
In theory I love this shot on the phone, but do you think it’s too blurry?
 

This is my favorite spot in Rittenhouse Square, the Tribute to Love Statue.

  In past year’s I have festoned it with Santa hat’s and sent them out as Christmas cards.

Actually nothing was sacred in that park that day. I never liked the shot of the Lion with the hat on, and well it was too icy in the fountain for me to decorated the Duck Lady.

 City Lights. I never get tired of shooting the Square.

Then we headed home. Couldn’t believe the snow at the Rodin Museum remained virtially untouched on the grounds on the museum and I was able to get some great shots. Check out this new application that just came out. It’s going to revolutionize Social Media. This I can handle.

http://vine.co/v/b50eq3nFIMi
It’s only available for IPhone now, and Mike tells me that in a month or so it will be available for Adnroid phones. OK so IPhone wins this round, but can they swap out a battery like I can? 
 Ian and I experimented with the new medium. He had a great idea to capture,
we didn’t realize it had volume though. Now we do.
Check out the shot I took of  Ian Michael Crumm on the steps of the Rodin.

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PhillyChitChatter: Gossip, Tidbits & Sightings

Wednesday night The Geator Jerry Blavat dined with the lovely songstress Darlene Love

at Bridgid’s in Fairmount.  This weekend Darlene joins Jerry at the Kimmel Center for Jerry Blavat The Divas of All Time Featuring Darlene Love, Freda Payne, Candi Staton, The Tymes, Baby Washington, Blue Magic, and The Soul Survivors. Tickets are still available and it’s a great time as I was with them 2 years ago, when I took the photo above.



Hot Events This Weekend 

Today:
TODAY: Institute ICE SCULPTOR Peter Slavin will magically transform a 2,200 lb block of ICE into a 12-foot long full-scale model Titanic starting at 10:30AM throughout the afternoon


Saturday Night Rap and Roll: 
 
Hot 107.9 Presents She’s Next Concert
Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 8:00 PM – Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 2:00 AM (EST) Philadelphia, PA
There’s a great line up and the ticket price is very reasonable.
Artist:
GoGo Morrow
Lee Mazin
Asia Sparks
Taneka Samone
Jade Alston 

Tickets 
$15

www.identityink.net
www.hot1079philly.com

Saturday Night Dance the Night Away:

“SuperStar” Neon Hitch Sings Hits “Love U Betta” & “Gold” at Devotion Opening
  Philadelphia’s Shampoo Nightclub Reopens with New Name & Monthly Celebrity Party

Sunday at the Ritz: Noel Zayas’ Gorgeous

Hot Event: Sunday at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel “Gorgeous” fashion Show $25 at the door and begins at 7 p.m. Proceeds will benefit
City of Hope

I attended his first Gorgeous event in 2007 (Ignore that horrible photography I had just started -LOL)


Tweets from around Philly

18s

Getting bigger and bigger… 37+ wks pregnant can u handle all this?

RT : Vote for your favorite film now until Jan. 31!

CHECK OUT MY PHILLY.COM COLUMN ON THE BATTLE OF THE DJ – TURNTABLIST

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Pixs: Stradley Ronon: 5 Days to Inauguration: The Future of Pennsylvania and National Policies & Politics

More than 200
clients and friends of the firm gathered at The Hub Cira Centre on Jan. 16 to
hear Val DiGiorgio and Josh Shapiro discuss the state and national political
climate at “5 Days to Inauguration: The Future of Pennsylvania and National
Policies & Politics.” The debate, moderated by veteran Philadelphia
journalist Larry Kane with a special introduction by William Sasso, Stradley Ronon,  featured
analysis of the 2012 election and insight into how Pennsylvania businesses will
be impacted by the new political
landscape.

  Barbara Nugent,  Stradley Ronon, Peter Soens, and Kristen Mayock, Tredyffrin’s supervisor at-large seat
 Larry Kane and Christopher Cashman, executive vice president and president of commercial markets for Independence Blue Cross (IBC). He was also named “Volunteer of the Year 2012” by the YMCA of Philadelphia & Vicinity.
 Josh Shaprio and Kevin Boyle, Stradley Ronon
  Mike Roynan, Stradley Ronon and Christopher Annas, CEO at Meridian Bank

  Josh Shapiro, Montgomery County Commissioner in 2011 and Of Counsel at Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young in Philadelphia.
 George Connell, Senior Vice President at the Bryn Mawr Trust,
Jeff Lutsky, Stradley Ronon and Fran Manning, Stradley Ronon,.

 Stradley Ronon Chairman William Sasso, Stradley Ronon Counsel
and Montgomery County Commissioner Joshua Shapiro, Event Host Larry
Kane, Stradley Ronon Partner and Chairman of the Chester County Republican
Party Valentino DiGiorgio III, Stradley Ronon Government and Public
Affairs Chair John Saler.

 Cathy Adams, LCSW, PCI Certified Parent Coach, Author, Parent Coach, Speaker, Yoga Teacher and Donna Emhart,  Vice President, Business Development Officer at Wells Fargo Bank
 Val DiGiorgio, legendary newsman Larry Kane, Josh Shapiro
 Val DiGiorgio
 John Saler, Drake Nakaishi, and Sandy Richardson.

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American Cancer Society Party with a Purpose Gala.

Peoples, I’m still feeling under the weather. Thanks for the feed back on my little gossip column yesterday, I had a good response. I hope to do it more often. Here’s an event I didn’t have a chance to write about or attend as it happened at the height of Sandy. The organizers did send the pixs to me so here they are. I don’t always do this as I usually have so much content, but it’s slow and I haven’t gone out. But this weekend really kicks my calendar up a notch and I’ll be busy, busy, busy.

 

More than 400 guests braved the
start of Hurricane Sandy at Hyatt at the Bellevue on Sunday, October 28, 2012 for
a very important cause. The crowd hoped for “More Tomorrows” during the 12th
annual Friends of the American Cancer Society Party with a Purpose Gala.
Friends of the American Cancer Society President Beverly Goldberg and event co-chairs planned the event
honoring Steven M. Altschuler, MD, CEO of Children’s Hospital of
Philadelphia, with the 2012 Humanitarian Award.

(Left
to right)
Event co-chair Tobe Amsterdam, Gail Rosen, Meredith Goldstein and event
co-chair Carol Lissack
 Julie
Morley, Debbie Stamm and Toby Lerner

Larry Pitt, Esq. and Phyllis
Meloff

Since its inception, the annual Party with a Purpose gala raised
more than $4 million to support the Society’s mission of saving lives and
creating a world with less cancer and more birthdays. This year, Party with a
Purpose fundraising efforts will be dedicated to childhood cancer research and
local patient service programs. 

 Dr. Daniel and Beverly
Goldberg with 2012 Humanitarian Award Recipient Dr. Steven M. Altschuler and
wife Robin
Dr. Daniel Goldberg and
wife Beverly Goldberg
Pediatric cancer survivors Libby
Ryan, Julia Eveland and Alex Rotzal

 94WIP Talk Show Host & CBS3 TV Sports Contributor Paul Jolovitz served as live auctioneer,
and pediatric cancer survivor Libby Ryan performed “God Bless America.” Guests
enjoyed cocktails, fine food, and spectacular live and silent auction items during
the evening.

 Beverly Goldberg, Sally
Bellet and Gail Mosler Singer
 Event co-chairs Richard Massaux, Tobe Amsterdam, Carol Lissack and John Parker
Event co-chair Richard
Massaux and wife Donna Massaux with
Veronica Parker and her husband John Parker, event co-chair
*Photo credit:
Michele Corbman Photography 
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PHILLIES INVITE SIX ADDITIONAL PLAYERS TO SPRING TRAINING

PHILLIES INVITE SIX ADDITIONAL PLAYERS TO SPRING TRAINING
           
The Phillies have invited six additional players to major league spring
training as non-roster invitees, the club announced today.
·         Cody Asche, 3B
– In 130 games between single-A Clearwater and double-A Reading last
season, Asche batted .324 with 33 doubles, six triples, 12 home runs and
72 RBI.  The 22-year-old led all Phillies minor leaguers in average and
hits (168) and was selected to the Florida State League midseason
All-Star team.  Following the season, he was named the seventh-best
prospect in the Phillies minor league system by Baseball America.  A native of St. Charles, Mo., Asche was a fourth-round selection by Philadelphia in the June 2011 draft.
·         Justin Friend, RHP
– Friend, 26, spent the majority of the 2012 season with Reading, where
he allowed just one earned run in 39.2 innings (0.23 ERA) while
converting each of his 24 save opportunities.  He also made 12
appearances with Lehigh Valley, going 2-1 with one save and a 4.40 ERA
in 14.1 innings.  Originally selected by Oakland in the 13th
round of the June 2007 draft, Friend was acquired by the Phillies in the
minor league portion of the 2010 Rule 5 draft. In 253 minor league
games, Friend is 17-22 with 71 saves and a 3.13 ERA.
·         Tommy Joseph, C – Joseph
began the 2012 season with double-A Richmond in the San Francisco
Giants organization before being acquired by the Phillies in a trade for
Hunter Pence on July 31.  The 21-year-old spent the remainder of the
season with Reading, where he was selected to the Eastern League
Postseason All-Star team.  Overall, Joseph batted .257 with 24 doubles,
11 home runs and 48 RBI in 108 games in 2012.  The Phoenix, Az., native
played for Peoria in the Arizona Fall League and was selected to the AFL
Rising Stars roster.  Additionally, following the season, he was named
the third-best prospect in the Phillies minor league system by Baseball America.
·         Joe Mather, OF – In
103 games with the Chicago Cubs last season, Mather batted .209 with 11
doubles, five home runs and 19 RBI.  The 30-year-old appeared at six
different positions in 2012, including pitcher (0.1 IP), first base,
third base, left field, center field and right field.  Originally
selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the third round of the June 2001
draft, Mather has spent parts of four seasons in the major leagues with
the Cardinals (2008, 2010), Atlanta Braves (2011) and Cubs (2012).
·         Adam Morgan, LHP –
Morgan, 22, spent the majority of the 2012 season with Clearwater,
where he posted a 3.29 ERA in 21 games (20 starts) for the Threshers and
was named to the midseason and postseason Florida State League All-Star
teams.   He was promoted to Reading in August and went 4-1 with a 3.53
ERA in six starts for the Phillies.  The Tampa, Fla., native led all
Phillies minor leaguers with 169 strikeouts in 158.2 innings (9.59
SO/9.0 IP) between both levels.  Following the season, he was named the
fifth-best prospect in the Phillies minor league system by Baseball America.   Morgan was originally selected by the Phillies in the third round of the June 2011 draft.
·         Kyle Simon, RHP
– Simon, 22, began the 2012 season in the Baltimore Orioles
organization, going 2-8 with a 3.96 ERA in 14 starts for single-A
Frederick.  He was acquired by the Phillies in a trade for Jim Thome on
June 30 and went 4-0 with a 1.36 ERA in 20 relief appearances between
Clearwater and Reading.  The Long Beach, Calif., native was originally
drafted by the Orioles in the fourth round of the June 2011 draft.
      To date, the Phillies have invited a total of 18 players to major league spring training in 2013 as non-roster invitees:

Pitchers (7): RHP Aaron Cook, RHP Juan Cruz, RHP Justin Friend, RHP Rodrigo Lopez, RHP Zach Miner, LHP Adam Morgan, RHP Kyle Simon
Catchers (3): Tommy Joseph, Steven Lerud, Humberto Quintero
Infielders (6): Cody Asche, Andres Blanco, Josh Fields, Cesar Jimenez, Michael Martinez, Pete Orr
Outfielders (2): Joe Mather, Jermaine Mitchell

lease note the following update to the release:

     
To date, the Phillies have invited a total of 19 players to major league spring training in 2013 as non-roster invitees:

Pitchers (8): RHP Aaron Cook, RHP Juan Cruz, RHP Justin Friend, LHP Cesar Jimenez, RHP Rodrigo Lopez, RHP Zach Miner, LHP Adam Morgan, RHP Kyle Simon
Catchers (3): Tommy Joseph, Steven Lerud, Humberto Quintero
Infielders (6): Cody Asche, Andres Blanco, Josh Fields, Cesar Jimenez, Michael Martinez, Pete Orr
Outfielders (2): Joe Mather, Jermaine Mitchell

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PhillyChitChatter: Tidbits and Pixs of People, Places and Things

Oh still getting kicked by this cold. If follow me on Twitter or FB you know I am sad about Dan Gross’ leaving the Philly Daily News. Everyone is emailing me asking if I am going to replace him, he’s irreplaceable. I’m going to revive my PhillyChitChatter column for those tidbits that don’t fit into my columns. Know that most of the gossipy stuff I report is tucked in my columns at PhillyMag, and Philly.com, when I appear on Fox 29 and of course my twitter. I’ll be upcoming events and celebrity sightings here, as well as people on the move and new family members, like

I had lunch with Alison Frick and Dave Warren a few weeks back at Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse across from the Rittenhouse Square (I had the burger, it was delicious). They brought along their new twins Evan & Lila born on Christmas Eve. Catch Dave on NBC10Philadelphia, but for how long now that the new weather girl has come to town. I told Dave he needs to start a daddy blog, twins, hot daddy, I can imagine how funny that would be. So adorable.
And then I found this photo on their FB page.

 In the past few weeks I took photos of Rittenhouse Square before they took the lights down. On the right I caught a couple kissing. I love those spontaneous, uninterrupted shots.

So nice my friend Patty Jackson put a photo of us on her 411 Page. I miss her on NBC10’s The Ten Show. She needs to be on the air.

You always hear about those terrible descriptions put on a receipt for take out. Well here’s I love this one “Cute Couple” for Donna Coghlan Pasquale and Charlie Pasquale, when they went to the Great American Pub recently.

Congratulations Linda Pham–Vertlieb (Frugal Philly Mom) and Nicholas Ryan on the birth of their son, I know older Sophia is thrilled to be a big sister.

 I was visiting one of my friends new pad on Rittenhouse Square. Guess where I’ll be for the first real snow, lightning storm and well just to hang. She said I could work at home at her home. Sounds good.

 Yesterday in my PhillyMag column I wrote that the Roosevelt Pub is changing their name to the “R Bar”. They promise to still serve the same delicious burgers, and brewskies. I look forward to checking it out.

 Tim Adams is hysterical. Hey I have a note on my FB page that I may take your photos off, if you don’t like any of these photos on my site, drop me a line. I will only be publishing these nice shots. 

 Love this shot of Carol Tamburino and myself. Wish I took it with a real camera.

The Philadelphia History Museum andHistory Making Productions invite you to join us for the television Premiere of Philadelphia: The Great Experiment, Episode 3, Promise for a Better City, Thursday January 24, at 7:30p.m. on 6ABC.
Co-written by Janet Benton with senior writer Nathaniel Popkin for History Making
Productions, Sam Katz’s documentary company, which aims to create a full
complement of documentaries on Philadelphia history, with the series title *The
Great Experiment. *This third episode covers the post-World War II period,
covering American Bandstand, labor disputes, the growth of highways and the
suburbs, civil rights actions, and more, and closing with the memorable
Phillies’ loss and the Columbia Avenue riots. Here’s a link that brings you
to the trailer from the TV station :

www.historyofphilly.com

 

 Meal of the week: I had a delicious Beet Salad at R2L. It was delicious, and it’s winter. You usually don’t find beet salad on the menu. I love beet salad so I will try it anywhere, anytime.

I love Instagram. If you have it, follow me at PhillyChitChat. I took this fun shot from a moving bus. Perfect formation. It’s slow this week in the social calendar, and of course I have a cold too so I don’t want to frighten anyone. Plus I did write 3 columns for PhillyMag, and one for Philly.com and it’s only Wednesday, so I haven’t completely slacked off. Check out my PhillyMag column and the Auto Show Gala.

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FREE LIMO & $200 Food Credit for DINNER AT FLEMING’S STEAKHOUSE ON VALENTINES DAY

Just Like Secrets Limo’s Event Page Here
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“SuperStar” Neon Hitch Celebrates the Opening of Devotion Nightclub in Philly

“SuperStar” Neon Hitch Sings Hits “Love U Betta” & “Gold” at Devotion Opening
  Philadelphia’s Shampoo Nightclub Reopens with New Name & Monthly Celebrity Party

Philadelphia, PA:  Promoters Bruce Yelk & Noel Zayas have combined forces for
Philadelphia’s
– “SuperStar”.    Each 4th Saturday of the month, “SuperStar” will feature a celebrity from film,
stage,
located at 417 N. 8th Street in Philadelphia will serve as SuperStar’s home each month.  The
event will also serve as Devotion’s “Grand Opening” party and will showcase the venues recent
renovations.

Opening on January 26th, Neon Hitch will take Devotion’s center stage to sing her two #1 chart
topping dance hits – “Love U Betta” and “Gold”.  Joining Neon in Devotion’s Main Hall behind
the turn-tables is one of the country’s hottest DJs from New York – Joe Gautreaux.   Spinning
tribal music and dance tracks known the world over, Joe’s fun, creative and powerful music is
sure to make revelers dance the night away.

Downstairs in the 611 Underground, “Superstar” will feature a fashion show presented by
fashion designer and DJ Nigel Richard.  Richards, famous the world over for trance music,
recently launched a clothing line under the 611 brand.  While Richards is spinning his favorite
beats, models will strut, dance and boogie while wearing 611’s latest fashions; which will be
available to purchase in the 611 Pop-up Shop.

In performers, and visual projections will round out the fabulous event which is sure to dazzle the
expected
“We are very excited to be launching this event with top talent like Neon Hitch and DJ Joe
Gauthreaux.
Shampoo produced so many memorial events when we were here 16 years ago.  We promise
to bring that energy back to Philadelphia under the Devotion name” – Promoters Bruce Yelk &
Noel Zayas.

“SuperStar” Vodka open bar from 9-10 pm. Doors to the nightclub will open at 9pm and close at 3am each
month. VIP Greet” with Neon Hitch after the show. 

For more information on the event visit SuperStarPhilly.com.

(Sponsored)

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Hair of the Dog Bro’ Dance Off Video, Michael Jackson’s Shoes & Link to my PhillyMag Column

Philadelphia’s swanky Hair O’ the Dog celebrated its 19th year on Saturday, January 19th at the Loews Hotel.

There was also a sports auction as well as these Michael Jackson memorabilia. For $25,000 each you could own Michael Jackson’s coat, the right and/or left shoe, all which were signed. (I shot this about 1:15AM, at that time there was a $25,000 bid on one of the pairs of shoes)

Sometime after I took the shot above these shoes, they disappeared from the auction area.

Update: Stop the presses Michael Jackson’s Shoes have returned. Martino Cartier, Martino Cartier Salon (who donated the shoes for the Hair of the Dog auction the sales benefit Friends Are By Your Side), Kenneth Moton, 6ABC, and Dan Cronin, Chorus Communications, as well as co-founder of The Hair of the Dog Gala. Seems three drunk guys carted off the shoes, got into a random limo to the after party with some random girls, then left the shoes behind as their minds wandered from the shoes into a different direction.


At the end of the night everyone let their hairdown at the Hair of the Dog Gala and danced off.

PS sorry I didn’t run into Buffy Morgan, Director of Chorus Communications (r), last night. She did an awesome job with Jen Sherlock putting on this whole thing. Every year it’s bigger, better and the most talked about event. Also in this picture Megan Heaton, realtor, guest and Lindsay Furman, Model. Check out my photos in my PhillyMag Column HERE.