Robi Reed's 11TH Annual Sunshine Beyond Summer Celebration

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Robi Reed's 11TH Annual Sunshine Beyond Summer Celebration

By Rych McCain International/Nationally Syndicated Entertainment Columnist

By Rych McCain www.twitter.com/rychmccain and Facebook

Robi Reed’s

11^th Annual Sunshine Beyond Summer Celebration

Photo RRSBSC

Event Founder & Creator Robi Reed

     Every year the select Hollywood elite know that the end of summer has officially arrived when they have received their invitations to Robi Reed’s Annual Sunshine Beyond Summer Celebration. Reed is an Emmy® Award-winning casting director and VP of Talent, Casting, Original Programming for The BET Networks. If that is not enough work in itself, Reed is also the Co-Founder of The Annual Merge Summit in Los Angeles that brings the religious community and Hollywood together for fellowship, education and networking. Reed’s end of summer event with its sub-title “The Day Party With A Purpose” to benefit The Reed For Hope Foundation is in its eleventh year and is anticipated by the “Who’s Who” from a limited guest list of a select, diverse group of over 500 influencers, ranging from Hollywood insiders and business executives to community leaders, close friends and associates, for a fundraiser unlike any other. The affair took place at the beautiful mansion estate of Oscar® winning actor/comic/singer Jamie Foxx.

   

Reed addressing her guest pool side at the Foxx estate.

 

Wendy R. Robinson reception host

  The Honorees Reception was hosted by actress Wendy Raquel Robinson (BET's "The Game") and later, actress/model Eva Marcille, who unveiled her new baby bump ("America's Next Top Model"), hosted the Day Party celebration.  DJ Dorian Missick and DJ Jermaine kicked-off the festivities, rocking sounds for the reception, and 

MC Lyte curating the sounds

 hip-hop legend MC Lyte curated the music for the day party, sending guests to the dance floor to party the afternoon away. A sumptuous menu of delicious healthy food was prepared by celebrity chef Judson Todd Allen. 

Celebrity master Chef Judson Todd Allen

      Additionally, guests participated in a silent auction and were treated to complimentary Pinkberry yogurt, Robeks smoothies, foot massages, Nike gift bags, and OraQuick in-home rapid HIV test kits, as well as the Love Healthy Lounge brought to you by OraQuick, who were a part of the purpose within the party, where distinguished guests participated in intimate conversations about romantic relationships and discussed topics of sexual behavior and testing together as an affirmation of powerful love.

 

   

Terry Crews and Robi Reed

 

  Celebrities and notables in attendance included Luke James, Tasha Smith, Terry Crews, Tatyana Ali, Naturi Naughton,

L-R: Tasha Smith, Wendy Robinson, Keri Hilson, Kim Steward, Eva Marcelle, Robi Reed, Vanessa Williams, Dr. Rachel Ross and Naturi Naughton..

Kevin McCall, Annie Ilonzeh, Glynn Turman, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Margaret Avery, Lloyd Klein, Shaun Robinson, Coby Bell, Sheryl Lee Ralph, 

Guest getting their boogie on!

 

Nicki Micheaux, Keith Robinson, Vanessa Williams, Aaron D. Spears, Rolonda Watts, Datari Turner, Bre'ly Evans, and Stephen Hill, among others. 

BET's Stephen Hill and Robi Reed

    Reed recognized honorees at the event, presenting special awards to philanthropists Magic and Cookie Johnson, The Jamie Foxx Foundation, singer Keri Hilson, physician Dr. Rachael Ross (CBS's "The Doctors"), entrepreneur Kimberly Steward (Kess Agency), and NFL player Ndamakong Suh (Detroit Lions).

Sheryl Lee Ralph and Robi Reed

 

    

  

     As Reed reflects over the last 11 years, she says, "I'm so thankful to all of the partners, sponsors, honorees, and guests that came out to support my annual Sunshine Beyond Summer Celebration and the Reed For Hope Foundation.  This year's event was phenomenal and I look forward to continued growth."

Comic/Poet/Writer Leroya Sanford

Robi Reed

      What happens when you combine Rap Icon MC Lyte handling the music along with celebrity chef Judson Allen?  It’s a star studded Labor Day Robi Reed’s Sunshine Celebration!  Most know Robi Reed as an incredible Casting Director and Producer.   However, she is also the founder of Reed For Hope Foundation.  Her foundation is incredible.  One of the things I like most is how the foundation provides humanitarian services that improve quality of life globally including drilling water wells, implementing clean and renewable drinking water systems, and providing education about the importance of drinking clean water, all without charge.   I think that’s what we are all here for, to make things a better for humanity.  Robi Reed is a great example of how to use what we have to make the world a better place. 

Editor's note: 
To see Leroya's performance at the Beverly Hills Country Club click on www.youtube.com/watch?v=abb1bBcaDvg  or go to youtube and type in "Leroya Poetry & Comedy at the Beverly Hills Country Club."

To see her on ABC-TV's "The View"click on
www.youtube. com/watch?v=wf7y9joqIJI

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Bishop T.D. Jakes' MegaFest 2013

 

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Bishop T.D. Jakes' MegaFest 2013

By Rych McCain International/Nationally Syndicated Entertainment Columnist

By Rych McCain, www.twitter.com/rychmccain and Facebook

Photos by Vernon Bryant Courtesy of The Front Page Firm

Bishop T.D. Jakes' MegaFest Brings Hollywood To Church In Dallas, Festival Attracts 75K Participants

Three-day Festival included Empowerment Sessions,

Inspiration & Prayer, and Entertainment

 

  

  Oprah and Bishop T.D. Jakes' discussion about fatherless children in America  

   

   

Bishop & 1st Lady Serita

Mega is almost an understatement for the three-day festival, hosted by Bishop T.D. Jakes and wife Serita, known as MegaFest.  Held in Dallas, Aug. 29-31, 2013 the ultimate intersection of faith family attracted more than 75,000 participants during its three-day run at multiple venues in the city: The Dallas Convention Center, the Omni Dallas Hotel and the American Airlines Center.

  

  
     The largest event of its kind, MegaFest featured four of Jakes' most popular conferences: ManPower, Woman Thou Art Loosed, MegaYouth and MegaKidz along with celebrity entertainment, business and other inspirational features for the entire family.

  

   Oprah Winfrey kicked-off the festival with the taping of her Lifeclass in front of thousands at the American Airlines Center. This was followed by numerous headliners including Joel and Victoria Osteen, who hosted an empowerment session, 

Jennifer Hudson & Holly R. Peete

 Oscar and Grammy winner, Jennifer Hudson, who headlined the Woman of Purpose concert and participated in the first International Faith and Family Film Festival, Steve Harvey,

Kerry Washington ABC-TVs Scandal

 "Scandal's" Kerry Washington, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, and of course, Bishop T.D. Jakes who spoke at numerous sessions including Woman Thou Art Loosed, ManPower and MegaYouth. 

Niecy Nash & Ced The Entertainer

  Cedric "The Entertainer" and Niecy Nash hosted the "Just Churchin'" Comedy Show, while "OMG! Insider's" Kevin Frazier moderated multiple panel presentations during the Film Festival.

(L-R) Robert Townsend & Kevin Frazier

    Other notable personalities who attended, performed or participated in MegaFest activities include:

Tyler Perry Laying hands on Bishop T.D. Jakes

     Tyler Perry, Brandy, Ray J, Robert Townsend, Tamar Braxton, Terrell Owens, Michelle Williams, Ben & Jewel Tankard, Isaac Caree, Tisha Campbell Martin, Holly Robinson Peete, Kim Burrell, Mary Mary, Marvin Sapp, Alan Houston, Malinda Williams, Nicole Ari Parker and Boris Kodjoe, Meagan Good and DeVon Franklin, Ray Chew, Emmitt and Pat Smith, Fred Hammond, David and Tamela Mann, Jacob Latimore, Kirk Franklin, Tye Tribbett, Kierra Sheard, Mali Music, Anthony Mackie, Toccara, Wesley Jonathan, and more.

  

Comic Gary Owen

Pastor Marvin Sapp

  "The success of MegaFest in Dallas is above and beyond my expectations," said Bishop T.D. Jakes. "I couldn't be more proud of my team who worked tirelessly to produce this three-day event and provide a platform for faith, prayer, inspiration and encouragement. I see why God sent me to Dallas. And I thank him for all his blessing."

Comic/Poet/Writer Leroya Sanford

 MegaFest 2013

   With 75,000 attendees, the three day MegaFest extravaganza, “Faith & Family” in Dallas Texas was inspirationally empowering.  Did I mention that Oprah Winfrey was there along with countless other celebrities?  Bishop T.D. Jakes put an incredible program together. If you missed it you have to check out a small fraction of it airing on the OWN Network - Oprah’s Life Class on Sunday September 8^th, 2013.   To combine entertainment with powerful business, family and inspirational messages, it left everyone walking on clouds. 

Editor's note: 

To see Leroya's performance at the Beverly Hills Country Club click on www.youtube.com/watch?v=abb1bBcaDvg  or go to youtube and type in "Leroya Poetry & Comedy at the Beverly Hills Country Club."

To see her on ABC-TVs "The View"click on
www.youtube. com/watch?v=wf7y9joqIJI

© 2013 Rych McCain Media/Syndication TM 
(You DID Hear It From Me!) 
Twitter@rychmccain and Facebook