Atlantic City Baby! It’s the east coast’s answer to Vegas and on Saturday night, the playground for Nicky Hilton’s 26th birthday. After 8 years away from AC, Nicky returned to celebrate her birthday with hundreds of partygoers at DJ AM’s Dusk in Caesar’s Palace. “He (DJ AM) always told me about this place. He’s like I’m not just saying this because I own it but it is the coolest place. I’m excited to see it.” And a cool club it was! The interior boasted a sleek circular dance floor with platform and dance pole set ups around the perimeter. The DJ booth sat at just above eye level among the crowd while the VIP tables were situated behind the DJ booth giving guests an “all the world’s a stage” view of the dance floor. The color schemes and lighting effects gave the feel of sunset, setting a sensual tone and perfect atmosphere to let loose.

Nicky looked absolutely chic in a black studded dress by Christopher Kane for Top Shop, Christian Louboutin heels, and sharp ring by Jade Jagger for Garrard. It’s only natural that Miss Hilton is expanding her design horizons, “I just launched my brand, Nicky Hilton at the Tokyo Girls collection. I’ll be adding handbags and jewelry.”

Sean Kingston came out to perform for Nicky’s birthday. When asked about his pre-performance rituals, “I just like to pray before I get out there and do my thing. It’s all about fun with me”. He performed his hits “Fire Burning” and “Take You There”, while he sported a black diamond Jesus piece the size of my palm. The audience went wild once Sean touched stage, hiking the energy up about 20 more notches. After the performance, guests partied to the break of dawn. It definitely was a great night of hot music and a hot performance. DJ AM would have been proud.

Nicky Hilton and DJ AM (October 2008)

Nicky Hilton arrives wearing Christopher Kane for Topshop

Sean Kingston

Sean Kingston performing for the crowd

Nicky Hilton celebrating her 26th birthday at Dusk in Caesars.

This year, the New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF) celebrated it’s 10th Anniversary. The first film of the festival, La Mission, was a hit with the fans and industry. We attended the after party festivities at Havana Central, where the entire cast came out to celebrate. We spotted Benjamin Bratt, Erika Alexander, Jeremy Ray Valdez, Jesse Borrego and Talisa Soto Bratt and other celebrities including Actress Jill Hennessy and TV personality Jared Cotter and Radio Personality Dee Vazquez, with a performance by Bad Boy Recording Artist Donnie Klang.

The New York International Latino Film Festival launched in 1999, the New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF) is now the premier Urban Latino film event in the country. The NYILFF’s mission is to showcase the works of the hottest emerging Latino filmmaking talent in the U.S. and Latin America, offer expansive images of the Latino experience, and celebrate the diversity and spirit of the Latino community. Programming includes the flagship film festival in NYC, new music and art showcases, family and community events, scholarships for aspiring filmmakers, and a nationally recognized short film competition in partnership with HBO. The NYILFF is the only film event to have had the endorsement of Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s NYC Latin Media and Entertainment Commission since its formation in 2003.

Ed Hardy provided the Sparkling Wine for the evening.

Jill Hennessy

TV Personality Jared Cotter

Actress Erika Alexander

Singer Donnie Klang

TV Personality Rocsi

Beyond Dreamz Eventz provided delicious chocolates for guests

TV Personality Jessica Rich

Darra "Like Dat" Boyd and Donnie Klang

JSD joined the Epiphany team and New York Magazine for yet another wonderful SoBe Friday event. We must say, it gets better each time. This edition featured indoor miniature golf (very cool) and wonderful food by Café Habana. The cocktail of the evening; Ron Zacapa Rum which bartenders infused with 0-Cal Fuji Apple Pear SoBe Lifewater. In addition to the complementary spa treatments, there was an surprise performance by newcomers Jeremih and Hal Linton. Check out the exclusive photos of the atmosphere when you read the rest.

Coltrane Curtis

The Ladies of Harlem Heights (l-r: Ally, Brooke, Briana)

DJ Kiss and beau DJ M.O.S

Singer Jeremih

Hal Linton Performance

Jeremih Performance

SoBe Lifewater Summer Fridays is the best thing to happen to New York City! Complementary spa treatments and food, what more could anyone ask for? JSD attended the soiree held at Stephan Weiss Studio (owned by Donna Karen) with high expectations and they did not disappoint. The Summer Fridays event featured an in-door drive-in movie theater where guest got a sneak preview of the Spike Lee directed film “Passing Strange: The Movie”. Classic Car Club provided the eye catching and very flashy convertibles for the drive-in. We arrived just in time to check out the flick and we were impressed. Lure Fishbar (Love Them!) provided the incredible food that sent guests into a frenzy, they just could not get enough. The delicious food went well with the specialty SoBe cocktails. We personally enjoyed the Ciroc SoBe cocktails. The music by DJ MOS & DJ Ruckus kept everyone dancing, including a very funny SoBe lizard (see below). SoBe Lifewater Summer Fridays is definitely the place to be this summer. We hope to see you there!

Special thanks to Coltrane Curtis and his A-team on a event well done!

Christian & Briana from BET’s Harlem Heights

Model Dorian from BET’s College Hill

Those who graced the stunning scene included Deion Sanders, Ryan Grant of the Green Bay Packers, Adrian Peterson of the Minnesota Vikings, the Arizona Cardinals’ Larry Fitzgerald, Brandon Jacobs and Osi Umenyiora of the New York Giants, and Michael Strahan (with girlfriend Nicole Murphy). A few of Hollywood’s own players weren’t to be left out of the festivities either. Idris Elba, Michael Ealy, Laz Alfonso, Kim Kardashian, Adrienne Bailon, Kid Cudi, Fat Joe, DJ Clue, D Woods formerly of Danity Kane, Whitney Thompson of America’s Next Top Model also made appearances.

The legendary and sexy DJ Spinderella provided the musical selections right before Brandon Jacobs introduced Fabolous to the crowd for a live performance. NFL prospects from Aaron Curry to Donald Brown surrounded the stage to get an earful of the rap star’s greatest hits.

The 2009 NFL Draft took place at Radio City Music Hall Saturday and Sunday. Newly eligible players, mostly from different colleges, were selected by teams in the league to fulfill their ultimate dream of going to the NFL.

Congratulations to those chosen!

Michael Strahan & Nicole Murphy

Deion Sanders

Adrian Peterson

Larry Fitzgerald

Jerry Mackey

Brian Orakpo

Fred Evans

Osi Umenyoira

Brandon Jacobs

Gerris Wilkinson

Vince Redd

Dwight Freeney

James Ihedigo

Danny Clark

Chansi Stuckey

Michael Boley

Terrance Pennington

Derek Hagan

Rodney Hampton

Jason Smith

Visanthe Shiancoe

Matt Cassel

Damien Woody

Marques Colston

Rashad Baker

Josh Freeman

Keith Bullock

Pierre Thomas

Terrell Thomas

Last night in NYC, Sony and Paper Magazine threw a big bash to celebrate Fashion Week and the world’s lightest 8 inch Notebook, the Sony Vaio Lifestyle PC. The night featured an opportunities to meet with Paper Mag’s Fashion Week Bloggers and designers as they reveal their custom window displays. DJ Benajmin Cho provided the music. Our favorite part of the evening was The Sony VAIO Mannequins (see a video of them in action below). They walked around the Sony Style Store posing with the stylish notebooks, sometimes in sync. It was very entertaining to watch and even more hilarious to watch the guest try their hardest to make them laugh. Some succeed, many failed. The Mannequins were dressed by Ralph Pucci.

The Sony VAIO Mannequins take over Grand Central Station in NYC