Radio One's 25th Anniversary Celebration kicked off in Los Angeles with a lavish all-star gala.

Pictured right, Smokey Robinson joins Radio One founder
Cathy Hughes at the party.

Below left, helping Cathy Hughes (2nd left)
celebrate are (l-r) Oscar nominee producer Karolyn Ali, Music One artist Jeff Majors, actress Jasmine Guy and actress Sheryl Lee Ralph.

Below right, joining Cathy Hughes at the party were Music One artist Jeff Majors, actress Victoria Rowell and the Honorable Judge Mabelean. Photos courtesy of Ian Foxx

MONICA STEPPING BACK OUT AND ...
J INTRODUCES LUKE & Q
J Records' new act, Luke & Q, performed at the Tough Act/Tony Gray convention in Atlanta recently, and J Record's national Nicole Sellers reports that the feedback from everyone is 'These guys can sing!" Look out for their first single, "Ya Heard Me f/Lil Flip" They are both from New Orleans

And... Monica is in the studio preparing for a 1st quarter release - she stopped by to say "Hello" and let everyone know she will be back real soon.

Pictured top right, Nicole Sellers (J Records), Ken Johnson of Cumulus Radio, J Records artist Monica and A.J. Savage, J Records.

Pictured below right, Luke & Q w/Monica

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FRIENDS AND LOVERS
Actors Leon and Mel Jackson from the hit stage play "Friends and Lovers" stopped by WVKL-FM (95.7R&B) in Virginia Beach to plomote their play. MD Brion 'O Brion reports that some lucky listeners also had the op to have breakfast with the dynamic duo.
Pictured right, Leon and morning co-host Karen Parker-Chesson, aka KPC.
Pictured below right, Leon and morning show host Sonny Andre.
Pictured below, Leon and WVKL promotions manager Danielle.

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