About: Akon, Jeezy, Bu Thiam, Jason Geter, Cynthia Bailey, Chaka Zulu

 Dennis Byron of Hip Hop Enquirer blog reports that last Friday, Jason Geter (founder and CEO Grand Hustle Recordings) and Bu Thiam held a private event at the Mandarin Hotel (John Travolta’s Hangout spot) to celebrate both of their accomplishments in the music business.

As you may already know Bu is VP at Def Jam Records, where he A&R’d Kanye and Jay Z‘s Watch The Throne album. He also dates Diana Ross‘ daughter Tracee Ellis Ross.

Jason Geter, who was recently signed by Epic Records as A&R consultant, is an industry executive, broker, consultant, fashion designer, music publisher and movie producer. He has managed and guided the careers of Clifford “T.I.” Harris, B.o.B., Big Boi (of the legendary group Outkast), Pac DIv, DJ Drama, 8Ball & MJG, amongst many others.
Also attending the private dinner and celebration were Akon, Jeezy, Bu, Michael Kaiser, Hurricane Dave, Chaka Zulu, (Luda’s manager); Nene Leakes, Ray Daniels, Kiss Gang Truly (artist) Jennifer Drake (ASCAP), and many others.
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SPOTTED: KANYE / EVELYN / USHER / JADA / EVAN / WILLOW / CHRIS / ASHLEY

 Willow Smith is all smiles as she leaves her hotel in New York City. Word on the street is that she would like to work on a track with her mother, Jada…

 Jada Pinkett-Smith has been out and about promoting her new film Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted…

 Singer Usher Raymond arrived at the Scott’s restaurnat in London over the weekend. His fifth studio album Looking 4 Myself drops tomorrow, Tuesday, June 12th…

 Basketball Wives star Evelyn Lozada participated in New York City’s Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday afternoon (June 10)…

 Singer Chris Brown went shopping out in New York City’s Soho area a few days ago…

 ABC’s Revenge actress Ashley Madekwe enjoyed a night out in London with some friends (June 9). The television series will be back later this year for another dramatic season. Can’t wait!

 Rapper Kanye West arrived at The Lowry Hotel in Manchester, UK on Monday afternoon (June 11). The super producer turned 35 over the weekend. A very happy belated birthday to him…

Actor Evan Ross headed out to lunch with a friend in Hollywood, California…