GAZELLE MAGAZINE Volume 2, Issue 1 | Page 77

SOCIAL BUZZ NELLY’S BLACK AND WHITE BALL DAZZLES WITH STAR POWER Nelly’s Ninth Annual Black and White Ball was held Sunday night at Four Seasons, St. Louis. As can be expected from a Synergy Productions and Derrty Entertainment event, the night was filled with surprise appearances by celebrity guests and a social scene that rivaled a Hollywood celebrity affair. An appearance by film star, comedian and host Nick Cannon was unexpected, but very much appreciated by guests. Music artists Nico & Vinz captured the audience with a short, yet memorable performance. Students from Riverview Gardens High School, and McCluer South-Berkeley High School were awarded four-year scholarships and grants to attend Lindenwood University. This year’s event was sponsored by title sponsors Gentleman Jack, Rockwood Asset Management, and Plaza Jaguar. First Row: Matt Harvey; Cillah Hall & Donald Broughton; Nelly and Shantel Jackson Second Row: Chanelle; Tab and Sydney (Nelly’s Family); Jon Jay and Nikki Stecich; Blu Bolden; Amit Dhawan; April Simpson; Anthony & April Kiekow; Nico & Vince; Nick Cannon Third Row: Dawn & Jerry Patterson; Dwight Carter; Kate Clark and Steven Warlick 77 Fourth Row: Kimberly Womack; Eden Whitson and Madi Federhofer Photos by The Photo Chic SAVVY I SOPHISTICATED I SASSY