By A. Scott WaltonThe picture wasn't so pretty back in 1996, when actress Halle Berry was engaging in a bitter divorce from former Atlanta Braves slugger David Justice. During that period, yours truly was on the receiving end of several surreal calls from Halle and her agent, Vince, to explain their side of the story.
If the historic cover story on Halle Berry in this September's Vogue is any indication, though, the Oscar-winner has withstood all her tests of time. There had not been a Black woman on the cover of Vogue (American) since Naomi Campbell's appearance there in 1990.
Right now, the prospects of Berry aligning her star power with those of other legendary talents with deep Atlanta roots appears bright. The most enlightening news coming out of the revealing Vogue piece is that Halle Berry will soon team with Morehouse College grad Samuel L. Jackson and Alliance Theatre director Kenny Leon for a Broadway production about Martin Luther King, Jr.'s final night alive.
In "The Mountaintop", Berry will play an invisible ghost/servant hovering around the infamous Lorraine Hotel room.
As she jokes with Vogue, filming "Catwoman" was a major career misstep.
But Halle Berry once again proves, there's always the next act.
TAX DELECTABLE: Just when you thought the well of celebrity chef ‘cook-off ‘ concepts had been drained, here comes another. And for once, it’s for a good cause.
The non-profit Atlanta Community Food Bank will benefit greatly from Friday night’s “Food Rave” at the Mason Murer Fine Art Gallery (199 Armour Drive) in Buckhead. At this August 27 (7-11 p.m. )event, an all-star cast of local chefs will serve nibbles to guests who can cast votes for the winner of the 2010 Rave Review award.
Food artisans donating their signature dishes to the event include: Chef/Owner Alex Friedman of P’cheen International Bistro & Pub, Executive Chef Delroy Bowen of the Georgia International Convention Center, Executive Chef Keira Moritz of Pacci Ristorante and AltoRex Rooftop Lounge, Executive Chef Lance Gummere of The Shed at Glenwood, and Personal Chef/Caterer Latoya Starks of Noorish Personal Chef and Catering Services.
A “surprise” roster of entertainers will perform during the proceedings. And a premium liquor-beer-wine open bar will available to ticket-holders as well.
Best of all, a portion of proceeds from the event got directly to the Food Bank; so each $55 ticket qualifies as a tax write-off.
For more details, visit www.atlantafoodrave.com, or call 404-856-0157.
PHAT CHANCE: Just in case you still consider Kimora Lee Simmons a relevant force in the fashion world, it may interest you to know that she is no longer the chief designer for Baby Phat clothing. Since late last week, the reality show diva has been Tweeting about her abrupt exit from her corporate-controlled label.In vague terms, the former wife of rap/streetwear impressario Russell Simmons is telling fans that her departure from the firm boils down to 'limited choices'. What remains to be seen is how much traction Ms. Simmons can maintain in the industry now that she's a figure-head for the label no more.
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Halle Berry Photos: Mario Testino, Vogue.com
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