Tim and Daphne Reid - Hosts 
Tim Reid,  an Actor, Director and Studio Head.  Born in  Norfolk, VA.  Graduated
from Norfolk State University.  First major role, Venus Flytrap in WKRP in Cincinnati.  
Played Lt. "Marcel "Downtown" Brown in Simon & Simon.  Starred in Frank's Place,
Snoops, "Sister, Sister", Linc"s and many more.  He has dedicated himself to
projects that  have raised social issues as well as increase black awareness. 
Produced "Once Upon a Time ...When We Were Colored", "For Real" and
Asunder, which was produced at his studio in Petersburg, VA. (The first such
studio to be built in Virginia.).  This is his  nineteeth year  hosting the The Tim Reid
Celebrity Weekend - specifically  to raise funds for at-risk high  school students.

Daphne Reid,  an Actor, Producer  and Asst. Director.    She attended
Northwestern University.  A was a cover model for Eileen Ford Agency.  First Black
Woman to grace the cover of "Glamour" magazine.   She made most of the
costume she wore in her roles.   Her first TV work  was in "The Duke" with
Robert Conrad.  She appeared in  Frank's Place,  Snoops, Linc's, The Fresh Prince
of  Bel-Air", and Eve.

                Pre-Game Gospel Concert 
                               Featuring                        
                
                    "T' ONEX"   (pronounced toe-nay)
Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Dancer and Preacher.  Gospel Artist, 8-Time Stellar Award
Winner, 2-Time Dove Award Winner and 3-time Grammy Award nominee.    Regarded as
the Michael Jackson of the gospel recording industry.      His current smash hit
album is "Unspoken".  
                                       
                                                             
                                                            Earl Bynum  
Nominated twice for Stellar Awards Male Vocalist of the Year and New Artist of the
Year 2005.  Producer and Host of Onstage with Earl Bynum Music Radio and
 can be heard on Saturdays, 10:00am on REJOICE Radio Network, 10.9 FM WFMI.   
He will be on BET's Bobby Jones Gospel this season.
                                         
                                    
                                                      Genita Pugh      
                                   Gospel Singer, Album "You Made It Possible"
   
                               
                                               Destiny Praise
Won the 2006 Atlanta Gospel Choice Awards for Best Vocal Group/Duo. 
This nine member group includes,  B. David Stevens (Leader), Amanda Braithwaite,
 Charles Burnettte, Dorian Carde, Marcus Clark, Jeannine Davis, C. Hope Demps,
Talandria Gosha, and Maya Tolbert.  Their musical range includes jazzy soul, R&B,
Pop and Praise and Worship.  Albums  "Driven", "Broken". 
                  

                      Other Celebrity Guests
                                                                          

                 
                               Bruce Smith
A Norfolk Virginia native.  Graduated from Booker T. Washington High School and 
Virginia Tech.  Drafted by the Buffalo Bills as the number one draft pick in 1985. 
Signed with the Washington Redskins in 1999.  Played for 19 NFL Seasons, played in
279 games.   Finished career with 200 career sacks.   In 2005 inducted into the
Virginia Sports Hame of Fame.   In 2006, voted into the College Football Hall of Fame. 
In 2008, inducted into the Hasmpton Roads Sports Hall of Fame.    In 2009,
announced as an inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

                            
        Pastor O. L. Cromwell II, Co-Pastor Debra A. Cromwell and
Olleo L. Cromwell III, Youth Pastor At Trinity Faith Diamond Church 

                                  
                                                     Aaron Brooks
                                      Football Player New Orleans Saints

                                         
                                   Michael Ralph 
The Bernie Mac Show, The Chronicles of Riddick: Assaullt on Dark Athena,  Blue, 
World in Conflict.  Brother of Sheryl Lee Ralph


                               
                           Charnele Brown     
A Different World - Kimberly Reese, City Girls, Tendrils, Drop Squad,    
    

                                           
                                   Dana Hubbard   

Producer, Actor.  Don't Let Your Meat Loaf, Malcolm X.  A Woman Like That.  In 
development- Leslie, Diary of a Groupie, The Last Street Novel 
                                                              

                                                 
                                              Kelly Williams    
Family Matters - Laura (1989-1998    207 Episodes), Steppin: The Movie, Eve,
                                     In the Mix, Cean House,
                           
                                                          
                                   
                               Drew Sidora      
Step Up, Never Die Alone, Wild Hogs., White Chicks.  Upcoming movies - Frankenhood,
B-Girl.  Roles in  That's So Raven"Girlfriends,  Without a Trace, White Chicks.  
She started her studies in music and theater at age 2.   

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
                                 Mel Jackson     

A Good Man is Hard to Find, Motives - Detective Morgan, Soul Food, Living Single.
Upcoming Movies - No Warning, Abduction of Jesse Bookman





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                                         Michael LeMelle
ctor, Nothin' 2 Lose, Moving, Summer Dream , What's on the Hearts of Men      


                                              
                                  Andre Pitre
            Love In the Nyck of Tyme, Eve, Not Easily Broken


                        
                           Darrion Tillman             
                                          Mississippi Damned 
                      
                            
                                                Andolyn Medina
                                Miss Virginia's Outstanding Preteen
Talent - Classical Vocal,  8th Grade Honor Student, Spelling Bee Champion,
National Junior Honor Society, Acceleratted Reader's Award, Accepted to Gifted
and Talented Education Program.  Appeared on "Good Morning, America",
Featured on CBS "Early Show" .  Active volunteer for many programs.

                        Come join the fun!!!  
    Bring your  family and friends (youth and adults) to 
    Norfolk State University to enjoy an exciting time with 
    Tim and Daphne  and other actors from Hollywood at the 
    Tim Reid Celebrity All Star Basketball Game    

 

When: Saturday, May 16, 2009
Where:  Norfolk State University, Joe Echols Hall
Concert:  5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
     (Doors open at 4:30pm)
Basketball Game Time:     6 pm - 9 pm
Price:     General Admission     $7.00
                Reserved                      $12.00

Tickets can be purchased at :
All  Ticketmaster Outlets, 
Farm Fresh Markets,
Norfolk State  University
Macy’s-Lynhaven Mall 
Military Outlets
Ronnie's Professional Cuts (711 London Blvd.,
     Portsmouth, VA)

Call (757) 393-4007 for more info.