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Disney Dreamer Princeton Parker wowed the audience and his fellow panelists (Steve Harvey, Mikki Taylor, Traci Powell and Yolanda Adams) with his words and his confidence. A Disney Dreamers Academy graduate and college student who’s graduating in May, Parker discusses his belief in a higher being and confidence. Video by Joi Pearson Photography

Yolanda Adams spoke at the press conference for the eighth annual Disney Dreamers Academy Day at Epcot in Orlando, Florida. She was queried about what Disney is looking for in a Dreamer. “We are looking for honesty, a true story that can propel the person to another level of existence because that is what we…

In this video AJ Crimson discusses lip color. “A blue-based red, Crimson Rose from my AJ Crimson Beauty Signature collection, can be used as a stain during the day and it can give you a boost of color for nighttime wear. This will change your look from something soft, natural and pretty, to something that…

Talk-show host, comedian, author and media mogul Steve Harvey discusses how important dreaming really is at the Disney Dreamers Academy kickoff ceremony. In a panel discussion at the conference at Epcot in Orlando, Florida, he gets real. Check out the video. Video by Joi Pearson Photography

Steve Harvey addressed the media about failure at a press conference at Disney Dreamers Academy in Orlando, Florida. “Failure is a wonderful teacher; all that we know as an adult is because we failed before. The best lesson is a bought lesson, the one we paid for.” Listen to more words of wisdom in the…

Past Disney Dreamer Princeton Parker discusses life after Disney Dreamers Academy during the media press conference at Epcot in Orlando, Florida. Check out the video to see how amazing life has been for him since he graduated. Video by Joi Pearson Photography

The eighth annual Disney Dreamers Academy kicked off with a special parade in Magic Kingdom featuring the Dreamer class of 2015, Steve Harvey, ESSENCE magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Mikki Taylor and more. #DDA2015 Video by Disney

Steve Harvey spoke candidly at the eighth annual Disney Dreamers Academy press conference about perseverance. “You get a story and you tell it. You fail well, like Mikki Taylor said; you overcome obstacles like Yolanda Adams said, you understand your place and you keep going,” he said. For more awesome words or wisdom and inspiration,…

Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence Magazine kick off the eighth annual event at Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The three-day weekend started March 5 and the 100 dreamers will graduate on March 8. The Academy is a career-inspiration program for 100 high school students from across the U.S. and includes…

Ginuwine performs “Same Ol’ G” at CIAA Fun Fest in Charlotte, North Carolina. Video by Joi Pearson Photography

“The Real Housewives of Atlanta” cast member Demetria McKinney performed “100” at CIAA Fan Fest in Charlotte, North Carolina. The crowd loved her and sang along to every line. Check out her live performance. Video by Joi Pearson Photography

Ginuwine performed live at the Convention Center for CIAA Fan Fest in Charlotte, North Carolina. The ladies screamed as he took the stage wearing a red leather vest and matching belt, to perform hits like “In These Jeans,” “Pony” and a few Michael Jackson songs. In the middle of his set, Ginuwine brought out K-Ci…

Ginuwine and K-Ci perform ‘Pony’ at CIAA Fan Fest in Charlotte, North Carolina. Video by Joi Pearson Photography

“Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Demetria McKinney, performed in Charlotte, North Carolina, at the CIAA Fan Fest in front of fans who rushed the stage to see her keep it “100.” She spoke openly to fans about her appearance on “RHOA” and how she loved the platform she was given to highlight her talents. Check…

The Real Housewives of Atlanta’s friend Demetria McKinney performs ‘Trade it All’ at CIAA Fan Fest in Charlotte, NC. The crowd loved her candor, her realness and sang along to her every line. Check out her live performance. -joi pearson Video by Joi Pearson Photography for Steed Media Service

What are the newest beauty innovations? At AJ Crimson Beauty we created something called LipCheeque which is a creme blush formulation that goes on silky and smooth and it will give you great pigment and sheen to the skin. It moisturizes and it can be used on the lips. It’s a very exciting product and it comes…

How do you choose lipsticks that work for different occasions? A blue based red, Crimson Rose from my AJ Crimson Beauty Signature collection can be used as a stain during the day and it can give you a boost of color for nighttime wear. This will change your look from something soft, natural and pretty, to something…

Jordin Sparks held her Red, White & Black party as part of the eighth annual Jordin Sparks Experience on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015, at Blur Nightclub in Scottsdale, Arizona. Since 2008 Sparks has held events and fundraisers in the Super Bowl city to raise funds for her charities during Super Bowl Week. This year proceeds went…

Check out Kevin Hart and fiancé, Eniko Harris and friends partying at The Cultured Pearl in Scottsdale, Arizona, for the pre-Super Bowl party. Reciting words to the tracks that DJ Don Cannon played, you can tell that everyone in the club was having a great time; check it out.

Waka Flocka performs with DJ Big Tiny by his side, hyping the crowd at Lil Wayne’s pre-Super Bowl party at The Cultured Pearl in Scottsdale, Arizona. Much to his amazement, the crowd rode the beat right along with him, check it out in the video.