Diddy Prays
As far as Sean “Diddy” Combs is concerned, the family that plays together prays together. Insiders say the hip-hop mogul led an all-star prayer circle that included his son Christian Combs, Lil’ Kim, Lil Wayne, French Montana and Busta Rhymes before the artists took part in a performance by Puff Daddy & The Family in Miami on the first night of the 2015 Revolt Music Conference on Oct. 16. Onstage, the spiritual vibe gave way to a financial theme as Diddy performed “All About the Benjamins” with Kim and “Pass the Ciroc” with Rhymes. Diddy is a hype man for the spirit brand and gets a cut of profits.
Jennifer Garner Rocks On
Jennifer Garner may be going through a public divorce from Ben Affleck, but that didn’t stop her from rocking out for a good cause. On Oct. 14, Garner hosted a fundraiser in Malibu for the Charlotte and Gwenyth Gray Foundation to Cure Batten Disease, a rare, fatal neurodegenerative disorder. The National and Young the Giant performed, and a source says that though Garner “didn’t dance, she clearly was enjoying the music.”
Pras’ Oscar Bid
Pras Michel is hoping to add an Oscar to his Grammy wins. On Oct. 16, film producer and three-time Academy Award nominee Lawrence Bender hosted an intimate screening of Sweet Micky for President, which Michel wrote and produced. The former Fugees member also appears in the film, which is about his (and others’) successful backing of flamboyant musician Michel Martelly’s bid to become president of Haiti. Sources say the screening, held at Soho House in West Hollywood, was part of Michel’s efforts to get the film nominated by Oscar voters.