Live to ASPIRE- Celebs celebrate the launch of the ASPIRE channel owned by Magic Johnson

Some months back it was announced that Magic Johnson in launching a cable network. Last night @ Cipriani's NYC a host of celebs were on hand for the launch party

Tika Sumpter and June Ambrose were at the gala.

Rocsi was on hand. I wonder if those rumors about her and Terrance being dropped from 106& Park will come to fruition. She still in the public eye though, and shout out to Eddie for snatching her up

Tika Sumpter and Friends

The big Homey Magic, and Melo

Russell Simmons had his eyes on Miss Universe Leila Lopes

Ladies is Eric Benet still poppin?

The Legendary D-Nice was on the 1s and 2s; you have to respect how this brother has laid his legacy.

Model Jessica White in her jumpsuit

The crowd was treated to the entertainment of New Edition

One of my all-time favorites, Miss Lynn Whitfield. #classic

Here she is posing with Rev. Al

Behind every powerful Man, there is a Woman holding him down, and probably really making the decisions.lol



Check out the video of New Edition's performance

Magic Johnson Addressing the crowd: