Diana Ross, Boys II Men among those appearing at Pro Football Hall of Fame VIP parties
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Stars in entertainment were out during last weekend's Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival.
In addition to concerts featuring Journey and Donnie Iris along with a comedy show with Dave Chappelle, the weekend featured private VIP parties with enshrinees throughout the weekend.
And the musical guests this weekend didn't disappoint.
Pop icon Diana Ross appeared at an enshrinement party for Cliff Branch, while Boys II Men took part during a weekend enshrinement party for Bryant Young.
Here is a look at some of the highlights from the weekend's enshrinement parties from social media posts from guests at the events.
Pop icon Diana Ross makes a surprise appearance at Cliff Branch's party
Guests at Oakland Raiders' enshrinee Cliff Branch's party were shocked to see Ross take the stage and sing.
Ross was reportedly one of Branch's favorite singers and sang a 40-minute set, including “I’m Coming Out,” “My World is Empty Without You,” “You Can’t Hurry Love,” “Stop! In The Name of Love,” “Upside Down” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” her cover of Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive” and an encore of “Thank You."
This happened earlier … #DianaRoss fires up #Raiders #CliffBranch party … Game on. Fame on. #RJNow @reviewjournal pic.twitter.com/lOnSd8Boev
— John Katsilometes (@johnnykats) August 7, 2022
Maybe we know this one … #DianaRoss @Raiders #CliffBranch tribute party last night in. #Canton. #RaiderNation @reviewjournal pic.twitter.com/C7SgdmHkMa
— John Katsilometes (@johnnykats) August 7, 2022
Diana Ross at Cliff Branch party pic.twitter.com/IBqGMZ048S
— Your Boy Q (@YourboyQ254) August 7, 2022
Las Vegas singer David Perrico and the Raiders House Band also played during the night, along with songs from former Oakland Raider Henry Lawrence.
Ex-#Raider Henry Lawrence, aka “The Kilker,” brings it w/ David Perrico @Raiders House Band during last night’s #CliffBranch party in #Canton. #RJnow #Vegas @reviewjournal pic.twitter.com/XuWK32BjFA
— John Katsilometes (@johnnykats) August 7, 2022
Another San Francisco 49ers enshrinement party appearance for Boys II Men
Six years after opening up for Huey Lewis at former San Francisco 49ers owner Ed DeBartolo Jr.'s enshrinement party, Boys II Men made it back to Stark County to play at new enshrinee Bryant Young's party.
At the End of the Road on this night, Boyz II Men toasted Bryant Young on his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.pic.twitter.com/i8JXsMtyNk
— Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoNBCS) August 7, 2022
Hall of Famer Terrell Owens also appeared at the event and took some ribbing from band members for also playing for the Dallas Cowboys in addition to the 49ers.
Boyz II Men consider T.O. to be equal parts #49ers and #Eagles and no parts #Cowboys. 😂
Watch: pic.twitter.com/Hv00KDofKf— Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoNBCS) August 8, 2022
Former St. Louis Rams offensive lineman Adam Timmerman also visited to congratulate Young. Timmerman reportedly urged Hall of Fame voters to vote for Young.
A very cool moment tonight at Bryant Young’s Hall of Fame party. Former Packers and Rams guard Adam Timmerman showed up to offer congratulations. Timmerman was one of the rival O-linemen who campaigned for B.Y. to HOF voters. pic.twitter.com/j7JIO9phiC
— Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoNBCS) August 7, 2022
Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back and fellow Notre Dame player Jerome Bettis also praised Boys II Men for appearing at the party.
Wrapped up an exciting HOF Class of ‘22 enshrinement. Bryant Young spectacular party! S/O to @BoyzIIMen for an amazing performance.
Congrats Bryant Young and welcome to the family! #HOF #NFl pic.twitter.com/ec7hbSQCIZ— Jerome Bettis (@JeromeBettis36) August 8, 2022
Former Cleveland Cavalier Phil Hubbard also appeared at Young's party.
At Brian Young’s Hall of Fame induction party last night. Special guest Boyz II Men. pic.twitter.com/y0ey35BX0r
— phil Hubbard (@philHubbard35) August 7, 2022
Charlie Berens delivers the laughs at LeRoy Butler's enshrinement party
Comedian Charlie Berens entertained attendees at LeRoy Butler's enshrinement party.
LeRoy Butler @leap36 just took his Gold Jacket off and let @CharlieBerens try it on at his @ProFootballHOF Induction Party pic.twitter.com/UWYiFpKpQL
— Andrew Havranek (@Andrew_Havranek) August 7, 2022
Tony Boselli brings a touch of Tournament Players Club at Sawgrass in Stark County during his party
Tony Boselli created an island green, similar to the famed 17th hole at Tournament Players Club at Sawgrass, where he and guests could chip golf balls.
The Tony Boselli Hall of Fame party includes an island green pic.twitter.com/wnBJeU8BY5
— Rick Ballou (@Ballou1010xl) August 6, 2022
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