When Oppurtunity Knocks, I'm Ready

It’s a heavy burden to carry when you have a child relying on you to provide for, a man who is expecting you to be the woman he knows you can be, or being that daughter your parents can be proud of. I’ve heard men say they have the weight of the world on their shoulders, but let me tell you that is an extremely heavy feeling. Now that I am in a new city and getting back in the game, I will keep praying that the right opportunity will come my way.

I want my website to be transparent, a little different from some other blogs. I peak into the lives of celebs, but I also want to give you a peak into my life. Let’s be honest running a business is not always peaches and cream. You have highs and lows like anything else in life. It’s what you turn to during those periods that matter most.

A lot of business websites I visit, only reveal the glorious side but where do you turn for the not so good moments. No one writes about how you’ve been waiting on a client check to come in the mail so you can pay a bill, or what to do when no checks are coming in the door at all. If you have a big business you might not be able to identify with these problems, excuse me while I talk with us little people.

It’s my goal to deliver rich content that can not only entertain you, but can help you through the good times and motivate you during the bad times. I first hand understand, but I’m on my way back up; are you coming with me?

This Week In Fashion Succeed vs. Try Again

Stars came out this week for galas, movie premiers and fashion shows. As usual some Succeeded and Some needed to Try again here are my picks:

Succeed

Sanaa Lathan, Veronica Webb, Regina Hall

Try Again

Zoe Saldana, Paula Patton and Eva Marcille

Janelle Monae & Raphael Sadiq Going on Tour

 Raphael Sadiq & Janelle Monae

Janelle Monae is going on tour with Raphael Sadiq, unfortunately they are not coming to the Gulf Coast.  Both of these artist are great performers so it should be a entertaining show. Hopefully you can catch a show in a city near you.

Tour Dates- Get Your Tickets Now!!!!

Mon Nov-16 – Seattle, WA – Sodo
Tues Nov-17 – Portland, OR – Portland
Wed Nov-18 – Oakland, CA – Fox
Fri Nov-20 – Los Angeles, CA- Wiltern
Sat/Nov-21 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues
Tues/Nov-24 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues
Wed/Nov-25 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
Sat/Nov-28 – Miami, FL – Fillmore@Jackie Gleason
Sun/Nov-29 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock
Mon/Nov-30 – Atlanta, GA – Centerstage
Wed/Dec-02 – Philadelphia, PA – Electric Factory
Fri/Dec-04 – New York, NY – Terminal 5
Sat/Dec-05 – Atlantic City, NJ – House of Blues
Sun/Dec-06 – Baltimore, MA – Rams Head Live
Mon/Dec-07 – Washington, DC – 930 Club
Wed/Dec-09 – Boston, MA – House of Blues
Fri/Dec-11 – Toronto ON – Kool House
Sat/Dec-12 – Montreal QC – Metropolis
Mon/Dec-14 – Chicago, IL – Park West
Tues/Dec-15 – Chicago, IL – Park West
Wed/Dec-16 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue

Don't Call it a Comeback but Obviously...

This is the year of comebacks for R&B divas. Toni Braxton will be releasing her 6th studio album Pulse, later this fall. She is working with the “oh so sexy” Trey Songz on a record and should be releasing a brand new single very soon. A few tracks are floating around the internet and I like what I've heard so far, but we will have to wait on an official single to be released by her camp. 

Would You Give Up QT with your mate for your Cell Phone

Recently a survey done in Denver found that 33 percent of Denver-area women would put their sex lives on hold for a year in order to use a mobile device. Hmm this got me thinking, I'll be the first to admit I'm a cellphone-a-hollic. Its the last thing I'm on at night, often checking twitter or email and playing bejeweld. It's the first thing I grab for when I wake up in the morning and it's constantly by my side during the day, but I don’t think I would give up love making for my device. I can spare 30-45 minutes a day, especially a night cap.


Do I care about my cell phone more than my boyfriend of course not. Could I leave the house without it and not panic, of course not. It's a love hate relationship with my phone and QT time. My fiancé joined twitter 2 months ago to see why I was always on there so much. since he's not a techy he has less that 5 twitter friends and doesn't have a real clue on what twitter is all about.

The survey, conducted in September by Samsung Mobile, also found that only 20 percent of men would make the same choice. I can definitely understand that, since most men think about "doing the do" every chance they get.

Are So In Style Barbie's on your Christmas List?

So In Style Barbie Collection

Meet Grace, Trichelle, Kara and there little sisters Janessa, Courtney, and Kiana the newest members of the premanent all black So In Style Barbie Collection (S.I.S). Oh how I wish these dolls were around when I was growing up. I remeber having a really dark Barbie and a light brown one growing up; the rest were all white dolls. Not to mention the black dolls would always sell out the fastest, so my mom would have to get them way before the holidays set in.


These new So In Style Barbie’s come in 3 skin tones: dark chocolate, milk chocolate and caramel. Oh I love how they compare us to sweets. The story lines of the dolls reflect the personality, style, hair texture, make up, body and facial features more rellevant to the african american community. In my opinion some of the modifications are questionable but Mattel has come along way and I am happy about that.

The thing I like the most about this collection is the dolls were made to inspire mentoring in our communities, by pairing the big dolls each with a little sister. The story lines further explain the encouraging relationships the dolls have with each other. No word yet of a Black Male doll so how long these dolls will be single. It sure took Barbie long enough to come out with this line, I guess with all of the other doll competition these days they decided to step there hame up. Never less, It’s never to late to uplift our young girls and that's what these dolls were created to do. Please keep these dolls in mind  for upcoming birthdays and Holidays they will make great gifts. You can click here to find out more about the collection

My Nappy Hair Trailer vs. Good Hair Trailer

Here is the Trailer from the "My Nappy Roots" the documentary by film maker Regina Kimbell, who is filling suit against Chris Rock alleging that his "Good Hair" movie infringes on the copyright for her award-winning documentary. Kimball says that she showed “My Nappy Roots: A Journey Through Black Hair-itage,” to Rock two years ago. The lawsuit claims that there are major similarities between the two films, including the inspiration (their daughters) and the interviews with medical pros, celebs and comedians. Both filmmakers also visit hair relaxer manufacturing plants and touch on India’s involvement in providing hair for weaves. I will admit the trailers for both films are very similar, it's just Chris is better financed and has a more comedic feel. Check out “My Nappy Roots” below then check out the “Good Hair” one after.

“My Nappy Roots: A Journey Through Black Hair-itage"

Chris Rocks Good Hair Trailer

Throwback Thursday Whitney, Kelly Price & Faith "Heartbreak Hotel"

Whitney Houston Faith Evans Kelly Price - Heartbreak hotel This was a awesome collaboration.

I love my Roll But....

I love my roll but, I don’t think I would be on the cover of any magazine naked; with clothes on absolutely. I'm not the size 6 that I used to be regretfully, but I'm ok with my size 10/12 frame. Personally I would atleast like to drop 15-20 pounds, so I can be healthier for my height and so my clothes will lay better.

Most people always say oh you don't look like you weigh ... That's because I know how to dress for my size, my mother always taught me no one else needs to see your rolls while you have on clothes. So I live by that mantra, If I see a roll through my clothes, I put on a better under garment or change my complete outfit.

I'm all for women with curves because that's naturally feminine to me and that’s what I grew up around. Box or straight up and down is abnormal to me, but society tells us otherwise. In the November Issue of Glamour, they feature 7 beautiful models on the cover who are considered plus size (12 & up)

Models from Oh Wow, These Bodies Are beautiful in Nov Glamour Mag

Beautiful picture, my only gripe is why did they have to be naked? Nudity in magazines always gets people talking, so it’s likely the women wore their birthday suits as a publicity move. Or perhaps the models didn’t wear clothes because fashion companies, except for plus-size brands, don’t make clothes that fit them properly. Personally I don't consider my self plus size, I can still shop in regular stores but if I don't loose a few pounds, my choices will be limited by the brands I love to wear. Thank God, one of my favorite stores, Forever 21 extended there size range but the line is only carried in select stores. Check out the full interview with these ladies in Novembers’ Glamour.

New Music: The Foreign Exchange "I Want To Know"

Have you heard of The Foreign Exchange? You should definitely get familiar.


The group consists of singer/songwriter Phonte of Little brother and producer Nicolay. After coming together via the online hip-hop community Okayplayer.com in 2002 they release there 2004 album Connected before they ever met in person. The album recieved positive reviews, and was praised by legendary DJ's such as Jazzy Jeff, King Britt, and DJ Spinna for its inventive mix of hip-hop, R&B, and electronica.

"Leave It All Behind" the duo's second album is a sultry, multilayered collection that features Phonte showcasing his abilities as an exceptional lead and harmony vocalist, while Nicolay extends his musical palette to include sprinklings of jazz, down tempo, and house. Check out there new single I Want To Know" below





For more info visit http://www.theforeignexchangemusic.com/

In Case You Missed It: Nas talks with CNN's Don Lemon

CNN took some time out to speak with Nas about his community stand after the violent beating death of Chicago teenager, Derrion Albert. As previously reported, Nas tried to relate to the youth involved in the homicide by penning an ‘Open Letter To Young Warriors'. Now just days later Young Escobar made an appearance on CNN to talk further about the situation with correspondent, Don Lemon.

The casual meeting between the two appeared as though it would be another opportunity to talk about Nas's compelling opinion on the tragic situation, but unfortunately for him the network had other plans. The media giant didn't miss the opportunity to fire a few shots at the artist and emphasized some of the most violent lyrics he'd ever written. They opened up the segment with a playback of “Shoot Em Up” from his Nastradamus album and displayed the lyrics to the chorus that say,

“Shoot em up, just shoot em up, what…kill kill kill, murder, murder, murder.”

Following that Lemon cut to the chase and asked him about glorifying violence in his music. Obviously on the defensive, he answered saying:

“I feel it's the obvious thing for the media to kinda point out one of the most violent lyrical records that I made….I made a lot of records about children…not a lot but I made records about children, about struggle and those are never the songs that are talked about. There's no love for these songs. There's only attention put on the songs where there's violence in it but the reality of it is, I'm only speaking about reality.”

When asked by Lemon if he would consider changing some of his lyrics, he stayed true to himself and stayed 100% honest saying:

“Never. Never. Music comes from life. I write about what I see. I write about what I live. I write about what I see other people live and I use a little bit of imagination to talk to them.”

Continuing on his rant, he eventually made the most quotable statement of the night when he so boldly said,

“A rap song influencing violence in the 21st century is a joke.”

A joke Nas? Really?
The correspondent continued grilling the MC for the rest of the interview, even asking a valid question about why Chicago lyricists like Kanye and Common haven't spoken out on the situation before ending the conversation.

Check out the interview here.



Source HipHopWired.com

New Music Q-tip & Nora Jones "Life is Better"

Guess Who's Bizzack!

I’m so happy to be back, I was actually having blog withdrawals lol; I hope you missed me too. I am now a new resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and I’m loving my new house, the neighborhood is really nice and unpacking is coming along as expected. I have not ventured out too much because I’m trying to finish unpacking, but I will get out this weekend. Next week things should go back to normal, if at all possible and I will begin pursuing a writing gig at a magazine or newspaper here or in New Orleans area. I will keep you posted on my progress. So now for a few updates...

Ashley AJ Jewell & Kandi Buress

A lot has taken place since my last post on Thursday, RIP to Ashley AJ Jewell, ex-fiancé of Real Housewives of Atlanta Star Kandi Burress. Jewel was killed outside of an Atlanta Strip club, The Body Tap on Friday night. The suspect Fredrick Henderson, has been apprehended and charged with AJ’s murder and was denied bail today. Richardson’s attorney attempted to get the charges of manslaughter dismissed, however the judge denied his request. His attorney argued that “the medical examiner has not officially determined a cause of death to support the manslaughter charge” and that AJ could have died from a health problem. His attorney also claims that AJ Jewell pulled a gun on Frederick and delivered the first blow.

AJ’s funeral will be held Friday at the Ray of Hope Christian Church on Snapfinger Road in DeKalb County. The time has not yet been determined. A visitation will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Donald Trimble Mortuary in Decatur.

Chris Rock & Nia Long

Chris Rock is getting sued by director Regina Kimbell, who claims she showed Chris her 2005 documentary “My Nappy Roots” in 2007 on the set of Everbody Hates Chris and she is alleging that’s where the idea for “Good Hair” came from. Chris say the idea was inspired by his daughters’ inquiry about having “Good Hair.” Kimbell has since filed suit in U.S. District Court in downtown L.A., and is seeking $5 million dollars. The Documentary has been getting rave reviews so far I guess we will have to see how this plays out in the courts. Good Hair hits theatres this Friday. Click here to view the trailer for the movie.

Nia Long, Ashanti & Amber rose @ NY Good Hair Premier

Get Familiar

I’m up to my eyeballs in packing, purging, appointments and running errands, and I feel guilty for not posting as normal; but a gals gotta do what a gals gotta do.

As most of you know I’m in the process of relocating from Atlanta to Baton Rouge, and this is the week that it all takes place, so please understand my content will be lighter than normal from today till next Tuesday Oct 6 2009. By then I should be somewhat settled in and will be back to regular posting schedule. My DSL should be hooked up by Monday fingers crossed, but don’t fret I will be back before you know it.

This is almost the end of my 3rd week blogging; I’m enjoying myself and looking forward to the growth of my content, opportunities, and audience of my blog.This is a great opportunity to go back and read some of my older post from the past two weeks in case you’re a new reader. I appreciate feedback or comments in regard to the topics I cover, let me know if I’m on the right track.

In Case your Wondering Why Baton Rouge?
- My fiancé is from there, he's currently worrking out there and still have tons of family there including his parents
- Its 45minutes from New Orleans, 4.5 hours from Houston, & 8hrs from Atl
- Cruise ships port out of Nearby NO and Biloxi—Woop!
- Seafood is my favorite kind of food and it’s fresh and amazing in that region
- One of my good friends is also relocating to nearby Gonzalez with her family
- It’s a very big college sports town thanks 2 LSU & Southern University
- I’m looking forward to bring some new ideas and energy to Baton Rouge & New Orleans areas
- Hopefully I will remain this enthusiastic after the dust clears LOL :-)

Thanks for your support, I look forward to blog with you.

Oh one more thing- I added a music player to my blog should I keep it or is it distracting while reading. Let me know thanks.

Throwback Thursday's Lucy Pearl- Dance Tonight

Lucy Pearl was the brainchild of Tony Toni Tone' that included Dawn Robinson of EnVogue, and Ali Shahid Muhammad of A Tribe Called Quest. The trio made good music and two great albums together with hit songs like Don't Mess with My man, Dance Tonight, Good Love and Trippin to name a few. I'm not sure why they dismantled, but never less good music, is good music. Dance Tonight is the Throwback video of the day. Enjoy!

Lucy Pearl-Dance Tonight