Ride Sally Ride. Run Olivia Run: Scandal Episode 311 Recap
After 10 weeks, Scandal has returned to us. How did I #CopeWithoutPope? I kept myself busy with other things and other shows but I missed my Gladiators dearly. To refresh your memory on what happened when we left off, check out my recap of Scandal episode 310. Running Mellie – …
What I Wore to the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon
I don’t go to crazy fancy events often but when I do, I like to step out and be Gone with the Wind Fabulous. It was like deja vu because two years ago, I was in LA for the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon (and the Oscars) with my …
Where Is My Scandal Recap?
I dropped the ball and I didn’t know how much. I had no idea y’all would long for my missing Scandal recap so much. I’ve received many emails, tweets, comments and side-eyes from people because I have not posted my recap to the latest Scandal episode. It is clear that …
10 Reasons Why the 2014 Academy Awards Were the Best EVER
The 86th Academy Awards were the best I’ve ever seen and I am so pleasantly surprised. Could this be the beginning of the end of the snoozefest tradition? Let’s hope so. I said I was only watching the Oscars to see if Lupita won and to see some of Ellen’s …
I’m Live-Streaming the 2014 Academy Awards Red Carpet
Hey folks! Today is the 86th Academy Awards and I’m excited because Lupita Nyong’o might be going home with an Oscar! COME ON, SOMEBODY! In fact, I have folks alerting me of when that part comes on so I can make sure I’m tuned in. I like watching the Red …
I’m in LA for the 2014 ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon!
Hey folks! I’m super excited to be in Los Angeles right now because I’ll be covering the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon tomorrow (Thursday, February 27)! It’s such an amazing event and I was at the 2012 luncheon where Kerry Washington, Shonda Rhimes, Paula Patton and Pam Grier were …
Black People Are Conscious Consumers and Nielsen Knows It
There’s been an influx of pieces online about Black Twitter, Black people and our widespread use of the internet and they usually come with a tone of surprise. People are shocked to hear that we’re such power users of social media and THAT astonishment never ceases to amaze me. It …
Who’s Coming With Me to Keith Sweat’s Cruise? NOBODDDYYY
It’s apparently 1996 because the Patron Saint of Begging For Love, Keith Sweat, is having a cruise in April. And it’s for the “Grown and Sexy.” Oh. Someone somewhere saw this flyer and thought that this would be the ideal vacation for them to take with the person they call their “beau.” …
5 Things To Do in Lagos, Nigeria (or Victoria Island)
I’m back from Nigeria, folks! I spoke at Social Media Week Lagos and as always, I had a blast. Those 6 days went by so damb quick that my memories got whiplash. Time flies when you’re doing hoodrat things with your friends in another country. Anywho, I’m here to share …
Nigerian People are Prayer Warriors and These Videos Have Me Howling
I’m getting ready for my trip to Nigeria all this week so I won’t have a chance to write a lotta posts. BUT foolery still surrounds me and I must share it with y’all. Us Nigerian people are a passionate lot, and we love us some Jesus (well, those who …