2013: The Whirlwind Year in Review in our world.

2013: Busy, Quick, and Crazy it has been a very hectic year not just for me personally but of course in the general world itself. All right let's start with the beginning I am going to have to take it month  by month and season cause so much has happened within the year.  Now we have had an incredible year let's start January 20, 2013 the President Barack Obama took his second term along with his beautiful wife, daughters, mother-in-law, and dogs Sunny &

Okay let's get this right the first time, Obama's private swearing in ceremony (January 2013)

Bo.  So many news stories have transformed and touched our lives truly from day-to-day.  So many things happened from January on personally, professionally, a lot has changed within a year. It's too much

Don't ask any questions you've got the answers now you know she can sing live enough said.

to discuss. I was so happy to be apart of him being sworn in and seeing it live. I can tell you that day was crowded, freezing at the Washington Monument. The feedback was unusually  off balance, you could see, but you could not hear properly. I remember seeing Beyonce up on screen and knew okay "One she's singing amazing and I know it's freezing. But why in the hell is the feedback off and you have a pop star singing at  the Capitol?" 

A New Pope for Catholics, Pope Francis of Argentina

But in February she proved to the public during the NFL Superbowl. "Don't you dare play me--you know I can sing, Any questions?" That was the best moment I remember her saying. So much we have witnessed from Queen Bey & Jay-Z this year. His new album, Magna Carta Holy Grail, her surprise first ever self-titled and visual album "Beyonce".   In March we received a new pope!, Pope Francis of Argentina has taken the place of Pope Benedict. It was incredible to see and watch I remember seeing the helicopters flying in Rome to Saint Peter's Square. Just thinking One my trip to Italy, and how I should take advantage the next time I go and how beautiful it was though. Seeing the unity of the country, the beautiful spirit of the people from all around the world, who are Catholics, who believe in him, that's what you're saying pretty much when someone new takes the place of another pope unexpectedly. You all believe in me? I believe so Pope Francis.  He has this incredible humility and just a presence that touches your heart. You can tell he has a gentle soul and he's down-to-earth. Incredible. 

One of the biggest baby boom stories Kim Kardashian & Kanye West 

Prince George Alexander Louis with his parents Duke &; Duchess of Cambridge,  Prince William & Princess Kate

Now let's skip a couple of months and get into the summer time of 2013. All right remember the celebrity baby boom? Yeah about six-to ten babies were born and they were all born by celebrities and high powerful figures who affect our world. They were all born around the summer time and made us all say "Awwww" right how could you not love seeing a new baby? So let's start with the Prince George Alexander Louis was born July 22, 2013 the new prince of Cambridge, incredibly handsome and adorable like his beautiful mother and handsome prince charming like father, Prince William.  Everyone waited and waited of course for the prince but how could you not his birth is going to affect the rest of the royal generations to come. So yes I have to give major props to the media outlets and press for waiting for baby George. I am sure it was well worth the wait.  We cannot forget the baby who's star is all ready bright and she's going to probably be one of the most powerful women I am sure in the arts and multi-talented.  Baby North "Nori" West daughter of Kimberly "Kim" Kardashian and Kanye West. We all knew she's going to be absolutely gorgeous how could you not, she's going to be talented, but what we didn't know was baby North came a month early then her due date.  "Nori" made her first appearance on her grandmother's talk show, "Kris" on the FOX network this summer. Which I thought was perfect timing and absolutely necessary. She actually would have been born the same time as baby George. So she made a shocking surprise entrance in to the world I wonder who she got that from? and said yes I am here. Now we cannot forget about the other  beautiful babies Jessica Simpson's son, Fergie's son, Axl Jack.  Since we're talking about pop culture

We cannot forget all the music and the dance craze that changed everything this year. Twerking! Now tell me what was your favorite song should I go with "Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke, "We can't stop?", "Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus, "Suit & Tie" or "Mirrors" by Justin Timberlake, "Royal" by Lorde, "Stay" by Rihanna, "Poetic Justice" by Kendrick Lamar, "I love it" by August Alsina, "I knew you were trouble" by Taylor Swift", "Up All Night" by Pharrell Williams ft. Daft Punk, "Started from the bottom" by Drake, "When you're ready"by Selena Gomez, "Roar" by Katy Perry. I can go on and on honey but we will just have so much more music to talk about of course. 

This year has been incredible for so many artists who have showed their talent and surprised us all. There's so much more for me to discuss. Good Golly Miss Miley--! She surprised us all with her tongue swagging out of her mouth, twerking, dancing with the bears, and little people at the Video Music Awards and also with her open, vulnerable display for "Wrecking Ball". She managed to show all of us a child star can have success you just have to transform your image and you will take off and stratosphere. I know the power of marketing and was completely genius. You have to keep your fans entertained and she did. Let's stay tuned for more. 

Now let's get into the rest of the summer, does anyone remember the Trayvon Martin vs. George Zimmerman trial, yeah I know some of you may have forgotten, but that's the thing, we can't forget because there may be another story like this in the future.  We cannot forget that story because truly injustice was served. We cannot forget that we still have a long way to go.  Stories like that always touch my heart. We can't forget about those who sometimes go down as underdogs. Victory and justice will still prevail I believe. It's still not over.

I also want to acknowledge other heartbreaking stories because with life and the threads that connect us all are joyful and heartbreaking stories, the good and the bad. I want to send a special shout out to everyone who was affected by natural disasters, who lost someone, the victims of the Boston massacre that took place. That story touched my heart, having been to Boston a couple of times, I felt the pain in the hearts of the victims and their families. I believe you have to truly remember that we don't deserve to live in a world with pure hate and evil--but we do unfortunately. I pray and hope that things will get better, our government, our world, the mindset of all of us will change. We have a lot of work to do but it's going to take a lot of time, patience, and most of all change.

We also have to witness some of the most powerful moments that took us all by the heartstrings, the approval for gay rights and for gay Americans who are humans too (mind you) and should be able to be married in this country. Point blank I support that and am very happy that this war is over now, people are free to do whatever they choose to that is legal and live their lives in happiness and peace. Laws are still be governed and approved but the point is people are now free, spiritually and emotionally to be themselves now. That's a beautiful thing. 


I also want to acknowledge another story a young lady who was in local news. Her story touched me as well she was saved by Dr. Oz! I loved this story cause she has incredible courage her name was Sian Green. I remember her story and she made me realize the power of New Yorkers, and also that maybe she may have been at right place and right time because Dr. Oz saved her life. I just want to give her a special shout out because you're incredible and your perseverance showed all of us that you don't hold grudges, you bounce back, and tell your story. 

Now the late summer  and into the fall of 2013 definitely took a drastic change there's 3 stories that changed and just made me realize how we have to always cherish every single day of our lives. One, James Gandolfini's story he passed this year and was incredibly talented, I was a Sopranos fan I just want to acknowledge him because he really does deserve it. Also my dream man, Paul Walker, I have to acknowledge "Baby Blues 2", he had these aquamarine eyes that can just light up any room. He was beautiful, body sculpted like a perfect Roman statue, smile, friendly, inviting, warm, and he was a manly man. He could really get anyone's attention, and he also had this incredible heart. I have been a fan since about 12 years old. I saw Varsity Blues, I saw "She's All That", all of "The Fast & Furious" films and he's gorgeous. I can go on and on. Lessons learned from his 40-year short life one, don't take anything for granted, live your life completely, be wise, love hard, and always give back to the world.  Paul Walker's foundation definitely have to acknowledge.  Reach Out Worldwide- visit http://www.roww.org I am leaving the site and will visit as well. 

Also number 3 "The Nation's Grandfather, Nelson Mandela aka "Madiba".  People don't  concentrate so much on what happened at the memorial service in South Africa with the selfies, the man doing the incorrect sign language, that was a security issue, and more protection should have been there. Remember the powerful man he was and that 46664 his prison number when he served his 27-year sentence should always remain in our minds forever. He touched all of our hearts, with his warm gentle smile, presence, if you want or haven't met your grandfather, you would want him to be like him, passionate, aggressive, a fighter, motivated for progress and change. You would want him to be the greatest thing like him, all of the people around the world who know what he truly meant to the African community, The USA, all around the world.  He took no mess believe me--but he did it graciously and used it mind not violence. Something that is often strange or bizarre for some people to understand but is actually wise because he will never be remembered for using cruelty to other human beings but simply used his strength, power, and fought for all injustices as well. 

I also want to acknowledge the new mayor of New York, Bill de Blasio congratulations, we are upon the end of an era and into a new one saying good-bye to Mayor Michael Bloomberg. He has done tremendous new things, and I cannot wait for the years ahead to see where we go now in a pure democratic led state now. I guess we'll see next year. 

To all of you, all of my readers, supporters, who click the link and visit the blog, Thank you as I said I have always so much to share and discuss with you. I will see you in the new year, a lot of big changes coming ahead for 2014 for "Inside the World with Honey Brown Sugar" stay tuned. Now let's party to some of the biggest songs now. 

So with that being said I think we would have sum up 2013 here's the theme  as this "BE WHO YOU ARE....IT DOESN'T MATTER, TAKE A CHANCE, CAUSE SOMEONE IS GOING TO OBVIOUS LIKE IT OR HATE IT BUT THEY'LL TALK ABOUT YOU ANYWAY". THAT'S ALL THE MATTERS =)

Age Ain't Nothing But A Number: Is it better to date younger or older

I have been wondering who is more mature, which conversation is better with a younger person or older person, who would be more suitable actually not just for me but at this age now. When you're in your twenties is it better to date someone closer to your age, someone who is within your generation, who you can confide in, who knows what kind of music you enjoy, how to have a good time, you're able to communicate and understand the latest slang words and other things you find can discuss at the topic of discussion. I have dated someone  younger only by a couple of years. It was fun, exciting, it could be more enjoyable for you if you both are on the same page. 2006 was a big year for me I don't know why but it was though...I met this guy through one of my closest friends I was 19 going on 20, he was turning 18 so it wasn't the worst thing.  I think for the two of us it worked because of the stage we were at in our lives. We we're still young enough to relate to each other and date. At 19 I went through a lot of changes, and experiences that definitely changed me a lot and gave me major knowledge about certain issues and topics.  Now I also did date someone who was 30 and I was 19 at the time back in college I was studying and majoring in Journalism for my Associates degree, about to finish and go on to Hunter. Now I won't deny he wasn't the only person who I had a romantic encounter with but one thing I will tell you the second person was my age, it wasn't serious but brief. It was easier cause we could identify with each other. I think dating the 30-year-old was good for me because we had a lot in common at the time. Yet it helped me and made me more knowledgeable about "The Game", relationships, and the dating world. It made me see that there is a huge difference in everything.  I am grateful for it though cause if I didn't and had not gone through it, I wouldn't have learned those lessons right. Absolutely. 

The one thing I can tell you dating someone who is younger though has it's disadvantages and advantages too. Now I am going to tell you my little story I was blind-sided in love with this man, this before I graduated from the first college I attended, he was in my Contemporary Moral Issues class, and I fell hard for him. I knew we couldn't be together forever because he wanted to provide him with children, now I would love a family, but at 19 years old back then, honey I was still partying!, I was going out with friends, and I was getting my education. I wasn't thinking about babies at that time. I had a great bond with him, but I believe at the time he was looking for a long-term relationship with the possibility of a great family he wanted four, I couldn't provide him with that and probably marriage. I think at the time if it had happened I wouldn't have had some good experiences I have been blessed to have. So being involved with an older person when you're in your late teens you have to be careful. Especially where you are in your life. I can tell you people have been doing this for years.  I know people personally who have been in a relationships younger or older than them it works and for some reason they keep on growing and developing. So for every person it's different, I am not hear to judge my readers ever. 

 DISADVANTAGE
For example let's say he's 19 and the woman is 25. All right legally he is 19, he is of age, he's not jailbait technically. He's probably still in college, some university, or studying a craft/trade. Now he probably is still at home with his parents. The 25 year old woman is probably more established, she has matured, she's a grown woman, establishing herself all ready. It makes you wonder how would the couple get along because if she is all ready ahead of the game, she's dating someone younger and he's not as advanced as her. He doesn't know how to manage money financially, he may not have the funds to support himself, he may not have his own home yet. It can sometimes make males feel like they cannot be supportive, they cannot contribute to the relationship giving the woman/man what he or she may need. 

ADVANTAGE
You're dating someone who is 5 to 10 years younger than you or older. One of the biggest advantages that you have is the person is wiser, more mature, they can have give you knowledge and advice that will help you and last for years. Dating someone younger keeps your spirit young, your able to feel and know about the latest things, stories, gossip, technology, fitness, fashion etc. It makes you more appealing to the person because 
Dating someone older can often make you feel like you still have a lot of life ahead of you. You may not be able to relate to them. You're not mature enough to handle certain responsibilities. Yet while you are in the relationship and dating them, you grow, you become more confident, and you're learning all of the responsibilities to become a better person.

So people can dating an older man or woman/younger man or woman more suitable for your lifestyle, how would it benefit you, and make you so much better in the end. It gives you something for free knowledge, love, and you're smarter during the duration of the relationship. I can tell you from my experience younger or older it made me more educated in general of people, backgrounds, and taught me minor and big lessons as well. 

Is Age just a number, can we scientifically prove that the brain for a normal, mentally competent, healthy human being . The brain for a human is still developing until it reaches its normal adult size at the age of 28. So is it really true an immature 19-year-old girl or boy & a 30 year old woman or man be in a relationship that is beneficial for the two of them? Is it healthy for the two of them. Only time can tell. In the mean time.....please enjoy one of my favorite artists who I love, she sang about it, "Age Ain't Nothin' but a Number" by the late, beautiful, multi talented Aaliyah. If you listen to the lyrics you realize though even though she was 15 when she recorded the song, she was wise beyond her years.  Enjoy readers I'll see you around there's always more to discuss and share.

Quick Review of The Best Man Holiday

Hello my readers I don't want to give anything away at all. I want you all to grab your friends and family this holiday season and see the film. I saw "The Best Man:Holiday" loved the movie and absolutely could not stop laughing, crying from the movie. It hit home on certain levels I think for everyone it became a bit more realistic and relatable as opposed to just the focus of a love story of a couple in love and celebrating their marriage and wedding.  
I adore the characters how Malcolm D.Lee kept the story consistent, he made people continue to believe in the story and the journey of the characters. 

I loved the wardrobe still stylish, up to date, well tailored, fashionable and the cast all looked fabulous as usual. One thing that remains consistent for the movie the friendship even through tough trials and tribulations, and constant obstacles you friendship always lives on between people who have a strong bond. It was hilarious!, real, funny, appealing to everyone of all ages, backgrounds, and was well worth the long wait. Go see it in theaters right now. Make sure you pick these magazines up too and get your read on and stay warm this fall! Wherever you are around the world reading. Enjoy!

The Best Man 2: Holiday Coming to theaters this November

This has been a long awaited film every movie goer, fan of The Best Man films has been anticipating the arrival of this fall including myself. We have got a couple more months to go but this holiday season director Malcolm Lee and the cast of "The Best Man" ( it debuted October 22, 1999) Taye Diggs (Harper Stewart)"How Stella Got Her Groove Back", "The Wood", "Rent" (Broadway & The Film),  Chicago, Private Practice, Equilibrium, Morris Chestnut (Lance Sullivan), "The Brothers" , "The Call", "Boyz In the Hood",  Terrence Howard (Quentin aka "Dr. Feelgood") ,  "Red Tails", "Crash", "Iron Man", "Dead Man Down" " Nia Long (Jordan Armstrong) "Soul Food", "Love Jones", "Big Momma's House 1 & 2", "Too Deep", "Fresh Prince of Bel Air", Monica Calhoun "The Player's Club", "Civil Gang", "Grey's Anatomy", "Everybody Hates Chris",  (Mia Morgan-Sullivan), I hyphenated cause remember they did get married her and Lance! =), Regina Hall (Candy) The Wayans Brothers,"The Scary Movie" series, "Death at a Funeral", "Act Like A Lady Think Like A Man", Harold Perrineau (Julian Murch), "Lost", "Oz", "Zero Dark Thirty", and "Seeking Justice",  Melissa De Sousa (Shelby), "Thirty Years to Life", "Ride", "Reed Between the Lines", "Miss Congeniality", and last but not least   my look alike (people tell me) lol!!!!!, Sanaa Lathan (Robin) "Love & Basketball", "The Wood", "Something New", "AVP: Alien vs. Predator", "Out of Time", "Brown Sugar", she played one of my favorite characters, Sidney, "The Family That Preys", and "Contagion". 

Regina Hall, Harrold Perrineau, Jr. ,Sanaa Lathan, Taye Diggs, Nia Long,Terrence Howard, Melissa de Sousa, Monica Calhoun , and Morris Chestnut from (left to right) the full cast of "The Best Man" and "Best Man 2 Holiday"

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They are all back and this time we all get to find out what our beloved characters have been up to for the past 14 years. I personally love Jordan and Harper's story always. They have this undeniable attraction, friendship, and so much respect for one another as friends, and there's a twist of unrequited love. After all of this time we all wonder where would they be now? Would they all still maintain their long friendships, relationships, where are they now in their careers, all of them were very successful. That was one thing I loved was how the positive image of African Americans in their careers was shown. They were all professional and very successful contributing to society. It  was perfect timing because a lot of positive films featuring all-star African American casts was on the rise. Now we get a chance to see where they are now.  The film even had an excellent soundtrack. I remember cause I played the soundtrack around my house a lot that year! I remember Beyonce being featured on it, Maxwell, The Roots, Ginuwine, Tyrese, R.L, and Case singing "Best Man I Can Be" so many other talented artists. I cannot wait to see who will be featured now, they have a lot to work with now. Also the fashion as well I loved how the costume designers gave each character their own look and personal style. They kept them individual and it reflected who each of them was as well. 

The 1999 film poster "The Best Man"

(Synopsis)
The cast reunites during the holiday season all joining up to catch up on life, and a lot has changed for all of them. The rest I know will be unleashed and we will see where everyone picks up on. Are you all ready to have some fun this fall! Just because it's going to be the holiday season doesn't mean we still cannot have some fun right. Get ready to laugh cause I know this film is going to have us all laughing hysterically and touches our hearts too.  

Now be ready for The Best Man 2: Holiday, this November 15, 2013 Friday

Will they still share the same unrequited love again Jordan & Harper?

Three songs from the 1999 soundtrack, "Let's not play the Game" Maxwell, "After All is said & done" Beyonce , and "Best Man I Can Be" by R.L., Case, Ginuwine, and Tyrese.

The cast with the director, Malcolm D. Lee

Lance & Mia from the first "Best Man" at their wedding

The Quartet is back again Morris Chestnut, Harrold Perrineau Jr., Terrence Howard, & Taye Diggs

What have Robin & Harper been up to since the book came out in "1999" in the Best Man

Visit http:www.best-man.com

Is it better just to be honest with you about my feelings....

I am someone who believes in happy endings, that through the fight, the war, not literally but metaphorically whatever we go through as individuals personally, spiritually, mentally, within ourselves that we have to be honest at some point in our lives. I think I have come to realize "Soulful Songbird" and I will always remain and be friends. There could never another romantic link between him and I or anyone else from my adolescent past because this is the way our lives are now. I have to accept that. Now as for "King Handsomeness". I use that nickname to always protect his identity he may know who he is and if he does that's all right. At least he's smart enough to know he's apart of the blog for quite a while here's another clue. You've been apart of the blog since the summer of 2011. =) (Yep you are) lol but nothing negative ever written all from the heart.

He will always be special to me no matter what comes our way in our lives. I even told him in a birthday card I wrote for him "No matter what happens in our lives I want us to always remain friends"...now I cannot just be friends with you though.  I saved the card and he never has seen it.We have too much in common, similar perspectives, point-of-views, and values when it comes to life, love, our dreams, and goals.

I need you to know I am reminded of you in so many ways, every single day, something about your city, your favorite team, a song, an image, but I force myself to continue on and fighting, living my life, of course writing this blog, spending time with my girls, my family and friends. I really do care and think of you wanting you there with me no matter what happens. 

"We can't be friends" by Deborah Cox ft. R.L. (1999)

"Neva End" Remix Kelly Rowland ft. Future (2012)

"I'm so proud of you" from "Take Care" Drake ft. Nicki Minaj (2011)

"That's how strong my love is" from Element of Freedom by Alicia Keys (2010)

Here are a few songs maybe you might figure out who King Handsomeness is and maybe he will know  as well. 

Fall Films September 2013: Baggage Claim

Trailer for Baggage Claim

Now we are wrapping down the summer season and fall films are on the horizon after all of the blockbusters that have been apart of our viewership this past summer of 2013. I have to say this is a great year so far for the success and popularity of African American all star casts. With the films "The Butler" making way, "Best Man 2: " coming on the horizon, and now Baggage Claim a film packed with nothing but an A-List all star cast with Paula Patton ("Mission Impossible 4: Ghost Protocol",  the beautiful, comical, actress, and now talk show host, and reality television star, Tamera Mowry-Housley ("The Real", "Sister Sister", "Tia & Tamera"), the very handsome, Djimon Honsou (
"Blood Diamond", Amistad, and "Beauty Shop"), soulful crooner and actor, Tremaine "Trey Songz" Neverson, Taye Diggs (also starring in "The Best Man"), Boris Kodjoe ("Soul Food", "Real Husbands of Hollywood"), and Derek Luke ("Antwone Fisher", "Notorious", "Sparkle"),  Adam Brody ("The O.C.", Jennifer's Body, Seeking Friend for End of the World, "Love Lace" (2013))and Alani "LaLa" Vasquez- Anthony, and last but certainly not least, poet,  award winning songwriter, singer, and actress, Jill Scott. The film is produced and directed also by 
The cast just keeps getting bigger and better. The story line is focused on a flight attendant who is looking for love and finds many prospects featuring all of them on the same plane and in the same airport. The cast also happen to be working within the baggage claim as well. This film looks hilarious compared to it's simple title of the movie. You think of baggage claim and right away what comes to mind is you standing at the baggage claim at the basement floor of an airport waiting for your luggage to come down along with the other passengers. This film appears to be hilarious and cannot wait to grab my friends to go see it. Love most of the male leads in the cast. Baggage Claim is hitting movie theaters this fall on Friday, September 27, 2013. Stay tuned for more projects with this phenomenal cast making way. Visit the following website for more information,

Maybe this may be the next place to find love I am kidding of course but you never know. 

http://www.foxsearchlight.com/baggageclaim/

TLC Biopic Movie coming to VH-1 this fall

TLC I love them so much having an opportunity to grow up with the female empowering group there is literally video of me in 1992 rapping and dancing  on my sixth birthday to  Lisa Nicole "Left-Eye'"s Lopes's ( May 27, 1971 to April 25, 2002)  part that I have on video. So I dedicate this blog entry to her as well.

So back to the group right has opened doors for a lot of major female groups of the 1990s and 2000s all ready. They fought for controversial topics such as AIDS/HIV Awareness and Practicing Safe sex as well. The group started in 1991 formed by Perry "Pebbles" Reid former wife of music mogul and co-founder, L.A. Reid of LaFace Records. The group which consists of Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas, and the late, Lisa "Left-Eye" Lopes were a group who was formed to inspire and change the masses, with hit songs like "Baby,Baby,Baby", "Ain't 2 Proud to Beg", "Red Light Special", "Creep", "Diggin' On You", "No Scrubs", "Silly Ho"  "Girls Talk", "Unpretty".    They have had so many hits, #1 hits, won awards from songwriting, AMAs,  and so much more, across the board,  success it has been astounding. They also did films as well does anyone remember "House Party 3" with them starring as "Sex as a Deadly Weapon" with Immature, and of course Chilli, "What Chilli Wants" with her television show on VH-1. They have proven they are triple threats and can have solo success as well.

The two remaining  group members of TLC

Now we get a chance to find out the real story, we all have been apart of their lives, each woman has had solo success in television, music, film, and have achieved success worldwide overseas all over the world. It is finally time for them to tell the story about how they each achieved success with all of the obstacles that were thrown their way, they finally get a chance to shed light on what really happened, and now the puzzle becomes complete. I think it is appropriate especially after 11 years since the passing of the multi-talented, ambitious, driven, spunky, creative, and flamboyant, "Left-Eye"she had an energy in her music that made you even want to be her. She can rap and spit a verse so fast you wouldn't know what she was hitting you with right away. There is a rumor actually that one of the cast members may be replacing Left- Eye but I will wait for confirmation for that story. "Crazy, Sexy, Cool" the film is starring Drew Sidora (Step Up, The Game, Motives 2), Keke Palmer (Akeelah & the Bee, Madea's Family Reunion, Joyful Noise, Ice Age 2), and hip-hop artist, remember "Lip Gloss", Niatia "Lil' Mama" Kirkland 

See the striking resemblance of the trio "Drew Sidora" (T-Boz), Keke Palmer ("Chilli"), and Lil'Mama  ("Lisa Left-Eye Lopes")

The film is starring Drew Sidora as the T in TLC playing (Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins), Lisa "Left-Eye" Lopes played by Lil'Mama who has a strikingly resemblance to the late singer and the same spirit and energy of Lisa., and Keke Palmer starring as the ever sweet, cool, and sexy, Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas. The group collectively all had major appeal that crossover to all generations of people and walks of life. It's amazing how many can identify and love each of the members of the group and find them relatable.

The film for VH-1 will debut this fall, October 22, 2013.  I have a clip for all of my readers who haven't had a chance to watch just yet. Click below and follow the link.

Click below to watch 1992's "Aint to Proud to Beg" and VH-1's " TLC Movie" below. Also check out  TLC's new song with JCole called "Crooked Smile" as well. They keep on expanding for generations.

for more information visit http://www.vh1.com 

"Soulful Songbird" & "Handsomeness": Can you have two loves in your life?

"If you love two people at the same time, choose the second. Because if you really loved the first one, you wouldn't have fallen for the second.”

― Johnny Depp

Aside from loving my industry, loving home-cooked food and meals, shopping, watching a fun television show, family,  listening to a new song that can hit your soul. I also believe I have realized I have two loves of my life actually. I am so in love with with these two people it hurts but I move forward every day believing and knowing I will find the person for me but at the same time it's kind of making things difficult when you have constant reminders every single day about someone you had to let go. Or who may have let you go. I believe I have two loves of my life i I realize yes I am attracted to driven, goal-oriented, confident, attractive, funny, athletic men, who happen to have tattoos lol!



It hurts a lot when you're not with these people all you want to do is share your life with them, be with them, spend time with them, even when you're doing the most simplest thing. I am trying to move forward but part of my heart and head is like "You know damn well you still aren't over this completely". Part of me I try to tell myself there is more, there's more to consider. You have to get back to dating again yes. I am....slowly I am like that caterpillar in the cocoon slowly wanting to come out and transform into the butterfly. Or a beautiful building being created but there's just a blueprint. Believe me I am going to get there but it's a matter of being honest with yourself. I cannot deny when I am away from this person yes I can move on and move forward but at the same time. I still need this person. Apart of me always knows in the back of my mind I still do want this person too. I mean we will see......I know I want more I deserve more. Yet you cannot deny yourself  you can't deny how you feel either.


Now some may believe and think oh she's just being greedy, well mind you here's the full story one of these people I did date actually however long it may have been is between us, we had a common bond, and I believe we did care about one another very deeply. I believe with time, maturity, and once we are in a great place financially and have come into our own even more as adults that we could possibly be together one day. The second person I never really was in a long-term relationship with we have known each other for years, our families go way back, we went out on a date once, something may have happened, but I know when I see him I still feel like the little girl I used to be sometimes, wanting to look great for him, getting super excited to see him, and I know I would be totally comfortable with him completely. Either one of them I would be totally comfortable with actually. Now who am I talking about "Handsomeness" and "Soulful Songbird". "Handsomeness" I have known him for a couple years now and "Soulful Songbird" I have known him for 2 decades. I believe they will always be two of the people I may feel the most comfortable with not only that but who also have probably meant the most to me over the years.  When it comes to the love and relationships department. It made me raise the question can you have two loves in your life?

Sometimes I do have to remind myself what about the future? What about the next person you meet. Yes that doesn't seem fair to the next man right. I know what some of my readers are probably wondering. That won't be fair to him because he will never know what those two other people did, or why they mean that much to you either. Yet at the same time it's something that I cannot hold in though. That's how I feel inside, I told my readers not only would I share the news, fashion, movies, and whatever else. I told you I would share the truth about my life, my thoughts, and what is dear to me with all of you. 

No it won't be fair to the next person who enters my life but he will have to know just like with every human being you come with a past, with people who you loved or cared about before you two became an item, that's called experience. That's called knowing who you are, and also knowing what you want as well. It's not like I only cared about these two people in my life no.....I did date other people but what I meant is the gentlemen who tug at my heart strings the most. The two who I believe I will always care for no matter what. So I wonder is it just my feelings for them will never go away or is it just they will just be apart of me and that's the reality of the situation? I wish you all could tell me do you have more than one love in your life?

Scandal Television Show Expands the Brand to Two Networks

Scandal love this show I should have written about this earlier but I think this is no better time, Scandal starring, Kerry Washington, ("Ray (2004), Last King of Scotland, Save the Last Dance, For Colored Girls, Peeples, Django Unchained, now with as ("Olivia Pope")  she stars along with Tony Goldwyn ("President Fitzgerald Grant), Columbus Short ("Harrison Wright"), Henry Ian Cousick ("Stephen Finch"), Katie Lowes ("Quinn Perkins"), Guillermo Diaz ("Huck"), Bellamy Young ("Mellie Grant") , Jeff Perry ("Cyrus Beene"), Darby Sanchfield "Abby Whelan", Joshua Malina ("David Rosen"), and Kate Burton.

The cast of the hit series, "Scandal"

The show produced by the Emmy-winning producer, writer, the head woman in charge, Shonda Rhimes and her team of writers produce an incredible television show where they take the viewers on a ride inside the political world of the White House. We get a view of what happens in the oval office,  behind the oval office, and we step into the life of the problem solver, crisis manager life of Olivia Pope. It leaves you hanging on every episode you want to know what's next because there's a cliffhanger every single week that makes you intrigued, excited to know about these rich, complex, diverse characters. I have been tuning in since last year and I cannot wait to watch the first season, second season, and of course be apart of the third season which left us all speechless with that amazing ending this year.
Now Scandal is apart of two television major networks ABC Network and now BET Networks which makes perfect sense to expand the show and brand. Especially for those who may have missed the show during the fall season catching up on work or school. Scandal has become such a household name women and men want to dress exactly like the stylish characters on the show, the costumes are modern, conservative, classy, tailored, and it suits this generation and the workplace. Women want to be the ladies inside the room of Pope & Associates on the television show. The show has such a large following "Gladiators" like myself tune in weekly when the show is in season. So make sure you follow and watch too because this show has all ready earned some major awards and Kerry Washington has gone home with a NAACP award for her role in Scandal, and has broken barriers, and so many opportunities have been opened for a lot of minority female actresses, writers, and producers as well. Tune in this fall in September  for it's third season. You know I will be tuning in very excited about this season.
Make sure you check out these two websites for more information at
http://www.bet.com  &  http://www.abc.com 

Olivia's Fashion Sense Tailored, Sophisticated, Classic, and Elegant 

Some men to avoid when you go clubbing

Stick with your girls the whole night always safety in numbers

All right ladies I went out a couple weeks ago for a very fun night for Soulful Songbird's (Anyone who's read my blog for the last couple of years knows who "Soulful Songbird" is and if you know me well you know who he is and why I protect him). It was his birthday party he had at a club just happened to be Timbaland vs Neptunes night. I arrived with my girlfriends we stayed inside for a bit and then I decided to go outside. I saw some people who know him very well of course. He makes his grand amazing entrance. It had been a while since I had seen him and we don't get a chance to see each other often.
 So I see him and of course everything in the world is all right again. He touched my hand, looked at me, was surprised, and I am happy the night went pretty good, I got to dance with him,  my feet were killing me in my 4 inch black suede strappy-sandal wedge pumps, my black/mint green dress with the mesh front, and I got to dance with him of course now in this situation every female should be happy when you're dancing with the man of your dreams, and everything is going great. 

Always stay with your girls =)

That's the perfect situation...but sometimes going to clubs aren't always the "ideal night" and this happened to me too when you're out clubbing and dancing then you have a couple awkward situations happen but luckily I have learned how to deal with it over the years. I have been going to clubs now since I was 18 actually. 
You are out dancing and then you get the man who just randomly grabs you and then you wind up dancing with him cause you want to avoid a fight right. But then he opens his mouth and then he breathes to ask you what your name is and he has dragon breath. 

Ladies when this happens always keep breath mints, gum, or Listerine strips in your purse, clutch, or wallet, because no lady wants to ever speak to a man and still try to talk and make conversation with him. You need to leave and grab your girls right away. Now because the party we were at was so loud I would recommend ahead of time to either text your friend or have a special code word like "Code D" so you can get this man away from you right away. Now some of you may think this is silly but honestly a lot of ladies get into situations like this and you need your girls to support you and have your back. 

Okay next situation....your dancing with a guy and he decides that he wants to act like a little chihuahua   and capture you like you're an antelope in a lions mouth. That's when you know for sure Code D means get out of this situation immediately because you need to get out of there right away. He is going to be torturing you the whole night. Avoid and nip right in the bud immediately. 

The next man who thinks he can buy you drinks all night long and he thinks you owe him a dance and your phone number. Now for this situation can come a  few positive results but when you are stuck and you need to get out of this situation use Code D right away. He may not be your type too aggressive, not just what you are interested in at all. I need help get me out of here because you are seriously bugging me and I don't want you thinking I am going to go home with you or call you because you bought me and my girls drinks all night long. Now only use the code word unless you are attracted to this generous man buying you and your girls drinks. Never go home with the man you met at the bar unless you know him and you trust him. I have learned that lesson well he actually ended up dating me later so that was my advantage but usually if you have just met don't go home alone with the man.

The last man you want to avoid of course is the one who decides to sneak stuff and put in ladies drinks when you are so distracted, partying, and having a great time. Then he wants to drop stuff in your drink, hold on to your drink, if anything doesn't seem right then leave the drink on the table and then get a brand new one. So keep this in mind and hopefully you'll have the "perfect situation" happen that night when you go clubbing dancing with someone you actually have feelings for and enjoy.  

Most of all have a great time! Be safe