Sunday, January 4, 2015

"Year in Review: 2014"


First my readers Happy New Year!!!! I am extremely happy to be back with you all. We're up to 89,000 page views you know what this means right. I told you 90,000 or more something big is about to happen.  So we're almost there and cannot be more excited for the year ahead with all of you. 
You know when people say, “You want the bad news or the good news first?” Go with the bad news first that way when we can resolve the issue and go with the good news to keep it positive =).  My readers my late Christmas gift to you here are some of the popular “bad news” and “great news” stories of 2014”. Shock and Awe is what you can definitely call 2014 for just some of the biggest news stories in the media had us all scratching our heads thinking “Did that really just happen?” or “What were they thinking?” Some of the controversial stories that happened this year really did make us all discuss and talk about some serious issues that can be addressed and also made us come together as well. 


Now one story I truly will not forget this year was the Clippers owner, Don Sterling and his racial threats against his own team. I believe this was one of those situations where you really have to use your better judgment even in private as well when you’re making comments. To some of us it all kind of made us think aren’t you dating or in a relationship with an African American woman as well? That story struck us all because it includes not only being contradictory but it also make us think who’s being true, genuine, and loyal. It was one of the stories where you see sometimes money, privilege, entitlement, and celebrity can get taken away as well.  The Clippers team was later sold to Sterling’s wife and they all have gone on to continue to play and be successful as well.

Next controversial story I am sorry I have to go there but this is because these topics are one for all of us who have been affected, who still needs to address these issues privately or with other people. That’s one thing I like about having an outlet and having my blog is for people to have the information they need when a controversial topic comes out. Usually some may all ready be informed, some may have missed the story too. I try to find solutions and ways you can discuss the topic and be helpful for people too. So some of you who saw the video of NFL Baltimore Raven’s star back in February of 2014, Ray Rice and his wife, Janay Rice were in an argument walked into an elevator and he punched his wife and she fell over hit the side of her face on an elevator bar and was knocked unconscious as well. The video was leaked and the NFL Commissioner got a hold of it as well.  The story caused major controversy and the public was shocked of course. The story raised once again domestic violence issues and how it still needs to be addressed for all people to find a way to have their voices heard. One great thing I love that came out of this I have not become an official member of this organization. I spotted Kerry Washington and love her all ready as an actress and on one of my favorite shows, Scandal, and her style. She has joined Purple Purse Organization which helps and benefits and supports women dealing with or who have experienced domestic violence too.  For anyone dealing with this issue or know someone visit this website as well and also support the cause and discuss the topic openly and privately with your loved one. For 



Controversy with violence in the media biggest news stories- Michael Brown, Eric Garner, Akai Gurley. I honestly feel like its still not over yet when it comes to minorities and violence. This issue we have been struggling with for centuries. One thing that struck me and that I continue to noticed when people were protesting is how people kept shouting “Black Lives Matter” it’s the truth completely. How can you even question or even say they don’t every life on this planet matters in some way especially when these are people who were victims of difficult circumstances. These are choices they didn’t have to make at all they happened to them. They never asked for this at all. It is one of the most unfortunate things for people to watch and see someone lose their life due to violence, especially to another human being. None of these young men deserved this at all.



Babies and Weddings of 2014
Some of the biggest stars marriages of this year as we know “Kim Kardashian” and “Kanye West” were married they say three times a charm. Kim and Kanye were married this year on May 24, 2014 in the beautiful, scenic, charming Fort di Belvedere in Florence, Italy I have been there and let me tell you if I could I would do the same it’s one of the most beautiful places to get married I believe.  Her wedding was spectacular, tons of familiar faces and she looked stunning along in her beautiful Givenchy wedding gown with full lace train, and her husband in his custom made Riccardo Tisci tuxedo. Even baby North now 1 was in on the wedding as well as a flower girl in a mock dress similar to her mother’s as well. The wedding was beautiful and could not be more excited for these two. As I said when you have known someone for more than 10 years and have a deep connection. They have the kind of bond you can tell they aren’t just married but really good friends as well. They support each other completely and I feel good about them as a couple. Congratulations again to them and all the best to their family and loved ones.
The next couple has been talked about for the last couple of months people are even pretending to be like them as well. George Clooney proposed to then girlfriend lawyer, Amal Alamuddin. This beautiful British Brunette is stunning, intelligent, with a very exceptional background. You feel like he has truly met his match. She has everything I believe he would want in a man. To some women George as some have said “George is like a Chanel suit he will always be in style”. George is Hollywood royalty now and really should be with a woman suitable to walk with him on his arm. He has been with women who would make us all stare and want to be in their shoes. But there’s something about her that you just know “You did good kid!”. They were married on September 27, 2014 this year in Venice, Italy as well. Congratulations to the Clooneys.

Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi –LaValle and Jionni LaValle  the “mini meatball” of the Jersey Shore (2008-2012) season and now “Snooki & J-Woww” reality television stars have blown completely up in the last few years.  She had a gorgeous wedding at the St. Rose of Lima Church in New Jersey on November 29, 2014. The Jersey Shore star and her husband met while filming “The Jersey Shore” and went through their ups and downs as cameras rolled while they were dating during that time. Now after two beautiful kids have been born two-year-old, Lorenzo LaValle and two month old, Giovanna LaValle. The two of them looked stunning together walking down the aisle in their wedding attire, and even after the wedding the bride changed twice into a second wedding gown and later a Gatsby Pink velour suit. The wedding had a whole Great Gatsby theme for her wedding and was lavish, gorgeous, and stylish all at the Venetian hotel in New Jersey. 

The Royal Family-Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Princess/Duchess Kate announce they’re expecting their second child on the way this upcoming year as well. There will be a boy or girl for little George to play with in the very near future.

R&B/Soul/Pop Singer & Songwriter, Alicia Keys & Swizz Beats expecting baby number two on the way the singer announced to the public this year that she was expecting her second child sometime in late 2014 or early 2015 in the very near future with her husband music producer, Kasseem Dean aka “Swizz Beats”.  

The Interview Controversy this story I had to throw in there because since I waited until December. I wanted to make sure everyone was up to date on everything. Now the movie "The Interview" caused major controversy due to the film's plot where the main characters of the film starring, Seth Rogen and James Franco are supposed to kill the world leader in South Korea. Do I agree with the plot because this is art and it's never going to happen because I am sure these gentlemen know so much better. It will never happen. I do believe it was taken out of context completely. It's a film and why are we getting so upset when it's not real. Now I get the theme yes we would be upset if one of our world leaders in the United States was attacked physically for some reason. You can say anything verbally about someone it's how you react and respond is what really matters at the end of the day. So in the end very happy Sony Entertainment released the film thankfully and everyone now can still see the film which is out right now. I swear you give people controversy and they all start talking =) 

 There are so many incredible moments of the year that has happened I really have to cut everything down or otherwise it would probably take me 5 entries for all of you to know everything point by point that happened in pop culture, the news, and all around the country. 

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