The Original Manhattanite is a pop culture blog focused on entertainment, television, music, art, fashion and more, written by pop culture enthusiast, freelance writer, and the queen who wears her New York crown proudly and many hats, Chloe Jewel Riccardo her blog has been published and was created on October 21, 2008 in New York City.
Hello my readers I am back! I have missed you all terribly. So now that 2016 is winding down I believe we should end on a positive note. We really all need a film like this now a days something to uplift and inspire us to look to the future these days. Have you ever heard the term La La Land get your head out of "La La Land"meaning get your head out of the clouds. Actually La La Land is real and it's nickname is for Los Angeles, California. La La Land is a place that is being created in this visually stunning film . From the choreography, the costumes, the music, the cheerful optimistic vibe. Is one to put a smile on your face. The film stars "Emma Stone" ("Easy A", "Drunk Punch Love"), "Ryan Gosling" "Drunk Punch Love", "Drive" "The Notebook"), Grammy award winner and American music award winning, John Legend. Ryan is an aspiring jazz musician and Emma plays Mia an aspiring actress. They are both living in modern day California.
One thing I love is how it's a love letter to California I have always wanted to live there actually myself any part. The heart of this film shows the passion theater, music, dance, and acting. You see that these two are definitely triple threats. Ryan is actually in a musical band since 2007. He has been playing in a band called "Dead Man's Bones". So you see he wanted to venture out and show his talents. It showcases touches of old Hollywood classic films. It reminds me of films like " No Business like Show Business" , " Singing in the Rain" . Also dance sequences similar to films like Ginger Rodgers and Fred Astaire. I haven't seen a musical like this since " Dreamgirls" or "Hairspray " where costumes, music, the script everything in the film is original, unique, and not to be duplicated. So you may want to grab a delicious snack and go see the Golden Globe nominated La La Land. For more information visit http://www.lalalandmovie.com
As you all know I met Theo last
year in New Orleans, Louisiana I met him during a time when I needed comfort,
healing, and my heart was still hurting. Maybe the truth of the matter is I
needed to completely heal from this person who I was still in love with at the
time. I was trying to move on from someone I still had feelings for who I met
in 2011. You all know the story my readers, I call him “Handsomeness” to you
all but his real name is Deven Clarke. I moved on after I saw him last fall in
2015 and he told me he was not in love with me at all. He told me, “I deserved
someone who would love me back”. I took this trip as an opportunity to meet
someone new. I thought meeting Theo would be a chance to start fresh and new.
Heal my heart and move to something else. It did I am grateful I have known him
for a year now and it has been a great experience for me.I did heal some emotional wounds and
scars. It boosted my spirit it helped me realize its okay to keep taking some
chances and just start over.
So what happened why has everything
changed all of a sudden…well where we left off Theo moved back to Brooklyn, New
York. Now we did see each other I went to go see him on my 30th
birthday two weeks ago and we spent some much needed quality time together. It
was great to see him…but I am noticing a lot of changesand my intuition is on a high power
1000 I know something is not right at all. I am just going to refresh your
memory
on what happened….remember something I was not looking for anyone I was trying
to heal my heart, I was on vacation, and I was not trying to pursue anyone at
this time. Theo pursued and came up to me that night. Now one thing that
impressed me the most was what he said to me.The night he told me, “I feel like I am winning” I felt like
a prize for once because he made me realize okay it’s all right I closed this
chapter. I was completely honest with Theo about everything, I told him from
the moment we met I am a writer, I am also a financial coordinator for Lord
& Taylor ( at the time I was just temping), and he knew I always had been
writing for a long time.He was ok
with it I even told him he was featured in my blog! (Now here’s the catch Theo
wanted me to edit his full name and I did you’re welcome—jerk!)Now another thing I thought thatI thought this would work is when he
told me was moving back to Brooklyn he’s originally from Hanover, Jamaica and
was raised with three other boys his older and younger brothers.He had a pretty blessed, charmed life,
college educated, and his parents were still together as well. He had a close
relationship with his father too. That impressed the hell out of me the most
and the fact that he was ambitious too. I thought great, he’s not some of the
men I see on the streets, the men I hear who don’t want to strive and want to
pursue their goals and dreams too. Now before I get too deep why am I calling
him selfish?
I will explain further now…INCIDENT
#1-The movie theater incident—we went to movies to go see “Concussion” and he
flew in from New Orleans for three weeks for Christmas break…mind you he knew I
lived here. He waited literally two days after New Years to come see me.So we went to the movies and I remember
looking at him and he is sitting there on his cell phone texting his friends
telling them that he needed a ride back home and we were literally looking up
at the screen and he said he had to go. I told him ok fine….so I told him I
needed a ride as well to get back home. It worked out well I met his old
friends and they lived a few blocks from my house and it worked out well.I only saw him for a few hours and then
he went back home.
INCIDENT#2- I got stuck in a tight
jam and I needed just forty bucks to help me out andI asked him to help me out. He ignored me asking, didn’t want
to help me out, and I ignored him for 4 weeks!!!! Then he comes back to me
talking about what’s up I went off!
INCIDENT#3- His birthday made
birthday reservations at Nobu a five star restaurant for his 25th
birthday and this damn fool is running doing a marathon of interviews he
claims. I was going all out for
his birthday pulling out the stops getting birthday presents, balloons,Magnolia cupcakes (One I delivered
personally in person and went to go deliver in person at the airport), and
doing everythingto make sure he
would be happy on his birthday.
So I forgave him during this time I took a break and turned
off all communication and then he wants to come back in my life. Now I realize
cut him off completely because Incident#4 pissed me off completely last night!
Some songs for you to let you know...i am going to be just fine =) Goodbye!!!
INCIDENT#4-I am leaving my brand new office downtown in
Manhattan I work in the financial district and I texted Theo early morning reaching out
to him. He knew I wanted to see him and I told him, “I would come meet you” I
am downtown with access to all trains. Then he decides “Well I am coming from
work I am leaving at 4” he gets off work early. Then I told him I am leaving
early too and then I headed uptown to gochange my clothes and get ready to see him. Mind you he knew I would
come out there to go see him. He knew I was on my way and I made a trip to go
see him. Calling and texting. I went out there and I knew you need to do this
and see for yourself. Now I wish I had proof that it was more evidence of
something happening but it’s ok I know now. He never picked up the phone after
that 4 phone calls, 10 text messages, and then I cursed him out and told him
“Whoever he or she is….i hope she is worth it.” LOL I know I am being harsh but
I had to because whoever fucked up my night and whoever this person is….just
know this he’s a fucking little ass boy and you’re not a real man. You won’t be
until you learn to treat women with some fucking respect and decency. You
really don’t know shit….All the best Theo….Good Luck god speed and remember
Karma is a bitch!
I was on my way to work and just
realized how many animated films I have actually seen during my 3 decades. Some
films not by choice but were all worth it, some I may have been curious about,
and some are films I have loved for years like “Aladdin”, “Pocahontas”, “Snow
White”, ”Happy Feet” (lol I still love Happy Feet I fell in love with Penguins!”),
and even “The Princess and the Frog” ( I still want to be Princess Tiana as a
grown up lol). You all may notice for an animated film it may take about two to
five years to produce, animate, do voice overs, and more. The cast has to be
set and auditioned for the role of who will play the character, will they match
the personality and the look of the design, the character, and the film itself.
There’s a lot that goes into every tiny detail. This is to make sure everything
is absolutely accurate.
Do you remember the 1990s little I
remember so many girls in my school had the dolls. These adorable small dolls
with the bright eyes and cute little kewpie faces, colorful hair have become a well-known
favorite toy and are loved by millions. They are cool, funny, spunky,
hilarious, and every single one has some sort of interesting anecdote connected
to their character. The film will star, multiplatinum solo artist (formerly of
N’SYNC), Justin Timberlake (“The Social Network” (2010), “Friends with
Benefits” (2011), and “Trouble with a curve” (2012). Three solo multiplatinum
albums under his belt he will be starring as Branch in the adorable fun family
film, and the Troll princess starring Anna Kendrick, "Get a Job" (2015), "Pitch Perfect", "Mike & Dave need wedding dates", "The Accountant", and "Table 19".
This cast is one you don’t want to miss talk about heavy hitters who have
all been nominated for multiple awards: Emmys, Oscars, Golden Globes, and some
Grammy Award winners. We have Jeffrey Tambor (“Tangled”, “The Grinch who stole
Christmas”, “The Hangover 1, 2 and 3”), Russell Brand (“Forgetting Sarah
Marshall”, “The Emperor’s New Clothes”, and “Get Him to the Greek”) , Zooey Deschanel
“New Girl”, “500 Days of Summer” (2009)“, Quvenzhane Wallis (“Annie”, “Beasts
of the Southern Wild”, “The Prophet”) , internet superstar who has blown up
within the last year, GloZell Green, singer, songwriter, Voice Judge
coach,actress, and former member of “No
Doubt”, Gwen Stefani), and James Corden the host of “The Late Late Show with
James Corden”) , Kunal Nayyar ("The Big Bang Theory") who will be starring and lending their voices to the cast as
well.
I am very familiar with the cast
and their projects, films, and television series they have been a part of for
years.This will be a diverse and
interesting world for the Trolls who are having a battle of being eaten against
an evil villain. The only thing for the Trolls I notice they all can sing! So with
this musical fun-filled bunch you know you will be hearing songs being sung in
your household by the Trolls. Visit http://www.dreamworks.com/trolls
This is me at 21 in my Torch Student Office Bergen Community College I loved those boots lol!!! This has to be March 2007 I was a staff writer for the paper
Doing one of my temp jobs for Kelly Services in the city WOBI business event and at the place I graduated from Radio City Music Hall Fall 2014 age 27
Me now!!!! NYC age 29 Fall 2016
This year Summer 2016 age 29
My twenties I have talked about
this before. I talked about the experiences and what you go through and how you
try to find yourself. I am trying to remember back to this time cause it was a
big moment for me cause I was really finding myself and what I needed to do and
what was going to make me more attainable in the job force too. 2006- I was in
my second year at Bergen Community College. I was working on my associate’s
degree in Journalism actually during this period. I remember this time because
a lot of things were happening.I also
became a staff writer during this time I remember my intro to journalism and my
former English writing professor, Professor Berkowitz was trying to persuade me
into writing for the school newspaper. At the time I was really unsure I was a
little shy during this time about opening myself up to my writing because I
wasn’t sure if my skills would be great enough for the student newspaper.
My dear best friend, Marisa had
transferred over into a new college, Rider University as well to major in
languages. She was moving to south Jersey so that changed the dynamic of our
friendship a little bit. It made us tighter though too It actually worked out
really well for me. It provided me with a challenge. A challenge that would
open me up and I can break out of my shell. I kind of used Marisa as a bit of my crutch I think we both did during college. We were stuck like glue but hey it kept our bond strong as ever. She has always been apart of my life since when we became teenagers and adults.
As I look back I have to laugh at
myself. We had a lot of fun moments but also moments that made me realize Chloe
you can do this stop holding back. Let it go and just jump in to showing what
you’re made of as well. I met some wonderful people during this time. People
who opened up doors for me I met a few guys who I dated actually. I
believe joining that newspaper it improved my skills with the help of the whole
office team. This broke me out of my shell completely. I remember feeling a
sense of pride like this is what I should be doing with my life. At this time
the school really exposed me to a whole different world. I remember going to
the Catskills in New York for Leadership weekend, going to Pearl River, New
York for The Torch Student Retreat.
I am
grateful for those memories and times because it opened doors for me it taught
me how to turn a situation around. It also taught me choosing what you deserve
versus settling for just mediocre. I was supposed to go somewhere else. I was
supposed to go to Hudson Community College. I remember telling my mom when we were
checking out schools/colleges together. “It looks like a prison on the outside”
mind you I was 17 at the time and searching for colleges in hot August 2004. I
can laugh now cause I was judging by the appearance but I just knew in my heart
this wasn’t the right school for me to get my degree. It wasn’t actually they
never had my major or what I would be studying either. So I winded up going to
a place that was more fitting for me and actually ended up helping me become a
more successful student during that time.I remember this year very well 2006- I actually began dating a lot more
my love life picked up even more after high school into college around this
time. I met about six different guys who would have an impact on my love life
during this time. The first guy I began
dating in the summer of 2006 was Joshua Rivera he was my best friend, Marisa’s
(her husband now) his cousin. He was sweet, charming, and affectionate I remember
he was a year younger than me actually. Really handsome Dominican, with hazel
eyes, long dark brown hair, about 6’3” I have a picture of me and him on the
beach out in Sandy Hook, New Jersey. He and I at the time didn’t stay together
long because Joshua I come to realize was interested in having children a lot
earlier than I realized. So we always remained friends and when I do see him
from time to time always remain polite. He went on to have a beautiful little
girl and dating some other people.
The next person who
entered my life was Airian Cook he was an inspiring R&B singer, songwriter,
and I have to laugh because Airian and I from the beginning probably shouldn’t
have been together. I was 6 years his junior I was 19 at the time and I met him
across the street from my old apartment in Jersey City by Newport Mall. I was going into FYE
Entertainment store to buy a Christina Milian cd actually and here comes Airian
working he was a salesman in the store. He walks over we begin talking and I
remember him being handsome and charming. I think he was 26 when he and I met. It
wasn’t about the age difference so much for me. It was the lack of respect with
him, just things I noticed about him that weren’t very cool. He was disrespectful
even about my own mother and that I couldn’t go for at the time. So we stopped
speaking. He was a fun guy, a bit of a bad boy too, tattoos, piercings too. He just lacked that respect towards me though.
The next person who entered my life I knew him for about a year
actually he was a friend of my late dear friend Kaisa. She met him first and
only went out with him maybe once and just talked briefly. I don’t think she
wanted to date him once she found out what he was really about and his
background. Remember again when I tell you this story I was young, I was 19 at
the time, and my life was just beginning really.
This was a long time ago….anyway so we began dating in the
fall of 2006, I was getting to know him and I just thought he was charming,
cute, he had a British accent! Nick was Indian-American, originally from Miami,
Florida and had actually lived in London with an aunt of his and then returned back
to Jersey to find a place on his own. He lived with his sister for a little bit
and had his own place. I remember this because he invited me over a couple
times too. He later moved into my building! How lucky am I was so excited he
lived with his roommates on the twelfth floor and I was on the 20th
floor. Nick became special to me in a way I loved how he treated me actually.
He always kissed my cheeks telling me :"I love your cheeks" lol . He knew that I was serious about my education, getting my degree, and that I wanted
a life where I would fulfill my purpose too.
I love that he wanted to treat and spoil me like a princess
too. He actually did we went out a few times and he celebrated my 20th
birthday with me as well. We had a great time with each other but one night
when I snuck down out of my apartment in Newport to see him. I discovered some
things I wasn’t too crazy about. I questioned myself and I realized I didn’t
want this around me either. I am telling you God was looking out for me
seriously around this time. I kid you not cause some crazy things could have happened
to me. I was a little rebellious and adventurous around this time. I wanted to
discover and try new things during this time. I was in his bedroom and I remember
him telling me he had to earn a way to get extra cash and he needed to support
himself. It’s funny what you are attracted to and apparently I began dating “the
bad boy” he had a tattoo on his shoulder. He told me he was selling cocaine and
he even showed it to me at the time.I
saw it and never tried it no….I never have but I discovered that I had to get
away and fast. My father also told me you need to let him go, he told me on the phone about 2 months after we began dating, “Chloe, please if Gina (my mother)
found out (about Nick selling drugs) you can’t stay with him”. I took my father’s advice and the next day I
was at my college, Bergen Community, I remember
I was in my Torch newspaper office having a lunch break and I called him up on
my cell phone, and told him “I can’t do this….” He said “I had a feeling you
were going to say that”. We broke up because the simple fact I couldn’t be with
someone like him. I have to be honest…we did get back together about 2 years
later. After that we couldn’t anymore…we really stayed apart and never
communicated with each other again. I haven’t seen him in 8 years. The lesson
here is obvious we wanted different things he wanted to go back to school but
took an easier approach to life for making money and supporting himself. I didn’t
want that around me and I didn’t want to get sucked into that world either.
The next person I met was at my
college….here comes Wayne!!! I met Wayne Hargrove he was about 5’10 dark brown
skin, abs for days, he loved to work out in the gym and do martial arts. I remember him picking me up literally and carrying me all over the dojo. We drove over and he took me to his dojo and I met his sensei who was one of his
biggest influences too so I met Wayne in the fall of 2006 in my contemporary
and moral issues class.I remember this
well because he and I were crazy about each other. I remember us genuinely
wanting to support one another. One of my girlfriends did not want me to be
with him during this time. She thought he was too mature for me at the time. I
didn’t care though there was something about the two of us together we just
clicked, we are both Scorpios, both family-oriented, we actually wanted a
family together too (4 kids!). I at the time was too young because I was 19 and
he was 29 going on 30. We couldn’t because I think we wanted two different
things also. I was still a kid but I think if we stayed together I probably
would have grown up way too fast. I wouldn’t have seen all of the things I did
too. We were together for a few months. We broke up I remember him driving me
home from college one day. There was a song on the radio by one of my favorite
singers called “Irreplaceable”. You know who she is and I am singing teasing
him singing “To the left…to the left” and I was totally joking around but for some
reason it’s funny. About a few days later right around Valentine’s day 2007 we
broke up…I remember getting emotional, my mom coming into my bedroom comforting
me and holding me. She actually took me out that night for dinner I remember.
We broke up and I had to move forward I did but I also had to look inside to
see what I needed to work on as a person too….so the next person. Oh I should probably
tell you what happened to Wayne. We saw each other a few years later in 2010
after I graduated from college but we couldn’t make it work though again we caught up and I am glad. As many of you
know wound up going to Hunter College. He actually moved to Brazil! He’s doing
martial arts over there and he had a few family situations happen but I am sure
Mr. Hargrove is just fine and probably is having a great life.
Now after Wayne I dated a few other
people after 2006 obviously but during this time but I can tell you during that
year I always felt that was a special time for me because it taught me about
love and falling in love with someone special. A piece of me wanted to be like
my parents they met in college in the late 1970s in 1977 so I always thought
that what if I met someone in college. I did date quite a few people but I am
glad that during time it. Who were the other few people my nosey readers
lol!!!! ( You know who you are)…
If you read my blog after 2007
before I graduated I was seeing one person his name was Moses. Yes I heard
jokes and everything I used to like Moses he was a staff writer on the
newspaper, smart as a whip and actually really charming. He’s Nigerian, well
educated, he was about 6 feet when I met him. We were buddies in the beginning
but I was really interested in him. I think the reason we couldn’t be more serious
was our paths and opportunity. I found out He is great I found out he actually
went to works at a hospital which is perfect for him. He’s actually really
talented and smart he could do a comic book if he wanted to and also tell you
how to solve a medical problem too. He’s married and I am very happy for him. I
always remember one thing he told me. “Whoever ends up with you is going to be
a really lucky and special man. He better treat you well”. I always remember that and he’s right! I
agree!
So who did I date after Moses…here
comes “Joel” his name Joseph Kelvin Barnes….lol my parents remember good old “Joel”
how did we meet lol…I have to laugh wish I had pictures of him they are
probably out there in internet land I am sure. I met Joel in the beginning of
2008 I was in Hoboken, New Jersey at Bahama Mama's with my girlfriend Karen,
Marisa, and a few other people. I just remember Karen pushing me into him on
the dance floor after I was drooling over him. I thought he was cute, he was
about 6’2 he was cute, charming, quiet, Joel was shy sometimes a little around
me. He was someone I couldn’t get too serious about though. When I look back he
was someone I was kind of passing the time with think. We just liked having a
good time, he met my friends, They liked him but I think the connection wasn’t
deep enough yet. He was someone I couldn’t bare my heart and soul to though. We
just had a good time and had fun but he was a good boyfriend. He brought me
flowers when I graduated from college, picked me up from school, and we did go
out a few times. I think he liked to make excuses though for certain things. So
for that the lesson it is no matter what happens if they love you make them
work hard for your love. Joel and I stopped talking I believe the summer of
2008 actually. He was supposed to go to a Hot 97 Summer Jam concert with me and
I was so pissed at him because he couldn’t make it he was stuck in Pennsylvania
at his family’s house. So we ended it there.
Who did I date after Joel I met a guy named David who was
cute but nothing long-term we just had fun.…I didn’t get serious with anyone
not until the fall of 2009 so I was single for a while. I wasn’t really looking
at anyone I was focused on my classes, graduating and trying to get out. There
was someone I was very close with too actually. I met this person when I first
got to Hunter. We met during a field trip I was going to the Sony Technology
Museum on Madison Avenue this was in the fall of 2007. I was about 21 when we
first met. We were really good friends his name was Rashaan Doctor. Rashaan and
I spent a lot time together we were really close, he taught me about how strong
I am and how I can handle certain situations on my own. We would always spend
time together in his office during my breaks between my classes. He worked in
the IT Department he was a former student too. I believe he had a degree in
Computer Science and Technology. Rashaan was handsome, short (he’s the shortest
guys I ever dated we are the same height) he liked to work out, loved beautiful
things when I say that I mean he loves and appreciates beauty. He actually helped me get an article published in a magazine he was working on too. He helped me publish a article on Wendy Williams in a start up magazine called Fetish he was working on.
We were really good friends throughout my duration
at Hunter and we were really close. Now what will I tell you about why we didn’t
make it long term. We didn’t make it long term for a few reasons. Rashaan had a
wandering eye, you see what I mean by he loved beautiful things right, meaning
he loved and adored beautiful women. Which is great I loved that he was a guy’s
guy but a bit of a nerd too. Yet he didn’t value me the way that I wanted him
to though. I remember the walk home one day. We walked together in the spring
of 2010 to his apartment, we took the train to Harlem. He and I were just
talking making conversation and I knew something was going to happen but at the
same time I don’t think it really should have. Rashaan said something to me
that to this day still haunts the living crap out of me but I always remind
myself it happened for a reason. We were talking about kids and our futures. He
told me something that I thought was kind of crazy but I always wonder in my
mind why didn’t you stop yourself….maybe I was trying to fill a void at this time.
At this time I was talking to an old childhood friend of mine too at the same
time. I thought this person and I would get to know each other but he was
focused on his music career. I remember Rashaan said “I would never have
children with someone who wears glasses and contacts.” I should’ve walked out
of his apartment and ran down the stairs. I stayed because one I had a glass of
wine, two I needed a fill a void at the moment, plus it was late at night I
didn’t want to take the PATH train home, and I already knew he and I aren’t
going to be together in a relationship we are better as great friends. So that
was that….some people you aren’t meant to be in a relationship with I learned
the lesson and I am okay with that. Who wants to be with someone who’s not
willing to accept all of you as a person.
So from 2010-post college who did I date…well for that story I don’t
need to tell just go back to 2011-2016 in my blog and you’ll find out You all know about "Handsomeness" that saga and how it ended. So the
lessons I learned were to value yourself, tolerate no excuses, work hard for
the love you want and deserve, and make the person a priority. I also learned
take chances and open yourself up because you don’t know what’s around the
corner. So now I am approaching 30…I will take all of these lessons and pass
them along. Especially to my younger audience who reads my blog. I want to pass
this along to the young girls and ladies dating. Treasure everything about
yourself and learn about yourself. Sometimes the key to self-discovery is being
willing to open yourself to new possibilities and baring your soul too.My thirties I expect to have fun, but I expect
things to be a bit more serious not just having a relationship with a physical
side but really making a huge investment. You need to invest into the person
and make sure they do the same for you as well. Getting to know each other's family members and friends more often. I met a lot of my old boyfriends family members that one thing I will suggest. Keep that going you discover a lot about them. You need to also see results of what you want and
have that connection.
Now I am sure you all know my love story and saga continues but with this new person, Mr.Theo (Hi babe!) lol =) in my life. I am sure I will have more to share soon.
Here are some songs that I loved to listen to thinking about my old boyfriends back in the day....lolSome songs that inspired me to fight through love, passion, and pain, some I related to very well, and gave me ideas too.
She wrote, “I am beautiful in my
way cause God makes no mistakes I am on the right track baby I was born this
way” from her second album. Stefani
Joanne Angelina Germanotta was born on the upper east side of Manhattan she was
a bit of an outcast in high school she often discusses in interviews when she
talks about her upbringing and childhood. Who knew that the petite “underdog”
with the big voice would become a fashion icon, songwriting genius, activist,
and superstar all in a matter of less than 10 years.
I have been a fan of
this young lady for a while myself we have a lot in common we were both born in
New York and we were both born the same year in 1986 she’s 8 months older than me she was born March 28, 1986. I have
talked about her several times on my blog. I know how influential she can be in
society and today’s generation too. She debuted in late 2008/early 2009 with
her first single, “Just Dance” on the pop charts from her album, “Fame”. This is a great time for Gaga although she
has had a few setbacks it seems like she has regained her strength and has
entered into the studio belting our writing new songs for her new album titled,
“Joanne” written about her late who
passed and just so happens to be her middle
name as well. So now that she has about
six albums her belt let’s see how Lady Gaga has evolved since her albums,
“Fame” and “Fame Monster”.
Gaga has proved herself time and time again once starring on
“Sopranos” and has also made her debut on American Horror story as well. Gaga
continues to expand her brand she even is an ambassador for the “GLAAD”
campaign she’s always been an active supporter of the LGBT community and
raising awareness, she’s a spokeswoman for Versace, and also has her own
fragrance, Fame. She's a golden globe winner, she has performed at the 2016 Golden Globes this year also and won the same night.
Joanne debuts October 21st Friday
Now Lady Gaga will get the opportunity to rock Houston,
Texas’s superdome stage next year on Sunday, February 6, 2017 for the first
time since singing the national anthem this past 2016 at the 50th
Super bowl.
Lady Gaga has already been seen spotted all over in
commercials and promos with her NFL blue and white shirt, sparkly short daisy
dukes and heels. She’s been telling entertainment news shows, interviewers,
sports reporters, and broadcasters that “I have been looking forward to this
since I was five years old. I am ready and know exactly what I want to do”. So
I think that’s pretty admirable and a full circle moment for her when you get receive
and opportunity you have worked and strived for a long time. This is one of her
dreams about to come true. So will all of her little and big monsters watch
“Mama Monster” next year? I hope so keep posted and watch out for more
information as she gets prepared and ready for one of the biggest shows of her
lifetime.
Follow her online via Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and
catch up with her to see what’s going on in her busy world on her website at http://www.ladygaga.com .
Get ready for this holiday season a
little earlier than expected. Get ready to celebrate with this wild and crazy
family. I love holiday movies especially that feature Halloween, Thanksgiving,
and Christmas these are the times that we get to involve our families into
popular traditions and we get to be a part of the festivities. We tell stories
of past celebrations, talk about our family tree, we share fun moments and
customs as well. No matter who you celebrate with during the holiday season
this is a time to love, cherish, and enjoy every single person you love whether
they are family, friends, co-workers, neighbors,
or those who help your community be better every single day. So with that being
said let’s talk a little bit about Christmas and some of the popular Christmas
movies. Last holiday season I actually just watched the original 1989 and
classic Griswold’s Christmas family
vacation it was hilarious actually has made me want to consider a few Christmas
trips myself, I love Best Man Holiday as one of my favorites, Just Christmas
(2007) and “The Holiday” (2006) are some of my favorites too. So whenever a
holiday film comes I am ready to see it. So who will be starring in our next
comedic holiday film this Fall/Winter. Get ready because we have an all –star cast
who is extremely multi-talented and have some major acting chops.
Almost Christmas stars a family coming
together for the holidays. The patriarch of the family played by legendary
actor Danny Glover (little note I met Danny back in 2003 in person one of the
sweetest people and down to earth) in case some of my readers don’t know who he
is let’s just name a few of his films, “Color Purple”, “Lethal Weapon” trilogy,
“Beloved”, “Saw Five”, “Dirty Grandpa”, “Dream girls”, and he stars on Criminal
Minds. He has received 4 NAACP Awards, 3 Cable Ace Awards, and an MTV Movie
Award. I cannot wait to see him in a more comedic role because we know he has
tremendous range and go from any role to the next.Next up you know her as one of the original “Queens
of Comedy” the beautiful and hilarious, Mo’Nique!! (“The Parkers”, “Blackbird”,
“Welcome home Roscoe Jenkins”, “Hair Show”, “Precious” and “Two can play that
game”.) she will play the feisty and glamorous, “Aunt May”. Now this person I
haven’t seen in a long time on the big screen but have seen him playing many
other roles. So it’s nice to see his face again actually. Omar Epps, “Juice”, “The
Wood”, Love & Basketball”, “Higher Learning”, “Scream 2”, and “House”. He
will star as one of the patriarch’s children in this film. Also starring in the
film will be Gabrielle Union who you have seen her in films like, “With this
Ring”, “Deliver Us From Eva”, “The Honeymooners”, “Act Like A Lady think Like A
Man 1 and 2”, “The Brothers”. Also starring is John Michael Higgins is starring as well he has appeared in "Happily Divorced:, "and "Attorney At Law"Harvey Birdman". "The film
also stars, Nicole Ari Parker-Kodjoe, “Rosewood”, “Vipaka”, and “Repentance”,
next up is Kimberly Elise who stars on VH-1’s “Hit the Floor” and you’ve seen
her in past films “Set it Off” and “Beloved” you will see her also play one of
Danny’s children the eldest daughter. Also starring he just came off from being
in Barbershop JB Smoove lends his comedic acting chops in Almost Christmas. Now
last but not least are two newcomers to the entertainment game making their
debut on the big screen, “newbies” Jessie T Usher (“Criminal Minds”, “Independence
Day” , and “Survivor’s Remorse”, and lastly, internet personality, DC Young Fly
will star in the film as well. One person I could not forget who will also star in this film is singer/songwriter Keri Hilson who will also make her screen debut this fall as well so look out for her cameo too.
So with that being said who is
going to see this film full of actors who are definitely going to bring this fun
warm family holiday comedic film to theaters on November 11, 2016-Friday visit http://www.almostchristmasmovie.com
I have been looking forward to this
film reading the book again just to make sure I can watch and see every detail.
Imagine when you are sitting on the train wherever you live. Your mind starts
to wonder and you think about your day ahead, the journey and the ride. Now you start making stories up about the
person sitting across from you. You think about their life, what their
occupation may be, if they have a family, friends, etc. For the protagonist in
Paula Hawkin’s “Girl on the train” is one definitely one character you will
remember. read the book last fall in 2015 I took it with me during my trip to New Orleans actually brought it on the plane, and could not put this book down. I was so happy to find get the dramatic cliff hanger ending too. The film is about Rachel Watson (played by Emily
Blunt)- who starred in “5 Year Engagement”, “Devil wears Prada” she plays a recent divorcee who has an alcoholic problem
that has affected her marriage , her career, and her personal life is the
complex character who we get to know in this deep, mysterious, and chilling
film. The film is set in modern day London in the summer of 2013. All the while
she engages herself staring and wondering what the life of this beautiful
blonde woman and her husband are up to doing. I think this film is going to
transform you into the world of a voyeur but also it will take you to a place
of where the character has to stand up and fight for the victim who has been
killed within the film. The character turns out to be the woman who Rachel has
seen on the train. Rachel becomes invested in the case and begins telling the
press and the police investigators about what she knows. She becomes involved
and then things get deeper she dives into the missing girl’s life and discovers
she has way more in common with her than she realized actually. Get ready for
the next “Gone Girl” to make your head spin this fall. “Girl on the train”
debuts on October 7, 2016-Friday! Visit http://www.girlonthetrain.com
All right guys my love life this
year has had some crazy twists and turns some gentlemen didn’t want to give me
another chance some of the guys were just not going to be the right fit at all….I
wasn’t sure where I was going to end up…but apparently the universe may want me
to be with this person who is still in my life for some crazy reason. “Mr.
Engineer” you know who you are…apparently he’s been following inside the world
of HBS and reading my blog. He knows this means a lot to me because as a
journalist/freelance writer we can take what we can get if you have the time to
read throughout your busy day. It’s all appreciated completely. I am open to
this believe me I am a busy person and if I am not ever busy I keep myself
preoccupiedcause there is always
something to do believe me. Now that
does not mean I don’t have time for my family or friends. I try my best to make
effort and time. If I haven’t for them I will do better but as far the man in
my life goes I want us to make the effort, make the time, build something. Why
not build something beautiful when we know we both can.I believe we could because we are both in
great places in our lives plus he’s not going to be far away from me
anymore…he’s comingto NYC! He will be here very soon and I know this will
be new for the both of us. At the same time because I live here and he used to
live here it should be an easy adjustment. It just means more travel for the
both of us but it will be more convenient, easy, and we will have time to see
where we fit into both of our lives too.
For me I see this as an opportunity
to build and start something from scratch I want to do that but my memory is
long and strong so at the same time a part of me goes don’t forget either. I
want this to be a great moment for both of us. It will be a great new chapter
for me and him. I can see it becoming a moment for us try to make things
better, open up our worlds to each other. I think it will be a bit new, a bit
fun, and my family and friends will come to see the sweetheart of a man I came
to know in the beginning when we first met down south. So please stay tuned my
dear readers I think I am going to have a few chapters for you guys now.I pray and hope this will be a story that
will have a positive ending too. With me either way you know I am classy about
it and we can be grownups too. So no matter what happens I am going to embrace
the new change. So babe I am open to a new beginning if you are reading this
somewhere lol. =) See you soon and my readers I will have more to discuss you
know there’s always more to share of course.
Where do I live? I live in New York City honey! So as a
young fashionista and journalist on the rise. Ihave always loved clothes, shopping, I actually design and sketch
evening dresses and special occasion dresses and accessories too is one of my hobbies. Little tidbit....my mother as you know as has a t-shirt company Urban Global Tees, my grandmother Shirley was a model, sews and makes clothes too, and my great grandma Margie did too (it's in the genes).
I always
wanted my own fashion label too and beauty products. Now because my name is
Chloe it’s hard to choose a name when it’s already taken (I love the clothing
and well known high- fashion label Chloe adore their clothes). I love clothes
from the past decades and retro fashions but I also love clothes that are
modern too I try to keep up with the trends but in a moderate way sometimes we
can love so many trends it gets confusing and overwhelming. So I will try to
incorporate a few trends I love and what works best for me too. I love clothes
that are well tailored and fit women’s bodies and accentuate our curves and
shapes. I love clothes that make me still feel feminine, sexy, fun,
interesting, and reflect my personality and mood. I also love being a chameleon
too. I have had dreams of having my own spread in In Style magazine or Vogue
magazine either writing, interviewing, or even me being covered in the story. I
would even help assist, write, shoot the photographs, help with styling too if
that opportunity ever came to me. So you see when it comes to me and clothes I
consider a lot of things. I consider the occasion, the season, what looks best
on my shape, and will I be comfortable in this all day. I believe that’s the
most important thing with fashion you want to be comfortable.
Often times we see beautiful
clothing and artistic designs that can get us a bit frustrated too. It make us
want to take off our favorite patent leather four inch pumps and slide on some
ballet flats immediately. So one thing with New Yorkers we opt for both. We
carry both actually with us from day and night. That’s how we fluctuate
throughout the day and we still remain on point too at night time as we know
nightlife is when the city comes alive!. As you also know in New York a lot of
women break rules for fashion too. They can create their own designs and
outfits that can become a trend right away. This summer I have noticed a lot of
fashion trends that I actually fell in love with from just average New York
women. I saw a young lady walking down on the Upper East Side with a Watermelon
print dress I thought was so cute it was
appropriate and fitting. Then a woman with a short 1920’s cut bob and a
crossword puzzle print skirt and plain top with heels on the subway. See just
that alone you know that they have style and they’re not afraid to show it. What
are my favorite Fall trends so far I love how they are using the color blush a
lot this fall and using that as a new color trend. I love deep reds, browns,
golds, mustard yellows, grays for the Fall. I am not afraid to put a few pastel
colors in there two as long as we can mix it up. I think my top 5 favorite
pieces for Fall are a great coat I love coats, boots, hats, sweater dresses,
and purses. I think once I am covered with those 5 I am great!!!! I have loved
boots since I bought my very first expensive pair. Purses there are always so
many to choose from as well. Hats I can never go wrong with a hat I know this
will add some flair to my outfit, and I love a good cozy sweater dress. I can
easily walk down the street with a black leather jacket (that’s the staple for
me), dark washed jeans, some black knee high boots, and a cute shirt it can
even just be a regular t-shirt. It’s easy breezy, fun, casual, and you look
like you’re still on point. I have tons of fashion to show you all and will
have plenty of photos to show as well. So since I am a little late for fashion
week I am going to do my best. For more information visit http://www.fashionweekonline.com and http://www.toryburch.com , http://www.chanel.com , http://www.tommyhilfiger.com
Here below is a sneak peak from this year's Fashion week September 2016....
Chanel Spring 2017 collection
Tory Burch Spring 2017
Marchesa Spring 2017
Michael Kors Hero collection
Ralph Lauren Spring 2017
Had to put this song by the great and late David Bowie we lost this year in 2016 "Fashion"
Hello my readers I am back! I have missed you all terribly. So now that 2016 is winding down I believe we should end on a positive note. We really all need a film like this now a days something to uplift and inspire us to look to the future these days.
