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.
Sometimes in life we don't want to hear things we choose to ignore. Feelings that we feel we dismiss and put or store them away. For example when you are green with envy. Or feeling blue, or boiling red mad. You store and just put those feelings away. Now when someone says things sometimes that may bother you or anger you. Yet they try to give you words of hope even if you don't want to hear it. Just take their advice If you are frustrated and choose not to hear it anymore. Just take their advice. If you feel like all you need is a pick me up and some encouragement and the words are simply not what you need to hear. Just take their advice because that just may be what you needed to prove to yourself and them that you can be more than what you are. So if it's wise, full of power, encouragement to make you a better person Just take their advice and keep it going.
"Love Marilyn" a documentary coming out this June 17, 2013 on HBO. I recently found out she just so happens to be the topic of a project I am working on and I couldn't find this even better. The timing couldn't be any better actually. Marilyn (better known as Norma Jeane Mortensen) is one of my biggest inspirations I found out about her when I was about nine when I first watched Norma Jean & Marilyn. I remember watching several films becoming intrigued by her image. Now I always love movies, television, music, art, and all of these things are just naturally apart of me. One film always stands out to me when it comes to her career is "Some Like It Hot", "How to Marry A Millionaire","The Prince & Showgirl", "The Seven Year Itch", and "Gentlemen prefer blondes" I think that's when I realized she's going to be one of my heroes for sure. So the fact that A-List Hollywood got together came up with some ideas to do a tribute to her fifty plus years after her passing and sixty years after her debut in becoming a superstar it makes me realize I am not alone on this one clearly there are other multi-talented people out there who want to honor her film work, her persona, the legend, and find out more on what makes her tick and made her the legend she is today. Check out more information below and enjoy the trailer. Also make sure you visit her clothing website and also her own personal website for more information as well. http://marilynmonroe.com/
A sample of her clothing line to see more visit the website.
One of the most photogenic women in the world still.
LOVE MARILYN TRAILER THE DOCUMENTARY PREMIERES WORLDWIDE ON SATURDAY JUNE 17, 2013
Who wouldn't want to talk to her right? I'd ask for beauty tips!
I have seen the original film, the love story between Gatsby and Daisy, the style, the fashion, and the parties. It takes you back to the 1920s when life was grand, large, stylish, and people loved the glitz and glamour of the roaring 1920s. The film takes you to another world and you escape. I read the book but nothing compares to the movie. It is visually stunning so far and I know this will be one of those films that will be another great version of the classic. It has a soundtrack of some of the biggest stars such as Jay-Z, Andre 3000, Will.I.Am, and Beyonce just to name a few make sure you go see the film in theaters now, and be inspired by the glamorous and prosperous 1920s fashion, fashion always comes back and be repeated and updated all the time. Visit the website for more information on the phenomenal film and it has just reached 51 million and counting in at the box offices. Make sure for my literary fans you read the book as well, not just kindle either, it's nothing wrong with reading books, people work so hard to write them and share their thoughts with you. So check out the website listed below on this film. http://thegreatgatsby.warnerbros.com/
The Writer F.Scott Fitzgerald at a young age reading the mastermind behind "The Great Gatsby"
The Wolfpack is back again with the Hangover 3 and of course the original cast is back this time back where it all started in Las Vegas, Nevada. Stu (Ed Helms), Phil (Bradley Cooper), Doug (Justin Bartha), Alan (Zack Galifanakis), and Mr. Chow (Ken Jeong) are there to support their friend during a family situation and are also are on the hunt again to save Mr. Chow and face John Goodman's character as well. I don't want to give away too much because you all have to go see the films. I love all three films all of the characters are hilarious, quirky, and smooth in their own right. They all balance each other personalities which makes the series hilarious and so popular cause their "bromance" makes them all lovable and funny characters. The one character who stands out to me always is the eccentric, flamboyant, Mr. Chow. He is hilarious and I know too many lines from the films that are going to stick around for a long time.
The handsome , Bradley Cooper
I wish they didn't have to leave so soon just went the party was getting started right. Well it does not have to end so quickly cause we all have all three films to watch over again plus with the tight-unit of these characters you are bound to see them in so many movies to come in the future. So make sure you get your girls, your boys, and go out have a great time and see the "Hangover 3". In case you all decide to celebrate the last film just don't end up like these guys did in the first and second films squandering around looking for Teddy or Doug right. Enjoy and bring on the festivities for the Hangover 3 in theaters this spring and summer May 24, 2013
I love this movie, I know you all love this movie too for my urban people, my 90s kids and teens who grew up with this movie. I just wanted to do something cause I know the 20th anniversary is coming up and this is one of those films that will always be an urban classic. It even has a great soundtrack as well featuring some of the most popular artist of our generation now. The soundtrack included Usher, TLC, Jodeci and so many more people. The movie we all know is about a young beautician named, Justice who goes on a journey across town with her best friend Iesha and her boyfriend, Chicago who is also friend's with Lucky, a UPS mail carrier who runs into Justice while she is working at her hair salon in the dangerous streets of South Central. The story is full of pain, a twist of fate, love, joy, but also hard lessons of life from each character within the film show true survival though each of their stories. Make sure you watch the film and always enjoy. You know there is a song that has been blowing up the airwaves playing Kendrick Lamar featuring Drake's "Poetic Justice" with the Janet Jackson sample of "Anytime Anyplace" playing. The song definitely takes you back to that time when she had the braids, which were so fashionable and still are today. the Janet album was out, and everyone loved this movie. So in honor of the film you have got to love the story.
Tender moment between "Justice" and Lucky
Justice in the middle of the road after leaving
The Poetic Justice Cast Joe Torry, the late Tupac Shakur, director, John Singleton, Regina King, and Janet Jackson
Kendrick Lamars video "Poetic Justice" below click to watch
“The Sugar Factory brings the
sweetness to New York”
All right hello my readers!!!!! I
know you all are so busy and focused on what you have to do with working hard at work,studying for school, spending time with your families, your boos, and friends, but why not go out and have some fun this
spring and summer in one of the fun, sweet places I know. I found this place
online actually a few years ago when I went to Las Vegas, NV located at for a
week-long trip and I was so happy I did because one of my close girlfriends and
I had a ball and we are so in love with this place.It is located at the Mirage Hotel and Casino it’s called The
Sugar Factory.They are known for
their brightly-colored delicious, sweet lollipops or the couture pops, donned with bright Swarovski
crystals.Everyone from Britney
Spears, Kim Kardashian, Paris Hilton, Holly Madison, The Pussycat Dolls, Mike
“The Situation” Sorrentino, and so many more celebrities have made appearances and have all been apart of the Sugar
Factory branch. My friend, Marisa and I (While we were on vacation back then) I don't know how I remembered this but we asked the young owners and we told them how we
wanted it to be in New York so badly and luckily she and I have received our
wish. I am not saying it was that simple but let's just say dreams and wishes always come true. You just have to pay close attention believe me.
This has been a long time in the making but finally it has made it’s way
to the east coast to New York City. So I have another reason to love New York
again...
Get ready for something sweet go on inside in the Sugar Factory located now in Las Vegas, Nevada and New York City
The Sugar Factory will make it’s
grand opening and it is located in Manhattan
actually. It will also be located at the Barclays Center this fall of 2013, in Bahrain across the seas, and I cannot believe it but it’s a true dream come true because let me
tell you other than Dylan’s Candy bar (located on East 60th and Lexington Avenue) , it is located in three different places in Las Vegas, the MGM, The Mirage, and now the Paris Hotel, Washington, D.C.. The Sugar Factory will make your heart
melt, as well as your mouth, and you will want to relive your childhood all
over again.However, the Sugar
factory is not just focused on the candies and goodies they produce and sell
daily. The Sugar Factory also manufactures t-shirts, hats, a whole line of
products, and now a restaurant!I
cannot be more happy and excited to go out and visit this place again and
again. I am excited and hoping that all of you will come out , dine, and enjoy
the delicious treats, meals, and the fun, exciting, bright ambiance as
well.I love it and
congratulations ladies on bringing the Sugar Factory, and “The sugar factory
duck” to the Big Apple. You are short to be busy for this season!
It will be located in the fabulous meat-packing district darling so go out for the night and enjoy yourself. I have seen previews of the menu and everything looks delicious. You have to go see for yourself go out and take kiddies believe me you all deserve a treat once in a while.
The Couture Pops
Katy Perry and Rihanna out with the now famous "Couture Pops"
Kim Kardashian promoting the 1st opening of the Sugar Factory
Holly promotes the Sugar Factory's fashion line
Make sure you order some of these for someone sweet in your world =)
The film “42” is going to hit
screens nationwide this spring featuring the inspirational story of Jackie
Robinson.The film focuses on the
struggle, the obstacles of Jackie Robinson and the time period of 1940s-1970s
while he was in the major baseball leagues and the challenges he faced.The film will star, Chadwick Boseman as
Jackie Robinson (“Castle”,“Fringe” “Lie to Me”, and “Justified”),
Leo Durocher played by Christopher Meloni, Rachel Isum Robinson played by
Nicole Beharie (“American Violet”, Woman
Thou Art Loosed on the 7tH Day), and Branch Rickey the man who
discovered Jackie Robinson and believed he was Jackie Robinson was the right man
to make into the major leagues will be played by the multitalented, Harrison
Ford. “42” film will be written by screenwriter and director, Brian Helgeland (“L.A. Confidential”, “Mystic River”, and “Payback”).
This story is
inspirational not only to young men but women as well who are athletes who
participate in sports in school, high school, college, little league teams and
dream of making into the major leagues. His story is one that should be shared
in this generation and time.There
is no better time especially for what is happening in our country and globally
to have children of all ages to learn his story.
Some
do not often never realized that Robinson was an athlete most of his life
raised with siblings who all participated in sports activities while they were
attending high school and college. Robinson came from a single parent home
raised by his mother with three older brothers, Edgar, Frank, and Mack, and one
sister, Willa Mae.He was born
January 31, 1919 in Cairo, Georgia and later relocated to Pasadena, California
with his family.Robinson first
attended Pasadena Community College and later move to attend UCLA and followed
in the footsteps of his brother, Mack who was a 1939 Olympic silver medal
winner in Germany and earned the nickname “Mad Dash Mack”.
Jackie
Robinson excelled in football, basketball, and baseball and he earned the nickname
for his incredible speed “Jack Rabbit Robinson”. Robinson also met the love of
his life while he attended UCLA, Rachel Isum who he would later go on to have three children
with: Jackie Robinson Jr., Sharon, and David. Robinson not only excelled in the
athletics, in the major baseball leagues but he also fought in War World II he
demonstrated strength and character and even met one of his dear and close
friends, heavy weight boxing champion Joe Louis. The two of them their friendship lasted for decades and
remained friends until Robinson’s untimely passing in October of 1972.
Robinson
was a man who believed in citizenship, justice, and fairness, he and his wife
endured racial injustices as a couple and as a family. Robinson learned to
fight against it, and he believed that was one of the great things about him
being chosen to play for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947 was Branch Rickey
believed he would be one of the most successful men, and the strongest to
handle the negativity, racial slurs, and insults from the public, from the
media, and all across the world. Rickey was correct indeed and Robinson’s
legacy will continue to be shared in this great film due out this spring. “42”
has a great soundtrack and will also feature some of the major musicians and
artists of our time, such as Brooklynite, Sean “Jay-Z” Carter whose song
“Brooklyn We Go Hard” is featured in the trailer of “42”.The film makes its global debut and
will be in theaters, April 12, 2013 that is just in time to celebrate the
anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s first appearance at Ebbets Field on April 10, 1947
when he became player number 42 for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
The real Jackie Robinson
Everyone should see the film not
just because of him being an African American hero but and American hero and
legend because he was an American who fought injustices in our country and also
achieved greatness in something that he loved and believed in as a person too. Make sure you also visit the “42” film
website, Facebook, and Twitter pages for more information on the up and coming
film.At http://www.42film.com
