“ Is Bad Behavior the only way to keep your name in Lights?”

History often repeats itself right? But it’s weird when you see it happen 5 times in less than one year I am talking about how the attention has been given numerous times to a pop artist who we now know by one name his last name  I know in order to keep your name in the world wide media, newspapers, internet, television, you have to keep pulling off different antics just to get attention. At the same time why do you want to destroy your name, the name you have created to be well known, your public image all over the place, you’re all ready a mega superstar so why go in the opposite direction.  It’s not just about antics but promotion and  It’s not his fault though,  I do not blame or pinpoint anyone in Justin Bieber’s camp, Chris Brown’s team, or anyone else who displayed bad behavior in the past and current present.  Yet at the same time I get it and I understand why they need to keep themselves relevant.  You have to when it comes to this business, always evolving, changing quickly, fast, trying to keep up with the joneses, and your competition for the king/prince of Pop/R&B.  I get it but at the same time remember these two started when they were both 16 years old. Remember that age? For some of you adults, come on let’s be real & honest with ourselves the average 16-year-old in America has made some type of mistake, they have been exposed to different things that are out of our control whether it be drugs, smoking, weed or cigarettes, pre-marital sex, experimental drugs, wild parties, and so much more.  Now when you’re in the entertainment business it goes from being exposed to everything, all of that is taken to the triple power, and you’re on your own especially when you become legal because now you’re pretty much making major decisions on your own aside from managers, parents, record labels, and so forth. See no one pays attention to that side of the business, how this is really making everyone look, like wait a minute what is really going on, this is not just a business, and he or she isn’t a commodity, this is someone’s life, this is a person, and they’re being corrupted and crying out for help.

Before just at the rise of his career age 16

After in 5 years major difference in image & reputation.

Chris Brown at 16, just at the rise of his career

Now in 2014, at the tender age of soon to be 25.

, Bieber.

I am not saying he cannot make decisions for himself, I am saying that in last 10 years or so that  both of these artist have been out or were discovered they have changed dramatically. Physically, mentally, and now they have decided to act out publicly. You didn’t see pop stars in the sixties, seventies, eighties, and nineties deliberately trying to get caught over and over. It could happen once, then maybe they would go to rehab or try to improve themselves. The older great artists, legends, and icons of American pop culture know better they wouldn’t damage their reputation either. Artists like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, Carole King, and Cher, what would they say they would probably tell him to go back to being who he really is, before the fame, before the fortune, stick to who you are first, and then you will be able to reclaim your sanity, your reputation, and you will be back on top again. Go back to who you were before you started hanging out with the wrong crowd, we have all been around people who have been bad influences on us in some form, you go through it in high school and college meeting people who can spark and change your life. Yet when you’re in the spotlight, with cameras flashing, people who are aspiring and inspired by you, the pressure is on as well. Again I am not pinpointing because we have all been there, he’s a 20-year-old young man finding his way. Yet I believe with the support of his mother, his mentor, his record label, and maybe some personal counseling and spiritual guidance, he could get back on track.  He can also kick things up in high gear and still have a successful career maintaining his fan base.  You don’t have to change yourself to be successful in this business, what I mean is becoming “a bad boy” in order to gain more publicity.  That isn’t the way you stay on top, you stick to who you are, and your career will not only sustain your twenties, it will make you even more successful when he becomes a full fledge grown man.  Think longevity and sustaining your career not destroying the good-boy image you have. He gives back, he entertains, he’s talented, and you found a mentor who has sustained his career for all ready 20 years.  I believe if they focus on that a lot of artists will realize that’s it, that’s how I keep my name for decades, continue performing, continue a healthy lifestyle, continue on evolving, and expanding your creativity. Not pulling down your brand and image. It’s about making yourself and continuing not to look like a fool in public, but keeping yourself even more successful. I get the whole bad or good press is always acceptable, but when your life is on the line don’t play with nature or be a fool cause you know you can end up in a bad situation, we all know what I am talking about, and just don’t go down that road. Good luck to all of the good, wannabe bad boys, keep it clean trust me, your career is going to last longer, and so will you.

Happy Birthday Oprah!!!! A tribute for your 60th birthday!!!!

Oprah was a beauty queen as a teen and participated as well one of her dreams she stated was  "To be a journalist" 

Who knew this cutie would be one of the most powerful women

September 08, 1986 the show that skyrocketed her career "Oprah"'s television show debuts on ABC network. 

In honor of Oprah's birthday (January 29th), I had to honor her cause without her there really would be no "Inside the world Honey Brown Sugar" blog. Let's just keep it real. Oprah Gail Winfrey better known as The Queen of All Media with her OWN network's (pun intended) is celebrating her 60th birthday and 60 let's just say never looked more fabulous actually. She's done so established, created, and built so many things for people. I cannot wait to see what she has in store in the future.  She has been working so hard since her teens, but no one could have predicted she would become one of the most powerful, successful, and richest African American women to date. Let's go with a little bio of Lady O. I have to do this cause to be honest with you not only is she one of my heroes. I even got a chance to play her once in high school for a project for a U.S. History class.  I wouldn't mind being this woman. Cause she has inspired and led me to want to get into the industry. Oprah Winfrey was born in a low-income, rural, town of Maycomb, Mississippi on January 29, 1954  to her parents Vernita Lee & Vernon Winfrey.  She started out as a news reporter on Chicago's WLS-TV when she was nineteen years old. She did so well and it was syndicated she was discovered she also beat out Phil Donahue and later ended up doing and becoming the talk show hostess with the mostest. On September 08, 1986 Oprah started her first talk show where she became so successful she started the Oprah's book club, she helped people of all walks of life open their souls, discover themselves, taught them to live their best lives, she showed people how to love, how to give to others, through her generous, stunning, astounding actions. Oprah showed people how important philanthropy, nurturing, kindness, and giving to individuals is so important. She has transformed and launched careers such as the President Obama, Tyler Perry, Iyanla Vanzant, Nate Berkus, Mehmet Oz, Dr. Robin Smith, , and Marianne Williamson. Her couch has been graced by so many people and she has had the privilege of interviewing everyone literally all people from all over for 25 years. The series finale ended on May 25, 2011. It never stopped Oprah she has continued building and expanding the "Oprah" brand. She has done that with a radio show, "O" magazine, reality television shows, she has done films such as "The Color Purple" which she also produced the Broadway show as well, "Beloved", most recently, "The Butler", she has been in over twenty films from animated, drama, and comedy. Oprah can literally do it all. She opened a school to benefit young girls in Johannesburg, Africa which she visits frequently, and she even calls the girls "her daughters". Oprah has inspired, put fire in all of us in some form or way to think, to give, share, love, discover, fight for justice, be stylish, live in our means. The power of media,  Oprah Effect, word of mouth, and most of all God I believe has been the driving force behind her career. She also never forgets the people who inspired her as well such as the late Nelson Mandela and of course another media proprietor, Barbara Walters another "queen of media".  She manages to stay grounded, she has five dogs loves animals, she helps her friends such as the one we all know, Gail, she truly has a powerful gift, and

I told you she like books! Go read now cause Oprah said so just kidding but it has taken off. Anyone remember "Sula" or "Million Little Pieces" it took off. 

The original power couple since the 1980s Oprah Winfrey & Stedman Graham

I have got my Oprah Winfrey Network now!

Truly besties for life, Gayle King & Oprah on the set of her show.

At the legends ball I wanted to attend so bad, but here's one photo of her  at The Legends Ball her tribute to successful women in entertainment industry and all backgrounds. 

O Magazine still changing lives and taking over.

has touched us all. She makes all Americans and people globally, you can come from anywhere, it doesn't matter where you have been, what you experience, if you have a dream, if you know you want it to come true, if you believe in yourself, and if you know something is meant for you. You have to continue on giving. 

So to Oprah Happy 60th Birthday to one of my heroes and the hero of so many around the world, God bless, and have a beautiful one. I am still inspired by you and wish you the best in your career, your life, and everything that you do. Have a beautiful one!!!!! Lady O!

Fun Facts about Oprah Winfrey

1. One of her best friends is John Travolta 

2. She loves high heeled shoes in particular Louboutins 

3. Loves to read

4. Believes in Education

5. Loves the color Green 

6. Gives, Gives, Gives and even more =)


7. She knows a lot of people 

8. Has the Oprah effect anything you say or need gets blown up =)

9. Loves Cashmere 

10. Loves  Tina Turner Visit http://www.oprah.com   and keep living your best life always 

Curvy is better-Diversity for women is necessary

Hello readers....My first post of the year for 2014! Controversy striked right away, and you know me I am ready for action. All right this January four magazine covers for the women in television series were released with Mindy Kaling, Zooey Deschanel, Amy Poehler, and Allison Williams. They are all different sizes and I believe this sometimes curvy is better, it's needed actually, when I heard about major magazines, the ones that I have been reading for years like Elle, Vogue, magazines I have looked up to for years. 

When I saw they were cutting down and editing photographs just to appease the masses. I thought to myself we live in a world where this is not only one race, one background, we live in a world full of people from all backgrounds, cultures, customs, traditions. Women who come in all shapes and sizes from 0 to 25 there's no need to discriminate. I love how women in this generation are trying to really showcase the younger children and teens. It's all right to be who you are, appreciate who you are, you're never going to look exactly like someone else because everyone was created really chose and created to be their own person, individual, and to be who they are. I was kind of appalled actually because I live in the real world with people who get up everyday and they come in different sizes, heights, and they are different. You're DNA is specifically tailored to you, you will never be or look exactly like someone else. You are this way for a reason to be different. 


 Now I loved how they chose four women of all different backgrounds, they reflected women in television of all walks of life because they have been in the industry for a long period of time. They come from all different journeys, they are different shapes and sizes. It is necessary to show that for kids, teens, who admire and are inspired by these people. It may sound like a lot because they are role models, it comes with the territory of being in the television, music, and entertainment industry. I think it's sort of sad that some people thought Mindy Kaling's cover was cut off on purpose. It was cut I don't believe with poor intention. She was on that cover to show women of all backgrounds you made it. She chose the photograph! I just believe it was her choice, she even stated it was her choice. I just believe now we have to accept it's all right. It's good for a woman to look like a woman, to be curvaceous, to be petite, to have long legs, to be 6 feet tall, to have different hair colors. Diversity is necessary because we are all different individuals. I am happy to see them all on the cover of these high profile magazines, but disappointed some thought her photo was cut purposely. She was put on the cover to show that you can become a television star and also be not of the common All-American bombshell or typical size 0. I love that and think we need to continue reflecting that remember diversity is needed that's what is is in the real world, curvy is always better, and healthy is best. It's always a pleasure to write to you my readers. I will be back for more. 

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"

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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

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