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Archive for 2010

New Years 2010...Hmmm...How should I celebrate?

New Years Eve 2005, I was in my early twenties, and super geeked about hanging with my girls at a local nightclub. The $50 cover charge was supposed to include free drinks until midnight, free food, and of course an all night dance party. We got super-cute, dressed to the nines, and wearing our stiletto... Read more »

Actor/Comedian Leslie Neilson dies at 84!!!

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If you’ve ever seen any of the Naked Gun movies from the 80s, then you know Leslie Neilson. Surrounded by his wife and friends, the long time actor and comedian died this afternoon in his Florida home at the age of 84. As 80s babies, Neilson is most memorable for us in his role in... Read more »

Lil' Kim Vs. Nicki Minaj...when does the drama really end??

When I was in high school…which was more than ten years ago…I was a HUGE Lil’ Kim fan!! She was a big ticket item back then, so everybody around me was a fan too. Reflecting on her last four albums, I have to say No Time & Crush On You were my all time favorites... Read more »
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WuTang Announces Tour Dates for Wu-Tang Rebirth Tour

All You Hip Hop Enthusiasts , now is your chance to check out Wu-Tang Clan In Concert. The “Rebirth” Tour will be hitting 24 cities throughout the US starting Dec 2nd in San Francisco, CA. Hurry and buy your tickets now! This show is guaranteed to be HOT!    ... Read more »

I am Motivated!

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Yesterday I had the pleasure to attend the GET MOTIVATED seminar. Located at the United Center, this event drew thousands of business minded individuals. The GET MOTIVATED Seminar is an action-packed, fun-filled, explosive, exciting, inspiring, skill-building business event that is world famous for its mega-watt superstar speakers and spectacular stage production. This blockbuster one-day seminar... Read more »

Pink Party Chicago 2010 makes a difference for women!

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Kristi Dawson is courageous. In fact, she’s a giver too. She said so herself at her foundation’s Pink Party Chicago event held on Saturday in Chicago’s West Loop area. The Big City Swing dance studio was beautifully transformed into an elegant affair set to raise funds for breast cancer through the Love Yourself First Foundation... Read more »
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The Toffee Twins "For Colored Girls" Movie Review

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Saturday, more than ten of us ladies gathered at the ICON movie theatre in Chicago’s South Loop area. Keinika Carlton, owner of Planned Essentials Event Planning, created an awesome outing for the girls to get out together, fellowship, dine, and see For Colored Girls at 1:00pm. Without giving the movie away, here’s our personal reviews... Read more »

Willow Smith's setting trends...but breaking school rules? No way!

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I know Willow Smith has become such a trend setter but I had no idea I’d hear about it this morning inside of a Target store. She’s cute and spunky, with a little more edge than Punky Brewster debuted when I was a kid. And although I never chose to mimic Punky’s stylistics, girls today... Read more »

Celebrating Bishop Brazier at Rainbow Push HQ

Celebrating Bishop Brazier at Rainbow Push HQ
It’s been just two weeks since we lost Gospel legend Albertina Walker. Yet, Chicago’s hearts are heavy again in the passing of Bishop Arthur M. Brazier, a man whose contributions to the community are still making a positive impact. Rainbow Push Headquarters were full today, encompassing Bishop Brazier’s family, friends and long time supporters during... Read more »
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Country Club Hills Mayor & staff give us some Geo-Soul...

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They were warm. They cracked funny jokes. They talked about pop culture. They gave us a side of them that the community likely never gets to see. Who was this, you ask? Dwight Welch, MayorHenrietta Turner, City ManagerMargaret Seltzner, Dir. of CommunicationsChanay Mackey, Risk Manager/HR Dir. The Mayor and Management Team of Country Club Hills... Read more »