Anthony Mackie: Blacks in Hollywood 'lazy' right now

Anthony Mackie: Blacks in Hollywood 'lazy' right now

HEAVEN ON EARTH

One of my favorite Worship songs....

HELLO FEAR...

Can't wait until March 22nd when Kirk Franklin's 12th Album (wow) HELLO FEAR is available....


Dope Album Cover...

ITS BRANDY'S BIRTHDAY!!!!

Today is one of my favorite Artists Birthday! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRANDY!!!! I absolutley love love love Brandy and her music! She is one of my make believe BFF's! lol...no but seriously she is lol...I am a ride or die fan and I will end all communication with ignorant people who don't believe that she is not one of the best!!! lol..

THIS IS GONNA BE HARD BUT IM GONNA POST ONE SONG FROM EACH ALBUM THAT I LOVE!!!!!!!

Ok...this one was hard....my first thought was to post "Always On My Mind" but then I thought about "Brokenhearted" ...but for your viewing pleasure...I decided to post...

My My My...Never Say Never...Man I wanted to post the whole album...from Never Say Never to Angel in Diguise (reminds me of Cass Tech Apollo back in Detroit when Cass Most Wanted Danced off of this lol....I can remember it like it was yesterday)...but I this song here...the lyrics hit the spot then and is hitting the spot NOW!!!!! This is truly my favorite song on the album...

Full Moon pretty much did it for me!!! I really want to just do a seperate post for this album... One of the Soundtracks of my Love Life...Seriously...Rodney Jerkins became my favorite producer...I bring up Full Moon in every conversation when talking about music and singing..so...dont kill me but Im posting 3 songs...lololol sorry!!!

I really want to just worship to this song...

Some people did't like this album but I dont know why...THEY CRAZY!!! LOL

THIS SONG...OH THIS SONG.....SMH SMH SMH...THE ONE...OR TWO THAT COME TO MIND WHEN LISTENING TO THIS SONG...

Talk a b out where I was in life during this Album....This was a necessary Album for her to do...many people didnt rock with it but I DID....I play this song all the time when reflecting on the past, embracing the present and preparing for the future...

WELP...THATS IT!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRANDY!!!

BREATHE OF FRESH AIR

I really like this new video "He Knows" by Karen Clark Sheard and Dorinda Clark Cole....Two of my Favorites!!!! Side Bar...There has always been 3 people in the world I wanted to sing like...Brandy, Kayla Parker (Perfecting Church) and Dorinda Clark Cole!!!! They're so Beautiful...and especially in this video!

COME ON SOMEBODY.....OR..... SOMEBODY COME ON!!!!!!!

My Favorite Gospel Duo, Mary Mary is killing me with keeping me waiting until the new Album Comes Out on March 29th...but I am being patient....well here is the new Album Cover...What do you think???

COME ON SOMEBODY!!! OR SOMEBODY COME ON!?!?

ONE STOP PLUS TAKING THE RUNWAY TO THE INTERNET!!!

How cool is this!? One Stop Plus is taking their Fashion Show to the Internet for the world to experience a NY Fashion Week Show!

Still trying to walk in one of their shows...

One day....one day....

DETROIT...MY FOUNDATION...MY INSPIRATION...

Now Playing...

Im on my Mixtape Flow... Im feeling Onitsha's new mixtape...

http://www.loveonitsha.bandcamp.com/



GREAT STATE OF GEORGIA

I remember when I first saw the posting for the pilot of "Great State of Georgia" for ABC Family submissions...I definitely submitted to Marci Phillips...I definitely didnt hear anything back from her team either lol....But when I learned that Raven Symone will be leading the pack I thought YES!!!! I love Raven! I still will be plotting to see how I can get on the show.... Cant wait to see it!!

I WANT VS I NEED...

Ok...Im being such a girl right now...I keep saying this is the YEAR OF MATURITY for me...Im working on some great things for my life, my family's life, and for the world at large...and with this comes much sacrifice....I have made a vow to myself that I will not go nuts with my spending this year... so I thought...maybe I can blog about the things I want to fill this void...this urge....YOU CAN DO IT CAT...YOU ARE DOING SUCH A GOOD JOB!!!! #DISCIPLINE #DISCIPLINE #DISCIPLINE!!!!

Love this Jacket by Evans...

I never had a Trench Coat...but I want one now...and I think I want this one... JCREW

David Yurman is callilng my name....

This Dress is too cute... DP (This isnt too much for Church is it?????)

This Tory Burch Ring is too cute!!!!

AMBER RILEY LOOKS STUNNING!!!!

As My Girl Mia Amber would say....CURVY GIRLS ROCK!!!

WHAT A BRAVE BOY!!!

I cried my eyes out when I watched this on The View...I have so much to say......but I dont even know where to begin...

I FEEL SO BIG RIGHT NOW!!!

Its nothing like a Great Dream or Vision God gives us. I mean, when God shows me something I get so excited and most times we all either get excited or get scared lol...Just a few months ago, God assigned to me something so Great...and I got excited...AT FIRST...then I thought...ok how in the world am I suppose to do this? Ive never done this before....but then I realized...duuhhh go to the source...after all, he gave it to you...and do you really think God is gonna give you an assignment without instruction??? And when he give you instruction, do you really think its gonna send you in the wrong direction??? (I definitely have to check myself sometimes lol). I believe its in Proverbs 8:33 where it says "Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not disregard it. ³⁴ Blessed are those who listen to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway. ³⁵ For those who find me find life  and receive favor from the LORD."

So after he gives us instruction, whats next???? GO IN!!!! Walk Boldly, and in every instruction he gives us..DO IT...and DO IT WITH EXCELLENCE!! and when it gets rough...I always remember this...

"GREATER IS HE THAT IS WITHIN ME THAN HE THAT IS IN THE WORLD!!!!" I John 4:4



Have a Great Day!!!

YOUNG GIFTED AND BLACK!!!

Its Black History Month!!!! I thought I'd Start it off with one of my Favorite rappers, Gist The Essence! This was my very first song I heard from my boy out of  Queens...I love his voice...and this SONG! PEOPLE are so sleeping on Gist....but not for long...

Follow Gist on twitter at @gistmusic

"I might be the one the bring this back...cause I got the soul most dudes lack..AND THATS A FACT...Im just a youngin that know how to rap"

LESS OF ME...AND MORE OF YOU....

This is My Prayer Everyday...

LET'S DANCE!!!

Has anyone been watching Paula Abdul's new show Live To Dance??? Everyone who truly knows me know that Dance is my Heart. It was my very first start as an Artist at the ripe old age of 4 (or 5...actually I cant remember how old I was but what I do remember is Tap Class with Ms. Montgomery and Jazz with Ms Denise Ward Pryer at Detroit Windsor).

(Don't Clown Me....lol)

Anywho...I went twitter crazy when I learned that my childhood friend Brandon "B Hobbs" was on the show. Brandon is such a BEAST!!!!! I remember learning my first Jitting routine in my sister's garage on Piedmont from him when the Candy Boyz was practicing for some battle. I wonder if he remember that... (Wow... the memories...lol)


Anywho...


Ive been watching Brandon from a far for a very long time now and I was so proud of him on the show. Unfortunately, they didnt keep him on long enough to really see how DOPE this guy is...but soon the world will see. Check out Brandon AKA Jittin Genius on Live to Dance...along with another clip of his Dancing Skills...

P.S. I like the new name better...lol

DETROIT'S OWN...

Rest In Peace Detroit's Own Gladys Horton of The Marvelettes....

One of my favorites: Mr PostMan...(I also loved Don't Mess With Bill...)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ONE OF MY BFF'S CORNELL (DJ WHUTEVVA TO THE WORLD) WHO NEVER READS MY  BLOG!!!! LOL LOVE YOU!!!

DO YOUR BIRTHDAY DANCE BOI!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA



20/20 VISION

The first month of 2011 is almost over already! At the top of the year, I put together my Vision Board and I'm sure most of you did the same (Isn't it so much fun!!!). A month ago, I had a long conversation (via email) with one of my close friends William, whose studying over in the UK, about a project God assigned to me and as William was helping me plan the beginning stages of it, he said something very valid to me about some questions that I needed to answer:

 He said, " this is what separates the inspired from the prepared...the inspired have great ideas; the prepared understand how to translate that into reality."

Now as much as I had heard that...just worded in another way...it really hit me in a different way when he said it and allowed me to change the way I attack the things that I am inspired to do.

When I did my Vision Board this year, I had the VISION on one board, and the PLAN on another...after all...it only make sense to plan for all of the things that I am praying for right....reminds me of the scripture "Faith without Works is Dead" (James 2:20). I also made sure that the things on my Vision Board lined up to the thiings God wants for me....talk about getting out of my own way...no sense of praying for something that's not in God's will...

THE INSPIRED...

THE PREPARED...

This is the year of Maturity....

"Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. For the Vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie; though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry." -Habakkuk 2:2-3



ROYAL CLUB AT IT AGAIN....

Can't Get Enough Of This Dude ....

Follow Zay on twitter @acoolchristian

Shout out to Dominique Chanel  and her dope blog at http://dominiquechaneledition.com/

BIG BIG GOD!

I just purchased this song on itunes and I love it!!! (Its only a snippet) Richie Righteous and RICH RECORDS fam is making some great music these days....and they have a solid ministry...I hear they are having an event coming up called EMERGENCY ROOM...Last time I went it was off the hook! Maybe I can get some of my Abundant Life family to come out....anyway...Check it out...



SAY YES TO THE DRESS!!!

Beginning in March, H&M will have available for my curvy girls, a one-off collection of colourful, flirty pieces inspired by 1950′s femininity online! Dear William Bryant Miles (My friend who came up with the Tagline to this Blog whose studying abroad in the UK)... standby for my package of spring dresses that will be coming to your home to ship to me. :-)

HE'S ABLE

OK OK OK....I promise my blog won't be full of Deitrick Haddon entries...lol...but this song gave me so much life this morning...and that D Haddon Clap is priceless...One thing I know about God is that he is not a liar and there is no GOOD thing that he is gonna withhold from us. (Psalms 84:11) There is another scripture that I like and its in 2 Corinthians 1: 20  "For all the promises of God in him are Yes and in Him Amen." God has promised me some things that are mind blowing...and eventhough they seem unreachable and unimaginable at times...because I know that he has promised them to me...I live EXPECTING him to show his glory...and that right there brings me so much peace. For the last 6 months or so, Ive really been on this journey to have Sustainable Prosperity...and when I say that I don't mean Financially only...I'm talking about all of the fruits of the spirit...love, joy, peace, long suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control (Galatians 5:22).  I no longer want to ride the roller coaster. I want to have all that was promised to me and to make sure that happens, I'm gonna do my best to get connected and STAY connected to that which will bear fruit. In John 15:5, Jesus says "I am the Vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing." Then when I read a few verses down in Verse 7, it says "If you abide in Me, and My WORDS abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you." WOW! Its that SIMPLE! So I guess if he SAID IT....THAT SETTLES IT!

 

"Now to him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us" Ephesians 3:20

ON MY HEALTH KICK...

Part of my Goals for 2011 were to make sure I have Healthier Hair and Skin. After having girl talk with  some of my closest friends, I have decided to add a few things to my regimen...

BIOTIN- Great vitamin for healthy skin, hair and nails

CLARISONIC SKIN CLEANSING SYSTEM- Redefined skin cleanser for cleaner, healthier skin

KIEHL'S ULTRA FACIAL MOISTURIZER- I love this product..leaves my face feeling so smooth

MOROCCAN OIL-Revives, Strengthens and Conditions hair

VITAMIN E SKIN OIL-Works Best When Left on Overnight

Ill check in with you all in about 3 months for an update :-)

TRAIN UP A CHILD IN THE WAY THEY SHOULD GO...

"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

Proverbs 22:6

LAURYN HILL:MUST SEE

Just Watch...So inspirational...Throwback Video from Lauryn at Age 25...Wisdom...Man...I'm so glad she is back...

PART I

PART II

HAIR IS THE ULTIMATE ACCESSORY!

Everyone who knows me...know that I am a HAIR fanatic! I love love love everything about hair...and I love when I run into a Phenomenal Hair Stylist.......

Meet Khabirah (www.bykhabirah.com)

 She is the world's best kept secret..but not for long...This Detroit Woman of God will have your hair looking AMAZING and I love that she specializes in Healthy Hair. I remember finding out about her a few months ago from my girl Mia Ray (www.glamaholiclifestyle.com) and I was blown away...I cant wait for her to get a hold of my naps when I visit Detroit for my sister's Baby Shower and BFF's Bridal Shower!

Check Out Her Work Below...and follow this Passionate Woman of God on twitter @khabirah



PUT ON A HAPPY FACE

This just put the biggest smile on my face! Check out my girl Kiyanna and her beautiful group Heiress... I dont think they have an album out just yet... but Im sure when its released..its gonna be FIRE!!!! The Harmony....Im Speechless...did I mention..they love God and are not bashful about it!

I WANT THEM TO WIN!

Follow Heiress on Twitter @HEIRessWorld

 Can't wait to here more from these ladies...

CHURCH ON THE MOON

One more week until CHURCH ON THE MOON is released!!!

January 25, 2011

THEY DONE LET THE CHRISTIANS IN THE CLUB OMG!!!!!!!

One of my favorite Artists of today....Canton Jones... I hear the story behind this song comes from a night when Some Christians rented out Club 112 (famous Club in Atlanta) for one night just to Praise God! I so wish I was there! Can't wait until February 1st when his Album Dominionaire hit the net!

I CANT WAIT UNTIL TONIGHT!

THE GAME IS BACK!!

From the looks of it, Scripted Programs are coming back and that's exciting because it means more opportunities for Actors! (Let's just hope real Actors who actually work on their craft everyday gets cast...and not Reality Show Stars). OH HOW I CANT WAIT UNTIL TONIGHT FOR THE SEASON PREMIERE OF THE GAME ON BET!!!!!!! I LOVE THIS SHOW!!! All of the characters are so three dimensional, the writing is awesome and I LOVE me some Malik! (Dont Judge Me lol...I know he is a mess but I love it ha!) I'm gonna be tuning in to the show in my hotel bed....(I've been snowed in Atlanta for the past 3 days because of 2 inches of snow!!!!!SMH



HERE IS A THROWBACK OF ONE OF THE FUNNIEST SCENES...I HOLLERED WHEN TASHA MACK STARTED SINGING TAKE A BOW TO RICK FOX...THAT WAS SUCH A SET UP! LOLOLOL



I LOVE IT!!!!!

I'M LEANING TO THE RIGHT...THE LIGHT IS WHERE IS RUNNING!!!!!!!

This song always has me dancing in my living room...I'm currently snowed in at a hotel in Atlanta (Just closed a tour at the beautiful Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center)...I really want to get back to New York and get back on the grind but I'm stuck...Cue Music..

ALL I REALLY WANTED WAS THE ONE WHO REALLY WON IT!!!

BRENDA IS STILL WORKING!!!!!

One of my favorites...Regina King has been working for forever!!! And she looks really cute on the cover of Essence! She has been in so much...227,Enemy of the State, Jerry Maquire, Friday, Miss Congeniality, Ray, A Cinderella Story, Boyz in the Hood, Legally Blonde 2,...and soooooooo much more...I really could go on and on...I would love to hear her story...she's one of those Actor's who is consistent but never really gets recognized...but Im watching... :-) man I would love to have a resume like hers...Persistence and Focus Cat...Persistence and Focus...

HE LOVES YOU...

God is such a forgiving God...When we step outside of his will, ask for forgivesness...and he will forgive us...but we must also Forgive Ourselves...Move Forward...He LOVES US BEYOND OUR PAST. Thanks @aneshaisaplus for this Beautiful Song...Can't wait for more!!!!!

CASS GIRLS ARE WINNING!!!

I LOVE MY CASS TECH GIRLS!!!

I'm the BIGGEST Cheerleader to others' and their success...especially my peers. Lately, I've noticed that a lot of my girls from Cass Tech (My High School in Detroit) are really stepping into greatness and I want the world to know!

MIA RAY -Glamaholic Lifestyle Brand specializing in exclusive pieces for women  who spend their time stepping into greatness with a hint of Glam! Not only is the brand hot, but her story is so inspiring...Check it out on her blog  http://ConfessionsOfAGlamaholic.com

The Tote Bags are so cute right! (BTW...I love her snood scarf....I definitely left mine sitting in a chair at the airport...FAIL!)

I CAN'T WAIT UNTIL I GET MY T SHIRT!!!! I think I may it wear on the next  Flawless Hair Shoot!

http://GLAMAHOLICLIFESTYLE.COM

Follow Mia Ray on Twitter @ConfessYourGlam

SHAY SAINT VICTOR

She's a talented Actor and Phenomenal Singer & Songwriter, but she has added Producer to the title. 

With her husband and Producing Partner, Lawrence, Saint Victor Productions released their first film The Forgiven that was shown during the Urbanworld Film Festival, The Big Apple Film Festival and making it's 2011 debut at the John Paul II International Film Festival in February.  I am so proud of my brother and sister!

Check out the Trailer...Did I mention Lawrence is Starring in the movie as well....such a BOSS move! THEY ARE WINNING!!!

www.saint-victor.net

IMAN MILNER - @bestnewactress on twitter

Iman is an Actress, Dreamer, Doer, Believer, CEO of Edge Magazine, Lover, Fearless, Thee Dopeness! (I stole this from her twitter bio lol)

I'm so proud of my little sis! After receiving her BFA from University of Minnesota in Acting, Iman moved to LA to take her acting career to the next level. I adore her new online Magazine, EDGE MAGAZINE. And ladies....she has a HOT story on the homie Lance Gross (Fellow Howard Grad)...go check it out NOW!!!! Here is just a sneak peak of one of the pics..

 Make sure you visit www.edgemagazinesite.com

CHRISSY ROCHON- So much to say about Chrissy! I grew up with Chrissy at Perfecting Church in Detroit....she's like a big sister to me...and when I tell you she is Winning...the girl is WINNNNNNNNNNING!!! I won't even get into her long Bio...but I love her blog!! DivasandDorks.com is not your ordinary blog! Its all about everything fashionable, infamous and entertaining about technology!  The newest gadgets, flyest fashions and how they intertwine in entertainment and everyday life...When Fashion and Technology collides....LOVE IT!

Follow @DIVASANDDORKS on Twitter