From the very first day that I landed in Hollywood, it was like being in an alternate universe. One where I was surrounded by celebrities, and not only were they friendly…but every so often they knew who I was and expressed love for my blog. I can’t tell you how honored and humbled I was…
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Last Days to Rock the Vote for the CVS Beauty Club People’s Choice Awards Contest!
First of all, thank you to EVERYONE who’s voted for me to win the CVS Beauty Club and the People’s Choice Awards contest so far!! I’ve gotten such overwhelming support from my family and friends at home and abroad, and especially from some of my fellow bloggers!! Special shoutout to Bree of The Mane Source,…
RIP Heavy D – Things We Can Learn From the Overweight Lover’s Legacy
Hip hop legend Dwight Arrington Myers, known and loved by the world as “Heavy D,” passed away on Tuesday at the age of 44. And the news is hitting me hard for a couple of reasons. Even though I grew up in Trinidad, Heavy D was known and loved and was a big part of…
Tracee Ellis Ross And That Gorgeous Hair, On The Cover of Jet!
I hope you haven’t been sleeping at the magazine rack, bellas — in case you haven’t checked out venerable magazines Ebony or Jet lately, they have been bringing the HEAT. Ebony has become thoroughly engaging from cover to cover — the October issue featuring Mary J. Blige is visually stunning and intellectually satisfying all the…
Party With Kim Coles at Fro Fashion Week TONIGHT!!
Shoutout to my Atlanta bellas! You don’t know how lucky you are. It seems like there’s always a fabulous natural event happening in the A! This week is Fro Fashion Week — September 17-25, and this weekend, the one and only Kim Coles will be hosting an incredible penthouse party to close out the event…
Mean Stinks! Amber Riley Takes On The Bullies
As one of the stars on the megahit show Glee, Amber Riley is the ultimate high school friend-in-the-head we all wish we had back in the day. She’s fabulous, funny, fiercely loyal to her truest friends and has a voice so big and beautiful, words can hardly describe it. Mercedes rules! And the actress who…
Jumping The Broom – Adorable and Inspirational!
I’m not typically a fan of the rom-coms. I’m gonna blame it on my film major background – having studied films and scripts and criticism so closely for my college degree, it’s made me a less than fun person to watch a movie with. I can see the script in my mind, and instead of…
Maya Angelou and Common Find Common Ground in Chicago
I don’t often find myself starstruck, but I just might find myself speechless and in awe this coming Saturday, April 16. I’ll be covering the red carpet at the Common Ground Foundation Gala, a fundraising event celebrating women of excellence and leadership. The Intercontinental Hotel will be hosting an evening of fine food, a silent…
Tomorrow Afrobella Radio Returns with Special Guest Marcia Hamilton!
Bellas, I must be honest with you – balancing life with travel with blogging with Afrobella Radio has been challenging. The show went on hiatus for a while as I figured out a schedule that worked for me. And then the stars aligned and I am happy to announce – from here till December I’ve…
Yesterday’s NYFW Celebrity Sighting
It’s J. Alexander, AKA Miss J from America’s Next Top Model! Right after the Christian Siriano show I was waiting for friends outside Lincoln Center. I’m happy to report that Miss Jay was cordial with fans and paused to take pictures (but I was a bit too shy to ask!)