Sunday, June 26, 2011

BET Awards: the good, the bad and the outrageously ugly!

Just over an hour ago the BET Awards ended with a 2 song pre-taped performance from super star Beyonce in Glastonbury, England. Bey is making music history by being the first African American woman to headline the festival. Sweet! She performed to a sea of fans in the UK and to millions of folks in the US. The "Best Thing I Never Had" singer had a near perfect finale showcasing new tunes from her album 4 which comes out this Tuesday June 28. Let's jump into the BET 2011 Award show highlights: 


Beyonce in Glastonbury
The Good:


The Host:
Kevin Hart was insanely funny as the host of the show and provided much needed comedic relief. You could tell the show was going to be good when he kicked off the show talking smack about the celebs. Re:Diddy, Kevin truthfully told him his ass needs to stop changing his name a 1,000 times. Puff, Diddy, or Swagg as he now likes to be called laughed along and didn't seem too upset by the comedic jabs thrown his way. Ha!
Trey Songz
Hart cleverly reminded singer Trey Songz to keep his shirt while performing reminding him that he looked like a "beige greyhound" dog with his scrawny looking chest. Double ha!


Kelly Rowland

The performances: 
Ledisi, Kelly Rowland, Patti LaBelle, Marsha Ambrious, Mary J Blige, Mary Mary, Anita Baker and Alicia Keys in addition to a slew of other REAL sangers performed their behinds off! They showcased their near perfect voices in thrilling perfomances that left you with goosebumps. Oh and Miss Jill Scott performing with the fineness that is Idris Elba had all the ladies in the audience and at home drooling!

The Real Husbands of Bevery Hills:
Excuse me french here, that issh was mad funny. It was a play on the Housewives franchise and featured the show's host Kevin Hart, entertainer Nick Cannon, rapper Nelly, singer Bobby Brown and producer Jermaine Dupri as the restless & argumentative stay at home husbands. Hilarious! One of the funniest skit featured Hart referring to Nick Cannon wearing all white as actress Lisa Raye. Or when the very fiesty Tami Roman made a cameo as Hart's girlfriend and threatned to put pint size  Jermaine Dupri in her purse. I hope someone makes that into a real show.


Watch the "Husbands" clip here:



The Bad:
Man Boobs:
If I had to see Rick Ross's belly or boobs one more time I was absolutely prepared to poke my eyes out. Come on now, don't nobody want to see that! How many times did Ross grace the stage? 3 times in total! I was so over him. Kevin Hart also layed into Rick Rozay by saying he should wear a training bar to help him out with his man boobs!




DJ Khaled, Ace Hood, Rick Ross



How long was the show again? 
The show was supposed started at 8 pm and was supposed to end at 11pm. It wasn't over until 11:30pm! 30 minutes over!! Folks have to go to work, it's Monday morning tomorrow! Beyonce knew what she was doing by pre taping her portion.

Miss Shirley's dress;
Lord forgive me for talking about an elderly woman. But Shirley Casear was so wrong for wearing the dress she wore during Patti LaBelle's tribute. She looked like a fairy in her blue sparkly ensemble. On the plus side she sang beautifully! Hope that will make up for what I said about her dress.

The Ugly:
Mixup heard around the world:
This show was a tremendous achievement for BET. Despite Debra's Lee's horrific dress, the show was a success. One moment however almost ruined that. During the Coca Cola viewer's choice award, a super fan was picked prior the show to announce the winner live on air. She was joined on the poduim by 106 Park hosts Terrance and Rosci. Somehow a mix up happened and Tiffany (the fan) announced Chris Brown as the winner and then quickly had a mortified look on her face and noted that Rihanna feat Drake were the rightful winners.

Wait! What? Come again!

Come to find out at the end of the show that the real winner was indeed Chris Brown! The poor gal who read the mixup, Tiffany Greene, tweeted about how upset she was about the whole thing after it happened. “Bawling backstage. They totally fu**ed me up,” she wrote after angry fans came after her online. She was right all along. Somebody should get fired for this royal eff up!
Kevin Hart and Chris Brown
Chris Brown was on stage at the end of the night to rightfully receive his viewers choice award and playfully slapped Kevin Hart pictured above. Chris just dosent make it easy to forget his past does he?

So folks that's my review of the BET Awards. Since the show was over 3.5 hours long, I didn't capture everything but since BET will air it 50-11 times you will see the re-runs!

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Wednesday, June 22, 2011

If you could ask George W. Bush one question what would it be?

Did he ever find those weapons of mass destruction in Iraq?

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Manservant inherits fortune - widows asks him to return it?

This story is bizarre on many levels! Did you know that manservants actually exist? Is the word manservant just a fancy way of saying maid or slave? So many questions, so little time...let's just dive into the story.



Lord Glenconner pictured above in the white passed away recently and left his beach front property in St. Lucia with his manservant Kent Adonai. Glennconner's wife is Lady Anne is none too pleased with this news. She is asking that Adonai "do the right thing" and give the money back. Lady Anne said: ‘Kent was beloved by my husband but so were we all – I was married to him for 55 years.’


Say what now? Do the right thing? And give back the fortune his master left him? You were married to him for 55 years but it sounds like Kent did everything for Lord Glennconner. 
Mr Adonai had walked the baron’s pet elephant in the Caribbean, cooked for his jet-set friends and slept on the floor by his bed for 30 years. 30 years??  He slept on the floor for 30 years? He earned every inch of beachside house - and I very well support Kent's decision to sell the house for cold hard cash.


Homegirl is tripping if she thinks that the manservant will give back his new found fortune. Where was she for the past 55 years? Sounds like manservant was taking care of her man for her. 


Look at what he had to endure as the manservant. Check out the outfit Kent is wearing in this picture from 1985, he is the young man in purple. You would deserve the millions coming your way if you had to rock that number.

So tell me, if you were the manservant would you give the multi million dollar estate back to Glenconner's family?
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Pulitzer Prize winner: I'm an illegal immigrant

Jose Antonio Vargas a Pulitzer Prize winner is discussing America's hidden secret in a very open way. He published an article in the New York Times where he comes out as an illegal immigrant. "I’m done running. I’m exhausted. I don’t want that life anymore," he writes in the personal essay. "So I’ve decided to come forward, own up to what I’ve done, and tell my story to the best of my recollection. I’ve reached out to former bosses­ and employers and apologized for misleading them — a mix of humiliation and liberation coming with each disclosure."

I personally applaud him  for coming out and telling his story, it's extremely brave of him. I believe that America needs to have a real conversation about immigration. There are so many people live in constant fear  like Jose shielding their secret from the public, concealing their status in order to prevent deportation. As a Zimbabwean this an issue that is very near and dear to my heart.


The future is unclear for Jose, he could potentially face being deported back to his native country. "I don’t know what the consequences will be of telling my story," he writes. Vargas is telling his story as he ramps up an effort with the advocacy group he founded called Define American

So folks tell me your thoughts, if you were an illegal immigrant would you tell? Does Jose deserve to be deported?
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What music are you listening to today?

Beyonce!

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Michelle Obama in South Africa- meets Madiba

What a lovely picture! Good to see recent images of Madiba.

Our First Lady Michelle Obama and her daughters are visiting South Africa and Botswana this week on an official state visit along with the first granny. The Obama's met with  Nelson Mandela at his home in Houghton, South Africa.

The first lady gave a moving speech at Regina Mundi Church in Soweto. Memorable quotes from her speech:

  • " I want to be an example for girls in my country and beyond" - Michelle Obama in Soweto.
  • "So today, I want you to know as you work to lift up your families, communities and your world know that you are never alone. You are joined with young people all over the world. I want you to say with one voice YES WE CAN!!" Michelle Obama in Soweto
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Evan Rachel Wood Shows Off New Pixie Cut

23 year old actress Evan Rachel Wood showed off her super cute hair cut on the red carpet in LA. There is nothing about this look that I dont love. This hair is hott!

Evan was previously dating rocker Marilyn Manson, the couple split last summer according to reports.
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Tuesday, June 21, 2011

If you could rid the world of one thing, what would it be?

Racism, sexism, elitism anything bad that ends with an ism

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Michelle Obama in South Africa!

This picture just warms my heart! Imagine how many lives Michelle Obama will touch & inspire while in South Africa. Look at those children's faces!! I heart the First Lady BIG time!



The First Lady is super fashionable! I love those blue eaarings! Work it out then Mrs Obama!!
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Monday, June 20, 2011

Who inspires you the most?

Mi madre! My mother is my biggest inspiration and Oprah Winfrey :)

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Sunday, June 19, 2011

Alyssa Campanella crowned Miss USA!

Meet your new Miss USA 2011 Alyssa Campanella! The 21 year old represented California and beat out 50 other women to win it all!

So here's a tidbit about Alyssa, she was former Miss New Jersey Teen USA contestant and made it to semis in the teen national pageant. She didn't give up on her quest for the crown and came back as a Miss competing in the Miss New Jersey pageant. History repeated itself and she didn't get the state title. I was actually in the audience that year and I knew without a doubt there was something special about this girl.

Let's fast forward to 2010 where Alyssa moved to Cali and snagged the title of Miss California 2011. This was no easy feat my friends as Cali is one of the more competitive states in the nation! The advantage of Cali is the director Keith Lewis. This man is SERIOUS about pageants, he knows his stuff.

My bet is Alyssa will be in the top 5 at Miss Universe. The red hair beauty will be absolute knockout in Brazil!

Did you watch the pageant? Thoughts?
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What's your favorite movie quote?

"Until you do right by me, everything you even think about gonna fail" - Color Purple

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Look of the day - Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson just continues to impress and wow with her incredible weight loss. The "Where You At" singer looked marvelous in this Michael Kors resort collection dress. Work it out then Jen!
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Jennifer Lopez suffers a nip slip!


American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez suffered an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction in Spain this past weekend. You can see the uncensored footage here, a dang gone shame!



Watch video footage of JLo's performance here:

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What was the best concert you went to?

PRINCE!

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have u ever been arrested?

ha! no i haven't!

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Saturday, June 18, 2011

Friday, June 17, 2011

Quote of the day - Tamar Braxton



Essence Magazine just revamped their site and I have to admit I love their new layout, very cool! The site caught up with Tamar Braxton and asked her about many things but what caught my eye was Tamar's honesty about her hair. I love all the Braxton girls but their hair on this season was....

Peep the excerpt below:
ESSENCE.com: Let's talk about your hair. You change it in every scene…

TAMAR: Well you know, it’s so funny, because in a couple of scenes even I'm like, 'What is that piece on your head, homegirl?' No ma'am! I'm not oblivious to the fact that sometimes it’s a hotmess.com. Like, who am I to be honest with everybody else if I'm not honest with myself? Like, for real? My hairstylist lives in Atlanta, so if she comes to do my hair, it’s kinda hard to keep it up and I'm not the best hair girl in the world. That's why you see the different pieces. I'm getting a little better, but that's not my calling.
This is why I love Tamar! You have to able to poke fun at yourself and that's why she makes for good TV. Cant wait for season 2

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Would you rather be rich or famous?

Who needs fame? Show me the money!

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Would you pay $45 for a side braid?


Bergdof Goodman an upscale store in NYC recently announced the launch of a new braid bar. What exactly is a braid bar? Well it's a place where you can get an assortment of braids done, I'm talking a fishtail side braid, whimsical milkbraids, and french braided updos in addition to a number of other styles. Would you pay $45 for a simple side braid? Hmmmm


Check out the price list below:

All braids – $45
Shampoo & Braid – $65
Shampoo, blow dry and braid starting at $120

I better get some micros (individual braids) for $120. But if you have $$ then this may be route to go if you cant braid your own hair.

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Do you believe in God?

You better believe it!

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Good plastic surgey!

Check out this before and after photo of Real Housewives of Orange County star Gretchen Rossi!
My goodness!

Did she have her jaw done too?

I have to say, she looks better after than before. I wont even lie! If you are going to do plastic surgery, then this is the route to go!

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Beautyshop Buzz: What does Father's day mean to you?

Yesterday I was one of my favorite beauty salon "Styles New York" getting my hair did and got approached by NBC to do a short segment on what Father's Day. Check out the video below and let me know what you think! I wish they could have got me before I did my hair..LOL!

Btw I spotted a certain supermodel in the salon getting her hair done and homegirl is absolutely beautiful!

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What do you think is your most attractive feature?

My sparkling personality!

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Africa's hottest top 9 men!!

A few months ago I did a post on Africa's hottest women and the response I got back was amazing!!  So this one's for the girls (and some gents). In no particular order, check out my list of Africa's hottest men!

Current President of the United States Barack Obama
President Barack Obama
African link: Obama's father was from Kenya

Kevin Prince Boateng
Footballer Kevin Prince Boateng
African link : Dad is from Ghana

Idris Elba
Actor Idris Elba
African link: father is Sierra Leonean and his mother is Ghanaian.

Van Vicker
Actor Van Vicker
African link: born to a Liberian Ghanaian mother and a Dutch father

Djimon Hounsou
Actor Djimon Hounsou
African link: Beninese-American actor and model

Ime Udoka
Basketball player Ime Udoka
African link: Nigerian American professional basketball. Udoka is also Nia Long's baby daddy!

Seal
Musician Seal
African link: Nigerian and Brazilian background. He is also married to supermodel Heidi Klum



Oguchi Onyweu
American football player Oguchi Onyewu
African link: Parents originally from Nigeria

Thabo Sefolosha
Basketball player Thabo Sefolosha

African link: South African father

That's my list, did I miss anyone?  Do these men sizzle or fizzle?
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Song of the day - Ledisi "Pieces of Me"

Check out this new song from one of my favorite singers Ledisi. It's called "pieces of m", very lovely! Her album dropped this week so make you sure you go cop that and support good music!


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What was your first paying job?

Man, my first job was at Wendy's serving up hot fries and burgers!

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What are you most excited about right now?

my trip to Barcelona with my brother!!!

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Would you rather be really hot or really cold?

really hot...cant stand to be cold!

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Wednesday, June 15, 2011

How many languages do you speak?

Fluently just 2

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Would you rather vacation at the beach or in the mountains?

the beach, what in the heck would i do in the mountains?

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Would you rather own a luxury yacht or a private jet?

how about both?

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Throwback video - Destiny's Child on 106 & Park



Check out the pics above of pop diva Beyonce in Nice with a fan literally tripping over herself to catch a glimpse of the "Single Ladies" diva. So funny! It reminded me of the day when Destiny's Child performed on 106&Park and group member Michelle Williams fell. Funny but very sad. Peep the throwback video. I love Michelle btw :)

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Arnold's mistress speaks!

Arnold has some explaining to do! The former governors mistress Mildred Baena gave an interview with the UK publication Hello Magazine. Home girl claims that when Maria Shriver flat out asked if Mildred's son was fathered by Shriver's husband Arnold it was more of a kumbaya moment than a beatdown. Mildred says she just broke down and cried in Maria's arms.

Yeah right!!

I don't believe this for a second! What woman would hug and cry with the mistress after such a huge confession. I call b.s

Do you believe Mildred?

P.S She claims she didn't get paid for the interview, again I call b.s!
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What would your perfect day look like?

Spending the day with family and friends!

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Do you like Ketchup?

I love it! Especially on eggs with some hot sauce

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Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Milan & Paris 'Absolutely Don't Want Black Girls'

As you guys may know I am commercial model in New York City and when I read this story it broke my heart. It's hard enough trying to be competitive with a room full of beautiful & talented women but when faced with racism in this day and age, it's really a sad state of affairs.




In an article with UK newspaper Daily Mail, Carol White, who is super model Naomi Campbell's former agent, says, "At the high end, it is slightly better now. But in the mid-range -- the catalogues, the e-commerce websites -- it is difficult. They want girls who are ethnic, but light-skinned girls. If a girl is very dark, they say no."


What the what? How is this even allowed in 2011? I know you all have heard about John Galliano's racist Jewish rant a few months ago but a blatant acceptance of racism in this day and age seems absurd. I applaud Carol White for speaking out on this issue, it needs to addressed. The fashion industry should be about inclusion and not exclusion.


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How many countries have you traveled to?

7 countries!

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Would you rather get up early or sleep late?

ahhh sleep late of course!

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What TV show makes you laugh the loudest?

Right now Braxton Family Values!

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Look of the day -Antoine Dobson

I have no words!! I am speechless. check out this new flick of Antoine Dobson on somebody's red carpet. WTF?? Who told him this was a good look??

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Would you rather swim in a pool or the ocean?

Confession: I don't know how to swim

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If you could be on the cover of any magazine, which would you choose?

Glamour Magazine or Essence Magazine

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Monday, June 13, 2011

Quote of the day - Beyonce on Sasha Fierce



"I killed off Sasha Fierce. I don't need her anymore. I am Sasha Fierce. I'm much more interested in showing people the sensitive, the passionate, the compassionate person that I am. More so than Sasha Fierce. Being an icon is my dream. It is the ultimate compliment and it has a lot of responsibilities. I take it very seriously," Beyonce told "Dazed and Confused Magazine


I guess this explains the more mature sound on her new album 4, I dig it. The album leaked 3 weeks prior to it's June 28 release date. Will you be buying a copy when it comes out?

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If you could instantly become fluent in another language, which language would you pick?

Chinese.

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Who's the sexiest woman alive?

That's a tough one. My pick is Beyonce

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Do you believe in luck?

Yes I believe a bit of luck always helps, but blessing matter way more

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Braxton sisters in swimsuits

Check out this flick from Vibe.com of the Braxton sisters without Toni Braxton. I see even Traci got in on the action and got her sexy on. I love these ladies & I truly believe they all look fantastic! Make sure you watch the season finale tomorrow on WeTV.
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Didier Drogba get's married!

Congrats to Chelsea Didier Drogba got married this weekend in Monaco. He married his long time partner Lalla Diakite in a super low key ceremony. Peep the pics from the ceremony.
Other V.I.P names on the guest-list included Akon, Michael Essien, a host of NBA stars and Nigerian singer J. Martins.

The ceremony was officiated by club owner Roman Abramovich and the 33 year-old’s team mates Salamon Kalou and Florent Malouda were part of the groom’s men.

The couple have been dating since 1999 when they met in Paris. They have three young children together. Congrats to them!

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Thursday, June 9, 2011

Magazine Review- Beyonce in Essence Magazine

I am a huge Beyonce fan! I have been a stan at times since the Destiny's Child days when the group came out with the hit video and single for "No, no, no". I have followed B's career from then till now so you can only imagine my sheer joy at seeing the queen of r&b pop, on the cover of July issue Essence Magazine.

Listen, I have to be frank. I wasn't fond of the cover with B in her signature blond hair and dark eyebrows. I have to admit that's not my thing. But you have to be a bad chick to pull that look off and look as stupendous as Mrs. Carter. I said I was a stan right? Moving forward...

The article had tons of glossy images accompanying the words penned by the award winning songwriter, singer, and performer. I loved to see the less dressed up version of B. Remember at the Billboard Awards when she gave that amazing acceptance speech honoring the original member of Destiny's Child? This was another chance to see a different side of the reclusive singer


B, talks about taking a year long break from her very hectic life. She professes that the break ended up being more like 9 months but that she was grateful for "new experiences to draw on". The "Single Ladies"  singer describes that during her 9 month break she visited countries without an itinerary, picked up her nephew Juelz from school, and went undercover in Japan as a Harajuku girl. Beyonce talks about how this break gave her "time to breathe, to relax and to be inspired" She says that felt refreshed, renewed and empowered to revaluate her life and do things that will make a difference.


I was pleasantly surprised that Beyonce spoke so highly of her momma Tina Knowles. She says of Mama Knowles "she worked hard, but found time to go on vacations, spend time with Solange, go to concerts and dinners. Plus she always looked amazing" I found it peculiar that in the entire spread there was no mention of her Beyonce's dad Matthew Knowles. As you may know the singer parted ways  professionally with her father and now has a new team managing her career.  I have no doubt that she loves her Dad, I just found that omission a bit strange...


My honest opinion is that I enjoyed the article throughly. Kudos to Essence for giving Bey the reins to write in her own words. Make sure you go cop Beyonce's new album 4, when it hits stores on June 28. You won't regret it!

On a slightly funny note doesn't that look like Jay-Z in the background of the picture above? I know it's not him but the similarity is just uncanny. No? And Beyonce's thighs look slammin, go head then B. I digress..


Did you read the article? Let me know what your thoughts are. There is plenty more that I didn't speak of that's covered in the article so make sure you pick up this Essence July issue on newstands now.

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