Month: November 2015

  • Vivica Fox Hair Collection Empire

    Vivica Fox Hair Collection Empire

    In 1998 Vivica Fox married Christopher “Sixx-Nine” Harvest.  Four years later the couple divorced marking a low point in Vivica’s life and career.  In 2003 Fox began dating rapper 50 Cent, Empire’s greatest hater.  Fox may not be able to get it right in the love department but she is a business woman that is about her money! Ask Donald Trump!!


    Vivica Fox launched her innovative wig ling, the Vivica Fox Hair Collection in 2008.  Vivica Fox’s wigs have transformed the actress into a hair entrepreneur.  Vivica Fox wigs provide value to us busy individuals that are unable to find the time our hair requires.

    Vivica Fox Empire
    Vivica Fox Empire



    Vivica Fox Hair Collection now includes the removable elastic cornrow cap which the company recently patented.  The cap is made of mesh, making it easier to sew weaves into.  The cap will be available for $15 on Vivica Fox’s website and beauty supply stores.

    Vivica Fox Hair Collection
    Vivica Fox Hair Collection



    Here is a very useful review of Vivica Fox’s Remi hair from Jenn E:


    Vivica Fox and 50 Cent
    Vivica Fox and 50 Cent recently made numerous headlines after Vivica Fox called 50 out! Vivica’s comments were made in response to 50 Cent’s remarks involving Empire’s ratings dropping being due to the “gay stuff” on the show.
    On Andy Cohen’s Watch What Happens Live Andy asked Vivica what she thought about 50’s comments and she responded, “First of all, you know, um…pot calling kettle black is all I’m saying.” 
    Vivica continued: “I”ll just never forget there was a Vibe cover with him and Soulja Boy that made me go, ‘hmmm’ he looked like a booty snatcher on that one to me.”
    Vivica Fox Empire
    Vivica Fox’s Empire debut will take place on the November 18 episode of the Empire TV show.  Fox will play Cookie’s older sister, Candace.  Ilene Chaiken, Empire’s showrunner explained that the ‘My Bad Parts’ episode will feature a sibling returning and revealing shocking news.  We can’t wait to see Cookie’s reaction!

    Vivica Fox Empire
    Vivica Fox Empire

    Vivica Fox Empire
    Vivica Fox Empire

  • The Empire TV Show Fox Shakespeare to Street

    The Empire TV Show Fox Shakespeare to Street

    The Empire TV Show, Fox’s Shakespearean to Street hip-hop drama derives from ‘King Lear’.

    The Empire TV Show Cast
    The Empire TV Show Cast

    The Empire TV show’s cast is made up of numerous very talented stars.  Many of the show’s stars were trained at the best schools therefore they possess a deep understanding of Shakespeare.  For instance, Rhonda Lyon was written after Lady Macbeth from Shakespeare’s Macbeth and Kaitlin Doubleday may have had difficulties playing the role but for her knowledge of Shakespeare.

    In the following video Empire showrunner, Ilene Chaiken praises Terrence Howard’s improv: “Game Time Bitches.” Chaiken Shakespeare to street.

    Empire’s plot is based on Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear’ and James Goldman’s ‘The Lion in Winter’.  Episode 3 of Empire’s first season is named after a classic Shakespeare quote: ‘The Devil Quotes Scripture’.  The quote is from ‘The Merchant of Venice’ and means that liars appear honest when they hide behind religion.

    The Empire TV show, Fox’s Shakespearean hip-hop drama uses a famous line from ‘Macbeth’ for the title of episode 6 of the show’s first season: ‘Out, Damned Spot!” While Lady Macbeth attempts to metaphorically wash King Duncan’s blood off her hands she states, “out, damned spot!”

    Empire uses the quote to reference the guilt that Lucious feels for killing Bunkie.  The “damned spot” is Bunkie’s ghost that continues to follow him.

    The Empire TV Show Fox
    The Empire TV Show Fox

    Empire ranks as the top broadcast series for adults 18-34.  Week-after-week, the show’s top scores come from cities like Atlanta, Detroit, Washington, D.C., Cleveland and New York.

    Many of us grew up watching ‘Martin’ and remember the hilarious ‘Homeo and Juliet’ episode, another example of ‘Shakespeare to Street’.  The cast of Martin provide an amazing homeboy rendition of Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’.

    The Empire TV show’s cast is not the first to explore the creative opportunities that arise from Shakespeare to Street.  The best and most successful actors know Shakespeare.

    In an interview with TV Line, Chaiken explains that there is something significant about Lucious Lyon’s birth name.

    What is Lucious Lyon’s real name?
    Lucious Lyon’s real name is Dwight Walker.

  • The Empire TV Show Fox The Outspoken King Rhonda Andre Lyon Trai Byers Kaitlin Doubleday

    The Empire TV Show Fox The Outspoken King Rhonda Andre Lyon Trai Byers Kaitlin Doubleday
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  • Cookie Lyon Quotes: Grandma Cookies!

    Cookie Lyon Quotes: Grandma Cookies!

    Cookie from Empire quotes are always packed with wisdom.  Wisdom that only grandmothers possess which works out well since Empire will be feeding us Grandma Cookies soon! Lee Daniels says Cookie Lyon, Empire’s fierce lioness was based on his “gangster” grandma from Philadelphia.

    Cookie Lyon Gif
    Cookie Lyon Gif

    Daniels’ grandmother was a corrupt politician who got African Americans to vote.  Daniels recalls his grandmother on the phone with Frank Rizzo, mayor of Philadelphia: “Motherf—-, you better come down here with my money before I shoot yo ass.”

    In Empire’s ‘Fires of Heaven’ episode Andre informs Cookie that she will be a grandmother.  The best thing about Andre having Cookie as a mother is that his child will have Cookie as a grandma so it’s important for us to develop Cookie Lyon, Empire’s Head Grandma in Charge!


    Cookie Lyon’s real name, Loretha Lyon, is certainly a grandma name.  Cookie from Empire quotes are sometimes hilarious yet many of them inspirational proving that she will be a great grandmother.  Cookie Lyon’s real name will soon be Grandma Cookies!

    Cookie Lyon Empire
    Cookie Lyon Empire
    The Empire TV show has inspired a countless number of Cookie Lyon memes.  We put together some Cookie Lyon memes that explore her life as a grandmother.  Becoming a grandparent also includes aging, sorry Cookie! The following Cookie Lyon gif shows how Loretha Lyon will look when she gets older.

    cookie lyon gif
    Cookie Lyon Gif

    Cookie Lyon Empire
    Cookie Lyon Empire

    Cookie Lyon Empire
    Cookie Lyon Empire

    Cookie Lyon memes often feature her hilarious quotes.  Here are some Cookie Lyon quotes we are certain to hear when she officially become a grandmother:

    Cookie Lyon Empire Gif
    Cookie Lyon Empire Gif

    Cookie Lyon Empire Meme
    Cookie Lyon Empire Meme

    Cookie Lyon Memes
    Cookie Lyon Memes
    Cookie Lyon’s outfits are usually over-the-top: Animal prints, beautiful furs and cool hats.  The following Cookie Lyon gif shows some of her grandma outfits:
    cookie lyon gif
    Cookie Lyon Gif
    Many of Cookie Lyon’s outfits in the show’s first season were something a post grandma would wear.  She has calmed it down this season yet when Cookie becomes a grandmother she will have to bring back some of her best granny-outfits.

  • ‘Empire’ Characters Who Need More Screen Time

    ‘Empire’ Characters Who Need More Screen Time

    Porsha Becky Empire
    Porsha Becky Empire

    Now, I love Empire more than anyone, but I have one tiny concern: Some of the new cast members are not receiving their due screen time. For Season 2, Tiana (Serayah), Becky, and Porsha were promoted from recurring to full-time cast members, but it feels like those three characters have barely appeared this season.

    A few episodes ago, Tiana got robbed at Lyon Dynasty, but it was all part of a bigger storyline about Cookie’s safety at the label rather than about the emerging popstar herself. Cookie yells at Porsha a lot — even when Porsha brought in a cute dog.

    Last week, Becky finally got a storyline — she’s seeing rapper J. Poppa, who Andre wants to turn into more of a spiritual artist for Gutter Life Records. Plus, Dre made it clear he knows Becky and Poppa are together and he is not happy about it.
    Since Becky finally has a storyline, it’s time for Tiana and Porsha to get theirs, too. Maybe Porsha will finally rebel against Cookie’s shoddy treatment of her and head over to Empire Entertainment to work for Lucious. She could also take those pesky masters with her. As for Tiana, perhaps she could commit a public faux pas that causes her to have to join Hakeem’s girl group and conflict will abound.

    In any case, these characters deserve more screen time, pronto.

  • Nail Artists and Salons You Should Know

    Nail Artists and Salons You Should Know

    Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known and nail art is among the numerous expressions of creativity that continues to evolve.

    Top Nail Technicians
    Top Nail Technicians

    Good nail designs are easy to find whereas great, creative, innovative designs are extremely rare.  The difference between good and great is attention to detail and the nail technicians and salons that have made this list understand the importance of precision.

    Taraji P. Henson Manicure
    Taraji P. Henson Manicure

    From Empire nail decals to Deborah Lippman’s Empire collection the show certainly supports that weekly manicure! The women of Empire understand the fact that your nails say everything about you.  The nail artist and salons that made this list create those amazing manicures that enable us to inform the haters: “You’re messing with the wrong bitch.

    Lovely Mimi

    Maryland
    5248 Marlboro Pike
    Capitol Heights, MD 20743

    Georgia
    4550 Jonesboro Rd.
    Union City, GA 30291
    (202) 704-6494

    Temeka Jackson

    5405 W. Pico Blvd.
    Los Angeles, CA 90019
    (323) 900-0355
    (203) 589-4138

    WAH Nails

    494 Kingsland Rd.
    London, UK E8 4AE
    +44 20 7927 7844

    Naja Nail Guru

    7985 Santa Monica Blvd. #109
    West Hollywood, CA 90046
    (862) 251-NAJA

    Enamel Diction

    5405 W. Pico Blvd.
    Los Angeles, CA 90019
    (323) 900-0355
    (203) 589-4138

    2201 S. Halsted
    Chicago, IL 60608
    (312) 548-8915

    Polish Bar of Brooklyn

    475 Myrtle Ave.
    Brooklyn, NY 11205
    (718) 622-5363

    20 Rue Danielle Casanova
    75002 Paris, France

    4315 Overland Ave. #B
    Culver City, CA 90230
    310-465-8039

    New York, NY
    (347) 323-9994

    188 Brick Lane
    London, UK E1 6SA
    +020 7033 3920

    How much do nail techs make?
    After reviewing this list of amazing nail artists and salons, you may be wondering how much do nail techs make?

    Mei received a large amount of press a few years back when it was revealed that she made $300K in one year as a nail technician.  The average nail technician makes about $20,000 per year before tips.  As explained above, do you plan on producing good nail designs or will you pay attention to details and create fabulous masterpieces?

    How to become a Nail Technician
    After reading the comments above many of you are convinced and are now wondering how to become a Nail Technician.

    To become a nail tech you must get licensed by your state.  To do so, you must first complete training from a cosmetology or nail technician school and pass your state’s board exams.
  • Shaflo Vengeance Fox Next Empire Artist #TeamShaflo

    Shaflo Vengeance Fox Next Empire Artist #TeamShaflo
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