Month: April 2016

  • ‘Empire’ Season 2, Episode 13: Decoding The Trailer

    Ding dong, Camilla’s dead! But what does this mean for the Lyon family, which has been restored to power in Empire? Well, you know the family dynamics are still far from perfect. And the trailer for Wednesday night’s episode of Empire “The Tameness of the Wolf” sure does show it. Let’s try to decode it below:

    • Lucious is proud of Hakeem for “killing Camilla,” but Hakeem seems to have tremendous guilt about it.
    • It’s Cookie’s birthday! It’s going down, she’s yelling timber…or actually, just requesting a nice family birthday dinner with no drama. You know that means there’s going to be drama.
    • Tiana is pissed that Laura keeps cutting into her screentime, I mean, set on tour. So a rumor hits the tabloids that Tiana wants to leave because of Laura.
    • Jamal calls Hakeem on his liasons with his artists, but Hakeem thinks it’s all part of being a mogul. Oh Hakeem.
    • Uh oh…Jamal tells Cookie that she’s falling for Lucious once again. Cookie confesses that their relationship runs deep. She wants him to tell his whole story…including about his mom.
    Sounds like a juicy episode to catch on Wednesday!
  • Portrayer Of Jamal Lyon On Empire

    Portrayer Of Jamal Lyon On Empire

    Portrayer Of Jamal Lyon On Empire
    Portrayer Of Jamal Lyon On Empire
    The actor who portrays Jamal Lyon on Empire is Jussie Smollett.  Jamal Lyon is Cookie and Lucious middle son.  Jamal has a total of three siblings: one sister, Lola and two brothers: Hakeem and Andre.
    Add one brother and one sister for Jussie who has a total of five siblings: three brother and two sisters.  Jussie’s siblings include: Jake, Jocqui, Jojo, Jurnee and Jazz.
    Hakeem is very talented with the ability to create amazing music.  Jussie’s sister, Jurnee, is an award-winning actress who has appeared in numerous films.
    The Black and White album will not be Jamal’s debut album.  His first album was self-entitled and did not sell many copies.  Jussie Smollett’s first album was his EP “The Poisoned Hearts Club”.  The following clip shows Jussie’s video for his song “Get Em Up” featuring Waterz.  The song was featured on the “Poisoned Hearts Club”.  This was Jussie’s video debut:
    Jussie has come a very long way since then.  As Jamal Lyon, the talented singer has delivered numerous classics including “You’re So Beautiful”, “Conqueror” and “Nothing To Lose”.
    Jamal Lyon landed a Pepsi deal on Empire and Jussie Smollett landed a deal with Pepsi in real-life.  Check out this primer to help your keep track of what’s going on:
    Portrayer of Jamal Lyon on Empire
    Portrayer of Jamal Lyon on Empire
  • Vauje, Get The Jewelry Look Of Empire’s Cookie Lyon

    Vauje, Get The Jewelry Look Of Empire’s Cookie Lyon

    Vauje, Get The Jewelry Look Of Empire’s Cookie Lyon

    Empire is back meaning TV’s glorious Lyon family is here and their luxurious lifestyle is never far behind.  Cookie Lyon was recently seen shining in her Vauje necklace, an affordable piece that you can own for $85!
    Cookie Lyon Vauje Jewelry
    Cookie Lyon Vauje Jewelry

    If there’s one thing Empire fans love it’s Cookie’s fashion and the Vauje necklace she recently wore is affordable, unlike some of the CEO of Lyon Dynasty’s other jewelry.  Check out Cookie wearing the piece in the image above and a detailed picture of the necklace below:

    Cookie Lyon Vauje Jewelry
    Cookie Lyon Vauje Jewelry

    Vauje’s jewelry designer, Mary Collins, created the bold necklace which caught the eye of Empire’s stylist Paolo Nieddu.  Collins, the founder of Vauje, started out creating pieces to compliment vintage attire.  As time went on, Collins’ designs began to evolve into more artistic pieces.

    Mary Collins Vauje Jewelry
    Mary Collins Vauje Jewelry
    Collins has been creating unique, luxurious pieces since 2009.  The talented designer explains that Betsey Johnson and Lanvin are two sources of inspiration.  
    Marlo Hampton Vauje Jewelry
    Marlo Hampton Vauje Jewelry
    The image above shows Marlo Hampton in Collins’ “Gold Crown 1” piece on The Real Housewives Of Atlanta.  Head over to Vauje ASAP to purchase the perfect piece for Mother’s Day!

    Cookie Lyon Vauje Jewelry
    Cookie Lyon Vauje Jewelry

    The power of social media continues to prove itself with Nieddu learning about Vauje thanks to the company’s Instagram page.  After seeing the page Nieddu invite Collins to submit a design for the show and the rest is history!

  • Jamal Lyon Empire Like My Daddy Lyrics

    Jamal Lyon Empire Like My Daddy Lyrics

    Jamal Lyon Empire Like My Daddy Lyrics

    Jamal From Empire Like My Daddy Lyrics
    Jamal From Empire Like My Daddy Lyrics
    Hakeem may be Empire’s newest leader but the show still belongs to Jamal Lyon. Empire’s second season has been full of drama, unforgettable songs and unpredictable moments.  Jamal Lyon’s “Like My Daddy” is reminiscent of Hakeem’s freestyle battle where the rapper drops his last name.
    Empire Cast
    Like My Daddy Lyrics

    People tell me I’m just like my daddy
    People tell me I’m just like my daddy
    People tell me I’m just like my daddy
    My daddy
    Cause I lie like I’m lying on a rug
    Get my hands a lil dirty, no gloves
    Everybody welcome to the gun show
    And it go
    Everybody duck down
    It’s hard to love the devil, he’s a hater
    A dirty hypocrite, manipulator
    Made a mama lose her kids
    Let her go away for seventeen years
    Not allowed to shed a tear
    Growing up with all your, phobic fears
    But people tell me I’m just like my daddy
    People tell me I’m just like my daddy
    People tell me I’m just like my daddy
    Oh really, hell nah (no way, no way)
    Cause I lie like I’m lying on a rug
    Did some crime even wore some black gloves
    Everybody welcome to the gun show
    And we go (daddy)
    Everybody duck down
    You reek of royalty, a dangerous mix
    You sing of loyalty, but you the snitchin ass bitch
    I tried to play it cool
    Funny what the people do for
    Money power and the fame
    I’d call ya Mr. Lyon
    If I did I would be lyin’
    Cause that ain’t even your name
    But people tell me I’m just like my daddy
    People tell me I’m just like my daddy
    They all say that you look just like your daddy
  • Ciara Ludacris Billboard Music Awards Hosts

    Ciara Ludacris Billboard Music Awards Hosts

    Ciara Ludacris Billboard Music Awards Hosts

    If there’s one “Snitch Bitch” we all miss it’s Ludacris who played Officer McKnight in the first episode of Empire’s second season.  Although he won’t be making another appearance on Empire anytime soon, the talented rapper recently landed another gig.
    Ludacris Ciara Billboard Music Awards
    Ciara Ludacris Billboard Music Awards
    Ludacris and Ciara
    Ludacris and Ciara will team up to host this year’s Billboard Music Awards on May 22 in Las Vegas.  The awards will air on ABC.  The Weeknd has been nominated in 16 categories, more than any other nominee.  Drake and Fetty Wap each received 10 nominations.  
    This isn’t the first time Ludacris and Ciara have teamed up.  The following video shows Ciara’s song “Oh” which features Ludacris:
    Ludacris and Ciara also teamed up on the song “Ride”:

    Late last year Acura teamed up with Ludacris to restore the rapper’s 1993 Acura Legend which appeared on his “Ludaversal” album cover.
    Ludacris Acura Legend
    Ludacris Acura Legend
    Ludacris Net Worth
    While rappers like Da Brat and Xzibit appeared on Empire to reignite their careers after experiencing financial hardships, Ludacris is different.  Ludacris’ hard work over the years has paid off.  The rapper may not be creating the amazing music he was once able to yet he continues to land highly sought after acting roles.  Ludacris’ net worth is $25 million.
  • Who Is The Black Bill Gates

    Who Is The Black Bill Gates

    So who was Beyonce referring to in her “Black Bill Gates” lyrics featured on the song “Formation“? We think she was simply trying to inspire other, yet the individual below has been called “The Black Bill Gates”.

    Who Is The Black Bill Gates
    Who Is The Black Bill Gates

    The newest set of Real Housewives are located in Potomac, Maryland where we have been lucky enough to meet Karen Huger who has made the following statement famous: “In Potomac, it’s not about who you know, it’s who you are, and I’m everything.”
    Huger currently resides in one of Potomac’s most desirable neighborhoods with her husband and their two children.  Potomac is located in Montgomery County, Maryland and is 2013, CNN Money listed Potomac as the most affluent towns in the United States based on median household income.
    Karen is originally from Virginia, where she witnessed her father’s hard work pay off.  Raised in a farm family, Huger used the lessons in diligence and perseverance that she learned at home to climb to social heights that she continues to dominate.
    Huger’s riches came from her marriage to Raymond Huger who many call the “Black Bill Gates”.  The couple has been married for 19 years.  Huger was a senior executive at IBM before creating creating The Paradigm Team, an IT company that has made him rich.  
    Raymond married Karen about five years after creating The Paradigm Team.  Raymond took the company public in 2004 and then sold it to government contractor CACI.  Don’t let the nickname fool you…Bill Gates is worth nearly $80 billion whereas The Black Bill Gates is worth about $40 million.
  • What Happened To Will Smith

    What Happened To Will Smith

    What happened to Will Smith? Sad news out of New Orleans: NFL player, Will Smith, was shot and killed in New Orleans Sunday.  A man was arrested and is in custody.  The man rear ended Will Smith of the New Orleans Saints.

     

    What Happened To Will Smith
    What Happened To Will Smith
    Smith played defensive end helping the New Orleans Saints win Super Bowl XLIV, the organization’s only championship.  The incident occurred in New Orlean’s Lower Garden District Saturday night.  Smith was rear ended and the collision caused Smith to hit the vehicle in front of him.
    What Happened To Will Smith
    What Happened To Will Smith
    The image above shows the driver of the vehicle that hit Smith: Cardell Hayes.  After Hayes and Smith exchanged words Hayes, 28, drew a handgun and shot Will Smith several times.  Hayes was charged with second-dgree murder.Hayes once sued a retired police officer who shared dinner with Smith shortly before the nigh he was shot and killed.  The officer, Capt. William Careavolo was not at the scene and officers are investigating as to whether Smith’s dinner played a part in the motive for the shooting.

    Who Is Will Smith Married To
    Will Smith was married to Racquel Smith, who was also shot yet her injuries are not life threatening.  Our thoughts are with Will’s wife and his three children.
    A photo posted by Will Smith (@iwillsmith) on Apr 9, 2016 at 5:44pm PDT
    Posted by Loretha Lyon on Sunday, April 10, 2016
  • Empire Shine On Me Lyrics Jussie Smollett Bre-Z

    Empire Shine On Me Lyrics Jussie Smollett Bre-Z

    Empire Shine On Me Lyrics Jussie Smollett Bre-Z

    Empire Shine On Me Lyrics
    Empire Shine On Me Lyrics 

    Who would have thought Jamal Lyon and Freda Gatz would team up to deliver a classic!? That’s exactly what happened when Jussie Smollett and Bre-Z collaborated to create the song “Shine On Me” which will be on the show’s Season 2 Volume 2 soundtrack:

    As merciless the crime, sometimes we turn the grind
    But the sun will always shine, yeah
    As merciless the crime, sometimes we turn the grind
    But the sun will always shine, yeah

    Oh, father, father
    Can you hear?
    Can you hear your children crying?
    Can you see their tears?
    To feed the ones you hold so dear,
    Somebody dying in all history
    Story of my life, right
    Look at me, really look at me
    Got heart of a champion
    Eyes that I have seen
    Murder on my street
    Death on my block
    Cops that beat more
    Criminal income
    Daddy a king pimp,
    Mama a hustler
    Wouldn’t my goal be
    Who is it to ???
    Me, just me, doing it my way
    The last of sun rays
    The sun will always shine, will always shine
    Sun will always shine on me
    So we don’t let this crime
    Take good care of where
    The sun will always shine on me
    Shine on me

    I said, one shot, two shot, three shot, four
    Daddy, I can’t take no more
    I’m sick of watching windows, gotta walk out the door
    I noticed that’s what I’m here for is a brighter day
    Sit with the Lord, he know my story
    I’ma tell it on, and live it along before ??
    This should do, eat by noon

  • Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People Empire

    Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People Empire

    Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People Empire
    Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People Empire

    This post presents the lyrics to “Good People” the amazing song performed by Jamal and Hakeem dedicated to Andre.

    Empire is back and stronger than ever.  The show’s most recent episode may not have done the number Empire is used to yet the song “Good People” was featured in the episode and the song is arguably one of the show’s best.  Even when Empire “loses” they win!

    Good People Lyrics
    Sometimes it’s hard to pray
    Sometimes it’s hard to stay grateful
    It’s painful, hurts so bad
    Sometimes it’s hard to breathe
    Gets hard to keep goin’
    We keep holdin’ on to what could have been

    But we’ll get by
    We’ll see the light
    In the morning
    It’s gonna be alright
    The circumstance
    Is in the plan
    Even if we don’t fully understand
    Why the bad things happen to the good people

    Sometimes it’s hard to pray
    I know sometimes it’s hard to be patient
    Ooh I hate it
    Yeah it hurts so bad
    Sometimes it’s hard to believe
    So hard to keep goin’
    We keep holdin’ on to what could have been

    So much pain
    It’s still a lesson
    Sometimes it rains
    It’s still a blessing
    You never see the silver lining
    In the cloud
    And so you doubt it
    You never know how much you truly have
    Until you go without it
    One day its gonna turn into another season
    Your gonna see that
    All your tragedy
    You had was for another reason
    Its just a temporary goodbye
    So ya gotta keep ya head high
    The rain is coming down and its pouring
    But joy is gonna come inside the morning

    But we’ll get by
    (Bye)
    We’ll see the light
    (Yeah)
    In the morning its gonna be alright
    (It’s gon be ok baby)
    The circumstance
    (The lord got ya)
    Is in the plan
    (And I gotcha)
    Even if we don’t fully understand
    Why the bad things
    Happen to the good people

  • Who Was The Highest Paid Actor In 2015

    Who Was The Highest Paid Actor In 2015

    Who Was The Highest Paid Actor In 2015
    Who Was The Highest Paid Actor In 2015
    Although 2015 is gone, lets take a look at last year’s highest paid actor, Robert Downey, Jr.  The talented actor made $80 million last year earning him a spot on Forbes’ list of the World’s Highest-Paid Actors.
    Robert Downey, Jr.’s net worth ($220 million) is well deserved considering the major ups and downs he has experienced over the years.  The actor has dealt with substance abuse issues along with legal troubles yet he continued to work hard and is enjoying the fruits of his labor.
    Here is an image of Robert Downey, Jr.’s adorable baby girl, Avri.  The actor and his wife, Susan, welcomed Avri back in November 2014.
    Robert Downey Jr Daughter Avri
    Robert Downey Jr Daughter Avri

    Back in 1999 Robert Downey, Jr. found himself in court during one of the worst times of his life.  The actor was no stranger to the Judge on his case and this wouldn’t have been the first time he was shown mercy.

    Fast-forward 15+ years and Robert’s life has improved to say the least! Him and Terrence Howard have even been able to end their dispute regarding the Iron Man series.
    Who Was The Highest Paid Actor Last Year
    Who Was The Highest Paid Actor Last Year
    Check out Robert Downey, Jr. in the Captain America: Civil War trailer:

    The following image shows Robert Downey, Jr. in Durham, North Carolina.  The actor was there in 2012 to shoot Iron Man:
    Robert Downey Jr Durham North Carolina
    Robert Downey Jr Durham North Carolina