Month: April 2016

  • ‘Empire’ Season 2, Episode 12 Quick Recap: “A Rose By Any Other Name”

    Okay, so by now you’ve probably either already seen this week’s Empire episode or you feel like you’re so behind and need a quick refresher. You’re in luck — that quick 5-minute Empire recap is right here so you’re not left out of any conversations or OMG!s by the watercooler.

    • The LGBT community turns on Jamal, calling him a “Flip-flopper” for his fling with Skye Summers. A flash-LGBT-mob even angrily serenades Jamal with a song called “Flip Flop,” a version of Hakeem’s “Drip Drop.” How did they know? Jameson said it’s Lucious, who is trying to smear Jamal in order to win that coveted ASA award. So Jamal fights back through song.
    • Hakeem tries to make his mark as CEO, even as Camilla pulls the strings and wants him to dump Laura. He doesn’t want to. But it’s all moot because Camilla gets BUSTED when Hakeem films them having sex and sends it to Mimi, who Camilla later poisons. When Lucious confronts Camilla at gun point, she commits suicide by drinking the same poison Mimi drank. Does this make them Romeo and Juliet? You make the call.
    • By the end, Empire is back with the full Lyon family and ding-dong, Camilla is dead.
    • Andre is acting out a bit since he and Rhonda lost the baby. He accuses Rhonda of cheating on him and he tells Rhonda that he doesn’t think her fall was an accident, because he had a vision. Rhonda does not want to hear that. She just wants to move on. They try counseling, but it doesn’t work.


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  • New Empire Logo Fox

    New Empire Logo Fox

    Introducing the new Empire logo.  Fox’s hip-hop series Empire has a new logo thanks to Hakeem Lyon:

    New Empire Logo Fox Hakeem
    New Empire Logo Fox Hakeem
    New Empire Logo Fox
    New Empire Logo Fox

    If you are not enjoying this season of Empire we aren’t sure what the show can do to please you.  From Flip Flop to Hakeem as the show’s new head man in charge.  Our favorite part of the show’s most recent episode was Hakeem’s sex tape with Camilla!

    Along with all the drama typically included on the show, Hakeem has made a major change to Empire’s branding.  We wonder if Empire’s logo will remain Hakeem face for the rest of this season.

    New Empire Logo Fox
    New Empire Logo Fox

    The show’s original logo features Lucious Lyon whereas the show’s new logo features Hakeem Lyon.  Hakeem is truly maturing as proven by the song he made with Jamal dedicated to their brother Andre who lost his unborn child.

    The episode also featured Camilla killing Mimi.  Lucious delivers an amazing final speech at the end of the episode to force Camilla to commit suicide.
    Now that Camilla is gone how do you think Hakeem will handle the company? Will Camilla being gone bring the Lyons back together? Overall, what did you think about the episode?
  • Is There A Real-Life Cookie Lyon Who Inspired ‘Empire’?

    Is There A Real-Life Cookie Lyon Who Inspired ‘Empire’?

    With great success comes a whole lot of people who want to take you down — and that goes for Empire as well. A former gangster named Sophia Eggleston claims that Empire‘s Cookie Lyon is based on her — and her autobiography The Hidden Hand. According to BET, Eggleston is currently suing co-creators Lee Daniels and Danny Strong.

    Real Life Cookie Lyon Who Inspired Empire?
    Real Life Cookie Lyon Who Inspired Empire?

    So why would Eggleston think she’s the inspiration for Cookie? Well, they seem to have certain things in common. According to the lawsuit, Eggleston was “running a drug ring” (like Cookie) and has a gay son (like Cookie), and she loves flashy fashion and boas (like Cookie). According to BET, Eggleston published her autobiography in 2009 and met with a screenwriter to adapt it in 2011. The writer said they would pitch the project to none other than Daniels.

    “I certainly feel like she has a very good argument,” Eggleston’s attorney Tom Heed told the New York Post‘s Page Six. “What she believes is that the character of herself, especially before she went to prison, as it was expressed in the book ‘The Hidden Hand,’ was pretty much cribbed in total and that is now the character Cookie Lyon.”

    Thus far, Daniels nor Strong have commented on the lawsuit.

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  • Empire Flip Flop Lyrics

    Empire Flip Flop Lyrics

    Empire’s “A Rose By Any Other Name” episode features a hilarious parody of “Drip Drop“: “Flip Flop”.

    Empire Flip Flop Lyrics
    Empire Flip Flop Lyrics
    Jamal’s fans make it quite clear that they do not support his choice in relationships.  Becky and Jamal are discussing Cookie’s plans to turn the board against Camilla when one of Jamal’s fans interrupts and asks him to sign a pair of flip flops.
    Jamal finds it amusing to sign a pair of flip flops and asks the fan, “What’s this about?” Before Jamal can get the full question out his fans give him a piece of their mind:
    So why did you decide to…
    To let the team down
    She let the gays frown
    She’s at the wrong cloud
    She let that thang go
    FLIP FLOP
    Flip flippity flop
    FLIP FLOP
    Flip flippity flop
    FLIP FLOP
    Flip flippity flop
    FLIP FLOP
    Flip flippity flop
    For those that don’t remember, Jamal Lyon had a brief relationship aka one night stand with Skye Summers.  Jamal and Skye’s time together resulted in a Powerful collaboration yet both have been forced to pay in the form of shade.  Charlamagne called Skye out for being “black now” and Jamal’s fans created the song above.  The best show on TV is back!
    Charlamagne Empire
    Charlamagne Empire
  • Drake Pop Style Lyrics

    Drake Pop Style Lyrics

    Drake Pop Style lyrics
    Drake Pop Style Lyrics
    Has Drake’s entire album leaked yet? It’s only a matter of time! Shout out to my people at Kanye To The and the OVO Forum!

    From Summer Sixteen to Faithful, there’s no doubt that Drizzy’s upcoming album will be another classic! A snippet of Drake’s “Pop Style” track was recently released:

    The song will be on Drake’s Views From The 6 album.  
    Pop Style Lyrics
    All my niggas wanna do is pop style
    Turn my birthday into a lifestyle
    Tell my mom I love her if I do not make it
    Got so many chains they call me Channing Tatum
    And I like to finish what you think you started
    Man you boys just got to Hollywood
    You boys just started
    You don’t know what you just started
    All I do is hang with the young and heartless
    This is for my family, man, I try my hardest
    It’s all I ever did and look where it got us
    Yeah you’ve been on my mind lately
    You’ve still got my number, girl you need to call me
    I feel like they wanna see me learn the hard way
    But you know I always handle that one my way
    Girl let me rock, rock, rock, rock, rock your body
    Justin Timberlake and then I hit the highway
    I can’t trust no fuckin’ body
    They still out to get me cause they never got me

    They still out to get me, they don’t get it
    I can not be got, and that’s a given
    They like Pablo, “why are all the windows tinted on your Tahoe?”
    Why do you know every single bitch that I know?
    Why can’t you just shut your mouth and take the high road?
    Fuck if I know, that’s that Chicago, aye
    South, south, side, that’s the motto, aye
    Cop a crib and spend ten million on remodel
    Take the devils out my life and preach the gospel, cause I know
    We went way, way past the line of scrimmage, aye
    Throne is back up in it, aye
    In the field like Emmitt, aye, y’all get so offended, aye
    I be blacking out, I ain’t backing out
    Jay about his business, and I’mma let you finish but I…
    I just, I just, I just, I just wanna rock your body
    Take you to the garage and do some karate
    Chop it, chop it, chop it, chop it sipping sake
    Throw a thick bitch on a Kawasaki
    Perfect

    Dropped outta school now we dumb rich, dumb rich
    This sound like some forty-three-oh-one shit, one shit
    All my niggas wanna do is pop style, pop style
    Turn my birthday into a lifestyle, lifestyle

    The leaks are coming rapid fire but when you’re on Drake’s level leaked tracks don’t do much damage.  Drake’s following is loyal and go out of their way to show their support.
    Do y’all think Drake should release Views From The 6 earlier before the entire project leaks?

  • How To Turn Off Amber Alert

    How To Turn Off Amber Alert

    How To Turn Off Amber Alert

    How To Turn Off Amber Alert Android
    How To Turn Off Amber Alert Android
    Amber Alerts are vital but if you’re anything like me you have to wake up for work in the morning so you’re trying to figure out how to turn off the Amber Alert.
    The love of a family is life’s greatest blessing so it’s very important to turn the alert back on as you never know when you may be able to help a person reunite with their loved ones.
    Android
    • On Android devices open Settings and select More under Wireless & Networks.
    • Scroll down the page to the Cell Broadcasts settings
    • Once the page has opened you’ll see options to disable extreme threats, severe threats and Amber Alerts
    How To Turn Off Amber Alert Iphone
    How To Turn Off Amber Alert Iphone

    iPhone

    • Open Settings and select Notifications
    • Scroll down to the bottom of the page and you’ll see the option to disable Amber Alerts as well as Emergency Alerts
    Don’t forget to turn the alert back on when you wake up.  It may seem like a tedious routine but you never know when it will come in handy!
    Amber Alerts are emergency response systems used to inform the public about missing people (usually a child), via media broadcasting or roadway signs.
  • When Did Doug Flutie’s Parents Die? How Old Is Marla Maples?

    When Did Doug Flutie’s Parents Die? How Old Is Marla Maples?

    When Did Doug Flutie’s Parents Die? How Old Is Marla Maples?

    Fox’s hip-hop drama series Empire isn’t the only show dominating the 18-49 demographic, on Monday nights it’s all about ABC’s Dancing With The Stars!
    If you are a fan of Dancing With The Stars, the latest episode left you with a few questions including:
    • When did Doug Flutie’s parents die?
      • Doug Flutie’s parents died on November 18, 2015 within an hour of each other
    • How old is Marla Maples?
      • Marla Maples is currently 52 years old, she was born on October 27, 1963
    When Did Doug Flutie's Parents Die?
    When Did Doug Flutie’s Parents Die?

    Doug Flutie

    Flutie’s father, Richard “Dick” Flutie, died of a heart attack during the early hours of November 18, 2015.  An hour later, Flutie’s mother, Joan Flutie died of a heart attack as well.  Flutie’s parents had been married for 56 years.

    Marla Maples
    Another question that many Dancing With The Stars fans had involved Donald Trump’s ex-wife, Marla Maples.  At 52 years young, Maples looks amazing for her age!
    How Old Is Marla Maples?
    How Old Is Marla Maples?

    Dealing with Donald Trump couldn’t have been easy and Maples did it for six years! Born in Cohutta, Georgia, Maples is the daughter of Lura Ann who was a model and Stanley Maples, a real estate developer.  We loved Flutie and Maples on Dancing With The Stars!

  • UPDATE: Who Is Karen King Love And Hip Hop Atlanta

    UPDATE: Who Is Karen King Love And Hip Hop Atlanta

    Karen King and her boys just can’t stay out of trouble.  Sas was recently shot in the head and before that Scrapp was sent to prison.  TMZ reports that “KK” may be spending some time behind bars for identity theft.

    Karen King Arrested Club V Atlanta
    Karen King Arrested Club V Atlanta
    The Georgia native was arrested back in May 2016.  Police officers handcuffed the Love and Hip Hop star moments after she arrived at Atlanta’s Level V nightclub.  She’s facing three years behind bars.
    Who Is Karen King Love And Hip Hop Atlanta
    Who Is Karen King Love And Hip Hop Atlanta
    Momma Dee finally has some competition now that Karen King has been added to Love and Hip Hop Atlanta.  King is the mother and former manager of rappers Sas and Scrapp (Alonte and Lyndon Smith).

    Karen King aka “KK” has worked with Akon, Missy Elliott and T-Pain to name a few.  King is originally from California yet she now resides in Atlanta.  
    As you know, Momma Dee is the mother of rapper, Lil Scrappy so who can help but compare Momma Dee and Karen King.  King explains that we should not compare her to Momma Dee because she has established her own unique identity for herself through her work with some of the industry’s most talent artists, including Michael Jackson.
    Who Is Karen King Love And Hip Hop Atlanta
    Who Is Karen King Love And Hip Hop Atlanta
    11Alive reports that Karen King is a former fugitive featured on America’s Most Wanted back in 2012.  She was accused of beating her ex-boyfriend up at a house in Canton, GA.  King was wanted for kidnapping with bodily injury and aggravated assault in connection with the incident.
    King’s sons were arrested in connection to the incident and later released.  King was arrested in Florida in 2013.  We are certain that this season of Love and Hip Hop will be eventful!

    Who Is Scrapp Deleon Love And Hip Hop Atlanta

    Scrapp Deleon is Karen King’s son.  Deleon’s real name is Will Cortez Robinson and he is a 28-year-old rapper who was recently found guilty for trafficking marijuana in Georgia.  Scrapp Deleon was sentenced to 20 years including 5 to be served in confinement and the remainder to be served on probation.
    Who Is Scrapp Deleon Love And Hip Hop Atlanta
    Who Is Scrapp Deleon Love And Hip Hop Atlanta

  • What Does Unseen Post Mean On Instagram

    What Does Unseen Post Mean On Instagram

    On Instagram, next to your friend’s names, you have probably noticed “unseen post”.  This article will explain exactly what it means and present information on additional Instagram changes.

    In short, unseen post is an annoying new Instagram feature that keeps showing up under my friends’ names!  One of the most confusing aspects of the notification is that it doesn’t show up under all my friend’s names.  This is due to the fact that the notification will only show up under your friend’s accounts with notifications enabled.  In order to stop seeing the annoying new message, disable notifications.
    What Does Unseen Post Mean On Instagram
    What Does Unseen Post Mean On Instagram

    Thanks to the way Instagram’s system is set up, the notification is annoying rather than helpful.  That system is going through numerous changes that you should be aware of.

    Check out this article by Jesse Weaver.  In the post, Weaver explains how disappointing Instagram’s new changes are.  The company has went from a chronological photo feed to an algorithmically driven feed.  That might sound like you can care less but this article will make you think again.

    Instagram, like every other company these days, is attempting to present the next best thing to look at.  As opposed to giving users the freedom to dictate what they’ll see next, the company has decided that they know what’s best.

    Instagram’s algorithm is here and users are responding.  Today, I experienced one of the changes the company made to the tool and I thought I’d share what I discovered.  I was on Instagram today and under one of my friend’s post it said “unseen post” so I wanted to know what it meant.
    “Unseen post” means that you have enabled notifications for a particular Instagram account and a new post has been created by that account.  You have received a new message that you have not looked at.  As obvious as the explanation may seem, for those of us who have been using Instagram for years, the notification is a new feature that left us confused!
    What Does Unseen Post Mean On Instagram
    What Does Unseen Post Mean On Instagram
    Unseen posts are the result of Instagram tracking when a user has logged into their account from a particular device.  Even when you log out of a specific account, Instagram remembers that you’ve logged into the account and you’ll continue to receive updates, the unseen posts notification.
    Instagram is not the first social media platform to use an algorithm.  Facebook, the company that owns Instagram, was the first social media platform to start using an algorithm and then Twitter followed their lead.
    Instagram now uses an algorithm to determine what users will see in their timelines.  This means Instagram users are more likely to see popular posts from their friends as opposed to posts in chronological order.

    With the recent focus on user experience one would think that social media companies like Instagram would put the power in our hands yet the name of the game is making money and the only way to do so seems to be reducing our power.

    “Unseen post” may seem like a pointless notification yet it is so much more.  It is a sign of Instagram’s strategy to take all our time and to use it in the manner they please.  When they want you to see something they have the power to force it into your feed yet when they don’t want you to see specific content, the particular image magically won’t appear.

    Check out how Twitter users are responding to the change:

    Here are some Instagram responses to the notification:

    A photo posted by Justin Bieber (@loml_kidrauhl) on Apr 4, 2016 at 7:58pm PDT

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    A photo posted by 👑🐶My Puppy Jackson (@igot7jacksontw) on Apr 5, 2016 at 8:38am PDT