Month: April 2017

  • Who Plays Nessa On Empire? Sierra A. McClain

    Who Plays Nessa On Empire? Sierra A. McClain

    Who Plays Nessa On Empire? Sierra A. McClain
    Who Plays Nessa On Empire? Sierra A. McClain

    Actress and singer, Sierra A. McClain plays Nessa on Empire.  Nessa is Shine’s (Xzibit) artist who has a beautiful voice.  Lucious Lyon doesn’t like talent that he doesn’t control so he’ll do anything to sign her.  Lucious’ determination will most likely cause friction between him and Shine.  We’re not sure which character we dislike more between Lucious and Shine!

    “I’ll Be Everything”

    In episode 12 of Empire‘s third season, “Strange Bedfellows” we hear Nessa deliver her amazing song “I’ll Be Everything.” Scroll to the video at the end of this article to hear the track.  In “Strange Bedfellows” we see Andre watch Nessa perform the song before he’s interrupted by Giuliana (Nia Long).

    Who Plays Nessa On Empire? Sierra A. McClain
    Who Plays Nessa On Empire? Sierra A. McClain

    Giuliana has serious plans for her club in Las Vegas and Andre tells her that Nessa could perform at the opening.  When Lucious asks Andre about Vegas Andre plays dumb.  Later we see Andre and Giuliana meet for a second time.  He flirts with her but she reminds him about Nessa and tells him that she wouldn’t mess with another woman’s man.  Andre claims that him and Nessa have an understanding.

    Who is Sierra McClain?

    You might recognize Sierra for the R&B girl group McClain.  The group was formed in 2004 by Sierra and her two sisters China Anne and Lauryn.  She was born on March 16, 1994 and is currently 22-years-old.  Empire isn’t her first major acting role.  In 2007 she played Jasmine on Tyler Perry’s House of Pain.

    Who Plays Nessa On Empire? Sierra A. McClain
    Who Plays Nessa On Empire? Sierra A. McClain

    Sierra is a perfect addition to the series considering her acting and musical talent.  The Georgia native composed the title theme for the Disney series A.N.T. Farm and in 2012 she appeared, as Syerra, on the series.

    The McClain family compared to the Lyons

    Similar to the Lyon family, McClain became interested in music after watching her father, Michael “MJ” McClain, write and produce songs.  While Cookie and Lucious’ boys run the Empire McClain and her sisters prove that three females can also dominate the music industry.  We look forward to following Sierra throughout the show’s third season!

    Listen to “I’ll Be Everything” and let us know what you think about the song! Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

  • Tobias Truvillion Wife

    Tobias Truvillion Wife

    Empire fans will be surprised to find out that Tobias Truvillion has a wife.  The actor plays D-Major on the series.  In episode 12 of the show’s third season, “Strange Bedfellows” we see D-Major fight Jamal’s new bae, Philip (Juan Antonio).  D-Major comes out for Jamal but it’s too late.  Jamal and Philip’s relationship is getting serious quick.

    Tobias Truvillion’s approach to playing a gay character

    In the video at the end of this article, Tobias explains that playing a gay character is not difficult.  He tells Gary with the Tea that it’s work so it’s mechanical.  Gary is gay and says that he could never kiss a woman.  Porsha Williams explains that it would be more difficult for her to kiss a woman than it would be for Gary.

    Tobias Truvillion Wife
    Tobias Truvillion Wife

    We then see Tobias try to direct a scene between Gary and Porsha.  The actor coaches a kiss between Gary and Porsha and Gary hates it.

    Jamal Lyon’s love triangle

    When D-Major catches Jamal and Philip at Jamal’s house he flips out.  He throws a temper tantrum and slams his phone to the ground.  D-Major’s intensity grabs Jamal’s attention.  Jamal is a Lyon which means he’s used to chaos.  D-Major still has a chance to win Jamal’s heart.  Jamal couldn’t get his eyes off Jamal after Philip punched him.

    What did you think about the “Strange Bedfellows” episode of Empire? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.


  • Kendall Jenner Pepsi Ad Memes – Top 10

    Kendall Jenner Pepsi Ad Memes – Top 10

    Kendall Jenner Pepsi ad memes are breaking the Internet.  This article provides the 10 funniest memes we could find.  Twitter’s reaction to the commercial was epic.  Pepsi can’t stop making mistakes.  The company pulled the ad after the negative backlash but then they apologized to Kendall instead of all the people they offended.

    Pepsi tried to share a message of unity

    Pepsi claims that they were trying to share a message of unity.  The company tried to use their product to solve one of the nation’s most serious issues.  Parents of black men who have been killed because of police brutality would not approve of the commercial.  Nothing can heal the pain they have experienced.

    Kendall Jenner Pepsi Ad Memes
    Kendall Jenner Pepsi Ad Memes
    Police officers that put their lives in danger during protests also wouldn’t approve the commercial.  Pepsi made the protest look peaceful but they are usually chaotic.  When protesters are responding to police brutality the environment is far from calm.  Police officers are hesitant to react violently because they don’t want to make the situation worse.
    Kendall Jenner Pepsi Ad Memes
    Kendall Jenner Pepsi Ad Memes

    Pepsi’s Live for Now campaign

    The Kendall Jenner commercial was for Pepsi’s “Live for Now” campaign.  The campaign was introduced in 2012 and is about celebrating life’s best moments.  Pepsi really missed the mark with this one.  A protest is not one of life’s “Live for Now” moments.  People don’t protest because they’re happy about life, they protest because they’re upset.

    Kendall Jenner Pepsi Ad Memes
    Kendall Jenner Pepsi Ad Memes
    Many people have been sharing pictures of Martin Luther King, Jr.:
    Kendall Jenner Pepsi Ad Memes
    Kendall Jenner Pepsi Ad Memes
    This was one of Pepsi’s poorest decisions of all-time.  The company is known for making incredible ads but this one was horrible.

    From Beyonce to Jussie Smollett, Pepsi ads always include some of the world’s most popular entertainers.  The company typically keeps their commercials simple but they tried to do too much with this one.
    Kendall Jenner Pepsi Ad Memes
    Kendall Jenner Pepsi Ad Memes

    Kendall Jenner Pepsi Ad Memes
    Kendall Jenner Pepsi Ad Memes
    Kendall Jenner Pepsi Ad Memes
    Kendall Jenner Pepsi Ad Memes

    Kendall Jenner Pepsi Ad Memes
    Kendall Jenner Pepsi Ad Memes
    Kendall Jenner Pepsi Ad Memes
    Kendall Jenner Pepsi Ad Memes

    Did we miss any hilarious Kendall Jenner Pepsi ad memes? Upload them in the comment section below and we’ll add them to this post.

  • Jessica Dime Fiance – Shawne Williams

    Jessica Dime Fiance – Shawne Williams

    Jessica Dime Fiance Shawne Williams
    Jessica Dime Fiance Shawne Williams

    Miss “So Disrespectful” is about to become Mrs. Williams. Jessica Dime is now engaged to her boyfriend who she started dating sometime late last year. The ring is absolutely beautiful, but who exactly is Jessica Dime’s new fiance?

     

    Jessica Dime Shawne Williams
    Jessica Dime Shawne Williams

    His name is Shawne Williams. He is 31 years-old and an NBA player. He used to play for the Pistons although he is rumored to be a free agent right now. He is 6’9″ and a Tennessee native. Most importantly, he treats Dime Piece right — even sticking by her side when her ex-boyfriend, Memphis producer Lodi Lucci, leaked her tape. The couple has appeared on social media multiple times and Jessica has been seen chilling makeup free with her man (she actually looks really pretty and much younger makeup free as you can see above).

    Jessica hinted that something was up hours ago posting “This trip has really showed me about what is important in my life at this very moment I’m the happiest I’ve ever been in my life..I’ll share later” Who could have guessed that she would be talking about an engagement?!?!?!

    On a recent episode of “Love and Hip-Hop: Atlanta“, the dancer turned rapper does mention that she is seeing someone but he didn’t make an appearance on the show. Hopefully cameras were filming and we get to see this engagement unfold on the show later this season. Anyways. congratulations to Jessica Dime and Shawne Williams! Check out the ring below.

    What do you think about Jessica and Shawne’s relationship? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

     

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  • Why Are People Boycotting Pepsi? – Kendall Jenner Ad

    Why Are People Boycotting Pepsi? – Kendall Jenner Ad

    People are boycotting Pepsi because of Kendall Jenner’s controversial commercial.  Kendall is the first model to receive a major Pepsi ad since Cindy Crawford in 1992.  The commercial broke the Internet for all the wrong reasons.  Pepsi and Jenner are currently trying to handle the backlash.  Scroll do to take a poll about the ad.

    Kendall Jenner’s Pepsi Ad

    Kendall Jenner’s Pepsi ad starts with her taking pictures for a photoshoot.  People are in the streets protesting when all of a sudden Kendall decides to get involved.  She ditches her photoshoot and gives a police officer a Pepsi.  

    Why Are People Boycotting Pepsi? Kendall Jenner Ad
    Why Are People Boycotting Pepsi? Kendall Jenner Ad

    Critics are calling the Pepsi commercial tone deaf

    Many are calling the Pepsi commercial tone deaf.  The phrase is typically used to describe a person that is not able to recognize different musical pitches.  The metaphorical meaning is being used here to explain that Jenner and Pepsi were not able to recognize that the commercial could be perceived as racist.

    Kendall and Pepsi will soon be donating a ton of money to the Black Lives Matter movement.

    Does the Pepsi ad exploit Black Lives Matter?

    Many are comparing Kendall’s visual to the Iesha Evans image.  Evans is the woman who approached police in Baton Rouge, Louisiana during a major Black Lives Matter protest.  Evans, a nurse, stood her ground.  Iesha explains that she is human and she wanted to send the message that we all matter.  She felt like black people had to beg to matter and that’s wrong.
    Iesha Evans Baton Rouge Photograph: Jonathan Bachman/Reuters
    Iesha Evans Baton Rouge Photograph: Jonathan Bachman/Reuters
    What do you think about Kendall Jenner’s Pepsi ad? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

  • Lance Stephenson Snapchat Name – Raptors Post Game Interview

    Lance Stephenson Snapchat Name – Raptors Post Game Interview

    Scroll to the end of this article to see Lance Stephenson’s Toronto Raptors post game interview.  The NBA star’s Snapchat name is born_ready23.  On April 4, Stephenson played his first game since returning to the Indiana Pacers.  Stephenson was very excited about his return.  Indiana was beating Toronto by 15 points when Lance decided to score on an open fast break.

    PJ Tucker and DeMar DeRozan attack Lance Stephenson

    There was only 2 seconds left in the game so the Raptors took Lance Stephenson’s actions personal.  Raptors forward, PJ Tucker got in Lance’s face and started screaming at him.  After the game Tucker described Lance’s actions as classless and tasteless.  DeMar DeRozan pushed Lance as players from both teams started threatening each other.

    Lance Stephenson Snapchat Raptors Post Game Interview
    Lance Stephenson Snapchat Raptors Post Game Interview

    Lance Stephenson is the greatest troll of all-time

    Stephenson scored 12 points in his return.  The Pacers are currently number 8 in the Eastern Conference and they could play LeBron James’ Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.  LeBron definitely remembers Lance blowing in his ear during the 2014 Eastern Conference Finals.
    Lance Stephenson LeBron James
    Lance Stephenson LeBron James

    James was playing for the Miami Heat and the Pacers put up a good fight.  Lance played incredible defense on King James and the gif above shows that he was able to break LeBron’s concentration.

    What do you think about Lance Stephenson’s last second shot? Was he wrong? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

  • 22 Brown Girls You Should Follow On Instagram – BuzzFeed

    22 Brown Girls You Should Follow On Instagram – BuzzFeed

    If you follow BuzzFeed on Snapchat then you most likely saw their “22 Brown Girls You Should Follow On Instagram” post.  This article presents our 22 favorite brown girls on Instagram.  Facebook has made it clear that Instagram is here to stay.  The image sharing app is starting to look more and more like Snapchat everyday.

    Instagram is still EmpireBBK’s favorite social media app.  Facebook is now in charge but they haven’t ruined it with too many ads.  Instagram Stories made the app just as innovative as Snapchat.

    22 Brown Girls You Should Follow On Instagram BuzzFeed
    22 Brown Girls You Should Follow On Instagram BuzzFeed

    Without further ado, here’s 22 brown girls you should follow on Instagram:

    1. Taraji P. Henson – tarajiphenson
    2. Beyonce – beyonce
    3. Jennifer Hudson – iamjhud
    4. Alicia Keys – aliciakeys
    5. Raven Symone – ravensymone
    6. Kelly Rowland – kellyrowland
    7. Dej Loaf – dejloaf
    8. Amanda Seales – amandaseales
    9. Jordin Sparks – jordinsparks
    10. Blac Chyna – blacchyna
    11. Cardi B – iamcardib
    12. Zonnique Pullins – zonniquejailee
    13. Yara Shahidi – yarashahidi
    14. Serayah McNeill – serayah
    15. Kerry Washington – kerrywashington
    16. Sierra McClain – mynameissisi
    17. Gabrielle Union – gabunion
    18. Ciara – ciara
    19. Zendaya – zendaya
    20. Rihanna – badgalriri
    21. Nicki Minaj – nickiminaj
    22. Issa Rae – issarae

    Who did we miss? Let us know in the comment section below.

  • Sage Steele – Controversial Comments

    Sage Steele – Controversial Comments

    Sage Steele is paying for the controversial comments she made about black men protesting the killings of unarmed black men, women and children.  Scroll down to see the Instagram post she made on January 30, 2017.  Steele has been replaced by Michelle Beadle on NBA Countdown which airs on ABC and ESPN.

    Steele claims that the worst racism she has received has come from black people

    Last month, Steele attended the “Under Our Skin” forum to discuss race and faith in America.  Steele made several controversial comments during the event, proving that she’s the new Stacey Dash.  We would love to hear Gabrielle Union call her out.  Steele proclaimed that she has experienced the worst racism from black people.  The former ESPN anchor also advised blacks to look at themselves and stop blaming others.

    Sage Steele Controversial Comments
    Sage Steele Controversial Comments

    Sage Steele calls out Mike Evans

    In 2016, Steele called out Tampa Bay Buccaneers star, Mike Evans after he took a knee during the national anthem.  Sage grew up in a biracial military family, explaining some of her beliefs.  Evans chose to kneel following the results of the presidential election.  He explained that he thought Donald Trump running for president was a joke and was alarmed to find out that he won.

    Steele shared the following Instagram post after missing a flight.

    There are some people that just can’t bite their tongue.  Freedom of speech is important but there’s a time and a place for everything.

    What do you think about Sage Steele’s controversial comments? Should ESPN get rid of her for good? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

  • How To Change The Brush Size On Snapchat

    How To Change The Brush Size On Snapchat

    As everyone knows by
    now, Snapchat is a popular social media app that allows you to do many
    different things while ‘snapping’ with friends. While ‘snapping’ with friends
    and family, there are so many different things you can do. One thing you might
    be wondering is how you change the brush size on Snapchat. It is actually quite
    easy to do.

    How To Change The Brush Size On Snapchat
    How To Change The Brush Size On Snapchat
    Once you take a picture
    of someone, something, or even yourself and you want to change the brush size,
    just use the two finger pinch gesture, the same gesture you would use to zoom out. How easy is that?

    Snapchat’s new search feature

    Snapchat just rolled
    out a new update that users will love. Now it has a search function that allows
    its users to search through photos and videos that they have posted publicly. This
    was rolled out just a few days after their bigger rival, Facebook started
    letting their users upload more photos and add stickers to them like Snapchat
    already does. Facebook also rolled out the story feature that lets their users
    post updates as stories. This is another thing that Snapchat already lets their
    users do.
    Is Facebook cloning
    Snapchat? What do you think about this? Sound off with your thoughts on this
    and let us know what you think!

  • Lil Kim Sister – Meek Mill New Girfriend?

    So two big rumors. One is Lil Kim apparently has a sister (on her dad’s side) and two she may be dating Meek Mill. This alleged sister goes by Nessa Colombiana but it doesn’t seem like she is actually related to Kim at all. It may stem from the fact that she looks like Lil Kim looks now and there was a picture of them together floating around on the internet.

    Lil Kim Sister Meek Mill New Girlfriend?

    This Nessa girl appears to be in her 20’s (maybe 30’s who knows these days) and is really pretty. She is about her business too because she apparently has a jewelry and clothing line called Rich Girlz. She also has a daughter that is a spitting image of her. There is no proof on her of Kim’s Instagram that they are related but there is a familiar name popping up in her likes.

    It’s none other than newly-single bitter Betty Meek Mill. Tea Tenders has grabbed screenshots of Meek Mill repeatedly liking Nessa’s photos and allegedly hanging out with her. Nessa is rumored to be known in New York and reportedly tried out for “Love and Hip-Hop New York” last season. She has almost 500,000 followers so she must be pretty popular. Tea Tenders also said that she is best friends with Meek’s ex-girlfriend Lil Tokyo. That could make for an interesting “Love and Hip-Hop” Storyline. Her Instagram is @Itsrgnessa.

    What do you think? Is this Lil Kim’s sister? Is she dating Meek Mill? Is the internet reaching too far?

    Now getting back to yesterday’s tea, #MeekMill’s new chick is gorgeous, and she just so happens to be #LilKim’s little half sister (fathers side)….when we first found out she was related to Kim, we saw the similarities immediately…this was years ago, Kim and Nessa must’ve fallen out, because Nessa used to have pics of Kim on her page, explaining to people how they were blood sisters …..they look so much alike, we think Kim was inspired by her lil sisters good looks, and got some of those procedures done to look more like her gorgeous lil sister 😳 Those are their pics at the top…and the bottom pic is of Kim, but she looks so similar to Nessa, you can’t even tell which one of them it is😄❤️ Nessa got a nose job also, but it didn’t make her nose as pointy as Kim’s, otherwise they’re twins…😍#TeaTENDERS
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