Month: November 2017

  • Pastor Shawn Jones Death

    Pastor Shawn Jones Death

    Rest in peace Pastor Shawn Jones.  On Saturday, November 18, 2017, he suddenly passed away.  Media outlets report that Pastor Jones had a heart attack.  He was scheduled to be in Gaffney on Sunday.  His friends and family are showing him a massive amount of love on social media.  Pastor Jones is gone but not forgotten.

    Pastor Shawn Jones and The Believers started singing in 2000.  Last year, the gospel quartet performed in Columbia at the Martin Luther King Jr. gospel festival.  The quartet started signing at the First Baptist Church in Rockford, Alabama.

    Pastor Shawn Jones Death
    Pastor Shawn Jones Death

    The following tweet explains that Pastor Jones passed away a few hours after he shared a post.  Cherish every moment because anything can happen.

    The following tweet reminds us that one moment can change everything.  Life is precious and we shouldn’t take it for granted.  Social media reminds us that we don’t understand the true value of each moment until it becomes a memory.

    Life is too short to leave important words unsaid.  If you’re holding a grudge against someone, please forgive them because they might not be here tomorrow.

    What do you think about the death of Pastor Shawn Jones? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

  • Come Back Barack Obama – Chance The Rapper Gifs

    Come Back Barack Obama – Chance The Rapper Gifs

    The video shows Chance The Rapper’s hilarious “Come Back Barack” skit. We’ve been waiting for Chance to release his debut album but this will do for now.  The Coloring Book rapper appeared on SNL where he delivered the perfect anti-Trump anthem: “Come Back Barack.” Scroll down to see some of our favorite gifs from the skit.

    Chance The Rapper has a strong connection to former president, Barack Obama.  The rapper’s father, Ken Bennett was the White House deputy assistant while Obama was in office.  While Chance was working hard in his rise to fame, his father was in Washington, D.C. helping the president run the nation.

    Come Back Barack Chance The Rapper
    Come Back Barack Chance The Rapper

    While Chance and crew’s request definitely won’t work you still have to love.  I can’t blame them for trying.  President Trump will most likely be impeached and I wish we could bring Obama back until we find a new president.

    Come Back Barack Chance The Rapper
    Come Back Barack Chance The Rapper

    Donald Trump was wealthy and all he needed to do was enjoy his life and mind his business.  Instead, he decided to cheat to become president.  Now, multiple members of his family could end up in jail.  I wonder if he regrets his decision to run for president.

    Come Back Barack Chance The Rapper
    Come Back Barack Chance The Rapper

    So Come Back Barack!

    Come Back Barack Chance The Rapper
    Come Back Barack Chance The Rapper
    What did you think about Chance The Rapper’s appearance on SNL? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

  • Rihanna – Jimmy Choo Plastic Shoes

    Rihanna – Jimmy Choo Plastic Shoes

    Rihanna was recently spotted in her plastic Jimmy Choo shoes.  I initially thought that she created them to make a fashion statement but I was wrong.  The unique heels are a part of Jimmy Choo’s collaboration with Off-White, an innovative brand founded by designer, Virgil Abloh.  Rihanna isn’t the only one who has been spotted in the heels.  Naomi Campbell was seen wearing them on the runway.

    These heels will be an easy target for people who want the same look for an affordable price.  Only celebrities like Rihanna and Naomi Campbell have enough power to bring plastic back.  The pic below shows Rihanna carrying a plastic bag to match the heels:

    Rihanna Jimmy Choo Plastic Shoes
    The following pic shows Naomi Campbell wearing the Jimmy Choo, Off-White heels:
    Naomi Campbell Jimmy Choo Plastic Shoes
    Naomi Campbell Jimmy Choo Plastic Shoes

    Watch Naomi Campbell walk the runway in her plastic Jimmy Choo x Off-White heels:

    See-through heels are taking over.  The following Instagram pic shows Kim Kardashian wearing a pair of see-through heels during a recent trip to Japan.

    Icons 😭😍 #kanyewest #kimkardashianwest
    A post shared by NORTH WEST (@noriwestsource) on Jun 11, 2017 at 4:34am PDT

    Off-White

    A post shared by @virgilabloh on Nov 5, 2017 at 12:33pm PST

    Off-White was created by designer and DJ, Virgil Abloh.  His parents are from Ghana and he grew up in Rockford, IL.  The pic above is a part of his “Top Ten” collection with Nike.  Abloh has strong connections in the entertainment industry.  In 2011, he was the art director for Kanye West and Jay Z’s Watch The Throne album.

    Paper or…Plastic?

    Fashion experts are predicting that plastic will be one of next season’s biggest trends.  We’ll see tons of bright vinyl and clear PVC.  President Donald Trump could be one reason for the trend.  It’s all about transparency and the people of America are tired of being lied to.  Kim Kardashian’s fashion choices have also contributed to the trend.  The reality star has been seen in numerous see-through pieces lately.

    What do you think about Rihanna’s Jimmy Choo plastic shoes? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

  • Which Fenty Beauty Shade Fits Your Personality?

    Which Fenty Beauty Shade Fits Your Personality?

    Rihanna Fenty Beauty
    Rihanna Fenty Beauty

    Rihanna recently sent Cardi B some Fenty Beauty products to congratulate her on her success.  “Bodak Yellow” recently became the highest-charting song by a female rapper this year and for nearly 20 years.  Lauryn Hill’s “Doo Wop (That Thing)” was the last number 1 song by a female rapper.

    Rihanna sent Cardi numerous of products.  Cardi posted a video on Instagram showing off all her new Fenty Beauty goodies.  While we love celebrating Mac’s collaborations with African Americans, Rihanna understands the long game.  Why would you want to help a major company when you can build your own?

    DJ Khaled voice: They don’t want you to start your own makeup brand! Fenty Beauty is showing the world the power of #BlackGirlMagic.  Rihanna is taking her career to the next level.  She has mastered music and now she’s taking over the beauty and fashion industries.  Her collaboration with Puma was an overwhelming success reminding us that Rihanna is here to stay.
    I want Rihanna to focus on her love life.  Her previous relationship with Drake is over and she’s now in a relationship with Hassan Jameel.  RiRi seems to get bored fast but I want to see her get married and start a family.

    A post shared by FENTY BEAUTY BY RIHANNA (@fentybeauty) on Nov 18, 2017 at 11:08pm PST

    Fenty Beauty announced that the Stunna Lip Paint will be released on November 23, 2017.  That gives Rihanna fans enough time to order it before the holidays.  The lipstick is perfect universal red, a color we’ve seen on Rihanna on numerous occasions.  The singer’s lyrics from “Lemon” are seen in the Instagram post above: “Tell the paparazzi get the lens right!”

    What do you think about Fenty Beauty? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

  • Who Sang On SNL With Eminem? – Twitter Reacts

    Who Sang On SNL With Eminem? – Twitter Reacts

    Skylar Grey sang on SNL with Eminem.  Her performance was amazing, reminding us that she’s one of the most underrated singers on the planet.  Eminem and Skylar performed “Stan”, “Walk On Water” and “Love The Way You Lie.” Eminem was seen in all black, his new favorite color, while Grey sang at a piano wearing a white outfit.

    It’s great to see Eminem performing again.  We thought his new album, Revival would drop on November 17 but that didn’t happen.  Many of the rapper’s fans are upset but I’m still buying the project as soon as Eminem decides to release it.

    Who Sang On SNL With Eminem?
    Who Sang On SNL With Eminem?

    Just when you thought Em had done it all, the rapper releases a track with Beyonce.  “Walk On Water” is more than a song.  Eminem made a smart move by teaming up with Beyonce.  The former member of Destiny’s Child is all about empowering women and Em has a horrible reputation when it comes to empowering women.

    The entertainment industry is finally changing thanks to the Harvey Weinstein scandal and working with Beyonce is Em’s first step towards change.  He has a daughter and big plans for the future so he’s making strategic moves.

    Beyonce is all about second chances.  She collaborated with Chris Brown shortly after he assaulted Rihanna.  Beyonce also released her historic Lemonade album after her husband, Jay Z cheated on her.  She gave Jay a second chance and the couple has been fine ever since.  Jay Z actually convinced Beyonce to collaborate with Eminem on “Walk On Water.”

    I expect Dr. Dre to make similar moves in the near future.  Like Em, Dre has a horrible reputation regarding his treatment of women.  He’s been accused of assaulting women, including his ex-wife Michel’le.

    What did you think about Eminem’s SNL performance? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

  • Atlanta Rapper Body Found – Bambino Gold, Edward Reeves And Kendrick Stokes

    Atlanta Rapper Body Found – Bambino Gold, Edward Reeves And Kendrick Stokes

    The bodies of Atlanta rapper, Bambino Gold (Edward Reeves) and his cousin, Kendrick Stokes, were found in Alabama.  Bambino was only 29-years-old and Kendrick was 30.  Violence is ruining the hip-hop industry.  Hip-hop recently passed rock as the most popular genre in the United States but artists continue to die at early ages.

    Edward Reeves was born on May 5, 1988 in Montgomery, AL.  He was one of six children, raised by his single mother, Aidea Harris.  She described to reporters that it is stressful to think that someone has done something this cruel to her child and she couldn’t be there to protect him.

    Atlanta Rapper Body Found Bambino Gold Edward Reeves
    Atlanta Rapper Body Found Bambino Gold Edward Reeves

    Bambino started hustling before he was a teenager.  Growing up, he loved hip-hop and eventually moved to Atlanta.  His life changed after he was seen on a Hood Affairs DVD free styling for Gucci Mane and Waka Flocka.

    In 2014, Bambino released his mixtape, Trappin’ Made It Happen.  The project featured numerous artists including Lil Boosie and production by Big Boi.  
    Bambino lived a difficult life.  In the following video he discusses being shot in the face and he offers some useful advice.

    What do you think about Bambino Gold’s death? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

  • Katherine Ross Ridenhour – Facebook, Instagram, Husband

    Katherine Ross Ridenhour – Facebook, Instagram, Husband

    Katherine Ross Ridenhour is the 23-year-old high school teacher who was arrested for having a sexual relationship with a student.  The Charlotte Observer reports that Ridenhour had a consensual relationship with a 17-year-old student at Cox Mill High School in North Carolina.  Scroll down to see pics from Katherine’s Facebook and Instagram accounts.

    Like Hunter Day, another teacher who was recently arrested for sexual misconduct, Katherine taught science.  Unlike Day, Ridenhour did not cheat on her husband because she isn’t married.  Ridenhour graduated from Liberty University in 2016 and was hired by Cox High School in August of the same year.  She was the school’s cheerleading coach and science teacher.

    Katherine Ross Ridenhour Facebook Instagram
    Katherine Ross Ridenhour Facebook Instagram
    Researchers are blaming the educator sexual misconduct epidemic on access.  We live in a connected world where students and teachers have access to social media at all times thanks to their mobile devices.  Social media networks like Snapchat and Instagram enable educators to communicate with students at all times.
    Katherine Ross Ridenhour Facebook Instagram
    Katherine Ross Ridenhour Facebook Instagram

    Teachers Katherine’s age are Millennials who are just as tech savvy as the students they teach.  While social media can be used in innovative ways to help students learn, academia is not prepared for its dangers therefore it should be banned from schools.

    Katherine Ross Ridenhour Facebook Instagram
    Katherine Ross Ridenhour Facebook Instagram

    What do you think about Katherine Ross Ridenhour’s actions? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

  • ‘Empire’ Christmas Gift Guide: The Rest Of The Cast

    ‘Empire’ Christmas Gift Guide: The Rest Of The Cast

    We’ve got the Lyons of our lives covered with the Empire Christmas gift guide, but what if you’ve got a friend (or foe) who matches the personalities of an Empire character who isn’t in the Lyon family? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. Check out the gift guide below for the Boo Boo Kitties and the Beckys you know.

    Empire Fox Gift Guide
    Empire Fox Gift Guide

    Anika/Boo Boo Kitty

    Amazon

    Some chill pills. Seriously. And maybe a copy of Machiavelli’s The Prince, so she has a better sense of political maneuvering, assuming that your real-life Anika also employs the same sloppy tactics.  Anika is played by Grace Byers.  She just released the book, I Am Enough, a great gift for your favorite Boo Boo Kitty fan.

    Porsha

    Amazon

    Cat toys for her new office pet and ear plugs for when Cookie, or, his or her boss yells at them at work. Perhaps throw in some resume paper so they can get a new job.  Porsha loves bright lipstick just as much as she loves Cookie.  Buy your favorite Empire fan Taraji P. Henson’s Mac Viva Glam lipstick.

    Becky

    Amazon

    More respect for being a dutiful assistant! Especially if you know a Becky who has a boss like Andre, who doesn’t exactly respect her.  Becky is played by Gabourey Sidibe and she recently released the book, This Is Just My Face: Try Not To Stare.  Buy it for your favorite Empire fan.

    Tiana

    Amazon

    Pepper spray if it’s legal in your area, or maybe just some self-defense lessons so your Tiana friend never has to experience what actual Tiana experience in the lobby of Lyon Dynasty.  Buy your favorite Empire fan “Drip Drop” because the song never gets old!

    Thirsty Rawlings

    Amazon

    What do you get the man who has all the gadgets in the world? Maybe just an Amazon gift card and see what crazy thing he digs up on that website.  Thirsty is played by Andre Royo aka Bubbles from The Wire.  If your favorite Empire fan isn’t familiar with The Wire buy them the complete series.

  • ‘Empire’ Christmas Gift Guide: The Lyon Family

    ‘Empire’ Christmas Gift Guide: The Lyon Family

    Alas, the holiday season is finally upon us. Soon, the snow will start falling and gifts will be under your illuminated Christmas tree. If there are folks in your family who remind you of the Lyon family from Empire, here’s a handy gift guide with suggestions for holiday cheer. Take a look below.

    Empire Christmas Gift Guide
    Empire Christmas Gift Guide

    Lucious Lyon

    Amazon

    For the Lucious in your life, I’d say money in any form would be the ideal gift — cash, checks, gift cards, you name it. But if you feel like getting creative, a strategy game like Risk, Settlers of Catan, or Pandemic might be up his or her alley, too

    Cookie Lyon

    Amazon

    Taraji P. Henson introduced the world to Cookie Lyon in Empire‘s first season.  Henson is responsible for a substantial amount of the show’s success.  Can you believe that she’s been an underpaid actress for most of her career? Get your favorite Empire fan Henson’s book, Around The Way Girl to learn more about her life.

    Hakeem Lyon

    Amazon

    The youngest Lyon son enjoys the finer things in life. Fine booze, killer threads, and actual spotlight will do the trick for the Hakeem in your life.  Cookie Lyon is Hakeem’s mother on the series but his real mother, Andria Mayberry recently released a book.  Buy it for your favorite Hakeem Lyon fan.

    Jamal Lyon

    Amazon

    For the soulful singer-songwriter, the Jamal in your life would probably enjoy an lined old-school music notebook. Based on Jamal’s new-found love of art, a blank canvas and some paints may stimulate his or her imagination. And if the Jamal in your life also falls in love with photographers, perhaps a new DSLR camera is on their Christmas list.  Jamal is played by Jussie Smollett.  Buy his first movie, The Skinny for your favorite Empire fan.

    Andre Lyon

    Amazon

    Your Andre is a complicated, but spiritual and intelligent person. A snazzy day planner for 2016 could be the perfect gift, as well as spiritual book from the inspirational section of Amazon.  Andre is played by Trai Byers.  His wife, Grace Byers recently released the book I Am Enough.  Buy it for your favorite member of #TeamBooBooKitty.

    Next up: Gifts for the rest of Empire gang.

  • Jennifer Hudson Net Worth 2018: How Much Is JHud Worth?

    Jennifer Hudson Net Worth 2018: How Much Is JHud Worth?

    Jennifer Hudson is one of the hardest working entertainers in the world.  From her appearance on Empire as Michelle White to her current role on The Voice, J-Hud doesn’t stop working.  As a coach on season 13 of The Voice, Hudson expects her team to work as hard as she does.  Not everyone’s a fan of Hudson’s attitude and she most likely won’t return for season 14.

    Jennifer Hudson Net Worth As Of 2018: $23 Million

    Jennifer Hudson’s $23 million net worth was earned through relentless hard work.  She went from losing American Idol in 2004 to winning a Grammy four short years later.  Her career has been filled with ups and downs but through it all she has maintained a positive attitude.
    Jennifer Hudson Net Worth 2017, How Much Is JHud Worth?
    Jennifer Hudson Net Worth 2017, How Much Is JHud Worth?

    1981-2003

    Jennifer Hudson High School
    Jennifer Hudson High School
    Jennifer Hudson was born on September 12, 1981 in Chicago.  Like Michelle, her character on Empire, Jennifer sang in her church’s choir.  Growing up, Hudson’s favorite singer was Whitney Houston, another singer who grew up singing in her church’s choir.

    2004-2016

    Jennifer Hudson American Idol
    Jennifer Hudson American Idol
    In 2004, Jennifer Hudson’s life changed.  She competed in American Idol, amazing the world with her beautiful voice.  Although she lost the competition, the exposure she gained was priceless.  One year later, Hudson landed a role, alongside Beyonce, in Dreamgirls.
    In 2008, Hudson released her debut album, Jennifer Hudson.  The project was an instant success, earning her a Grammy for Best R&B Album.  The same year, Jennifer’s sister’s husband, William Balfour, murdered her mother, brother and nephew.  He was sentenced to life in prison.

    2017-Present

    A post shared by Jennifer Hudson (@iamjhud) on May 22, 2017 at 6:08pm PDT
    Hudson has done it all and I think it’s time for her to start focusing on her love life.  She has been engaged to former professional wrestler, David Otunga for nine years but they’re not rushing down the aisle.  They have a child together and Hudson is confident that he’s not going anywhere.

    Jennifer Hudson And David Otunga Breakup

    Jennifer Hudson and her baby daddy, David Otunga are no longer together.  Hudson claims that Otunga has become increasingly aggressive towards her and has psychologically abused their son.  David claims Jennifer cheated on him with producer, Mali Music.  Otunga is a Harvard Law School graduate and former professional wrestler.
    Are you a Jennifer Hudson fan? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.