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The Lean In Debate: Why Women Can’t Have It All, So Says The Media

The Lean In Debate: Why Women Can’t Have It All, So Says The Media
March 12, 2013 2 Comments »

For the last three weeks or so, the media has been in a tizzy about two recent news items regarding women in powerful positions in some pretty huge new media companies. The first being Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer, who released ... Read More »

Yes, Sticks and Stones Can Break Your Bones When You’re Only Nine

Yes, Sticks and Stones Can Break Your Bones When You’re Only Nine
February 25, 2013 3 Comments »

By now, you've all heard the horrible details. The satiric and "false-headline news" making site, The Onion shared a tweet last night during the Oscars that called nine year old Academy Award nominated actress Quvenzhané Wallis a c*%t. I won't ... Read More »

Beyonce Lights It Up During the Pepsi Halftime Show

Beyonce Lights It Up During the Pepsi Halftime Show
February 4, 2013 2 Comments »

But the buzz regarding the Super Bowl was all about the Pepsi Halftime Show starring the fabulously talented Beyonce. It seemed that the Super Bowl festivities were overshadowed by King Bey and what she would be performing (and who she ... Read More »

Cissy Houston Sits Down with Oprah for Next Chapter Airing 1/28

Cissy Houston Sits Down with Oprah for Next Chapter Airing 1/28
January 26, 2013 2 Comments »

Cissy sat down with Mother O recently and discussed with her Whitney's death, her marriage to Bobby Brown, her troubled granddaughter Bobbi Kristina, and obviously will plug her upcoming book that chronicles Whitney's untimely passing. Read More »

FLOTUS Photos: First Lady Michelle Obama Wows at the Inaugural Ball

FLOTUS Photos: First Lady Michelle Obama Wows at the Inaugural Ball
January 21, 2013 Comments Off

Everyone has been guessing as to what type of gown Michelle would wear---would she choose black or white, a traditional look or a more avante garde frock? We cannot get enough of Michelle and her style choices Read More »

The 2013 Presidential Inauguration Photos: History, Fab, and Fashion

The 2013 Presidential Inauguration Photos: History, Fab, and Fashion
January 21, 2013 1 Comment »

On this Martin Luther King Day, President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden were sworn in again today at the official Inauguration ceremony on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. Read More »

2013 Awards Season: Style & Fashion Trends and Who to Watch

2013 Awards Season: Style & Fashion Trends and Who to Watch
January 12, 2013 1 Comment »

As Hollywood takes a few weeks to pat themselves on the back for a job well done, both starlets and veteran actresses train like marines in boot camp to prepare for their big Hollywood close up Read More »

Debate Fashion: Michelle Obama & Ann Romney Suit It Up

Debate Fashion: Michelle Obama & Ann Romney Suit It Up
October 4, 2012 1 Comment »

And while we might not agree exactly on who actually won the debate, but we just might agree on the fashion choices for the evening. FLOTUS Michelle Obama stepped out to support her husband (on their 20th anniversary, I might ... Read More »

Oprah Scores Rare Interview with Usher for Next Chapter 9/16

Oprah Scores Rare Interview with Usher for Next Chapter 9/16
September 14, 2012 1 Comment »

Usher has been relatively quiet about all of these issues until he sat down recently with Oprah for her Next Chapter series on Read More »

15 Fab & Extraordinary Women Representing at the 2012 DNC

15 Fab & Extraordinary Women Representing at the 2012 DNC
September 7, 2012 Comments Off

No matter your political affiliation, most everyone understands how important the next presidential election is for the country. This week, the Democratic National Convention took place in the charming city of Charlotte, and millions of people tuned in to see ... Read More »

First Lady Fab: Michelle Obama’s DNC Style During Speech

First Lady Fab: Michelle Obama’s DNC Style During Speech
September 4, 2012 3 Comments »

But the night understandingly belonged to First Lady Michelle Obama, who closed the evening with a stirring speech, letting us know why we should re-elect her husband. Read More »

Do We Like It? Kim Kardashian Rocks the Diana Ross Look for Photo Shoot

Do We Like It? Kim Kardashian Rocks the Diana Ross Look for Photo Shoot
August 28, 2012 7 Comments »

Kimmy was photographed by the acclaimed video director turned photog Hype Williams and shared the end result on her website. While I think Kim is a beautiful young lady, she is no Diana Ross. I wonder if Love Hangover was ... Read More »

5 Ways to Discuss The Upcoming Election with your Kids

5 Ways to Discuss The Upcoming Election with your Kids
August 28, 2012 2 Comments »

With the election less than 3 months away, it is getting harder and harder to suppress the ongoing ads, news, and media concentration regarding the presidential race. As a mom of 2, I have always felt comfortable discussing politics with ... Read More »

Oprah Interviews Rihanna for Oprah’s Next Chapter, Premieres 8/19

Oprah Interviews Rihanna for Oprah’s Next Chapter, Premieres 8/19
August 17, 2012 1 Comment »

This is not the first time Rihanna has publicly discussed her relationship with Brown and their subsequent breakup after he assaulted her before the 2009 Grammy Awards. But this may be her most emotional interview, since she actually gives us ... Read More »

Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Decor In Stores Already?

Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Decor In Stores Already?
August 16, 2012 5 Comments »

Forget about the Christmas Creep. Stores are already decking their halls and prepping their aisles with Halloween and Christmas items already---in August. Read More »

Just Say No to the Mommy Wars

Just Say No to the Mommy Wars
May 15, 2012 3 Comments »

Mommy Wars: (term) a divisive tactic that is used by the media and pundits to push a particular agenda where moms are concerned. By putting moms against each other, it not only creates polarization, but sells magazines, antagonizes political sides, ... Read More »