The French 75 Journal

The saying goes “New Year, New Me” but shouting the mantra doesn’t seem to hold true for most. As the hype of the New Year descends, so does the ambition to keep our resolutions. We tend to fall back into old comfortable habits and repeat the same unhealthy cycles. If you’re really serious about making life changes, […]

The world was first introduced to Sara Stokes when she was vying for Diddy’s attention on MTV’s Making The Band. The beautiful songstress garnered the love of millions as the angelic voice in Da Band. Da Band effectively ended its career at the end of the third season of the show, when P. Diddy dissolved the group […]

The weather outside is frightful but Kenny’s voice is delightful. The soulful R&B singer joined Dave Koz, Valerie Simpson and Jonathan Butler on tour for the “Christmas Tour 2016”.  Kenny Lattimore was signed to Columbia in 1995. Ushering in an R&B resurgence, Lattimore released his debut solo album a year later. The self-titled success spun off two […]

A couple of months ago, I took you behind the scenes of all the hottest NBC Chicago shows. Tonight, Chicago Fire reaches a milestone and I had a chance to celebrate it with Eamonn Walker (Chief Boden). Chicago Fire launched a series of Dick Wolf spinoffs and continues to bring in the high ratings. Eamonn reveals […]

The Vampire Diaries star, Ian Somerhalder, is not only passionate about acting but he’s also passionate about fighting for a cause. I attended the blue-eyed bandit’s star-studded event for the IS Foundation; which helped raise money for the organization. Ian Somerhalder is an American actor, model and director. He is known for the TV drama Lost and […]

In case you missed it, a couple of days ago I announced the winner for the LaLa Land Prize Pack.   Announcing Winner of LALA Land Prize Pack Posted by Nekia Nichelle on Friday, December 2, 2016 The winner received: 2 passes to the advanced screening, $25 AMC card and two movie posters. Congrats!

Hey Guys, I hope that you’re thanksgiving went well. After a much needed staycation, I’m back on the scene covering events & interviewing celebs. Last Friday, I had a chance to do a #FBF with the R&B group Shai.  Shai made their way on the scene in the 90’s with their break out hit “If […]

This thanksgiving don’t forget to give thanks to your canine companion. Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir wants to remind you that your pup needs love too. Today he will be behind the scenes at The 15th Annual National Dog Show presented by Purina. Johnny (and his side kick Tara Lipinski) is thrilled to give edgy, […]

Thanksgiving is not only a time to be thankful for your blessings. It’s also a time to give out blessings. This year I teamed up with the makers of LaLa Land to run a Thanksgiving Giveaway & Prize Pack! LA LA LAND tells the story of an aspiring actress Mia (Emma Stone) and a jazz musician […]

Yesterday Shemar Moore and Bill Bellamy promoted their new film The Bounce Back. Moore, Bellamy and Nadine Velazquez come together on the big screen for this fun loving rom-com. I had a chance to chat with the leading man, Shemar Moore, and his comedic co-star, Bill Bellamy, on the red carpet before the screening of the film. The fellas had a lot to […]

In my previous posts, you can tell that I really enjoy cooking. So it was my pleasure to chat with “Welcome To Sweetie Pie’s” star Miss Robbie about holiday cooking tips. Miss Robbie is known for serving up some delicious southern cooking at her restaurant in St Louis. “Sweetie Pie’s” has become so successful that it’s garnered […]

It’s now time to save lives and with the help of Chicago Med‘s Nick Gehlfuss, I think I did. Nick plays the hard hitting Dr. Will Halsted on the ER drama series. Not only is he an actor, I think Nick moonlights as a comedian. He kept me cracking up on-set and showed me some life […]

In my previous post I recapped my red carpet coverage at “One Chicago Day”. Now I have to share the best part of the day… On-set visits! NBC’s Chicago Justice was the first stop on the tour. It was fun and interesting learning every aspect of the show from Philip Winchester, Carl Weathers and more. […]

This is my favorite time of the year. Not because it is fall or Halloween but because October is: #NBCChicagoDay. On this day, press interviews cast/crew from Dick Wolf‘s “windy city”-themed drama series: Chicago Fire, Med, P.D. & Justice. Although the day is long, it’s full of fun! In the morning its nothing but red carpet & roundtable interviews. […]