The French 75 Journal

Last week I had a chance to interview someone that I’ve admired for so long. Meeting veteran journalist Ed Gordon was a delightful encounter. I had the chance to discuss a multitude of interesting things with Ed. One topic that sparked my interest was his interview with Tupac. I’ve always wanted to meet Tupac so hearing […]

I’m a huge fan of rappers when it comes to the old school style. Now-a-days the rap game, depending on who you are talking to, can be good or bad. While talking to Niakay, I got a chance to learn a few good things about The Rap Game. The Rap Game I’m referring to is the one […]

It’s not too often that people successfully make it in or out of Chicago. So, when I heard about tattoo artist, Ryan Henry, making a mark in the city through his black ink…I was intrigued. Ryan’s tragic past has been tattooed into his present and serves as the catalyst for his tattoo shop, 9Mag. I decided to interview VH1’s Black […]

They say laughter is good for the soul If you know me personally, then you know I love to laugh and I’m extremely silly. As a kid, I stayed glued to shows like In Living Color, Martin and The Jamie Foxx Show. Watching these shows gave me a profound appreciation for comedians. The dedication, hard […]

To the best of my knowledge, I’m not hispanic. But it is always interesting to learn about different cultures. Yesterday, Macy’s decided to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with JenCarlos Canela. Singer-songwriter and actor, Jencarlos Canela has starred in multiple television productions, collaborated with some of the most prestigious musical talents of his time and performed […]

It’s very rare in the entertainment business to meet people that are still humble after major success. There have been several instances that I can recount that I’ve had bad experiences with certain celebrities. So it’s refreshing when I come across someone who’s a fresh of breath air. Last week, I had an interview with a […]

Last night, HBO and  The Gene Siskel Film Center hosted the Chicago premiere of HBO’s new series INSECURE. The half-hour comedy series INSECURE (starring Issa Rae, Yvonne Orji, Jay Ellis and Lisa Joyce) looks at the friendship between two modern-day black women as they deal with their own real-life flaws, attempt to navigate different worlds and […]

Earlier this week I shared a post of my coverage from the Empire Season 3 gold carpet. The video has been getting a lot of love ever since I posted it, which is awesome. However, there were a lot of LOL moments that I did not get to show you. So combined with TGIF, I wanted to also coin […]

In a prior post, I gave you guys a recap when I covered the “Southside With You” red carpet premiere. Well last night I had the pleasure of covering the Empire Season 3 Premiere red  gold carpet. The cast from the show were our hosts for the evening. Even though Terrance Howard did not appear (due to an illness), […]

Hey Guys! On several occasions, I’ve worked with the producers of Fatal Attraction on TV One. You may have caught me on a few episodes providing commentary on several cases. A couple months ago, I worked with them on the Nailah Franklin case. This tragic story hit home for a lot of Chicagoans. I remember when a […]

For years, Ashley Graham has been the voice for plus-size women around the globe. It’s only now that many are hearing what she has to say. With the spotlight on her, she’s made sure everyone is aware that she’s unapologetic about her curves and confidence. During her modeling career, she teamed up with Addition Elle to launch a lingerie […]

The last time that I got to chat with Giuliana Rancic was during a meet & greet for her wine collection. In 2005, Rancic was named anchor of E! network’s E! News. On March 13, 2006, she was joined by co-anchor Ryan Seacrest. Furthermore, she co-hosts E!’s Fashion Police and often co-hosts red carpet events for award shows including the Golden […]

Before my interview with the lead actor of Queen Sugar, I had a chance to binge watch the show. It’s not often that my schedule allots for that luxury. Nevertheless, I’m in three episodes deep with a more profound idea of who I will be interviewing. Now, if you’ve been tuning in to OWN every Wednesday, […]

When you are trying to pursue your dreams it’s common to endure stumbling blocks. Lack of finances, knowledge and resources can be a real downer while trying to become a successful business owner. Throughout your pursuit, you come across helpful and unhelpful people. Don’t get me wrong, receiving help is not a requirement throughout your journey. […]