The French 75 Journal

Next week you will get the chance to see Halle Berry in the action packed summer hit “KIDNAP“ In KIDNAP, a typical afternoon in the park turns into a nightmare for single mom Karla Dyson when her son suddenly disappears. Yesterday Halle was in Chicago promoting Kidnap, so I had a chance to chat with her […]

There’s a party over here! Ok, not really. But if you’re trying to plan one, why haven’t you called Nicole Marie? Nicole Marie Events specializes in providing and understanding the best experience for the attendees, all while upholding the expectations and timelines you set forth.Basically she’s in the business of creating joyous parties and flawless […]

The title of this post may have you giving me the side eye. But after witnessing the public drama of Blac Chyna & Rob Kardashian, I’ve actually learned a few things. Yes, seriously. Before I get into the 5 Life Lessons We Can Learn From Rob Kardashian, let’s recap the chain of events: July 5th […]

All of my close friends understand my love for “Netflix & Chillin’ “by my(damn)self. Seriously. It’s the best thing ever! It’s also the only way to avoid any interruptions while binge watching a TV show or indulging in a movie. So, it’s definietly not uncommon to find me cuddled up in bed alone, snacking on […]

Sex! Although many are engaging in the natural act of it, it’s still a topic that is so taboo. So I’m here to breakdown those barriers with Tyomi Morgan. Tyomi Morgan is a Chicago native with a zest for life and an optimistic spirit. This model turned sexpert reaches millions around the world through her sex […]

If you watch TV One Fatal Attraction avidly then you’ve seen me provide commentary on several episodes. I made an appearance on recent episode that aired this week. This chilling case was about a mother and daughter massacre that still creeps me out until this day. Here’s a clip of the episode: Your browser does […]

I think that it’s safe to say that we can use some healing of the mind, body and spirit. For my #WCW Series, I’m highlighting a woman who has demonstrated an unparalleled strength in all of those areas. Today’s #WCW Series is with Holistic Practitioner, Rashidat Boston. Rashidat Boston is a Chicago-based, Spiritual Leader & […]

It seems like I have been using the word “horrible” a lot lately. From my previous article summing up ABFF, now referencing bosses. Horrible Bosses wasn’t just a title to a hilariously accurate film, it’s also reality. Day in and out, people spend approximately 40 hours per week with horrible bosses and it can make life […]

About two weeks ago I had a chance to visit Miami during ABFF. As you may have read in my previous article, my time covering  the event wasn’t the best. With the abundance of downtime, I had the opportunity to explore Miami. So, I complied a list of some of the hottest places to visit […]

I swear! I must have been a chef in my former life because I just whipped up this Healthy Spicy Shrimp Salad in 5 min. Since it’s extremely hot in Chicago, I opted to create something quick and delicious. Thankfully, I had all the ingredients on-hand. After eating this salad it reminded me of Burger King’s shrimp […]

Tuesday June 20th, was officially “The First Day Of Summer”. While some are searching for the hottest swimming suit, the rest of us are scoping the latest fitness/active gear. Don’t judge us! Once again, I headed over to FOX 32 Chicago (I’m starting to love them) to feature this summer’s newest must-have active/fitness gear, from […]

Last year, for the launch of the NFL Draft, Jenny McCarthy spent the day in Grant Park hosting her new SiriusXM radio show (Dirty, Sexy, Funny) with her husband Donnie Wahlberg by her side. I’m flashing back to this interview because growing up Jenny was definietly one of many that inspired me. She was …dirty, […]

Although my experience was not that great at ABFF, I did have the pleasure of interviewing  Spike Lee & Elise Neal. As you know Spike Lee has been in the business of filmmaking for centuries. With his catalog of content (Do The Right Thing, Crooklyn, Jungle Fever and ChiRaq), you can tell that he has […]

***Warning! This post is long. So have a seat with your cup because you’re about the get the tea*** I debated long and hard on whether or not I wanted to reveal my truth regarding my experience with ABFF 2017. One thing I pride myself on is honesty. I have to practice honesty throughout all […]