The French 75 Journal

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. […]

One of the cool things about my job is being able to get backstage passes to my favorite shows. The second coolest thing is being able to talk to the talent performing on those stages. Last week the Love In The 90’s Tour came to The Chicago Theatre. The lineup included: Blackstreet 2, EnVogue, Next, Jagged Edge & Adina […]

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 […]