The French 75 Journal

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. […]

Today is Wednesday and once again I took the time out to highlight another woman “crushing it” in their field. As I stated in my previous post, I wanted to put a positive spin on the hashtag #WCW. So, I’m following up my #WCW series with V103’s Bioncé Foxx after kicking it off with NK Gutiérrez. Bioncé […]

When it came to changing up my hair style for the summer, I was kind of late to the party. Generally I like to rock a protective style, which includes extensions, year-round. Although my hair is very long, extensions are best suited for my crazy lifestyle. The two methods used to apply my extensions is […]

During my trip to LA, I covered The 8th Annual Merge Summit which was held at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel. The Merge Summit is an empowering event that educates, uplifts and encourages attendees. Additionally, during the 3-day event some of the industry’s top entertainers and executives led interactive panel discussions and workshops.  Featured participants included: Hit […]

Reading my previous posts, you know I’m all about making easy meals. My philosophy isn’t any different when it comes to creating cocktails. Being in the kitchen should be an enjoyable and simple experience, so it’s important I share things with you that will make it that way. On the 4th of July, I demonstrated via FB Live how […]

The day before leaving out of town for LA, I had the chance to do some turnin’ up with Lil Jon. Lil Jon, is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, DJ and actor from Atlanta, Georgia. He was the frontman of the group Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz, which he formed in 1997. […]