The French 75 Journal

Leave the cavities to the Easter Bunny, Lifestyle expert Nekia Nichelle has some yummy and healthy swaps for the kiddies this year (even the adults can enjoy them too). These swaps are so delicious that the kiddies will never know the difference.    BELLI WELLI In the U.S. alone, over 70% of the adult population […]

Easter Sunday is tomorrow and I thought that it would be fun to do something different on IG LIVE. Since the pandemic, I started doing #FoodieFriday. It allowed me to show how I throw down in the kitchen and share my love of cooking. On Good Friday, I thought that it was a good idea […]

The last time I did a #MusicMonday interview, it was spent chatting with Popstar Jason Duerlo. This time around, I wanted to give someone their flowers before it is too late. Leela James is a vocal powerhouse who many may agree doesn’t get the recognition that she deserves. James made her debut on the soundtrack to the […]

So you want to start a business? First off, congratulations! That is a huge step and I’m so proud of you, you world-shaker, happiness-maker, and one-of-a-kind boss babe (or boss dude). Now what? Starting a business can feel all kinds of daunting, but it doesn’t have to be scary! Today, we’re talking about the three […]

My first introduction to Dominic Rains was in 2019 on the #OneChicagoDay red carpet. Upon approaching me and before our interview, he sweetly brushed my hair out of my face. That was a moment that I never forgot about him. His natural kindness and thoughtfulness seemed to be unmatched. Dominic Rains stars as Dr. Crockett […]

Has sleeping been challenging lately?  March is National Sleep Awareness Month! From doom scrolling on our phones at night to tossing and turning over recent troubling events, I have some product recommendations and tips so we can all sleep more soundly this year because let’s face it: we NEED sleep to function properly. All these amazing […]

The daylight is staying out to play a little longer and summer is soon to return. So it’s only right that we shed our old winter skincare habits and spring up our beauty routine. Since we’re still in a pandemic and masks are still a thing in some states, these beauty options will still refresh […]

About a year and a half ago, Angela Yee was in Chicago touring for her podcast “Lip Service”. During that time we tried coordinating an in-person interview but it did not seem to work out. So, when it was announced that The Breakfast Club Co-Host, Angela Yee and Stacey Tisdale, award-winning on-air financial journalist, and Founder of Mind […]

Throughout the years I’ve worked with TV One producers/production company on their hit true crimes TV series Fatal Attraction. No, I’m not talking about the movie starring Micheal Douglas and Glenn Close. However, the TV series does have a similar concept. People willing to kill for love …or lust. The Dateline-esque TV series has different […]

Year after year I’ve had the pleasure to cover the red carpet for #OneChicago Day. With our new normal, I was wondering how the NBC team would handle it this year. Since the pandemic, Nick Gehlfuss, Joe Minoso, and Brian Tee have joined me on IG LIVE for a “Quarantine Q&A” but a lot of […]

The team at NBC sent me a token of their appreciation for my participation in their virtual press day. We’ll call it a #OneChicago Surprise! I received the box yesterday, which I shared with One Chicago fans, and everyone wanted me to do an unboxing. So by popular demand, here is the video of me […]

Once again, Tiffany Haddish will introduce six of her favorite comedians to Netflix members around the world with the second season of the Emmy-nominated stand-up comedy series They Ready. Each comedian, all of whom were again personally chosen by Haddish, will perform a 15-20 minute set. The second season of Tiffany Haddish Presents: They Ready features a bold new collection of […]

In just about any movie that calls for a tough/bad guy, you’re more than likely going to see Emilio Rivera. Raised in the tough streets of LA, Rivera explained that he had no choice to be tough. Losing a fight in the streets could mean getting beat at home by his father so, that persona […]

Out with the old in with taking care of you. Within this past year, a lot of people have decided to put their self-care at the top of their priorities. No more allowing toxic or stressful things and people to bring them down. With the stress of 2020, why not spend the top of the […]