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TV One’s popular crime drama series premieres tonight with an all new grisly murder involving a senior citizen that was gunned down in Chicago. The episode will uncover if the murder is gang related or a case of love gone wrong. Nekia appears as a commentator on the show guiding viewers through uncovering the details […]

It’s been said that by February many people will give up on their New Year’s resolutions. I found out that there’s a higher chance of keeping your resolutions if you made a few lifestyle changes. Since technology continues to advance, I figured there has to be some cool apps and gadgets that can assist a […]

I have to admit seeing a couple in love is beautiful! After sitting and talking to Ron & Shamari DeVoe you can definitely see the beauty in their union. Having conquered both the R&B and Pop charts respectively the husband and wife team have merged their lyrical gifts to create a collection of songs for […]

Ryan Henry is ready for round 5! “I’m just getting started” stated Ryan as I chatted with him about the new season of Black Ink Crew (Chicago). There have been many bumps in the road and I think it’s safe to say Ryan has seen the last of the bruises. His spirit seems renewed and […]

Nekia Nichelle appeared on TMZ Live to discuss Michael Jordan slapping Charlotte Hornets’ player, Malik Monk. Although not the popular opinion, Nekia thought the slap was no big deal. “I know you guys are not going to agree with me but I do believe it was all in love”, Nekia told the TMZ staff during […]

Holiday cooking can be extremely stressful! You need as many tips and tricks to keep stress levels down and the holiday spirit up. This year I shared with FOX 32 viewers some handy kitchen items, as well as gadgets, that take the stress out of meal prep. Although the hosts at FOX 32 were a […]

Although the movie Notorious was release long ago, it still has had an impact on many of the lead actors in the film. Naturi Naughton now stars on the popular TV series Power,  Antonique Smith (who portrayed Faith Evans) can be seen kicking ass on Luke Cage and Jamal Woolard‘s talents keeps shining as well. Jamal is an actor, rapper, and comedian […]

Snoop Dogg is out of the doghouse and has redeemed himself. Through is new stage play “Redemption Of A Dogg”, he takes the world on his journey. Redemption Of A Dogg is written, directed and produced by award-winning playwright Je’Caryous Johnson andchronicles a character built around the persona of entertainment icon Snoop Dogg -a multi-faceted character […]

Did you know there’s an app for that? From healthy eating to balancing your budget— you will definitely APPreciate learning about these innovative techie apps that were showcased on NBC’s Tech Trends this weekend.

It’s that time of year again! The NBC Chicago line-up is back in rotation. I had a chance to talk to and have fun with the cast at #OneChicagoDay red carpet. Check out some the interviews.

Join me & Blogging Beauties for #MGOT18 #MediaGirlsOnTour is the premiere social networking event for women in media, entrepreneurs, bloggers, and influencers to connect, learn, and embrace new relationships, methods, and connections to further your business, blog, or brand. It’s a few days away until the #Chicago kickoff (Save $15 off using my discount code […]

Planning your next tailgate gathering can be a tad difficult if your guests are calorie conscious. Instead of just providing them with limited eating options, I wanted to share some healthy alternatives that would be a win for everyone (as featured on CBS 2 Chicago). Hurculean Meal Prep (Traditional Food Alternatives) / Veggies Made Easy […]

From the Kardashian brawl to Richard Gere expecting his first child with his new wife, Morning Pop welcomed Nekia Nichelle along with Zak Stemer and Jon Kelley to dish on these hot topics.  

  A low carb option to the classic Italian dish