The French 75 Journal

Typically, this is the season where I’m gearing up for One Chicago Day. In the fall the NBC franchise has a huge press junket for Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Chicago PD. However, since we are amid a pandemic the junket has been postponed. Luckily I’ve been able to still do interviews with some cast […]

Typically, this is the season where I’m gearing up for One Chicago Day. In the fall the NBC franchise has a huge press junket for Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Chicago PD. However, since we are amid a pandemic the junket has been postponed. Luckily I’ve been able to still do interviews with some cast […]

As we’re all aware Tyler Perry is a content creating machine. We’ve seen new shows popping up from the powerhouse since OWN Network’s inception. Sistas is the latest Tyler creation. The show follows a group of single Black women from different walks of life who bond over their one common thread: why am I single? […]

Since the show Black Ink Crew Chicago aired, I’ve interviewed many cast members from the popular VH1 franchise. The reality show gives a closer look at the lives of local tattoo artists. Right on the cusp of the show’s success, one crew member decided to share his music with the world. Chicago rapper Phor released […]

Get out! (Leave)Right nowIt’s the end of you and meIt’s too late (Now)And I can’t wait for you to be gone No, I’m not talking to you. I’m singing one of JoJo’s most popular songs. I’m not sure if you remember this tune but JoJo has been belting out love lyrics since, well, she found […]

NBC’s critically acclaimed show, Law & Order: SUV just ended its 21st season with newcomer, Jamie Gray Hyder starring as Officer Katriona “Kat” Azar Tamin.  With a long list of acting credits, HBO’s “True Blood,” “Graceland,” “The Last Ship,” “Rizzoli & Isles” and “Chicago Med”, it’s no surprise that Hyder has quickly managed to become an SUV fan favorite. Yes, her character is still […]

Emmy Award-winning actor and R&B singer/ songwriter Rome Flynn released his new single “Keep Me In Mind” this month. Flynn made his mark on both the small and big screen with acting credits such as ABC’s highly successful Emmy Award-winning drama series “How To Get Away With Murder,”“Madea’s Family Funeral,” CBS’s daytime drama “The Bold and the Beautiful,” and Lionsgate’s “The Haves and the Have Nots.”  […]

We’ve all been able to binge-watch all of our favorite TV shows while on lockdown, but leaving a feeling of emptiness when it’s over. On Wednesday, we were left with that same emptiness when Chicago Med aired its final episode for season 5. Chicago Med was added to the trilogy of Dick Wolf’s “Chicago” TV […]

In 2020, I decided that I’m going to start doing things that I’ve never done before. I’ve been an entertainment journalist for over 10 years and within that time I’ve never shown the difficult moments. For the FIRST TIME ever, I’m giving you a behind the scenes look at what goes on before the cameras […]

Last weekend, The BOSS Network hosted the “Ladies that Lead Conference.” Opening night kicked off with an “All Black Award Gala,” featuring celebrity influencer and business expert Tina Lawson. For 10 years, The BOSS Network has been supporting the careers and small business developments of over 100,000 women of color nationwide. The conference highlighted women of influence; who inspire other women by […]

O’Shea Jackson is Straight Outta Compton and showing the world how talented he is as an actor. Since playing his father, Ice Cube, in the NWA biopic there has been quite a few doubters when it comes to his acting abilities…and he’s remained strong. His follow up from SOC was the box office hit Den […]

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 […]

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 […]

The star of Starz hit TV series Power, Omari Hardwick was in town promoting Gentleman Jack Reel to Reel. Before hosting the event, I got a chance to learn more about the actor/activist. Press play to watch the full interview.