Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Joe Jonas new band DNCE drops first single Cake by the Ocean

I was never a big Jonas Brothers fan. As a 90s kid, I was a bit old for Boy Bands during their peak.

However, I couldn't help but be obsessed with Nick Jonas solo track "Jealous." In fact, the entire album was amazing.

Well, Nick's brother Joe, has just released a new track with his new band DNCE.

Check it out below.

What do you think?
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Monday, September 14, 2015

Is a new Mary Poppins in the works?


Variety and Entertainment weekly are reporting that a new Mary Poppins movie may be in the works.

The new film, is reportedly not a remake of the 1960's classic, but a sequel (being made 50 years later) set 20 years into the future. The film is expected to borrow from other stories in the Mary Poppins collection.

Rob Marshall is slated to direct the new film. Marshall previously directed Into the Woods.

As you  may remember, the original movie took place in 1910,  (in case you forgot this, there's a reminder below.) making the new film set in the 1930s. The original film made reference to the women's  suffrage. I wonder how the sequel will handle The Great Depression? If the Banks can still afford a nanny, they must be financially stable.

While some people on social media are already bashing the sequel, I for one, am interested. The original movie only used a small sample of the Mary Poppins stories for the movie (and changed things quit a bit).I am curious to see what new adventure Mary and the Bank children will be getting into this time around.

I also wonder who they will cast as Mary Poppins? Who will play Burt? Will Mr. Banks still be at the Bank? Is Mrs. Banks still a bit of a flake?

Is there anyway they could get Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke to make a cameo in the film? I know they can't reprise their roles as Mary & Burt, but maybe they could make some appearance in the film as a nod to the original.

Are you excited for the Mary Poppins sequel?




#MUSICMONDAY: Sullee J (@SulleeJ85) - "Common Chick" [New Video]


Sullee J has released the visual for his track "Common Chick." The Baltimore rapper says the video is intended to reflect on the idea that being beautiful is not about following society's idea of beauty, but being yourself. "Common Chick" is the first video off Sullee J's latest project Victory Watch the video here:

Friday, September 04, 2015

WATCH: When Cookie Met Sally [Parody]

It is almost that time of year-Fall! When everything is pumpkin flavored and I start watching Nora Ephron movies (You've Got Mail, When Harry Met Sally, and Sleepless in Seattle).

Sesame Street has done a parody of the movie, including a take on the infamous "I'll have what she's having scene.

Watch below:


Thursday, September 03, 2015

Aaron Sarkin's Lucy + Desi Movie rumored to star Cate Blanchett!

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Anyone who knows me knows that I LOVE Lucille Ball and I Love Lucy!

I grew up obsessively watching every episode of I Love Lucy, and The Lucy Show! As well as devouring every book I could find about Lucy or the show.

Well, a new movie is rumored to be in the works. According to The Wrap, Andy Sorkin is writing a movie about Lucy + Desi's turbulent marriage.

Actress Cate Blanchett is rumored to star as the flaming red head.

The TV star couple's real life children Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz are set to produce the film. I wonder if they're involvement will cause the story to be more authentic or if they will sugar-coat the story of their parents marriage?

Either way, I am BEYOND excited about this! I will absolutely be seeing this whenever/where ever it is released.

This is not the first "Lucy" movie. Lucy and Desi were the subject of a TV movie called "Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter. As well as the TV movie simply titled Lucy, staring Rachel York as Lucy, and Danny Pino (Nick Amaro on SVU) as Desi Arnaz.

Just in time for Labor Day weekend: Par-City's Fleek Justice.

Rap group Par-City dropped their latest visual for "Fleek Justice", off their latest release The Young Dope and Gifted.

The video's poolside party theme is sure to get you the mood for this long weekend.

Let the party start now!


Last night in Bushwick: Joell Ortiz & Illmind Human the art show

Last night,  I attended Human the art show, hosted by Brooklyn rapper  Joell Ortiz and !llmind.

Curated by A Dying Breed NYC, in Buswick's The Wick, the event featured art created by Joell Ortiz fans. The artists created a piece representing each track off  Human, his collaborative album will !llmind.

Fans of the rapper, not only got to view the art collection, but many had a chance to meet and take photos with the rapper.

Joell Ortiz, who makes a habit of hosting events that allows him to interact with fans, hopes to host similar art shows in the future.

Hot 97's Drewski was also in attendance.









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Monday, August 31, 2015

Monday Money: Get a free hair cut with Bumble and Bumble!

Despite what you may see on television and movies, not everyone living in NYC is rich and fabulous. Some of us are just getting by.

While NYC is notoriously expensive, if you're creative, you can always find ways to earn & save money.

Today, I saved.

If you're like me, you probably have gotten cheap hair cuts at hair schools hairdressers in training. However, at Bumble and Bumble, when you offer yourself as a hair model, you get your cut for *FREE*.

I realize that some people may be afraid to let a student do their hair. I understand, I've had some less-than stellar results. However, as I learned today, this isn't a regular school.

The guy who cut my hair today was already a hairdresser in Chicago. However, he was in New York, for a workshop to improve his craft, and learn new techniques. So, I got a free cut, without having to trust a tor

Now, to get the hair cut for free, you can't just walk in. You have to sign up for the emails. Then they will email you when slots for certain cuts or style open up.

At times the slot is open only for a certain cut, sometimes a few cuts are available. Today, the only requirement was that hair was at least 4" long.

I also won free hair product (hair spray) for posting a selfie of my new 'do on Instagram and using their hashtag. ( I have to pick-up on Monday, as I saw the email, after I left).

I had a great experience. My hair looks a LOT better than it did before. (I didn't take a before shot, unfortunately). It actually has a style, instead of just hanging there!

I think part of the reason I like it so much is because he did my layers with a razor instead of scissors.  This cut is definitely more interesting than my usual scissor layers.

Have you been a B&B hair model? How was your experience?