Monday, December 30, 2013

Book Of The Month: [January 2014] - LOVE LOST by Love Belvin [Love's Improbable Possibility Series Book #1]

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I can't wait to begin reading the LOVE'S IMPROBABLE POSSIBILITY series. Several folks have recommended this series and its getting rave reviews.  Upon reading the reviews from various sources, including book blogs, the anticipation of a "good read".. no pun intended, prompted me to choose, 'Love Lost' by Love Belvin, as the January 2014, book of the month pick.

'Love Lost', is book one in the LOVE'S IMPROBABLE POSSIBILITY series.

However, I would also like to suggest the entire series. So, whether you crack open this book or pull it up on your tablet, I'm sure you can expect a very enjoyable and readable destination.

 As always... Happy reading!



 LOVE LOST - Book One

 Synopsis via Amazon:
Love Lost is book one of the Love’s Improbable Possibility series:

You ever wonder what events led up to an individual’s inability to trust? Love Lost starts off by peeling back layers of a young girl who experienced the loss of essential, reliable and nurturing love. Rayna Brimm, hailing from an inner-city in New Jersey, survives a series of betrayal and loss only to forge forward in self-preservation and obtain an education in North Carolina. After receiving her degree, vowing never return home, she finds herself in California where she tries to build a self-contained life. She made a personal declaration to get through life without further dependence on others in order to avoid yet another heartbreak.

Only, fate said otherwise. Enter Azmir Jacobs, a tall, dark, handsome and very wealthy man, who has street credibility and executive power in the corporate world. Azmir has money, power and beautiful women at his beck and call, BUT only one woman has caught his eye. The resilient Rayna Brimm, a woman whose dysfunctional upbringing contributes towards her tough skin, issues with trust and a deep-seated fear to love, turns out to be more than he bargained for when he discovered her in his boardroom presenting a leasing proposal.

Rayna isn’t the only one with a checkered past. Can Azmir conceal his convoluted life long enough to prove that he can provide Rayna the stable and reliable love that she clearly needs and deserves? Or will his lofty lifestyle and endless resources scare her away?

Just when you thought you’d begun the read of an urban novel, you turn the pages and find this is by no means an urban novel, but the journey of a classic love tale and a story of redemption instead.

The Love’s Improbable Possibility series is a slow weaving a journey of love. Be prepared to progress into the world of Rayna Brimm. A story of love’s redemption. “It’s all about growth in the first book of this wonderful series. Love Belvin’s character development alone is enough to draw you in all on its own. Making the main character, Ms. Rayna Brimm, super relatable is what I loved the most!

It’s fun to read fantasies or fairytales but nothing hits close to home like an excursion dealing with what we go through as people on a day to day basis when it comes to what we expect in a relationship.

After being taking on an unexpected courtship journey by, Azmir Jacobs a successful entrepreneur and business man, you will come across an amazing unforeseen ending that will only have you on the edge of your seat in extreme anticipation for the next book.” ~ Zakiya Walden




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 LOVE UNEXPECTED - Book Two


 Synopsis Via Amazon:
Love UnExpected – book 2 of the Love’s Improbable Possibility series: Just when Rayna believed she had successfully settled her feet in Los Angeles, efficaciously eluding near-career demise, Azmir Jacobs has infiltrated her mind and world, and now is meticulously thawing her heart. But does he have the endurance to step up at a time where Rayna loses her most stable source in life?

Will the elusive Rayna embrace the UnExpected love that Azmir is offering her? Continue the love redemption journey and experience new characters being introduced; some to foster Rayna and Azmir’s relationship and some to challenge it.

“Once again, in “Love UnExpected”, Love Belvin undoubtedly captures the inner turmoil of a woman gone astray, finding her way through the loss of a love, a stable force and herself. While running from her present, a trip to the past forces Rayna to confront her mirror of lies and embrace her shattered perfections. A step out on faith brings along a journey of first that leads to an uncanny spiraled displays of insecurity.” ~ Kelly A

“I enjoyed the sensual hunger Rayna and Azmir had for each other in “Love UnExpected”. Their sexual desires and romance played together perfectly, showcasing Love’s talent for mixing sex and romance. I was left in awe and couldn’t wait to read the rest of the series!” ~ Juaquanna G–S


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 LOVE UNCHARTED - Book Three

 Synopsis Via Amazon:
Love Uncharted – book 3 of the Love’s Improbable Possibility series:

Rayna thought her life had been cautiously stabilized, in spite of losing her sole source of support. Azmir throws a monkey wrench in her world to include himself. However, not without Azmir exposing a few of his own imperfections.

No matter what mistakes he makes, trying to secure a place in Rayna’s heart isn’t an easy feat. He fights at all cost to remain there, even if it means destroying all competition, including the woman herself, by breaking down the ice walls that surrounds her heart.

Sunday, December 29, 2013

The WILMINGTON ON FIRE Documentary Needs Your Support Via Kickstarter For Post-Production Costs & More

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Filmmaker Christopher Everett's full-length documentary, 'Wilmington on Fire', is a piece of history that must be told.

This project needs help on Kickstarter. The project is currently about $10,000 away from its goal. The Kickstarter campaign ends on January 1, 2014, at 12:01PM.

'Wilmington on Fire', is a documentary, focusing on the Wilmington Massacre of 1898. This important piece of history isn't talked about within mainstream historical entities or educational institutions. This documentary will help facilitate a broader scope of knowledge on the Massacre of 1898 and present it to a wider audience.

Description via Christopher Everett [Wilmington on Fire Facebook page]:
WILMINGTON ON FIRE is a feature-length documentary that will give a historical and present day look at the Wilmington Massacre of 1898. The Wilmington Massacre of 1898 was a bloody attack on the African-American community by a heavily armed white mob with the support of the North Carolina Democratic Party on November 10, 1898 in the port city of Wilmington, North Carolina. It is considered one of the only successful examples of a violent overthrow of an existing government (coup d'etat) and left countless numbers of African-American citizens dead and exiled from the city. This event was the spring board for the white supremacy movement and Jim Crow Segregation throughout the state of North Carolina, and the American South. This incident is barely mentioned and has been omitted from most history books. It was not until 2006, after the North Carolina General Assembly published a report on it, that the tragedy became known to the public. The film features interviews from historians, authors, activists and descendants of the victims of the Wilmington Massacre of 1898. © 2011 Christopher Everett

For more information on this documentary, please watch the trailer below.

To spread the word and/or make a contribution to help support the post-production costs of Christopher Everett's 'Wilimington on Fire' documentary, please visit the Kickstarter page at:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/114940453/wilmington-on-fire





 

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays + 14 Holiday Music Tracks

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BLANK STARE: Porsha Williams ACTUALLY Believed The 'Underground Railroad' Was a Real Train

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[Watch Video] - PORSHA WILLIAMS BELIEVES THE 'UNDERGROUND RAILROAD', WAS A REAL TRAIN:



I didn't even want to post this next entry, due to, the enormous embarrassment and extremely unbelievable realization that Porsha Stewart (Williams), an African-American, could be so foolish in her knowledge of black history, or rather the lack thereof.

This post, was to be published yesterday, but, I just didn't feel like seeing it on my blog. It's just ridiculous and sad as hell. But, I digress, somewhat.

At 32 years of age, Porsha Williams, who's a regular on the hit reality series, 'Real Housewives of Atlanta', made it her duty, to repeatedly tell the other cast members and the millions of viewers, that her Grandfather's legacy was of the utmost importance to her. As it should be.

However, on Sunday night's episode of the hit show, Porsha Williams, solidified the fact that she isn't very bright. Of course, this has been documented on video, since her debut on the show last season.  She had a "moment",  last season, when she stated there were "265" days in a year. (*Sighs* )

Folks, just didn't want to believe she was that stupid, so it was like an "oops" moment. Perhaps, she misspoke. Well, now we all know, that doesn't seem to be the case.

Yet, she is representing her Grandfather's legacy on reality television, and it is of the utmost importance to her.  Chile.


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[Above Photo: Hosea Williams, on the far left, pictured with Jesse Jackson, Martin Luther King, Jr and Ralph Albernathy, on the tragic day Martin Luther King, Jr., was assassinated, April 4, 1968.]


If you weren't aware, Porsha's Grandfather, Hosea Williams, was a prominent civil rights activist and scientist. He held a Master's degree and was a member of the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity.

Below is a video of the late Hosea Williams, speaking about the assassination of  his friend, Martin Luther King Jr.

Hosea Williams, passed in 2000, at the age of 74.


 [Video]- Hosea Williams speaks about the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.





 [Video] - Hosea Williams' best friend Ally Pat spoke at his 'Homegoing Celebration' (Funeral)




There is NO excuse, for Porsha, not to know the bare minimal, about the 'underground railroad', and black history in general, ESPECIALLY, being the granddaughter of a civil right's leader, who stood beside Martin Luther King, Jr., in the struggle and was with him, at the time of his assassination.

It boggles the mind, that this child could be so ignorant. It was painful to watch. Folks, the 'underground railroad', is taught in elementary school.

However, it (black history), should also be spoken about and taught, in the home, from parents, grand-parents, etc. At least, in my family, that's how it was done. The best knowledge about one's history, is from the very people, who has lived through it and from the legacy and history of our ancestors.

There are libraries in every city, museums, with a wealth of knowledge and history, that is rich, inspiring and deep.  My goodness, I just cannot believe the sheer ignorance.

Porsha should be ashamed. She has to be embarrassed. Hell, she embarrassed her family, black folks, our ancestors and her late Grandfather's legacy. He has to be rolling around in his grave.

But, trust and believe, when those words left her mouth, he (Hosea Williams), along with William Still, Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass, Solomon Northup, Martin Luther King Jr., and many others, who fought for freedom and justice, gathered in the "Heavenly Church", to pray for Porsha, and others like her.

Jesus...Jesus...take the wheel.

Amen.

Monday, December 23, 2013

[Video] - Christmas Sugar Cookie Recipe w/ Icing + Gingerbread Cookie Recipe


Via CHOW on Youtube



Via Allrecipes on Youtube

[For the full Gingerbread cookie recipe, visit: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/gingerbread-cookies-ii/detail.aspx]

[Video] - 12.19.13: 'Holidays at the White House' Google Plus Hangout [Full Video]

[Video] - 12.16.13: First Lady Michelle Obama Reads 'The Night Before Christmas'

On December 16th, the First Lady read, 'The Night Before Christmas', to kids at the Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C.

Movie Trailer: BATTLE OF THE DAMNED [Dolph Lundgren] Releases 2.18.14 on DVD/Blu-ray [Red Band Version]

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Movie Trailer: SILENT RETREAT [Horror]

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Movie Trailer: TRANSCENDENCE [Johnny Depp] In Theaters 4.18.14

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Movie Trailer: THE EXPENDABLES 3 In Theaters 8.15.14 [Teaser Trailer]

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Movie Trailer: NEIGHBORS [Seth Rogen, Zac Efron] In Theaters 5.9.14

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Movie Trailer: 3 DAYS TO KILL [Kevin Costner] In Theaters 2.21.14

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Movie Trailer: DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES In Theaters 7.11.14

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Movie Trailer: 22 JUMP STREET In Theaters 6.13.14 [Red Band Trailer]

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Movie Trailer: WELCOME TO YESTERDAY In Theaters 2.28.14

CONGRATS: Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade Engaged


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CONGRATS: Kelly Rowland Gets Engaged

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[Video] - Mary J. Blige Performs 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" on THE TALK



 Side Note: Purchase and download Mary J. Blige's holiday album, "A Mary Christmas", today.

New Video: THE MONSTER By Eminem f/ Rihanna

Congrats: Ciara and Future Engaged



Side Note: Yes..this news is a wee bit old, but, I never posted the story. Posting for archives.

Coupled Up Rumor: Rihanna and A$AP Rocky?

[Video] - Madonna & Her Boo Split

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

[Video] - 12.17.13: Kenya Moore Stops By The Wendy Williams Show, Talks RHOA

Videos: DRUNK IN LOVE By Beyonce f/ Jay Z / XO By Beyonce

[Video] - Oreo Ice Cream Cake Recipe



Recipe via YT channel: Laura Vitale Website: www.LauraInTheKitchen.Com

[Video] - Steve Harvey Discusses His Interview With President Obama, Set to Air Friday

[Video] - 12.16.13: Wendy Williams Discusses Beyonce's Album, Khloe & Lamar, RHOA and More

Movie Trailer: The INVOKING [Horror] Releases on VOD/DVD/Blu-ray On 2.18.14

Movie Trailer: HAUNT [Horror] Available on VOD 2.7.14 / Select Theaters 3.7.14

Movie Trailer: INTERSTELLAR [Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway] In Theaters 11.7.14

Queen Bey Sells Over 800,000 Albums in 3 Days, Shatters iTunes Records and Will Debut at #1 on Billboard



Beyonce's new self-titled visual album, 'Beyonce', is set to enter the Billboard 200 album chart at number one. The surprise album, that dropped early Friday morning, exclusively on iTunes, sold over 828,000 copies in three days.

They should've listened....Beyonce told'em to BOW DOWN!!!!!

Movie Trailer: Tyler Perry's SINGLE MOMS CLUB In Theaters 3.14.14

New Couple Alert: Khloe Kardashian and Matt Kemp Dating?

Break-ups: Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom Divorcing

Friday, December 13, 2013

[Video] - Cookies and Cream Fudge Brownies - Lorraine Pascale + Pre-Order New Cookbook



Recipe via chef Lorraine Pascale.

Visit her official website at www.LorrainePascale.Com.

Also, be sure to pre-order her new cookbook, 'A Lighter Way to Bake', which releases in the U.S. on March 18, 2014.  While you wait for the new book, check out Lorraine Pascale's previous cookbooks.


 A LIGHTER WAY TO BAKE Releases in the U.S. on 3.18.14



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Hot Kindle Picks: THE MASSEUSE and THE DRAGON [G.O.N.Y. - Double Dragon Book Series #1 & #2] By Violette Dubrinsky

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Looking for a well-written, must-read series, filled with romance, drama, several intense story-lines and an explosive interracial relationship dynamic?

Well, head on over to Amazon and download the 'G.O.N.Y. - DOUBLE DRAGON' series, by awesome author Violette Dubrinsky.

You will not be disappointed.

Ramsey and Jez's story, has so many interesting and unexpected twists and turns, you will not be able to put the books down, once you start.

Violette Dubrinsky weaves a breathtaking tale of revenge, deceit, love, passion, family rifts and redemption. 

Below, check out additional deets, about the two books in the series.



THE MASSEUSE Synopsis - Via Amazon:


When Jezebel Carter agreed to a spa session to appease her sickly sister, she expects one thing and one thing only: to leave tension-free. It’s a spa, after all. Instead, she leaves with memories of a gorgeous man with talented fingers, who probably doesn't work at the spa and is a possible pervert.

Ramsey Stone is no pervert. He's a licensed masseuse, and he wants more than one session with Jezebel. For a man who prides himself on his control, even he admits he's smitten with the beautiful, but headstrong financial executive. He's determined to have her, and before long,

Ramsey succeeds on his personal quest to make Jezebel his. There's just one problem: Ramsey harbors a secret that could tear Jezebel from his arms and upturn their lives.


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THE DRAGON Synopsis - Via Amazon:


Never tickle a sleeping dragon…

Past events have changed Ramsey Stone. In place of the warm, loving masseuse now stands a ruthless man with one pressing goal: revenge. No matter the cost, Ramsey will have his vengeance.

Jezebel Carter has come to the realization that the man she knew and loved doesn’t exist. Heartbroken and angry, Jezebel is forced to give up everything she holds dear because of Ramsey Stone, and even that may not be enough.

As Ramsey pursues his vengeance, Jezebel becomes a target. Can Ramsey put his quest for vengeance on hold long enough to realize that Jezebel needs him?

NEW ALBUM: Beyonce Drops a New Visual Album Exclusively on iTunes + Includes 14 New Tracks / 17 New Videos




Beyonce dropped a musical bomb early Friday morning.... On Friday the 13th no less, without an ounce of traditional marketing AND on Taylor 'minimal talent having' Swift's Birthday!

I'm DYING! LMAO *Tears*  Bey is NOT playing!

Queen B, released a new visual album exclusively on iTunes, self-titled, 'Beyonce', of course.

This is the fifth solo studio album for Beyonce and includes collabs with hubby Jay Z, Justin Timberlake, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, Drake, Frank Ocean, Timbaland and even baby Blue.

Not only did B release the new album, new videos were also released. Now, that's a stroke of marketing genius!

The tracks will be available to purchase individually on 12.20.13. The album includes 14 new songs and 17 videos.

Bey snatched many wigs today!

If you haven't ordered and downloaded your copy yet,  do so now.

Break-ups: Taye Diggs and Wife Idina Menzel Split After 10 Years of Marriage





Taye Diggs recently spoke about marriage, while appearing on the 'Bethenny' Show.


[FULL LIST] - GOLDEN GLOBE NOMINATIONS - Congrats Idris Elba, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Lupita Nyong'o, Micheal Fassbender, Steve McQueen and more





Award season is upon us.

Right on the heels of the the SAG award nominations, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, announced the Golden Globe nominations.

Big ups to Idris Elba, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kerry Washington, Steve McQueen, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o, Leonardo DiCaprio, Matthew McConaughey, Don Cheadle and Sandra Bullock.

Congrats to all the nominees.

I'm quite surprised Oprah, Forest Whitaker and Micheal B. Jordan, weren't nominated for their highly acclaimed roles this year.

Chiwetel Ejofor and Idris Elba were both nominated twice, for their breakthrough portrayals in the film and television categories.

Winners will be announced during the Golden Globes ceremony January 12, 2014, at the Beverly Hilton, airing live on NBC and hosted for a second consecutive year by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.



Via Deadline.Com:




BEST MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA



12 YEARS A SLAVE Plan B Entertainment, New Regency Productions and River Road Entertainment; Fox Searchlight Pictures 

CAPTAIN PHILLIPS Columbia Pictures; Sony Pictures Releasing

GRAVITY Warner Bros. Pictures / Esperanto Filmoj / Heyday Films; Warner Bros. Pictures

PHILOMENA Pathe, BBC Films, BFI, Canal+, Cine+, Baby Cow/Magnolia Mae; The Weinstein Company

RUSH Universal Pictures, Cross Creek Pictures, Exclusive Media, Imagine Entertainment, Working Title, Revolution Films; Universal Pictures



BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA


Cate Blanchett, Blue Jasmine Sandra Bullock, Gravity Judi Dench, Philomena Emma Thompson, Saving Mr Banks Kate Winslet, Labor Day



BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – DRAMA



Chiwetel Ejiofor, 12 Years A Slave Idris Elba, Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom Tom Hanks, Captain Phillips Matthew McConaughey, Dallas Buyers Club Robert Redford, All Is Lost




BEST MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR MUSICAL

AMERICAN HUSTLE Columbia Pictures and Annapurna Pictures; Sony Pictures Releasing

HER Warner Bros. Pictures / Annapurna Pictures; Warner Bros. Pictures

INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS Mike Zoss Productions, Scott Rudin Productions, Studio Canal; CBS Films

NEBRASKA Paramount Vantage; Paramount Pictures

THE WOLF OF WALL STREET Paramount Pictures and Red Granite Pictures; Paramount Pictures



BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR MUSICAL




Amy Adams, American Hustle Julie Delpy, Before Midnight Greta Gerwig, Francis Ha Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Enough Said Meryl Streep, August: Osage County



BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR MUSICAL



Christian Bale, American Hustle Bruce Dern, Nebraska Leonardo DiCaprio, The Wolf Of Wall Street Oscar Isaac, Inside Llewyn Davis Joaquin Phoenix, Her BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM THE CROODS DreamWorks Animation LLC; Twentieth Century Fox DESPICABLE ME 2 Universal Pictures/Illumination Entertainment, A Chris Meledandri Production; Universal Pictures FROZEN Walt Disney Animation Studios; Walt Disney Pictures




BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM



BLUE IS THE WARMEST COLOR (France) Quat’sous Films; IFC Films

THE GREAT BEAUTY (Italy) Indigo Film, Medusa Film, BABE Films; Janus Films

THE HUNT (Denmark) Zentropa Entertainment; Magnolia Pictures

THE PAST (Iran) Memento Films Production, France 3 Cinema, BIM Distribuzione; Sony Pictures Classics

THE WIND RISES (Japan) Studio Ghibli; Touchstone Pictures



BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A MOTION PICTURE

Sally Hawkins, Blue Jasmine Jennifer Lawrence, American Hustle Lupita Nyong’o, 12 Years A Slave Julia Roberts, August: Osage County June Squibb, Nebraska



BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A MOTION PICTURE



Barkhad Abdi, Captain Phillips Daniel Bruhl, Rush Bradley Cooper, American Hustle Michael Fassbender, 12 Years A Slave Jared Leto, Dallas Buyers Club




BEST DIRECTOR – MOTION PICTURE


Alfonso Cuaron, Gravity Paul Greengrass, Captain Phillips Steve McQueen, 12 Years A Slave Alexander Payne, Nebraska David O. Russell, American Hustle



BEST SCREENPLAY – MOTION PICTURE


Spike Jonze, Her Bob Nelson, Nebraska Jeff Pope & Steve Coogan, Philomena John Ridley, 12 Years A Slave Eric Warren Singer & David O Russell, American Hustle

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE – MOTION PICTURE

Alex Ebert, All Is Lost Alex Heffes, Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom Steven Price, Gravity John Williams, The Book Thief Hans Zimmer, 12 Years A Slave

BEST ORIGINAL SONG – MOTION PICTURE

“Atlas”, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Music by: Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion Lyrics by: Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion “Let It Go”, Frozen Music by: Kristen Anderson Lopez, Robert Lopez Lyrics by: Kristen Anderson Lopez, Robert Lopez “Ordinary Love”, Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom Music by: Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen, Jr., Brian Burton Lyrics by: Bono “Please Mr Kennedy”, Inside Llewyn Davis Music by: Ed Rush, George Cromarty, T Bone Burnett, Justin Timberlake, Joel Coen, Ethan Coen Lyrics by: Ed Rush, George Cromarty, T Bone Burnett, Justin Timberlake, Joel Coen, Ethan Coen “Sweeter Than Fiction”, One Chance Music by: Taylor Swift, Jack Antonoff Lyrics by: Taylor Swift, Jack Antonoff



BEST TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA


BREAKING BAD (AMC) Sony Pictures Television
DOWNTON ABBEY (PBS) Carnival Films
THE GOOD WIFE (CBS) CBS Television Studios in Association with Scott Free Productions and King Size Productions
HOUSE OF CARDS (Netflix) Donen/Fincher/Roth and Trigger Street Productions, Inc. in association with Media Rights Capital for Netflix
MASTERS OF SEX (Showtime) Showtime, Sony Pictures Television, Round Two Productions, Timberman/Beverly Productions

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA

Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife Tatiana Maslany, Orphan Black Taylor Schilling, Orange Is The New Black Kerry Washington, Scandal Robin Wright, House Of Cards

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES – DRAMA

Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad Liev Schreiber, Ray Donovan Michael Sheen, Masters Of Sex Kevin Spacey, House Of Cards James Spader, The Blacklist


BEST TELEVISION SERIES – COMEDY OR MUSICAL


THE BIG BANG THEORY (CBS) Chuck Lorre Productions, Inc. in association with Warner Bros. Television
BROOKLYN NINE-NINE (Fox) Universal Television GIRLS (HBO) HBO Entertainment in association with Apatow Productions and I am Jenni Konner Productions
MODERN FAMILY (ABC) Twentieth Century Fox Television
PARKS & RECREATION (NBC) Universal Television


BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES – COMEDY OR MUSICAL


Zooey Deschanel, New Girl Lena Dunham, Girls Edie Falco, Nurse Jackie Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep Amy Poehler, Parks & Recreation



BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES – COMEDY OR MUSICAL


Jason Bateman, Arrested Development Don Cheadle, House Of Lies Michael J. Fox, The Michael J. Fox Show Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory Andy Samberg, Brooklyn Nine-Nine


BEST MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION


AMERICAN HORROR STORY: COVEN (FX Networks) Ryan Murphy Television and Brad Falchuk Teley-Vision in association with Twentieth Century Fox Television
BEHIND THE CANDELABRA (HBO) HBO Films in association with Jerry Weintraub Productions DANCING ON THE EDGE (Starz) Starz Entertainment
TOP OF THE LAKE (Sundance Channel) See-Saw Films
WHITE QUEEN (Starz) Starz Entertainment


BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION


Helena Bonham Carter, Burton & Taylor Rebecca Ferguson, The White Queen, Jessica Lange, American Horror Story: Coven Helen Mirren, Phil Spector Elisabeth Moss, Top of the Lake


BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION


Matt Damon, Behind The Candelabra Michael Douglas, Behind the Candelabra Chiwetel Ejiofor, Dancing On The Edge Idris Elba, Luther Al Pacino, Phil Spector


BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION


Jacqueline Bisset, Dancing On The Edge Janet McTeer, White Queen Hayden Panettiere, Nashville Monica Potter, Parenthood Sofia Vergara, Modern Family

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE MADE FOR TELEVISION


Josh Charles, The Good Wife Rob Lowe, Behind the Candelabra Aaron Paul, Breaking Bad Corey Stoll, House Of Cards Jon Voight, Ray Donovan

[FULL LIST] - TV/Film SAG Noms: 12 Years a Slave, The Butler, Oprah Winfrey, Forest Whitaker, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Lupita Nyong'o, Kerry Washington & More



Congrats, to all the nominees, included in the Screen Actors Guild Award nominations.

Full list of nominations, listed below.

The SAG Awards ceremony will air live on Saturday, January 18th on TBS and TNT networks.

Via Entertainment Weekly: 

FILM 

Ensemble Cast

12 Years a Slave American Hustle August: Osage County Dallas Buyers Club The Butler

Lead Actor

Bruce Dern, Nebraska Chiwetel Ejiofor, 12 Years a Slave Tom Hanks, Captain Phillips Matthew McConaughey, Dallas Buyers Club Forest Whitaker, The Butler

Lead Actress

Cate Blanchett, Blue Jasmine Sandra Bullock, Gravity Judi Dench, Philomena Meryl Streep, August: Osage County Emma Thompson, Saving Mr. Banks

Supporting Actor

Barkhad Abdi, Captain Phillips Daniel Brühl, Rush Michael Fassbender, 12 Years a Slave James Gandolfini, Enough Said Jared Leto, Dallas Buyers Club

 Supporting Actress

Jennifer Lawrence, American Hustle Lupita Nyong’o, 12 Years a Slave Julia Roberts, August: Osage County June Squibb, Nebraska Oprah Winfrey, The Butler

TELEVISION

Ensemble – Drama 

Boardwalk Empire Breaking Bad Downton Abbey Game of Thrones Homeland

Ensemble – Comedy

30 Rock Arrested Development The Big Bang Theory Modern Family Veep


Actor — TV Movie or Miniseries

Matt Damon, Behind the Candelabra Michael Douglas, Behind the Candelabra Jeremy Irons, The Hollow Crown Rob Lowe, Killing Kennedy Al Pacino, Phil Spector

Actress – TV movie or Miniseries

Angela Bassett, Betty & Coretta Helena Bonham Carter, Burton and Taylor Holly Hunter, Top of the Lake Helen Mirren, Phil Spector Elisabeth Moss, Top of the Lake

Actor – Drama Series

Steve Buscemi, Boardwalk Empire Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad Jeff Daniels, The Newswroom Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones Kevin Spacey, House of Cards

Actress – Drama Series

Claire Danes, Homeland Anna Gunn, Breaking Bad Jessica Lange, American Horror Story: Coven Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey Kerry Washington, Scandal

Actor – Comedy Series Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock Jason Bateman, Arrested Development Ty Burrell, Modern Family Don Cheadle, House of Lies Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory

Actress – Comedy Series Mayim Bialik, The Big Bang Theory Julie Bowen, Modern Family Edie Falco, Nurse Jackie Tina Fey, 30 Rock Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep

LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Rita Moreno

[Video] - 12.10.13: President Obama Speaks at Nelson Mandela's Memorial From Johannesburg, South Africa

[FULL VIDEO] -12.10.13: NELSON MANDELA MEMORIAL SERVICE - [1918-2013]

Movie Trailer: EDGE OF TOMORROW [Tom Cruise] In Theaters 6.6.14

Movie Trailer: GODZILLA In Theaters 5.16.14

Movie Trailer: The AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 In Theaters 5.2.14

Movie Trailer: JUPITER ASCENDING [Channing Tatum, Mila Kunis] In Theaters 7.25.14

Movie Trailer: NURSE 3D [Boris Kodjoe, Corbin Bleu, Judd Nelson]

Movie Trailer: BAD WORDS [Jason Bateman] In Theaters 3.21.14

New Video: ALL THE WAY HOME By Tamar Braxton



I. Luv. This. SONG! It's my favorite track on 'Love and War'.

Friday, December 6, 2013

Book of the Month: [December 2013] - HALF of a YELLOW SUN By Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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Chimanmanda Ngozi Adichie, is a popular, bestselling author. Her novels are riveting stories, full of richly developed characters, that will pull you in and transform your notion of family dynamics, tragic events, struggles, life-changing circumstances, redemption and triumph.

To date, I've only read Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's novel, 'Purple Hibiscus'. It's a story that will stay with you, well after you've read it. Be sure to check that out as well.

I look forward to delving into 'Half of a Yellow Sun'.  As always...

Happy Reading!



Synopsis:

 Via Amazon:
With effortless grace, celebrated author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie illuminates a seminal moment in modern African history: Biafra's impassioned struggle to establish an independent republic in southeastern Nigeria during the late 1960s. We experience this tumultuous decade alongside five unforgettable characters: Ugwu, a thirteen-year-old houseboy who works for Odenigbo, a university professor full of revolutionary zeal; Olanna, the professor’s beautiful young mistress who has abandoned her life in Lagos for a dusty town and her lover’s charm; and Richard, a shy young Englishman infatuated with Olanna’s willful twin sister Kainene. Half of a Yellow Sun is a tremendously evocative novel of the promise, hope, and disappointment of the Biafran war.


Via The New Yorker:
Based loosely on political events in nineteen-sixties Nigeria, this novel focusses on two wealthy Igbo sisters, Olanna and Kainene, who drift apart as the newly independent nation struggles to remain unified. Olanna falls for an imperious academic whose political convictions mask his personal weaknesses; meanwhile, Kainene becomes involved with a shy, studious British expat. After a series of massacres targeting the Igbo people, the carefully genteel world of the two couples disintegrates. Adichie indicts the outside world for its indifference and probes the arrogance and ignorance that perpetuated the conflict. Yet this is no polemic. The characters and landscape are vividly painted, and details are often used to heartbreaking effect: soldiers, waiting to be armed, clutch sticks carved into the shape of rifles; an Igbo mother, in flight from a massacre, carries her daughter's severed head, the hair lovingly braided. Copyright © 2006 Click here to subscribe to The New Yorker

[Video] - 12.5.13: President Obama Issues Statement on the Passing of Nelson Mandela

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Sad News: NELSON MANDELA Passes at Age 95 - Rest in Peace Madiba - 1918-2013

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Former South African President, Nelson Mandela, will truly be missed. He was an extraordinary human-being.

His inspirational legacy lives on.

Sending condolences and prayers to his family, during this difficult time.



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[Video] - REMEMBERING NELSON MANDELA: PRESENTED BY PBS




 Rest in peace, Madiba.

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

[Video] - Devil's Food Bundt Cake Recipe



 Via Everyday Food w/ Sarah Carey on Youtube

Movie Trailer: NOTHING LEFT TO FEAR [Horror] Available on DVD/Blu-ray/VOD

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Movie Trailer: RITUAL [Horror] Releases 12.31.13 on DVD/Blu-ray

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Adidas Confirms Partnership With Kanye West

Congrats: Evelyn Lozada Is Six Months Pregnant, Expecting Her Second Child

Idris Elba, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Micheal B. Jordan to Appear on Oprah's NEXT CHAPTER, This Sunday at 9PM



Yes Lawd!

Be sure to tune in to 'Oprah's Next Chapter', Sunday at 9PM EST on OWN.

[Video] - Fast & Furious Releases a PAUL WALKER Tribute



 Via the Tribute's YT inbox details:
Paul Walker's family appreciates the outpouring of love and goodwill from his many fans and friends. They have asked, in lieu of flowers or other gifts, that donations please be made to Paul's charity Reach Out Worldwide (ROWW). Donations can easily be made through their website at http://www.ROWW.org/.

Movie Trailer: POMPEII In Theaters 2.21.14

Movie Trailer: IN SECRET In Theaters 2.21.14

Movie Trailer: GIMME SHELTER 1.24.14

[Video] - Martin Bashir Resigns After Negative Backlash Over His Sarah Palin Commentary





MSNBC and Martin Bashir confirm he's "resigning"....but of course...I'm sure that's not the case "behind" the scenes.

Pretty sure he was asked to leave, which basically means..."Your ass is fired. Deuces."

Btw..Let's be clear...

Sarah Palin is an ignorant, disgraceful and imbecilic mess.  Martin Bashir "resigned",  for speaking truth, as he sees it.

This is America...we have freedom of speech. MSNBC clearly didn't get the memo.

He should not be fired over his right to speak his mind.


Whatever the case, this does not let Sarah Palin off the hook, for her race-baiting ways or idiotic behavior.

[Video] - Jamie Dornan & Dakota Johnson Begin Filming 'Fifty Shades of Grey'



Side Note: Welp. I'm sure the film,'Fifty Shades of Grey', will be a success.

However, the casting continues to be surprising. I'm going to leave it at that, as not to say something unkind.

[Video] - Soul Train Awards 2013 Performances - Tamar Braxton's Acceptance Speech & Performance

[Video] - Whoopi Goldberg, The Preachers of L.A., Appear on the 'Wendy Williams Show'

[Video] - Vin Diesel and Hollywood Remembers Paul Walker

[Video] - Tyrese Visits Paul Walker's Crash Site

Tyrese Gibson visited the crash site where his friend of thirteen years, Paul Walker died.

The two were working on the seventh installment of the 'Fast and Furious' franchise, at the time of Paul Walker's death.

Production on the film has been temporarily suspended.

Again, such sad news. Continue to keep the families in your prayers.

Rest in peace, Paul.


Sunday, December 1, 2013

Sad & Tragic News: PAUL WALKER Dies In Car Crash, He was 40 - R.I.P

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It was devastating to hear that actor Paul Walker died in a car crash Saturday afternoon.

Such a tragedy.

Sending prayers to his family, during this difficult time.

The driver of the car, Roger Rodas, also died in the crash. Condolences to his family as well.

Paul Walker, while gorgeous, was more than a beautiful face. He was a devoted father, talented actor, fierce humanitarian and an authentic human being.

He will be truly missed. Rest in peace.

Keep Paul Walker's mission to aid victims of natural disasters alive. His non-profit organization, Reach Out Worldwide, will continue to be instrumental in that plight. 

Visit the ROWW.Org website and make a donation.  



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My God. So tragic.

His body of work lives on.

VARSITY BLUES, JOY RIDE, TAKERS, The FAST & FURIOUS Franchise, RUNNING SCARED and EIGHT BELOW are my faves.