Monday, September 28, 2015

Movie Trailer: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: The Ghost Dimension In Theaters 10.23.15


Movie Trailer: TRUTH [Cate Blanchett, Robert Redford] In Theaters 10.16.15


Movie Trailer: ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: The Road Chip In Theaters 12.23.15


The President and the President of the People’s Republic of China at the State Dinner [Video]

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Fab Files: Zendaya Gets Her Own Barbie Doll

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Zendaya is getting her own doll. Mattel is releasing a new limited edition Zendaya Barbie doll. Mattel created the look-a-like doll in the image of Zendaya; rocking the recreation of her Oscar look. She wore a gorgeous Vivienne Westwood gown.





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This is such great news and shows how much diversity is needed in this realm. Girls around the world should be able to have dolls that look like them. Big ups to Mattel for continuing to broaden the spectrum of diversity with their dolls.


Congrats to Zendaya!





Sunday, September 27, 2015

Must See TV: QUANTICO Premieres Tonight at 10PM on ABC [Trailer]

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One of the most anticipated new shows of the fall season premieres tonight. Quantico, a drama centered around young FBI recruits, stars Priyanka Chopra, Aunjanue Ellis, Jake McLaughlin and Dougray Scott. Quantico looks to be packed with intrigue, conspiracy theories and a shocking storyline that will place recruit, Alex Parrish, as the number one suspect in a domestic terrorist attack.

This sure to be mega hit show, will no doubt keep viewers tuned in, on the edge of their seats with crazy good plot twists, high stakes suspense and one hell of a mystery to figure out.

Tune in to Quantico tonight at 10PM on ABC.



BLOOD & OIL Premieres Tonight at 9PM on ABC [Trailer]

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Looking for a new primetime drama full of revenge, family feuds, backstabbers and everything in between?

Look no further than the new ABC drama, Blood & Oil. The series stars the still fine as wine Don Johnson. Seriously, the man still looks hella good. Speaking of delish...Gossip Girl alum, Chace Crawford will be back on the telly. Yes...gawd.

Blood & Oil premieres at 9PM on ABC.




Wednesday, September 23, 2015

EMPIRE [Season 2] Premieres Tonight at 9PM on FOX

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The Lyons are back! The second season of the hit series Empire premieres tonight at 9PM on FOX. There isn't anything to say but...WATCH!!!

 



[Video] - President Obama and The First Lady Welcome the Pope to the White House

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Pope Francis made an historic visit to D.C. today. President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama welcomed the Pope to the White House with a welcoming ceremony. 

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

NEW BLOG DESIGN!

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A huge shout out and THANK YOU to all the readers of The Chocolate Chick blog! I sincerely hope you enjoy the new web design when it goes live. It will definitely be a brighter and smoother visual experience for you.

Update: The NEW Blog Design is now Live. May take a few days to get everything running smoothly.

SCREAM QUEENS Premieres Tonight at 8PM on FOX + The Finale of THE HAVES AND THE HAVE NOTS is Tonight

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So excited that the time is finally here to see the new show SCREAM QUEENS! Jamie Lee Curtis, Keke Palmer and Emma Roberts star in this new horror comedy series, which premieres tonight at 8PM on FOX.

Tonight's premiere will be a 2-hour event.

 Synopsis:
The new anthology series revolves around a college campus which is rocked by a series of murders and is set in a sorority house.






DON'T FORGET TO WATCH THE SEASON FINALE OF THE HIT MUST SEE SHOW, THE HAVES AND THE HAVE NOTS, TONIGHT AT 9PM ON OWN!! 

THANK YA, LAWD, FOR DVR!!! : )

Congrats: Viola Davis Wins Big, Makes History at the Emmys! Huge Night for Regina King, Uzo Aduba

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The Emmy awards Sunday night were historic and shined a light on amazing talent getting the recognition they deserve. Viola Davis made history by becoming the first Black actress to win Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Davis gave a powerful and inspiring speech.
















Uzo Aduba also won big. She won Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. She'd won previously, when "Orange is the New Black" was presented as a Comedy series.

Regina King took home the win for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie. This year's Emmy Awards were a huge year for women of color. Congrats to all of the nominees and winners.

Of course...it isn't surprising that someone would forget about "white privilege" and throw shade at such a historic and wonderful night.

Soap Opera actress, Nancy Lee Grahn, had the nerve to tweet her disdain and displeasure at Viola Davis' Emmy speech.

There were many tweets but the one that set off a firestorm was her ignorance with the following tweets:

"Im a f*****g actress for 40 yrs. None of us get respect or opportunity we deserve. Emmys not venue 4 racial opportunity. ALL women belittled."
CHILE!!! She continued...
"I wish I loved #ViolaDavis Speech, but I thought she should have let @shondarhimes write it. #Emmys" — Nancy Lee Grahn (@NancyLeeGrahn) September 21, 2015
Immediately Black twitter (and others who were just as outraged) dragged Nancy down a street she found out was the wrong turn. She attempted to correct her swerve out of her lane, but, she hit a brick wall.

The nerve to even compare her experience in Hollywood with that of Viola Davis is absurd and delusional. Nancy's tweets were based on salty and bitter feelings. She's jealous. Point blank and the period.

 Some folks should learn when to back away from social media.

Monday, September 21, 2015

Sad News: Bestselling Novelist Jackie Colllins Passes at 77

Jackie Collins passed away over the weekend. Collins had been bravely battling breast cancer. She'd just wrapped up promo in the UK for her latest saga, The Santangelos.

Collins faced her illness head on and continued to live life to the fullest all the way till the end.

Sending prayers and condolences to her family, which includes actress, Joan Collins. May Jackie Collins rest in peace. She will be missed. Her legacy remains with the juicy tales she spun for decades.

Jackie Collins blazed a trail many have imitated...and continue to do so. Of course, that is the highest form of flattery. 




THE SANTANGELOS: A Novel by Jackie Collins

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Synopsis:
Legendary mega-seller Jackie Collins chronicles passion and power in one of America's most glamorous families.

A vicious hit. A vengeful enemy. A drug addled Colombian club owner. A sex crazed Italian family. And the ever powerful Lucky Santangelo has to deal with them all, while Max-her teenage daughter is becoming The "It" girl in Europe's modeling world. And her Kennedyesque son, Bobby, is being set up for a murder he didn't commit.

But Lucky can deal. Always strong and unpredictable with her husband, Lennie, by her side she lives up to the family motto-Never cross a Santangelo. Lucky rules. The Santangelos always come out on top.

An epic family saga filled with love, lust, revenge and passion.


Read the latest installment of Lucky and her family:




[Video] - 9.19.15: President Obama Speaks at the Congressional Black Caucus

New Video: ANGELS & DEMONS By Tamar Braxton + Live Performance on THE REAL




Tamar Braxton is doing her thing! The Grammy nominated singer is currently a co-host on the hit daytime show, The Real, which just launched its second season. She has two hit reality shows, a hit album and a new album set to release October 2. Be sure to pre-order your copy of Tamar's upcoming album, Calling All Lovers.

PRE-ORDER HERE --> http://smarturl.it/CallingAllLovers




KING Live Performance on THE REAL:



The uber busy Tamar is also competing on Dancing With the Stars, which airs tonight at 8PM on ABC.

Vote for Tamar and Val, better known as #TeamValenTay

To do so, you need the following deets so you will be ready to vote for the talented duo.

You can vote by phone, online or via Facebook. Number and links below: 

By phone: 855-234-5612

Online

Facebook

[Video] - Republican CNN Debate [FULL DEBATE] Watch w/ Popcorn

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The second GOP Debate was hosted by CNN last Wednesday. Jake Tapper, Dana Bash and Hugh Hewitt were the moderators. I knew going into the debate was going to be entertaining as hell. I literally popped popcorn and enjoyed the messy train wreck that was the GOP debate. Donald Trump, Dr. Ben Carson, Carly Fiorina, Ted Cruz, Rand Paul, Scott Walker and a slew of others took to the stage in an attempt to get their agendas across to the American people.

Folks, be very engaged in this election. You cannot afford to sit on the sidelines and think your vote doesn't count. After watching the Republican debate, you should be terrified that even with a "hundred" candidates vying to win the Republican Presidential nomination, the pickings are dangerous to the American people, because of their overall policies they hope to implement, if they "shudder at the thought" become President.

To note, Carly Fiorina, was bumped up to no. 2 behind Trump in the polls after the debate. Dr. Ben Carson went into the debate in the no. 2 spot. By the way, do not be fooled by Carly Fiorina. Her policies are not in the greater good of women. She is FOR the defunding of Planned Parenthood and a slew of other policies that would be a detriment. Fiorina continued to bring up Hillary Clinton's name and bashed her throughout the debate. She acts like she has a juvenile personal vendetta against Hillary Clinton and is begging for a fight.

Trust and believe, Hillary Clinton would squash Carly Fiorina in any debate and any election.

If you were not part of the 22.9 million viewers that watched the debate live...take time and watch it. Hell, if you watched...watch it again just for the entertainment factor.

 Free entertainment!




[Video] - Idris Elba Addresses Controversial Comments Made by James Bond Author

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After the ignorant comments from author, Anthony Horowitz, stating that he believed Idris Elba was "too street" to play James Bond, outrage erupted. Quite frankly Horowitz showed not only was he ignorant but lacked the where with all, to realize that Idris Elba is an ACTOR...he can portray ANY character. He has done so quite well throughout his blazing hot career.

Recently, on The National, Elba spoke about the controversial comments made by Horowitz.




After getting the dragging he so much deserved on social media, Horowitz, issued an apology. As I stated via social media at the time, Idris Elba is booked. I sure bet he isn't worried about Horowitz's bigoted comments. The hella sexiness that is Idris Elba has scripts that need reading and films that are in production.




 

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Movie Trailer: THE JUNGLE BOOK [Lupita Nyong'o, Idris Elba] In Theaters 4.15.16

Movie Trailer: THE DIVERGENT SERIES: Allegiant In Theaters 3.18.16 [Teaser Trailer]

Live Performance: Rita Ora and Chris Brown Perfrom 'Body on Me' on Jimmy Kimmel

Brandy's New Show 'Zoe Ever After' Coming Soon to BET

So excited that Brandy Norwood will be back on television in a new series titled, Zoe Ever After. The show will air on BET. Be sure to follow Brandy at @4Everbrandy for updates.

Brandy recently completed a successful run on Broadway as Roxie in Chicago.

Interview Throwback: 2015:

From TrueExclusives, Brandy talks about the new show at BET Upfronts.





Click below for more details!

Visit The Next Brandy Website

Spotted: Beyonce and Jay Z Smooch it Up While on Vacay in Italy

Monday, September 14, 2015

Friday, September 11, 2015

THE PERFECT GUY In Theaters Now

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POTUS and FLOTUS Observe a Moment of Silence on the 14th Anniversary of September 11th




The tragic events that happened on September 11, 2001, will never be forgotten. Continue to remember and honor those who lost their lives on that horrific day. Each and everyone of them are heroes. Keep their loved ones in your prayers.

Thursday, September 10, 2015

Sneak Peek: AMERICAN HORROR STORY: HOTEL (S5) Premieres 10.7.15 on FX

[Video] - New Human Relative Species Discovered in South Africa


In groundbreaking new research published on Thursday, a new species of human relative has been discovered in South Africa. The findings, published in the journal eLife and reported in the October issue of National Geographic, detail the new species, known as Homo naledi, which was found in a remote cave chamber that also contains many other bones yet to be investigated. 

The scientists analyzed more than 1,550 fossil elements, making the discovery the single largest fossil hominin find yet made in Africa, where human ancestors are thought to have originated before spreading throughout the Middle East, Europe and Asia. 
 Via Mashable 

For full report: NEW HUMAN RELATIVE SPECIES DISCOVED



Movie Trailer: THE HALLOW [Horror] Releases 11.6.15

Movie Trailer: KRAMPUS [Horror] In Theaters 12.4.15

Movie Trailer: OUR BRAND IS CRISIS [Sandra Bullock, Billy Bob Thornton, Anthony Mackie] In Theaters 10.30.15

APPLE EVENT Overview + iPhone 6S / 6S Plus




Apple's new iPhones will be available to pre-order on September 12 and will be arrive on September 25. The folks at IGN give their take on the new iPhones.



Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY 2015


Today is International Literacy Day!

Help make a difference to ensure every child and adult can achieve the basic right to read/write and enrich their learning and world experiences.  

Visit the International Literacy Day website for more information: http://internationalliteracyday.org/

Friday, September 4, 2015

Movie Trailer: BEASTS OF NO NATION [Idris Elba]

Movie Trailer: MACBETH [Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotlliard] In Theaters 12.4.15

DWTS S21 Celeb Cast Revealed: Tamar Braxon and Chaka Khan Set to Compete on 'Dancing with the Stars'

[Video] - CONGRATS: Kanye West Accepts the Michael Jackson Vanguard Award at the 2015 MTV VMA Awards



Side Note: Kanye West's speech was interesting and real talk. Kanye had the right to speak his mind and voice his opinions. The ridicule he continues to receive is the result of folks who perhaps don't have the faculties to fully comprehend and absorb what the man was stating during his speech.

Kanye West is a brilliant artist who is passionate about his craft and doesn't give a damn if folks like the art or not. He does it because HE likes it and understands that mainstream might be to lowbrow to get it.

Congrats to Kanye West receiving the Michael Jackson Vanguard Award.

[Video] - Uncensored: Nicki Minaj Put Miley Cyrus on Blast During Live MTV VMA Show

Movie Trailer: THE STRANGER WITHIN [Suspense] [Previously titled 'The Stranger Inside'] Available on iTunes/Amazon

[Video] - Coupled Up Exes: Serena Williams and Drake get Cozy During a Dinner Date

Former couple Serena Williams and Drake were spotted getting very cozy at a recent dinner. Are the two back on? Only time will tell.





Interview Throwback: Serena's ex, Common says old beef between he and Drake was because of Serena. But, they were able to squash the beef and be adults.