About this Kerry Washington Cover!

When it was announced that Kerry Washington was covering the November issue of Essence, I have to admit that I was excited. Not so much because of whose beautiful face was gracing the cover, but because of how she was gracing it. Like only she can. She also rocks and did I say she rocks a head full of lush black curls that covers almost the entire top section of the cover. I am a new natural and for me to see that in the middle of this transition was so beautiful to me. Now I know that I see natural heads and big beautiful curls all day, every day, but for someone who is on television and the silver screen, Starring in major roles to take this hair on and embrace it was something that made me smile and my heart did the same thing.

Since the picture of the cover has surfaced, so did the negative comments toward not only the magazine, but also toward Kerry. Though everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion, I have to admit that I was taken back by some of the negative, snide and almost hateful comments from those whose skin looks like mine. These comments were coming from those going through the same transition that I am currently embarking on with my hair. Kerry rocked that beautiful mane, of curls because she says it was apart of her. Others didn’t see it like that, when they suggested that Kerry couldn’t be embracing something that she doesn’t rock. “She has on a wig. How is that embracing what is you?” and there were many more comments to follow. But what many fail to realize is that Ms. Washington rocks a lot of weave, so when was that last time we actually saw her hair?

Weave look

Save the Last Dance was the last time we saw Kerry’s hair and when we saw it, what was looking back at us? Yep. you guessed it, a head full of natural curls. So how can we honestly say that she doesn’t have natural curls. She just seems to have taken on what most Hollywood women have and that is the straightening comb. Rocking weave and straighting their hair, like Queen Latifah.

Save the Last Dance Kerry

Though most can tell that Kerry still rocks her natural texture under her weave and under these extensions, because it definitely doesn’t look like a wig, that shouldn’t have been everyone’s main focus. What this cover is saying for us as a people is what should have triggered the most important thoughts.

Please stop it people. Start loving yourself and your negativity will never get the best of you. This is something that we should have embraced with open arms. It should be the others that are doing the talking. Yes, it still hurts, but that stab is so much deeper and stays a lot longer when it comes from those that look like you.

VH1 Gearing Up for Big Premiere Night!

SundayLa La’s Full Court Wedding is premiering at 10:00 after Fantasia For Real starts up its Second season.
This is an old video for Fantasia’s show because for some reason there hasn’t been much promotion and marketing for this show.

Here is La La talking about her show

Twista Featuring Chris Brown-Make A Movie

We haven’t seen or heard anything from Twista in a minute but he is coming back strong with this new joint!!!….And that’s all I’m going to say about that and umm I love to see men in suits and all black at that!!! Lmao! Just take a peek!

Tank Has New Music?

Well apparently he has new music to match a new album he has coming November 2nd. The new song is called Sex Music and the name of the album is called Now or Never.

Aaliyah Memories (Including videos)

Aaliyah had some of the best music relationships and friendships in the business with Timbaland, Missy, Ginuwine and that whole crew among other artists, like R. Kelly.

Remembering Aaliyah…

Today was marks the ninth anniversary of the R&B Princess, Aaliyah’s death. Aaliyah was a singer, and actress and from what I saw just had an over all sweet spirit. Aaliyah gave us starting in the early 90s and yes I am a 90s baby so this was my girl and her music still lives on ’til this day.

WAKE UP EVERYBODY!!-JOHN LEGEND

Though this song is a an old, it is definitely still a goody and it stays the perfect song for any generation. As I was listening to the lyrics, I was getting chills because they just speak to you. Especially as an individual who knows this world will soon be in my hands along with everyone else and it scares me because of what I see around me. It isn’t good people. Melanie Fiona(whose voice and music I love), Common and The Roots all lend their talents to this track and it is amazing!!

El Debarge-Second Chance

El is back and coming pretty strong with it. This ballad takes us back to good music and he is showcasing his range like nobody’s business.

Check it Out :

Short Hair Cuts

I love to see women in the industry to with a shorter hair style. Though society tells us one thing,I think it is great for our babies to see that Long hair is not everything. If you have a beautiful face all long hair does is cover it up. It never hurts to pull back the hair to show off those cheek bones, and that smile.

Kelly Rowland

Nia Long

Eva Pigford

Wenday Raquel Robinson (From the Game)

Solange

Monica

Halle Covers Vogue Once Again!!

and looks as beautiful as ever doing it!