The Sophisticate Chronicles

In case you had not heard. .VH1 will be bringing the story of the Multi-Platinum. .Best Selling Female group of all time to a television screen near you this FALL. That's right the story of TLC !! I can admit I was a little shocked by the young women who were casted (no hatred at all) but after viewing this trailer. .they truly did each character justice!! They look almost identical to the ladies. I'm really excited to see Lil Mama bring to life the late and great Left-Eye!! Don't know about you but I was a HUGE TLC fan!! What girl wasn't?! Child I wanted hair like Chilli's, rocked the Crossed Colors fits, wore the band~aid on my face, and everything!! LoL!! I will be ready to #TuneIN and you should too!! @TNBeautyQueen @TheeSophistiKat

Ahhhhhh. . All from the set of the "Raheem DeVaughn Show" Saxophonist Boney James (whom I LOVE too) tells how the collaboration with Raheem came about. .and of course they perform the hit single "Maker of Love"!! Something smooth and SOULful for your Sunday afternoon. . Love the lyrics ;") Purchase a copy of Boney James latest album "The Beat" feat "Maker of Love": http://www.amazon.com/The-Beat-Boney-James/dp/B00B00HUNO/ref=ntt_mus_ep_dpi_1 Do NOT forget to tune in EVERY Sunday evening from 7:00-9:00 pm(est)  to the "Raheem DeVaughn Show"!! http://blis.fm/raheem/ Be on the LOOKOUT for his new album. .Coming SOON Enjoy @TNBeautyQueen @TheeSophisitKat

In case you aren't familiar with Aspire it is a Black cable network owned by none other than Magic Johnson. The aim of Aspire TV is to bring quality and family oriented television back into the lives of Black families via a network that is geared specifically towards us. Honestly there isn't much that comes on the network that you and your family can't sit back, relax, and enjoy together. Showcasing movies from ABFF, episodes of the Flip Wilson Show, our favorite and first prime time black female character "Julia", and a new sensational talk show EXHALE!! Aspire has heard the voices of Black women and they are giving us what we TRULY want. Exhale is a new prime time talk show geared towards black women focusing on everything from health, dating, staying fit & fabulous, and living your best life possible. It features the "Who's Who" of Sistahs as the host of the show. Check them out. . *Malinda Williams (A lot of people call me her twin. .Lo...

I'm sure you saw the title of the post and thought I was going to start talking about myself. .LoL!! Sorry!! Anywhoo. .over the weekend I heard some of the BEST news a book-lover could ever hear. .That one of your FAVorite characters will be coming to the big screen. Picked up by "Codeblack Films" a subsidiary of Lionsgate they will bring to life one of the most known urban book characters "Tracy Ellison" of Omar Tyree's book trilogy that all started with "Flyy Girl". I have been reading Omar Tyree's books since I was 17 and he is honestly one of my FAVorite authors. A little on Mr. Tyree. . (Woo. .Isn't he Handsome!!) A child of the 70's Tyree was born and raised in Philadelphia (he let it be known that he is a "100% Philadelphian) with a strong stepfather who was a role model and a disciplinary that gave him the freedom to explore and put him in line anytime he strayed. Tyree became a fan of classic fil...

Kelly Rowland just released the most anticipated video for and next single "Dirty Laundry" off her  latest album "Talk A Good Game".  Of course when everyone first heard the track there was a lot of talk about "Why discuss her issues now?" or "What was the purpose of the song?". My opinion is that being an artist is a form of "artistry" and through this form of art they can release and talk about certain experiences freely through their music. I feel that with this album overall Kelly has truly introduced us to the REAL Kelly and now more of her fans can relate to her more than ever. I'm not going to throw any shade to Beyonce' but Kelly has always been a favorite of mine (even with the old DC I liked everyone of the girls except Beyonce'. I'm just not a fan. Sorry SophistiKats!!) and I am glad to see her step truly out of the shadows and show everyone what she is working with. Kelly is BaDD and I can't wait...

I've been waiting. .watching. .and Whoop here they are!! OPI comes back to the states for their Fall/Winter 2013 collection. .San Francisco!! Those who know me. .know that I LOVE My OPI!! With colors like "Dining at Frisco", "Alcatraz Rocks", and "First Date at the Golden Gate" they are definitely a reflection of the color trends for the upcoming seasons. .edgy and bold. I don't know about you but I am ready for the Fall and to ROCK my OPI!! Don't forget to pick up or order a few of your favorites from http://www.ulta.com/  and post to let me know what you think. @TNBeautyQueen @TheeSophistiKat

Coming soon. .12 years a Slave. In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. An extraordinary true story directed by Steve McQueen stars Brad Pitt, Michael Fassbender, Chiwetel Ejiofor (as Solomon Northup) and Alfred Woodard!! I don't know about you but I'm ready for this movie. . @TNBeautyQueen @TheeSophistiKat