Beyonce releases her United Nations World Humanitarian Day Performance video for the hit, I Was Here. This track is off of her latest album, 4. Check out here beauty in the video below:
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***SNEAK PEEK*** Nas “Bye Baby” Trailer
I’m not sure if it’s because I’m going to see Nas this Friday or if it’s because this is one of my favorite tracks off of the Life is Good album…but either way, here is the trailer to his new video, Bye Baby. Take a peek:
If You Love Football Then You Know Hugh Douglas!
I do so many posts about people in the music and acting industry, so it’s time for me to switch it up a bit and do something for us sports junkies out there! I mean, after all…football season is amongst us! I know that there is some little boy who wants to make it into the NFL, but may not know where to start or understand what could make him a potential professional player. What better way to get any of this information than to reach out to someone who’s been there and who’s done that?! I had the pleasure of picking the brain of the eccentric, Hugh Douglas.
Born in Ohio and a Central State University alum (also a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.), Hugh is a former NFL player who’s made his way around the league with the Eagles (oh yeah!), Jets and Jaguars. This powerhouse was a first round draft choice of the Jets in 1995 and a 3-time Pro Bowl selection. In 1998 Douglas was traded to the Eagles where he would play for 5 years before moving on to the Jaguars. Re-signing with the Eagles, he was later cut before the start of the 2005 season. You can still see Douglas as a sports analyst for ESPN. He’s straight and to the point, but he has some good tips for young men making their way into the league!
Which team was your favorite and why (you better say the Eagles lol)?
As a matter of fact it was the Pittsburgh Steelers.. I was a fan of Mean Joe Green!
What’s a big thing young athletes need to be cautious/aware of before entering the NFL?
That everyone is watching you now. You have to learn how to conduct yourself in public.
What was the transition from NFL player to front office employee like?
It was a little different. Now you’re not one of the guys anymore, you’re management .. And everyone watches what they say when they are around you. But after awhile it was cool.
What do you say to the young athlete who has all the skills, but a bad attitude?
You need to get it together son!! Just because you have the skills doesn’t always mean you make it. You should be humble at all times
Speak to the young guys dreaming of an NFL career, what’s their first step in making their dreams come true?
Work hard . Get good grades and stay humble.
What do you miss most about playing?
THE CHECKS!!!!!!
What major differences do you see between the players you played with versus the young players now?
More players now are sensitive to what people say about them. If you don’t like it don’t read the paper!!
If there was one thing that you could do differently throughout your whole career, what would it be?
One thing…I would have never went to Jacksonville.
They say fame and money change people, how did you manage to remain grounded? Did your friends/family begin to treat you differently once you reached success?
Football never defined me as a person .. It was just a job
What’s one funny/quirky thing fans may not know about you?
Hmmmmm. I’m really shy!
I don’t think you’re really shy, but thanks for visiting the Dreamworld and keeping it real. It’s always great to have fun guests who are willing to be completely honest!
They Want ME? Yes, They Do!
Bloggers have different goals for their sites. Some do it just for the fun of it and others use it as an outlet to branch into other things like: blogging for other sites, to make money, to build their brand, etc. I, myself, am open to any and every door that opens up for Danithedreamgirl.com. With that said, I’m blessed to be able to say that I’m taking major steps in the right direction! I’m officially part of a growing team at MuzikTalk.com. They are a brand new site that is launching this winter and will be a great resource for EVERYTHING MUSIC! You’ll be able to get information on current events within the music world, updates on new music and it will also be an amazing tool for all music artists. Up-and-coming artists, or established ones, will be able to promote their projects and their skills with MuzikTalk and of course, I will be one of the selected bloggers bringing you interviews and highlights from around the music industry. My main focus will be to cover the genre of R&B, but if you know someone who is looking to break into the industry (within any genre), send them my way!
If you would like to submit information/tracks from your current or upcoming project(s), email info@muziktalk.com and become part of a community that is going to help promote you!
This is an amazing opportunity and I’m definitely looking forward to this new piece of my journey! My dreams are becoming a reality; I hope you are all paying attention!
Brandy ft. Chris Brown “Put it Down” VIDEO PREMIER!
Brandy drops her new video for hit song, Put it Down, featuring Chris Brown. It’s nice to finally see her back in the spotlight, doing what she does best. I’ve always been a Brandy fan and it seems as if she’s got her mojo back! Check out her new video below!
TRILLECTRO Mania!!!
I know Mondays are reserved for tips on how to become a blogger, but pardon the interruption while I show you what I was up to this weekend! DC to BC came together to put on a much anticipated music festival, Trillectro, at the Half Street Fairgrounds that highlighted emerging artists in Hip-Hop and Electronic music. Thousands attended this exciting event in DC and I was lucky enough to get a taste of what the hype was all about. So, without further ado, here you go!
I volunteered my services for a great cause, by assisting DMV’s very own Lazy Panda who was a sponsor at Trillectro. They produce clothing for all ages and sizes, with their infamous panda logo, all in an effort to give back to DC’s youth!
I was able to catch some performances!
Remember her?! Check out my Alison Carney Interview if you don’t!
The fashion was super interesting!
Overall, people just came to have fun!
I had a blast and will definitely be back next year!!!
Naps, Kinks & Curls…Who Cares?!
So, in honor of the newest (ignorant) craze about our newest All-Around Gold Medalist, I’ve decided to address what seems to be a major issue within certain circles. Let’s jump right into it! Who the frap cares about hair THAT much to directly lash out against a 16 year old who made HISTORY? It completely disgusts me to even think that people can, not only be so cruel, but they can be so superficial and disrespectful.
There seems to be a movement toward individuals going natural and less use of relaxers or other chemicals that could theoretically make them more “socially acceptable”. Doesn’t that mean everyone can have different hair and do it as they please? So, I dare ask the questions: What does hair really represent? Does it make you more acceptable to not rock the curls and/or naturalness? Is there REALLY a need to be so hung up on titles of hair types? I understand that this may be a sensitive subject for folks, but dang…image is not always everything when it’s at the expense of your sanity (or someone else’s).
NAPS: Now, this is a BIG thing for me to even be discussing. I used to be the “ignorant” one who had no clue that “nappy” had a racial connotation (I still don’t and I still say it), BUT although I still say “nappy” I’m more aware of who I am saying it to for the sake of not hurting someone’s feelings (ugh). For me, someone who is white, black, purple or green can have “nappy hair”…if you don’t do your hair, then hey, that’s what the heck it looks like!
TYPES: I just learned within the last couple of years that there were different hair types defined within a numbering system (3a, 4b, 4c, etc.). I always used to just refer to types as, “curly” or “straight” or “tight curls” or “wavy” or “coarse”…you get the point. I was educated on what hair type I have on Curly Nikki. Honestly, I could care less…I just love my curls, who cares if you don’t.
GO OFF MOMENT: The point is, NOT everyone cares enough about hair to make a big stink about how others rock theirs! Now, people can be a part of secret societies, forums or groups that only talk about hair, that is fine. But, when there are certain individuals who take it a step further and ASSume that hair should DEFINE a person, that is when I get all out of sorts. Here is this beautiful girl (not just a black girl, but a PRETTY GIRL) who worked her butt off to be able to compete on the United States Olympic Gymnastics team and the main thing that her “fellow people” choose to focus on is her hair? Check out some of the HORRIBLE tweets that were put out about Gabby as she was still competing for her gold medals:
Why hasn’t anyone tried to fix Gabby Douglas’ hair?
Gabby Douglas gotta do something with this hair! These clips and this brown gel residue aint it.
Can Dominique Dawes fly to London to comb Gabby Douglass’ hair ???!!!!?!?!
I wanna do Gabby Douglas hair so bad. She makes me so sad.
Sometimes I wish there were a special device to rid the world of people who make comments like this (especially when they haven’t even mastered the English language)! While they were busy tweeting and doing nothing short of being upset and jealous that their life is probably MISERABLE in comparison to Gabby’s, this young talent was wow-ing the rest of the world by being the FIRST African American female to win the gymnastics All-Around gold medal. I’m here to say, “CONGRATS GABBY!” Don’t let the world taint your view and don’t even think for one second that your hair defines you! YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!
WHEEEW! Glad I got that off my chest! In honor of this inspiring young lady, enjoy the pics you freaking haters!
Saved the best for last for the haters! BOOM! When was the last time you were endorsed by a major brand?
Jeremih-NEW MUSIC!!! Free Mixtape Download!
Check out the latest from Jeremih as he drops his brand new mixtape, Late Nights, on Datpiff. Click on the link for your free download and as always, let me know what you think:
http://www.datpiff.com/Jeremih-Late-Nights-With-Jeremih-mixtape.379278.html
The Lessons of Love & Hip Hop Atlanta
Well folks, did you learn anything THIS week?!?! Of coooourse you didn’t! Why? Because that ish isn’t reaaal (hee hee)! Regardless of the fakery, once again, I was able to snag some lessons that we could all learn from. Check them out:
1. If you name your kid “Stevie J,” #2 and #3 will more than likely define their path and they’ll look like this:
Aaaaaaand like this:
And bite you like THIS:
2. If you got to therapy with your baby daddy and his side chic, you’ll have to watch him wipe sweat off of her nose.
3. If your baby daddy’s side chic finds out he hasn’t been faithful to her either, your a$$ better bob and weave because she’s going to start swinging (something you should have done already)!
4. If you do vagina exercises now, you will have that snapper in your 40’s that will cause a man to buy you diamonds after less than a month of dating (and all you have to buy him is a fake metal puzzle piece to carry around his neck)!
5. Don’t ever be surprised when your ex drops a mixtape, has a release party, doesn’t invite you and instead brings his new jumpoff (after all, he did take his couches back when he moved out!).
6. Being on a show called, “Love & Hip Hop” when you’re an R&B singer may offer some insight as to why you aren’t further along in your career (but we thank you for being such a great friend to everyone!).
7. Going to see a therapist that says, “WHAT THE HELLLL WAS THAT?!?!” or “Look at the bottom of your shoe…you’ve stepped in something again” may not be the best life choice lol.
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